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■ Powellton’s history unearthed and mapped out...

Tops for hiking By JESSE GRAHAM

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boost tourism and make information available,” she said. Ms Harte said that DEPI had recently completed work on the trails, and ensured they were all in good, working condition. She urged residents to visit the Warburton Tourist Information Centre, pick up a copy of the map, and head into the great outdoors. “We consider this area to be Melbourne’s best-kept secret,” Ms Harte said.

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The Walk into History map recommends that bushwalkers inform someone where they are going, and when they expect to return. With sporadic mobile phone reception in the area, it recommends walkers should take an Emergency PositionIndicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) or other emergency device with them. For more information, visit Warburton Valley Tourism Info at the water wheel in Warburton or call 5966 9600.

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people in Victoria know about it, and they’ve got something like this in their own backyard,” he said. Ms McLeish agreed, and said that many people living in the area might not know about the history and the scenery close by. “People forget that there has been such a rich history,” Ms McLeish said. “It’s a shame when you have great things like this, and they’re not used as they should be. “It’s up to us to make sure that we

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The map recommends that visitors come prepared, with walking boots, spare warm clothes, food, water and a waterproof jacket. Mr Battin said the maps were part of a government initiative to get more people - residents and visitors alike - to visit forests and parks. “This sort of thing literally puts Powelltown on the map, and gets people up here,” he said. “Who wouldn’t want to be out in an area like this? I don’t think that enough

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POWELLTOWN was put on the map last week as a landmark hiking destination, with a new map released showcasing the area’s history. The Walk into History map was released on Tuesday 29 July by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) and the Victorian Government, in an event in the Yarra State Forest. The map, which folds down to pocket-size, marks a 40-kilometre walking track between Powelltown and Warburton for visitors and residents to explore. DEPI Forest Management officer Joy Harte launched the map with Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment Brad Battin and Seymour MP and Eildon candidate Cindy McLeish. DEPI representatives and members of the Powelltown, Warburton and Upper Yarra Communities also attended the launch, on one of the Walk into History paths on Mackley Road. Ms Harte said the walking trails included a number of historical stops, including former sawmills and their remnants, as well as the tramways that connected them. She said DEPI had worked closely with the Upper Yarra Museum and local author Mike McCarthy to help create the walk and the map, which includes historic photographs. “There’re some interesting photos of what’s still in the bush, and we’ve tried to replicate the photos from years ago to see both now and what was there,” Ms Harte said. “We’re delighted with the end result,” she said. She said that the collective walks could be done over three days, or split into separate day trips with segments spanning from Big Pats Creek through to Powelltown. The entire walk is listed as “very steep and difficult” on the Walk into History map, and is recommended to be undertaken by experienced bushwalkers.

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Vines of value By JESSE GRAHAM HODDLES Creek Estate topped wineries from across Australia in this year’s James Halliday Australian Wine Companion Awards and was singled out for offering the best value in the country. On Tuesday 29 July, the winery was awarded the Best Value Winery in Australia award as part of the annual wine award ceremony. Mr Halliday complimented the four-strong team at the estate for their chardonnay, pint gris and cabernet sauvignon range, which he said are offered at under $20 a bottle. “Every year, I marvel at the mouth-wateringly low prices of the Hoddles Creek Estate wines, disbelief compounded by their sheer quality,” he said. Hoddles Creek Estate winemaker

Franco D’Anna said the team, which is made up of three full-time staff members and one part-time, worked hard on the produce. “We still do things the old fashioned way - we still jump in the vats, still clean everything ourselves,” he said. “We use some technology, but 99 per cent of the stuff is done how my grandfather used to make wine.” He said that the vineyards at Hoddles Creek Estate were planted in 1997 and that the small team had been working hard to produce wines ever since. “Only in the last few years I’ve started having the weekends to myself,” he said. As for the value, Mr D’Anna said that he feels the wine has $60 quality with a $20 price tag, but that money

isn’t the driver behind the business. “Over the years, everyone tells us to put our prices up but it gives us more pleasure getting wines at a great value than it does having more money,” he said. “Wine is more of a love than trying to be a millionaire - as long as everyone wins along the way, and everyone can make a dollar, it’s sustainable.” The winery’s award was the only trophy awarded to a Victorian vineyard as part of the Australian Wine Companion Awards, though three other varietal awards were given to other vineyards in the state. Gruyere’s Yarra Yering won an award for its 2012 Dry Red Wine No. 2 on the night. For more information and a full list of winners, visit www. winecompanion.com.au/awards.

Sheets get clean slate YARRA Ranges Council workers cleaned up concrete sheeting left outside a burnt out antiques shop along the Warburton Highway in Warburton on Wednesday afternoon. A number of residents contacted the Mail concerned that poisonous substances may have contaminated the area. But the council has since confirmed the sheeting contains no harmful substances.

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“Our fox and wild dog bounty is making a real difference for producers,” Ms Fyffe said. “The Coalition government understands the financial and emotional toll foxes and wild dogs take on Victorian livestock producers, and we are committed to helping reduce their numbers.” Ms Fyffe said that the government had paid more than $3 million in bounties from more than 300,000 fox scalps handed in state-wide.

Of that amount, about $33,000 has been paid to local hunters handing in fox scalps. The program is still running and hunters can drop off fox scalps or wild dog skins at DEPI’s regional office on Symes Road, Woori Yallock. For more information, call DEPI on 136 186 or visit www. depi.vic.gov.au/bounty.

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POLICE have quashed rumours that a dog-stealing ring has returned to the Upper Yarra, The Mail was contacted by a concerned resident on Wednesday, after he heard that residential properties with dogs had been marked with coloured tape in Wesburn and Yarra Junction. But Yarra Junction police said they had received no calls from residents who have had their pets stolen. Rumours of the scam were rife six months ago, but police in the Yarra Ranges did not receive one report of any pets stolen. It is believed that the rumour originated in London, before spreading to the area. Have you had had your property taped, or pets stolen? Send an email to editorial@ yvnews.com.au

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Sun rises on Emerald solar town EMERALD began going solar in 2008 when Emerald Primary School and the Dandenong Ranges Renewable Energy Association (DRREA) teamed up to install solar power on the roof of the Primary School School. Since then, 303 small scale renewable energy systems (mainly solar) have been installed in the Emerald postcode area. This includes solar systems on six community buildings in Emerald, which is significantly more than in most towns around Australia. The Emerald Going Solar signs is what DRREA hopes will raise awareness of what has been achieved already

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and what could be achieved in the future. DRREA’s vision is that Emerald will become known around Victoria as a ‘solar town’. For that to happen, it hopes shop owners will be willing to install solar power on their buildings so that the

businesses that are their tenants will be able to reduce their power bills. The solar systems will also increase the resale value of these properties and make them more attractive for rental.

diary entries to: Community Diaryeditor@yvnews.com.auEmail by 5pm Wednesdays MORNING tea will be held at the Healesville Senior Citizen’s Hall on the mornings of Healesville’s River Street community market, on the first sunday of each month. Scones, tea and sandwiches will be available. Call Ken on 5962 1550.

Mural Project YARRA Valley youths are being invited to make their mark on the new Healesville Youth Hub at the Healesville Living and Learning a Centre. A free design workshop will be held with local artist Sioux Dollman on Saturday 4 October from 10am-4pm. A sausage sizzle will be held, with chai and coffee available. Call Arna Jenkins on 5962 5982 or email projectworker@healesvillelearningcentre.org.

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Painting support ARTrageous Painters are seeking donations

for an inaugural art show in Warburton in October. The group is using a crowd-funding website, Pozible, to gather funds. For pledges, the group is offering cards, quality prints, shirts, botanical paintings or portraits. Visit pozible. com/project/182419.

Come and sing WARBURTON’S Second Ever Massed People’s Choir will be held at the Warburton Church on Saturday 23 August. Ring Yvonne on 5966 5093 for bookings.

Commemorative celebration THE Australian Red Cross will hold a centenary celebration at the group’s Lilydale branch on 13 August. A commemorative plaque will be unveiled after 7:30pm at the Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre. Contact Joan on 0408 865 449 for details.

Helping Wildlife A HEALESVILLE Sanctuary speaker will be at Chum Creek Primary School to talk about how people in the community can care for sick wildlife. Chum Creek Landcare Group will provide a light support for the event held Wednesday 6 Aug at 7.30pm. Book with Debbi on 5962 2019 by 12 March.

Rainbow’s pot of gold By KATH GANNAWAY TWO years into a project that will bring children and animals together to help each other heal Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge has found a pot of gold. The RACV Foundation provided a $20,000 grant to the group to fund an activity room in front of the big green sheep shed at the Rainbow farm in Chum Creek. Annette Conrad started the project two years ago in memory of her daughter Gill, a vet nurse who was known and loved for her compassion and understanding of animals and people. The philosophy of the program is to bring children who have gone through challenges and animals who have also gone through challenges, together in a way that they can help each other heal. “Just coming to the farm is

a new experience and gives the children, and sometimes their families, some space where they live and learn about the care of animals, respect for each other and what we hope is that it will give each the confidence and skills to face the things in life we all have to face,” Annette said. Annette is supported by a dedicated team of family and friends who have already raised a considerable amount of money to get the project up and running. “This grant is a huge boost to us, both for the practical job of getting the program running, and for morale,” Annette said. RACV Community Foundation manager Pete Haydon said his organisation was happy to support the project because it brings young people together and gets them outside and active. “We see it as a really innovative idea that will help vulnerable and at-risk kids for years to

come,” he said. “We wish Annette and everyone at Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge all the best and we’ll be very excited to visit when construction is finished and they’re up and running,” he said. Programs for children between six and 12 years old are scheduled to begin next year focusing on children with a parent managing a mental illness, isolated children, children who have siblings with a disability or who have experienced physical or mental abuse. “This is just a beginning for Gillian’s Rainbow Bridge, we hope to offer many more programs in the future,” Annette said. Anyone who would like to be part of this wonderful project, or help in any way, can contact Annette on 5962 5995 or visit www. gilliansrainbowbridge.org.au.

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POWERLINES came down across the valley last week, as wild weather tore through towns and twisted lines off their poles. Badger Creek CFA was called out to Chalet Road, Badger Creek, at 12.15pm on Thursday 31 July, when the wind had twisted and torn powerlines, leaving them across driveways and sagging across the road. Incident controller, First Lieutenant Murray Ellis, said the lines had shorted out, and did not pose a threat to residents, but that the crews exercised caution in case they flared back up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even when you know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dead, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to treat them as live,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just here to make sure that everyone stays safe, and that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no more trouble until the power company comes down to rectify the problem.â&#x20AC;? Powerlines hung low across

Healesville and Badger Creek fire brigade captains, Graeme Bates and Josh Martin, are calling for new volunteers to lend a hand. 124935 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM Capt Bates said the year was progressing well for the brigades, but the coming fire season remained uncertain, with intense rains coming through the valley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is plenty of rain, so there could be plenty of growth coming up,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So far, it hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been too bad, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not sure what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming into this year.â&#x20AC;?

the intersection of Chalet and Swiss Chalet Road, and the CFA crew blocked off the road until Australian Traffic Control members arrived at about 1pm. The day saw havoc across the valley and the Dandenongs, with trees falling across roads and powerlines, and power outages occurring in Yarra Junction, Hoddles Creek and the surrounds. On the same afternoon, a tree fell across two of the three lanes at the intersection of Maroondah Highway and St Huberts Road in Coldstream. Mr Ellis urged drivers to be cautious when driving on extreme weather days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of branches falling, and the possibility of trees falling, so be very careful,â&#x20AC;? he said. On days with severe winds, the SES advises residents to move vehicles under cover and away from trees, secure loose items around their yards and to keep clear of fallen powerlines.

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FIRE brigades around the Healesville area are calling out for new members to come on board for the next fire season and tackle fires across the valley. Badger Creek and Healesville brigades are running the recruitment drive, and Healesville captain, Graeme Bates, said the brigades needed as many people as they could get. Badger Creek captain, Josh Martin, agreed and both captains said the brigades needed people who would be able to respond to incidents during the day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We lack daytime people, but we are looking for allrounders,â&#x20AC;? Capt Martin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more people we can get, the more we can spread the workload out - we are all volunteers,â&#x20AC;? Capt Bates said. Firefighters from the two brigades - who also cover the Chum Creek fire station - attended a number of serious fires in the last season, including the Hazelwood mine fire, as well as the large Gladysdale fire in February. New recruits will be trained this year and will be able to attend grass and bushfires by the summer season, with additional training in structural fires to take place.

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Letters Hands off our doctors IT is with great concern and huge disappointment that I speak out against Eastern Health and their total disregard of our dedicated doctors and staff at Yarra Valley Community Medical Service. Your tactics and treatment of our doctors and staff is to be condemned as nothing less than outrageous and unacceptable. I and many other certain citizens of Healesville will not tolerate this kind of behaviour. Unfortunately we have lost Dr Murray Barson, a doctor whose dedication, compassion and unlimited devotion towards his patients, especially around mental health and his support to Rivendell, a local service that offers support to people experiencing mental health issues, was invaluable. Dr Prathana Kc is a very dedicated doctor whose kindness and skilfulness will be greatly missed. Dr Ken Tate showed enormous strength and courage speaking out at the Healesville Action Group (SHHAG) community meeting in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday 16 July. Dr Tate has served and dedicated himself to the people of Healesville over many years, his devotion to the sick and terminally ill is immeasurable. Thank you Dr Tate for standing your ground, you are very much supported and appreciated. One can only hope that Eastern Health will see the light of day and appreciate the value of the doctors and staff of the Yarra Valley Community Medical Service. Our doctors are a vital part of our health and wellbeing in Healesville, so Eastern Health, I ask you to work wth them and not against them. You have a duty of care to provide a safe and happy work environment. Anne Duff, Healesville.

Spot not worth the bother INDI has made three nominations for funding to fix mobile phone blackspots. This has been an interesting process. Our local member Cathy McGowan set up a consultative committee, including representatives from local shires, made a number of speeches in Parliament and approaches to the relevant minister, and encouraged local resi-

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TO The Hon. Denis Napthine, Premier of Victoria. On Friday, 1 August 2014, the governmentowned native forest logging corporation, VicForests, will be marking the tenth anniversary of its commencement of operations. The corporation’s purpose is “to operate a responsible business that generates the best community value from the commercial management of Victoria’s State forests.” In the past 10 years, VicForests has logged and sold around $300 million worth of publicly owned pulp and sawlogs. Its return to the public purse has been just over $5 million - a paltry 1.78 per cent. In order to survive ten years, the corporation has required generous subsidies (as defined by the WTO) including grants of $24.75 million and low interest loan facilities provided by the Treasury Corporation of Victoria.

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As the corporation’s 2013-2014 Annual Report has not yet been published, we don’t yet know whether the dividend payment of $250,000 promised last year has been made. The 2011 Annual Report contained a similar proposal “to pay a dividend of $1,260,000 in October 2011,” and this was never paid.But we do know that in ten years there has been no dividend paid in at least seven years.The dividend is the sum the state business enterprise is supposed to pay back to Victorians for the privilege of being allowed to log publicly-owned forests. Each year the amount to be paid is determined “after consultation with the Treasurer” and for six years to 2013 it was assessed at “$Nil”. In a review of VicForests’ performance prepared for Treasury in 2010, URS Australia p/l suggested that the company should be able to produce 15-20 per cent Return on Equity. On this basis the outstanding amount after 10 years of operation is more than $74 million (at 15 per cent RoE), as indicated on the attached invoice. Although $74 million is a substantial sum, it is a very reasonable amount to expect as “best community value” in exchange for access to a massive and valuable public resource. For comparison, Forestry South Australia, which manages public timber plantations and produces an almost identical volume of timber to VicForests (1.33 million cubic metres compared to VicForests’ 1.27 million), returned an annual dividend to the people of that state of $14 million in 2012, $26 million in 2011 and $31 million the year before that, a total of $71 million for only three years! Steve Meacher, Toolangi.

Claw back law I AM against the new cat curfew laws. My cat is domesticated but does enjoy a jump over the fence. When she defecates, she covers it up. She does get stimulated by the bird life, but they swoop on her and give her reason to be careful. I actually have to put a plastic chair on her favourite sleeping spot on the grass, so the birds can’t swoop on her when she is asleep. She doesn’t seem to fight with her neighbours and certainly doesn’t cry to seek a mate as she is de-sexed.

I would also be incensed if anyone put her in a trap without talking to me as you can’t even do that to possums. I am so troubled with the proposed new laws. I live in the Millgrove estate and we all live very close together. If you quarantine cats to their own property what about all the other nuisances that jump the fences? People burning off (when they don’t adhere to the special days); people’s chimney smoke that can be smoking any day or time of the year, blowing through the clean laundry drying on the line; blowing through the windows and doors making impossible to air our houses out on a lovely fresh day; people’s love of loud music booming away until 2pm at night. Where does it come from? Somewhere up or down the mountainside that makes it impossible to pinpoint, but deep enough to make the walls and ornaments vibrate; people using chainsaws and other loud equipment all weekend, so there is no-where to go to relax; people’s cars and vehicles driving past at any hour their loud engines and boom boxes blaring; people’s dogs that bark every time you walk past on the public footpath by their property and give you a huge fright. I do get bothered by all the above but I believe, as far as it is possible, we should try to get along. Otherwise we may as well stick a law enforcement officer outside every house to stop us from living. If we are talking about wildlife, how can you keep them in their place? Please repeal the laws for the cat curfew. They are unrealistic and unfair. Robyn Siemer, Millgrove.

Seeing is believing HOW great to see Dot Peters call it how it always was (150 Faces of Healesville, Mail, 29 July) “never seen any discrimination against Indigenous people” when we all grew up around and worked in Healesville. Obviously, this wonderful all inclusive town has never changed. Graham and I always enjoy our visits back to Healesville that holds so many memories. Anne Meade, Rochester.

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dents to contact her with their list of blackspot problems. All that colour and movement – and we end up with a list which contains absolutely no surprises, with the three areas nominated identified years ago as prime concerns. In other words, a lot of people’s time and money was wasted. That would be reasonable if there had ever been a chance that the consultations would come up with any other outcome – but mobile blackspots readily identifiable, and the Royal Commission into the bushfires had already nominated priority areas. I have had people argue that the process itself would add weight to the nominations, and I admit we won’t be able to make a final judgement on this until the final grant announcements are made. Given the funding available, however, it was clear from the start that Indi could expect funding for three towers at the most. It would appear that the final outcome, after several months’ of work, will be that we get what we were always going to get anyway and that all this process has done is raise a lot of people’s hopes unnecessarily. I’m a firm believer in community consultation but it needs to result in real outcomes. Zuvele Leschen, Buffalo River.

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Club blooms By KATH GANNAWAY UPPER Yarra’s gardeners know how to grow a club. The Upper Yarra Valley Garden Club celebrated its 30th birthday on 7 July and its current membership of 120 is the largest it has ever been. It got off to a good start with 69 people attending the first meeting on a cold winter’s night on 23 July 1984. Ever since, meetings have been held on the third Monday of each month in Warburton. It wasn’t long before Roma McIntosh’s suggestion of a tea roster was included and some of the ideas that started in the first year are still maintained, including a trading table, enticements to make sure the club has the best guest speakers, and visits to local gardens. Peggy and Arthur Dulvey’s open garden on Sunday 15 April 1985 sowed a seed that the club has developed over the years into its hugely successful Open Gardens Weekend. Inaugural member, and life member, Len McLean from Yarra Junction, and new member Jose Elsegood from Don Valley agreed that the strength of the club lies in its ability to provide a great exchange of gardening information and ideas in a great social atmosphere. Jose said she and husband Graham were looking to get more involved in the local community after spending two years renovating their new home. “I thought the best way to get to know the community was to join a club and we were inspired by the people and gardens,” said Jose who first became aware of the club when they went along to the 2013 Open Gardens Weekend. Jose said she loves everything about the club, but really started to get to know people on the regular garden walks. “This club was waiting for me,” she said and in a month or so, she will step up a notch to join the committee. Len has seen the club grow over the years and said it has got stronger in every way. “It’s a great social club and everyone seems to take an interest.

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“We have our Autumn Show and our September Flower Show which is coming up and is judged by the members,” he said, adding that the Autumn Show is judged formally. Some activities of the last decade have included forming a hands-on group running workshops and expanding into other projects, volunteering in the kitchen garden program at Wesburn Primary School, potting up plants for Marysville after Black Saturday, the Garden Angels scheme to help other members in gardens, Down to Earth Gardening radio program on FM 99.1 on Wednesdays at 11am, and significant donations to the CFA and SES from the open gardens. President Joy Llewellyn said the club celebrated its 30 year milestone with growing enthusiasm. “The most important thing is we have always kept the philosophy of the garden club from when it originated to the present day - to promote a love of gardening and a good social atmosphere in the club,” she said. The club’s life members are Don Dosser, Roma McIntosh, John Longhurst, Len McLean, Bob Shelden and Kevin Hince.

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Double click doggie By JESSE GRAHAM WHEN Sally Trewin’s dog Bella ran away in Launching Place last year she thought the pet was gone for good. However, an unknown carer, a tragic accident and a viral social media campaign helped to reunite the pair. Ms Trewin said that Bella had run away about nine months ago and without a microchip she had no way of tracking down the lost pet. She moved to Moorabbin and was shocked late last month when her stepson found a post on Seville Veterinary Clinic’s Facebook with a photo of the terrier cross. Bella had been hit by a car on 20 June and was brought into the vet clinic with spinal injuries and bruises. The clinic’s staff wasted no time putting out a callout on social media. Dr Marilyn Price said the post picked up momentum quickly and that, with hun-

dreds of people sharing the photo, about 19,000 people saw Bella’s plight. Ms Trewin got in contact and picked up Bella on 23 June, before taking her to have spinal surgery and get fitted with a wheelchair. She said that since the operation, Bella has regained some movement, although her back legs are still paralysed, and that she enjoys going for walks with her wheels on. Dr Price said the social media post was a lifesaver for Bella, who was severely injured when she was brought into the clinic. “If we hadn’t been able to find an owner, we probably would have had no other solution than to put little Bella to sleep her future was looking fairly bleak,” she said. “It was a good end result - to find her owner was wonderful.” Ms Trewin said that someone must

have been taking care of Bella since she went missing because she was healthy and well-kept when she was brought in. She said that she wanted to get in contact with the people who had been taking care of her dog and that she wanted them to know that Bella was safe, sound and on the mend. Dr Price warned other pet owners that microchipping animals was extremely important in order to return lost pets to their homes. “Without the microchip... there’s no way of tracking down where they came from,” she said. “They often have to go off to the pound, because we can’t hold them indefinitely. “(Microchipping) is a good way of getting them back to you.” Do you know who may have been taking care of Bella? Email jesse. graham@yvnews.com.au.

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Reptile runner helps out lizards By MELISSA MEEHAN

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“Some families have taken the reptiles home, Healesville Primary School took some as well,” Mr Whitby said. “It’s just wonderful the support we have received from students, their families, other schools and people we don’t even know. “We’ve been working to help set up the new enclosure for the reptiles and students so there isn’t too much of a disruption.” In only his first year at the school, Brydon said raising money to replace the reptile room and enclosures was a no brainer. “When I heard about the fire, I wanted to help,” he said. “I always wanted to raise money for

WHILE many often run from snakes and lizards, Mount Evelyn resident Brydon Griffiths is running for them after the reptile room at his school burnt down. More than 15 reptiles perished in the blaze last month at Lilydale High School. Built in 2002, the “totally ruined” reptile enclosure was home to more than 100 snakes, lizards, frogs and turtles. The reptiles that were saved have been vet checked and only one had burns needing medication. In July, carer of the reptile enclosure Mark Whitby said the support from the community had been overwhelming.

something, so I thought it would be a good idea.” Brydon plans to run 200 kilometres over 17 weeks, including running 10 kilometres in the Melbourne Marathon and seven kilometres at Arthurs Seat. He even has signs up around Mount Evelyn calling on residents to support his efforts. “I think it’s important because a lot of students use the room, and the reptiles need homes,” he said. “The school has been happy for me to do this.” Brydon will run around the Lillydale Lake as part of his 200 kilometres. To sponsor Brydon go to www.gofundme.com/BGLKWW.

Roadkill figures revealed THE Yarra Ranges has been revealed as Melbourne’s worst area for collisions with animals. RACV Insurance claims data for 2013 shows that roads in Yarra Ranges, City of Knox and City of Manningham recorded the highest number of collisions with animals in the region. RACV general manager insurance Paul Northey said collisions with animals occurred at all hours but most took place at dawn or dusk and that kangaroos accounted for 78 per cent of all animal collision claims. “It is pleasing that many members of the public report injured animals to the relevant wildlife organisations,” Mr Northey said. “RACV encourages motorists who find sick, orphaned or injured wildlife to call Wildlife Victoria on 1300 094 535 as soon as it is safe and practicable to do so.”

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Masking and whispering By JESSE GRAHAM DISGUISES, deception and revelations will be just some of the themes explored when one of the largest art events in the valley opens next weekend at TarraWarra Museum of Art (TWMA). The TarraWarra Biennial, Whisper in My Mask, will open on Saturday 16 August with a performance of a special play, beginning at 11.30am. Weavings and Whispers: Miwi Wisdom is a one-act play, created by Diane Bell for the biennial and performed by the Ngarrindjeri Weavers, to mark the

beginning of the exhibition. After an audience discussion of the play, exhibiting artists, including Soren Dahlgaard, Fiona Foley and Polixeni Papapetrou will discuss their artworks and their development with visitors over the afternoon. The artworks at the biennial explore the theme of masking - the purpose of the mask, the ways in which it reveals and conceals, protects, beautifies and expresses ideas. Artists were hand-picked by curators, Djon Mundine OAM and Natalie King, with over 20 Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists working in a

variety of mediums chosen. TWMA director Victoria Lynn said the exhibition explored deeper themes, through visual and sensory works, and embraced the idea of community. “This year’s biennial features both timely political gestures about the masking of history, as well as a more mysterious interest in hidden personas, ghosts and telepathy,” she said. “...The exhibition also embraces a broad sense of community that encompasses not only the local Yarra Valley, but also the significant Indigenous communities across Australia.”

A number of events will be held throughout the course of the biennial, including a number of performances and talks on 19 October with various artists and Ms King and a poetry reading. The opening of the biennial next weekend is timed to coincide with the Melbourne Art fair, which runs from 13-17 August at the Royal Exhibition Building. For more information, visit www. twma.com.au, call 5957 3100 or visit the museum at 311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Healesville.

Aerobics students take wing for nationals By JESSE GRAHAM

(Grade 3 girls) - were invited to the nationals after a strong performance in the state finals on Saturday 21 June. Ms Nyman said the students, who were training right up until the last minute, were excited about the new experience, with none of them competing in nationals previously. “For these kids, it’s their first turn - some haven’t even been on planes before,” she said. She said there would be representatives from around five other states and territories competing against the Launching Place team over the weekend. Ms Nyman said the school was the only school in the Yarra Valley attending the nationals, and that the school had been invited to compete for the sixth year running. Last year, the Grade 5/6 girls team, Dynamic, won a silver medal at the competition.

LAUNCHING Place students will take off to Queensland this week to take on students from around the country, as part of the Schoolaerobics National competition. Two teams from the primary school will leave for the competition on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 August, to compete on Saturday 9 August against teams from around Australia. Teacher and aerobics coach Candice Nyman said the teams were looking forward to the nationals, and were training hard to perfect their moves before they left. “They’ve been practising a lot, especially before school,” Ms Nyman said. “I’m very proud of them - they’ve done a lot of training to get this far. They’ve worked hard.” The two teams - the Dark Knights (Grade 5 boys) and the Popstars

Gift of beanies By CAITLIN MCARTHUR ANGLICARE Lilydale has begun distributing hand-knitted beanies as part of their emergency relief parcels, following a generous donation by a Ferntree Gully resident. Dozens of hand-knitted beanies were presented to Anglicare Lilydale by Member for Evelyn Christine Fyffe on behalf of the benefactor, who asked to remain anonymous. The anonymous benefactor usually sends the beanies to Tibet but decided she would prefer to send them somewhere locally and Anglicare Lilydale was identified as the best place to send them. The beanies, which were donated to the not-for-profit organisation on 24 July will be distributed to people and families in crisis as a part of Anglicare’s emergency relief parcels. Anglicare’s team of 14 volunteers has already started to distribute the items and it is expected children who are supported through Anglicare’s foster program can look forward to a receiving a beanie. Both Ms Fyffe and community services manager Leslie Conway also thanked the avid knitter for the donation.

Briefly Stealing from CFA Ashlee, Kate, Alyssa, Blake, Mason, Jack, Josh, Deanne, Charlotte and Brianna will take on teams from around the country this weekend in the Schoolaerobics national competition. Picture: ROB CAREW

Red Cross notches 100 By ANEEKA SIMONIS

HEARTLESS thieves are to blame after a pump and hoses were stolen from the Millgrove CFA. Detective Sergeant John Bergin said the shipping container the goods were stored in was broken into at 1.30am on 29 July. It is believed the suspects then drove off in a dark-coloured Nissan Skyline. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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RED Cross Society’s Lilydale branch will be celebrating a centenary of service on Wednesday 13 August. The eastern branch is one of Australia’s oldest, opening the same day Australia formed their national branch of the British Red Cross Society. Famous face to the hills, Dame Nellie Melba sat as the first president on the Lilydale committee board, helping pull funds together for the Red Cross, notably through wartime concerts. Her commitment to the Red Cross saw her raise more funds than any other individual during the World War I, an achievement that was honoured with her title by the British Empire. To celebrate 100 years of service, The Lilydale Red Cross will be holding a special ceremony at the Athenaeum Theatre. Starting at 7.30pm, and members of the Lilydale branch will unveil a plaque to commemorate the centenary. For details, contact Joan on 0408 865 449.

A 16-YEAR-OLD Wandin boy has been interviewed in relation to a number of thefts from cars. Lilydale CIU Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said police received a number of calls in relation to the thefts after a call for witnesses was published in the Mail following several reports in Wandin.

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FOUR people will again face court in relation to an attempted murder in Yellingbo early this year. Karl Ravenhorst, Sydney Ravenhorst, Sharee Hastings and Adrian Francois will face a three-day committal hearing on 15 September at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court.

Pages from the past Healesville Guardian 4th August 1934 In Case You Didn’t Know THE event of the week was Wednesday’s paper chase. About 30 riders - all the horsey heads - joined the regiment that went scampering down the mountain sides and out along the Myers. They wound up at the bowling green, the winner being Johnny Pomeroy, with Neville Saunders second and Miss Betty Shone third. It was mighty thrilling and the boys and girls are hoping for more. In about three weeks’ time another event, proceeds to the same fund - Queen of the Ranges. Cr Mowle was present to hand over the martingale donated by Mr Alec Christie and staff. Good News for Healesville EXTENSIVE improvements are to be effected to the Blacks’ Spur Road

between Healesville and Narbethong and particularly on the steep gradient. Until recently this section was very rough and it is now proposed to make a deviation that will reduce the grade considerably. From the unemployment relief funds, the Government has made available to the Country Roads Board £3000 for the work. Fifty men will be provided with work for about three months. Another Successful Function A RECORD crowd attended the Healesville Tourist Association’s monthly dance on Wednesday night. Excellent music was provided by Rockell’s orchestra. Again the frocking of the ladies made an attractive setting for the modern and old-time dances. The fox trot contest results were 1. Mr B. Steels and Miss Platt

2. Mr L. Wilson and Miss G. Lindupp. 3. Mr T. Nelms and Miss M. Brown The Monte Carlo dance was won by Mr Alex Houghton and Miss Doris Knell. Warburton Mail August 7th 1964 Powelltown Hall Roof Blown Off STRONG winds on Tuesday night tore 54 feet of roofing iron from the roof of the Powelltown Hall. Rain slightly damaged the piano and the floor. Most of the roofing iron was twisted and torn and will have to be replaced. In an effort to raise funds to repair the damage, the Hall Committee will conduct a house to house appeal at Powelltown on Sunday. ‘A Rotten Lousy Road’ STRONG language, but Cr Grieve was

not mincing words when describing the existing state of the main highway through Warburton at Tuesday’s shire council meeting. What’s more all councillors around the table agreed with him. Some went even further condemning the state of the road right through to Wandin. Shire Hall UPPER Yarra Shire Council will invite a consulting architect for advice on two proposals under consideration - building a new shire hall at Yarra Junction or renovating an extending the existing hall, including a complete new face lift to improve the outside appearance. Councillors around the table appear to be divided in their opinions: some favour a new municipal hall altogether, while others would prefer to renovate the old building. However money will be the deciding influence when the

‘cards are tabled.’ Subdivisions SUBDIVISIONS of large areas of land into building blocks is going on everywhere these days and in most cases speculators are reaping in handsome profits. Many municipalities on the fringe of the city have clamped down on the practice by demanding full construction of roads, paths and drains a very expensive item that raises the price of blocks beyond the limit of a profitable investment. In the Upper Yarra over recent years the local council has given approval to numerous subdivisions, demanding only part construction of roads. Now the time has arrived when councillors are beginning to wonder if they acted wisely in granting such liberal concessions. - Contributed by Ellena Biggs

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Warburton in song By JESSE GRAHAM WARBURTON residents are being asked to ready their vocal cords and learn their hymns, with a mammoth choir event returning to the town later this month. Warburton’s Seventh-day Adventist Church will be holding the second ever People’s Massed Choir on Saturday 23 August, beginning at 11am and running through to the afternoon.

Church spokesperson, Sue Marshall, said the return of the event came as a result of a successful first year, with over 400 people singing in the choir last year. “It was a fabulous experience, singing songs of praise,” she said. “Those who took part last year wanted it to happen again, so it is all coming together on 23 August.” Music Director, Nyarne DarkoHarrison said that about 50 musi-

cians would be playing in the orchestra, and that the event would be focused on the people in the choir. “It is about people coming together to sing the favourite, wellknown hymns,” she said.” The Massed People’s Choir will be raising money for the Redwood Community Centre, along with an ADRA Victoria project, through the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The church will hold a musical

worship service from 11am and the main event, the Massed People’s Choir and Orchestra from 3.30pm. Admission to both parts of the day is free, with donations being accepted, and lunch is provided for people attending both events. Ms Marshall said that bookings for the events was essential, and that people could get more information by calling Yvonne on 5966 5093.

Is Lilydale ready for Kev? By JESSE GRAHAM A NIGHT of unplanned, unscripted and unconventional humour will be held next week at the York on Lilydale, as Kevin Bloody Wilson comes to town. Wilson, who has performed humorous, tongue-in-cheek and oftenexpletive-riddled songs around the world for 30 years, will take the stage on Tuesday, 12 August. With a reference to musicians’ repeated ‘final’ tours, Wilson’s Lilydale show begins his The First of the Final Farewell Tours - Perhaps ... tour. He said that attendees on the evening could expect anything from

the shows, which never came with a set-list. “I open with a song - where it goes from there, I don’t usually know,” he said. “I just go out and do whatever I do - when I run out of s**t to talk about, I play a song.” Wilson first started his musical career when he recorded songs on a cassette tape for his mates, all about his experiences working in the mines in Kalgoorlie. His unique musical and comedic style quickly took off with his 1980s release, Your Average Australian Yobbo, and he has been performing around Australia and the world since.

Looking towards his coming tour, Wilson said that he was excited about performing in Lilydale, and meeting residents after the show. He said that one of his favourite parts of performing was having the entirety of the crowd singing along with his often-crude lyrics and participating in the conversations. “A big part of my show, which anyone will attest to, is about the involvement - everyone gets stuck into it,” he said. Kevin Bloody Wilson will perform at the York on Lilydale on Tuesday 12 August, beginning at 7pm. For more information, call 9736 4000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.au.

Kevin Bloody Wilson will be performing in Lilydale on 12 August.

Breaking fast A WEEKEND of music, movies and art will be held at Healesville’s Liberty Family Church next week, as part of a special 40 Hour Famine fund-raiser. The church will be running a weekendlong event to raise money for World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine, beginning on Friday 15 August at 7.30pm with a performance by Healesville resident, Levi McGrath. Charcoal paintings by Christine Cafarella-Pearce will also be exhibited on the Friday night and Saturday, with all of the artworks being sold off in a silent auction. Kids will be well-catered for over the weekend, with a special screening of The Lego Movie on Saturday 16 August from 6.30-9pm - entry is a gold coin donation. On Sunday, a morning church service will mark the end of the 40 Hour Famine, and Community Associate at Liberty Family Church, Joel Hawting, is urging participants to come along and break the fast together. The 40 Hour Famine fund-raising events begin on Friday 15 August, with a concert, art exhibition and silent auction from 7.30pm-9.30pm. The art exhibition will continue on Saturday 16 August, before a screening of The Lego Movie at 6.30pm. A church service on Sunday 17 August from 10am will mark the end to the 40 Hour Famine, with a lunch event to be held afterwards. Liberty Family Church is located at 1 Lilydale Road, Healesville. For more information, contact Joel Hawting on 5962 2206 or email joel@libertyfamilychurch.net.au.

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MAGNIFICENT FAMILY HOME ABSOLUTELY awesome only goes part of the way towards describing this magnificent family home says the selling agent. It has three large living areas with top quality fittings and floor coverings throughout, new fully equipped timber kitchen plus large meals and family room with a log fireplace, formal lounge and separate dining. The master bedroom comes complete with a five star ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, four more bedrooms with wardrobes plus study and a large store room, theatre room and family bathroom.

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

Extras include ducted heating and evaporative cooling. Outside continues with a large covered entertaining area, in-ground solar heated swimming pool, large area of sandstone paving and beautiful landscaped gardens which even includes an outdoor chess board. There is a single garage plus a triple garage to accommodate the cars and the Warburton Trail is at the back boundary. This is a magnificent property that has been designed for indoor and outdoor enjoyment. Call for your private inspection today.

Lilydale Inspect: By appointment Price: $1,300,000 plus Contact: Peter Wal, 0418 319 333 ROSIER REAL ESTATE, YARRA GLEN, 9730 1900

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Millgrove YoUr oWN PrivATe BABBliNg CreeK!!

Price range $340,000 - $360,000

lAUNCHiNg PlACe TrANqUiliTY oN 10 ACres ( aPProx)

$690,000 PlUs

Set on 1730m2 just under half an acre with views of Mt Little Joe, a gorgeous creek through the property & unique home ofering 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas ideal for the pool table/bar room or perfect for the artist as a studio. Master has a renovated ensuite & also a family bathroom with bath & free standing shower, natural gas ducted heating, wood heater & split system for cooling.Large outdoor entertaining area, chook shed, huge workshop/storage underneath,double carport a surprise package that needs to be seen! Contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 59671277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

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 Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or 5967 1277 tracey@bellrealestate.com.au

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eAsT WArBUrToN HoMe is WHere THe HeArT is…

Price range $440,000 - $460,000

Price range $390,000 - $440,000

Perfectly positioned to enjoy a magniicent views this home ofers kitchen with ample bench & cupboard space, outdoor entertaining & the views beyond. Ofering 4 large bedrooms, master with ensuite & walk in robe, family bathroom. Two large living zones ofers choice for adults & kids alike. Outside a large decking enjoys the views & overlooks the gardens which surround the home. Extras inc. a dble carport, R/C air conditioning, slow combustion wood heater & all walking distance to facilities, a beautiful home in a lovely location. Contact Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or or 5967 1277 tracey@bellrealestate.com.au

Just a few minutes drive from the township of Warburton & on about 3/4 acre is this immaculately presented 3 bedroom home. A family home oozing both warmth & character, large kitchen, large bedrooms with the master having an ensuite, walk-in robe & a fully glazed sunroom. A quiet location with views to Mt. Victoria & gardens of native, fruit & deciduous trees. An overhead storage loft above the carport & adjoining workshop/oice aswell as many features you will discover upon inspection. Contact Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or or 59671277 tracey@bellrealestate.com.au

Launching PLace 3 MoTel CrT acceSS To The WarBurTon TraiL!!

Millgrove BriCK – 3 BedrooMs PlUs sTUdY

Price range $290,000 - $330,000

Great home in a quiet court location ofering 3 bedrooms, split level design with kitchen/dining upstairs, lounge room downstairs with wood heater & split system, galley style kitchen, natural gas connected on a fantastic allotment with outdoor entertaining area, large shed for workshop/storage, double carport and private access to Warburton Trail where the kids can ride bikes or the family can take walks together. First time buyers will love the location within an easy stroll to transport, Launching Place primary school & local shops. contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 inspection Sat 2 -2.30pm (Photo ID Required)

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

Price range $255,000 - $275,000

Ofered for sale here is this lightly rendered solid brick home that provides functionality & style in a quiet, sought after location. Comprising 3 large bedrooms, study or 4th bedroom, L shaped lounge and dining, kitchen / meals area, bathroom, plus a semi ensuite and walk through robe of the master bedroom. Outside a double carport, private covered entertaining area complete with tiled spa & water feature all on a low maintenance block of over 800sqm. This home will suit a family, irst home buyer, retirees or an investor. Contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 59671277 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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Warburton 8 MiLDURA Ave bEautIFuL HoME, MaJEStIC VIEWS

Price range $300,000 - $330,000

Stunning mountain views from this gorgeous home ofering 3 good sized bedrooms, master with sliding doors to the balcony & a full ensuite, open plan kitchen/meals with ample bench space which overlooks those amazing views, a great sized lounge room with separate door to the balcony & a split level design up to bedrooms 2 and 3 and the family bathroom. Outdoors a low maintenance garden, a single garage, a lovely paved undercover entertaining area. inspection of this lovely home will is a must. Contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 59671277 Inspection Sat 2 -2.30pm (Photo id required)

Yarra JunCtIon StYLISH anD PrIVatE LIVInG In tHE HEart oF toWn!

$320,000 PLuS

Modern, beautifully designed, this stunning unit within strolling distance to the local shops, transport & fantastic facilities. Nestled into a beautifully landscaped allotment this brand new residence will leave you wanting for nothing. Unit 2 ofers 2 large bedrooms, a huge modern bathroom with ensuite efect, a stunning kitchen providing quality appliances & Unit 3 has the added bonus of a study. With soaring ceilings,polished boards & quality ixtures & ittings - this is one not to be missed! Contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or or 59671277 samantha@bellrealestate.com.au

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EnVIronMEntaLLY FrIEnDLY 15 aCrES (aPProx Ultra modern, stylish with all the luxuries you would expect all on approx 15 acres opposite the Yarra River & overlooking the beautiful Mountain ranges that surround the sleepy town of Warburton. Floor to ceiling double glazed windows, enormous timber deck framed with rustic ironbark poles providing a year round extension to the dining & living area, stunning kitchen with granite bench tops & loads of storage. All the extras are catered for here with ducted vacuuming, intercom, reverse cycle ducted heating & cooling & open ire place for atmosphere. 4 great size bedrooms, study or 5th bedroom, master with spacious walk in robe, 2 bathrooms & powder room for guests. A tucked away location, carport, double remote controlled garage, fenced paddocks, spring fed dam & well set up orchard of camelias & magnolias available commercially to lorists for the popular foliage market. This property will surely impress the astute purchaser looking for a special home & Mountain lifestyle.

Contact Michellle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 59671277 Inspection Sat 1 -1.30pm (Photo iD Required)

MILLGroVE tHE WarMtH anD CoMFort oF HoME

Price range $260,000 - $280,000

immaculately presented & features include 2 large bedrooms with built in wardrobes & the option of a 3rd or large study. A great kitchen with ample cupboard space and adjoining meals area leads into a lounge which steps onto an elevated outdoor deck overlooking a mountainous view. Whats not to love! Gas ducted heating, wood heating, air-conditioning and a single lock up garage, just to name a few features. Call for an inspection today! Contact Tracy Smedley on 0439 679 217 or 5967 1277 tracey@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

Yarra JunCtIon GranDVIEW

Price range $310,000 - $340,000

its easy to see where this home got its name! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Grandviewâ&#x20AC;?, 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

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

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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 would be the ideal property for someone who wants to grow their own fresh healthy food sustainably and live with all the creature comforts.

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IN a great location, this two acre eco-friendly property includes a main house with three bedrooms plus a large art studio, granny flat or home office. The main house has two levels, the ground floor has a huge open plan living/ dining/kitchen with island bench and an enormous walk-in pantry, a bedroom with wheelchair access to the bathroom and a laundry. The upper level has two generous bedrooms, both with walk-in wardrobes, bathrooms, a study and a balcony This great commercial property is centrally located on the upper overlooking the front garden. level of an iconic building in the main street of Healesville. Approx. gardens with • Manicured a heated pool Solar power issaltwater provided by 21 solar panels • Zoned area, reverse cycleand airthe conditioning 127 square metres of floor space with an open office/reception hot water service is also solar. • Manicured gardens with a heated pool Outside there saltwater are beautiful gardens that three private offices, large tea/staff room, his and hers amenities, have been lovingly maintained. ducted heating/air conditioning and two small storage areas. This well There is an abundance of flowering plants, shrubs and trees. maintained office space would offer itself to a variety of businesses. There are many places in the garden Automatic security lighting at the rear of building with two car spaces. where the new owners will be able to just Please contact our office for details. sit and relax and enjoy the many species of native birds. In the garden there is also an entertainment area with a large pergola containing an undercover barbecue and alongside is a large wood fired pizza/bread oven. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However we cannot guarantee or give any A good sized orchard is set up with netting covering all the trees to protect the fruit from any hungry wildlife. An enormous vegie patch behind the house has a variety of fruit and vegetables and is irrigated by a PLC (computer) controlled grey water treatment system which waters part of the garden.

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All the gardens are heavily mulched and, as a result, weeding is kept to a minimum and only takes a total of three or four days per year for an area of one acre. Everything is recycled and environmentally friendly. There is plenty of room for animals with three paddocks, milking shed, chook pen, duck pen, two stables and a dam. A workshop with three-phase power, woodshed, machine shed and two greenhouses complete this property. The property is connected to mains electricity, water and natural gas and there is also a large rain water tank. The cooker in the kitchen uses bottled gas. The selling agent says that this is a unique property that won’t disappoint.

Wesburn Inspect: By appointment Price: New price of $495,000-$545,000 Contact: Ashleigh Hall ANDREW MCMATH REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1800

5962 4888

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Great Family Home with Views in a Prime Location

Enjoy the breathtaking views from this spacious family home whilst relaxing on the large covered deck. • 5 bedrooms (ensuite & walk thru robe to master) • Prime location being close to cafes, shops and town facilities. • Large backyard is usable with room for chooks or pets whilst being quite private & secure • Currently leased at $450.00 per week.

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Healesville

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

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Spacious townhouse, close to town!

Offers Invited over $590,000

Healesville

Brett Stanley 0407 595 164

Buyers over $330,000

Room to Improve!

Just a couple of minutes’ walk to Healesville’s Main Street, you will find this immaculate townhouse. • 3 bedrooms all with robes • Master with walk in robe & ensuite • Gas ducted heating plus split system heating/cooling • Outdoor undercover entertaining deck • Large double garage with rear access • 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

Contact:

Gary Lucas 0407 595 113

Brett Stanley 0407 595 164

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• 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

• Solid investment property or first home with 3 large bedrooms • Renovated bathroom, 2nd toilet & comfortable lounge • Open kitchen with country charm, air conditioner & gas heater • Concrete drive, double garage & triple carport • Fully fenced rear yard, established & landscaped gardens

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665m2 3 1 5 approx Inspection Sat 9 August 1-1.30pm Or by appointment

Historic Homestead on 4 Acres (app)

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150 Britannia Creek Road, Wesburn

25 Church Road, Woori Yallock

• Gently sloping, private & picturesque • 4 bedrooms plus study or formal dining room • Sunken lounge with high ceilings, wood heater & 4 split systems • Spa in family bathroom, ensuite & extra shower room • Double carport, workshop/studio shedding & fenced paddocks

• 3 bedrooms with built in robes & a large family bathroom with spa bath • Open plan family & dining area • Separate 2nd living room plus lovely country kitchen • Wood heating & Baltic pine floors • 2 paddocks plus fenced orchard & veggie garden • 10m x 10m shed with concrete floor, power & 3 roller doors

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170 Glenview Road, Launching Place Close to schools, shops & bus stop, this fantastic property is ready for you to build your dream home (STCA). With 270 degree north/west views to nearby farmland, mountains & local towns, there is also extensive frontage to the Hoddles Creek. There are stockyards, a dam, barn & an old house. The land is mostly cleared with one large paddock & smaller day yards. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. For any building enquiries, please contact the Shire of Yarra Ranges on 1300 368 333

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Yarra Glen 27-29 Bell St 9730 1900

You Are Invited To Attend Our Free Seminar ”9 Ways To Add Value To Your Home” If you are thinking of selling Now or in the Near Future this Seminar will help you add $$$$$ to the value of your home

FREE GIFTS The Book: 9 Ways To Add Value To Your Home Plus A list of highly recommended Tradesmen and Handymen Limited seats available, please book early

Call 9730 1900 Dates: Wednesday 20/08/2014 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm Wednesday 03/09/2014 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm Venue: 27-29 Bell Street, Yarra Glen Light refreshments will be served SALES TEAM AT CROYDON & YARRA GLEN OFFICES

Kurt Gunther Managing Director A.R.E.I CEA (REIV) 46 YEARS EXP

Gita Spence-Fletcher Director CEA (REIV) 26 YEARS EXP

Peter Wal Yarra Glen Branch Mgr CEA (REIV) 10 YEARS EXP

Jan Kaufman CAR (REIV) 12 YEARS EXP

Robert Funston CAR (REIV) 26 YEARS EXP

Jacquie Ross CAR (REIV) 8 YEARS EXP

Tally Bath CAR (REIV) 10 YEARS EXP

Tania Keegan CAR (REIV) 1 YEAR EXP

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THIS spacious home would make an ideal property for first home buyers and investors alike.

HEALESVILLE

IT is in need of a little tender loving care but it is very comfortable as is, it provides an opportunity not to be missed. Features include four good sized bedrooms, a large living room with split system heating/cooling, as well as a separate dining room. The home sits on a low maintenance allotment of 500 square metres and is within easy walking distance of local schools, shops and public transport which makes it perfect for a growing family. The selling agent says it has plenty of potential for improvement.

Contact: Jordan Donaldson, 0400 850 707 Max Brown, Healesville, 5962 4888

WIRE INDUSTRIES 100% AUSTRALIA N MADE

355713-JL7-9

Where Quality Counts Heritage Woven Wire & Gates are Powdercoated in 8 standard colours. Gates come in 7 different pedestrian and driveway styles. Available heights: 1250mm, 1100mm & 950mm

HEAVY DUTY 4MM GALVANISED WIRE

For your local distributor please contact

1300 360 082

Fax: 9308 5822 Email: emuwire@hotkey.net.au www.emuwireindustries.com

THOMAS PL INSURANCE SERVICES KG

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Our rates ARE COMPETITIVE and we offer PAY BY THE MONTH facilities AT NO EXTRA COST Please give us a call today and we might be able to save YOU money AR 234120

Tradesmen… HAVE YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUMS GONE THROUGH THE ROOF? •฀PUBLIC฀LIABILITY฀฀•฀INCOME฀PROTECTION฀ •฀MOTOR฀VEHICLES฀ •฀GENERAL฀PROPERTY฀&฀TOOLS฀ETC.฀ •฀PLUMBERS฀฀•฀ELECTRICANS฀ •฀CARPENTERS฀•฀MOTOR฀MECHANICS฀฀ETC.

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5966 2566 or 5966 2222

1/3395 Warburton Highway WARBURTON

1102175-LB47-13

Farm Insurance

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NARBETHONG 65 Acres (Approx) with Acheron River Boundary With a gentle slope to the river this 65 acres approx has wonderful views to the surrounding mountains. In the past the property has been used for grazing but in recent times regrowth has appeared. With the bonus of a Planning Consent in place along with the availability of power, this property could be a wonderful opportunity to build your next home (STCA) while enjoying a country lifestyle.

PRICE GUIDE INSPECT CONTACT

HEALESVILLE

A W A R D

$750,000 - $820,000 By Appointment Photo ID required Jenny Webb 0419 892 371 Woori Yallock 5964 7344

PRICE GUIDE INSPECT CONTACT

A 3 B 1 C 3

Prominent Two Storey Investment in Main Street Located in a busy part of Warburton’s shopping and café area, with space for parking at the rear via access from Thomas Avenue, this large two storey brick building has three shopfront premises at street level plus an upstairs three bedroom residence with potential for additional income. This property provides immediate income for an investor, an opportunity for someone wishing to have prominent retail street frontage for their future plans, or someone wanting their own residence plus an income.

WARBURTON

$548,000 Plus By Appointment Photo ID required Jane Nunn 0432 375 940 Healesville 5962 1700

HEALESVILLE 46 Thomas Road

Modern Style and a Great Location Wow! Fabulous inside and outside entertaining areas, large family friendly design, low maintenance native garden, water saving features, high quality fittings, immaculate presentation, gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, kitchen with granite bench-tops and dishwasher, a sun-soaked deck plus large double garage – all this and close to shopping, transport and schools.

Welcome Home! Situated on approx 1560sqm, this spacious well cared for brick veneer family home has a formal lounge, separate dining area or study, and modern kitchen with fantastic family room where everyone can come together, plus gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, covered entertainment area and double garage. A must see property!

A3 B2 C 2 E2

A3 B2 C 2 D1 E2

PRICE GUIDE $449,950 INSPECT By Appointment

PRICE GUIDE $495,000 Plus INSPECT Saturday 11:00am - 11:30am

Photo ID required CONTACT Jane Nunn 0432 375 940 Healesville 5962 1700

BADGER CREEK

HEALESVILLE

Over 2 Acres - With a View Space – lots of it – surrounds this bright spacious family home. Extensively renovated and extended to include four bedrooms (master with en suite and WIR) - or 3 bedrooms plus a large study with BIR - two living areas and a large family style kitchen overlooking a rear deck, it offers so much for its new owners, who might be a young family.

1230 sqm (Approx) in a General Residential Zone 1 Just minutes from the main street, this is an opportunity to develop a dual occupancy (STCA) in a sought after and picturesque location, with the Graceburn Creek along the rear boundary. Currently there is a character 2 bedroom cottage with high ceilings, plus shedding previously used for a studio. Could this be your next investment opportunity?

A4 B2 C 3 E4

A2 B2 C 2

PRICE GUIDE $670,000 Plus INSPECT By Appointment

PRICE GUIDE $429,000 INSPECT By Appointment

Photo ID required CONTACT Jane Nunn 0432 375 940 Healesville 5962 1700

HEALESVILLE 5962 1700

WOORI YALLOCK 5964 7344

292 Maroondah Highway

1605 Warburton Highway

1300 REAL ESTATE

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Trades & Services V Electricians

BUILDER/CARPENTER

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C685194-JL3-9 C680173 JM49 8

V Builders & Building Services

C1106042-JO4-14

V Deadline

All major credit cards accepted

C1104333-JL50-13

VIC 3810

We accept payment by:

V Handy Persons

Email: hans.streubel@bigpond.com

0408 538 121 V Asphalting

BLINDS & SECURITY DOORS

FLEETWOOD CONCRETING If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concrete you need, phone Mac!

ANY STYLE - ANY SIZE â?&#x161; Driveways â?&#x161; Paths â?&#x161; Slabs â?&#x161; Foundations â?&#x161; Steps â?&#x161; Crossovers â?&#x161; Plain â?&#x161; Coloured â?&#x161; Stencil â?&#x161; Slate â?&#x161; Exposed Aggregate All Excavation & Concrete Cutting Service

Phone 0418 534 973

V Bathroom & Kitchens

Fax: 5965 2486

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

*Domestic * Commercial *New Installations *Maintenance Ph: 0418 172 328

V Heating

Palings â&#x20AC;˘ Pickets â&#x20AC;˘ Rail Fencing

Fight the winter

Gates to Order Old Fences Removed Free Quotes

Hugh 5967 2928, 0418 515 414

available for immediate start Decks/Pergolas/Feature Fencing etc.

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0433 223 796

Ricky Prest: yr.landscaping@hotmail.com

REGANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE GROUP For all your lawn mowing & property maintenance needs. Professional, Reliable & Affordable Services.

Specialising In: â&#x20AC;˘ All Aspects of Stonework â&#x20AC;˘ Paving â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining Walls â&#x20AC;˘ Driveways â&#x20AC;˘ Landscape Construction â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Tonne Excavator with Augers

GARY HANSON LANDSCAPING

Call Jarid: 0458 205 637

â&#x20AC;˘ Brick & slate paving â&#x20AC;˘ Retaining walls â&#x20AC;˘ Turf & seeded lawns â&#x20AC;˘ Garden edging â&#x20AC;˘ Small access bobcat hire â&#x20AC;˘ Post holes â&#x20AC;˘ Slashing & rotary hoeing

jarid.regan@hotmail.com

0418 398 971 or 5967 1561

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V Glass/Glazing

V Painters/Decorators 375 Maroondah Highway, North Croydon

Showroom open Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm (8 - 12 Saturdays)

BUILDER / CARPENTER

Phone Bryan on 0418 396 641

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â&#x20AC;˘ Frameless/Semi-frameless shower screens â&#x20AC;˘ Frameless balustrading â&#x20AC;˘ Splashbacks â&#x20AC;˘ Cut to size while you wait

Phone: 9726 6488

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Call Glenn 0408 055 730

Home &

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R.E.C. 8864

C683891-JL3-9

HEATING Installations & Repairs

V Furniture Removals

5966 9141

V Builders & Building Services

Reg Builder.

KELLYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FENCING & TIMBER

Phone Dean 5962 1090 Mobile: 0412 086 471

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

1143114-RC28-14

Call today on 0450 192 581 or 0448 793 394

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Trucks Available â&#x20AC;˘ Storage Available Boxes and packaging material for sale Local, country and metro.

C1083810-PJ30-13

Lic 12886

CALL 0439 921 732

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Trevor - 0401 888 194

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5966 9534 Allan 0419 562 624

V Electricians

Complete and Partial Plumbing, Tiling, Carpentry Complete home maintenance service

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Timber Small Rural Retaining Walls

1141141-HM26-14

5962 4060 0409 889 507 0409 889 507

V Concrete Products & Services C874050-JL48-10

Proprietor Chris Proprietor Chris Burley Burley

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The complete Handyman Service

C710809-KK23-9

0438 409 593

V Awnings, Blinds & Curtains

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C909426-JL13-11

1138080-DJ23-14

Ring Peter

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C1103168-KK48-13

C926418-KK20-11

Window Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Full Exit Cleans

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V Cleaning Services

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EXCAVATION

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Trades: 4pm Thursday Classifieds: 4pm Friday Wheel & Deal: 4pm Friday

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DEADLINES

Healesville Blinds

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Fax: 5967 2762

All Small Handyman Work

C1105659-BM04-14

FULLY ASSEMBLED, MADE TO MEASURE, COMPETITIVE PRICES, QUALITY HARDWARE THROUGHOUT. A VARIETY OF FINISHES AVAILABLE. ALL CUSTOM MADE.

Ask about our discounted ongoing advertising rates and how choosing more newspapers gives your advertising more impact and saves you money...

KEN COLEMAN

C1074785-KK7-13

Proprietor: Hans Ph: 0419 514 550

C1068589-KK2-13

High Quality Kitchens & Cabinets. Fully Installed

SN1083807-PJ30-13

VISA/MASTERCARD/EFTPOS (1.5% credit card processing fee applies. Cheques and money orders can be posted in or hand delivered to our local ofďŹ ce)

IAN HARRIS Painting Reliable service Over 20 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience Healesville, Yarra valley & Surrounding Areas

0412 814 298

C1072216-JM17-13

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Trades & Services

General Classifieds

• TREES PRUNED, LOPPED, FELLED AND REMOVED • WOODCHIPPING AND STUMPGRINDING QUALITY MULCH FOR SALE • QUALIFIED ARBORIST • PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE • EXCELLENT RATES

Matt Keys 0407 657 484, 9752 1868

Over 20 years experience in all aspects of Roof Tiling. • Rooﬁng Repairs • Leak Detection • Re-Bed and Point • Roof Restoration • Re-Roofs • Extensions Call Ross now for a no Obligation free quote. Personalised and Professional Service Guaranteed

1055313-KG41-12

C684059-SJ2-9

• Hot Water Units • Roofing • Septic Tanks • Spouting • Down Pipes

C1019321-PJ14-12

REG 3591 . 5

• Water Services • All Small Maintenance Jobs • Gasfitting

ROB HOLLAND Phone 5967 4350 Mobile 0419 389 661

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C1078313-JO25-13

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YARRA VALLEY SEPTIC TANK CLEANING Mobile 0419 131 958 SERVICING ALL AREAS BOB WALLACE AND SONS

s LOPPING s FELLING s TRIMMING s MULCH SALES s ON-SITE CHIPPER

9725 4357

0418 721 643

n No Obligatio s Free Quote

• Tree & Stump Removal • Dangerous Tree Specialists • Storm Damage Cleanup • Mulching • Property Clearing • Excavations/Earthworks • Demolition • Fully Insured • Servicing the Yarra Valley for 17 years

UPRIGHT RESTUMPING COUNCIL PERMITS OBTAINED Commercial and domestic. Fully Insured For Free Quotes and Advice. Owner Operator CALL BRUCE 0414 302 043

C908387-KK12-11

Free Call 1800 035 121 rec 21355 Rick 0407 214 006 www.newimageantennas.com.au

ANTENNA SPECIALIST

Call Roger 0418 533 740 Phone/Fax 5966 9518

PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

- Trees Removed - Stumps Mulched - Fully Insured - Free Quotes Call Neil 0417 338 908 or 9761 8374 www.bearstreeremoval.com.au

V Tree Lopping/Surgery

All Trees and Stumps Removed ฀ ฀

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Tim Creek Mobile: 0401 304 936 email: tcreekrooﬁng@gmail.com

C1103960-JL50-13

Domestic & Commercial Metal Roof repairs and replacements

Australian Government endorsed Installer

General Classifieds V Adult Services

DRY SPLIT HARDWOOD, $110 for 1m, $200 for 2m loads. Delivered locally. Discounts for 10m loads. Phone 5966-6252. Gladysdale.

REDGUM & LOCAL GUM Split & Dry REDGUM DELIVERED 1 MTR $170 2 MTRS $330

MIXED LOAD

C733322-KK40-9

WOOD, Hard wood, dry, 2 cubic metres, $170 delivered, hay $8 per bale or 10 bales $150. 0425 728 918 (River Flats), Healesville.

V For Sale CLOTHES DRYER, Simpson E/C $250.00 Ph 03 5962 4898

FRIDGES & WASHERS

Re-conditioned, guaranteed, delivered, large range available. Eastern Homewares, 42 Canterbury Road, Heathmont

9720 3619

Phone or Text 0418 313 637

Appliance Industry Assoc. member.

FIREWOOD, bush wood, dry, split and delivered. All wood under cover. 1m $110, 2m $200. Chris 0418 121 558. Healesville.

NATIVE PLANT SALE, large range, forestry tubes and 15cm pots. 58 King Street, Yarra Glen. 9730 1517

V For Sale

Special reduction on cost, 1/3 off end of contract clearance. We can offer substantial reductions on our Bitumen Hot Spray-Seal and Aggregate (chip-seal). This material is suitable for private driveways, private roads and parking areas etc. also resealing old broken bitumen surfaces. For obligation free quote, Phone 0474 060 681. Please note this offer is for 1 week only. V Computer Repairs

0401 456 703 SN1090434-PJ37-13

ARE YOU HAVING A GARAGE SALE?

3cm x 3cm box advert in your local Mail Newspaper and a Garage Sale Sign Pack! The pack includes 4 x waterproof signs, a marker and tips to make your sale a success!

V Firewood

Quality firewood Split and dry $95 per metre Free local delivery C964309-KK37-11

Bush Wood Available

1142831-DJ27-14

Repairs, Up-grades, Virus Removal. All problems ﬁxed. Accredited.

Tim 0417 383 683

Place your advert now for only $39 and you will get:

Call Tony 0419 307 399 - 5967 1924

CREEK

ROOFING

0411 433 165

0439 314 347

V Garage Sales

www.antennaspecialist.com.au

V Roofing

Split and Dry 2m Min delivery

Local Computer Service ฀

FREE QUOTES

INSTALLED TODAY

1300 361 979 0407 674 808

C1049789-JM36-12

V Reblocking/Underpinning

FROM

$120

1021701-KG17-12

C1104334-JL50-13

• 20 years experience • Home Theatre Setup • Poor Reception Specialists • TV/Phone/Data Points • Government Endorsed Installers • Lifetime warranty - Locally made

$100pcm

BITUMEN DRIVEWAYS

Bears Tree Removal

IAL EC

For yard pickup in Healesville $150 ring Michael on

1 MTR LOCAL, 1 MTR REDGUM - $270 Free delivery, Warburton Hwy to Healesville

0400 286 289

C1075576-JL22-13

DIGITAL ANTENNAS

LOCAL FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD

EXPERIENCED CREW FULL INSURANCE

V Television/Video/Audio

INSTALLED TODAY

HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL SAFE WORK PRATICES FIREWOOD FOR SALE EXPERT PRUNING BLOCK CLEARING FARM WORK MULCHING ฀ FOR ALL ENQUIRIES CALL CARL ON:

One Call Contracting

C1055101-KK41-12

HYDRO JET BLOCKED DRAINS

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TREE SERVICES

1300 859 829 - 0407 356 441

REDGUM FIREWOOD 0407 307 432

ISO 9001 Lic QEC24009 SAI Global

STEVE CLENCIE

24 HOUR SERVICE ALL AREAS

V Firewood

$160 per metre Delivered

FOR ALL YOUR TREE REQUIREMENTS

9735 3700

CCTV DRAIN CLEANING

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• Septic Tanks • Treatment Plants • Grease Traps • EPA Licence • Portable Toilets

5962 4841

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SEPTIC TANK CLEANING C1092688-JO38-13

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0407 356 441

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All Roof Repairs

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Chinn the eye opener By JOHN WOOD IN THE depths of winter, the hardy shooters at the Woods Point Gun Club enjoyed a reasonably fine day for the July Matlock Championships. A day of Double Rise targets that in themselves were more challenging than the weather. However, although the targets were quite good and the wind was negligible, the scores were low as was shown by not one perfect score being shot on the day. Shooters travelled from The Yarra Valley, Gippsland, Melbourne, Mansfield and the Mornington Peninsula to compete. Woori Yallock’s Daniel Chinn was the sole winner of the Eye Opener, 9/10, pocketing a handy cash prize. Event one was 20 pairs of Double Rise from the 15 metre handicap mark. Daryl Ewert with 30/40 won the Championship sash outright. The scores and the Grade winners were: AA - Rob Bevis, 28/40, 2nd Trevor Ewert 22/40. A - Phillip Desmond, 26/40, 2nd - Ian Findlay 23/40. In B grade, Richard Brown was 2nd, 19/40 to Daryl Ewert’s 30/40 win. Daniel Chinn took C Grade, 21/40 with Matt Ewert 2nd after a shoot off with Garry Ewert. The main event was a 60 target

Winners and Grinners. Richard Brown, Rob Bevis, Daryl Ewert and Trevor Ewert. Deauville Triples from 18 metres. Teams of two shooters, three targets thrown with only two shots per shooter allowed. Richard Brown and Trevor Ewert took the championship sashes with a good score of 52/60 followed by Daryl Ewert and Ron Bevis in 2nd place 48/60. Ian Findlay and Phillip Desmond’s 47/60 was enough to give them the 3rd place prizes while Peter West teamed with Matt Ewert to take the 4th, 50/75, after a shoot off against Daniel Chinn and Ron Press.

The final event was 15 pair of Double Rise Tower with Millgrove’s Rob Bevis coming to the fore, 24/30, to win the sash. Trevor Ewert’s 22/30 gave him 2nd place, Peter West hot on his heels with 21/30 for the 3rd place prize. Richard Brown, Garry Ewert and Geoff Hill, all on 20/30, shot another 5 pair to settle 4th place, with Brown winning 29/40. Rob Bevis finished a testing day of competition by taking the Overall High Gun sash, 100/130.

The Clubs Sponsors for the day were the Stewart Bus Company, John and Rose Butters, MHCP 4 X 4 and MMC Mowers. The cool day was enhanced by a warm clubhouse and plenty of warm and nourishing tucker. The next shoot at the Point is the Maori Creek Championships on Sunday 24 August, starting 10.30am. Interested in seeing or learning clay target shooting? Contact John Wood on 9808 2693.

Cyclists converge on Healesville ABOUT 4000 riders will descend on Healesville when the Great Victorian Bike Ride comes to town this year. The bike ride is travelling from Albury to Lilydale from 29 November to 7 December. The tour will stop overnight in Healesville on Saturday 6 December before continuing to the finish line through Yarra Glen to Lilydale on Sunday.

Yarra Ranges Mayor Fiona McAllister said with all the riders coming through Healesville it was a chance for local businesses to capitalise on the influx of visitors. She said after a big week of cycling, riders will be keen to relax and explore Healesville with the visitors also eating out at local restaurants and cafes, exploring the shops, pampering themselves and taking in the scenery.

“Council is proudly sponsoring this event as it presents great opportunities for Healesville and the wider community to show off our renowned Yarra Valley, high quality produce and growing local tourism industry,” she said. Ride organisers, Bicycle Network Victoria, is liaising with communities involved, encouraging participation and optimising benefits for townships and will be holding a public information ses-

sion in September. Yarra Ranges Council is holding a community meeting from 6pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday 30 July at the Healesville Community Link Building for local businesses and community groups to find out how they can become involved. Those who are interested in attending can register online at www.yarraranges.vic.gov. au/gvbr.

Bloods do it in style Healesville Junior Football Club Under 16s Healesville 11.16 (82) d Emerald Red 4.1 (25) EMERALD came out firing in the first quarter and kicked three goals to none. After a stern talking-to at quarter time, the Healesville boys came back into the game stronger, kicking five goals to lead by two goals at half time. The third quarter was tight with each team only managing to put one goal each on the scoreboard. Healesville dominated the final quarter running out comfortable winners at the final siren. Well done Bloods. Goals: R. Saric-Skewes, B. Nicholls, J. Brooks, R. Ashby 2, J. Parish-Donkin, D. Kerr, B. Elkadi Awards: D. Senior, C. McGrath, R. Ashby, C. McInnes. Under 14s Healesville 6.7 (43) d Monbulk 5.8 (38) IN A game which will strongly influence the makings of the final six and Healesville’s chance of playing football in September, the Bloods showed strong determination to win the ball. This determination provided Healesville with the chance to overcome Monbulk in the final minutes of the game to score an outstanding win. Goals: M. Minney, E. Muke 2, K. Brown, M. Donegan. Under 12s Monbulk 7.12 (54) d Healesville 0-0 (0) IT WAS a tough day for the Bloods. Teams have good weeks and bad weeks, and the side will live to fight another day. Awards: S. North, J. Fitridge, T. Cooney Under 11s Healesville 7.9 (51) d Upwey 3.0 (18) THIS was the best game of the season for the team. Four goals in the first quarter set up the win. The team pin-pointed their passes and supported each other well to get the ball. It was a good confidence booster heading into the finals. Goals: B. Murphy, S. Gebert 2, J. Garvey, A. Daykin, W. Cooney Youth Girls Chirnside Park 10.9 (69) d Healesville 0.0 (0) ANOTHER hard game again this week, but the girls continue to show great fighting spirit and a never-give-up attitude without getting the results on the board. Awards: M. Neubauer, K. Methven

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Scores offer fresh outlook YVMDFNL HOW results can change the outlook of the Final Five so quickly in Division One of Yarra Valley Mountain District Community Bank Football Netball League. Division 1 has Wandin, Monbulk and Olinda Ferny Creek sharing top spot with Wandin on top by percentage. Woori Yallock and Upwey Tecoma share fourth and fifth but Woori holds fourth by a massive 30.27 per cent, with Mount Evelyn just out of the five by one game. In Division 2 Seville is still one game clear of Yarra Glen on top of the ladder but it has those two spots sewn up so it’s now a battle for the minor standings. Powelltown sits third one game clear of Yarra Junction and Thornton is one game clear of Alexandra in fifth. Netball now sees Upwey Tecoma two games clear of Wandin, with Belgrave one game away in third. Yarra Glen is cemented on top with Seville sitting second but Yarra Junction and Powelltown and only one game behind in third and fourth with Yea sitting fifth. The next three weeks could see a lot of movement in both football and netball. Division 1 Seniors Warburton Millgrove 12.5 (77) d Mount Evelyn 10.12 (72) WARBY may not partake in finals this season but it is certainly having a say in shaping them as it put a dint in Mount Evelyn’s finals aspirations handing it a nail-biting five point loss. This game was in the balance right throughout, Mount Evelyn did have more chances than Warby over the duration of the game but it wasn’t able to nail those opportunities on a regular basis which kept Warby in the game. On the other hand Warby made every chance it got count. Despite Mount Evelyn having five more scoring shots it was Warby that held its nerve when it counted which, ultimately, produced its fantastic victory. Best Warburton Millgrove: M. Wappett (3), L. Barnard, A. Pettinella. Mount Evelyn: M. Martin (2), W. Nicholson, K. Elliott. Wandin 22.15 (147) d Upwey Tecoma 4.13 (37) WANDIN has shot into flag favouritism in a big way after it comprehensively thrashed Upwey. Wandin jumped out of the blocks and before Upwey knew what happened it was down by 41 points at the first change. Upwey did battle hard to get back

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Alexandra outreaches Powelltown in a tough contest. into the game in the second and did, in fact, reduce the margin to 34 points by half-time, however that little comeback was short lived as Wandin held Upwey goalless in the second half as it ran away with the game booting six goals in the third quarter and then backed that up with seven in the last, Wandin winning by 110 points in one of the most dominating performances of the year to date. Best Wandin: J. Myers, R. Wilson (1), J. Ladner. Upwey Tecoma: D. Sloane, S. Gooley, S. Parkinson.

Woori Yallock 9.7 (61) d Healesville 4.7 (31) THIS wasn’t the prettiest game but that certainly didn’t bother Woori Yallock as it was able to hold Healesville at bay all day. It was only eight points the difference at half time but Woori did seem to have control of the game and that proved the case in the second half as Healesville found it hard to get the ball forward and it only booted one goal for the half while Woori found avenues forward with cleaner ball movement booting five second half goals to win by 30 points with a solid performance.

Best Woori Yallock: B. Monkhorst (2), B. Sneddon (1), J. Williams. Healesville: A. Davies, H. Prest, A. Hamer. Division 2 Seniors Powelltown 15.9 (99) d Alexandra 7.7 (49) POWELLTOWN sits reasonably comfortably in third spot after a solid four quarter performances handing Alexandra a 50-point defeat. Powelltown set its win up in the first half holding Alex to just one goal while it booted eight majors to grab a 44-point half-time lead. The second half was a lot more competitive from Alex but it was too far behind to be any real threat as Powelltown maintained its sizeable lead until the final siren. Best Powelltown: C. Vail, M. Horsley (1), M. Gordon. Alexandra: J. Murphy (1), B. Cooper (1), D. Toomey. Yarra Glen 11.6 (72) drew with Seville 10.12 (72) THIS game was touted as the Grand Final preview and if that is the case then finals are going to be epic. There was nothing separating the sides all day as it went goal for goal for most of the match. Yarra Glen did lead at the first three changes but its biggest lead was just eight points at three-quarter time with the game well and truly in the balance. The last quarter was a torrid hard hitting affair and goals didn’t come easy; in fact Yarra Glen didn’t score a major as it could only scrounge one behind for the term while Seville did boot the all-important goal for the quarter and come final siren scores were all tied up after a bruising battle by two sides that look destined to meet each

other come finals. Best Yarra Glen: D. Watt (1), M. Attard (3), M. Ashton. Seville: M. Callinan, K. Jones (5), M. Adams. Yarra Junction 6.14 (50) d Thornton Eildon 6.7 (43) YARRA Junction has consolidated its position in fourth spot and sits two games clear of Thornton after defeating it by seven points in a low scoring contest. Yarra Junction’s lead was just two points at half time but it booted eight straight behinds to 1.1 in the second term and really should have been further in front than its two point lead. The second half was a big arm wrestle with only five goals booted for the half but it was Yarra Junction that was able to hold out Thornton until the final siren to eventually come away with a tough seven point victory. Best Yarra Junction: E. Wadsworth, L. Cove, D. Amrein. Thornton Eildon: J. Newton, D. Creed, B. Kapakoulakis (2). Yea - Bye Division 1 A Grade Netball Mount Evelyn 58 d Warburton Millgrove 24 MOUNT Evelyn played a very good consistent four quarter game and although Warby didn’t play a badly it was Mount Evelyn that kept pulling away as the game went on; it finished the game well with 32 second half goals to 10 to run away with a goods win. Best Mount Evelyn: Teagan Ashmore, Maddie Hickey (28), Jessica Walker. Warburton Millgrove: Jaime Lord, Alexandra Bryan, Kellie Davidson. Healesville 60 d Woori Yallock 34 AFTER an even first quarter where Healesville’s lead was just three goals it broke away in the second scoring 13 goals to four to go into half-time with a handy 12-goal lead. In the the second half Healesville was sharper with its ball movement and it were clearly a class above as it scored another 30 goals to 16 to win by 26 goals in what was a pretty classy display. Best Healesville: Lauren Woodgate (29), Caitlyn Jeffress, Kylie Malone (30). Woori Yallock: Stacey Southwick, Abby Stewart, Peri Stewart (27).

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Club champions decided at cross country COLD, very cold conditions greeted Yarra Ranges Athletics club athletes to Morrisons Reserve, Mount Evelyn for the 2014 club cross country championships. Large fields and some outstanding races ensured every medal was well earned. Special mentions to James Laven and Lily Thompson for being first and fourth respectively in the Open 3000m. Results were: Boys U6 500m: 1st James de Schwartz, 2nd Sam Laven. Boys U7 500m: 1st Brayden Shaw. Boys U8 1000m: 1st Noah Newbury. Boys U9 1000m: 1st Zac Clarke, 2nd Nathan Murden, 3rd

Alex Van Duuren, 4th Tyden Keenan. Boys U10 15000m: 1st Dylan Eagleton, 2nd Daniel Ebbels. Boys U11 2000m: 1st Tayleb Willis, 2nd Noah Erickson, 3rd Brayden Woolridge. Boys U12 2000m: 1st Jayden Eagleton, 2nd (1st Championship) Ryan Thrall, 3rd (2nd Championship) Jayden Clarke. Boys U14 3000m: 1st James Laven, 2nd Connor Thrall, 3rd Jessie Collings. Men Open 3000m: 1st Michael Clarke, 2nd Bryan Ackerly, 3rd Jamie Strudley, 4th Dave Laven, 5th Greg Maki, 6th Justin Eagleton, 7th Jed Thrall, 8th Nigel Murden, 9th Malcolm Duncan, 10th Graeme Woolridge. Girls U6 500m: 1st Charlotte Comport, 2nd Sasha Maggs, 3rd Isla

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Motoring Kluger’s out of the box By EWAN KENNEDY

Big and bold in the American manner, the latest Toyota Kluger pulls no styling punches. which most owners find more convenient than a side-hinged rear door. Inside, the instrument and centre panels occupy virtually a single widespread area. This is a sensible idea, also found in the likes of the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, so it looks to be the way of the future. Toyota’s 3.5-litre twin-cam petrol V6 has been carried over from the old model Kluger but has been heavily revised to reduce emissions and trim fuel consumption.

It produces up to 201 kilowatts of power and 337 Newton metres of torque. Sadly, there’s no turbo-diesel option because the Americans aren’t keen on diesels in their smaller (yes, smaller!) SUVs. The V6 engine is now mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, replacing the ageing five-speed unit in the superseded Kluger. It has sophisticated electronics that help it adapt its gearchanges not only to hilly conditions, but also as it senses

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