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Tuesday, 3 May, 2022

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Calls to fix dangerous paths on Hull Road

Mercy Place hosts special service for Anzac Day

Students awarded health studies scholarships

Steam trains to return to Lilydale Station

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Paper’s first year

By Mikayla van Loon The Lilydale Star Mail is celebrating one year in publication this week, a milestone for the newspaper after setting up during periods of lockdown and uncertainty.

First launched on Tuesday 4 May last year, the newspaper has become a pillar in the community and has grown in its reach in just 12 months.

Throughout the year, Star Mail has covered everything from Olympic sporting success to fundraising events, historic storms, Covid returns and closures, kangaroo massacres, the station openings and everything in between.

Needless to say it has been an eventful year for the Lilydale area and the return to normal has seen numerous events take place once again, like the Christmas market, graduations and community projects.

The response to the launch of a dedicated Lilydale newspaper was most positive last year and continues to be well received.

Star Mail asked some of the key community groups in the coverage area for their thoughts on the return of a local paper and its contribution to the Yarra Ranges.

“Today, the media is focussed on the digital format – Facebook and Twitter. For many of our older residents the local paper is their town square form of receiving and sending information and comment,” Lilydale and District Historical Society president Sue Thompson said.

“The parish pump may be dead but the local newspaper, focussed on the local community, is not dead.”

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RSL tour Grade 2 students from Birmingham Primary School learnt about Anzac history and their local community last week on a tour of Mount Evelyn.

Laying wreaths at the war memorial and marching with the sound of the bagpipes playing, was just the start of the experiences for these eager students.

Reaching the RSL club for some morning tea, the students were told about the purpose of Returned Services and Leagues clubs, as well as hearing about the honour roll.

This program fits into the schools’ value of learning about the local community and being curious to learn from others they might not have met before.

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Grade 2 student Blaire from Birmingham Primary School laid a wreath at Mount Evelyn’s War Memorial after learning about the traditional Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS ceremony. 278789

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In autumn last year, media students from Lilydale High School Anelise, Zoe and Summer were some of the first to see a layout of the Lilydale Star Mail and featured on the front page of the very first edition. Since then the newspaper has featured front page photos from right across the region depicting the major issues and moments. 235678 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Marijana and Jaymi from Bean Seen Cafe were excited to welcome back customers to dining in when the lockdown ended in October. 254880 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Maureen and Rex were excited to get back to using the trains after a long two years.

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Marking news milestone From page 1 History is such an important part of the Lilydale area, having connections to Dame Nellie Melba and David Mitchell, as well as the establishment of local government and its buildings.

“Everyone at the Lilydale Star has been most supportive of our society, particularly in this time when we have to keep lobbying for the preservation and acknowledgement of the importance and value of our history both indigenous and post European,” Ms Thompson said.

“As they are a continuum of our history – each recognising the value of our past which has created and shaped our present and of course our future.”

Lilydale Township Action Group president Neal Taylor said the community has become quite encouraged by seeing local news and local people.

“I believe that the papers have created a sense of self-worth and confidence in the community, knowing that there is a platform to share these issues and stories,” he said.

As a township group that is relatively new, Mr Taylor said being able to learn from others and read different perspectives has been invaluable.

While called the Lilydale Star Mail, it doesn’t end there - the newspaper covers Kilsyth, Mooroolbark, Chirnside Park and sometimes Croydon.

Members of the Kilsyth Community Action Group (KCAG) said it was nice to know their community and surrounding suburbs were important enough to report about.

“It’s not only distributed locally, but it is genuinely local news – that level of granularity is simply not available elsewhere,” the group said.

“Words like greater cohesion, increased engagement and awareness come to mind, but the ‘pride’ factor shouldn’t be overlooked.”

KCAG’s members also said being able to comment on behalf of the Kilsyth community about the upcoming Dan Murphy’s was greatly appreciated, as well as “the Mail [creating]

The final decision to save 150 Cambridge Road was handed down by Yarra Ranges Council in March, bringing joy to the community, led by John Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Phillips. 271851 momentum around the Save 150 Cambridge campaign.”

Carol and John Phillips said “in the roles of petitioners and campaigners for the significant local planning matter with 150 Cambridge Road, we experienced first hand just how important and community beneficial the Star Mail’s contribution has been as it kept the whole Yarra Ranges community up to date and interested.”

As community members, Mr and Mrs Phillips said the newspaper has given the community a sense of belonging and connection to the areas they live, work and play in. “[Having] regular widespread access to local up to date news and important stories has reconnected a link that had disappeared for some time and that in itself is an important

and cherished community gain now enjoyed regularly by us all.”

For local emergency services like the volunteer based Lilydale SES, unit controller Shaun Caulfield said the Star Mail has given their unit a way to keep the community informed about road safety messaging, as well as storm and flood risks that are not generic, state-wide focussed.

“Specific, relevant information has been shown to be far more effective in creating change and community resilience,” he said.

“SES has for a long time had a near invisible media presence and we are very grateful to Star Mail for continuing to look for our stories, and to reach out to us for comment.

“This allows us to be more prominent in

our community, increasing our buy in with the community for our preventative messaging.”

As Star Mail moves forward into another year of publication, we would be pleased to hear from you about what is happening in the community, what volunteer opportunities are available, what groups are establishing themselves and what sporting clubs you’d like to see having coverage.

Feedback and communication is always welcomed and encouraged so the Lilydale Star Mail remains current, on the pulse and sharing the stories the community wants to hear.

Should you like to contact the Star Mail, please call the office on 5957 3700, email the editor at editor@mailcommunity.com.au or contact Mikayla van Loon directly via email at mikayla.vanloon@starnewsgroup.com.au.

Smile Squad is on its way The Victorian Government is making it easier for our kids to get the dental care they need.

Find out more at smilesquad.vic.gov.au

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IN BRIEF

Tribute to mothers The annual Mother’s Day Memorial Service at the Lilydale Memorial Park is unrestricted for the first time in three years, with residents from all over the Yarra Ranges welcome to commemorate and grieve on what can be a sad day for many.

Organiser Karen de Blaquiere the service which has run for over 20 years, is open to all, including those who have lost their mothers and mums who have lost their children.

“Everyone is welcome. It is for the community and Le Pine value the opportunity to give this opportunity to the community to participate,” she said.

“The year before last we recorded a service for people to watch but it really isn’t the same.

People are really looking forward to being able to participate in person and remember their Mum.” Numbers at the service were restricted last year, while the 2020 event couldn’t be held due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

This year, dozens are expect to attend the non-denominational service performed by Ian de Blaquiere in The Federation Chapel at Lilydale Memorial Park from 10am on Sunday 8 May. The event is hosted by Le Pine Funerals Lilydale, Croydon and Healesville in conjunction with Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust.

Mrs de Blaquiere said people commemorate Mother’s Day in different ways, and the service has been appreciated by attendees for providing a way for them to do so.

“People will come by themselves, or as a family group, and that’s their start to their Mother’s Day, as a tribute to the person that they’re missing, and then they can then continue to celebrate Mother’s Day as they choose,” she said.

“Feedback from people has been just amazing, every person who rang or responded via email, is just saying how lovely it is to be able to join together again.”

Those who attend are invited to bring a

Several township groups based in the Casey electorate have organised a meet the candidates forum, with a focus on young, new and undecided voters.

Taking place on Monday 9 May from 7.30pm to 8.30pm, registration for the forum opened to young people on Tuesday 26 April and will open to the rest of the public on 1 May. The forum will feature five candidates: Labor’s Bill Brindle, Liberal Aaron Violi, Jenny Game from the Greens, the UAP’s Anthony Bellve and independent Claire Ferres Miles.

Montrose Township Group’s Chelsey Cooper said the forum has been organised by the Kilsyth Community Action Group, Montrose Township Group, Mt Evelyn Township Group and Mooroolbark Umbrella Group.

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Croydon North last night.

Emergency services were called to an address in Patrick Avenue about 10.15pm after reports of an assault.

Paramedics worked on a woman found with critical injuries.

Sadly, the woman who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

A 40-year-old Croydon North man is assisting police with their enquiries.

Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Karen de Blaquiere says all members of the community are invited to attend this year’s Mother’s Day Memorial Service at Lilydale Memorial Park.

Picture: SUPPLIED photo or memento of their loved one to the service which will be placed on a tribute table during the service and can be collected afterwards. There will also be a photo tribute during the remembrance service, which can be sent into Mrs de Blaquiere’s email to be included.

Mrs de Blaquiere said another recentlyadopted tribute is loved by those who attend.

“Recently, because we can’t release balloons anymore, we blow bubbles. It’s lovely for young children there to participate all together

in a family group,” she said.

“They are sending their wishes up and people loved that idea.”

Attendees do not have to have a loved one resting at the Memorial Park or have had a funeral through Le Pine to attend. Light refreshments will be available after the service, so those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP. RSVPs, as well as photos of loved ones for the tribute, are to be emailed to karen.deblaquiere@lepinefunerals.com.au

Townships organise candidate meetings

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“We wanted to have an opportunity for people who live in suburban and urban areas to have an opportunity to get to know the candidates, if they haven’t already,” she said.

“We are targeting specifically youth organizations and organizations that work with young people. It’s an early bird registration process until the first of May, so that young people have a chance to have a seat. Hopefully, there’ll be a significant representation of young people at that forum.”

The forum will be moderated by Pat Boucher from Yarra Ranges Life TV and Casey residents can submit answers when booking online.

Ms Cooper said every candidate for Casey was invited to participate, with the five appearing at the forum answering the call.

“From my perspective, I’d love to hear why they’ve chosen the party they’ve chosen

to be part of or why have they chosen to be independent,” she said.

“The conversations that I’ve had with people who’ve been stopped voters of that specific party for years and years, all have different reasons as to why they chose that party. It made me realize that candidates choose to be aligned with the party or choose to be independent, for different reasons as well.”

During the forum, attending people will have the opportunity to form smaller groups to meet and interact with the candidates.

“We wanted to make sure that there was time specifically devoted to one on one time, so the candidate gets to speak individually with groups of people as well.” Ms Cooper said.

Places for the online forum can be reserved at meetcaseycandidates.eventbrite. com.au

Lilydale police are seeking information following the theft of an unregistered white GQ Patrol ute from a business premises on John Street in Lilydale two weeks ago.

The theft is suspected to have happened at about 9.15pm on the Tuesday 19 April.

CCTV shows two offenders loitering in the area for about 15 minutes before committing the theft.

The vehicle has not yet been located.

If anyone recalls driving along John Street around that time and has dash cam footage or observed any suspicious behaviour, please contact First Constable Ellemore at Lilydale Police Station on 9739 2300.

Petrol theft On the 14 March at 9:03pm, a green Holden Commodore displaying registration plates 1UY4XR has allegedly committed a petrol drive off at a service station in Chirnside Park.

The registration plate appeared to be coloured in to show 10Y4XR with the investigation indicating the actual plate is possibly ‘cloned’.

The vehicle has a distinctive trailer attached.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Lilydale police on 9739 2300 or alternatively contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Past cash splash linked ROADS FOR AGRIBUSINESS

By Callum Ludwig As the Yarra Ranges Council pushes for a Roads for Agribusiness initiative promise ahead of this year’s federal election, it’s time to look back on the successful $150 million Roads for Community grant received after the 2019 election.

Millgrove was one of the major beneficiaries of the initiative, with 13 roads outlined in Council’s priority list over the initial four-year project ongoing into 2023.

Cavanagh Road from Westley Road to Moore Crescent and Moore Crescent itself were both completed over the high priority period 2020-2021.

Some 200 metres combined of these roads were sealed at no cost to residents due to the connection to Millwarra Primary School, Millgrove Preschool and the Millgrove Recreation Reserve, home of the Yarra Valley Soccer Club after the three-month-long works.

Millwarra Primary School Principal Rod Barnard said the sealing of Cavanagh Road has made the school a whole lot cleaner and improved access.

“There was so much dust, and the entrance into our staff car park is much better, you would disappear into holes before,” he said.

“Access for parents is also much better, they’ve also got the car park now that’s been constructed at the front of the school as part of the works. People feel safe and good, and have

Cavanagh Rd and Moore Crescent were both sealed in 2020/2021.

Cavanagh Rd before it was sealed. a solid place to park.”

The sealing of roads in Millgrove has been a key target of the Millgrove Residents action group since its formation in 2005 and the Roads For Community initiative is finally set to achieve its goal. Their efforts were largely supported by former Casey MP Tony Smith, Eildon MP Cindy McLeish and Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Jim Child.

Chair of the Millgrove Residents Action Group Maureen Halit said the sealing of roads made residents proud of their town.

“It brings a sense of pride to the residents now they’re able to beautify the own area, like their nature strips and gardens because be-

Pictures: SUPPLIED fore, water was just flowing onto their properties,” she said.

“The potholes were horrendous, and it caused a sense of depression in cold wet weather, the roads and morale degrading. But now the morale has lifted amazingly.”

For parents and children heading to the primary school and preschool, or soccer players heading to the oval, conditions could be pretty poorly.

Ms Halit said you almost needed gumboots to get around in the wet.

“Mothers were trying to walk kids around to the school and kinder through all of this flooding on the nature strips and on footpaths, and

the kids were getting soaking wet,” she said.

“Soccer has become a pretty big thing in Millgrove. The parking was crazy, there was nowhere to park because of the water and just accessing the oval was horrendous.”

Another 3.7km of Millgrove roads are going to be sealed over the course of 2022/23 as part of the initiative, affecting another 251 properties that will be up for special charges under the Special Charges Scheme to assist in funding their completion. This includes the 1.47km Wonga Road, with 132 properties on it.

As well as Wonga Road and final efforts to the back end of Cavanagh Road, Moore Crescent, the following Millgrove roads are still to be sealed: Adrienne Court, Hearse Road, Hodge Court, Lillis Court, Margaret Court, Maxwell Court, River Road, and Vera Court. $150 million is again the figure requested

by Yarra Ranges Council to fund Roads for Agribusiness after the Roads for Community success. The request is being put forward on its ability to help protect fruit in transport, improve working conditions and encourage tourists to tourism agribusinesses.

Works continue near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 59 already gone. We’re also easing congestion by building better roads across our suburbs.

Road disruptions: Closed roads and lanes

Lilydale Line

Monash Freeway

In May

Lanes, ramps and freeway closed at times between Warrigal Road and Eastlink

Princes Freeway

Some nights in May

Freeway closed at times between Princes Highway and Cardinia Road

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Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions From 8.30pm 19 May to 23 May

Ringwood to Lilydale

Find a detailed list of disruptions at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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Footpaths a danger zone

By Mikayla van Loon Elderly residents of Hull Road Mooroolbark have raised concerns about the dangers of their local footpaths with dips, rises and uneven ground causing issues with mobility scooters and wheelchairs.

Longtime resident of 60 years Lesley Emerson was restricted to using a mobility scooter in the middle of last year after a stroke prevented her from being able to drive.

Now Ms Emerson uses the footpaths between Mark Street and Brice Avenue to get to and from the main shopping strip to buy her groceries.

To the naked eye the drop in the footpath crossfall would not seem like much but just driving over the end of the footpath to reach the other side of road shakes, rattles and tilts Ms Emerson’s scooter dramatically.

Yarra Ranges Council’s environment and infrastructure director Mark Varmalis confirmed sections of the footpath along Hull Road had been repaired but Ms Emerson said in some spots it has in fact been made more challenging for people.

“On Brice Avenue, where they’ve covered over holes, what they’ve done is they’ve put the tar in a mound, creating a hill in the path, which is not good for people, for anybody,” Ms Emerson said.

“And it’s not just me because the people that live here, it’s all old people. I’ve been here 60 years and next door, they’ve been here 58 years and [the lady on the other side] is about the same and she’s in her 80s.”

For Beryl Allder the issue has been around since her husband Bob was placed in a wheelchair about 10 years ago.

As Mr Allder’s mobility has reduced, as well as her own, Ms Allder said it restricts their ability to get outside and go for walks together.

“Unless you’re really watching and keeping

Lesley Emerson has been using her mobility scooter since May last year to get her groceries in Mooroolbark but has been frightened of tipping because of the footpaths and the obstacles like overgrown plants.

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While the dip in the footpath crossfall does not appear to be much, hitting the lip at the wrong angle has caused Ms Emerson and Mr Allder to fall out of their scooter and wheelchair respectively.

an eye on the footpath all the time, you’re going to trip. So that’s why Bob and I don’t go up there often,” Ms Allder said.

“If we do walk, I push him up to maybe the corner of Mark Street but we don’t go down where the gutter is because he’ll just flip.”

Both Ms Emerson and Mr Allder have had incidents where they have been flipped out of their scooter and wheelchair respectively.

“Down at Mark Street, I was driving along and somehow tipped and all my shopping went everywhere,” Ms Emerson said.

“Now I’m careful, you only need it done once to frighten you.”

Ms Emerson said she has worked out how to manoeuvre the footpaths so that her mobility scooter doesn’t tip again but that it shouldn’t

ing well-made and safe roads and footpaths are crucial for so many in their day-to-day lives, and we understand the frustration when paths are damaged or become difficult to use,” he said.

“We are aware there are some sections where the footpath has been damaged or removed due to properties that are being developed. We will work closely with the builders to remind them of their obligations and to ensure they keep the public access areas safe.”

Mr Varmalis encouraged residents who have noticed a fault or defect on their path to contact the council by calling 1300 368 333, emailing mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or visiting the Report an Issue section of the website at yarraranges.vic.gov.au

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be left up to chance.

“It’s scary when you’re older. I can’t afford to fall because if I ever have to go to hospital, I don’t know what’s going to happen to Bob. So we really need to be very, very careful when we’re walking across a footpath,” Ms Allder said.

Not only do Ms Emerson and Ms Allder have concerns for their fellow neighbours in their 70s, 80s and 90s but for parents with prams and young children on bikes.

Mr Varmalis said the council would be sending someone out to inspect the length of footpath between Croydondale Drive and Brice Avenue to assess for defects and damage.

“The accessibility of our communities is one of our highest priorities at Council. Hav-

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Changes to the council remuneration packages have been handed down by the State’s independent body. Picture: ON FILE receiving the same pay as a councillor but with the creation of the deputy mayor allowance, it will increase to $59,658 for this year.

Commencing on 18 December this year until 2025, the mayor and deputy mayor will see gradual increases in their pay, while councillors will see a six per cent increase applied in two equal portions in 2022 and 2023.

Deputy mayor Johanna Skelton said while the issue had not been raised within Yarra Ranges Council, she had heard other council’s were concerned about not everyone having the chance to serve as deputy mayor because they are within marginalised groups.

“For our council, I would love to see the officers who have a long term understanding and vision across this…to keep their eye out for the possibility that the deputy mayor role might not be available to all, to women, to people with disabilities, people who are marginalised in some way so hopefully they are not missing out on the deputy mayor role in future times.”

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Yarra Ranges Council has voted to approve the new mayor, deputy mayor and councillor remuneration package increases under the independent review released in March.

The determination of allowances made by the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal came into effect on 18 December last year and will be retrospectively applied for the current council members.

From the recommendations, the creation of a special allowance for the deputy mayor will be added to the existing remuneration package.

Councillor Tim Heenan said he was grateful for the Tribunal’s financial acknowledgement of the work the deputy mayor does throughout the year.

“Since coming to the council in 2005, I’ve always been disappointed that the function of the deputy mayor in supporting the mayor at certain times throughout the mayoral year has never been remunerated properly,” he said.

“I’m just eternally grateful the State government has seen fit through this independent body to finally recognise the role of the deputy mayor.”

Under the Tribunal’s determinations, each council was placed into a category of payment for its councillors.

Yarra Ranges Council was placed into the highest tier of category three, apart from Melbourne City Council which was given its own pay category.

This was based on the council’s revenue and the size of the population in the council area.

The current pay for the mayor equates to $111,577 per annum and will be increased to $119,316 retrospectively.

Previously the deputy mayor had been

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Miracle man Bill Morris

By Mikayla van Loon Private Bill Morris, 97, a surviving World War II veteran, was last year honoured with an Anzac Day service at Mercy Place Montrose thinking there was a slim chance he would see another.

But surprising his family, friends and carers, Mr Morris did make it to another Anzac Day and it seemed only fitting to host the service once more at the aged care home.

Although in poor health and currently in hospital, Mr Morris was granted a day of leave to attend the service on Monday 25 April and did so with the biggest smile on his face.

With a crowd of people, fellow residents and veterans and members of the CFA and police, Mr Morris sat at the front of the line to pay tribute to the fallen and the men and women who served alongside him.

Sitting directly beside him were two of his counterparts, Private Eric Philpot who served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953 and Major Colin Bowater who served in the Army Reserves from 1968 to 1990.

These men were both presented with custom quilts from Aussie Hero Quilters to recognise their service and thank them for their sacrifice.

Major Gary Bergman, a representative of the Armed Forces from Canberra, said while Anzac Day marked the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Gallipoli, it has become far more than just honouring the original diggers.

“At first Anzac Day gave us an opportunity to honour the original Anzacs but after numerous wars and operations Anzac Day has evolved to allow us to reflect on the service of more than 100,000 members of the Australian armed forces who have lost their lives during or as a result of war like service and peacetime operations,” he said.

“So today, we commemorate and honour all that have put on our country’s uniform.”

Mercy Place’s June Murrowood said bringing the Anzac Day service to these men and women in the home meant more than they

could ever describe.

“It means a lot to them. People think you are at the end of the line when you come into aged care and you don’t continue to be involved in all these things that happen in the community and it’s true, they can’t all go out there. So we try to bring all these community events to them,” she said.

“It’s pretty important to them and it’s important to all of us to acknowledge what they did. You don’t realise how many conflicts Australia has been involved in.”

Families of the residents said for their loved ones, being able to experience normal life connects them to the outside world, allowing them to feel a part of something.

At the moment, Ms Murrowood said six veterans reside at Mercy Place, all who took part in different wars, as well as the wives of many men who fought in various conflicts.

For veterans like Mr Morris, Ms Murrowood said the Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services Mercy Place has started hosting has given the residents something to look forward to.

“The joy that it brings the residents and the fact that we can publicly say thank you because I don’t think they get enough and some of them can’t go to the community functions anymore. So over the last few years they might never have been one.”

The organisers of the Anzac Day service at Mercy Place would like to see it become a yearly tradition, something Major Bergman said he would support wholeheartedly.

“This is such a unique event. While I talked about the broader campaigns, I talked about the specific service of the individuals here and so I’m setting a precedent because this hasn’t been done before except in the Last Post Ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial,” he said.

“We feel a natural bond. Regardless of our service, we just feel this natural bond. So it’s nice to be associated with people that share similar values.”

Private Bill Morris had one last wish last year to see an Anzac Day service, a year on and he has lived through another, much to the amazement of those closest to him.

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Melissa from Aussie Hero Quilters presented Colin Bowater with his custom quilt.

Major Bergman was proud to see Eric Philpot presented with his custom quilt.

Primary students guided through local Anzac history

By Mikayla van Loon Grade 2 students from Birmingham Primary School were given a guided history tour of Mount Evelyn this week to teach them about their local community and the legacy of the Anzacs.

A program run by the Mount Evelyn RSL committee and members aimed to give these primary school students just a taste of the importance of Anzac Day and RSL clubs themselves.

Grade 2 teacher Sharon Smith said the program fell into the school’s value of ‘community’, to learn, understand and respect the surrounding groups, organisations and environment that make up Mount Evelyn.

Beginning at the old railway station, the Grade 2s met RSL president Matthew Crymble and secretary Anthony McAleer where the facts about Mount Evelyn’s name changes were shared before heading off to the war memorial.

“We always get a returned serviceman to talk to them and Matt also tells his sailor stories about serving his country,” Mr McAleer said.

“We try to put it at a level they understand.

So when Roger Boness is talking about Vietnam, he talks about how it’s a country with jungle, snakes and what he came in contact with and even tells how he got malaria because of tropical diseases and things like that.”

At the memorial, the students were able to lay their prepared wreath and learn about the ceremonial tradition while Iain Townsley played the bagpipes, something they looked on in awe at.

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Mount Evelyn RSL president Matthew Crymble spoke to the students about the role of the RSL and his days as a sailor. 278789

Olivia was lucky enough to try on Mount Evelyn RSL president Matthew Crymble’s sailor uniform. 278789

“They love that because it’s not a musical instrument they get to see often and it’s very connected with our ceremonies. So they love the whole bagpipe scene and [Iain] tells them all about it.”

Back at the RSL, the students heard about the honour roll while eating Anzac biscuits before being allowed to try on soldiers, sailors and airmen uniforms.

Ms Smith said often students have varying levels of understanding when it comes to Anzac Day and its meaning because of their own families but hearing it first hand was something different entirely.

“It’s not something you can replicate in the classroom. So we do all this background work in the classroom but to actually hear

soldiers speak of their own experiences is invaluable,” she said.

“I think it’s all good and well to say a lot of kids went to Anzac Day services but there’s a lot of children who, for whatever reason, within their families don’t have the knowledge and understanding so it’s crucial for us because if they don’t get it through school they’re not going to get it.”

For Mr Crymble, the comfort in knowing the curriculum teaches the next generation about the sacrifices the Anzacs from all wars have made was humbling but he said their eagerness to learn was even more incredible.

“Their knowledge was very good. You often get bad reports on what they’re teaching our kids at school but they’re clearly teaching

Evan, James, Harper and Aubree learnt about the plaques and wreaths at the Mount Evelyn War Memorial. 278789 the right things about our former soldiers, sailors and airmen,” he said.

Playing just a small part in the education of young people, Mr Crymble said is an important role for the RSL and he and the members would be pleased to host similar days for other schools in the area.

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Region honours Anzacs

By Wendy Scott Since 2016, Tudor Village has usually conducted an impressive commemoration on Anzac Day service.

Well over 120 supportive residents, families and friends rose to the occasion once again this year under the capable leadership of resident organiser, Paul Jones.

Among those attending were resident Legacy Ladies and ex service personnel, plus special guests Legacy District representative Carol Coyne and Lilydale RSL secretary Chris Newell.

Tudor Singers under Wendy Scott with Judy Wright accompanying, performed the National Anthem, ‘Abide With Me’ and Bruce Woodley’s Anzac version of ‘I Am Australian’ ably assisted by the audience. The whole flag ceremony, recitations, wreath-laying, buglers and poppies on the lawns and on wall displays nearby, added much to the atmosphere.

Afterwards, all enjoyed the home-made Anzac biscuits and lamingtons, plus various activities including a tipple if wanted, an excellent Anzac film to watch after lunch and later, the big football match on the Centre’s large tv.

It was a very memorable day for all.

Please enjoy other submitted photos from Mount Evelyn RSL and resident Louise Brown.

While not back at pre-Covid numbers, the grounds surrounding the war memorial were full.

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By day light it could be seen how many wreaths had been laid.

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The flag was raised to half mast at the Mount Evelyn dawn service where around 3000 people gathered to honour the Anzacs.

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Vietnam veteran and RSL vice president Roger Boness spoke at the dawn service.

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Members of the Tudor Singers choir sung the Australian anthem and other well-known songs at the service.

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Over 120 people attended the Anzac Day service, including residents, their families and special guests.

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Future health superstars

By Mikayla van Loon Four young women have been announced as the 2022 recipients of Inspiro’s tertiary health scholarships to help fund their studies and give them opportunities that might not have been possible before.

Amy Imms, 23, Zoe Eggleton, 24, Danielle Virgona, 21, and Olivia Marceddo, 22, were each awarded the scholarships on Thursday 28 April.

Physiotherapy student at Monash University, Amy, was awarded the major scholarship prize of $10,000, something that will help fund the final semester of her master’s degree.

“At the end of my course, I will have to pay $12,000 out of pocket to complete my final semester…I will also be completing a regional placement in Hobart at the end of this year for five weeks that I’ll be self financing and I won’t be able to work for that five weeks,” she said.

Amy said she was looking into various scholarships to help her be able to complete her degree when she stumbled on Inspiro’s program.

“I’m extraordinarily grateful I got it. When I got the call, I was just completely taken aback,” she said.

“The impact this is going to have in my life is just extraordinary. I’m not going to have to work to the bone over the next year to finance myself through the course. I’m going to be able to really immerse myself in my studies and to get experience in the field and just enjoy my final placements rather than being limited financially.”

For Zoe, who also received an Inspiro scholarship in 2018 for her undergraduate degree, she never expected to be selected again.

This time she was the recipient of the $7,500 scholarship for her postgraduate studies in physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne.

Inspiro has also asked Zoe to stay on as an ambassador for the program to help encourage more young people to apply in future years.

“I’m so excited about it just because Inspiro has really helped me through my undergrad and now through my post grad as well. So to be able to share that experience, to hopefully inspire someone else to apply and have that benefit for them, it’s really exciting,” she said.

“There are so many people in the Valley who don’t know about this scholarship, who

Zoe Eggleton, Amy Imms and Olivia Marceddo, as well as Danielle Virgona were the 2022 recipients of Inspiro’s tertiary health scholarships. 278880 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS would be great recipients. So hopefully even just getting some more exposure so people know about it would be an aim of mine as their ambassador.”

Nursing student Danielle, who was unable to attend the ceremony and occupational therapy student Olivia were both the recipients of the minor awards of $2,500.

Olivia said her scholarship will be going towards furthering her studies by doing a short course to help specialise her treatment ability.

“Ultimately I want to give back to the community because if I can further my study and be the best OT I can be, how’s that going to help everybody else,” she said.

“I’ve had personal experience of being helped through health services, healthcare and hospitals. I want to be able to do what they have done for me for someone else. So this scholarship is an amazing opportunity to be able to push me forward into that.”

Inspiro CEO Sue Sestan said as the new stewards of this scholarship, she sees the role as encouraging young people to learn what they can to then hopefully see them return to

the Yarra Ranges.

“There’s actually a workforce shortage across the whole of the health sector. Historically, this has been given to encourage young people to take up studies in health but now it’s even more important,” she said.

“We have ambitious young people out there but who are maybe not able to do something purely because they can’t get to the institution of study or whatever it might be.”

Judge Hamish Russell has been involved in the awarding of the scholarships since it began in 2000 by the Lilydale Community Hospital and has since handed out over $70,000 in scholarships.

“I think that is what makes it special. It’s been happening for this community for all that time and it’s been awarded to so many different sorts of people working in different parts of health,” he said.

The recipients of the awards are judged on two criteria: their academic excellence and their involvement in the community.

“We don’t want just takers, we want people who are giving and these girls are absolutely

remarkable in the things that they do,” Hamish said.

Zoe has been volunteering at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne since 2015 and has recently become a mentor for other volunteers. She also contributes quite extensively to her university like the buddy program she has established for physiotherapist students.

Last year Amy raised over $5000 for Myeloma Australia after her mum was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2021.

“My family and I have been through a lot in the last couple of years but I’ve really dedicated myself to my studies and wanted to do something to show support for my mum.”

Olivia has spent much of her time volunteering coaching callisthenics and as a trainer for her local football club, as well as working as a swim teacher, all things that have helped become an even better health professional.

“That’s the sort of thing that I find just blows me away. What brilliant people, that they are giving so much already and at the same time are doing so well academically,” Hamish said.

Cameron’s courage will see her embark for Kokoda

By Mikayla van Loon The first Cowey-Selman Kokoda Award recipient has been announced and is now preparing to embark on the historical trip of a lifetime within the next few months.

Mount Evelyn Cire Community School Year 11 student Cameron Lilagan was named as the inaugural winner at the Monbulk Anzac Day service on Monday 25 April.

The joint initiative between the 39th Infantry Battalion (1941-43) Association, Mount Evelyn, Monbulk and Lilydale RSL sub-branches will send Cameron on a fully funded 10 day trek of the Kokoda Trail.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the significant conflict in Australian history, making it a special year to announce the inaugural winner.

With a love of writing, Cameron impressed the judging panel with her application in the format of a well-crafted essay.

Focusing on the importance of the Kokoda Campaign in the Battle for Australia, as well as putting herself in the shoes of the Australian soldiers, Cameron embodied all the right elements needed to be awarded the scholarship.

“I didn’t think I would have a chance, but I was interested in finding out more about the Kokoda Campaign….I was pretty shocked but very happy to be the winner,” she said.

“Being involved was a bit of a breakthrough moment for me; something clicked.

I just wanted to do this challenge and be stronger for the experience.”

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“What they fed back to us was that she displayed a very good knowledge of the importance of Kokoda but she was a person who has, in her life, faced some adversity and she’s shown a lot of endurance and courage to take steps to make her life a bit more positive,” he said.

“She’s certainly someone who has achieved a lot in a short life in regards to her

own personal goals and I think she was looking at this as continuing her own personal goals.”

Drawing on her own life, as well as reflecting on the sacrifices, fears and challenges of those soldiers who fought for Australia, Cameron said as she learnt more about Kokoda she understood the imperative nature of all young people learning about it.

“It is so important for us to all get along, find peace and avoid war….the ugly situation in Ukraine really drives this home,” she said.

Mr McAleer said the school was “certainly singing her praises”, particularly principal Stephen Duke who was a reference on her application.

“Cameron is a strong, independent student with a desire to be successful. She is passionate and has a strong sense of justice.

These characteristics she will bring to the opportunity,” Mr Duke said.

While Cameron wasn’t the only student from Cire Community School to apply, Mr Duke said all those who did “have shown an incredible amount of growth…despite the challenges and barriers they were faced with on a daily basis.”

He knows Cameron winning the award will not only have an impact on her personal journey to learn and discover more about herself but will hopefully encourage her fellow peers to do the same.

Although a tough trek both physically and mentally, both Mr Duke and Mr McAleer are sure Cameron will be able to handle it.

“The qualities that [she has] will put her in very good stead because it certainly will challenge her physically and mentally too,” Mr McAleer said.

“We have no doubt that this is the type of thing Cameron will be able to do and she will certainly come out the other end learning a lot more about herself and learning a lot more about the history of the Kokoda campaign.”

Before setting off on her trip, Cameron will have to do some training for the walk and acquire all the appropriate equipment but the hope is she will be able to get to Papua New Guinea in the next few months. mailcommunity.com.au

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Builders union under fire The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) has taken Court action against the CFMMEU and seven of its officials alleging the union mounted a concerted campaign to coerce a Victorian building company to make a CFMMEU enterprise agreement.

The ABCC is alleging the union’s campaign in 2021 saw CFMMEU officials attending the contractor’s worksites, one being in Croydon, on most workdays over a three-month period, often remaining on site throughout the day.

During that time union officials issued 400 right of entry notices and caused wide-scale disruption to work on the contractor’s projects. In the 18 months prior to the campaign, the CFMMEU had only issued 40 right of entry notices to the company. That number was exceeded within the first two days of the union’s

campaign. Comments made during and after the campaign indicated that the CFMMEU wanted the contractor to make an enterprise agreement.

After a meeting between the contractor and the CFMMEU during which the union explained why they wanted the contractor to sign up, there was a “cease-fire” to allow the contractor to consider agreeing to make an enterprise agreement.

The ABCC’s Statement of Claim alleges throughout March, April and May last year, CFMMEU officials contravened right of entry laws at a residential apartment project in Croydon, an Alphington construction project and Collingwood hotel/apartment project.

The incidents at the Croydon site were most

frequent, with officials allegedly entering the project at the rear gate despite signage indicating ‘authorised personnel’ only, remaining in a ‘no go’ zone frequently used by trucks, restricting excavators from operating, refusing to leave when asked and accessing a computer without permission where photos of its content were taken.

The ABCC is alleging the union’s campaign was unlawful, illegitimate and unconscionable, due to the high volume of entry notices, wide-scale disruption and the mental health impact on employees and was in breach of sections 499 and 500 of the Fair Work Act 2009.

It is also alleging that by organising and engaging in the campaign with the intent to coerce or apply undue pressure to the company to agree to make a building enterprise agree-

ment, the CFMMEU contravened s.54 of the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act 2016 (BCIIP Act).

The maximum penalty for a contravention of the Fair Work Act is $66,600 for a body corporate and $13,320 for an individual. The maximum penalty per contravention under the BCIIP Act is $222,000 for a body corporate and $44,400 for an individual. The ABCC is seeking personal payment orders against all seven named CFMMEU officials involved and will submit that Court imposed penalties be paid personally by the officials and not be paid or reimbursed directly or indirectly by the CFMMEU or through crowd funding.

Star Mail contacted the CFMMEU for comment.

State Gov announces VCAL to be merged into VCE As part of the 2022/23 State Budget being released on Tuesday 3 May, the Victorian Government has announced the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) are set to be combined from 2023.

The Victorian Budget 2022/23 will invest $277.5 million in the biggest reform to the senior secondary system since the VCE’s inception, recognising the increased demand for careers in trades and services and to attempt to provide students with a more rounded education. Premier Daniel Andrews said the new certificate will support students in choosing their career path.

“Careers in trades and services are just that – careers – with good pay, and secure jobs. And they’re the jobs we need people doing,” he said.

“We know not everyone wants to go to university so we’re making sure every young person has every opportunity to choose the career path that’s right for them.”

The new VCE Vocational Major and Victorian Pathways Certificate will replace VCAL, aiming to provide students a wider range of opportunities for apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, nonATAR university pathways or straight into the workforce after leaving school.

A $120.2 million investment will be made to help schools implement the new certificates. Students and their families will also no longer be required to front out-of-pocket costs for essential learning materials for their VET studies, saving many families up to $1000.

Professional development will be provided for teachers to help them implement the

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transition, with non-government schools also encouraged and interested in undergoing the transition. Further funding of $69.4 million to expand the Head Start program to every government school in Victoria, encouraging students to undergo an apprenticeship or traineeship while completing Year 12 studies and $87.9 million to strengthen the teaching workforce with funded study to attract 400 extra VET trainers, professional development for up to 1,900 teachers and increased funding for jobs, skills and pathways coordinators in schools.

Head Start gives students career planning support, a tailored pathway into the industry of their choice and a fair training wage in key industries like building, construction, community services and health, business, primary industries and technology, while they’re earning their senior secondary certificate.

Minister for Education James Merlino said study towards the important jobs that build and care for our state has the same value as any other education after school.

“More young Victorians than ever before are pursuing careers in booming trades and services, Victoria’s a different place to what it was when VCE and VCAL started,” he said.

“For many students, getting industry experience and combining an apprenticeship with school is the best way to set them up for the good, decent jobs they want to do.”

Vocational Major students will undertake specific studies – Literacy, Numeracy, Work Related Skills and Personal Development Skills – as well as 180 hours of VET, their choice of other traditional VCE studies and time in the workplace, which will give them credits towards their certificate.

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Centre in the lead up to Christmas. Many locals far and wide were able to keep up their Christmas tradition in getting a family photo with ‘The Real Santa’ who they had grown to love.

The unlikely tandem tallied upwards of $30,000 from their family Christmas photos and then selected four charities to each receive

$8400 to help make the lives of children better.

The four recipients of the funds included: Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, A Better Life For Foster Kids, HeartKids and Chum Creek’s Good Life Farm. The organisations shared how the funds had already been put to good use.

Backpacks 4 Vic Kids CEO and founder Sally Beard told Star Mail the donation came as a “delightful surprise”.

“We’re very, very grateful on behalf of the children, whose lives that it will impact,” she said. “We have absolutely put that money to good use.”

Ms Beard shared that the $8400 donation from Branded is aiding 112 children in need with care packs filled with toiletries, spare changes of clothes, a toy and more.

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with Inspiro scholarship winner Zoe Eggleton

What is something people don’t know about you?

Don’t hold it against me, but I’m a Collingwood supporter.

Why did you pick health sciences as your career path and what are you studying?

I’ve always been passionate to learn about human physiology and anatomy and function. So naturally a career in health science has always appealed to me. I initially enrolled in an undergraduate degree of biomedical science with the intention to study medicine. Upon completion of this degree my plans were changed.

I knew my passion in health sciences was not only for the study of the human body. I loved how this field allowed me to have a meaningful impact on others health and wellbeing. The privilege to help people at their most vulnerable and play a role achieving positive change deeply appealed to me. Additionally I loved how intrinsic strong communication and team work is to healthcare and this directed me toward the Doctor of Physiotherapy.

What do you enjoy most about studying your degree and being in the health field?

I enjoy so many things about studying physiotherapy. I love how physio focuses on holistic patient care. I love the academic stimulation and personal satisfaction that arises from applying clinical reasoning and problem solving. I love to communicate with a wide and diverse range of people. And I love that I can have meaningful impact in other’s lives. Maybe what I value most about studying physio is the culture.

Where do you hope your career takes you in the future?

After graduation I hope to gain a position as a graduate physiotherapist in an acute hospital setting. This rotational role is appealing to me as it allows to me try and learn different specialties within the hospital setting. More so I’m extremely passionate about public health and

Zoe Eggleton is a physiotherapy student from the Yarra Ranges who recently received a Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS scholarship through Inspiro. 278878 would love to work as part of this team.

Long term I’m excited by the flexibility of career growth in the physiotherapy profession.

I’m driven to improve myself and look forward to professional opportunities that hopefully present themselves in health management, clinical specialisation or research and teaching.

How do you hope to make a difference in your chosen field but also in your community engagement activities?

My main aim to have a positive impact on those around me. But more so, I hope to make such positive impacts lasting. Whether this be though education, mentoring, implementing initiatives or changing processes, I hope to facilitate lasting change. If I can have a role in making things better for the people around me, and those who come after, I will be immensely proud.

What event, past, present, or future, would you like to witness?

I’d love to witness the discovery of another form of life on a different planet.

Which four guests, dead or alive, would you

invite to a dinner party?

Hamish Blake, to bring good energy Reese Witherspoon, for her career and work David Attenborough, for his science understanding, knowledge and wisdom Ricky Gervais, for his insight Who do you admire the most?

Not one single person. I admire different traits in lots of different people.

What are some of your hobbies?

Being active outdoors: running, walking, hiking etc.

Socialising with friends: I’m a big extrovert so I take any chance I can to catch up with friends.

Watching reality TV: A guilty pleasure of mine.

It’s my favourite way to switch off and take a break.

Baking: I’m not a very good cook, but I do love trying. Choc chip cookies would be my go to.

What is your favourite book and/or film?

I’m very partial to any rom-com. My favourite movie would probably be Sweet Home Alabama.

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THREE … flowers meanings

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Chrysanthemum has a simple message: honesty.

They are also commonly associated with Mothers’ Day in Australia thanks to their abundance in May and having ‘mum’ in the name.

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Carnations work for a lover on a budget.

If you pick up one of these blooms, choose white (“sweet and lovely”) or pink (“I will never forget you”). But stay away from other colors. The two-toned version means “I cannot be with you,“ and the yellow ones signify “disdain.”

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Pansy is derived from the French word “pansee,” this bloom means thoughtfulness and remembrance.

That may be why you often see them planted at funeral plots.

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Mysterious missing man In 1889 the imaginations of local people and others further afield were set alight by the mysterious disappearance of William Thompson, the manager of the Colonial Bank at Yarra Glen.

The story was reported in local, interstate and overseas newspapers. Police searches were conducted and the Colonial Bank announced a reward for information.

A firsthand account is available in the reminiscences of Charles Harbord Watt, the manager of the rival Commercial Bank. According to Watt “Thompson was a Scotchman and while at Yarra Glen married a Scotch lassie, newly out from Scotland. They were both about 26 years. Thompson was to all appearances a quiet decent sort, fond of shooting. His wife made few friends and my wife and herself were not on visiting terms. She was rather common and very quick tempered and rather fond of drink.”

Although Watt went on shooting expeditions with Thompson he found him difficult to get on with, ‘secretive’ and unreliable.

On Tuesday 11 June 1889 Charles Watt had some business with the Colonial Bank which was then at the southern end of Bell Street (in the vicinity of the current Commonwealth Bank). Arriving there at 10:30am he was surprised to find the Bank closed. Mrs Thompson told him that her husband had gone to Melbourne on Saturday and he was late returning.

It was his custom to ride to the city on a small black pony.

When Thompson did not appear on Wednesday morning Watts reported the fact to the Lilydale manager of the Colonial Bank and called in to tell Mrs Thompson, finding her “very agitated. I advised her not to touch any-

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Yarra Glen & District Living & Learning Centre History Group thing. I noticed a lot of papers on the counter and a few cheques.”

The Lilydale manager and the Inspector of the Colonial Bank arrived on Wednesday afternoon and found the safe empty. Mrs Thompson would not answer any questions but proceeded to curse her husband. The Inspector found a lot of burnt papers in the fireplace but she claimed not to know what they were.

A friend of hers had arrived from Melbourne, ‘rather common looking’ according to Watt, and the two women left for Melbourne that night.

An extensive search was conducted by police throughout the countryside between Healesville and Melbourne while detectives followed up Thompson’s contacts in the city. A warrant for his arrest was issued on Thursday 13 June and the Bank offered a reward of £250.

Detectives found that when Thompson had gone to Melbourne on previous occasions he often spent his nights in a gambling saloon. To cover this habit he had been manipulating the bank accounts for some time and his defalcations amounted to between £1500 and £2000.

Two weeks after their disappearance

Thompson’s pony was found grazing on the Alphington Common and the saddle and bridle lay near the entrance to the Yarra Bend Asylum on the Merri Creek. The pony was taken to the pound at Craigieburn where Constable Arnold of Yarra Glen identified it.

A few days later it was reported that detectives had managed to recover about £300 of the money which they found in the possession of Thompson’s mistress, ‘a woman living in a well-known house of ill-fame’. She and Thompson had arranged that she would follow him to Adelaide at a later date.

Thompson had in fact got as far as Port Pirie with only £23 left in his pocket. After a couple of weeks on the run he did not realise that his mistress had been detained by the police and could not join him. Unable to stand the anxiety of why she had not arrived, and growing remorseful, he gave himself up at the Adelaide watchhouse on Friday 28 June, very haggard in appearance. He was remanded until a detective could travel from Victoria to accompany him back to Melbourne.

Thompson told his escort Detective Nixon that he had returned to the Bank early on the Wednesday morning and taken about several hundred pounds in cash. He had then ridden as far as Greensborough where he turned his pony loose. He made his way to Footscray and caught a train to Geelong. From there he booked a fare to Adelaide and later went on to Port Pirie. At the Melbourne City Police Court he was charged with having embezzled £104.1.9 from the Bank. He was held on remand until eventually appearing at the Yarra Glen Police Court on Wednesday 24 July.

Detectives Nixon and Ward accompanied Thompson to Yarra Glen on the train. Apparently, on hearing that this notorious villain was to be passing through the town, a number of people were at the Lilydale station to catch a glimpse of him. They were disappointed however as he and the detectives travelled in the guard’s van. The Lilydale Express reported that on arrival at Yarra Glen “several of Thompson’s old acquaintances were on the platform, and he wished them good morning in his usual jocular manner. He has altered in appearance since he was last here, and he appeared to be in excellent spirits.”

At the Yarra Glen court Thompson appeared before Mr F. Hare, Police Magistrate, Tom Armstrong, JP and Mr T. McIntyre, JP. The courtroom was crowded. He was charged with offences committed since January 28: embezzling £104.1.9 from the Bank, forging cheques for £725 and £432 in the name of William Herbert, and forging a cheque for £366.5.6 drawn

by Robert Sutton. Thompson was then returned to Melbourne to face trial at the Melbourne General Sessions on 1 August.

At the trial Judge Hamilton passed sentence of five years imprisonment with hard labour, the first and third days of every fourth month of the first and last year to be spent in solitary confinement. Watt states that after Thompson’s release from gaol he died of consumption. Mrs Thompson had meanwhile opened a wine shop in Melbourne.

In 1890 Mr James Herbert erected a new building which he rented to the Colonial Bank.

This two-storey building still stands on the corner of Bell St and Herbert Lane.

Bite-sized humorous parenting stories from local author A review of Not Mentioning Any Names by Margaret Pearce As part of Eastern Regional Libraries’ autumn program, local author Margaret Pearce recently launched this book at the Ferntree Gully Library.

This is a quirky little book, consisting of 51 bite-sized stories about parenting (and, inevitably, grandparenting). Some of these are hilarious, others bewildering and incomprehensible, and still others philosophical and thought-provoking.

While the book was originally titled “This Motherhood Caper”, the crucial role of fatherhood is favourably discussed in the process of childraising as both parents are often reduced to “tears, tea and aspirin, hysterics, sherry, cigarettes, blunt instruments, bullying and blackmail”.

Pearce’s writing is witty, succinct, and at times fierce but always funny, as she turns daily “confrontations, truces, compromises and in-

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PASSION FOR PROSE WITH CHRISTINE SUN termittent battles” into spectacular spectacles of life in the seemingly serene suburbs. The battles never end. As Pearce describes it: “Suitable textbooks on survival of child-raising might well include guerrilla warfare, unarmed combat and, of course, communications.” Sure enough, these are battles that parents never win.

But who says the goal of parenting is to command and conquer? Reading the book, it is clear

that without unending selfless love, there will be neither tender care nor tedious commitments.

Beyond doubt, parenthood is the sweetest burden that most if not all of us are content to shoulder. For example, in “Homework for Parents”, various mothers work hard to finish their children’s school projects in time. In “Mother’s Day”, as much as the mum cringes over the “terrible racket in the kitchen, the crash of crockery being broken and loud accusations and counteraccusations”, she happily admits “it is not every morning I get breakfast in bed”.

And true magic exists in finding fun through frustration. For example, in “The Lost Club”, the mother wonders what happens to all the odd gloves, socks, runners and football boots that get mislaid.

In “Transport”, the father marvels at his son’s excessive use of the family car. In “The Tooth Fairy”, one childhood belief proves true. In “Five Minutes in the Life of...”, a boy enjoys being various heroes while trying to clean his teeth.

It is true that the mums and dads portrayed in the book never had to handle issues like climate change, global pandemic, threats of terrorism, and the digital divide. Parenting in the 21st century appears to be much more confusing and confronting when compared to life in the 1970s.

However, Pearce’s book remains relevant today with its focus on core values such as empathy, trust, responsibility, respect, integrity, and honesty. From one generation to the next, these universal values sustain not just individual families, but all communities, cultures and societies.

This is why Not Mentioning Any Names can engage, inform and entertain generations of parents. As readers reminisce about their own experiences with children – with fond smiles and an occasional grimace or two – they will reaffirm the fact that some things never change, even in this day and age where the only thing constant is change.

Bad sequel 365 Days: This Day Starring Anna-Maria Sieklucka and Michele Morrone Rated R18+ 1/5 Sequel to the worst film of 2020, the vain, aimless 365 Days: This Day is an improvement on the first film only in the sense that it’s less hatefully misogynistic.

To This Day’s credit, the film shows some learning from its predecessor. Laura (AnnaMaria Sieklucka) has more agency in her relationship with mobster Massimo (Michele Morrone) and the film places greater emphasis on her pleasure in the sex scenes. When infidelity drives the couple apart, Laura finds a genuinely sweet new partner in gardener Nacho (Simone Susinna). Significantly more of the dialogue is in Polish and Italian, as opposed to the stilted English of the first film (which is still present, mind you).

But like the first film, This Day is full of poorly-translated dialogue and shallow glamour, has an over-reliance on pop songs and montages to convey tone, and Sieklucka and Morrone are still incredibly wooden leads.

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This Day is atrociously paced, taking until halfway through the film to provide any substantive conflict. The film is punishingly slow and empty even as Massimo obsessively seeks to reclaim Laura from Nacho.

The second half contains a contrived mob conspiracy, but the film keeps wandering away from its own plot. Laura’s hidden pregnancy carries no dramatic weight, but Massimo’s secret brother builds to an idiotic twist in the final moments.

The original 365 Days was a disgusting romanticisation of kidnapping and assault.

This Day largely excises these themes (but still has a troubling thread of deception). To say that 365 Days is better without the rape, while technically correct, is madness; This Day rises from morally repugnant to the dizzying heights of bland and boring.

365 Days: This Day is available for streaming on Netflix.

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Full steam ahead

By Mikayla van Loon After such a popular uptake last year at the close of the original Lilydale train station, Steamrail Victoria will be returning to Lilydale with two steam locomotives in early May. Steamrail Victoria operations team member Noah Clancey said it will be a nice milestone to have the first steam train pulling into the new Lilydale station on Saturday 7 May almost one year later.

With such interest and fascination with the steam locomotives last year, Mr Clancey said it seemed fitting to hold another event for the community.

“We had so many families, so many locals coming along, lots of people that remember the steam trains from when they were younger, back in the days when they used to run out there, and lots of families that just wanted to come along and come for a ride,” he said.

Whether lucky enough to book a spot on one of the shuttles throughout the day or happy to stand on the platform and watch the train pull in, Mr Clancey said locals will be able

Steam locomotives will be returning to Lilydale on 7 May and will mark the first steam train to pull into the new station. 243531 Picture: MIKAYLA VAN LOON to see two K-class locomotives in action.

“They were built in the 1920s, at the Newport railway workshops here in Melbourne and that’s actually the workshop we’re based out of,” he said.

“We’ll bring two of them up along with some of our old country carriages, which date

Local CWA members have gathered for an important walking fundraiser.

back to about 1908.”

Mr Clancey said these types of K-class engines would have been used regularly on the Lilydale line in the mid-20th century carting goods out to Healesville, Yarra Glen and Warburton.

Although the steam trains provoke memories for older generations, Mr Clancey said it’s the faces of the younger children that bring him joy and make him feel proud of what Steamrail Victoria does.

“It’s not like a modern train that just goes and stops. It’s almost as if it’s a living thing.

It’s got steam hissing out and makes all the sounds, you hear the whistle too.

“And then you see the drivers, they’re not just sitting there pushing buttons. They’re shoveling coal into the firebox and it’s very manual labor to make this machine go.

“It’s just something really exciting and interesting for people to see.”

Sessions are still available to book. Visit www.steamrail.com.au/tours for more information.

Yarra Valley local snaps for wellbeing

By Tyler Wright A Yarra Valley local is providing a safe space for photography lovers to share their mental health journey.

David Eastham has created Facebook group ‘Shooting the Black Dog,’ in an attempt to share techniques on easing feelings of depression and anxiety through ‘Therapeutic Photography’ after his own experiences with suffering from severe emotional stress.

“I read a fair bit about how people were using creative outlets to manage their mental health and wellbeing and [I] got into photography. “[It was] probably one of the most significant steps I’ve taken to improve my mental health and wellbeing,” David said.

Shooting an image of an eagle flying into its nest to meet its babies after months of waiting for the event was the tipping point for David to realise he could accomplish what he set his mind to.

The group was created two weeks ago and now has close to 200 members - something he did not expect.

“It’s not about the photos being perfect or anything like that..I’m very clear that it’s for people that take photos with their phones right through to professional setups.”

Having done research about the impacts of therapeutic photography on mental health, David plans to post activities and challenges onto the page to prompt participants and increase involvement.

One of the activities members have tried involves posting a photo of how they felt at that present moment, and contrast that with a photo of how they want to feel.

“Some people are posting photos that are significant because it might be the anniversary of the loss of one of their loves ones, or it might just be that they’re feeling pretty good that day so they’re putting up a nice happy photo.

“I’m surprised how natural it is for people to do it now that the platform’s there,” he said.

“People are embracing photography a lot more.”

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CWA branches make every step count

By Renee Wood The Country Women Association of Victoria’s Yarra Valley Group has made their steps count at Lilydale Lake, joining the global ‘Women Walk the World’ fundraiser to improve the lives for women and girls.

The annual fundraiser with the CWA and its affiliated group Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) is conducted on 29 April, something the local branches have been part of for a decade.

This event is the first major gathering they’ve had since the pandemic, and the group raised up to $700 dollars for the cause.

The funds go towards various projects including building concrete water tanks, educational schloarships, medical, hygiene and health supplies.

“Think of the women in Ukraine at the moment, what their families are going through, and in Africa, even the Solomon Islands - everywhere,” Tarrawarra Branch President Anne Faulks said.

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if we can do our little bit to walk around the lake, it’s part of such a bigger picture and you’re part of a whole groundswell of women who are saying we need to support women.”

It’s one of the many fundraisers and community projects that the wider branch takes part in, which includes Monbulk Day Branch, Monbulk Ladies Night Hawks, Wandin Branch, Wannallock Night Branch and Tarrawarra Day Branch.

“It’s the empowerment of women together and we feel a strength of being women together - we really do. Just that camaraderie and to think that in doing that we can then support other women to feel stronger.”

All branches are encouraging women of any age to join, saying it’s not all just ‘tea and scones’.

Group president Carmel Mitchell said the CWA has strong ties to making a difference within the community, the country and within the UN. “We have a voice with the Victorian and federal government. Resolutions that have

been created from all the branches and groups, they go to the state conference [in May] and it’s voted on and then that’s presented to the government,” Ms Mitchell said.

On a local level, the CWA’s are also a part of other community initiatives including providing free meals at the Dinner at Darrons night at the Healesville Uniting Church - art exhibits also raise funds for local shelter services.

The ladies meet once a month and also work together in groups within other areas they’re passionate about, such as arts and crafts or fundraising events.

Tarrawarra member Jo Legge said it’s great for meeting new people when you move to the area.

“It’s a good way if you move anywhere, whether it’s a suburban town or a country town, it’s a good way of just seeing what the locals are like and getting to know people,” Ms Legge said.

For more information contact cwaofvicyarravalleygroup@gmail.com

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MEDICALLY SPEAKING

Clinics for the community Lilydale and Chirnside Park Medical Clinics are family-run practices that are driven to provide a caring approach in a modern and comfortable environment.

Open for a combined 10 years, the two clinic locations help foster a strong connection to the community, where local residents are of the utmost importance.

Clinic GPs have interests varying from family and paediatric medicine to men’s and women’s health, as well as chronic disease management. Several of the clinics’ doctors are also expertly trained in wound care, and all GPs take a keen interest in mental health matters.

The clinics are open seven days as well as weekends and public holidays, so both regular and new patients have access to medical services whenever they need it. Driven by a desire to help the local community to be as healthy as possible, both the Lilydale and Chirnside Park clinics offer state of the art technologies, including onsite pathology collection.

The Lilydale clinic has mole mapping technology that is operated by a skin cancer accredited doctor, and a cosmetic physician provides services at the newly renovated Chirnside Park clinic, offering everything from facials to PRP for skin rejuvenation and hair loss.

With a proudly diverse team of staff, both clinics are able to offer consultations in at least five languages other than English. The friendly reception team can help patients to book appointments with a doctor that suits everyone’s personalised cultural and language needs.

Bulk billing services are also offered for theconvenience of patients and carers. Chirnside Park Medical Centre is located at Shop 710, 239-241 Maroondah Highway, Chirnside Park.

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Local musician Caitlin Min Fa will be performing in Mooroolbark after starting to pursue her own professional career.

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Breaking out ballads

By Mikayla van Loon Since the age of seven local musician Caitlin Min Fa has been performing on stage but now in her mid twenties, she has taken her career to a whole new level.

While music was always her passion, pursuing it as a viable option for a career only began two years ago.

“It was back in 2020 that I really believed in myself as an artist, it took me quite a number of years to start releasing my own music and doing all that but here I am today on my fourth release,” Caitlin said.

Taking her love of the pop/indie and pop/ ballad genres, Caitlin has produced and released four singles in just two years that have gained quite a bit of traction on streaming platforms and online.

Caitlin’s most recent song called ‘Do it like that’ was released on Friday 22 April and explores the happiness that can be found in the day-to-day activities of life.

Although growing up the ballads were her main focus, Caitlin said she started to move into the direction of pop music as she got older, as she felt it was the best way to put something positive out into the world.

“My music is quite uplifting and it’s just happy energy and it’s hopefully making people smile when they listen to it,” she said.

“Being able to connect with people on a different level, because music is so powerful and just making people feel good and feel uplifted and feel inspired is my main goal as an artist.”

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Branching out on her own, Caitlin said it was challenging but things like the Radio Eastern FM Talent Search competition not only helped fund her ability to release music initially but to share it with the local community.

“Any radio airplay and exposure is great for just getting your music out there and reaching new people, I guess. So it was an awesome experience,” she said.

“I received a lot of positive feedback for my music. I always say that if I’ve made one person smile, or I’ve impacted them in a positive way, it just locks in what I’m doing and that I’m on the right path.”

Exploring live performance opportunities, Caitlin recently performed at the Knox Festival but will be bringing an hour long live set to the Mooroolbark Terrace Shopping Centre on Saturday 14 May beginning at 9.45am.

The mainly acoustic based set will see Caitlin strip back her favourite covers from Whitney Houston and Kings of Leon, as well as her own releases as she takes to the stage with her voice and guitar.

For Caitlin being onstage, whether it’s a local gig or a private function, is like a second home to her but she said connecting with other people has to be the best part.

“With lockdown and everything, live music was obviously put on hold, and people weren’t able to dance or go to parties or anything like that. “So [I love] just bringing people together to celebrate whether it’s an engagement party or music and entertainment and supporting the music industry as much as I can.”

1812 Theatre’s comic performance this May

By Peter Kemp Til Beth Do Us Part A side-splitting comic romp about marriage.

Career-driven Suzannah Hayden needs a lot more help on the home front than she was getting from her husband, Gibby.

Enter Beth Bailey, Suzannah’s newly hired assistant, a gregarious highly-motivated daughter of the South, in no time, she exceeds her duties as a household assistant and injects herself into Suzannah’s career.

As Suzannah’s dependence on Beth grows, she gives Beth carte blanche to

change anything in the household; and the change Beth makes is convincing Suzannah that Gibby must go.

When he realises it’s Suzannah’s career Beth is really after, a newly-determined Gibby sets out to save his marriage aided by Suzannah’s best friend, Margo, a wisecracking and self-depreciating divorcee and her ex-husband, Hank, who is in the midst of his own life crisis.

Their effort to stop Beth at any cost sets up the wildly funny climax in which things go uproariously awry just as Suzannah’s boss arrives for that all-important dinner.

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Hope for dementia

By Mikayla van Loon

Dementia Care International founder and CEO Jane Verity seeing the Australian film ‘Ruby’s Choice’ about love and compassion when caring for someone with dementia.

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What began as a small organisation run out of a home in Mooroolbark in the early 1990s, has expanded into an international dementia care program running across five continents.

Jane Verity, founder and CEO of Dementia Care International, originally started pursuing a humanised form of dementia care philosophy when training as an occupational therapist in her home country, Denmark.

“I worked under a professor that was very advanced in her ways of caring for people with dementia and that’s where I learned firsthand that it is possible for people with dementia to improve and I brought that with me to Australia,” she said.

“It’s not very well known that it is possible for people with dementia to improve. So we are definitely not talking about a cure that’s important to state but we’re talking about that it is possible for people with dementia to improve.”

While humanising dementia was an important part of the program Ms Verity established, facilitating dementia rehabilitation was also critical.

“It all started out with developing education for staff, that’s so important and developing a beautiful program for people with dementia that is focused on enabling them to improve,” Ms Verity said.

It became even more clear to Ms Verity that she was on the right path when her mother was diagnosed with dementia and emigrated to Australia at 80 years old, where she worked in the Mooroolbark office doing small tasks and was loved unconditionally.

Understanding that need to show love and compassion to those with dementia and their

families, Ms Verity produced the Spark of Life philosophy.

“People with dementia very often find themselves misunderstood. As the dementia progresses they may make mistakes and they may often be told off for their sometimes uncharacteristic behaviour.

“So they start to lose hope and they start to lose confidence and we can see that in their eyes.

“That is what’s at the core of the Spark of Life philosophy to connect with love and empathy and reignite that spark inside the person.”

Ms Verity said the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety really showed the lack of basic compassion that was being shown in all aged care settings.

But while the philosophy was launched in Australia and has been successful in multi purpose services in rural communities, Ms Verity said the uptake has been more prevalent overseas, something she would like to see change locally particularly in the wake of the pandemic.

“It’s slowly growing but the uptake has always been greater around the world and we simply put it down to ‘it’s hard to be a philosopher in your own backyard’.

We always look across to other countries for the news and I think it’s simply what’s happening.

“It’s making a big positive impact around the world especially in the developing countries where there’s so much misunderstanding about, or maybe lack of understanding about dementia.

“So many are thought to be mad and are excluded from the community, excluded from

the families. Educating and teaching people what dementia really means and what we can do for people with dementia is so important.”

Although an estimated 487,500 Australians live with dementia and as the second leading cause of death of Australians, the stigma around dementia remains even here.

In part trying to change that, Dementia Care International partnered with the producers and makers of a film called Ruby’s Choice, an empowering vision of the strength of someone with dementia.

“Previous films have always taken the perspective of the carer and how challenging it can be but this film really takes the perspective of the whole family while it focuses on the strengths of the person with dementia.”

The film premiered in March and has since finished its circulation at the cinemas but Ms Verity said should a group of 30 people have a local cinema that is willing to screen the movie for two nights, the cinema can contact Radioactive Pictures to organise.

Ms Verity said the change in attitude to responding and caring for someone with dementia is imperative to how they live with dementia and would encourage local aged care organisations to contact Dementia Care International to start implementing the philosophy.

Still based in Mooroolbark, Ms Verity said “we would love to work with our local communities and give them extra nurture and service because we are so close and personally, I can hop in and out and give that extra support.

“It’s something I have had a dream of if we could really support our local community, our local age care services.”

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By Callum Ludwig Round 4 saw Lilydale up against local rivals Mooroolbark at home in games in which both sides were desperate to come out on top.

The U19.5’s started the day off strongly for the Dales, toppling Mooroolbark by 27 points in a fiery clash that finished 12.12, 84 to 8.9, 57.

The late out of Lachlan Baxter saw Bailey Bateman fill the void of his partner in crime at full-forward, kicking 4 goals, well supported by Ryan ‘Ninja’ Haley who kicked 3 of his own.

Rory Petch was a defensive stalwart at full-back, demonstrating the fine balance between choosing to go up for the mark or revert to the tried and trusted golden fist. He kept Moooroolbark full-forward Zac Young to only 2 goals despite being undersized, with support from Daniel ‘Paddy’ Ryan.

Other top performers were Ashton Dobbin, Mitchell ‘Skip’ Van de Maat, Zac Carolan and his ever-dazzlingly bright white boots, and Lachlan ‘Dangerous Dust’ Isbester.

Luke Phillips was ecstatic to have finally featured in his first win for Lilydale.

With the U19.5’s comfortably settled in 3rd position as one of 5 teams on 12 premiership points, rumours of a #FlagDales push are starting to surface.

The Reserves fell agonisingly short, falling to Mooroolbark 7.7, 29, to 9.11, 65.

The 2’s were well and truly in the fight early, holding a slim lead at quarter time and were only down by one at the major change. However, a strong 4 goal 3rd quarter from Mooroolbark set them up for the win.

Harry ‘Tiktoks’ Mitchell was a livewire in the forward line, forming a Mosquito Fleetesque partnership with Travis Mihan, each kicking two goals.

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Ethan ‘Pony’ Filliponi was strong in a key defensive post, covering for the newly-retoothed Astin Bucci in his absence. Workhorse John De Vincentis was best on the ground and Will ‘Plem’ Pleming was also among the best performers.

The Reserves sit 7th on the ladder.

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The Lilydale backline’s strong showing was recognised, with the best featuring Douglas ‘Dougy’ Wooton, Nick ‘Delby’ Del Biondo as well as Ryan ‘Dobby’ McNay and Mitchell ‘DeFran’ De Franceschi who spent time there while rotating through the midfield. Ruckman Beau Mitchener was also one of the best, stepping up in the absence of his usual rotation option Matthew Phillips.

The formidable defensive pairing of the single-and-ready-to-mingle Clem and Delby was named best on and second-best on respectively. Delby in particular did a notable job early in the game on Mooroolbark full-forward, and half-brother of Lilydale players Riley and Cobey Clausen, Jai Jordan, who Cobey claimed ‘has probably had about 3 hardball gets in his life’. In fairness to Jordan, he did finish the game with 4 goals and is 3rd in the goalkicking count.

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By Peter Stephenson Saturday was one of those crisp autumn days that were made for football as Esther Park hosted the Barkers soccer team (seventh) against Berwick City (sixth) in round seven of Men’s State 2 South-East.

It was all hands on deck at the Kennel, as the men’s reserves and seniors games were preceded by junior fixtures and the sponsors’ lunch, and followed by the first club function of the year - legends night. Barkers needed to bounce back from a 0-3 loss at Peninsula Strikers, while Berwick had beaten Monbulk Rangers 7-0 the previous week.

Berwick settled better in the early exchanges, but somewhat against the run of play on 15 minutes, Sean Perrin was pushed inside the penalty area and Barkers had a spot-kick. Geordie Scott hit the ball low past Kris McEvoy to open the scoring – 1-0 Barkers. This buoyed the hosts, and three minutes later Eddie Clark had possession near the byline on the left. He floated the ball to the far side of the goal but slightly over hit it and Berwick could breathe again.

On the half-hour, Berwick lost possession in their own half. Scott (in a precursor of what was to decide the game later) put an inviting through ball to Maxim Solovyev. He went on to score, but was offside, so no goal. Berwick were still well in the game, though, and on 33 minutes Paul McEvoy had a dangerous shot blocked by the Barkers defence. The game was played at a fast tempo and was becoming scrappy. The tackles were flying in and the yellow cards were being handed out like hors d’oeuvres at a sponsors’ function – at least five in the first half alone. Half time: Mooroolbark 1-0 Berwick City.

Three minutes into the second half, a Barkers defender seemed to be impeded and lost the ball. Surprisingly, the referee waved play on, and then the Berwick forward was brought down just outside the penalty area, giving the visitors a free-kick in a dangerous spot. The free-kick was driven through the defensive wall and Mark Naumowicz saved, but the ball came back out to Philip Hawkins, who scored from close range to make it 1-1.

Just before the hour, Scott broke forward for Barkers and found Solovyev on the left wing.

He cut inside but was blocked and the ball went out for a Barkers corner, which came to nothing. Two minutes later, Berwick had their own corner on the left. This was sent to the far post and found a forward, but with the goal at his mercy, he shot wide.

Then came the deciding moment of the game. With 20 minutes left, Scott set off through the middle of the park, and put another beautiful through ball in for Solovyev to run onto. He had just enough time to pick his spot and hit a low shot past Kris McEvoy into the far corner of the net to restore Barkers’ lead at 2-1.

Predictably, the finish was frantic as Berwick tried everything to get back on terms.

With eight minutes left, a Berwick forward was through on goal with only Naumowicz to beat.

The Barkers’ stopper dived bravely at the forward’s feet to save – a fitting moment for a man breaking the Barkers record for a goalkeeper in his 89th appearance.

Barkers then almost hit Berwick on the counter as a slick move between Sam Klepac, Scott and Arash Sadeghi almost saw the latter’s shot palmed into his own net by Kris McEvoy.

There were by now 12 players on yellow cards and, sure enough, one of them eventually turned red as the Berwick left winger received his marching orders in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Barkers held on in a nervy finish and ran out 2-1 winners.

Berwick have proven tricky opponents over the years, so points against them are always hard-earned. This was a good hard game from both sides, but maybe a little over-officiated with at least 12 cards being dished out. Barkers move to third pending Old Scotch’s result at North Caulfield. Next is another big challenge – a Friday night trip to second-placed Collingwood City.

In the earlier game, Jack Buglass netted from close range in the second minute for Barkers’ reserves. He doubled his tally on the half-hour when he was put in the clear by an opponent’s attempted clearance. Just after half-time, he lobbed the keeper for his hattrick. Barkers always like to make it interesting, though, and Berwick hit back in the 62nd and 85th minutes, but Barkers held on in a tight finish for their first win of the season.

Full-time: Mooroolbark 3-2 Berwick City.

Mooroolbark Barkerettes unbeaten but held to a draw

By Peter Stephenson Sunday afternoon at Howard Dawson Reserve saw the Barkerettes women’s soccer team visit Swinburne in round two of Women’s State 3 East.

They were looking to consolidate their good start, following the 4-0 win over Fitzroy, and even had 15 players for an away game – a rare luxury. On 13 minutes Swinburne won a free kick on the edge of the box. Helen Paton, who turned out to be a good striker of the

ball, hit a shot that was a goal all the way, but Barkers’ keeper Ashleigh Fraraccio came up with a great one-handed diving save to turn the ball out for a corner. The warning was not heeded, however. Five minutes later, Paton found herself in space on the right about 20 yards out, and executed a perfect lob over Fraraccio into the net for 1-0 Swinburne.

Barkers tried shooting from distance to no avail, until just before the break. Anjali Lobo showed her teammates how it’s done by keeping the ball low. Aided by a slight de-

flection and a stranded keeper, the ball found its way to the net for the equaliser. Half time: Swinburne 1-1 Mooroolbark.

The second half was no improvement on the first, with neither side able to impose themselves, though early on a Swinburne player who had just come off the bench hit a lob from about 25 yards that only just cleared the bar.

When Barkerettes did shoot on target, the keeper had it covered as her positioning was quite good. Time and again Barkers forwards

Lisa Walsh and Amy D’Ortenzio couldn’t quite find the key to unlock the Swinburne defence. The game was petering out for a draw when, in stoppage time, Swinburne found a way through the Barkers defence and Barkers were saved only by a last-ditch clearance from Phoenix Vinh. Full time: Swinburne 1-1 Mooroolbark.

This wasn’t Barkerettes’ best performance, but they are still unbeaten. Next up for Barkerettes is a Friday Night home game against Yarra Jets.

Footy’s umpiring crisis taking its toll in the Yarra Ranges

By Callum Ludwig The Yarra Ranges has not been spared from the umpiring crisis facing footy at the local and professional levels currently, with numbers down and appeals for new recruits to join up or old faces to re-engage with the profession.

The push comes after February AFL’s football boss Andrew Dillon told the clubs in February that the game was 6000 umpires short at local level which he believed was largely due to on-field abuse and the reason behind the crackdown on umpire dissent seen in the game this year.

The AFL Outer East and EFNL seasons are within their first month of starting and both leagues are struggling with retaining strong numbers of umpires.

Junior Health and Wellness Mentor for AFL Outer East Sophie Mastaing said she thinks there is a stigma around becoming an umpire, especially for school children.

“They can be worried about what classmates they’ve umpired might go to school the next day and if they have a go at them or lash back at them,” she said.

“I think it’s also about abuse on the field, which is being dealt with now with the new rules on umpire abuse, which is good, but we just need to get kids in and show them the fun side, and how beneficial it is for when they are playing football as well.”

Ms Mastaing has been an umpire, both field and boundary with AFL Outer East for over 6 years, and was appointed to her new role this year. Her role is to look after the next generation of umpires under the age of 18, ensuring they feel comfortable in game day scenarios and training.

She liaises with umpires and their parents on any questions they have, resolving any issues causing discomfort or uncertainty and ensuring junior umpires have someone present at their games to help them feel comfortable.

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More umpires are needed in local footy nationwide, and Sophie Mastaing would like to see more female umpires get involved.

Picture: SUPPLIED “Being an umpire shows you the other side of playing the game, helping you learn the rules and understand what’s going on. It helps players adjust how they and their team play to fit the game and understand what umpires look for,” she said.

“It’s really good for learning respect and leadership skills at a young age because you’ve got to respect and be responsible for the players, everyone around you and other umpires on the field. You are taught how to lead a team, be a part of a team and make sure everyone feels safe.”

Ms Mastaing said having more umpires getting involved, particularly people who also play football, will be important for supporting a continued crackdown on umpire abuse.

“More umpires will create less stigma around umpires because more players will be an umpire and they’ll understand what they’re doing and what they say,” she said.

“Even for spectators being the parent of an umpire will help them understand, they might see their kids go out and get abused and reconsider their behaviour, which will be transferred into senior football as parents play and watch as well.”

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under new ruling to tolerate no dissent from players following any decision, with free kicks, 50m penalties or even yellow cards at a local level the encouraged response.

At the AFL level, this has controversially even seen players penalised for hand and arm gestures appearing to question the decision.

Ms Mastaing said less abuse may also encourage more female umpires to join up, who can be the target of gendered abuse.

“It would be good to see more female umpires, we only have a couple this year, girls are worried about specific abuse towards them,” she said.

“All of the players have been really respectful towards female umpires, and it’ll really help improve women’s and girl’s football as well because they’ll understand more rules and be able to move more fluidly through it.”

A former AFL Outer East umpire spoke to Star Mail about their experiences umpiring and why they chose to quit recently.

“I did not enjoy receiving abuse from middle-aged men and women while just trying to do my job. I was not going to continue in a job where I was being criticised for my every decision,” they said.

“The condescending questions I would receive from coaches and even umpire escorts implying that I wasn’t aware of the rules of football also led me to want to stop umpiring.

This is not to say that all spectators and coaches were disrespectful.”

“I did enjoy umpiring and met some great people. Some people really supported me and thought I was great, but eventually the comments made by the majority of people at local footy led me to realise it’s not an environment I would like to be a part of.”

However, they did say there were a range of skills they learnt and experiences they enjoyed from umpiring.

“Umpiring was a great experience for obtaining a wide range of skills. From umpiring I have learnt the following; decision making skills, punctuality, adaptiveness, communication skills, how to deal with different types of people, time management and organisation.

I can use all these skills for any future job or career,” they said.

“The positive experiences I had were mainly within the umpiring community. Everyone was really supportive and helped me gain confidence. I am really appreciative of all the leaders who helped me learn and grow as an umpire.”

They said the umpiring community was super supportive and want to see more work done with clubs to create a more positive environment on game day.

“The support in the umpiring community was amazing. I think the work needs to be done through local clubs - informing clubs on current rules and explaining to parents and coaches that it’s not okay to abuse young umpires when they are learning and just trying to do their best. Everyone makes mistakes, the job of being an umpire is not as easy as people think,” they said.

“I understand the passion of local footy, having played it myself, but passion does not make it acceptable to abuse umpires. If I weren’t criticised for every decision I made and being questioned about my ability to umpire based on my gender then I would definitely stay on as an umpire.”

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