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ST Laurence’s Laurence s students are enjoying a new playground this week. It boasts brightly coloured equipment including a spiral slide, climbing wall, spinning wheel and spider web. A playground committee made up of Grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 students was integral to the playground development process. These students had to investigate other playgrounds, so they knew what equipment they wanted at St Laurence’s. Students voted on their preferred option for installation at the school, which happened last week. Shade sails will be put up in the next few weeks.
School fun: playground committee members Riley, Tanya, Philippa, Chelsea, Madison, Hayley, Anthony and Sam are ready to play at St Laurence’s.
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E. coli contamination shuts off water in Inverloch By Jane Ross and Brad Lester INVERLOCH was without safe drinking water for three days after high E. coli concentrations were discovered last Friday. The scare continued until 9am yesterday, when the town’s supply was once again declared safe to drink. Residents and visitors had to boil drinking water and many flocked to the Inverloch Supermarket, grabbing bottled water off the shelves as quickly as staff replenished the stock. The scare was prompted after high concentra-
tions of E. coli were found in water sampled at Pier Road, Inverloch. E. coli is an organism indicating the presence of faecal matter in the water, said South Gippsland Water’s manager of finance and corporate services, Philippe du Plessis. The contamination risked drinkers suffering gastro and diarrhoea, but was confined to Inverloch. Residents were urged to boil their water for several minutes to kill the E. coli. South Gippsland Water managing director Steve Evans, told The Star the alert was raised late on Friday morning, following testing the day before. Tanks of clean water were rushed to the primary
school, Domain Seahaven aged care facility and to three points in the town, the recreation reserve, Western Beach Caravan Park and The Esplanade, where residents were able to fill containers. The authority’s high level emergency response swung into action, with an army of Bass Coast Shire and South Gippsland Water staff, SES, CFA and Rotary volunteers knocking on every one of the 3200 homes in Inverloch, spreading the word. Continued on page 9.
Taking precautions: Lorraine Jeffree collects safe water from a tanker at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve on Friday.
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Crowds celebrate market birthday THE promise of fresh produce lured people from across South Gippsland and beyond to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the South Gippsland Farmers Market at Koonwarra on Saturday. Visitors bought healthy, organic produce direct from the growers and creators, with honey, plants, lavender goods, meat, cheese, tea and olive oil among the goods on offer. Staples such as vegetables and fruit proved popular and the variety of plants
tempted green thumbs. Market manager Juliette Klauer said the market continues to attract loyal stallholders and customers, nine years on. “There are about 30 stallholders today and this is just the start of the season. The customers support the market no matter what the weather is like,” she said. “It’s a great atmosphere here, a really friendly market.” Shoppers were rewarded for visiting the market by going into a raffle draw with up to $30 worth of vouchers on offer.
Tasty tucker: Shay Fletcher, Elle Douglas and Amalie Fletcher enjoy desserts from Korumburrabased business, 100% Fresh Fruit.
Above: Fresh guarantee: Sandy Nicol of Clean Food Farmers Market of Koonwarra sells organic produce to Bron Dahlstrom of Inverloch. Left: Lucky call: Bill and Juliette Klauer, farmers market manager, announce raffle winners.
Woof, woof: Aaryn Capocasa tempts her pooch Lily with a plate of her home-made dog treats, sold under the label Buddy Bikkies.
Floral delights: Marie Werrett of Prom Country Flowers was a rose among natives.
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Hospital support sought SOUTH Gippslanders are being urged to show their support for the redevelopment of Leongatha Memorial Hospital by signing a petition.
Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan is urging residents to show the State Government their disapproval over the appalling state of the hospital by putting pen to paper. Mr Ryan recently confirmed he would be part of a deputation to meet State Health Minister Daniel Andrews on December 10 to press the case for a new hospital at Leongatha. He will be joined by Gippsland Southern Health Service president Tracey Gibson and CEO Gary Templeton, and South Gippsland Shire Council Mayor, Cr Jim Fawcett. To further strengthen the community’s case for a new hospital, Mr Ryan is circulating a petition calling on the government to build a new hospital. “I will join a number of community and hospital representatives in a meeting with the Minister to press the case for a new hospital to replace the current facility in Leongatha, but it is important that the
residents of Leongatha also make their collective voices heard,” Mr Ryan said. “It is vitally important that as many residents as possible sign this petition to show this issue is of utmost importance to Leongatha and the wider community. “We need to show the Brumby Government that the facilities at the hospital are not up to scratch and the community deserves better.” The petition was backed by Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president, Darryl McGannon. He is hoping for at least 5000 signatures. “The petition will circulate until the first week of December and will just reinforce that there is great community support for a new hospital,” Mr McGannon said. “The more signatures we get, the better the case will be.” A public meeting proposed by
the chamber and Leongatha Progress Association about the hospital was to be held this month, but will now be delayed until after the delegation visit. Mr Ryan said the petition would be circulated in numerous businesses around Leongatha, before being presented to Parliament during the final sitting week of Parliament for 2010, December 8-10. “The petition will only strengthen the community’s case for this desperately needed rebuild of their hospital and I implore all residents to make their voices heard,” he said. “The facility has had its day and while the staff do a magnificent job in providing the excellent services, for which this facility is known, this situation can’t go on.” Copies of the petition can be found at Mr Ryan’s electorate office by calling 5144 1987 or at the following Leongatha businesses: Edney’s Leongatha, Shan’s Lingerie, Leongatha newsagency, Evan’s Petroleum service stations, Star newspaper, We’re 4 U, Panther’s Mensland and Capeview Mitre 10.
Plan not ready By Jane Ross THE health service plan for South Gippsland won’t be ready until March next year.
Originally scheduled for completion in September this year, the review holds the key to the development of all health services in the district. Consultants Aurora Projects were engaged by the Department of Human Services to undertake the work. According to an Aurora spokesperson, that firm’s responsibilities have been discharged. DHS directs press queries to its media person Bram Alexander. Mr Alexander told The Star the consultancy work “has not concluded yet”. “It is taking a bit longer than anticipated; it’s important to get it right.” He agreed the review was “an important element of the way ahead” for
health service provision in wider South Gippsland. Well, it’s not exactly a review. It’s called the South Coast Area Based Health Service Plan and Model of Care. No-one is saying why, but another group of consultants, Aspex Consulting, has been appointed “for the final stage” of the project. According to the October information bulletin on the subject, “The project has progressed through a range of data collation and analysis, together with extensive community and health stakeholder consultation. “The Department of Health, in consultation with the project steering committee, has extended the project timelines to allow for more extensive data analysis and service model development, to inform a final service plan and model of care.”
Echidna crash AN echidna caused a crash between American and Melbourne tourists. Police were called to the motor vehicle collision on the Promontory Road at Yanakie near the Foley Road intersection on Saturday at about 11am. “A number of vehicles were travelling south towards Wilsons Promontory when the lead vehicle stopped suddenly to allow an echidna to cross the road,” Meeniyan Police’s Senior Constable Paul McDonald said. “One vehicle driven by tourists from Melbourne was unable to stop in time and collided with the rear of another vehicle, driven by American tourists. No one was injured
Names needed: Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president, Darryl McGannon, is urging the community to sign the petition.
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On Sunday, November 15, it will be 10 years since the death of Darren Evans during a fatal accident on the South Gippsland Highway near Korumburra. A former workmate and friend, Jan Salmon, talked with The Star in his memory. Fresh flowers are often put on his memorial cross along the highway.
Still missed By Bert van Bedaf THE Star reported “the loss of a popular identity following a fatal accident last night” (Monday, November 15) on Tuesday, November 16. “The 34-year-old man from Lang Lang, who worked at Michael’s IGA, Leongatha, was killed instantly when his car was in a collision with a privately-owned milk tanker. Police said the accident occurred on the first sweeping bend out of town opposite Coal Creek Heritage Village.” The driver of the milk tanker was not injured. The highway was blocked for five hours. The 10th anniversary of Darren’s death has brought recent fatalities near Leongatha into stark focus, and Jan Salmon said “… although Darren’s death was the result of a freak accident, you just can’t be too careful on the road. When you’re out there driving, you take your life in your hands.” Mrs Salmon worked with Darren for 10 years, when he managed the liquor store at IGA. On that fateful Monday, Darren left at 7.30pm. “I left at about 8pm and by 8.30pm I got a phone call from a friend who also worked at IGA. There had been a fatality.” Mrs Salmon began making calls and also got in touch with the police. By 1am (Tuesday morning) she identified Darren’s body. “I actually confirmed it was Darren.” Mrs Salmon believed a truck was driving towards Leongatha, when something came loose on the truck’s trailer, which collided with Darren’s car driving towards Korumburra. “It was a totally freak accident. He would not have known what hit him,” Mrs Salmon said. She had the job of calling people who knew him. “There were quite a few, but I could not get on to his mum. She lived somewhere in Cranbourne. He had not known his dad. “Darren lived in Lang Lang with his grandmother until she passed away. Basically, he was raised by his grandmother. “He was a gorgeous bloke. He was my kids’ big brother. I called him my other son. He was part of our family. He was just a big kid. I still miss him today.” Killed on the Monday, he was buried on Friday. His funeral was in Lang Lang, but there was also a service in Leongatha for him. “He had a big service at St Peter’s Church. The whole town was mourning. Everybody in Leongatha knew Darren. He was a very generous and loving person. He would do anything for you,” Mrs Salmon said. “I struggled for a long time with
Memorial cross: Fresh flowers are often put at the cross on the South Gippsland Highway in memory of Darren Evans. it. The fact was because I had to go to work on the (following) Tuesday, I had a lot of customers coming in and I had to be the strong. I was in shock totally for hours, until the reality set in that he wasn’t going to be at work anymore.” More than a dozen death notices were placed in the paper. From his mother Ann and youngest brother Alexander, from Diane, “Will miss the morning walk, talk and smoke”, from “the tribe”, “Friday nights won’t be the same”, from Judy, “I will miss you deeply”, and many others who were his friends. The notice by IGA staff and management read, “A loving goodbye to a workmate and friend who will be
sadly missed.” Mrs Salmon said her parents-inlaw and father had died in their 50s. Her father had died suddenly, while the in-laws passed away after illnesses, but “I had never been so close to an accident like this before. “It was like losing one of our kids. I don’t want to experience something like this again. It took a long time to get over it. Some days I won’t even look at the cross. “His mum put that up after the funeral and before the memorial service in Leongatha. There are always fresh flowers there, but I could not stop there.” For Mrs Salmon, the spot holds too many sad memories.
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Fire levy “unfair” By Brad Lester COUNTRY people are being unfairly targeted by increases in a levy to fund fire brigades.
Businesses and farmers in country Victoria have been slugged a 16 per cent hike in the Fire Service Levy payable on property insurance. They now pay a levy of 84 per cent of their insurance premium, compared to the 50 per cent charged to Melbourne businesses. Rural householders have been slugged a levy of 31 per cent, up from 26 per cent. The levy for metropolitan residents dropped from 21 per cent to 20. When GST and stamp duty are applied, the total taxes and charges on rural commercial insurance are 123 per cent of the basic premium.
The rise was effective from October 3, in response to the bushfires of Black Saturday. The State Government is now reviewing the levy, but changes are not expected until at least the second half of next year. Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan has labelled the review a “sham”. Leongatha insurance agent Peter McAlpine said rural communities were being unfairly targeted. “It’s really just unfair that the government is penalising people in the country, especially those with businesses,” he said. “Farmers are not going through the best times at the moment with milk prices and they are watching what they do because they can’t afford it. They’ve got to make some cuts somewhere. “We do not want to be disadvantaged because we live in the country.”
The owner of South Gippsland Insurance Services called on fire brigades to be funded by a levy attached to council rates. “It would be fairer because then everyone who owns property would be paying the Fire Service Levy,” he said. “Otherwise now, if you don’t have insurance, you don’t pay the Fire Service Levy. The CFA still turns up. They don’t know if you’ve paid the levy or not.” Property owners have been deterred from buying insurance as a result of the increase. “If the levy came off the insurance, it would make insurance a lot more affordable for clients,” Mr McAlpine said. State and Federal governments charge 10 per cent stamp duty and 10 per cent on top of the combined premium and fire levy. “The structure basically doubles the
premium. Half of the total cost will be the premium and half is government charges,” Mr McAlpine said. Victoria and New South Wales are the only states to collect the levy via insurance. Mr Ryan said the structure and content of the government’s Green Paper on the Fire Services Levy cast doubt over the government’s intention to review the system. Mr Ryan, the Shadow Minister for Bushfire Response, said the Green Paper appeared to be a rush job. “State Labor has put forward seven options to consider for future funding of fire services, but language in the document is strongly biased towards the current system,” Mr Ryan said. Mr Ryan said the current system was inequitable and encouraged people to under-insure or not insure at all.
School backs cancer fight LEONGATHA Primary School is standing right behind the efforts of the Cancer Council in Victoria and also pledged their support for the South Gippsland Relay for Life next year.
After the school’s annual lapathon last Friday, assistant principal Grant Kuhne impressed on students the importance of wearing a hat in summer, eating lots of fruit and exercising to stay healthy now and later in life. “We’re happy to support the Cancer Council and promote the Relay for Life. We held our annual lapathon and we’ll make a
donation to the Relay for Life with the funds we raised,” Mr Kuhne said. South Gippsland Relay for Life committee member Michelle MacDougall said the event would be held in Dumbalk on April 10-11.
Cancer support: Leongatha Primary School is right behind the efforts of the Cancer Council in Victoria and the South Gippsland Relay for Life next year. Pictured with the students are, from left, Grant Kuhne, Sue Heron and Michelle MacDougall.
Hen fills mum gap A HUMBLE hen has come to the rescue of nine ducklings at Leongatha South. Deb and Kevin Scott were worried about the future of unhatched duck eggs in their backyard, after a fox killed the mother duck. Fortunately a chook named Hennypenny took over, sitting on the eggs until they hatched. Now just over a week old, the ducklings are taking to her and Hennypenny is accepting them. “This does happen a lot, but the hen can reject the ducklings and just
walk away, but in this case, she has held them together and the ducklings are all different colours,” Deb said. “It looks just like a league of nations. “Nature is a funny thing. Sometimes you can get a cow to look after another’s calf. That’s the lovely thing about nature.” The Scotts keep a variety of poultry for fresh eggs and raise ducks as pets and to give away. The Scotts run South Gippsland Boarding Kennels and Cattery.
Safe, sound: Deb Scott is delighted Hennypenny is acting as mum to nine orphaned ducklings.
“Whilst it is vitally important to continue funding fire services like the Country Fire Authority at the necessary level, regional Victorians in particular are being slugged unfairly under the current system,” he said. The Country Fire Authority will rely on $303 million from the insurance industry from a total of $403 million, in 2009/10. Insurers will also fund the Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board to the tune of $206 million from a total annual budget of $308 million. Up to 30 per cent of the 2029 houses destroyed in the Black Saturday fires were not insured. Submissions to the Green Paper will open in June next year and close in midJuly.
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Ryan’s emergency role VICTORIANS are sick of the violence on their streets. “There are things that can be done and I intend to do them.” With those words, Nationals Leader Peter Ran welcomed his new Coalition role as Shadow Minister for Police and Emergency Services. He has taken that on, together with the portfolios of Bushfire Response and Regional and Rural Development. Changes to the Shadow Cabinet were detailed by Coalition Leader Ted Baillieu. They were followed with weekend announcements
about the Coalition’s plans for safety on the State’s public transport system. Mr Ryan said the latter announcement was the first step in providing the alternative government he believes the people of Victoria want. He said the problems of street violence applied in rural Victoria as well as the city. “It’s an issue of many facets. It is to do with education, police, the court system and rehabilitation. “That’s why we have Andrew McIntosh in the new role of crime prevention.” For Mr Ryan’s part, he said he is intent
on ensuring that Victoria has enough police who are properly supported “so that those who are guilty of an offence cannot do it with impunity”. Police shortages do not exist just in South Gippsland; they are state wide. Those who commit crimes fuelled by alcohol and drugs must be aware there is a price to be paid. “Changes need to be made to achieve that.” Mr Ryan said the detail of those changes will be announced during coming months.
Timmins dedication at Alberton DESCENDANTS, family and friends of Gippsland pioneer James Timmins gathered at the historic Alberton Cemetery on Sunday, November 1 for a special dedication. Some 75 people attended the ceremony, organised to correct a wrong and dedicate a repaired memorial to James Timmins, buried in Alberton in 1854. His headstone was found shattered and deteriorating, lying in the grass 10 years ago. This triggered a move by his descendants to repair it. James and his family arrived at Port Albert in 1844. His son and five daughters later married into local families. On Sunday the Rev Ron Cozens dedicated the repaired memorial during a special service. This was preceded by an unveiling of the memorial cairn by 10 descendant school children representing the new generation.
Waratah Bay burn
FIREFIGHTERS from the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) are conducting a planned burn to reduce the risk of fire for residents of Waratah Bay this Thursday.
The four hectare burn will be in the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, immediately north of the Waratah Bay Caravan Park. The burn is designed to reduce fuel and assist with asset protection of the north-west corner of Waratah Bay. The burn is an important part of the Township Protection Plan for Waratah Bay currently being developed by the DSE, CFA and the South Gippsland Shire Council. The South Gippsland CFA will assist DSE and Parks Victoria carry out the burn, with the full cooperation of the Waratah Bay Caravan Park management and South Gippsland Shire. The burn is subject to favourable weather conditions, and is expected to create smoke Thursday afternoon that could be visible to surrounding communities. Road closures are not expected but drivers passing through smoky areas should slow down and use their headlights.
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C48 hardship cases heard By Bert van Bedaf SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has begun dealing with people who have suffered hardship because of the C48 planning amendment imposed on council by Planning Minister Justin Madden on May 29. During the council meeting on November 4, Mayor Jim Fawcett adjourned the meeting for a private conversation with the new chief executive Tim Tamlin and planning officers to discuss the process. Council will deal with individual cases in private and report “only in generic terms”. It will publicly release the number of cases, but it will not reveal any private data, which will
remain confidential. The results of the hardship inquiry will form part of a submission to Minister Madden, who will be asked to receive a council delegation on the hardship issue. Council’s action came in response to an initiative in Mildura, which is similarly affected by State Government planning intervention under its C58 Amendment. Last September council “welcomed news that Planning Minister Madden has offered concessions relating to transition hardship issues in the Mildura Shire”. “It is good news in that it does indicate that the Minister is listening and that considerate and articulate negotiations with the Minister could bear fruit for some of our landowners who might meet specific criteria,” Cr Fawcett said then.
“We appreciate that this is a difficult time for landowners caught in the process and we are endeavouring to expedite an outcome that will meet the needs of the community and the requirements of the Minister. “In light of the Minister’s statement and the gazetted amendments, council is urgently undertaking an audit of some 50 applications that were being processed for rural dwellings to determine relevant criteria for the Minister’s consideration. “Council has been concerned about people who have been affected by the C48 Amendment and has had several discussions with State Government representatives regarding the need for transition arrangements. It has also been monitoring, on an ongoing basis, people who have been adversely caught by the amendment.” Council passed a motion on Oc-
tober 7 requesting Minister Madden receives a council delegation “to discuss any transitional hardship issues” caused by the amendment, once transitional hardship cases have been “identified and considered by council”. People are invited to check council’s website for hardship information and a claims form for submission. Criteria for hardship claims were outlined by council’s planning manager Chris Wightman. “If landowners who had (submitted) an application prior to May 29 (when the amendment came in force) and feel they are affected by similar circumstances to those at Mildura, we invite them to contact council to discuss the matter. “However, it is important not to confuse the issues of transitional hardship with the continuing development of the Rural Land Use Strategy, which
remains the key issue in our efforts to have our planning powers returned.” Council established a Rural Strategy Reference Group to deal with the strategy and “ensure delivery to council prior to June 2010”. The Government’s concessions, relating to Mildura landowners whose properties were identified as specific sites, includes an ability to apply for a planning permit for a dwelling. The Government banned construction of dwellings in South Gippsland on land less than 40ha in the farming zone, which caught up to 60 landowners unawares. The assessment process for affected landowners will include the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) as a referral authority.
Here today, gone tomorrow
A LANDMARK in Leongatha for many decades, the footbridge behind Bair St is but a mere memory. Here today, gone tomorrow, the bridge came crashing down in a blink of an eye without a protester in sight. The wreckers turned up on Monday, November 2, and within a day the road bridge and the ramp leading to the V/Line bus station had gone. VicTrack has created an alternative route with a footpath along Station St and improvements at the railway crossing, leading up the round-about entrance of Bair St.
Sea-Doos turn heads THE latest additions to the Sea-Doo range of personal watercraft attracted keen interest at Inverloch on Saturday. Marriott’s Motorcycles and Power Equipment invited new and past clients to inspect the latest models, in time for summer, at a demonstration day at the boat ramp. Simon Rattenbury of manufacturer, BRP, said the top of the range was the RX10-IS, the first water vehicle with brakes. “The Sea-Doo watercraft give people access to the water and places they would not be able to get to otherwise,” Simon said. He is pictured here on the right John Jones (and son Levy) and Kim Robjant.
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In memory of Geoff By Matt Dunn LOCAL police will put down their razors this month to raise money for a fallen comrade.
“We’re doing this as a tribute to Geoff Adams who passed away from cancer two weeks ago,” Leongatha Police’s Acting Sergeant Andy Boldiston said. Geoff was a well loved member of the force who recently lost his battle with cancer. Andy, along with other police members from the South Gippsland and Bass Coast regions, will participate in the ‘Movember’ event. Movember is an annual, monthlong celebration of the moustache, highlighting men’s health issues, specifically prostate cancer and depression. “A number of other police from here and other police stations in the area have decided to get together and put the razor away for a month and support the cause,” Andy said. “So far we’ve already raised more than $1000 in donations and we’ve got almost 30 people participating. We’re trying to arrange a golf day at a golf course, where our green fees can actually go toward a donation to the cause. Geoff was a policeman in the area
Geoff Adams: the revered local policeman has been honoured by the force’s other members. for 20 years, and it was clear talking to members that his death has sent shockwaves through the constabulary. “He spent more than half his career here. He had 32 years of service in the force,” Andy said. Geoff has been remembered as a kind-hearted man who was dedicated to animal welfare and rescue. “He loved his animals. He was a really well respected member of the local community,” Andy said. “Geoff’s community spirit came to the fore during the South Gippsland
drought in 1994. Geoff and another local policeman, Wayne Beale, were instrumental in organising a ‘hay drive’ bringing in hay from northern Victoria by the train and truck loads to be distributed to local farmers. “Cancer doesn’t discriminate in who it chooses. Geoff, unfortunately, was one of the people it chose. A lot of people had a lot of time for Geoff. Unfortunately, his health got to the state where he couldn’t work anymore.” The illness was particularly hard to deal with because “he loved being out there in the community”. “It was terrible what happened. This is the best way we can think of to honour him and raise some money. “He’ll be sadly missed by people in the community and in the police force,” Andy said. “If any businesses or members of the community wish to donate to the Movember cause, they would be most welcome to do so. We’d love the community to get behind it. It’s for a great cause.” Donations for the local police’s ‘Movember’ team, which is appropriately called ‘The Adams Family,’ can be made by visiting the Leongatha station or by clicking on https://www.movember.com/au/donate/your-details/ team_id/33957.
Hairy for a cause: local police, like Acting Sergeant Andy Boldiston and Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Eva, are participating in Movember to raise money for causes helping those with prostate cancer and depression.
School takes shape THE long planned Leongatha Education Precinct is taking shape, with construction of the new Leongatha Primary School finally underway. The school has the biggest population of any primary facility in Gippsland and is land locked on its current site in Horn Street. At the start of 2011, students and staff will cross the road to a $9.4 million hub in the grounds of the secondary college, which covers an area of 55 acres. The primary school, which represents stage two of the education precinct, will be built in two separate sections, one for children in Prep to Grade Two; the other for the remaining upper grades. Acting principal Grant Kuhne, said the school community was excited now that construction has begun. “It’s marvellous, the kids will have more playground space.” Children will be educated in a state-of-the-art school which has been designed by staff around the curriculum. The result, said Grant, would be a flexible school that will be energy efficient, information and communication technology rich and focussed on keeping students engaged. A performing arts centre and home economics area will be included. The Education Department Gippsland region major projects director Don Paproth, has said it is unusual for a primary school to have access to such facilities. A new South Gippsland Specialist School became stage one of the precinct. Stage four is also underway.
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POLICE BRIEFS
Welshpool stabbing charges TWO men have been charged with intentionally causing injury after a stabbing in Welshpool.
The 23-year-old and the 33-yearold were involved in an altercation that resulted in one being stabbed in the leg. “There was an altercation between two men in a street in Pederson Street, Welshpool,” Leading Senior Constable Karen McDonald said. “One male’s been assaulted by the other and the second male has allegedly then retaliated, collecting a knife and causing a stab wound to the victim’s leg. Both males were treated for injuries at the Foster Hospital. “After treatment both were interviewed at Foster police station, by Wonthaggi CIU’s Senior Constable Brown and Foster police members, with assistance from Leongatha and Yarram police.” Leading Snr Con McDonald said both men would face the Korumburra Magistrates Court in January next year.
Safe theft MYSTERY surrounds the theft of a safe in Tarwin Lower that was filled with more than $700 in Christmas savings. The theft occurred last week at the Tarwin Lower Mechanics’ Hall. The theft was discovered by members of Take Off Weight Naturally (TOWN), a local weight loss group. “We just meet every Tuesday and we had some of our club money in the safe,” member Peg Classon said. “It was our Christmas club account and we just put in what we feel like putting in every week, to save up for Christmas. That was in a cash box in the safe. “Hopefully it might be covered by insurance. Hopefully. Otherwise we just lose it.” Inverloch Police’s Leading Senior Constable Shaun Stirton said the thieves had gone into the office and kicked open the deadbolt. But police have not been able to identify how the thieves got into
the building. “Point of entry into the building cannot be determined. It was possibly an unlocked window. There was no sign of entry into the hall, but there was forced entry into the office,” Leading Snr Con Stirton said.
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us. There were junior cricket bats, balls, large hoops…the poor juniors haven’t got any sports equipment.”
Tyre attack FIVE vehicles parked near the Meeniyan Hotel had their tyres slashed between 11pm and 12.30am on Friday night.
All vehicles were parked beside each other in a car park area. Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen anyone in or around the rear of the hotel at this time, to make contact with Meeniyan Police on 5664 7281.
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KORUMBURRA Primary School is counting its losses after the theft of a large crate of sporting equipment recently. “The equipment was left out by the primary school near their gym door during a weekend. About $1000 worth of equipment has been removed from a crate,” Leading Senior Constable Wendy Smith. “All the balls are marked with ‘Korumburra Primary School’. If anyone sees any of those balls out in the community we’d like them to contact
AN upside down car left on the Bass Highway between Leongatha and Inverloch was not involved in an accident, police have confirmed. It is believed the car was flipped over by practical jokers. The owner has since collected it.
E. coli shuts off water in Inverloch
Continued from page 1. Large warning posters were pasted on the Inverloch Supermarket windows and at other strategic points and a flashing “alert” sign placed on the road between Wonthaggi and Inverloch. Radio warnings were also broadcast. The “army” gathered at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve again yesterday morning, to be briefed on a return doorknock, advising that the water was now safe to drink. Mr Evans said this followed a number of further tests which showed the water was clear of contamination. He explained that the tests take 24 hours to
undertake, to allow a culture, if there is one, to grow. As far as he was aware, no one had suffered illness as a result of drinking contaminated water, but testing of water in Inverloch will increase. Mr Evans said he did not know what had caused the E.coli problem and his staff would be talking to people in the Pier Road vicinity to try to get to the bottom of the matter. The contamination was confined to the one point. “It wasn’t in the system and there seems to be no reason for it.”Mr Evans said the authority has 90 sampling points across South Gippsland, which are
Shark spotted A SHARK was spotted near a Kilcunda beach recently, just days after a shark leapt onto a surfer’s board. Stuart Smart was searching for suitable fishing spots from above Shelley Beach at Kilcunda when he saw the shark near rocks. “It was hard to tell how big it was but it would have been at least six foot. I could see the fin going around and the tail splashing now and then,” he said. “I would be telling people to stay out of the water down there.” The Wonthaggi tattooist said people had been swimming and diving nearby. Inverloch surfer Sam Bell was off the Powlett River beach when a shark jumped on his board on October 27. Mr Bell pushed the shark off before it swam away.
tested regularly. This is done via especially designed taps. He was pleased the emergency response had gone smoothly and thanked those involved. Dom Brusamarello, who owns the Inverloch Supermarket, said the situation caught everyone by surprise. The next scheduled load of water wasn’t due for delivery until today, so staff had to find an alternate supplier and dash to Dandenong to bring back an extra pallet full. Mr Brusamarello couldn’t estimate how many litres of water the supermarket had sold on Friday and over the weekend, but he said five, 10 and 15
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litre containers flew off the shelves as quickly as the one and two litre ones. He complimented South Gippsland Water on its handling of the situation. “I believe South Gippsland Water did a pretty good job. Their response was immediate. “They were communicating with us straight away. We became something of a communications hub, with big posters on our windows.” A spokesperson for the department of Human Services, said South Gippsland Water “handled the situation well”, alerting people and providing alternative supplies of water.
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With the Spring Racing Carnival at full gallop, the Citizens’ Advice Bureau in Leongatha got into the mood with a tribute to Oaks Day, traditionally known as Ladies’ Day. The host at the entrance of the CAB office (pictured) not only struck an unusual presence last Thursday; she also managed to draw quite a few curious customers through the door. Madam GG was created by volunteer Jill Widmer. Bv10CABracing1 or 2.jpg
THE St Laurence O’Toole Parish fete includes a raffle that offers highly attractive prizes. First prize is $500 worth of petrol from Evans Petroleum. Second prize is an 8gb iPod Nano valued at $200. Third prize, an MP4 portable video player is valued at $150, and Pomegranate Clothing has donated $100 for fourth prize. Anne Vaughan (left) and Renee Warren were selling tickets, at $1 each, in town last week. They will still be on sale next week.
MEENIYAN is set to host an Antiques Fair on Saturday, November 28. An array of stalls will see the town hall filled to the brim with antiques and collectables. If you collect Royal Doulton or Royal Copenhagen figurines, or enjoy old porcelain or glass, then do not miss this special new event. There will be all kinds of art, ranging from listed artist pieces and Victorian floral art through to antique prints
of all kinds. If you hanker after beautiful jewellery, then you too will leave smiling. These are just a few examples of the range of items available. There will be a special room devoted to small furniture and art. Prices will suit every pocket, with a chance to find something special for your home, or country weekender. Admission is just $3 per person, with children under 15 free. AUSTRALIAN Plants Society South Gippsland Group wishes to thank patrons to their recent highly successful South Gippsland Native Flower Show and Plant Sale. Part of their next meeting, which is at 8 pm at ECG McMillan, Leongatha tomorrow evening November 11, is set aside for a panel led discussion on practical gardening advice for Australian plants. Visitors are welcome whether or not they attended the flower show. Enquiries may be directed to 5662 2449. THE Guilty billboards in Korumburra have disappeared. Put up to highlight the C48 planning amendment controversy and attaching South Gippsland shire councillors Jim Fawcett, Jennie Deane, Mohya Davies and Mimmie Jackson as well as Planning Minister Justin Madden over their support of the amendment, the signs were gone last week. THE West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) is running a community photo competition and inviting reflections on what is valuable about Gippsland’s natural environment. Competition entrants
may submit up to three photos taken within the West Gippsland catchment region that relate to the theme of Connected: Waterways, Landscapes and People. The photo must also be accompanied by a short sentence explaining how the image relates to the theme of the competition and what it means to the photographer. “The photo competition is a great opportunity for members of the community to explore and interpret the connections that exist between waterways, landscapes and people and the importance to the region of healthy catchment systems,” said WGCMA CEO Geoff Hocking. The competition has three categories and a prize will be awarded to one winner in each. The competition closes Thursday November 26, with winners announced at a presentation event in early December. The online exhibition and all competition and submission details are available from the WGCMA website www.wgcma.vic. gov.au. All enquiries relating to the photo competition can be directed to Adam Miller on adamm@ wgcma.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 094 262. VOLUNTEERS from Friends of Lyrebird Forest Walk at Mirboo North will join other environmentally minded helpers at a barbecue dinner hosted by Parks Victoria, this Sunday. They are invited to the get together at the Bert Thompson Reserve, Traralgon. AUSTRALIAN Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) has finished filming in Meeniyan and the professional film makers were thrilled with
THE Grand Concert at the Celia Rosser Gallery in Fish Creek attracted a full house last Sunday. Organised by Carmel Slater and supported by Leongatha Rotary, the concert included classics by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Albinoni, Ravel and Beethoven but also Chinese flute and such evergreens as Amazing Grace, Hallelujah, Summer time and Westside Story. The performers were, from left Joshua Hooke (piano), Carmel Slater (piano), Elly Poletti (vocals), Michael Killian (cello), Hilary Harrison (flute) and Dong Xu (Chinese flute). The next concert is on Sunday, with nine male singers presenting a range of popular musical tunes. All proceeds go towards charity. the subjects selected for Meeniyan. A Day in the Life of a Dairy Farmer stars Les and Louise Calder, and Bob Bloch and Frank Arndt were interviewed about their interesting lives and the upcoming 90th anniversary celebrations in Meeniyan of the RSL. The junior CFA members were filmed and all proved to be stars in front of the camera. These films will be shown all over the state, promoting the area, but the premiere will be in South Gippsland. Eventually, the ACMI Cinema in Federation Square in Melbourne will be showing these short films. This is a real coup for Meeniyan and one of which the community can be proud.
With the Spring Racing Carnival at full gallop, the Citizens’ Advice Bureau in Leongatha got into the mood with a tribute to Oaks Day, traditionally known as Ladies’ Day. The host at the entrance of the CAB office (pictured) not only struck an unusual presence last Thursday, she also managed to draw quite a few curious customers through the door. Madam GG was created by volunteer Jill Widmer.
THE Bass Coast Artists’ Society held a framed and unframed exhibition and sale at the Goods Shed Art Space in Wonthaggi last weekend. The exhibition, held on Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8, featured many of Bass Coast’s leading artists.
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First week in office By Bert van Bedaf SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s new chief executive Tim Tamlin will have completed a full week on the job tomorrow, and had his first council meeting on his first day.
He stepped down from his position as Greater Dandenong council’s engineering services director at the end of October and started at South Gippsland on November 4, plunging headlong into a hectic schedule of meetings and appointments. He had been to a few council meetings “incognito” before his appointment, but last Wednesday was his first official foray into the council arena next to
Mayor Jim Fawcett. He was asked one question and deftly handballed it to one of his directors to provide the answer. He enjoyed the experience. “It was an opportunity to see how council operates in a public forum. It gave a first look of the operational aspects and it was a nice way to start,” Mr Tamlin said. He has been meeting council employees in various places; first at the Leongatha office, but also at the depot and offices in Foster. “There are still a few satellite offices I’ll need to visit, but I’m looking forward to it,” the lean chief executive, who is a keen extreme sports athlete, said. There’s no shortage of enthusiasm driving Mr Tamlin.
The state-of-the-art management books are on the office shelf, including The Management Bible, which probably is Australia’s most authoritative resource, providing answers to more than 300 common management problems and challenges. He is also keen to meet community groups and leaders. “I’m looking forward to building a new partnership with the Gippsland community,” Mr Tamlin, 45, said. “I’m hoping to work with the council to understand the community needs and aspirations and work with the organisation in realising the community’s goals. I want to lead the council to meet those needs and take Gippsland from good to great.”
First week: CEO Tim Tamlin attended his first council meeting and met many staff during a hectic first week of meetings and appointments.
ATM for Meeniyan next week By Matt Dunn MEENIYAN will have an automatic teller machine before its coming Meeniyan Carnivale. The installation will be done on Tuesday, November 17. The announcement was made last week, with South Gippsland Shire Council confirming it had rubber stamped the application from the Bendigo Bank. The ATM is seen as a way of hastening progress on the town’s push for a Bendigo
Bank branch. About $320,000 in funds have been raised toward the establishment of the branch, with a total of $700,000 or more needed to get the green light. Bendigo Bank regional manager Rob Francis said he was “rapt” for the town. “There was a big effort there to get it through in time, and the fact that we’ve been able to achieve that for them, I feel, will really assist their campaign for a full blown branch,” he said. “It will really assist the bank to a stage where the community bank will be helped forward. I
think it’s a great thing for them, especially to get it in before their big weekend. You’d have to say the people of Meeniyan, and what they’ve been able to achieve in a very short time…there’s a lot of goers in that community. “They’re a really progressive community.” The ATM will be placed at the side of the First National Real Estate building, on the post office side of town. First National’s Kaz Hughes could hardly contain her excitement. “I think it’s really fantastic. Ever since we moved into the town we have really noticed an
ATM is needed. I’ve been trying to figure out a way to get an ATM into town for the past five months,” she said. “The community bank project has helped to make it happen.” the Meeniyan community is right behind a Bendigo Bank for the town, and were ecstatic when the bank’s regional manager Rob Francis presented the Meeniyan Carnivale organisers with $1000 recently. Another $1000 came from the Meeniyan and District Community Bank Steering Committee.
DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES
Reduced pipi catch limit within Cape Liptrap Coastal Park Remembering the fallen: Frank Lane was selling poppies and other merchandise around the streets of Leongatha last week to raise money for the Anzac Appeal. Former South Gippsland councillor Melanie Ryan was happy to do her bit by buying a poppy.
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The track at Thompson Reserve is rarely used as most BMX riders now use the skate park in Reilly Street, said Bass Coast Shire Council spokesperson, Rachael Millar. Council workers recently mowed and whipper snipped the track. The track is accessible from the northern end of Cuttriss Street.
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For information on the drought services available call the Drought Information Line on 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/drought If you or someone you know needs emotional support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au
The daily recreational catch limit for pipis within Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, between Point Smythe and Arch Rock including Venus Bay, remains 2 litres in the shell or half a litre without the shell. This reduced catch limit was introduced in May 2009 and remains in place for the 2009-10 summer. For more information about DPI visit the website at www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fishing or call the Customer Service Centre on 136 186
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Testing the mood on C48 Sign up A petition has been circulated in Leongatha and surrounds, seeking support for the town’s hospital. While a planned public meeting has been disappointingly delayed, the petition gives concerned residents the chance to make their voices heard on this vital issue. If this town is serious about keeping its hospital for decades to come, then there should be page after page of signed names ready to present to the Minister for Health next month. A great sheath of signed petitions would let Minister Andrews know that Leongatha will not let its hospital disappear through neglect and apathy. If there are scant few pages for the Minister to peruse, then he could justifiably believe that Leongatha does not really need a hospital of its own. Hospital CEO Gary Templeton said last week that this is the most fired-up he had seen Leongatha residents when it comes to the hospital. It’s a good sign, but this passion for saving the hospital must translate to pens on paper, bums on seats and voices loud enough to be heard from here to Spring Street.
Well done Wonthaggi Wonthaggi is a town that has had its share of ups and downs over the past 100 years, which only makes its centenary celebrations all the more worthwhile. The town has as rich a history as any in Victoria, playing a crucial role in the development of the state’s economy and union movement. Its coal mines were dangerous, dirty places, but they helped build a town that is unrivalled in terms of civic pride and community spirit. While the past is well worth remembering, it is worth noting that Wonthaggi has a future that is as bright as any town in the region. The Star offers its heartfelt congratulations to a town that will, hopefully, thrive and prosper for another 100 years.
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BY condoning the right of Government to interfere in our democratic rights, leaving all of us open to abuse, both by the State Government and local council it is the State Government, even though we the people vote them in and to make it worse, the public is fined if they fail to vote. What do we need to do to get true and honest representation from our Councillors? Do we need the State Government to be leaning on the shire council or do we even need a State Government, what purpose do they really fill? On polling day when you fill in the forms, why not provide a sheet of paper so public comment could be heard on a wide range of concerns, giving the people a chance to have their say, because as it stands now, no comment is even heard and the State Government doesn’t want to know what you think. Their line of thinking is if there is no public comment, they are free to do what they want, as the only comment you made was to tick the box. The craft market was in full swing in the Foster show grounds last Sunday, so I took my petition and a pen just to see if I could get some signatures and test the mood of the people on the C48 amendment. Why was I not surprised, two hours later and 160 signatures on the books with three knock backs, one being a journalist with no comment to make. I think the numbers speak for themselves. Again, we have public concern, no not just concern, a public enraged with the thought that how did this State Government get in such a dictatorship way? There is public unrest in the Shire and for some reason, the State Government
New approach SINCE English is my second language, could someone please explain to me why sea levels are rising at Toora, but not at the desal plant at Wonthaggi, Docklands, Apollo Bay, Torquay? Would it not be better to forget about Australia’s carbon emission, which in the scheme of things is miniscule to the rest of the world. Take a look at the Netherlands and build dykes all around the low lying areas. Make it big, with bike paths and solar powered railways. Think of what it would do for the economy and endless tourist opportunities. Overseas tourists would of course come by sailing ships.
and local Council is turning a blind eye. Maybe they think we will just go away, I don’t think so. I have noted a few comments made to me by the people in the Shire, I thought I might pass them on to you: • We have no rights left. • Only broad acre land is farm land, it makes no sense. • The State is acting like Hitler, I thought we left all that behind. • What’s the future for our children, as there is nowhere to live but in town. • No one asked me what I wanted for the future. • Vote the bastards out. • 40 hectare lots of land are just hobby farms, you need 300 plus just to make a living. • Why would anyone want to live in South Gippsland, there is no future here, I blame the State Government and the one
On embarking they would plant a tree to green Gondwana and offset their carbon emission. Ilse Arndt Meeniyan
Bus pain As a resident of Venus Bay for the past 10 years, I would like to lend my support to the residents who are trying to have the community bus reinstated. What is wrong with our Shire Council regarding the cancellation of this service? They don’t seem to understand the difference between a community bus and a V/Line connector bus service to Melbourne. While I agree the V/Line bus is a good idea and welcomed
VOXPOP! VOX How important is the hospital to Leongatha?
eyed Council. One strong point the Planning Minister keeps making is that the farming zone is for agriculture and the community depends on it. Well, just to set the story straight, I have it on good authority that only 20 per cent of the produce is home grown, the other 80 per cent has to be bought in the Melbourne market as the local product cannot meet the same standards. So much for the Minister’s words of wisdom. My words of wisdom to you the ratepayers is, sign those petitions while you can, only two weeks to go, show those politicians you have got a voice, stand up and be counted, demand your rights before it’s too late. Ken Irwin C48 watchdog group
by many, it does not meet the needs of people who frequent the community bus. The Bass Coast Shire manages both, so why not the South Gippsland Shire? Pauline Henwood Venus Bay
Simple solution IF I owned some land, I would think it reasonable (despite our city politicians) to be able to build a home and live on that property. This is the biggest issue with the ongoing C48 debate. My other concern, is how much will it cost we ratepayers? Who will make up the lost rate revenue with the devaluation of the affected properties and who will pay the proposed compensation for the affected property owner’s financial hardship? Could our councillors address these questions? By the way, I do appreciate the work of the councillors who do represent we South Gippslanders. One final point, why can’t we allow homes to be built on existing titles, but not allow further subdivision, or is that too simple? Steve Finlay, Leongatha.
Big questions
I think it is very important because we have an ageing population and it is very necessary to have a hospital there looking after their needs. My family is in Foster. Judy Wagland Darwin
It’s paramount. It’s very distressing when families have to travel to a hospital and get support for leaving family behind. The hospital has a fabulous midwifery and I’ve had grandchildren born there and I came in from Inverloch each day. Ann Warren Inverloch
It’s extremely important. My son had to go into emergency recently. If there wasn’t a hospital here people would have to travel a lot further. Lindy van Gisbergen Tarwin Lower
It’s probably the major thing a town needs to have; especially with an ageing population. We shouldn’t have to be pushed towards the Latrobe Valley or Melbourne. It should be given funding to improve and grow as the town grows. Geoff Berryman Fish Creek
WE are hearing a lot lately of refugees arriving in Australian waters by boat. These people, we are told, are fleeing terrible situations in their own countries. Essentially their numbers are insignificant compared to the many tens of thousands who are entering Australia through the “front door.” There are so many people on the march from their own lands we have to ask why this is hap-
pening and what should be done to stem the flow. When World War Two ended in 1945 the United Nations was established for the purpose of eliminating the kind of future world war that had just taken place. Those were heady days and the idealists who put their signatures to the UN charter believed that they were instituting a new era in which wars would be checked and mankind would enter a world free from the terrors that had just ended. The dream of a better world soon turned to a nightmare in which a whole new round of wars took place, not on a world scale, but just as devastating for those involved. These wars created an underclass of refugees who were to seek new lives in western nations for the lucky few and the rest were confined to refugee camps for generations. We have seen the end of the civil war in Sri Lanka and a new band of refugees are on the move. It should be obvious to all that the way forward would be for each ethnic group to have their own patch of earth to call their own. The Tamils fought for their patch, but lost, and now they are dispossessed and trying to find a niche in other countries. If the UN was serious about helping the millions of refugees languishing in camps they would insist that the different ethnic groups who, for what ever reason can’t assimilate, be given their own lands where they could run their own affairs in an independent state. Unless this idea is taken seriously, then all that will be accomplished by mixing the different ethnic groups will be trouble and violence for future generations. Eddie Nowak Gormandale
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Discovering the Mac GRADE 5 students from across the region had the opportunity to discover Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha last Thursday.
Cooking up a storm: Julian (St Laurence’s Leongatha), Ben (Leongatha primary) and Thomas (St Joseph’s Korumburra) last Thursday.
There were 145 students from as far away as Lang Lang, Koo Wee Rup, Phillip Island and Wonthaggi getting a taste of secondary schooling. Among the activities were woodwork, cooking and art.
Materials technology: Lauren and Shelby (St Laurence’s Leongatha) and Olivia (St Joseph’s Wonthaggi) discover secondary college.
Beth’s honour By Jane Ross
TOMORROW on Remembrance Day, Beth Dyall will go into her garden, pick a bunch of lovely red roses and arrange them lovingly in a solid brass vase. She does this every Remembrance and Anzac Day in memory of her father, but also as a symbol of peace. The brass “vase” is an instrument of war and Beth is very taken with
the idea of filling it with red blooms to signify a more humanitarian and beautiful use. It was brought home from the Great War by her father Robert Allison, who grew up in Leongatha North on a property called Mavis Bank. The “vase” is part of a casing used to hold ammunition. Beth keeps it well polished and it takes pride of place in the lounge room of the Korumburra home she shares with her husband Alan, a retired minister of religion.
Fond memories: Beth Dyall fills this brass vase with red roses every Remembrance Day, in honour of her father and as a symbol of peace.
She has no idea how her father managed to bring it back to Australia, but she treasures it. Alan and Beth retired to Korumburra from Western Australia. They chose South Gippsland because they both have strong family links with the area. Dyalls Lane, between Mirboo North and Berrys Creek, is named after Alan’s grandparents. Beth’s grandfather was Matthew Allison, the second president of the Shire of Woorayl. Allison Street in Leongatha is
named after him. And her grandmother was a Williams from Kongwak. Robert Allison was 24 when he enlisted in the 5th Battalion. He served at Gallipoli, was wounded, repatriated to hospital in England and recovered in time to return to service on the front in France. During his hospitalisation, Robert fell in love with a Scottish nurse. He returned to Australia after the war, established himself on a soldier settler block, then returned to Britain to claim his bride.
Great War: Beth’s father Robert Allison, with a group of Leongatha soldiers in Egypt after the Gallipoli landing. He is in the middle row on the far left. The Leongatha RSL gave Beth a copy of this photograph.
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In the kitchen: Tayla (St Laurence’s Leongatha) and Georgie (St John’s Koo Wee Rup) at Mary Mac.
It was straight to work for new CEO Tim Tamlin who took over the reins at Council last week, participating in a Council meeting on his first day. Among the numerous briefings that were mandatory to settling in, Tim took the time to meet with outdoor crews at Leongatha and Foster and introduce himself to staff. Tim’s appointment comes as Council enters the second year of its four year term, and we have great confidence that he will provide excellent leadership to the organisation as we tackle pressing issues impacting our community. Korumburra ‘s Coal Creek Community Park continues to go from strength to strength and its resource value as a venue for public events is being appreciated by the community who turned out in droves for the recent Halloween party that attracted over 2000. Thank you to the small and enthusiastic Coal Creek staff team who, in partnership with local service clubs, businesses and volunteers, makes the events such a success. With the festive season bearing down on us, it might well be the perfect venue for your staff Christmas party or family gathering.
The CFA is hosting several Fire Ready Information sessions across the Shire during November and I encourage everyone to attend one of the sessions which are listed in the Council Noticeboard ad in this paper, and on www.cfa.vic.gov.au. The high temperatures last week are a timely reminder that summer is just around the corner. Council has just adopted a Heatwave Strategy that outlines measures to support residents, particularly the elderly and isolated who are most affected. It can be viewed on www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au. It was good to see the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) moving a motion at their recent conference that urged State Government to capitalise on school bus services to support tertiary students as well as school students. Often school buses are not full and could be utilised to link tertiary and mature age students with the much improved South Gippsland public transport system that provides linkages in all directions. Cr Jim Fawcett Mayor
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People flock to village MORE than 200 parents and children from regional kindergartens celebrated International Children’s Week at Coal Creek recently.
Several groups, including the Blooms Supported Playgroups, took advantage of Coal Creek’s pleasant environment to enjoy a safe and fun play day at the village. As well as taking train rides, the children were entertained by Wendi The Fairy. West Gippsland Regional Library staff provided story time sessions and Keith the Teeth from Gippsland Southern Health Service entertained the crowd. An initiative of South Gippsland Shire Council and the Supported Playgroups Program, Blooms operates in Korumburra and Leongatha one day a week for families who have been referred by local community agencies. Council Supported Playgroup facilitator Letitia Condon said the program assisted children to develop through play, linking families and family services together.
“We started the Korumburra group just after Easter, and following its success, the Leongatha group started in early October in Michael Place in space generously provided by the Leongatha RSL,” she said. “Most of these families have been referred by Anglicare, Kilmany Uniting Care and Maternal and Child Health, and the benefits are already evident after only a short period,” she said. The number of community events held at Coal Creek Heritage Village is increasing at a rapid rate. Halloween and the children’s play day were not the only recent successes. “A string of events recently has drawn children, adults and families to its historic setting at the village,” said Coal Creek co-ordinator Rowena Ashley. A writers’ festival, the opening of a new art gallery on site, scarecrow competition displays have followed each other in quick succession. “The continuing participation by the Korumburra and District’s Schools Cluster in conjunction with some magical spring weather over the
past month have re-energised the village and re-awakened the community’s appreciation of South Gippsland Shire Council’s funding of the regional icon,” Ms Ashley said. “Attendance numbers continue to increase and the structural revamp and increasing use of the venue by various groups is really strengthening its purpose and value for the community. “With free entry, we are seeing families returning regularly, and using it as a safe playground where there are hundreds of items of interest to satisfy curious young minds - and it’s educational into the bargain.” Further improvements will begin at the village in the next month. The main street will be rewired and the courthouse, National Bank building and the doctor’s surgery/chemist will be refurbished. Restoration work will also begin on the railway carriages and locomotive static train at the entrance of the park. For Coal Creek inquiries call Ms Ashley on 5655 1811. For Supported Playgroup inquiries call Letitia Condon on 5662 9300.
Popular competition: There were many entries in the scarecrow competition held at the village.
Deanne fronts village desk GAINING work experience can be a daunting form of learning when you’re a teenager, but Deanne Battaglia has settled in well at Coal Creek Heritage Village in Korumburra.
Front desk: 16-year-old Deanne Battaglia is gaining work experience with front desk duties at Coal Creek Heritage Village.
At 16, Deanne is a quick learner, managing the front desk, reception, working the computer and telephones and generally helping out with the many chores that are to be done during a busy day at the village. Deanne, who lives in Wonthaggi, is a Year 10 student at South Gippsland Special School in Leongatha and catches the bus every day.
But last Thursday, she caught the bus to Korumburra and will do so for the next five Thursdays to gain work experience one day each week. She loves the old shops and buildings at Coal Creek and has an historical feel for the mining history in South Gippsland. “My great-great granddad and dad’s pop were miners in Wonthaggi,” Deanne said. Deanne enjoyed her day at the village and is looking forward to going back in coming weeks. As far as a career goes, she is considering “something in hairdressing”.
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Racy retirement fun THE grandeur of the Flemington races came to The Grange Village in Leongatha on Cup Day. About 30 residents donned exquisite hats, elegant dresses and fine shirts for a special Melbourne Cup celebration. Residents mingled over a barbecue lunch and drinks, watching the races on a big television in the village hall. “We have these sorts of get to-
gethers on special days, organised by our social committee,” said resident Sheila Griffiths. “It’s just a good excuse to bring everyone together.” A breakfast is held to mark Australia Day, and afternoon teas and games afternoons are held once a month to celebrate life. The Grange caters for residents aged 55 and over. The development of 34 Villas is fast concluding, offering a restful lifestyle with its own community
feel. Clearly the jewel in the crown is the social centre. It is freely available to residents, who have come from all walks of life, as a point of coming together to enjoy each other’s company and the many events it hosts. Events are very much enjoyed and the calendar is usually packed with opportunities months ahead. Many of the days offer residents a chance to have a laugh and great fun. A new display villa has just been completed. Contact Viv Enbom for more details on 0428 551 965.
Here’s cheers: husband and wife Noel and Eileen Johnson enjoy the Cup Day festivities.
Racing theme: Margaret Pettigrew and Rita Vandervorm kept up with race day action aired on the big television.
Memorable day: Sheila and Peter Griffiths catch up with Ann Reed. All are residents of The Grange.
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Remembering a great man A GARDEN was dedicated to a former Mirboo North Secondary College teacher last month at the school. The late John Snell taught English and English Literature at the school from 1990 to 2006 before he died from cancer in 2006. Those who knew John speak highly of him as a person and teacher. He spent hours of his time helping students, including those from other schools and at university. John was instrumental in helping students choose a careers path. He didn’t just influence students. Teachers from other schools came to Mirboo North Secondary College to learn from him. College chaplain Norm De Silva said there was something quite natural about the way John did things. “Everyone who has been here during
his time remembers Snelly,” he said. “Everybody. There would not be one person who didn’t remember.” John also had a rebellious streak. He wouldn’t turn up for staff photos or he would close his eyes if he did and sometimes he would do corrections during staff meetings or leave early. “Snelly was a guy who was entirely concentrating on the really important things about teaching,” Norm said. The garden was driven by college librarian Margaret Smith and created by gardener Chris Mackay. It included plants that were appropriate for his memory, though the humble man would not have appreciated the attention. John himself was a keen gardener and developed new gardens around the school, at churches and on the roadside. Stunning rose blooms at the college are a constant reminder of his work.
Help needed THE Gippsland Local Government Network has called on the State Government to set up a ministerial taskforce to help the region deal with impacts of the Federal carbon pollution reduction scheme. The GLGN represents the region’s six municipalities, including South Gippsland and Bass Coast. Representatives recently put that and other suggestions to State Minister for Energy and Resources Peter Batchelor. Members of the network are concerned that Gippsland will be one of the most severely impacted regions in Australia, when the scheme is introduced. That’s because of its reliance on natural resource energy production. “The future of energy production in the region needs to be planned and coordinated to serve the best interests of the region,” states a paper delivered to the government. Local government sees itself as a “major stakeholder and key contributor” to managing the future impacts of energy in the region.
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In the garden: Mirboo North Secondary College chaplain, Norm De Silva and librarian Margaret Smith in the garden dedicated to former teacher John Snell.
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Lost in the music
was seven, he got it out and I played it until everyone fell asleep on the couch. Even then I was still going. “But I nearly gave it up when I was 10 because I didn’t like practising.” Fiona played with the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra before venturing into folk music – a decision she has long cherished. “It helped make me more versatile in what I do.” Fiona led the Fremantle Symphony Orchestra for six years and has played with a Perth-based string quartet. She has performed before packed crowds in Sydney and Perth, accompanying entertainer Max Bygraves and Scottish comedians, the Crankies. Fiona has taken her love of music to others since she started teaching violin, remarkably at the young age of 16. While a teacher at a Western Australian private school, she formed a teenage Celtic band that produced a professional class CD. Three years ago, while seeking a change of lifestyle, she moved to Welshpool. “We wanted the opportunity to go fishing and have a vegie patch.” Her musical flair extends beyond the strings and bow to singing. Fiona wooed crowds at the recent performance of Into the Woods by FAMDA at Foster with her role as the baker’s wife. She has since taught at Yarram Secondary College but now focuses on teaching violin and singing at Foster Community House and the Welshpool Rural Transaction Centre. “The violin is the most difficult instrument to play, apart from the harp. With the violin, you have to pitch every note and you have to have good bow technique to make a sound. “A slight move of the fingers can put you out of tune and no one likes hearing things out of tune. There are so many intricate ways of making a sound.”
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OUTTRIM Moyarra Kongwak Cricket Club held its inaugural cabaret ball on Saturday night at the Italian Social Rooms in Korumburra. Over 140 people attended the event and danced the night away to 60s, 70s and 80s music from the band Yesteryear! It was such a successful night the OMK Cricket Club plan to make it an annual event.
Brothers in arms: Tim and Peter Miller.
Ladies night: Zoe Griffiths, Belinda Jeffries, Laura Nicholas, Amy White, Kerryn Gow and Brianna Wilson.
Good times: Laura and Cheryl Nicholas at the OMK ball.
Say cheese: Michael Chizzoniti is all smiles at the OMK ball.
All together now: Ebony Evans and Louise Cruickshank.
Great mates: Dylan McMeekin and Tim McGrath enjoy a quiet ale.
More bus services for South Gippsland and Bass Coast (It’s part of the plan). From Monday 9 November, people in South Gippsland and Bass Coast will have an additional 179 bus services to travel on each week. The State Government’s $14.7 million South Gippsland and Bass Coast Bus Improvement Package, will deliver a total of 313 extra services each week, a 94% increase on bus services for the region. Stage 2 improvements include:
Three’s company: Trudi and Steve McNamara and Sharon Adams at the ball.
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Loch springs to life THE picturesque village of Loch will lure plant lovers from far and wide for a spring spectacular this Saturday, November 14. The Loch Village Garden Festival promises to educate, inspire and entertain people with a passion for floral wonders. The free festival will showcase a variety of stunning country gardens around the village and add to Loch’s reputation as an idyllic rural destination. Visitors are invited to come and meander throughout the historic village, discovering open gardens in a range of styles. Garden art and sculptures will be displayed as a way of adding an individual touch to one’s garden while exploring p g another cre-
ative streak. Once encouraged, visitors can buy plants to add another dimension to their homes and also ponder local produce. Children’s activities will be offered to amuse little ones and Loch’s famous eateries will be open to give visitors a taste of Southern Gippsland’s quality food and wine. Loch has officially been promoted as the garden village by the development of a self-inking stamp promoting the village and Loch website by the Loch Community Development Association. The stamp carries Loch’s official brand: “Historic Loch The Garden Village”. For a natural experience, meander down to the Loch Memorial Reserve, Reser over the famed suspension bridge bridg spanning Allsop Creek. On O the way there, read the
six information boards about the Giant Gippsland Earthworm, attached to the walls of the pedestrian underpass, beneath the highway. The underpass is next to Sunnyside Park, at the eastern end of Loch’s main street. Opposite the fire station in the main street is Centennial Park. The town’s public toilets are here and the walls of the toilets have a stunning mural by Wonthaggi painter Dennis Leversha. The mural has a 1920s street scene, a pine tree taken from Gallipoli and planted in Loch by the local RSL, the reserve entrance gate, the SS Loch (a float Loch Primary school entered in the 1981 Moomba parade) and the 2000 Sydney Olympics Torch Relay that passed through ugh Loch on August 7 that year. With special events and places to explore, antiques to buy, craft outlets ets and galleries to visit, places to wine ne
and dine, and an internationally acclaimed quilting shop, there are many reasons to make a weekend or day trip to Loch Village. Come and find out for yourself, between 10am and 4pm. The festival will support the Loch community and its array of organisations. Previous festivals held in Loch have attracted many visitors, and townspeople hope to see more of the same, with visitors exploring the beautiful garden village. “We like to bring folks together for a relaxing and informative outing leading up to the festive season,” said one of the festival organisers, Cherie Smirl.
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Roses bloom THE Leongatha Rose Spectacular will again make its appearance at Memorial Hall in Leongatha at the end of the week. In its 38th year, the rose show is one of the town’s feature events and hugely popular among floral fans. The rose displays will be as wonderful as in past years. Potted roses will be for sale. Admission is $4, with proceeds going to Vision Australia. The show opens on Friday, November 13, 12 noon until 5pm. Presentations are at 2pm. On the following Saturday, the show opens from 9.30am until 4pm. The Red Cross will have its cake stall and provide lunch and refreshment to raise funds. For inquiries, call 5657 3292.
The open garden will be at the Rosemary Wood property at 4 Valley View Crescent. Openings are on Friday and Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Admission is $3. Meanwhile, the Outside Bit nursery and Koonwarra Store will hold a rose naming competition in conjunction with the rose show. The competition will run from Friday until January 31, 2010. For inquiries visit the rose show.
Hall on the way WORK is well underway on the new multipurpose hall at South Coast Christian College’s Leongatha campus.
Rose spectacular: the Leongatha rose show will again be held at Memorial Hall on November 13-14.
On the site: SCCC business manager Arie Bongers and principal Peter Russell stand where the multi-purpose hall will be.
Preparatory ground work was underway when The Star visited recently and the shed structure was due to arrive shortly. Principal Peter Russell said it was exciting, as the school thought a hall was at least 10 years away. It is funded by the Federal Government’s schools stimulus efforts. Mr Russell said the college was extremely grateful for the hall, but they are pressured by short timelines. “The danger is you don’t get the same sort of quality product you could have if there was time do the planning,” he said. The hall needs to be completed by February 28. “We are currently behind where we want to be, and given that Christmas is in the middle, there’s a degree of nervousness,” Mr Russell said. “We’ve had to completely reconfigure our bottom section of storm water, because when we got the final plans, one of the main pylons actually sat straight over the storm water drain, and these sort of things happen as a result of a very short timeline.” The project required 18 months’ work to be done in three months. Students should be using the hall sometime during term one next year. To fit the hall out with stage curtains and seats, the school will hold a fundraising drive to raise another $150,000. The hall will be slightly smaller than a full size basketball court, with a focus on performance use rather than sport. Meanwhile South Coast is undergoing a whole school review by Christian Education National. The organisation governs more than 80 schools in Australia.
Saying goodbye to South Coast IT was truly a celebration at South Coast Christian College when the Class of 2009 finished secondary school recently. Some Year 12 students arrived at the school at 3am, so they could turn it into a Disneyland theme. They filled principal Peter Russell’s office with bean bag balls to create a snow land, put clingfoil around poles and spray painted logos and slogans, and drew with chalk on concrete. The driveway and walkways were blocked and a number of obstacle courses set up for studentteacher competitions. While students dressed as Disney characters, teachers came as kids. They shared breakfast at 7am before competing against each other in fun games. Mr Russell said the last of the students left at 3pm. “It took them that long to clean up and that’s one of the conditions,” he said. “We want them to have fun and we allow them to do some muck-up type stuff, but they have to leave the place as they found it.”
An assembly was held after recess, with some longtime secrets being revealed including which student put shaving cream on a teacher’s bald spot during a Canberra camp. Mr Russell said the assembly was an opportunity for the school to say thanks to the students. “In their time here they do give so much,” he said. “It’s wonderful for the school community to hear what the students have thought about the school. “It’s also an opportunity to pray for them and send them out to whatever the next stage of their life is.” Mr Russell said the aim of the school was not just education, but character building. South Coast will hold its presentation night on November 20, then on December 11 there will be a family picnic and end-ofyear celebration on the oval. “At the start of 2009 we didn’t have a hall, we didn’t have stuff happening in Wonthaggi and we’ve had a very stable staff,” Mr Russell said. “Our student numbers are starting to pick up very slowly.”
Disney theme: Meg Simpson (dressed as Snow White) dodges balls while walking the rope. Last day fun: Jason Tomada, Maddi Wheatley, Luke Toohill and principal Peter Russell jostle over the rope.
Meals roster (Leongatha) Bendigo Bank (16th), SGS Council (17th - 20th), Leongatha Community Pre Schools, and Smith & Heide will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning November 16, 2009.
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Old rollers on the move THE South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club enjoyed a tour around eastern Victoria over the Cup Day long weekend. Starting at Leongatha, the group travelled to Drouin, Neerim South, Healesville and the fire devastated township of Marysville. They then travelled on to Alexandra, Mansfield, Glenrowan and Myrtleford. It was all uphill from there as they headed into the foothills of the Alps, where they enjoyed the delights of Bright and Mt Beauty. Then it was over the big “hills”, passing through Falls Creek on their way to Omeo. A quick stop at Morwell RSL to watch the Melbourne Cup and the gang was back in South Gippsland. Anyone who wants to join the club can call Max Wise on 5662 3032. All photos courtesy Gerard Bruning@four corners framing.
Quick change: Bob Bentley changes a Rolls Royce wheel, with a little help from Noel Martin (at the wheel) and Andy Forster.
Trouble brewing: John Fleming (in hat) and Ian Nicholas check oil they thought was coming from David Whelan’s Mk V Jaguar. Luckily, it turns out, the oil was already on the road.
Rest break: Rob McDowell makes himself comfortable on a keg, while David Whelan, Annette McDowell and Max Grigg enjoy a quiet one.
Scars remain: the club stopped at Marysville where reminders of Black Saturday, like the charred seat in the foreground, are everywhere.
On parade: the cars made a spectacular sight during a rest break in Healesville.
Not lost: it took three map books to find their bearings, with Lynn Bentley, Ken and Dawn Green, Vin Slee, Marie Nicholas and Neil Hiho.
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Alto hits green note THE Global Green Challenge has been run and won and it was the most affordable car in the strong line-up of contenders, the Suzuki Alto, putting in one of the best performances with the lowest recorded economy figure of any car at 2.0L / 100km. The achievement ensured the Alto took first class honours in both the ‘Light’ and car division (petrol) of the inaugural event. Starting with an official ADR figure rating of 4.8L per 100km, the Alto finished the week-long driving marathon with an 18 per cent consumption improvement to record an average economy of 3.9L/100km. The improved percentage bettered all comparable small cars in the field including the fleet of diesel-powered urban cars, each costing between $10,000 and $20,000 more than the standard Alto. Crossing over one of Australia’s toughest highways and battling scorching 43 degree heat, the Alto managed to use just 123 litres of fuel for the entire 3150km journey. With the current price of petrol sitting at $1.30, this equates to a total spend of less than $160 to drive from Darwin to Adelaide. Compare this with your average Australian car which, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, consumes fuel at an average of 11.5 litres/100km, and the same road trip would double in cost to around to $335. Similarly, the Alto emitted just 89g/km of greenhouse gases – a drop of 21 per cent on its standard rating – compared to the Australian vehicle fleet average of 250g/km. “The Global Green Challenge has been a fantastic opportunity for Suzuki to show its commitment to fuel efficient and low-emission
vehicles driven in real-world conditions and readily available to all consumers,” said Suzuki Australia General Manager Tony Devers. “The Alto has shown that it can meet all the lifestyle needs of today’s motorists and meet the pressing global need for environmental compatibility as a vehicle that is easy on the planet from the manufacture phase through to its drive and eventual recycle.” “More importantly, the Alto’s strong performance in some of the toughest of motoring conditions is testament to Suzuki’s legendary reliability. The result proves the Alto is just as at home as a city runabout as it is cruising the open road.”
“Throughout the long journey the Alto was complimented for its high comfort levels including good seats and easy visibility. Combine this with its outstanding environmental credentials and you have one of the best value cars on the market.” • Winner of the Light and Small car division • Best urban cycle and lowest recorded daily fuel economy of 2.0L/100km • Average fuel consumption fell by 18 per cent to 3.9L/100km • Average CO2 emissions fell by 21 per cent to 89g/km • Less than $160 of fuel consumed in the 3000km-plus journey.
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Forty years of dedication LAST Thursday was as much a day of celebration for branch manager Marilyn Nicholas as it was for the Korumburra Library.
Darryl McGannon: with the award-winning Hyundai Getz.
Hyundai Wheels in the awards HYUNDAI is the only manufacturer to have secured three category wins in Wheels Magazine’s annual Gold Star Car awards.
The Wheels 2009 Gold Star Car awards relate to the best ownership proposition - it’s a recognition of real
world factors like service intervals, retained value, fuel economy, purchase price, safety, insurance costs, and of course, how well the car drives. The Hyundai Santa Fe SX CRDi took out the ‘Best Medium SUV’ award, ahead of the Holden Captiva and BMW X5. Here, it earned
close to maximum points. It was the most affordable, offered good resale, had excellent fuel economy (saving the owner between $250 to more than $1000 a year compared with rivals), best service intervals, warranty and insurance. Wheels described the Santa Fe as ‘a hard act to follow’. First place in the ‘Small Car under $26,000’ category went to the Hyundai i30 SX CRDi, judges describing it as ‘the most affordable diesel in Oz’. Other reasons it scooped both the VW Golf and Holden Cruze were terrific fuel economy, again, an unbeatable warranty, long 15,000km service periods, the best insurance price and a suite of standard safety features including twin front airbags, ABS, ESP Stability Control, Emergency Brakeforce Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist. In the ‘Light Car under $21,000 category’, the Hyundai Getz SX topped the Suzuki Swift and Honda Jazz the judges citing its keen purchase price, leading five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty, safety features, good resale value and great fuel economy as the reasons it took out the category. “Hyundai is a leader when it comes to offering value for money,” said Kevin McCann, Hyundai’s Director of Sales and Marketing.
Both celebrated 40 years of books, from the day the library opened on November 6, 1969 to the present. Mrs Nicholas, then Marilyn Enbom, started at the library on that day and has stuck with it ever since, both celebrating their 40th anniversary. South Gippsland Shire Cr Bob Newton paid tribute to Mrs Nicholas. “She has given 40 years of dedication to the Korumburra Library and the people of Korumburra,” Cr Newton said.
“Not too many people have given 40 years of dedication to the one job. Her efforts are appreciated by all in the area.” Guests included Enid Johnstone, aged 90, who joined the library in November 1969 and is still borrowing books every fortnight. She is the only surviving member of that group of people who fist joined. The library’s first part-time assistant Bev McConnell (then Bev Baird), posed for a special photo with Mrs Nicholas. They were photographed together at the opening all those years ago and they repeated the same pose for today’s picture. The first library was housed in a small room attached to the old Mechanics’ Hall. It had 5000 books in stock, comprising adult fiction and non-fiction, and junior fiction.
Neville Shute was all the rage. British-born, in 1950 he migrated with his wife and two children to Langwarrin, where they lived on a farm. He wrote 24 novels, including in Australia, On the Beach, Beyond the black Stump and A Town like Alice. In November 1972, the library moved to below the former Korumburra shire office, where now the Historical Society resides. Finally, in August 1996, the library moved to its present premises, which were renovated in July 2004. Today, the library, which is funded by the South Gippsland Shire Council through the West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation, processes 41,400 loans, servicing 26,500 people annually.
Then and now: The library’s first part-time assistant Bev McConnell (then Bev Baird) posed for a special photo with Marilyn Nicholas. They were photographed together at the opening 40 years ago and they repeated the same pose for today’s picture.
Left: ARCHER Jack Cameron was born on November 1 at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital to Allan and Rachael of Inverloch. He is the younger brother of Finlay.
Right: JACOA Marli Cameron was born on October 23 at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital. He is the third child for Rachel and Travis of Leongatha and will join big sister Taya and brother Indi.
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Games for Grade 6s
NINETY Grade 6 students were treated to a big day out by Leongatha Secondary College last month. The day included plenty of games, activities at SPLASH and dancing. Students going to various secondary colleges are welcome at the big day out. It aims to be a celebration of the end of Grade 6 and part of the college’s transition program to Year 7. It also works as a marketing tool by attracting students to Leongatha secondary. Eight Year 9 peer support leaders helped with the day. Emily Wilson was one of them. She said that the leaders get to know the students a bit and make them comfortable entering high school. “My highlight was the dancing,” she said. “We did waltzing and all the Leongatha Primary School Grade 6s know how to do
it and I joined in and all the Grade 6 boys were leading us around.” Year 9 student Serena Cope said her highlight was games in the stadium where she joined in and learnt the names of some of the Grade 6s. Junior school leader Greg Ellt said the big day out was part of the college’s transition program, which includes familiarisation days early in the year and orientation day. An early bird orientation day caters for about a dozen students who need extra help to settle in. “It’s a big step coming from primary school where you are pretty insulated and only have one teacher plus a couple of specialist teachers, and you’re staying in the one room,” Mr Ellt said. “You’ve been with the same group of students for six years and you’re comfortable, and you’re coming to a secondary school where you’re now a little fish in a big pond.”
Peer support: Year 9s Emily Wilson and Serena Cope with LSC junior school leader Greg Ellt.
Helping end hunger Eyes opened in Germany STUDENTS at South Coast Christian College raised more than $5000 for World Vision as part of the 40 hour famine this year. It’s a big effort considering the number of students the school has, with about 100 out of 180 participating this year. In June four students went to the World Vision Global Leadership Conference at Etihad Stadium in June. They were Nathan Moore, Jessica Byrne, Rebekah Vagg and Elsje Malherbe. These students then used the skills they acquired to run the 40 hour famine at South Coast. They publicised the cause, signed up other students and ran assemblies that highlighted how the global food crisis is affecting people. At the conference one activity highlighted the unfair distribution of food. About 20 students out of 200 were chosen to receive food and drink while everyone else had to watch.
MIRBOO North Secondary College students who travelled to Germany earlier this year found the trip to be an eye opening experience. Several people left Australia in late August and spent four weeks near Stuttgart. The first two weeks were a holiday, followed by two weeks in school. One Year 10 student on the trip was Jacinta Castello. Her host family took her to Paris and Switzerland while she was there. Jacinta was reunited with a German student who stayed with her in March. She said her German trip made her
realise Australian people are nice. “There were some nice people in Germany, but it was just different. They were more serious and not as laid back as we are,” she said. “Even in class in school no one tried to muck around.” Jacinta studies German at Mirboo North Secondary College, but often spoke English in Germany. Her host family helped her hone her German skills by only speaking that language to her. “At first I would understood and then talk back in English, but in the last couple of weeks I could answer in German,” Jacinta said. Another student on the trip was
16-year-old Georgia van der Zalm. One of her highlights was seeing the German students in their own land. “Germany has so much more history than Mirboo North,” she said. Georgia spent a weekend in Berlin and a day in France during her first overseas trip. Before she left Australia, Georgia didn’t think her German was too bad. “When I got there I was like, ‘I’m terrible,’” she said. “But over there I improved by watching television that was all in German and I understood it more and more.”
German trip: Jacinta Castello, Georgia van der Zalm and Hayley Rogers at Ludwigsburg castle in Ludwigsburg.
From pages past Historical snippets from The Star One year ago, November 11, 2008 Part of Jumbunna’s coal mining past will be celebrated by the dedication of a coal buck from the former Jumbunna mine. The town once had 153 houses, a population of 800, three grocers, two butchers, two bakers, two drapers, two boot repairers, a fancy goods shop, barber, wine saloon and hotel. **** Wayne Telfer was the man of the round after scoring a century for Nerrena against Korumburra, during the side’s B Grade clash. Teammates Beavan Castles and Joel Renden made 60 and 50 respectively. Five years ago, November 9, 2004 A Koonwarra park is in urgent need of maintenance, accord-
ing to Peter Strazzabosco, the son of the late Ivee who bequeathed seven acres of parkland to South Gippsland Shire Council. **** Korumburra teacher Don Patterson has been recognised for designing a computer program to streamline how Australian Red Cross manages emergencies. His software speeds up the transfer of information from an emergency scene to the Red Cross National Registration and Inquiry Centre in North Melbourne. 10 years ago, November 9, 1999 A 60 bed aged care hostel will be built at Inverloch after the Federal Government approved the facility, at the corner of the Bass Highway and Cashin Street. The government
has also committed $230,000 to the Toora Nursing Home and $250,000 for Woorayl Lodge. **** A Bena shopkeeper foiled an attempted robbery at his supermarket. A woman seized the till before rushing for the door, but Wayne Blogg tackled the woman and recovered the money. The woman escaped. 30 years ago, November 13, 1979 The community of St Laurence’s Primary School has farewelled hard working auxiliary member, Margaret Turner, who is moving to Queensland. **** A worm with two tails has been found behind a Leongatha bank. Susanne Bourke made the surprise discovery.
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Centenary Celebrations November 2009
Wonthaggi was born out of the desire of the Victorian Government to have its own dependable coal supply in 1909. In the coming year, we will celebrate the struggles and triumphs of Wonthaggi over the past 100 years. Wonthaggi Centenary Calendars, which include details of celebrations, special dates in Wonthagggi’s history and photographs celebrating this history are available for $20 from the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society and the State Coal Mine. Events happening this November are detailed here.
Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 November Schools Program – Tent Town in Apex Park and Wonthaggi & District Historical Society. Bookings required – Maximum 50 students per tour. Contact Chris Wutzke, Bass Coast Shire Council, 1300 BCOAST (226 278)
Saturday, 14 November 8.00am to 3.00pm
11.30am – 2.00pm
12 noon
Dinner
Friends of the State Coal Mine, Centenary Market Day, Garden Street, Wonthaggi, s 10.00am and 10.40am: Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band s 11.30am and 12.45pm: Mitchell House Singers s 1.30pm: Wonthaggi Theatrical Group – Celebrating Wonthaggi Other activities include a reptile display, animal farm, sausage sizzle, Devonshire Tea, mine tours, large variety of stalls and much much more Wonthaggi and District Historical Society RIĂŽFLDO RSHQLQJ RI WKH 3LRQHHU 0LQHV :DONLQJ 7UDFN :HVW Area Road (extension of Graham Street past the hospital) Wonthaggi’s heart started beating at this site when the “Pioneer Minesâ€? shafts 1,2 3, and 4 produced the ĂŽUVW FRDO s 11.30am and 1.15pm: Walk and Talk In Time, 1909: New Mine, New Vision by Gill Heale (Bookings essential. Phone 0427 511507 by 11 November) s 2IĂŽFLDO /DXQFK RI :DONLQJ 7UDLO s Wonthaggi Citizens Band Wonthaggi Uniting Church Centenary Celebrations and Back To (incl. Former Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches) Photo display, afternoon tea, bus trip to local areas BBQ, social and musical evening. For more details contact Joyce Oates 56721837 or email dawn@dcsi.net.au
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Wonthaggi Uniting Church Centenary Service and lunch %DVV &RDVW 6KLUH &RXQFLO &HQWHQDU\ /XQFK Enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast. The day will include performances by Wonthaggi Citizens Band, Bass Coast Chorale, Oral Histories and presentation of awards relating to the Centenary Competition. Tickets are $20.00 and available at the Wonthaggi Workmens Club. Phone 5672 1083, limited seating available. Payment must be made upon booking. First Coal to Melbourne Morning Tea 7R FRPPHPRUDWH WKH ĂŽUVW FRDO IURP WKH 3RZOHWW 5LYHU &RDOĂŽHOGV WR 0HOERXUQH D MRLQW FHOHEUDWLRQ ZLOO be held at the State Coal Mine with Parks Victoria, Friends of the State Coal Mine and Bass Coast Shire Council. RSVP to the State Coal Mine Shop by phoning 56725289
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Bass Coast Shire Council, 76 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, VIC 3995 | DX 34903 Wonthaggi | PO Box 118, Wonthaggi, VIC 3995 | 1300 BCOAST (226 278) for standard call cost | basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au | www.basscoast.vic.gov.au
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The new frontier
By Matt Dunn
WONTHAGGI and its mine were spurred by ideals. The town will return to these ideals when it celebrates its centenary. As Wonthaggi historian Sam Gatto would write in a preamble to the launch: It is a tribute to those who had faith in the town… For those celebrating the legacy of the mine and the legacy of those early pioneers, the sentiments are much the same – they have faith in the town and what it is yet to become. Events will include pioneer mine walks, concerts, theatrical performances, recreations, reunions, book launches, and much, much more. In those very early days, it seemed, everyone had a clear vision of what the mine and the town would be – and in essence the State Government, miners and the press, all believed it could become a perfect model of industry. Likewise, the town would also be something close to Utopia. Despite all their differences, Sam said the miners were united by a belief in solidarity. “And with solidarity they thought they had some power to change things. The battle was not only for Wonthaggi miners, but for the whole working class,” he said. “There were many different ideologies, but it was ideologically driven – the whole lot. Some people try to see the union movement as one movement.
Hard times: miners like these captured in this 1910 photograph were the backbone of Wonthaggi’s early years. It wasn’t. It was a movement of many, many streams. I suppose you would call it left wing philosophies.” Socialists, Marxists, Bolsheviks and any other number of political idealists existed, working for the one common ideal, he said. “Contrary to what a lot of people have said in the past, including histo-
rians, the State Coalmine was not born in November 1911. That was when it was set up, but the idea of the State Coalmine preceded that by at least a year. In fact, even more than a year.” The bill to set up the State Coalmine in Wonthaggi had already gone through its first reading in June, 1909, and was in its second reading in Oc-
tober. “It was meeting a lot of opposition from the Legislative Council, which was a very conservative organisation. Conservatives in the Legislative Assembly were also opposed to the idea, siding with the newspapers, because they didn’t want this Socialist experiment to take place,” he said.
But a strike by coal miners in the Hunter Valley, NSW, gave the Victorian colonial government the impetus to push the idea further. “When the strike happened, they said ‘we need this coal, we need our own independent supply of coal, and this strike here demonstrates that”, Sam said. “They took the initiative and set up a state coalmine. It was seen as a saviour in a certain way, but the opposition continued. In 1910 there was already the first inquiry into whether the Wonthaggi experiment would work or not. So right from the beginning there were problems from the press.” But feelings of state pride helped continue the momentum for the establishment of the mine. “It was only eight years since federation and Victorians still felt very much Victorian. There was a nationalist element that was very strong,” Sam said. “The belief in state Socialism at the time was very common, not only among Socialists. The thought was, if private enterprise can’t do something well then the state has a responsibility to step in and do that. “There was a romantic vision of a state model town, which had never been done before in this way. There were a lot of very romantic articles in all the newspapers. From nothing to a mine that’s functioning, that was the myth propagated. It was a new frontier.”
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Show goes on AGRICULTURAL shows have been an integral part of Wonthaggi’s history. Rosemary Loughnan, who has co-ordinated the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural show for some years, has detailed the history of shows which have been running in the Bass Coast area since 1884. They continued throughout the war years and the only time one was missed was in 1918 when there was a flu epidemic. In 1937, when 13 miners died in the 30 shaft explosion, the agricultural show was staged as a means of lifting community spirits. The Grantville and Jeetho Show Society began at Grantville in 1884. The town of Bass also held a show, but it didn’t last long. In 1912, the society relocated to Dalyston and was renamed the Powlett River District Show Society. There was another renaming in 1938, to the Dalyston and District Show Society. By 1974, it had become the Bass Valley Show Society and during that year, the Dalyston Show Grounds were made the responsibility of the Shire of Bass. Two years later, the Bass Valley Show Society moved the event to the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve, where it has stayed and thrived and the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show is now one of the most innovative and successful in Victoria.
Alan is looking back and forward WONTHAGGI’S centenary celebrations will be the greatest since the return of the heroes from the first and second world wars.
100th year: the 2006 Bass Coast Gold Medal Show celebrated 100 years of agricultural and pastoral shows in the Bass Coast area. Chief poultry steward Michael Jones (left) of Wonthaggi is pictured with Cobram judge Carl Oates and the first prize winner in the Hard Feather Large Section, a bird entered by David Holden of Lance Creek. The society was renamed the Wonthaggi and District Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Show Society in 1980. The Bass Coast Millenium Ag-
ricultural Show was held in 2000, the Federation one the following year and in 2006, the Gold Medal Show marked 100 years of agricultural shows in the area.
Alan Brown made that comment while reflecting on his family’s long association with the town. He recalled an historic photograph of an arch built across from Taberner’s Hotel that welcomed the troops as they streamed out of Wonthaggi Railway Station. Alan’s father Glen and his father before him John Patience Brown, were both miners. John was one of the first coal miners to come to Wonthaggi with his family. Glen spent 43 years underground. “He worked very hard,” said Alan. Glen was the longest serving secretary of the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and a councillor of the Borough of Wonthaggi. “He had a great interest in the community and a great love and affection for Wonthaggi.” He instilled those in his son. Alan said his father and a neighbour John Crawford, also a man of deep community interest, had the greatest influence on him. By the age of 21, Alan was a councillor and at 24, became the borough’s youngest ever mayor. He held that role for three consecutive terms and it shaped the rest of his life. “As a mayor, I was dealing with members of parliament and I saw how
a person can influence events and that people like Alan Hunt (long standing Victorian Minister) could influence the wider community.” Alan Brown became a Liberal State politician in 1979. He briefly led the party and served for 18½ years. “There were highs and lows but I enjoyed my time.” He’s still in the public eye. One of his current roles is as chairman of the Bass Coast Community Foundation. “I’m very proud of it,” he said. “It was a vision and a dream of many in the community.” The foundation assists the disadvantaged, particularly young people. This year, its board has established a $400,000 trust fund invested in perpetuity. “The money will be used each year to support worthy causes.” Alan said a State Government grant of $100,000 had launched the trust fund. The government promised a further $200,000 if the community could raise $100,000 this financial year. Thanks to a donation of $80,000 from AquaSure (desalination plant consortium) and the proceeds of this year’s Bass Coast mayoral ball, that $100,000 is all but in. “We will see a trust fund established of close to half a million dollars,” said Alan proudly. “It’s in perpetuity so in Wonthaggi’s bicentenary, the fund will be a very wealthy vehicle which will be able to do wonderful things.”
Still working
A WINCH that is nearly as old as the Wonthaggi State Mine itself, has been installed to pull cable cars through its tunnels.
Hard work: this historic winch will pull cable cars through some of the tunnels of the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine. The machine weighs 17 tonnes.
The cars will carry tourists as they course the underground workings of the State Mine. Sourced from the Silver Lake Mine in Western Australia, the winder started out as a period dual drum steam powered machine. It’s 70 years old and was made in Melbourne. The machine has been refurbished to meet compliance standards and in its new guise, will operate with a hydraulic and electric system. It cost $480,000 and weighs 17 tonnes. Eastern Region Victoria MLC Johan Scheffer, said the winder would lay the groundwork “for an authentic transport experience, by helping to pull the cable cars along their course through the mine”.
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Mine celebrates 100 years IT would not be overstating things to say the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi gave birth to the town. Little surprise too, that people are so keen to celebrate its 100th birthday. Despite what was sometimes a dark and tragic history, the mine was the town’s lifeblood. And though it no longer operates, its legend lives on. Bass Coast Council’s arts and leisure manager Jenny Churchill said the Bass Coast Shire Council, Centenary Lunch, starting at 11.30am on Sunday, November 15, would be a huge event. But it is one amongst many that are planned well into 2011. “There’s going to be a roast at the Workmens Club at $20 a head and we’re just hoping everyone that can, will come. We can only fit 300 people, but we’re hoping to fill it,” she said. “We’ll be announcing the winners of our Centenary Competition.” The day will include a traditional Sunday roast, with performances by Wonthaggi Citizens Band, Bass Coast Chorale, as well as oral history recollections. “We’ve been planning for the centenary since 2008, and we’re going to have celebrations running over until January 2011. The events will be 100 years to the day of the opening of the state coal mine,” she said.
A rich vein of history: from left, Wonthaggi and District Historical Society’s Dennis Leversha, mine manager Braxton Laine, Rosalie Dennis, Bass Coast Council’s events officer Janine Temme, Bass Coast Council’s events co-ordinator Frank Agarane and Bass Coast Council’s arts and leisure manager Jenny Churchill are ready to help the region celebrate the centenary of the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine. “On November 25, it will be a hundred years ago that coal was loaded to be taken to Melbourne. Over the next couple of years some major milestones will be celebrated.” The milestone events will be marked by reunions of businesses,
sporting clubs and other organisations that will also celebrate 100 years in existence. “It’s all about recognising that Wonthaggi started out as a State owned and controlled town. That’s why it took so long for it to be recognised in
its own right,” Jenny said. “The town was one created by the State Government of the time.” Given the status of Wonthaggi as a “state owned and controlled” town 100 years back, there seems to be a bitter irony in the coming of the “state
owned and controlled” desalination plant. But there is little doubt, despite the death of 80 miners and the long struggles, strikes and various other hardships suffered, that the mine defined the town – indeed, gave birth to it. “Wonthaggi’s name in Aboriginal is ‘to pull,’” Jenny explained. It seems the town existed for the express purposes of drawing something from the ground, a fact acknowledged even by the original custodians of the place. Much of what is planned goes beyond mere celebration. Those involved have used this pertinent moment in time to dig deeper into the history of the mine and the town. There is a rich vein of history out there in the Wonthaggi community and many of the residents are directly related to those who spent much of their lives below ground, digging up the precious fuel. “We’re collecting as much as we can, recording those stories and getting those stories down,” Jenny said. “It’s also about recognising the significance of Victoria’s history as well. With the New South Wales coal strike, they needed the coal from here to keep the Victorian Railways going. “It is significant in Victoria’s history.”
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Dressing up By Matt Dunn IF there’s something that Gwen Derrick knows better than most, it’s the power of a well told story. The doyenne of the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group will help bring the tale of the State Coal Mine’s early days to life, with an eye to the minutest details concerning costumes and props. ‘Tent Town Re-created’ will be staged in performances from Wednesday, November 11 to Friday, November 13 at the Apex Park in Murray Street. Working behind the scenes, Gwen is a magician extraordinaire, stitching together the kind of historical accuracy that makes theatre closer to real life than mere re-creation. The 83-year-old was a founding member of the group, which has been going strong for 40 years. “I think I’m the only living founding member,” she said. Aside from the tent town, the group will re-create an authentic school classroom from the era, with today’s students as audience members. “They’re re-creating the class, with blackboard and chalk, school satchels and costumes from the period,” Gwen said. The people who go to the celebration will also be privy to a performance by Bass Coast Council mayor John Duscher as an old time post office master. The post office will be re-created by the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society with “old fashioned envelopes and quill
pens,” among other things. Tent town will feature beds made from tea-tree and hessian, a “proper clothesline” (rope strung from two tea-trees), and the type of minutia that lends authenticity to a setting. On the days of the Tent Town Recreated events, Gwen will be doing her best behind the scenes. “On those days I’ll just be making sure the clothes are worn the way they should be worn. I’ll just be floating everywhere,” she said. Gwen doesn’t take centre stage, preferring to work away behind the scenes: “Acting’s for young people.” “I’ve still got enough to do doing props. And with things like this it’s not only the theatre group that needs to be looked after, as far as costumes are concerned,” she said. “For instance, Jill Heal needs another set of costumes for her particular performances.” Jill’s show is called Once There Was a Mine. “It’s reminiscences of miner’s wives – immigrants who came to town. It’s about what they thought about the place during the early days of the mine. In the early days it was wonderful, according to all the people who tell stories. “It’s a pity we don’t have that same situation in town now, where you could leave your doors unlocked and wander around. That’s the name of progress.” The performance will take place on November 14, with the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society’s Dennis Laversha conducting tours to the four focal points of the early mine, with re-enactments. Sourcing of costumes remained a
challenge, Gwen said. “You want to make them as authentic as you can make them. They take hours and hours to make. They’re not on the rack at Target or Coles,” she said. “The difficult thing is to get material.” Other theatre groups can sometimes supply costumes, but more often than not the search was an exhaustive one, which involved scouring op shops. “A lot of people will make things and some costumes come from deceased estates, which is a gold mine sometimes. There are some absolute gems,” she said. “About two months ago someone gave me clothes from a deceased estate. It included the costume of the person who won the Miss Junior Hospital Garden Party, dating back to 1968. It was in pristine condition. So you do find a lot of good things.” Gwen spends much of her time putting the costumes in order and a visit to her house gives a snapshot of her passion: “My house is a drop off point.” There are clothes everywhere. But there is order in the chaos. *The Wonthaggi Theatrical Group will celebrate its 40 years in show business with performances of the Razzle, Dazzle, Ruby Show at the Union Theatre on November 20 and 21. “We’re doing 40 years of theatre condensed into two and-a-half hours. It’s going to be really, really good. We’ve picked out the highlights. It’s got a beginning, a middle and an ending,” Gwen said.
Recording the history WONTHAGGI’S history was told for many years by well known Gippsland newspaper man the late Tom (Thomas Joseph) Gannon. Thomas was involved with the former Powlett Express Wonthaggi and Victorian State Coalfields Advertiser newspaper he ran with his brothers Malachy Ignatius Gannon and James Vincent Gannon. After the death of Thomas Joseph in 1947, son Thomas James Gannon, better known as Tom continued a proud family tradition by running the Powlett Express from 1948 until its closure in August 1969. A third generation newspaper man, Tom was born March 22, 1925, and died April 14, 1999. Tom and wife Wilma (dec) had six children, Bernadette, Thomas, Mick, Brian, Kevin and Kate. Thomas Joseph’s name lives on in Wonthaggi today, with three generations of his family still residing in the town.
Newspaper family: from left, three generations of Wonthaggi newspaper man, Tom Gannon, gathered outside the local bicycle shop at 7 McBride Ave, the original site of Tom’s Express newspaper office last Tuesday. Thomas McNish,15,mother Kate McNish, nee Gannon, daughter of Tom Gannon, Abby McNish,14, Leah McNish,9, daughter in-law Jane Hankin, husband Dominic Miles, Tom’s eldest grandson and their child Poppy, Tom’s youngest great grandchild.
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At a glance Location: 187 Sparks Road, Tarwin Lower. Price: $550,000. Agent: Harcourts, Inverloch. Contact: Lewis Stone or Heather Atkins 5671 1212 or 0407 505 141.
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a fine romance ~ c1897 on a half acre of botanical gardens LEONGATHA Set in magnificent, colourful gardens this expansive home features 13’ ceilings, original T&G paneling, hardwood flooring, leadlight, bay windows, block frontage, iron lacework verandas. With access to verandas on all sides, choose your own bedroom and living combination from the 6 big rooms on offer. There are 2 bathrooms, and kitchen with walk in larder, and central hall. Become part of the history and romance that started back in 1897. Inspect Saturday 1-1.30pm Address 27 Turner Street, Leongatha Price $560,000 - $610,000
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Leongatha architectural and historic icon LEONGATHA This beautiful property features spacious and gracious living rooms, 2 bathrooms, large “indoor/outdoor” rumpus room, 3 big bedrooms, country timber kitchen with stainless steel appliances and double carport through private side gates. Architectural features include coffered 11’ ceilings, three part double hung windows, original timbers, hardwood floors, extensive leadlight. Other comforts: ducted heating, open fire, alarm, and tesselated tiling. Inspect Sunday, 12-12.30pm Address 26 Ogilvy Street, Leongatha Price $475,000 - $525,000
sea change - live and earn PORT ALBERT Port Albert is now on the map! The pier development has exploded with tourist activity and here is this magnificent C1856 original, restored to café and gallery. New rendered brick residence and 2 separate cottage bedrooms with bathrooms - B&B, family stays, a real sea change awaits. Inspect Sunday, 2 - 2.30pm Address 71 Tarraville Road, Port Albert
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“grant us our first home heaven” MEENIYAN Cute-as-can-be, this redecorated and updated home might be just the one to plant-your-grant in, if you’re lucky enough to be a First Home Buyer. Three bedrooms, modern kitchen, renovated bathroom with dual vanities, fitted laundry, plus big 6x11m garage/shed, gorgeous rear gardens, town and tank water! Extra features include high ceilings, a split system air conditioner, and new carpets and floor coverings. Inspect Saturday 11-11.30pm Address 12 Meikle Street, Meeniyan Price $180,000 - $195,000
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neat and sweet, & just up the street FISH CREEK Towards the high point of the surrounding area, this beautifully presented and superbly maintained residence is a real surprise package. Set back from the road, with rural views front and back, delightful gardens and lawns, carport and shed, the 3 bedroom home is light-filled, with a modern, neutral décor. Featuring split system air conditioner, high ceilings, large paved front porch and enclosed rear verandah, you’ll be impressed! Address 34 Old Waratah Road, Fish Creek Price $190,000 - $210,000
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A fine romance: circa 1897 A This impressive Victorian Weatherboard Villa was reported in The Great Southern Star in 1897 as “the most handsome private dwelling house in Leongatha…the structure is a model of good workmanship and a credit to the town”. Originally known as “Rostrevor” and later, “Hylands”, the house at 27 Turner Street was first positioned on the site of what is now the Leongatha Safeway store. It was built by Hugh McCartin, a prominent Leongatha businessman who served as Shire president and was also responsible for several major Leongatha developments. After Mr McCartin’s death in 1924, the property was purchased by
Sir Herbert Hyland, who also served as Shire president and MLA for South Gippsland for 41 years. Moved to its present site in 1975 after Mr Hyland’s passing, the house is a rare and beautiful example of our local heritage, and the magnificent cottage gardens that have been established around the house complement its style beautifully. Original features of octagonal bow front windows, cast iron verandah friezes, panelled doors with sidelights, remain. Expected features of high ceilings, timber floors, large airy rooms, are all here. The house has been, and remains, a comfortable, expansive family home on its present site. Mid ‘70s additions of an en suite bathroom, and the conversion of the original maid’s rooms to kitchen
and walk-in larder are 20th century comforts. With direct access to verandahs on all sides, choose your own bedroom and living combination from the six big rooms on offer. The gardens are a truly spectacular and colourful array in the meandering, cottage style, with brick pathways and rose arbours, and lawns for lazy days. Positioned within walking distance of schools, shops, churches and sporting grounds, the central Leongatha, half acre site has all the history, all the space and all the features, presenting the perfect opportunity to add your own touches, and become part of the history and romance that started way back in 1897. Inspect by appointment or at advertised open times.
At a glance Location: 27 Turner Street, Leongatha. Price range: $560,000 - $615,000. Agent: Prom Country First National, Meeniyan. Contact: 5664 0224.
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The home has four large bedrooms, three with built-in robes, large open plan living downstairs and a second huge living area upstairs. The modern kitchen leads to the dining area and lounge room. The home also has gas and solid fuel At a glance Location: 21 Atherton Drive,Venus Bay. Price: $329,000. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff,Venus Bay. Contact: Robb Lawrie 5663 7111.
heating, ceiling fans and much more. It is on a very private block, surrounded with native vegetation, and offers absolute privacy. The property boasts two separate titles, which will allow you to enjoy the space. The shed can be lined and utilised as additional sleeping space. A visit to the home will impress, with all the features on offer. Buying the property and selling the block is a viable option, which makes the home the best bargain in Venus Bay
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other world. Oozing with charm, character and history, the home was relocated from Prahran in 2001. The owners have tastefully renovated and
restored the home. It is surrounded by decked verandahs and features two bedrooms with full en suite to main. There’s also a modern kitchen with stainless steel benchtops and appliances, formal dining room, polished floorboards and French doors. The block has extensive walking tracks through the bush, a feature dam with frogs on the water lilies and a large four bay shed. The property is central to all of the regional towns and within one and a half hours of Melbourne CBD.
At a glance Location: 21 Oldens Road, Outtrim. Agent: Alex Scott & Staff, Inverloch Contact: 5674 1111.
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REENWAYS is located just a few minutes north of Leongatha in picturesque South Gippsland.
The quality of this property is evident from your arrival at the front gate; an appealing bitumen drive leads past an avenue of camellias to the magnificent home. The land is rich chocolate soil; with a great north easterly orientation, the terrain provides a garden protected from the prevailing weather. It is easy to become self sufficient here. There is a fowl house, a great vegie patch, vines, blueberries, grapes and a host of fruit and nut trees, a very comprehensive orchard indeed. The magnificent home is quality all the way, comprising three bedrooms, en suite to main and formal lounge dining with an open fireplace. The property also has fully ducted gas heating and a split system air conditioner to the kitchen meals area. The home has a beautiful blackwood kitchen, with dishwasher and the best view over the garden and to the hills beyond. The family room opens out onto a superb covered outdoor area where you can sit back in the beautiful surrounds and relax at the end of a busy day. A generous garage, with auto door, provides car accommodation. This magnificent home and award-winning garden is a very desirable property. Your prompt inspection of Greenways is recommended.
At a glance Location: 85 Canavans Road, Leongatha North. Price: $629,500. Agent: Stockdale & Leggo, Leongatha. Contact: 5662 5800.
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Wonthaggi’s family tree THE Wonthaggi Genealogical Society is planning to do a family tree of the first 10 babies born in the tent town that founded Wonthaggi.
Collector’s item: Irene Williams in front of the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society Museum with a copy of the centenary calendar.
Pages of history THE Wonthaggi centenary calendar gives a wonderful glimpse into the town’s past. Only 3000 copies have been printed and the quality will ensure the calendars become a collector’s item. Irene Williams, who has represented the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society on the centenary committee, offered to help choose the photographs to be reproduced. She told The Star that she took a selection to the centenary committee which made the final decisions. Not wanting to concentrate entirely on coal mining, Irene chose photographs that give an overview of town life. The calendar therefore includes pictures of a school, the fire brigade, operatic society, South Dudley premiership football team, the first Wonthaggi band and the inaugural Borough of Wonthaggi Council meeting. The calendar runs from November 2009 to January 2011 and lists celebratory events as well as some of those that occurred 100 years ago. You can buy the historic item at the State Mine, the historical society’s rooms in the old railway station, at the Workmen’s Club, Wrench’s Footwear or the Cargill Sports Store.
Society secretary Pam Chapman, said she has been trying to obtain the relevant birth certificates through the State Department of Justice, but has been having some difficulties. “We have the names of the first ten, or those we think are the first ten – we want to write a history of those people.” The genealogical society is well set up, reflecting Wonthaggi’s very strong sense of history. The rooms are off McBride Avenue and volunteers see that they are open between 1 and 4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays.
Members of the public can use the group’s extensive collection of data, for a small fee. Committee member Murray Veal, said it only costs $45 a year to be a member, with a joining fee of $5.50, payable in the first year only. The society’s digital archives include the records of many of Victoria’s cemeteries as well as access to deaths in Victoria between 1921 and 1985. Privacy laws prevent the availability of records after 1985. Volunteer Joan Wolfe loves it too. She has been able to trace some of her family back to 1530, via her grandmother who was married in Wonthaggi in 1912. There are microfiche and shipping records too. “It’s very interesting,” said Murray, “it gets you like a disease!”
Great resource: Heather Stewart sits at the computer in the Wonthaggi Genealogical Society rooms, trying to find out information about her great great great grandfather Patrick McGinty. He and his wife Honorah are buried at the Outtrim Cemetery. With Heather are Joan Wolfe and Murray Veal.
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Blowing their own trumpet NICKY Waters had just finished her Bachelor of Arts majoring in History and English when her husband Marty came home from band practice and said, “It’s the centenary next year and they need a book.” One of Nicky’s units had been about newspapers as an historical resource, so she was used to looking up information. She took the project on. She has had to rely heavily on such a source because the Wonthaggi and District Citizens’ Band minute books go no farther back than 1959. If anyone has any others, Nicky would love access to them. Band magazines have been useful too, but sorting through the maze of 100 years of musical history in Wonthaggi has held many challenges. Not the least is that for a period from 1916, there were two bands in the town, one of which changed its name a number of times. The population had hardly begun to mine coal in the Wonthaggi area before a meeting was called in the dining room at the State Mine, with the purpose of forming a brass band. That was on April 29 1910 and the name chosen was Wonthaggi Public Brass Band.
“Wonthaggi had a band when it was still a tent town; it’s quite astounding,” marvelled Nicky. Two years’ after its formation, the name was changed to Wonthaggi Miner’s Union Band. That musical group split in 1916 into the Wonthaggi State Mine Band and Wonthaggi Union Brass Band. Three years later, the union band dropped the “brass” from its title. In 1919, the two Wonthaggi bands faced off in C Grade of Ballarat’s South Street competition. In an extraordinary result, the mine band came first in selection and second in quickstep, with the union band winning the quickstep section and coming second in the selection. The following year, the mine band became the Wonthaggi District Brass Band, changing its name again the following year to the Wonthaggi District Band. By mid 1935, the town hosted one brass troupe which was called the Wonthaggi and District Citizens’ Band. The “district” was dropped at some stage, but Nicky doesn’t know when. Over the years, the musicians featured heavily in fund raising events. The players continue to win competitions, having recently come second in B Grade at the State Championships. The more information Nicky unearths, the more she wants to find. If you can help, email njwat@yahoo.com.au
On song: bandmaster Craig Marinus, takes his musicians through their paces. Photo by Trevor Foon.
Above: Fascinating task: Nicky Waters pores over an old Powlett Express looking for information for her history of Wonthaggi’s bands.
They’re winners: the Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band came second in State Championships and delivered a sell-out annual concert. Photo by Trevor Foon.
MINING was the mainstay of the local economy in the early part of the 20th century. Wonthaggi and its surrounds was a hive of activity and was changing by the day, with new developments everywhere. These three photographs, sourced from the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society, show (from left) the Number 3 Brace in 1912, with Number 5 Brace at the rear; McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi around the same time; and the carting of coal from Inverloch to Powlett.
The tent that grew
WONTHAGGI began as a tent town and that will be recreated in Apex Park as part of the centenary celebrations.
Members of the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society and Wonthaggi Theatre Group have been working hard to bring the tent town to life. Gwen Derrick and her theatrical group colleagues have been busy making suitable costumes for the tent town “inhabitants”. The town will include a miner’s tent, a school and a post office and there will be activities for primary school children. The adjacent Railway Station Museum will house displays of early Wonthaggi and a walk to the Guide Park opposite Rose Lodge will be led by a guide pointing out early mining activities. Historic signs in the town centre give a picture of what used to be.
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Digging for detail By Matt Dunn FOR Sam Gatto the creation of a historical work based around the comings and goings of the Wonthaggi Hospital was something much bigger than he had counted on.
Sam Gatto: the Wonthaggi historian dug deep to flesh out his historical work on the Wonthaggi Hospital.
The Wonthaggi and District Historical Society president’s exhaustive 90,000 word manuscript, tentatively named Accepting the Challenge: A History of the Wonthaggi and District Hospital, 1910 to 1970, will soon roll off the printing presses. Another history buff, Bill Hayes, had committed to the task, but died early on in the process. Although the book digs deep into the history of the hospital, it also illuminates the history of the town. While Sam is a dyed-in-thewool Wonthaggi man, much of his life was spent in Switzerland. Tellingly, he left the town in 1969, the year after the mine closed. He was 28-years-old and in need of adventure. When he returned in 2000, he began to delve into his family’s history. “I was doing a little research into my family and discovering a little bit about the history of Wonthaggi, after being 30 years away living in Switzerland,” he said. “My father put on a play, a Passion play here in Australia, and I participated as a young boy, helping him. He was the director, the drive behind it. I began to look at old copies of newspapers for anything about that. I was very interested in that period.”
“There’s a part of my heart in Wonthaggi” I’ve been a rover, and travelled over This grand old country far and wide Yet as I’ve wandered I’ve often yearned and dreamed Of a spot that fills my heart with pride. And I’ve made my mind up from today To this spot I’m going back to stay.
Chorus: For there’s a part of my heart in Wonthaggi And it’s calling me, calling me home. Skies are blue, hearts are true in Wonthaggi; And when I get back there no more I’ll roam. When I walk down the street, all the pals I will greet On the same old corner where we used to meet, There’s a part of my
heart in Wonthaggi And it’s calling me, calling me home. I’m not forgetting, I’m not regretting The fact I’ve wandered far from home For it has taught me, as nothing else could do, What I’ve missed wherever I did roam. And I’ve made my mind up from today To this spot I’m going back to stay.
Research into those times led him on a string of historical discoveries. “Then John Owens, who’s a very good friend of mine and president of the hospital committee at the time, asked me if I’d like to write a history of the Wonthaggi Hospital,” he explained. “I, because he was a very good friend, said okay, I’ll try. I had no idea it was going to take so long, nor lead me on a journey that was so fascinating…through the history of this very particular town that is Wonthaggi. “Many people talk about Wonthaggi having a lot of history without really knowing what that really means. It does have extraordinary history. It was a state-run mine and a state-run town. The history is especially extraordinary, though, because of the men who came here.” He said the town was defined by men who were “ideologically driven”. “You had people from all different parts of the spectrum. You had Christian Socialists, Catholic Socialists, you had atheists. You had people who would say they only believed in co-operation,” he said. Whatever their religious beliefs, their commitment to making the town a success was unquestionable. “They worked together to set up something that I think is unique. The social security system that was all-embracing, around the union with funds collected at the state coal mine,” he said. The system was set up with everyone in mind and everyone cared for. “They set up these institutions, like
the medical fund, the hospital fund. Then they built themselves a co-operative that boasted that it could take care of a person from the cradle to the grave,” he said. “They took care of funerals. They set up the miners’ dispensary, which allowed them to get free medicine or medicine at very low prices. “At the same time they set up the Wonthaggi Union Theatre. Before that, in 1911, they set up the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club. They funded the band, the whole lot. They were working-class.” Sam said the town was sometimes called “a republic within a state”. The townspeople, free-thinking and ambitious in their goals for Wonthaggi, had a difficult relationship with the State Government, which had its own vision of what the town should be. Nor was the Melbourne media much of a friend. “There was always, from the beginning, an ‘us versus them’ attitude. The Melbourne press was never particularly kind to Wonthaggi and never tried to understand this experiment,” he said. It was an “experiment” that gave birth to not only a town but an ideal that was forged by townspeople who wanted nothing more than a great place to live. And, despite the mining deaths and the other tragedies and struggles that would befall the town, there is no doubt they achieved it.
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Mayor will play role By Jane Ross WHEN the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society sets up a tent town at Apex Park to honour Wonthaggi’s beginnings, John Duscher will dress up as the post master. He revels in such links with history. The tent town will be pegged tomorrow and remain until Friday. John, who is the mayor of Bass Coast Shire, said he can’t imagine what it must have been like living in a tent, as Wonthaggi was founded on the back of the coal mines. He said the tents for the centenary celebration town are “very authentic” and will include a miner’s tent, miners’ wives’ tent, a school one and a post office. All local schools have been invited to tour tent town, which will offer special activities. As a primary school teacher, John has made a habit of taking his students to Sovereign Hill to study Ballarat’s gold mining history. He and his charges have always dressed in period costume and to add to the authenticity, he has taught them to write in the tidy hand of copperplate and each student must write a letter to “mam” or “sir” relating details of their journey to the goldfields and why they are there. His own family numbers among the founding fathers of Healesville and when he was a student, John majored in Australian history. “History is remarkable,” he said. “The message of our Wonthaggi celebrations is this: it is where the spirit of the town was born and grew and where its heart started beating. “Wonthaggi still is a really friendly town.” And that open heartedness was
founded on the coal fields. “Times were tough. The mines were hot and dirty, people were hurt, people were killed. I don’t think anyone would want their youngsters working like that. “But out of adversity comes friendship and respect. “Like my home town of Healesville, a timber town, Wonthaggi was a coal town, a tough town, but people were fair minded and respectful. They helped each other. “All of that is still here in Wonthaggi. When people do need help, hands reach out; that’s what’s expected. “We are not a town of individuals here. That’s what I like about living here, we’re a team. “When the strikes were on, everyone helped each other.” The Wonthaggi coal industry is credited with founding Victoria’s union movement. People were very self sufficient too, growing their own vegetables, as many, including John, do today. John believes it is important to celebrate history because it tells the story of how the town has grown and allows others to learn more about it. “It’s remembering and celebrating; the place got a tough start but has come a long way.” Cr Duscher said planning for the centenaries of the coal mine, the founding of Wonthaggi and the myriad organisations that followed, has taken two years. He is proud to be both Wonthaggi’s representative on Bass Coast Council and the shire’s mayor, at such an important time in history. He is looking forward to it all, with perhaps a special place in his heart for the centenary of the first council meeting. He is hoping to persuade his colleagues to wear period costume and the suggestion of having some or
all of the Wonthaggi Citizens Band herald the event with a rousing rendition of There’s a Part of My Heart in Wonthaggi appeals at once to his sense of theatre and history. When he was teaching in Wonthaggi, John said he always made sure his students knew the words to that song. “I’ve seen people with tears in their eyes as they hear it.” The song is always sung on Australia Day in Wonthaggi and sometimes at the funerals of town identities. Whoever is mayor at the time of the centenary meeting, will no doubt wear the gold chain of office that is a relic of the Borough of Wonthaggi. It was struck in July 1974 and bears a medallion with a suitable coal mining theme. It is also engraved with the names of all the mayors who served the borough until it was merged, by State Government decree, with Bass, Phillip Island and part of Woorayl shires, to form Bass Coast Council. John’s is there; he was mayor of the borough for three terms from 1990. But he wasn’t the last Wonthaggi Borough mayor. That honour fell to Keith Jones. The original mayoral robe, sadly, has disappeared. At its mining peak, Wonthaggi had a population of 12,500. Now, industry of a different kind is about to boost the town’s populace again, with construction of the desalination plant at Williamsons Beach. That will reach full force next March, when around 1500 workers flood the area. John has lived in Wonthaggi for 35 years. He said he has seen the town grow as the commercial hub of South Gippsland.
Official chain: as mayor of the Borough of Wonthaggi for three terms, John Duscher wore this gold mayoral chain. It names all the mayors of the borough from 1911 to 1994 including his. John likes holding the chain to savour its links with history.
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The Union playhouse THE first performance at the Wonthaggi Miners’ Union Theatre, was a fund raiser for miners who had gone on strike and who were locked out of the mine.
The theatre was completed in1924 and the performance was by the Miners’ Union Band. That was on February 14, 1925. In their book It’s on at the Union, written for the Wonthaggi and District Historical Society, Lyn and Joe Chambers noted it was fitting the first event was for the miners, rather than an official opening. In 1922, the miners’ union committed 400 pounds to construct its own hall. This was augmented by a shilling a fortnight levy on miners and the foundation stone was laid in 1924. The first formal gathering in that hall was a masked ball, also a fund raiser, but this time, the beneficiary was the fire brigade. The union hall quickly became home to weekly concerts, meetings, dancing, boxing bouts and Leek Club competitions. The latter soon developed into garden and vegetable shows, which always ended in a concert. The Wonthaggi Theatre Group held its first performance in 1969 and bought
the theatre from the union in 1976. The theatre group was arranging to sell the facility to the Borough of Wonthaggi in 1980, but in April that year, the hall was destroyed by fire. The Star of the day reported it thus: “Wonthaggi’s Miners’ Union Theatre in Graham Street was destroyed by fire early Friday morning. “All that was left of the building was the brick façade at the front and along the side – the timber area was completely gutted. “The alarm was raised just after midnight and three units from Wonthaggi, two from Inverloch, one from Dalyston and one from Kilcunda attended the blaze. “It took nearly two hours for about 50 firemen to contain the fire and men were still mopping up at 10am Friday. “A hot bread kitchen next door was only slightly damaged. “Cause of the fire is unknown. “The Wonthaggi Borough Council was in the process of buying the theatre from the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group. “It is understood the council was buying it for $44,000. “The building was to be converted into a community arts centre. The building had not been used for about the past three months.”
Receptionist Trish Brushneen and office manager Joanne O’Neill from the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club show off the centenary calendar which features on its front cover the arch across from Taberner’s Hotel that welcomed home troops from war. The calendar features a series of historic photographs from the town’s rich past.
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Keeping abreast of desal By Jane Ross THE desalination plant community liaison committee held its first meeting on Friday. The gathering, in the Bass Coast Council chamber, took place four days after candidates were told the result of their application. In the eyes of one, that made it impossible to raise matters they’d like to see on the agenda. Nevertheless the Bass Coast community representative Neville Goodwin, said he left the meeting feeling confident the community’s concerns would be listened to.
Mr Goodwin said the body’s independent chair John Nicol, was taking his community responsibility “very seriously”. Mr Goodwin is aware his appointment will not sit well with some people in the community. “I’ll get some flak for being on it,” he said. As a former Bass Coast mayor, Mr Goodwin supported the desalination plant. “We were never going to stop it.” But, he said, he had crossed swords with the State Government over the way it had handled the desalination plant issue. He said he would “have a chat” with
people like Neil Rankine of Watershed Victoria, who put a great deal of effort into trying to persuade the government that there were better options than desalination. Asked if he thought he could well represent the community’s views, Neville replied, “I think I’ve demonstrated that over the last four or five years.” Maurice Schinkel of Cowes, an ardent desalination opponent, said he would have liked to have been on the committee. He said he would write to Mr Goodwin “to try to get some things on the agenda”. Another unsuccessful candidate Chris Heislers, said he was disappointed by the fact that the group was
restricted to only two people from the three communities affected by the plant, the shires of Casey, Cardinia and Bass Coast. Dr Heislers said Bass Coast would have by far the greater impact and representation was “totally inadequate”. “There are far too many local issues that need to be covered by the group. “These include social issues, local people wanting work on the plant and the environment.” Dr Heislers sees that with such small representation, “true justice” can’t be given to the matters he thinks need to be dealt with. Council representatives were unable to attend the inaugural meeting
because it clashed with an important Municipal Association of Victoria gathering, although Bass Coast community services director Patti Wenn stood in. Mr Goodwin said the initial community liaison get together centred around process and the committee’s terms of reference which include getting the best outcomes for Wonthaggi and those immediately affected by the desalination plant. Thiess Degremont representatives spoke about work so far. The next meeting is on November 26.
Red cross news
Two concerts sold out LEONGATHA music identity Carmel Slater presented the first of two concerts at the Celia Rosser Gallery in Fish Creek last Sunday. The first concert, A Grand Concert, was presented in association with Leongatha Rotary to raise funds for Rotary Centenary House and to help establish a youth choir in Leongatha. The performers include Carmel on piano, Hilary Harrison (flute), Michael Killian (cello), Dong Xu (Chinese flute), Elly Poletti (vocals) and Josh Hooke (piano). Josh and Carmel played some Westside Story favourites
and a boogie version of Flight of the Bumble Bee. Hilary, Michael and Carmel combined to present Carmel’s arrangements of Ravel, Albinoni and Mendelssohn. Josh Hooke performed Beethoven and Chopin. Elly did two brackets of songs including a number of Eva Cassidy arrangements, such as Over the Rainbow, Autumn Leaves, as well as Hallelujah and Summertime. The second concert, next Sunday at 5pm, will showcase the fabulous voices of nine local “blokes” singing an eclectic range of songs, including Nessum Dorma, I’ll Never Walk Alone, Fields of Gold and Vincent.
They will sing two solos, accompanied by a combination of piano (Carmel Slater), flute (Hilary Harrison), cello and double bass (Michael Killian) and guitar and mandolin (Terry Lay). There will also be a few duets, including an amazing rendition of Bring Him Home sung by two former ‘Jean Valjeans’, Charles Gruen and John Watson. The other performers include Kevin Slater, Russell Hemming, David Durrant, Tim Gessell, Trevor Campbell and Josh Gardiner. Both sold out weeks ago. Due to popular demand, there will be repeat performances of both concerts in 2010. Proceeds go to charity.
LEONGATHA’S Red Cross unit held their October meeting at the RSL on October 28 at 10.30am.
Two concerts: Leongatha musician Carmel Slater organised two concerts at Celia Rosser Gallery that sold out weeks ago.
QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8196
Church Times ARIES - March 21 - April 20
It is important to consider various options before making a decision. Some communications delays may keep your message from being heard. The week may prove surprisingly sociable. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22
Suspicions are put to rest. A happy career surprise may come your way this week. Health and activity are highlighted, but be careful not to over exert yourself. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21
Stability returns to a shaky relationship. A new project gets under way and your quick wit and willingness to work hard gets you off to a strong start. CANCER - June 22 - July 22
New light is shed on a nagging question and a logical situation may be closer than you realise. A financial and career move may prove more rewarding than first thought. Your friendship situation improves. LEO - July 23 - August 22
Staying alert to community events could land you in the right place at the right time. You may be surprisingly gullible, so beware of slick salespeople. Romance emphasises sentimentality. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22
Expressing yourself in a creative way can prove surprisingly satisfying. Career delays should end after the weekend. Romancewise, this week starts on an upbeat note. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22
More sharing is the key this week. Your willingness to take a temporary supporting role could lead to an advancement on the career front. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21
You are in a dreamy mood this week, so keep your mind on the tasks at hand. Disputes are favourably resolved thanks to your partner’s willingness to compromise. A mysterious acquaintance becomes more down to earth. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22
Satisfying challenges make this a rewarding but somewhat emotional week. You may be involved in an interesting survey or lively debate. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20
Friendship is emphasised this week. Sharing and a willingness to take a supporting role could lead to a prestigious community assignment. You help restore a relative’s sagging self confidence. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19
This week sees you involved in financial matters. Creativity is also spotlighted. You find yourself offering comfort and cheer to friends and relatives, and nearly everyone else. PISCES - February 20 - March 20
Secrets and mysteries are the themes of the week. You assume the twin roles of detective and confidant. You find yourself dealing with people who have very high standards. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
You are naturally optimistic and unusually impatient. You are a born leader and possess a good sense of humour. Fresh ideas come readily to you. Over the next 12 months the key is to present these ideas at the most opportune times. Travel and renewed friendships are the twin themes in the next few months.
ANGLICAN: Tuesday, November 10: 7pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk / St David’s, Meeniyan Fellowship. Wednesday, November 11: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Sunday, November 15: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Wonthaggi. Sunday, 10.30am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Monday, 7.30pm: Holy Communion; Wednesday, 8.45am: Christian prayer & meditation, 10am: Holy Communion. CHURCH OF ASCENSION: Inverloch, Sunday, 9am: Holy Communion & Sunday School; Tuesday, 9am: Christian prayer & meditation; 10am: Holy Communion; Thursday 7.30pm: Holy Communion. 5th Sunday services, alternating at Wonthaggi & Inverloch, contact Rev Bruce Charles for details, 5672 3984. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Meeting every Sunday at Archies Creek. Morning Communion Service 11 am: Evening Holy Spirit Revival 6pm: Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5674 3867 or 5672 4660. ASSEMBLIES OF GOD: Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am and 6pm: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Vic Butera 5655 2478. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Leongatha South Gippsland Liberty Fellowship - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday services: 11 am and 7pm. All enquiries contact Pastor David Stegmann 5662 2785. Office: 5662 3100. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly; Kids Club Thursdays 4pm Guide Hall. For all enquiries
contact 5664 5455. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am. CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S WOMEN’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Strongly family oriented church meets at the Senior Citizens Centre, Mirboo North, Sundays: 4-5.10pm Communion, 5.15-6pm Bible Studies for Adults, Youth and Children. Friday evenings: Home Fellowships 7.30pm; Youth Activities. Enquiries: 5668 2226 Bob Stevens. SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Kid’s Club - Tuesday, 4 - 5pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122. SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228. PRESBYTERIAN: Weekly Worship Service 10am Sunday, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Phone Rev. Dr D. Clarnette 0409 236 981 or elder Col Rump 5662-2107. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church
meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. Teaching service at 7.30pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2762. Minister: Rev. Ron Nauta. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, November 15, 9am and 10.45am. “Life to the Max” 7pm. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Geoff Smith and Rev. Jim Foley, 5655 1997. BAPTIST CHURCH KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www.wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 9853 6627. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.
Most members were present as the main discussion was our major fundraising event, the rose show, to be held on November 13 and 14, when our unit provides catering for lunches, morning and afternoon teas, has a stall over the two days and a raffle of grocery hamper, tennis racquet and serving platter. The rose show is opened after judging, at 12.30pm and is a spectacular sight.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 15. 17. 19. 20.
ACROSS Unrealistic (11) Note (4) Memento (8) Man’s name (6) Fate (6) Sea (6) Withdraw (6) Famous artist (8) Praise (4) Bird (7-4)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18.
DOWN Adversary (8) Dog (6) Hit (6) Pain (4) Fish (6) Perfect (5) Native of Sicily (8) Horrified (6) Vegetable (6) Loll (6) Inebriated (5) Kill (4)
CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8196 ACROSS 6. “Good in the muted passages”? (5,6). 7. Go by the mountain road (4). 8. Painting name after name (4,4). 9. Pops the note in, but is afraid (6). 10. Be quick to get a little hand gun (6). 12. How the wicket-keeper walked? (6). 15. What you get from a crack journalist? (6). 17. Nice excuses to get a tan, anyway (8). 19. About finished (4). 20. Wasn’t hard on the pack? (5,6). DOWN 1. The treatment to begin with does help (5-3). 2. Impresses with the collector’s items (6). 3. Strain to see the church by a famous architect (6). 4. Person one can take only in small doses, perhaps (4). 5. She’s upset by you speaking German (6). 6. A gift for just about an English pound (5). 11. Maintains you take a little drink to sharpen up (8). 13. Make reference to the man and the duel arranged (6). 14. Plans to have a large number of floats (6). 15. Or, to be exact, sooner (6). 16. Thin as Marsh was? (5). 18. No sire, he’s a man! (4).
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Dimensional re:rendering ARTISTIC forces will combine in Fish Creek when the two local galleries will time exhibition openings that will please patrons.
Both openings are on Sunday, November 15. Gecko Studio and Gallery will open its exhibition by computer artist Michael Chang at 2pm, while Ride the Wild Goat Workshop
and Gallery will open its exhibition by Lisa Burrell at 1pm. Called Re:render, Michael’s exhibition will show computer generated 3D works and pen and ink drawings. It will run until December 19, while Lisa’s exhibition, called Bulls and Bones, will run until Nov 27. “Gecko Studio Gallery and Andrew McPherson’s Ride the Wild Goat Workshop and Gallery collaborated in a similar fashion when Andrew held the function to celebrate the opening of his gallery,” Gecko co-owner Michael Lester said. “The timing of our exhibition openings will allow patrons to move between the two venues, which is a two-minute walk, and make the most of their visit to Fish Creek.” Michael said he and partner Kerry Spokes had been looking forward to Michael Chang’s second exhibition at the gallery.
Dream walk: The computer-generated images by Michael Chang conjure different impressions. This image, called Midnight Walk, is often interpreted as a dreamscape. Michael and his partner Bridget run FishTales Bookshop next door to Gecko Studio Gallery. “We have been looking forward to Michael Chang’s next exhibition after his first show with us at the start of the year was most successful,” Michael said.
“The title of the show refers to the process of generating images from a dimensional computer model known as rendering. It is called Re-render because this is Michael’s second exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery, and also because each image is ren-
dered many times over during its development. The process spans a number of disciplines including 3D modelling, photography and digital image manipulation. Many of the works use local scenes for their inspiration.
Three artists in one THE Leongatha Gallery is holding a fascinating group exhibition of three artists, combining glass with acrylics and pen and ink drawings. Called, Two Men and a Glassblower (who is a woman), the exhibition
will run until November 29. When entering the gallery, the viewer is immediately drawn to the vast canvas by Melbourne artist Ashley Ross, called Sunday Chardonnay. Ross only recently entered the world of art, but already his striking
canvases are in demand. The gleaming red surface of Sunday Chardonnay glimmers in the light and vibrates in the air like hot lava. Heather Bolding Taylor and Wayne Taylor operate their Glass Blowing Studio and Gallery in the Strzelecki Ranges. Heather’s vases and sculptures are exquisite and they complement Ross’s painting very well. The pen and ink draw-
ings by Jamie Folan are subtle and intricate. They reflect his training background in engineering design before computers made hand drawing in engineering departments obsolete. Born and raised in the UK, Jamie ventured into Asia and lived for many years in Bali before making Australia his home. For exhibition inquiries, call 5662 5174.
Pen and ink: Jamie Folan shows a number of drawings, including this one, called Blinding Silence.
Ambassador for district FOSTER artist Anna Walter feels like an ambassador for South Gippsland when she exhibits her glorious watercolours, which are her preferred medium. Anna has taken part in various group exhibitions and entered several Rotary shows, but she will go solo at Mushroom Art/Craft Space in Bair St, Leongatha, for the month of November. Called In Fresh Air, Anna will present a range of her work, which includes landscapes, beach scenes, birds and wildlife. She began painting about 30 years ago in Germany before coming to Australia 26 years ago, settling in Foster. She is a member of the Fish Creek Art Group and the Leongatha Art and Crafts Society. “For the past 26 years I’ve been living in beautiful South Gippsland, surrounded by breathtaking, unspoiled beaches, gently rolling hills, magnificent birds and much more,” Anna said. She finds her inspiration in the landscape for paintings as well as photography. “I try to capture the beauty of our coastline, especially Wilsons Promontory with its peacefulness and seasonal changes.” Anna said because she wants to communicate her affection for the local landscape to others, “I feel like an ambassador for South Gippsland, which is one of the most enchanting corners of Australia”. Some 28 watercolours depicting such Prom scenes as Tidal River, but also Shallow Inlet and Waratah Bay, gardens and evening moods, will be on show. Anna’s work is delightful and subtle and highly affordable as well. Her photo-cards will also be on sale. For inquiries, call Margaret Tattersall at Mushroom on 5662 2144.
In Fresh Air: The watercolours by Anna Walter on show at Mushroom Art and Crafts Space in Bair St will be on show during November.
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Your health professional
A PUBLIC meeting is set to be held in Leongatha to show support for the future of the Leongatha Memorial Hospital. The hospital is dilapidated and is on the waiting list for the green light to rebuild. Hospital CEO Gary Templeton has the unenviable job of convincing a state government to spend up to $40 million in a safe National Party seat during a global financial crisis. He seemed pleased with the public show of support, but wondered what it would achieve.
I am effectively employed by the people of South Gippsland. I answer to a board who are all from South Gippsland. I clearly have a loyalty to the people and the hospital in which I work.
But like every school principal and every other person who is answerable to the department, you can’t afford to get them off side. Absolutely not. One of the keys to this sort of role is the ability to advocate clearly, concisely, intelligently about the issues and also to understand the constraints the department has in terms of its funding. If you look at all of the hospitals in Victoria, we are probably not the worst, we just happen to have a particular set of circumstances that make it extremely difficult.
I’ve been here for 13 years and I have never seen anything like this happening in Leongatha. Certainly Korumburra, but not Leongatha. What do you think has sparked this reaction? I think there is a number of things. We have been active over the past six months or so trying to highlight the issue. The reality for us is that the time frame in which we need a decision made is shorter rather than longer. More people are noticing the problems we are operating with.
What are these problems? If you look at the hospital, it generally looks tidy when you first walk in. But if you talk to the tradies around town who support us in maintaining what we have got, they will all tell you it is past its use-by-date and we are acutely aware of that. It has a finite time in which we can continue to operate this building.
What sort of time frame? We have given the board an undertaking that we can keep this building going for another five years, beyond that time we have significant doubts.
What could this public meeting achieve? It is difficult to know what it would achieve other than demonstrate that there is considerable community concern and support for the hospital. Would it actually clearly achieve anything or make things different, I’m really not sure. But from the staff’s perspective I suspect a show of support for the
services they deliver would probably be quite heartening. Does the staff need heartening at times? Can it be dispiriting working in a facility like this? I’m not sure I like the idea that it can be dispiriting; however, probably five years ago when we were pushing the issues of the facility problems strongly, it certainly affected the way staff viewed the hospital and that was not a particularly good thing. That is one of the reasons we are not as vocal, these days, about the infrastructure. We’ve always said you should disassociate the state of the facilities with the quality of the service we deliver. With much larger health facilities in Wonthaggi and the Latrobe Valley, it seems Leongatha is being squeezed out of the financial picture. Some fear that the hospitals to the north and south could suck finance away from Leongtha and eventually lead to its closure. I think hospitals exist in many places for historical reasons. But there are very few hospitals that I can remember that have ever been closed wherever I have been. Hospitals have a particular connection to people; it is very difficult to ever shut one down. So I don’t think there is a reason that it should not exist. Leaving aside Wonthaggi, Latrobe and
Melbourne – we shouldn’t forget it is only an hour and a half away – it exists because people need services. And that is demonstrated by the fact that demand for our services is increasing year after year. The Star has repeatedly asked to photograph the worst of the hospital buildings to publicly build a case for building funds. But the chief executive has clearly been loath to upset the delicate negotiations with those who control the flow of money from Melbourne. I don’t believe there is any need to show things off. We have made no secret of the fact that we have problems with things like the water supply, our electricity, sewerage. There’s nothing particular to see other than the fact that it is a problem and it is a problem that we are finding difficult now to deal with. When you say there is nothing to see, you do have a board of shame in your boardroom. I’ve seen it before and many people in Leongatha have as well. They are quite startling photos. It’s a colloquial term we use. The reality is, it’s a series of photos that demonstrates the problems we have, hopefully in a way that is quite obvious.
A touch of Indonesia STUDENTS of Tarwin Valley Primary School have been learning Bahasa Indonesian for many years now under the guidance of Bu Bland.
Bahasa Indonesian was declared the official language of Indonesia in 1945. It is based on Malay and has been spoken throughout the archipelago for centuries. The learning of a second language at Tarwin Valley Primary School is complemented by cultural days when students can explore and experience the language, history and culture of our nearest neighbour. Recently Tarwin Valley Primary School organised an Indonesian cultural day with Aaron and Nita from ‘Baguskan’, Victoria’s leading LOTE Indonesian service provider, who supported the day with performances of Indonesian shadow puppets, dance, and music. They also conducted workshops ranging from martial arts to dance, with specialist teachers conducting literature, music and geography lessons. The day concluded with a performance by all the students.
We had the opportunity with those particular areas when we removed the roof of the hospital, to actually get in and see where they were. A lot of those areas are under a ceiling of about two feet in height, so you can’t actually get in and see those bits anymore. There are obviously sensitivities which mean you don’t want to go public with them. If we didn’t want to go public, we would not have them on public display. I think something we have learnt over a long period of time is that there is no point in highlighting the deficiencies in any facilities you have. They are things that we deal with every day, whether we build a new hospital next year or otherwise, there will come a time when we have exactly the same issues again. Hospitals are very expensive to build, you don’t get to replace them often so you will always have maintenance issues with hospitals. The key to it is how you deal with the problems and how you continue to deliver services without interruption. That is something we have been able to do for a long time and we are pretty proud of it. Is it a tightrope you walk between the interests of the Leongatha community and the interests of the Health Department? It is not particularly an issue for me.
Do you ever wish you could move this hospital into a marginal seat? I couldn’t possibly comment on that. I don’t do politics terribly well and it is not something I want to start now. If someone donated $1 million to the hospital tomorrow, what would you spend it on? I don’t think a million dollars is going to go very far to solve our problems.
$5 million? It’s still not going to go very far at all. $10 million? We are still not there.
So it is only solved by a complete rebuild? Yes. We haven’t got to the stage of totally re-costing it, but best guess of replacing the hospital, leaving aside Koorooman House, is between $25 and $30 million dollars.
If you were responsible for the state’s health budget, would you rebuild Leongatha? I would probably be doing what the department is doing now, which is making me justify exactly why we need it and why. Given that I am reasonably rational, I think I would accept the argument for replacement, the issue would be the time it would take capital to be committed.
Photos: 1 Big day: Stuart, Aaron, Bu Bland, Hayley, Sam and Annika enjoy the day. 2 Colourful: Hannah in costume. 3 Ride on: Cam and Jason enjoying a ride in a becak.
Above: Ride on: Cam and Jason enjoying a ride in a becak. Colourful: Hannah in costume.
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Hatinating: from left, spring was certainly in the air at the Stony Creek Racing Club’s season opener, “Ladies Day” on Friday, with Diane Byrnes, Meeniyan, birthday girl Kim Wines, Welshpool, Terry Parks, Toora, Kelly Ross, Phillip Island and Cheree Smith, Pound Creek, donning their finest spring hats.
Party time: Cindy Rose and Lomas Bennett, Port Welshpool, birthday girl Kim Wines, Welshpool, Sarah Wines, Toora, Josie Wines, Welshpool, Jenny Maskell, Yanakie, Chelsea Griffin and Wendy Cripps, Port Franklin and Roxy Dows, Toora partied on at the Stony Creek Ladies Day.
Designer’s touch: dressed by Melbourne designer, Charlotte Moore, young Ella Smith of Foster looked stunning at the Stony Creek Ladies Day on Friday.
Eye for fashion: local model Anita Jones, left and Leongatha fashion boutique Influence on Dusk owner Judy Stephens dress to impress for the Stony Elegant: local model Kristin Richardson was all class dressed by Influence Creek Ladies Day fashion parade. on Dusk in Leongatha.
That’s different: multi-talented songster Billie Broadfoot entertained the Family affair: proud mum Ruth Sargant and daughter Jessica Sargant of Models: Influence on Dusk models Billie Broadfoot, Kristin Ladies Day guests and was a model Stony Creek enjoyed a lovely day out together at their local Stony Creek Race Richardson, Anita, Jones, Tarnya Wilson and Jessie Spencer during the fashion parade. track for Ladies Day on Friday. looked stunning in their fashion parade race gear.
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The world of chemistry FIFTEEN Year 9 students had the chance to be a chemist for half a day at Victoria University recently. The Leongatha Secondary College students travelled to the Werribee campus for the event. There were eight experiments involving ink pigments, colours in foods, dyes, flames and aspirin. Student Emily Stevens said it was a good experience to see chemicals in action and what harm they can do. “It was really interesting the way they did everything and I actually had a really good time as well,” she said. Emily found an experiment that showed the different chemicals used in inks particularly interesting. Another student, Nick Stefani is interested in science and does experiments himself at home. He wants to be a pyrotechnician when he’s older.
Nick was intrigued by the experiment where aspirin was turned into deep heat. He was also given some helpful tips for his own science at home. Science teacher Russell Ogden said the event gave students the opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in a properly fitted out chemical laboratory. “It was a fantastic day from my point of view because a lot of these students probably have very limited experience in that area, but every one of them was really engaged in what happened up there,” he said. “It introduced the students to a lot of concepts and procedures they’ll use should they pursue their interest in chemistry in later years in school.”
Chemist lessons: LSC Year 9 students Nick Stefani and Emily Betts saw chemistry experiments at Victoria University.
Music to their ears at Poowong
Sing stars: Shaelyn Connell-Rohde, Rachel Notman and Maddison Oldham from Poowong Consolidated School.
MORE than 100 students participated in a music camp at Poowong Consolidated School late last month. They came from Korumburra, Loch, Nyora and Poowong primary schools as well as Year 7s from Korumburra Secondary College for the two-day event. Teachers or music instructors taught groups of students
dedicated to different musical areas such as percussion, keyboard, choir, acoustic guitar, concert band and rock band. Students also worked as a whole group to prepare an item for performance. Korumburra Primary School music teacher Ellyn Zizic said students who wrote their own songs may have had the opportunity to perform them in front of a group for the first time.
Ms Zizic said the camp was the only opportunity some students have to get together with a larger group and play their instruments. “The kids don’t know each other to start with, but by the time we get to the end of the first day if it wasn’t for the uniform of the kids, you wouldn’t know they came from different schools; they just fuse together brilliantly,” she said.
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Off on a study adventure GRAEME Nicoll will be off overseas next year as one of 18 Australian primary producers participating in the Nuffield Australia program.
The Fish Creek dairy farmer was awarded a Gardner Foundation scholarship, which will allow him to travel overseas. Graeme spoke to Star reporter Chris Brown last week.
Why did you decide to apply for the Nuffield Scholarship? I saw it as an opportunity to get an understanding of global agriculture and where the dairy industry in Gippsland fits into global agriculture.
What made you interested in that area? I’ve known a few
Nuffield scholars in the past and I’ve been inspired by their enthusiasm and their passion and the opportunities that have come to them after partaking in the Nuffield Scholarship. They have an ability to look at their business in new ways and have a greater prespective of their business in the global marketplace. Tell me a bit about your business. It’s primarily a dairy business where we milk between 250-300 cows off 80 hectares. Our milker number will vary given the season we are approaching. Another 150 hectares are used to run young stock and beef cattle. We also rear the majority of our calves, both the heifer and bull calves, and the bull calves are reared and sold for dairy beef. It’s a
crossbred herd consisting of Friesians, Jerseys, Aussie Reds and we’ve started experimenting with some Montbeliards. It’s predominantly pasturebased; we aim to maximise our pasture production in our business. We have a small amount of irrigation from on-farm storages that we use to supplement our summer feed with. Why are you trying to bring Montbeliards into the herd? Just looking at increasing the hybrid vigour in our herd. To see if there is some potential gains in fertility and longevity of cow while not suffering production losses. How has the season been going for you and how’s it looking? I guess like a lot of dairy farmers in the wetter areas of South Gippsland, we’ve found the last couple of months reasonably challenging. It’s great to have the moisture in the profile, but it limited our production over the last couple of months. We’re looking for some rainfall between now and Christmas to allow the season to push on. POULTRY and Cage Bird Auction at the Traralgon
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Nuffield scholarship: Fish Creek farmer Graeme Nicoll has won the prestigious award, allowing him to travel overseas. With the Nuffield Scholarship, you are interested in resilience. What aspects of that and what influences that? I’m interested to see how dairy farmers around the world have adapted their systems to cope with changes in the input prices and product prices and the increased volatility the industry’s faced over the last five years. I think there’s some amazing things done on dairy farms in Gippsland and it will be interesting to see what other things are done around the world. What practical things do you do as part of the
scholarship? I partake in a sevenweek global focus tour with seven other scholars from Australia and New Zealand. That’s an intensive rapid journey around the globe looking at agriculture in at least five different countries and understanding agripolitics and agriculture in those countries. The trip will take in all commodity sectors. I’ll be travelling with a barramundi producer from Queensland, a grain grower from South Australia and other producers. So I’m travelling with a diverse range of scholars and getting a really good insight into agriculture. Then after
that I’ll be undertaking personal studies overseas where I’ll be travelling to New Zealand, Europe and possibly North America. I haven’t confirmed where I’m going to, but I’ll be looking at dairy farm resilience in the global context. Have you done much travelling to look at farming before? I’ve been on a study tour of New Zealand and Tasmania before, particularly focusing on dairy farms and I’ve travelled a bit overseas, but not with the sole purpose of studying agriculture. I’m really looking forward
to getting out on farms around the world and seeing what different people in different countries are doing.
A dairy farm is pretty busy. How will you fit the trips in? It’s going to be a real challenge. We’ve got two good staff members here and there will be some pressure put back on my wife. We’ll probably pull my father back out of retirement. It will put a lot of pressure on the business. It means I’ll be doing all my travelling in a very tight, intense period to try to get back here for calving.
Less cattle at VLE Leongatha EVEN though there was a reduction in numbers, the smaller supply of cows and heifers were the only cattle to see some prices average unchanged compared to the previous week at VLE Leongatha. Demand for bullocks was again poor, and prices averaged 3c/kg lower. Prime C3 and C4 bullocks and steers were between 147c and 159.2c/kg, and the quality was mostly good to very good. Demand was better for cows, particularly for the leanest grades of medium to lighter weights. These sold at unchanged prices making from 82c to 120c/kg, while the better quality beef and dairy cows were 1c to 3c/kg cheaper. Beef cows in good condition made from 125c to 133c, and the dairy cows were between 117c and 125c/kg.
Wednesday, November 4 BULLOCKS 13 M. & A. Giardina, Thorpdale 14 P. Alicata, Thorpdale 14 J.L. Moir, Berrys Creek 8 G.R. & G.J. Hutchison, Leongatha 12 J. Lyons, Inverloch 8 P. & G. Calder, Korumburra Sth STEERS 1 Jasmel Nominees, Tarwin Sth 1 D.J. & R.E. Harrison, Meeniyan 4 F. & L. Dal Pozzo, Koonwarra 3 D.G. & C.M. Roberts, Foster 9 D. & S. Logan, Yinnar 1 J. Ousley, Wonga Wonga COWS 1 N. & T. Jondahl, Denison 1 P. Flanigan & S. Kemsley, Yinnar Sth 2 R.H. & M. Greaves, Tarwin Lower 2 N. Urel, Tarwin Lower 2 Melaleca Past, Meeniyan 1 J. Reilly, Loch HEIFERS 1 F. & L. Dal Pozzo, Koonwarra 1 L.J. & J.L. Vale, Toora 2 W. Leviston, Yinnar
672 605 681 690 638 710
159.2 159.2 158.6 158.0 158.0 155.2
1069.00 963.00 1081.00 1090.00 1008.00 1102.00
450 485 461 443 526 520
172.0 168.6 162.0 160.2 158.0 146.6
774.00 817.71 747.23 710.22 831.00 762.32
735 585 508 605 608 530
133.0 133.0 132.0 132.0 132.0 132.0
977.55 778.05 669.90 798.60 801.90 699.60
370 160.6 315 155.0 410 154.6
594.22 488.25 633.86
2 D. Hargrave, Yan Yean 1 G.J. & R.K. Smith, Allambee 1 I. & R. Hengstberger, Stony Creek BULLS 1 M. & D. Marotti, Korumburra 1 A.N. & T.L. Geary, Nerrena 1 W. Reid, Leongatha 1 N. & I. Jondahl, Denison 1 F. & L. Dal Pozzo, Koonwarra 1 J.W. & M. Kee, Yarram
458 153.6 265 148.2 615 148.0 550 880 830 805 960 715
147.6 146.2 145.0 144.6 144.6 144.0
702.72 392.73 910.20 811.80 1286.56 1203.50 1164.03 1388.16 1029.60
Store sale Thursday, November 5 Total yarding: Cows 159 av. $821.70, calves - 148 av. $2.03, cows and calves 54 av. $743.15, heifers - 464 av. $408.34, steers - 1278 av. $602.68, stag - 1. Cows M.J. & L.M. Brunt, Poowong, 12 x $1090; G.D. & R.L. Trease, Mirboo North, 8 x $1005, 7 x $1005; R.J. & L.H. Harris, Korumburra, 9 x $930, 8 x $930; G. & J. Cope, 5 x $920; N.G. & M.A. Inglis, 7 x $920; South Coast Business, Waratah Nth, 8 x $860; G. & B. Goding, Welshpool, 10 x $855; E. Ruby, Anderson, 10 x $800. Calves D. Porteous, 1 x $300. Cows and calves A. & L. Holman, 1 x $1080, 1 x $800; O.B. & C.M. Hutchinson, Berrys
Creek, 1 x $920; G. & J. Cope, 2 x $910; D.A. & K.A. Joyce, 1 x $900, 1 x $810; G. Smith, Nerrena, 3 x $870; R.J. Grylls, Welshpool, 3 x $825, 1 x $800; G. Scicluna, Trida, 3 x $810; . Heifers Norma Belcher, Woodside, 6 x $610, 9 x $580; The Firs P/L, 6 x $540; N. Jondahl, Nambrok, 13 x $535; P. Meehan, Loch, 2 x $520; J. Byng, 4 x $520; D.L. & M.R. Hook, Inverloch, 11 x $520; D. Hargrave, 1 x $510; N. & D. Toward, 1 x $500; J.B. Lamb & Sons, 10 x $500. Steers I. & R. Hengstberger, Dumbalk Nth, 9 x $860, 9 x $830, 15 x $830, 13 x $800, 14 x $795; G. & M. Ardley, Agnes, 1 x $830; A. Dingfelder, Jeetho, 1 x $816; D. Hargrave, 9 x $802; J. Agostino, 11 x $800; R. & S. Irvin, Meeniyan, 1 x $796.
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DPI livestock warning By Matt Dunn
THE Department of Primary Industries is warning vendors selling sick livestock at saleyards that they could be prosecuted under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 and the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994.
Nothing wrong here: healthy cattle like these are what the market wants.
IT is essential for calves to become familiar with water from day one and they will drink it if it is provided. Continual access to clean water allows calves to maintain their body fluid levels. The water content within milk alone will not satisfy calves’ water requirements as total water intake is regulated by the amount of milk solids consumed. Calves fed milk containing high levels of solids will drink more water and calves fed milk containing low levels of solids will drink less. Milk fed calves that develop diarrhoea will reduce or stop milk intake and drink water of their own accord. It will also reduce the level of resultant dehydration. Providing calves with access to water will also encourage consumption of calf pellets and promote weight gain and total feed intake. Research has shown that calves with no access to water consumed 31 per cent less dry feed and gained 38 per cent less weight than calves that had constant access to water. Calves provided with water show less cross sucking (sucking on other calves) and reduced incidence of feed refusal. Calves that drink water following transport will maintain hydration, thus improving calf welfare and increasing meat yields and carcass quality.
mistreat animals by and large.” DPI Animal Health Officer, Monica Schutze, said saleyards are places for buying and selling fit and healthy livestock for restocking or slaughter for human consumption. “Unfit livestock trucked to saleyards are a serious animal welfare problem and can damage the reputation of the livestock industries and consumer confidence,” Ms Schutze said. “It is essential that all categories of livestock are fit and well and able to withstand extended transportation and handling after they leave the farm of origin. Buyers, consumers and the general community expect to find fit and healthy stock in saleyards and high standards of animal welfare. “Doing the right thing is common sense and protects everyone’s commercial interests in the supply chain including farmers, agents, truck drivers and saleyards.” A free copy of Meat & Livestock Australia’s national guide on the transport of animals ‘Is it fit to load?’ can be obtained from DPI Leongatha, ph. 5662 9900 or visit www.mla.com.au.
Beating the boys A GALLOWAY heifer once again won the champion carcass at the Gippsland Beef Challenge competition held in conjunction with the Sale show, which is having its 150th birthday. Exhibited by Malcolm Cock, Amberley Park Galloways, Hallston, the heifer had the highest scoring carcass (grass fed) where the points are awarded for muscle (yield), the right fat cover and eating quality characteristics. Mr Cock said the Beef Challenge was one of the few competitions where you can enter heifers. “When one considers that all heifers are sold for meat at some stage it is important to know how well they perform in the carcass
characteristics,” he said. “The disappointing thing is that the meat works discounted the heifers even though my heifers yielded better than all the steers except one”. Mr Cock said he sells heifers and steers to Gippsland Natural over the hooks and is paid the same cents per kilogram. “What counts is carcass quality (MSA) and yield
not the sex,” he said. According to the exhibitors at the Gippsland Beef Challenge, competitions like this are a great opportunity to learn how their stock performs on the hook and to know when animals are ready to market. If selling in the sale yards, stock really need to be 3.5 to 4 condition score compared to over
the hooks when condition score 3 is ideal. Grazing trials are an even better way to learn how your stock perform under commercial conditions. At the September weighing of the Gippsland grazing trial, Amberley Park Galloway X Angus steer had the highest weight gain over all breed (first turn off) with a daily gain of 1.59 kg.
Amberley Park Bullseye: sire of the Galloway heifer that won champion carcass at the Sale show.
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The warning comes after a number of recent incidents at Gippsland saleyards where vendors had tried to dispose of lame, sick, weak, diseased or injured animals. DPI would not talk about specific cases, or where they had occurred. Victorian Livestock Exchange general manager Graham Osborne said the Koonwarra saleyard had its own strict standards for the handling of unfit livestock. “The guidelines are that the animal must be able to travel. It’s got to be able to stand up and travel. There’s always one that slips or decides it’s had enough living. That’s always a risk,” he said. “Unfortunately, we’re fairly ruth-
less in that regard. If they’re not fit for travel and they’re suffering, we destroy them. We carry the necessary equipment on hand at all times. There’s no argument about it. If they’re not fit for passage without suffering then we fix the problem forthwith. “We don’t mess around. We don’t discuss it. We just do it.” Mr Osborne said an expense would be borne by the vendor if it was thought he was “misbehaving”. “If he’s busy being smart, there will be a cost. Every now and then vendors fall into unfortunate circumstances. Someone’s died and they can’t look after the livestock. The RSPCA might be involved, and the DPI gets involved and the market is used as a way of salvaging everyone’s costs,” he said. “In those cases there’s always going to be a couple of dead ones come out of it. We had a very unfortunate circumstance seven or eight years ago at Pakenham whereby we shot eight in one night. That’s the exception, though, it’s not the norm. “We wouldn’t see one in a thousand that requires any attention. It’s very minimal and vendors are very good as a rule. They certainly don’t
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Full Time Position ENVIRONMENT OFFICER South Gippsland Water is a leading and innovative participant in the Water Industry committed to providing and managing quality water supply and wastewater systems in an ecologically sustainable and cost efficient manner. Based at our Foster Office and reporting to the Environment Co-ordinator, the successful applicant will be required to assist with the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of the Corporation’s Risk Management System, and carry out Risk Assessments for Projects. The position is required to communicate with relevant stakeholders, maintain quality data, participate in reuse schemes, prepare Environmental Reports and be involved in the Corporation’s Water Storage Surveillance Programs. Applicants should possess a relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience. The full position description and information regarding South Gippsland Water can be downloaded from our website www.sgwater.com.au To apply, send your resumé marked confidential to: Mary Fowler at South Gippsland Water PO Box 102, Foster, Vic. 3960. Telephone enquiries can be made on (03) 5682 0438 Email: mfowler@sgwater.com.au Applications close Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, November 11 8pm WALTER J. TUCK RECREATION RESERVE Other business will include a special resolution to change the incorporated name of the club from Mirboo North Football Club Inc. to Mirboo North Football/Netball Club Inc. All members of the public are welcome to attend
meetings
for rent 2 BEDROOM unit. Gas heating, carport, easy to manage garden. Close to schools, walking distance to Leongatha shops. $185 per week. 2 bedroom home. R/C air cond, garage, easily maintained garden. Close to Med. Centre, schools and shops. $200 per week. Ring SEJ for further details 5662-4033. RECENTLY refurbished 3 B/R home (plus study), Mirboo North. Large shed. $235 pw. References essential. 0408-641324.
house to share SHARE house available for up to two people in Kardella South. $100 pw inc. elec. and water. Contact Julie 0407-687826.
used motorcycles HONDAS - 2002 XR 200, $3,000; 2004 CRF 150, $3,200. Ph: 0418-583464.
garage sales GARAGE SALE LOCH
10 Roy Street
Saturday, November 14 & Sunday, November 15 8am - 2pm For the collector - old Albion truck radiator complete, mosaics & books + craft, 2 old lawnmowers for parts, computer bits & pieces, old meat mincers & blow lamps, old oil and petrol cans, pot plants & sundries
used machinery AGROPLOW 7 tyne, coulters and depth wheels, GC, $1,500. Ph: 0412454066.
HAY MOWER, Lely 240-L, 6 disc. Excellent condition $7,000 ONO. Ph: 0427151258.
MERLENE STRATTON
SQUARE BALE side elevator, stack elevator, rollerbar rake, 600 lt boomspray with hose, 1 tonne Crump spreader, farm gates. Enq. ph: 0412454066. TAARUP 744 5m tedder, in good condition, $4,000 inc. GST. Ajax 3 water pump, in good working order, $1,200. Mineral dispenser, variable speed 1-10 $800. 56649293.
used vehicles
FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided
Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 ASTRA Hatch 2005, 38,600km, 1 lady owner, full service history, TIB124 $14,250. Ph: 0427-563202.
Saturday, November 14
FRIESIAN heifer calves, 1-2 weeks old. Ph: 56649293.
Assorted power tools, hand tools, furniture, household goods, slasher, ride-on mower, assorted bric-a-brac Cash only
meetings
wanted to buy
FURNITURE: Parker, Noblett, Tessa, Chiswell, Moran, or any quality brand name used furniture. Phone Wendy on 0409-234482.
work wanted HOME MAINTENANCE
17th Annual General Meeting Members of the public are invited to attend the 17th Annual General Meeting of Gippsland Southern Health Service. The meeting will be held at Korumburra in the Hillside Leisure Centre Room at Bridge Street on Thursday, November 26, 2009 commencing at 4pm. The President of the Board of Management, Mrs Tracey Gibson, will report on the 17th year of operation of GSHS and release the Quality of Care Report and Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2009. 14 days notice must be given for any resolution to be considered. If you wish to attend, please contact the Executive Assistant on 5667 5504. Light refreshments will be available.
All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com
CAM ABOOD
CLEARING & GARAGE SALE
9am start (not before)
Jenny Milkins
HAY MOWER, Lely 6 disc, GC, $4,850. Ph: 0412454066.
FORD Courier XLT ute, 4x4, Spacecab, EBA506, $1,950 ONO. 5668-6354.
10 Byrnes Lane FISH CREEK
marriage celebrant
For all your home repairs, renovations and painting jobs LARGE OR SMALL Experienced Contact Leigh 5664 0190 or 0408 130 787
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Leongatha 5662 4191
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engagements BLOOM - STOKES Martin and Leanne, along with Bill and Fiona, are thrilled to announce the engagement of Emily and Cameron on October 31. Together we wish them much love and happiness for the future.
deaths KNOX - Irene. What a wonderful lady and dear friend to our family - to Jim, Rob, Phil and families. Sadly missed but never forgotten, so many laughs. Our thoughts are with you. Ron, Ken, Susan M., Geoff, Karen, Ian Brickle, and families. (Jess and Bill). REYNOLDS Evelyn Hannah. 30/9/1914 - 06/11/2009. Loved wife of Jim (dec.). Mother of Barry (dec.), Margaret and Dorothy. Loved grandmother and great grandmother. Reunited with her loved ones again.
in memoriam MURPHY - Beatrice. 9/11/2002. In loving memory.
Bryan, Jennie, Kae and Lachlan.
bereavement thanks
MEE - Marjorie. As the family of GW Mee, we would like to express our appreciation for the expressions of sympathy and kindness at the event of our sad loss.
George, Graham, Jean and Merryn Mee.
message of hope
MAY the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. Psalm 20:1.
funerals REYNOLDS The Graveside Funeral of the late Mrs Evelyn Hannah Reynolds will be held at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 commencing at 2pm. Paul and Margaret Beck HANDLEY FUNERAL SERVICES Leongatha Korumburra 5662-2717 Member AFDA
WARDLE Andrea Michelle. On November 3, 2009. Loved partner of William. Loving mother of Ethan and Wyatt. Loving daughter-in-law of Peter and Sue, sister-inlaw of Daryl and Kirsty, and loved granddaughter-in-law of Rhonda.
SPENCER - Frances Joy “Fran”. Late of Traveston, Qld and formerly of Leongatha, Victoria. Passed away peacefully November 5, 2009. Aged 73 years. Beloved wife of Gill. Dearly loved mother of Ross. Relatives and friends of Fran, Gill and family are respectfully invited to attend Fran’s Funeral Service to be held in the Gympie Funeral Home Chapel, 236 Brisbane Road, Gympie on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10.30am, followed by a Committal Service at the Pomona Cemetery.
Will be sadness in our hearts for a long time. Happiness in the joy you gave us.
GYMPIE FUNERAL SERVICES (07)5482-8400 www.gympiefunerals.com.au
Thanks to Strzelecki House and Latrobe Regional Hospital for their care.
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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - PAGE 57
Study into Prom dieback PARKS Victoria, in conjunction with Victorian National Parks Association, Friends of The Prom and Deakin University have established a new monitoring program looking at Dieback (Phytophthora cinnamomi) within the Prom. Brett Mitchell, Ranger in Charge at the Prom said, “Monitoring plots have started being developed around existing research, completed by Dr. Gretna Weste in the ’60s and ’70s who was a pioneer in the field. The
new program will be studying the effects of PC on native vegetation, rates of spread and potential treatment techniques. “Friends of The Prom have completed setup and monitoring of the first site on the northern side of the Squeaky Beach road. The group established eight quadrants through the area, half in Dieback affected soils and half in unaffected soils. Information, including health of grass trees, height, density, trunk diameter and soil samples was collected. “The iconic and unique grass trees are particularly susceptible to
this pathogen, which is a microscopic water born fungus that lives in the soil. Plants infected by Dieback generally show yellowing of leaves, followed by leaf loss, which may in turn lead to the death of the plant.” The project will be ongoing within the Park and is co-ordinated by the Victorian National Parks Association, which runs a similar project in the Brisbane Ranges. If you would like to be involved in future monitoring,lease contact Friends of The Prom on (03) 97523846 or go to the web site at www. friendsoftheprom.org.au
Doris legs it to 80 SAN REMO identity Doris Legg hosted a party for more than 120 people to mark her 80th birthday. Relatives and friends of all ages gathered in the San Remo Bowling Club, representing Doris’s many interests. Her children Kaye, Eddie and Lyn and her grandchildren paid tribute to a loving, nurturing matriarch who was firm but fair and an example to follow in life. Doris, who has always been a community worker who prefers to stay out of the limelight, cut her cake and thanked everyone for coming. Her orchid corsage was made by her partner Jim Grimmond.
Natural beauty: Grass trees at Wilsons Prom make a spectacular sight.
Leongatha Little Athletics results DESPITE hot conditions, more than 130 competitors hit the track and field for the Leongatha Little Athletics Club’s sixth meeting last Saturday, November 7. Two centre records were broken. Rachel O’Loughlin ran a brilliant 50m in the Under 15 girls’ event, hitting the line in 7.14 seconds to break Angela Byrne’s 7.20 record set last season. And Sara Riseley threw the javelin turbo an impressive 12.15m to set a new mark for the Under 10 girls. Please note that there is no competition meeting this Saturday, November 14, and, as previously announced, the Friday night meeting has also been cancelled. A team of athletes will be travelling to Newborough on Sunday, November 15, to compete in the Gippsland Region Relay Championships. A bus for competitors and families will be running from Leongatha
Happy family: Doris Legg cuts her 80th birthday cake watched by two of her children, Kaye and Eddie. Right: Happy birthday: Doris Legg celebrated her 80th birthday. She is pictured with her partner Jim Grimmond.
for the event. For any last-minute information on the relay day arrangements, please call Helen Patterson on 5662 4797 or Paula O’Loughlin on 5664 7575.
Taylah Cunningham: gets off to a flying start in the Under 6 girls’ 400m.
Girls night in
Writing from Leeds, where she is staying for a term at university on a Monash University exchange scholarship, Inverloch’s Sarah Billington writes about her impressions for The Star.
A RECENT “girls night in” at Curves Leongatha was a huge success.
Sarah’s party heaven
Three Body Shop representatives did facials, foot massages and makeup; a Chefs Toolbox representative had the kitchen covered; Intemo lingerie had free bra sizings; Postie Fashions were there with all the latest gear; there was a lady selling beautiful stationery for Christmas; Nutrimetics came and did facials; Le-Reve did aromatherapy hand massages; Party Light had candles and Jess Harle Hairdressing was doing haircuts and styling for the night as well as giving away some great hair products. The night was a huge success, with raffles and giveaways, and we raised a total of $773.30, with all proceeds going to Pink Ribbon.
Big night: Cherie Pritchett, Jess Harle, Kirsti Hayward, Jess Mattock, Taryn Wayman attend to Donna Newton (seated).
LEEDS is a complete party town. You can’t walk down the street past my or either of the other universities without having flyers flung in your face, advertising what’s going on that night. There’s a thing called the Otley Run, which is a pub crawl. I think the real Otley Run consists of a drink at 18 different pubs from Otley into Leeds. You have to dress up in costume as well and you can tell who’s on an Otley run. People doing it can choose what sort of costumes they will wear. For instance, my residence is doing an Otley Run this week and the theme is super heroes. I encountered my first run a couple of weeks ago, when I was walking back from uni and walked past a guy wearing a tee shirt, sneakers and a baby’s nappy. I did a double take on that one but kept walking, only to find I was soon following another guy dressed in a man-sized baby’s one-piece, including bum flap. They love dressing up here. My accommodation is a 10-minute walk to Leeds University and about 20-25 to the city centre of Leeds. It’s all so close, which is just as well, because buses and trains are pretty expensive. I am living in a flat with four other people, two girls, one from Italy, the other from Germany, and two guys, one from Singapore and the other is Moroccan, but lives in France. Coming from a fairly small university, the Gippsland campus of Monash, I was blown away with the amount of clubs and societies they have here. There are more than 270 clubs and they’re
all active ones! From bitch and stitch (a knitting club) to backstage crew and a sky diving club, they have something to cater to everyone. They even have one called Assassins, in which each week you target someone else in the club who you have ‘to kill’ during the week. You know: paintball gun and rubber knife. Maybe trip them with a banana - anytime, anywhere. I actually saw what looked to be the set up for an assassination on my way home from Uni the other day. I think the target had been spotted and they were ready to strike - funny stuff. Me? I wanted to join nine societies. But since they all meet weekly and often have more com-
mitments than just that, for example the Student News campus paper meets weekly but you also have to write articles, I had to cut it down. Therefore, I am an active member of LSTV (Leeds Student Television) which won the best student TV award in the UK last year and a bunch of others which was kind of amazing. I did sound mixing and also set dressing for the first broadcast of the year, and have written a short film that they are planning to produce and air as well, which is really exciting. I am also a member of The Scribe, which is the literary journal. It is mostly poetry.
Football fans: Sarah Billington (second left) and friends went to a Leeds United football match, which definitely was a first for her.
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FunFit wins state medal
FUNFIT Calisthenics has added another medal to its trophy cabinet by claiming gold for its “aesthetics” routine at the State Championships.
The club took an Intermediates team to three competitions in Melbourne. The girls competed in six items at each competition and were very successful, taking home 17 medals and place mentions out of a possible 18. FunFit is now gearing up for the annual concert, with two shows on Saturday, November 14 at the Wonthaggi Union Arts Centre. The club’s expansion this year has seen it hold classes in Wonthaggi, which have been a great success. The club’s new students will help to make the concert a real treat of creative skills and choreography, fun, music and beautiful costumes.
State champions: FunFit Calisthenics won gold at the State Championships. • LDCA A GRADE ONE-DAY MATCHES
Weekend cricket feast continues SUNDAY saw round three one day matches played in both divisions of A Grade due to a washout earlier in the season.
The Division One results saw Nerrena complete a horrible weekend when they went down to Miners 5/185 to 130. Helman and Donohue held together the Miners innings and only Mitchell Clark with 41 was the highlight in Nerrena’s innings. OMK 132 thrashed Korumburra 73. Batsmen seemed not to adjust to the one-day game, with Jason Wilson with 34 for OMK being the top scorer. Imperials with 7/239 must have thought they were in with a big chance against Workers. Workers however, with David Brann’s opening knock of 90, managed to slip past the total with not much to spare. Tim Hooper made 55 and Steve Brann 44. Glen Alvie also finished a horror weekend when they went down to Inverloch 5/164 to 8/134. Glen Alvie lost wickets consistently, their total never being enough. In Division Two Phillip Island 4/143 got over the line against Koony 133. Miners batting first with 8/200 was defeated by Town 8/251 with lots of good scorers for Town. MDU 163 narrowly lost to Poowong/Loch 9/166. Steven Arnup claimed 6/28 for MDU. In the final game Fish Creek Tarwin 3/192 easily defeated Inverloch 115. Graeme Watkins, who’d made a century on the Saturday, wasn’t required to bat for Fishy. Norm Wilkins took 4/21 for Fishy/Tarwin in the match. Some cricketers will get a
well-earned rest this Sunday although GCL fixtures may take care of that!
A GRADE DIVISION 1 One Day Game NERRENA v WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st Innings Wonthaggi Miners M. Johnson c. Z. Trease b C. Rump ...............................4 J. Andrighetto c. D. Symmons b. J. Trease...............................1 J. O’Reilly c. D. Symmons b J. Trease................................4 C. Thomas c. M. Clark b. R. Clark .............................26 M. Donohue b. C. Friebe .........53 J. Helman n.o. ..........................74 J. Trevisi n.o. ..............................7 Extras .......................................16 Total ....................................5/185 Bowling: C. Rump 1/35, J. Trease 2/20, R. Clark 1/23, T. Wightman 0/26, Z. Trease 0/27, C. Friebe 1/49. 1st Innings Nerrena T. Wightman lbw. b. J. Helman 18 M. Clark stp. C. Thomas b. M. Donohue ......................41 C. Friebe c. J. Armstrong b. J. Helman ..........................10 D. Symmons stp. C. Thomas b. M. Donohue ......................13 D. Trotman c. C. Thomas b. M. Donohue ......................14 C. Rump c. C. Thomas b. M. Donohue ........................2 T. Trotman c. C. Thomas b. J. Armstrong ........................1 J. Renden c. J. Helman b. J. Armstrong .........................0 R. Clark b. R. Thomas................6 J. Trease c. P. Hammer b. J. Armstrong ........................8 Z. Trease n.o. .............................0 Extras .......................................17 Total .......................................130 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/12, J. Trevisi 0/21, B. Mattock 0/18, J. Helman 2/38, M. Johnson 4/17, J. Armstrong 3/19. OMK v KORUMBURRA 1st Innings OMK T. Miller c. D. Salmon b. N. Fairbank .........................6 D. McMeekin c. K. Dorman b. N. Fairbank .........................5 D. Creed c. U. Weerasinghe b. K. Dorman............................4 J. Wilson c. D. Salmon b. M. Patching .......................34 K. Rothier r.o. J. Cook ...............5 R. White c&b. N. Fairbank ........9 N. Creed b. U. Weerasinghe .....12 M. Adams lbw. b. D. Scott .........0 P. Dell n.o. ................................20 P. Harper r.o. D. Salmon K. Dorman............................. 11 L. Van Rooye c. D. Scott b. U. Weerasinghe ...................3 Extras .......................................23 Total .......................................132 Bowling: N. Fairbank 3/14, K. Dorman 1/22, M. Patching 1/38, U. Weerasinghe 2/14, D. Soctt 1/17, J. Cook 0/14. 1st Innings Korumburra D. Salmon lbw. b. J. Wilson .......0 I. Osman c. J. Wilson b. M. Adams ............................5 J. Cook b. P. Dell......................15 U. Weerasinghe c. J. Wilson b. M. Adams ...........................8
T. Allen c. P. Harper b. P. Dell ..................................0 P. Edwards c. K. Rothier b. J. Wilson ............................17 N. Fairbank c. D. Creed b. M. Adams ............................4 B. Hayes c. K. Rothier b. L. Van Rooye.......................5 K. Dorman c. P. Harper b. L. Van Rooye.......................0 D. Scott c. P. Dell b. J. Wilson ..............................0 M. Patching n.o. .........................0 Extras .......................................19 Total .........................................73 Bowling: J. Wilson 3/14, K. Rothier 0/12, L. Van Rooye 2/18, M. Adams 3/20, P. Dell 2/4. WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v IMPERIALS 1st Innings Imperials G. Sauvarin c. T. Hooper b. G. Bolding .........................45 L. Rogers c. C. Harvey b. J. Sherrin ...........................26 X. Davis b. S. Williams ............81 T. Williams c. R. Thomas b. G. Bolding ........................14 B. Pedlow c. S. Brann b. T. Hooper ..........................41 D. Davis c. G. Bolding b. S. Williams ..........................0 N. Eddy b. S. Williams...............7 A. Eddy n.o. ...............................4 M. Malloy n.o. ...........................1 Extras .......................................20 Total ....................................7/239 Bowling: S. Williams 3/49, M. McCall 0/36, T. Hooper 1/37, M. Thomas 0/39, J. Sherrin 1/46, G. Bolding 2/30. 1st Innings Wonthaggi Workmens D. Brann n.o. ............................90 C. Harvey c. T. Williams b. J. Pellicano ..........................9 T. Hooper c. A. Eddy b. M. Malloy .........................55 R. Thomas r.o. M. Malloy ..........1 G. Britt c. D. Davis b. N. Eddy .............................26 G. Bolding b. N. Eddy ...............0 S. Brann stp. T. Williams b. N. Eddy .............................44 J. Sherrin n.o. .............................1 Extras .......................................19 Total ....................................6/245 Bowling: A. Eddy 0/45, J. Pellicano 1/49, X. Davis 0/38, M. Malloy 1/39, N. Slater 0/34, N. Eddy 3/38. GLEN ALVIE v INVERLOCH 1st Innings Glen Alvie M. Roberts c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin...........................22 C. Tait c. W. Taberner b. J. Smith .............................10 A. Donohue r.o. L Rankin ........ 11 P. Jordan c. J. Smith b. A. Hall ...............................12 A. Simpson b. ..........................26 P. Roberts c&b. L Rankin.........15 D. Tiziani r.o. J. Smith .............15 S. Lowe c. D. Clark b. J. Smith ...............................2 B. Ould n.o. ................................0 Extras .......................................22 Total ....................................8/134 Bowling: N. Cant 0/18, M. Anderson 1/20, L. Rankin 2/34, J. Smith 2/19, A. Hall 1/24, A. Ware 0/8, D. Clark 0.6. 1st Innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. S. Lowe b. M. Roberts.........................12 J. Smith c&b. A. Simpson ..........3
D. Ruffin b. A. Simpson.............0 B. Debono b. A. Donohue ........32 D. Clark b. A. Donohue ...........53 W. Rankin n.o...........................26 M. Anderson n.o.......................22 Extras .......................................16 Total ....................................5/164 Bowling: A. Simpson 2/26, B. Ould 0/29, D. Hynes 0/23, P. Roberts 1/20, A. Donohue 2/32, K. Simpson 0/19, M. Roberts 0/10.
A GRADE DIVISION 2 One Day Game PHILLIP ISLAND v KOONWARRA RSL 1st Innings Koonwarra RSL C. Wise c. C. Wilson b J. Johnston ..........................75 B. Moscript c. K. Murphy b .A. Dimech ...........................0 B. Anderson b. C. Wilson.........28 N. Grimes b. S. Boyack .............1 L. Sperling c. C. Viljoen b. C. Wilson........................... 11 G. Sperling b. C. Wilson ............1 J. Peters b. S. Boyack .................0 J. Moore lbw. b. S. Boyack ........0 B. Davison r.o. E. Richards ........2 J. Kennedy b. C. Wilson.............3 E. Charles n.o. ............................0 Exras ........................................12 Total .......................................133 Bowling: S. Boyack 3/8, A. Dimech 1/22, A. Matthews 0/21, M. Price 0/17, E. Richards 0/25, C. Wilson 4/26, J. Johnston 1/11. 1st Innings Phillip Island K. Murphy c. C. Wise b. B. Davison.........................68 C. Viljoen c. B. Davison b. C. Wise ................................2 J. Johnston lbw. b. B. Moscript 16 M .Wilson c. L Sperling b. J. Kennedy.........................18 C. Wilson n.o............................15 A. Matthews n.o. ........................7 Extras .......................................17 Total ....................................4/143 Bowling: J. Peters 0/33, C. Wise 1/16, J. Kennedy 1/20, B. Davison 1/32, B. Moscript 1/23, E. Charles 0/16. WONTHAGGI MINERS v TOWN 1st Innings Wonthaggi Miners M. Wright c. R. Templeton b. N. Johnston .........................2 D. Jagoe c. R. Templeton b. M. Smith ...........................25 D. Beesey c. M. Davies b. M. Warren .........................72 P. Cornelis c. A. Hickey b. B. Warren ..........................19 C. Honeysett stp. R. Templeton b. M. Warren ..........................26 N. Waters b. M. Warren............24 B. Zanella b. M. Davies .............0 B. Andrighetto b. M. Davies ......6 L. Jones n.o. ...............................2 R. Jones n.o. ..............................1 Extras .......................................23 Total ....................................8/200 Bowling: N. Johnston 1/26, M. Davies 2/55, L. Bowman 0/34, M. Smith 1/34, M. Warren 4/28, A. Hickey 0/20. 1st Innings Town R. Templeton c. M. Wright b. C. Honeysett......................45 M. Borschman b. P. Cornelis ....2 M. Davies c&b. B. Zanella ......16 M. Smith lbw. b. D. Jagoe ........57 L. Bowman c. C. Honeysett
b. R. Jones .............................30 N. Johnston c. M. Wright b. D. Jagoe.............................39 M. O’Malley b. N. Waters........23 W. Geisler c&b. R. Jones ...........0 M. Warren n.o. .........................10 S. Fixter n.o. ...............................7 Extras .......................................22 Total ....................................8/251 Bowling: P. Cornelis 1/39, B. Zanella 1/33, C. Honeysett 1/41, R. Jones 2/51, D. Jagoe 2/54, B. Andrighetto 0/2, N. Waters 1/6, J. Honeysett 0/7, M. Wright 0/8. MDU v POOWONG/LOCH 1st Innings Poowong/Loch P. Duffus stp. J. Sinclair b. S. Arnup ............................51 M. Adderley c. S. Browne b T. Beard ................................2 P. Dyer c. S. Browne b. S. Arnup ............................36 K. Nestor lbw. b. C. Hoober.......0 R. Greaves c. S. Arnup b. S. Browne..........................12 C. Knox c. A. Baillie b S. Arnup .............................16 B. HJancock c. A. Baillie b. S. Arnup ............................21 C. McCurdy stp. J. Sinclair b. S. Arnup ..............................9 S. Jenkins n.o. ............................3 D. Brain c. A. Baillie b. S. Arnup ............................10 A. Jenkins n.o.............................7
Extras .........................................9 Total ....................................9/166 Bowling: M. Dower 0/12, T. Beard 1/30, S. Browne 1/44, C. Hoober 1/32, S. Arnup 6/28, S. McRae 0/16. 1st Innings MDU S. Arnup lbw. b. B. Hancock ....29 S. Browne c. C. McCurdy b. R. Greaves ..........................4 M. Le Page c. R. Greaves b. B. Hancock........................19 C. Le Page c. C. Knox b. B. Hancock........................23 C. Hoober c. R. Greaves b. S. Jenkins ............................6 J. Sinclair c. C. McCurdy b. D. Brain ...............................0 A. Baillie r.o. ..............................9 W. Prosser c. R. Greaves b. D. Brain .............................17 M. Dower b. R. Greaves ..........30 T. Beard n.o. ............................. 11 S. McRae c. P. Duffus b. D. Brain ...............................0 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................163 Bowling: A. Jenkis 0/40, R. Greaves 2/32, B. Hancock 3/25, S. Jenkins 1/26, D. Brain 3/13, C. Knox 0/22. FISH CREEK / TARWIN v INVERLOCH 1st Innings Fish Creek/Tarwin
M. Lynch r.o. ............................16 J. Danckert c&b. D. Houston ...35 J. Law n.o. ................................69 J. Shaw c&b. G. van Beek .........9 B. Anderson n.o........................27 Extras .......................................36 Total ....................................3/192 Bowling: J. Jackson 0/23, J. Ogden 0/25, D. Houston 1/36, N. Goodall 0/25, D. Jones 0/17, A. Brayley 0/17, G. van Beek 1/30, L. Cummins 0/8, C. Bulter 0/9. 1st Innings Inverloch S. Brayley lbw. b. N. Wilkins...12 L. Cummins lbw. b. N. Wilkins ......................... 11 N. Goodall c. J. Spokes b. D. Rubenis...........................1 C. Bulter b. N. Wilkins...............0 J. Jackson b. J. Danckert ............6 D. Jones b. J. Spokes................19 G. van Beek c. M. Lynch b. N. Wilkins ...........................1 J. Ogden b. J. Spokes .................9 A. Brayley c. M. Danckert b. J. Law ................................ 11 D. Houston n.o. ..........................9 M. Goldsmith b. M. Danckert ...8 Extras .......................................28 Total ....................................... 115 Bowling: S. Rabbitt 0/10, M. Danckert 1/14, N. Wilkins 4/21, D. Rubenis 1/13, J. Danckert 1/19, J. Spokes 2/11, J. Shaw 0/7, J. Law 1/19, B. Anderson 0/1.
Wonthaggi table tennis THE last round of matches in B Grade this week will decide the final four and a tight finish for leading player. Brittney Taylor has held the number one spot for some time but has a match against another contender, Niki Neducic (Daly Boyz) this week. Only one can be the winner. A third player, Tanya Milnes, is in the running, but has to get past Ellen McIntosh on Thursday. The final four teams result could depend on whether Smallies (Micah Condron, Caitlyn Taylor) can win against JG (Jack Davidson, Georgia Filippi). There is also just a chance that Best of the Best (Ellen McIntosh, Daisy Filippi) can scrape through to the finals. Thin Culture (Beau Thompson, Michael Veal, Jayden Hallett) will play White Port in the A Reserve final this week, while Thin Culture will definitely start as favourites. It will be an
interesting match. Black and White (Michael Ede, Wayne Pitts) will play Dirk and Ash (Dirk Holwerda, Ashley Hewlett) in the A Grade preliminary final this week. The winners will play J ‘n’ T (Justin Licis, Trish Denier) in the grand final the following week. Junior competition winners: Round the table - Daniel Chetland, Mea Pitts. Numbers - Jesse Condron (26), Jim Legione (23). Top Shot Holly McRae. Hit the Bat - Daniel Chetland. There will be no junior coaching this week (November 12). A junior tournament will be held on Thursday November 19 from 6pm to 8pm. Entry fee $5 each player. Everyone has a chance to win. The semi finals and grand final of the B Grade teams competition will be played on Thursday November 26 from 6pm to 8pm. There will be a windup barbecue and presentation night on Monday November 30 from 6.30pm to
8.15pm at the Table Tennis Centre. Presentations at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome. Meat, sauce, bread, onions, soft drinks provided. Please bring a salad or sweets to share. Cost $3 adults, $2 children (school students).
Ladders A Grade ............................ wins points Thin Culture .......... 28 46 (165) White Port.............. 20 43 (151) Short Stuff ............. 16 35 (115) Cape Paterson............ 8 24 (99)
B Grade The Daly Boyz ......... 24 JG ............................. 24 Diamonds ................. 20 DaBritts .................... 16 Smallies .................... 12 Best of the Best ........ 12
24 23 28 21 20 20
(53) (48) (59) (46) (45) (44)
Leading players A Reserve (final result) Beau Thompson .............. 15 Nancy Pattinson .............. 13 Gary Morley .................... 11 Michael Veal ................... 10 Kaye Craddock.................. 9 Sam Watson...................... 8
(48) (41) (37) (41) (34) (30)
B Grade Brittney Taylor ................ 14 (31) Tanya Milnes ................... 14 (29) Niki Neducic ................... 14 (29) Jack Davidson ..................13 (29 Ellen McIntosh ................ 12 (29)
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Home and hosed: Brittle Express ridden by Michael Connick wins the Sarah Ashe Catering Classic at Stony Creek on Friday.
Last November meet? IT was glorious at Stony Creek on Friday for Ladies Day, but the racing club won’t have a November meeting next season. That’s because Racing Victoria shifted race dates from small clubs to big clubs across the state to increase TAB turnover. Stony Creek will only have five race days in 2010/2011, a loss of one from this season. The November race day will not return in the short-term, but could if race dates are reallocated. Racing club president Paul Boag said the club is prepared to support a ladies day function on another day if there is support. Mr Boag said Friday’s event was enormous for the club, with 600 people on course. He said that was well above the daily average for a mid-week event. “Very few clubs in the state, big or small can put those sort of numbers on course (for a mid-week event),” he said. There were 120 ladies in the marquee and the event was well supported by sponsors. “The ladies came away from it telling us how we could do it a little better and what a great day they had,” Mr Boag said. “They were looking to have it on a weekend so that it would be more available to younger patrons.” Brittle Express, a four-year-old mare from Tasmania made it three wins from five starts for Mornington trainer, Jason Warren, in taking out Friday’s Sarah Ashe Catering Classic at Stony Creek. “We thought the track might be a little firm as she likes a dead track, but it has turned out well,” Mr Warren said. The mare clearly has her share of ability, finishing fourth in a listed event before moving to Victoria. Those on course at Stony saw an impressive debut from a very talented youngster. Craig Newitt had possibly his easiest outing for the year when guiding Marconi, trained by Mick Price, to a six length win. He ran the 1000 metres in 58.76, which is just .26 outside the (hand held) record of 58.5 - one that many locals believed would never be bettered under the more accurate electronic system. Stony has a tough 1000 metre trip, the majority being uphill. However, Marconi, which went to the line easing up over the last 100, would clearly have smashed that mark had he been ridden out to any degree. Peter Gelagotis, who shared the leading Gippsland trainer award for 08/09, has hit the ground running in the new season and prepared Tristasun to win the final event at Stony – a massive form reversal on her last at Bendigo. Stony Creek’s next meeting is Saturday, December 5.
Fun time: from left, Tamara McGrath and Shea Kemp enjoyed Ladies Day at Stony Creek last week.
Feature event: Sarah Ashe Catering’s Jordan Meikle (left) and Tamara Jones (right) with winning Brittle Express rider Michael Connick and trainer Jason Warren.
Good win: jockey Michael Connick after he rode Winning duo: jockey Danny Adam rode Mr Riggs, No 4 to a win in Race Two Brittle Express to victory in the feature event last at the Stony Creek Racing Club’s season opener last Friday. week.
Above: Girlfriends: from left, Mirboo North friends Kirsty Watson, Wendy Kennedy, Stony Creek Ladies Day fashion winner Fiona Riseley, Helen Hinkley and Melinda Hatherley enjoyed their day out at the local races.
Right: Relaxing: from left racegoers Judy Stephens, Leongatha, Margaret Murphy, Newry, Jan Wishart, Maffra, president of the Sale Turf Club Thelma Coster, Newry, Megan Sestan, Melbourne, Barb Boag, Waratah North, Julie Nicoll, Fish Creek and Margaret Moore Drouin enjoyed the fun, fashion and food at the Stony Creek Racing Club’s Ladies Day on Friday.
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Golfing focus: as a change from football, new joint coaches Brad Hutchinson and Leigh Horsborough (both standing) led their players through a pre-season golf day at Meeniyan Golf Club on Sunday.
Stony Creek looks to 2010
NOT content with their glorious 2009 football premiership, reigning premiers, Stony Creek, will have joint coaches for season 2010. Brad Hutchinson and Leigh Horsborough were recently appointed to the position by the club. They replace Leigh McQuillen who coached the team to the flag in the Alberton Football League earlier this year. Dual coaches mean Hutchinson can monitor training at Stony Creek while Horsborough trains city-based players at Cranbourne. All players train together once a fortnight. Stony Creek president Greg
Burge said with two coaches it will ensure everyone is training, not just saying they are. The club previously had joint coaches in 2007 and 2008. Onballer and 2009 assistant coach Brad Hutchinson had been regarded as a future coach of Stony Creek for some time. Leigh has been involved in the club for several years as a player, runner and selector, but was off the field with a knee injury in season 2009. The flanker will play again in 2010 as well as coach. Burge said the new coaches would bring some new ideas to the club. “Hopefully we’ll get some new
players involved and they’ll keep us all on the right track as we follow up in 2010,” he said. “We want to keep playing finals football now we’re up there again.” The club held a pre-season launch for 2010 at the Meeniyan Golf Club on Sunday. About 30 people turned up to hear about Stony Creek’s pre-season training schedule. There was also a barbecue and a social nine holes of golf.
New coaches: Stony Creek Football Club’s Brad Hutchinson and Leigh Horsborough with president Greg Burge.
Leongatha table tennis FINALS are looming with anxiety present, and teams who find themselves able to be in the top four have rolled up their socks and achieved.
Mars Bars 11-33 d Practical 0-1. B Grade, Round 14, November 5: Butterfly’s 6-23 d Panthers 4-13; Tigers 8-30 d Eagles 3-8; Cats 7-23 d Grey Hounds 4-15 Beavers 6-23 d Spiders
November 19 at 7:30pm.
5-22.
L. Jounglebloed ........................13
Reserve team Voracious had tried just that. They found themselves holding up the ladder in the early parts of the season until they found some unity. Unfortunately 5-Seconds beat Voracious, only by the number of games won 79 to 71. A gallant effort all the same. Congratulations to all teams who find themselves in the semi finals and best of luck. We would like to see all the people who have participated this season come along on Thursday, November 19 to watch what is predicted to be a ding dong of a battle in both A Reserve and B Grade. Results A Grade, Round 13, November 4: Cock ’n’ Bull 6-15 d D & G 0-6; D & N 3-1 d R & F 2-8; Sri Lanka 3-12 d L & A 2-11. A Reserve, Round 14 November 3 : Bulls x 6-20 d Finishing Touches 3-10; Who’s 6-26 d 5-Seconds 5-19; Birko 6-16 d Voracious 5-17
Ladders
D. Murdica ...............................10
A Grade
N. Chilver.................................10
............................ wins points D & N ......................................20 Sri Lanka ................................14 D & G ......................................10 Cock ’n’ Bull..........................10 R & F .......................................10 L & A .........................................6
A Reserve Mars Bars .........................97 20 Birko ..................................90 20 Who’s.......................................16 5-Seconds ..........................79 14 Voracious...........................71 14 Bulls x ......................................12 Practical......................................8 Finishing touches .......................6
Note: team 1 to play team 4 and team 2 to play team 3. This semi final is to be played on Tuesday, November 10. Winners to play finals on Thursday, November 19 at 7:30pm.
B Grade Tigers .......................................18 Beavers ....................................14 Eagles ......................................12 Spiders.......................................8 Grey Hounds.............................6 Butterfly’s ..................................6 Cats ............................................4 Panthers ......................................4
Note: team 1 to play team 4 and team 2 to play team 3. This semi final will be played on Thursday, November 12. Winners to play finals on Thursday,
Top A Grade Aggregate players M. Dowling ..............................17 K. Dowling ..............................17 D. Holwerda .............................14
V. Sabastion................................9 M. Cock......................................9 R. Jackson ..................................7
Top A Reserve Aggregate players M. Holwerda ............................36 S. Gaddamq ..............................31 R. Calder ..................................30 G. Bongers ...............................29 A. Hofman................................26 M. Taylor ..................................22 C. Dowling ...............................21
Venus Bay Angling Club THERE were some great results from the Venus Bay Angling Club’s November fishing competition held over cup weekend. It is always great when there are some juniors competing. There were lots of boats out on the water, in what turned out to be a beautiful weekend. The winners were: Seniors: 1st Alick Purchase with a trevally weighing 1.480kg, 1184 points. Second Michael de Hamer with a 1.780kg Barracuda, 890 points. Third Phil Nebel with a salmon weighing 1.360kg, 680 points. Juniors: First Matt Pavlidis with a trevally weighing 600grams, 480 points; second Will Pavlidis with a trevally weighing 400grams, 320 points; third Brad Bishop with a salmon weighing 240grams, 120 points. Non members: Senior winner was Paul Hos-
pen with a 640gram perch, 512 points.Junior winner was Zac Mcquillan with a salmon weighing 160 grams, 80 points. Bag of fish competition winner was John Blezzard. What a fantastic night down at the shed on Saturday. As usual the food was fantastic, the salads and sweets supplied by the members are always amazing and the guys cooked the barbecue to perfection. On Cup Day, the television was warmed up and the drinks cooled down, so many of our members could celebrate the Melbourne Cup in style. The winner of fashions on the field this year went to Danny Breen for his ingenious headwear. Visit www.venusbayanglingclub.org.au or e-mail vbanglingclub@primusonline.com.au to find out more. The next competition will go for two and a half days on December 4, 5 and 6.
M. Oommen ............................21 L. Melideo ................................20 P. Price......................................20 J. McCarthy ..............................20
Top B Grade Aggregate players B. Holwerda .............................36 T. Holwerda..............................35 K. Campbell .............................34 S. Campbell ..............................32 S. Loftus ...................................28 D. Campbell .............................24 C. Brown ..................................23 M. Willis ..................................23 A. Campbell .............................23 K. March ..................................21
Fishy hat: Danny Breen won the Venus Bay Angling Club fashions on the field.
November competition: Phil Nebel came third with a salmon weighing in at 1.360kg.
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
At Port Phillip Heads
NOVEMBER Time
height (metres)
Add one hour for daylight saving
11 WED
12 THUR
13 FRI
14 SAT
15 SUN
16 MON
17 TUE
0552 1126 1753 2342
1.46 0.50 1.30 0.40
0644 1221 1909
1.40 0.49 1.27
0038 0740 1325 2037
0.52 1.35 0.46 1.29
0143 0840 1436 2151
0.64 1.32 0.41 1.36
0258 0939 1545 2258
0.72 1.30 0.35 1.45
0416 1036 1646 2357
0.74 1.31 0.28 1.54
0526 1130 1739
0.72 1.32 0.22
All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM
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Great night at Mardan MARDAN Tennis Club held a games night at the Mardan Hall on October 30 with everyone who attended having fun. Among the games were table tennis, pool, golf, chess, basketball, football and soccer. There were door prizes, a kiddies corner, guess the number of lollies, barbecue food and drinks. More than $450 was raised. Organisers packed up much later than expected because everybody was having a nice relaxing evening.
The night was the first attempt by Mardan’s younger players to run an evening to raise enough money for a new tennis ball machine. They have a raffle to raise more money to reach their goal. It was a welcoming sight to see James Wearne and Mary Dortmans arrive in the Mary MacKillop MiniBus, many kids not associated directly with the club, and Robert and Margaret Campbell for their presence and support. Many thanks to Jack Charlton and James who have been tremendous support.
Thanks also to Holly and Hayley for welcoming everybody, Grant and Tracy McColl for running the barbecue, Leanne Charlton and Mary Dortmans for organising food and drinks, John and Liz, David and Jenny, Bridget and Tyler for organising a lot of great ideas for the kids. Matt and Luke Taylor and everybody else who helped set up, clean up and donated towards the goal, thank you. Lastly thanks to the Hall committee who supported us.
Allambee Mirboo and District tennis THE two matches in A Grade were 5/4. Baromi won by two games over Leongatha.
Leongatha won five sets, Koony won 5/4. Guilia and Susan were pleased, winning a tiebreaker against Nikki and Kerry. There was a tiebreaker each way in the men’s sets. Berrys Creek had a big win over Baromi and the team is well ahead on the ladder. Leongatha had a close match against Leongatha North, two games the winning margin. Korrine won the match against Koony, a tie-breaker and a 7/5 to Korrine, and only one game in the final score. Red are gradually climbing the ladder, with a
good win against Maroon, only losing two mixed sets. Hallston, with the win have gone up the ladder too. The team welcomes Amelia and hope she enjoys a game in the team. Baromi and Koony had a close game, three games. Koony men won well, Baromi ladies helped, winning two sets. In the mixed Baromi won all three and made up the difference to win by the three games. Blue won again this week, Blue won all the men’s sets, two 7/5s, a tie-breaker. A good team effort. Leongatha won a ladies set and a mixed.
Results A Grade: Baromi 4.60, Leongatha 5.58; Koonwarra 5.64, Hallston 4.49; Leongatha North - bye. A Reserve: Leongatha
Mirboo North & District Junior Tennis Round 4 Saturday October 31
Sorry, but this is a grumpy report. Please note that with the exception of Leongatha and Baromi every club has teams with birthdays still to be supplied to the score secretary. She cannot possibly ring every team and chase this information up. The easiest way would be to provide birthdates of players on the next scoresheets. A mistake has already been made because birthdates were not supplied at the time of lodging the team. If you have a fill-in their birth date must be written on the scoresheet to ensure they are the correct age. Also, all clubs must forward their subs of $20 per team to Dan Monaghan.
Ladders A Grade Mardan Bombers ......347.50 27 Leongatha Adidas........90.38 16 M’yan Racqueteers ...106.24 15 Baromi Legends...........85.85 10 Fish Creek ......................75.21 9 Baromi Superstars ..........62.99 7
B Grade Dumbalk Aces ............248.00 15 Leongatha Converse .140.35 15 Fish Creek White ......162.00 13 Leongatha Asics.........125.00- 13 Mardan Lions ................86.79 9 Fish Creek Red..............42.65 4 Baromi...........................15.28 3
C Grade Leongatha Puma .......252.78 Meeniyan....................248.57 Mardan Rebels ..........156.52 Fish Creek ..................151.92 Leongatha Dunlops ....... 95.52 Leongatha Reeboks ..... 113.11 Leongatha North ...........78.38 Baromi Reebok .............74.58 Baromi Nike ..................51.76 Hallston .........................30.00
19 17 12 12 11 10 8 5 4 2
Leongatha croquet THE lawns committee has been busy trying to get a playable surface for our coming tournament.
We appreciate the professional advice that we are receiving. Results: Leongatha 1 d Traralgon 4-2, Leongatha 2 d Phillip Island 6-0, Leongatha 2 lt Traralgon 2-4. On Cup Day, a social day was held at Morwell and $300 was donated to the Cancer appeal. Anyone interested in learning, there will be tuition for one hour on Saturday mornings.
5.44, Leongatha North 4.42; Korrine 5.45, Koonwarra 4.44; Berrys Creek 8.49, Baromi 1.24; Foster - bye. B Grade: Baromi 5.40, Koonwarra 4.37; Mardan Red 7.48, Outtrim Maroon 2.30; Mardan Blue 7.51, Leongatha 2.41; Hallston 7.49, Korumburra 2.38; Outtrim Gold - bye.
Ladders A Grade Koonwarra ...........................42.5 Hallston ................................38.5 Leongatha North ................34.0
Baromi ..................................31.5 Leongatha..............................17.5 A Reserve Berrys Creek........................51.5 Leongatha ............................37.5 Korrine .................................37.5 Koonwarra ...........................34.5 Baromi...................................24.5 Leongatha North ...................24.0 Foster.....................................19.5 B Grade Outtrim Gold .......................51.5 Baromi ..................................44.5 Mardan Red.........................43.0 Koonwarra ...........................39.0 Outtrim Maroon ....................26.5 Hallston .................................26.5 Leongatha..............................24.5 Mardan Blue..........................21.0 Korumburra ...........................18.5
• LEONGATHA TENNIS CLUB
Championships coming soon THE Leongatha Tennis Club will be holding its annual club championships event on Sunday, November 22. This prestigious event is open to both junior and senior club members, and will begin at 9am for the juniors and 10am for the senior event. All Leongatha Tennis Club members are eligible to play and the committee is encouraging players of all standards to come along and enjoy a wonderful day’s tennis, which will also feature a delicious barbecue lunch. A wide variety of grades will be catered for and entry fees are $3 for a single event, $5 for two events, or $7 for three events. For any further enquiries please contact Michelle Krohn for the junior events on 5662 2127, or Frank Dekker for the senior events on 5668 5285. A great day’s tennis is assured.
Cycling Gippsland veterans A NEW cycling club has been formed for veteran cyclists in the Gippsland area, known as the Gippsland Veteran Cycling Association. The racing and training days are held at Kernot, just in from Loch. Wednesdays are training days starting from the Kernot Hall at 9am. Racing is every second Sunday starting from the Kernot Hall at 10am. Last Sunday’s racing was held, with riders being divided into A and B Grade. Both grades covered the same course of 40km which is undulating, but can be tough when the stronger riders put the pressure on. This is what happened on Sunday in both grades. The A Grade race saw top veteran cyclist from
the Eastern Veterans Club, Steffan Kirsch, breakaway to record a fine win in a very fast time. Second was local rider, Clem Fries, with another local, Paul Taranto third. The B Grade race was run at a very even pace until the halfway mark when locals, Rod Cheyne and Ken Barnes forced the pace to dislodge a few riders. Rod went on to finish on his own in a powerful display, with Ken Barnes second and another local rider, Terry Watchorn third. The next race is on November 22. Anyone interested in joining in the rides can ring Steve Flower on 0438 931 672.
Results A Grade: 1st S. Kirsch, 2nd C. Fries, 3rd P. Taranto. B Grade: 1st R. Cheyne, 2nd K. Barnes, 3rd T. Watchorn.
All set: Inverloch Under 17 netballers Liz Mulqueeny, Ruby Cantieni, Sarah Shaw and Jaimie Casey are all set for the movie fundraiser.
Netballers seek movie support NETBALLERS are encouraging movie fans to watch a new release for a good cause. The Inverloch/Kongwak Football Netball Club will host a movie afternoon at Stadium Four Cinema in Leongatha to raise money towards the construction of new netball courts. The film The Twilight Saga – New Moon will be screened on Saturday, November 21 at 3.40pm. “We keep trying to think of ways to raise money that fit into people’s every day lives,” netball club president Jen Scott said. “This way, it really does become hassle free and works out well with everyone involved, so with the release of The
Twilight Saga – New Moon we jumped at the chance. “Stadium Four Cinema has been inundated with phone calls about the upcoming release and are expecting the movie to do very well.” There will be a best dressed prize and lucky door prize at the session. To book your tickets, please contact Rebecca on 0400 528 382. Club members will spend the off season building the new courts and facilities. “Normally once the season ends, everyone has a break. This year we have kicked into top gear during the off season to ensure we have our new courts up and ready for the start of next season,” Ms Scott said.
• LEONGATHA CYCLING
Track cycling season starts TRACK season got underway on Friday night after several weeks of Wednesday night training sessions. It was a beautiful mild evening with no wind, so the riders could enjoy the racing and post some good opening times. The club welcomed Harley Elms for his first night of racing. First race of the night was a one lap time trial and Elliot Gin was quickly off the mark to post a 32.40 sec lap. This may take some work to improve on. Next was the other A Grade rider Ben Patterson with a time of 35.10 sec. They were followed by the B grade riders with nothing much separating the times. Thomas McFarlane recorded 38.10 sec, Mitch Gin on 38.45 sec, Will Lumby on 39.05 whilst Harley posted a 39.30 sec. After a short recovery the riders were back out for a five lap scratch race. As expected the A Grade riders dominated the first two places, with a win to Elliott followed by Ben, but the interest was in the battle for third. Will Lumby raced hard with two laps to go, even stirring up the A grade riders but by the time the last lap came he was tiring and watched as Thomas slipped past to claim third. The third event for the night was a one lap handicap with Elliot on scratch and limit being Harley on 55m. All riders were quickly off the mark and the field closed up over the last 200m. Into the straight and the dash to the line saw judges needing to cover the field. In the end it was Will Lumby (50m) claiming the win by a half wheel from Harley Elms, followed by a flashing Elliott for third. By this stage of the night the rapid fire efforts were beginning to tire some riders, especially Thomas who had a school lapathon and cricket before bike racing. However, with a little recovery they were all up for an Olympic Team Sprint. The A team of Elliott, Mitch and Harley made a great start and was never headed as they chalked up a clear win over Ben, Thomas and Will. The racing schedule was looking in trouble as Ben decided he had an appointment at the nearby junior disco night. After two busloads arrived from Inverloch and Wonthaggi for the disco it was probably second choice to be at the racing. Harley was also in trouble with stomach pains. However, we managed to get Will, Thomas and Mitch back on the track for a two lap match race. Will, as usual, was keen to race hard and made the winning move with 300m to go. He raced home a clear winner ahead of Mitch and Thomas. Elliot finished the night with another time trial but was unable to improve on his first effort. Any young rider is welcome to “come and try” racing at a Wednesday night training session from 6.30pm. The club has bikes to put riders on to try track racing. They may be like Harley and find it is a buzz to race down the banks of the velodrome on a lightweight bike.
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Leongatha shows Division 1 force IN what one could describe as ideal playing conditions, last Saturday’s pennant round saw Phillip Island get the surprise of its life when it went down on all three rinks to Leongatha by 16 shots.
Whilst the result could have gone either way, no one would have expected the overall result, especially at Phillip Island where the home ground advantage is at its greatest. The result now puts every other club in Division 1 in the picture as to how strong the Leongatha team is. Inverloch White (away) are also emerging as a possible threat to the other teams when it came away with a strong win against Mirboo North by six shots, in winning though they dropped one rink. Korumburra got the result they expected in defeating Foster (home), but struggled a little in only getting 13 of the 16 points on offer. The huge disappointment was saved for Wonthaggi who went down to Inverloch Blue (home) by four shots. Whilst they took one rink, it now places Wonthaggi in a very tenuous position. In Division 2 San Remo (home) got back on track with a strong win against Meeniyan. Leongatha continued to recover taking 15 of the 16 points against Lang Lang by 17 shots, whilst Tarwin Lower were no match for Toora, going down by 20 shots.
Leongatha
LAST week saw a Cup Day field of only 18 players enjoy a lunch and bowls before settling down to cheer their ‘cup’ hopes past the post. Winners in the bowls on plus seven were the well skippered team of Pam Kennedy (s), D. Dean and J. White, while the runners-up on plus six were John Turner, Di Adams and D. McIntyre. Sponsors for the day were P.H.A. Aust Welding of Leongatha. Wednesday, November 4 saw only 12 bowlers take to the greens in the triples, with the winners on plus five being Ian Todd, J. Embleton and D. Dunkley. Runners-up up plus three were W. Fisher, J. Rayson and B. Davidson. Again the sponsors for the day were P.H.A. Aust Welding of Leongatha and the club thanks them for their valued support. SGDLBA report There was no ladies pennant last week due to Cup Day, however I have to apologise to our ladies in Division 3, as it would appear they played at Wonthaggi not Inverloch, but lost to Wonthaggi ladies in round four. Next round (five) sees our Division 1 ladies away to Lang Lang, with Division 3 at home to Foster. SGBA report Saturday, November 7 saw Division 1 away to Phillip Island, and all three teams were winners and came away with an overall win of 16 shots. Division 2 were home to Lang Lang and had two wins and a draw, with an overall win of 17 shots to Leongatha. Division 3 were also at home to Phillip Island White, and while all three Leongatha teams put up a gallant fight, with again Ray Saunders’ team having a good win, Phillip Island came out overall winners by 18 shots. Next round (six) sees Division 1 away to Foster, with Di-
Wonthaggi (home) continue to improve, taking all three rinks from Inverloch by 33 shots. This result was a little difficult to understand, especially after Inverloch’s strong win against ladder leaders San Remo last week. The results of all matches were: Div 1: Inverloch Blue 1468 d Wonthaggi 2-64; Foster 3-51 lt Korumburra 13-62: Phillip Island 0-55 lt Leongatha 16-71: Mirboo North 2-78 lt Inverloch White 14-84. Div 2: San Remo 16-92 d Meeniyan 0-66: Leongatha 1576 d Lang Lang 1-59: Tarwin Lower 0-62 lt Toora 16-82: Wonthaggi 16-86 d Inverloch 0-53. Div 3:Loch 2-71 lt Wonthaggi 14-80: Leongatha 2-65 lt Phillip Island White 1488 Phillip Island Blue 15-105 d Foster 1-53: Corinella 14-66 d Fish Creek 2-63: Div 4: Inverloch 3-61 lt Mirboo North 13-67:
Korumburra Gold 1-57 lt Korumburra Maroon 15-63: Port Welshpool 12-61 d Phillip Island 4-60. Div 5: San Remo 16-80 d Wonthaggi 0-49: Loch 2-56 lt Tarwin Lower 14-81: Meeniyan 14-76 d Fish Creek 2-58. Div 6: Inverlioch 0-37 lt Foster 14-57: Lang Lang 14-71 d Toora 0-25; Meeniyan 12-56 d San Remo 2-45: Wonthaggi 12-50 d Phillip Island 2-45. My ‘Kiss of Death’ tips for this coming weekend in Division 1 are: Korumburra (home) to record a strong win over Inverloch Blue, Foster (home) will be no match for the rampaging Leongatha who will record a solid win. Wonthaggi (home) to bounce back with a good win over Mirboo North, whilst Inverloch White (home) should inflict a second straight loss on Phillip Island. Once again good bowling to all in the next round and may your ‘kisses’ and ‘rubs’ be nice ones.
Ladders Division 1 Leongatha ......................134 Inverloch White ..........64 64 Phillip Island...................124 Korumburra ....................-52 Wonthaggi .......................-19 Mirboo North ....................-50 Foster.................................-94 Inverlcoh Blue.................-107
78 64 63 31 29 19 19 17
Division 2 San Remo ..........................46 Leongatha ........................-85 Wonthaggi .........................35 Toora .................................19 Inverloch ..........................-32 Lang Lang .........................-37 Tarwin ................................83 Meeniyan...........................-29
56 55 48 48 36 35 22 20
Division 3 Phillip Island Blue ..........175 75 Foster...................................6 56 Fish Creek .........................52 47 Wonthaggi ........................-13 45 Phillip Island White ..........-4 36 Corinella.............................54 33 Loch ..................................-24 22 Leongatha............................-92 4
Division 4 Korumburra Gold..........109 Inverloch ...........................61 Mirboo North ...................51 Phillip Island......................-8 Port Welshpool ................-45 Korumburra Maroon .........-66
71 68 47 36 34 32
Division 5 San Remo ..........................70 Tarwin Lower .................130 Meeniyan...........................36 Fish Creek ........................-67 Loch ..................................-50 Wonthaggi .......................-133
76 66 58 38 30 20
Division 6
Before audience: Inverloch’s Ray Gostling bowls, watched by Keith Poole, Ted O’Boyle, John Sutcliffe, Rob Spooner and Michael Daw. vision 2 at home to Toora, and Division 3 at home to Foster. On Sunday, November 8 the Regent Caravans mixed triples took centre stage, with a good response in entries and numbers, taking to the greens. Winner on the day was the Phillip Island team of Janice Stubbs, Anne Green and Ken Gill (s), with three wins plus 25. Runner-up was a team from Wonthaggi, Lorraine Farrell, Kathy Simpson and Ken Webb (s) on three wins plus 22. According to all reports, everyone had a great day even though the weather was a little on the warm side. The club extends its sincere thanks to Regent Caravans for their support. Friday night, November 6 saw a good turnout for the Leongatha club’s ‘Kitty Club’ tea, with again that one and only MC, John O’Connor, at the helm, while chef, Ron Hutton and his team put together a great meal again. Thursday night, November 12 will see the last of the twilight bowls which has turned out to be a great success also. Last Thursday night winners, the team of Ken Lester (s), Bill Fisher and Flo Stone were on plus 12 shots, while runnersup were Ray Sullivan (s), Glenda Trotman and Ty McGannon on a plus seven shots score. Tuesday night, November 10 will see the commencement of the ‘Business Bowls’ under the control of the one and only versatile operator, H.F. at the helm. Some 32 teams I believe have entered, so it looks like being a full house of local business doing battle on the greens and pitting their skills against each other. The winning team were Dulcie Mortlock, Gwen Facey and Diana Patterson on 51 points. Runners-up on 48 points were Rita Everitt, Sophie Brusamarello and Shirley Phillipson. In third place on 45 points were Lorraine Farrell, Marg Flett and Kathy Simpson.
Meeniyan TUESDAY, November 3 was our annual Cup Day bowls and chicken and champagne lunch which was attended by some 50 people. As usual the ladies in the kitchen did a great job. The day was sponsored again by Audrey Brydon in memory of Jock, a member for many years. Beautiful rose bushes were presented to the winners and runners-up, Col Hair and Kaye Cook (a new bowler), and John Cocking and Graeme Tobias. Sweeps, a sumptuous afternoon tea, a hat parade and lucky draws for bunches of roses supplied by Russ Thorson, added to the perfect social day. Last Tuesday, ladies Division 2 were away to San Remo and Division 3 were home to Wonthaggi.
Inverloch ...........................45 Phillip Island.....................59 Wonthaggi .........................32 Foster................................-18 Lang Lang ........................-39 Toora ..................................55 Meeniyan............................47 San Remo ...........................73
56 44 43 43 40 26 24 4
Thursday, November 5 was our monthly triples sponsored by Landmark and South Gippsland Exhaust. Winners were Albert Bentley and Jack Rochforte (Foster), with local Paul Buckner and runners-up G. Talbot, Rob McKenzie and Don Livo. A Mirboo North team also won three games. Saturday, November 7 pennant was played in ideal conditions, with Division 2 away to San Remo, but going down on all rinks. At home, Division 5 played Fish Creek, with two rinks getting the points, 76 shots to 58. Also at home to San Remo, Division 6 won a rink, winning 56 to 45. Next week twos are home to Wonthaggi, fives are home to Tarwin Lower (note change) and sixes are away to Foster. A six week competition of corporate bowls pairs began this Tuesday, and Monday, November 16 is our invitation fours day.
Loch and District CUP Day, a fun time was had by all attending. We were able to watch the cup on the big screen (thank you John). There were half a dozen winners of spot prizes and happy winners of the bowling too. The ladies surpassed themselves with lovely salads to go with the sausage sizzle. There were some great hats displayed and some ‘shocking’ results in the sweeeps. Twilight bowls started on Wednesday evening, with a good attendance. Winners were Heather Reid, Tom Loughridge, Kathrine Moss and Geoff Barber. Thursday social bowls winners were Marg Cochrane, Francie Heylen and yours truly, with the runners-up being Jean Kirk, Maxine Crawford and Glenda Hume. Val Kennedy won the ‘ditch to ditch’. Both divisions of the men’s pennant played at home under warm and fast conditions on Saturday, with Wonthaggi and Tarwin Lower teams going home as winners. Both the men’s and ladies club championships got under way in the past week, with some great matches being played. This week will see the ladies welcome the Tarwin Lower girls on Tuesday, and the men’s teams are both playing away on Saturday. Twilight bowls will be on Wednesday and social bowls as usual on Thursday.
Fine delivery: Brian Phillipson plays his bowls close to the ground for Inverloch, during the Division One pennant match against Wonthaggi.
Inverloch FOR the first time this season we had more losses than wins in last Saturday’s pennant round of matches, with Divisions 2, 3 and 6 suffering losses. It was very pleasing to see Division 1 Blue have their first win for the season, after a keenly fought game against Wonthaggi on our green. They won the game by four shots, with wins on two rinks. Lew Caile and Harry Rybalka won on their rinks by three and six shots respectively. Division 1 White travelled to Mirboo North, and with a few positional changes in two of their rinks, took their match by six shots. Ted Bott and Mike Coram’s rinks were those with positional changes, with both rinks taking the points by small margins. Ron Burge’s rink, in a tight game, lost by two shots. Division 2 was away to Wonthaggi and lost by 33 shots, going down on all rinks. Neil Everitt’s rink had the best card, losing by seven shots. Division 4 was home to Mirboo North, and despite only losing on one rink, failed to take the match by six shots. John Madden’s rink put in another good performance to take their match by seven shots. Jack Miller’s boys, in a see-saw battle, saw their match end in a tie. Division 6, after being only one shot down at the tea break against Foster on our green, went on to lose their first game by 20 shots. Last Thursday six rinks of pairs and one rink of triples played social bowls. Last Wednesday evening was the first of this season’s Business Bowls and they got off to a good start with 26 teams participating. After playing a 10 end game, the winning team was the Inlet Hotel with 15 shots up. Runners-up with 12 shots up were the Sure Constructions team. On Sunday, November 1 the sectional play of the South Gippsland Bowls Association fours championship was played, and our club entered two teams in the small field of eight teams. Both of our teams won their way through to the final. Our teams were Ron Burge, Ron Lawson, Ray Gostling, substituting for Chas Buccilli, and Norm West; Ted Bott, Kieran Gardiner, Peter Shaw and Norm Hughes. The final of the championship was played on our green last Sunday between these two teams, and after a very close battle the cham-
Fish Creek NO ladies last week owing to the Cup. This week they travel to Inverloch. Both men’s teams lost, although Division 3 had a close one at Corinella, while Division 5 lost by 10 shots to Meeniyan. Teams for this week when both teams play at home are: Division 3: L. McKenzie, F. Carter, C. McGannon, D.
pionship title went to Ron Burge (sk), Ron Lawson (3rd), Chas Buccilli (2nd) and Norm West (ld), with the score after the game being 17 shots to 11. We all congratulate this team on another great success in this event and we are proud to have the winner and runner-up in such an important championship. They now go on to play in the group championship at a later date.
Ladies CUP day was a great day, starting off with brunch at 9.30am. Many thanks to all for a lovely brunch, which was enjoyed by about 35 hungry souls. This was followed by a game of bowls of 14 ends of triples. The winners of the day, sponsored by the Esplanade Hotel, were Shirley Cook, Brian Phillipson and Ron Rees. Runners-up were the team of John Arnold, Eric Ratcliffe and Jean Burrows. After the game we watched the cup. Prior to this was the fancy hat parade, with visitor Eva winning the ladies prize and Trevor Scott the mens. Wednesday, November 4 was the first round of the club pairs. The afternoon saw 16 ladies playing social bowls. After tense games in the morning, everyone relaxed to enjoy the afternoon. All in all it was a fun afternoon and enjoyed by all, even though one team didn’t score in the first game, but stated that they were only assisting the opposition to win the game. Only one, two game winner, namely the team of Shirley Cook, Rhonda Davies, Bev Kurrle and Sue Nation (our newest member). Ladies’ guest day on Friday, November 6 was a great success. Thanks to Kieran our greenkeeper for the condition of the greens. The day was sponsored by L.J. Hooker with 18 teams of triples. There were only three, three game winners.
Christie, R. McKenzie, R. Staley, J. Stefani, D. Livingstone, T. McLean, A. Kerr, R. Cozens, B. Everitt. Division 5: K. Flanders, D. Stefani, P. Tori, J. Lindemen, A. Attwell, R. Grylls, N. Buckland, L. Synan, W. Ferbrache, G. Napier, F. McLaughlin, R. Poletti. Emergencies: J. Charlton and T. Taylor. Sunday was the sponsored day and seven
rinks turned up to play in the heat. Winners were R. Staley, D. Buckland, P. McLaughlin, R. Grylls, with the runnersup N. Van Dyk, A. Kerr, D. Christie and M. Bath. The day was cut short to just two games because of the heat. The sponsors were Cor and Nellie Van Dyk, and Nick and Helen Shaw. The raffles were won by Rob McKenzie and John Moloni.
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Korumburra bowls MEN’S triples on Monday saw another successful day for the club. The club appreciates the sponsorship of this event by the Gippsland Osteopathic Clinic. After three games our best last game winners, with 18 shots were the men’s team from Wonthaggi of Ron Snooks, Tom Studham and Frank Cimino. The runners-up with 29 shots up were the Neerim men’s team of Keith Hamilton, Bill Holmes and Tim Hogan. The local men’s winners, with 30 shots up were Rob Snooks, Bruce McLaren and John McVeigh. The raffle winners were Ron and Rob Snooks, Graham Drury, Ron Daly and Brad Todd. Many thanks to all who helped to make the day a success - the ladies in the kitchen, bar staff, ground staff and a special thankyou to Mathew Holmes for his sponsorship. On Tuesday, the ladies held their annual Cup Day Gala with a very enjoyable day had by all who attended. Thanks to the ladies who prepared the enjoyable lunch. After two games winners with two wins, 11 ends and 12 shots up, George Hams and his team of Beryl Waycott, Mae Harris from Les East-
man and his team of Margaret Claney and Marj Williams who had two wins, 11 ends, 10 shots. Wednesday the ladies were back on the greens although fewer numbers. After two games, the winners were Bev Button, Beth MacKay and Jo Lomagno. The men were back on the greens on Thursday, playing triples. After three games the winners, with three wins plus 22 shots up were David Goodridge, Neil Joyce and Maurie Rielly with the lucky draw going to Keith March, Emanual Sgarioto and Ted Lambert. Another successful twilight evening was held on Thursday, although it was chilly. After two games, our winners were Rob Cosson and Gary Dorling with Keith March and Wendy Anderson missing out on the winnings. With 12 bankers on Saturday playing triples, after two games the winners with two plus five shots were John Myors, Alan Morphett and David Wanless. Saturday’s raffle winners were Peter Goad, George Savage and Helen Logan. Dates to remember are the ladies meeting this Wednesday, counter tea Friday night, a barbecue evening (names on the board early). On Wednesday November 18 it will be mixed bowls. Also the ladies
will be holding their ULBA Charity Day on that date for ‘Heart Children’. Come along and support this wonderful charity for our most courageous little folk, some of whom are only days old. Pennant next week has the Division 2 ladies at Fish Creek whilst Division 3 are home to Leongatha. The men on Saturday have the Korumburra Division 1 team home to Inverloch Blue whilst Division 4 Maroon home to Port Welshpool and Gold to Mirboo North. Saturday’s pennant had good results for Korumburra with wins all round. Division played Foster where they came home with an 11 shot win, with our best card, Rob Snooks team of Ross Besley, Alan Jordan and Bill Dilg with a 12 shot win over D. Vignocchi’s team. Division 4 had a club derby, with a nailbiting finish. The Maroon men had the edge over the Golds most of the day, with the last bowl of the day resulting in a draw between two skippers who have been combatants in bowls for at least 40 years. A great game between the Bruces - MaLaren and Peters. The end result was a six shot win for the Maroon team with the best result going to Bruce McLaren’s team of Peter Hearn, Brian Pepperell and John McVeigh over Bruce Peter’s team.
The team: LDCA women cricketers get set for their match against Morwell. Pictured with coach Rob Wood and manager John Williams are, Jaimi Turnbull, Winnie Cuthbertson, Diddy Cuthbertson, Ella Angarane, Alyce Cuman, Jade Elams, Melissa Gheller, Chelsea Moscript, Arishma Clayton, Haley Anderson, Rachel Brown, Wendy McFarlane.
Thriller in women’s cricket LEONGATHA almost pulled off a thrilling win in the first round of women’s cricket on Sunday at Koonwarra Recreation Reserve. Chasing 154, the LDCA women’s team saw a last wicket stand of 40 between Rachel Brown and Wendy McFarlane which saw the score at
9/151. Needing three runs from the last two balls, the Leongatha bat was trapped LBW on the second last ball. Morwell batted first and made 4/154 with opener R. Fitzpatrick 50 retired and J. Bone 50 retired being the top scorers. Leongatha bowled well in the 40 over a side contest,
Loch and District bowls CUP Day, a fun time was had by all attending. We were able to watch the cup on the big screen (thank you John). There were half a dozen winners of spot prizes and happy winners of the bowling too. The ladies surpassed themselves with lovely salads to go with the sausage sizzle. There were some great hats displayed and some ‘shocking’ results in the sweeeps. Twilight bowls started on Wednesday evening, with a good attendance. Winners were Heather Reid, Tom Loughridge, Kathrine Moss and Geoff Barber. Thursday social bowls winners were
Left, Strong arm: Chelsea Moscript throws in from the deep for Leongatha.
Marg Cochrane, Francie Heylen and yours truly, with the runners-up being Jean Kirk, Maxine Crawford and Glenda Hume. Val Kennedy won the ‘ditch to ditch’. Both divisions of the men’s pennant played at home under warm and fast conditions on Saturday, with Wonthaggi and Tarwin Lower teams going home as winners. Both the men’s and ladies club championships got under way in the past week, with some great matches being played. This week will see the ladies welcome the Tarwin Lower girls on Tuesday, and the men’s teams are both playing away on Saturday. Twilight bowls will be on Wednesday and social bowls as usual on Thursday.
Below, Great keeping: Jade Elams has a close watch on the flight of the ball, getting in right behind the delivery for Leongatha.
South Gippsland Yacht Club results November 8 Race 2 Knights Toyota Series A Division: 1st Garry Reeves and Siobhan Smith, Hobie 16. B Division: 1st David Grimmond, Impulse; 2nd Peter Campbell, Impulse; 3rd Noel Owen, Impulse. Race 3 A Division: 1st Garry Reeves and Siobhan Smith, Hobie 16. B Division: 1st Noel Owen, Impulse;
2nd Russell Conway, Impulse; 3rd David Grimmond, Impulse. Conditions in the morning were sunny with a three to five knot northerly. The afternoon was sunny, hot, and with a southerly seabreeze to 10 knots. The water was clear, not like Inverloch mains water supply. There was considerable fishing and recreational traffic on the inlet for early in the season.
sharing the wickets around. In reply LDCA made a good fist of the game with top scorer being Hayley Anderson on 25. Alyce Cuman, in her first game, made 20 and also opened the bowling. Arishma Clayton made 15, Chelsea Moscript 14 and Ella Angarane 13. Well done girls on a top effort under hot conditions.
First game: Alyce Cuman showed great promise with both the bat and ball for the LDCA women’s side.
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• MEENIYAN BASKETBALL
Another season finishes as a new one starts
THE juniors are onto their last weeks of games before the finals at the end of November while the seniors are just commencing their new season.
The juniors have had a great season with many players enjoying the weekly matches, against friends and foes. Section one finishes on November 20; these young stars have been learning the basics of the game with many drills and round robin matches each week under the careful guidance of Darlene Jones and Andrea Thorson. Section two finish their matches on November 20 but will play a round robin on November 27. Tops are to be handed in on the 20th. Thanks to the coaches for teaching these players many tips for the game. Some great defence work has been seen over the past season. Section three and section four will play an elimination final on Monday, November 23 with the Grand Final to be played on Friday 27th . Tops are to be handed in on the night your team plays their last mach so don’t forget a shirt to change into. Thanks to the many coaches also for these teams, we have certainly seen some great improvements in the players in both of these sections. Some of the junior boys
Black ................................. 29 Red.................................... 24 Blue ................................... 22 Maroon ............................. 21 Green ................................. 16
November 6
Junior success: Bryce Holwerda, Will Collins, Rory Harrington, Dean Thorson, Ossy Brennan-Holt, Jayden Hohmann, Matt Darmanin, and Sam Hanrahan with coach Lucas Byrnes performed well at the recent Korumburra tournament, going down to Traralgon. were lucky enough to have the chance to play in the Korumburra tournament. Unfortunately we could only get one team to go. The players who went had a great day under the guidance of Lucas Byrnes as Coach. An early start saw them play Poowong at their home court at 8am. The long drive and a bit of excitement certainly woke our boys up as they came away with a good win. Next game was against Traralgon and a bit of a chat with the boys before the game was not a good sign, Traralgon came out in front by a good margin. Foster was the next match after a
good break and the win was needed to play in the Grand Final. Full of enthusiasm and ready to go the team went into the game ready to win. A close game all the way with Meeniyan the winners. The grand final was back at Poowong and against the Traralgon boys. With a different out look to the game the boys took on the opposition with a positive outlook. Winning at half time and looking good. Traralgon came back hard and took the lead from the Meeniyan boys. A great try but just not there at the end. Bad luck boys!! Thanks to Lucas
Byrnes for coaching and to Tammy Holwerda for team manager. Also thanks to the many parents for their support and help throughout the day. A big thanks to the players’ Bryce Holwerda, Will Collins, Rory Harrington, Dean Thorson, Ossy Brennan-Holt, Jayden Hohmann, Matt Darmanin, Sam Hanrahan.
Results November 2 Section Four: Maroon 42 (Jack Stuart 14, John Stuart 12) d Blue 39 (Callum Hutchinson 31); Black 45 (E. Wilson 15, Sam Wilson 18) d Red 36 (Joel Sinclair 21). Ladder
Section Two: Red Rocket 20 (Kurt Newton 10, Zac Scholte 6, Tristan Hanks 4) d Silver Saints 14 (Locke DeGaris, Maxi Park Deere 4 each, Matt Newton, Jesse Salmons, Kayla Redpath 2 each); Navy Nuggets 8 (Harrison Cumming 4, Beth Lawson, Michaeel Mowat 2 each) drew Blue Bombshells 8 ( Erin Howard 4, Hugh Collins, Aiden Holwerda 2 each) Ladder: Navy Nuggets, Red Rockets, Silver Saints, Blue Bombshells Section Three: Sand Red 20 (Eloise Scholte 10, Jordan Bell 6) d Sun Yellow 10 (Tyler Ralph, Jayden Hohmann 4 each); Sky Blue (Lauren Redpath 6, Gemma Martin 4) 14 d Grass Green 5 (Liam Harrington 3, Tess Black 2). Ladder Sand Red .......................... 22 Sky Blue ........................... 21 Sun Yellow ........................ 20 Grass Green ..................... 17
Seniors The seniors have just commenced their season with good numbers in both the womens and the mens. We play from now to March with a break at Christmas. The Womens competition started last week with two good games, and looks like it could be a pretty even season amongst teams. The womens competition has five teams playing while the mens will have six. The mens start this Tuesday (10th).
LDCA cricket teams • GIPPSLAND UNDER 21
Gippsland makes final GIPPSLAND has made the state final of Under 21 cricket after defeating South East on Sunday.
Details: Played Sunday, November 8 at Traralgon Gippsland 7/270 (Toby Leeds 97, Jack Tatterson 65) South East all out 122.
Jack Tatterson 3/26, Jack Le Maitre 3/30. Local representative Sam Sperling took 1/14 off four overs, while Barry Wyatt was 13 run out, and took 1/0. Man of the match: Jack Tatterson. State final - November 22 or 29 at either Sale, Camperdown or Warnambool.
Senior GCL team THE Senior GCL team for the game against Traralgon on Sunday, November 15 at the Leongatha Turf is as follows: Matt Johnson - capt., Udara Weerasinghe, Gerard Murphy, Dom Davis, Luke Rogers, Xavier Davis, Tim Wightman, Gav Bolding, Andrew Donohue, Ryan B Thomas, Peter Dell, Alan Jenkins.
GCL Under 18 team THE second round of the Under 18 Gippsland Cricket League will be played this Sunday, November 15. against Traralgon at Wonthaggi turf. The team selected to represent the Leongatha and District Cricket Association is as follows. Clay Tait (captain), Sam Sperling (vice captain), Taylor Beard, Luke Bowman, Mitchell Clark, Justin Cook, Ben Hancock, Jason Kennedy, Kallon Rigby, James Sherrin, Lachlan Sperling, Mitchell Thomas. All players are to bring their own gear, lunch will be provided. All players to be at the ground before 9.30am. The team manager is Terry Clark and any queries can be directed to him on 0428 644 237 or 5664 4237.
Under 16 team CONGRATULATIONS to the following players on being selected to represent the LDCA in the GCL Under 16 competition on Sunday, November 15, 10.15 start. LDCA v Traralgon (Inverloch turf): Alex Manteit captain, Mark McCall vice captain, Tim Harris, Sam Huitema, Jake Cochrane, Alex Pellin, Mitchell Elliott, Eamon Charles, Cam Harris, Eli Richards, Thomas Wyatt, Jordon Poynton. Emergencies: Nathan Allen, Matt Olden, Daniel Gordon. Players to be at ground by 9.30am. Contact Geoff Wyatt (home) 5659 8225 or mobile 0413 081 136 by Thursday confirming availability. Please note next game is November 22 v Central Gippsland.
LDCA Under 14 Results Nerrena 9/87 v Koonwarra/RSL 82. Nerrena batting: B. Amato 25 ret, M. Trotto 15. Bowling: Adam Trotto 1/9, B Wearne 1/14, J. Kelly 2/13, A. Roberts 3/2, M. Renden 1/9, M. Trotto 2/8. Koonwarra/RSL batting B. Moscript 28 retired. Bowling: T. Shampton 2/17, B. Grayden 1/14, B. Moscript 2/3, R. Kukus 2/14 and S. Dooney 1/14. Imperials 103 v Foster 114. Imperials batting J. Ginnane 25, B. Davidson 14, D. Turner 13, L. Thwaites 11, B. Smith 10. Bowling: L. Thwaites 2/10, Z. Fiddle 3/11. Foster batting: T. Fletcher 23, F. Griggs 16, D. Hately 20. Bowling: H. Griggs, K. Rhodes 2/3. Foster v Town - Town forfeited.
Foster golf SATURDAY, November 8 - monthly medal, Fred and Gale Tyers Trophy. Medal winner: Tony Vanin (6) 67 net c/b. A Grade winner: Tony Vanin (6) 67 net. B Grade winner: Owen Kindellan (21) 67 net. A Grade scratch: Tony Vanin 73. B Grade scratch: Athol McGrath 85. Down the line: Jamie Freeman (6) 68 net, Athol McGrath (17) 68 net, Greg Dean (11) 71 net, Kevin Flett (10) 71 net, Neville Williamson (21) 72 net, Steve Reid (13) 73 net. Nearest the pin: 4th Neville Williamson, 6th Eddy Fah, 13th Steve Reid, 15th Kevin Flett and 17th Athol McGrath. Putting: Tony Vanin 25 putts. Eagle 14th: Jamie Freeman. Money hole: Owen Kindellan. Ladies Saturday, November 8 - stroke. Winner: Pam Witheridge (28) 69 net c/b. Down the line: Gayle Reid (32) 69 net. Nearest the pin: 4th Judy Prain, 17th Judy Prain. Money hole: Judy Prain. Friday November 7 twilight stableford. Winner: Phil Worboys (22) 23 pts. Down the line: Marlene Ellis (27) 21 pts, Geoff Nott (31) 20 pts, Bernd Amesreiter (24) 19 pts, Steve Reid (13) 19 pts, Yo Forte (45) 18 pts. Nearest the pin: 4th Denham Grierson, 6th Ross McKenzie. Thursday, November 5 - stableford. Winner: Greg Dean (12) 40 pts. Down the line: Neville Thompson (9) 37 pts, John Mathers (16) 36 pts. Nearest
the pin: 13th Greg Dean. Ladies Wednesday, November 4 – monthly medal. Little Book Shop Trophy. Medal winners: Pam Witheridge (29) 69 net c/b. Winnie McAinch trophy. A Grade: Jenny Mountford (20) 69 net. B Grade: Pam Witheridge (29) 69 net. Scratch A Grade: Barbara Warren. Scratch B Grade: Pam Witheridge. Putting: Jenny Mountford 28 c/b. Down the line: Ineke de Graaf (21 70 net, Ray Knee (20) 71 net, June Eddy (18) 72 net, Barbara Warren (10) 72 net. Nearest the pin: 4th shot Marlene Ellis, sixth Trudi Prue, 13th, second shot Maxine Symmons, 15th, second shot Barbara Warren, 17th Pam Witheridge. Tuesday, November 3 stableford. Winner: Greg Dean (12) 42 pts. Down the line: George Draeger (26) 40 pts, Noel Black (7) 39 pts, Neville Thompson (9) 37 pts Nearest the pin: 4th Fred Tyers. Eagle 12th: Greg Dean. Coming events: Tuesday, November 10 stableford. Wednesday, November 11 - second round club championships. Val Williams trophy. Thursday, November 12 - stableford. Friday, November 13 - twilight stableford. Saturday, November 14 - first round club championships. Neville and Carmen Thompson trophy. Ladies Saturday, November 14 - par. Sunday, November 15 - second round club championships. Foster Mirror trophy.
Meeniyan ladies golf MEDAL day was played on Wednesday, November 4 with 18 ladies. The course is in fantastic condition thanks to David Thomson and all his many workers. Sue Hoskin was able to come in with the best score and win the medal with a score of 74 net. Section 2 was won by Veronica Park with 79 net. Nancye Hammett took out the best nine with 35½ net. The putting prize went to Dot Christie with 28. Down the line balls to Dot Christie 76, Maureen Hams 79, Irene Holm 79 and Sue Symmons also 79 net. Chris McLean won the 45s with 26 points and Veronica Park won the month of Octobers voucher from the Foster Little Book Shop. It is with deep regret that we announce that Meeniyan Golf Club has lost a true gentleman, a great worker around the club inside and out, and a true friend to all the golfing community in the sudden and unexpected death of our esteem men’s captain Norm Wells on Friday, November 6. To Rita his wife and sons Craig, Andrew and daughter Lyn and grand children we give you our love and support. Norm will be deeply missed by all around the club.
• CRICKET
Nerrena Under 12 The newly formed Nerrena Under 12 team had a change of draw for their first game on Friday, November 6 and all travelled to Korumburra to play their match. For many of the boys this was their first game of cricket and they all did very well. Batting together for four overs in pairs, the boys made an impressive 135. James Kelly and his batting partner Aiden Roberts both made 18 not out. Ben Perry made 9 and his partner Nathan Trotto made 7. Korumburra then batted and they were all out for 85. Ben Perry took a hat trick bowling all of his 3 wickets. James Kelly took two wickets, Joel Norton 1 and Sam Hanrahan took 1 also. Next Friday the team travels to Wonthaggi to play Round 2.
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Leongatha A TOP performance from Greg Hartland earned him the November monthly medal. Greg’s score of 88-24-64 was best in B Grade and easily best of the day. Saturday’s medal round also decided the Jim Chapman Star Medallist. In a close call, Jeff White won on a countback from Denis Hanna, both finishing on 71. It was a good day for the Matthews family, with Daryl winning A Grade (8012-68) as well as recording the best gross score, while Ben won the putting with 26 putts on a countback from Jack Cummins. Pro-pin went to Kevin Eastwood, John Feddersen won nearest the pin, and balls went to the following: R. Thurston 69, I. Nunn 70, D. Hanna, G. Morrison, P. Schultz, J. White 71; G. McDonald 72, J. Feddersen, K. Eastwood, P. Rayson 73; P. Stivic, P. Horman 74.
Tuesday Melbourne Cup Day event saw Anthony Sparkes win in a three-way photo finish. Anthony won A Grade on 37 points in a countback from two others. N. Cairns was B Grade winner with 39. For the ladies, Coral Gray had a nice 37 points, while the nine hole event was taken out comfortably by Jill Steer who had an impressive 21 points. Ball winners: G. Spruzen, G. Maher 38, D. Clemann, D. Hanna 37; G. Petkovic 36, G. McDonald, P. Hill, D. Webster 35; M. Thomas 34, L. Newton 33.
Thursday Warmer weather, bigger fields and better scores were the order of the day. Joe Lowell took the A Grade prize with a handy 37 points, but had he been in B or C grades he would have had problems. Col Sperling had a great day out, returning 41 points to win B Grade, while John Mackay went one better in C Grade with 42. Geoff Maher (14th) and Ray Davies (16th) were nearest the pin winners. Down the line balls to the following: R. Martin, P. Horman 40; I. Nunn, K. Macfarlane 39; N. Penny, F. Thomas, G. Spruzen, R. Jamieson 38; L. Newton, P. Edwards 37; N. Street, D. Clemann 36. Neville Wright confirmed what a ca-
pable golfer he is by winning the handicap section of the Victorian Seniors Championships played recently at Nhill. Congratulations Neville on a super performance. This week’s golf brings us to the Centenary Tournament, with capacity fields and a time to welcome back old friends to the club. Looking ahead, members are reminded that the South Gippsland Veterans will conduct their championships at Leongatha on Thursday, November 19, and there will be no members comp on that day. Presentation night is on Saturday, November 21 and while it is important that event winners attend, everybody is more than welcome to applaud the successful golfers. On Sunday November 22, the SG Singles Championships will be held at our course.
Ladies WEDNESDAY November 4 was windy, and also the day to play the monthly medal for November. The event was sponsored by Stray Katz and Beaches and Cream, thank you both. Maxine Eabry swooped around the course with a wonderful 89-21-68 to win the medal, win A Grade and take a hefty slice from her handicap. Coral Gray won B Grade with 95-2570 and also broke her handicap. Lesley Renwick returned to golf with a bang to win C Grade with 105-35-70. Anna de Bondt came in with the best scratch score of 87, while Trish Owen was the winner of the putting competition taking just 27 putts. Balls down the line went to Trish Owen 70, Marea Maher 70, Dot Stubbs 70, Sharyn Rayson 70, Wendy Brown 72, Anne Gibson 73,Maria Bell 74, Hannah Martin 74, and Val Brydon 74. Marni Hattam won the nine hole competition. On Saturday, November 7, Anne Gibson was the winner of the stroke competition with 105- 32-73. The warm weather obviously suited her and Marilyn Williams 74, Maria Bell 75, plus Marg Griffiths 76 who all won balls down the line.
Junior golf clinic: pictures clockwise from top left: Jamie Gordon from Leongatha retrieves the ball, Jordan Teakle takes a shot and Oscar Harry, brothers Matthew and Kane Wiggins, and Lester Berryman (all from Leongatha) are ready to learn at Leongatha Golf Club on Friday afternoon.
Woorayl ladies
Woorayl ON Tuesday November 3, a stableford event sponsored by Martin Clements, On Course Golf Shop was played, with 23 players competing. Winners: A Grade Ian Atcheson, 39 pts; B Grade Tim Burgess, 42 pts; ladies Sue Wakefield, 36 pts on a countback. Nearest the pin: 8th J. Redmond, 17th G. Fennell. Balls down the line: J. Diaper, B. Wilson, L. Wakefield and E. Jackson, all 36. Saturday, November 7 was the first round of our club championships and 59 players competed in a stroke event sponsored by Colin Watson Holden. Winners: A Grade M. Stanes, 73 net; B Grade B. Hogan, 65 net; C Grade G, Johnson, 64 net; D Grade M. Herrald, 68 net. Brian Hogan collected the Elgas eagle’s nest with an eagle on the 11th hole. Nearest the pins: 8th P. Hayman, 17th R. Goodwin. Balls down the line: J. Hickey, T. Ryan 70; N.
Lovie, M. Carruthers, D. Dwyer, G. Fennell, R. Goodwin, C. Salmon 71; P. Challis, R. Beilby 72; T. Hogan 73, P. Carter 74 on a countback from three others. Sunday, November 8, the second round of the club championships was sponsored by Jim Newton Concreting, and 51 players fronted up to compete. Winners: A Grade I. Balfour, 72 net; B Grade P. Carter, 64 net; C Grade T. Charlton, 73 net, countback from P. Hayman; D Grade C. Salmon, 68 net. Nearest the pins: 8th P. Flynn, 17th A. Clemann. Balls down the line: D. Dwyer 66, N. Lovie 67, I. Atcheson 69, J. Lovie 70, T. Ryan, T. Lund, B. Robjant, B. Hogan, G. Fennell, R. Hughes 71. After two rounds of the championships Nathan Lovie is leading with 158 from D. Dwyer 159. I. Balfour 160, M. Grist 160, M. Stanes 161. G. Johnson, with 176, is leading C Grade and C. Salmon on 185 is leading D Grade. Good golfing to those playing in the final two rounds this weekend.
ON Wednesday November 4, the event was monthly medal, stroke and putting, ninth round Hayes trophy, first round club championships. Sponsors were Leongatha Photographics and Electronics. The AWCR was 72. Senior ladies champion was D. Forrester, 54 hole net. A Grade winner was K. McKenzie 16/73, B Grade A. Grist 19/72, C Grade and medal winner J. Smith 35/70, D Grade S. Lagden 45/73. • Putting - A. Grist, 28 putts. • Nine holes out - F. Maynard, 37 net. • Nearest the pin: 8th L. Young, 17th F. Maynard, 2nd shot on the 11th M. Rayson. • Down the line balls: L. Young, M. Harris, S. Thomas, A. Poole, P. Harvey, E. McBride. • Handicap break - J. Smith broke from 36 to 35. Next week is the second round club championships, Star medallist, sponsored by B. Maloney. Day event sponsored by Nagel’s Pharmacy.
Mirboo North THERE were 24 starters for the stableford event on Thursday, November 5. The CCR was 69. A Grade winner was Joe Taylor (15) 39 countback. Down the line: Ron Funnell (21) 39, Richie Robbins (16) 38 and Steve Mills (29) 38. Birdies: 6th Joe Kus, Tom Whitelaw; 13th Liam Visser.
November 7 Terry Bradshaw (9) 65 was the winner of the monthly medal, with 26 starters and a CCR of 69. Down the line: Mal Payne 67, Ritchie Robbins 69, Phil Garlick 70 and Ray Matthews 70.
Nearest the pin: 4th Joe Taylor, 6th Peter Draper, 13th Ritchie Robbins, 16th Trevor Bailey. Pro pin Peter Draper. Birdies: 4th P. Garlick, Joe Taylor and Jeff Hughes; 6th M. Payne, P. Draper, 16th Trevor Bailey.
Ladies
Results of monthly medal event played on Wednesday, November 4: Winner R. Leslie 97-3166. Down the line: C. Gunn 93-22-70, J. Dyke 99-29-70, W. Gervasi 97-25-72. Nearest the pin: 16th R. Leslie.
Meeniyan ON Melbourne Cup day the Fred and Alma Deering Memorial single stableford event was held. With 42 players in the field we all headed out, not only aiming to beat the course, but we had to contend with gale force winds as well. The men’s winner was Phil Smedley with a great 39 points, John Mortensen won best nine in with 19 points and Col Graeme won the nine out with 20 points. Lloyd Hemphill and Steve Collins won the nearest the pins. The ladies winner was Dot Christie with 36 points, Faye LePage won the best nine in with 16 points on a count back and Veronica Park won the nine out with 20 points.
Enjoying the day: Eileen Dorling, Faye LePage, Irene Holm and Grace Benson at Meeniyan Golf Club last week.
Dot Christie took out the ladies nearest the pins. A big thank you to the Deering family, Paul, Jackie and Melinda, for their generous sponsorship of the event.
Melbourne Cup day: sponsors Paul and Jackie Deering with ladies winner Dot Christie and mens winner Phil Smedley. Absent Melinda Deering.
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• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION ONE
Huge weekend of cricket SATURDAY and Sunday saw the completion of two rounds of cricket in a huge weekend in the sport. And it could well be a case of burnout and injuries for some cricketers; not unlike the Aussie cricketers who have just wrapped up their one-day series win over India with more than 10 injured players. In the completion of round five in A Grade Division One, OMK 207 and 3/27 scored a big win over Inverloch 130. Thanks to Peter Dell’s 5/20, Inverloch was never in the hunt. Miners 6/268 got up to defeat Imperials 226. Miners got away to an explosive start when Donohue 59 and Andrighetto 66 shared in a 119 run first wicket stand. O’Reilly made 46 as the Miners reached 154 and were cruising to victory. Eddy claimed 3/40 for the Imps and Rogers 2/32. In another upset, Korumburra batted beautifully to make 7/258 to defeat Nerrena 243. Thanks to ‘Burra opener Salmon’s 80, an opening stand saw 121 on the board
Got it: Wally Taberner gets bat to ball to add to Inverloch’s tally. before the first wicket fell. J Cook scored 50 not out as Korumburra got past the target despite some wickets falling late in the innings. Glen Alvie were bun-
dled out for just 107 in reply to Workmens 231. Williams took the first three wickets for Workers then Sherrin claimed the next three and there was no hope of any recovery
Hold on: OMK’s Luke Van Rooye stalled Inverloch’s run chase with a brilliant bowling display. for Glen Alvie.
A GRADE DIVISION 1 INVERLOCH v OMK 1st Innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. T. Miller b. J. Wilson ..............................8
J. Smith c. A. Rose b. P. Dell ..................................0 D. Ruffin c. A. Rose b. M. Adams ..........................24 B. Debono b. P. Dell...................5 D. Clark c. D. Creed b. M Adams ...........................13 W. Rankin c. A. Rose b. J. Wilson ..............................7
L. Cummins c. A. Rose b. B. Wyatt ..............................0 N. Cant b. P. Dell .....................40 A. Ware c. J .Wilson b. P. Dell ................................19 A. Hall lbw. b. P. Dell ................2 L. Rankin n.o..............................0 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .......................................130 Bowling: P. Dell 5/20, K. Rothier 0/21, L. Van Rooye 0/24, J. Wilson 2/22, M. Adams 2/22, B. Wyatt 1/14. 2nd Innings OMK N. Creed c. A. Hall b. L. Rankin ............................6 A. Rose r.o. W. Rankin...............4 M. Adams n.o. ............................3 L. Van Rooye r.o. D. Ruffin W. Taberner ...........................2 B. Wyatt n.o. ............................12 Total ......................................3/27 Bowling: N. Cant 0/9, L. Rankin 1/4, D. Clark 0/6, A. Hall 0/8. IMPERIALS v WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st Innings Wonthaggi Miners M. Donohue c. D. Davis b. L. Rogers ...........................59 J. Andrighetto c. D. Davis b. L. Rogers ...........................66 J. O’Reilly lbw. b. A. Eddy ......46 M. Johnson lbw. b. A. Eddy .......0 C. Thomas c. D. Davis b. A. Eddy ..............................0 J. Helman b. J. Fiddelaers ........42 J. Trevisi n.o. ............................34 B. Zanella n.o. ............................1 Extras .......................................20 Total ....................................6/268 Bowling: A. Eddy 3/40, M. Malloy 0/45, N. Slater 0/22, X. Davis 0/45, J. Fiddelaers 1/33, L. Rogers 2/342, N. Eddy 0/38. KORUMBURRA v NERRENA 1st Innings Korumburra D. Salmon c. C. Rump b J. Trease..............................80 I. Osman c. C. Friebe b. T. Wightman ......................35 U. Weerasinghe c. J. Trease b. R. Clark .............................29
J. Cook n.o. ..............................50 T. Allen r.o................................20 K. Dorman b. T. Wightman ........3 D. Wyhoon stp. J. Renden b. T. Wightman .........................0 B. Hayes stp. J. Renden b. T. Wightman ........................7 D. Scott n.o. .............................16 Extras .......................................17 Total ....................................7/258 Bowling: C. Rump 0/46, J. Trease 1/43, R. Clark 1/45, Z Trease 0/9, T. Wightman 4/73, C. Friebe 0/32. WONTHAGGI WORKMENS v GLEN ALVIE 1st Innings Glen Alvie M. Roberts c. R. Geyer b. S. Williams ..........................0 C. Tait b. S. Williams .................0 A. Donohue c. M. Thomas b. S. Williams ........................10 P. Jordan c. S. Brann b. J. Sherrin ...........................30 A. Simpson c. C. Harvey b. J. Sherrin ...........................14 P. Roberts c. C. Harvey b. J. Sherrin .............................2 S. Lowe c&b. G. Bolding.........27 J. Beasely c. J. Sherrin b. G. Bolding ...........................0 B. Ould b. L. McGuirk ...............0 D. Hynes lbw. b. L. McGuirk.....8 K. Simpson n.o...........................0 Extras .......................................16 Total .......................................107 Bowling: S. Williams 3/21, L. McGuirk 2/12, M. Thomas 0/4, J. Sherrin 3/43, G. Bolding 2/17. 2nd Innings Wonthaggi Wormens D. Brann b. B. Ould ...................0 S. Brann n.o..............................12 M. Thomas c. C. Tait b. D. Hynes ...........................50 L. McGuirk n.o. .........................5 Total ......................................2/22 Bowling: A. Simpson 0.0, B. Ould 1/7, D. Hynes 1/8, P. Roberts 0/3, P. Jordan 0/4.
• LDCA A GRADE DIVISION TWO
Poowong/Loch clean up the points POOWONG/LOCH claimed a huge amount of points with an outright win over Miners on Saturday in A Grade Division Two cricket.
After Miners didn’t add to their 90 total, Poowong Loch made 8/178 in their second dig and set themselves up for a win, doing it easily by bowling out Miners again for just 91. Town couldn’t defend its 156 and lost to Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL who scored 182 on Saturday. Shane Moore who retired on 82 was the backbone of the innings. Fish Creek/Tarwin 206 had no trouble overhauling MDU’s 142. Graeme Watkins, now batting down the order, made a fine century and with John Danckert 55 they shared in a 133 run stand. This came after the team had fallen to be 5/23 and looking done for. The final game was another one-sided contest with plenty of points for Phillip Island who scored an outright win over Inverloch.
A GRADE DIVISION 2
PHILLIP ISLAND v INVERLOCH 1st Innings Phillip Island T. Hornsby b. J. Ogden ..............6 C. Viljoen c. M. Goldsmith b. J. Jackson ..........................71 L. Keating b. J. Ogden .............63
J. Johnston c. J. Serong b E. Everingham....................36 C. Wilson c. J. Serong b. E. Everingham...................24 A. Matthews c&b. J. Ogden .......0 A. Manteit b. J. Ogden .............27 M. Price n.o. .............................31 S. Boyack r.o. ........................... 11 E. Richards n.o. ..........................8 Extras .......................................10 Total ....................................8/287 Bowling: J. Ogden 4/97, E. Everingham 2/65, J. Jackson 1/53, N. Goodall 0/66. 2nd Innings Inverloch J. Serong lbw. b. S. Boyack .....14 S. Brayley c. A. Manteit b. S. Boyack ............................0 B. Phillips b. A. Matthews ........8 M. Goldsmith b. S. Boyack........6 J. Muir c. T. Hornsby b. J. Johnston ............................8 J. Odgen c. A. Dimech b. M. Price ...............................9 N. Goodall b. C. Wilson ...........14 M. Foley c. A. Matthews b. A. Dimech .........................14 E. Everingham b. C. Wilson ......0 G. van Beek n.o..........................4 J. Jackson b. A. Dimech .............0 Extras .........................................3 Total .........................................82 Bowling: S. Boyack 3/17, C. Wilson 2/13, A. Matthews 1/19, J. Johnston 1/0, C. Viljoen 0/6, M. Price 1/13, A. Dimech 2/13. WONTHAGGI MINERS v POOWONG/LOCH 2nd Innings Poowong/Loch M. Adderley c. L. Jones b. P. Hammer .........................18 B. Hancock c. D. Beesey b. R. Jones .............................14 P. Dyer c. P. Cornelis b. P. Hammer .........................29 K. Nestor c. P. Hammer b. D. Atherton........................55 C. Knox b. ..................................3 R. Greaves r.o. P. Hammer b. D. Atherton........................43 P. Duffus c. M. Wright b. D. Atherton..........................4 C. McCurdy n.o..........................7 A. Jenkins c. P. Cornelis b. R. Jones ...............................0 D. Brain n.o. ...............................1 Extras .........................................5 Total ...................................8./178 Bowling: P. Cornelis 0/12, D.
Atherton 2/57, R. Jones 2/38, P. Hammer 2/52, D. Jagoe 1/17. 2nd Innings Wonthaggi Miners M. Wright c&b. A. Jenkins ........4 D. Jagoe b. R. Greaves ............. 11 P. Hammer c&b. R. Greaves ....18 D. Beesey b. A. Jenkins .............8 L. Jones c&b. R. Greaves...........4 D. Atherton c&b. A. Jenkins ......7 J. Burke c&b. A. Jenkins............0 B. Andrigheto r.o. .....................13 R. Jones b. A. Jenkins ................2 P. Cornelis n.o. .........................18 T. Latham ret. hurt......................0 Extras .........................................5 Total .........................................91 Bowling: A. Jenkins 5/38, R. Greaves 3/50. TOWN v KOONWARRA RSL 1st Innings Koonwarra RSL B. Moscript c&b. A. Hickey ....25 S. Sperling c. R. Templeton b. A. Hickey ............................2 S. Moore ret. ...........................82 C. Wise c. C. Bruce b. N. Johnston .........................5 L. Sperling c. R. Templeton b. C. Bruce ..............................9 G. Sperling b. N. Johnston .........8 B. Anderson lbw. b. A. Hickey...8 J. Moore c. M. Livingstone b. M. O’Malley ..................... 11 B. Davison n.o............................8 J. Kennedy r.o. I. McCallum ......2 J. Peters b. S. McCallum ............6 Extras .......................................16 Total .......................................182 Bowling: N. Johnston 2/65, A. Hickey 3/34, L. Bowman 0/21, S. McCallum 1/9, C. Bruce 1/17, M. Livingstone 0/15, M. Smith 0/0, M. O’Malley 1/9. FISH CREEK/TARWIN v MDU 1st Innings Fish Creek/Tarwin M. Lynch c. J. Sinclair b. M. Dower ............................3 G. Webster b. M. Dower ............1 J. Law lbw. M. Dower ................0 M. Watkins c. C. Le Page b. S. McRae .............................7 J. Danckert lbw. b. S. McRae ...55 J. Shaw b. B. Spokes b. S. Arnup ..............................3 G. Watkins b. M. Dower ........100 N. Wilkins b. M. Dower ...........20 S. Rabbitt c. J. Sinclair b. T. Corry ...............................3 M. Danckert n.o. ........................2
D. Rubenis b. M. Dower ............0 Extras .......................................12 Total .......................................206 Bowling: M. Dower 6/36, T. Corry 1/20, M. Le Page 0/21, S. McRae 2/19, S. Arnup 1/12, C. Hoober 0/11, B. Spokes 0/9. 1st Innings MDU J. Sinclair b. S. Rabbitt ..............0 A. Baillie n.o. ...........................10 W. Prosser c. D. Rubenis b. M. Danckert ........................1 C. Le Page c. G. Watkins b D. Rubenis..........................10 M. Le Page c. M .Lynch b. D. Rubenis...........................2 S. Arnup n.o. ..............................5 Extas...........................................6 Total ...................................... 4/34 Bowling: S. Rabbitt 1/2, M. Danckert 1/2, D. Rubenis 2/22, J. Danckert 0.0, M. Watkins 0/7, J Shaw 0/0.
All set: Inverloch captain Brett Debono pads up ahead of taking to the pitch against OMK, during the A Grade Division One match.
Fine form: Inverloch star left hand bowlers Adam Hall and Lewis Rankin take a break. Hall took 3/41 from 17 continuous overs the previous week, against OMK. Lewis excelled at the Australian Youth Paralympic Games in Melbourne last month, winning the 800m and placing second in the 1500mm and 5km.
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Sprinting to new heights By Matt Dunn SCHOOLBOY athletes Wesley Graeme, Shane Byrne and Julian Patterson are ready to take on the state’s best. The 11-year-olds from the Leongatha Little Athletics Club compete against each other on Saturdays, but the healthy rivalry has done nothing to damage their friendship. The trio is ecstatic to be chosen to represent the region against Victoria’s other top primary school athletes on November 29. Shane, from St Joseph’s Primary School, Korumburra, will compete in the 100m sprint - and possibly the 200m. Wesley, from Mirboo North Primary School, and Julian, from St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha, will compete in the high jump. Typical of most boys they had little to say about their achievements. There were no big noters here. But even so, the boys exuded a quiet confidence. “I thought I might do well, but I wasn’t sure if I’d place or not,” Julian said.
B GRADE OMK v FOSTER
1st Innings OMK P. Harper c. S. Hawking b. R. Johnston..........................4 K. Kerr c. S. Hawking b. B. Coates ............................ 11 R. White lbw. b. P. Jervies..........8 J. Van Rooye b. J. Staley ..........20 J. Paterson c. S. Westaway b. P. Jervies............................14 D. Jeffries c. S. Westaway b. R. Johnston........................38 S. McNamara c. B. Coates b. P. Jervies............................49 T. Wyatt c. S. Hawking b. P. Jervies............................ 11 T. Creed c. S. Hawking b. P. Jervies..............................0 N. Adams b. P. Jervies ...............0 B. Nation n.o. .............................2 Extras .......................................42 Total .......................................199 Bowling: R. Johnston 3/23, B. Coates 1/46, J. Weston 0/0, P. Jervies 5/69, J. Staley 1/26, M. Da Costa 0/17. PHILLIP ISLAND v IMPERIALS
1st Innings Phillip Island M. Wilson n.o. ..........................50 S. Kirton c. G. Forrester b M. Lafferty ...........................5 R. Velardi c. R. Mullens b. G. Forrester .......................19 M. Cleary b. M. Collins .............2 K. Murphy lbw. b. M. Colins ...20 D. Johnston c. A. Pellin b. M. Collins ...........................0 S. Docherty b. S. McLennan ......7 J. Kleverkamp c. A. Pellin b. S. McLennan .....................17 Z. Brown lbw. b. N. Pye...........10 M. Manteit n.o............................5 Extras ....................................... 11 Total ....................................8/147 Bowling: M. Collins 3/39, D. Connelly 1/40, M. Lafferty 1/16, G. Forrester 1/13, D. Langstaff 0/11, J. Hickey 0/4, K. Gray 0/2, S. McLennan 2/6, R. Mullens 0/11, N. Pye 1/1. 2ns Innings Imperials K. Gray c. M .Manteit b. S. Kirton ............................12 A. Pellin c. R. Velardi b. J. Kleverkamp .....................5 R. Mullens b. R. Velardi...........20 D. Connelly c. M Wilson b. D. Johnston .......................36 T. Burgess n.o...........................16 D. Langstaff c. S. Docherty b. D. Johnston .........................7 M. Collins c. S. Kirton b. D. Johnston .........................1 N. Pye c. M. Cleary
Wes admitted to feeling “pretty good” about his prospects. Shane was feeling “good”. Short on words, the boys are long on talent. It’s an old cliché, but the boys let their athletic prowess do the talking. The boys are guided along by Leongatha Little Athletics president David Green, who coaches a big team of up-and-coming athletes on Monday nights. Proud mothers Corrie Graeme, Leeann Byrne and Helen Patterson were at the track watching the boys get put through their paces. All are matriarchs of athletics families. When Shane comes back from competing in the Victorian championships, older sister Angela will be off to compete in Tasmania at the Australian All-Schools Championships, ditto Julian’s sister Eleanor. “I think it’s great. It’s expensive, but it’s great,” Leeann said. Leeann has a tribe of 13 children, six of whom are still at home. Five of them do athletics. “The kids are pretty athletic. I used to athletics when I was younger, as did my husband,” she said. “We were pretty good, and my brother was really good.
It’s in their blood, I guess.” Corrie said she was proud of her son. “Wes just loves athletics. He thrives on it. It runs in the family. The Graemes love sport,” she said. Wes’s younger sister Lucinda is another Graeme with loads of talent. Helen said competing at the Victorian championships was a chance for Julian to make his own name in athletics. Older sister Eleanor has starred for a number of years. “I’m really thrilled for Julian. He’s always had Eleanor there and I think he’s sometimes doubted himself. He did Pacific School Games last year, but that was secondary and primary,” she said. “I think when they go away just with the primary they make it very intimate. It’s a big team effort and they bond the kids. To be doing it with Wes is great.” Julian described competing at the Victorian championships alongside his high jumping friend as “magical,” Helen said. “This age group is filled with fantastic kids. They’re all really, really nice kids. They all love one another to do well,” she said.
Reaching for the sky: Wesley Graeme, Julian Patterson (leaping) and Shane Byrne are ready to compete against the best in the state.
LDCA Cricket Scoreboard Round 5 - Day 2 LDCA ladders
b. R. Velardi ............................1 J. Hickey b. Z. Brown ................3 S. McLennan c. M. Cleary b. Z. Brown .............................9 G. Forrester n.o. .........................4 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................129 Bowling: S. Kirton 1/28, J. Kleverkamp 1/36, D. Johnston 3/24, R. Velardi 2/8, S. Docherty 0/10, Z. Brown 2/13. NERRENA v KORUMBURRA
1st Innings Korumburra K. Rigby c. J. Richards b. B. Croatto ............................7 R. Webster c. G. Giliam b. B. Croatto ............................1 C. Bailey c. G. Giliam b. B. Croatto ..........................14 C. Smith c. D. Trotman b. B. Croatto ..........................40 H. Wyhoon c. G. Giliam b. J. Trease.............................14 J. Oxlee c. J. Richards b. J Trease................................1 S. Phillips b. T. Mackie ..............6 D. Bailey n.o. ...........................19 A. Meade b. B. Croatto ..............0 L. Williams lbw. b B. Croatto .............................5 Extras .........................................9 Total ....................................... 117 Bowling: B. Croatto 6/35, B. Castles 0/15, W. Telfer 0/19, J. Holloway 0/7, J. Trease 2/19, T. Mackie 1/15. 2nd Innings Korumburra K. Rigby c&b. J. Holloway........ 9 R. Webster c&b. T. Mackie ...... 20 C. Bailey b. B. Croatto ............. 15 C. Smith n.o. ............................ 50 H. Wyhoon n.o. ........................ 48 Extras ....................................... 20 Total .................................... 3/162 Bowling: B. Croatto 1/21, J. Holloway 1/8, D. Trotman 0/30, T. Mackie 1/18, B. Castles 0/7, J. Trease 0/36, J. Richards 0/27. GLEN ALVIE v WONTHAGGI WORKMENS
1st Innings Wonthaggi Workmens S. Bolding b. M. Huitson .........16 S. Huitema b. M. Huitson ..........3 D. Britt c. D. Tiziani b. S. Nippers............................1 J. Wallace c. S. Smith b. M. Huitson ..........................2 J Bolding c. D. Tiziani b. S. Nippers............................7 C. Pitman c. M. Hull b. A. Hamilton .........................7 A. McLean c. A. Hamilton b. S. Nippers............................9 M. McCall lbw. b. S. Nippers ..41 S. Coldabella c. B. Tiley
b. M. Huitson ........................32 A. Sartori lbw. S. Nippers ..........1 G. Ton n.o...................................3 Extras .......................................10 Total .......................................132 Bowling: S. Nippers 5/32, S. Edwards 0/12, J. Hales 0/12, M. Huitson 4/24, L. Gennicarro 0/15, A. Hamilton 1/7, D. Tiziani 0/10, M. Hull 0/13. 2nd Innings Glen Alvie S. Edwards n.o. ........................15 S. Smith n.o. .............................23 Total ......................................0/40 Bowling: M. McCall 0/15, S. Coldabella 0/10, G. Ton 0/8, J. Bolding 0/6.
C Grade OMK 257 (M. Hems n.o. 33; B. Moore 3/34, M. Warren 2/6) d Town 140 and 2nd Innings 4/105 (M. Warren n.o. 40; D. Olden 2/29). Poowong/Loch 187 and 2nd Innings 2/129 (S. Dinger n.o. 61; J. Piasente 2/18) d Wonthaggi Miners 88 and 2nd Innings 2/53 (M. Schreck n.o. 23; J. Poynton 1/15, G. Poynton 1/25). MDU 96 and 2nd Innings 79 (G. Peters 33; T. Davison 2/7, G. Davison 3/19) d Koonwarra RSL 170 (C. Moscript 42, J. Tomada 60; L. Mercer 2/13, T. Zukovskis 2/33, N. Hill 2/20, C. Harris 2/20) and 2nd Innings 0/13 (J. Tomada n.o. 12). Wonthaggi Workmens 212 and 2nd Innings 3/86 (J. Allen n.o. 39; P. Cardilini 2/27) lt Fish Creek/Tarwin 231 (C. Fisher 68).
D Grade Imperials 155 (P. McGavin n.o. 30; G. McGrath 3/30) v Nerrena 8/352 (S. Gaddam 61, M.Young 52, B. Standfield r.o. 95, G.McGrath 49; R. Higgins 2/77, J. Bourke 1/20, N. Hodges 1/8). Korumburra 9/137 (N. Allen n.o. 38; A. Jones 4/35, A. Reveendran 1/8, I. Smith 2/23, I. Fowler 2/17) and 2nd Innings 4/38 (J. Dalmau 3/11) lt Inverloch 207 (D. Jones 87; S. McKenzie 5/55, N. Allen 2/25). Town 9/218 (G. Goss n.o. 55; K. Fleming 55; N. Summers 3/19, S. Bentley 4/33) d Koonwarra RSL 208. Glen Alvie 106 and 2nd Innings 4/87 (S. Poole 32) lt Phillip Island 173.
E Grade
Poowong/Loch 1st Innings 9/162 d Wonthaggi Workmens 109 and 2nd Innings 1/112 (J. Liddle n.o. 51, S. Roche n.o. 29; G. Birnie 1/23). OMK 9/238 (D. Hughes 2/26, G. Robinson 4/34) d MDU 123 (D. Tuckett 51). Phillip Island 6/235 (B. Johnston 30, P. Officer 83; M. Ellicott 1/43, T. Lomax 3/27, I. Rutherford 1/54, G. Pouw 1/3) d Town 112 (J. Burge n.o. 20; S. Niven 3/5, P. Cashman 1/17, B. Young 2/27, P. Officer 1/3, M. Loiacono 1/14, A. Officer 2/8.
Under 16 East Foster 66 and 2nd innings 3/97 (D. Clearihan-Jervies n.o. 40d. Westaway 2/19, J. Eldred 1/16) lt Imperials 211. MDU 93 (M. Olden 43, J. Witherow n.o 6; J. Meade 2/7, J. Scott 1/17, D. James 1/14, A. O’Neill 2/12, J. Raabe 1/6, J. Wyhoon 1/4, B. Codolucci 1/5) lt Korumburra 9/158. Town 8/165 (T. Smith 1/16, D. Walker 1/16, S. Emmanuael 1/16, S. Buckland 1/21, R. McGannon 1/2, J. Kelly 3/6) and 2nd Innings 3/29 (J. Burge n.o. 8, N. Tuckett n.o. 18; J. Kelly 2/4).d Fish Creek/Tarwin 91 (R. Musinskas 27, D. Walker n.o. 7; N. Tuckett 3/8, M. Borschman 2/13, J McMillan 2/15, J. Burge 2/4, H. Dubley 1/3). Koonwarra RSL 9/98 (C. Moscript n.o. 19; C. Moscript 2/27, B. Graham 2/27; B. van Rooy 1/17) lt Wonthaggi Workmens 7/219 (C. Moscript 2/27, B. Graham 2/27, B. van Rooy 1/17.
Under 16 West Phillip Island 10/227 (J. Black 33, S. Docherty 41, M. Manteit 35; J. Clink 4/22) d Poowong/Loch 8/119 (J. Poynton 24; S. Docherty 4/20, M. Francis 3/15, C. Plant 1/4, A. Manteit 1/16). Glen Alvie 208 (D. Gilbert 42, A. Hamilton 87, L. McRae n.o. 9; J. Piasente 5/28) lt Wonthaggi Miners 9/227. OMK 6/265 (C. O’Brien 66, T. Wyatt n.o 77, J. Harris 38; J. Sorrell 2/56) d Inverloch 82 (J. Dalmau 17, B. Robertson n.o. 8; T. Wyatt 2/6). Wonthaggi Workmens Blue v Wonthaggi Workmens Gold: no results available.
More cricket on pages 58 and 64.
A Grade Division 1 Won Workmens .......... 80.09 OMK............................ 64.74 Imperials ..................... 53.70 Won Miners ................ 53.32 Inverloch ..................... 41.26 Nerrena ......................... 28.57 Korumburra .................. 26.62 Glen Alvie .................... 25.52 A Grade Division 2 Phillip Island............... 89.01 Fish Creek/Tarwin ..... 66.73 Koonwarra RSL ......... 64.74 Poowong/Loch ............ 50.73 MDU ............................ 41.84 Town ............................ 40.62 Won Miners .................. 29.24 Inverloch ...................... 12.47 B Grade Foster........................... 62.18 Nerrena ....................... 57.16 Phillip Island............... 56.84 Glen Alvie.................... 53.24 Won Workmens .......... 36.07 OMK............................ 31.42 Imperials ...................... 30.65 Korumburra .................. 18.12 C Grade OMK............................ 55.97 Town ............................ 55.93 Koonwarra RSL ......... 50.85 Won Workmens .......... 43.40 Poowong/Loch ............ 43.32 MDU ............................ 43.02 Won Miners .................. 32.08 Fish Creek/Tarwin ........ 30.93 D Grade Town ............................ 67.93 Nerrena ....................... 56.76 Phillip Island............... 55.71 Koonwarra RSL ......... 43.04 Inverloch ..................... 42.84 Korumburra .................. 42.19 Imperials ...................... 16.49 E Grade Foster........................... 69.77 Phillip Island............... 57.51 Won Miners ................ 50.03 Poowong/Loch ............ 43.14 Won Workmens .......... 34.65 OMK ............................ 31.05 MDU ............................ 28.55 Town ........................... 13.75 Under 16 East Imperials ..................... 31.29 Town ............................ 31.04 Korumburra ............... 30.04 Won Workmens .......... 16.19 Phillip Island............... 14.98 Foster.............................. 5.58 Fish Creek/Tarwin .......... 5.04 MDU .............................. 4.40 Koonwarra RSL ............. 3.82
Under 16 West Won Miners ................ 28.27 OMK............................ 17.95 Phillip Island............... 16.27 Won W’mens Gold ..... 14.44
Glen Alvie.................... 11.59 Poowong/Loch ............. 11.10 Inverloch ........................ 2.02 Won W’mens Blue ......... 0.00
Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments Evans Petroleum Round 6 - November 14 & 21 Home team Grade A1 Glen Alvie as WFG Nerrena OMK Alan Jordan Grade A2 Poowong/Loch Luke Sullivan Koonwarra/RSL Inverloch MDU Grade B Imperials Lanyon Korumburra Foster Won Workmens Grade C Fish Crk/Tarwin Won Miners Allan
Away Team
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v Imperials GA Won Miners v Graham Laird v Inverloch LT v Won Workmens
Les White W Tur f
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v Won Miners Koon v Town I Turf v Phillip Island Meen
Clive Salmon Alan Roberts Ken Lester
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v Phillip Island Kor v Nerrena FGC v OMK MR
Herb Roberts Daryl Sinclair Richard Poole
v Poowong/Loch FCT v Koonwarra/RSL
Rod Grylls Inv Bob
Geoff 2nd MDU v Town Dum OMK v Won Workmens Hank Boltong Grade D Glen Alvie v Imperials Dal Town v Korumburra WC1 Nerrena v Inverloch Nerr Phillip Island v Koonwarra/RSL Grade E Foster v Phillip Island FSG Won Miners v MDU Tar OMK v Poowong/Loch KSC Town v Won Workmens * Check on Turf Grounds
Wyatt/John Lea Week O M K
Marion Wishart Kevin Smith John Williams Cowes TBA TBA TBA TBA WC2
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Winning style: Brett Hayward races around the Haunted Hills circuit.
By Danny Buttler BRETT Hayward is the king of the hill. The Koonwarra engineer raced a car he designed and built himself to win the Australian Hillclimb Championship held at Haunted Hills near Yallourn. Remarkably, another South Gippsland driver, Leongatha’s Greg Ackland came third in the event. Greg has promised to come back next with a lighter, faster car, but for now Brett has bragging rights as the region’s latest national champion. The event saw drivers timed over
four laps spread over two days. From a standing start, competitors blast around the circuit in a mad dash for glory. Brett posted his winning time early on Saturday, leaving his rivals the tough task of clocking a faster lap over the next two days. The championship wasn’t Brett’s until the last lap of the event, when arch rival and former Australian champion Andrew Howell went around one last time. “My main competition ran after me, so I had to sit there after I had done the best I could and watch him. It was nerve wracking, I’ve never been
Home made: Brett shows off his car in front of the garage in which it was created.
more nervous in my life,” he said. “He got to the second split which was two/thirds of the way around the track and he’d lost a second on me, so I knew at that stage that I had it won.” Brett’s achievement is much greater for having topped the field in a homemade car. “(Andrew’s) was the one car in Australia I had been aiming to beat for four years,” Brett said. “Andrew Howell has a Gould racing car which is purpose-built in England in a factory which does a lot of formula one cars. His car is basically formula one spec, it is an awesome car. “I’ve come second to him a lot oof times and this is the first time I hhave beaten him, so it was good.” The 39-year-old reckons he has spent up to $30,000 on his Formusp la Libre open wheeler, but he reckoons it was money well spent, even bbefore his national victory. “It’s not a cheap hobby but it is a passion of mine,” he said. “I get great satisfaction out of bbuilding the car and then racing iit. It is quite easy to go and buy a car”. Hillclimb, which is a major ssport in Britain, is popular among motor racing drivers, who enjoy m tthe challenge of racing against the cclock in on-off laps. “Racing car drivers, super car ddrivers, whoever, they have all ddone hill climb racing and they ssay it is one of the most adrenalline charged motorsports you can do”. Third place-getter Greg Ackland said he was pleased to get on the podium at a national championship,
but would be aiming higher in the future. “I’m pretty happy with that,” he said. “As far as the Australian champion goes, that is the best I’ve had. “You go as hard as you can and hope for the best.” Next year he will have a faster car and hopes he can move the championship trophy a few kilometres up the South Gippsland Highway. “There’s a fair bit of competitive rivalry, if he goes out and does something I will try to top it and vice versa,” he said. Many records were broken on the day, including the outright record which Brett Hayward lowered from the previous time of 53.08 seconds to 51.43 seconds. Thirteen of the class winners were Gippsland Car Club members, indicative of the strength and competitiveness of the club. It is the first time since 1989 that a Victorian driver has won the title.
The Australian Hillclimb Championship trophy was presented to Brett by Victorian Sport and Club Development Council Chairperson, David Bellenger on behalf of the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport. Hosted by the Gippsland Car Club, the annual event was a huge success, drawing 113 entries from all over Australia with unique and interesting vehicles throughout all classes. V8 Supercar driver Steve Richards in his Ford Escort came second in the Sports Sedans 1601 to 2000 class behind Dennis Cope in a Nissan EXA. When asked about his comments on the track and the event, Richards was lavish in his praise of the world class facility and congratulated the Gippsland Car Club on the organisation and success of the Championship.
Below, Very close: Greg Ackland reckons he can do better than his third place at Haunted Hills.
Vandals attack bowls club By Matt Dunn THE Leongatha Bowling Club is reeling after an attack, that had “no rhyme or reason”, damaged its new synthetic greens. Vandals damaged the highly prized acquisition to the club by hurling bluestone rocks during a late night spree. Off the South Gippsland Highway, Hughes Street, where the club is situated, has little traffic late at night. Leongatha Bowling Club president
Allan Rayson could not estimate the cost of the attack, but said it would have to be fixed. “We haven’t had anyone have a look at it yet and we won’t have any idea of how much it will cost until someone has a look at it,” Mr Rayson said. “There’s no rhyme or reason to it at all.” He said there had not been a real problem with vandals in the past, but noted the increase in other incidents around Leongatha. “We’re aware of it and there seems
to be more of it happening around the town, doesn’t there? They seem to have nothing better to do than destroy things,” he said. “They took the bluestone rocks from Westaways’ retaining wall over near Toyota. They must have been big kids, because they were fairly heavy bricks.” Mr Rayson said it was a “problem the community had to wear”. “Unfortunately they have to go around destroying stuff,” he said. Leongatha Police’s Acting Sergeant Andy Boldiston said the vandals had
used the bricks and a statue to create “a bit of a podium” on the green. But he said that despite the warm weekend, there had been few other incidents of note. “We had very little trouble at the pubs or anywhere else. There was a party at Mirboo North that we shut down, but no issues as far as anyone being locked up or anything,” he said. Warmer days tend to see an increase in drinking and anti-social behaviour. Korumburra Primary School principal Bill Jeffs said the school had suf-
fered “a few incidents lately” that had seen school property damaged. “Weekends, any public holiday, the following school day you’ll find broken glass, bottles smashed, UDL cans. They obviously come here where they’re out of sight,” he said. “We’ve got a lovely spot, with a couple of seats and tables. They move the tables to go skating. They do all sorts of things. Monday morning is often a day where you come in and clean up the mess and move the furniture back to where it was. It’s annoying.”