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Ring reunites WHEN Yarra Ranges Councillor Maria McCarthy found a wedding ring while renovating her house almost a decade ago, she was determined to find the hand it belonged to. The ring, it turned out, had been missing since 1968, and it was seven years before the owners - Delwyn and Graeme Ellis - crossed paths. Delwyn, Graeme and Cr McCarthy all sat down last week to talk to the Mail about the miracle find and how the ring found its way back onto the right hand earlier this month. Graeme, then a carpenter, said he lost the ring after taking it off in the house, which he had helped build in Lilydale. It wasn’t until Cr McCarthy and her husband were renovating their house in 2007 that the ring resurfaced behind the cabinets. Cr McCarthy said that, before the ring was found, she had a strange dream about finding rubies in the wall behind some cabinets in her ensuite. Lo and behold, the removal of the cabinet resulted in not rubies, but gold. She said that she had heard the former owners of the house were still in the area, and felt compelled to hold onto the ring until she found them. “I don’t know why, but I had to keep it,” she said. “It wasn’t mine to melt.” “I knew that, one day, I’d find these people, but I didn’t know how I’d find them.” Delwyn and Cr McCar-
thy crossed paths through their association with the Rotary Club of Lilydale, but it wasn’t until a mutual friend visited the house and mentioned it to Ms Ellis that the coin - and the ring - dropped. Coincidentally, Cr McCarthy had retrieved the ring from her drawers the night before finding out the owner’s identity. “When I was cleaning my drawer, looking for it the night before, I was thinking “I have to find these people - these people must be somewhere,” she said. After being missing for around 46 years, the ring was finally returned on Thursday 3 July. Delwyn and Graeme said the missing ring had become a joke within their circle of family and friends in the years since it disappeared, and that they were happy to have it back. “It’s great - our kids think that it’s wonderful,” she said. Due to Graeme’s carpentry work and the risk posed by wearing jewellery, he never ended up replacing the ring, but, since retiring, is happy to wear it again. The return of the ring was interrupted on the very night it was returned, when the pair went to get fish and chips before heading back to their Healesville home. Delwyn said that, after getting to the shop, the ring had disappeared once again. After thoroughly sifting through the contents of their car, the ring was found again, and now sits comfortably on Graeme’s hand.
Above: Delwyn and Graeme Ellis with Maria McCarthy and the ring. 123640 Right: Reunited with ring around right finger. Picture: ROB CAREW
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Pay cut claims and counter-claims hit By KATH GANNAWAY EASTERN Health CEO Alan Lilly has rejected claims that clinicians at the Yarra Valley Community Medical Service (GP clinic) have been asked to take pay cuts. Mr Lilly told the Mail last week that he was unaware of any issues related to problems at the clinic prior to the Mail asking for a response to issues on Friday morning (18 July). The Mail reported on 8 July that the clinic was in crisis following the shock resignation of Dr Murray Barson which, under a contract renewal, would effectively see him take what amounted to a 20 per cent pay cut. Eastern Health responded to that article with a letter from program director Michele Goding saying there was no crisis, that the clinic was staffed ‘appropriately’ and operating as normal. Ms Goding did not comment on reports of income reductions. Dr Ken Tate, a colleague at
the GP clinic, told 150 people at the Save Healesville Hospital Action Group community meeting on Wednesday night (16 July) that Dr Barson was indeed facing a reduction in his contract percentage – effectively a pay cut – confirming information that the Mail had received from other Eastern Health employees or contractors over the past few weeks. Dr Tate said the clinic was very busy and was making a considerable profit for Eastern Health. He spoke highly of Dr Barson and his commitment to the clinic and its patients. “For whatever reason, Eastern Health has decided they want to take more money out of Murray Barson,” he said. He spoke of re-arrangements of contracts that would reduce the income of another doctor at the clinic and said “ ... the clinic is a very unhappy place right now”. Seymour MP and Liberal Party
candidate for the new Eildon Electorate, Cindy McLeish, was at the SHHAG meeting. She told the Mail that evening that she had raised the issue with Mr Lilly following the meeting and expected that someone from Eastern Health would be visiting the clinic to investigate the concerns raised. “I thought it was pretty serious for him to speak out like that,” she said. “People don’t stand up and speak as openly as he did about a problem without there being something to it.” She said because a locum had been put in to replace Dr Barson, Eastern Health may not have regarded the situation as “a crisis”. In response to the alleged ‘pay cuts’, Ms McLeish said while she did not know enough about the model used and the way consultations were charged for, it was up to Eastern Health. “It’s their business; essentially they operate as a business, and they
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HEALESVILLE’S Mechanics Institute building has an interesting and well-documented history. The question now is what does the future hold for the building that, having been saved once from demolition, is again in desperate need of a saviour. The 122-year-old building, one of only three remaining historic public buildings in Healesville, will be auctioned on 2 August. Retired teacher-librarian Pam Firth (now Baragwanath) was its first saviour. She bought the dilapidated Church Street building in 1984 and with, literally, ‘blood, sweat and tears’ - along with a significant financial investment, restored the building and reopened it as The Old Mechanics’ Gallery and Tea Room in 1986. By the time its centenary came around in 1992, it included being Recorded by the National Trust, assessed by the Upper Yarra Valley Dandenong Ranges Authority as an excellent example of regional historical significance, and listed on the National Estate by the Australian Heritage Commission. Back in Healesville last week for the 30th birthday celebrations of the Healesville & District Historical Society, of which she was a founding member, Ms Baragwanath said she was happy and relieved to learn that the building was up for sale, after languishing for a number of years. “It’s happened at a good time,” she said. The building is not yet beyond repair, but undoubtedly needs money spent on it. “The building is an icon - part of a great movement (Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library) that was the basis for TAFE and our municipal library system we have today,” Ms Baragwanath said. “If we can’t save a building that’s over 100 years old, what does that say about how we value our heritage.” Healesville Historian Bryn Jones, who was also pleased to see the building on the market, said he hoped that it would be given a new lease on life. He was a guest speaker in 1992 when Ms Firth launched a book celebrating the centenary of the original Institute and 100 years of Library Service to the Healesville Community. In terms of historic public buildings, he said the Mechanics’ Institute, the railway station and the court house were the only remaining examples of early public buildings in the town. “It would be wonderful as Healesville celebrates its 150th year, to see this building preserved for future generations,” he said. In 1984 when it was advertised by S. Hoogenbosch and Associates, it was described as “a venerable” building and promoted as “an ideal opportunity for an imaginative purchaser”. The building will be auctioned by Mark Gunther of First National Real Estate at noon on Saturday 2 August. It remains ‘venerable’ ... and the hope is it will find an imaginative purchaser ready to grasp another ‘ideal opportunity’.
Writer Tee O’Neill sitting where she wrote Barassi: The Stage Show at her property in Sherbrooke with the legendary ’31’ jersey. 124157 Picture: REBECCA BILLS
Footy legend takes stage By REBECCA BILLS BARASSI The Stage Show is coming to The Memo next month. Written by Sherbrooke local Tee O’Neill, she said the play was based on the iconic Australian footballer, coach, motivator and father of modern football Ron Barassi. Best described as a story of passion and courage, of success and failure, Ms O’Neill said the story started in World War II when Barassi’s champion footballer father is tragically killed in Libya. “You really feel the ghost of his father throughout the performance,” she said. “It follows the development of young Ron under the care and mentorship of legendary coach Norm Smith, and as he develops into ‘the father of modern football’.” Ever driven to challenge himself and to live up to the impossible memory of his father, Barassi makes the transition from champion player to the game’s most ferocious, unstoppable super coach, achieving the status of legend along the way. Ms O’Neill said she remembered being at a match where Barassi was coaching and was enthralled by the way he encouraged his team to succeed through sheer passion and genuine love for the game. Ms O’Neill grew up playing football as a child in the late 70s but was stopped when she was 13 as the coaches did not think she was big enough to play against the ‘boys’. “Football really broke my heart,” she said. “I turned my back on the game for a while, but it was during that same time that Barassi was coming into his own and so many of father’s friends and my father remember how unstoppable he was. “And while his football success knew no bounds, his marriage, business and old Melbourne club were crumbling.” Presented by Jager Productions, Barassi has watched and approved the authenticity of the play. “Barassi did see the show and it was one of the most nerve wrecking things as a writer,” Ms O’Neill said. “He said on Neil Mitchell the following day that it was 96 per cent accurate - I will never know what the four per cent of inaccuracies are, but I’m so happy with that number. “I had met with him before I started writing the performance to get permission, but it still didn’t make it any less scary.” Barassi: The Stage Show will be performed at The Memo on Saturday 2 August at 8pm. Tickets are $34, $30 for concession and $28 for Jarmbi. For more information, call 9754 8723 or visit www.burrinja.org.au.
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Martie made his mark on Saturday 12 July after heading out on the Wednesday to snowboard in the Mount Bogong area. Mr Kerr’s body was found on the Monday. Inspector Dave Ryan from Victoria Police said Mr Buckland’s body was found under about a metre-anda-half of snow about 60 metres up the hill from where his friend was found. He said it was a tragic end to what had been a long and protracted search and a lot of time of uncertainty for Mr Buckland’s family. Caulfield Grammar principal Reverend Andrew Syme in a notification to parents last week said
YARRA Junction teacher Martie Buckland is being remembered for his leadership and passion for teaching in the ‘outdoor classroom’. The worst fears of his family, friends and colleagues were realised when searchers found his body, buried under snow around 10.30am on Tuesday 15 July. Mr Buckland was a teacher at Caulfield Grammar’s Yarra Junction Campus, husband to Sally, a teacher at Birmingham Primary School in Mount Evelyn, and father of young son, Thomas. Mr Buckland and his close friend Daniel Kerr were reported missing
emotions were extremely raw and painful. He said the news of Mr Buckland’s death had confirmed their worst fears. Mr Buckland has worked at the Yarra Junction campus as a specialist Outdoor Education teacher for nearly seven years and Rev Syme said he was a highly respected and much-loved member of the small and close-knit team there. “He was an incredibly positive person with a wonderful zest for life and had a significant impact on the many students he came into contact with,” he said. He said both men were experi-
enced in backcountry snowboarding, snow camping and bushwalking and were well equipped with extensive knowledge and experience of the Mount Bogong region. “As a community, we will be supporting Martie’s wife, his son and family, together with his colleagues at Yarra Junction Campus throughout this difficult time,” he said. He said counselling services were available to students and their families at the school. The Mail extends its sympathy to both families and to Mr Buckland’s Yarra Junction friends and colleagues.
Hair salon cuts back for big move By REBECCA BILLS IT’S Mount Evelyn’s longest serving business and next Saturday is Egon Kuelanck’s last day of business in the town. Egon’s Hair Shop has been a much loved business within the community for 35 years but due to family moving to Western Australia, Egon and his wife Lydia have decided to sell up and make the move across this great desert land. Growing up in Germany, the couple moved to Switzerland on an 18 month working visa and Egon worked for one of the biggest hairdressing companies. As the visa was coming to an end the couple said they did not want to return to Germany so applied for visas to Canada and Australia. “The Australian papers came back first so we arrived in Melbourne with one suitcase on 14 September 1973,” Egon said. Lydia said the couple moved to Mount Evelyn in 1975 as they loved the hills and it reminded
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FRIENDS of the Mount Evelyn Aqueduct (FoMEA) members have vowed to fight plans for bike tracks through environmentally significant areas. Councillors will consider six options for mountain bike tracks through the Mount Evelyn Aqueduct Reserve at tonight’s (Tuesday) Yarra Ranges Council meeting. Three options suggest re-opening the upper and lower trails in the reserve, which were closed in 2012 due to environmental risks posed by users, including bike riders.
them of their home country. Shortly after Egon set up his hairdressing shop in Wray Crescent and a few years later built their family home on York Road with a shop underneath. “I believe I am the longest serving trader in Mount Evelyn and that makes me feel old,” he said. In 2000, Egon became the founding director of the Mount Evelyn Community Bank.
Founder of the Mount Evelyn Community Bank Allan Price said he thinks it is fantastic that Lydia and Egon came as migrants not even able to speak the language and it turns out he is the longest serving trader. “Not only was he the director of the bank he was part of the traders’ group and the Mount Evelyn Township Improvement Committee,” he said.
“He was never just a shop owner in the town but an active member of the community.” Egon and Lydia said they will always love Mount Evelyn and never thought they would leave but they need to be with their family. “It is hard to say goodbye but we want to say thank you for the many years of support,” he said. “This is not good-bye, it is just until next time we meet.”
Yarra Ranges Mountain Bikers (YRMTB) has called for the council to review its decision to close the trails because of the increase in demand for challenging trails linking two biking hubs in the Yarra Ranges. The Mount Evelyn Aqueduct Reserve links the Silvan Reservoir to the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail and mountain biking areas in Warburton. Councillors are due to be told that any option to re-open the upper or lower tracks posed significant environmental risks to the area. The section of the Mount Evelyn Aqueduct Reserve is ranked the
third most significant area environmentally out of the council’s list of 140 bushland reserves. FoMEA has maintained and improved the aqueduct area for the past 24 years after members campaigned to stop the sale of land, and the group remains opposed to opening either track. Compromise may be possible, as a fifth option appears to weigh up both parties’ interests and suggests a reconfiguration of the main aqueduct trail to allow a more bikerfriendly environment. The option also includes the possibility of constructing a separate
mountain bike trail in the aqueduct itself, with a suggestion of creating a trail via boardwalks. According to the council, both groups were reported to see merit in the fifth option, as it provided for a more challenging biking environment, without re-opening the closed tracks. If an option is chosen that includes opening the upper or lower track, the council report recommends doing so on a trial basis, to record the environmental impact. For the result of the meeting, see mail.starcommunity.com.au and next week’s Mail.
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POLICE are reviewing CCTV footage after the Monbulk Aquatic Centre was again broken into over the weekend. It is believed a male offender entered the centre at 4am on Monday morning. It is not yet known what was taken. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Main street attack A CALLOUS unprovoked attack in Belgrave’s main street is being investigated by police after a woman was punched and head-butted on Wednesday 16 July at 5.30pm. Leading Senior Constable Georgie Cooper said that the victim was walking along the main street towards Belgrave Hallam Road when she was attacked by a woman aged in her late teens. “She was approached by a woman who then punched her and a scuffle broke out,” Ldg Sen Const Cooper said. “While the victim received no serious injuries, she has bruising and lacerations to her face.” She said the attacker left the scene with two people who weren’t involved in the attack. “We are very interested to hear from witnesses and we’re going through CCTV footage now,” Ldg Sen Const Cooper said. The attacker is described as a Caucasian woman in her late teens with blonde hair held up in a ponytail with a small build, and roughly 5’6” tall. She was wearing a white tank top and in the company of a taller woman and a man described to be in his thirties wearing a dark hoodie.
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Seasons good for the soul point Graeme Dawson Co-ordinator, Focal Point
end date but others linger. So how do we handle these dark times; pills, alcohol, denial, days off work, hibernation, or comfort food by the fire? All of these can help but I suggest that we might look at this winter of dis-
content as a time for reflection and a time to do something constructive. In our Western world mindset, we have difficulty with waiting, silence and sitting in what we can’t seem to fix - otherwise called ‘the mess’ or ‘unresolved’. I wonder what it would look like if we could see being laid aside from the main stream of life, due to these experiences, as an opportunity to think about the direction of our lives and think a little deeper about the bigger issues. Sometimes the rhythms of our lives
get out of sync, but most times they come and go like the seasons. We may also see these seasons as linear - progressive stages of life that we move through. Our weather seasons move in rotation - they follow each other in an order that is necessary for the life cycle. Without the autumn shedding of leaves, the new growth of spring can’t come. That growth needs spring rain, and we need summer to kill off winter germs and bring the sunlight and long days to sustain the new growth and fruit.
Community Diary does it, why do teens self-injure and how to respond at Upper Yarra Secondary College on Thursday 7 August. For information phone 9735 6134 or 0488 501 204. Bookings essential.
Probus meeting LADIES Probus Club of Healesville Valley meets on the first Monday of each month at the Seniors Hall, corner Green and River Streets, Healesville. For more information, call Joan Hill on 5962 1890.
Safety classes Toy library UPPER Yarra Toy Library at 2444 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction, has hundreds of quality toys, puzzles and games, as well as party packs for littlies such as Kira, Brianna and Quin. Membership is economical and gift memberships are available. Opening times are Saturdays and Wednesdays from 9.30am to 11.30am. Phone 0423 280 644 or visit Upper Yarra Toy Library Facebook page. There are also non-profit, community run toy libraries at Mount Evelyn and Yarra Glen.
PERSONAL safety and self defence classes will be on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Healesville Living and Learning Centre from 22 July for nine weeks. Bookings essential. For more information call 5962 5982.
Strategic meditation YARRA Glen Living and Learning Centre is holding meditation and movement sessions fornightly from Wednesday 23 July to 1 October from 7.30pm to 9pm. $54 per person for six sessions plus $7.50 membership. Bookings essential, call 9730 2887 or email ygdllc@bigpond.com.
Winter, of course, is a time of fallow - a time of rest - a time of preparation. Maybe we could learn from the way the seasons work. Then we might see winter of discontent as a time to rest and reflect and from which we can draw something constructive. After all, our creator emphasised the need for us to rest at least one day a week - he made us, so he knows what works best. - Graeme Dawson is a co-ordinator for Focal Point and A Few Good Men
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Pledge on parks By JESSE GRAHAM A NEW national park covering the Toolangi region has not been ruled out of Labor’s table for the coming State Election. However, Eildon Candidate, Sally Brennan, said the issues around the proposal weren’t simple, and that she’d be meeting with relevant groups. Labor’s policy statement for November’s State Election in Victoria is replete with references to the possibility of creating new national parks. “Labor will ... investigate developing new national parks to protect Victoria’s threatened species, unique vegetation including unique grasslands,” the policy read. Eildon candidate Sally Brennan said that no final decision had been made at this point in her election campaign on the Great Forest National Park (GFNP) proposal. She said the proposal was the topic of much broader discussion, but that it was still up in the air. “One of the things that I’m doing is informing myself around all of those issues and, as a result of that, I’ve been spending some time with environmental groups and I’m also going out with VicForests as their guest, to have a look at the way things are done in Toolangi,” Ms Brennan said. She said the GFNP proposal originally put forward by Professor David Lindenmayer last year - was
the catalyst for discussions on the way the government dealt with the environment. However, she said that the endangered Leadbeater’s Possum was not the only issue of importance in discussions on the forests, with people working in the industry, other industries and other Indigenous animals also to be considered. “I think that any and every means should be taken to ensure that our native species are safe - we can’t afford to lose any more native species,” she said. “(The GFNP) is a great opportunity to start seriously thinking through what our priorities are ... but the issues aren’t simple.” VicForests recently confirmed that the recommendations from the Leadbeater’s Possum Advisory Group (LPAG) report earlier this year are being implemented into its practices. These practices include retention harvesting - as opposed to clear-felling - in 50 per cent of the ash forests in the possum’s range, and 200-metre buffer zones around Leadbeater’s Possum colonies. The Victorian Liberal Party does not currently have a general list of policies in regards to the state election on 29 November or on national parks specifically. Seymour MP and Liberal candidate for Eildon, Cindy McLeish was contacted, but did not respond by deadline.
A close-up view of phylloxera. 124149 Picture: CONTRIBUTED
Wiping out the wine bug By JESSE GRAHAM A RECENTLY announced research project will put a wine bug in its crosshairs, with hundreds of thousands of dollars being spent to stop the spread of the pest through the valley. On 10 July, the Victorian Government announced a two- year research project to protect the Australian wine industry from phylloxera. Phylloxera, a bug that lives in grapevines and can kill the plant, is currently present in a number of vineyards around the Yarra Valley, spanning from Lilydale through to Dixons Creek, Healesville and Gruyere. The research project, which is worth $580,000, is funded equally by the Victorian Government and the Australian Grape and Wine Authority (AGWA). Researchers will attempt to identify the best disinfestation techniques, and strengthening methods of
containing phylloxera. Wine Yarra Valley CEO Richard Howden said he was happy to hear about the new research project, as the pest was difficult to remove once it entered a vineyard. He said that the bug could be combatted with resistant vines being planted, or by removing infested vines, but that few other ways were known to remove the pest. Because of this, Mr Howden said that winemakers in the Yarra Valley had stringent procedures to stop the bug spreading into new areas. “The key is not to transfer it,” he said.” “We have appropriate phylloxera management protocols in place to limit or stop the spread of phylloxera,” Methods to contain the bug include thorough cleaning of all equipment and clothing brought into vineyards, and
controls on moving grapevine materials, which may contain the bug. Mr Howden said that phylloxera infestations had no impact on the quality of wines produced, but could have a financial impact on winegrowers, who had to replace infested vines. “It’s something we need to be aware of, and something we need to help manage, but it’s not an immediate, devastating issue,” he said. The project will be run by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI), and will be led by principal research scientist and phylloxera authority, Dr Kevin Powell. Mr Howden said that Dr Powell had visited the Yarra Valley recently to run a seminar on the pest, and talk about its containment. For more information on the research project, visit www.depi.vic.gov. au/phylloxera.
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Students are a cut above By JESSE GRAHAM STUDENTS will be taking to the stage next month as part of Healesville High School’s new production of Hairspray, and are pulling out all stops for the performance. The production, which opens on Wednesday 27 August, has been the subject of a rigorous training schedule for the students, who donated their time on the school holidays for six days of rehearsals. Performing Arts Centre manager Troy Jansen said the students had been tirelessly preparing for the show since March, and that almost 50 students were taking part. Hairspray is a romantic comedy that focuses on Tracey Turnblad, a dancer in the 1960s, who is launched to stardom and campaigns for integration in the show she performs on. “The moment we mentioned the name Hairpsray last year, it’s taken off like wildfire,” Mr Jansen said. Mr Jansen said the cast had been practicing three days a week since March, with extra days on school holidays, and that he was proud of the effort students had been putting in. Students will also be running sound, lighting, graphics and technical support throughout the performance. In a new addition to the school’s production schedule, local band Exploded View will be playing music live to accompany the performances. Mr Jansen said Exploded View’s participation in the show was an example of the widespread community support the school received with its productions. “We always do really well with the community support - we couldn’t pull off what we do on our budget alone,” he said. “It pretty much saves us – without the community, we couldn’t do it.” Hairspray will be performed daily from Wednesday 27 August to Saturday 30 August, with shows from 7.30pm and an extra 2pm matinee performance on the Saturday.
Zach Kennedy and Tina Haritonidis practice lines for the upcoming performance of Hairspray. 124261 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM
Letters Left shocked AFTER attending the SHHAG (Save Healesville Hospital Action Group) community meeting in the Memorial Hall at Healesville last night (Wednesday, 16 July) my reaction is threefold - outrage, pride, and shame. Outrage at the duplicity of Eastern Health when presenting misleading information to the community about the future of our hospital. Shocked and disgusted, at the tactics used to prevent the dedicated doctors and their practice manager from revealing the facts about conditions for their contract renewals. Proud to be part of a community served by such professional, passionate, efficient and dedicated people, who won’t be gagged through intimidation tactics. Shamed, that I have attended only one SHAGG meeting. I ‘meant’ to go and rationalised my absence (who would miss one lone person?) These amazing people are representing us. How can our presence not be important? As our representatives they need community input and support. We owe them our presence at meetings to validate their efforts, to encourage and reinvigorate them, and to keep up the momentum. Their unpaid efforts are for us, and for future generations. Alison J. Baker, Healesville.
TAFE shambles I FIND it interesting that Christine Fyffe blames the failure to attract an interested TAFE provider to the Swinburne Lilydale site on the Labor Party. That none of the expressions of interest for the Swinburne site actually fitted the criteria required is an indictment on the shambles this government’s savage cuts have left the TAFE system in.
Daniel Andrews opted to show some leadership on this issue when the ALP told the community that this site would remain for education, something the Liberals have failed to do since Swinburne told students they could no longer provide this service due to the current climate in post-secondary education in this state. Is it any wonder that a provider cannot be attracted to the site when some courses have been reduced from $8 a student contact hour down to $2? Had an EOI come in that fitted this requirement, then there would have been no problem. The ALP only had a problem if a non-education provider secured the site and this still remains the case. We firmly believe the families of the outer east deserve access to quality post-secondary education and that’s what they will receive if Labor is elected on 29 November. Peter Harris, ALP Candidate for Evelyn.
Hospital built by wood THE True origin and foundation of the Healesville Hospital was helped along by the timber industry. Every timber worker in the 1950s throughout the entire Healesville Shire had their weekly wages garnisheed for a long period of time, the period can be found in the archives of the timber industry. Every worker was involved including the tree-fallers in the forests, the log truck drivers, the bulldozer drivers, the mill workers, the timber truck drivers who delivered the loads of timber around the district to the shipping wharves in Melbourne. My dad, John (Bill) Collis was a mill worker and gratefully gave to the cause to have the Healesville Hospital built.
I have made the effort to support the elderly and all the new mums and dads and children in all their health care and welfare in the future. May my correspondence encourage and inspire others to express their thoughts and feelings all in all. Colin Collis, Healesville.
Doctor’s orders I WAS very sad to hear of Dr Murray Barson’s sudden departure from the Yarra Valley Community Medical Service and I am very worried at the prospect of losing more of our valued doctors. One year ago after attending another clinic for three months, seeing four doctors who were unable to diagnose my very painful illness, I decided to change clinics. I attended Yarra Valley Community Medical Service where Dr Prathana KC took the time to give me a thorough examination. Dr Prathana then consulted with Dr Tait and Dr Barson, resulting in a correct diagnosis and later confirmed by biopsy. They sent me straight to hospital, who said I arrived just in time for my sight to be saved. I am forever grateful for the skillful care, kindness and patience of these fully dedicated doctors and pray that Eastern Health will realize how valuable they are. Kathleen McKay, Healesville.
Bouncing back BASKETBALL everywhere including our local association the UYBA Upper Yarra Basketball Association has been on a low for some time now. Certainly in Yarra Junction the halcyon days of well over 100 teams are well gone.
With the recent success of Aussie players in the USA, it’s time to try and lift the game up again. One way of doing this is to attend the AGM of the UYBA this Wednesday 23 July at 7.30pm at the Yarra Centre. People eligible to attend and vote include players, parents of players, coaches, referees (need to sign members applications available from UYBA basketball desk). If anybody wants to be involved and make a difference please get to the AGM so that basketball can be bouncing up again in the Upper Yarra. Norman Orr, Launching Place.
Track to trouble I AGREE with Ray Donkin’s sentiments regarding the Healesville Tourist Railway. Puffing Billy is by far a better train trip compared to a short train ride to Yarra Glen and back. Puffing Billy enjoys wide community support but still requires public money to keep it running, presumably that would be the case for a Yarra valley train. A rail trail would attract more tourists and locals of all ages, walkers, push bikers and horse riders, especially if the Warburton Rail Trail was linked up to Healesville. It would benefit more people and would not require large amounts of public money to maintain the trail. It would be fantastic to see a rail trail from Lilydale to Yarra Glen. That land will never be used for anything else, shame to see it not being utilised. I’ll be watching with interest, the progress of the tourist train. Olga Szymiczek, Healesville.
Pages from the past Healesville Guardian 21 July, 1934 Film star at Healesville LAST Saturday Caesar, the wonder Alsatian dog film star came to Healesville and made an actual appearance with the talkie, ‘Trailing the killer’ in which he played the leading role. Caesar proved to be one of the most interesting visitors we have had. He was accompanied by his owner and trainer, Mr Bert Tonks. Caesar appeared on stage just prior to the screening of his picture. He gave a remarkable display of canine sagacity and worked by silent commands from his master. Mr Tonks explained that before the advent of talkies, dog stars such as Rin-Tin-Tin and Strongheart acted their parts in films by vocal commands. The coming of the sensitive microphone however, changes this, as vocal commands would be recorded. Caesar was the only dog movie star who was trained to act by ‘sign language’. Caesar ‘talked’ (barked), ran, walked, lay down, feigned a limp, imitated a kangaroo and did may other things by silent command. Robbery at Healesville WILLIAMSON’S drapery store was again broken into during the early hours of Friday morning. About 2am the police were notified that something of a suspicious nature was going on in the main street and their promptitude in rushing to the spot evidently interrupted the thieves before they could make a getaway. Most of the goods were recovered, having been strewn along the street in the course of a hurried exit. - Contributed by Ellena Biggs
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Scam inheritance By JESSE GRAHAM IT’S not every day that you receive a letter saying you’re the recipient of $10 million dollars. It’s even less often that such letters arrive that are legitimate. Healesville’s Greg Chapman said that he received a letter on Wednesday 25 June, allegedly from TD Canada Trust, informing him of a $10.7 million (US dollar) inheritance that awaited him. The inheritance, according to the letter-writer, had been sitting for around 10 years without being claimed, and, if Mr Chapman didn’t act, would be forfeited. Mr Chapman said that he believed the letter was designed to provoke the reader to react quickly to claim the alleged inheritance, and be caught in the scam. He said the content of the letter was also very vague, while being riddled with grammatical errors, and that the contact for the letter had provided a personal email account - not a business account - for contact. “I believe the next step would be them asking me for my bank account,” he said. Mr Chapman said the timing of the letter was interesting, as one of his Facebook friends had their accounts hacked a week prior - Mr Chap-
man said his postal address was available on that account. He said that he wanted to raise awareness of the letter, in case other people had received similar letters recently. “Some people might grab at something like this,” he said. “I just want to make people aware.” TD Canada Trust Representative, Jennifer Co, responded to the Mail and confirmed that the letter was not from the company. “TD Canada Trust has not and will not send letters or messages to customers such as the one you received, or messages requesting confidential banking information,” she said. The government’s ScamWatch website has a section dedicated to fake inheritance letters, and offers a number of warning signs for people to watch out for. The website recommends never giving out credit card or online account details, or copies of personal documents, and avoiding any arrangement regarding money transfers. For more information, visit www.scamwatch. gov.au or call 1300 795 995. The Mail attempted to contact TD Canada Trust about the scam letter, but the organisation did not respond by deadline.
Greg Chapman with the fraudulent letter. 124154 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM
Bird faces ring of death sanctuary were able to carefully cut the ring off and release the bird back into the wild. The spokesperson said that male bowerbirds collect blue items, such as the milk bottle rings, to decorate their nest to impress females. “The bower is a courtship arena decorated with bright blue coloured objects; in urban areas, blue clothes pegs, drinking straws and bottle tops are among the favourite stolen items,” they said. They said the bird was a juvenile, but already trying to impress with
By JESSE GRAHAM HEALESVILLE Sanctuary staff are calling for people to be wary of their rubbish, after a bowerbird was found choking on a milk bottle ring at the sanctuary. A sanctuary spokesperson said the wild bird was found wandering the grounds on Friday 11 July around 9.30am, with a blue milk bottle ring wedged tightly around its neck. The ring was also caught in the bird’s beak, and wildlife vets at the
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NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2014 Fire Awareness Awards. The awards recognise the work done by people and communities to protect their people and their ‘patches’ from fire. With the threat of fire constant in Yarra Ranges in the form of both bushfire and house fires, Victoria’s fire agencies are encouraging people to share their stories that reflect the hard work that goes into protecting homes, businesses, people and communities. MFB Chief Officer Peter Rau said every year people across the state go above and beyond to develop fire safety programs, projects, products and designs that help keep people safe. “The Fire Awareness Awards are a fantastic way for Victoria’s fire services to acknowledge their hard work, dedication and innovative spirit that underpins our sense of community in both the city and country,” Mr Rau said. He said judges were keen to recognise projects that successfully reduce the number or impact of fires in Victoria. Successful projects can be at a local, regional or state wide scale and can come from volunteers, community groups and professionals. The awards are supported by long term sponsor RACV who provide a $10,000 award that recognises excellence in fire safety. The fire services also provide three $2000 incentive grants to encourage further development of projects or programs. The RACV Insurance Award for Excellence is presented to the most outstanding fire project from all categories. RACV general manager of Insurance, Paul Northey, said RACV had a long history of supporting the Fire Awareness Awards and fire affected communities, and was proud to be associated with the fire awareness program. “The Awards program and the Excellence Awards is a fantastic opportunity to recognise the invaluable work people do to protect their homes and communities” Mr Northey said. Entries for the 2014 Fire Awareness Awards open on 30 June and close on 30 September 2014. Recipients will be announced at a presentation evening on 4 December. For more information about the 2014 Fire Awareness Awards or to apply, visit www. fireawarenessawards.com.au or email vicfireawards@mfb.vic.gov.au.
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Street jumper’s cute By JODIE SYMONDS TAKING street art to a new level, Healesville’s main street has been brightened up with yarn bombing. Designers Kay Trembath and Alison Boyd from Healesville craft store Crumbz said they decorated the lamp-post in front of their store in colourful yarn to brighten up the town. Yarn bombing has been described as graffiti using yarn to cover all sorts of public structures such as poles, trees and statues using different colours or designs. The colourful creation outside Crumbz was actually described by a young local girl as a “pole jumper”. Crumbz owner, Kay, said the animals at the top of the design were added to represent Australian culture in the town. “The design took half an hour to come up with, then a couple of months to knit,” she said. She said the response had been overwhelming with people giving lots of positive feedback. “We have so many people coming into the shop to say how much they like it,” she said. “It has got the community together - people come down here to look at it, which is really great,” she said. She said the team of five that created the pole yarn bomb had considered extending the idea across the town. Cafes and shops around Healesville have expressed the idea to decorate a pole outside each store in a design that represents their business in the near future.
Upper Yarra Wildlife Rescue volunteers (from left) Barry Brain, Adrian Morgan, Dale May and Clare Griffiths. 124204 Picture: ROB CAREW
Friends to the rescue By KATH GANNAWAY
Kay Trembath and Alison Boyd have taken to their knitting needles and crochet hooks to brighten up Healesville. 123716 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY.
Local youngsters Sienna, Keighley, Aislinn and Zara were captivated by the colourful addition to Healesville. 123716 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY.
Cars and bikes aplenty help Melba By KATH GANNAWAY THE success of the Wandin Custom Car and Bike Club just keeps on keeping on. The club, incorporated earlier this year, runs the Wandin Custom Car and Bike Show that draws as many as 700 machines to Wandin each month from October through to March. On Tuesday 15 July, the club made a donation of $3585 to Melba Support Services in Mount Evelyn ... and that’s just a start. The event organised by Cindy Redden-Vitale has grown from its beginnings as a small display of cars at the Wandin Shopping Centre car park five years ago, to an astoundingly successful show that has the Wandin Recreation Reserve filled to overflowing with bikes, cars and trucks on the third Wednesday night for six months of the year. Cindy, husband Tony Vitale and fellow organiser Anne Taylor incorporated as a non-profit club with all members’ fees to be donated to Yarra Valley charities at the end of each financial year. Melba was the first. The or-
Horsepower turned to people power (from left) Margie McKay, Natalie Dezinko, Michael Sellwood, Michelle Zigik, Cindy Redden-Vitale, Dunjia Polletti, Sally Nichol, Stephanie Drummond, Megan Picture: JESSE GRAHAM Jacobs, Rosemary Trioana and Sid Lawrence.124203 ganisation supports people with a range of intellectual disabilities and was recognised as the Yarra Ranges Community Group of the Year last year. “Melba doesn’t get much funding and they do an amazing job,”
said Cindy. “We’re very pleased, and our members are very pleased, to be able to help such a worthwhile group in our community.” The car show, a great family
and community event, will be back on the road for another season on 22 October. For information, phone Cindy on 0423 354 217 or visit the Facebook page.
A NEW wildlife rescue service is stepping up to help native wildlife in the Upper Yarra region. The Upper Yarra Wildlife Rescue Network was established earlier this year to improve the chances of survival for injured, orphaned and sick wildlife. The group of five volunteers came together after it was recognised that there was a need to improve the response rate, and times, when animals were found in need of help. “The response was not always timely and some animals were slipping through the cracks,” said UYWRN secretary Sue Kimberley. The team operates a rescue and transport service and have a shelter where animals can be rehabilitated, as well as work with other carers in the area. If treatment is required, the animals are taken to Healesville Sanctuary or to local vets who donate their services for wildlife. A quick response can make the difference between life and death for injured animals, or for pouch young who can often be saved if found in time, even if the mother doesn’t survive. Ms Kimberley said wildlife rescue required training and knowledge. As a first step, she said, people should phone a wildlife service if they found an animal that needed help. Having a list of phone numbers handy, in the phone, or the glove box, can save time, and lives. “We are keen for people to ring us in the local area and we have a network here of people who can go and support each other in the rescue,” she said. The group secured a sponsorship from the Warburton/Yarra Junction (Bendigo) Community Bank and has been active in responding to calls, and promoting the group. Volunteers are needed to do rescue and transport work after training. There are other opportunities to be involved, ranging from administration and fund-raising to promotion and making pouches. For more information, call in at the Warburton Bakery where the UYWRN team meets for coffee and a chat at 9am each Saturday, or visit them on facebook. The rescue hotline is 0427 088 121.
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Victoria’s paramedics are highly skilled professionals who dedicate their lives to serving the community and helping out in tough times. Ambulance Victoria and Victorian Government representatives have been negotiating with the ambulance union over a new pay deal for paramedics since August 2012. To break the deadlock, the Victorian Government has agreed with Ambulance Victoria to make a new pay offer to paramedics.
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This new offer is fair and reasonable. It includes: • a sign-on payment of $3000 for full-time paramedics (pro rata for part-timers and new employees) – this is twice as much as the previous offer • an immediate 6% wage increase • an increase of 3% in July 2015 and a further 3% in July 2016 – a 12% increase in total. Paramedics may also receive pay increases arising from the Fair Work Commission’s arbitration of their work value claim. Paramedics existing terms and conditions will be retained, so that they continue to receive: • 10 weeks paid leave annually • 10 weeks paid parental leave • 6 months long service leave after 15 years service • tax exempt benefits of up to $9000 a year. Victorian paramedics will still be the only paramedics in Australia to have access to guaranteed superannuation benefits via a defined benefit superannuation scheme, including a lump-sum option after 30 years of service. These increases will mean an ALS Year 6 paramedic can receive a total package of more than $110,000 a year (including rolled-in-rate, built-in overtime, FBT exempt benefits and guaranteed superannuation benefits – but not additional overtime). In addition, paramedics will receive the $3,000 sign-on payment. The Victorian Government is continuing to invest in ambulance services, with funding provided for an additional 539 full-time equivalent ambulance officers. This new pay offer gives paramedics the salary increase they deserve, maintains the generous terms and conditions they enjoy today and recognises the importance of the job they do protecting and saving lives.
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A rooftop tragifarce Hughes’ humour was his first gig at the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala in 1999, and recalled that he hit a nerve with a three-minute routine focused on fish and chips. Despite more than a decade on the airwaves and five years on television, Hughes said that nothing quite compares to having a captive audience before him. For the attendees at his Pakenham show, Hughes simply said: “They can look forward to a good time”, and that he felt in top form for the event. Dave Hughes’ show begins at 7.30pm on Thursday 11 September at the Memo Hall in Healesville. Tickets are $44.90. To book tickets, visit culturetracks.info or 1300 368 333. The Mail has a double pass to give away for Dave Hughes’ Healesville show, along with a double pass for his Healesville show on 11 September. To go into the draw, simply visit www.facebook.com/ MailNewspaperGroup and share, like and comment on the relevant post. Winners will be drawn on 29 August.
By JESSE GRAHAM EXIT Theatre’s latest production is rolling on until next month, and the Mail has three double passes to give away to Friday night’s show. The Suicide of Solitude, a “tragifarce” production, is currently being performed by the local theatre troupe at Rochford Winery in Healesville. Set on a rooftop in the middle of the night, the main characters - He and She (played by Kristof Kaczmarek and Elizabeth O’Callaghan - meet after She stands on the ledge of the roof, and contemplates ending her life. The two discuss suicide, love, deception and a range of other subjects, as the audience slowly watches their stories develop and their backgrounds come into the light. The pair are watched by two cats, played by Dawid Kaczmarek and Suhasini Seelin, who also contemplate the motives of the characters and speculate on what is yet to occur. All is not how it seems, however, and there is a final twist and a jump - that many won’t see coming. The Suicide of Solitude
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Elizabeth O’Callaghan and Kristof Kaczmarek play She and He in The Suicide of Solitude. 123814 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM opened on 11 July, and performances will be held on Fridays and Saturdays from 7.30pm and on Sundays from 5pm until 3 August. Two matinee performances will also be held on Saturday 26 July and 2 August from 2pm. Tickets are $30, $25 for concession-holders and $20 for students, and bookings of more than five can get a discounted ticket price of $25. For more information on the play, or to book tickets for a performance, visit www.the-
atreexit.wix.com/theatre-exit, or call Beata Kaczmarek on 0431 875 755. The Mail has three double passes to give away to Friday 25 July’s performance of the Suicide of Solitude, which begins at Rochford Winery at 7.30pm. To be in the draw, visit www. facebook.com/MailNewspaperGroup and like, share and comment on the relevant post. Winners will be drawn at 5pm on Thursday 24 July. Good luck!
RENOWNED comedian Dave Hughes will be making his way down to perform in Healesville in September. Well-known for his work with Nova Melbourne and The Project, Hughes will be hitting the stage to perform stand-up comedy at Healesville’s Memo Hall on 11 September as part of his Pointless tour. He said he was aiming to make 2014 a year dedicated to stand-up comedy and that he was looking forward to the Healesville show. Hughes said that a lot of his material for the tour came from life experience - particularly the experience of having kids aged under five.
AUGUST and September are blockbuster months for The Memo in Healesville. It starts with national treasure, pianist David Helfgott on Friday 8 August. His passionate musical interpretations and triumphant personal story has inspired audiences around the world. The Oscar-winning film of his life made him one of the world’s most recognisable classical musicians. From standing ovations at
Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall to sold-out concerts at the Sydney Opera House, Helfgott will perform at The Memo. And, for something completely different - Just the Ticket on Friday 22 August. A funny, heartwarming play about Susan’s midlife adventure. Susan sips, slurps and tumbles her way through a hilarious journey of rediscovery as she retraces the steps of a holiday she took years ago with friends. September brings The Harbin-
“The... joy of that is in the show quite a bit,” he said. “The kids get a good run they’re stars in their own right. They’re paying for their own education.” No stranger to the stand-up stage, Hughes has performed repeatedly at the Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival. He said that one of the favourite moments in his career
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ger. Nominated for a Matilda for best mainstage production, The Harbinger is an enchanting adult fairytale by Queensland’s inimitable Dead Puppet Society. “The Harbinger is beautiful, haunting and touches the rim of the extraordinary” is how a review in The Australian sums up this very special offering at The Memo on Saturday 20 September. Book at www.culturetracks. info on phone 1300 368 333.
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lates into war, as members of both sides scheme to strike out against the other. For a film with a mostly primate cast, Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes is brimming with humanity. The CGI for the apes is incredibly lifelike and expressive, and the apes are some of the most detailed, nuanced and tenderlyobserved film characters in years. The intelligent, compelling plot features themes of diplomacy and prejudice, as Caesar and the human “ambassador” Malcolm (Jason Clarke) struggle to trust each other and maintain the peace against
intense fear and distrust from both sides. The complex villains - man and ape - are ruthless but motivated by a need to survive, and so make a grim level of sense. The action is also amazing. It’s wild but very cleanly-shot and easy to follow, and explosively showcases the strength and ferocity that apes possess. One stand-out sequence has chimps wielding machineguns on horseback. Enough said. Believe the hype about this being one of the best sequels ever : Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes is outstanding. By SETH HYNES
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INTO THE HALLS OF HISTORY THIS is an excellent opportunity to purchase a piece of Healesville history and bring the Healesville Mechanics’ Institute back to its former glory. It is situated just off the main street of Healesville at the west end of town within easy walk to hotels, cafés and restaurants in the heart of the busy Yarra Valley tourism region.
It has potential for accommodation, restaurant/café or art gallery. Mark Gunther First National would love to see the new owners take the time to care and bring the building back to its former glory. In her book Healesville Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library 1892-1992, Pamela E Firth said the property was “an excellent
example of a 19th century mechanics’ institute and free library”. “It has a long and intimate association with the development of Healesville township. “It is of an interesting architectural style and construction which is unique to the region and had been well restored to near its original condition.
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“Built in 1892 by France and Wilson, 274 Swan Street, Richmond and Healesville. Alexander Rodgers (Architect), shire engineer at the time. “A large hall was added to the rear in 1903.” The selling agent said a copy of the book may be viewed at The Healesville Historical Society.
Healesville 4 Church Street Auction: Saturday, 2 August, noon Terms: 10 per cent on signing. Settlement 60 days Inspect: Saturdays noon-12.30pm or by appointment Contact: MARK GUNTHER FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, HEALESVILLE, 5962 3030
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• Manicured gardens with a heated saltwater pool reverse cycle air conditioning of•• Zoned Healesville. Manicured gardens with a heated saltwater pool
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This great commercial property is centrally located on the upper level of an iconic building in the main street of Healesville. Approx. gardens with a heated saltwater pool • Manicured • Zoned area, reverse cycle air conditioning 127 square metres of floor space with an open office/reception • Manicured three private offices, large tea/staff room, his and hers amenities, gardens with a heated saltwater pool ducted heating/air conditioning and two small storage areas. This well maintained office space would offer itself to a variety of businesses. Automatic security lighting at the rear of building with two car spaces. Please contact our office for details.
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Inspect: By appointment Price: Offers invited over $590,000 Contact: Jordan Donaldson, 0400 850 707 MAX BROWN, HEALESVILLE, 5962 4888
THIS gorgeous family home of 43 squares has so much to offer on top of its private court location and proximity to town. IT features five spacious bedrooms plus study, four with walk-in wardrobes and the fifth with double built-in wardrobes, as well as four huge living areas including a rumpus room and theatre room. There are three luxurious bathrooms including a private en suite to the master bedroom and a large north-facing entertaining deck which showcases breathtaking views to the mountains. The enormous kitchen is perfectly positioned to take advantage of this stunning view and features many handy inclusions such as a dishwasher, built-in deep fryer and seemingly endless storage space. Set on approximately half an acre, some landscaping is all that is required to complete this magnificent property.
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mcmath.com.au Privacy on over 2 acres
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45 Riverside Drive, Warburton
85 Shirley Crescent, Woori Yallock
• Located within walking distance to transport, schools and shops • Double carport • Large undercover entertaining area which overlooks the garden and adjoins the two bedroom house • Ample storage and shedding • Option to renovate or re-build (subject to council approval)
• 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms master with WIR • Front deck with stunning views • Kitchen & dining with wood heater & split system • Spacious lounge with great views • Ducted heating • Lock up garage • Undercover BBQ area
$240,000 - $260,000
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15 Charles Parade, Wesburn
43 Timberline Road, Launching Place
• Open plan living & meals area with wood heating • Functional kitchen, plenty of storage overlooking the garden • Single garage & single carport • Undercover entertaining area & chook shed • Lovely garden with the gorgeous Britannia Creek flowing by
• 4 BR, 2 bath with huge living areas • Wood Heater & split system • Views & undercover entertaining • Fenced backyard & small paddock at rear of block • Downstairs rumpus room & loads of storage space • Short drive to schools, shops & transport
$430,000
$395,000 LAND
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8/6-8 Yarra Street, Yarra Junction
13 Greenwood Drive, Launching Place
• Great low maintenance living • Natural gas ducted heating • 6 star energy rating • Single lock up garage • Ideally located to everything Yarra Junction has to offer including library, medical centre, gym/pool, transport, shop, cafes and the Warburton Rail Trail
• Well presented & lovingly maintained fantastic home in enviable location • Comfortable kitchen & meals area adjoins lounge with air conditioner plus ducted heating throughout • Outside undercover entertaining area, fully fenced • Concrete drive leads to single carport
$345,000
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SALES HEAT UP! If you’re wondering how much your property might be worth in this HOT winter market, we’d be happy to assist you. Call our sales team at Andrew McMath Professionals on 5967 1800 in Yarra Junction or 5966 2800 in Warburton for your free no obligation market appraisal.
Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent
Chris Lord Sales Consultant
Warburton 3371 Warburton Hwy
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MCMAHONS CREEK “I NEED SOME SWEET LOVIN”
Price Range $185,000 - $210,000
YARRA JUNCTION Price Range $390,000 - $430,000 LOVERS OF SUNLIGHT, GARDEN AND VIEWS LOOK HERE
A fantastic opportunity with this two bedroom home with separate teenage retreat or studio. Roll up your sleeves & inish of the details of this little beauty. Situated in the tranquil area of McMahons Creek & close to Yarra State forest & the beautiful Yarra River, privacy is assured on this large block of approximately three quarters of an acre. Partially treed & equally cleared, enjoy the birdlife & natural surrounds while harvesting the produce from your own veggie patch. Don’t miss your opportunity call for an inspection today! Contact Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or 59671277 tracey@bellrealestate.com.au
With a glorious mountain views, a home bursting with charm & character, over half an acre. Located short distance to schools, shops & public transport, ideal for family living ofering 3 bedrooms, master with lovely ensuite & spa, bright & sunny lounge & a further separate living area/library/retreat, country style kitchen, carport & a separate bungalow or studio. For the garden enthusiast, lots of fruit trees & ample room for the kids & pets. A wonderful home for families, retirees, investors or just about anyone! Contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or or 5967 1277 samantha@bellrealestate.com.au
WARBURTON CHARACTER, SPACE & CHARM
REEFTON PICTURESQUE HOME ON OVER 1 ACRE!!
Price Range $295,000 - $335,000
This gorgeous cottage ofers huge open plan living area, light & bright & great feeling of space throughout. A delightful kitchen with heaps of cupboard & bench space overlooks the living / dining area. Four roomy bedrooms make this a great family home, outside to ind a super block with great potential, plentiful play areas and some great spots for that perfect veggie garden. In a wonderful location a stone’s throw from the beautiful Yarra river, walking track & many cafes. Contact Laird Coulter on 0419 007 917 or or 59662530 laird@bellrealestate.com.au
Price Range $290,000 - $320,000
A magniicent allotment of over 1 acre only 20 mins drive from Warburton. Pretty as a picture with lillie illed dam, bore water, tanks, chook run, lock up garage with power & carport on the side & established lowering trees & garden. Ofering a cosy 3 bedroom home, large open plan wood heated living/dining room leading & serenity this area has to ofer. Reluctantly being sold after many years this property is something special to the owner and worthy of your inspection!! Contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au
Rentals Available 5/41 Howard St, Seville 4 bed, 2 bathroom, large home on ½ acre $420 per wk 3474 Warburton Hwy, Warburton 3 bed home, shops & bus stop at your door! $290 per wk Open Wednesday 5.00-5.10pm 31 Hilltop Crt, Yarra Junction 2 bed, low maintenance, short walk to shops $250 per wk Open Wednesday 4.35-4.45pm 4 Anthony Grove, Woori Yallock 3 bed home, beautiful views, good location $300 per wk Open Wednesday 4.10-4.20pm 4/1385 Healesville Koo Wee Rup Rd, Woori Yallock Large shop $750 per mth + outgoings
For information on more rental properties contact our Property management department on 5966 2530
Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years
Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years
Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years
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Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years
Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years
Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years
WARBURTON UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS!!
Price $355,000
Well proportioned home on half an acre on the sunny side of Warburton overlooking beautiful Mt Donna Buang & ofering 3 bedrooms upstairs, cosy lounge room with gas heating, country style kitchen, timber loors throughout. Downstairs is the ideal place to hide the teenager, a bedroom & own bathroom. Great size established block on a made Road & only a short stroll to town the Yarra River and transport. This home is currently rented so inspection by appointment only. Contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au
Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years
5967 1277
Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217
2457Warburton Hwy,Yarra Junction
Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years
Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years
5961 5277
1611Warburton HwyWooriYallock
Michelle Karanikich Property Manager
Nicky McDonald Property Management
Tegan Ward Property Management
5966 2530
3407Warburton Hwy,Warburton
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REAL E S TAT E
launChInG PlaCE tranquIlIty on 10 aCrES ( aPProx)
$750,000 PluS
A quality home on 10 Acres ( approx) in a perfect location. Featuring large bedrooms, open plan living & a huge 6m x 5m downstairs rumpus. The large, kitchen & deck overlook a fully landscaped dam and would please the fussiest of entertainers. A property of 5 watered paddocks ( 3 with shelters), 5 stables, hot wash and loodlit 20m x 30m arena would certainly suit the horse lover. There’s heaps of water ( 3 dams) a huge shed, good access of a sealed road frontage. All just minutes from shops & transport. contact Peter Farrelly on 0417 147 706 or 5967 1277 peterf@bellrealestate.com.au
yarra JunCtIon GranDVIEW
Price range $310,000 - $340,000
its easy to see where this home got its name! “Grandview”, once the apple of this towns eye still has the charm and character of yesteryear. Add a little love and this home will shine as it overlooks the hills and valleys. This cream weatherboard California Bungalow style home comprises three large bedrooms. An open plan kitchen/ meals area & roomy lounge area with split system & natural gas ducted heating. Close to shops, public transport & schools, this home is waiting for your inspection. Contact Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or 5967 1277 tracey@bellrealestate.com.au
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Price range $340,000- $370,000
A character illed, rustic charmer tucked away in Big Pats Creek. Featuring open plan living, large kitchen, hardwood looring & of course 5 bedrooms or more. There’s cosy wood ired heating & a wide verandah looking out over the established garden. There is a paved courtyard leading to a small studio all in a quiet peaceful location just a short stroll to the creek & a few minutes’ drive to Warburton. Come put your stamp on this charming property. Contact Peter Farrelly on 0417 147 706 or or 5967 1277 peterf@bellrealestate.com.au
Warburton 5 UNiTY CRT DESIDErata – “My hEartS DESIrE”
Price range $420,000 - $460,000
A French Provincial Style home in the heart of Warburton, walking distance to the cafes, Rail Trail & Yarra River this truly is a natural beauty complete with stream running through the property, a botanists delight! Upstairs comprises of 2 bedrooms & bathroom, a large wood heater & split system in a lovely living area. A separate self contained 2 bedroom lat downstairs is both quaint and charming. Located at the end of a quiet court on approx ¾ of an acre, an inspection of this property will not disappoint! Contact Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or or 5967 1277 Inspection Sat 11-11.30am (Photo iD Required)
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Perched above Warburton & enjoying a colorful view of the surrounding area & mountains this cute 3 bedroom cottage on nearly an acre of land (3796 sqm) is a great starter, holiday home or retreat. Sun streams through the front windows bouncing of the gleaming polished boards which low through the home which boasts an open plan kitchen meals & lounge area featuring a magniicent decorative ceiling. Extras include wood heater, air conditioner, garage, extra shower, separate toilet & much more. Contact Tony Fanfulla on 0419 870 513 or 59671277 tony@bellrealestate.com.au
Michael Robinson 0418 505 635 28 years
Peter Robinson 0419 543 341 29 years
Peter Farrelly 0417 147 706 18 years
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Michelle Jones 0411 085 631 12 years
Sam Price 0438 795 190 5 years
Tony Fanfulla 0419 870 513 15 years
Woori Yallock 23 Shirley CreS NEaT, SWEET aND coMPlETE!
Price range $310,000 - $340,000
Sitting on the decking overlooking neighboring farmland & your lovely back yard, would be just a joy in this pretty 3 bedroom home. With a light & bright spacious new kitchen/meals area that opens to your outdoor entertaining zone, renovated bathroom & lounge with wood heater and split system, perfect starter for irst home owners or would be ideal for those wanting to downsize or invest. A great area, close to transport, supermarkets, schools & kindergarten, this home is ready to move in this much sought after location. contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 59671277 inspection Sat 12.30 -1pm (Photo iD required)
Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years
5967 1277
Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217
2457Warburton Hwy,Yarra Junction
Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years
Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years
5961 5277
1611Warburton HwyWooriYallock
Michelle Karanikich Property Manager
Nicky McDonald Property Management
Tegan Ward Property Management
5966 2530
3407Warburton Hwy,Warburton
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Yarra Glen 27-29 Bell St 9730 1900
“9 Secrets to selling your home for thousands of $$$$$ more” If you are thinking of selling your home in the next 90days you should attend this FREE workshop. Inside this workshop we will cover the following: → How to present your property, Internal and External. → When should you sell your property. →
Work you should do, Work you should pay for.
→ Repairs and Maintenance. → Before and after shots of properties we have prepared for sale. → How to conduct an Open For Inspections and Private viewings. → Pricing your home. → Questions you should ask your agents There is over 25 years of Real Estate experience compiled into this workshop. Already 100’s of clients have had great success following this easy approach to increasing the value of their home plus selling in record time.
Limited seats so book early to attend this FREE workshop. Call 9730 1900 Date: Wednesday 30/07/2014
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CROYDON | HEALESVILLE | KILSYTH | MONTROSE | MT EVELYN LILYDALE | LILYDALE DISPLAY | SEVILLE Healesville 6 Fantail Terrace
Offers Invited over $590,000
Healesville 4 Eadie Ave
Great Family Home with Views in a Prime Location
Invited over $315,000
Position, Price and Potential!
This gorgeous family home of approx. 43sq has much to offer on top of it’s private court location and proximity to town. • 5 bedrooms plus study, 4 Bedrooms with walk in Robes • 4 living areas including theatre room and rumpus room • 3 spacious bathrooms • Plenty of off street parking • Large north facing entertaining deck • Set on approx. 2000m2 allotment
This 3 Bedroom brick veneer home presents a fantastic opportunity for first home buyers looking to get into the market at an affordable price. If you’re not afraid of a little bit of work then this could be for you. • 3 bedrooms all with BIR’s • Gas ducted heating • Large lounge area & separate dining room • Large sunroom overlooking rear yard • Double carport & 4m x 7m garage with concrete loor & power
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Healesville 22 Badger Weir Road
Saturday 26th July 2014 1:00-1:30pm Brett Stanley 0407 595 164
Invited over $345,000
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Healesville 10 Smith Street
Saturday 26th July 1:00-1:30pm Jordan Donaldson 0400 850 707
Buyers over $330,000
Presentation Perfect!
Room to Improve!
Immaculate property on a low maintenance block, a short drive from the Main Street. All this & more in a family friendly location. Guaranteed to be popular, be quick and it could be all yours! • 3 Bedrooms, all with BIR’s • Renovated kitchen & bathroom • Gas ducted heating throughout • Outdoor entertaining area with hot spa • Double carport & 2 Garden sheds • Established low maintenance gardens
This spacious home would be ideal for first home buyers and investors alike. In need of a little TLC but very comfortable as is, this is an opportunity not to be missed! • 4 Good size bedrooms • Large lounge room with split system heating/cooling • Low maintenance, 500sqm app allotment • 9ft Ceilings • Walking distance to town • Add your own inishing touches
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Saturday 26th July 11:00-11:30am Jordan Donaldson 0400 850 707
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Saturday 26th July 12.00 - 12.30pm Jordan Donaldson 0400 850 707
The following homes were previously listed with other agents, before changing to our Agency to obtain a successful result: SOLD
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Teenagers take reality trip By KATH GANNAWAY YOUNG people, particularly men 18 to 25, are over represented in road crash deaths. But too many young women are also killed on the roads. It’s that age group that the Yarra Valley Emergency Services TRIP (Teenage Road Information Program) is aimed at. The program is designed to be hard-hitting and is delivered by the people who attend the crash scenes - police, paramedics, CFA and SES volunteers. They know first-hand the devastation caused and make no apologies for presenting the ‘reality check’ that they hope will save lives. These programs, not always under the TRIP banner, have been delivered over the past five or so years across the valley, and the aim is always the same, to drive home the message that life is precious and even young people have a responsibility for their own, and for others’ safety. More disturbing than the graphic images of true-life crash scenes are the heart-breaking stories of loss - not always death. “With head or spinal injuries your life changes,” one group of young people was told after a chilling video of a man their own age, walking like a robot, shaping his words with a slow, determined drawl, a sad contrast to the beforevideo of him running and laughing down a beach. His ‘wrong choice’ in getting into a car after a year 12 party meant he would spend the rest of his life in and out of hospital and dependent on his parents and carers. Personal stories, such as that told by Daniel van der Hoek from Wandin were the ‘reality check’ they talk about. Daniel was less than three months away from sitting his VCE exams in September 2005 when he ploughed into a truck and, as he put it “sheared off the side of my car and the right hand side of my body”. He lost his best mate and he was
airlifted to hospital with major injuries. He was in rehab for months and his injuries meant he had to give up a promising basketball career. “I can’t imagine the hurt I caused,” he said, of the 1am call his mother received telling her he had been in a serious accident. Six months later the police were on his door talking about a possible 15 years in jail over drink driving charges. “I bawled my eyes out,” he said. “I didn’t know what to do.” It’s not all about shocking people. There is practical advice and strategies. The combination of lack of concentration and lack of common sense is a killer. Alcohol and drugs, fatigue, over confidence, peer pressure and distractions all play a role and the phone is the biggest distraction. Turn it off. “Don’t put up with speeding, or encourage it. If you’re in that situation, just say slow down, I’m going to puke”. It’s a plan. It seems obvious but making the right choices, and that can mean not being the most popular member of the group, is where it starts. The response to these nights has been satisfyingly overwhelming. More than 340 young people and family members turned up at Heritage Funeral Homes in Woori Yallock for the first Teenage Road Information Program (TRIP) and there were more than 250 people at the next one. There is always another generation of drivers about to hit the road, and this TRIP is for them. The organisers would like to fill the Heritage Funeral Home again no coffins this time around. They are urging young people who are on the roads, or about to be, and their families, to set aside Wednesday 13 August at 7pm for this potentially life-saving TRIP. Inquiries to yarra.valley.trip@ gmail.com or visit the Facebook page Yarra Valley TRIP.
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Some big choices By JODIE SYMONDS CHOOSING a school for your child is a big undertaking. Whether it’s taking those first exciting steps into primary school, or perhaps the more tentative transition into secondary school, a bit of homework, including some ‘excursions’ before making that decision is a wise investment in your child’s education. Many schools, both state and private, will have open days and orientation days over the next few months. The Victorian Education Department recommends that parents and students looking to enrol attend school tours and information sessions as a first step to selecting the right school for a child. “Exploring your options early will give you time to visit different schools, attend information sessions and find a school that meets your child’s needs and aspiration,� the department recommends. Information or documents you will be asked to provide include evidence of your child’s date of birth, contact details of the parent or guardian, along with health and welfare information. Throughout Yarra Ranges, most primary schools work in with local pre-schools, and likewise secondary schools with primary schools, to provide ori-
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More information is available on the following websites: http://www.education.vic.gov. au/school/parents/secondary/ pages/enrol.aspx; http://www. education.vic.gov.au/findaservice/Home.aspx to find a school in your area; and, for statistics, MySchool on http://www. myschool.edu.au/.
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Writer’s Notebook. “The Writer’s Notebook is the central part of our independent writer’s workshop,” said principal Damian Marley. “It’s a place where the students form ideas, practice their writing skills and work on their revision. “After building a bank of writing portions, we then choose to expand them into fully-fledged pieces of writing,” he said.
WARBURTON Primary School is building a community of writers, where ‘old-school’ tools and new ideas come together beautifully. After receiving literacy funding with three other local schools, Warburton has engaged a literacy consultant to develop teacher capacity in establishing classroom writing communities, centred on the use of the
Mr Marley said the classroom teachers also keep their own Writer’s Notebooks. “I teach the five-six class on Wednesdays and as I do a lot of writing at home, my Notebook gives me an opportunity to model myself as a writer,” he said. “My students witness me forming ideas, making mistakes and revising my work. “It’s an authentic approach to the teaching of literacy.”
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Grandpa hangs in there By KATH GANNAWAY AT 58, Powelltown footballer Peter McConachy admits to struggling with a bit of soreness on occasion. But an impressive hip-and-shoulder in the last quarter of his milestone 550th game for the club on Saturday, showed he’s still in there when it comes to one of the many skills he’s known for - giving it a red-hot go. “I’ve always played competitively, it’s the way I’ve played all my football and it’s about leading by example,” he said after playing in the Reserves against a manned-up Yea side on Saturday. Things haven’t changed all that much on the ground. It’s still grassroots football with the mud and the ups and downs of building teams and getting players and supporters who do it for the club. He started at nine with Powelltown, wearing No 15, and has been a champion, winning club awards including Under 14 Best and Fairest in 1970. A highlight of Saturday’s milestone game was meeting up with his
Under14 coach, Lloyd Lacey. “To have him here on the day for me to play my 550th was pretty unique,” he said. He added six Seniors and Reserves best and fairests, came runner-up numerous times and in 1984 was league runner-up. Highlights include premierships in 1982, ’89 when he was also club president, and 1996 when he also won League best and fairest. He loves the game as much as he does the club and is passionate about developing the sort of culture that he has enjoyed and which he says is what keeps players at the club. He has the respect of the younger players and there’s no doubt they look up to him as a mentor, and as a player who earns his place in the team every week, does the training and supports the club. “If you look at our seniors now, we have about six or seven who have played right through our Under 18s. It gives you a good depth of local players and they are the ones who stick around and support the club,” he said.
And, as he told the players, it’s not about playing half a game, or expecting to win if you don’t put in the hard yards at training. Neither is it all about winning. “I played in six grand finals, won three and lost three and played a lot of years where we would get beaten by 20 goals. So I’ve had successes and down times. “If you can nurture the kids properly and take them through the rough times, you build a culture so when you are winning games it is a better feeling,” he said. “If you go into a high profile side and win everything all the time, that feeling is not the same.” He puts his fitness down to working in the bush in the logging industry, and keeping moving. There is no talk of retirement. “I still love it, still enjoying playing,” he said. “You’re a long time retired. My theory is if you keep moving, keep active, you don’t rust up. “I’ve no intentions of retiring. While I’m still playing a reasonable standard of football, I’ll keep going.”
Proud grandfather, Peter “Maccas” McConachy ran out for his 550th game carrying grandson Kai and with Alex, Molly and Saxon by his side and Charlotte, Jax, Flynn and Lara watching with other family members from the sidelines. 124231 Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY
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Chances let slip First Division (Seniors) Belgrave 12.6 (78) d Healesville 7.17 (59) Belgrave’s late season good form continued with a come from behind victory over Healesville. The first half was a tight tussle with Belgrave holding an 8 point advantage at the main break. In the third Healesville didn’t capitalise on their chances booting 2.6 for the term while holding Belgrave to just 1 behind. Healesville’s lead at threequarter time was 9 points. The last quarter was where Belgrave turned it on. It played direct attacking football and got reward on the scoreboard booting 6.1 to 1.3 to finish in great style and record a very good win. Mount Evelyn 19.10 (124) d Upwey Tecoma 10.9 (69) It was Mount Evelyn with a commanding 37 point advantage at the long break. Upwey got a bit more run going in the third and booted 6 goals to 3 for the quarter to reduce the margin to 23 points to stay in the game.
Mount Evelyn produced a great last quarter. It held Upwey to just 1 behind while it booted 6 majors to record a fantastic win. Olinda Ferny Creek 13.11 (89) d Warburton Millgrove 9.15 (69) This game was a good battle but it was Olinda that had the slight edge all day, their lead was just 4 points at the first break which they extended to 25 by half time on the back of a 5 goal to 1 second. Warby battled hard in the third to give it a sneaky chance. The last quarter was an arm wrestle, both sides scoring 2 goals which saw Olinda record not a pretty win but a win nonetheless. Wandin 20.9 (129) d Emerald 9.13 (67) Wandin is in a rich vein of form as it now sits third, Emerald defeating them by 62 points. Wandin never had one outstanding quarter where they blew this game away but they played a great consistent brand where they outscored the opposition every term by 3 to 4 goals which produced a hefty margin come final siren. Wandin are really starting to hit their peak and are going
Yea’s Ryan Akers flies low for the ball in the Reserves Woori Yallock’s Cam Spaulding goes up against contest against Powelltown. Monbulk Hawks’ Dean White and Jared Major in Pictures: KATH GANNAWAY the goal square. to be a formidable force come finals if with goals extremely hard to come goalless and the margin was reduced to they maintain their current form. by but it was Monbulk’s forward line 15 points. functioning better in the first half that Monbulk 5.9 (39) d Woori Yallock The last quarter was just a slog and made the difference. 3.8 (26) the 15 point margin was always going Monbulk is now league leaders as It may have only booted 4 goals but to be a tough one to pull in for Woori it sits one game clear at the top of the it held Woori to just 5 behinds to give and that it proved to be, both sides ladder after its 13-point triumph over them a 23 point lead at the half. Woori scored just 1 goal to see Monbulk reWoori Yallock. did hit the scoreboard in the third scor- cord victory and move to the top of the This game wasn’t a pretty affair ing 2 goals while Monbulk was held table.
Heavy weight winners WESBURN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB RESULTS UNDER 10 Goal kickers: Blake Charlwood, Aspen ONiell, Josh Sharp, Phoenix Meyer. Most effective players: Aspen O’Niell, Josh Sharp, Bailey Humphrey, Rex Partel. Game report: In very muddy and heavy conditions the boys worked hard to win and maintain possession to a comfortable win in the end. UNDER 12 Wesburn 4.4 (28) d Gembrook Cockatoo 3.2 (20) Goal kickers: Ben Bourke 2, Tristan O’Niell, Riley McNiff. Most effective players: Tom Clements, Riley McNiff, Dane Ceviri, Ben Bourke, Kyle Bradsma, James Morgen, Mitch Farr. Game report: In tough conditions boys found a way to over come it. They played hard and tough and helped each other. UNDER 14 Gembrook Cockatoo 6.5 (41) d Wesburn 0.0 Most effective players: Rhys Foley, Tristan Charlwood, Jayden Johnston, Rylie Purton, Rylie Whitworth, Zac Green, Tyler Green. Game report: Great effort against a very good side. The back line was brilliant against a lot of pressure. UNDER 16 Gembrook Cockatoo 6.5 (41) d Wesburn 0.6 (6) Most effective players: Coryn Cabessi, Patrik Hay, Ryan Elvey, Brayden Ferguson.
Game report: Not a bad effort with the on-ballers all out injured. The team needs to put four quarters together, not just one. HEALESVILLE JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB RESULTS YOUTH GIRLS Seville Ranges 15.10 (100) d Healesville 0.0 In freezing conditions, the Healesville girls took on Seville Ranges under lights at Seville. The team continues to try hard despite being low in numbers. It is a credit to the girls who continue to put in the effort each week despite struggling every week. The team is still looking for recruits. UNDER 9 Goals: C Anderson, 3. Awards: J. Johnson, J. Wood, S. Franz, M. Sissins, F. Steel, C. Agnew. It was a great game by the boys. Good tackling pressure all over the ground which resulted in a lot of possession in our half. Team work and sportsmen ship was outstanding. Well done team. UNDER 10 (NO REPORT SUBMITTED) UNDER 11 Mt Evelyn 7.3 (45) d Healesville 0.2 (2) Goals: No goal scorers Awards: A. Amarant, B. Murphy, R. Oude-Meilink, J. Howie, A. HydeThomas. A good effort, just let Mt Evelyn get on top in the second half. The team continued to put in the effort but didn’t get the results on the scoreboard.
UNDER 12 Emerald 6.8 (44) d Healesville 2.1 (13) Goals: C. Oude-Meilink, C. Weinmann. Awards: J. Willems, H. O’Brien, C. Scragg. Although Emerald got away from the team a little bit at the end, they gave it a crack! Healesville is still learning that it can hold their heads up high for getting in there and trying hard. UNDER 13 South Belgrave 5.5 (35) d Healesville 0.9 (9) Goals: No goal scorers. Awards: P. Jones, B. Cummins, J. Garth, J. Simnett. Although Healesville was down on numbers, the boys put in a lot of determination and never gave up. UNDER 14 (NO REPORT SUBMITTED) UNDER 16 Emerald Black 25.18 (168) d Healesville 2.3 (15) Goals: J. Brooks, 2. Awards: S. Petersen, K. Brown, B. Christie. Healesville always knew it was going to be a difficult task facing the talented, well drilled Emerald team. The boys showed great endeavour and gave 100 per cent effort for the first three quarters restricting Emerald to only 4 goals each quarter. However, in the last quarter when it had run out of legs and rotations on the bench Emerald managed to run away with the game.
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Family ties bind By JAMIE STRUDLEY THE Yarra Ranges Athletics Club showed off its true family values on the weekend, in the process regaining the Knox Open Day Club Champion trophy. Sixty-three club athletes of all ages cheered, supported and cared for each other and competed with the goal of team success at the Knox Open Day, held on a damp Norton Park cross country circuit. Knox Open Day is one of only two events on the cross country calendar where we get to compete as a club at an ex-
ternal event, the other being the upcoming Cockatoo Hills Challenge on 9 August. The ability to compete alongside mum and dad or son and daughter is an element of athletics often forgotten. The athletes certainly enjoyed the opportunity this weekend. The club is exceptionally fortunate to have such a strong family culture throughout the club, making it a very enjoyable experience every time the club gets together. That strong sense of family, much admired by rival clubs, was no more evident than the
Scoreboard WARBURTON GOLF CLUB WEDNESDAY 4BBB STABLEFORD Winners were P. Kennedy and K. Conway (46 points), Runner-up: P. and I. Garside (44). Balls down to 41. N.T.P’s were 3rd: R. Ryan, 12th: P. Kennedy, 17th: L. Dickson. SATURDAY STABLEFORD Winner O. McClay (39 points on a countback.), Runnerup: S. Noonan (39). Balls down to 33. N.T.P’s were 3rd: P. Fox, 5th: R. Gilmore, 9th: K. Conway, 12th and 15th: L. Humphris. MARYSVILLE GOLF CLUB The Marysville golfers were subjected to an interesting range of weather conditions this week but the golfers soldiered on and all competitions were completed. On Thursday the nine holers battled a chilly wind to play Par on the front nine holes. The winner with +1 was Geoff Ferguson followed by Rob Richards with -2. Roger Thomas with his tee shot on the 4th. On Friday the golf course looked stunning with a blanket of
support given to every competitor regardless of their finishing position. Team results from the day were: Under 9 Girls 2nd, Under 10 Girls 1st, Under 11 Girls 3rd, Under 12 Girls 2nd, Under 13 Girls 1st, Under 15 Girls 1st, Open Women 1st, Under 12 Boys 1st, Open Men 2nd and 3rd, Club Overall Yarra Ranges Athletics 1st. Full results are available at www.yarrarangesathletics.org. au <http://www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au> Next week is the Little Athletics Victoria State Cross Country Championships.
snow and many locals made their way to the course to take photographs of this rare sight. By Saturday the course was back to its normal green hues and the Saturday golfers enjoyed playing in some calm conditions and sunshine. The men played a stableford round for the third round of the Barton Cup. The winner was Yewls Kuan (13) with 41 points which included an eagle on the 7th up was Lilydale resident and member Peter Jeffery (15) with 40 points. The ladies also played stableford for the fourth round of the silver spoon. The winner was Mooroolbark resident and member Helen Howard (21) with 29 points followed by Rebecca Lee (28) with 28 points. The nearest the pins were won by Geoff Camilleri a visitor from Ashwood and Adam Littlejohn who for the third consecutive week won the Golden Shot. Next week both the ladies and the men will play a stableford round. Visitors are welcome to join members in the weekly competitions and can contact the Golf Club on 5963 3241 for details.
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$8,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
55
.00 ‘10 Mitsubishi Lancer MY10 Activ $ Red Exterior, XZQ664 $10,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
‘10 Toyota YR Yaris White Exterior, YDB245
.06 ‘11 Holden Colorado LT-R Crew Cab $ Impulse Blue, ZWT051 $32,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
.20 ‘10 Toyota Aurion Sportivo ZR6 $ Liquid Metal, XVD250 $19,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
99
.61 ‘12 Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R Double Cab $ Cool Silver, 1BW4YK $37,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
$99.20
.35 ‘10 Toyota Landcruiser Prado GXL $ Silver Pearl, XPD397 $40,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
113
.73 ‘10 Toyota Landcruiser Prado GXL $ Metal Storm, YCC576 $47,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
113
.85 ‘11 Toyota Landcruiser GXL Ute $ White Exterior, YRJ987 $57,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
143
.67 ‘11 Toyota Landcruiser GXL $ Glacier White, YLU230 $59,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
Ironite Exterior, XYU587
‘07 Holden Captiva LX Silver Exterior, WAB414
$19,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
$19,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
.94 ‘10 Holden VE Commodore SV6 Ute $ Heron White,1BH4LI $22,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
64
.94 ‘10 Ford Falcon FG XR6 Super Cab Ute $ Winter White, 1BM9ZP $22,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
64
.41 ‘06 Toyota Landcruiser Prado GXL $ White Exterior, WSO864 $28,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
69
‘09 Toyota Hilux SR
69
.41 ‘11 Toyota Kluger KX-R 2WD $ Crystal Pearl, YHK870 $28,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
74
.41 ‘13 Toyota Camry Atara R $ Silver Pearl, ZVY986 $28,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
.82 ‘07 Toyota Corolla Ascent $ Glacier White, UZU999 $12,990 Driveaway PER WEEK .82 ‘07 Volkswagen Golf V Comfortline DSG $ Reflex Silver, UVF293 $12,990 Driveaway PER WEEK .74 ‘08 Toyota Corolla Ascent $ Silver Exterior, WSL586 $13,990 Driveaway PER WEEK .74 ‘07 Toyota Aurion Sportivo SX6 $ Gold Exterior, QWT501 $13,990 Driveaway PER WEEK .65 ‘09 Toyota Corolla Levin ZR $ Graphite Exterior, XHY143 $14,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
163
$99.20
‘10 Holden Captiva 5
$64.82
$12,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
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Great Range, Great Price
Sterling Silver, XKA996
187 202 236 285 295
$143.41 ‘08 Toyota Landcruiser Sahara
$28,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
Ebony Exterior, WFI136
$344.78
$69,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
443
143
.01 ‘13 Toyota Landcruiser Prado Kakadu $ Dynamic Blue, 1AB8FV $89,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
143
.07 ‘14 Toyota Landcruiser Sahara $ Graphite Exterior, 1B81TG $111,990 Driveaway PER WEEK
551
Finance is based on an annual percentage rate of 9.95%. Conditions, fees and charges apply. Offer valid until 26/7/14. Comparison rate of 10.95% is based on a 5 year secured loan of $30,000. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Finance is a division of Toyota Finance Australia Limited ABN 48 002 435 181, Australian Credit Licence 392536.
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