The Great Southern Star - April 28, 2015 by The Great Southern Star

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Anzacs honoured SCHOOLS throughout South Gippsland were prominent at all Anzac Day services on Saturday. Left, laying a wreath on behalf of Leongatha Secondary College were school captains, from left, Taylah Darmanin, Ashley Newton and Abby Bolge. Absent Phoebe Lamb-Hale. Above, Inverloch’s Kobie Effern held onto a poppy during the Inverloch Anzac Day service.

Anzac Day coverage across South Gippsland - pages 13-17

FIRE FEARS Wonthaggi arson attacks scare residents By Tayla Kershaw WONTHAGGI residents are on high alert as police chase a firebug in the wake of four fires over the weekend.

Fast response: firefighters attend to one of the homes targeted by the arsonist. Right, House destroyed: the Broome Crescent home in Wonthaggi was secured following the fire early Sunday morning.

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The blazes follow two blazes at neighbouring properties in Wonthaggi on Friday, April 17. News of the latest fires worried 11 year old Chad Cameron, whose family lives in Garden Street, in the vicinity of houses targeted. The boy is particularly concerned as the arsonist set vacant houses alight and the house beside his family is empty. “I’m scared because next door might catch on fire. I’m worried about my family staying safe,” he said. Chad’s mother Sandra Wingate said her son had started listening for strange noises and yelling at teenagers near his house. “He can see the houses that have been set on fire as he goes past on the way to school,” she said. CFA operations officer David Murdoch

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said the fires were suspicious and most likely related. He said firefighters are extra vigilant in the wake of the attacks, in case more fires are lit. “If members of the public see anything suspicious, report it to the police immediately,” Mr Murdoch said. Firefighters were called to the first incident in Broome Crescent at 11.47pm Saturday. The

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vacant house was well alight when firefighters arrived and it could not be saved. Wonthaggi and Inverloch CFA units responded to the initial call. While fighting the fire, they were notified another fire had been lit on a front porch in the same street. Wonthaggi and Inverloch firefighters were able to save the house from further damage. Continued on page 4.

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Save lives Government must fix accident hot spot By Brad Lester LIVES are at risk and the region’s economy will suffer unless the State Government upgrades the South Gippsland Highway. The region’s peak municipal group, the Gippsland Local Government Network (GLGN), has called for the government to fund works to improve safety in next Tuesday’s (May 5) state budget. At the top of the GLGN’s list is the Black Spur section of the highway at Koonwarra, “a notoriously dangerous stretch of road where 13 accidents have taken place during the last five years”, the group’s budget submission to the State Government said. VicRoads needs $40 million to start work on realigning the Black Spur. The project is a priority of South Gippsland Shire Council. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the broader highway also needs an overhaul. “The South Gippsland Highway is an important arterial and is in desperate need of work in many places. The Minister for Roads Luke Donnellan made some big statements in opposition saying the state of the roads in South Gippsland would ‘kill the local economy’. Now he needs to deliver on his rhetoric,” he said. “I drive the South Gippsland roads every day and I listen to my constituents so I know this is one of their biggest concerns. The Nationals delivered an additional $130 million for roads in last year’s budget and we have seen the result of that in a lot of roadworks over summer.

“But much more needs to be done and Labor needs to step up.” A spokesperson for Mr Donnellan gave little hope the highway, or Black Spur, would receive funding in the budget. “The Andrews Labor Government is aware of the community’s concerns around South Gippsland Highway,” she said. “The government is committed to improving safety on regional roads. That’s why we are spending $1 billion to upgrade roads in regional communities, as outlined in Project 10,000. “Regular inspections of the arterial road network are undertaken to identify and treat any hazards that arise to ensure roads are maintained in a safe condition. “The government will continue to work with VicRoads to monitor the condition of the road, and funding for improvements will be considered as part of future programs.” The Black Spur section is the subject of a VicRoads business case now under development to consider realigning the highway to traverse the former South Gippsland rail line alignment. That would include the removal of dangerous bends and construction of bridges across Black Spur Creek and the Tarwin River. “These upgrades are expected to not only provide significant safety improvements, but also enhance freight, tourist and local traffic movements,” the GLGN submission stated. “GLGN understands the proposed realignment project is ‘shovel ready’, with designs and permits already in place awaiting funding.” South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin said council would

ideally like works across the entire highway but that was unlikely given budget constraints and so council was focusing on the Black Spur. “VicRoads has told us this is its number one priority for eastern region due to safety concerns,” he said. Deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said VicRoads had also undertaken design work on improving the highway bends near Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra and also at Foster North. Other GLGN priorities include $50,000 to support the development of a South West Gippsland Transport Strategy to identify ways of improving transport links between southern and western parts of the region. GLGN is an alliance of six Gippsland councils that work together on projects of mutual interest. South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire councils are members. Mr O’Brien will have a major role in shaping the budget. He has been appointed to parliament’s powerful Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC) that is involved in budget spending. He said the role would benefit Gippsland South. “I am really pleased to get a position on this committee. This will give me great insight into the State Budget process on behalf of the people of Gippsland South, and ensure I am able to hold the Labor Government to account when it comes to spending and commitments in rural and regional Victoria,” Mr O’Brien said. The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee interrogates ministers and senior departmental officials about budget spending.

Never forget: Dennis Conn of Whitelaw reflects at Lone Pine, Turkey, on Anzac Day.

Live from Turkey DENNIS Conn of Whitelaw, near Korumburra, and Ashlee McDonald of Meeniyan were among the 10,000 people to attend the Anzac Day dawn service at Gallipoli, Turkey on Saturday. The history of the event was aired on two large screens throughout the night and the pair was immersed in the atmosphere of the occasion. Mr Conn was there to remember his father Bill, an Anzac veteran. Ms McDonald, a Leongatha Secondary College student, was one

of 88 Victoria students chosen by the State Government to attend. Mr Conn noted, “During the singing of Abide with Me, the hymn unleashed a wave of emotion that engulfed us all. I unashamedly wiped away the tears that fell, as did so many of the men and women in the gathering.” Ms McDonald told her family the dawn service was something words could not describe, with an over-

whelming feeling of peace and quiet, despite 10,500 people being there. Mr Conn’s son Travis took this photo of his father at Lone Pine on Anzac Day. Many people also saw the moving Channel 9 interview with Mr Conn at Gallipoli on Saturday. He said “the greatest gift my father left his family is the knowledge he was here on this momentous day.”

Fingers crossed: South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks (left) and CEO Tim Tamlin are hoping the State Government will allocate funding to improve the South Gippsland Highway in next week’s state budget.

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the Meeniyan school. Mr Park was dressed in authentic light horseman uniform and rode Maybelline and leading a second horse, Flash. The bridle Mr Park used was more than 100 years old, while the canteen, boots and other equipment he wore were also antiques. He borrowed the old equipment from Steve McKenzie of Buffalo and John Gould of Meeniyan, who both collect historical items. He said he had done some research into the role of horses in the war, since horses had always been a big part of his life. “We always had them. It was just at the end of the draft horse era, before everyone had tractors,” he said. Heather Scott, president of the Meeniyan and District RSL, spoke to the students about the role of horses in World War One. She said most people used horses before the war because cars were expensive. She said Australian

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horses remained in Egypt while the soldiers went on to Gallipoli. Those soldiers who returned to Egypt picked up their horses and split up to fight in France, Egypt, Syria and the area that is now Israel. She said the Australian Light Horsemen were known for being brave, clever and resourceful. “They were famous because they were adaptable,” she said. When the war was over, the Australian Government decided they could not bring the horses back to Australia because of quarantine problems, so they arranged to kill the horses in Syria and

sell the parts. Ms Scott said thousands of Australian horses died in the war, either during the fighting or afterwards. Music teacher Tanya Jackson told the students of famous horses such as Bill the Bastard, who carried five men to safety through heavy gunfire. “We hope today will give the students an appreciation of the sacrifice made by both horse and rider,” she said. After seeing the horses, students gathered at the school’s existing lone pine to plant a Gallipoli oak, donated by the National Trust, and a Wollemi pine, donated by the Meeniyan

Fire fears Continued from page 1. A shed was burnt in Merrin Crescent and a garage, motorbike and car were destroyed in Reed Crescent on Sunday. All fires were lit within 90 minutes. Additional fire crews were deployed to the fires

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Coastal rates blow revealed

BASS Coast Shire residents will pay an extra $95 in rates next financial year, after council last week revealed the highest rate increase in Gippsland so far. Rates will rise by 6.3 per cent, with the average rates and charges bill $1693. South Gippsland Shire Council is proposing a 4.9 per cent increase, Latrobe City three per cent, Wellington Shire Council 3.5 per cent and East Gippsland 4.5 per cent.

Council is even considering cutting services, despite acknowledging demand for services is increasing. Bass Coast council released in draft 2015-16 budget at a special meeting last Wednesday. Council released the draft budget for public comment, then agreed in subsequent motions to fast track its service reviews and consider service cuts in addition to efficiency improvements. Cr Andrew Phillips said it was clear people wanted council to reduce spending and were not asking for more services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are certainly opportunities where we can

decrease a level of service,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also need to think about service cuts.â&#x20AC;? However, Cr Clare Le Serve said councillors should be wary of reducing or cutting essential services such as Home and Community Care (HACC), and maternal and child health services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you go and cut services thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be pain,â&#x20AC;? Cr Le Serve said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council is a service industry. People need those services. We need to think about making savings within the organisation.â&#x20AC;? Cr Le Serve also said council should reconsider its practice of hiring third parties

to provide council services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always be contracting things out just so the numbers look good,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to look at what is really best for the community.â&#x20AC;? Council CEO Paul Buckley said demand for council services was growing each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our population continues to increase by 1.7 per cent per annum,â&#x20AC;? he said. The current population is ageing, while more people retire to the area and young families also choose Bass Coast as their home. Mr Buckley said there are already â&#x20AC;&#x153;noisesâ&#x20AC;? from

Inverloch about the need for more childcare and preschool services. He also said the quality of the infrastructure in new subdivisions was much higher than is traditional, meaning maintenance of the new infrastructure was also more expensive. He said the forthcoming review of services would help council decide which services to cut or reduce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The broader review will be of the actual services we do provide and whether people would prefer we cut some services and put the money into capital,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said operating costs

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That includes $8.9 million for buildings, namely the Cowes Cultural Centre redevelopment, Cowes Activity Centre and Bass Valley Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s centre. More than $3 million has been allocated to road reconstructions, Roads to Recovery projects, resheeting and road safety improvements. Footpaths and cycleways will receive $1.14 million, including expansion of the Priority Bicycle Network. Council will spend $3.1 million on plant and equipment, including information technology, and scheduled replacement of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fleet. CEO Paul Buckley said councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital works program had been increased by 47 per cent to $18 million.

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Lunch wraps up seachange festival THE Prom Coast Seachange Festival came to a close on Sunday. To finish off the big event, residents and visi-

tors of Foster enjoyed a long lunch, courtesy of the Toora and Foster Community Bank. The street lunch showcased the delicious foods and wine from the local

region. Tables were set up along the main street of Foster for people to enjoy the relaxed outdoor atmosphere. The 50 cent challenge also took place on Sunday.

The goal was 300 metres of 50 cent coins to meet the record, which takes 9180 coins to achieve. Volunteers placed dots along the long line of coins to mark progress. Some

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Delicious lunch: from left, Elisa and Noah Nudleman from Foster, Andy and Tracey James from Fish Creek, and Dorothy Nudleman and Anna-Marie Taylor from Sandy Point enjoyed the longest lunch at Foster during the seachange festival on the weekend.

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Burra dairy boost By Brad Lester KORUMBURRA dairy company Burra Foods has expanded

in the wake of the collapse of United Dairy Power (UDP). Burra Foods has entered into an agreement to buy the

Gippsland assets of United Dairy Power and Five Star Foods Pty Ltd. Burra Foods said it would underwrite the payment terms to current UDP

Solemn remembrance: attending the Leongatha Education Precinct combined Anzac Day ceremony on Friday were, back row, from left, Harrison McGannon, Brett Thorson, Col James (Leongatha RSL and former college student), Janine Pearn and Chelsea Hofman. Front, from left, Ashley Newton, Georgie Spencer, Taylah Darmanin, Lily Caithness, Lauren Potter, Kyle Brown, Blake Howie, Phillip Smith, Abby Bolge, Nick Popple, Jessica Kaldvee and Phoebe Lamb-Hale.

Students honour veterans

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STUDENTS at the Leongatha Education Precinct combined Anzac Day ceremony on Friday morning were told that in war there is no victory. Former college student, Vietnam veteran and member of the Leongatha RSL, Col Jones said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;War is loss of life. The country that loses a war loses and the country that wins loses; war is an exercise in futility.â&#x20AC;? Mr Jones said he hoped there would never be another war the likes of World

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Police seize drugs THOUSAND of dollars worth of drugs were seized across the Bass Coast on Friday. Police from Wonthaggi and the Dog Squad executed a series of search warrants which led to the confiscation of drugs and the arrest of four offenders. Homes in Inverloch, Wonthaggi, San Remo and Cowes were searched as part of an ongoing operation targeting drug trafficking. At one address, police located a variety of drugs including crystal metham-

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Mary MacKillop marks loss MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha

marked Anzac Day on Friday with a solemn ceremony in a new

memorial area of the school. Bagpiper Karl Scothern of

SOUTH GIPPSLAND PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendments Amendment C52 (Part 2) The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C52 (Part 2) to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Government Gazette. The Amendment rezones land fronting the south-east side of Jumbunna Road, Korumburra, from the Farming Zone to the General Residential Zone Schedule 1, applies the Development Plan Overlay Schedule 7 to the land and deletes the Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 5 from the land. The Amendment also rezones Lot 1 TP868143 from the Farming Zone to the Public Use Zone 2 (Education). Amendment C96 The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C96 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Government Gazette. The Amendment rezones land at 65 Korumburra–Wonthaggi Road, Korumburra, from Farming Zone to General Residential Zone Schedule 1, removes the Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 5 from the land being rezoned, and introduces and applies Schedule 8 to the Development Plan Overlay to land being rezoned and to 35 Korumburra–Wonthaggi Road. A copy of these Amendments can be inspected, free of charge, at t www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspection and at the offices of the South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha. JIM GARD'NER Dept of Environment, Land, Water & Planning PUBLIC EXHIBITION The Draft Social Community Infrastructure Cluster Review for Tarwin Lower/ Venus Bay and Meeniyan is now on public exhibition until 15 May, 2015 and can be viewed at Meeniyan IGA Supermarket, Venus Bay Community Centre, Tarwin Lower District Health Centre, at Council and on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au Written submissions are to be addressed to Director Community Services, and received at Council no later than COB, Fri 15 May 2015 via delivery to 9 Smith St, Leongatha, post to Private Bag 4 Leongatha 3953, or email to council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au PROPOSED ROAD DISCONTINUANCE Council at its ordinary meeting on 22 April 2015, resolved to commence statutory procedures (Sch 10 Cl 3 LGA 1989) for the proposed discontinuance of approximate 1,813m² section of unused road, Flinders St, Korumburra as shown hatched on the plan below, and that the land from the Road be transferred to the Crown. All submissions will be considered in accordance with Section 223 of the Act

Inverloch led the official party and South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks played The Last Post on his bugle. Students carried a cross and a wreath, and the school band played Advanced Australia Fair. New school principal David Leslie read the ode and addressed the staff and students. “Anzac Day is a commemoration,” Mr Leslie said.

“It is not a celebration. Our job in commemoration is not to look at simple heroism. It is to try to understand and try to remember.” Teacher Ken Myors said Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) students, assisted by some Year 9 students, spent more than 50 hours building a special area of the school that features a flagpole, a concrete apron and bollards.

A rock border gives prominence to a lone pine which was previously overlooked. “The VCAL students have done a lot of work,” Mr Myors said. “It’s a project they’ve really embraced. We spent a lot of time out there getting it mowed and getting it looking good.” The area was designed jointly by teacher Michael Brennan and VCAL students.

The college pauses: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College principal David Leslie, piper Karl Scothern of Inverloch and students Rahni Clothier, Sophie McHarg, Jordan Nagel, David McAlpine, Sarah Marshall and Grace Davidson formed the official party at Mary MacKillop College’s Anzac Day commemorations.

By Brad Lester THE community may be called upon to fund more facilities in the Meeniyan, Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay districts. With less government grants and rate capping looming in 2015-16, the creation of community foundations and crowdfunding could help the public raise funds for community infrastructure such as halls, tennis courts and recreation reserves. Crowdfunding is the idea of raising funds through donations via the internet to-

By Laura Gibb

A person may make a submission to the proposal no later than 5:00pm on Tues 26 May 2015, to the CEO, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or delivered to the Council Office, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha. Any person making a written submission is entitled to state in their submission that he or she wishes to be heard in support of their submission at a the 223 Hearing Session on Wed17 June 2015 at 12.45pm in the Council Chamber, Leongatha Memorial Hall. Copies of submissions (including submitters' names and addresses) will be made available at the Council or Special Committee meeting at which the proposals are considered and Council is required to make submissions available for public inspection for a period of twelve months. MAY IMMUNISATION SESSIONS Tues 5 May FOSTER, WMA Centre, Main St LEONGATHA, Uniting Church Hall, Peart St Wed 6 May MIRBOO NORTH, MCH Centre, Brennan St KORUMBURRA, Community Rm, Commercial St NYORA, Nyora Primary School Enquiries: Ph 5662 9361

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A WONTHAGGI man has charged with driving while affected by drugs. The 29 year old was processed by police and sheriffs in a combined operation in Wonthaggi on April 20. At about 2.30pm, the driver approached an automatic number plate recognition site in McKenzie Street and police believed he was under the influence of drugs. Police conducted a preliminary oral fluid test which resulted in a positive reading indicating the man had methamphetamine in his system. The man refused to accompany police to the Wonthaggi Police Station for a further oral fluid test. He will receive a summons in relation to the charges and has been forced to pay more than $10,000 in outstanding sheriff’s warrants.

Dig deep, community urged wards a project. Cr Andrew McEwen welcomed the idea. “We could raise $1-$2 million a year across the shire. That is something we need to explore with the community,” he said. That was the upshot of a draft report approved by South Gippsland Shire Council for public exhibition last Wednesday. The report reviewed social community infrastructure in the Tarwin Lower/Venus Bay and Meeniyan clusters, which include those towns, as well as the communities of Buffalo, Dumbalk and Stony Creek. The report said community foundations would be the most reliable source of fund-

ing and “could provide long term sustainability by being able to address the capital and the ongoing maintenance issues that weigh down many committees”. The report urged council to initiate the creation of such foundations by holding community forums. It also noted there was adequate community infrastructure in the areas but the challenge was ensuring infrastructure remained relevant to the community, with population increasing but less volunteers and limited funding opportunities. Other recommendations of the report to council: • help community facility committees save money

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SHOPPERS in Leongatha have been forced to step around dog poo on the footpaths recently as dog

owners neglect to pick up after their pets. Visitors to Leongatha, as well as seeing inviting shopfronts and neat gardens, are confronted with dog waste scattered along the foot-

Dog disgrace: Shirleyanne Wright of Shan’s Lingerie in Leongatha was angry she had to pick up dog poo in front of her shop.

paths of Bair and McCartin streets. Leongatha trader Shirleyanne Wright of Shan’s Lingerie was angry she had to pick up dog poo on Tuesday, April 21 in front of her Bair Street shop. “You don’t want people treading in that then walking it into the shop,” she said. Mrs Wright said students who accidentally trod in the muck would take it back to school. Other shoppers would tread the faeces into their vehicles and homes. Ms Wright said the message to dog owners and people walking dogs was simple. “Pick up your poo,” she said. “Clean up after your dogs.”

by grouping infrastructure initiatives, such as solar panel installation, into a single contract; • work with the community to alleviate seasonal pressures in coastal towns; and • continue council’s strategic land review in consultation with the community. That review prompted Cr Kieran Kennedy to be the only councillor to not support the report. The review has recommended council sell council owned blocks used as reserves in Venus Bay – a move opposed by many in the community, including Cr Kennedy. “It has been a longstanding issue in the community and on behalf of the community, that is why I can’t vote for it,” he said. Council is still in ‘land evaluation stage’ of the land review and hopes to complete this by the end of May. Two small parcels of land have been sold, both in Meeniyan and both to adjoining landowners. Council has sent requests for quotes to real estate agents for the sale of three other properties in Poowong, Buffalo and Mirboo North. There are about 214 items of social community infrastructure throughout the Meeniyan, Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay communities, servicing a population of just over 4000 people. The report was undertaken by consultancy Andrew Nixon Land Use Management. The community has until May 22 to make submissions.

Police warn drivers: you will be caught FOSTER Police issued four penalty notices to drivers recently. A 56 year old man was intercepted in Townsend Street, Port Welshpool, on Sunday for not wearing his seatbelt. He was given a $290 fine and three demerit points. Two notices were given out on Thursday for speeding in a school zone in Welshpool. A 68 year old woman from Bell

Post Hill and a 32 year old woman from Leongatha received $295 fines and the loss of three demerit points for exceeding the 40 km/h speed limit by over 20 km/h. Foster’s Leading Senior Constable Darren Lomax reminded drivers to be mindful of school zones. “School is back and we should all be aware that restrictions are being actively enforced,” he said. “We are also on the watch for driv-

ers ignoring parking restrictions near schools. Ignoring parking restrictions makes it difficult for the buses to get through and is dangerous for children trying to cross the road.” A ticket was also given to a 28 year old Toora man who failed to dip his headlights while on the South Gippsland Highway near Stony Creek last Tuesday (April 21). He was intercepted at 10.15pm and received a $221 and one demerit point.

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50 attend Hallston celebration HALLSTON’S special Anzac Day event attracted some 50 people who gathered to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Anzac and witness the naming of Marks Bridge. Marks family members from Sydney, Mount Macedon and Melbourne attended. The event at the Hallston hall started with an ode from Laurence Binyon’s, For the Fallen and this was followed by a minute’s silence and The Last Post. Locals John Kenny and Lily Grasser

then unveiled the World War One commemorative sign that will be erected at the unnamed bridge on the LeongathaYarragon Road. The sign makes the bridge naming official. Descendants of Cecil Marks recounted the life of the World War One veteran and dairy farmer whose property adjoined the bridge from 1900 to about 1944. The sign was funded by the Victorian Veterans Council and organised through the South Gippsland Shire Council with assistance from Frank and Jeanne Dekker of Hallston.

At the bridge: from left, descendants of Cecil and Ivy Marks including Graham and Bridget Marks, David Labedski, Imogen Wilkinson, Sue Webster and Brian Marks attended Hallston’s Marks Bridge special naming.

O’Brien: “It’s Korumburra’s turn” By Laura Gibb

Demons to go bald for leukaemia EXPECT to see bald heads at Meeniyan this Saturday, with members uniting to raise money and awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation this Saturday, May 2. Leongatha Secondary College teachers Josh Peach and Kate Lafferty, Year 11 students Gemma Martin and Bill Horvath, and Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College graduate Ben Thomas have joined together for the effort. They are all members of the Meeniyan Dumbalk United Football Netball Club (MDU FNC) and will be losing their locks at a special event being held at the clubrooms at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve. Members of the public are invited to attend the event, which kicks off with dinner from 6pm and shaving to start at around 8pm. Local musician and fellow LSC teacher Marty Box has generously donated his time to provide entertainment, while local

Meeniyan and Leongatha businesses and organisations have thrown their weight behind the cause with donations of goods and services to be raffled or auctioned on the night. Meeniyan Citizen of the Year nominee and owner of Catherine’s Hair Technique’s, Cathy Waldron, is kindly donating her razorsharp skills for the event. There will be opportunities for members of the public to shave the heads of participants, while Gemma is donating her circa60cm ponytail to Pantene Beautiful Lengths to make wigs for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The World’s Greatest Shave provides practical and emotional support for people and families with cancerous blood diseases, as well as aiding the discovery of better treatments and cures. Donations on the night would be greatly appreciated, or can be made online at: http:// my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/daringdees. All donations more than $2 are tax deductible.

He visited Korumburra on Tuesday, April 21, calling on the State Government to provide funding so Korumburra Secondary College can

Jetty hopes afloat By Sarah Vella SUPPORTERS of the Port Welshpool Long Jetty believe it should be restored, even if that is dependent on elusive federal funding. They have refused to abandon the project and advocate for funding allocated to it to be used for other purposes. McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said the jetty was still a priority for him. “Securing funds remains a top priority of mine and I remain hopeful of a positive outcome,” he said. “I have been in contact with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss.”

Mr Broadbent declined to comment on whether or not the project should be abandoned. A South Gippsland Shire Council spokesperson said the Long Jetty restoration was still a key project, but dependent on a Federal Government contribution. “In November 2014, council applied for $3.8 million through the National Stronger Regions Fund to complete the restoration,” they said. “Council will be notified on whether it is successful or not in May.” Port Welshpool’s Peter Rose said the community should not give up on the Long Jetty just yet. “We need to keep needling at them as we have been. There is a bit of a concerted effort happening down here at the moment,” he said. “It is time for the Federal Govern-

development. “This is a really important project for Korumburra,” Mr O’Brien said. “The community of Korumburra wants this project finished and that’s why we’re continuing to push for it.” A petition demanding the funding is circulating in the community. Mr O’Brien collected petitions with 200 signatures from the college.

College funding: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, Korumburra Secondary College principal Abigail Graham and Eastern Region MLA Melina Bath, at Korumburra Secondary College, are hoping the school will receive State Government funding.

ment to fess up and stop stringing the community along. If it is going to let us die, just let it happen quickly.” Mr Rose said the reality is there was no money left after the change of government. “But if we don’t keep pushing for it, it won’t happen,” he said. “They need to have a look at the tourism side of it, how much the area has lost since the jetty closed.” Mr Rose said if it came to the point where nothing was going to happen with the jetty, he would support the already promised funds going into another Port Welshpool project, such as the proposed marina. “It could be difficult to do as the money is gazetted for the Long Jetty,” he said. “We can live only in hope and hopefully we have luck in May.”

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Ready to shave: from left, Meeniyan-Dumbalk United Football Netball Club members Josh Peach, Kate Lafferty, Bill Horvath, Gemma Martin and Ben Thomas will have their heads shaved for leukaemia this Saturday.

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years. The book, costing $35, will be launched at the celebration dinner on Saturday night, May 16. Secure your copy now by contacting Pat Kuhne on 5664 2235, Phil Smith on 5662 4261 or any committee member. INVERLOCH Primary School hosted an Anzac themed assembly on Friday. Students performed, school captains Meghan and Alex read the Requiem, and the whole school sang The Last Anzac. Guest speaker Bob Lambie spoke of his experience as a serviceman and Karl Scothern played the bagpipes.

Enjoy a cuppa for cancer THE Moyarra Ladies are once again taking part in The Biggest Morning Tea to help raise funds for the Cancer Council. The morning tea will take place on Monday, May 4 at 10am at the former Moyarra School at 135 Andersons Inlet Road, Moyarra. Entry is $5 and there will also be a raffle and a spinning wheel with some great prizes that have been donated by many generous companies, plus a silent auction on several trailer loads of firewood. There will also be a memory board for those who have lost their battle with cancer and a survivors board, where visitors can place a photo or write the name of their

loved one. Visitors will be able to buy a candle for $1 to light in memory of their loved one if they wish. There will also be a produce table of vegies, eggs, jams and other goods from local gardens. The local ladies will make sure visitors are made to feel welcome and have a wonderful morning tea. Come along and help make this day a success and raise lots of money for cancer research. Enquires and donations can be directed to the organising committee, Lyn Herbert on 5657 3277 or 0418 126 620, Joy and Barney O’Meara on 5657 3352, or Trevor and Trish Browning on 5657 3111.

Well supported: the extended family of Tom Parsons, a former pilot in the RAAF in World War Two, was there to support Mr Parsons at the special Anzac Day service in Leongatha on Saturday. Included in the photo are Mr Parson’s one son, two daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

At the back: bringing up the rear of the march at Leongatha’s Anzac Day commemorations on Saturday were Fiona Mottram and Russ West with their donkeys Simon and Frosty, which was a nice touch to the morning’s services. Marriage milestone: Geoff and Janny Allen celebrated their 50th golden wedding anniversary recently. Family and friends joined in the celebrations over a delicious lunch at the RACV Resort in Inverloch.

Newhaven College remembers NEWHAVEN College held a special assembly on Friday to mark the 100th Anzac anniversary. College captains Renata Phyland, Emily Anthony,

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Luke Anstey and Ethan Slade had the great honour of conducting the assembly. The Neal family have a long association with Newhaven College. Teachers Andy and Sonya Neal have both taught at the school for 17 years and their two daughters Bianca and Eliza are in years 11 and 9 respectively. Andy’s father Bruce Neal served in World War

Two and was invited to be the guest of honour for the assembly. Bianca set the scene as she welcomed Bruce to the stage. “Grandpa served in World War Two as a nosegunner in a Liberator Bomber, defending Australia against the Japanese forces over Borneo and New Guinea, and is here

today to help give us some significant meaning to the 100th commemoration of Anzac Day,” she said. Bruce signed up at 16 years of age while still at school and enlisted before his 18th birthday. He captured the students’ attention by asking students who were 16 years old to raise their hands. They were then better

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able to imagine themselves in Bruce’s shoes as he shared his war time experiences. Bruce also shared the story of his father, Alfred Neal, who served in World War One. He was wounded by a shell fragment at Gallipoli and was hospitalised in Enlgand. Upon his recovery, he returned to fight alongside his mates only to find he knew no-one as they had all been killed in earlier campaigns. Bruce also survived the Battle of Fromelles, described by the Australian War Memorial as, “the worst 24 hours in Australia’s entire history”. Tara Storey laid a wreath and accomplished musician and fellow student Mitchell Brusamarello played The Last Post and Reveille. Emma Volard and Maddie Wilson performed a musical tribute and reflection called The Green Fields of France by Eric Bogleabout a young soldier called Willy McBride that expresses the futility of lives lost in the Great War. Following the reflection, college chaplain Denis Oakley lead the final prayer to conclude the assembly.

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Children discover Leongatha By Laura Gibb GRADE 2 students from Leongatha Primary School visited various Leongatha businesses on Tuesday, April 21 during a community walk. The students went behind the scenes at Leongatha Library, the police station, and

local businesses. Teacher Jonathan Cox said the excursion helped students understand what â&#x20AC;&#x153;communityâ&#x20AC;? meant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just being aware of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out there in the community and our part in the community,â&#x20AC;? he said. Students who visited Bakers Delight made cheese and bacon rolls, which they took away.

Seaside alarm By Brad Lester

EMERGENCY warnings need to be improved at Venus Bay to save lives during peak holiday periods. The Venus Bay Community Centre is seeking funding for a study into improving emergency information and warnings in the coastal town that is surrounded by bush and only accessible by one road. Community house manager Alyson Skinner said many visitors had limited internet coverage in the area, and may not be aware of fire warnings or other emergency information. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This project may look at providing a free wifi area or hot spots, look at community radio or any other solutions that come to light,â&#x20AC;? she said. The project was discussed at a recent meeting of a community reference group concerned about increased visitors to Venus Bay. The town bustles with holidaymakers and pipi collectors over summer, leading to issues with parking, emergency services accessing beaches, fire risk, rubbish and the viability of the pipi population. A report about social community infrastructure accepted by South Gippsland Shire

Council last Wednesday recommended council provide additional parking away from beaches during the peak visitor season by leasing adjacent farmland, and operate a regular â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pick up busâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; service to and from the beach. The Victorian National Parks Association has called for a 12 month moratorium on the commercial harvesting of pipis in the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, and for parts of the park to be closed to recreational harvesting to allow pipis to recover. That call was rejected by the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreational fishing body VRFish. The association made the recommendations in a fact sheet entitled Pipis in Peril. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Along with declining pipi stocks, the collateral impacts of pipi harvesting are damage to coastal dune habitats from recreational harvesters accessing the beach, the loss of food for shorebirds such as the pied oystercatcher, and the disturbance of beach nesting birds like the endangered hooded plover,â&#x20AC;? the fact sheet stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fisheries Victoria has poorly managed recreational pipi harvesting and has now increased the pressure on pipis by facilitating commercial harvesting. The agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s claims that pipi harvesting is sustainable cannot be support-

ed by the very limited science available.â&#x20AC;? The association also called for an independent assessment of pipi harvesting, a review of regulations about pipi harvesting, a multilingual education program to promote pipi conservation and increased compliance. VRFish said all available information said the Venus Bay pipi fishery was sustainable. General manager Dallas Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Silva said the fishery had been highly productive for many years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The VNPA seem to have overlooked that large sections of the beach are not accessed by fishers,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;History has shown the stocks at Venus Bay are cyclical and fluctuate from year to year. This is true with any renewable fisheries resource such as pipis and it is disappointing some groups naively view this as overfishing. Mr Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Silva said the seasonal influx of fishers boosted the local economy. VRFish supports sustainable commercial fishing for pipis, particularly for use as bait.

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OPINIONS CEO responds

E D I T O R I A L Money can save lives THERE could be no better way of spending money than investing in projects that save lives. That is the opportunity before the State Government ahead of next Tuesday’s (May 5) state budget. South Gippsland Shire Council, Gippsland Local Government Network and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien are calling on the government to fund the realignment of the hazardous bends in the South Gippsland Highway at Koonwarra known as the Black Spur. Thirteen accidents have occurred within these bends during the last five years and unless remedial works are undertaken, more people will come to grief, South Gippslanders and visitors alike. Yes people have a responsibility to drive to the road conditions but accidents do happen when the road conditions are less than satisfactory, and combined with the wet weather this region is renowned for, the chance of accidents happening at this location is high. Many trucks have overturned at this location. They’ve often been driven by people not familiar with the bends and how tight they are to negotiate. It’s only a matter of time before a rolling truck lands on a passing vehicle. With so many roads projects competing for funding across the state, those lobbying for support for the Black Spur have been vocal and persistent. Let’s just hope they’ve been heard.

Pat on the back STAGING any event is a big ask of volunteers, let alone when that event actually comprises 60 individual events across two weekends across many towns.

I REFER to two letters to the editor in The Star, Tuesday April; one from Mr Gary Napthine titled ‘New Species of Parasite?’ and the other from Mr Malcolm Davies titled, ‘Council Stop Spending’. My response covers both and I will be specific where possible. Mr Napthine, you may disagree with council decisions, you may have an opinion on the proposed budget and related rate rise and you may dispute the way in which I operate, however implying my staff members are a new form of parasite is going too far and I simply won’t stand for it. Your comments are inappropriate and incredibly disrespectful to all employees of council who work extremely hard to provide valuable services to our community, many services which I’m sure you do not access and therefore do not understand their significance. Mr Davies, your comments are noted and I reiterate my sentiments above regarding the provision of a variety of services to our community. Council supply over 100 services and while you personally may not value ongoing improvements at SPLASH and upgrades to libraries, there are many community members who do. It is the role of council to find a balance in these com-

Letters to the Editor peting demands and ensure the best possible service to all residents when considering the budget and it impacts. If you’d both like to contribute your feedback in a useable manner, please make a submission to the proposed budget currently out for comment. Tim Tamlin, chief executive officer, South Gippsland Shire Council.

is quite simply overweight, unfit and in need of a major overhaul and Mr Tim Tamlin is clearly not up to the job to do that. It is time South Gippslanders tipped out councillors who are not prepared to get tough and take a chain saw to this top heavy council. When are ratepayers ever going to wake up? Never? Tony Griggs, Hallston.

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I WAS aghast to read the CEO of South Gippsland council Mr Tim Tamlin state the recent review was not a cost cutting exercise. To hell it wasn’t. This council is so top heavy it’s likely to tip over! Costs are clearly out of control and have been for some time. When are our councillors going to get it? Rate rises are out of control. I remember my rates not that long ago being $500. Today they have tripled that. Where is it going to stop? Who controls who? The CEO reports to council or are meek and compliant councillors scared to yank the CEO into line? We have so many positions of managers tripping over themselves it’s little wonder nobody knows who is responsible for what! Or does it suit to have overlapping and subsequent abrogation of responsibility. South Gippsland council

Fund college ers on the work underway to ensure the final stage of Leongatha Secondary College’s rebuild is best placed to receive funding in next month’s state budget. Lobbying the Labor Government to secure the vital funds to complete the redevelopment has been one of my priorities since being elected as The Nationals Member for Gippsland South in mid-March. I recently wrote to Labor’s Education Minister James Merlino asking that he fund the redevelopment of the school as a matter of priority. The community will know that the former Coalition Government committed $10 million towards stage one and made an election commitment to the tune of $1.25 million to fund the remainder of the redevelopment. I know this funding is vital to ensuring students in Leongatha have a quality fa-

Beautiful artwork: Tom Daly and Lucy Slater admiring Fish Creek’s Ann Slater’s artwork entitled Sunbakers in the Great Southern Portrait Prize at Foster’s Stockyard Gallery.

unconvincing spin. Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

Customer service please I WALKED into three businesses in Leongatha last week with the intention of making a purchase. I was greeted with bored staff who did not display any enthusiasm or effort to assist. Of course I saw the item I was going to purchase, but why would I give my business to someone who does not make the least bit of effort to crack a smile or even give an indication of willingness to assist? What is it with some of the businesses in Leongatha? If it is an effort for you to greet your customers with enthusiasm, crack a smile or show some energy, why are you existing? In these times where the customer has so many choices, I would go a mile and even pay extra dollars to get kind and considerate service. Businesses like yours bring a drab feeling to some of the excellent ones in Leongatha and perhaps you should take yourself somewhere where it is so remote you will have no customer contact. You have lost my business, but then again you are there only occupying space, not doing a healthy business. Dilene Hinton, Leongatha.

Prom Coast Arts Council Inc is presenting the 10th Annual Great Southern Portrait Prize. The exhibition will be featured until May 11. The portrait piece conditions are the subject must be a Gippsland resident and the artist had to have completed it in the last 12 months. Results: open, first, Kim McDonald, Autoportrait II;

second, Anne Miller, Barry Richards; highly commended, Karen Barnes, Pastoral, and Deborah Harris, Murray McDonald. Packers’ Prize, Megan Williams, Tyler, the Epitome of Perfection. Junior, first, Matt McGannon, Self Portrait; highly commended, Cody, Fraser, and Ashley, Self Portrait. Packers’ Prize, Ava, Me and my Horse. Stockyard Gallery Student Award Primary, Jorgia, Untitled. Stockyard Gallery Student Award Secondary, Hannah Fletcher, Self Portrait.

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AWARDS for the Great Southern Portrait Prize were presented at Foster’s Stockyard Gallery on Sunday.

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cility to be educated at now, and into the future. While it is great to see the school transforming into a modern new facility, there is more to be done. Labor now needs to come to the party in the May state budget and provide the funds needed to complete the rebuild. I urge the Labor Government not to forget the students of Leongatha Secondary College and continue the Coalition’s plan for the redevelopment. Danny O’Brien, The Nationals Member for Gippsland South.

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Such was the undertaking successfully completed by the organisers of the Prom Coast Seachange Festival held over the past two weekends. From art shows to writing workshops, and sporting events to Anzac commemorations, the festival showcased the community spirit that makes the Prom Coast such a wonderful place to live. There would be few surprises if visitors to the festival looking for a new life opted to make the change to the Corner Inlet region as a result of what they saw. Full credit to everyone involved.

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A WOMAN received a ticket for careless driving after an accident near Stony Creek on Wednesday. The 64 year old from Dandenong North was heading towards Foster when she lost control of the car just after the Grassy Spur cutting. A guard rail was hit after the car ran across the road. The driver was uninjured. Her vehicle was badly damaged and had to be towed from the scene.

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in custody until May 28. The 19 year old was part of two violent attacks at the South Gippsland Tourist Railway. A Korumburra resident was left fighting for his life after the attack. The tourist railway vice president was kicked numerous times in a separate attack. Mr Quine will appear before the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court for a committal mention. The 16 year old also involved in the bashings will face the Melbourne Children’s Court for sentencing on June 1.

Pole struck A WOMAN collided

with a power pole in South Dudley on Thursday night. Police believe she lost control of the car but enquiries into the incident are continuing. The 27 year old from San Remo suffered a laceration to the head and was taken to Wonthaggi Hospital by ambulance. Bass Coast Highway Patrol, Wonthaggi CFA and SES attended the scene. A power company were also called. South Dudley did not lose power but the transformer at the top of pole needed maintenance. There were no road closures during the incident.

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Leongatha marks historic day AN historic day in Leongatha’s history saw a magnificent crowd turn out to commemorations for Anzac Day, this year marking the centenary of the landings at Gallipoli. There was great support for both the Anzac Day Dawn Service and the march and commemoration service on Saturday, April 25. Police estimates put the dawn attendance at around 1000 people, while a slightly smaller crowd around 700 attended the later service. The centenary of the Gallipoli landings encouraged many more to attend observances this year with the atmosphere solemn, but the was plenty of support for the Diggers of all conflicts who gave their all for Australia’s freedom. The dawn service featured Paul Stampton on the bagpipes, deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks playing The Last Post and an address from students Sophie Rycks, Mary MacKillop, and Gemma Pruin, Leongatha Secondary College. Later on, from 10.45am, the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band led the march along McCartin Street, Leongatha, for Anzac Day.

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South Gippsland Shire councillor Jim Fawcett marched, along with current and former service men and women, scouts and many other community groups. Flag bearers were Mark Ellicott, holding the RSL flag, Ashley Heath, Australian flag, and Marshall Livingstone, New Zealand flag. After the laying of wreaths at the cenotaph and the playing of The Last Post by Nat Stewart, a flyover by the RAAF Roulettes followed soon after. Senior vice-president of Leongatha RSL sub-branch Steve Wisdom invited everyone into the hall for the service MC’d by Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks. Historian Lyn Skillern gave the main address in front of a packed Leongatha Memorial Hall (see story page 46). Mr Wisdom described the day as highly successful and praised the media coverage for bringing the importance of Anzac Day to the forefront in everyone’s minds. “How lucky we were with the weather too. It was certainly a great honour to be involved in this year’s commemorations,” Mr Wisdon said.

Above left, School support: Kyle Brown and Lily Caithness lay a wreath on behalf of Leongatha Primary School. All locals schools laid wreaths at the service. Left, Flag bearers: from left, Mark Ellicott, holding the RSL flag, Ashley Heath, Australian flag, and Marshall Livingstone, New Zealand flag in Saturday’s march to the cenotaph.

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Inverloch praises nurses AUSTRALIAN nurses were commemorated by those who attended the Inverloch Anzac Day service on Saturday. Local guest Kate Sutton spoke about Lily Stewart, who joined the Australian Army Nursing Service in 1916. She was the late wife of Inverloch RSL member Vin Crisp. “Lily was employed at Five Australian General Hospital on home service prior to her embarkation to India on the ATS Moultan on December 26, 1916,” Ms Sutton said. “She served at Cumballa War Hospital in Bombay, January 1917, followed by service at 44 British General Hospital Deolali, India in De-

Showing respect: from left, Inverloch’s Dusty, Arch, Coco and Jack Rayner and Willow Carr were at the Anzac Day service with their family. Anzac Day: from left, Hawthorn’s Jeremy Higgins, Leo Morgan, Sammy Webber, Annabelle Webber and Zoe Higgins shed some light on the solemn day.

cember, 1917, then to 42 British Hospital, Bushire, Persia, where she was promoted to Sister in December, 1918.” In excess of 700 people attended the commemorative service at Inverloch and between 350 and 450 people attended the dawn service. Guest speaker Alexandra Roberts gave the Anzac Day address, titled, One Hundred Years On: Keeping the Spirit Alive. A march through Inverloch’s A’Beckett Street was held following the service in the Inverloch Community Hub. Planes from the Royal Australian Air Force base in East Sale wowed the crowd during the march. Wreaths were then laid by members of the community. The Inverloch RSL in-

vited the community to the RSL hall after the service. Lunch was cooked by the Inverloch Lions club and guests could see historical displays, view the subbranch DVD, and enjoy a game of two up and live local band the Buffalo

Boys. Brian Fennessy and Brian Humphris were thanked for compiling the collection of Gallipoli photographs and music, and for their enormous effort in creating the DVD.

RSL representative: from left, Inverloch RSL’s treasurer Ted Cross was joined at the Anzac Day service by his brother Eric who played The Last Post on the bugle.

Record crowd at Wonthaggi WONTHAGGI drew the biggest crowd ever to an Anzac Day service in the town on Saturday.

More than 700 people attended the dawn service, led by RSL president David Weekes and secretary Rod Gallagher. A gunfire breakfast was

attended by more than 250 people. Following an extended dawn service, the celebrations continued out front of the RSL in Graham Street

Marching together: veterans, family members and members of the RSL were amongst the parade through the streets of Wonthaggi to the cenotaph.

for the 9.45am march. Veterans, family members, RSL members, ministers Rev Graeme Peters, Captain Wai Wai Mar Sugunama and Father Manny Lomagno, the CFA, the SES, the scouts and the general community were led by the Wonthaggi Citizens Band through the streets to the cenotaph for a 10am commemorative service. Also in the parade was a World Ware Two Stuart Light Tank transported on a restored military tank transport trailer owned and restored by Peter Tack. Former MP Alan Brown was a guest speaker on the day. The second guest speaker’s speech was written by HMAS Cerberus’ Lieutenant Commander Kathryn Ford and delivered by Lieutenant Commander Paul Whetstone. The speech recalled the sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand soldiers at Anzac Cove. “They were the bravest

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young men, but almost all were very inexperienced soldiers, attempting the most difficult of operations, an amphibious landing against a well defended coast,” Lieutenant Commander Whetstone said. “Our troops were volunteers from all parts of Australia, ordinary people

attempting the extraordinary against overwhelming odds.” Lieutenant Commander Whetstone spoke of Wonthaggi resident Robert Oliver, a butcher who enlisted at the age of 18 and lost his life on April 27. His older brother Tom arrived to fight in the trenches

of Gallipoli in July; he sent a card home to tell of the heroic death of his brother. The endurance and self sacrifices of Wonthaggi men and Anzac nurses was also reflected upon. The crowd was delighted with the fly over of the East Sale RAAF Roulettes.

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Music sets scene at Meeniyan AS PEOPLE gathered at the Anzac Day at service at Meeniyan on Saturday, patriotic music provided an appropriate backdrop to a day of national pride. Young musicians from Leongatha and South Gippsland secondary colleges united to perform a selection of Australian songs before and during the community focused service hosted by the Meeniyan and District RSL. The march around the town’s commercial strip was a gathering of community, with RSL members joined by the CFA, Tarwin Valley Primary School, Leongatha Cubs and Scouts and Stony Creek Football Club representatives. Sergeant at arms Graham Kelly was

supported by a catafalque party comprising sailors from HMAS Cerberus. People watched in silence as wreaths were laid, followed by the serving of brunch in the Meeniyan Hall hosted by the Meeniyan and District RSL. Entertainment was provided by Tarwin Valley Primary School students, Meeniyan Ecumenical Choir, Serenity and Andrew Sisters Tribute. Artwork, poetry and photos by Tarwin Valley Primary School students were displayed. “The Meeniyan and District RSL extends its gratitude to all individuals and organisations that came together to make our centenary commemoration day a memorable and respectful service,” RSL sub-branch secretary Tarnya Wilson said.

Inspiring sights and sounds: Light Horse representatives Kathryn Hengstberger (left) and Camille Shaw, both of Dumbalk, joined with musicians, from left, Roy John and Georgia Thornton of South Gippsland Secondary College, Stuart Mackenzie and Lester Berryman of Leongatha Secondary College, and Leith Green of South Gippsland Secondary College.

Korumburra community out in force MEMBERS of the Korumburra and district community showed huge support at the main event for Anzac Day, the dawn

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Estimates put the crowd at between1200 and 1500, the biggest in many a year according to Korumburra’s RSL president Kevin

Moon. Hundreds of cars were parked in adjoining streets, with many there early to take up positions. “I’ve never seen crowds this big,” Mr Moon said. There were many touch-

Well supported: amongst those at the Korumburra dawn service were, from left, James McLean (Korumburra Secondary College student wearing the Australian army uniform), Michael Moon, Perry Neil, Korumburra RSL president Kevin Moon, Tony Moon, Andrew Moon and Kyle Waetford (Korumburra Secondary College student wearing the New Zealand army uniform).

School’s present: all three Korumburra schools were represented at the service. From St Joseph’s Primary School were, front left, Tarek Minchin, Stefan Mizza and Sarah Belle Joynes, back, Korumburra Secondary College, Bailey Condoluci and Caroline Crawford and front right, Mitchell Sawyer and Jorja Whyte, from Korumburra Primary School.

ing moments at the Korumburra service including the ‘roll call’ of those who had paid the ultimate sacrifice in war. As each name was read, a poppy was placed in a slouch hat by a student from the Korumburra Primary School, St Joseph’s

Primary School or Korumburra Secondary College. The names of the fallen were read out by Korumburra Fire Brigade members Bill Rodda (excaptain), Lieutenant Shane Maskell and Lieutenant Ross Harris.

“The roll call is something we haven’t usually done in its entirety but decided it was appropriate this year,” Mr Moon said. “This is what Anzac Day means to me was one of the songs sung at the service by the Korumburra

Primary School. They also sang the New Zealand National Anthem which is a rarity at this service and then the Australian National Anthem.” The wreath laying and The Last Post was also completed at the service.

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Mirboo North sings in unity By Laura Gibb

Respect: from left, Maurice Briscoe and John Chadwick, both of Mirboo North, attended the Anzac Day service in Mirboo North.

THE community of Mirboo North and surrounds commemorated Anzac Day in a two part service on Saturday.

Mirboo North: from left, Mirboo North RSL president Rick Elliot, HMAS Cerberus officer James Goold and Mirboo North RSL secretary Peter Fraser at Mirboo North’s Anzac Day service at Mirboo North Secondary College.

The indoor service took place in the auditorium of Mirboo North Secondary College, with a catafalque party provided by HMAS Cerberus. Mirboo North RSL secretary captain Peter Fraser (retired) gave the introduction and Mirboo North RSL president Lt Col Rick Elliot (retired) welcomed the group. The Mirboo North Community Singers performed And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda and Sienna Falkingham sang Christmas in the Trenches. Lt James Goold, a serving officer on HMAS Cerberus, gave the Anzac Day address, and Lyn Jennison read a poem of her own. Mirboo North Second-

ary College and Primary School chaplain Norm DeSilva reflected on the qualities of the Anzacs. He said the humour they used to mock their predicament was unique. “It had an extraordinary effect on their morale,” he said. Mr DeSilva said members of the other fighting forces saw the Anzacs as people from a younger and more carefree world because of their “extraordinary demeanour”. He also spoke of how the Anzacs admired and respected “Johnny Turk,” the enemy. Mr Elliot recited the ode and CPO Ian Potter (retired) recited the Navy ode. After the indoor service, the audience filed past the honour board at the school and on to the cenotaph for an outdoor service. The Australian and New Zealand national anthems were sung, along with God Save the Queen, and wreaths were laid.

For the fallen: Bob Burdekin of Mirboo North attended the Anzac Day service at Mirboo North Secondary College.

Foster commemorates Anzacs By Laura Gibb THE Foster and district community was led in its Anzac Day march by members of the Yanakie Campdraft Club representing the Light Horse, on Saturday. “The horses went fantastically,” Foster RSL secretary Percy Brewer said. Foster RSL president Bruce Lester said the symbolism was particularly appropriate because the founding president of the Foster RSL Roy Paterson and several other locals were members of the 8th Light Horse. Mr Brewer said attendance at the march was tremendous. “There were more than 700 people at the parade, which surprised everybody in Foster,” he said. The service began at the cenotaph, with a catafalque party provided by HMAS Sydney, and continued in the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. Many audience members had personal or family connections to the armed services,

Formal proceedings: Foster RSL president Bruce Lester, left, and treasurer Les Francis were part of the official party during Foster’s Anzac Day service in Foster War Memorial Arts Centre.

including Tim Wilson of Foster, whose father fought with the 8th battalion in World War One. Those gathered heard moving songs performed by Rebecca Bone on voice and Fiona Curram on guitar and backing vocals. As part of the ceremony, Foster RSL gave a donation of $200 to the Foster Cubs because they carried the banners and helped with the service. The RSL also donated $500 to South Gippsland Secondary College for the prize for dux of the school. After the service, audience members attended a barbecue lunch at Foster RSL and several RSL members went to Prom Country Aged Care to complete another service for residents. In the evening, the RSL conducted another service before a night football match between Foster and Toora. The two teams lined up as they do before the AFL’s Anzac Day match. The ode was recited, followed by The Last Post, reveille and the national anthem. On Friday night the RSL hosted a cabaret ball where attendees dressed in World War One regalia.

Family connection: Jill Harris, and Ron Harris, both of Foster, at the Foster cenotaph after the Anzac Day service. Ms Harris has an ancestor’s name inscribed on the cenotaph and Mr Harris is a serving member of the armed services. Left, Light Horse: members of the Yanakie Campdraft Club led the Anzac Day march through Foster, representing the Light Horse.

Riverside service CARA and Isabella, school captains at the Tarwin Lower Primary School, were called on to do a special reading each at the Tarwin Lower Anzac Day service on Saturday. They were assisted by master of ceremonies Max Jelbart.

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MORE than 60 people attended the 2015 Anzac Day ceremony held in the Mount Eccles Mechanics Institute Hall on Saturday. Guest speaker for the day’s service was Vietnam veteran David Mynott who was introduced by hall committee president Jim Spinks. Mr Mynott was born into a military family in England a few weeks before World War Two ended in Europe. His family migrated to Australia when he was six. He was in the first group to be conscripted in 1965 under the two year National Service Scheme introduced by the Menzies Government. He served in Vietnam with 103 Signal Squadron and 104 Signal Squadron. He went on patrol with units to provide radio communications back to the Task Force Base at Nui Dat and provided communications from fire support

Family connection: from left, Judy Mynott (nee Heintz), Monte Heintz, Geoff Heintz and Kim Plaeg, all descendents of Jacob Heintz who is named on the original school board at Mount Eccles. bases to the taskforce. In a difficult environment for radio communications, Mr Mynott operated three-man re-broadcast facilities from hills in the

province surrounding Nui Dat. His address for the day was about his father Walter George Mynott, who served in the British Army

from 1931 to 1948. Mr Mynott’s connection with Mount Eccles is through his wife Judy who was a Heintz, original selectors at Mount Eccles.

Pausing to remember: Lois Scott (left) and Pat Spinks discuss Anzac Day at the Mount Eccles service. Judy’s grandfather Jacob Heintz served in World War One. Two of Jacob’s cousins were William Armstrong Heintz, who was awarded

the Military Medal for his actions, and Edward William Riseley, who was killed in action in World War One. The Mynotts visited

the graves of the two soldiers in northern France last Anzac Day where they sprinkled soil from the properties at Mount Eccles over the graves. This was a symbolic gesture that a piece of their homes was now with them. Katie Calder recited a poem about a conversation between an old war veteran and a young boy which brought a tear to the eye of some of the audience. Historian Pat Spinks laid a garland of flowers (arranged by Elise Butlin) under the honour board. The congregation then moved out onto the lawn in front of the flag pole where David Lewis recited The Ode. The Last Post was played followed by one minute of silence. The audience then sang the Australian National Anthem. Mr Spinks thanked his committee and the residents of Mount Eccles for organising the day, and invited everyone to enjoy afternoon tea in the hall.

Above, Floral tribute: Toora Primary School’s Lexi Elmore and Lachlan Lewis laid a wreath at the Toora cenotaph during the town’s service on Saturday. The occasion was followed by lunch at the RSL clubrooms. Earlier that day, a dawn service was held at the cenotaph and breakfast then served at the RSL. Left, Historical excursion: Toora Primary School’s Curtis Storr and Lexi Elmore were among the whole school excursion to the Toora cenotaph on Friday, the culmination of a week of study about Anzac Day. The school community held an assembly on Friday. Memorable occasion: Loch residents paused to reflect at the town’s Anzac Day service on Saturday, held at the cenotaph outside the former post office. John Fisher (left) and Tom Loughridge showed a sign made for the occasion. Loch Primary School students placed poppies onto a board representing 50 Loch soldiers who never returned from World War One and whose names are on the Loch Memorial Reserve gates. Loch residents can easily remember the start and end of World War Two because Loch’s postcode is 3945. The war spanned 1939 to 1945.

Above, We remember them: laying wreaths at Leongatha on behalf of St Laurence’s Primary School were Olivia Warren and Chloe Nielsen, who are part of the school’s community service leadership team.

Major moment: Petty Officer Alan Trent of HMAS Cerberus spoke about Gallipoli and the importance of remembering the fallen when he addressed Meeniyan’s Anzac Day service. He is pictured with Meeniyan and District RSL sub-branch president Heather Scott.

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Council sells South Gippsland THE joys of living in South Gippsland will be showcased at the Regional Victoria Living Expo in Melbourne this week. Flying the flag for the region will be South Gippsland Shire Council’s economic development team. Officers will be present along with a Gippsland Group stand representing the six shires from the region. The expo will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3. The expo gives Melbourne residents and businesses all the information they need when considering relocating to regional and rural Victoria, including promotion of employment, education, health and community services within rural areas. “It’s like we have a mobile embassy in Melbourne for the weekend to spruik the wonderful lifestyle and opportunities for those wishing to re-locate and/or start a business,” council’s economic development coordinator Ken Fraser said. “It’s a very popular event with up to 10,000 visiting the expo last year. Locals may like to tell their Melbourne based family and friends who are thinking of re-locating to attend and find out more. It’s free.” Visitors will be able to find out about making relocating easy, schooling options, business and career opportunities, community living, housing options and affordability, franchise opportunities, and volunteering and sporting opportunities. To find out more, head online to www.rdv.vic.gov.au

Spruiking Prom Country: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council staff promoted the liveability and opportunities in the area at a past Regional Victoria Living Expo.

Time to renew your pet registration PET registrations were due for renewal on April 10 in South Gippsland Shire Council. Pet owners are urged to register their pet to receive the benefits that flow from registration. Council’s local laws coordinator Bruce Gardiner said registration assists in the speedy recovery of lost animals and in reuniting them with their owners. “It gives us the fastest method for contacting you in cases where your pet might have been in-

jured or attacked by another animal,” he said. “Your registration fees also help provide important pet related services such as animal management and community education about responsible pet ownership, to our communities.” What you get for your registration fees: • supply of a council identification marker; • lost and found animal service – a guarantee that if your pet is found wearing its council identification, council will attempt to notify you where your pet is so you may be reunited (ensure council has your current contact details);

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• response to problems including reports of dog attacks or complaints about animals wandering on private property; • a nuisance service to help solve animal barking, straying and spraying problems; • assistance with trapping and impounding feral cats; • public education about responsible pet ownership; • council’s monitoring and enforcement of legislation regarding minimum animal welfare standards in animal businesses. These include

pet shops, council pounds, animal welfare shelters, breeding and dog training establishments; and • general advice about pet care. If you have not received your registration renewal forms, contact council on 5662 9200. Local laws officers conduct random inspections to identify unregistered dogs and cats. Animal owners found with unregistered animals, or animals with expired registration may be subjected to enforcement action and face ‘on the spot’ fines or potential court action.

South Gippsland is a pleasant ninety minute drive south east of Melbourne through rolling green hills. A friendly environment exists for all ages, boasting excellent health, education and retail facilities with a strong sense of community and affordable housing. A place people come for the beauty and stay for the lifestyle.

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Board The Ghan for a cross country adventure THE Australian outback. It’s the landscape of legends: vast untamed country rich with natural beauty, spectacular destinations and ancient culture. As rugged as the country’s interior may be, travellers can experience its wonder in style and comfort. Leongatha Travel and Cruise has joined with Sunlover Holidays to present seven day tours aboard the iconic railway, The Ghan. The fully escorted tours depart from the southern coast at Adelaide and conclude in Darwin, taking travellers on a cross-continental journey that includes memorable off-train excursions. “I’ve travelled The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin and thoroughly enjoyed it, and look forward to doing it again sometime,” Jill Carmody of Leongatha Travel and Cruise said. “We’ve found The Ghan to be extraordinarily successful in terms of the packages available, and I think this package is going to be just as popular, especially with all of the inclusions and off-train excursions.” Packages include one night in Adelaide and a city sights tour, two nights aboard The Ghan in Gold Service and three nights in Darwin. Guests are offered a choice of twin or single cabins on The Ghan, and dine in the classically styled Queen Adelaide Restaurant Car. Each meal offers a choice of fine food, carefully prepared by on-board chefs. All guests have access to the Outback Explorer Lounge with Australian premium

wines, all beers, standard spirits, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee. The selection of excursions includes such iconic outback destinations as Alice Springs and Katherine. While in Alice, ride camels or visit the Royal Flying Doctors. From Katherine, tour options include a boat cruise on the famous Katherine Gorge or a coach tour of the town and surrounds. In Darwin, see the sights of the city: Chinese Temple, lush botanical gardens, East Point Military Precinct, Stokes Hill Wharf area and the Mooring Basin. There is also time to explore the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. A full day tour to the Litchfield National Park will showcase majestic waterfalls. Additional tours available to guests at extra cost are Darwin Harbour cruises, a sunset cruise aboard the Charles Darwin and Jumping Croc Adventure at the Adelaide River. Departures from Adelaide are guaranteed during May, June, July and August. Leongatha Travel and Cruise can arrange flights, hotels, transfers and touring, and since groups are kept to 30 passengers or less, guests will enjoy travelling with a small intimate group with a professional escort to take care of all your arrangements, guaranteeing a relaxing trip. If none of the dates for the group departures suit, ask one of the friendly staff to tailor a Ghan Adventure to your individual requirements. To discover more or book your Ghan rail adventure, contact Leongatha Travel and Cruise on 5662 3601.

Grand vista: The Ghan travels across the Elizabeth River in the Northern Territory, one of many stunning sights travellers will see on board the journey.

Fine dining: guests are guaranteed exquisite food in the Queen Adelaide Restaurant on The Ghan.

Councils unite to save energy BASS Coast Shire Council’s Wonthaggi Civic Centre and two South Gippsland Shire Council buildings are being evaluated for energy efficiency improvements, by way of a Federal Government grant of almost $125,000. Under the three year Efficient Buildings by the Coast project, work has already begun to install efficient lighting, upgrade air conditioning units and install efficient taps to slash the total energy consumptions of the buildings. Bass Coast mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said council identified the Wonthaggi Civic Centre uses more energy than any other council owned and

managed building. “This project replaces the heating and cooling system in council’s civic meeting space and is expected to save 32 tonnes of CO2-e (carbon equivalent gases),” Cr Brown said. The new system saves energy because it is more efficient, however council has also invested in further efficiencies by adding a central control system so the unit can be turned off when the area is not in use. The project also upgraded lighting in this space to LED technology and added sensors so lights can no longer be left on when not in use. This is expected to save 14 tonnes of CO2-e. In total the project is expected to save council 55 tonnes of CO2-e every year.

“This project is another successful partnership with South Gippsland that is delivering wins for both ratepayers and the environment,” Cr Brown said. The South Gippsland council buildings are the main office and Carinos building. Other recent partnerships undertaken by the two councils have included the sustainable street lighting project, the development of the Southern Gippsland Foodmap and a shared litter enforcement officer. For further information on the project contact council’s climate change and sustainability coordinator Liza Horsburgh Price on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

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Trucks collide A SEMI truck ran off the road after hitting a trailer on the Agnes bridge on April 20. Police said the incident occurred at 7.15am. Police said a second truck towing a trailer towards Toora clipped the semi, which was heading towards Barry Beach. The back axle was ripped off the trailer and the semi ended up 100 metres inside a nearby paddock. Both drivers were uninjured. The front end of the semi was damaged. Police said its cargo may have been damaged as well. The cargo was transported to Barry Beach.

Off road: a semi truck ran off the road after clipping the trailer of an oncoming truck in Agnes. Its cargo was transported to Barry Beach. CFA units from Toora and Welshpool, the Bass Coast Highway Patrol and

Foster Police attended the scene. The road was partially

closed for an hour. Bass Coast Highway Patrol is investigating.

Happy birthday: Evelyn Nunn celebrated her 102nd birthday at the Woorayl Lodge on Sunday, April 19, surrounded by friends and family.

CFA opening looms

Evelyn turns 102

THE new Leongatha Fire Station will be officially opened on Sunday, May 3 from 2pm.

By Tayla Kershaw

Harriet Shing, MLC for Eastern Victoria, will declare the station open.

LEONGATHA’S Woorayl Lodge was in celebration mode recently, as resident Evelyn Nunn turned 102. Relatives of Ms Nunn visited her on her special day and the staff of Woorayl Lodge through a party on April 20. “I had lots of calls from people wanting to come and see me,” Ms Nunn said. Ms Nunn was born in Shepparton, and although she lived in New South Wales for a number of years, she considers herself well and truly a Victorian. Though she was the only one to reach triple digits, five of Ms Nunn’s siblings also lived well into their nineties. “There must be something good on my side of the family,” she said. Ms Nunn spent 50 years of her life living in Melbourne and raised a daughter and a son. Now she loves the Leongatha lifestyle. “Living here has been very good. I would

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never go back to the city,” she said. “I have been very fortunate here.” In her three years at Woorayl Lodge, she only had one bad turn. A fall left her in the Wonthaggi hospital for several weeks. “The doctor at Wonthaggi hospital, who was a wonderful man, said I was probably not going to leave the hospital. But I did, and here I am. I’m very lucky,” Ms Nunn said. She keeps herself active by walking around the lodge. “When it’s really nice outside, I walk around two or three times a day,” she said. “I love reading and I’m getting to the point where I also love sleeping.” Ms Nunn is appreciative of her family and the staff who work in the lodge. “My daughter and her husband were invited to a lunch here. Everyone here (at the lodge) is so kind,” she said. “I have four grandchildren. Two live in New South Wales, my grandson lives in Queensland and my other grandson lives in Darwin. They all came here when I turned 100. It was very special.”

Following this, the fire station will be open for inspection by the public to view the new facilities and current fleet of vehicles. There will also be two vintage

fire engines on display as well as Leongatha’s original hand pulled cart from 1907, which currently resides in the Fire Services Museum in East Melbourne.

LEONGATHA FIRE STATION

OFFICIAL OPENING The official opening of the new Leongatha fire station in Bair Street will take place on

Sunday May 3 commencing at 2pm The Hon. Harriet Shing MLC for Eastern Victoria will be attending to perform the opening ceremony. Following this, the Fire Station will be open for inspection by the public to view our new facilities and current fleet of vehicles. There will also be two vintage fire engines on display to 1907, which normally resides in the Fire Service Museum in Melbourne

Come and see what all the fuss is about!

All invited: the public is welcome to attend the official opening of the new Leongatha Fire Station on May 3, and the CFA’s Gary Burns is excited.

Mayor’s message GREAT news from Warren Truss, Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, that the Gippsland Safe Freight Network Program coordinated by council’s John Ernst has won the Local Government Award in the Excellence in Road safety category. Their Truckies Lighting Up For Safety campaign was positively received across Australia. This is wonderful recognition of the outstanding work John and South Gippsland Road Safety Committee have done in addressing a serious issue. Members of the Roadsafe Alliance and SEATS were impressed with John’s presentation at their last meeting and will be pleased to hear of this award. A number of council officers will be manning a South Gippsland stand once again at the Regional Victoria Living Expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre this weekend. This is a State Government initiative to provoke interest among city dwellers to consider a move to the country and South Gippsland offers a great lifestyle and good business opportunities for those who are ready to make the move. The expo runs May 1-3, so if you’re wanting to coax family and friends to move here, encourage them to go along. The Gippsland Local Government Network

Cr Jeanette Harding

(GLGN), of which the CEO and I are representatives, has reiterated funding for local roads and bridges maintenance and upgrades for the South Gippsland Highway among the key priorities in this year’s state budget submission. With only a week remaining until the Labor Government unveils its first budget following the 2014 election, the region’s mayors have sent a clear message that transport infrastructure is at the top of our agenda. The National Broadband Network is promoting a nationwide pilot program which aims to significantly boost broadband speeds available to families and businesses in rural and regional Australia. Starting next month, fixed wireless consumers on the current highest speed tier, will be able to experience increased download speeds. It is not clear whether this will be introduced in this region but we have been advised the switch on date of the fixed wireless towers at Dumbalk, Meeniyan, Leongatha South, Koonwarra, Ruby and Bena will be delayed slightly to the first week of August. For further information go to www.nbnco.com.au Prom Country Aged Care celebrated its first birthday last week after a successful inaugural year. It is a wonderful resource for the Corner Inlet and the staff and management have much to be proud of.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

Family fun: from left, Terry Lay, Joanne Street, Bruce Grainger, Sarah Maclean and Noel Stringer share a game of cards during the FAMDA production, Waratah the Musical. Photo: Yianni Banikos.

Using technology responsibly: from left, St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha students Rachael, Alex, Shayla and Kayden sharing information from their iPads on the big screen as they study the meaning of Anzac Day.

Toe tapping theatre Guiding children

By Bernadette Grainger

CHRIS Dickins is the creative force behind FAMDA’s Waratah the Musical.

Inspired by childhood memories of family holidays at Sandy Point and ’60s rock music, Mr Dickins wrote, directed and designed this toe tapping trip down memory lane. He opted for a minimalist set and zany two dimensional props. The inclusion of film clips of some of the cast added another interesting dimension. The footage of the mayhem caused by a runaway beach buggy was most effective. The opening night audience was engaged by the exuberance of the cast, that seemed to be enjoying the show as much as the audience. Ranging in age from eight to 68, every cast member performed with infectious enthusiasm. There were

many familiar faces and some who were new to the FAMDA stage. In both the writing and the staging, this is a true ensemble piece and the interactions between and within the four holidaying families rang true. Some performances deserve special mention. Nicole Cooper and Terry Lay were convincing as the estranged couple and both their individual and combined ballads were beautifully sung. Harley McDonald-Eckersall was suitably sultry as the teenage vamp. Her slick, polished technique made her a standout in all the dance routines. Leuca Maclean sensitively portrayed the innocence, joy and anguish of adolescence. The youngest member of cast, Taj Cooper was endearing as the wandering Barney. Led by Chris Gale, the band with its driving rhythm, occasional lead vocals and backup singers also starred. They

really deserved to be on stage. With more than 20 ’60s songs and many energetic dance routines, audience members of a certain age were bopping in their seats and barely restrained themselves from singing along. This is definitely a show to bring the whole family to. FAMDA is to be commended for staging the premiere of a musical set in South Gippsland, written by a local playwright and providing a vehicle for 24 local performers from diverse age groups. This is community theatre at its best. Four performances remain: 8pm, Thursday, April 30 (bargain night, with all tickets $15); 8pm, Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2. There is also a matinee at 2pm on Saturday, May 2 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. Tickets are on sale through Main Street Revelations in Foster or by phone on 0435 535 867. Details on www.famda.org.au

Students show leadership By Laura Gibb

STUDENTS are fortunate Leongatha can offer both primary and secondary Catholic schooling, St Laurence’s Primary School principal Chris Dortmans said. “We’re lucky in Leongatha we’re able to provide Catholic education from Prep right up to Year 12,” he said. Mr Dortmans said St Laurence’s has a great relationship with Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, which is not far away. He said St Laurence’s has spent the last two years developing its focus on an ABC of positive behaviours. A is for acting responsibly; B is for being respectfully; and C is for caring for one another. The focus on positive behaviours connects to all aspects of the curriculum. It also ties into looking at how Jesus behaved and how Catholic beliefs fit into the community.

Students also learn how to be responsible, respectful and caring online and when using technology. Students in grades 3 and 4 use iPads in the classroom and build up the foundational rules of using them and caring for them, while grades 5 and 6 students have access to an iPad each. Mr Dortmans said the school takes responsibility for helping parents become comfortable setting up the devices and changing the settings. “We don’t want to give them these devices and create a headache,” he said. Students have also created a mural of handprints on the theme of stopping bullying, online and in the community. St Laurence’s has increased in size from nine classes in 2014 to 10 classes in 2015. Students have been using the new art room to create paper poppies for an Anzac Day display.

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SELECTED primary school students from across the region gathered at Korumburra Showgrounds for a leadership conference on Tuesday, April 21. The theme of the conference was ‘Stand up’ – standing up for ourselves, standing up for others, standing up when there are opportunities and standing up for what is right. Grade 6 students from many primary schools were chosen to attend the conference, run by GRIP Leadership from Sydney, because they were demonstrating leadership or had the potential to show leadership. The students acknowledged leadership can mean many different things. Pippi Hayman of Kongwak Primary School said leadership can mean working in a team. “Leaders let everybody have a say,” she said. GRIP Leadership staff member Mason Schrack said leaders stand up in their communities in many different ways. “It can mean bringing out the best in everyone around us,” he said. Ella Sadler of Inverloch Primary School said people did not need to wait to be told they were leaders. “Anyone can be a leader,” she said. “You don’t need a special badge.” Cowes Primary School assistant principal Rod McKenzie said without the conference, such opportunities might only be available in the big cities. “We provide opportunities for our students locally to develop leadership skills,” he said. Inverloch Kongwak Primary School assistant principal Andrea Penrose said students could mix with children from other schools and develop confidence. Guest speakers included Commonwealth Games medallist Eleanor Patterson, and the students broke up their day with footy skills training with former AFL player Leigh Brown and AFL GippSport representative Chelsea Caple. Organisers were grateful for the support of Bass Coast Shire Council and local businesses.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

MAY 1 TO MAY 8, 2015

Catholic Education Week is spiritually uplifting CATHOLIC school communities in the Diocese of Sale will celebrate Catholic Education Week from May 1 to 8 with the theme ‘Moving with the Spirit’. Many students from the 43 Catholic primary and secondary schools in the diocese will participate in a variety of activities, including a Leadership Mass and a Diocesan Learning Expo. School based events will include special liturgies, morning teas and open days. In the lead up to Catholic Education Week, the director of Catholic education in the Diocese of Sale Maria Kirkwood described the recent installation and consecration of Bishop Patrick O’Regan as the new Bishop of Sale as uplifting. “The ordination of Bishop O’Regan as the ninth Bishop of Sale was a wonderful occasion for the Catholic parish and school communities in the Diocese of Sale,” Ms Kirkwood said. “About 1600 people attended the ceremony at the Bishop Phelan Stadium at Catholic College Sale, demonstrating the importance of the occasion. Bishop O’Regan’s ordination gives Catholic Education Week added significance and meaning this year. “We have only recently celebrated

Red poppies: St Laurence O’Toole Catholic Primary School students Phoebe, left, and Safron make poppies for the school’s Anzac Day display. Easter and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is all about new life and the hope Jesus’ example gives us for the future. The church itself is

going through a renewal, with Pope Francis urging us to face new challenges and now a new Bishop in Sale. “This is an exciting time for Catho-

lic education in the Diocese of Sale and for our 42 Catholic schools.” Ms Kirkwood said the Catholic Education Week Theme ‘Moving with

the Spirit’ is a reminder the church has been blessed with Pope Francis and his call for Catholics to “read the signs of our times and respond to them”. “Pope Francis has been calling on all of us to spread the message of peace, love and hope, and challenges us to look beyond our own lives, our own wants and our own needs and to ask ourselves, what can we do for others?’ Ms Kirkwood said. Some of the key messages of the Catholic Education Week theme include the following: Freedom of God. We must listen for and seek God; often in surprising places; The Spirit is found in the gentle breeze and also in the mighty wind of Pentecost; and We must be alert to where the Spirit is moving. The word Spirit comes from the Greek ‘spiro’ to breathe: to inspire; to live; to create. The Spirit can be described as the breath of God who at the beginning of time breathed over the waters and brought life from darkness. More details about Catholic Education Week can be found at the Catholic Education Office website at www.ceosale.catholic.edu.au and the Diocese of Sale website at www.sale.catholic. org.au.

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CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK

MAY 1 TO MAY 8, 2015

Teens offered opportunities MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College aims to inspire its students to succeed. Many activities happen at the school throughout the year to provide the students with the best opportunities possible. The school recently welcomed new principal David Leslie. Mr Leslie has been with the college for six school weeks and has been warmly welcomed back. Prior to being principal at FCJ College in Benalla for 10 years, Mr Leslie was the deputy principal at Mary MacKillop College. “I was given a wonderful welcome by the school and the community,” Mr Leslie said. “I always hoped to come back and it’s great to be here.” Mr Leslie said he was attracted by the special atmosphere and the open, friendly feel of Mary MacKillop College. “There’s a real spirit of cooperation between the teachers and the students. It’s a lovely place,” he said. Since his return, Mr Leslie said the school has grown, with nearly 600 people now attending the campus and the recent start of $2 million worth of building projects. “It’s quite an exciting time. We’ve got a large trade skills centre under construction thanks to local builders Considine and Johnston. This will provide enhancement for our practical courses and allow for a greater selection of subjects,” Mr Leslie said. “The new reception building is also

Underway: from left, new principal of Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College David Leslie and Year 10 students Roshi Saini and Anthony Polato are excited about the progress of the new trade skills centre at the Leongatha school. underway. The new area will be much more convenient and welcoming for visitors.” The administration building is expected to be completed by the end of July. “The school was built with wonderful foresight. All the buildings are inviting and adaptable,” Mr Leslie said.

“Traditional classrooms can be used with flexibility. My own pipedream is to see the portables gone and replaced with a state of the art facility.” Mr Leslie said the key message he wants students to take on is that the school exists for them. “The school is there for its students and the community. It’s a philosophy

we want to work on,” he said. There will be plenty happening around the campus in term two, including athletics, a drama competition, Gippsland independent schools cross country and the school’s upcoming musical Fame Junior. The production will be held on August 14 and 15 at the Wonthaggi Union

Community Arts Centre. A cast was selected at the end of term one. The musical is set in a performing art school in the ’80s and celebrates talented youth in their quests for success. Laura Muranty will direct the show with Matt Logan as the assistant director. “It will showcase the talent in our school,” publicity officer Patrick McCarthy said. “We have some fantastic singers, dancers and actors, and the musical adds another dimension to our curriculum.” The VCAL students also created a commemorative garden for the school’s Anzac Day celebrations. A lone pine was planted; the seed came from Gallipoli. Year 9 students are full of anticipation ahead of their annual camp to the high country at Lake Eildon. The camp is run by the Outdoor Education Group, and tests students’ self reliance and team work. It is a half walk, half canoe trip that provides the students with the opportunity to get to know their peers better. Midyear exams are also on the horizon for Year 10 and 11 students. Students will continue to visit the soup van in Fitzroy and Moe this year. “This opportunity is run through our Youth Ministry Team. It opens their eyes to what life can be like for the disadvantaged,” Mr McCarthy said. “It gives another opportunity to work on social justice and the students come away with a new perspective.”

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Firefighter mystery A PICTURE is worth a thousand words â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if only that was true with a portrait the Country Fire Author-

ity has of Corporal John Sparks who was killed in action during World War One. CFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wonthaggi Fire

Station still has the photo of Corporal Sparks on its wall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; almost 100 years after he was killed in France. Other than a few basic details about where he was from

Remembering him: Corporal John Sparks was a member of the Wonthaggi Fire Brigade before he was killed in action during World War One.

and when he was enlisted, the full story about Corporal Sparks is a mystery. Former Wonthaggi captain Kim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor said he and other current brigade members tried to find minutes from brigade meetings held back then but sadly they were not found. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I walk into the fire station very regularly and often look at Corporal Sparks photo on the wall and wonder what his story was,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also have an honour board in the station which lists 24 brigade members who fought in the Great War. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any further knowledge on those members either other than out of those 24 firefighters, Corporal Sparks was the only one killed in the line of duty. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we do know is Wonthaggi Fire Brigade apparently had one of the most members enlisted in World War One out of any other brigade in Victoria.â&#x20AC;? After doing some further digging, Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor found Corporal Sparks was employed as a wheeler at the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi. He enlisted in the armed forces on August 18, 1914 and departed Melbourne on HMAT A24 Benalla as part of the 8th Battalion. Corporal Sparks was appointed Corporal 13 days before he was killed in

France on August 5, 1916. Mr Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor said while it was devastating Corporal Sparks was killed during World War One, he lost his life fighting for Australia

and that was something to be proud of. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if Corporal Sparks has any remaining family in Wonthaggi, or even Victoria, his story

remains quite a mystery, but to me and the several hundreds of CFA members that have been a part of our fire brigade over the years, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hero,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s message Cr Kimberley Brown We want to hear from you COUNCIL is currently seeking community submissions, feedback, opinions and ideas on a variety of projects and plans. We are running consultation sessions for councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Communications and Engagement Strategy, are seeking feedback for the draft Wonthaggi Cemetery Master Plan, would like to hear thoughts and feedback on the draft Cowes Activity Centre Plan, and submissions are open for the draft 2015-16 budget. There are a variety of ways to have your voice heard, with some face to face sessions and online surveys being run for some of the projects, whilst others are as simple as sending feedback by mail or email. For more information on all of the above projects and plans, please visit basscoast.vic.gov/council/consultation.

Around Bass Coast The Creative Gippsland Arts Festival for the Bass Coast Region is upon us. Within the Bass Coast Shire we are proud to have 24 registered participants showcasing events, exhibitions and workshops. This is the sixth annual Arts Festival for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;all of Gippsland and all of Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Our festival theme is swap, trade and exchange. The six Gippsland councils will swap artists and performers, ideas and skills.

Bass Coast has the privilege of swapping with Latrobe City. There are writing, singing and performance workshops, a walking tour, and exhibitions that showcase a diversity of mediums. An events brochure is also available at councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visitor information and customer service centres.

Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diary The Municipal Association of Victoria Rural and Regional Councils forum was held recently, where councillors and CEOs had the opportunity to discuss a variety of issues councils are facing. We discussed the new State Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position on key issues, such as rate capping. The National Trust Bass Coast Branch is hosting a guided bus tour of historical sites in the Rhyll area as part of the trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state-wide Heritage Festival. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be hopping on the bus and am looking forward to spending time learning more about the history of the town. On Wednesday, instead of our regular council briefings, my fellow councillors and I will be heading out on an excursion around the shire to visit key areas and discuss important issues currently facing council and the community. You can also find out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening at council by liking my page, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cr Kimberley Brown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bass Coast Shire Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Facebook, or by following @CouncillorBrown and @BassCoast on Twitter.

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MIRBOO NORTH, A HIDDEN TREASURE LEONGATHA, ICONIC PROPERTY, 57 TURNER ST ? ? ?

2.2 acre property with 4 bdrm home, with superb gardens 2 open plan living areas, modern kitchen with high quality fittings 2 large sheds with concrete floors and power connected

Offers over $485,000 considered

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Unique 3 bedroom beautifully decorated brick home Formal lounge/dining, 2nd living, polished floors 4 car garage, caravan facility and gorgeous gardens

$495,000

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LEONGATHA, BLACK BEAUTY, 7 TURNER ST

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Modern 'country style' 3 bdrm WB home with 2 bthrms Beautifully renovated 2 living areas, stone bench tops in kitchen Nth facing living great secure backyard with carport & garage

$359,000

NERRENA, 179 ACRES ON TWO TITLES ? ? ?

Undulating country, divided into 5 paddocks, central laneway. Paddocks renovated in the last 15 years with excellent fencing Heavy duty stockyards and 60x30x17 hay shed.

Contact Agent for more details NEW LISTING

Turning Point Villas DUMBALK, TURN OUT BLOCK ? ? ?

100.1 acres heavy carrying, ideal for dry stock & young heifers Watered by dams with good sheltered paddocks Heavy duty stockyards

$469,000

LEONGATHA, ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES ? ? ?

1856 m² block, front/rear access is a prime piece of real estate Comprising original 3 bdrm home, separate lounge &kitchen Ideally located, so much potential, renovator or investors delight!

$360,000

MEENIYAN, LET THE SUNSHINE IN! ? ? ?

BV home with elevated living, taking advantage of solar passive 2 large bedrooms with open plan living, spacious and bright RC/AC, LPG gas heater, single lock up garage & secure yard

$260,000

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4 Executive 2 bdrms Villas, designed with open plan living Spacious with RCAC, northerly aspect, internal access from garage

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STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Get amongst it IMAGINE living li i 200 metres ffrom the cinema, 100 metres from McDonalds, and 300 metres from the post office and Leongatha’s main street. Think you could never afford to live in such a central location? Then think again, because this three bedroom home not only has such a central location but is also on the market for

$190,000. $190 000 On a 587m2 block, it offers three bedrooms in the house, plus a bungalow offering a fourth bedroom/rumpus. p The open plan lounge/kitchen includes a wood heater and a gas heater. It is a great opportunity to do some work Alex Scott and reap the rewards.

LEONGATHA

5 Bellingham Street and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

$190,000 3

More Aussies buying for investment AUSTRALIANS love bricks and mortar. Not only is home ownership the great Australian dream, but when we have spare cash to invest or have paid off the mortgage and want to put our equity to work, many of us turn again to property, buying for investment. While the term property investor conjures visions of a magnate with a property portfolio and an expensive car, it actually applies to many of us. According to the Real Estate Institute of Australia, the latest taxation statistics show 14.9 per cent of taxpayers are investors in the residential property market – that’s 1.9 million people. The majority of those are ordinary “mums and dads” with only one investment property. In the latest available statistics, 201011, 73 per cent of investors had only one such property. In the previous five years there was substantial growth in the number of such investors, with seven out of 10 of those benefiting from negative gearing earning up to $80,001 a year.

For most of us the tax benefits offered by negative gearing - the ability to claim a tax deduction for expenses such as mortgage interest and maintenance costs associated with an investment property - are an attraction. If the cost of owning the property is greater than the rental income, that loss can be offset against other taxable income, including salaries. Agents report growth in self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) has also boosted investment in residential property. Funds can buy property for investment and, with investors buoyed by the historical low interest rates; there is local and interstate investor interest in regional centres where prices are more affordable. Unit and apartment median prices in regional Victoria grew by 4 per cent in the December quarter of last year, but the median price remains only $257,000. There are reports of investors buying property for their superannuation funds sight unseen. But the same principles apply as when buying your own home. Any purchase should be underpinned by thorough research – including viewing the property, preferably several times. NEW LISTING

SOLD LEONGATHA - 6 Milne St UPDATED 3 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME

LEONGATHA PRIME POSITION, POTENTIAL PLUS

LEONGATHA - 46 Roughead Street PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY - LARGE CNR BLOCK

TRIDA WEEKENDER OR PERMANENT LIFESTYLE PROPERTY

• Superb position, ideal starter, lge. workshop • Large open family room, r/C air-con, gas log fire • Solar power, renovated kitchen, bathroom & br's

• 3 BRs & study, lge. country kitchen/meals, separate lounge • Dble garage & dble carport. Easy flat walk to shops & schools • Renovate or purchase for future investment- unit site(STCA)

• 2 BR home on approx. 1000 m². 3 road frontages incl. rear lane • Renovate, live in or lease out. Demolish, rebuild or subdivide • Unit development site, STCA. Close to CBD, rec. facilities, V-Line bus

• 2BR home on approx. 5 acres, private with panoramic views • Open plan living, R/C, wood heater, solar pack, storage loft • Lock-up garage, new 30x50ft shed/workshop, small dam

$280,000 Sole agent

Sole agent

$285,000 Sole agent

NEW LISTING

$295,000 Sole agent

NEW LISTING

INSPECT SATURDAY MAY 2, 1-1.30 PM LEONGATHA PERFECTLY LOCATED RENOVATED FAMILY HOME

LEONGATHA - 20 Willow Grove (off McDonald St) READY TO GO!

• 3 BR home, no through road, short walk to shops, school bus service • Brand new 17+ sq. 3 BR brick home. Close to all schools • Renovated bathrooms, new roof, weatherboard, plumbing & rewiring • Open plan kitchen/ dining/ family room. En suite, double garage • Open plan kitchen/ dining & lounge. Lge double bay shed & workshop • Picturesque, well-sheltered surroundings, on no-through road

$345,000

Insight

$360,000 Sole agent

LEONGATHA BIG HOUSE, HUGE BLOCK, MASSIVE SHEDDING

NERRENA HIGHLY DESIRABLE RURAL LIFESTYLE -13 ACRES

• Quality built, 4 BRs & study. Lge block, front & rear road access • Dble garage & carport; 12m x 7m shed; lock-up dble garage • Open plan formal & informal living areas. Views over countryside

• Modern 3 BR & study brick home. Spacious open plan living • Superb setting, well fenced, dam, small machinery shed • Seasonal creek in treed gully, beautiful countryside views

$530,000

$555,000 Sole agent

insightrealestate.com.au Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103

Robyn Powney 0488 454 547

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Views, tranquillity, space L

OCATED within an 18 minute drive of Leongatha or Mirboo North, this 159 acre (approx.) property will suit purchasers looking for a pretty, yet secluded property, and a place to run sheep or cattle. It is also suitable as a retreat from the hustle and bustle. Use the home as a weekender and continue to lease out the land as at present. Approximately half a kilometre of road frontage of this picturesque property adjoins beautiful ‘Possum Hollow’, a very special bonus. Undulating to part steep, the land is heavy carrying country, northerly facing,

well- sheltered and well watered by six dams and springs. Improvements include a two bedroom, two bathroom cottage plus single bungalow, with various garden beds and fruit trees. A terrific large lock-up 16m x 8m three bay machinery shed, 10m x 8m machinery/shearing shed, two large hay sheds, disused dairy, carport, and workshop provide plenty of shedding. Good stockyards with cattle crush and loading race enable easy stock handling. Being Blue Gum and Mountain Ash country, there is plenty of native wildlife to enjoy. This is the perfect opportunity to stake a claim on a sizable rural grazing property.

HALLSTON 255 Griggs Road Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220

$550,000

Outstanding lifestyle and farming opportunity – 142 acres

OCATED on the edge of the Nyora township, this 142 acre versatile property would make an ideal lifestyle/farming investment. The land is mostly flat with a gentle rise at the back; it is superbly layed out with central gravelled laneway servicing seven main paddocks. Also, there are four fenced stallion paddocks with shelter in each. Picturesque natural treed areas are fenced to keep livestock out and there are some shelter belts. The property is watered by troughs in each paddock which are fed by a central spring fed dam. Improvements include a comfortable table home offeroffer ing three bedrooms, lounge with air conditioning and wood heating, neat kitchen and meals area, a double lock up garage with power next door. The stockyards adjoin what used to be a dairy (de-commissioned) in addition to this a large machinery Elders Real Estate shed is close by. Leongatha The property is positioned ideally Zel Svenson just over one kilometre off the South Gippsland Highway and on the edge 0438 636 290 of Nyora; it may even have potential for future development (STCA). This is an excellent horse or lifestyle property. 3 1

NYORA

115 Lang Lang Poowong Road

$8500 p/a

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• 3 Bedroom home with bungalow on 587m2 block • Large open plan lounge and kitchen • Central location to CBD - PRICED TO SELL!

• 4 bedroom home on north facing 866m2 block • 3 bay 9m x 5m shed at rear with vehicle access • Cubby house, veggie gardens, chook pen.

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TERMS: 10% DEPOSIT BALANCE 30/60/90 DAYS

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• Extremely neat & solid 3 bedroom brick home • Master bedroom with ensuite, 2 living areas • Polished timber floors, R/C A/C, ducted heating

• Perfectly positioned 3 bedroom home • Stunning fully fenced inground swimming pool • Next to McIndoe Park, close to schools.

• 4 bedroom home, master with ensuite and WIR • 2 bedroom granny flat with shared bathroom • Double garage, 3 bay barn shed and woodshed.

$320,000

NEW PRICE $329,000

NEW PRICE $525,000

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Black beauty T

HIS modern ‘country style’ home tucked behind well established gardens is now ready for its new owner. Beautifully renovated, this three bedroom, two living zone, two bathroom weatherboard residence has a wonderful warm and inviting atmosphere. Original rooms feature 3.6m ceiling heights, with period cornice, timber floors and ceiling detail. North facing living areas have been renovated to include a ‘masterchef kitchen’, with stone bench tops, classic travertine floor tiles, quality appliances and cast iron sink, just to mention a few.

From the light and bright kitchen/family area step up to the dining room, leading to a comfortable and cosy snug sitting room which opens out to a private courtyard. A well manicured exterior features a timber deck entertaining area, carport

and a lock up garage. The property is located within close proximity to the sporting precinct and only a short easy walk to town. Open this Saturday for inspection from 11 11.30am.

LEONGATHA 7 Turner Street Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Glenys Foster 0477 622 298

$359,000

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Solid start to 2015 THE 2015 property market has begun solidly, buoyed by low interest rates, with the cash rate kept on hold by the Reserve Bank recently, at its 2.25 per cent record low. Despite some economic uncertainty around employment levels, consumer confidence has picked up since the March interest rate cut. This is flowing through to the property market. Price growth has continued to strengthen, with the REIV House Price Index (HPI) for regional Victoria rising by 0.9 per cent in March 2015 to 133.5. The HPI also rose in Melbourne, increasing 0.8 per cent to 171.6. A key contributor to the regional increase was Geelong, with the index for the region up 0.4 per cent in March. The auction market, which is a key determinant

of activity in regions close to Melbourne, continues to grow. In the year to date, there have been 7600 auctions statewide, with most of these - 4200 auctions in March. The 76 per cent statewide clearance rate for the year to March 31 was the highest for five years. We expect that in the short term the low interest rate environment will continue to drive demand. More broadly across the state, private sales continue to be common, and statewide in March there were 10,780 sales in total – an increase on March last year when there were 10,600 private sales. For investors in regional Victoria there was some good news with the rental vacancy rate stable at 2.1 per cent in March and 50 basis points lower than a year ago. While the rate actually eased to 2.8 per cent in both Ballarat and Bendigo, both of which have been experiencing severe accommodation shortages, in Geelong it has been tightening for the past six

months. The rate of 3.1 per cent there is at its lowest since April 2013. Median house rents across regional Victoria were stable at $300 a week, while median unit and apartment rentals were up $5 to $245. Median unit

• Well set up productive property • Secure water via creek frontage, dams, & troughs

rents in Geelong were up $10 to $290 and Ballarat were up $30 to $240. Both vacancy rates and house rents in Melbourne’s outer suburbs remained stable, while unit rents there increased from $316 to $320.

• Excellent shedding, undercover yards, laneway system • Large 4 bedroom brick home • Natural bushland & shelter belts throughout

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AUCTION

• 16 s/o herringbone dairy

SATURDAY MAY 30, 2015 @ 11AM ON-SITE to 770 Buffalo-Stony Creek Road, Stony Creek

• Exc 4 bedroom B/V home • Consistently milking 155 cows

Price: $1,200,000

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• Well set up productive property • Secure water via creek frontage, dams, & troughs • Excellent shedding, undercover yards, laneway system • Large 4 bedroom brick home • Natural bushland & shelter belts throughout Contact Zel Svenson 0438 636 290 or Don Olden 0417 805 312 Web ID: 7743680

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Price: $495,000

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16 MCCARTIN ST 11 COMMERCIAL ST LEONGATHA – 5662 3523 KORUMBURRA - 5658 1894 ZEL SVENSON JEAN O'LOUGHLIN DON OLDEN 0438 636 290 0428 571 083 0417 805 312

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Lennie’s sister climbs bridge By Laura Gibb THE family of the late Lennie Gwyther, the boy who rode a horse from Leongatha to the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932, climbed the bridge recently in honour of Lennie’s achievement and his sister’s 90th birthday. The group of climbers included Lennie’s sister Beryl Ferrier of the Gold Coast, Lennie’s niece Julie Campbell of Mardan and her daughters Chelsea, Naomi and Moriah Campbell. “It was fantastic,” Julie Campbell said. “It was a big reunion of family. “There were 28 of us.” Julie said staff at the Sydney Harbour Bridge made the group feel special. “The bridge climb people really made a big thing of it,” she said. “It was a really big celebration. They gave a talk and said they appreciated having us as a family there together. “We were given extra free photos and they presented Auntie Beryl with a huge photo.” Gwyther family reunites: Lennie Gwyther’s sister Beryl Ferrier of the Gold Coast, front, with Lennie’s Julie said from now on, bridge climb descendants Chelsea, Julie, Naomi and Moriah Campbell of Mardan during the family’s Sydney Harbour staff will routinely tell climbers the story Bridge climb. of Lennie Gwyther’s long journey on

horseback. Lennie was only nine years old when he rode his horse Ginger Mick to Sydney and back by himself so he could see the opening of the bridge. The family organised the bridge climb to celebrate Ms Ferrier’s 90th birthday. Julie said Ms Ferrier completed the climb without any problems. “She was amazing,” Julie said. “They said they’ve had other 90 year olds do it but none as fit as Beryl. “We went out for tea to a Chinese restaurant that night for a lovely meal, about 40 of us, and celebrated more for her birthday.” It was also the birthday of Beryl’s late brother Toby, who lived at Gwyther Siding Road at Leongatha. South Gippsland Shire Councillor Bob Newton wants to erect a statue of Lennie and Ginger Mick in Leongatha. Julie Campbell said a filmmaking team is planning to make a film about Lennie’s journey. “There’s been a script written,” she said. “I think it’s the sort of story – for a nine year old to ride Ginger Mick all the way to Sydney and back for the opening of the bridge – there’s just got to be a film made about it.”

Garden tour delight SOME 26 people attended the Sustainable Garden Tour recently where they viewed four inspirational gardens as part of the Prom Coast Seachange Festival. Organised by Robin and Michael Stevens, the day started with strong winds, hail and freezing temperatures, but the sun came out mid morning and the group was inspired by the different gardens at Fish Creek, Sandy Point, Cape Liptrap and Waratah North. All gardens were exposed to coastal winds, but also had the individual problems of exposed steep slopes, sand, salt, rock or gravel, and all had issues with animal degradation. All visitors were inspired and enjoyed a delicious lunch at Waratah North overlooking the sea and Wilsons Promontory.

Insightful visit: the Sustainable Garden Tour group checked out a vegetable garden established on a steep and exposed location that used the wicking method, an excellent technique for growing plants in environments where water is scarce.

Adversity no obstacle for Dana MIRBOO North student Dana Flahavin met with Victorian Education Minister James Merlino last Wednesday. The pair discussed how the RM Ansett Trust Scholarship Dana received helped her overcome adversity and become the dux of Mirboo North Secondary College. The scholarship is awarded an-

nually to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to stay at school. Mr Merlino praised Dana for her diligence and hard-work in the face of significant hardship. Three years ago – when she was in Year 10 – Dana’s father passed away, with her brother dying in a car accident four months later. Dana went on to become school

captain and the dux of Mirboo North Secondary College in 2014, and will study a Bachelor of Arts/Science at Monash University in 2016. In addition to her studies, Dana was heavily involved in volunteering in her local community. Mr Merlino said, “Despite the adversity she faced, Dana’s hard work has led to success. She is a role model for others to follow.”

Powlett River mouth closed A BUILD-UP of sand caused by low river flows and ocean swells has closed the mouth of the Powlett River near Kilcunda, stopping water from the river reaching the ocean. Reading fun: from left, Wonthaggi Primary School students Stewart, Matilda, Ben and Leah were excited to be visited by author and teacher Mick Roberts (sitting left) and the manager of the Wonthaggi Bendigo Bank branch Dean Cuman (sitting right).

Children embrace poetry AUTHOR and teacher Mick Roberts recently visited Grade 5 and 6 students at Wonthaggi North Primary School. Reading from his book, The Rip Roaring A-Z of Aussie Rules, Mr Roberts introduced a stimulating and enthusiastic

way of poetry and rhyme. He presented rhyme based hands on activities, which had the students engaged and excited. The Wonthaggi Bendigo Bank branch has supported Mr Roberts in publishing his book and taking his presentation to regional schools.

West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority CEO Martin Fuller said WGCMA staff are monitoring the river. The closure of the estuary, and the associated flooding, is required to maintain the condition of the wetland that surrounds the estuary. This wetland is of national significance and provides critical habitat for many species of fish, birds and invertebrates, some of which are listed as critically endangered. “It is very important to let this natural process occur, otherwise the integrity of the surrounding wetland and the species it supports may be

jeopardised,” Mr Fuller said. “If left alone, the mouth of the Powlett will re-open naturally in time.” An artificial opening will only be considered if the impact of flooding is assessed to be a significant risk to the integrity of the estuary’s environmental, socio-economic or cultural values if it was to remain closed. This risk assessment is undertaken by the WGCMA and is informed by a decision support tool called Estuary Entrance Management Support System. “If an opening is required, river flow, ocean and water quality conditions must be suitable,” Mr Fuller said. “I understand there is interest from the community regarding current water levels. Our staff are closely monitoring conditions, conducting water quality testing and liaising with the public land manager Parks Victoria, affected landholders and

Bass Coast Shire Council.” If the sandbar is opened under the wrong conditions, oxygen rich water from the top of the estuary drains into the sea, leaving oxygen depleted water. The low oxygen levels in the water can damage the health of the river and cause fish and other aquatic life to suffocate. “Any decision to intervene is not made lightly,” Mr Fuller said. “The Powlett River and its estuary are environmental assets and well loved by the coastal community. “The estuary closure is a natural event and an artificial opening by unauthorised persons, and without a works on waterways permit, is dangerous and illegal. “We will continue to monitor conditions closely. In the meantime, people visiting the river mouth should be aware that water levels are quite high and to consider their safety in accordance with the conditions.”

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - PAGE 33

MP praises leaders MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent was the guest speaker at Korumburra Primary School recently. He attended the presentation of badges to junior school council members Alannah Allman, Zac Sporle, Ruby Courtier, Quinn Brady, Noah Rodriquez, Blake Byrne, Emma Gardner, Max Fowles, Maia Enbom, Regan Guest, Holly Flow-

er, Daniel Whelan, Chelsea Fox, Lukas Gallagher, Mollie Fernandez, Grace Villinger, Ella Cuman, Harvey Webb, Sienna Braggins, David O’Neill, Felicity Fox, Harrison Clark, Beau Grabham-Andrews, Taya Renehan, Charlee Walker, Izaak Morrison, Tameah Beddegenoodts, Travis Hall, Mackenzie Findlay, Patrick Bier, Belle Grabham-Andrews, Patrick Boys, Jade Butler and Ari Clarke.

Leading the way: new members of the junior school council at Korumburra Primary School with school council president Kamron Whyte (left, in suit), McMillan MP Russell Broadbent and principal Nathan Pirouet, as well as returning 2014 junior school council executive students Kaylah Thomas (second back row, on left) and in the back row, at left, Shaye Garton, Lachie Hall and Oliver McLean. Left, Patriotic duty: Korumburra Primary School captains Jorja Whyte (left) and Jordan Thomas with McMillan MP Russell Broadbent presenting the school with a new Australian flag.

Foundation backs health THE Robyn Holmes Foundation, a project of the Rotary Club of Korumburra, distributed two more grants recently to support health education. The first grant was to Dianne Jones from Loch. The continence urology nurse and is doing postgraduate nursing studies to advance and become a nurse practitioner. The grant is to help her with her course fees for enrolling in the Masters of Nursing course for urology and continence at La Trobe University. When Ms Jones has completed the course, hopefully in June next year, she will be able to help men and women in South Gippsland to a greater extent. As an endorsed nurse practitioner-urology, she will have the authority to holistically treat patients with urological issues including assessments, investigations, prescrip-

tions and referrals. This authority is normally reserved for doctors. Ms Jones will be able to work within the urology field, providing the communities of South and West Gippsland access to better services. The second grant was to Melissa Benson. In 2011, Melissa was awarded a Rotary Club of Koo Wee Rup-Lang Lang scholarship to investigate epilepsy. This scholarship was co-funded by Rotary clubs in the 9820 District, which includes Korumburra, Australian Rotary Health Research Fund and the University of Queensland. Ms Benson has been successful in discovering significant outcomes for the many sufferers of this debilitating disease. As a result, she was successful in gaining an extension of the scholarship to complete her PhD. The grant from the Robyn Holmes Foundation will assist her to meet the fees for this partnered arrangement.

Ms Benson’s research has shown a particular gene can be targeted in people who suffer from epilepsy, to treat not only seizures, but also the brain damage which results from the seizures. This is an important discovery, given epilepsy is a degenerative disease. Having a drug treatment that can treat seizures and the underlying damage is critical in being able to stop continual brain damage. The members of the Rotary Club of Korumburra wish both grant recipients well in their quest for improved health education, both locally and internationally.

Leading the way: nurse Dianne Jones (centre) received her grant from Bev Hall and Peter Biggins, members of the Robyn Holmes Foundation committee and Korumburra Rotarians.

Honour board hangs at Outtrim A REPLICA of the original honour board at Outtrim Hall was made in time for the centenary of Gallipoli.

Saying thanks: The Nationals Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien hosted a barbecue at the Dumbalk Hall recently to thank those who helped during the recent by-election campaign. In attendance were, from left, Helen Barrow, Pearl Christoffersen and Peter Hawkins.

MP shouts snags for supporters MELINA Bath, of Koonwarra, was sworn in as a Member of the Legislative Council recently after being pre-selected by The Nationals to fill the vacancy created by Danny O’Brien’s resignation. The trio attended the barbecue at the Dumbalk Hall hosted by Mr O’Brien to thank supporters of his successful by-election campaign recently.

So proud: The Nationals’ Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath (centre) with Ed and Bev Hanley of Dumbalk.

Handcrafted in blackwood with authentic sign writing, the new board will be positioned in the centre of the hall and become a permanent reminder to visitors and the community of Outtrim of the people who fought for Australia in World War One. The creator of the piece, Ian Richards of Outtrim, donated many hours to studying the original, now located in the Inverloch RSL, the development of the work to scale, and the detailed finishing work in preparation for sign writing. The sign writing by artisan Bruce Jackson of Warrandyte, is by hand in gold leaf and enamel paints. The result suitably honours the memory of those who served in The Great War from the Outtrim area. Present day Outtrim reveals little of the story of the once substantial coal mining town, which boomed from 1894 through to the 1920s. The original honour board was unveiled in the Outtrim Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Outtrim in December 1917 by Rev. F Miller. As the town declined when the coal ran out, many buildings, including the Presbyterian Church, were moved to other locations. The entire church, complete with honour board, was moved in 1955 to its present location in William Street, Inverloch. The new honour board will join the other original honour boards already hanging in the Outtrim Hall, and ensure the memory of the people who served is perpetuated.

Never forgot: a replica of the original honour board now hangs in the Outtrim Hall.

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Opening doors to people with disabilities ADVOCATES for people with disabilities are kicking goals in South Gippsland Shire.

Council’s Disability Action Plan 2013-16 has achieved many successes since being created in 2013 and these are now improving the quality of life for

people with disabilities in the shire. An Accessible Tourism Facilities brochure has been developed to promote attractions and eater-

ies that are easy for people with disabilities to enjoy. A Tradies and Renovators Guide has been created to help renovating homes and buildings to

improve access. Access appraisals have been undertaken at nine council recreational facilities and have identified opportunities to improve access. Council has created a companion card that enables a carer of a person with a disability to attend some events and services for free. The plan resulted in Shadow Day 2014, during which people with disabil-

ities worked with council staff for a day. Council staff has also had disability awareness training. Numerous events have been held promoting participation by people with a disability in sports and community events. Future council projects include auditing accessible parking and improving the accessibility of council documents through alternative formats.

Council’s Rural Access Project officer Marg Arnup said one in five people in the shire had a disability: a total of 5500 people. “Ninety per cent of disabilities are not visible and less than 40 per cent of people with a disability are employed,” she said. Members of council’s Active Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee are working with council to implement the plan.

Unique location: Jack Hughes tries to push the score along for Koonwarra/ LRSL Cricket Club, which calls Koonwarra Recreation Reserve home. Photo: Mark Drury.

Koonwarra vision Paving the way: from left, members of South Gippsland Shire Council’s Active Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee, chair Darren Bone of Leongatha and dog Daphne, council’s Rural Access Project officer Marg Arnup, Cr Bob Newton and Blair Donaldson of Foster are making life easier for people with disabilities in South Gippsland.

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A MASTER planning exercise is getting underway at the Koonwarra Recreation Reserve. Consultants from Hands on Community Solutions are helping the committee of management to develop a plan. The reserve is located just off the South Gippsland Highway, on the opposite side to the Koonwarra township. It is nestled amongst the beautiful trees and is well used by the Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL Cricket Club, Koonwarra Tennis Club and the local community. The reserve is located on Crown Land and is managed by a volunteer committee of management. Hands on principal consultant Michelle Harris said the master plan would review existing facilities and consider future opportunities for infrastructure development at the reserve over the next five to 10 years.

“It is important to consider how the reserve is being used now but also think about how recreation trends and needs might change in the future,” she said. One of the key opportunities will be to consider how the extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail will increase visitation to the area. The reserve could be developed as a great place to park, picnic and rest when using the trail. Extensive consultation will take place with individual community and sporting groups over the coming months. Those interested will get the opportunity to provide comment on a first draft plan over the coming months. Ms Harris is also interested to hear from community members directly. She can be contacted at any stage throughout the project on 0458 145 596 or email michelle@handsoncommunitysolutions. com.au.

Parliament hears of fair success THE success of the Inverloch Primary School Easter Fair was recognised in Victorian Parliament by Bass MLA Brian Paynter last Wednesday.

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“What an outstanding event it was. The sun was shining and the place was full of happy people. The fair was a great example of what a strong, vibrant community can achieve,” he said. “Teachers, parents, students and the community came together to share a wonderful day of face painting, rides, talent quests, many stalls, great food and fun all around. The fair raised in excess of $35,000, which will go towards extending the bike shed. “More than 100 students currently ride their bikes to the school every day. What a great thing to encourage. It was certainly the way I got to school on a daily basis.” Mr Paynter congratu-

lated school principal Wendy Caple, fair coordinator Jessica Finlay and the entire organising committee “for embracing and enhancing the school culture, raising much needed

funds for the school and bringing the community together”. “I look forward to celebrating next year’s Easter fair, which will be the school’s 40th,” he said.

That’s community: Bass MLA Brian Paynter addressed the crowd at the Inverloch Primary School Easter Fair.

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Nose to tail crashes top collisions VICTORIAN drivers are crashing nose to tail more often than any other type of collision, according to new data revealed in AAMI’s Crash Index. In the past year, the rate of parked car dings has increased, moving up from third to second place, while collisions caused by failure to give-way is now the third most common type of prang on Victorian roads. Analysis AAMI’s claims data covering more than 95,000 accidents in Victoria in 2014 showed the five most common types of crashes are: 1. nose to tail (29.4 per cent); 2. parked car dings (21.8 per cent); 3. failed to give way (20.9 per cent); 4. collision with a stationary object (12.9 per cent); and 5. collision while reversing (11.2 per cent). AAMI spokesperson Reuben Aitchison said there needs to be a shift in drivers’ mindsets. “Nose to tail crashes are consistently the number one type of collision over the years and these often related to factors including impatience, distraction and travelling too close to the car in front,” he said. “Following the person in front too closely or ‘tailgating’ is not going to get you to your destination any faster. “If the car in front stops suddenly you won’t have enough time to brake safely and you’re more likely to end up crashing into them, not only causing damage to both cars but potentially injuring yourself and the other driver.” Analysis of AAMI’s national claims data reveal failure to give-way prangs has been on a downward trend since 2002, while parked car dings have increased by nearly 10 per cent between 1999 and 2014. Mr Aitchison said, “We are leading busier lives, rushing more and as a consequence not paying attention and letting impatience get the better of us. “Giving way on the road is also something Victorian drivers are not particularly good at and indicates they need to brush up on their knowledge of the road rules. “People don’t realise this type of collision can cause serious injury, and even death, especially if it involves vehicles travelling at high speeds or motorcycles and bike riders.” As part of the AAMI Crash Index, AAMI surveyed more than 3700 Australians and found that almost half (45 per cent) of drivers who had experienced a crash admitted to changing their driving behaviour by driving slower, leaving more space between cars, or overtaking less often. A quarter of drivers said they had upgraded their car to a safer model and one in five had caught public transport more often. Mr Aitchison said, “It’s important to remember almost three quarters of these were not ‘accidents’, by the driver’s own admission – they were avoidable collisions. A little more attention, a little more patience and everyone will get there faster and in one piece.”

Danger zone: nose to tail, parked car dings, failing to give way, colliding with stationary objects and crashing while reversing are the top five accident types in Victoria, according to insurer AAMI.

Road overhaul Highway delay DRIVERS heading to Melbourne can expect delays on the South Gippsland Highway beyond Lang Lang. VicRoads said crews are completing roadworks along the South Gippsland Highway. The works are due to be completed by the end of April, weather permitting. The repairs involve laying a new surface on the existing road to improve its condition, strength and safety. Due to the nature of these works, some sections of the road may remain under speed restrictions because of loose stones or until line marking can be completed. Even when drivers cannot see workers on site, they are urged to obey all signs and changed traffic conditions.

DRIVERS are urged to allow extra time en route to the Latrobe Valley. VicRoads has advised the Strzelecki Highway near Smiths Road in Driffield will be reduced to one lane to progress construction of an overtaking lane. Works on the overtaking lane have reached a point where significant excavation works are required. Crews will begin excavating and backfilling along the road edge to allow for the road to be widened for the

overtaking lane. This will require one lane of the highway to be closed at all times, for up to four weeks. As a result the highway will be reduced down to one lane with temporary traffic signals in place and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time through the area. VicRoads appreciates the community’s patience while these important works are underway.

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Angie’s grandfather covered for Anzacs By Brad Lester ANGIE Ford’s grandfather knew of the bloodshed that occurred on the shores of Gallipoli.

Touching time: Angie Ford (right) and her daughter Sarah Ford of Leongatha North, with a photo of Angie’s grandfather George Marshall who served with the Royal Navy at Gallipoli. Sarah is holding a barrel made from teak from his ship.

Played his role: petty officer George Marshall of the Royal Navy.

Defending Anzacs: the Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth I in the Dardanelles, Turkey, at the time of the Gallipoli landing.

He was an English sailor onboard the Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth I that sat offshore of Turkey in the Dardanelles Strait, attempting to keep the strait open during the Anzac landings. “Three of the ships in the fleet were sunk with the loss of 700 lives,” Mrs Ford, of Leongatha North, said. “The Queen Elizabeth I was hit from the shore batteries but suffered no serious damage. However after the sinking of three of her sister ships, she was forced to withdraw to a safer position on May 12, 1915.” Her grandfather, petty officer George Augustus Marshall, served on one of the first ‘fast’ battleships built – the first oil fired, not coal fired, battleship and the largest of its kind at the time. “My grandfather survived, and met and married my grandmother Lilian Sykes on August 10, 1918, just three months before the end of World War One,” Mrs Ford said. “She had to flee France where she worked as a governess.” After the war, the ship was refitted and each crew member who served on her was presented with a small barrel made from the teak of the ship’s interior. The barrel was fitted with an engraved brass plaque

Cheated death many times TONY Moon of Korumburra and his brother Andrew are writing a book that will identify the names on the cenotaph at Korumburra, spanning the First and Second world wars. They are sharing the stories of soldiers on the cenotaph with Star readers.

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DAVID Herd was born in South Melbourne and worked in Korumburra on the railways when he enlisted on July 20, 1915. He embarked on HMAT Ascanius from Melbourne and landed in Suez, Egypt on December 7, 1915. David remained in

Egypt through early 1916 and continued his training, as the AIF reformed and expanded. On June 16, 1916 he left Alexandria as part of British Expeditionary Force and landed in France on June 23, 1916. Here he moved north into the combat zone and continued his training. He served with his battalion at the front throughout the later part of 1916, including the Somme battles. On December 8, 1916 he reported to hospital with blistered feet, where he returned to the battalion on December 20, 1916. David was sent back to hospital on January 7, 1917, this time with infected toes, returning to

• Private David Herd. the battalion on January 9, 1917. He served at the front until he was granted two weeks’ leave on July 21, 1917, returning to the battalion on August 2, 1917. On October 9, 1917, during the battle of Polygon Wood, Heard was wounded with a shrapnel wound to the face. He was

evacuated to Le Harve, where he recovered and returned to his unit on November 14, 1917. The following day he suffered a nose injury. This required another evacuation , this time to 5 DRS (Dressing Station). Herd returned to duty on November 19, 1917 and served with his battalion at the front for the next six months. On July 12, 1918 he was granted more leave and returned to duty on July 25, 1918. He was wounded in action again on July 29, 1918, he stayed on duty and was killed in action on August 9, 1918. “Curley”, as Herd was known, was a single man and a Lewis gunner. He

Jumbunna’s pride By Tayla Kershaw WILLIAM Charles Cruickshank was born in Melbourne on January 1, 1890. His family moved to a Jumbunna to farm in 1893, where he attended the Jumbunna school and worked on the farm until he was enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on September 17, 1914. He joined the 4th Light Horse. On December 22, 1914, he sailed to Egypt. The light horse was considered unsuitable for the initial operations in Gallipoli, but was subsequently deployed without horses to reinforce the infantry. The 4th Light Horse Regiment landed on May 22 and 24, 1914, to reinforce the infantry battalions already ashore.

Much of the regiment’s time at Gallipoli was spent defending the precarious Anzac position, but its squadrons were involved in several minor attacks. Mr Cruickshank rose through the ranks to become Second Lieutenant. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal while serving in Gaza as a scout for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst under fire. After four and a half years of service, he returned home to the farm at Jumbunna, married Ida Pascoe and had four children. He is the grandfather of Kongwak’s Les Cruickshank. He died at the age of 87.

William Cruickshank: the Jumbunna man was enlisted in the 4th Light Horse Regiment in 1915.

was shot while mounting his gun on a parapet to suppport an advance. His brother was Hugh Herd who enlisted on the same day in Korumburra. Hugh was in the 4th LH, then served in 1st Aust Div Cycle Corps . The Herd family appear to have moved to Lithgow, New South Wales, in late 1916. David Herd was a member of the Korumburra fire brigade before he enlisted.

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commemorating the ship’s service in the Dardanelles campaign. “My grandfather died before I was born but his barrel is my most treasured possessions and my one link to him,” Mrs Ford said. Because of this family tie, Anzac Day is particularly special to Mrs Ford. “You can read the statistics and watch films, but to know my grandfather was there and that he was part of it and lived to tell the tale, it just makes it that much closer to home,” she said. The ship was sold for scrap in 1948 after serving in World War Two. Born in England, Mrs Ford moved to Australia with her family as a four year old after her father Peter Richards fell in love with Melbourne while also serving with the Royal Navy. He was on board the HMS Newcastle that escorted the yacht the Royal Britannia to Melbourne with Queen Elizabeth II for the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956.

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Regimental Number: 256. Rank: Private. Unit: 3rd Plt A Company 29th Battalion. From: Princess Street, Korumburra. Calling: railway employee. Born at: South Melbourne. Next of kin: David and Lavinia Herd. Enlistment date: July 20, 1915. Enlistment location: Korumburra. Embarked: November 10, 1915 on HMAT Ascanius. Cause of death: killed in action. Date of Death: August 9, 1918. Place of death: Vaux-Villers, Harbonnireres, France. Age at death: 25. Place of burial: Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France.

Expert to watch council finances DR AJ (JOHN) Purcell, the chief auditor of CPA Australia, is the newest independent member of South Gippsland Shire Council’s Audit Committee. His appointment follows the retirement of Theresa Glab. The committee comprises mayor Cr Jeanette Harding and Cr Mohya Davies, and independent members Dr Irene Irvine, Dr Craig Nisbet and now Dr Purcell. Independent members are appointed for an initial three year term, and second and final three year terms are available at the discretion of council. Dr Purcell brings with him extensive qualifica-

Close eye: Dr John Purcell has joined South Gippsland Shire Council’s audit committee. tions, business and local government experience. He is a certified practicing accountant, holds two undergraduate degrees in economics and business, a Master of Business Administration, a Graduate

Certificate in Fraud Investigation and a Doctor of Philosophy. “We are extremely pleased to have Dr Purcell join our audit committee,” council CEO Tim Tamlin said. “He currently sits on the audit committees of Bayside, Banyule and Maroondah city councils and was previously at Yarra City Council. He brings to us great local government experience in probity audits with major service contracts, internal controls and risk management. “Coupled with the necessary interpersonal, technical and analytical skills, I have no doubt he will positively contribute to our organisation and I am pleased to warmly welcome him to South Gippsland.”

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Dancing for community THE Bass Coast Community Foundation’s revival of the

Mayoral Ball recently was a stunning success, with guests en-

Night out: David and Sylvia Admans were among the many people to support the Bass Coast Community Foundation at the Mayoral Ball.

joying the change of venue and format. The ballroom at the RACV Club Resort in Inverloch provided a magnificent venue for everyone to celebrate living in this fabulous region. Guests were treated to a beautiful three course meal, then danced the night away to the beats of Company XPosed. The ball was brought back thanks to the fabulous support of premium sponsors Bass Coast Shire Council and the RACV Club, gold sponsors TS Constructions, LJ Hooker Inverloch and Aquasure, and bronze sponsors Beveridge Williams, Phillip Island Nature Parks and Coldon Homes.

Evening fun: from left, Paul and Margaret Beck supported the Mayoral Ball at Inverloch with Chris and Michael Malone.

Elegant five: from left, looking glamorous at the Mayoral Ball were Dainy Sawatzky, Ange Rodahaun, Ange Close, Bonnie Paterson and Sandy Norton. Foundation chairman Martin Keogh thanked the sponsors in his address for their wonderful commitment to the region. “This support allows the Bass Coast Community Foundation to continue to assist local people and projects. It is what has allowed us to distribute close to $700,000 throughout the region since the establishment of the foundation,” he said. “We are incredibly grateful for the willingness of these organisations to get involved.” Many guests commented throughout the evening how great it was to see the Mayoral Ball back on the social calendar.

Social occasion: from left, Keith and Anthea Donahue, and Dom and Tracey Brusamarello enjoyed each other’s company at the Mayoral Ball.

Milpara Community House news

Are you interested in getting more from your smart phone or android tablet? Book yourself in for Saturdays, May 2 and 9.

On Monday, May 4 we have the Construction Induction course mandatory for entry to building and construction sites. This term we have changed the time. It will be running from the afternoon into the evening. Life After Retirement will run on Monday, May 4. So if you have retired or are planning the big change, please come along. Recycling - the low down, is a session aimed at

debunking the myths. What can and should you be recycling and where does it go? Come along on Wednesday, May 6 and find out. Council’s waste management coordinator will conduct the session and you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions. Arguably, bridge is the greatest card game ever. More complicated than some games, beginners can become discouraged. We have an experienced player

HUDSON John Corry was born at Leongatha Hospital on April 16. Hudson is the first child for Chloe and Luke Corry of Leongatha.

keen to share his knowledge. We are seeking expressions of interest for an Introduction to Bridge session. For further information please call the house on 5655 2524.

Talk to council

The nineteenth in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015

1985: Annie, A Squeaking of Rats and Roots

BASS Coast Shire Council is seeking community input and involvement. Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said community representatives and organisations play an important role in communicating between council and local interests. “Your experience and views will help us understand how council can improve our community engagement processes,” she said. All members of the community are invited to share their views at one of the open community forums at: • Wonthaggi – Thursday, April 30 from 3pm to 5.30pm at Wonthaggi Plaza Shopping Centre; • Inverloch – Tuesday, April 28 from 10am to 12.30pm at the Inverloch Hub, 16 A’Beckett Street; and • Cowes – Saturday, May 2 from 10.00am to 12.30 pm at Cowes Shopping Centre (in front of Woolworths) 117–133 Thompson Avenue. If you are unable to attend or you would prefer to have your say online visit basscoast.vic.gov.au/engagement.

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KEEPING the right staff seminar is on tonight Tuesday, April 28 and this term we will also have Keep Your Business on Track presented on Tuesday, May 19.

BY the time the committee held its first meeting in 1985, Doug Bennett from Melbourne had applied to directAnnie. During January, Lyric Theatre negotiated a fee of $2100 to be paid in two equal amounts on July 1 and July 20, which led to the confirmation of Doug's appointment in February as director. More than 24 girls auditioned for the role of Annie and the orphan chorus. Choreographer Alison McIntyre put all the girls through their paces while Doug watched and heard them sing. Committee member Geoff Rose filmed the girls' auditions so the video could be studied to help in choosing girls for various roles. At the start of the year, Lyric Theatre was invited to provide a static exhibit for the Performing Arts Museum in Melbourne as part of Victoria's 150th anniversary and Moomba celebration. David Tattersall took material advertising Annie and set it up in the museum. The budget for Annie was accepted in April. Rehearsals

New star: Lucy Cousens (front) made her Lyric Theatre debut as Annie in 1985. She is pictured with the adult cast members. were going well but the search was ongoing for a suitable dog. Performances opened on July 4 and closed on July 20. There were nine shows and a matinee. Twelve year old Lucy Cousens captured the hearts of the audience and the reaction was almost on par with My Fair Lady. Greg Neal directed the one act play A Squeaking of Rats. The performance dates were put forward to the first week of October at the LeongathaTechnical School. Th e r e w e r e t h r e e

performances with an audience total of 220. The final show was ROOTS – standing for Really Outrageous Off Talent Show. It was also known as Channel 69 presents ROOTS, the In Gippsland Tonight Show. Averil Holderhead and Mary Eagger wrote the script. The show ran for seven performances at the Korumburra Golf Club, Dumbalk Hall and Leongatha Grandstand Function Room. It was a financial success, ending the year on a high note.

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Discover story behind the novel at Inverloch She will be speaking about her debut novel Anchor Point. Ms Robinson is a lecturer in creative writing at Melbourne’s NMIT, has a PhD in creative writing from Victoria University, and her work has been published in both Australian and overseas. Anchor Point has been widely reviewed to great acclaim. Bookplate, an online literary site, recently profiled the novel and wrote: “Anchor Point is a rich, beautiful novel in its own right, but it also stands as a monument to Australia, its landscape and the people, particularly the women, who come from the land’’. It is a deeply moving and engaging family saga set in quintessentially Australian countryside. Ms Robinson writes with

great tenderness, offering us a lucid picture of a land and the people she clearly loves, respects and cares for. Inverloch resident and avid library user Gill Distefano described the writing as “powerful and lyrical.” “The landscape in the novel comes alive as vividly as the family at its centre,” she said. Australia’s changing climate is also a foreboding presence throughout the novel, and the fragile balance between nature and how we impose ourselves on the earth is strongly explored. This novel spans the 35 years from 1984 to the near future of 2018 and the future does look bleak, however the strength, connection and empathy displayed by the central characters offers just a hint of hope. “We are so thrilled to be able to host this exciting emerging Australian writer,” Inverloch Library branch manager Anna Gebhardt said.

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“It’s an opportunity not to be missed.” The event is free with drinks and nibbles provided. Bookings are essential and can be made online at www.wgrlc. eventbrite.com.au or at Inverloch Library. Please phone 56741 169 for further information.

Insightful speaker: author Alice Robinson will discuss her new book Anchor Point at the Inverloch Library on Saturday, May 1.

Soak up Latin American sounds LATIN American street jazz is coming to Fish Creek.

Exotic music: Paul Carey and Julian Scheffer are bringing their distinctive Latin American tunes to Fish Creek. kitchen in Rio in 2010 over a bottle of cachaça (Brazil’s favourite spirit). Paul and Julian are highly experienced players who have been on the Melbourne music scene for many years. Both spent time abroad living and working as musicians in Europe and South America. In addition, both are established session musicians. This will be the third concert in Prom Coast Arts Council’s inaugural music concert series, following on from the tremendously enjoyable and successful performances at Waratah Hills by the Kammermusik String Quartet last October and Carolina Cordeiro and Lenni Phillipe-Janon in February. The Waratah Hills

Vineyard, just outside Fish Creek, will provide the superb setting for Paul and Julian and this vibrant music. Starting time will be 7pm for a 7.30pm start at Waratah Hills Vineyard, 20 Cottmans Road, Fish Creek. Tickets are now on sale for $32 or $28 for PCA members. Available at Gecko Studio Gallery (15 Falls Road, Fish Creek. Phone 5683 2481. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays); Main Street Revelations (31 Main Street, Foster. Phone 5682 1381. Open weekdays 10am- 5pm; Saturday 9.30am-4pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm); and Waratah Hills Vineyard. Contact: Michael Lester on 5683 2481 or 0421 209 878.

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Farming Insight

Spruiking spuds Long time Thorpdale farmer Les Horsfield wants to put South Gippsland potatoes back on the table and is most passionate about trying to get a campaign to promote local

spuds launched. Historically Thorpdale has been one of the nation’s great potato production regions, with some 110 growers at one time in the Thorpdale and Mirboo North area. However Mr Horsfield said that number has been depleted to only 30 growers nowadays and potato farming has seen a huge decrease since the hey days 1960s when there were some 20,000 growers in Australia. Mr Horsfield said the number of growers in Aus-

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tralia now would not exceed 1500. Other Thorpdale farmers are working hard to promote their product and were thrilled some 100,000 people attended the relaunch of the Thorpdale Potato Festival this year. Organisers saw the festival as a way of keeping the potato industry in Thorpdale alive, especially with the demand for brushed potatoes, and the traditional Thorpdale variety decreasing due to the rise of washed potatoes from South Australia. Thorpdale’s potato industry is based on red soil brushed potatoes that are claimed to have greater nutritional value than washed varieties. Local growers say the product has a longer shelf life because soil on the potatoes prevents them going green. Organisers hope the success of the festival will help re-build Thorpdale’s brand as a quality potato producing region. Mr Horsfield said,

Hot potato: Thordale potato farmer Les Horsfield wants to see a major campaign launched to promote local South Gippsland potatoes and to give the Thorpdale potato industry a much needed boost. health value of potatoes. “We should be eating more potatoes,” Mr Horsfield said. He would like to see a major campaign, like the lamb promotion to educate people of the benefits of eating potatoes. “Potatoes are a source of multiple minerals, rich in vitamin C, way ahead of oranges,” Mr Horsfield said. Very much a comfort food, potatoes are a popular food source, but unfor-

tunately most people eat potatoes in the form of greasy French fries or potato chips. Even baked potatoes are typically loaded down with fats but take away the extra fat and deep frying, and a baked potato is an exceptionally healthy low calorie, high fibre food. Potatoes have been found to be a good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, niacin,

dietary fibre, and pantothenic acid. A proud South Gippslander, Mr Horsfield has volunteered countless hours to the community and is a life member of the local CFA. He would like to see a big campaign to South Gippsland spuds and for the moment he is doing his bit, growing delicious healthy potatoes, selling to Queensland and local farmers markets.

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There was a full field of buyers present and competing in a mixed market - firm for trade cattle and dearer for the prime export grades. There was an improvement in quality from the last sale, especially in the steers and bullocks. There were few yearling trade steers penned while the majority of the young cattle suited to the trade sold at similar prices. Grown steers and bullocks sold to stronger competition to see price rises between 4c and 7c, while the Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers gained 4c to 9c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish improved 4c/ kg. Most weights and grades were represented in the 900 cows and processors were keen for a share with prices lifting 6c to 7c/kg for most. Heavy weight bulls sold up to 20c/kg easier. A few vealers sold from 205c to 260c/kg. Yearling heifers suited to the trade made between 218c and 250c/kg. Grown steers sold between 235c and 270c/kg. Bullocks made from 240c to 270c/kg. Heavy weight bullocks sold from 228c to 258c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers made between 208c and 245c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 206c and 225c with the crossbred portion between 217c and 248c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 140c to 182c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 166c to 213c after a top of 216c/kg. Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls made between 210c and 265c/kg. The next sale draw - February April 29 & 30: 1. Rodwells, 2. Landmark, 3. David Phelan, 4. Alex

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“Farmers are still growing potatoes but the problem is the wrong varieties are being grown. “A lot of farmers have been growing the Nardine and Valor varieties, quick growers and big croppers but not much solid and all water. “Consequently no one wants these potatoes and a lot of local farmers have just had to leave their crops in the ground.” Mr Horsfield started farming in 1942 and at one time used to load 25 semi-trailer loads, around 600 tonnes per day for sale around the country, and mainly to Colvans for chipping, until that market dried up. He maintains there is a market for quality potatoes and his Desiree, Pontiacs, Serbago, Dutch Cream and Kennebec varities he grows are still in demand. Mr Horsfield would like to see the potato industry thriving again in South Gippsland and said for there to be a future we have to convince people of the

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Farming Insight Hobby farming - a labour of love By Laura Gibb AS South Gippsland’s hobby farmers will tell you, some people are able to make the lives they really want in this special part of the world. Across the region, hobby farmers are motivated to explore diverse interests, raising animals such as alpacas, bees and donkeys, and crops such as berries and saffron. These smaller operations are not usually a major source of income but those running them say their farming activities bring them a lot of satisfaction and sometimes a small financial return from sales of animals or produce. Steve Lovie of Koonwarra keeps bees and is the president of South Gippsland Beekeepers. He said all the apiarists in the club are hobby farmers, apart from about two who are semi commercial. Mr Lovie said South Gippsland was a good place for bee keeping. “It’s a good place for bees when the clover is running,” he said. He said people can get as involved in apiary as they like. “There’s a lot more to it than people think,” he said. “It depends how far you want to go with it; for example, if you want to get into requeening.” He said there are lots of benefits to keeping bees.

“You get the honey,” he said. “Also the pollination is good for the garden and the natives. And apart from that it’s quite enjoyable.” Similarly, Claire and Alex Aeschlimann of Leongatha run 50 beef cattle on their small farm at Arawata for enjoyment. The property has been in Mr Aeschlimann’s family for five generations. “Alex always really wanted to work on the farm,” Mrs Aeschlimann said. “Of course, with a farm of that size nowadays you need an off farm income, so he spends his weekends there. “He finds it relaxing. He likes the physical labour. “It’s different from the office work he does. It’s a nice contrast. He just enjoys being outside.” Through managing their property, the Aeschlimanns have become involved with Landcare. “We’ve planted a lot of the gullies out, so we are trying to care for the land out there and make the land better,” Mrs Aeschlimann said. “There have been thousands of trees planted out there. That makes it more productive, hopefully to pass onto the next generation.” Fiona Mottram of Woorarra West, along with her partner Ross West, has also worked to regenerate native vegetation on her property. “On our place, we’ve got two acres of indigenous regenerated vegetation,” Ms Mottram said. They keep mules, donkeys, bees and

other animals on their five acre farm. They moved to the Foster area in 1999 for lifestyle reasons. “I’ve always been mad on animals and Ross is a very practical, hands on person,” Ms Mottram said. “What we wanted to do was live near the bush and the beach. I work part time by choice. “We have a modest house and we’re mortgage free.” Ms Mottram gets a lot of enjoyment from caring for and working with donkeys and mules. “I think of donkeys as more than pets,” she said. “They’re a good working animal. They’re like a kelpie, but equine. “Mules have those donkey qualities but they’re a lot feistier.” She is also involved with donkey welfare work, helping to rehabilitate neglected animals. Ms Mottram said donkeys and mules need to be wormed and have their teeth and feet cared for. “You can learn how to look after their feet,” she said. Ms Mottram recommended people who are interested in keeping donkeys or mules join the Donkey Society of Victoria to get better informed. She said she has met lots of people through keeping animals and enjoys being part of the Foster district community. “We feel like we’ve come home, living in this area,” she said.

Hobby farmer: Fiona Mottram of Woorarra West keeps bees, donkeys and other animals, including Daisy the mule.

Ploughmen mark milestone The Silver Share Contest was held on the property of Greig and Joan Barry at Loch with ploughmen travelling from as far as Cape Otway, Colac and Ballarat. The winner of the conventional section was Shayne Neal of Cape Otway and runner-up was Adrian Tilling of Poowong. Prizes were donated by Gendore and Chapman’s Machinery. The winner of the vintage section was Bob Clayton of Geelong and runner-up was Peter Gardiner of Colac. Both vintage prizes were donated by Chapman’s Machinery. An encouragement award, donated by Neville Smith, was awarded to Peter Gardiner. The evening dinner included the cutting of a 50th anniversary celebration cake by three of the 10 inaugural members: Len Clark of Monomeith, John Wyke of Lancefield and Ron Richards of Ranceby. Jack McDonald of Caldermeade was unable to make it on the night but went to the paddock to check on the ploughing

earlier in the day. Mr Clark was presented with a painting of the tractor and plough he used to compete with, as a special thank you for his dedication to serving on the committee for 50 years. There was an unveiling of a plough and plaques that are to be erected as a monument to West Gippsland ploughmen in Poowong soon. The plough was donated by Ron and Marie Richards. The association thanked the Lions Club of Strzelecki and Burra Sheetmetal for their generous donations to assist the project. The plough monument is to commemorate

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SEWING MACHINE. Singer. Old. Knee control. $40. Ph. 0409 309 673. WARDROBE DOORS. Large Sliding. Two.. 132cm x 82cm & tracks. $40. Ph. 0427 738 918. WINDOW FRAMES. 2 very large and 2 small. Wooden. $10 the lot. Ph. 0427 738 918. HANDBASIN & TAPS. White. very good condition. 62cm x 32cm. $10. Ph. 5658 1050. TOILET SUITE. White. Caroma. dual flush. very good condition. $20. Ph. 5658 1050. BED SETTEE. Three seater. Very good condition. ph. 5664 9397. TONNE BULKA BAG. Brand new. $15. Ph. 0417 010 963. MENS GOLF METAL DRIVER. $40. Good condition. Ph. 5662 3375. BASE STATION ANTENNA. Ritron. EF5/11v. 6m length. $50. Ph. 0406 460 363. TANK. 1000Lt. Black Poly. In metal frame. $50. Ph. 5662 2991. If no answer leave return number. COFFEE TABLE. 900mm x 470mm. excellent quality and condition. Glass top. $10. Ph. 5664 7560 after 4.30pm. BARE KITCHEN CABINETS. Assorted sizes. $50 the lot. Ph. 0418 637 612. GEORGE FOREMAN FAMILY GRILL. Very good condition. $30. Ph. 0427 657 857. COFFEE TABLE. Glass top. Wooden Frame. $15. Ph. 0488 105 451. RIPSTICK BOARD. Good practice for surfing, skiing or boarding. How to ride DVD included. NEW $160 selling for $50. Ph. 5662 3556. PRAM. Babylove brand. Top of the range. Number of extras. Pneumatic tyres. $50. Ph. 5662 3556. GIRLS CLOTHING. Over 50 quality pieces. Pumpkin Patch, Espirit. Milkshake, Target etc. Sizes 5-10. $50 the lot. Ph. 0400 512 364. ICE CREAM MAKER. Mistral brand. Never used. $30. Ph. 0400 512 364. DESK. Large. 1.8m x 0.9m. Timber. drawers each side. Includes file drawers. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0427 373 912. BBQ DOME/COALS. $5. Ph. 0418 905 531. CHILD’S BIKE. $5. Ph. 0418 905 531. GAME STEERING WHEEL. Plays formula car, motorcycle and motorboat. excellent condition. $10. Ph. 5662 5141. MOBILITY WALKER. Freedom brand. Very good condition. Seat/folds up. $40. Ph. 0409 722 519. TAP SHOES. Ladies size 7 ½. Black. Only 6 months of usage. $35. Ph. 0488 069 004. COUCH. 3 seater. Off white vinyl. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0427 373 912. FOOTBALL BOOTS. Size 5. Great condition. One seasons use. $15. Ph. 0488 069 004. RECLINER CHAIR. Moran. $50. Ph. 5674 2859. SKI PANTS. Kids. Black. Size 8. $10. Ph. 0488 069 004.

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Children’s Crossing Supervisor • Casual position – morning & afternoon shifts • $29.14 per hour + super • Supervision of school crossings across South Gippsland area All enquiries to Kerrie Russell, Local Laws Administration Ofﬁcer on (03) 5662 9200 Applications close by 5pm Wednesday 6 May 2015. All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au for further information and a position description.

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ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL WONTHAGGI Vacancy Part Time (0.4) Physical Education Position for the remainder of 2015 year Expressions of interest are invited from suitably qualiﬁed teachers. Written applications, including full Curriculum Vitae, with contact details of three referees should be sent to the acting school principal: Mr. Greg Synan St. Joseph’s Primary School P.O. Box 182 Wonthaggi Vic 3995 Or email: principal@stjwonthaggi.catholic.edu.au Enquiries welcome. Call (03) 5672 1052 APPLICATIONS CLOSE: May 8th

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FARM OVERSEER / WORKER WANTED Based at Tarwin Lower, Victoria, we require a dedicated and experienced farm worker ⁄ overseer to join our business which runs self-replacing stud and commercial cattle herds and second cross lamb production. The successful applicant will have experience in the following: • Sound communication skills • All facets of animal husbandry • Be able to maintain fence and water infrastructure • Be able to drive and preferably maintain tractors, bikes and other farm machinery. Must hold a current driver’s licence. Other licences preferable but not essential. • Be able to work unsupervised and as part of a team Remuneration will be discussed at interview stage. Interested applicants should forward their application including resumé and references to seaforth3@ bigpond.com. Or phone 0419 397 820 for more details. Immediate start.

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wanted to rent OLDER COUPLE seeking farm house for rental, excellent references, 56574355, 0432-278188.

tenders SOUTH GIPPSLAND TRADE TRAINING CENTRE (SGTTC) The SGTTC is currently seeking quotations for supply of tools and equipment for the future operation of the Centre. Quotes for the supply of industry standard tools and equipment are being sought for the electrical, carpentry and plumbing trades. It is our intention to give preference to local suppliers where possible. For further information contact the STTTC on 0427 468 540

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bereavement thanks DAVIES - Dorothy (Dot). We would like to express our thanks to relatives and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy in the loss of our Mum. Thank you for the cards, flowers and personal messages. Thank you to Paul and Margaret Beck for all your help and kindness. Colin, Graeme, Barry and Marg, and families. GREEN - William Alfred (Bill). Noelle and family would like to thank friends who have supported us over the past months during Bill’s illness and passing. Thank you to everyone for the cards and flowers, comfort food, phone calls, hugs and kisses and especially those who attended Bill’s funeral. We are very grateful. Please accept this as our personal thanks. HANILY (Irene) - The Hanily family, Pauline, Michael, Colleen (Waller), Tony, Anne (Olden), Damian, Peter and their partners would like to thank all their family and friends for the love, support and sympathy shown to us on the passing of our much loved Mum, Nana and Nana Rene. Special thanks to Hillside Lodge and Alchera House staff for the loving care shown to our mum over the past few years. Thank you to Paul and Margaret Beck and staff for their great assistance with the funeral arrangements, also the MDU Football Club for their help and support. Please accept this as our personal thank you.

LEONGATHA RSL Thanks members of the community for supporting the annual ANZAC Appeal and for their attendance at the dawn service, march and community service. It was amazing to see the large number of people who attended both services. Lest We Forget. PROSSER - Marj would like to thank family and friends for their cards and best wishes sent to her on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

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deaths BRUINEWOUD - Gwen. There is a time to start, and a time to finish our Earthly walk. The value of your journey has provided us with a pattern for quality life. Your extreme suffering towards your farewell gives us more respect for what you have endured. Peace and rest of a super level Gwen. Ellen, Kate, James and Nicholas. HILL - Alice Elizabeth (Betty). Passed away April 24, 2015 at Killara Hostel, Koo Wee Rup. Dearly loved wife of Maurie (dec). Loved and cherished mum and mother-in-law of Mark and Heather, Rhonda and Kevin, Vicki and Glenn, Sally and Phil. Adored ‘Garm’ of Loge, Mim, Tate and Dean, Cam; Jess, Laura and Tony, Ryan; Jack, Sam; Carla and Julia. Mum and Dad together again. McINDOE - Donald Lindsay (Don). Passed away peacefully at Koorooman House, Leongatha on April 23, 2015. Aged 90 years. Late of Mardan. Loving husband of Peg (dec). Loved father of Craig and Peter, his workmate. Greatly respected fatherin-law of Wendy. Cherished Donny of Shane and Emily, Stacey and Matt, Kayla and Jarrad, Courtney and Aaron. Great Donny of Adam, Hara, Marley and Billy. Always in our hearts.

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deaths McINDOE - Donald Lindsay (Don). Treasured memories of a very special Dad and work mate, who will always be in my heart. Enjoy your slippers - Peter. We will remember Don as a loving family man and a very dedicated farmer. Our Sunday outings, especially over the last two years to Port Albert and Inverloch with all his grandchildren and their families, were especially memorable. Love always - Craig, Wendy and family. Donny, you were a terrific grandfather of four, It was only when rounding up the cattle that you swore. We loved coming up to feed the lambs, To going swimming in the dams. Riding in the carryall on the back of the tractor, In the freezing cold winters wasn’t a factor. We loved coming for our visits up the hill, Roaring around on the back of your motorbike was always a thrill. Your wisdom and knowledge we will always treasure, In our hearts you’ll be forever. Love Shane, Stacey, Kayla, Courtney and families. McINDOE - Don. 23.4.15. Loved brother-in-law to Vic (dec) and Thelma, loved uncle of Bill, Greg and families. We will remember you Don. MURDOCH - Verna. Passed away April 24, 2015. Loved Mum of Julie Dean, Nan to Adam and Kate, Nanny Vern to Ebony and Jacob.

funerals BENNETT-WOOD - The Funeral Service for the late Mrs Rosemary BennettWood will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Monday, May 4, 2015 commencing at 1pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

HILL - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Alice Elizabeth (Betty) Hill will be held at the Uniting Church, Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi on Thursday, April 30, 2015 commencing at 11am. A private cremation will precede this service.

Wonthaggi 5672 1074 AFDA McINDOE - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Donald Lindsay (Don) McIndoe will be held at Scots Pioneer Church, Mardan Road, Mardan South on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 commencing at 1.30pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

Spirit of Anzac celebrated MARDAN South’s Scots Pioneer Church celebrated with an Anzac theme during the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon on Sunday. Vietnam veteran Peter Fraser gave the address. He read the world famous war memorial poem In Flanders Fields by Lieutenant Colonel John McRae and gave a background on McRae and his journey. He also read And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda by Eric Bogle, giving the terrible statistics of those killed in action during the war and those who died after coming home. Mr Fraser was supported by local musicians David Panther and Michael Holloway, who played the musical interludes. The opening prayer, the dedication of offering and the benediction was given by Hazel Capewell. The Scripture reading was given by Helen Barrow. The next Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon will be held on May 31 at 2pm and will include a musical presentation by Country Gospellaires.

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RICHARDS - David. 29.3.52 - 23.4.15. A good, hard working man who never sat still. You will be dearly missed. Loved uncle and friend of Narelle, Dean, Brianna, Brodie and Keelie. Thank you David for being the caring person you are. You were there for me when I needed it most. Many years of great memories. Narelle. Reunited with Darren.

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THE Corner Inlet Stamp Club will hold its annual stamp and coin fair on Saturday, May 2 at the Anglican Church Hall, Foster. “We’re going to have a display of stamps relating to the armed services,” stamp club vice president Lindsay Fromhold said. The theme of the fair, which runs from 9am to 4pm, is ‘saluting the armed forces’. Entry costs $2 and dealers will be attending. Contact Mr Fromhold on 5662 7309 or at gippystamps@vic.chariot. net.au.

Stamp fair: Corner Inlet Stamp Club vice president Lindsay Fromhold examines some of Australia’s first armed forces stamps, made in 1940.

LEONGATHA’S Memorial Hall was packed for the Anzac commemoration service on Saturday.

REES - William (Big Billy). Fond thoughts of a very special friend. Love to Lesley and family. Remembered with affection. Keith, Pat and family.

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“Love you Mum” O’CALLAGHAN - Michael. 23.10.35 - 27.4.15. Late of Cranbourne. Loved brother of Des, Pat, Sheila (dec), Kevin and Brian. Will be greatly missed.

Guests: from left, devotions leader Hazel Capewell, musician Michael Holloway, guest speaker and Vietnam veteran Peter Fraser, musician David Panther and Scripture reader Helen Barrow enjoyed the proceedings at the Scots Pioneer Church at Mardan South on Sunday.

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With South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Nigel-Hutchinson Brooks directing proceedings perfectly, the service opened with the hymn Abide with Me. Later historian Lyn Skillern gave her brilliant address after studying the names on the Leongatha Historical Society honour board, speaking about those who gave their lives for the cause of freedom. Mrs Skillern came to Leongatha in 1971 and joined the historical society in 1981. She has been studying the honour rolls for the past two years in preparation for the event. She told the gathering more than 500 men from Woorayl Shire were enlisted for World War One. “There are 152 names on the black marble honour roll in the stairwell of this hall, indicating they died at or as a result of the war,” she said. Mrs Skillern said there are familiar names listed on the marble including Wightman, Bellingham, Beilby, Edney, McIlwaine, Matthies and Sperling. “One hundred years ago the sea of the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey was calm. The ships on which our soldiers were travelling stopped. The men were ready to go down the cargo nets and onto long boats that would take them to the shore at dawn. “When they landed all hell broke loose and the rest is legend. Our soldiers fought for seven months in appalling conditions in a campaign that was a disaster. Their actions however started the legend of the Australian digger and that is part of our collective identity. “We are here today to commemorate the centenary of that very significant event in our nation’s history. An horrific event that happened on the other side of the world.” Also included in the service was the singing of both the New Zealand and Australian national anthems, sung by Janie Gordon and Russell Hemming respectively. Those who attended could also sing along to the tunes of war, including It’s a Long Way to Tipperary and Pack up your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag. Soloist was Patrick Lanigan, on piano was Marj Alp and the service was supported by the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band.

Guest speaker: historian Lyn Skillern spoke about residents of Leongatha and district who were killed at Gallipoli and Fromelle.

Glider crashes A MAN is fighting for his life after crashing his paraglider at Kilcunda on Sunday. Police believe weather and inexperience led to the crash in the afternoon. The man suffered head injuries and was airlifted to hospital. Paramedics and CFA were called to the incident.

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Cobras with reason to celebrate THE Korumburra Cobras Cricket Club, presentation was held on Friday night, April 24. The club celebrated its A Grade and C Grade premierships. The highlight of the night was the inaugural club championship award named in honour of club stalwart and legend, Wes Olden.

Right: Treasured gentleman: from left, DarGame certificates: from left, Daniel Salmon 150 games, Rob Francis 250 games, Jeremy Oxlee 100 ren Scott presenting Ray games and 100 runs, Ash Meade 7/42 and 6/13, Daryl Telfer 9/16, 7/41 and hat trick, and Kallon Rigby Cruickshank with a Certificate of Appreciation. 100 runs.

A Grade: from left, Kyle Dorman, batting average; Shane Dole, bowling average and cricketer of the year; and Pierre Dunlevie, fielding.

B Grade: from left, Darren Scott, bowling average; Jeremy Oxlee, batting average and cricketer of the year; and Jason Richards, fielding. Left: Special awards: from left, president Darren Scott presenting Matt Wrigley with best clubman and Jamie Petrie with the Rodney Hartigan Memorial most dedicated player award.

C Grade: from left, Matt Wrigley, batting average; Peter Churchill, fielding; premiership captain, Tim Morrison; and Darryl Telfer, bowling average and cricketer of the year.

Inaugural awards: from left, Wes Olden presented Shane Dole with the Wes Olden club champion medal while Cheryl Routley presented Pierre Dunlevie with the David Routley Memorial most promising Under 21 player. • WONTHAGGI LITTLE ATHLETICS

Wonthaggi athletes rewarded THE Wonthaggi Little Athletics Club held its presentation night on April, 10 to cap off a successful season for 2014/15.

Local champions: the years of service awards went to, back row from left, Bridget Lowe, Stephanie Slade, Georgia Filippi and Daisy Filippi and front row from left, Mitchell Fallaw and Brodie Anderson. Champions: from left, ‘Senior’ club champions, Tyler Butcher and Sandra Gray and Junior champions, Archie Terlich and Baia Pugh.

Young athletes hunted for Easter eggs while parents attended the Annual General Meeting. Athletes received certificates detailing their personal best performances and any club records they broke. Senior Club Champions were Sandra Gray (Under 11 Girls) and Tyler Butcher (Under 11 Boys). Junior Club Champions were Baia Pugh (Under 8s) and Archie Terlich (Under 8 Boys). Daisy Filippi (Under 16 Girls) was awarded the Mason Wilson Memorial Award. The club has grown in

numbers this season and has managed to develop the facilities at Wonthaggi Sec-

ondary College this year to incorporate an additional jump pit and two more

throw rings which are soon to be installed.

Age champions: back row from left, Daisy Filippi, Bridget Lowe, Edward Beischer, Brodie Anderson, Cassandra Fallaw and Rachel Aitkin, middle row from left, Jarrod Anderson, Luke Nicholson, Tyler Butcher, Sandra Gray and Nicola Slade and front row from left, Baia Pugh, Archie Terlich, Hannah Kelly, Riahn Hawthorne, Jeremy Kelly, Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery, Nate Pugh and Jye Sutherland. Absent: Macey Stubbs, Jai Williamson and Onni Joma.

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• LEONGATHA CROQUET CLUB

Sandra wins cup C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to Sandra Birch from the Leongatha Croquet Club who came first in Section 2 at the Regional Association Croquet tournament in Rich

River last week. The Gippsland players did very well coming second overall, behind Geelong who placed first. Lewis Mercer from Traralgon came third in Section 1, Sandra won Section 2, Margaret Fraser from Traralgon came first in Section 3 and

Gary Prescott from Bairnsdale was runner up in Section 4. A fantastic effort from all Gippsland teams and players. Nanette Meredith from the Leongatha club came a close runner up in Section 3 to George Harris from the Morwell club with Kath Willems from Drouin second runner-up when they played in the Morwell Open Singles Golf Croquet Tournament last week. On Wednesday, April 22 we were fortunate to have Eric O’Donnell from the Lismore club (near Geelong) return for another day of expert golf/croquet coaching. We had a great turnout from our club members who learnt lots of new strategies and had lots of fun. The club welcomes any interested people to come and try out our great game. Club days are Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm. Flat soled shoes are a must and equipment and coaching are available.

Romping it in: from left, the Morwell club president Lorraine Gutcher, George Harris, results coordinator Pat Hopkins, Nanette Meredith, Kath Willems and referee Colleen Caldow.

• Leongatha Knights Soccer

Leongatha makes light work of Burra ON Sunday the Leongatha Knights made the short trip to Korumburra looking to snare a first win in the local derby for as long as many can remember. Rich picking: Sandra Birch won Section 2 of the Regional Association Tournament and brought home the cup.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

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In the past several seasons ‘Burra has had a monopoly on regional bragging rights, however, following a well earned win in the opening round, a youthful and well drilled Leongatha side had every reason to feel optimistic. Indeed, from the first whistle, it was the team’s skill and composure that shone brightest. Leongatha began where it left off in last week’s win over Wonthaggi, dominating possession and keeping Korumburra City pinned in its own half for long stretches of play. It only looked a matter of time before the deadlock was breached, no more so than when Knights forward PJ O’Meara slipped through one on one to round the keeper, only to watch his finish slide agonisingly wide of the unguarded goal. The early chance merely

City 1 - Leongatha Knights 5. Man of the Match: Matt Taylor (3 goals).

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Knights too good: the Under 11s had a convincing win against Korumburra in the wet. foreshadowed the misery to come for Burra. Building on superb defensive holding and clever interplay in the middle third, Leongatha burst into a formidable first half lead with a well taken Matt Taylor brace sandwiching a tidy put away by midfielder Fergus Warren to send the Knights 3-0 up at the break. Despite some wilful running by the home side, the second half only brought more of the same. Korumburra snuck one back at 3-1 with a fine finish from star striker Tom Lucus, however, it was only a blip in

a rampant Knights display. Leongatha immediately marched back up the pitch to notch a fourth via a cool O’Meara finish to erase any hopes of an unlikely ‘Burra comeback. Indeed, before the day was done, Matt ‘Big Red’ Taylor duly netted a fifth to bag a well deserved hat trick. Despite finishing the game with only 10 men due to injury (a late withdrawal had left Leongatha without substitutes for the match) the game finished with a 5-1 scoreline and the Knights celebrating a memorable derby win. Final score: Korumburra

Leongatha 9 defeated Korumburra 0 Fresh off its first round win, Leongatha Knights was prepared for an exciting game in cold conditions. The first half saw the Lady Knights battling against the wind and a solid defence line up from Korumburra. With a nil all score at half time Leongatha took to the pitch determined for the second half. With the wind on its side, Leongatha rallied its midfield and went on to score nine goals in the following 45 minutes. Though Knights was slow to start it had built on solid passing and good positioning to pick up the pace. Congratulations to our fantastic goal scorers, Kathy, Karlie, Rachael S, Rachel B and Hannah.

Under 11 The Under 11 team ventured to Korumburra in very wet South Gippsland conditions. Coach Paris Buckley made sure players were looking to find spaces and share the ball around.

A convincing win of 9-1 with goals to Gerard Bashaw, Robbie Reardon and Hamish Box, amongst others. Good players also included Patrick Johnson, Mitch Bath, Luke Patterson, Toby Gale and Jade McCrae. The Knights had many good players who shared the time on the pitch.

Under 9 Two strong Under 9 teams were fielded against Korumburra on Sunday. These children turn up and ignored the weather which was handy as the day was ordinary. Our first team to play Korumburra was led well by Zak Evans, Henry Wynne and Jerym McKenzie. These boys have been focusing on their first touch and passing. This translates into a much more controlled effort from our team. Our second team was equally adept at its new skills. The second team was led by Eli Pitts, James Heneghan and Brodie Hillis. Massive progress has been made with these young players.

New Stars claim victory in season opener IT was very much a theme of ‘out with the old’ for the Inverloch Stars opening game of the year; a new name, a new coach, a swag of new players and the promise of a new ground not too far away. In keeping with the theme the team was up playing in the local derby against Wonthaggi on its brand new ground. However, it was one of the old hands that set the Stars on fire early. Striker, San Oo has been with the club since its inception and has always been a reliable source of goals and today was no exception as he opened his, and the clubs, account for the season early in the half. The Stars looked slick and efficient with some great movement and passing. The Midfield in particular was dominating exchanges and it was no surprise the Stars bagged another goal quickly. Wonthaggi looked a little shell shocked and when it did manage to push forward, the defensive line of the Stars was looking rock solid. When the Stars quickly added a third goal the omens were not looking good for the home side. With plenty of time left in the first half the Stars

looked to kill the game completely but slowly Wonthaggi began to come into the game and held off the attacking Stars more confidently. The Stars would have been happy to go into the break 3-0 up but Wonthaggi would have been pleased with the way they came back from such a shaky start. The second half was a more even affair still. Inverloch had plenty of the ball and opportunities to add more goals but the youthful Wonthaggi team held firm and saw out the game conceding only one more goal whilst scoring one of its own to make the final score line 4-1. Inverloch will be happy with the win and looks a much stronger side this year but will be a little disappointed it couldn’t capitalise on such a strong start. Wonthaggi meanwhile certainly did not disgrace itself against a more experienced opposition and will take great heart from its second half performance. Earlier in the day the Stars played its first ever Reserves game. With a handful of experienced players, some promising youth and a few players still learning the game, the Stars had a shaky start letting four early goals through. Rapidly improving it saw out the game well with an excellent last hour with the game finishing 5-1 to a lively Wonthaggi side. It was the first time the Stars players had ever

played together and the first time some had played on a full size pitch. They will only improve as they get used to the demands of a full 90 minutes of competitive soccer. Womens Report It was a perfect day for the much anticipated local derby, Wonthaggi versus the Inverloch Stars. The Stars came out strongly after a great midweek training session put them in the right frame of mind for the game. It looked like a well oiled machine keeping the ball low and sharing out the passes with confidence, outsmarting Wonthaggi players. Within minutes its first goal was struck putting it in a good position for its first GSL Southern League game of the season. This seemed to spur the girls on and by half time the score was 4-1 to Inverloch. The goal scorers were Lauren Grylls, Bree Allen, Fe Richardson and Leonie Gilbert. The second half play was changed up and positions switched to keep both teams on their toes. Two more goals from Leonie Gilbert and Fe Richardson sealed the deal. A fast and furious match of wit and skill on both sides proved a smashing start to the season. Final score Inverloch Stars 6 defeated Wonthaggi United 2.

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McLean brothers sweep the field RACING was run around the Korrine circuit on a mild Saturday afternoon with rain threatening. Fortunately the racing was concluded just as the showers started to arrive. The Seniors raced two laps of the hilly circuit from Korrine through Lance Creek, the Kongwak roundabout and back via the Glen Alvie hills, around 35km. A three rider scratch bunch had 20 other riders to chase down with three riders on four minutes, three riders on seven minutes, four riders at 10 minutes, three riders at 15 minutes, one on 17 minutes and one rider on 25 minutes. After one lap Katherine Fitzgerald was in front but sister Bernadette, riding from the 15 minute bunch had left her co-markers and was riding well in second place. The 10 minute quartet was still together but the gaps to the chasing bunched had closed substantially. The seven minute group of Leigh Stott, Phil Hanley and Lachlan Matthews was moving well but under serious pressure from the four minute trio of Clem Fries, Harrison McLean and Chris Rowe which were doing a good job of holding scratch at bay. Clem was back from three weeks holiday in the US while Harrison and Chris were the best performers last week. The second run back up the hills was just to Harrison’s liking as he dropped his co-markers and chased down the leaders to come home a clear winner in a time of 57.31 minutes. Chris Rowe just edged Clem for the minor places.

Leigh Stott also showed last week he has a liking for the hilly terrain and came home alone in fourth place. Phil Hanley clocked in for fifth, Michael Parks (10 minutes) sixth, Lachlan Matthews seventh and Bernadette Fitzgerald (15 minutes) road home strongly for eighth. She was followed in by a hard sprinting scratch bunch with Brett Franklin edging out Stefan Kirsch and Will Lumby for ninth place and fastest time of 54.56min. The Junior riders were given a 14 kilometre race involving an out and back run to the West Creek Road corner followed by an out and back run to the Glen Alvie Reserve. Oliver McLean was riding from scratch chasing Mitch Harry and Thomas Fitzgerald on one minute, Kaleb Jans 3.30 minutes Alfie Herbert 5.30 minutes and Max Slinger and Sulli Herbert at eight minutes. After the first four kilometres Kaleb Jans had made the biggest inroad in the gaps whilst Oliver had Mitch and Thomas well within sight. With a climb up to Glen Alvie the job was ahead of the limit riders to stay away. However, the handicappers’ plans went awry at the Glen Alvie corner as the first four riders decided to take the right turn toward Kongwak and not proceed straight ahead toward the Glen Alvie Reserve. Kaleb Jans realised the error of his path but in the meantime the back markers went through to the turn at the reserve with Oliver making contact with Mitch and Thomas. It came down to a sprint to the line with Ol-

Winner: second Chris Rowe, first Harrison McLean, third Clem Fries and junior event winner Oliver McLean.

Doubles finalists: from left, Jack Clements, Connor Di Marco, Ken Cavrak and Stefan Milenkivic. Under14 Boys’ Doubles (3) Ken Cavrak Kurunjang, Vic and Stefan Milenkovic Seddon, Vic defeated (5) Jack Clements Inverloch, Vic and Connor Di Marco Mill Park, Vic, 5-7 7-5 [10/8].

Jack Clements on the cusp INVERLOCH Tennis Club’s Jack Clements made it to runner up in the final of the Victorian State Championships Doubles: 7/5 5/7 10/8.

Racing at Korrine: the eight minute limit group of Max Slinger and Sullivan Herbert competing in the junior event on Saturday. iver making it a McLean double for the day, winning narrowly from Mitch and Thomas. Kaleb claimed fourth. The wayward trio raced through to the

Kongwak roundabout where they were redirected for the finish line. Alfie managed to win this run from Max and Sulli. Next week the racing

is at Pound Creek and on May 9 the club will join with the Caulfield Carnegie club to race at the race track on Phillip Island.

• Corner Inlet Boxing

Off to the Nationals THREE boys along with their coaches from the Corner Inlet Boxing Club flew to Surfers Paradise on Sunday to compete at the Australian Titles this week. It has been a big 12 months for the gym with a lot of interstate travel for fights plus trips to Canberra for specialist training with the Australian coaches, finishing off by making the Victorian team. The team of Marty Snooks (who won the gold medal at last year’s titles in the 46 kilogram Junior division) who is fighting at the 49 kilogram Youth division, Tyler Bindloss (Tyler won silver at last year’s title) who is fighting at the 70 kilogram Junior division, and Jarvis Bindloss who will be making his debut at the titles in the 46 kilogram School Boys division.

Their coaches are Scott Bindloss and Brad Anderson. Scott has been named as one of the assistant coaches for the Victorian team. These boys are the only boxers from Gippsland to be representing Victoria at the tournament. The club trains out of Brad’s shed in Leongatha and at the Foster show grounds but as the club numbers have grown we are now making arrangements to erect our ring in a bigger venue in Leongatha. We cater for both male and female fighters of all ages or people just looking for a different sort of activity. Contact Scott Bindloss on 0474100242 or Brad Anderson on 0427624727 for more information.

Boxing for Gippsland: from left, coach Scott Bindloss, Marty Snooks, Tyler Bindloss, Jarvis Bindloss and coach Brad Anderson.

In the singles the youngster won his first three matches to qualify to main draw but lost to the number eight seed, Michael Shepheard, 3/6 5/7. Last week Jack played in the Tasmanian State Gold Championships. He made the 14s final but lost 3/6 3/6 to number one seed, Ben Cawston, and came third in the 16s, also defeated by the number one seed, Ben Barnett, 3/6 6/2 4/6. The Victorian Junior State Championships wrapped up on Friday, April 10 at Dendy Park Tennis Club. Over 870 matches were completed across the week with over 420 players including 130 from interstate. Matches were held at Beaumaris Lawn Tennis Club, Parkdale Tennis Club, Dingley Tennis Club, Glen Iris Valley Recreation Club and Dendy Park Tennis Club. Tuesday’s rain slowed the progress of matches, however, all venues recovered to be back on track for finals. It is pleasing for Victoria that 50 percent of main draw Singles finalists hail from Victoria, highlighting the depth and development of tennis in the state.

• Wonthaggi table tennis

Luke can do no wrong SEVENTEEN year old Luke Anstey is on track to remain undefeated for the rest of the season. His steady rise to the top in the past two months has been well deserved in Wonthaggi’s A Grade, known state wide for it’s high standard of play. Well done Luke, but there are quite a few players there who will be trying to stop your run. Justin Licis still has a hold on the leading player position, with Bruce Harmer, Luke, and Michael Ede close behind.

Ballarat junior/senior championships Four Wonthaggi junior players will be competing in the Ballarat Junior Championships next Saturday. They are Mackenzie Gardner, Max Duff, Daniel Park and Archie Paxton. Zach Anstey will be competing in the senior events. There will be additional coaching tonight (Tuesday), from 7pm, for play-

ers competing at Ballarat.

Ladders

A Grade Panthers ................... 24 22 (104) Pandas ...................... 16 19 (103) Dingoes ..................... 16 19 (93) Sloths ........................ 12 18 (86) Zoo ............................ 12 15 (80) Koalas ......................... 0 12 (74) A Reserve Cape Crunchers ....... 12 17 (59) Egg Beaters ................. 8 18 (64) Bench Warmers .......... 8 18 (62) Triple M ...................... 8 18 (58) Nameless ...................... 8 15 (62) The Demons ................. 4 16 (60) B Grade JJ’s ............................. 20 18 (37) DJ’s ............................ 20 17 (35) Eleits .......................... 16 17 (36) Rippers ........................ 8 15 (36) Smashers ...................... 8 14 (34) Tigers ........................... 0 8 (27)

Leading players

A Grade Justin Licis ....................... 13 (55) Bruce Harmer ................... 11 (51) Luke Anstey ..................... 11 (48) Michael Ede ..................... 11 (45) Murphy Wei ....................... 8 (41) Dick Holwerda ................... 7 (40) A Reserve Daniel Chetland ................. 7 (21) Nick Gilmore ..................... 7 (21) Sean Michael...................... 6 (20) Max Duff ............................ 6 (18) Nancy Pattinson ................. 5 (17) Daniel Park......................... 5 (17) Mackenzie Gardner ............ 5 (17) B Grade Max Duff .......................... 11 (21) Darcy Allamby ................. 10 (20) Beau Allamby..................... 8 (17) Jack Duff ............................ 7 (15) Blake Richards ................... 7 (14)

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SPORT | GOLF Mick Oliver scored 39 points to win the B Grade daily competition and take a comfortable lead in the Championship with a two round total of 75 points. Nearest to him is Barry Stevens on 70 points and Bob Birrell and Andrew Smith, both on 68 points. The A Grade daily completion was won by Craig Hams also with 39 points. NTPs were Joe Burke from Wonthaggi Club on the seventh hole, Norm Hughes on the 14th and Ian Murchie on the 16th. DTL Balls : Di Williams, Roy Kleverkamp, Ian Murchie, Geoff McDonald, Bob Birrell, Chris Leaver, Keith Finney, Mike Wrigley, Jim Arnott, Bill Warren, Denis Hanna, Barry Stevens, Bruce Hutton and Peter Waters. The J. P. Malone Diggers Day four person Ambrose event was held on Thursday. The winners with a net score of 53 7/8th off a handicap of 8 1/8th was the team of Frank Smedley Josh and Danita Hall and Kevin Castwood. NTPs were Nick Lafferty on the seventh hole, Ron Paice on the 14th and Bill Howson on the 16th. DTL Balls went to Doug Clemann, David Forbes, John Eabry, Peter Hobson, Ian Danks, Ray Burton, Norm Hughes, Geoff McDonald, Jon Smith, Dave Vorwerg, Bruce Cathie, Ron Paice, Grant McRitchie, Mike Street, Ian Cathie and Bob Birrell. The seventh round of the Super League will be decided over two weeks due the lack of eligible scores with Wednesday and Thursday

The Scratch event was taken out by Michael Thomas and Dylan McMeekin with a two round total of 143. Ken Wardle and Bruce Hutton were runners up with a two round total of 148. Rob Brown continued the Brown/Thomas family run of eagles with an eagle two on the par four second hole. This adds to the eagles of Michael and Ryan Thomas over the past few weeks. The daily competition and super comp were naturally taken out by Mark and Bryan with +12. Runner up was the team of Robert Rumian and John Dalton with +9. NTPs were John Bigley from Box Hill Club on the fourth hole, Ryan Thomas on the seventh, Dave Vorwerg on the 14th and Sam O’Brien on the 16th. DTL Balls : Gordon Morrison, Peter Hobson, Bruce Cathie, Dave Vorwerg, Rod Hopcraft, Brett Windsor, Peter Walsh, Graeme Burt, Ken Wardle, Bruce Hutton, Peter Stivic, Nick Lafferty, Anthony Sparks, Matt Hunter, Peter Waters and Jon Smith. Tuesday was the second of three rounds of the Tuesday Championship.

having events that did not allow a Super League score for many players.

Ladies

LIFE member Pat West sponsored the Mulligan’s Par event last week. All proceeds from this competition were donated to the anti- cancer charity. Players were limited to10 Mulligans: many were disappointed they couldn’t redeem unused portions for future use. Marianne Leaver, playing off 25, won A Grade with +4. Nan Meagher had an excellent +8 to win B Grade. Rumour has it that she played brilliantly and still had surplus Mulligan’s after the game. Sue Woods also had a day out, scoring +6 to win C Grade. Sue had no unused Mulligan’s. Down the line balls went to Helen Mackenzie +7, Glenys Day +3, Marea Maher, Julie Howard and Shirley Welsford +2, and Ann Gibson, Toni West, Marg Griffiths and Lynda Bassett +1. Nearest the pins were won by Marianne Leaver and Toni West. Eleven players played in the nine hole event. Lianne Adamson won with 13 points. Geri Hastings and Marion Chalmers each won a ball down the line with 12 and 11 points respectively. Saturday, April 25: Winners: Wendy Parker and Coral Gray +5. Down the line: Rita de Bondt and Marilyn Williams +4 and Marea Maher and Rita de Bondt +3.

Winners: from left, Nan Meagher (B Grade) Marianne Leaver (A Grade) Sue Woods (C Grade) won the Mulligan’s Par event for their grades last week at Leongatha.

Foster

DAMPER course conditions were welcomed by some golfers. Many players were pleased with the ability to fly at the pins, without having to worry about unfriendly bounces. Tuesday, April 21, was the Men’s Par event. The winner was Kevin DaSilviera with +1. DTL – Peter Dight square, Paul Spencer -1 and Geoff Nott -1. NTP – Noel Black and Dave Hutchinson. Winner of the Men’s Stableford event was Geoff Eddy on Thursday with 38points on a count back. DTL – Nev Thompson 38points, Peter Dight 38points, Clarke Gray 36points, John Mathers 35points. NTP – Peter Dight, Robert Fulton. Friday April 24 – Stableford Only five golfers played, so comp will carry over to next week.

Visitors are always welcome

Saturday April 25 Anzac Day Stableford Shotgun Start Winner in A grade for the second consecutive week was Norm Cooper with 36 points. The B grade winner was Greg Paine with 37 points. DTL – Dave Hutchinson 34 points, John Stone 34 points, Robert Fulton 33 points and Peter Cambridge 33 points. NTP’s – Peter Dight, Geoff Nott, Scott Rathjen, Dave Hutchinson and Greg Paine. Alan Spooner’s name came out in the member’s draw however he wasn’t present to collect the $550, so it will jackpot to $600 this coming Friday. The Saturday golfer’s draw was won by William Karklins, however he wasn’t present to collect the $620. The draw will jackpot to $640 next week. Division 2 of Sunday Pennant was played at Foster, with the local boys having the

bye. Division 3 travelled to Phillip Island to play Woorayl with the result going Foster’s way 5-2. Match results were Kiwi Jones lost 8/7, Owen Kindellan won 5/4, Dave Hutchinson lost 1down, Greg Cox 1up, Phil Schofield 1up, Ray Prain 1up and Nev Thompson 1up. Well done to all the boys. Coming events: Tuesday, April 28: Stableford Thursday, April 30: Stableford Friday, May 1: Friday Friendly Chicken Run Friday, May 1: Member’s draw 6:30pm – 8pm $600 Saturday, May 2 – Medal Day: Don and Sheron Cripps Trophy Saturday, May 2 – Golfer’s Draw 5:30pm. Sunday, May 3 - Pennant Division 2 at Lang Lang versus Leongatha, Division 3 at Leongatha versus Aussie Golf Ranch.

Wonthaggi ON Saturday we played a four person ambrose event with a field of 60 players. Winners were R. Sheean, T. Bowler, K. Jamieson, P. Brusamarello who had 56.25 net. Runners-up: R. Geyer, R. Yann, J. Brann, A. Geyer who had 56.75 net. Nearest the pins: 2nd E. Vanagtmaal, 8th R. Yann, 13th J. Wade, 17th D. Williams. Sunday was the second last round of pennant. Division 1 had the bye, Division 2 won six matches to one and are looking good for a finals’ berth, Division 3 won four matches to three and are also knocking on the door of the finals, and Division 4, I do not know how they went. The 17th green is looking great and will be in play this Saturday for our May monthly medal. The week after is the start of our Ken Chisolm four ball championships, so organise your partners as it is a board event. Don’t forget Sunday, May 17 is the pennant final. All sides will be at the same course, so pencil it down to come and support our teams. The four ball knockout final will be contested soon. Danny Crellin and Shane

Korumburra THERE were 35 players on Saturday, April 25 for a par (K.B.D.T.) competition, with trophies by R. Hamill and D. Bronsema.

A Grade: T. Fowles (11 hcp) +4, T. O’Neill +3, B. Clasby +1, N. Spargo +1, T. Herbert sq. B Grade: M. Garnham (14 hcp) +2, R. Besley +1, M. Hutchinson sq. C Grade: Scott Clark (28 hcp) +7, G. Harland +1 countback, C. Strong +1. Nearest the pin: 1st R. Besley, 7th N. Perks, 10th M. Webb, 13th D. Van Rooye. Tuesday’s winner was R. Besley 33 pts and Thursday’s winner was L. Sharp 35 pts.

Ladies

DESPITE turning quite cold, the day remained fine for the Stableford round last Wednesday. Div 1 (0-24) was won by Norrie Little (19) with 33 points, closely followed by Barb Walker (19), 32 points. Jan Hewitt (26) had 32 points to win Div 2 (25-45). Runner up was Kath Welsh (27), 29 points, on a count-back from Marg Harper (31) and Julie Hislop (43). The only player to have a NTP was Barb Walker on the first green. Two girls played nine holes and Jenny Pollard (38) had a good score of 17 points. Well done to Moira Rogers and Chris Rickard who won a number of matches over the last couple of months to finish as finalists in the Singles Knockout. Chris won the final of this match-play event last Wednesday. Thanks to Betty Yann and Janice Follett for the

Winners and grinning: Anne Walker, Leonie Bentick (winners), and Maureen Masterman and Anne Poulton (runners-up). Sartori easily defeated Glen Turner and Ioke Baudonaro. They will play Jason Sartori and Ian MacDonald who narrowly beat Noel Cook and Peter Magnussen. A huge crowd is expected to view this epic battle which according to Shane should last around 13 holes. Great golfing and I will see you all on the course this week.

Ladies

WEDNESDAY was the qualifying round for the district event for the Royal Women’s Hospital. The format was a 4BBB raffle prizes and the recipients were Lee Clements, Gwen Evison and Moira Rogers. Next Wednesday, there is a timesheet for the first week of the Club Championships. Please arrive earlier than your allocated time in case of changes. Players who are not available for the three rounds of the Championships are welcome to play at the end of the field and are included in the daily event which is sponsored by Norrie Little. Our Section 2 Pennant side was happy to square the match with Leongatha at Lang Lang. The girls look forward to the last week of pennant, playing Woorayl at Wonthaggi on Monday. Section 3 was pleased to square the match with Wonthaggi at Foster and will travel to Phillip Island for the final game against Leongatha. Three teams played in a 4 Ball at Lang Lang on Friday and it was good to have two NTPs from our club won by Barb Twite and Lee Clements. Five women played in fine weather on Saturday with Deb Wrigley (27) winning with 25 points. Runner up was Julie Hislop (43), with 24 points and Jenny Blackmore had the only NTP on the first green. There is a social event on Saturday, May 23, which is a tribute night to the music of Leonard Cohen. BYO tea from 6.30pm, or just come for the show which begins at 8pm. Wear a hat to add some fun on the night. The cost is $10 with a light supper provided. Please add your name to the list at the club if you can attend this evening.

event and there were some great scores and stories of the day. There were chip in birdies for four points, and skinny shots along the ground which still ended up winning NTP. There were some great pairs who combined well on the day as seen by the scores. The winning pair was Annie Walker (11) and Leonie Bentick (30). The two returned a great card for 45 points, closely followed by Maureen Masterman (25) and Anne Poulton (31) with 44 points. The third scores were Bev Dobson (34) and Susan Jagoe

Woorayl ladies THE first round of the Shirley and Brian Thomas Stableford Aggregate was played on April 22 with the second round to be played on May 20. The winner of the daily event was Jenny Riseley and Inge Giliam with 65 points. Balls down the line were won by Carol Johnston and Joan Smith - 61 points and Paula Ennos and Dianne O’Connor - 60 points. Nearest the pins went to Chris Perrett on the eighth, Alice Campbell on the 11th and Wendy Parker, a visitor from Leongatha Golf Club took the honours on the 17th. Wednesday, April 29, is our annual Woorayl/Mirboo North challenge, which is sponsored by sisters Ann Poole from Woorayl and Chris Gunn from Mirboo North. Come along and enjoy a great social day and a delicious lunch provided by the Woorayl ladies.

(37) 42 on count back. BDL: Chris Hamilton and Maree Anderson 42, and Betty Bowmar and Julie Evens 41 on count back. NTP: second, Chris Yann; 17th, Irene Walsh; and Pro Pinb 8th, Marg Johnson. The ladies have had a CPR demonstration, plus a discussion and video on emergency scenarios from Ambulance Victoria. The session was greatly received and we gained confidence if such procedures are ever needed. A big thank you to Dot Garry for arranging the afternoon.

South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association Pennant ladder

(As at April 20th/ final round to be played April 27th) Section 1: Leongatha 16 points/17 games, Meeniyan 8 points/ 12.5 games, Foster 8 points/ 11.5 games, Phillip Island 8 points/9 games Section 2: Leongatha 14 points/15 games, Korumburra 12 points/11.5 games, Wonthaggi 10 points/13 games, Woorayl 8 points/ 7 games, Lang Lang 4 points/ 8.5 games, Meeniyan 0 points/ 5 games Section 3: Foster 12 points/ 15.5 games, Leongatha 12 points/ 15 games, Phillip Island 12 points/12 games, Wonthaggi 6 points/ 8 games, Woorayl 4 points/ 4 games, Korumburra 2 points/ 5.5 games Section 4: Leongatha 16 points/ 20 games, Foster 16 points/ 12 games, Welshpool 8 points/14 games, Lang Lang 0 points/ 4 games.

Meeniyan Ladies

ON Wednesday, May 22, 19 ladies played Canadian Foursomes. The weather and the conditions were fantastic. Sponsors for the day were Dot and Kristen Elliott. Winning A Grade were Andrea Thorson and Gwen Heppell with 76.125 net. The B Grade winners were Faye LePage and Heather McCaughan with 81 net and the Stableford winner of the nine hole competition was Gail Brown with 17 points.

Winners: from left, Andrea Thorson, Gwen Heppell, Heather McCaughan and Faye Le Page.

We have a great course in a natural bushland setting, listed in the Top 100 Public Access Course by Golf Australia magazine. We also have a well stocked Golf Shop, hire of clubs/carts/buggies are also available, 4 competitions each week, practice driving range, putting green and bunker. Our Santa Anna Fairways, Bent grass Greens and refurbished / designed Bunkers make for a great game. Coaching lessons are also available for all including our juniors programs.

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thestar.com.au Mardan Indoor THIS week saw the start to the Pennant season where all games will be played at the Dumbalk Hall for logistical reasons. I suppose it allows us as an association to continue to have a competition unlike some that have fallen by the wayside due to a drop off in members and interest. Anyway, we had mixed results with a win and a loss, along with the unexpected experience of playing with a player down in one team. I can assure you that having two bowls less is far from ideal and makes a big difference to the game. Hopefully that will be the first and last time it happens. On a brighter note the weekly turnout was good with 14 members at the hall. We had two by four and two by three teams all well balanced as far as skill and ability goes. I think everyone who has been around a while will agree that the new players have settled in nicely and make a great contribution to the teams, having grasped the game well at an early stage. I can see we will have some strong contenders for the singles and 75 Up further down the track if they stick around. On to the results for the night. There was one outright winner, two teams with a win and a loss and one team with a whole lot of bad luck. The results were as follows: the runners-up with a win and 12 ends were Graeme Trease, Margaret Campbell and Cliff Smith (s). The winners with two wins were Lorna Roberts, Gary Shandley, Ann Plowman and Tony A-C (s). With winter on the way and the shorter daylight hours, it’s easy to stay at home and hibernate, but it’s more fun if

South Gippsland pennant golf Results - April 26

Division 1 (at Wonthaggi): Lang Lang 5 d Woorayl 2, Phillip Island 6 d Meeniyan 1, Korumburra 4 d Leongatha 3, Wonthaggi - bye. Division 2 (at Foster): Wonthaggi 6 d Leongatha 1, Lang Lang 6 d Phillip Island 1, Foster - bye. Division 3 (at Phillip Island): Phillip Island 4 d Leongatha 3, Wonthaggi 4 d Aussie Golf 3, Foster 5 d Woorayl 2, Lang Lang 6 d Korumburra 1. Division 4 (at Meeniyan): Meeniyan 6 d Woorayl 1, Leongatha 6 d Wonthaggi 1, Welshpool 4 d Korumburra 3, Phillip Island 5 d Lang Lang 2.

Ladders Division 1

Mirboo North Golf

Thursday results: Competition: Stableford. April 23: Day Winner: Neil Whitelaw (13) 41 points. DTL’s: Ray Thompson 40, Ron Funnell 39 and Hal StEllen 37. NTP fourth: Jeff Hughes. Saturday results: Competition: Stableford. April 25: Day Winner: Ray Hoskin (14) 40 points. DTL’s: Ron Funnell 38, Peter Draper 37, Terry Donnison 36 and Mal Payne 36. Second shot NTP first hole: Brandon Bradshaw. NTP: Fourth: Peter Draper, Sixth: Peter Draper, 13th: Ian Evison & 16th: Garry Shandley Ladies winner: Jess Clark (24) 43 points.

you are with friends having a laugh and some fun at the same time. So come along to Mardan Hall and join us on Wednesday at 7:30pm weekly.

Leongatha NOT a great deal to report this past week due to the contractors working on the reinstatement of our number one green which is now complete except for marking. This limited the club to only number two green available for bowls. Wednesday, April 22 saw 16 teams on number two green for a monthly triples event and the winners were the Korumburra team of K. Cecil (s), Rob Snooks and George Hams with four wins plus 18. Runners-up were another Korumburra team of Andy Robertson (s), Keith Marsh and Rob Dorrity with three wins, a draw and plus 22. Best last game went to the Leongatha team of P. Shaw (s), R. Trotman and I. Todd with plus 10. Sponsors for the day were Nesci’s Transport and the club thanks them for their valued support. The next monthly triples will be on May 27 at which time the club will be back to all available greens, in turn allowing more teams to be able to play. The 2015/16 membership fees are now due and payable so the treasurer would like to see us attend to this matter without delay. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’. Wonthaggi ................5 Lang Lang ................4 Phillip Island ...........4 Woorayl ....................2 Meeniyan...................2 Korumburra ............... 1 Leongatha..................0 Division 2 Lang Lang ................3 Foster........................2 Wonthaggi ................2 Phillip Island ...........1 Leongatha..................0 Division 3 Lang Lang ................5 Wonthaggi ................4 Foster........................4 Leongatha ................3 Woorayl .....................3 Korumburra ...............2 Phillip Island .............2 Aussie Golf ...............1 Division 4 Leongatha ................6 Meeniyan..................5 Lang Lang ................4 Woorayl ....................3 Phillip Island .............2 Welshpool..................2 Wonthaggi .................2 Korumburra ...............0

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24 27 26 17 12 11 9

54.00 53.85 56.12 51.68 46.87 42.96 43.75

19 13 12 8 4

54.80 52.02 52.06 47.86 42.06

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52.45 52.07 49.49 53.08 50.29 48.48 48.18 46.00

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55.56 54.02 50.22 49.35 48.78 48.42 46.67 47.14

RESULTS for April 15 and 22. The winner of the 36 hole Singles championship sponsored by John and Raelene Millsom was Lynne Winderlich with 73 points. Week One was sponsored by the on course golf centre and won by Jill White on 37 points. Week Two was sponsored by the on course golf centre and won by Maree Thompson on 37 points. DTL: Sue Traill 69 points followed by Wendy Gervasi 67 and Freda Nair with 67 points. NTP: fourth, Sue Traill; sixth, Maree Thompson; and 13th, Wendy Gervasi. Birdie: 13th, Maree Thompson.

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MEN’S social bowls on Thursday, April 23 had the usual healthy attendance, with pairs filling all available rinks, playing two 14-end games. Winners, with 41 points, were Bob Davis (s) and Gavin Blew. Runners-up, on 40 points, were Nic Van Grunsven (s) and Laurie Gabell. This Thursday, April 30, Inverloch will host a Turkey Triples event, reverting to social bowls on the following Wednesday or Thursday. There will also be regular weekend mixed social bowls events organised for the winter months. Please check this newspaper’s next edition or event boards at the club for dates and starting times. Players from other clubs will be welcome, especially so when the

South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Association

new (synthetic) green becomes available. Members are reminded that the annual Men’s Meeting will be held at the club rooms this Wednesday, April 29 and the AGM on Wednesday, May 6 both commencing at 7.30 pm.

Ladies

WEDNESDAY social bowls is almost finished for the season. Our last game will be on Wednesday, April 29 when we welcome our Very Special Ladies to join us for afternoon tea. Play starts at 12.30pm. Please bring a plate to share. On April 22, two games of 10 ends were played resulting in two winners of two games. So close was the team of Lois Luby, Rhonda Davies and Laurel Lee on 32 points. Congratulations to our winners who had 33

Tarwin

THE Pennant season is now underway with the first round resulting in some closely contended matches.

OUR ladies, Helen, Heather, Bev and Wilma went down on their fours event at the State Titles in Bendigo last week but certainly did not disgrace themselves only losing by five shots.

Korumburra Blue 29 defeated Mardan Purple 15, Mardan Gold 27 defeated Dumbalk 21 and Korumburra White 25 defeated Foster Fishy’s 22. This week’s draw for Round 2 sees Dumbalk versus Korumburra Blue, Korumburra White versus Mardan Purple and Mardan Gold versus Foster Fishy’s. All the best to those playing. On Sunday, six South Gippsland teams will head across to Trafalgar for our annual Mid Gippsland challenge, where we battle it out once again for the perpetual trophy which is currently residing in South Gippsland after our win last year. Let’s make it back to back wins guys! Happy bowling all. Ladder after Round 1: K’burra Blue 4, plus 14; Mardan Gold 4, plus 6; Korumburra White 4, plus 3; Foster Fishy’s 0, minus 3; Dumbalk 0, minus 6; Mardan Purple 0, minus 14.

Even the weather was unkind, freezing cold and strong winds but I suppose that is Bendigo. What a splendid day was held by Tarwin Ladies on their guest day last week. Heather Marshall’s team won and Mavis Cridge’s team was the runner up. In third place was Laura Barkers team. ‘ Well done ladies. Club events have been played and the winners will be awarded on the club’s presentation night Saturday, May 2. Looking forward to a great night and we are expecting all premiership players will be in attendance, probably playing the final games over again. Next Tuesday, April 28 is the Ladies AGM to commence at 10am. All lady members most welcome. Last Thursday the clubs A.GM was held and the following members now hold office: president, Michael Carey; secretary, Helen Twite; treasurer, Bill Massier; and house director, Heather Mar-

points, Diana Patterson, Jill Bateman and Judy Moule. Prior to the Ladies AGM that will be held on Friday, May 1 at 10am, voting to determine the Pennant Selection Committee for the next season is needed. Voting will be held on Tuesday, April 28 from 1pm to 3pm and Wednesday, April 29 from 11am to 12.15pm. The list of candidates is posted in the clubhouse. Saturday, May 2 is our annual Skirts versus Shirts and Presentation Day event. It is a 1pm start. Bowls attire please. Jot your name on the list at the club. The Wine and Dine has returned for this year on Tuesday, May 5. It will be a Butterflies and Bees theme. Food, entertainment and fun guaranteed. Put your name on the

sheet. Start time for sherries is 11.30am. Member’s Night will be on Friday, May 1. The jackpot was won at the last member’s

shall. The club is looking forward to another successful year both on and off the green, and it is noted the commencement of the installation of the new cool room is looking good so far Tuesday, May 5 is the start

of Winter Pairs. The events will be held on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Club members participating have their names on the notice board and players names will be rotated during the season.

Winners: Thursday social men’s pairs winners, from left, Bob Davis and Gavin Blew. draw so we are starting from the beginning again. Plenty of raffles prizes to be won. Hope to see you there. Wednesday, May 13 is the start of Wednesday Wizz. This will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Be at the club by 10.30 for an 11am start. Stick draw will apply. A sausage barbecue lunch is provided.

Winners: Tarwin’s Guest Day winners, from left, Heather, Elle and Glenys.

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Runners up: Tarwin Guest Day runners up, from left, Mavis, Glenis and Ivy.

ON Wednesday, April 22 there were four players on a wet night to bowl which saw pairs. We played one game of 20 ends with six bowls. The winners for the night were skipper Rod McConchie and Bill Wolswinkle over skipper Toni Heldens and Sebastian Terranova. Hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Gippsland women set for historic opening bounce TRARALGON’S Nikki Schroeter has been appointed coach of the inaugural Gippsland League Victorian Women’s Football League team. Schroeter, 34, has been involved in youth girls’ football for 17 years and is a level one accredited coach. The Lavalla Catholic College sports coordinator is a two-time Gippsland Female Coach of the Year award winner and the inaugural coach of the Gippsland Power Youth Girls representative team. Schroeter also coached Lavalla’s 16-and-under girls’ football team to back-to-back School Sport Victoria Australian Football Championships in 2013-14 and is a development coach at the Dandenong Sting-

rays Youth Girls Academy. The announcement comes less than a week ahead of the Gippsland League-backed team’s VWFL debut against division five east opponent Endeavour Hills at Gormandale Recreation Reserve. TRFM Gippsland League chair Greg Maidment was delighted to confirm Schroeter’s appointment. ‘‘Nikki has excellent credentials and has already demonstrated a great rapport with the players at training,’’ Maidment said. ‘‘We were lucky enough to have multiple candidates put their hands up in such a short space of time and after going through a formal process we are confident Nikki is the right person to coach our brand new team.’’ Schroeter admitted it all happened very quickly, but said she couldn’t wait for round

one. ‘‘It has been a bit of a whirlwind, but it’s very exciting and I’m honoured to be coaching this team,’’ Schroeter said. ‘‘The girls have been fantastic, numbers at training have been good and there’s a great

buzz about our first game, hopefully we get plenty of people along to show us some support.’’ Schroeter pulled on the boots for VWFL division one outfit Cranbourne last season and will have a key role for

Gippsland as a player as well as coach. This weekend Gippsland play Rosebud at Rosebud at midday and on May 10 is at home to Bullen at the Tyers Recreation Reserve at midday, entry is free.

Korumburra Volleyball

Great rapport: TRFM Gippsland League Women’s team coach Nikki Schroeter and AFL Gippsland central operations manager Matt Ogilvie.

A Grade: Golliwogs defeated Bugs (2:0) 30:28, 25:22, 4:8; and Warriors defeated Giants (3:0) 25:19, 25:17, 25:9. B Grade: Panthers defeated Shark Bait (3:0) 25:7, 25:11, 25:12; Odds on Black defeated Dodges (3:0) 25:17, 25:3, 25:12; and Chargers defeated HELP (2:1) 25:20, 17:25, 20:17.

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Alberton netball results Results - Round 4 April 25 & 26

Eyes on the ball: Bridget Monaghan (Stony Creek) and Kaila Bentveltzon (MDU) have the ball at their fingertips. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

A Grade: Phillip Island 48 d Inverloch-Kongwak 34, Korumburra-Bena 55 d Fish Creek 24, Foster 41 d Toora 38, DWWWW 24 lt Tarwin 60, Stony Creek 45 d MDU 38. B Grade: Phillip Island 27 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 42, Korumburra-Bena 46 d Fish Creek 31, Foster 41 lt Toora 44, DWWWW 20 lt Tarwin 61, Stony Creek 28 lt MDU 43. C Grade: Phillip Island 24 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 36, Korumburra-Bena 52 d Fish Creek 17, Foster 13 lt Toora 47, Stony Creek 29 d MDU 19. 17 & Under: Phillip Island 38 d Inverloch-Kongwak 33, Korumburra-Bena 16 lt Fish Creek 29, Foster 33 d Toora 12, DWWWW 21 lt Tarwin 29, Stony Creek 27 lt MDU 44. 15 & Under: Phillip Island

26 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 40, Korumburra-Bena 18 d Fish Creek 9, Foster 24 d Toora 10, DWWWW 13 lt Tarwin 31, Stony Creek 5 lt MDU 56. 13 & Under: Phillip Island 15 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 43, Korumburra-Bena 36 d Fish Creek 11, Foster 9 lt Toora 16.

Ladders

A Grade Kor-Bena ....................362.86 Dalyston .....................198.72 Foster............................98.68 Stony Creek ...............103.68 Phillip Island................92.64 Fish Creek ....................92.62 Toora ...........................136.67 Tarwin ......................... 116.39 MDU .............................94.74 Inv-Kongwak ................71.35 Kil-Bass.........................47.74 DWWWW.....................24.75 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................214.04 Toora ..........................137.50 Inv-Kongwak .............132.82 Dalyston .....................126.00

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MDU ........................... 118.69 Foster............................96.15 Phillip Island .................94.96 Tarwin .........................121.70 Fish Creek .....................82.39 Kil-Bass.........................54.48 Stony Creek...................68.00 DWWWW.....................32.96 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................335.56 Stony Creek ...............130.21 Toora ..........................246.88 Dalyston .....................227.27 Tarwin ........................192.68 Inv-Kongwak ...............92.74 Phillip Island ...............100.00 MDU .............................71.76 Fish Creek .....................56.83 DWWWW.......................0.00 Foster.............................39.62 Kil-Bass.........................37.69 17 & Under Phillip Island..............161.29 Fish Creek ..................209.84 Inv-Kongwak .............153.85 Foster..........................155.71 Dalyston .....................160.00 Kor-Bena ....................137.23 MDU ...........................121.52 Tarwin ...........................97.14

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DWWWW.....................65.26 Kil-Bass.........................42.24 Stony Creek...................36.98 Toora .............................29.27 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............285.71 Foster..........................234.00 MDU ...........................304.76 Kor-Bena ....................182.35 Phillip Island..............141.67 Toora ..........................108.93 Tarwin ...........................80.95 Kil-Bass.........................69.35 Fish Creek .....................69.23 Dalyston ........................67.65 DWWWW.....................32.65 Stony Creek.....................8.26 13 & Under Dalyston .....................256.52 Inv-Kongwak .............220.63 Kor-Bena ....................126.83 Fish Creek ..................100.00 Phillip Island................96.97 Toora ............................96.15 Tarwin .............................0.00 Foster.............................66.67 Stony Creek...................28.04 DWWWW.......................0.00 Kil-Bass...........................0.00 MDU ...............................0.00

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Parrots netball

First in: Kate Lafferty (MDU) ,has the front running for the ball ahead of Cindy Winkler (Stony Creek).Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

Under 13: Maffra 37 d Leongatha 26 Great game played by all girls in really wet conditions. We worked the ball well up the court but sadly lost. Great shooting and defence. Go Parrots. Awards: Network Video - Keely Price, Baker’s Delight - Ella Lyons. Under 15: Maffra 57 d Leongatha 10 Bad luck girls, beaten by a very strong Maffra. Let’s work hard at training on our passing and leading and regroup as a team ready for Bairnsdale next week. Awards: Taylah Brown - Pilates $10 cash, Amelia Riseley - Nagel’s Pharmacy. Under 17: Maffra 42 d Leongatha 22 Although we had a loss this week there was a few good passages of play and positive talk throughout the day. Good luck next week girls. Awards: South Gippsland Therapy Centre - Lisa Clark, Serafino’s Pizza - Kristy O’Loughlin. C Grade Leongatha 45 d Maffra 33

Came out firing and got a great lead in the first quarter. Maffra fought back in the second but half time saw us rejuvenate with a few changes and we came out gun firing. Rest up and get ready to do it again next week. Awards: Carly McNamara - RSL, Sandi Leski Grylls - Buzz. Auction - Kate Gourlay. B Grade Leongatha 50 d Maffra 24 Very good game by the girls. B Grade led from the start and increased its lead in each quarter. As a fairly new team playing together this year the girls are really starting to team together well. Awards: Lucy Vernon - Darcy’s, Maddie Kerr - Evans Petroleum. Auction - Maddie Kerr. A Grade Leongatha 37 d Maffra 19 In weather for ducks Leongatha came out with a strong start and it came down to a game of possession netball. Leongatha were able to come out victors. Awards: Laura Higgins - Shan’s Lingerie and Leisure, Courtney Lever - Voyage. Auction - Kate McCarthy.

Leongatha & District Netball Association - Celebrating 50 years LDNA twilight netball TWILIGHT netball has been an enormous success for the Leongatha & District Netball Association (LDNA) since its inception on November 7, 1979, giving financial security to the LDNA. Memorial Hall, Leongatha, May 1969: back row from left: Anne Johnson, Jenny Bull, Julie Bair, Lee Goldsworthy, Yvonne McArthur, Melva Campbell, Roslyn Motton, Judy Forrester, Cathy Boag; front row from left: Barbara Bellingham, Judy Kane, Sally Greenwood, Susan Hogan, Val Matthies, Jenny Hulls, Bernadette Grimes, Joy Smith. On floor: Sharon Fowkes, Trudy Strawhorn.

Major fund raising for LDNA - debutante balls A DECISION was made in 1969 to organise and present a debutante ball, a good way of raising much needed funds. The first debutante ball, with 17 debs, organised by Mrs Frankie Johnson held in May 1969 and they have been held every year since to this year, a total of 46 years – one ball per year for

10 years; two balls per year for 14 years, three balls per year for 13 years, four balls per year for nine years. These debutante balls have raised many, many thousands of dollars, which greatly contributed to the construction of eight netball courts and pavilion improvements and upkeep of courts and surrounds.

Committee members from 1969 to 2014 FIRST ball Frankie Johnson, Noreen Williams (7 years 10 balls), Lyn Goodwin (4 years), Audrey Maxwell (9 years, 13 balls), Julie Howard (7 years, 9 balls), Barbara Ball (5 years, 13 balls), Dolores Redmond (3 years, 5 balls), Annmaree Schelling (1 year, 2 balls), Jan Cross (1 year, 2 balls), Kath Laing (3 years, 5 balls), Shirleyanne Wright (6 years, 14 balls), Coral Johnston (28 years, 85 balls), Eileen Harrison (3 years, 6 balls), Pauline Kamphuis (2 years, 5 balls), Trish Berryman (7 years, 22 balls), Bev Allen (8 years, 23 balls), Pat Foster (10 years, 25 balls), Vicki Neal (20 years, 66 balls), Mary Hiriart (7 years, 25 balls), Gail Tomlin (10 years, 39 balls), Lyn Maddern (2 years, 7 balls), Rosie Scanlon (6 years, 21 balls), Sue Hemming (5 years, 18 balls), Cherie Smirl (4 years, 10 balls), Cheryl Lamb (5 years, 13 balls), Maria Evison (10 years, 28 balls), Narelle Polato (10 years, 28 balls). *Shirleyanne and Glenn Wright trained the debutantes from 1987 to 2011 – 25 years, a total of 80 balls involving 2950 debs and partners.*

Teams entered from many parts of South Gippsland. The committee was able to offer sections to all players without the responsibility of running a club, giving players the freedom of selecting their own teams with a condition that each team provides an umpire. The Bobcats premiers: back from left, Robyn Hiriart, Nicole A meeting was called for any Van der Burgh, Michelle Laing, Dianne Hastings, front, Rhonda persons interested in entering McFarland, Pam Williams (Captain) and Margaret O’Brien. teams to attend. Eight teams with players' names were submitted. At the same meeting, the following office bearers were elected: President Noreen Williams, secretary Kathlyn Laing, treasurer Nadine Larkin, score secretary Yvonne Brown. In 2005 Yvonne Brown retired, having been involved for 26 years. The success of the twilight netball has been measured in the number of teams entered over the last 36 years, starting in 1979 with eight teams and growing to 68 teams in 1992 and approximately 520 players .

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Gippsland netball results Mirboo North netball Results - Round 3

A Grade: Moe 41 lt Morwell 64, Maffra 19 lt Leongatha 37, Bairnsdale 81 d Warragul 19, Wonthaggi Power 32 lt Sale 54, Traralgon 47 d Drouin 43. B Grade: Moe 43 d Morwell 42, Maffra 24 lt Leongatha 50, Bairnsdale 42 d Warragul 31, Wonthagg Power 52 d Sale 43, Traralgon 49 d Drouin 30. C Grade: Moe 27 lt Morwell 36, Maffra 33 lt Leongatha 45, Bairnsdale 37 d Warragul 9, Wonthaggi Power 33 drew Sale 33, Traralgon 32 d Drouin 15. Under 17: Moe 56 d Morwell 25, Maffra 42 d Leongatha 22, Bairnsdale

39 d Warragul 17, Wonthaggi Power 24 lt Sale 39, Traralgon 29 lt Drouin 35. Under 15: Maffra 57 d Leongatha 10, Bairnsdale 41 d Warragul 17, Moe 36 d Morwell 23, Wonthaggi Power 19 lt Sale 24, Traralgon 32 d Drouin 29. Under 13: Maffra 37 d Leongatha 26, Bairnsdale 71 d Warragul 3, Moe 16 lt Morwell 41, Wonthaggi Power 25 lt Sale 27, Traralgon 44 d Drouin 14.

Ladders

A Grade Morwell ......................146.53 Traralgon ...................108.27 Drouin ........................230.59 Leongatha ..................135.19 Maffra ........................101.98 Bairnsdale ................... 116.00 Moe .............................104.20

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Sale..............................101.92 4 Wonthaggi Power ..........63.31 0 Warragul ........................25.85 0 B Grade Traralgon ...................154.84 12 Drouin ........................137.00 8 Leongatha ..................129.25 8 Moe ............................. 114.55 8 Bairnsdale ....................96.36 8 Wonthaggi Power ..........90.51 8 Morwell ....................... 119.83 4 Sale.................................86.71 4 Maffra............................65.75 0 Warragul ........................53.29 0 C Grade Bairnsdale ..................180.33 12 Wonthaggi Power ...... 116.05 10 Traralgon ...................125.00 8 Leongatha ..................108.42 8 Morwell ......................107.32 8 Sale..............................120.48 6 Moe .............................103.88 4 Drouin ...........................72.94 4 Maffra............................67.20 0 Warragul ........................49.06 0 Under 17 Sale .............................275.00 12 Drouin ........................172.88 12 Moe .............................162.07 8 Bairnsdale ..................129.82 8

LDNA netball Round 2 results - Saturday, April 25

11 & Under Section 1: Mt Eccles Swifts 7 d St Laurence 5, Town Black 7 d Mt Eccles Thunderbirds 4. 11 & Under Section 2: St Laurence 4 d Mt Eccles Magic 3. 13 & Under: Mirboo North Purple 47 d Mt Eccles Firebirds 2, Mirboo North Gold 23 d St Laurence Maroon 8, Mt Eccles Pulse 16 d Town Tangerine 8, Mt Eccles Steel 16 d St Laurence Blue 10, Parrots 28 d Town Black 2. 15 & Under: Parrots 35 d Mirboo North Purple 17, Town Tangerine 30 d St Laurence 10, Mt Eccles Mystics 20 d Town Black 9. 17 & Under / C Grade: Meeniyan 71 d Mt Eccles Tornadoes 15, Mt Eccles Storm 49 d St Laurence 30, Mirboo North Purple 47 d Town Black 24. Open: St Laurence Maroon 47 d Town Tangerine 45, Mt Eccles Thunder 53 d Mt Eccles Roar 23, Town Green 37 d St Laurence Gold 28.

Traralgon ...................121.35 Wonthaggi Power ........122.99 Maffra..........................108.00 Leongatha......................64.75 Warragul ........................46.43 Morwell .........................26.04 Under 15 Maffra ........................365.91 Traralgon ...................236.73 Wonthaggi Power ......166.07 Drouin ........................152.70 Sale ............................. 118.92 Moe .............................100.00 Bairnsdale .....................61.98 Warragul ........................54.62 Morwell .........................36.51 Leongatha......................31.54 Under 13 Bairnsdale ..................672.00 Traralgon ...................421.21 Morwell ......................120.31 Sale ...............................97.47 Maffra ..........................96.94 Wonthaggi Power ........139.68 Drouin ...........................65.63 Moe ...............................51.79 Leongatha......................38.79 Warragul ........................13.89

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LDNA umpires Saturday, May 2

11am: Maria Evison, Mary Gourlay, Lisa Mildenhall, Nikya Wright, Aleisha Wrigley, Nikki Stockdale, Mel Brown, Michaeleah Stephens, Mariah Grant, Emily Chadwick, Millie Hannon, Georgia Edwards. 12pm: Amy Smith, Julie Grant, Sophie Clarke, Janice Sing, Karen Clarke, Emily Chadwick, Lauren Baudinette, Sue Ritchie, Maddi Wright, Nikki Stockdale, Pat Kuhne. 1pm: Erin Baudinette, Emma Smith, Lori McKenzie, Pat Kuhne, Phil Smith, Bec Vagg. 2.15pm: Sam Anderson, Sue Ritchie, Julie Grant, Alana Hannagraaf, Anita Gourlay, Anna Patterson. Enquiries: Julie Grant 0407 076 425, Erin Baudinette 0448 487 492.

Round 3 results

U15: Mirboo North 26 lt Newborough 54 Best: Mikaeli Hilliar, Nikita Kelly. Great second half by all players. Beaten by a very strong opposition. Lots of positives. We will get them next time! U17: Mirboo North lt Newborough Best: Tylah Wilkins, Nikita Kelly. Great first half, second half let us down. Great effort girls, keep it up. D Grade: Mirboo North 20 lt Newborough 39 Best: Laurie Bier, Kirsty May. A good effort considering we had a tough opposition and wet conditions. C Grade: Mirboo North 23 lt Newborough 38 Best: Janet Towell Bradley, Amy Dyke. A hard fought battle against a very tough opposition. The score doesn't reflect the hard slog, but still much to work on at training again this week. B Grade: Mirboo North 41 lt Newborough 48 Best: Louisa Pratt, Tylah Wilkins. Great fight back in the third quarter by all, showed that we can play steady and strong netball.

Missed goals and poor decisions cost us the game in the end. We can take many positives from the game and continue to improve each week. A Grade: Mirboo North 51 d Newborough 34

Best: Jessie Holland, Jess Gordon. A fantastic win against a really strong opposition. We chipped away each quarter and increased our lead. Everyone did their job and we will continue to improve with training.

Tight defence: Mirboo North’s Ebony Best pulls off another interception. Photo by www.mdphotos.net

You are invited to attend...

LEONGATHA & DISTRICT NETBALL ASSOCIATION

YEAR CELEBRATIONS

SATURDAY MAY 16 & SUNDAY MAY 17

Current and past players, officials, supporters and sponsors are all invited to attend SATURDAY, MAY 16 11am to 2pm local games. 2pm Afternoon tea (sponsored by Bendigo Bank) and memorabilia display at LDNA 6pm Formal dinner and book launch at Leongatha Grandstand Function Rooms (Fully booked) TO ENTER A TEAM OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL PHILOMENA SMITH 0437 624 261, PAT KUHNE 5664 2235 OR MARIA EVISON 0428 565 333

SUNDAY, MAY 17 10.30am Net-Set-Go display, Old timers, ladies and mixed games at LDNA courts BBQ lunch (sponsored by Leongatha RSL) As part of these celebrations, we would like to invite you to participate in a social netball game held on Sunday May 17 from 10.30, We are happy for you to encourage some of your old team members to come along.

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Bright future: Isaac Abas takes a strong leaping chest mark. Photo by www.mdphotos.net

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Yinnar .................... 229.75 12 Mirboo North ......... 163.64 8 Newborough .......... 113.08 8 Morwell East.......... 112.63 8 Yall-Yall North........ 100.00 8 Boolarra .................... 88.39 8 Trafalgar .................. 105.92 4 Thorpdale ................. 75.81 4 Yarragon ................... 61.76 0 Hill End ..................... 55.77 0

RESERVES LADDER Yinnar .................... 277.38 12 Mirboo North ......... 166.15 12 Newborough .......... 191.60 8 Yarragon .................. 98.50 8 Morwell East............ 79.86 8 Trafalgar .................... 75.14 8 Hill End ..................... 63.19 4 Boolarra .................... 72.14 0 Yall-Yall North ........... 62.78 0 Thorpdale ................. 48.22 0

THIRDS LADDER Yinnar .................... 294.12 12 Mirboo North ......... 270.77 12 Yarragon ................ 258.65 12 Thorpdale .............. 112.18 4 Newborough ............ 94.05 4 Trafalgar .................... 78.11 4 Yall-Yall North ........... 67.88 4 Morwell East ............. 32.20 4 Boolarra ................... 13.48 4

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Cool hands: Tiger Matt Holland fires out a handball against Newborough on Sunday. Photo by www.mdphotos.net

• Mirboo North v Newborough

Newborough spoil Tigers’ party A HUNGRIER and more determined Newborough ran over the top of last season’s Mid Gippsland premier Mirboo North, to record a solid 26 point victory in greasy conditions at Tigerland on Sunday. For three and a bit quarters of hard hitting, wet weather footy, Mirboo North led the race, only to lose momentum in the closing 15 minutes. In the end, Newborough’s compatible and resourceful forays into attack, calculatingly destroyed Mirboo North’s flinching structures, systems and teamwork. In the much awaited grand final rematch, Stuart Robertson put the Bulldogs in front for the first time, at the eight min-

ute mark of the final quarter. Robertson grubbed a 20 metre goal off the deck with a left footer across his body, before Josh Keyhoe marked strongly and added another, to give the visitors a seven point advantage after 13 minutes. There was now no way of holding the surging Bulldogs back; their cohesion, forthrightness and pressure, quickly turned 50/50 contests into 80/20 possessions their way. Robertson chimed in again for Newborough’s 11th to extend the lead to 13 points, before a couple more from teammates sealed the deal in time on. Other Doggies who had bravely plugged away and finally conquered the Tigers were Liam Carolan, Chris Hancock, Brennan Mills, Josh Hecker, Luke Webber, Adam Kennedy and Josh Bowden. The Mirboo North team that looked so impressive on

paper and throughout the early stages of the contest, had let seven unanswered goals slip through from midway through the third quarter to the final siren. Earlier, a large crowd and both competing clubs, gathered to watch Mirboo North’s 2014 premiership flag unfurled in Shane Peters’ 150th senior appearance for the mighty Tigers. Appropriately, the milestone man, who clinched the Tigers’ 2014 one point premiership victory, was involved in Mirboo North’s opening two goals. A 45 metre pass reached Matt Holland in the goal square, before Peters set up another major for Daniel Taylor, after hand passing to Josh Taylor. The opening term continued to be played at a frenetic pace with lots of feed off football and at the first break, Mirboo North led 6.4 to 5.1.

FOURTHS LADDER Newborough .......... 869.57 12 Yinnar .................... 852.78 12 Hill End .................. 337.50 12 Trafalgar ................ 275.25 8 Thorpdale ................ 67.93 4 Mirboo North............. 25.79 4 Yall-Yall North ............. 2.16 4 Morwell East ............. 11.31 0

Reserves

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Yallourn-Yall Nth 13.4.82 d Yarragon 8.9.57 Thorpdale 7.10.52 d Trafalgar 4.7.31 Yinnar 10.24.84 d Morwell East 1.3.9 RESERVES Yarragon 8.4.52 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 6.9.45 Trafalgar 7.6.48 d Thorpdale 4.7.31 Yinnar 12.12.84 d Morwell East 2.2.14 THIRDS Yarragon 10.12.72 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 6.5.41 Trafalgar 8.7.55 d Thorpdale 7.6.48 Yinnar 20.18.138 d Morwell East 4.5.29 FOURTHS Trafalgar 14.15.99 d Thorpdale 2.1.13 Yinnar 17.17.119 d Morwell East 1.5.11

Kris Berchtold and Dwayne Gunn steadfastly held Mirboo North’s defence together with many saves, whilst Ben Ah Mat and Damien Turner were providing plenty of drive through the midfield. Others regularly chipping in for the Tigers were Dane McGennisken, Jack Robertson, Peters, Clancy Bennett and teenage ruckman, Isaac Ibas. Majors from Daniel Taylor and Ben Ah Mat extended Mirboo North’s lead to 22 points during the third term, but the Bulldogs were holding firm and beginning to rally. A series of Newborough near misses preempted goals from best afield, Carolan and then Robertson, to leave the Doggies trailing by six points at three quarter time. It was now a question of which one of these fearless teams would crack first. That question was definitively answered with Newborough’s five goal onslaught and Mirboo North’s failure to score in the last term. The Doggies had run out the game and the Tigers had run out of legs and ideas. The victors then chaired their own 150th senior game player, Robert Wilson, from the field amid lots of cheering from his teammates and happy Newborough supporters. This Saturday, Mirboo North journeys to George Bates Reserve at Yallourn North to do battle with this year’s big improver, Yallourn/ Yallourn North.

MIRBOO North surprised the sporting world in general and football gurus in particular, when it snapped reigning premier, Newborough’s 52 game home and away winning streak with a decisive 26 point victory.

Premiers: Mirboo North’s Seniors coach Troy Hamilton and A Grade netball co coaches Ebony Best and Jess Holland unfurl the premiership flags before their games against Newborough on Sunday.

The sensational news has even reached Stan the Statistician from Stradbroke Island, who reportedly penciled it into his VANA exercise book. This was Mirboo North Reserves footy at its most lethal; unquestionable commitment, plus a ruthless and uncompromising attack on the football and all opposition ball carriers. Pat Aveling and Brendon Weston kicked two goals apiece for the winners, whilst Dale Banks, Mitchell Wight-

man, Andrew Soplakow and Peter Taylor booted one each. Luke Palmer and Wightman were brilliant around the packs for the Tigers and kept their opponents on their toes. Others to perform well for the winners were Jacob Blair, Jed Alexander and Andrew McCarthy. Best for Newborough were Tyler Mander with three goals, James Mander and William Troy.

Mirboo North 8.15.63 d Newborough 5.7.37

Mirboo North Goals: P. Aveling 2, B. Weston 2, D. Banks, M. Wightman, A. Soplakow, P. Taylor. Mirboo North Best: L. Palmer, M. Wightman, J. Blair, J. Alexander, A. McCarthy, B. Weston.

Thirds Reigning premier, Mirboo North opened its season in fine style with a courageous 24 point victory over last year’s grand final

opponent, Newborough. Prior to the match commencing, the mighty Tigers’ 2014 yellow and black pennant was unfurled to sustained applause. Riley Oddy, Declan Allen and Zac Porter featured prominently in Mirboo North’s determined victory. Mirboo North Goals: A. Miller 2, R. Oddy 2, B. Thomson, T. Bolton, J. Richards, J. Buxton. Mirboo North 8.16.64 d Newborough 5.10.40 Mirboo North Best: R. Oddy, D. Allen, Z. Porter, A. Miller, B. Jackson, J. Moro.

Fourths Newborough kindly lent Mirboo North six of its surplus players in order for a match to proceed. Well done, Doggies. Newborough 17.10.112 d Mirboo North 0. 0.4 Mirboo North Best: A. Irwin, T. Reiske, A. Miller, R. Peter, T. Paterson, L. Oddy.

SENIORS Newborough 13.11.89 d Mirboo North 9.9.63

THIRDS Mirboo North 8.16.64 d Newborough 5.10.40

Newborough goals: S. Robertson 4, J. Keyhoe 3, L. Carolan 1, L. Mulqueen 1, J. Bowden 1, L. Webber 1, J. Hecker 1, J. Pearce 1. Newborough best: L. Carolan, C. Hancock, J. Keyhoe, B. Mills, J. Hecker, L. Webber. Mirboo North goals: D. Taylor 3, M. Holland 1, B. Ah Mat 1, J. Taylor 1, T. Traill 1, J. Piper 1, D. McGennisken 1. Mirboo North best: K. Berchtold, B. Ah Mat, D. Gunn, D. Turner, D. McGennisken, J. Robertson.

Mirboo North goals: A. Miller 2, R. Oddy 2, T. Bolton 1, J. Richards 1, B. Thomson 1, J. Buxton 1. Mirboo North best: R. Oddy, D. Allen, Z. Porter, A. Miller, B. Jackson, J. Moro. Newborough goals: B. Dyer 1, D. Brooks 1, N. Curtis 1, D. Smith 1, J. Mitchell 1. Newborough best: D. Brooks, S. Murray, D. Somerville, A. Rosato, J. Mitchell, T. Downey.

RESERVES Mirboo North 8.15.63 d Newborough 5.7.37

FOURTHS Newborough 17.10.112 d Mirboo North 0.4.4

Mirboo North goals: P. Aveling 2, B. Weston 2, A. Soplakow 1, P. Taylor 1, M. Wightman 1, D. Banks 1. Mirboo North best: L. Palmer, M. Wightman, J. Blair, J. Alexander, A. McCarthy, B. Weston. Newborough goals: T. Mander 3, D. Brooks 1, J. Jacovou 1. Newborough best: J. Mander, W. Troy, T. Mander, R. Beck, B. Taylor, D. Brooks.

Newborough goals: J. Mitchell 6, W. Smith 4, L. Barry 2, A. Rosato 1, N. Curtis 1, N. Caldow 1, M. Sawyer 1. Newborough best: J. Mitchell, A. Rosato, M. Sawyer, W. Smith, N. Caldow, N. Curtis. Mirboo North goals: Nil Mirboo North best: A. Irwin, T. Reiske, A. Miller, R. Peter, T. Paterson, L. Oddy.

SENIORS Boolarra 12.12.84 d Hill End 9.11.65

RESERVES Hill End 5.4.34 d Boolarra 4.8.32

Boolarra goals: K. Towt 4, D. Wilson 3, J. Giardina 2, C. Sherriff 1, K. Sleep 1, T. Tobin 1. Boolarra best: N. Hider, L. Conway, A. Thorpe, K. Sleep, M. Buglisi, T. Dowe. Hill End goals: M. Coutts 3, L. Fanning 2, D. Briggs 1, B. Noy 1, K. Whelan 1, J. Hudson 1. Hill End best: J. Rea, D. Briggs, L. Fanning, M. Mooka, T. Forte, M. Coutts.

Hill End goals: D. Long 2, S. Fairbairn 1, P. Willis 1, P. Morgan 1. Hill End best: S. Fairbairn, L. Cervi, T. Briggs, S. Byrne, L. Paul, A. Cochrane. Boolarra goals: H. Kite 1, T. Beamish 1, C. Sykes 1, D. Loprese 1. Boolarra best: T. Beamish, A. Ellis, K. Pilditch, K. Alexander, B. Ellis, H. Kite.

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Bulldogs’ bark too fierce for Sea Eagles PHILLIP Island flew out of the blocks against Inverloch Kongwak at Cowes on Saturday. The Bulldogs were six goals up at the first break. It was a deficit the Sea Eagles were unable to recover from. All the signs of a big win were there with Beau Runnall’s boot looking sure at full forward and James Taylor racking up possessions in the mid SENIORS

Phillip Island 21.16.142 Inverloch-Kongwak 7.2.44 Phillip Island Goals: B. Runnalls 7, A. Edwards 3, B. Kimber 2, B. Van Brummelen 2, J. Taylor 2, T. Cole 1, S. Taylor 1, J. Youle 1, M. Griffin 1, M. Wright 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: A. Cross 2, T. Wyatt 2, L. McMillan 2, D. Lawton 1 Phillip Island Best: M. Griffin, J. Taylor, B. Kimber, J. Youle, B. Johnston, B. Runnalls Inverloch-Kongwak Best: M. Billows, T. Wyatt, L. Rankin, A. Cuff, M. McCoy, B. Withers RESERVES

Phillip Island 20.12.132 Inverloch-Kongwak 2.1.13 Leading Goalkicker: A. Redmond 5 (P) PI Best: D. McGinley, M. Riky, Z.

field and playing a key role in delivering the ball effectively to the forwards. At the other end of the ground the Sea Eagles attempted forays into its forward zone were being repelled with Mark Griffin playing a leading role. By half time the Bulldogs had established a 10 goal lead and the game looked well and truly out of the Sea Eagles’ grasp. The home side’s defence was holding up exceptionally well and B. Wagner, A. Redmond, T. Van Brummelen, J. Lees IK Best: J. Masterman-Smith, C. Buxton, S. Fisher, T. Whelan, B. Hayes, B. Robertson THIRDS

Inverloch-Kongwak 12.12.84 Phillip Island 4.4.28 Leading Goalkicker: O. Toussaint 5 (I) IK Best: N. Anderson, C. Mckenzie, J. Teakle, L. Michael, L. Scott, L. Nunn PI Best: E. Hines, R. Marshall, M. Coghlan, B. Field, L. Sullivan, M. Fletcher FOURTHS

Phillip Island 8.8.56 Inverloch-Kongwak 4.5.29 Leading Goalkicker: B. Taylor 4 (P) PI Best: M. Mattock, B. Anderson, B. Taylor, M. Fallaw, I. Batty, T. McMillan IK Best: C. McLean, J. Benson, A. Box, J. Bates, W. Little, J. Pryor

Kimber was most notable in getting drive out of the centre. In fact the Phillip Island on ballers had taken complete control of the centre. Ruckman Dan Harders and Marcus Wright were winning most of the clearances . After half time the Sea Eagles looked to handle the conditions better and was able to go goal for goal with the home side but after three quarter and a rev up from its coach, Phillip Island came out and took complete control. It extended its lead out to a 100 point winning margin. Inverloch Kongwak’s only score for the quarter, a goal, came from a 50 metre penalty. Notwithstanding its first round loss to Stony Creek, Phillip Island’s season is off to a good start while Inverloch Kongwak will be looking for ways to get back onto the winners’ board.

Anzac honour: the Phillip Island and Inverloch Kongwak senior football match on Anzac Day saw World War Two veteran Bruce Neal toss the coin at the start of the game. He was accompanied by his son Andy Neal, coach of the 17 and Under Phillip Island netball team. See story page 10.

Boxed in: Sea Eagles from left, Barry Withers and Dale Lawton battle the unrelenting pressure exerted by the Bulldogs at Cowes on Saturday.

In control: from left, Sea Eagles Barry Withers (No 1), Rowan Clark and Tom Wyatt watch on as the Bulldogs maintain possession.

Big win for Dalyston youth girls IN a historic day for football in Bass Coast, Dalyston hosted the first ever Gippsland Youth Girls match in the area and while it may not have been all about the result, Dalyston thrashed Morwell in front of a large home crowd. A better result could

not have been wished for. Kicking with the wind in the first quarter the local girls got a couple of goals on the board early leading 3.2 to 0 at quarter time. Good defensive pressure by Brianna Magro and Brianna Pupetti in the second quarter kept Morwell to one goal while Dalyston scored two into the wind and put the game out of reach by half time setting up a strong win.

Ella Cargill provided a great target at full forward finishing with four goals for the match. Co-captain Dayle Egan led by example and seemed to be involved in every contest. Louise Parkes worked hard at both ends with some great tackles and shepherds. Ally Kershaw provided great run off half back and along with the other girls

Too high: Annabelle Townsend’s Morwell opponent has her hand over the shoulder.

wasn’t afraid to take on her opponent. A great team effort! Dalyston 10.9.69 def Morwell 1.2.8

Best: Dayle Egan, Ally Kershaw, Ella Cargill, Glenda Smith, Annabelle Townsend, Daisy Filippi Goals: Ella Cargill 4,

Dayle Egan 2, A. Kershaw, Townsend, L. McNish, B. Magro The team is still looking for more players so if

New football power rises: Dalyston’s Gippsland Youth Girls’ team.

you are aged 12-18 and would like to play come along to training - 5:30 Wednesday’s at the Dalyston Recreation Reserve.

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Up for grabs: a clutch of MDU and Stony Creek players attack the ball, from left, Benjanmin Thomas (MDU), Michael Green (Stony Creek), Ryan Olden (MDU), Jason Kennedy (MDU) and Josh Schelling (Stony Creek). Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

Lions claim Derby By Hugh Langenberg STONY Creek has continued on with its unbeaten start to 2015 after overcoming traditional rivals MDU at the racecourse. The game was a tenacious, even battle of attrition for three quarters, however, the hosts utilising a wind advantage in the final term were able to steady and ran out the game comfortable 34 point winners. With a moving Anzac Day commemoration held prior to the first bounce, it appeared both teams were committed to the cause throughout the first half. All players on the ground were hunting the contested ball with the

conditions of the day not allowing either side to play bruise free football. The Demons were the first to draw blood through McMillan and capitalised on some ill discipline from Stony’s Bowman to enter the first change with a slight lead. The second term was no different to the first with the competitive rivalry between the two sides providing a hot contest. However, Stony Creek was able to capitalise on more forward play with a three goal to one quarter. Veteran Dylan Zuidema kicked the pick of these majors, utilising his experience of the racecourse to kick a miracle set shot in blustery conditions. At half time the lead was seven points in favour of the Lions.

The third quarter would prove to be critical in the scheme of the contest with MDU unable to capitalise on the wind advantage it had. Logan was a pillar in defence for the Stony side taking numerous intercept marks and thwarting any

SENIORS Stony Creek 9.8.62 M.D.U. 4.4.28 Stony Creek Goals: D. Zuidema 2, L. Park 2, K. Wille 1, R. McKnight 1, A. Logan 1, C. Stone 1, J. Shields 1 M.D.U. Goals: T. Wightman 1, N. Hillam 1, J. McMillan 1, J. Swift 1 Stony Creek Best: A. Logan, C. Savage, C. Stone, J. Monaghan, J. Schelling, J. Byrnes M.D.U. Best: J. Hughes, M. Smith, C. Ampt, J. Sinclair, S. Wilson, B. Thomas

RESERVES M.D.U. 7.3.45 Stony Creek 4.6.30 Leading Goalkicker: J. Krohn 3 M.D.U. Best: C. Harris, M. East, J. Bolge, M. Harris, M. Olden, A. Thorne Stony Best: W. Stewart, J. Byrnes,

Demon attack. A couple of late goals to Wightman for the Demons and Wily for the Creekers cancelled each other out and left the margin at nine points with a quarter to play. The first goal of the last quarter was worth its

weight in gold and it was the Lion’s favourite son, Cam Stone, who delivered it for his team. From here the task seemed insurmountable for the Demons, particularly as the key men from

the Stony side controlled possession of the ball. At the end of the game it that the Stony Creek side that emerged victorious by 34 points. Post game, Anzac medallions were awarded to

the best players from both sides. Jack Hughes from MDU and Andy Logan of Stony Creek took out these honours after quality performances for their respective sides.

P. Monaghan, B. McKnight, G. Gray, D. Gilliatte

THIRDS M.D.U. 14.17.101 Stony Creek 3.6.24 Leading Goalkicker: M. Olden 9 (M) M.D.U. Best: M. Olden, M. Newton, B. Schulz, J. Clifford Stony Best: T. Sinclair, L. Harrington, W. Collins, J. Hemming, R. Baudinette, J. Tiziani FOURTHS

M.D.U. 9.10.64 Stony Creek 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: J. Hastings 4 (M) M.D.U. Best: J. Hastings, B. Thorson, S. Benra, S. Chadwick, W. McDonald, H. Dawson Stony Best: J. Phillips, J. Bright, H. Collins, J. Davey, A. Wright, B. Martin

Crunch: the ball smashes into the face of a brave Brendan Hayes of Stony Creek in the reserves match as he attempts to mark. Also pictured are Stony Creek’s Wayne Stewart and MDU’s Matt Harris and Andy Delby. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www.fourcornersframing.biz

Foster on the board FOSTER notched up its first win of the season under lights on Saturday night with a 68 point win over neighbours Toora. After a moving Anzac service prior to the match it was game on for both teams.

Opening: Foster and Toora went head to head on Saturday night with Foster proving too strong on this occasion Photo by Mal- h photography.

From the first bounce the Tigers had come to play and it showed as they moved the ball with precision to their forwards who did not disappoint. On the scoreboard Toora might still have been in the game at half time with a four goal deficit had the team been able to regroup.

SENIORS Foster 13.8.86 Toora 2.6.18

Toora Best: D. McKeane, T. Need, B. McGrath, S. Benton, J. Griffin, A. Jenkins

Foster Goals: J. Toner 3, B. Gott 3, B. Bowden 2, D. Granger 2, N. Connellan 1, T. Holman 1, S. Chaseling 1 Toora Goals: E. Stuchbery 1, K. Holmes 1 Foster Best: M. Allott, M. Howell, G. Donovan, R. Moor, J. Toner, S. Chaseling Toora Best: P. Grant, M. O’Sullivan, T. Allott, M. Harris, L. Ferguson, Z. Clavarino

THIRDS Foster 14.5.89 Toora 4.6.30 Leading Goalkicker: L. Wake 4 (F) Foster Best: D. La Casa, L. Wake, M. Jones, N. Van Dyke, L. Hateley, R. Prain Toora Best: T. Koolen, L. Ireland, K. Swart, J. Vening, K. Butterworth

RESERVES Foster 13.7.85 Toora 5.3.33

Leading Goalkicker: X. Duursma 7 (F) Foster Best: X. Duursma, L. Wake, N. Van Dyke, J. Smith, L. Lysk, Z. Duursma Toora Best: A. Hewson, J. Platt, C. Walker, J. McDonald, J. Macphail, O. Cashmore

Leading Goalkickers: S. Brett 3, J. Aldersea 3 (F) Foster Best: S. Brett, J. Jessep, J. Aldersea, L. Cripps, J. Chaseling, J. Moore

FOURTHS Foster 27.21.183 Toora 0.3.3

In the third quarter, however, Toora could only manage two points while Foster piled on another four goals straight. Toora managed to get its second goal of the match in the final quarter while Foster continued to extend it lead, booting four more. The Tigers dominance in front of the goals was shared by seven goal kickers. Toner was in fine form up forward for the Tigers finishing with three goals next to his name along with Gott who also managed three as well. For the Tigers Allott was judged best afield with his tireless effort. For the Magpies, Grant and O’Sullivan worked hard.

Riding high: Aaron Winkler gets a flyer over the top of MDU’s Michael Smith and Nic Hillam. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ www. fourcornersframing.biz

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UNDER 13 LADDER

Fishy defeat Giants ANZAC Day football for the Alberton League is new and Saturday night Fish Creek ventured to Korumburra to take on the Giants in a night match. A lovely Anzac Day ceremony was watched by a reasonably size crowd in cold wet miserable conditions. The new look Korumburra Bena side, deplete of nearly its entire side from last year is this year made up of local youngsters who are looking to build for the future. Fish Creek on the other hand decimated already by injury with nine senior players out currently, is having its depth tested very early and after a tumultuous week that saw a change of coaches following Billy Clarke’s resignation, it was keen to get a win first up under new coach Kevin Barnes. The match got underway with Fish Creek kicking to the town end but it was the local boys who attacked first and the Giants were on the scoreboard quickly when

Hopkins goaled only three minutes in. The Kangaroos answered immediately when Cooper swooped on a loose ball and goaled. The Fishy side was on top very quickly and another goal followed to Brooks who was leading and marking well early in the slippery wet conditions. Sperling up forward for Fishy was very lively and his pace and ability to turn on a dime was causing headaches for his opponents. At quarter time the away side held a 20 point lead. The second quarter was highlighted again by Fishy livewire Sperling who continued to present himself up forward running rings around several opponents and finishing well with more goals. Fusinato and Cooper were getting plenty of it and Owen Straw, in his first senior game of footy at Fishy, showed he is not out of place in senior football and has a lot to offer Fish Creek for many years to come. For the Giants, Fitzpatrick, Hopkins and Braithwaite battled hard to keep their side in the game.

Half time and Fish Creek had extended its lead to 38 points. The second half got underway with the Giants again kicking the first goal fairly quickly but as had been the case in the previous two quarters the Fishy team would answer very quickly via Fusinato who was winning the ball consistently. Fish Creek again took control of the quarter and if not for some inaccurate kicking for goal it would have found itself a lot further in front adding four goals, eight behinds for the quarter with Sperling still in everything and now with another opponent. The rain now falling more consistently made the ball heavier and reduced the match to a scrappy affair. At three quarter time the margin was increased to 55 points in favor of Fish Creek and if possible both players and supporters alike would have agreed to head for home and put this one in the book. The final quarter was similar to all before with Korumburra Bena scoring the first goal of the quarter to Fitz-

patrick before the Kangaroos answered when Price gathered at 60 metres, ran to 45 metres and slotted a beautiful goal that was very Pendlebury like. Sperling kicked his seventh for the night shortly after and was the hot favorite for the Anzac Medal after a fantastic display in the trying conditions. Further goals were added to both sides’ scores before the final siren ended the match with Fish Creek ahead

Fish Creek 16.15.111 Korumburra-Bena 6.10.46 Fish Creek Goals: S. Sperling 7, T. Fusinato 2, T. Manne 2, B. Harfield/Park 1, T. Price 1, B. Cooper 1, J. Brooks 1, J. Buckland 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: N. Wylie 1, J. Hopkins 1, M. Hancock 1, J. Kyle 1, B. Fitzpatrick 1, Z. Walker 1 Fish Creek Best: T. Fusinato, B. Cooper, J. Weatherson, S. Sperling, J. Brooks, R. Staley Korumburra-Bena Best: B. Fitzpatrick, S. Braithwaite, J. Hopkins, J. Harris, Z. Walker, J. Kilpatrick

RESERVES Korumburra-Bena 7.5.47 Fish Creek 2.9.21 Leading Goalkickers: D. Myors 2, P. Kyle 2 (K) KB Best: A. Meade, R. Muir, P. Kyle, L. Whiteside, J. Walker, B. Harris FC Best: A. Ireland, C. Blackberry,

by 65 points. It was a bit of a surprise to most when the Anzac Day Medal was handed to a Korumburra player after an 11 goal defeat but no doubting the Giant’s Fitzpatrick had played a good game for his losing side. Next week sees Fish Creek at home to Stony Creek while Korumburra Bena head to Shark park to take on Tarwin.

H. Buckland, L. Edgelow, I. McCallum, P. Mueller

THIRDS Fish Creek 11.5.71 Korumburra-Bena 4.9.33 Leading Goalkickers: S. Flanders 3, B. Stefani 3 (F) FC Best: M. McGannon, B. Rogers, T. Price, J. Clifton, K. Jacobson, B. Pulham KB Best: J. Harris, T. Jenkin, J. Wyhoon, M. Kennewell, R. Dixon, M. de Longville

FOURTHS Fish Creek 6.7.43 Korumburra-Bena 1.5.11 Leading Goalkicker: S. Flanders 3 (F) FC Best: N. Denbrok, Z. Clark, A. Tracy, E. Clark, D. Tracy, L. Cocksedge KB Best: T. Hanegraaf, J. Grabham, T. Anthony, R. Hill, L. Snooks, T. Halliday

W L D

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Stony Creek .. 4 Dalyston ...... 3 Phillip Is...... 3 Fish Creek.... 3 Tarwin ........ 2 Toora... ....... 1 Foster ............. 1 Inv-K’wak ....... 1 DWWWW ....... 1 Kil-Bass.......... 1 MDU............... 1 Kor-Bena ........ 0

0 0 1 1 1 2 3 3 2 2 2 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

162.11 409.01 221.35 127.31 156.49 74.73 72.99 70.47 68.22 58.60 55.81 35.59

16 12 12 12 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS M. Kraska (Dalyston) ......... (0) B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (7) S. Sperling (Fish Ck) .......... (7) L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (2) D. Granger (Foster) ............ (2) B. Van Brummelen (Ph-I) ... (2) D. Zuidema (Stony Ck) ....... (2) J. Cann (Tarwin) ................. (2) T. Keily (Tarwin) ................. (2) C. Hay (Tarwin) .................. (1) A. Sigeti (DWWWW) .......... (2) T. Manne (Fish Ck) ............. (2) C. Endres (Kil-Bass) ........... (0) B. Fisher (Dalyston) ........... (0)

31 24 13 12 10 9 8 7 7 6 6 6 6 6

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Phillip Is...... 4 Dalyston ...... 3 Tarwin ........ 3 Kor-Bena ..... 2 Stony Creek .. 2 Fish Creek.... 2 MDU............... 1 Foster ............. 1 Inv-K’wak ....... 1 DWWWW ....... 1 Kil-Bass.......... 0 Toora ... .......... 0

0 0 0 1 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 3

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

16 12 12 10 8 8 4 4 4 4 2 0

GOALKICKERS J. Winmar (Dalyston) ......... (0) L. Wall (Dalyston) .............. (0) S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ....... (3) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (3) D. Britton (Fish Ck) ............ (1) M. Green (Stony Ck) .......... (0) P. Dunlop (Dalyston) .......... (0) A. Russell (Tarwin) ............. (3) T. Cameron (Tarwin).......... (3) A. Redmond (Phillip Is)...... (5) M. Lindsay (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0)

13 12 11 11 9 8 7 7 6 6 6

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Playing the ball: Fish Creek’s Brooks tries to gather the ball while his Giants opponent lunges to lay a tackle.

Kil-Bass ...... 3 Inv-K’wak..... 3 Fish Creek.... 3 Foster ......... 3 MDU........... 2 Dalyston ...... 2 Phillip Is ......... 2 Kor-Bena ........ 0 Toora .............. 0 Stony Creek.... 0 Tarwin ............ 0 DWWWW ....... 0

0 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 2 4 2 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

303.33 250.00 223.87 182.63 258.49 125.48 104.98 118.28 35.51 12.11 2.46 0.00

12 12 12 12 8 8 8 4 4 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS M. Olden (MDU)................. (9) H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (2) T. Van Dyke (Foster) ........... (3) O. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (5) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (3) M. Homer (Kil-Bass) .......... (0) J. Sanna (Phillip Is) ............ (1) J. Macri (Fish Ck) ............... (1) R. Scapin (Kil-Bass) ........... (0) J. Black (Kil-Bass) .............. (0) X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (2)

14 13 12 12 11 9 8 8 7 7 7

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Sharks devour Allies TARWIN made light work of Allies in a rain affected match at Alberton West on Sunday. A moving tribute to our Anzacs preceded the match. Allies were hoping to celebrate back to back wins but the Tarwin Sharks had other ideas. Tarwin opened its account with two quick goals and secured the ball in its forward half for most of the opening term. The greasy condition added to Allies woes

as they went to the first break goalless. The second term saw the Sharks slam on five goals to the Allies one with Cann and Houston leading the charge for the Sharks. In the second half the Sharks continued to toy with the Allies as they ran and carried the ball with ease. Allies were inaccurate in front of goal and each time they missed the Sharks made them pay. Cann was judged best afield for the Sharks while Lamont and Kruse tried hard for the Allies.

Tarwin 12.9.81 Allies 4.10.34 Tarwin Goals: T. Keily 2, J. Norton 2, J. Cann 2, M. Dunlop 1, N. Browne 1, H. Browne 1, B. Chalmers 1, B. Ellen 1, C. Hay 1 Allies Goals: J. Marriott 2, A. Sigeti 2 Tarwin Best: J. Cann, R. Houston, J. McMicking, R. O’Loughlin, B. Chalmers, H. Browne Allies Best: J. Lamont, B. Kruse, S. Richards-Gill, H. Egerton, N. Pollock, B. Maher

RESERVES Tarwin 20.16.136 Allies 1.2.8 Leading Goalkickers: T. Cameron 3, A. Russell 3, T. Cameron 3 (T)

Tarwin Best: T. Cameron, M. Garnham, N. Lomax, D. Wilson, A. Russell Allies Best: A. Peebles, B. Gray, T. Hunter, D. Becker, A. Garland, B. Wigg

FOURTHS Tarwin 16.19.115 Allies 2.0.12 Leading Goalkicker: D. Garnham 6 (T) Tarwin Best: M. Geyle, F. Turner, A. Lacanaria, S. Kruger-Robinson, J. Beckwith, D. Anderson Allies Best: C. Pettie, K. Vicino, L. Maher, M. Hoppner, H. Hoppner, D. Vicino

Pts

12 8 8 8 4 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (2) K. Pavlou (Foster) .............. (4) C. Cook (Dalys) .................. (0) S. Tessari (Won Pwr).......... (1) W. Taylor-Eagles (Ph Is) ..... (3) C. Koscal (Kor-Bena) .......... (0) J. Stewart (Kor-Bena)......... (0) L. Cocksedge (Foster0 ....... (2) J. Garnham (Won Pwr)....... (0) C. Russell (Leon Jnr) ......... (2) E. Anitonia (Dalys) ............. (0) K. Benson (Dalyston) ......... (0) B. Wingfield (Won Pwr) ..... (3) B. Walker (Kor-Bena) ......... (1) A. Turton (Kor-Bena) .......... (0) Z. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (1) L. Bradbury (Foster)........... (0) C. Smith (Inv-K’wak) .......... (0) P. Ryan (Phillip Is).............. (2) T. Nash (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0)

7 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Fish Creek.... 3 Phillip Is...... 3 Inv-K’wak..... 3 Tarwin ........ 2 Dalyston ...... 2 Foster ......... 2 Kil-Bass.......... 1 Kor-Bena ........ 1 MDU............... 1 DWWWW ....... 0 Stony Creek.... 0 Toora... ........... 0

0 1 1 0 1 2 1 3 2 2 4 1

0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

0 1 1 1 2 2 2 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

UNDER 11 LADDER W LD

Pts

1046.15 295.45 193.33 110.00 113.64 49.07 36.73 0.00

12 8 8 8 4 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS J. Burns (Leon Jnr) ............ (2) K. Walker (Kor-Bena) ......... (0) Z. Duursma (Foster) ........... (2) H. Scott (Inv-K’wak)........... (3) T. Burt (Leon Jnr) ............... (3) A. Hewitson (Inv-K’wak) .... (0) D. Berryman (Foster) ......... (2) B. Senior-Gibson (Won P).. (1) T. Bolam (Inv-K’wak) .......... (1) B. Silvester (Inv-K’wak)...... (0) B. Kleverkamp (Kil-Bass) ... (1)

6 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3

Inv-K’wak...... 3 Phillip Is....... 2 L’gatha Jnr .... 2 Corner Inlet ... 2 Kil-Bass ....... 1 Kor-Bena ...... 1 Won Power .... 1 Dalyston ....... 0

0 1 1 1 2 2 2 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

402.97 676.79 371.08 162.94 121.98 98.65 67.91 36.24 35.96 24.36 47.03 42.20

UNDER 18

Unexpected but deserved: Anzac Day Medalist Ben Fitpatrick played a terrific game for the Giants.

3150.00 167.39 129.09 109.32 80.88 75.22 60.00 11.79

Phillip Is...... 3 Corner Inlet .. 2 Inv-K’wak..... 2 Won Power ... 2 Dalyston ...... 1 Kor-Bena ..... 1 L’gatha Jnr ..... 1 Kil-Bass.......... 0

Pts

525.00 348.15 221.05 308.57 296.92 165.00 80.73 129.09 48.51 20.68 10.03 1.64

16 12 12 10 8 8 6 4 4 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS D. Garnham (Tarwin).......... (6) X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (7) M. Freeman (Phillip Is)....... (1) M. Mattock (Phillip Is) ....... (1) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (3) L. Gheller (Dalyston) .......... (0) B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (4) N. Van Dyke (Foster) .......... (5) K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) J. Pryor (Inv-K’wak) ........... (2)

13 12 10 9 8 8 8 8 7 7

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 5: May 2 Phillip Island v Foster Dalyston v DWWWW I-K v Toora Fish Creek v Stony Creek MDU v Kilcunda-Bass Tarwin v Kor-Bena

MID GIPPSLAND Round 4: May 2 Yall-Yall North v Mirboo Nth Thorpdale v Yarragon Morwell East v Trafalgar Yinnar v Hill End Newborough v Boolarra

GIPPSLAND Round 4: May 2 Moe v Wonthaggi Morwell v Warragul Leongatha v Bairnsdale Drouin v Maffra Sale v Traralgon

ELLINBANK Round 4: May 2 Lang Lang v Poowong Longwarry v Neerim South Bunyip v Dusties Catani v Nilma Darnum Nar Nar Goon v Koo Wee Rup Ellinbank v Cora Lynn Nyora v Buln Buln Garfield - bye

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Wonthaggi Power outguns Sale THE Wonthaggi Power and Sale games have been very close contests in recent years with little between the sides. In their previous match in last year’s preliminary final Wonthaggi stormed home for an historic victory after being well down at three quarter time, earning its chance in the grand final. Sale would be keen to avenge that loss while Wonthaggi needed to rebound from a disappointing performance last week. Despite being cold but with no rain the conditions were again excellent. The big Wonthaggi ground was again beautifully presented and the crowd was slowly building for the Sunday game. Before the main game the crowd, players and umpires paid their respect in a short Anzac tribute and the toss of the coin was carried out by two honoured guests from the RSL. It was a big occasion and now it was game on. The pressure was on

from the first bounce. Every possession was hotly contested and the tackling was fierce from both sides. As usual this was going to be a tough game with no let up. Power got the first goal from Adam Cook and was keen to control the action around the centre but it was never going to be easy. The backmen of both sides were working hard as the ball rebounded from defence into attack. The game was quite scrappy at this stage with several stoppages. Shannon Bray had the big job for Power on Sale’s key forward John Gooch and was well supported by Byron Dryden, Matt Coyne, Chris Wylie and Matt Howell. A goal off the ground to Sale’s Rhys Carter evened the score in a low scoring game as the two teams continued to go at each other fiercely, trying to get the edge. Cook goaled again from a strong chest mark to give the Power a narrow lead at quarter time.

SENIORS Wonthaggi Power 11.8.75 d Sale 3.11.29

UNDER 18s Sale 11.7.73 d Wonthaggi Power 6.7.43

Wonthaggi Power goals: A. Cook 5, K. McCarthy 2, J. Liddle 2, J. Blair 1, A. Lindsay 1. Wonthaggi Power best: B. Dryden, J. Liddle, A. Lindsay, E. Shaw, S. Bray, P. Young. Sale goals: R. Carter 2, M. Bristow 1. Sale best: O. Collins, R. Carter, J. Dessent, N. Mason, J. Lipman, M. Bristow.

Sale goals: W. Stephenson 4, J. Petrovic 2, J. Safstrom 2, T. McLindin 2, L. Ronchi 1. Sale best: W. Stephenson, T. McLindin, J. Safstrom, L. Ronchi, B. Collins, C. Cassin. Wonthaggi Power goals: C. Gilmour 4, S. Pugh 1, E. Senior 1. Wonthaggi Power best: C. Gilmour, L. Dyball, E. Senior, C. Collins, L. Membrey, S. Pugh.

Aiden Lindsay, Joel Liddle, Michael Kelly and Phil Young, in his 200th senior game , were working hard around the packs. Sale’s best at this stage were defenders McKenzie Bristow, Nic Mason ,Jordan Dessent and ruckman Jack Lipman who was having a great battle with Power’s Earl Shaw and Toma Huther. The game was evenly balanced and the pressure was drawing mistakes from both sides. The second quarter saw the battle tighten further as the Magpies lifted their attack. Josh Woods and Rhys Carter along with Tye Morrison were presenting strongly but easy chances were missed. It was a real test and the umpires were letting the game flow. The Power forwards

were working hard to keep the ball in and were rewarded with a great snap from Kane McCarthy for a much needed goal. Power now had a two goal break at half time and the crowd was enjoying this old fashioned man on man contest. Wonthaggi was keen to get its running game going and change the pattern of the game. This it did from the first bounce of the second half getting control out of the centre and moving quickly into its forward zone. Liddle to Cook brought up a goal and then Liddle through some clever play helped himself to another goal to give Wonthaggi its best lead of the day. Dryden, Coyne, Wylie and Bray continued to rebound the ball out of defence into attack. It was a better spec-

tacle and the crowd was appreciating Power’s performance as it surged with four unanswered goals. It was running with numbers and now using the ball well. Against the tide Sale goaled though Carter who marked strongly but the Magpies knew they had a big challenge in front of them as Wonthaggi was on their game. The final quarter saw Power continue its strong work rate and attack on the ball, playing top team football. Cook goaled again and Liddle got another to extend the lead. Aiden Lindsay snapped a terrific goal to push his team further ahead. Oliver Collins, Sale’s best player, was battling hard, well supported by Woods, Carter, Lipman and Dessent but the game

was well in Wonthaggi’s keeping. McCarthy and Young added further goals for Power and Bristow scored their only goal for the quarter on the siren. It had been a terrific four quarter effort by the home side, exactly what the coach had ordered. It had been a typical contest between these two young talented teams who enjoy the challenge of playing against each other. Byron Dryden was awarded the RSL best player for his outstanding game in defence for Wonthaggi. Wonthaggi next week travel to Moe to face up to the improving Lions while Sale host traditional rivals Traralgon. The season is already hotting up and it’s only round four.

The word from Maffra before the game was that some six inches of rain had hit the town between Wednesday and game day; making the oval extremely heavy. It also rained on and off during the games. After playing three games on it before the seniors, conditions were

atrocious and by the end of the match there was barely a blade of grass on the ground. On this backdrop Leongatha had to forge out a win and they did this with great fight and determination with almost all players worthy of an award. Before the match footballers and netballers stood together as they paid tribute to the Anzacs, then it was game on! With a classy forward line which included Jake Best, Chris Verboon, Cade Maskell, Aaron Hillberg and others Leongatha hit the goals early; every goal worth gold in the conditions. The Parrots controlled the game nearly all night, with plenty of endeavour, coming off the effort from the Wonthaggi game. In many ways the Parrots’ intensity lifted a notch. Leongatha 2.6 to Maffra’s four behinds at quarter time. Maffra tried to hit back but just one goal to the

LADDER W L D

Pts

Leongatha ....3 0 0 328.41 12 Won Power ...2 1 0 158.45 8 Maffra.........2 1 0 118.93 8 Drouin ........2 1 0 104.98 8 Traralgon .....2 1 0 101.13 8 Sale ................1 2 0 82.95 4 Morwell ..........1 2 0 79.30 4 Moe................1 2 0 72.04 4 Bairnsdale ......1 2 0 69.92 4 Warragul ........0 3 0 63.57 0 GOALKICKERS J. Best (Leongatha) ............. (5) 14 A. Cook (Won Pwr) ............. (5) 11 B. Hughes (Drouin) ............. (3) 10 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ......... (0) 10 A. Burgiel (Moe).................. (1) 9 M. Johnston (Morwell) ....... (6) 9 L. Stockdale (Traralgon) ...... (2) 8 C. Maskell (Leongatha) ....... (2) 8 R. Carter (Sale) ................... (2) 7 A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ....... (1) 7 J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale)........... (5) 7

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Won Power ...3 Traralgon .....3 Maffra.........2 Moe ...........2 Drouin ........1 Sale ................1 Leongatha ......0 Morwell ..........0 Warragul ........0 Bairnsdale ......0

0 0 0 1 1 2 3 3 2 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

349.35 280.00 875.00 123.50 264.86 45.87 53.33 53.18 1.86 0.00

12 12 8 8 4 4 0 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........... (5) 10 A. Murray (Won Pwr) .......... (1) 8 Z. Gilmour (Won Pwr) ......... (3) 6 B. Walker (Sale) .................. (0) 6 D. Loprese (Traralgon) ........ (0) 6 A. Henderson (Morwell) ...... (0) 4 M. Davies (Leongatha) ........ (0) 4 S. Robbins (Maffra) ............ (1) 4 D. Day (Morwell) ................. (3) 4 L. Axford (Drouin) ............... (0) 4

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Fighting hard: from left, Wonthaggi’s Toma Huther and Jye Read work together to take the ball back from their Sale opponent Adam Helmke.

Parrots slog out win LEONGATHA managed to defeat Maffra easily in some of the worst conditions you could get for football on Saturday night at Maffra.

ROUND 3 SENIORS

Eagles was scored in term two as the Parrot defenders held firm. Unfortunately Maffra’s Danny Butcher had to leave the ground with what appeared to be a damaged eye socket after a knock in play and he was treated in hospital. At half time it was Leongatha 2.9 to Maffra’s 1.4. Leongatha forged ahead in the third term; Jake Best was brilliant around goals and his five goals for the game was just magic. Contrast this to Maffra’s key forwards in Bedggood and Sheen. Sheen played a great match but kicked just two; Bedggood managed no goals although was a valuable player. Three Quarter Time and it was all the Parrots; 5.15 to Maffra’s 2.7 Players were very hard to distinguish as mud was from top to bottom and the last quarter saw another dominant term by the Greens who must now have a firm belief they

Dazzling: Shem Hawking put in another shining game for the Parrots on the wing.

have got what it takes to go all the way. However they are mindful that Wonthaggi and Maffra remain as real threats and can certainly turn on good footy as well. Ben Willis was again impressive on Saturday, the Parrot ruckman performing well against more fancied opponents. Shem Hawking on the wing was up and about and Dale Houghton was a class act on the ball. Matt Borschman was great in

the wet and tackled well while Nick Nagel was solid down back. Aaron Heppell was again a standout and the Parrots will be happy they’ve had Heppell for the opening three rounds and would love to have him for the season. Leongatha host Bairnsdale at Leongatha this Saturday with the Parrots firm favourites although Bairnsdale notched up a win over Warragul on the weekend.

SENIORS Leongatha 9.16.70 d Maffra 3.8.26

UNDER 18s Maffra 7.12.54 d Leongatha 2.1.13

Leongatha goals: J. Best 5, C. Maskell 2, T. Marriott 1, A. Hillberg 1. Leongatha best: J. Best, D. Hoghton, S. Hawking, A. Heppell, N. Nagel, M. Borschman. Maffra goals: D. Sheen 2, J. Hammill 1. Maffra best: D. Sheen, M. Coleman, W. Gieschen, D. Bedggood, K. Porter, B. Batalha.

Maffra goals: N. Wozniak 5, A. McKenzie 1, L. Harrington 1. Maffra best: D. Gray, D. Nikolajew, B. Brunt, P. Mack, L. Harrington, H. Evans. Leongatha goals: J. Ballagh 1, B. Smith 1. Leongatha best: B. Moscript, J. Ginnane, B. Jones, T. Sauvarin, D. Betts, A. Argento.

RESERVES Maffra 5.10.40 d Leongatha 1.1.7 Maffra goals: J. Saunders 2, R. Gellie 1, C. Driffield 1, S. Robbins 1. Maffra best: C. Driffield, W. Pleming, J. Jones, R. Gellie, J. Bristow, J. Ross. Leongatha goals: J. Parry 1. Leongatha best: J. Parry , T. Horan, N. Moore, J. Renden, B. Davidson, F. Kelly.

UNDER 16s Maffra 4.6.30 d Leongatha 2.2.14 Maffra goals: J. Reeves 2, J. Allman 1, S. Murray 1. Maffra best: K. Jones, B. Sargent, J. Reeves, S. Murray, L. Shelton, L. Carman. Leongatha goals: N. Battersby, N. Trotto, C. Olden, J. Patullo, B. Perry.

*Leongatha’s coach Beau Vernon continues to attract media coverage in his first year as coach and he appeared on National Nine News on Sunday night where he was interviewed by chief reporter and presenter Jo Hall. The news crew also spoke to Parrot vice-president Terry Ginnane and a number of the players, all great publicity for the club.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Morwell 14.12.96 d Moe 5.9.39 Bairnsdale 10.10.70 d Warragul 9.6.60 Traralgon 16.19.115 d Drouin 6.9.45 RESERVES Moe 11.7.73 d Morwell 11.6.72 Traralgon 4.11.35 d Drouin 3.1.19 UNDER 18 Bairnsdale 17.23.125 d Warragul 0.2.2 Moe 18.15.123 d Morwell 1.3.9 Traralgon 16.9.105 d Drouin 1.3.9 UNDER 16 Moe 30.17.197 d Morwell 2.2.14 Bairnsdale 16.17.113 d Warragul 2.2.14 Traralgon 19.15.129 d Drouin 2.2.14

Traralgon .....3 Bairnsdale ...3 Sale ...........2 Moe ...........2 Maffra.........2 Leongatha ......1 Morwell ..........1 Drouin ............1 Won Power ....0 Warragul ........0

0 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

933.33 578.18 187.50 166.42 113.27 76.30 31.10 30.15 35.22 27.84

12 12 8 8 8 4 4 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS J. Van Dyk (Moe) ................ (4) J. Buck (Bairnsdale) ............ (2) B. Atlee (Traralgon) ............. (0) J. Green (Bairnsdale) .......... (7) R. Farmer (Moe) ................. (4) J. Petrovic (Sale)................. (2) N. Rowley (Traralgon) ......... (4) N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (5) R. Loprese (Traralgon) ........ (0) R. Livingstone (Traralgon) .. (3) D. Giardina (Warragul) ........ (0) J. Ginnane (Leongatha) ....... (0) C. Gilmour (Won Pwr)......... (4)

9 8 8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 5 5 5

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Moe ...........3 Sale ...........2 Traralgon .....2 Bairnsdale ...2 Drouin ........2 Maffra ............1 Morwell ..........0 Leongatha ......0 Warragul ........0 Won Power ....0

0 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

796.15 1054.17 230.61 198.33 64.32 50.54 23.55 48.42 10.69 0.00

Pts

12 8 8 8 8 4 4 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS L. Farrell (Moe) ................... (7) 12 A. McCall (Sale) .................. (0) 10 R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (4) 10 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (5) 6 A. Hodge (Bairnsdale) ......... (0) 6 J. Simpson (Moe) ............... (0) 5 J. Murphy (Moe) ................. (1) 5 C. Henness (Sale) ............... (0) 5 H. Prestidge (Moe) .............. (3) 5 T. Hayes (Bairnsdale) .......... (5) 5 K. Rose (Drouin) ................. (0) 5 C. Little (Traralgon) ............. (4) 5

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Golfers rush to Leongatha By Brad Lester BUCKING the trend of declining memberships across golf clubs, the Leongatha Golf Club is not only luring more golfers, but also attracting more women and junior players. The club now has 570 members, including 142 women and 36 juniors. Twelve months ago, the club had only five juniors. It allows men and women to play alongside each other and offers more events. A pro-am is being developed for next year. The club could also merge its men’s and women’s committees, and consider renaming the club to include reference to Inverloch. The moves are being considered by the club as part of its strategic plan, presented to South Gippsland Shire Council by club vice president Dan Poynton and club manager Josh Hall last Wednesday. Golf Australia is now focusing on the sustainability of clubs where there are five clubs within 35km of each other and Leongatha fits that criteria. “We are very interested to work together with all the golf clubs to ensure golf is the recreational activity of

choice in the demographic we are targeting,” Mr Poynton said. Mr Poynton said the club was aiming to reduce its environmental footprint by addressing its high electricity and water use. The club is seeking to install solar energy and a modern irrigation system, in partnership with council. “The current irrigation system is all manual and is 1960s technology installed in the 1980s,” Mr Poynton said. “In summer, staff has to manually water greens and that stops them from doing other tasks.” The irrigation project alone could cost around $200,000. Councillors praised the club’s professional presentation and suggested council could work with the club to make the projects a reality. Leongatha Golf Club is ranked the 83rd best public access golf course in Australia according to Golf Australia and is in the only Gippsland club to be in the top 100.

Forward thinking: from left, Leongatha Golf Club vice president Dan Poynton and club manager Josh Hall with the club’s strategic plan after addressing South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday.

Life membership kept in the dark USUALLY, as secretary of the Leongatha and District Cricket Association (LDCA), Gary Adams knows everything going on but the announcement of his life membership of the LDCA at the annual awards presentation came as a surprise. “I was kept in the dark, it all happened behind the scenes,” he said. Life membership is recognition of a significant contribution and Mr Adam’s contribution as a player and administrator has been just that: significant. Having played his cricket for OMK, Mr Adams has been involved on the committee since 1986 and secretary for 12 years. He is justifiably proud of the LDCA which he says is one of the biggest cricket associations in Victoria. He said the president, Russ (‘Snowy’) Matthews, has been highly successful as someone who is sociable, gets out there among the clubs talking to everyone including the cricketers and is a great promoter of the association.

“There are some clubs not as strong as we would like them to be but we have a sound structure with a system of promotion and relegation which provides the flexibility for teams to find their own level.” Mr Adams went on to say that one of the great things about country sport is that if teams are down they can get themselves organised and they can come back strong. A true lover of the game, Gary Adams’ playing days are far from over. He is about to qualify for the Gippsland Goannas over 60’s team but in the meantime has just returned from the Cricket Sixes tournament in Thailand making up the Woodchoppers’ team, a group of veterans, all over 50, from around the association (see report, page 43, The Star, April 21). As for where the name Woodchoppers came from Mr Adams said, “Blame it on aspersions cast on our style of batting in a game against Bendigo about 25 years ago; it stuck and has become our non de plume.”

Anzac Day netball respects the memory THE Leongatha and District Netball Association (LDNA) defended its decision to hold competition as normal on Anzac Day following a complaint from a Mirboo North Netball Club mother, Cleta Cummaudo. The LDNA says all member clubs, including Mirboo North, voted unanimously to play on Anzac Day. LDNA vice president, Julie Grant said, “No disrespect to Anzac Day was intended.” She said all protocols for the running of a sporting event on Anzac Day were followed including the making

of a donation to the R.S.L. Victoria’s Anzac fund. Because the LDNA does not charge admission the event was permitted to begin at the normal time. Cleta Cummuado believed competition should have been postponed until Sunday out of respect for Anzac Day. “This is a very significant day for our country,” Mrs Cummaudo said. The laying of a wreath, playing of the last post and a minutes silence was observed before play at the LDNA courts on Saturday. Earlier in the morning at the dawn service at the cenotaph in Leongatha the LDNA had laid a wreath.

Bulls away ANZAC Day saw the birth of a new junior football club, the Poowong-Loch Bulls. The Bulls played its first game against Yarragon at the Loch Memorial Reserve. The local community put in countless hours over

the off season to establish the new club and was excited to hold its first home game on such a historic occasion as Anzac Day and at a venue that honours our rich military history. There has been no football in Loch for more than 20 years, and the introduction of junior football has

True devotee: Gary Adams proudly displays his richly deserved life membership of the LDCA. Mr Adams has devoted a lifetime to the game of cricket and still enjoys playing.

Juniors: the Under 10 team with runner Rob Quaife.

created unprecedented support from not only Loch but the wider community including Poowong, Nyora and Korumburra. The historic match was closely contested with Yarragon running out two point winners, 2.1.13 to Poowong Loch’s 1.5.11.

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Leongatha racers in top ten THE Race to the Sky event in New Zealand saw Leongatha drivers Brett Hayward pipped for first place honours and Steve Riley ninth in the world’s longest motorsport gravel hill climb. Held in the Cardrona Valley between Queenstown and Wanaka on the South Island on the weekend of April 17 to 19 the track is more than 14 kilometres in length and features 135 corners. From 1500 feet above sea level at the start line it rises to 5000 feet at the finish line. The resurrected event was last held in 2007 and is planned to be held every year from now on.

Next time: Leongatha’s Brett Hayward built his own 4WD in six months, shipped it to New Zealand and finished second to a world rally car driver in the world’s longest gravel hill climb. Photos by alastairritchie.com

Hayward competed in five of the previous events, and started work on a new car for the event this year as soon as the event was confirmed. He completed his new RTTS Special in less than six months and had limited testing before the car was shipped off for the event. The car was extremely fast from the moment it appeared on the Race to the Sky track with Hayward heading the timesheets in a number of the practice sessions. He quickly became one of the favourites to win the event. The event winner is determined by one run on the Sunday afternoon, and although he set an outstand-

ing time of eight minutes 24.5 seconds, Hayward was beaten to the trophy by international rally driver Alister McRae driving the Possum Bourne Motorsport WRC Subaru. McRae scorched up the hill in a blistering eight minutes 17.6 seconds. Hayward managed to eclipse his previous best time up the mountain from past visits by nearly 20 seconds, setting a new record for open wheel vehicles, but he had to be content with second position overall. There is absolutely no doubt Hayward will spend the next 12 months refining the RTTS Special, and he will be back racing for a win in 2016. Leongatha dairy farmer Steve Riley also competed in the event in a completely different type of vehicle, a 1000 HP 4 wheel drive Holden utility which was modified greatly after first appearing in the Australian Safari in 2014. Riley had also competed in the event in the past, and finished second, and believed the mighty ute might be the best way to go compared to his previous twin engine buggy. This turned out not to the case, and Riley finished in ninth position with a time of nine minutes 02.9 seconds.

Respect: as a mark of respect for all who fought in wars for Australia on this special centenary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli, Leongatha and Maffra senior footballers and netballers stood side by side to observe a minute’s silence prior to the matches.

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