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DIRECTORY BEST OF YARRA VALLEY

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Healesville’s Nicholson Street in 1867, three years after the town was established. Inset: Healesville’s Nicholson Street in 2014, far different to how it was 150 years ago.

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HEALESVILLE has come a long way in 150 years. Starting out as a stopping point en route to the Woods Point Goldfields, the town quickly flourished after being officially established in 1864. Hotels, watering holes and guesthouses were the lifeblood of the town in its earliest years, with six hotels listed in a business directory only two years after Healesville started up. Nicholson Street, the main street of Healesville, was unrecognisable in 1867 when compared to today, with a dirt path running through town, lined with wooden houses and hotels. Today, cafes, restaurants, shops and banks line the streets, some of which are housed in historic buildings themselves.

The number of township sites that went up for auction in Coldstream on Saturday, 29 November, 1919. Advertised as ‘suitable for business and week-end (sic) residences’ the blocks in Station Road could be bought on five pounds deposit with the balance to be paid at one pound per month over two years. The interest rate was six per cent. The auction in Coldstream Centre was promoted as “The first ever held thereat”.

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One thing that hasn’t changed in 150 years is people’s dedication to making their town better, and there is no better example of this than the groundswell of support for the Healesville 150 celebrations taking place throughout the year. From masquerade balls to historical displays, a living library and festivals galore, those who live, work or play in the town are putting all hands on deck to celebrate the occasion. A swathe of events is on the horizon for the town,

culminating in the Healesville 150th Street Parade, which will be held on Saturday 8 November. The parade coincides with the Healesville Heritage Festival, which will be held at the Healesville Railway Station from Saturday 8 Sunday 9 November. Historical displays, live music, vintage trucks and cars, children’s rides and train rides, period costume and more will be at centre stage through the festival. Until November comes around, there are numerous events being held through the town under the banner of the 150th celebrations, from a photo competition to high teas, walking tours and choirs. Visit Healesville150.org for a calendar of events, and bits of history from Healesville’s vibrant past.

MOSTLY known for its tourism, the Yarra Valley has something to offer everyone. With so many places to see and things to do, it’s no wonder the area is on the top of many visitors’ to-do lists. Whether it’s a visit to Healesville Sanctuary, walking along the Warburton Trail or chowing down on a delicious cheese and wine, there is always something to do. Then there are the little nooks and crannies most don’t know about, or where those who do know often drive past with little but a second thought – this includes driving past the vineyards as they glisten in the sun, or the glorious views at the Maroondah Dam. Pop in to some of the most wonderful arts and crafts stores, or even spend some time at one of the many local galleries. Art, music and flair fill the air up and down the mountain – but what many people don’t know is the sense of community. Whether it’s pulling together to help a friend in need, or fighting for their community; the people of the Yarra Valley come together in all shapes and sizes. The people who live, work and play here all are individuals but come together as one. We love it here.

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VOX POPS BEST OF YARRA VALLEY Favourite thing about the Yarra Valley: “The mountains and the landscape, the people and the community.” – Amanda Gange Favourite thing to do in the valley: “I like going fishing in the Little Yarra River.” – John Knoll Favourite place to go in the valley: “The chocolate place (Yarra Valley Chocolaterie) is good – we’ve been there a few times.” – Dani Davis Favourite thing about the valley: “I’ve only been here for a year – I came from East Africa. It’s a quiet, nice place, and I love the Warburton Trail – I walk there with my dogs and my kids and it’s quite calm and it has farms. That makes me connect with back home.” – Miriam Gatume Favourite thing about the valley: “Just the countryside, the peace, quiet and community lifestyle.” – Siobhan Mythen

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Region’s lifestyle vitality THE Yarra Valley has so much to offer both those who choose to live in this spectacular region and those who are coming to visit. It boasts a lifestyle that offers the best of both worlds, a quiet country or small town life with the benefits of strong community ties while still being a stone’s throw from Melbourne. The Yarra Valley is home to some of the best local produce from markets, vineyards and farms. The quality of our food and wine is no secret – we attract thousands of visitors each year from near and far to enjoy what we have on our doorstep every day. The Yarra Valley is a major tourism destination in Victoria with Healesville Sanctuary always a popular choice. Enjoy a walk or ride on the Lilydale to Warburton Trail; an iconic 39km recreation trail.

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The trail follows the path of the historical railway line through the stunning Yarra Valley starting behind the Lilydale Railway Station and finishing in the Warburton township. While in Warburton, visitors should check out the new mosaic created by the local community. The region is dotted with sporting clubs, recreation reserves, skate parks and playgrounds. Check out the popular Yarra Glen Adventure Playground or the Seville Water Play Park in the summer months. We also have a rich artistic culture,

whether it is the TarraWarra Museum of Art or small artists’ studios dotted along the way. Two major venues in the Yarra Valley – the Upper Yarra Arts Centre and the Healesville Memorial Hall – offer an everchanging line-up of local and international music, theatre, cinema and dance. We are proud of our history in the Yarra Valley and this year we are celebrating Healesville’s 150th birthday with a heritage festival showcasing our rich traditions. Visitors can check out 100 exhibits across 15 acres and enjoy entertainment, historic display and country traditions including a woodchop and whipcracking contest. Of course, the Yarra Valley is well renowned for its spectacular natural scenery and small towns dotted throughout making it one of the best places to call home.

Historic signs show the way BY JESSE GRAHAM EXPLORING Yarra Glen has become even easier with unique wayfinding signs that offer a nod to the town’s history and future. As part of the Yarra Ranges Council’s Embrace Our Street project, new signs have been erected through the town, offering maps and information to visitors and residents. The signs have unique aspects paying homage to the town’s history, with the structure made up of reclaimed railway tracks and trolley wheels, and featuring photographs from the town’s past. The new signs were designed in consultation with the community, Yarra Glen Historical Society, Yarra Valley Railway and the Yarra Glen

Chamber of Commerce. Along with a map of the town, the signs point visitors to playgrounds, the racecourse, railway station and recreation reserve, with estimated walking times. The railway-oriented structure of the signs is also a point to the town’s future, with Yarra Valley Railway volunteers working to re-open the train line between Healesville and Yarra Glen by 2016. The Embrace Our Street project began in 2012 and aimed to provide the community with a chance to spruce up Yarra Glen’s Bell Street and make it even more appealing to passers-by and residents. The project began with an extensive clean-up of the town, removing low-growing trees

and planting English oaks along with clearing away understory vegetation. Garden beds were replanted last year through the program and the final stage of the project will feature an upgrade to Bell Street’s pedestrian crossing. The new historical signs are being erected at the corner of Anzac Avenue and Sayle Street, Anzac Avenue and Melba Highway, at Bell Street’s pedestrian crossing, the Yarra Glen Railway Station, Recreation Reserve, Racecourse and the carpark east of Bell Street. Each sign will feature an historic photo of the location so visitors can see just how much the town has changed since its beginning more than 100 years ago.

? Did you know? Bridge through time MYRTLE Creek Bridge on Don Road between Healesville and Don Valley is one of an increasingly rare remaining number of ‘Development Road’ timber bridges in Victoria. Known to locals as The Bendy Bridge, it was constructed about 1930 by the Country Roads Board and probably replaced an earlier World War I era bridge. As the name suggests, its curved deck, involving two changes of direction in the decking, adds to its historical and architectural significance. In the 1920s the main mountainous section of Don Road had been officially designated a CRB Developmental Road with the aim of encouraging and enabling development of adjacent forest reserves and rich potential farmland, hence, the tag ‘Development Road’.

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216 THE phone number in 1957 of Limon and Reid’s The Market Service and Self Service Store in Yarra Junction.

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VOX POPS BEST OF YARRA VALLEY Favourite thing about the valley: “The beautiful surroundings, the tranquility and the nature walks. It’s so local to the township. You can walk right around the township, where you can drink coffee, you can go to the river and see ducks.” – Sandy Kneebone What brought you to the valley? Vet nurse Sarah Kaiser, vet Leanne Wicker and senior vet Paul Eden. 126122

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Sanctuary saves Tinsel times a day and taken home by one of the vets to sleep in an artificial pouch. Tinsel is just one of the 1300-plus animals injured each year and Healesville Sanctuary is calling on locals to donate. Senior vet at Healesville Sanctuary Dr Paul Eden said road trauma statistics hadn’t increased but still needed to be reduced. Some 80 per cent of road

By JODIE SYMONDS TINSEL the wombat owes her life to Healesville Sanctuary. Found barely alive on the side of the road in December, Tinsel has proven Healesville Sanctuary is not just a zoo. Since she was found in her deceased mother’s pouch, she has been hand-raised by the Australian Wildlife Health Centre. She has been bottle-fed six

trauma accidents involving animals in Victoria occur in rural areas. Between 2001-2005, there were 632 human-activity related incidents causing injury, and death, to Victorian wildlife. Dr Eden said most of the injured wildlife the sanctuary received were hurt by human activity. “The best way people can help

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“I grew up here. I worked in coal mines for 25 years, and I’m retiring down here because it’s the best place in Australia.” – Mark Vetra What do you like the most about the Valley? “Just the mountains and the seasons – The cafe at the Waterwheel in Warburton is really nice.” – Rose Hoult

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Where is your favourite place in the Yarra Valley? “I like the street the most, because I can see all the different cultures and different types of people coming over here.” – Ann Shan What do you like the most about the valley? “The river, the forests and the people.” – Alan Seppings What do you like to do the most in the valley? “I’ve worked in the Healesville Library on and off for about 15 years – I just like the chance to be in the library, working with the community.” – Sharon Waller

Window into the past BY ANEEKA SIMONIS IF YOU have ever wondered what life was like 100 years ago in the Upper Yarra area, your curiosity would be satisfied once you step into the Upper Yarra Museum. The historic museum, established in 1972, has carefully preserved local memorabilia dating back to the 19th century, to help piece together the area’s rich history. Maintained by the Upper Yarra Valley Historical Society (UYVHS), president Tom O’Meara said tourists from all over the globe came to see the

museum’s “diverse and eclectic” collections. “People come here and get a picture of the heritage and history of the area, sometimes from up to 100 years ago. They get a brush of times gone by from when the country was at war to what they used to use at work,” he said. The historic museum boasts thousands of unique items collected since the site opened in the early ’70s, but its greatest treasure is the restored Heritage Station built in 1888 in Lilydale and later relocated to Yarra Junction circa 1915.

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With the last train having voyaged along the Warburton Lilydale Trail in 1969, the station has long drawn visitors as a site of intrigue and retrospection. A tourist favourite is the museum’s restored Porter Cottage which features a homely parlour, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry that was lived in by a Victorian stationmaster. The cottage, a static display of an era long gone, joins other permanent exhibitions such as sheds and a tool room, a children’s, men’s and women’s

room, an old bush hut and Powelltown’s old police station. Mr O’Meara said it was important that new generations engaged with their town’s history. “It’s a raw and pure experience. We want people to come with their children and get an idea of the historical themes of the area.” Upper Yarra Museum is open Wednesday and Sunday from 11am-4pm, as well as every third Saturday of the month. For ticket information, visit http://upperyarramuseum.org. au/.

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Locals on her mind By JESSE GRAHAM THE community is never far from the mind of Warburton’s Suyin Chan, who spends her work and leisure time helping those in the world around her. A resident of the Upper Yarra area for the last 25 years, Ms Chan said that Warburton had exploded from a sleepy town to a more vibrant, bustling tourist destination. “It was a pretty quiet town - you could park anywhere any time, and there was a tiny supermarket at Junction,” she said. “Now, the demographic has changed and it’s a very vibrant town, which I love.” Over that time, Ms Chan was a passionate volunteer and community advocate, which is a trait that continues to this day. Now, she works as a community development worker for Warburton Community Bank, and has helped to bring projects like the Warburton Skate Park and the Great Steps of Warburton to fruition. The benefit of the job, she said, is helping others to realise their dreams and projects, and to make her town a better place. “I like seeing people involved, being passionate about what they want to do and

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Suyin Chan runs the Facebook page Humans of the Yarra Valley, while helping with numerous other projects. 126062 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

Where’s your favourite place to go in the valley? “From a personal point of view, I love the dam (Maroondah Dam). I love walking at the dam.” – Jess Adams Where’s your favourite place to go in the valley?

supporting them to make it happen,” she said. “It’s nothing to do with me – it’s being able to support them, whatever way I can, to make their projects a reality.” When she’s out of the office, Ms Chan runs a Facebook page with her daughter, called Humans of the Yarra Valley. The concept is a localised version of the world-famous Humans of New York, where photographer Brandon Stanton takes portraits of people he encounters and interviews them about their life.

Ms Chan says she tries to post a photograph a day of people she encounters through the valley, with some quotes from her interview, and the page currently has over 2000 likes. “I felt that people in the Yarra Valley had great stories to tell – everyone has an opinion, a good story or a bad story,” she said. “I wasn’t expecting such a response – we just found that people are really intrigued and interested to know about other people and other people’s opinions. “We deliberately didn’t put

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names in - we want people to look at what they’re saying, not who they are.” Ms Chan also takes the time to volunteer at Koha Community Cafe, which runs a threecourse vegetarian meal each Thursday night in Yarra Junction for a donation.

“My favourite things are the Sanctuary, the RACV Country Club, having a nice craft shop here in Healesville and the wineries.”

“It’s just a passion of mine – it’s about accessible, affordable food to anybody,” she said. Needless to say, people like Suyin Chan help make the Yarra Valley the vibrant and friendly place that it is.

– Beryl Adams What is the best thing about the valley? “I was born and bred here. It’s just the country air and the friendliness of the place.” – Kay Sanders

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What do you like about the valley? “I was born here, and moved away, but I came back for the country feel.” – Melinda Berry

Where’s your favourite place to go in the valley? “The chocolate factory, and this restaurant (Hargreaves Hill).” – Cheryl Elmoussalli and Sara Dunlop What do you like the most about the valley? “The nature – beautiful mountains, trees, lots of green grass and blue skies.” – Ella Rose

Come back for the book By KATH GANNAWAY A BACK To Yarra Junction on Sunday, 16 November will literally create history. The call-out to past and present residents to get together for a day of reminiscing, swapping stories and generally ‘catching up’ has a particular sub-text. It’s part of the ‘research’ stage of the Yarra Junction History Book Project which will see a comprehensive history written of the Yarra Junction region. Six local history sleuths are working on the project, which aims to publish in words and pictures a history from Aboriginal times to the present day. This year and next have been earmarked for research and to commence writing and the Back To Yarra Junction at the Upper Yarra Historical Museum will be an opportunity to add to the mounting collection of photographs, recollections, personal anecdotes, documents and other

Back to the good old days with History Book team members, Jim Child, Frank Colverson and Picture: KATH GANNAWAY Upper Yarra Historical Society president Tom O’Meara. 121001

memorabilia already in the pipeline. Project member Frank Colverson said the book would cover topics from land selection and the beginning of the township, through the early industries and infrastructure taking in the people and social life, the effects of the Depression and the world wars, the timber

strike, celebrities with connections to the town, and more. Plans for the 16th are yet to be finalised but will include history, music, food, activities for the kids, lots of opportunities to catch up and chat. A scanner will be set up on the day so people don’t have to part with precious photos or

documents, but can contribute to a book that promises to be a significant treasury of local history. The book is set to be released in 2016. For more information about the Back To Yarra Junction, and the book, visit www.facebook. com/YarraJunctionHistory , or phone Frank Colverson on 0409 671 221.

? Did you know? Skinny-dipping in the Watts. Before Healesville had a swimming pool built in 1927, swimming took place in the Watts River at the end of Wilson Street – just below the junction of the Watts and the Graceburn. A paling fence surrounded the area, but there were no dressing sheds inside the enclosure according to historian Frank Foxcroft who noted in his 1987 ‘Did You Know’ history snippets, that it was used by the males of the town – often without costumes! Cheeky!

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Fame for Pam posthumously PAM Miskin was an intelligent warrior for the Leadbeater’s Possum. The passionate conservationist and teacher whose work to save the Leadbeater’s Possum -- the Victorian faunal emblem-- from extinction included her role as a founding member and president of Friends of Leadbeater’s Possum, was inducted into Victorian Zoos Hall of Fame in June. Pam, who lived with husband Trevor at

Wesburn, died in January this year from the cancer she had battled for the past decade. She was the second inductee, and the second former Healesville Sanctuary employee, to be acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to wildlife as part of the Zoos Victoria organisation. Trevor said the plaque would have made Pam extremely happy. “Pam really was the genuine article.

She did a lot of things for a lot of people, but she did them because she believed they were right and just and necessary,” he said. “Regarding the Leadbeater’s Possum, Pam was always courageous,” he said with emotion. “As in all her struggles ... she was courageous. She always believed in its ultimate success,” he said.

Pam Miskin was honoured for her work to save the endangered Leadbeater’s Possum by Zoos Victoria in June. 118985

Top honour for great service THE Lions Club recognised the outstanding community contribution of two hard-working volunteers this year. Arthur Harford and Heather Dynes were among the individuals to receive the prestigious James D Richardson Honour Award. The award, which represents outstanding service in the community, was given in recognition of their long-standing and varied volunteering efforts.

Both Mr Harford and Ms Dynes have held multiple positions in community service. It was with the Badger Creek CFA that Arthur Harford got his first taste of volunteering. That was 30 years ago. Since then, Mr Harford’s community input has only grown. A long-time chair of the Badger Creek Old School Building Committee of management, he is also a valued member of the Mt Toolebewong Landcare Group

and the Healesville Environment Watch Inc. On top of this, Mr Harford holds a position as both an active and founding member of the Healesville Action Group. For her part, Heather Dynes’ volunteering career began in 1982 with the Yarra Glen Guides. Her work within the Guiding community has been something of an inspiration.

Arthur Harford and Heather Dynes receiving the James D. Richardson Honour Award from Lions president Paul Walker. 124919 Picture: KATH GANNAWAY

Branch over the moon WARBURTON’S Community Bank has been named top of the lot for 2014, receiving an award for Branch of the Year earlier this month. The bank was awarded the accolade on 5 August and marked as the best Community Bank branch in the Yarra Ranges region by Bendigo Bank. Branch manager, Darren Pennington, said the award was in recognition for the community connection the bank had

established in the 14 years since its opening. He said it was a testament to the culture in Warburton and the relations the bank’s staff - with some working at the branch since day one - had forged with its customers. “It’s recognition of the value of the customer’s place in the Community Bank - and we couldn’t be here without support,” he said.

“Everyone that works here is part of the community.” Mr Pennington said the award took into account performance and customer service, among other factors, and that it was a welcome surprise. “All the staff are over the moon,” he said. “It was, overall, a great recognition of our community values.”

Darren Pennington, Wendy Roy, Kate Ford and Julie Clerke at Warburton Community Bank with the award for Branch of the Year. 125959 Picture: ROB CAREW

Jaymi speech sways audience WOORI Yallock Primary School student Jaymi Ingram talked her way to the top earlier in the month, as part of the Rotary Club of Healesville’s second annual Primary Schools Speech Contest. Jaymi was awarded first place for a stirring speech on living vicariously and happily, which was under the theme of “it’s always the right time to ... ”. “Are you living each day as if it’s your last?” Jaymi began.

“Let me help you to help yourself! “The world was not made for you to just sit around inside and do nothing -It was made for you to have fun and enjoy every single moment you have of daylight.” The award was judged by Toastmasters representatives at Healesville High School, and schools from across the Yarra Valley took part. St Brigid’s Primary Schools’ Niamh Gilligan, Dixons Creek’s Tom Calder and

Mia Kusnezow, Healesville’s Madison Cuthbertson and Ruby Langford, Badger Creek’s Aiden Ratcliff and Kira Hetherton and Woori Yallock’s Stephanie Maguire and Jaymi Ingram all took part in the competition. Classmate, Stephanie Maguire, took out third prize in the contest, while Badger Creek Primary School student Aiden Ratcliff received a second place medal.

Jaymi Ingram during her winning speech.

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Lily leading from front WITH initiative, enthusiasm and compassion in bucket loads, Lily Belle Hellicar is a great ambassador for Yarra Ranges Youth. The Millgrove teenager was named Yarra Ranges Council’s Young Citizen of the Year at its Australia Day awards in January. Lily first became involved with Koha Community Cafe in Yarra Junction three years ago when just 14 years old. It was

in no time that she became a fullyfledged, hard-working volunteer. She now shines in her role as volunteer co-ordinator, managing up to 30 people to fill rosters, and is an active member of the committee, initiating Koha’s monthly newsletter and pitching in with fundraising events and hands-on jobs such as working in the group’s three vegetable gardens. Having left school in Year 9, Lily threw

herself into gaining her Diploma in Community Services Work, the youngest student in the course, which paves the way for a career in areas including disability, aged care and community development. She has won several awards, including the Warburton Community Bank’s Ian De La Rue Youth Initiative Award in 2013. Lily said volunteering had changed her life. “I love it,” she said.

Lily Belle Hellicar with Mayor Fiona McAllister. 113563 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

Community leader over the years HEALESVILLE Interchurch Community Care Incorporated (HICCI) has spent years running projects to help the community. From its weekly Dinner at Darron’s evening, which provides a free meal and entertainment by live musicians, through to transporting less mobile residents, the group was named Community Group of the Year by the Yarra Ranges Council in its Australia Day awards. HICCI involves a network of seven

Christian churches in the area – the Healesville Catholic Church, Uniting Church, Anglican Church, Salvation Army, Liberty Family Church, Yarra Glen Heartland Church and Christian Fellowship - with five members of staff and over 100 volunteers. The group uses three programs – Emergency Relief, Volunteer Transport and Community Meal - to help thos in the wider community.

Emergency Relief helps to assist members of the community during and after disasters, with food hampers, help with bills and pharmaceutical support. Volunteer Transport helps HICCI members to access shopping, visit family and friends, while Community Meal is the Dinner at Darrons event at the Darron Honey Centre.

Kerri Goding and Sheree Laumen inside HICCI’s Yarra Glen office. 115916 Picture: ROB CAREW

Legendary education UPPER Yarra Community House is leading the way in higher education. The education and training centre has been named this year’s Learn Local Legend by the Adult, Community and Further Education Board (ACFE). UYCH CEO Sally Brennan said the acknowledgement was recognition of the organisation’s commitment to delivering valuable services to education and the local community in difficult times.

“The training world is now very different, government policy surrounding training has changed since UYCH began delivery [of education and training] back in the early 1990s,” Ms Brennan said. “We’re still a strong, local, viable organisation catering to our local people, in spite of all the challenges,” she said. Ms Brennan said nearly 200 young people were studying VCAL through UYCH, which, she said, was a bigger

delivery of the VCAL program than most secondary colleges in the region. The ACFE board identified UYCH as an outstanding regional contributor to learners and to the education sector. The community-based organisation offers training from “entry level to diploma level at a local level”. The award will be presented at the presentation dinner on 28 August .

From left, Rebecca Cochrane, Kevin Vivian, Sue Dunn, Anja Laukart, Cindy Freedman and Jenny Holinger.

Handpicked best value wine HODDLES Creek Estate winery received an Australia-wide accolade last month, being named as the Best Value Winery in Australia. The winery received the award as part of the James Halliday Australian Wine Companion Awards, and high compliments from Mr Halliday himself. Hoddles Creek Estate winemaker, Franco D’Anna, said the team, which was made up of three full-time staff members and

one part-time, worked hard on their 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 felt the wine had $60 quality with a $20 price tag, but that money wasn’t the driver for him. “Wine is more of a love than trying to be a millionaire – as long as everyone wins along the way.”

Chris Bedle and Franco D’Anna from Hoddles Creek Estate. 124837 Picture: ROB CAREW

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Where’s your favourite place in the valley? “My favourite place would be Yarra Glen. I like to go up to the top of the mountains here and look down on the Yarra Valley, and see all the balloons early in the morning or the sunrise. It’s a great view.” These teddies will make the trek to East Timor. Front: Jenny Selway. Back: Sally Price, Nel De Betue, Rhonda Kellett. Picture: MELISSA MEEHAN

children who need treatment at the clinic. Rotarian Jenny Selway said that the Rotary Club has always supported the clinic and sent over a number of pallets filled with medical supplies each year.

“For us, these bears are wonderful fundraisers and the 200 bears will raise about $1000 for us which, in turn, will pay to send five pallets over there,” Ms Selway said. Ms Price said that the Trekker Teddies went wherever

they were needed. “We came together as a group of women who loved to knit and these teddies give us the opportunity to help out those less fortunate,” she said. “Now we have members from Phillip Island and Darwin.”

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– Peter Hagianis Where do you like to go on a weekend in the valley? “We like the river up in Warburton. It’s great in summer especially. You can cook up a barbie up there and the kids can go swimming in the river.” – Tracey Henderson

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FOR some it’s the only toy they will own. For others, it will provide comfort after facing illness or operations. The children at the Bairo Pite Clinic in East Timor will receive colourful knitted teddies as well as medical supplies thanks to the Rotary Club of Lilydale. Patients from all parts of the capital city, Dili, surrounding sub-districts and remote areas are treated at the hospital. Funded largely by donations and with an average of 250 to 300 patients each day, the clinic provides invaluable healthcare services for many patients in Timor-Leste. In partnership with the Rotary Club, a group of Healesville knitters, led by Sally Price from Healesville Jewellers, have created 200 Trekker Teds for

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Tunnel’s off the beaten track By JESSE GRAHAM DELIGHTFUL water-play and picnic opportunities await those who are willing to travel off the beaten track, with Little Peninsula Tunnel, located past Warburton. The tunnel was originally created in the 1860s, years before towns like Healesville began to exist, and was created to divert the course of the Yarra River, providing opportunities to search for gold. Travellers will easily be able to find the tunnel area, with signs clearly marked along Woods Point Road – the tunnel lies around 14 kilometres east of Warburton, a few kilometres out of Reefton. Once arriving, a path leads visitors to either side of the tunnel, with one bearing a picnic area and a quiet place to sit and the other an amazing view of the tunnel’s mouth and the flowing river that emerges from it. The river isn’t quite deep enough to swim properly, as it is in Warburton, but is deep enough to wander out and enjoy the cool

waters, whether sitting or standing. Being so far removed from both Warburton and Reefton, the only sounds at Little Peninsula Tunnel are the birds and animals in the surrounding forest and the river rushing through the rock face. Heading toward the picnic ground, visitors will be able to walk on a small bridge that runs over the tunnel entrance. There is sporadic tree cover in most of the area, so it’s recommended that visitors use sunscreen on warm days – and bring insect repellent because March flies are a common occurrence in the summer months. Around a kilometre up the road is Big Peninsula Tunnel, another tunnel cut into a rock face, which has similar facilities and stepping stones where travellers can hop over the river as it passes underfoot. Due to the remote nature of the tunnels, visitors should bring their own food and water – or stop in Warburton or Reefton for a bite after their visit.

The entrance to the Little Peninsula Tunnel, which was made to divert the Yarra River for gold panning.

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Tall trees – a state icon

The number of bridges providing vehicle and pedestrian crossings of the Yarra River in Warburton. Six is also the length in kilometres of the River Walk that takes in each of the marvellous bridges. The bridges are the Mayer, Swing, Brisbane, Bramich, Redwood and Signs.

SOMEWHERE around 1930 the Board of Works (Melbourne Water in today’s language) undertook a plantation of Californian redwood trees in an area along Cement Creek Road out of Warburton. The area had been cleared of native forest and the new plantings were part of a hydrology experiment by the board that has survived to become, as local writer Lindy Schneider so beautifully describes it, a place of “special symmetry and silent beauty that begs to be photographed”. There are over 1476 trees up to 55 metres tall, making for a unique and magical forest experience. The Redwood Forest is listed on the National Trust Register of Significant Trees of Victoria.

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THE length in metres of the historic (and according to local folklore – haunted) railway tunnel at TarraWarra on the Healesville line. The tunnel was built in 1888 and recognised at the time as a difficult engineering achievement. The brick-lined tunnel caved in twice and a number of workers were killed or injured during its construction. The Lilydale-Melbourne railway was extended from Yarra Flats (Yarra Glen) to Healesville in 1889.

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4000 The number of people who arrived in Healesville in 1901 for a special picnic at Queen’s Park. Before cars were commonplace, clubs, schools, business firms and Sunday schools ran special trains to Healesville for their annual picnic. A record number of 4000 people arrived in 1901 when the Post Office annual picnic saw seven special trains carrying them pull into Healesville railway station from where they headed for the popular picnic spot.

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Healesville and District Historical Society turned 30 earlier this year. Members Kevin Mason and Robert Pockett celebrated with other members at the Healesville library. 124569 Picture: JESSE GRAHAM

Milestones all round By JESSE GRAHAM IT HAS been a landmark year for landmark birthdays in the Yarra Valley, with community groups, services and even towns marking milestones and cutting cake. Back-to-back 150th birthdays have been celebrated by Marysville and Healesville in the last year, with Healesville’s celebrations yet to get into full swing in November. Community groups, meanwhile, have had plenty of reason to celebrate - groups such as the Upper Yarra Garden Club, Yarra Glen Fire Brigade and Healesville’s Senior Citizens have all marked milestones this year, too. The garden club turned 30 in July, the same month as the senior citizens marked 50 years since the Healesville Lions Club built their hall in River Street.

Fire brigades, meanwhile, are marking major birthdays this year, with Yarra Glen recently commemorating 75 years of service. Coinciding with Healesville’s 150th birthday, Healesville Fire Brigade turns 120 this year, a colossal feat for any community group. Yarra Glen Captain Bill Boyd said the birthday of the brigade was a time for members to get together and reflect on the years gone by. “One thing I spoke about on the night was that the level of commitment and passion displayed in my members today is pretty much the same as in 1939 – it’s a group of individuals who come together to serve the community and try to make the place a better place,” Capt Boyd said.

1000 The number of hand prints captured in colourful tiles as part of the 1000 Hands installation, paying tribute to the community members and others who assisted in the rebuilding of Marysville after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The tiles are laid on benches that line the pathways of Gallipolli Park in the town.

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“We’ve made huge leaps forward in technology as far as trucks and protective plating, but, at the end of the day, the heart and soul of the CFA is its volunteers – the passion displayed today confirms that.” For other groups, major birthdays are a chance to celebrate what makes any group successful – its members, employees and volunteers. The Healesville and District Historical Society celebrated its 30th birthday this year, as well as Healesville Sanctuary, which is going strong at 80 years old. Is there another community group celebrating a birthday this year? We’d love to hear about it – Write a letter to the editor to editor@ yvnews.com.au or PO Box 470, Healesville, 3777.

The number of metres you will walk to get to the end of the Rainforest Gallery observation platform at Warburton’s Rainforest Gallery. The platform puts you 15 metres above the ground in the rainforest canopy which includes old growth mountain ash, tree ferns and myrtle beech trees many of which are 300 to 400 years old.

MICHAEL Meinhold knows tourism. Starting as a volunteer for the Healesville Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in May 2010, the retired teacher has four years of experience at the centre and a lifetime of knowledge about the Yarra Valley. He said that he began volunteering after seeing a note requesting volunteers at a local supermarket, and hasn’t looked back since then. Mr Meinhold’s work involves talking to tourists and passersby at the VIC and on the phone and letting them know what there is to do in the area and places they can go. He said that his favourite part of volunteering in the tourism industry is simply sharing his experience and his knowledge of the area with new visitors. “It’s sharing my love of the Yarra Valley with people who are experiencing it for the first time, and witnessing the delight they show in realising what we have on offer,” he said. “I have met new people who have become good friends and extended my network of familiar faces in the local area.” According to figures by Yarra Ranges Tourism, in the year leading up to December

2013, the Yarra Valley and Dandenongs had 3.2 million domestic daytrip visitors, 28,500 international overnight visitors and 624,000 domestic overnight visitors. Of all the people who have passed through Healesville VIC’s doors, Mr Meinhold said one of the most memorable was a man who had an historic connection to the town. “A man came in who told me that his name was John Heales and that he was visiting from Western Australia,” he said. “He was here for the first time and felt he should visit the town which got its name from his distant relative - Richard Heales a politician in Victoria in 1856.” The VIC has historical relevance of its own because it is located in the town’s old courthouse, and Mr Meinhold said that many people ask about the building and the old lock-ups on the site. He said that he’s thoroughly enjoyed his time volunteering, which led him to start volunteering at Healesville Sanctuary, too. The Yarra Valley Visitor Information Centre is located on Harker Street, Healesville. For more information, visit www.visityarravalley.com.au or call 5962 2600.

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WARBURTON kids got a chance to hone their green thumbs last week, in a treeplanting excursion along the Yarra River. Children from Warburton Primary School and Warburton Preschool visited the riverside near the Warburton Recreation Reserve to plant 300 trees and native plants. The 11 Grade 5 and 6 students teamed up with 15 preschool children to plant trees, install guards around them and write a message for the

newly-installed plants. “I love u. Please grow big. Have a happy life,” was inscribed on one of the guards, which was set up by Tegan, Katy and Lily. The event was organised by Warburton Environment, Upper Yarra Landcare and the Upper Yarra River Reserves, who aim to plant 2500 trees along the 1000 square metre site. Principal at Warburton Primary School, Damian Marley, said the excursion was one of the most positive the school children had ever been to.

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A COMMUNITY group has called on the council to refund carbon tax cash collected through rate rises in the last two years. But the council said it was looking at passing on savings from the tax repeal through a drop in rate rises, after a cost analysis has been run. The Yarra Ranges Council announced on 13 August that it would run the analysis, and pass on any savings identified to ratepayers. Acting mayor Maria McCarthy said that the council increased rates by 1.5 per cent in the 2012-’13 financial year to accommodate the carbon price’s impacts. Now the tax was gone, Cr McCarthy said the council would be investigating any savings, and passing them on to ratepayers. “Effectively, Yarra Ranges Council has been caught between a rock and a hard place,” she said. “The previous council tried to do the right thing by including the carbon tax in the rates, so that ratepayers wouldn’t be forced to pay a lump sum or extra costs down the track, if the tax was to continue.” Healesville Action Group (HAG) member, John Anwin, said the council should be refunded the extra money it was charged by utilities, and that the council should in turn refund the carbon tax money collected to residents. “That was what we paid at the time, and it needs to be refunded,” he said. “If that leaves a shortfall for the shire, they need to go to who they paid it to, and get the shortfall back from them.” He said he understood the council’s difficult “balancing act” of trying to keep rates low

while still providing ample services, but that he stood resolute in demanding a refund. Cr McCarthy said the council’s Long-Term Financial Plan committed the council to a onceoff rates reduction, which would be representative of the carbon tax savings. The commitment was under the condition of the tax being repealed, with no substitute legislation put in place. She said she didn’t want the council to be seen to be profiting from ratepayers’ money by not passing on the savings. “I want Yarra Ranges Council to be on the front foot,” Cr McCarthy said. “All eyes should now be directed to the utility companies to see what they do, because if they charge us, we will then be forced to cover those costs.” The council will be running a cost analysis, to figure out the exact impact the repeal of the tax will have, and Cr McCarthy estimated that results could be seen in next year’s budget. “We anticipate that any identified savings will be returned to ratepayers through the 2015-’16 budget process and subsequent rate notices,” she said. Areas particularly affected by the carbon price listed by the council were construction costs and utilities. The Yarra Ranges Council was contacted by the Mail, with questions about whether a refund of carbon tax-related costs would be possible. The council was also asked whether rate rises could potentially be lowered with the carbon tax repealed. However a spokesperson for the council refused to comment and said no details could be given until the cost analysis was complete.

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Passion of nature Garry loved his roses OBITUARY PASSIONATE about family, community and his roses, father, grandfather and great grandfather Garry Holden will always be remembered by the ones he touched dearly. Living in Warburton for the past 44 years, Garry died at the age of 71 on 3 August earlier this month. Born in Seville on 16 September in the earlier forties, Garry was son to farmer Edward and sibling to Lynette, Brian and Paul. Following the death of his father, Garry and his siblings relocated to their grandparents’ farm in Wandin East. Leaving school at 11 years of age, Garry went to work on his grandparent’s farm where he, his siblings and aunties raised and nurtured the land to turn out a variety of fruits and vegies sold at the local market. He was always a hard worker, dedicated to the family farm but committed himself to extra work, picking beans at a neighbouring farm to have the money

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to buy a grey Fergie tractor which he valued dearly. While working on the farm, Garry met the love of his love his wife Jane. Jane had three sons- Stephen, Peter and John who Garry loved as his own. Then came along their next two children, Michael and Megan followed by their younger siblings, Ann and James born in Warburton East where the family stayed ever since. Garry was an active member of the community, involved in the local School Council, Chamber of Commerce, the Liberal Party and the Melbourne Christian Fellowship Church for over 50 years. His commitment to the community did not go unrecognised, having received the Australia Day Citizen Award by Upper Yarra Shire in 1987. A favourite memory of his, the award was displayed with pride in his hallway at home. Sport was one of Garry’s loves, following the Richmond Tigers and cricket with feverish spirit. But it was his love for fishing that has etched a permanent memory in his

children’s mind. They recalled Garry

calling, “get the rods, we are goBrieflyoften ing fishing” before they headed off to Woori Yallock Creek to fish blackfish and eels. Garry always had a big heart, opening his home to children who were struggling at school or needed a safe place to stay. Some became workers at the family business, some still visit the family home now but all had one thing in common: a deep appreciation for Garry’s care in their time of need. In his later years, Garry became addicted to roses. A proud member of the Rose Society of Victoria, Garry loved spending his time pruning, growing and planting thousands of rose bushes for the enjoyment of others. At the age of 71, Garry was the father of seven children, grandfather to 15 and a very proud great grandfather to seven, who along with his extended family and friends will miss him dearly. Garry Holden was given a warm farewell by his loved ones at Heritage Pioneers Chapel, Woori Yallock on Thursday 7 August.

OBITUARY STEWART Kerr was a man passionate about a number of things, none more so than the family he lived with and the environment he lived in. Stewart was born on 26 April 1971 at Dandenong Hospital, grew up in Templestowe and died 43 years later, on 4 July in Healesville. His wife, Sabine Ritz-Kerr, said that he was a friendly and passionate man, who she had encountered 13 years ago when he was running a pub-crawl for backpackers in Melbourne. He was studying to be a masseuse at the time, and later fulfilled that dream, working in Healesville. “I think he was always interested in massage and healing people,” she said. Stewart was involved in a number of environmental organisations and pro-environment protests, and Sabine said the world around him was one of his biggest passions. That, according to Sabine, rubbed off on his children, Alma and Frieda, who were already following in his footsteps and were keenly interested in the environment. One of his biggest tasks in recent years was constructing a straw-bale studio on his property, which Sabine said was a group effort with a team of

friends and family members. Before settling down in Healesville, Sabine and Stewart spent a year travelling around Australia, and got married on the top of Mount Donna Buang in Warburton in January 2006. Stewart had been living with cancer for over five years, and donated his body to Melbourne University for medical research after he died. Rather than have a funeral, about 100 of Stewart’s friends and family instead gathered at the Badger Creek Hall on 12 July to have an event celebrating his life. Sabine said the attendees all came along in bright colours, rather than dark funeral clothing. “That’s always what he wanted he loved life,” she said. “We had a celebration of his life, with slideshows and mentioning all of his activities and all that he has done.” She said her favourite thing about Stewart was simply his outlook on life. “It was just his positivity - he was always positive and going for things,” she said. “He was encouraging other people, and enabling other people to do things.” Stewart Kerr is survived by his two brothers, Andrew and David, his sister, Brenda and his parents, Patricia and William.

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UNKNOWN offenders forced entry to a standalone garage at the Upper Yarra Secondary College at 4am on Friday 15 August. While it is unknown if anything was stolen just yet, police are hoping to hear from witnesses.

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The museum is unsure how many lives will be remembered in the tree memorial along the Warburton Trail, but museum volunteer Dawn Cantwell said they had already collected information about 580 local people who served in the war both at home and away. The research, which has taken around three to four years, will be available on the museum’s website to allow greater access to family history information. “The advantage of having the information online is that our children plus people doing family research can access and contribute to the family history of those enlisted for the Upper Yarra area,” museum volunteer Rhonda Simmonds said. Engaging with younger generations is an important goal of the museum, said Cr Child, who had watched Anzac Day crowds increase tenfold in Upper Yarra over the past 10 years. “Over the last decade, inter-

est in Anzac ceremonies has grown locally. There is a huge amount of history here and our young people are part of keeping that alive. “Ten years ago there was about 80-100 people but there is probably now 800 people who come down for the dawn service,” he said. Along with the Upper Yarra RSL’s contribution to the growing memorial, Cr Child said local efforts had been invaluable. “Contributions from local people have been done in kind including from people in the timber industry who have provided the timber and facilities to saw the timber,” Cr Child said about the tree guards. “We are all on the same page working together for a great outcome.” The museum intends to collaborate with the Warburton and Woori Yallock community to remember those who may have enlisted from that area ahead of next year’s centenary service.

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POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an assault which left a man seriously injured on the Warburton Trail earlier this month. Detective Senior Sergeant, Bridgette De Chirico, said that between 11pm on Sunday 17 August and 7.15am on Monday 18 August, the 39-year-old Frankston man was allegedly assaulted near Summit Road in Lilydale. He was found in the morning by Yarra Ranges Council workers, curled up on the side of the trail, with serious facial bruising and suspected fractures, and cuts to his hands and knees. The man claimed money had been stolen from his wallet. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au to file a confidential crime report.

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Schools and clubs hit A WOORI Yallock man will front court after being arrested for a series of burglaries in Yarra Junction and Gembrook. The 22-year-old man was arrested by police on 18 August and interviewed about burglaries at Gembrook Primary School and Yarra Junction and Gembrook Cricket Clubs. He was bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates Court on 4 December.

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A YARRA Junction hairdressing salon had loose change stolen from their cash register last week. Thieves broke the front window of the salon to gain entry between 5pm on 13 August and 9am the next day. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. THREE men have been charged in relation to a series of burglaries in the Upper Yarra. The men, all 22 were from Woori Yallock and Lilydale. Detective Sergeant Mark Smithwick said the men were charged in relation to thefts in Hoddles Creek and Launching Place - including Hoddles Creek Primary School. All three are expected to face Ringwood Magistrates Court on 4 December 2014.

UPPER Yarra Museum will extend its collection of commemorative tree guards ahead of the Anzac centenary next year. Having already planted 25, hundreds of new trees will flank the Warburton Trail where local soldiers left for and returned from World War I. Yarra Ranges councillor Jim Child said many local volunteers and groups had got together to make sure the memorial was done properly in recognition of those who served during the war. “These people gave the ultimate sacrifice for World War I. It’s appropriate we have somewhere to properly remember them. “We are working with the museum and the Upper Yarra Valley Historical Society (UYVHS) to plan it out properly, so we can have a memorial that is going to last a long time,” Cr Child said.

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POLICE are calling on witnesses to an attempted break-in at Yellingbo Primary School on Saturday morning. The school security alarm went off not long before midday and when a security guard attended he spoke to a man on the school grounds. The man left the scene in a commodore sedan and false number plates. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Yellingbo burglaries A MOOROOLBARK man has been charged over two burglaries at Yellingbo Primary School, and will front court later in the year. The 22-year-old man was arrested and charged for the burglaries, and will appear at Ringwood Magistrates Court on 13 November.

Refrigerator stolen A KILSYTH man has been charged for two burglaries in Seville last month, and is expected to front court later in the year. The 50 year old man was interviewed by police for burglaries on 23 and 26 July in Seville. On one of the occasions, a fridge was stolen from an elderly victim. He was released on summons, and police reported that the fridge had been recovered.

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Eye on the past centur y AS WE commemorate as a nation the Centenary of Anzac, we are also rightly looking back 100 years in our local community. The Federal Government’s Centenary of Anzac local community grants program has allocated $125,000 to each federal electorate to commemorate and tell the local stories of a century past. Here in our electorate I formed a committee comprising 10 outstanding local residents led by the former principal of Monbulk Primary School, former councillor and mayor of the Shire of Lillydale Ray Yates. A number of grants have already been approved, and more will be in the months ahead. The first provided $5200 for the plaques and storyboards at Lillydale Lake and Coldstream to commemorate the centenary of the Monash camp of instruction that saw 3000 future Anzacs travel to our district for a week long camp in February

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1914 to prepare for a war they hoped would not eventuate. On the day the rest of the nation reflected on the first shot in the war - fired from Fort Nepean - local residents met to unveil a plaque funded by another grant near the Montrose War Memorial to recognise the local aspect to that great event. Major Charles Morris, who gave the order to fire the shot, became a Montrose resident after the war. And on Saturday 16 August the Lilydale community marked the 100th anniversary of the first Lilydale resident to enlist into the AIF at the Athenaeum Theatre.

Ralph Goode of Lilydale was a stretcher bearer who served at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. He returned to Lilydale where he married and raised his family and became a tireless community contributor to a whole range of causes, including founding the Lilydale RSL. A book compiled by Anthony McAleer with the help of a grant was also launched, telling Goode’s story and reproducing his meticulous diaries and letters from the front. At War’s end in December 1918, Winston Churchill spoke to a group of Australian and New Zealand servicemen in London. He looked ahead to the Australia of today. He predicted that at this time “that great (Australian) population will... seek out with the most intense care every detail of that struggle... when every family will seek to trace

some connection with the heroes who landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or fought on the Somme, or in the other great battles in France; and when the names of the men who have won distinction by their valour, the men who have gained the Victoria Cross, will be preserved as sacred memories, and will constitute the claim in the mouths of generations yet unborn to the most honourable ancestry and origin which any human being could wish”. His prediction has proved to be correct. As a nation we are focussing like never before on every World War I event, happening and battle in the sequence in which they occurred. From the first shot commemorations this year, Gallipoli next year - and then the Western Front until Remembrance Day 2018. As a community we will, over the coming four years, shine a light back 100 years and honour the locals who contributed so greatly.

Pages from the past Healesville Guardian 25 August 1934 Tragedy in Healesville Bush HEALESVILLE has been shocked this week by one of the most tragic happenings of its history. The extreme folly of enticing city folk and other inexperienced outsiders into the forest with such fatal consequences, has aroused the indignation of all humane and right-thinking members of the community. This has resulted in much unavoidably detrimental publicity for the district. The man who so unfortunately lost his life was said to have been a reasonably experienced bushman. If that is so, how much more dan-

gerous is it, then, for inexperienced visitors to be lured into the mazelike intricacies of the forest? The present tragedy must be taken as warning and it must not be allowed to occur again. Therefore, it is confidently hoped that the Metropolitan Board will take immediate steps to close the Mount Monda territory to the public; at least until such time as a safe and properly defined pathway has been constructed. Starved and frozen, Harold Cardwell of Caulfield, one of two men who had been missing in the Healesville bush since Friday of last week was found at dusk on Sunday by searchers. Staggering through the trees to his rescu-

ers, he cried that his companion, Andrew Robertson, 64 of ‘Chalet Carinya’ Fernshaw Road, Healesville had died from exhaustion and shock when he heard the cries of the searchers. Cardwell was brought into Healesville on Sunday night, but because of the darkness it was impossible to search for the body of Robertson. Robertson and Cardwell, who is well over 60, set out from Healesville on Friday morning to walk to Mueller’s Tree near the summit of Mount Monda. Robertson was an accomplished walker. It was Cardwell’s first trip. Robertson was a true lover of the nature and the bush. Cardwell believed that if he

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were asked where he’d like to find his last resting pace, his answer would be that he’d like to be buried in the bush. Robertson was terribly upset on Friday night when he found he had lost the track. Cardwell told him not to worry, they would make themselves comfortable overnight and in the morning they would find the right track. However rain fell and snow blotted out the landscape like an enveloping shroud. They stumbled through the bush, hands and faces being cut with the razor-like bush.

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Community Diary Rotary dinner THE Rotary Club of Upper Yarra invites newcomers to its weekly dinner at 6.30pm on Monday nights at Oscar’s by the River on Warburton Highway. For details, contact Don on 5966 9144.

Poetry night ENJOY a night of poetry and ideas at Poetry at Chrissy Hills on Thursday 28 August from 7.30pm. The open mic night will be held at Christmas Hills Mechanics’ Institute Hall in Ridge Road. Entry $5. For details, contact Sandy on 0418 523 644.

Breastfeeding meeting UPPER Yarra Group’s Australian Breastfeeding Association will hold a morning tea on Monday 1 September at 10am in Woori Yallock. For venue information, contact Annie on 0409 249 607.

Open day GRUYERE Primary School is holding its annual open afternoon on Wednesday 3 September from 2.30pm to 5.30pm at 99 Killara Road, Gruyere. For more details visitwww.gruyereps. vic.edu.au or phone 5964 9260.

Father’s Day KOHA Community Cafe is offering free meals for dads on Thursday 4 September on Father’s Day. The vegetarian cafe will be open from 6pm and is located at the Yarraburn Centre in Yarra Junction.

Support meetings THE Eastern Kinship Care Network will hold a support group meeting on 11 September for pedicures and foot massages. The Kinship Coffee Support Group will also meet on 12 September at Lillydale Lake. For details, call 9801 1999 or visit www.anchorservices.com.au.

Whyld market DON Valley Community Hall is holding its Whyld market on Saturday 13 September from 9am1pm. Stalls available for $10. For details, contact lisasupple@hotmail.com.

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Ice bucket challenge is ver y refreshing charity By JESSE GRAHAM A HEALESVILLE woman is putting the call out to Yarra Valley residents to take part in a worldwide phenomenon and raise money for an incurable condition. The Ice Bucket Challenge has been sweeping the internet in recent weeks, with celebrities and people having buckets of ice poured over their heads and challenging others to do the same. In the Yarra Valley in the middle of winter, this is a feat in itself, but the icy challenge also aims to raise awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease. The condition is in the family of motor neurone disease and is fatal. Healesvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lorraine Martin contacted the Mail after hearing about the challenge and said she would like to organise an event in the town to raise awareness and donations for the disease. Ms Martin said her brother and her cousin both died recently after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease and that there is no cure and little treatment for the disease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a terrible disease, and you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t now until you know someone affected by it,â&#x20AC;? she said. From Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Justin Timberlake, celeb-

rities around the world have either taken part in the challenge, or avoided an icy shower by donating $100 to ASL research. Ms Martin said the challenge was a positive force for raising awareness of the disease - which she personally knew little about until it effected her family - and that she wanted to help generate positive action. She said she would be interested in organising a large-scale event in the town if any businesses or residents would be interested in coming on board. Her idea is already generating movement with $200 in donations given and one of her friends Healesvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Simone King - taking on the challenge. Despite the temperature sitting at about 13 degrees, she said the challenge was â&#x20AC;&#x153;refreshingâ&#x20AC;?. For anyone taking on the challenge alone, Ms Martin encouraged participants to promote organisations such as Motor Neurone Disease Australia, to donate after taking part, and to get others to do the same. For more information on motor neurone disease or to donate visit www.mndaust.asn.au. To get in contact with Ms Martin about organising an Ice Bucket Challenge event, call 0400 840 246.

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Age-old solution for fighting crime By JESSE GRAHAM SECURITY will be bolstered at the Yarra Glen and Healesville railway stations with a $17,000 government grant lighting up platforms at night. The Yarra Valley Railway was announced as the recipient of a crime prevention grant on Friday 22 August, along with two other Healesville community groups. The railway will receive $17,400 from the state government for security lighting to be installed at the Healesville and Yarra Glen stations, with YVR contributing an additional $20,000. YVR vice president Brett Whelan said the lights will replicate 130-year-old gas lights at the stations to fit in with heritage overlays on the properties. The modern lights, however, will be powered by electricity and complemented by security cameras in Healesville as promised by Casey MP Tony Smith before the federal election. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had numerous occasions

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Chain gang show the way A DEDICATION to customers has been rewarded for Lilydale’s Glenmac Sales and Service, with the group receiving an award after just two years in town. Glenmac was awarded as Victoria Metro Stihl Dealership of the Year 2013 last month after setting up shop in the area only two years ago. General manager Jason McMillan said the staff were ecstatic about the award and that it was a demonstration of the hard work that had gone into the business since it began. He said Glenmac had taken over from Hunter Macpherson in 2012 and that the business’s commitment to providing high-quality agricultural machinery to the Yarra Valley was as strong as ever. “We’re really proud of what’s been achieved and we want to thank the Yarra Valley and Lilydale areas for their support,” Mr McMillan said. “Without the customers, the business and the award wouldn’t be possible.” The dealership of the year award is based on a number of factors ranging from customer satisfaction through to sales volumes and service levels. Mr McMillan said the shop specialises in John Deere farming vehicles and that the company has had a long and successful history, beginning in 1978 in a small factory in Ferntree Gully. “We’re a diverse business,” he said. “All of our brands, we believe, are premium brands - from John Deere, to Stihl, Honda and Silvan.” Glenmac Sales and Service is at 459 Maroondah Highway, Lilydale, and is open from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and 8am to noon on Saturdays. For more information, call 9735 0166, email Lilydale@glenmac.com.au or visit www.glenmac.com.au.

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Serious injury crashes study A CUTTING-EDGE study into serious injury crashes in Victoria will examine more than 400 collisions. The State Government unveiled a world-first study into the causes of serious injury crashes. Over the next three years, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) will spend $8 million on the Enhanced Crash Investigation Study (ECIS) as part of its strategy to reduce road trauma by 30 per cent by 2022. Minister for Roads Terry Mulder said by shifting the focus to serious injury, there was more to be learned. “We can’t be satisfied with our achievements to date when we still have a situation where close to 6000 Victorians are hospitalised due to transport accidents each year,” he said. Assistant Treasurer Gordon Rich-Phillips said the findings would guide the State Government’s efforts to prevent accidents and reduce the cost of crash-related serious injuries to the community. “We have made real progress in reducing the road toll in recent years and the ECIS is the next step in continuing to drive down fatalities and serious injuries,” he said. Researchers from Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) will examine about 5000 individual pieces of information relating to each crash, with support from an international team of experts. “This study will help give us a level of understanding of the science and the human factors involved in serious injury collisions that we’ve never had before,” he said. “This understanding will then inform our decisions about where best to invest money to save lives and prevent injuries,” he said.

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Seatbelt interlock trial By BEN CAMERON THE TAC is trialling new seatbelt interlock technology in SafeCar that takes existing seatbelt reminder systems one step further and prevents the driver from starting the car unless occupants are buckled up. The TAC SafeCar project is a demonstration project of new and emerging technologies that have promising road safety potential. The technologies selected demonstrate and promote these technologies to the community and key decisionmakers. The technologies currently installed in the TAC SafeCar include: Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) ISA is a safety technology that alerts

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Driver Drowsiness Detection DDD utilises a driver’s steering input to determine their level of drowsiness. A visual and/or audible alert is delivered to the driver when drowsiness is detected. Seatbelt Interlock - the seatbelt interlock is a technology that takes the existing seatbelt reminder systemsone step further and prevents the driver from starting up the car, unless seatbelts are worn. The technology in SafeCar is active for the driver and front passenger seats. Top Speed Limiting - the TAC SafeCar is top speed limited to 120km/h and has a reconfigured speedometer to reflect the new top speed.

Daytime Running Lights - Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) are headlights that are illuminated during the day in order to make vehicles more visible and thus reduce their involvement in crashes. It is possible to fit vehicles with a device that will automatically activate DRLs when the ignition is switched on but is overridden by full-strength headlights. DRLs have been found to increase driver’s peripheral perception of vehicles. It is also easier for drivers to estimate the distance to vehicles with DRLs. Encouraging the uptake of new vehicle safety technologies is a key goal of the State Government’s Road Safety Strategy. For details on the strategy, visit www.roadsafety.vic.gov.au.

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Masks and whispers By JESSE GRAHAM TARRAWARRA Museum of Art’s Biennial exhibition has opened, with a swathe of thought-provoking, interesting and entertaining artworks on display. The biennial was officially opened on Friday 15 August, and was opened to the public on Saturday 16 August, with a number of performances and talks by artists in the landmark exhibition. The idea of masking is at the forefront of the biennial, which is appropriately titled Whisper in My Mask, and paintings, portraits and films are just some of the different artworks on display. Over 20 artists were hand-picked for the biennial by curators Natalie King and Djon Mundine, with indigenous and non-indigenous artists contributing works exploring the idea of the mask. Photographer, Polixeni Papapetrou, spoke on the Saturday about her works, which are portraits of clowns, devoid of make-up and with twisted expressions. She said the works explored the idea of the clown, which has undergone transformation in recent years from the image of the entertainer, to a metaphor for depression, to an ee-

rie and creepy figure. “We don’t really know what a clown represents anymore - our construction of the clown changes from time to time,” she said. Ms Papapetrou said that she thought the works would be her last as an artist, after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and an inoperable bowel obstruction in 2012. She said the work explored the idea of death, and that her daughter, Olympia, was coming to terms with the concept as she modelled for the photographs. Meanwhile, artist Fiona Foley’s work, Black Velvet, tackled the masking of history, and spoke on the day about brutality often inflicted to Indigenous Australians following European settlement. She said the name of the work - which features large block letters on the museum floor - was a euphemism used by some settlers to describe Indigenous women’s genitals. Ms Foley said there was a hidden history of abuse and unfair treatment to the Indigenous community, and urged visitors to inform themselves on information recently coming to light about that treatment. “Australian society needs to ac-

Book for mental health By ANEEKA SIMONIS INSPIRING courage and action in teens suffering from mental health problems is the goal set by a Warburton author in her latest release. Bent But Not Broken is a book that removes the stigma attached to mental illness and encourages young people to seek specialist care by Elizabeth Margaret, who spent years facing the same struggle. “Mental health amongst the adolescent age group is terrifying (but) teens are unwilling to seek appropriate care when it comes to mental health. “The book helps people in

the middle of a hard time find the courage to talk to a friend or seek professional help,” Ms Margaret said. Writing with years of experience, Ms Margaret (who publishes under a pseudonym) has worked in youth care for over 40 years as well as looked after “flocks” of damaged foster care children. Her urgency to help comes from her troubled past as a victim of sexual abuse. Exposed in her debut release, Daddy’s Girl, she hopes this story of trauma and recovery will inspire others to make the same positive turn around. “I know from my work that

Polixeni Papapetrou and her daughter, Olympia, at the biennial opening. 125954 knowledge this history,” she said. “If you don’t know your history, you don’t know much.” On the other side of the gallery lies a wall of portraits of people with dough over their heads, which was a project undertaken by artist Soren Dahlgaard. Mr Dahlgaard travelled to 15 countries taking the dough portraits, and had a day of photographs earlier in the year at TWMA - a number of these portraits are displayed on the walls. Warburton author Elizabeth Margaret hopes her books will help adolescents seek help for mental health problem. 125541

the sexual abuse and neglect of children is still happening. “The harm that is done will always leave a scar but it doesn’t have to define you,” she said. An author of two years, Ms Margaret’s book can be purchased on Amazon and eBook.

And for those looking for something hands-on, an installation by Elizabeth Pedler features a room full of styrofoam beans and fans, creating a snowstorm inside the gallery. A number of other exhibitions and artists feature in the biennial. For more information, visit TarraWarra Museum of Art at 311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Healesville call 5957 3100 or visit www.twma.com.au.

It’s all Pozible By KATH GANNAWAY WARBURTON’S Artrageous Painters have proved that anything is Pozible as they forge ahead with plans for their first major art exhibition and competition. The group reached its $4000 target on crowdfunding site Pozible last week, with 11 days to go to the 23 August deadline. Artrageous artist Kate Collins said the members were thrilled when the total kicked over to $4005. “The take-up seemed a little slow at first, we had a bit of a slump in the middle and then it just took off,” she said. “We sent out lots of emails to promote the project and asked people to share the story on Facebook, and that really helped.” The success of their venture into the contemporary world of community project funding will mean the group can present the “Off The Wall” exhibition in a very professional way. The Alpine Hotel in Warburton has made three beautiful, three light-filled rooms available for the exhibition which will run from 3 to 19 October. The funding will help promote the show and pay for hanging systems, screens, prizemoney, and promotion. Ms Collins said the focus of the group now was to attract entries from all over Victoria which they say will be helped along by the historic venue and the opportunity it presents for the show to be viewed seven days a week. The fact that it is a judged exhibition offering prizemoney and recognition will also be attractive to artists. Entry forms and further information about “Off The Wall” email katielc46@hotmail.com or phone 5966 9013 or 0438 220 014.

FReeZA heaps the hype By ANEEKA SIMONIS THE hype is building for the Yarra Ranges FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands grand final on Friday 29 August. The regional music competition showcases the elite talents of five different bands that have nailed preliminary heats in the lead-up to the final at Mooroolbark Community Centre. The Bean Project from Upwey, a band which describes itself as having an acoustic, brass groove is one of five music groups due to take the stage. Ben Langdon, 19, guitarist and singer/songwriter said he and fellow band member Brice

The Bean Project’s Brice Turcato and Ben Langdon preparing for the FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands grand final. 126147 Turcato, 21, were excited to go head on for the regional finals held later in the year. Pop punk favourites Forever Ends Here will headline the Yarra Ranges final which in-

vites people of all ages to enjoy in the musical talent of the local area. Tickets are $15 on the door. For information, visit http:// www.freeza.vic.gov.au/.

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the film is that it never places French or Indian cuisine on a pedestal; both traditions are shown to have their own strengths and virtues. But where The HundredFoot Journey shines is in Lasse Hallstrom’s lush visual direction and use of symbolism. The delectable cooking serves as a catalyst for the drama and romance, and is deftly used to represent euphoria, community, innovation and even violence. Whether you enjoy Indian food or not, The HundredFoot Journey is easy to swallow and an uplifting time at the movies. –Seth Hynes

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SPECTACULAR LIFESTYLE PROPERTY SET on a stunning parcel of 5.5 acres (approximate) and surrounded by farmland, this four-bedroom weatherboard home has a luxurious yet modern feel. Surrounded by four majestic oak trees, the house comprises four bedrooms, the master with its own ensuite, and a spacious family bathroom. Polished floorboards, decorative cornicing and quality fittings combined with an abundance of natural light make this home feel bright and inviting.

The highlight of the house is the open kitchen, dining and living room which has a picture-perfect outlook to the gardens and paddocks. The double garage has direct access to the living area and has plenty of storage, laundry and a split-system. An upstairs room has the potential to be a rumpus room or bedroom and has great views from the balcony over farmland. Decking around the house would make

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the perfect place to sit on a warm summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evening. Outside, the fencing is all good quality and there are two paddocks, a dam and fruit trees. A large shed has a concrete floor, power and lots of room for farm equipment and a workshop area. There is also a tractor shed, a large water tank, a new greywater system and drip irrigation around the perimeter of the property.

Woori Yallock Inspect: By appointment Price: $840,000 Contact: Ashleigh Hall, ANDREW MCMATH REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1800

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WARBURTON ‘THE RIDGE’

Price Range $400,000 - $450,000

This character home has been lovingly maintained, superb views of the mountains, the home features high ceilings, a delightful area with wood heater & open ire, quality stained timber woodwork throughout. The main living area overlooks an outdoor dining /verandah area where you feel as though you are in a world of your own. Mature garden designed to ofer privacy together with a variety of oak trees, azaleas, camellias & rhododendrons. This is a true Warburton home in a wonderful setting & well worthy of your inspection. Contact Laird Coulter on 0419 007 917 or 59662530 laird@bellrealestate.com.au

LAUNCHING PLACE ACCESS TO THE WARBURTON TRAIL!!

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 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

YARRA JUNCTION 2655 WARbuRToN HWY

$540,000 - $580,000

ENJOY THE GOOD LIFE Situated on a near lat allotment, fully fenced with excellent shedding & secure parking ideal for tradies, dog run, chook run, wood sheds. the beautiful home provides 3 great sized bedrooms, the master with full ensuite & walk in robe & a lovely window seat to nestle into, read a book or just admire your beautiful property. there are 2 separate living areas, the formal with a huge woodire & enormous family zone ofers open plan living, dining & kitchen.Great kitchen with ample bench space, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, cupboards galore & a beautiful outlook. this zone opens to your undercover outdoor entertaining area that is complete with wood heater & 8 seater spa – the perfect spot to unwind after a busy day. other great features include natural gas ducted heating, split system heating and cooling, storage space galore inside and out, and 3 wood heaters! this is a great location with public transport, local shops & a wonderful life just ready for you!

Contact Samantha Price on 0438 795 190 or 59671277 Inspection Sat 2 -2.30pm (Photo ID required)

MILLGROVE YOUR OWN PRIVATE BABBLING CREEK!!

Price Range $340,000 - $360,000

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

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

EAST WARBURTON RIVER STROLLS AWAIT

$390,000 PLUS

Just across the road from the river a beautiful light-illed home ofering kitchen with plenty of cupboards & bench space, electric oven & slow-combustion stove. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms both with spa baths with a further bathroom on the lower level. Step outside to the terrace, fern gully & winter creek, all in a gorgeous peaceful setting a paved driveway to the carport, several garden sheds & a steel garage/workshop with power & a concrete loor. Inspection won’t disappoint a unique property in a wonderful location. Contact Laird Coulter on 0419 007 917 or or 59662530 laird@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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Woori Yallock 10 HeNRY STReeT

Price range $530,000 - $570,000

Do YoU NEED EXTra SPacE - 2 HoMES ? Beautifully presented 3 bedroom home in sought after Woori Yallock is on ofer here for the family looking for that extra accommodation for a dependant family member with an immaculate 2 bedroom unit at the rear yard with its own entrance and services. The stunning home ofers good size master bedroom with full ensuite, a second formal living area with cosy electric ire place, family/living area adjoining a stylish kitchen with dishwasher & gas cooking plus classy timber looring throughout. Boasting shady verandahs and rear entertaining deck with manicured gardens leading to the 2nd dependant relative unit where you can keep a close eye on loved ones but allow them to maintain their independence. easy on the eye with tasteful colour scheme inside & out this opportunity rarely becomes available and an inspection wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint!

contact Michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 59671277 inspection Sat 2.30 - 3pm (Photo ID Required)

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Price range $290,000 - $330,000

EaST WarbUrToN iMMacUlaTE FaMilY HoME oN aPProX. 3/4 acrE

$370,000 plus

A great opportunity to purchase this character 3 bedroom cottage style home on over 1300sqm featuring a cosy lounge with both wood heating and reverse cycle air, kitchen/ meals area, full width front verandah looking out over the Hoddles Creek. The main bedroom has hardwood looring, walk in robe and provision for an ensuite. There is dual road access, a double carport and just a short stroll to the local primary school and public transport. An ideal starter or investment property. contact Tracey Smedley on 0439 679 217 or 5967 1277 tracey@bellrealestate.com.au

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

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Yarra JUNcTioN 4 bED 2 baTHrooMS iN THE HEarT oF ToWN

Price range $590,000 - $660,000

A magniicent 3 acres approx. of rolling lawns, sparkling dam illed & your very own piece of the Little Yarra River. Unique home with cathedral ceilings, open ireplace, split system, master bedroom upstairs & separate bathroom. Downstairs ofers 2 more bedrooms, study, extra bathroom wood heater & laundry. A fantastic shed with power, water & storage/rumpus area. A unique & amazing property all within a ten minute drive to Little Yarra Steiner school, public schools, transport & Yarra Junction township!! contact Michelle Jones on 0411085631 or 59671277 michelle@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

$450,000 plus

If you are after a reasonably new Brick home without the hassles of building your own then this one may be just the one you are looking for. Stylish design inside & out with 4 bedrooms master with full ensuite, 2 open plan living zones, modern fully equipped kitchen with adjoining dining area, large pantry & stainless steel oven. Spacious living for the family at its best and all nestled on a lush three quarters of an acre of land, a stones throw from Yarra Junction primary school, local shops & transport. contact michelle Jones on 0411 085 631 or 5967 1277 michelle@bellrealestate.com.au

Laird Coulter 0419 007 917 42 years

5967 1277

Tracey Smedley 0439 679 217

2457Warburton Hwy,Yarra Junction

Jenni Robinson Licensed Agent 14 years

Clare Morse Marketing Manager 9 years

5961 5277

1611Warburton HwyWooriYallock

Michelle Karanikich Property Manager

Nicky McDonald Property Management

Tegan Ward Property Management

5966 2530

3407Warburton Hwy,Warburton

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Mark Gunther

38 Camerons Road, HEALESVILLE

11 Steel Street, HEALESVILLE

Offers Above $380,000

Offers Above $390,000

Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI

Inspect by Appointment of Scheduled OFI’s

JUST OVER HALF AN ACRE This delightful 3 bedroom, western red cedar home, boasts new kitchen, new bathroom and new carpet throughout with fabulous views to the mountains with room for extra vehicles or large shed.

4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME Fabulous family home offering excellent indoor and outdoor entertaining areas with views to the Valley across to the flats and farms towards the Yarra River. Formal lounge and dining downstairs, plus a small family,TV and study area upstairs. Featuring gas ducted heating, indoor heated spa and entertaining area, double lock up garage all set on an approximate 784 block.

6-10 Cornish Road, HEALESVILLE

58 Arthurs Road, HEALESVILLE

Offers Above $500,000

Offers above $520,000

Inspect By Appointment or Scheduled OFI

Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI

CHARACTER HOME ON SMALL ACREAGE Situated just outside the township centre sits this lovely period home on almost 2 acres.This 3 bedroom olde worlde gem features polished hardwood floors, high ceilings with ornate plaster work, beautiful leadlight doors & double hung windows.The kitchen & bathroom have been newly renovated & both formal & informal living spaces created plus an enormous office space or rumpus area downstairs.Wide covered verandahs & a large outdoor deck offer extensive views, while a stable, pony paddocks & a good size shed provide other options.

RURAL / LIFESTYLE RETREAT This fabulous 3 b/r plus study country home is only 2 years old & set on almost 1 acre with views to the mountains. Home features an excellent kitchen with induction cooking plus enormous butlers pantry. Other features include WIR & full ensuite to master b/r, polished floor boards, solid fuel heater, reverse-cycle split system air conditioner, double glazing throughout, insulated floors, walls & ceilings, solar HWS - all adding up to a 6 star energy rating. Also comprising double carport plus workshop and excellent outdoor entertaining area.

3 Rosella Crescent, HEALESVILLE

31 Old Fernshaw Road, HEALESVILLE

$249,000

Offers Above $365,000

SOLD

D WANTE R E H T ANO Inspect by Appointment or Scheduled OFI’s IMAGINE WAKING UP TO THIS MAGNIFICENT VIEW EVERY MORNING! Fully serviced 1100m2 (approx) elevated block in quiet court location, within walking distance to town. Incredible panoramic views of the mountain ranges, with ideal north-easterly aspect. Contact Mark Gunther for more information.

CHARACTER COTTAGE Ideal for first home or investment property offering that little bit extra accommodation with 4th bedroom/ study/home office. Set on approximate 1000m2 allotment with an outlook to the mountains from the private rear verandah.All services available.

7 Blackmore Street, HEALESVILLE

1/7 High Street, HEALESVILLE

$280,000 - $300,000

$350,000

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Inspect By Appointment 3.9 ACRES WITH PLANNING PERMISSION Hidden away at the end of a no through sealed road offering a balance of cleared and light bush. Power, water, phone and gas available but not connected. Vendors have obtained Planning Approval, so come and build the dream. Call for more information.

232 Maroondah Highway, Healesville

SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES The owner’s father built this 3-bedroom weatherboard family home in 1948.The house situated in one of Healesville’s prime locations needs a little “TLC” but once completed you’ll have a stylish family home with views that are second to none. The home, on 828 sqm block, features air conditioning, heating, ceiling fan, Everhot wood stove and electric cooking.

5962 3030

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HEALESVILLE

CHARACTER HOME VIEWS FROM SUNLIT ON SMALL ACREAGE GARDEN Contact: MARK GUNTHER FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE, HEALESVILLE, 5962 3030

Price: $390,000-$430,000 Contact: Samantha Price, 0438 795 190 BELL REAL ESTATE, YARRA JUNCTION, 5967 1277

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This great commercial property is centrally located on the upper level of an iconic building in the main street of Healesville. Approx. gardens w • Manicured • Zoned reverse cycle a 127 square metres of floor space with an open office/reception area, • Manicured three private offices, large tea/staff room, his and hers amenities, gardens w ducted heating/air conditioning and two small storage areas. This well maintained office space would offer itself to a variety of businesses. Automatic security lighting at the rear of building with two car spaces. Please contact our office for details. 1144311-DC29-14

Price: Offers above $500,000

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SITUATED in an elevated position just outside the township centre sits this lovely period home on almost two acres. This three-bedroom old world gem features polished hardwood floors, high ceilings with ornate plasterwork, beautiful leadlight doors and double-hung windows. The kitchen and bathroom have been newly renovated and both formal and informal living spaces created, plus an enormous office space or rumpus area downstairs. Wide covered verandahs and a large outdoor deck offer extensive views, while a stable, pony paddocks and a good-size shed provide other options.

WITH a glorious northerly aspect, mountain • Manicured gardens w views, a home bursting with charm and • Zonedofreverse character and a lovely allotment more cycle a • Manicured gardens w than half an acre, this home is not to be missed. Located within strolling distance to schools, shops and public transport, yet nestled into its own little sanctuary, this home offers so much to many. It is ideal for family living and offers three bedrooms, the master bursting with sunlight and a lovely ensuite with spa, bright and sunny lounge and a further separate living area/library/retreat, hardwood flooring, country style kitchen, plenty of off-street car accommodation, carport and a separate bungalow or studio which is ideal for a teenage retreat or for guest accommodation. For the garden enthusiast, the property offers the ideal aspect for the vegie patch. There are lots of fruit trees and ample room for the kids to play and the pets to roam. All in all, this is a wonderful home for families, retirees, investors or just about anyone.

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288 Maroondah Highway Healesville, VIC 3777, Australia.

Ph: 5962 5166 fax: 5962 5987

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Builder’s Own Home on The Golden Mile on 1 Acre (approx) 540 Little Yarra Road, Gladysdale • Less than 5 years old approx 34sq of living area • 4 bedroom, study & 3 bathrooms • Large open plan family & meals area with wood heating & evaporative cooling • Kitchen with island bench, Caesarstone bench tops, walk in pantry & quality appliances • Stunning undercover entertaining area • Double lock up garage with internal house access • Huge 12m X 9m shed with a small office space

$660,000 Plus LAND

1 acre

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Inspection Sat 30 Aug 1-1.30pm Or by appointment

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Historic Homestead on 4 Acres (app)

13 Greenwood Drive, Launching Place

25 Church Road, Woori Yallock

• 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

• 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

$320,000 - $350,000

$630,000 - $680,000

LAND

836m2 3 1 1 approx Inspection Sat 30 Aug 2-2.30pm Or by appointment

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Warburton 3371 Warburton Hwy

5966 2800

Ian Shipton Sales Consultant

4 acres

approx

• 3 bedrooms & 1 bathroom • Great size kitchen overlooking beautiful rear garden • Formal dining area plus open plan living room • Other features include gas ducted heating, double carport & lock up workshop • Walk to bus stop, shops, primary school, Warburton Rail Trail & Yarra River

119 Wonga Road, Millgrove

$279,000-$299,000

$380,000 - $400,000

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LAND

Ashleigh Hall Director/Licensed Agent

Andrew McMath Licensed Agent

Briana McCarthy Sales Consultant

• Mostly bush with peace & privacy • 2 great size bedrooms & 1 new family bathroom • Open plan living & dining area complete with wood heater • Large lockup garage plus workshop • Large new kitchen with loads of bench & cupboard space • Walking distance to Yarra River & close to shops LAND

989m2

approx

Lyndal McMath Hall Licensed Agent

Wendy Adams Licensed Agent

Melinda Darwall Licensed Agent

OPEN 7 DAYS

sales@mcmath.com.au Ofices also at Lilydale, Mt Evelyn, Mooroolbark & Croydon

Mia McKay Sales Support/Administration

Cassie Crowe Administration

7 acres

approx

Kristen Johnston Professional Photographer

Yarra Junction 2460 Warburton Hwy

5967 1800

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ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale. It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identiﬁcation number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice. A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.

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All Trees and Stumps Removed

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BASS AND DRUMS required for Hammond combo. Mainly rock /rhythm/ blues. Please call 5968 1335.

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The CJ Dennis & Castella Public Hall Reserve Committee of Management will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Monday 8 September 2014, commencing at 7:30pm at the CJ Dennis Hall in Toolangi.

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Be at their best By ANEEKA SIMONIS DIXONS Creek Olympians Socheata and Vannara Be said competing at the Glasgow Games was the highlight of their professional weightlifting careers. Socheata, 24, was pleased with her performance, coming sixth in the 53kg weightlifting division while Vannara, 26, came ninth in the 62kg category. “It was very very exciting and shocking ... it was the biggest competition I have ever been to and a totally new experience,” said Socheata, who achieved personal bests in both the snatch and clean and jerk lift at the Games. The Cambodian-born brother

and sister made history at this year’s Games as the first pair of Cambodianborn siblings to represent Australia at the Olympics, with Vannara being individual competitor at the Dehli Games in 2010. The athletes first got into weightlifting through school at Mount Lilydale Mercy College. Starting in middle school, the pair got more heavily involved in the sport from Year 11, and now train several times a week with elite coach Anthony Dove at the Hawthorn Weightlifting Club. Socheata and Vannara both work full-time jobs, scheduling their training outside business hours.

Both athletes agreed that the best memories they will take from the experience was competing on the floor and being around other international champions. “It was good that after competing, all of the athletes in same division would gather together,” Vannara said. Socheata and Vannara spent three weeks in Glasgow for the games, living at the Athlete’s Village which housed 6500 athletes and officials over the competition period. The Be siblings came to Dixons Creek over 16 years ago in 1998 to join their father who had settled earlier under the sponsorship of a work visa by a Yarra Valley vineyard.

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Sisters bag silver with fists of fury Fun with By MARC MCGOWAN

DONNA Banks simply wanted to instil confidence in her two daughters when she enrolled them at Kakushinkan Shukokai Karate as four year olds. That part of the equation has proven a success: her eldest, 11-year-old Cassandra, is the school captain at Chirnside Park Primary School. But Cassandra and Tegan have blossomed so much since starting the martial art that they each won silver medals at this month’s Australian Karate Federation National Championships in Perth. The medal-winning performance was an early birthday present for Tegan, who turned 10 just days later. Cassandra, a four-time Victorian representative, is also set to make her debut for Australia at next

month’s biennial Oceania Karate Championships in Suva, Fiji. “We’re thrilled at their success and it exceeds all our expectations,” Donna said. “We started the girls in karate just for self-confidence. We never thought they would be representing their state and country. “Cassie was extremely excited (when she found out). She was in the car with her dad and I was on the phone and apparently she was quite vocal and screamed the car down.” There may be little between the siblings in age, but Donna said their personalities could hardly be more different. “They’re actually opposites,” their mother said. “Tegan is more outgoing and a real go-getter and that’s why kumite really suits her, whereas Cassie is

more of a perfectionist and why she is a kata girl.” Kumite and kata are the two competition disciplines in karate. Kumite is the sparring side of the sport, whereas kata involves a series of technical movements. Tegan’s national achievement was in the 10-year-old girls 35kgplus kumite category. Cassandra’s silver medal came in the 10 and 11-year-old girls individual kata and she also added bronze in the team version of the discipline. Those medals follow her effort to claim bronze in the 10-year-old girls kumite a year earlier at the same championships. She came fourth this year. Cassandra will compete in kumite in Fiji, with selection based across a two-year period. “Cassie was out injured for two

Shine is lost By RUSSELL BENNETT EMERALD’S last game for at least 12 months in the top tier of the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League ended in disappointment on Saturday, going down to Warburton Millgrove by 69 points - 20.21 (141) to 11.6 (72). The Bombers had to travel to Marysville, more than an hour from Emerald, to “host” the game - given their usual Chandler Reserve base in Avonsleigh, and Cockatoo’s Mountain Road Reserve were both out of action. Josh Taylor’s men were still in the contest at quarter-time - trailing by just 23 points - but a 43-point second term from the Burras ensured they had a stranglehold on the contest by the main break. Warburton only kicked two more goals than Emerald in the second half, but the damage was al-

ready done. Justin Davis capped off a strong season for the Bombers by booting seven goals to take his 2014 tally to 37, but he was his side’s lone multiple goalscorer. Luke McKenna has been a clear standout of the Bombers side all season and Saturday was no different, while the Dompietro boys - Mat and Michael - and skipper Caillin Porter also shone. The Burras booted 20 majors, but with 41 scoring shots should have converted on a lot more. Scott Muir (4 goals) led the way on the scoreboard; while Billy Irving (3); and Matt Wappett, Aaron Pettinella, Isaac Andueza and Tim McKail (2 apiece) each played their roles in a balanced attack. Wappett, McKail, Liam Barnard and James Iacono, meanwhile, were stellar in their side’s big win.

Warburton Millgrove’s Tim McKail takes off with the Sherrin with Emerald player-coach Josh Taylor in hot pursuit. Picture: COURTESY OF ROBYN KUYS

weeks before, so I think she was a bit tentative,” Donna said. “She had a compressed nerve in her back - an injury she sustained with an impact to the back - but she’s all recovered now. “She hasn’t really been hurt before. The kids are quite protected with their gear and things and she takes it all in her stride.” Cassandra continues to train six days a week at Croydon under sensei Daniel Thomas in the lead-up to the Oceania championships, the only change being her complete focus on kumite. Tegan trains three times a week, but combines her karate commitments with ballet and, until recently, basketball as well. She also plays piano. The Oceania Karate Championships is being held between 11 and 13 September.

cricket By JODIE SYMONDS YARRA Valley Cricket is calling on girls under the age of 14 to play competitive cricket this season. The club is calling on girls to be assigned to Launching Place, Seville, Healesville and Wandin Cricket. Secretary of Yarra Valley Cricket Club and Launching Place Leah Parker said the aim was to add a fun element to the game. “It’s to get girls familiarised with cricket without the pressure; it’s a fun way,” Ms Parker said. Yarra Valley Cricket is looking to create four teams of eight girls who will all get the chance to bat and ball. For more information, call Di Day on 0427 314 389 or Ms Parker on 0411 417 253.

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Acrobats chase their golden dreams By MARC MCGOWAN SEVEN Healesville acrobats with golden dreams are set to take on Australia’s best at the Sydney Gymnastics Centre next month. Three teams in total - two pairs and a trio - will represent Healesville Acrobatics Club in the National Club Championships. Healesville returned with gold and silver medals from last year’s Australia-wide competition in Perth. The championships brings together the six gymnastics disciplines, which also includes aero-

bics, trampolining, artistic, rhythmic and cheerleading. First-year club president Kym Estcourt-Barclay pointed to the famed Cirque du Soleil as an example of what the acrobatics club’s 30-odd members aspire to. Acrobatic gymnastics is referred to as “a beautiful, dynamic and spectacular partner sport which develops courage, strength, stamina, co-ordination, flexibility and teamwork”. “It’s fun and you get flipped around a lot,” Ms Estcourt-Barclay said. “That’s why my daughter

start at level one and work their way up. Estcourt and Dixon scored a combined 48.5 from their balance and dynamic routines to blitz their next-closest rivals by eight points. Tasha Ruskin, Marian Marr and Miki Klegg, who will contest the national championships as a trio, complete the club’s seven Sydney-bound competitors. The acrobats train on Tuesdays and Fridays for three hours at a time at the Healesville High School gymnasium and do an extra session at Nunawading leading into major events.

(Holly) did it. She wanted to be flipped around. You’ve also got the benefits of gymnastics, as in the movement and the skill, so it’s good for them. “A lot of our juniors started gymnastics then have seen our acrobats and move over to us.” The pairings of Holly Estcourt and Rhyannon Dixon, as well as Dylan Findley and Jacob Sheldrick, will be brimming with confidence for the national competition. They won respective level four and five Victorian titles at the State Netball and Hockey Centre at the weekend. Juniors

THE Thursday nine holers at Marysville Golf Club played a stableford round on the back nine holes and the winner with 20 points was Chris Burgess on a countback from Croydon resident and member Roger Thomas. Graham Page won the nearest the pin with his tee shot on the 4th hole. On Saturday, both the men and the ladies played a stableford round. The men’s winner was member from Coldstream Sean Williams (19) with

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Finals fever is taking shape YVMDFNL FINALS kicked off in style for Division 2 last weekend in the Yarra Valley Mountain District “Community Bank” Football and Netball League with wins to Yarra Glen and Thornton in the Seniors, and Seville and Yea with A Grade wins, while in Division 1, Mount Evelyn snuck into the five in the Seniors and Upwey Tecoma finished on top undefeated in A Grade netball. DIVISION 1 SENIORS Wandin 21.18 (144) d Belgrave 12.12 (84) WANDIN has finished the season with a resounding 10-goal win over Belgrave and has finished on top of the ladder. At quarter time, it actually looked as though Belgrave was going to be right in this game as they only trailed by one point, but did have more of the play. Wandin, however, kicked into gear in the second term and rammed home nine goals-to-two in a great display and the margin was out to 41 points. Wandin stretched the lead to 77 points by three quarter time on the back of a six goal-to-three quarter before Belgrave pulled the margin back slightly in the last quarter. However, this was Wandin’s day and it will be rewarded with a week’s rest to prepare for a clash against the winner of the Woori Yallock/ Upwey Tecoma Qualifying Final played next week. Belgrave’s Mitch Collins was a shining light for them as he booted eight of his team’s 12 goals. Wandin best players: R. Wilson (1 goal), J. Myers (1 goal), J. Bayliss (1 goal). Belgrave best players: M. Collins (8 goals), E. Clasby (1 goal), J. Peagram. Healesville 15.14 (104) d Monbulk 10.10 (70) MONBULK will play finals but it has missed out on the all-important double chance as it went down to Healesville by 34 points. This game didn’t start too well for Monbulk as it couldn’t get the ball forward and it only managed one behind for the term while Healesville booted 2.5 and really should have been further in front. The second term opened up a little bit and goals came in a bit easier with both teams booting four goals for the quarter which gave Healesville a three-goal half-time lead. Monbulk did claw its way closer in the third, booting three goalsto-two and the margin was just 11 points at the last change. The way Healesville played in the last quarter it looked as though they should be playing finals as it ran Monbulk off their legs, booting

seven goals to three to finish off their season on a very strong note and have given Monbulk plenty to think about as they go into an Elimination Final against Mount Evelyn next week. Healesville best players: J. Shaw (5 goals), A. Davies, S. Donkin. Monbulk best players: J. Major, D. White, J. Anderson. Woori Yallock 15.13 (103) d Mount Evelyn 12.13 (85) WOORI Yallock has been rewarded with the double chance after an 18-point victory over Mount Evelyn. Despite Mount Evelyn losing they have made the finals, thanks to other results going their way. Mount Evelyn did lead this game early and went to the first break with a seven-point advantage, but it was Woori who got their running and handball game going as they shared the ball brilliantly, they booted six second quarter goals and backed that up with seven third quarter goals while Mount Evelyn could only muster two and one respectively; the three quarter time margin 35 points to Woori Yallock’s advantage. Mount Evelyn did finish the day reasonably, booting six goalsto-three but they were never any real threat but they do at least take something into their Elimination Final next week against Monbulk while Woori will take on Upwey in the Qualifying Final. Woori Yallock best players: M. Bonuda (1 goal), M. Witkowski (1 goal), L. Boontjes. Mount Evelyn best players: W. Nicholson, C. Urquhart (1 goal), J. Fellows. DIVISION 1 A GRADE NETBALL Mount Evelyn 64 d Woori Yallock 53 MOUNT Evelyn was the better side and deserved victory, but had to fight off a very plucky Woori Yallock in what was a high-scoring encounter. Mount Evelyn’s lead was just two goals at the first change but they got their ball movement going in the second quarter to take a nine-goal lead into half-time. They continued to stretch the lead in the third and by three-quarter time they held a handy 13-goal advantage. Woori played out the last quarter hard and more than matched their opponents and did outscore them 14 goals-to-12 to finish the game with some good spirit which brings their 2014 season to an end while Mount Evelyn move on to play Olinda in an Elimination Final next week. Mount Evelyn best players: Bridgette Barry-Murphy, Jessica Walker, Maddie Hickey (36 goals). Woori Yallock best

YARRA VALLEY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2014 HIGH MOUNTAIN SPRING WATER DIVISION 1 SENIORS Po. Team P W L D B FF For Agst % PTS 1 Wandin 18 13 5 0 0 0 1898 1294 146.68 52 2 Woori Yallock 18 12 6 0 0 0 1456 1104 131.88 48 3 Upwey Tecoma 18 12 6 0 0 0 1589 1460 108.84 48 4 Monbulk 18 11 7 0 0 0 1451 1307 111.02 44 5 Mt Evelyn 18 10 8 0 0 0 1615 1481 109.05 40 6 O/Ferny Creek 18 10 8 0 0 0 1358 1295 104.86 40 7 Healesville 18 8 10 0 0 0 1469 1518 96.77 32 8 Warb/Millgrove 18 7 11 0 0 0 1393 1560 89.29 28 9 Belgrave 18 5 13 0 0 0 1357 1709 79.40 20 10 Emerald 18 2 16 0 0 0 1015 1873 54.19 8

Maddie Hickey reaches high. players: Peri Stewart (40 goals), Cassandra Stafford, Abby Stewart. Wandin 49 d Belgrave 46 THESE sides will meet again next week in the Qualifying Final, and if this game was anything to go by then we are in for a beauty. Wandin was a little more efficient in the first term and grabbed a fourgoal lead at quarter time. The second term went goal for goal and Belgrave edged their way a little closer trailing by three goals at the half. Belgrave really steadied themselves in the third and by three-quarter time the scores were all tied at 35 all. The last term was a ripper but when it came to the crunch Wandin found a way to get their noses in front and then control the flow of the game to hold on to win by three goals in what was a fantastic preview to next week’s game. Wandin best players: Tayissa Coppinger, Melissa Martinov (30 goals), Ella Priestley. Belgrave best players: Angela Jeffrey, Bianca Pilkington, Tara Jois. Healesville 45 d Monbulk Hawlks 25 HEALESVILLE won well in the end but they had a little fight early as Monbulk was pretty good at the start of the game, Healesville’s lead was just two goals at the first change but they upped their work rate in the second term and got out to a nine-goal lead by half time. The second half saw Healesville’s speed over the court a lot stronger than Monbulks and it

paid dividends on the scoreboard as they added another 23 goals to 12 to win well and hopefully take some confidence going into season 2015. Healesville best players: Lauren Woodgate (28 goals), Hayley Parrott, Chelsea Connell. Monbulk Hawks best players: Allanah Barwick, Claire Weickhardt, Sophie Byatt (17 goals). Upwey Tecoma 66 d Olinda Ferny Creek 24 UPWEY has completed an amazing home and away season, they have finished on top of the ladder with an undefeated record and will go into finals full of confidence after handing a 42- goal hiding to Olinda. Upwey was in pretty good form from the start as they raced to a 14-goal lead at the first change and bumped that up to a 26-goal advantage by the half. Upwey may not have played at their best in the second half as their defensive pressure seemed to drop away a bit, but they still managed a 42-goal victory which just goes to show how dominant a side they are. Upwey will have a week’s rest courtesy of finishing on top and they will take on the winner of the Wandin/Belgrave Qualifying Final which is played next weekend. Upwey Tecoma best players: Krista Tomlinson, Jordan Lingard (22 goals), Melanie Walter. Olinda Ferny Creek best players: Ashlee Howard (11 goals), Dana Portarianos, Alice Padget.

2014 YV FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION 1 RESERVES Po. Team P W L D B FF For Agst 1 Upwey Tecoma 18 16 1 1 0 0 1525 499 2 Warb/Millgrove 18 14 4 0 0 0 1354 820 3 Belgrave 18 13 4 1 0 0 1393 833 4 Mt Evelyn 18 10 7 1 0 0 1173 1034 5 Emerald 18 9 8 1 0 0 1255 1041 6 Wandin 18 9 9 0 0 0 1222 1201 7 O/Ferny Creek 18 7 11 0 0 0 98 982 8 Healesville 18 6 12 0 0 0 1018 1232 9 Woori Yallock 18 3 15 0 0 0 633 1601 10 Monbulk 18 1 17 0 0 0 491 1803

% PTS 305.61 66 165.12 56 167.23 54 113.44 42 120.56 38 101.75 36 100.00 28 82.63 24 39.54 12 27.23 4

2014 SWENRICK CONSTRUCTIONS DIVISION 2 SENIORS Po. Team P W L D B FF For Agst 1 Seville 16 14 1 1 2 0 1837 894 2 Yarra Glen 16 13 2 1 2 0 1881 969 3 Powelltown 16 10 6 0 2 0 1670 1264 4 Thornton Eildon 16 8 8 0 2 0 1222 1073 5 Yarra Junction 16 8 8 0 2 0 1322 1261 6 Alexandra 16 7 9 0 2 0 1332 1361 7 Gem/Cockatoo 16 6 10 0 2 0 1068 1386 8 Yea 16 4 12 0 2 0 1003 1665 9 Kinglake 16 1 15 0 2 0 772 2234

% PTS 205.48 66 194.12 62 132.12 48 113.89 40 104.84 40 97.87 36 77.06 32 60.24 24 34.56 12

2014 YV FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION 2 RESERVES Po. Team P W L D B FF For Agst 1 Yarra Glen 16 16 0 0 2 0 1749 384 2 Alexandra 16 12 4 0 2 0 1387 621 3 Seville 16 12 4 0 2 0 1267 740 4 Yea 16 9 7 0 2 0 1045 892 5 Powelltown 16 9 7 0 2 0 928 904 6 Yarra Junction 16 7 9 0 2 0 934 1152 7 Kinglake 16 4 12 0 2 0 707 1370 8 Gem/Cockatoo 16 3 13 0 2 0 549 1090 9 Thornton Eildon 16 0 16 0 2 0 332 1745

% PTS 455.47 72 223.35 56 171.22 56 117.15 44 102.65 44 81.08 36 51.61 24 50.37 20 19.03 8

2014 YVMDFNL UNDER 18 Po. Team P W 1 Healesville 14 14 2 Emerald 17 14 3 O/Ferny Creek 15 12 4 Mt Evelyn 15 10 5 Upwey Tecoma 16 10 6 Woori Yallock 15 9 7 Yea 16 7 8 Wandin 16 7 9 Warb/Millgrove 16 7 10 Belgrave 16 4 11 Seville 13 2 12 Monbulk 17 2 13 Powelltown 12 0

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% % Won 307.79 100 179.71 82.35 189.57 80 180.92 66.67 142.89 62.5 135.71 60 123.22 43.75 99.81 43.75 74.61 43.75 85.22 28.12 32.74 15.38 60.07 14.71 7.59 0

2014 VETERANS Po. Team 1 Wandin 2 Croydon North 3 Woori Yallock 4 Upwey Tecoma 5 Mt Evelyn 6 Emerald 7 Marysville

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