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Red alert FARMERS have been reminded of the high fire risk during silage and hay seasons, following a hay shed fire at Wooreen last Wednesday.
The blaze threatened a nearby house after being sparked by a faulty bearing on a baler. The baler, shed and 240 bales of hay were destroyed.
Country Fire Authority crews from Leongatha, Berrys Creek, Mirboo North, Hallston, Allambee and Trafalgar extinguished the flames. Full story on page 5.
Moonya strife By Simone Short MOONYA Community Services in Wonthaggi will lose the right to offer day services amid allegations disabled clients have been put at risk by staff. Reports made by the Department of Human Services, clients, their families and the community contributed to the board of management deciding to relinquish Moonya’s contract with the department to another provider. That decision has been met with confusion, controversy and criticism by staff, financial members, clients and their families.
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Australian Education Union, David Bunn, who represents the day services staff, described the allegations clients were at risk as “an extraordinary statement”. “I think it’s a confession of abject defeat. I’ve been working with our members at Moonya for over a decade and if what Barney said was true, it would have happened in the last six months,” he said. “Moonya has been operating as a completely viable service. The parents and carers have no doubt about the quality of the service and they want their children there.” Mr Bunn said Moonya was also in breach of its legal obligations, claiming the board was yet to inform
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cess. Also boosting numbers was the big jazz night on Saturday night Jazz amongst the Art featuring Soul Purpose and the garden walks on Sunday. Although numbers of art sales are still being tallied, the event was another financial success thanks to the work of a great number of volunteers and the show’s sponsors. The evening was hosted by the Meeniyan Progress Association, with its president Kathryn Smith being the MC for the night. Mrs Smith welcomed Grieg Barry to officially open the show. Mr Barry of Loch is the current South Gippsland Shire Citizen of the Year. Special guests were Reg Hannay, Pat Dale, and Bianca Biesuz-Stefani. Reg is an original CFA organiser of the first exhibition in 1972. Pat was a major support and advisor to the CFA with the first exhibition and Bianca has exhibited every year since inception. The three were invited to cut a 40th birthday cake. A large number of art awards were examined by guest judge Pat Dale, with the winner of the best exhibit going to John Phillips with his painting Dunes at Wilsons Prom. Full list of award winners next week.
Capturing the Prom: guest judge Pat Dale congratulates John Phillips on winning the best exhibit in any medium for his work Dunes at Wilsons Prom.
Quality work: winners of the youth encouragement awards were Josh Nicol and Genevieve Scholte.
Sun shines for market milestone PLENTY of sunshine set the perfect scene for the Koonwarra Village Market’s 12th birthday on Saturday. Visitors from both near and far flocked to the popular monthly event. People spent their time browsing a wide variety of local produce and even sampling some, whilst taking advantage of the wonderful weather. Raffles were also held every half hour to celebrate the market’s milestone, with plenty of great prizes given away.
Family day out: Andrew and Amanda Summers, with children Harry and Emmy, enjoy some ice cream at the market whilst on holidays from Melbourne.
Sweet treats: Julie Pinkerton from Childers shows off some of her delicious homemade goodies at the Koonwarra Village Market.
Sisters shopping: Pat Dempsey with Cocoa and Elaine Dempsey with Ellie, both from Stony Creek, having a lovely time at the market.
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Highway ‘completely stuffed’ By Jacob de Kunder MOTORISTS are taking warning their peers about substandard roads in South Gippsland into their own hands. Vigilantes have spray painted “CAUTION ROAD COMPLETELY
STUFFED 20km” where the South Gippsland Highway crosses Gwythers Creek near Koonwarra. There, the road has been rippled and what can be likened to a speed bump has formed in the middle of the east-bound lane. Kelvin Johns’ BiRite delivery driver Alan McEachern said this part of the road was
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www.thestar.com.au a major issue. “It is a very bad bump,” he said. “I’ve driven over that bump at 40km/h and it still
sends you through the roof of the truck, so it’s fairly bad.” Mr McEachern thinks poor repair jobs on local
roads are of greater concern than potholes now. “You drive along and you see a patch, think it’s going to be smooth and then it bounces you all over the place,” he said. “I know a lot of people are blaming the roads but people need to take responsibility for their own driving. “There are bad roads but we all know that and we have to drive to the conditions.” Leongatha based diesel mechanic Paul Spencer said he sees a lot of damaged trucks with severe maintenance issues because of uneven roads and potholes. “I’ve seen lots of kingpins, shackle pins and bushes worn out and critical steering parts which wear out very quickly from hitting all the bumps,” he said. “None of this truck gear is cheap either, and it’s happening all the time now.
BUREAUCRATIC red tape has angered Leongatha man Ian Gray. He reported a dangerous pothole to VicRoads’ Leongatha office in person yesterday (Monday), only to be told to ring VicRoads’ hazards hotline. Mr Gray felt he was already reporting the hazard. “I’m worried that someone is going to get killed,” Mr Gray said. He simply asked for signs to be placed around the hole, near the Soldiers Road intersection. “They said it was not their department and here is the phone number to ring,” Mr Gray said. “Why couldn’t they do it? Doesn’t VicRoads talk to their own departments? “Is it going to take someone being seriously injured or killed before someone actually does something?”
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Not happy: Ian Gray damaged his car after hitting a pothole on the Bass Highway. Other vehicles have hit the same hole, he said, displaying parts from cars he found nearby. Mr Gray was incensed, especially after colliding with the pothole on the Bass Highway resulted in his car leaking oil and rendered useless until a mechanic inspects the damage on Thursday. He bought the Holden Barina just a week ago.
Mr Gray originally reported the pothole to South Gippsland Shire Council and council directed him to VicRoads. Sebastian Motta, VicRoads regional director for the Eastern Region, said VicRoads would inspect the site on the Bass
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To Kokoda and back - again By Simone Short WHILE some people may train to hike the Kokoda trail for months beforehand, conquering the challenge has become quite the norm for one Wonthaggi man.
On top of the world: Tony Quinlan said hiking to the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa last year was one of the toughest hikes he’s experienced yet.
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Back again: having hiked the Kokoda Trail 20 times, Tony Quinlan has come to know some of the locals.
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Tony Quinlan recently completed his 20th trek of the iconic trail, and has no plans to stop anytime soon. Hiking turned from hobby to passion for Tony, who began taking on mountainous endeavours and wilderness rambles around 11 years ago. After first attempting Kokoda with a couple of friends when it “wasn’t all the flavour of the month”, he decided to start accompanying others who were willing to take on the trek themselves, including many of his fellow South Gippslanders. Kokoda is notorious for being both a physical and emotional challenge and Tony said it’s interesting to watch everybody’s individual journey. “I love watching the people and how they cope with it all. It’s very emotional and you just don’t know when that emotion might come out either,” he said. “You might find it’s on day one, it might be half way through or it might be at the end when we go to the Bomana War Cemetery at Port Moresby where you’re faced with 3800 tombstones, and it’s pretty humbling actually.” Despite making the journey himself so many times, Tony said he still finds the trek difficult every time. “You still do wonder how they fought across that kind of terrain because it’s really inhospitable; for instance, on one of our recent trips, on our last night just after we set up camp we had close to three inches of rain in 20 minutes,” he said. “It hurts! You get that, and just wonder how the soldiers did it when they were carrying packs and getting shot at.” Kokoda isn’t the only trek Tony has attempted either. Around 12 months ago he found himself on top of the world when he hiked Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa last year. The word Tony used to describe the hike was simply “spectacular”. “You’re sitting on the rooftop of Africa and it’s nearly 20,000 feet, or just under
6000 metres, and you can actually see the curvature of the world,” he said. “All around it is the Serengeti and the great open plains of Africa, and there’s just this huge mountain with glaciers on top.” It took seven days to complete the trek; however it was a very slow journey up the mountain and a rather quick one back down, according to Tony. Starting at 11.30 on the sixth night of the journey, the group hiked to the summit, reaching it around 6.30am before walking down the entire mountain that day, finishing at around 4pm. Tony said in all his hiking experiences, that day was the toughest he had ever done. “You’re just absolutely buggered,” he said. “It’s not because of the physicality of it; it’s because of the altitude. That is what really gets you. As soon as you climb above 8000 feet you start to feel the effect. “At the top, you only have 50 per cent of the oxygen levels you’ve got at sea level. There were 17 of us on the trip and 15 suffered some form of altitude sickness; breathing is just so hard.” And between trails and mountains, Tony has also had a crack at live volcanoes, including Krakatoa in Indonesia during a surfing trip this year. It is the world’s biggest and most famous, however the experienced hiker isn’t at all interested in conquering it. “Everest doesn’t interest me because it’s too cold,” Tony said. “I don’t mind the snow but I prefer the warmer conditions. At Kilimanjaro, it was minus 20 on the top and I was freezing, even though there wasn’t a cloud in the sky above us.” On his to-do list are still a few mountains in New Guinea including Mt Willem and Mt Victoria, which is just to the west of Kokoda, and it’s obvious the country is a favourite of his. “The country itself is beautiful; it’s pristine rainforest and the only logging that’s ever occurred there has been for sustainability,” he said. “You do see the odd snake, and the spiders up there are all bigger; you get the world’s biggest butterfly too, which is the size of a dinner plate. Everything is big up there!”
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Ideas for the Leongatha rail yards IF you’ve ever wondered how the former Leongatha rail yards might be used in the future, you’ll enjoy a look at 10 scale models created by some bright young students from the RMIT School of Architecture. These models, plus full colour computer enhanced concept designs of what Leongatha might look like should this area become the heart of
the town, will be on display in the Leongatha Council Chamber in Michael Place on Monday, November 12 and Tuesday, November 13 from 9am to 5pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to take a look. South Gippsland Shire Council has been working with the RMIT students to develop these design concepts as part of its long term envisioning for the town. Strategic planning and develop-
ment manager Paul Stampton commented that little of this area has been used since the days of steam, and it represents an opportunity to enhance Leongatha’s retail sector and provide more community meeting places. “It’s long been a point of conjecture in the community, so we’d like to encourage people to come and take a look at these ideas created by innovative young people with a fresh objective approach.”
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Fire threatens house LOCAL CFA crews averted disaster last Wednesday, preventing a hay shed blaze in Wooreen from engulfing a nearby house. According to property owner Tom Pouw, the fire started with a faulty bearing on a baler. Catching fire, the baler quickly ignited the hay shed. The baler, the shed and about 240 bales of hay were lost in the blaze. Swirly winds and hot conditions
added to the burden for fire-fighters, who battled hard to bring the inferno under control. Mr Pouw said the CFA had been quick to respond to the potential disaster, with a truck from Berrys Creek arriving within 15 minutes of the first emergency call. Crews from Leongatha, Berrys Creek, Mirboo North, Hallston, Allambee and Trafalgar also attended the scene. Water was relayed from a
neighbouring dam. A house, about 50 metres from the shed, was kept from harm. “I’d really like to say how grateful I am to the CFA for their quick response. My nephew Andrew Pouw and two guys from South Gippsland Shire Council also pitched in,” Mr Pouw said. Mr Pouw said he could not estimate the cost of replacing the baler, but it was “waiting for the scrap metal man to come and collect it”.
TAFE staff to go By Jane Ross and Jacob de Kunder HALF the staff at the Bass Coast campus of Chisholm Institute of TAFE will lose their jobs at the end of this year.
Under control: fire-fighters were quick to respond to a potential disaster at Wooreen last week.
That’s more than was expected. And there’s more bad news. In September this year, a Chisholm spokesperson said the campus could not be guaranteed beyond 2013. Now there will be a review in the middle of next year and staff are worried that will sound the death knell. When The Star put that and the extent of the
job cuts to the Minister for Higher Education and Skills, Peter Hall, when he was in Leongatha on Thursday morning, he danced around the question. He said he didn’t know the level of detail about job cuts at Chisholm Bass Coast, but he was “very confident” Chisholm had a “very high priority for Wonthaggi” and would maintain the campus. Mr Hall was in town announcing funding for Gippsland’s technology enabled learning centres. Leongatha is one of those; Wonthaggi another. “...the purpose of this is to also help the TAFE institutes build their business and grow their business and in that
regard Chisholm, with their Wonthaggi campus, will be assisted greatly by the provision of such technology at their facility,” he said. “I know Chisholm has a very high priority for Wonthaggi and maintain that campus.” Mr Hall said GippsTAFE’s Leongatha
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Teachers protest By Matt Dunn SOUTH Gippsland teachers staged a half-day protest last Wednesday outside the Wonthaggi office of Member for Bass Ken Smith.
Together, united: Leongatha Secondary College teachers Paul Borg, Sue Gowers, Sheena Cummings, Jenny Goss, AEU union representative Matt McPhee and AEU South Gippsland president Russell Ogden.
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Continued from page 1. “He is presently paying rates that are above the agreed rates, and he wants to cut the wages back to the agreed rates. The gap there is between $70 for many people and $80 for some,” he said. “I have never in 35 years of working for unions met an employer who wanted to cut wages by $70 per week.” Mr Bunn also suggested although Moonya planned to transition services to another provider, it could see the day services moved out of Wonthaggi. Almost 100 people including staff, financial members and families of clients attended an urgent meeting last Wednesday night to discuss the future of the day services. The meeting proposed the board hold a special meeting to explain its decision to clear up any confusion. Kathy Moore, who led the meeting and whose daughter is one of 57 day services clients, said the only apparent danger is the lack of staff. Ms Moore said she pulled her
daughter from the day services recently as she was seeing stressed and sick staff, which in turn was stressing the clients. “What was most concerning was the systematic erosion of day services,” she said. “When it became apparent that the staff were at a dangerous level, DHS stepped in and said we need to do something about this; their preparedness to step in and make decisions was appreciated.” Day services community inclusion manager, Penny Wilkins, who supported the board’s decision despite facing redundancy herself, said the lack of staff was due to “chronic absenteeism”, and denied rumours the services had shut its doors on clients. “There have been situations in the last few months where I’ve actually contacted clients and their families or carers to let them know it would be in the client’s best interest to not come in for the day because I am unable to provide adequate staff,” she said. “They’re the sorts of things we are doing at the moment, but as far
as being shut, definitely not.” Ms Moore said she did not want the situation to become “us versus them”, but rather wanted a detailed explanation for the decision. In the meantime, she encouraged the community to continue to support all of Moonya’s agencies, including Printworkz, the Op Shop and Gardening Services, as well as become financial members. “The clients must remain the focus here. We are all stakeholders in their future; in the provision of programs, living arrangements and care and life choices,” she said. “We need to communicate, work together for the very best possible outcomes. Everyone needs to be on the same page in order to achieve the very possible outcomes for all clients with a disability, no matter what sector of the organisation they attend.” Despite the decision by the board, it is yet to take action and approach other agencies to take over the contract. In the meantime, the services are continuing as normal and it is unknown when clients and staff will be affected.
Although the organisers had expected a healthy turnout they believe numbers were boosted by the veteran politician’s claims that a large part of the crowd would be ring-ins from Melbourne. More than 200 local educators, incensed by the remarks, turned up. “It’s hard to sustain these things. This is our third stop work action. Usually you find that numbers start to dwindle as it proceeds. But this time you can see that the momentum’s continued on. I don’t think we’ve ever had this many protest locally,” AEU South Gippsland president Russell Ogden told The Star. Mr Ogden said there were a “number of issues” that had prompted the action, including pay levels and the spectre of performance pay. One school principal told The Star he would quit if he were forced to pick just a handful of teachers to receive performance bonuses. He believes the policy would undermine the team ethos fostered amongst staff at public schools. “Teachers recognise that the policy is completely deleterious to the profession and to students,” Mr Ogden said. Addressing the protesters, AEU Victorian Branch secretary Brian Henderson derid-
ed Mr Smith’s claims that the action would be beefed-up with Melbourne ring-ins. “Mr Smith told The Star: ‘I hope our local teachers would be sensible enough to look after the kids as they enter exam time. They could resolve the problem by going back to the negotiating table and working out what they want,’” he said. “Well, Mr Smith we’ve been back at the negotiating table for several weeks now. We’ve had six meetings with the department and we’re still nowhere near getting an agreement. Mr Smith also says that the people here today are easily led.” The comment drew a round of booing from the teachers. “Well, Mr Smith. We hope to lead you somewhere and it’s not where you’d like to go,” Mr Henderson said. Mr Henderson said the Member for Bass’ comments in the paper had helped the union attract a good crowd to the protest. “I think good old Ken has helped us get a few people here as well. That’s much appreciated. He can continue working for us.” AUE Victorian Branch president Mary Bluett said Premier Ted Baillieu had promised to make Victorian teachers the highest paid in the country, then gone back on the pledge. “In our schools, Mr Smith and Mr Baillieu, we teach our kids values. And amongst those values, are don’t tell lies and don’t make promises you don’t intend to keep.”
Battle over school uniform By Matt Dunn THE implementation of Leongatha Secondary College’s proposed school uniform has become a battleground, with a group of angry parents ready to fight against the change. A “Parents Forum” will be held on Tuesday, November 13 at 7pm in the school’s Performing Arts Centre to talk about the changes. The uniforms will be phased in over a two year period for the beginning of the 2015 year. Parent Debbie Vanstone has written to the school council arguing that there is “no valid reasons for the change”. “The new uniform being introduced is over the top and so out dated I am not even sure who could have possibly come up with this idea. The current uniform is comfortable, easy to care for and is one that the students are happy to
wear,” she said. Ms Vanstone believes the school’s insistence on including a tie constitutes a health and safety issue, with the potential it could become a choking hazard. But more than anything else, she argues, there has been a lack of communication on the issue. She told The Star: “Nothing was put to the parents about the uniform. There was talk about the proposed uniform in the school newsletter, but now they’re talking about bringing them in. Where was the consultation with the community?” A letter sent to parents by school council president Jolyon Dutton and principal Brett Windsor acknowledged parents’ concerns about the “short notice” of the uniform announcement. “There were some extenuating circumstances, but we understand that parents feel they would like to have some input into the decision,” the letter said. The letter has encouraged “reasoned discussion” at the parents’ forum.
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$3m to revamp Toora factory By Jane Ross DAIRY company ViPlus Pty Ltd has lodged a planning application with South Gippsland Shire Council for its $3 million overhaul of the old Bonlac Factory at Toora.
A total of 27 B-double trucks are expected to ply in and out of the revamped factory that will can powdered milk for the Chinese market. There will be jobs for 15 people. ViPlus, a privately owned Australian company that’s been operating for 10 years, has joined forces with a number of Chinese private companies to make use
of the factory closed by Bonlac in 2000. It will need a new roof and some of the smaller buildings on the site will be demolished. Nine indigenous trees will need to be removed. The planning application states powdered milk will be delivered to the site in one tonne bags, the contents tipped
into a large powder hopper. Skim milk, proteins and salt, all delivered in 25kg bags, will be added manually to the powdered milk, blended and canned. Initially, the cans will be delivered on pallets and when the tins are filled and the lids sealed, will be packed on pallets again, loaded into containers and trucked to Port Melbourne for export.
The factory will operate from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, handling around 500 tonnes of goods. B-double trucks will access the South Gippsland Highway via Grip and Jetty roads. Objections and submissions should be lodged in writing with the council. There is no charge.
Back off Toora delivers message to miners
Out and about: Toora residents Julia Peddie, Catherine Williamson, Bev Smallwood and Nigel Plowright and Morgan Knoesen from coal seam gas Wellington awareness group took to the streets of Toora last week to determine community thoughts on coal seam gas mining in their town.
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Toora resident Bev Smallwood said her main concern is people are not realising fossil fuels have passed their use by date and that renewable sources need to be developed. “We have got to stop putting carbon into the atmosphere. I care about South Gippsland and the quality of the air and water here,” Ms Smallwood said. “Instead of stressing on a global level, I have decided to work locally and look after my own little patch. If we can live gas free, maybe others can too. “People in South Gippsland really value their land and we hang in there. It is a really down to earth region. “Gas has been taken from offshore already. We need to get these companies onto renewable energy sources if we want to survive. “If everyone acts locally, and takes responsibility for their own region, environment and eco-systems, we may be able to.” Morgan Knoesen from coal seam gas Wellington awareness group said there is only 30 years of gas left. “What are we going to do in 30 years time? These companies are happy to destroy our water table for a finite resource,” Mr Knoesen said. A small group of concerned locals worked together in Toora last week,
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A SMALL group of Toora locals is standing up to the companies with coal seam gas exploration licences, by saying “no” to gas mining in their town.
asking residents if they would like a coal seam gas well in their backyard. “In New South Wales, 96 to 99 per cent of people questioned did not want a well in their backyard,” Mr Knoesen said. “One thing that is a bit sad for me is that around 70 per cent of the people
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POLICE BRIEFS
Motorcyclist airlifted after crash A MOTORBIKE rider was airlifted to hospital after crashing his bike in Wonthaggi on Sunday.
Volunteers save leg SURGEONS have commended the efforts of emergency personnel after they were able to save the leg of an Outtrim farmer following a serious accident recently. The 51-year-old man became stuck in a mechanical hay feeder on Saturday, October 27 after he attempted to clear a blockage and his leg was pulled into the machine. Despite paramedics initially believing they would have to amputate the man’s leg, volunteer members of the Leongatha South Fire Brigade and SES were able to dismantle the machine and extract the man’s leg. A family member of the farmer thanked the CFA and SES volunteers for saving the leg and said if it weren’t for their extensive knowledge and experience with farming machinery, it would not have been possible. Miraculously, doctors were able to return blood flow to the man’s leg and foot by Saturday night, and he will undergo a number of operations to mend multiple fractures. He is currently recovering in the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, where he was airlifted from the farm.
SES volunteers who attended the scene at 5.40pm believe the man lost control on Berrys Road. He was thrown from his bike and found himself tangled in a fence along a rural property, as well as some trees overhanging the roadside. Members from both the SES and Wonthaggi CFA had to cut away the trees and cut the fence to free the man before he was taken to hospital.
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POLICE are shocked by two drink drivers apprehended on Leongatha roads at the weekend.
Off road: emergency services personnel survey the crash scene.
ROAD OPENING OF 170 METRE SECTION OFF GRIP RD, TOORA Council, at its 24 October 2012 meeting, resolved to (Section 204(2), of LGA1989,) declare the 170 metre section of unused government road off Grip Road, Toora (cross hatched on the plan below), is required to be open to the public for traffic as a right and declares the road to be a public highway for the purposes of the Act from the publication of this declaration in the Government Gazette; and directs that a notice be published in the Government Gazette.
Plan of road to be open to the public for traffic as a right shown cross hatched.
AUDIT COMMITTEE – INDEPENDENT MEMBER Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community to join its Audit Committee as an independent member. Applicants will have several years of experience at senior level in one or several of the following - business, corporate governance, risk management, financial management/reporting, and be conversant with financial and other reporting requirements. The Audit Committee meets approximately four times per year. An attendance fee plus travel allowance applies. The term of appointment will be for a three year term from the date of appointment. Applications should be forwarded to Luke Anthony, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au by 5pm on 9 November 2012. Further details and an information pack can be obtained from 5662 9237 or www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au.
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Road Management Act 2004 REVIEW OF ROAD MANAGEMENT PLAN Under section 54(5) of the Road Management Act 2004 and in accordance with section 302(5) of the Road Management (General) Regulations 2005 the South Gippsland Shire Council gives notice that it intends to conduct a review of its current Road Management Plan. The purpose of the review, consistent with the role, functions and responsibilities of the Council as a road authority under the Act, is to ensure that the standards in relation to, and the priorities to be given to, the inspection, maintenance and repair of the roads and the classes of road to which Council’s Road Management Plan applies are safe, efficient and appropriate, subjected to the limitation of the available resources, for use by the community served by the Council. Specifically the inspection regime and the priorities to be given will be amended based on the risk associated with the road defects. The review will apply to all of the roads listed in Council’s Road Registry. A copy of the Council’s current Road Management Plan may be inspected at or obtained from the South Gippsland Shire Council at 9 Smith Street Leongatha, Victoria, 3953, or accessed on line by viewing the Council’s website; www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au Any person may make a submission on the proposed Review. A submission must be in writing and must be received at the South Gippsland Shire Council by 5 pm, Fri 14 December 2012. A person who has made a submission, and requested that they be heard in support of their submission, is entitled to appear in person or by a person acting of their behalf before a Review meeting to consider public submissions. The date and the venue of this meeting will be notified to those who have made the submissions. Any enquires about this Review can be directed to Senavi Abeykoon on 03-56629801 or senaviratna.abeykoon@southgippsland.vic.gov.au NOMINATIONS OPEN S.G. ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY Council’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee invites members of the public to nominate worthy people with a disability for this inaugural South Gippsland Achievement Award. There are no restrictions on age or gender, and nominees should have demonstrated achievements and inspirational leadership. Nomination forms can be obtained from Council or downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au and need to be submitted to Council by 5pm on Monday 19 November. They will be judged by the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee, and the award recipient will be announced on Mon 3 December, International Day for People with a Disability. For further information on this new award and the nomination process, please call Peter Hinton on 0428 629 176 or email peter.hinton@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Cash stolen BURGLARS stole a substantial amount of cash during a break-in at Capeview Mitre 10 at Leongatha.
Police believe the hardware store, in the industrial estate, was robbed between 3.30pm Sunday and 6.30am Monday. Leongatha Police are investigating the crime.
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THE Inverloch Bowling Club was burgled twice in the past week. The robbers first broke in about 5.50 am on October 29 and again at about 4.15am last Wednesday. They stole alcohol from behind the bar.
Tool theft TOOLS were taken from a timber yard at Archies Creek on October 29. The burglars targeted the Main Road premises overnight.
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A LADIES necklace was handed in to the Foster Police Station recently, after being found in Leongatha on October 21. Any enquiries can be made to the Foster Police Station on 5682 2407.
HELP! MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! More volunteers urgently needed to support Council’s Community Transport and Meals on Wheels services. If you can spare a few hours each week (or would prefer to just block some time intermittently), we’d be delighted to hear from you on 5662 9200. It’s a ‘feel good’ experience, and a fun way to meet new people in your community!
Long gone: fire-fighters could do little to save the $100,000 tractor.
COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Area Works Dumbalk/Turtons Creek to Stony Creek area Road maintenance McDonalds Track, Nyora Prep for seal Poowong/Bena to Kongwak area Road maintenance
Wonthaggi and Inverloch CFAs responded to the fire in a paddock to find the $100,000 tractor razed. Vehicles on scene were the Wonthaggi tanker, Wonthaggi ultralight, Wonthaggi HAZMAT and Inverloch tanker. Authorities are investigating but the fire is not believed to be suspicious.
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COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha Public attendance welcome Wed, 7 November 2012 2.00pm - COUNCIL ELECTIONS Councillors-elect - Taking of Oath/Affirmation of Office 2.30pm (STATUTORY) MEETING OF COUNCIL 1. Determination of term of Mayor 2. Election of Mayor 3. Determination if a Deputy Mayor is to be elected and if so the term of Deputy Mayor 4. Election of Deputy Mayor 5. Appointment of Council Representatives to Committees and External Bodies Wed, 28 November 2012 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 2pm 10.00am - Public Presentations Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time.
A 24-year-old Leongatha man lost his licence for 12 months after blowing three times the legal limit at 2am Saturday. At 11.30pm Saturday, a 19-year-old probationary driver from Leongatha blew 0.078 and lost his licence for six months. He was also riding an unregistered motorbike in Parr Street at the time. Senior Constable Don Haw of Leongatha Police was concerned by the incidents. “Both guys live in the town and did not need to drive where they were going,” he said. Police are increasing their focus on breath testing with the warmer weather now here.
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Tarwin Valley centre has potential
Funds needed: Lindsey Moore is confident the proposed Tarwin Valley Sustainability centre would be a major benefit for the entire region.
By Sarah Vella THE next step for the proposed Tarwin Valley Sustainability Centre is a feasibility and economic benefits study, for which funds are currently being sought.
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project and the potential for community support and benefits. “We see the centre as a benefit for the whole shire, with many positive outcomes and feel the value the centre will produce will outweigh its costs.” There is still a long way to go, but Mr Moore said the project has the potential to make a difference to the whole district, but he also acknowledges the centre is quite an ambitious venture. “It is quite a large, multi faceted project and will provide a community centre for the entire district,” he said. “Unless you do something significant and creative, it really is the same old, same old. We are looking at creating an
Poowong rallies for their pool IDEAS have flowed freely during the two working group sessions so far held by the South Gippsland Shire Council in Poowong and locals, plus strong representation from the surrounding district, are prepared to pitch in to ensure the Poowong and District Swimming Pool will be in good shape to start the 2012 season. Council officers have conducted meetings on the past two Wednesday nights, with another scheduled for tomorrow night (November 7) where each working group will report on its progress. Sunday was devoted to more hands-on efforts when volunteers worked at clean-
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ing and preparing the pool’s grounds. Events and marketing are two items well up on the list of priorities, along with other initiatives that will help boost the visitor satisfaction and get the gate attendances rising. Residents of Poowong, Loch and Nyora, along with those in the surrounding districts, want their local swimming pool to gain momentum and become the vibrant, fun venue it used to be. Anticipated population growth in the region will also boost the importance of Poowong as a nearby, readily accessible facility well into the future. Volunteers and supporters have demonstrated they are keen to work with council officers to bring a new dimension to community involvement at the pool.
Brainstorm: thinking up ideas about the Poowong Pool at a recent workshop were Allana Ardley, Owen, Kim and Harry Cecil and Heather Newcombe.
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PROMOTING awareness and informed debate around a wide range of environmental issues, the Environmental Film Festival Melbourne Regional Tour 2012 is coming to South Gippsland. The Venus Bay Community Centre, Canterbury Road, Venus Bay will screen three films on Friday, November 9, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. For more information contact Alyson on 5663 7499 or Heidi on 5662 9380. It will be at the Fish Creek Memorial Hall, Falls Road, Fish Creek on Saturday, November 10 from 10am to 2pm. For more information contact Heidi on 5662 9380. The last stop for the film festival will be at the Daker’s Centre in Leongatha
DON’T miss the Leongatha Rose Spectacular this Friday and Saturday, November 9 and 10. For anyone who wishes to bring in exhibits they can do so the night before opening, Thursday, November 8 from 7pm-9pm. You can also bring exhibits in on Friday night between 8pm-10pm for the last day of the show. The public can view the show on Friday from noon-5pm (official presentations at 2.30pm) and Saturday 9.30am-4pm.
Paperclip’ Campaign this Friday, November 9. The night is a fundraiser for two organisations that rescue and rehabilitate trafficked people - International Justice Mission and Don’t Trade Lives. If you’d like to find out more about the link between red paperclips and freedom, be at the Leongatha Seventh Day Adventist Church (corner of A’Beckett and Hassett streets) at 7.30pm. This will be an inspiring and challenging event. Please come along and support these girls in their initiative and enthusiasm for this important cause.
TWO students from South Coast Christian College are launching their Beyond Infinity ‘Red
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Kids Touch of Pink Day. Students were very much in the pink – with pink hair, pink nails and pink clothing all the rage. Kids raised $236.90 for a great cause. NEWHAVEN College Year 12 cabinet students announced at a recent school assembly they had raised $13,500 for Harvest Cambodia. The charity works with Cambodian communities to provide growth through education. Harvest is working to develop partnerships with Cambodian schools to assist them in training their teachers, providing the schools with resources and establishing teacher sponsorship programs.
Made them happy: Inverloch’s Meredith and Kyle Robinson and Nicki and Cray Liefting were ecstatic to be at the Lyrebird Arts Council’s Josh Pyke gig recently.
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Mos to grow MEN around South Gippsland and the world are donning the mo for a good cause in the manliest month of the year, Movember. On Thursday, a number of mo-growers faced the world with a clean shaven face, a fresh canvas on which they will craft their hair lips. Some may take on the plain yet effective Ned Flanders soup strainer, while others will opt for a Yosemite Sam set of handle bars.
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YOU are invited to a trivia night to help music students in the Korumburra area. A fundraising night for the Korumburra Cluster of Schools Music Camp is on this Saturday night and will help keep the camp running. The Cranbourne Lions Concert Band will be playing, as well as a trivia competition held. The music camp arose from the Innovations and Excellence initiative of DEECD (Department of Education and Early Childhood Development). During this period of time, as a means of connecting schools to communities, a collective music camp was implemented. This innovation en-
abled students from the district primary schools to connect to Korumburra Secondary College and its music program, as well as providing excellent opportunities for students and teachers. Initially, funds were provided through Innovations and Excellence to ensure this program was implemented. The program provides wonderful opportunities, especially for the smaller schools, to not only develop musical skills and talents, but to also meet with like-minded students from other schools. It also means that the many talented teachers are able to offer their skills to a wider student audience. For tickets or more information call 5655 1566.
Of course this isn’t just an excuse to annoy wives and girlfriends everywhere when kissing them, but to raise money and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental health. South Gippsland Shire Council planning officer Nick Edwards is taking on the mo challenge. “I’m doing this because I know a couple of guys who have had depression,” he said. “A lot of guys tend to try and deal with their health problems themselves or just ignore them, so anything I can do that can help guys improve their health is a positive.” Nick said mental
health assistance for men in a community is a great support. Those who know Nick would find him familiar with a nice full beard, but he is taking on the mo challenge and starting from scratch. He is undecided about his design but ready to experiment for the month of the mo. “I’m thinking maybe the handle bars or maybe connecting up to the sidies for a bit of a ‘H’ effect,” he said. “I got married in a nice handle bar mo so I might have to return to that.” Be generous and donate to Movember participants throughout the month in support of men’s health.
Desired effect: Nick Edwards is taking on the Movember challenge to raise money and awareness for mens health.
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Esso denies seawater threat By Matt Dunn ESSO has denied its operations in Bass Strait were lowering the Latrobe Aquifer or risking it becoming contaminated with seawater.
The company has instead laid blame for the aquifer’s decline at the feet of onshore users. The aquifer, which feeds local waterways and supplies fresh drinking water, has been declining by about a metre a year for at least the past 30 years. Esso has been taking about 100,000 ML annually from the aquifer, which runs from Lakes Entrance to Leongatha and offshore, through its Bass Strait oil and gas operations. Irrigators are taking about 10,000 ML/year, and Latrobe Valley miners about 25,000 ML/year. Asked if Esso would be forced to stop operations in Bass Strait if the aquifer were tainted by sea water, the company’s exploration manager Adam Djakic said: “There’s no mechanism for that to occur geologically at all. The water offshore is already saline and that water is not in any way related to any production of water for human consumption or other purposes onshore whatsoever.” Mr Djakic said Esso operations were “too distant” from the onshore parts of the aquifer to be causing its decline. “Aquifer management onshore is a very complex issue. The bulk of the outtake onshore is from those very shallow zones. Over the years it has dropped. The onshore component associated with aquifer management is by far the dominant component dictating how the aquifer behaves,” he said. “There’s a lot of water being used onshore and that is having the first and primary order of impact. The issue is the proximity to what is being drawn from bores, which has seen the aquifer level drop.” Southern Rural Water principal hydrogeologist Terry Flynn said seawater intrusion would make the aquifer “unsuitable for use”.
The Department of Sustainability and Environment is monitoring the aquifer for sea water intrusion, as the vast underground network continues its gradual decline. “Two observation bores were installed in 2011 at Port Welshpool and Tarraville to investigate the risk of seawater intrusion,” Mr Flynn said. “The aquifer is an important economic, social and environmental asset, particularly in the Yarram district where many farms rely on it for irrigation. South Gippsland Water also uses it for urban supply and the aquifer contributes to stream flows.” Asked whether the aquifer was at risk of drying up, Mr Flynn said: “The aquifer stores huge volumes of water and the volume it contains is not static.” A DSE spokesman said the state government would “advocate for the amendment of Commonwealth Government’s environment plans should significant new risks associated with oil and gas projects be identified”. The spokesman said DSE would also guarantee the aquifer’s future by “not issuing any further groundwater licences in the area and placing some restrictions on trading licences”. Asked if the aquifer was at risk of drying up and how much it had declined since the 1960s, the DSE spokesman said: “Groundwater levels have been declining at a rate of about a metre a year for around 30 years. Groundwater resources in the Latrobe aquifer are large and deep. They extend off shore and on shore and there is variance in depth across the aquifer.” The aquifer’s depletion is also predicted to cause major subsidence on the Gippsland coast, especially the Ninety Mile Beach region between Port Albert and Lakes Entrance. Worst case scenarios put subsidence at 0.87m by 2031and 1.2m by 2056. With a projected sea level rise of 0.4m to 0.8m by the end of this century, the combination paints a ‘perfect storm’ scenario of devastation for coastal residents.
Wedding an international event GUESTS travelled from overseas and in- and Pat Jackson of Leongatha and a lawyer at Oakleys McKenzieterstate to witness the marriage of Victor is McHarg Lawyers. Chi To Ng and Mimmie Jackson recently. Victor is the son of Ng Wai Victor and Mimmie were married on Saturday, September 29 at St Andrew’s Uniting Church in Leongatha. Friends and family also came from South Gippsland, Sale and Melbourne to celebrate the occasion. Mimmie is the youngest daughter of Rod Jackson
Newlyweds: Mimmie and Victor Ng celebrate their wedding in Leongatha in September with a specially made gingerbread church in place of a cake. Photo courtesy of Gerard Bruning, Four Corners Framing.
Ming and Kwok Kwai Lin of Hong Kong and is a strategic planner at South Gippsland Shire Council. The ceremony was conducted by Pastor Rob Keller from CrossCulture Church of Christ, Victor’s home church. Mimmie walked down the aisle with her parents to “Jupiter”, from Holst’s “The Planets”. A lunch reception was then held at the Dakers Centre with live music provided by dear friends of the bride and groom. The wedding cakes were three gingerbread houses and a gingerbread church made by friends of the bride and groom, Bianca Spiteri from Sale and the Toohill family from Leongatha. Instead of cutting the cake, the bride and groom tore half of the roof off the church. Josh Koh, Wilson Liu and Andrew Gan were Victor’s “wing men” for the day. Carly Nevill, Marissa Hood and Ali Smith formed “bride team” to assist Mimmie on the day. Marissa Hood and Josh Koh both gave very moving speeches at the reception to celebrate their friendships with the bride and groom. Both venues were decorated by family and friends for the occasion, including a tandem bike and the Chinese “double happiness”. Victor and Mimmie are now enjoying married life in their Leongatha home.
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Church to be deconsecrated
CHRIST Church, Mardan South, is a centre within the wider Parish of Mirboo North/ Mardan South and has been in existence since 1934. Sadly, over the past several years, due to low numbers in attendance, the costs of upkeep, and the lack of proper toilet facilities, the Anglican Diocese of Gippsland has decided that it must close. Christ Church was built by Hubert Potter, and was dedicated on October 17, 1934. It was later consecrated on May 27, 1939 by Bishop George Cranswick. There have been many pioneering families from the Mardan, Mardan South, Dumbalk, and surrounding townships associated with Christ Church over the years. Some of these have been present at services throughout the history of the church. Over the past two years, regular monthly services on the second Sunday of the month were reinstituted. These were moderately well-attended for a short time, but the reality of falling numbers due to people getting older, moving away, joining other church families, or simply lack of interest, has
meant that we now need to close this centre. On Sunday, December 2 at 7pm, we will celebrate the ministry of this church centre within the broader Parish of Mirboo North/Mardan South. This service will incorporate the deconsecration of the building as a worship centre, but will also have a Christmas flavour as we pass through the Season of Advent. The service will be preceded by a barbecue tea in the Mardan Community Hall from 5pm. You are most welcome to join us as we celebrate the ministry of this centre over the years. If you plan to come for tea at 5pm, please RSVP to Rev. Geoff Pittaway P.O. Box 36, Mirboo North 3871 (or mobile 0411 639 363 or email: cyprus77@tpg.com.au) or to Jillian Matthies 5664 1273. Rev. Geoff Pittaway, Rector of the Parish of Mirboo North/Mardan South.
Carols need support I AM writing to you on behalf of the very hard working Carols in the Drome committee. The carols are a great community event catering for the whole family. We have valued
E D I T O R I A L Effects ripple TEACHERS rallying outside Bass MLA Ken Smith’s office protesting against broken promises over pay and conditions. Nurses showing their colours at South Gippsland hospitals in a bid to get better conditions in the public health system. Staff cuts at the Leongatha office of the Department of Primary Industries. GippsTAFE has already reduced courses and staff to cope with State Government funding cutbacks and now half the staff at Chisholm TAFE will lose their jobs at the end of this year. That is on top of reduced funding to schools providing students with practical inclinations through the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning. The State Government’s widespread withdrawal of funding from public services is a concern to the viability of rural and regional communities where many of the afflicted government departments and publically funded services are. Job cuts will result in an exodus of families from these communities and the resulting drop in population will flow on to less shoppers patronising local shops, fewer students at schools, fewer people capable of providing services, and less volunteers to fill the never-ending void of willing helpers. The government is investing $1 billion over eight years through its Regional Growth Fund, which the government spruiks will deliver “additional funding and programs to regional and rural Victoria”. That fund is welcome but recent events dull its shine. The government also wants city dwellers to relocate to the regions to boost the population, but without quality schools, hospitals and vibrant towns to go to, where is the appeal? Any government’s intentions to save money and improve the financial state of their realm of jurisdiction seem sound at first glance but at what impact? In cases such as this, costs should not be measured simply in financial terms. Reduction in the quality of education will impact an entire generation and if young people have to leave South Gippsland to undertake TAFE courses previously available here, they are more likely not to return. Victorians need to know when and how they can expect to see these budget savings realised, and certainly before the next election in 2014 as no doubt the outcomes will help voters mark their voting papers, come government report cards.
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our great sponsors in the past and thank them for their support. We also acknowledge the support of the South Gippsland Shire Council. All of our guest artists, the staging and management of the event is provided by volunteers, but we do have significant costs in getting the best sound and light and of course the magnificent fireworks. We aim to keep this family event free to our community but we have hit a difficult time this year because of lack of funds. The Combined Churches have also made significant contributions and will do so this year, but we find ourselves short to pay for the light and sound and the fireworks. We are seeking support from the community either from business or local clubs that may help us raise the $5000 that we need to put on the show. If we could raise $3000 of this, we would be more than happy to allow the fireworks to be named by the sponsor. If we can’t find the money then unfortunately this may be the last year the carols will be able to run in this format for the families of Leongatha. If you can help, please contact Captain Martyn Scrimshaw from The Salvation Army on 0407 625 122 to discuss options. We want to see this event continue to grow and be an important part of the Christmas celebration in Leongatha. The Carols in the Drome Committee.
Election reflections NOW the council elections are over for another four years and life can return to normal for the unsuccessful candidates like me. However, I’d like to publicly thank all those who voted for me or gave me their preference. I was greatly heartened by the amount of support I got for a first-time candidate who doesn’t have a particularly high public profile. Door-knocking around the ward’s towns was educational and interesting, and nearly everyone was pleasant and courteous. The Star’s coverage was comprehensive and accurate, and the election process was carried out impeccably by the Victorian Electoral Commission. We are indeed fortunate to have such a civilised electoral process in this country. Much of what angst remains in the process centres on preferences as it did in South Gippsland this time. The problem is the crucial importance of getting the second preference of the candidate who secures the fewest first preference votes. These votes then flow to you when that candidate is eliminated in the second round of counting, almost assuring you of election in a reasonably tight ballot. The preference deals that are made between candidates have nothing to do with the will of the people and may rely on as little as the lucky timing of a phone call. Cr Brunt was the beneficiary this time, but would be the first to admit that the sys-
tem is far from ideal. So what could be done to improve it? It seems to me there are three options. Firstly, we could have a first-past-the-post system where electors vote for one person only, and this was favoured by a number of people I spoke with during campaigning. The downside is that it gives no say to those who don’t vote for the winner. A second option would be to downgrade preferences from a full vote to something less. For instance a second preference could be worth 0.8 of a vote, a third 0.6 etc. This would require the quota for election to be adjusted but would be feasible and, to my mind, fairer than the current system. Thirdly, we could just do away with the publication by candidates of any suggested preference order. This would make voters choose their order of voting rather than follow a ‘ticket’. Of course, around half the voters already do this and I know other candidates would join me in encouraging everyone to follow suit. I’ll put these suggestions to the VEC and let you know if I get a reasoned response. But I won’t hold my breath that getting the right second preference deal won’t still be the gamebreaker next time. Frank Hirst, Ranceby.
Wires wine YOUR more observant readers will have noticed that VicRoads
has failed to plant grapes along their extensive roadside trellis. This, unfortunately, means that we will not be tasting “Vin de Rue” (export label – “Vin de Roo”) anytime soon. However I do have it on good authority that, during construction, the wires were tensioned differently. During strong north winds you should hear VicRoad’s favourite tune We’re In The Money, whilst southerly busters provide potholing motorists with Nearer My God To Thee. Apparently, during heavy downpours, if you listen closely you can just make out the plaintive strains of The Desal Blues. David Baggallay, Meeniyan.
Attention sports clubs
MANY of our sport and recreation clubs in the Shire are in need of new equipment and upgrades. Vic Health has just released their Active Club funding round for up to $2500 and applications are due on December 6. Clubs and community groups should also be aware of future grants available from the Department of Planning and Community Development, Bass Coast Shire Council and the RACV. Another great resource is the searchable listing at http://community.grantready. com.au Cr Jordan Crugnale, Townsend Ward, Bass Coast Shire Council.
Farmers market funding flows THE Koonwarra Farmers’ Market, Victoria’s longest running farmers’ market, celebrated its 12th birthday on Saturday. To mark the occasion, the Victorian Coalition Government today announced it would provide $220,400 to fund the Victorian Farmers’ Market Association (VFMA) Market Strategy project. Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan said the VFMA Market Strategy project aimed to encourage more farmers’ market shoppers by identifying, prioritising and targeting specific market segments that were likely to increase their current level of shopping directly from farmers. “There are currently more than 90 farmers’ markets in Victoria, 25 of which are accredited
with the Victorian Farmers’ Markets Association, and they contribute at least $227 million per year to the Victorian economy,” Mr Ryan said. “While shopper numbers are currently steady at VFMA accredited markets, it is important for newly established markets to build their own new shopper base, rather than draw customers from existing markets. The VFMA Marketing Strategy project will look at strategies to achieve this.” Mr Ryan said the supply of farmers’ market stallholders was strong and while new farmers’ markets were starting regularly, some were not accredited or genuine farmers’ markets, and this limited their benefit to local producers and businesses. “It is critical to communicate the benefits of genuine accredited farmers’ markets over unaccredited markets to shoppers and pro-
spective shoppers and the VFMA Marketing Strategy project will also look at different ways this can be achieved,” Mr Ryan said. Mr Ryan said the Koonwarra Farmers’ Market was an excellent example of a successfully run farmers’ market. “The Koonwarra Farmers’ Market is held at the Memorial Park on the first Saturday of each month. It was founded in late 2000 by a network of South Gippsland growers and specialty food producers,” he said. “Throughout the past 12 years it has maintained a policy of product authenticity, featuring only the best local produce from across the region. “It is a strong, sustainable farmers’ market which continues to benefit local producers and the local community and is an example that should be replicated elsewhere.”
VOXPOP! VOX The Star caught up with Leongatha Secondary College VCE students after their English exam on Thursday and asked how they went and how they were preparing for the rest of their exams.
I don’t think I would have got the best result, but I’m not looking at using my score to get into uni. Wayne McCaughan Stony Creek
I went not too badly and I’ll just have to wait and see how the other ones go. Aaron Heppell Leongatha
Only time will tell how I went in this one and I’ve been doing a bit of study for the others, so I should go okay. Lachie Findlay Meeniyan
I performed well in that one and I’ve been studying flat out in preparation for my other upcoming exams. Blake van Rooy Leongatha
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Horse hub rides high By Sarah Vella THE plans for the development of an equestrian park at Stony Creek are still underway, with the South Gippsland Shire Council soon to develop a business case for the venture. Jan Martin, director of community services at South Gippsland Shire Council, said concept plans and cost estimates have been prepared identifying the improvements required at Stony Creek to provide a regional level equestrian facility. “The plans identify an indoor riding arena, sand based outdoor riding arenas, parking, storage, stalls and yards,” Ms Martin said. “The next stage is broadening consultation to
involve other local equestrian clubs, clubs from outside the municipality and relevant regional and state groups.” Ms Martin said engagement with these groups will assist in refining the concept plans, determining the potential use and regional support for the proposed improvements. “This information will be used to identify the economic benefit and viability of the proposed facility,” she said. The existing equestrian park in Leongatha has an uncertain future. “No decision has been made regarding the current site, or in fact if we do proceed with a regional equestrian park, where it will be located.” “As part of good business practice, council needs to consider whether retaining the cur-
rent site for equestrian activities is the most effective use of this substantial parcel of land.” Ms Martin said users of the current Leongatha and Stony Creek facilities have been directly involved in the development of the concept plans. “The Leongatha Clubs have actively participated in the process, but have not made a commitment to supporting the proposal,” she said. “Further engagement will occur with the users of the Leongatha and Stony Creek site before any broader consultation is commenced.” John Timmins, president of Meeniyan Pony Club, said the club has had some input into the design of the proposed park. “It would be fantastic for the equestrian people in South Gippsland. We as a club are very enthusiastic about the idea,” Mr Timmins said.
“If Stony Creek could be a focal point in the area for equestrian activities, it would be great. The council should be congratulated on putting some funds into such a project.” The Meeniyan Pony Club members meet at the Stony Creek ground once a month and share the facilities with the Stony Creek Riding Club. Mr Timmins said there were some issues with the initial plans; however through consultation with the council some of those concerns have been alleviated. “The council does have some difficult decisions ahead. They need to ensure that it is a practical, user friendly facility,” he said. “If they can develop something that is a win-win for all parties involved, it will be very exciting.”
Doctor shortfall By Matt Dunn A LACK of doctors in the region is adding to the burden on the ambulance service, according to the Ambulance Victoria’s top brass in Gippsland.
The service has also been plagued by the teething problems of a centralised rostering system, which came into play in July, and a reliance on students and Melbourne paramedics. “Our biggest burden in ambulance is people who don’t actually need an emergency ambulance, but call one. They call it for a number of reasons. Primarily in this area, because you can’t see a GP. If you could see a GP, in many cases you wouldn’t need to see an ambulance, but you can’t see a GP,” AV regional manager for Gippsland Mick Stephenson said. “We get waits in Gippsland anywhere between two and four months to see a GP.” A lack of specialist medical practitioners was causing added problems for the service, AV team leader for Gippsland Peter Phillips said, with a “huge transfer rate out of South Gippsland hospitals” seeing paramedics spending valuable time transporting patients to Melbourne and the Latrobe Valley. “South Gippsland hospitals do
not have the specialists to deal with a lot of the stuff we’re dealing with,” he said. “At the end of the day we’re transporting patients further afield than a lot of other places. We don’t have a Latrobe Regional Hospital 10 minutes down the road. That drags our resources out of the area.” The service has also been presented with extra problems due to the closure of a Geelong office that took care of rostering. Merged into one Melbourne office, the new system has led to unfilled shifts, though Mr Phillips and Mr Stephenson both maintain the impact has been minimal. “That’s where we have local duty managers. We get alerted to that by our current rosters department and we get on the phone and get someone to come in,” Mr Phillips said. “It’s created more work. Let’s be honest, though, if there was one more dropped shift than there was 12 months ago, the first people who will yell and scream about it are those affected. “I understand that. But at the end of the day there’s always a contingency plan in place to take care of that. We’ve changed from one rostering system to another. There’s been a couple of teething problems.” Mr Stephenson said the system was in “way better nick than it was
a month ago”. “It’ll be more efficient again in a month’s time,” he said. Although both men said AV’s Gippsland crews were doing better in terms of people on the ground, the service is still forced to fill shifts with Melbourne paramedics. Students have also been used to bolster the service, Mr Phillips said. “In Wonthaggi alone we’ve had six students in the past 18 months. That enables us to put people on the ground. You can’t quantify that, but it’s actually giving us extra resources,” he said. “We also have the ability to drag officers up from Melbourne to pair up with our country guys. It’s something that’s happening more, on a weekly basis. We’re Ambulance Victoria now, not just a rural service. We’re close enough to town to draw on those personnel.” Mr Stephenson said the shuffling around of ambos to cover shifts was a reciprocal arrangement, and South Gippsland paramedics are also sent to metropolitan Melbourne. “There’s a fair exchange at the moment,” he said. Mr Stephenson stressed that no one was required to cover shifts outside the region and it was only for those who were seeking to work overtime.
Venus Bay on alert TEXT messages were sent to mobile phones at Venus Bay and Wilsons Promontory National Park over the weekend, as part of a state-wide trial of an emergency alert system. Emergency Services Commissioner Michael Hallowes said the new systems would be used in conjunction with the already established method of sending Emergency Alert warnings to mobile phones and fixed phones based on their reg-
istered service address. “Emergency Alert provides emergency service organisations with another way to warn communities in the event of an emergency,” he said. Messages sent through the Emergency Alert system provide information on the current emergency, what action to take and where to find further information. The test was deemed successful, with 96 per cent of mobile phones on Telstra’s networks receiving a
message based on location. That was a significant improvement on the average of 66 per cent of users who received a message based on their service address. “This was a large-scale trial of the new technology with the locations chosen in conjunction with the emergency service organisations,” Mr Hallowes said. He said the Emergency Alert system issued up to 500 text messages per second and 1000 voice messages to landlines per minute.
Helping those in need: Leongatha Primary School students learnt about the importance of helping those less fortunate when they collected goods to send to children in Vietnam and Cambodia. The Grade 6 students packed items including clothing, toys, school items and sanitation products donated by students from all year levels into boxes recently so they could be sent off to reach their recipients in time for Christmas.
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Nature Parks benefits coast
PHILLIP Island Nature Parks’ Annual Report 2011-12 was recently passed in State Parliament.
The document showcases many positive results including significant tourism and environmental outcomes for its ‘shareholders’ - Phillip Island’s environment, wildlife and community. “We are proud to demonstrate the many highlights of our year and thank the board, our dedicated team and local community for their highly valued input and contribution towards our ecotourism and conservation achievements,” said the Nature Parks’ CEO, Matthew Jackson. During the year, over $3.9 million was invested in environment, scientific research and education initiatives across Phillip Island. Record visitation to the Nature Parks’ attractions was achieved with ticketed visitation of 790,454 visitors (excluding the Nobbies Centre where admission is free) with 54 per cent of visitors coming from overseas. During the year, economic modelling of the Nature Parks’ operations resulted in an annual economic contribution to the State of Victoria of $125 million, including $64 million directly into the Bass Coast Shire economy. A total of 86,606 Nature Parks’ 3 Parks Passes were sold, benefiting the local community and increasing length of stay on Phillip Island. Key collaborations continued with local traders and tourism organisations, including Phillip Island Tourism and Business Association and Destination Phillip Island, to attract more visitors and increase their stay on Phillip Island. Little penguins were winners once again with the average annual numbers of penguins crossing the beach (1016) at the Penguin Parade being the highest since records began 35 years ago. Penguin breeding success was also above average with 1.31 chicks fledging per pair compared with the long-term average of 0.96.
The year also saw the opening of the Nature Parks Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre that cares for sick and injured wildlife across Phillip Island. The centre will provide for up to 1500 little penguins in the event of an oil incident. A total of 104 little penguins were admitted to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in 2011-12. This is down from 131 in the previous year and is below the long–term yearly average of 133 admissions. For the third year in a row no little penguins were killed by foxes on the Summerland Peninsula. Our fox eradication program achieved ultimate recognition through winning the national Banksia Environmental Foundation Award for Environmental Excellence and the Victorian Coastal Award for Excellence. The year also brought great results for the community. Both the Nature Parks’ Strategic Plan and Environment Plan 20122017 were completed in consultation with the community, along with a long term vision for the repositioning of the Summerland Peninsula. “These important documents are the ‘road map’ for the Nature Parks’ future,” Mr Jackson said. “The Environment Plan 2012-2017 is the most comprehensive evaluation of the current status, priority needs and potential threats to the Nature Parks’ natural assets ever produced.” Other community achievements through the year include the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan, creation and distribution of a Community Handbook and the holding of our second Community Open Day. A community working group, led by the Nature Parks, prepared a submission to declare Phillip Island as a National Surfing Reserve. This is expected to be formalised in 2013 and will be the first of its kind in Victoria. In another significant milestone, Phillip Island now has the only known increasing population of hooded plovers in the world. The number of breeding birds on Phillip Is-
land has quadrupled over the past 20 years. Other successes outlined in the report include: • planting nearly 70,000 new plants and undertaking over 4000 hours of weed control across the Nature Parks; • continued rehabilitation of the Summerland Estate with a further 40,000 seedlings planted and 617 artificial penguin homes installed to encourage penguin breeding; • achieving a 12.8 per cent reduction in the Nature Parks’ carbon emissions;
• two koalas were born at the Koala Conservation Centre during the year bringing the total number of koalas born at the centre to 103 since it was established in 1991; • a total of 29,655 students visited the Nature Parks with a record number of these (67 per cent) attending the Penguin Parade; • over 1000 volunteer days spent in the Nature Parks; • the Nature Parks continued to be Phillip Island’s largest employer with a total of 187 staff made up of 59 per cent female and 41 per cent male; and
• our researchers prepared a total of 28 scientific research papers.
“I would like to personally thank everyone for striving towards a future where Phillip Island and its unique ecosystems are restored and protected for future generations, through demonstrating world-class management of biodiversity and natural asset protection,” said Mr Jackson. Phillip Island Nature Parks Annual Report 2011-12 is available in full at www.penguins.org.au
Taking shape: nearly 70,000 seedlings were planted in the Nature Parks in 2011-12, including by rangers Jarvis Weston and Melinda Kyle.
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Budding vets: Ebony Brown and Alanah Grist loved Dr Mary Smith’s presentation on pet health at Allora Kindergarten.
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Pet vet visits kinder VETERINARIAN Dr Mary Smith visited Leongatha’s Allora Kindergarten to give children an insight into her job.
X-ray: learning about pet x-rays were Brandon Kindred and Corrina Quinlan.
Dr Smith brought in her stuffed friend Tigger to show the children how to treat a sick animal and what they should look for if their pet is sick. The group shared stories of when their pets have felt under the weather and their experiences at the vet’s. Some children even got to go hands-on with a stethoscope, xrays and a full surgical outfit. Everyone was very grateful for the visit from Dr Smith and all the kids learnt a lot about animal and pet health.
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Railway stations on show LOCH and Nyora were named winners of the first annual Tourist Railway Competition andd Open R il C titi O Gardens last weekend. Horticultural registered judges, Arie Bos and Francis Grylls from Welshpool and Dawn Gough from Warragul, toured tourist railways in Loch, Nyora and Korumburra to reach their final decision. Loch was awarded the Most Beautiful Garden while Nyora won Most Sustainable Garden. Mr Bos said while Korumburra has plenty of potential, including good use of recycling and the beginning of a food garden, the other two really caught the judges’ eyes. “It’s great to see the competition starting,” he said.
“We chose Loch as the most beautiful because we were very impressed it included children’s work, whilst Nyora had many sustainable features.” The event also coincided with a number of open gardens throughout the three towns. The Koringal Ladies and the Korumburra Rotary Club donated prizes for the two winning gardens and all the proceeds from the event will be put back into the community. The organisers hope the competition will become an annual event aimed at enhancing the gardens and assisting with tourism. They would like to thank all those who assisted on the day and prior to, and Wayne Davies from the Bass Coast Car Club, who drove the judges back to Korumburra in his Wolsley.
Tourist Railway Competition: Arie Bos and Francis Grylls from Welshpool and Dawn Gough from Warragul announced the winners of the competition at the Korumburra Railway Station on Sunday.
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Sworn in: all seven of the new Bass Coast Shire councillors met together for the first time last Wednesday when they were sworn in. Back, from left: Andrew Phillips, Neil Rankine, Phil Wright. Front, from left: Brad Drew, Jordan Crugnale, Clare Le Serve and Kimberly Brown. The statutory meeting and the election of the new mayor will be held on November 14, with the first official council meeting to take place on November 21.
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An army of a different kind By Jane Ross WHILE Britain’s forces were off fighting in World War II another set of troops was providing an equally important role in the war effort.
Memories: Margaret Melvin was in the Land Army in her native Scotland for the duration of World War II.
The women of the Land Army spent long hours working on farms to ensure everyone could be fed. Margaret Melvin was one of those. She lived in the north of Scotland and was called to serve in the Land Army when she was 21. That was very early in the war and she remained in the Land Army for the duration of the conflict. “I was in the first lot and they hadn’t a clue what to do with us!” she recalled. Margaret’s family had a farm at Inverness, so she stayed home and worked there. She recently met with a group of ex-servicewomen, one of whom mentioned the glamour of being in the forces. “Glamour,” Mrs Melvin declared, “I never knew glamour!” Farming was hard work “but we had to keep the country alive”. What did she have to do? “Everything.” Cattle and horses were kept inside, so Margaret
had to take all the food in for the animals “and all the deposit out”. The manure was then spread on the paddocks to grow potatoes and turnips. The horses needed two hours to digest their food before they could be put to work, so Margaret had to make sure she fitted in with their schedule. When the potatoes were ready to be harvested a machine churned them out of the ground, but manual labour – in the form of Margaret and another Land Army girl – scrabbled around in the dirt to pick them up. “Each season there were different things to do; planting, threshing of oats, getting food in for winter for the animals.” There was a milking cow for the house, but Mrs Melvin said she drew the line at hand milking a cow. The war was a time of deprivation and making do. “You couldn’t buy anything, there were no coupons. To make a new dress, you’d turn an old one back to front. The air
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force took over part of our farm during the war and we had old Hitler trying to bomb us. But we were luckier because we lived on the farm and had food. “The hard work was good for me. The job had to be done and we did it.” And she met and became engaged to a dashing young serviceman in Gordon Melvin. He was called up six months before war was declared and spent six years in the services. He was in the air force but was discharged because of poor eyesight and put to work in a factory. Gordon was an outdoors boy, so he walked
out of the factory one day, went to the River Clyde in Glasgow and got on a ship. Margaret didn’t see him for six years. They married in 1946 and decided Australia would offer a better life. It took five years of medicals and filling in of forms and in 1951, the Melvins and their two little boys migrated to the western district where they helped an elderly man and his sisters run a sheep station. “It was huge – as big as Scotland itself!” she recalled. Their Australian daughter was born. The family wanted a
farm of their own and realised the western district was an impossible place for them to find a start. An estate agent told them about South Gippsland and they bought a farm at Foster North, eventually adding the property next door to make their holding bigger. It was a dairy farm and yes, Margaret helped with milking. “We had machines by then,” she laughed. Margaret now lives in Leongatha and in the lead up to Remembrance Day on November 11, takes her turn at selling poppies.
In remembrance: Leongatha RSL admin. assistants Michelle Andrews and Andrea Koolen were busy last week setting up trays of poppies to be sold by volunteers in the lead up to Remembrance Day on Sunday November 11. The day is set aside in honour of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, as well as to remember all Australians who have served or are still serving their country. This year marks the 90th anniversary of Australia’s first poppy day. Money raised goes to the RSL General Appeals Patriotic Fund.
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Celebrating Veterans Health Week: manager of Department of Veterans Affairs in Morwell, Michael Mihaly, Ron Hutton and Keith March, who were cooks in the air force together and now both from Korumburra, and treasurer of the Leongatha RSL sub-branch Peter Carruthers celebrated Veterans Health Week recently at the RSL in Leongatha with a cooking demonstration promoting healthy and nutritious meals.
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A fishy tale By Matt Dunn DAVID Walsh is ready to take his colourful cast of fishy characters to the world.
Along with illustrator Declan Hallinan, and the team at BigKidz Entertainment (a Melbourne animation studio), he is planning to create an animated series of 26, 15-minute animated programs for television. Based on the pair’s children’s books about the misadventures of fisherman Rod Bending (the character whom gave David’s business its name) and his niece and nephew, Bonni and Arthur, the production will also introduce a host of new characters. Teasers have been posted on You Tube. “We’ll do a submission for broadcasters in the coming weeks. We looked at the cost of doing another book. Books are still hard. We monitored what the kids were watching on TV and thought we may as well have a crack,” he said.
“We knew our stories were interesting enough for kids and they take them through everything about fishing. We figure we can tell kids some really good stories and get the message to them that way.” The message, “Pulling’s the hardest but winding’s the best,” is one of many little gems. “They’re not too technical, but they offer little hints for kids,” David said. Full of humour, with flying crustaceans, Merl the mermaid, the Meanies (retired baby boomers who pooh-pooh everything), the Jetty Rats, the Crabs and a host of others, the show advocates fishing for fun – with a close eye on sustainability. David is optimistic the series will be wellreceived by the networks, but will keep his “fingers crossed” that he and Declan can land a big fish. “We’ve produced a document we’ve labelled ‘The Bible,’ with outlines of the characters, story lines and everything else. We’ve put that together
with a disc to show that we’ve actually produced something. Hopefully they think there’s enough content to back it and we can get some funding to go ahead and make it,” he said. “BigKidz has been in the industry for a long
time and they’re going to guide me in a few areas. They would love to produce it. It’s just a matter of getting one of the networks interested. It helps if you can get some international interest.”
A fishy tale: a still from one of the shorts that has been posted on YouTube. David Walsh: the fishing enthusiast, businessman and author is ready to take his creations to the world.
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Welcome: outgoing Bass Coast mayor Cr Veronica Dowman (right) and shire CEO Allan Bawden congratulate Julie Reinwald of Wonthaggi, on becoming an Australian citizen.
Global welcome THE diversity of countries of origin of Bass Coast Shire citizens is increasing. This became obvious during a citizenship ceremony held at the Bass Coast Civic Centre recently, when eight shire residents were officially declared Australian citizens. They came originally from Bermuda, France, England, Sudan, South Africa, China and the United Kingdom. The new
citizens are Julie Reinwald of Wonthaggi, Matthew Laguitton of Cape Paterson, Gwendoline Licciardi and Kathleen Platt of Cowes, Lam Sigai of Wonthaggi, Rowan Trollip of Newhaven, Yin Wang of Cowes and Nathan McClymont of Newhaven. Guests included Cr Ross Smith, 2012 arts and cultural ambassador Kirk Skinner and 2012 citizen of the year Neville Goodwin, who all spoke about the privileges of being an Australian citizen.
Newcomer: Matthew Languitton of Cape Paterson, is welcomed as a new Australian citizen by outgoing Bass Coast mayor Cr Veronica Dowman and shire CEO Allan Bawden.
Chester calls for flood assistance Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester has echoed calls to urgently approve flood assistance for residents in South Gippsland. Properties across Gippsland were hit by floods in June this year with local residents reporting significant property damage. Mr Chester said the Federal Government has ignored submissions from the State Government requesting joint National Disaster Relief Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) Category C funding.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan told State Parliament last week that delays and a lack of action was causing significant uncertainty for affected communities at a difficult and stressful time. NDRRA assistance is jointly funded between State and Commonwealth Governments to provide help to communities following severe disaster events. Eligible primary producers and businesses can receive Category C grants of up to $25,000.
ALEXANDER George Davey was born on October 17 in Canberra, weighing 3.77 kilograms. Alexander is the first child of Joshua and Kirsten Davey of Canberra, a grandson for Yvonne and Mervyn Mee of Leongatha and Chris and Christine Davey of Ariah Park, NSW, and a great-grandson for George Mee of Leongatha.
JETT Daniel and Bella Rose Eldred are new twins for Brett and Kirstie of Leongatha. They were born on October 18 and they have a big sister, 3 year old Tillirah-Joice.
CFA honours volunteers THE Bass Fire Brigade held its Annual Service Awards Lunch at the George Bass Hotel in Bass recently. The event highlights service to the community by volunteers, and acknowledges those who have achieved significant milestones. Bass brigade members, their family and friends and other CFA and community members were invited to share in celebrating the achievements of the volunteers. Among the special guests were Cr Veronica Dowman, mayor of Bass Coast Shire Council, Bass MLA Ken Smith, CFA board member Paul Denham, and Martin McPhee, CFA acting regional director. Mr Smith said: “I was astonished to hear a total of 260 years of service by volunteers was awarded on the day. “This is amazing and it is only the total awarded on the day.
There were members who were either not there at the time or who haven’t quite made it to a significant milestone but collectively contribute to a much larger total as well.” Bass became Victoria’s third permanent settlement in 1835. Bass Fire Brigade was established in 1944 and in 1952, Noel Hade joined the brigade. Mr Hade is still an active brigade member and an honorary life member. He was presented with an updated Honorary Life Member Medal, including 60 Year Long Service Medal. Mr Hade also received a National Medal and First, Second, Third and Fourth Clasps. “When you look at some of the individual awards, you know we are in good hands,” Mr Smith said. “The captain of the brigade, Craig Aplin, has been a member of the Bass brigade since 1983, but has been captain of the brigade for the past
23 years. This is an amazing accomplishment. “The dedication, time and effort required for positions of leadership are not only a contribution by the volunteer, but also by their family and friends.” Awards presented included: Five year certificates: Nick Angelidis, Chris Cohen, Lelsey Oats, Tony Schellekens, Darren Tilley; 10 year Long Service Medals: Stephen Dosiak,
Crawford White; 15 Year Long Service Medals: Anthony Morris; Honorary Life Member Medal including 30 Year Long Service Medals: Craig Aplin, Barry Dakin, Andrew Stuart. Honorary Life Member Medal including 50 Year Long Service Medals: Graeme Combridge. Honorary Life Member Medal including 60 Year Long Service Medals: Noel Hade.
Top gongs: CFA National Medal recipients, back, from left: CFA board member Paul Denham, Graeme Combridge, Andrew Stuart, acting regional director Martin McPhee, Bass MLA Ken Smith. Front: Barry Dakin, Craig Aplin and Noel Hade.
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Community support: the coordinators from South Gippsland community houses, Cate Garratt (Leongatha), Julia Peddie (Foster), Sandra Webster (Korumburra) and Alyson Skinner (Venus Bay), are after continuing funding from the council.
Giddy up: Janet Thomas with her painting, one of the many which are on display as part of the Equine Carnival exhibition, currently on show at the Toora Village Studio Gallery.
Gallery shows off all things equine
EQUINE Carnival is an exhibition to celebrate horses and their contribution to our society, past and present.
In the current exhibition at the Toora Village Studio Gallery in Toora, the horse will be on display in many art forms during November. Officially opened last week at the Toora gallery, the exhibition runs through until November 25. The Toora Village Artist Collective is holding a group show of members and invited guests including Janet Thomas, Betty Williams, and Anne Miller with many works that relate to the horse. Janet Thomas has painted almost all Melbourne Cup winners since 1989 and she has had her paintings documented in calendars printed since 1989 with her equine work including celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Phar Lap. The calendars have become collectors’ items and some will be on display and for sale in the gallery. Her work can be seen at Stony Creek every time you pass the signage of the
race track. The horse is celebrated in this exhibition in many ways from the race track, show ring, riding school to the farm or for its powerful looks. Not all people regard horses as racing animals, as they have been used in most countries of the world as work animals and more latterly for enjoyment in competition, locally and overseas as we have seen in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The artworks are diverse in technique from traditional to contemporary that should appeal to a wide cross section of the community. The enthusiasm of the members and guest artists has been exciting and inspirational in supporting this group show that coincides with the Spring Racing Carnival. The Toora Village Gallery Studio is at home in the Old Grain Store within the Windmill Café and Toora Bargain Centre complex at 25 Stanley Street and is open Thursday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm and public holidays.
Community houses aim to grow COMMUNITY Houses across South Gippsland are looking at expanding their relationship with council. House coordinators Alyson Skinner (Venus Bay), Sandra Webster (Korumburra), Julia Peddie (Foster) and Cate Garratt (Leongatha) met with council on the matter. After an outline of what the community houses do, Ms Skinner expressed the group interest in collabo-
rating with council. “We would like to expand on our collaborative partnership with you to provide services that meet both the community houses’ aims and those of council,” she said. “A lot of the outcomes in Council’s Annual Plan are reflected in the business plans and mission statements of the houses.” Some of these intertwining aims include community partnerships, strengthening the community, com-
munity health and educational opportunities. The group wanted to make sure funding would continue so that courses will not have to be terminated. “We don’t want to take away these opportunities for people who need them,” Ms Webster said. “The more funding we get the more of the community we can help.” The council agreed that the community houses were a vital part of the community.
Silver medal, no kidding THE Gentle Goat Olive Grove in Nerrena, owned by Rod and Julie Thomas, has won a silver medal at the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards, conducted annually by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria. Their Extra Virgin olive oil was awarded the medal in the micro volume section of the show. “We have only owned the farm for three years, and this is the first time we have entered our oil in the show,” Julie said. “We hand pick all of our olives, they are then pressed at Mount of Olives at Fish Creek, then the oil is bottled on farm at Nerrena.” Julie said that while the farm is not certified organic, they are working towards it. “Because the olive grove was there when we moved in, we are essentially learning backwards,” she said. “We are very serious about it, but we do admit we don’t know everything about it, so we like to think about it as a bit of fun too.” “It was very exciting to win the award, as the product itself is what is judged. It means we must be doing something right.”
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Teens outsmart country’s best SOME of the smartest teenagers in Australia attend South Gippsland Secondary College at Foster.
The school’s team won a category of the National Tournament of the Minds competition at the Western Australian capital of Perth recently. The school won the Secondary Language/ Literature division. “As the announcer said ‘first place goes to South Gippsland’, there was general cheering and mayhem amongst the members of the team as they made their way down the aisle to the front to collect their trophies and medals,” team facilitator Dianne Paragreen said. “It is quite an achievement for a small regional government secondary school to compete against students from some of the top private schools in the country and be proclaimed the best. “It is indicative of the quality of teaching and the importance placed on participation in extra-curricular programs at the school.” In the eight years the school has taken part in Tournament of Minds, the college has had six teams compete at state level and two teams at national level. The tournament is a problem solving program for teams of up to seven students. At regional level, teams work together on a six week challenge and present it before a panel of judges and audience members on tournament day.
Students can compete in four disciplines: applied technology, language/literature, maths engineering and social sciences. “Each team also has to undertake a spontaneous challenge in which they are presented with a problem, have four minutes in which to produce a solution and one minute to present the solution to the judges,” Ms Paragreen said. South Gippsland Secondary College won the Gippsland regional final in language/literature in August and then went on the Victorian final at Latrobe University Bundoora in September. South Gippsland won and represented Victoria at the Australasian Pacific final in Perth. The team comprised Miranda Swart, Emma Fletcher, Harley McDonald-Eckersall, Louis Wheeler, Tyler Bindloss and Leuca Maclean, and facilitators Chris Brennan and Dianne Paragreen. Teams competed at the University of Western Australia and were given three hours in which to come up with their solution. The challenge required teams to demonstrate the consequence of the use of hyperboles and present five hyperboles. The South Gippsland Secondary College team commenced their presentation with “The Circus is Coming” and from there built to a climax of global conflict through stages including “this plan is foolproof”, “they’re breaking laws of physics”, “the most talented performers in the world”, “greatest army in the world” and “plotting an alliance”.
Smart Cookies: back Geoff Whyte, Victorian director of Tournament of Minds, Louis Wheeler, Harley McDonald-Eckersall, Miranda Swart, facilitators Chris Brennan and Dianne Paragreen, Tyler Bindloss. Front: Emma Fletcher and Leuca Maclean.
People unite for Walktober WALKING groups, aged care facilities, mums, prams and pole walkers from across Bass Coast and South Gippsland took part in the Walktober health promotion.
South Coast Active Communities (SCAC), together with local groups, organised seven walks for more than 100 people at Foster, Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Churchill Island and Cowes. Walking is a great way to improve health and fitness. It can help you lose body fat and maintain a healthy weight, improve your fitness and reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers.
Finding the time and interest to build physical activity into your daily life can sometimes be difficult. “We can all come up with lots of excuses to avoid exercise, but walking is an easy way to mix both exercise and friendship,” said Mark Lindsay of South Coast Active Communities. According to Rose Lodge resident Anne, who attended the walk in Wonthaggi, she found the walk to be good fun. “The walk brightened my day. It was a great way to socialise with the other residents,” she said. Member of SCAC, Shianne Murray, believes spring is the perfect time to reignite the desire to exercise. “Southern Gippsland is the best place to walk. The beautiful coastline and well
maintained walking trails allow everyone to get outside and enjoy the environment. Spring is the perfect time to plan for a healthier lifestyle,” she said. With many local walking groups active at this time of year, new walkers are encouraged to join in the fun. To find out about a walking group near you contact Anita Leyden at Bass Coast Community Health Service on 5671 9200 or Tim Howard at Gippsland Southern Health Service on 5667 5648. South Coast Active Communities is a local community group working to encourage, promote and deliver clear messages to all communities throughout the South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires on the benefits of physical activity.
Walking, walking: Rose Lodge residents take on the footpaths of Guide Park, Wonthaggi.
Big interest in gallery opening WONTHAGGI’S new art gallery opening attracted a huge crowd recently.
The new Wonthaggi Artspace Community Gallery was officially opened by Bass Coast Artists’ Society Life Member, Zoe Kidd assisted by the State Member for Bass, Ken Smith. In his address, Mr Smith said, “We are now on the map with this exciting new gallery.” Mr Smith then announced he had been able to acquire a grant of $3000 for the gallery through the Department of Sustainability and Environment. In thanking Mr Smith gallery committee chairman, Colin Billington said the money would go towards special gallery lighting that would enable the gallery to hold special art openings and functions at night. Mr Billington praised the 10 person committee for their professionalism and hard work throughout the nine weeks from the start of the process to the opening day and the Bass Coast Artists’ Society members. Fellow committee member and local artist, Dennis Leversha said, “It is through the generosity of the owners of the former bike shop, Neil and Nola Rankine’s very generous rental terms and the three months rent free setting up period that made it possible to get the long awaited gallery open.” He also praised the community in the way they have got behind the gallery with a large range of items and money to set the gallery up. “Although we have the very generous rental agreement, we still have costs to run the gallery I encourage local artists to apply for positions within the gallery as
the summer and tourist season is upon us and that is the best time to sell our art,” Mr Leversha said.
For any enquiries about applications, please contact the curator, Karin Ellis on 5674 5867.
Official opening: Wonthaggi gallery committee members, Colin Billington (left) and Dennis Leversha (right) with Life Member, Zoe Kidd and State Member Ken Smith after the ribbon cutting ceremony during the opening on Sunday.
Quality art: the high quality art works exhibited at the new Wonthaggi Artspace attracted much attention on the weekend.
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Ambo’s left empty AMBULANCE Victoria is unable to fill shifts across Gippsland with paramedics already doing large amounts of overtime.
It was revealed that in 2011 there was 531 unfilled ambulance shifts in Gippsland stretching resources. More resources are needed according to Steve McGhie, general secretary of Ambulance Employees Australia. “Gippsland is the most under resourced region in the state,” he told The Star. “There needs to be greater incentives, be them financial or other conditions, provided to the paramedics who choose to work in the rural areas like Gippsland to prevent this happening.” A spokesperson for Health Min-
ister David Davis blamed the former Labor government for the state of the ambulance service. “Labor mismanaged ambulance services for 11 years, including the merger of three former ambulance services,” they said. “The Victorian Coalition Government is committed to improving the operational and financial management of Ambulance Victoria which has been left in a mess by the previous Labor government. “The Baillieu Government is investing $151 million to recruit 340 additional ambulance staff – 310 new paramedics and 30 new patient transfer officers.” Mr McGhie said this funding is needed now. “Clearly the government needs to fund the ambulance service for more paramedics and they need to do that sooner rather than later and I know the
The truth is out there By Matt Dunn KNOWLEDGE is power, but only if someone else believes what you’re saying. The trouble today is that any deluded person can access the internet and find a wealth of information that validates their belief. You may believe that the world is flat and made of gorgonzola cheese. Do a Google search and you’re guaranteed to find a society devoted to that belief. Working in a newspaper you meet a lot of unusual people. I say the word ‘unusual’ with a wry smile on my face. In days gone past they would have been called ‘nutters’, ‘crazies’, ‘lunatics’, and so on and so forth. But as we now live in a politically correct world we don’t use these terms. Nutters, crazies and lunatics are part of the mainstream and should not be regarded as anything but normal. So anyway, we get a lot of ‘unusual’ people at the Star, people who get stuck on an issue and can’t move on. Like those ghosts in Poltergeist (the old Stephen Spielberg film with the creepy little blonde girl) who can’t leave this world, and refuse to move into the light. They sacrifice their lives for a cause that is as fruitless as dodging potholes on the South Gippsland Highway. They’re up against it from the start, because they have generally upset politicians, police officers and council CEO’s in droves. No one wants to speak to them. Trouble is, sometimes they actually do have something to say. Sometimes the knowledge they want to impart is genuine knowledge, free of that most potent of anti-truth poison – political spin. But they may as well be speaking into a bucket for all the feedback they get. Rallied against them are the forces of government and officialdom. I don’t want to get caught in a groove. I know I banged on about this last time I wrote a Dunn & Dusted. But the words and opinions of those with money and power are valid because they’re well scripted. They’re easy to swallow, even if they leave a bitter aftertaste. ‘Unusual’ people rant and rave, while politicians give well researched responses (even if they sometimes avoid certain facts). They’re beyond reproach because they wear suits and hold positions of power. They don’t speak into buckets. They speak on the nightly news. An ‘unusual’ person could devote his life to uncovering a scandal. But would anyone believe him? Perhaps not. No one except a desperate reporter from a regional newspaper who’s having a slow news week. So have no fear ‘unusual’ people, we’re waiting for you, ready to believe. You say the world’s flat and made of gorgonzola cheese? OK, I believe. Have no fear. Walk toward the light. We need you.
government will say ‘we’re providing 310 paramedics in our first term’ and that sounds great,” he said. “But that’s less than 80 paramedics per annum but the attrition rate is at about 150 paramedics resigning or retiring per year. “We’re not keeping up with the pace and we’re not keeping up with the growth in demand so they need to fund more potential of recruitment of paramedics.” President of the Ambulance Employees Association, Victoria and Leongatha Paramedic Gordon Bowman said that locally we are unable to fill some important shifts. “There was one night recently where Wonthaggi didn’t have their MICA unit, and it’s only 18 months old,” Mr Bowman said. “It’s a resource that has been given to the community and on at least
one occasion that MICA unit wasn’t there.” The Wonthaggi Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance (MICA) unit services most of South Gippsland and Bass Coast. Mr Bowman is blaming a change in the rostering system for the cause of these unfilled shifts. Ambulance Victoria now organises rostering for the entire state through a single Melbourne department instead of regions or stations managing their own rosters. “We’ve only just been included in the system in July but we have noticed it to a limited extent,” Mr Bowman said. “We may not have had any unfilled shifts at Leongatha but we have had a number of half shifts while they send someone down from Melbourne to fill the vacant spot.
“Since rostering has gone to Melbourne and been taken away from rural areas, there has been a dramatic jump in the number of unfilled shifts around the state.” Mr Bowman said that National party needs to stand up for country paramedics and keep the system from being ‘metronised’. “What country paramedics are probably cross about is the supposed amalgamation of the metropolitan and rural ambulance because promises and statements were made stating that this wouldn’t be a takeover by the metropolitan service,” he said. “But that’s exactly what we are finding at the moment. “The National Party really needs to stand up and look after its rural ambulance service because rural ambulance officers are seeing it as a takeover.”
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IT was a surreal experience for most when they viewed locally filmed movie The Playbook for the first time on Monday night.
The Wonthaggi Cinema was filled with a mix of locals and cast to get a first look at the film. Whether it was seeing a familiar face flash up on the silver screen or watching the actors walking the streets of Inverloch the whole movie was a feature of the area. The Korumburra Recreation Centre was another local focus point with lots of scenes played out on the familiar courts. The film follows the story of Inverloch basketball coach Steven Thomas (played by Mick Thomas) as he battles through a life changing tragedy. The strength of his family is put to the test as they try and hold together and Ste-
ven uses his faith in God and basketball to deal with this tragedy. Many locals got a role in the film with Nyora’s Ryan and Blake Johnson receiving speaking roles as part of the basketball team and family friends in the movie. Players from the Korumburra Wildcats were used as extras in on-court basketball scenes while player’s parents and friends fill the audience in many scenes. Director Darran Scott is happy with the result of his project and is currently looking for investors. Mr Scott is in negotiations with different companies and predicted that the movie will be limited release in major cities in Australia but will be aimed to the southern USA market. If you have the chance to see The Playbook do yourself a favour and catch a great piece of film made right in our own backyard.
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Star roles: Lead actors Dennis Coard and Mick Preston celebrate the first screening of Darran Scott’s movie The Playbook.
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Sliced leftover roast chicken 1 shallot, sliced (or a small onion) butter leftover gravy Dutch carrots green beans a couple of potatoes milk Parmesan cheese I haven't put quantities, because you can make up your own according to taste, but I had about a dozen Dutch carrots and about the same quantity of green beans. Begin by putting the chicken carcass into some water to cover (include the lemon and herbs), with a pinch of salt. Do this as soon as the meat is off the carcass. Bring to the boil and cook for a couple of hours . Strain the stock, wrap the bones in newspaper and throw into the bin. Saute the chopped shallot in butter with a pinch of salt. Cook for 10 minutes on low. Meanwhile bring a pot of water to the boil and add the carrots. Cook 5 minutes then add the beans and cook another 5 minutes. Strain through a colander. Add a little flour to the shallots, off the heat, then add the gravy and some stock, blend and cook over a low heat, stirring, until thickened. Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes, strain, add a nub of butter and some milk and mash. Blend the chicken, the gravy and the vegetables and place in deep bowls (one per person). Top with the mashed potato then sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Place in a 200 oven with the grill function on for 20 minutes, until hot and the top is golden. Serve with a salad.
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Recalling the story of Tullaree By Jane Ross THE mystery of Tullaree and the Lady of the Swamp was relived at the Coal Creek Literary Festival. The first two presenters Richard Shears and Jo Gardiner both had strong connections with the Tullaree story. Jo lived at the Tarwin Lower property as a child and Richard has researched and written extensively about it. Richard said every time he comes to South Gippsland, he can still feel Margaret Clement is around. Miss Clement disappeared from Tullaree in 1952 and is thought to have been murdered. Her body has not been found and no-one called to account. Jo said her father was a stock and station agent and her family lived at Tullaree in Tarwin Lower when she was about 10. “It was an extraordinary experi-
ence,” she said. “All that space and it was an incredible house. I had a little room at the back. I swore I heard the Lady of the Swamp walking up and down the passage and on the weekend we went out and searched for bones. “I think I wanted to find them because I wanted to be famous.” Jo said when it poured with rain the night before the literary festival she revisited those nights when she lived at Tullaree because the rain “is different from any other I’ve ever heard”. She recalled after heavy rain at Tullaree “you might see a wombat looking in at the window because it was stranded”. She wondered what she would do if she did find a shallow grave and later, with her psychologist’s understanding of what motivates children to commit terrible crimes, she wrote a novel about someone finding two sets of bones. “I thought of it through the eyes of a child.”
Richard said real events are seen by writers in totally different ways. “I reconstruct events as they talk to me. You have to know your character.” To write his two books about Margaret Clement, he retraced her steps from Tullaree to the Buffalo store. As her life and situation deteriorated, Miss Clement used to have to wade through waist-high swamp water to the store to collect food parcels sent by her mother in Melbourne. “I recreated those steps and wondered what was the old lady thinking? I did the same walk. I saw the same sky and birds and it helped me get into her soul. “When I did this walk, I got to the Buffalo Store and was chatting to the owner who asked me if I had been into Tullaree. “No, I’d like to.” But he was diffident about knocking on a stranger’s door to ask if he could look through their home.
“Then the storekeeper said the owner of Tullaree has just walked in. It was a spooky feeling, it was like Margaret had said I’m opening the door for you.” Jo recalled being the next family to live at Tullaree after the Livingstones, who had befriended Margaret Clement. “I met Stanley – he was a very large man and he had a powerful presence. Esme I remember very well, there was an atmosphere of mystery around them.” Stanley Livingstone was thought by many to have been responsible for Margaret’s death and disappearance, but this was never proven. Such was the interest in the case, Jo said she’d sometimes wake up to see people putting cameras through the windows of the house. “Your home had a history to it.” Richard said bones found at Venus Bay years after Margaret’s disappearance were thought to be those of Miss Clement. But this could not
be conclusively proven. Like the Lady of the Swamp, the bones have vanished. Richard said when he went to the Leongatha and District Historical Society to hand over letters that Margaret had written to her mother, someone asked him whether he knew the story of two young boys who were walking near Tullaree after Margaret disappeared. “They saw an old lady in front of them with a big hat, like the one Margaret wore and a long overcoat to her ankles. She wasn’t walking, but gliding as if she was on wheels. “Is that story apocryphal?” It gave Richard the last line of his second book Swamp – Who Killed Margaret Clement? “Where are you Margaret, what happened to you? “Is there some message coming thought to us? She hasn’t gone away. “This story is not over.”
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$15 adults $6 children $36 Family of four. Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th November 10.00am - 4.00pm HOLEY PLAIN HOMESTEAD. Longford Road, Rosedale. Inquiries phone 5149 2365
REVIEW OF VICTORIAN WATER PRICES 2013–18 Call for public comment on proposed water prices The Essential Services Commission is the economic regulator of Victoria’s water industry. We are presently assessing the service and pricing proposals (‘water plans’) of the state’s water businesses for the 2013-18 period. Victoria’s 19 water businesses have submitted their water plans to the Commission, proposing water prices to apply from 1 July 2013. The water plans outline a range of capital and operating expenditure to be undertaken over the five-year period. (Goulburn-Murray Water’s regulatory period is for three years.) In November, we will start a period of public consultation, and we want to hear and receive customers’ views on the water plans proposed by the following water businesses: Barwon Water City West Water East Gippsland Water Goulburn-Murray Water Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water Melbourne Water South East Water South Gippsland Water Western Water Yarra Valley Water
Central Highlands Water Coliban Water Gippsland Water Goulburn Valley Water Lower Murray Water North East Water Southern Rural Water Wannon Water Westernport Water
You can find out more about your water business’ proposed water prices and register your interest in the public consultation, at www.esc.vic.gov.au Alternatively, you can call us at 1300 664 969 or send us an e-mail at water@esc.vic.gov.au We will assess the water plans of each water business before making a draft decision in March 2013, and seek further public comment before making a final decision to approve the plans in May-June 2013. ZO290125
Ride time: students at Tarwin Valley Primary School recently rode along the Great Southern Rail Trail to Buffalo. The ride was in support of Sue Collins, a school parent, who recently participated in the Ride to Conquer Cancer where riders start at Albert Park Lake and ride to the Yarra Valley. Hugh, Elly, Jaslin, Sue Collins, Aaron, Jasmin and John and the rest of the students enjoyed great weather and the chance to support such a worthy cause.
Council kickstarts Permablitz FANCY a permaculture edible garden but don’t know how to go about making it? Then Permablitz may be just the solution for you! As part of the implementation of its Sustainability Strategy, South Gippsland Shire Council’s sustainability team is providing support to kick start a local Permablitz group. “Permablitz is an idea that started in Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs in 2006,” explained Heidi Hamm, council’s sustainability officer. “A Permablitz day involves a gathering of people to blitz a backyard space and create an edible garden using the principles of Permaculture and sustainable living.” Permablitzes are free events where anyone and everyone, no matter what skill level or physical ability, gets the opportunity to learn about Permaculture design, share food, make new friends and get some
exercise. Each Permablitz involves a pre blitz design visit by a Permaculture designer (someone with a Permaculture Design Certificate), organisation of the materials (by the designer and host), then the blitz day. “Permablitz works on reciprocity, so in order to have a blitz in your own backyard you generally have to help out first on three others,” Heidi said. The first blitz day for the newly formed Permablitz Southern Gippsland was held recently at Dumbalk. If you are interested in participating in future blitzes, simply register your name And contact details on permablitzsg@gmail.com and you will be advised of the next opportunity. “We hope to hold another blitz before Christmas, and the size of the crew will depend on the size of the job. It’s great fun and a fantastic way to learn new skills and meet
new people,” Heidi said. “With the next day expected to book out early, potential ‘blitzers’ are advised to register their interest as soon as possible. “This first project is likely to be particularly rewarding, as we will be establishing raised garden
beds for Sunny who has chronic arthritis. Sunny is a very passionate gardener and having assistance with the set up of the garden means that she will be able to nurture her passion in a way that will work with her physical needs.”
Sheep dog trial entries are up THE Korumburra Sheep Dog Trials have been running consecutively for over 50 years and are one of the biggest in Victoria. They will be on again at the showgrounds, starting at 7am on November 12, 13 and 14. Trials secretary Judy Macdonald said entries are up this year, coming from Rochester, Hamilton, New South Wales, plus one from Tasmania and another from New Zealand. Entrants compete for trophies, ribbons and prize money. The sheep will be provided by Brian and James Kyle of Jumbunna. Major sponsors are Alex Scott and Staff Korumburra and the Korumburra A and P Society ladies auxiliary, who will also cater for morning and afternoon tea and lunch.
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Technology boost for TAFEs TAFE students throughout region will be able to connect remotely to lectures and tutorials in real time after an announcement of $5 million worth of technology on Thursday.
Minister for Higher Education and Skills PeHall the announcementt about the new tter H ll made d th b t th Technology Enabled Learning Centres (TELCs) at the GippsTAFE Leongatha campus. “The $5 million investment from the Coalition Government will enable local students to access a wider range of vocational and higher education courses in Gippsland,� Mr Hall said. These technology centres, a key recommendation of the Gippsland Tertiary Education Plan, would help local university and VET students’ access training without having to travel far from home. “We know that the cost of travel, relocation and accommodation are major barriers to education in Gippsland and our goal for these centres is to combine face-to-face and online learning in a range of locations to help more people take on training or study, who might not otherwise be able to,� Mr Hall said. “By ensuring our students have access to these high-tech study spaces, we can broaden
the depth and breadt breadth courses dthh off ccou dt ouurs rsees es iin Gippsland and ensure that students can access courses that are relevant to the local economy and industry needs.� Students at GippsTAFE’s Leongatha campus and Chisholm’s Wonthaggi campus will be two of the eight locations where the TELCs will be up and 2013. d running i ffor 2013 When asked if this is a ‘cheap’ way to make outlying campuses redundant Mr Hall said: “Some campuses in smaller locations that are foreshadowed to close were only ever able to produce a limited number of programs because you can’t have a multitude of staff at those small places.� “Those smaller places will have opportunity to access every one of the programs delivered by this technology so they will have greater opportunity to participate in a range of subjects and course than ever before.� GippsTAFE chief executive officer Peter Whitley is excited about the new program. “This is the way the world is going and with this tremendous initiative we can connect all of Gippsland,� he said. Mr Whitley said that the younger generation will enjoy using the system and won’t be disadvantaged by learning through the screens.
Hello in there: Advance TAFE CEO Peter Heilbuth, Minister for Higher Education and Skills Peter Hall and GippsTAFE CEO Peter Whitley interact with people in colleges in Bairnsdale using the Technology Enabled Learning Centre which Mr Hall launched on Thursday.
VCE students hit books YEAR 12 students across the region are in the middle of VCE exams.
Most students had their first exam, English, on November 1. Some have already tackled exams in various oral language subjects as well as performance exams in music and drama. Korumburra Secondary College student Emma Salmon is looking forward to her secondary schooling coming to an end. “It’ll be good to be able to relax and put my feet up after a tough year,� she said. “Everyone’s preparing well but it’s a little nerve racking going into
Catch V/Line’s updated timetable from Sunday 18 November 2012 A new timetable will be introduced for the Bendigo, Geelong, Gippsland, Seymour and Ballarat lines from Sunday 18 November. The new timetable will also affect bus services across various parts of the state. In the new timetable some services will: t EFQBSU FBSMJFS t EFQBSU MBUFS PS t IBWF EJGGFSFOU TUPQQJOH QBUUFSOT Downloadable copies of the new timetables are now available at vline.com.au
Count down: Kristi Brinksma, Emma Salmon and Jess Robertson are hitting the books as they tackle the VCE exams. exams.� Exams officially finish up with Indonesian
Please give: John Ward invites the public to place new, unwrapped gifts under Newhaven College’s Christmas trees. The presents are given to the Salvation Army for distribution.
on November 22. Across the state this year, there are 82,465
students embarking on at least one VCE written exam.
Planning the future THE future growth and development of communities across South Gippsland Shire will be the subject of five v free workshops in November.
Time for giving CHRISTMAS was a tough time when Newhaven College teacher John Ward was a child and remembering that, he does what he can for others during the festive season.
He said when he arrived at Newhaven College 15 years ago, he was amazed at how many families in the area were in need. So, he started Wardy’s Christmas Tree. It’s been going for 13 years and he said it gives him much joy to deliver gifts to the Salvation Army in Wonthaggi and think of all the local children who will have smiles on their faces on Christmas Day. He said the number of families donating gifts increases each year and members of the public are invited to join in. There are giving trees at each of the school’s campuses. Items should be new but not wrapped and no gift is too small. The college’s senior campus is in Boys Home Road, Newhaven and the junior and Year 9 one on Phillip Island Road, Sunset Strip.
The data fr from these workshops will inform the emerging Housing and an Settlement Strategy. “We are pa particularly looking forward to working on 17 of our smaller towns that haven’t had the opportunity to be considered by the strategic planning team in the past,� said Paul Stampton, Stampton council’s manager strategic planning and development. “The strategy will also consider restructuring old Crown townships and will assess the extent of the Rural Living Zone.� The seventeen smaller towns to be considered are: Arawata, Bena, Buffalo, Darlimurla, Dumbalk, Fish Creek, Jumbunna, Kardella, Kongwak, Koonwarra, Mirboo, Nerrena, Ruby, Stony Creek, Strzelecki, Walkerville and Yanakie. Council has developed a draft Issues and Opportunity Paper as a background document for the Housing and Settlement Strategy, and this is available on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au Hard copies will also be placed at libraries in the relevant towns and can also be viewed at council. Workshops will be held on: Saturday, November 10, Fish Creek Memorial Hall, 9am–10.30am; War Memorial Arts Centre, Foster, 11.30am1pm; Dumbalk Hall, 2.30pm–4pm; and Coal Creek, Korumburra, 5pm-6.30pm. Monday, November 12, Leongatha Council Chamber, 5-6.30pm. For more information, please contact strategic planning officer Victor Ng on 5662 9305 or victor.ng@southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Timetable booklets will be available from 1 November at your local staffed V/Line station or ticket agent or by calling 1800 800 007. For more information go to your nearest station, call 1800 800 007 or check out vline.com.au
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New residence underway By Sarah Vella PROM Country Aged Care’s new 60 bed residence is progressing well, with the site currently being prepared for foundations. The new facility, Th f ilit which hi h will ill see the th residents from both Banksia Lodge in Foster and Prom View Lodge in Toora come together under the one roof, is expected to be completed by the end of 2013. Prom Country Aged Care Inc chief executive officer, Claire Schmierer, said the new facility is eagerly anticipated by both staff and residents. “We have pulled some palings off the fence so that our residents can go outside and sit in the viewing area and watch the progress first hand,” Ms Schmierer said. “The construction team is moving along very nicely. There seems to be great team work out there.” The new facility will incorporate a high care and special needs wing and will allow the residents to age in place.
“The plans have been made with scope to add another 20 beds, with very little disturbance to the external fabric of the building. As needs grow, the building can easily be extended.” “The Foster region is one of the biggest growth areas for retirees and people over the age of 65. 65 “Our new residence will be part of Foster’s health precinct. The variety of services offered in a region of this small size is really quite amazing.” “It is easy to see why people are relocating here. As you age, often the need for health services increases and Foster has those services.” A strategic management plan is currently being developed by Prom Country Aged Care’s committee of management for the existing sites, both in Foster and Toora. “We don’t want to see the buildings empty, so a plan will be developed in consultation with the community to decide how they should be used,” Ms Schmierer said.
Look out: Claire Schmierer, in her Halloween hat, and resident Lois Lambert look out over the building site, which is progressing well.
New show for teens
By Simone Short
YOUNG actors will get the chance to star on stage in Wonthaggi Theatre Company’s upcoming production 13.
The catch cry of the show is it’s a “grown up story about growing up”, and feature a 12-year-old boy about to turn 13 in New York City who is going to have the “best bar mitzvah ever”. His plans however, go
astray when his parents split up and he moves with his mum to Appleton, Indiania, which may as well be the other end of the earth to a teenage boy. The production contains a lot of tongue-in-cheek according to director Karen Milkins-Hendry, but is all about trying to fit in and all the awkward moments teenagers go through. “It’s about their first kiss, crushes, and trying to blend in with a peer group, but with an adult eye on it reflecting back and making a bit of fun about it,” she
said. There is no doubt the production is youth focused, which is a vast change from productions in the past. Karen said while other shows such as Annie or The Wizard of Oz may have offered a few roles for children, 13 includes parts for 39 young people, as well as a rock band consisting of teenagers. “We’ve opened auditions up from 10 to 16-yearold, but I expect between 12 and 15 will be the ages of our actors,” she said, adding there are no adult roles.
“This would be a first. It’s sort of the age group that’s left out; traditional musicals often have roles for 10 and under who have the ‘cute’ factor, and there might be something when you hit 16 to 18 and can play an adult role, but inbetween is really no man’s land in musical theatre.” Karen said the show is completely indicative of this issue, with some of the lyrics addressing teenage woes of being “too young for this” and “too old for that”. “It can be really frustrat-
ing, because what are you?” she said. “That age is really amazing at the same time.” While 13 does offer a wide range of roles for teens, Karen said directing so many young cast members will have its challenges. “In the last few years, the productions we’ve done with teens or younger have been smooth sailing because we’ve had fantastic older teens and adults that role model really well; we haven’t had any divas and kids follow that lead,” she said. “This will just be 39 kids; they won’t have those adults to follow. Our aim is to have a youth mentor underneath all of us in key roles who will be able to take small groups and workshops and be a differ-
ent voice. “We’re hoping that will help with giving them someone closer in age to talk to if they need to and take cues from.” The upcoming show will also see audition times change, with the company holding try outs in January next year, rather than later this year, as they traditionally do. “Because kids change so much, we’re holding auditions just before rehearsals begin,” Karen said. “The audition process will be very meaty – there’ll be lots of workshops because with so many kids turning up, we don’t want them to go away with a two minute experience. We want to spend a good hour or more with them before it’s ‘no thank you’.” An information session
held last Sunday already proved there is a growing interest in the production, with 70 young people attending with their families and taking part in a singing and dancing workshop. The day was a good indication for auditions; historically, numbers double from the information session to auditions. Karen said while there are plenty of roles for young people, the girls may find more competition than the boys, with many expected to try out for parts, but it is a show worth being part of. “I can’t wait to start. When the choreographer and I first saw it we loved it, and then we went and saw it again and took a few more people with us,” she said. “It’s just got a fantastic energy about it.”
Community College Welcomes Yooralla Community College Gippsland (CCG) has welcomed a move by Yooralla Leongatha to relocate its offices and support facilities to the college’s Horn Street campus.
Helping with change: members of the South Gippsland Regional Occupational Therapy special interest group who meet monthly to discuss issues and events that impact on OT services in this region. Back, from left: Danielle Crestani, Sally Phillips, Kirsty Brauer, Eliza Huntley, Helen Zuidema, Jane Steet and Mairead Taylor. Front: Hannah Austin, Anthea Donohue, Antoinette McHarg, and Allison and Curtis Olden.
Celebrating OTs OCCUPATIONAL therapists (OTs) help people to get the most out of life and minimise the effects of injury or illness. They work closely with people to identify what is important to them, and ways to overcome a loss of mobility or cognitive skill. OTs work with people of all abilities through the use of therapeutic ac-
tivities (occupations) to do the things they both want and need to do. For many people, occupational therapy focuses on regaining an individual’s independence in daily activities, such as getting dressed or preparing a meal, but it can also be about accessing services and supports, or finding an interest or leisure pursuit in order to keep being involved in life – Occupation: It’s what
we do! There are many OTs who work within the Gippsland region including services provided by Gippsland Southern Health Service, Bass Coast Community Health Service and Bass Coast Regional Health. There are also various OTs who provide services privately. Occupational Therapy Awareness Week was held recently.
Yooralla provides supported activities and training for some 30 young adults with a range of disabilities across the South Gippsland and Bass Coast Shires. Yooralla Service Manager, Megan Perks, said it was a major step forward in community integration for Yooralla participants. “The move to the Community College campus will give us a much bigger space to deliver our services, with shared offices, learning and meeting rooms, access to a gymnasium and commercial kitchen, outdoor areas and sports oval. At the same time it will also increase opportunities for Yooralla participants to be involved in activities and learning in a mainstream community setting.” CCG Chief Executive Officer, Paul Wilson, said the college campus was fast developing into a community learning hub with Yooralla joining other tenants at the CCG campus including Monash University District Nursing, the Leongatha Men’s Shed and a Tae Kwondo
business. “When CCG moved onto the former Leongatha Primary School site earlier this year, our aim was to grow the campus into a hub where a range of people in the community can use a range of services and facilities and broaden their skills.” “The addition of Yooralla is another advancement in attracting a diverse range of people on campus.” CCG Director of Business Services Education, Laura Carson, said CCG had formed a strong partnership with Yooralla Leongatha in recent years delivering accredited hospitality training to Yooralla participants in a commercial café kitchen. Yooralla plans to move into the Community College campus for the start of 2013. A refurbishment program will begin shortly to develop the former primary school library space at the campus with offices, large learning and activity meeting rooms and a fully operational kitchen to accommodate Yooralla’s business catering service, 5A Yooralla Way. For more information on Community College Gippsland phone 5662 6700 or visit: www.ccg.asn.au For more information on Yooralla Leongatha phone: 5662 3344 or visit: www. yooralla.com.au
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Newhaven Year 12s farewell their school
NEWHAVEN College Year 12 students have formally farewelled their secondary schooling with their families at a day of celebration. Sixty-five young adults wore their uniforms for the last time to be guests of honour at a school breakfast before their final house assembly. Head of house tutors from Sambell, Bass, McHaffie and Clarke prepared special final assemblies to farewell their students and the highlight of that assembly is the personal reflection, where students, siblings or teachers deliver a speech on each Year 12 student. For example, Year 8 student Katelyn Jones described older broth-
er Matthew as a “thoughtful and caring brother”. She will miss their daily “Tour de Newhaven” stages of riding their bikes to school together from their Cape Woolamai home. Senior College students and teachers then gathered to formally farewell the Year 12s and their parents at the presentation assembly. Chair of the Newhaven College board Mrs Antoinette Mitchell presented special award winners with books and certificates to recognise outstanding achievements in academic, sporting, values and artistic endeavours. College Captains Elliot Gin and Grace Graham Edney addressed their peers for the final time; Elliot reflecting on the good fortune he felt
Follow me: Miranda Rowlingson leads McHaffie House students through the guard of honour to celebrate the end of Year 12.
at having excellent opportunities; Grace encouraging all to continue to be open minded learners. Newhaven College Principal, Mrs Gea Lovell, presented the coveted principal’s prize to Ashlea Moed and Mrs Mitchell the Papworth Prize for all round excellence to Elliot Gin. The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award was won by Kelsey McFadzean who, together with fellow Sambell House captain, accepted the house cup for dominating competition, winning five of seven annual events. College graduates were presented with a symbolic candle. Later, a valedictory dinner was held at the Continental Hotel in Cowes.
Welcome home: newly crowned World ASP Junior Women’s Surfing Champion Nikki van Dijk quietly slipped back into school life to graduate with friends. From left Ashlea Moed, Stephanie Warkotsch, Brittany Holub, Cara Humbert, Brooke Taylor, Nikki van Dijk, Lucy Camenzuli, Keely Porter and Miranda Rowlingson. Kneeling are Emily Guy, Parveshni Rule and Emily Reid. It’s ours: Head of Sambell House Geoff White, Kelsey McFadzean and Ashlea Moed had a tight grip all year on the 2012 House Cup.
Award: Long Tan Award recipient Kelsey McFadzean with her parents Ross McFadzean and Lynne Padgham.
Prize winners: Newhaven College board chair Antoinette Mitchell, principal’s prize winner Ashlea Moed, Papworth Prize winner Elliot Gin and principal Gea Lovell.
Thank you, green thumbs
GARDENING gurus Olga and Ken Shaw were praised by the community of Inverloch Primary School at a special assembly recently.
The husband and wife team created the new native garden at the front of the school, and the garden was named in their honour. Olga designed the garden and sourced 300 plants, plus mulch, for under $2000, in conjunction with the South Gippsland branch of the Australian Plants Society. The garden was designed to represent four micro environments. The Shaws are moving to Kilsyth.
Music makers: Jane Coker, Carolyne Boothman, Merrin Dennis, Matt Dennis and Gary White from the Fiddlehead Festival Organising Committee received a grant from the Mirboo North Bendigo Bank Community Branch.
Playing loud THE Mirboo North Bendigo Bank Community Branch made presentations to many local sporting and community organisations recently. Among the recipients was the
Fiddlehead Festival Organising Committee, delighted to receive a cheque for $5500 to help with planning and conducting the 2013 Fiddlehead Festival on February 16 at the Yinnar Recreation Reserve. The festival will provide opportunities
for musicians of all ages and abilities to come and along and play and participate in workshop groups. There will be market stalls and a fantastic concert featuring many well known musicians.
Grand entrance: Olga and Ken Shaw in the middle of the garden they designed.
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Natives win in Kerry’s garden KERRY Pritchard loves his native plants but he is not a purist, and is ready to mix Australian and exotic blooms. The Leongatha gardener has been creating his botanical paradise on the edge of town for 18 years, having started with a bare paddock in 1987. With more than 400 trees in the ground and beds designed to create intriguing rooms, Kerry and his partner Barb Fleming still see their garden as evolving. “You do a lot of walking around the garden and you think about it. Some things just lend themselves,” he said. “I think natives are most interesting. They have a variety of flowers and in some ways they are more challenging. I like them out in the bush and if you can identify them, it makes it very satisfying, especially when they flower.” Among his favourites are grevilleas, correas and backhousia. Along the front of his property, Kerry has planted a hedge of natives in a pattern of eight varieties repeated three times. “It looks good throughout summer. Hedging is something you can do to fill up spaces and delineate edges,” he said. Banksias and bottlebrushes make for ideal features, and tall eucalypts shield the house from the South Gippsland Highway. A macadamia tree is a prolific producer and Kerry even grows lady finger bananas with success. “To some extent, it’s trial and error. You get an idea of what you want to plant. When you want to plant an island of plants, you measure it and you put a border of bricks or stones around. I like treated pine because the termites don’t get at it,” he said. Kerry credits the success of his garden with his experience as a landscaping and horticulture teacher at the former Leongatha High School. “You look at the site and the steepness and do what you can with it. We had horrible carpet roses from one end of the block to the other. When you went to prune them you would get scratched. We pulled them out and made some terracing and planted natives, but we still some have roses around,” he said. A clematis is near the pond, its bright pink flowers beautifying an area that is ideal for relaxing with a game of chess. Emu bushes provide bulk and privacy, while pultenaea is a wandering groundcover that extends onto paths. A large hakea gives depth, while correas and lilly pillies complement each other.
Up close: Kerry Pritchard admires eutaxia obovata, or pea bush, in his front garden.
Smooth transition: the groundcover pultenaea spills over onto a path.
Complementary plants: boronias, kangaroo paws and flannel flowers sit well side by side.
Wonthaggi Band variety concert The Star presents more images of the Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band performance in Wonthaggi recently, courtesy of photographer Trevor Foon.
Helping out: local identity, Kirk Skinner helped out in the percussion section while he wasn’t at the piano accompanying the vocalists.
Concentration: young percussionist, Brad Denney.
New instrument: Sue Richards plays the band’s new fluglehorn, the first purchase from the Alan Brown instigated Centenary Perpetuity Fund. In the band’s centenary year, the community donated over $100,000 to be held in trust, with only the annual interest to be spent by the band.
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This unique & historical property exudes charm & character. Set on ½ acre, it has stunning views. Comprising lounge/dining room with spacious mezzanine, bright near new kitchen, second living room & 2 bedrooms. The locality, land & building lend itself to a variety of purposes; permanent family home, lifestyle retreat, B&B (STCA) or holiday accommodation.
A magnificent parcel of land noted for its heavy carrying capacity, with panoramic views across towards Leongatha township. Includesa comfortable weather-board family home, machinery shed, disused dairy, hay shed, stockyards, spring-fed dam, pump & lane way. Suitable for grazing, horses, market gardens or life-style property.
“Valley View”is a craftsman built 4 BR brick home offering exquisite furnishings & fittings plus plenty of extras. Included is a 5 bay extra high shed, 2 bay machinery shed, stockyards, landscaped gardens, orchard & an abundant water supply. Nothing spared, inside or out & only 7kms from town.
$590,000 Sole agent
$765,000 Sole agent
$340,000 Sole agent
5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103
Robyn Powney 0488 454 547
5662 2220
Web insightrealestate.com.au Email reception@insightrealestate.com.au
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Such is life
E’RE pretty sure Ned Kelly (or Ben Cousins) never came near this property, but if they were kicking back on the north facing deck, looking out over the infinity edge pool to the distant hills, we think ‘Ah..Such is life’ is what they would say. Featuring a recent award winning pool (which appears in ‘Coast” magazine’s Spring 2012 issue), this property truly encapsulates what lifestyle is all about. It is located on approxi-
mately five acres down a quiet country lane, yet only 5km from Mirboo North’s main street. The generously proportioned brick veneer home offers four large bedrooms and substantial living areas. The main bedroom with en suite is located at one end of the house, while the three kids’ rooms are at the opposite end. Separating these zones are a formal dining area, library/study, kitchen and a huge open living space which stretches the entire width of the house, and opens out onto the deck featuring a self-cleaning “Vogue”
Compass Pool. Completely separate from the house, there is a fully self contained one bedroom unit - perfect for extra family members or guests. There’s a 9m x 6m shed, plus a three car carport on the end of the house. Oh, and you have to have a go on the adult sized swings, enhanced, we are told, by a glass of champagne prior to swinging. The acreage is ideal for running a couple of head of cattle/sheep. If you’re ready to escape the everyday, then this property is a must see.
MIRBOO NORTH Location: 145 Peters Lane Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 3 Car spaces: 6 Price: $739,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Leongatha Contact: 5662 0922
Room to work, rest and play L
OCATED in the much sought after Panorama Estate, is this well built three bedroom home on a huge 1005m block. The home boasts spacious open plan living with a galley kitchen, walk in pantry and a sunny dining
area. There is a choice of heating with the reverse cycle air-conditioner and the solid fuel heater. The master bedroom has a walkin-robe and en suite. A sliding glass door from the dining area opens onto a massive covered outdoor area that has been
fitted with bistro blinds creating an all-weather area. The level backyard has a lock up shed, kid’s cubby and enough room to build the vegie patch of your dreams. This backyard has to be seen to be appreciated.
LEONGATHA Location: 18 Carr Avenue Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 2 Price: $385,000 Agent: Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800
“Yarrabee” – a private oasis “Y
ARRABEE”, meaning ‘many gums’, is a significant piece of Australian landscape of some 104 acres, on the doorstep of popular Mirboo North township. The quality bushland of “Yarrabee” comprises a diverse range of native Australian plants and trees, and is a natural habitat for a variety of mammals, amphibians and birdlife.
A lake-like dam, fringed with lawns, ferns and native plantings, is a permanent feature, with continuous water supplied by small spring-fed creeks. The lawns flow up to the architecturally-inspired residence, from where it commands a position to fully appreciate the oasis of which it is the centre-piece. Casual and formal living spaces are orientated to the north, with picture-window outlooks and timber decks enhancing the
connection to the unique outdoor environment, and vaulted ceilings, hardwood timber linings, glass bricks and a split-level design provide an individual, country-elegant interior. A library or study, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms round out the accommodation and facilities, whilst back outdoors, a triple garage and four bay shed ensure vehicles, machinery and tools are equally well-accommodated. Colourful, impeccable gardens are highlights surrounding the executive residence, and a vehicular track meanders through more than 2km of National Park; a quality landscape with complete peace and privacy, all on what might be your very own nature lover’s paradise!
MIRBOO NORTH Location: 180 Pines Road Bedrooms: 3 plus study Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 3 Price: $580,000 - $620,000 Agent: First National Prom Country Contact: Allen Bartlett on 0417 274 624
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180 Pines Road
www.promcountryre.com.au
$675,000 - $715,000
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We’ve got the best of both worlds H
ERE we have the perfect combination of town and country.
Enjoy all the benefits of tranquil country life and have the advantages of being close to town, like natural gas and town water and if you forget to buy the milk, it’s only minutes back to the shops. This stunning home is located on 2.37 acres (.96 hectares) and comprises four bedrooms all with built-in-robes, the master complete with beautiful en suite. The lounge formal dining is a wonderful combined space with beautiful timber ceilings.
To ensure your comfort in all seasons this room has a cosy wood heater and a split system air conditioner. This room works beautifully with the deck and its outstanding views and bistro blinds. The kitchen is Victorian ash and has the popular combination of natural gas hotplates and an electric fan forced oven - both only two years old – as well as being fitted with a dishwasher. The current owners are great gardeners with a lot of flair; the setting includes water features, dry creek beds, and an arbour just to mention a few.
Quality planting includes rhododendrons, spruce, birches, weeping elms, and some stately eucalypts and other natives. A brilliant yellow mollis azalea is located near the front door, nicely complimented by the tranquil sound of the water feature. Other attractive garden features include a gazebo, a fernery, and a hot house, as well as a veggie patch and some healthy fruit trees. Outbuildings include a terrific double garage plus a generous workshop, a separate shed for a caravan or horse float, plus another shed for trailers and gardening equipment
KORUMBURRA Location: 28 Elmores Road Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 2 Price: $589,000 Agent: Stockdale & Leggo Korumburra Contact: 5658 1500
They don’t come any better! T
HIS stylish modern family home is full of surprises from the minute you walk through the door. Immediately there is a feeling of space, light and warmth that draws you in to explore. Comprising three bedrooms with built-inrobes, master with full en suite and built-in-
robe, plus study. The entertainer’s kitchen leads out to a lovely decked alfresco dining area and depending on the mood there is more than one choice of entertainment area. The open plan living comprises a meals area, formal lounge and step down to a rumpus
room and has a relaxed cosy environment. The home also features an enclosed laundry, solar hot water and natural gas fire place to complete a wonderful living experience. This home has been cleverly designed with storage in mind and not one centimetre of space has been wasted. Outside you find a generous back yard fully landscaped with a large 9 x 6m workshop disguised behind a bank of trees. A children’s play area and not to mention a double garage with internal access Beautifully finished with neutral tones and quality fittings, there is nothing to do but move in and enjoy!
LEONGATHA Location: 58 Chamberlain Drive Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $540,000 Agent: SEJ Real Estate Contact: 5662 4033
A place you’ll call home BUFFALO/FISH CREEK DISTRICT AUCTION: FRI NOV 23, 1pm ONSITE
210 ACRE DAIRY FARM KORUMBURRA
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Currently being operated as a productive smaller scale dairy farm this property could be continued as a dairy farm or make an ideal grazing or lifestyle property, features include:
Excellent central laneway system Outstanding reliable water supply Near new 18 aside herringbone dairy Currently milking 150+ cows Comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home 25 minutes Leongatha, 15 minutes Foster ELD9240367-V2
Inspection strictly by appointment only, prior offers considered
Elders LEONGATHA 5662 3523 Zel Svenson 0438 636 290 Don Olden 0417 805 312
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IDE verandahs, big open fireplace, five metre long blackwood bench tops in the galley kitchen and rural views from all rooms - this is a home that oozes country warmth and charm from every approach. With a private 200m driveway, and situated on approximately 3.2 acres, there is a fully self contained cottage as well as the three bedroom homestead. Brick and timber (including New Zealand rimu) feature in the open plan living area, and the stunning blackwood bench tops provide
preparation space large enough to feed the family and entertain guests. As well as the fireplace, heating (and cooling) are taken care of by the in-floor heating and reverse cycle air conditioner. Off the en suited master bedroom, you’ll fall in love with the sunroom/parent’s retreat. With floor to ceiling glass, this is the place to enjoy the winter sunshine or relax in the built in spa while soaking up the views across the surrounding farmland. The second bedroom is currently being used as a study, while the ‘oversized’ third bedroom also has access to the main bathroom. A brick paved path leads to the nearby
RUBY Location: 175 Harveys Road Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Car spaces: 3 Price: $549,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Leongatha Contact: 5662 0922
cottage. Comprising two rooms, a kitchenette and a bathroom, it’s the ideal space for accommodating guests or extra family members. They’ll be able to enjoy their own little slice of paradise from the full length verandah! The remaining land is divided into three paddocks and is currently home to some friendly alpacas, a veggie patch and orchard. There is town water supply to the property plus tanks. A three bay shed provides secure storage. All this approximately 6km from Leongatha. If you want to escape to the country, this is the place.
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Servicing South Gippsland with our 4 office network - Leongatha, Mirboo North, Korumburra and Inverloch
www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/leongatha www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/mirboonorth
OPEN 7 DAYS
OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sunday, Nov 11, 1pm-1.30pm
5 Higg Street Leongatha Inspection a must
OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sunday, Nov 11, 11-11.30am
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3 yr old home offers as-new condition, with the benefits of a few years of establishment & is sure to appeal to growing families. Short distance to the shops, day care & kinder facilities, 4bdrms + study, smart tiled bathroom with corner spa, BIR's, ensuite & WIR to the master bedroom, open plan kitchen, living & dining area, good storage, R/C air con, 2nd living area overlooking the yard plus 9 x 5.6m covered outdoor entertaining area. Landscaped yard, off street trailer parking
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Agent
Jason Harris 0417 640 079
Web ID
269365
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Here 's a property ideal for those who would like a new home without the effort of building. Only 6 months old, great direct side access into the 890m2 block to a garden shed, with room for further shedding if required. The master bedroom faces a rural outlook and has a WIR, sizeable ensuite & is separate from the open plan family area. 2nd living area/home theatre room + huge timber decking, ideal for entertaining.
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Christie Bowler 0407 812 904
Web ID
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AUCTION Friday November 9, 12.30pm on site
101 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan Affordable freehold building
41 Byrne Street Leongatha Ideal entry level property
2 + 3 Year lease until 4/9/2016, currently operating as a Hardware & Plant Nursery, modern 175m2 showroom, & large 425m2 yard with rear access, tenant pays outgoings, Rent $14,000 p.a + GST.
3 bdrms, bathroom with sep. bath & shower, R/C air con, laminated kitchen with elec cooking, sep. sleep-out/office, adjacent to park & handy to rail trail. Terms 10% on signing, Bal 60 days. 3
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$240,000 Sole agent
30 Morgans Road, Meeniyan Rural Paradise, Handy To Town
180 Hulls Road Leongatha What?!!!! Privacy, Views & Convenience
BV home on 7 acres. BIR, ensuite, WIR. RC/AC, new floor coverings throughout. 2nd living area. Secure backyard, 12x9 shed with power. Cattle yards, 2 paddocks. Spring-fed dam & great views.
Commanding sandstone residence on 2.5 acres. Views, 5 mins to town on sealed road. Blackwood kitchen, outdoor ent. area. D/garage, good shedding & very private.
$460,000 - $475,000
$540,000 Sole Agent
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58 Chamberlain Drive Leongatha Modern contemporary
85 Cross Road Leongatha South Sheds galore on 9.8 acres
Unique 3 brm home with study set on a huge 1495m2 block well located to the Primary & Secondary Schools. Spacious split level living area with a northerly facing.
Large, renovated family home with OP living, 2nd living area, SFH & R/C air con. 4 bay CB shed, hay shed and workshop, cattle yard loading race, 5 minutes to town.
$540,000
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$165,000
23 Byrne Street
$180,000
18 Allison Street
$239,000
10 Holt Street
$245,000
56 Horn Street
$259,000
8 Lee Parade
$265,000
1 A’Beckett Street
$272,000
OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sunday, NOV 11, 12pm - 12.30pm
29 Parr Street Leongatha An Entertainer Large home, 2 living areas, covered ent. area. Rumpus room, RC/AC, SFH, low maint. gardens, water tank, under house storage, decking.
$298,000
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105-107 McCartin Street Leongatha Brand new units
17 Whitelaw Street Meeniyan Just move in - 1300m2 block
20 Baromi Road Mirboo North A skip, hop to the shops
Quality built 2 & 3 bedroom units in handy location to shops. Open plan living, includes floor coverings, built in robes, direct access from garage, separately titled. Hurry, only a few left.
14 Giles Street Mirboo North A touch of class from yesteryear
Re-painted, re-wired, re-plumbed & with sewerage connected, adjacent to reserve, rear lane access, walk to shops, separate living area, neat bathroom & kitchen. Ideal for rental or 1st home.
Neat 3 bdrm home in excellent location. Large flat block with subdivision potential (STCA). Open plan living, SFH, RC air, timber kitchen, separate dining.Large dbl lock up garage/workshop with power & fully fenced.
4 bedroom WB home on lge block close to schools. BIR's, ensuite & walk-in robe to main, ornate period features, open plan kitchen / dining, sep lounge, study and lge decked entertaining area.
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5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha
Michael Hanily Jason Harris 0417 640 079 0417 311 756
Christie Bowler 0407 812 904
5668 1300
96 Ridgway, Mirboo North
Natalie Couper 0428 941 541
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10 acres with a permit Can’t believe it’s still available!
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ocated just off the NerrenaDumbalk Road, these 10 acres (approx.) are
ideal for those looking for land to create their own life-style property.
A house and shed permit has recently been granted, so this clean parcel of land is ready to go. The magnificent home
site overlooks paddocks and beautiful lush green scenery, and is just a short distance from Leongatha. The land is gently undulating and all usable. It is noted for its heavy carrying capacity, with heavy grey soils and well fertilized pastures. The block is subdivided into three paddocks, all with near new fencing. The water supply is a good-sized dam which contains water all the year. A fairly new shelter belt of native trees will add to what is already a private, wellsheltered property. There is a portable shed on it and power is handy. It is unusual and
difficult to find such a large and clean parcel of land with a current building permit, located so close to town (just six and a half kilometres from Leongatha.) It is for genuine sale; a blank canvas to work with.
NERRENA Location: 650 Reilly & Allens Road Internet ID: 7482095 Land size: 10 acres (approx.) Price: NEW PRICE $250,000 Agent: Insight Real Estate Contact: 5662 2220
Ideal investment, great location T
HIS is a very neat and tidy home featuring three bedrooms, all with built-in-robes.
This solid brick veneer home has been extremely well cared for and is very low maintenance. It features an open plan timber kitchen
with dining and lounge rooms, a security system plus security blinds. The property also includes a carport plus lock up garage and garden shed. Just a short stroll to shops and located in a quiet street. Also includes a water tank, fernery and a very low maintenance garden. This property is a great investment or would suit the retiree, as the shed is perfect for boat or caravan. Now is the time to buy into Inverloch!
INVERLOCH Location: 6 Stewart Avenue Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Price: $345,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Inverloch Contact: 5674 1111
Find happiness in Higg Street T
HIS three year old home offers as-new condition, combined with the benefits of a few years of establishment and is sure to appeal to growing families. Only a short distance to the shops, day care and kindergarten facilities, the house boasts four bedrooms plus a sizeable study or guest bedroom. There are neutral, modern colours throughout, built in robes, en suite and
walk-in-robe to the master bedroom, open plan kitchen, living and dining area, good storage, reverse cycle air conditioning, second living area overlooking the yard plus a huge draw card for today’s lifestyle; a 9 x 5.6 metre covered outdoor entertaining area. The yard is well landscaped and there is room for off street trailer parking beside the house. This is a spacious home deserving an inspection. Contact the office for an appointment today.
LEONGATHA Location: 5 Higg Street Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 2 Internet ID: 269365 Price: $419,000 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800
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‘Caltowie’- love at first sight A
S you drive up the birch lined driveway and turn the corner, four magnificent 100 year old English oak trees greet you to form a canopy that is truly enchanting. Set on 82 fertile acres this charming ‘olde world style home’ is surrounded by cottage gardens, fruit trees and the like. With three generous sized bedrooms, open plan living with central feature solid wood heater, sliding doors open up to a covered verandah with a wonderful aspect over the garden.
The views from the property are magnificent and overlook the lush green hills of Berrys Creek and beyond. The land is gently undulating and small area of hill country of approximately 10-15 acres running to the Berrys Creek. It is divided into 11 paddocks bordered by shelterbelts and permanent Berry’s Creek at the rear of the property provides an unlimited water supply. There are troughs in every paddock with electric fencing around most of the property. There is power and a pump on
Berry’s Creek set up to service the property. The property also includes two stables, a full sized 20 x 60 arena, an old dairy, hay shed, machinery shed, stockyards and cattle loading race. This charming South Gippsland property is located 7 km from Mirboo North, 18km from Leongatha, and 160 km southeast from Melbourne. If you have had the longing to pull up stumps for the country life this property could be for you.
MIRBOO NORTH Location: 245 St. Ellens Road Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Land size: 82 acres Price: $850,000 Agent: SEJ Real Estate Contact: 5662 4033
Local people with national connections Real Estate
Available 7 Days 222 Acres - 5 titles, To be offered as whole or in two lots MARDAN- GRAZING PROPERTY
They don’t come any better LEONGATHA NEW G TIN LIS
OFI: Saturday, November 10, 12pm-12.30pm ! ! ! !
Stylish modern rendered brick family with Colorbond & timber features Exquisite light filled kitchen with numerous entertaining areas for all moods Double garage plus 9x6m workshop, easy to maintain gardens Exceptional 22sq family home, one of the best in the district
! Lot 1 - 160 acres comfortable 3 br home ! Heavy carrying blue gum undulating
blue gum country country ! Mainly undulating with small area of hill ! Renovated cattle yards Armco Drench ! Scattering of natural blue gums & some Race & Norton H.D crush new boundary fencing
$540,000
$240,000
$800,000 Love at first site MIRBOO NORTH
Country living at its best HALLSTON
! Lot 2 - 62 acres in 4 titles heavy carrying
Look at that garden! LEONGATHA
FREE FURNITURE! LEONGATHA
NEW G TIN LIS
! 2.5 acres manicured gardens,
orchard & more ! 2 living areas, 3 bdrm, ensuite to main/outstanding views ! 30x20 workshop plus double garage
! Charming 3 B/R olde world home ! Majestic canopy of mature English
oaks & cottage gardens ! 82 acres of heavy carrying country including riding arena
$420,000
$850,000
Perfect for the growing family LEONGATHA SOUTH
Home is where the story begins MEENIYAN
! 3 bdrm unit, open plan living, bay
window, RC/AC & gas heater ! L/U garage with elec roller door, private rear garden ! All furniture available free at no cost to a potential purchaser
$265,000
Vendor keen to sell
! Solid brick 3 bdrm home on 790m2
block
! In ground pool, double garage &
bbq area
! Colourful gardens, close to CBD
Upwards of $315,000
513 Acres - 207 Ha - Renowned Berryvale 520 BERRYS CREEK ROAD, LEONGATHA
NEW G TIN LIS
FINAL NOTICE AUCTION: Friday, November 9 at 2.pm on site
! 5 bedrooms, 2 sep living areas. ! Close to Leongatha and minutes to
the beach. ! Extensive shedding. 9.8 acres
! 2.7 acres in the heart of Meeniyan ! Cedar 3/4 bdrm or study, 2 living
areas ! Gorgeous gardens in a quiet &
private area of town
$615,000
Barry Redmond 0418 515 666
$450,000
An outstanding fattening property of high reputation complimented by exceptional brick residence in a Magnificent setting EXCLUSIVE SOUTH GIPPSLAND LOCATION -approx. 24 kms Leongatha, 6kms Mirboo North and 2 hours Melbourne A RENOWNED PROPERTY FOR FATTENING BULLOCKS & LAMB
South Gippsland Hwy LEONGATHA
5662 4033 www.sej.com.au
Glenys Foster 0408 515 665 SEJ5260385
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Meeniyan client wins $10,000 First National Real Estate competition THE $50,000 Cash Drop campaign has reached its conclusion with $10,000 cheques making a difference to the lives of winners across Australia.
Winners are grinners: competition winner Tania Darmanin, Kaz Hughes from First National Prom Country and Michael Darmanin.
In Leongatha, First National Prom Country was nearly deafened by a scream consisting of ‘Oh my God, are you joking?’ As it turns out, winner Tania Darmanin is well known to the office, taking care of gardens
for some of the properties under Prom Country’s management. Tania had also asked Prom Country to lease and manage her investment property during the competition. Tania and her husband Michael have already booked an overseas trip for the whole family to celebrate the win! Tania and Michael join other winners from NSW, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia, who each won $10,000.
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The Prom Country win just goes to show that even a small population like Meeniyan can produce a winner! Prom Country’s Property Manager Janine Pepyat, and Marketing Assistant Glen O’Neill were particularly excited, after diligently entering all eligible clients for the competition – anybody who had either bought or sold, rented or leased their property through First National Prom Country Real Estate.
ON SITE - Saturday December 1, 11am OPEN SATURDAY Nov 10, 11-11.30am
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Brand new home on 71 acres 4 bedroom, open plan living, 2x RC/AC Stunning rural views Ideal fattening/grazing hill country Stock watered by dams
$350,000
$580,000
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7 HONEYEATER COURT, INVERLOCH • Modern 3 bdrm ensuite, WIR, 2 living zones • BBQ deck & shed • Opposite parklands
113 MCCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA • Impressive 4br home on corner block • Stylish kitchen, quality fittings • Carport, shed, rear deck & stunning gardens
21 LONG STREET, LEONGATHA • 4 bdrm plus study contemporary home • Polished floors, pristine kitchen/living • Double garage & workshop
1/9 PARK STREET, INVERLOCH • As new 3 bdrm, ensuite • Undercover alfresco, courtyard, treed area • Close to shops. Lock up garage
$425,000
$650,000
Asking $470,000
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An unpredictable week that sees the arrival of an unusual invitation and several changes in plans. Friendships accent their lighthearted side. Romance requires a good sense of humour. CANCER - June 22 - July 22
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Your artistic streak is prominent and you can communicate to friends through a creative medium. At work however, opt for a practical and highly logical approach. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22
Generally avoid procrastinating this week, but also avoid rushing into unknown situations. A romantic relationship is on the upswing thanks to your more positive approach. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20
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Your skills include an ability to make people feel good about themselves and an ability to put situations in their proper perspective. You sometimes make too many commitments. Opportunities for growth in your career are offered.
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Church Times ANGLICAN: Wednesday, November 7: 9.30am Woorayl Lodge HC; 10.15am Koorooman House HC; 11am St Peter’s MidWeek HC. Sunday, November 11: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Exploring Worship; 10.30am Union Church, Tarwin Lower HC. Tuesday, November 13: 7pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk / St David’s, Meeniyan Fellowship. 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: McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi. Sunday, 9.30am Eucharist, 11am Family Service, Wednesday 10am Eucharist. Anglican Church of the Ascension: The Crescent, Inverloch. Sunday 9am Eucharist, Tuesday 10am Eucharist. For details of Community Meal, Youth Group, Bible Studies & Kids Club, contact Rev. Graeme Peters 5672 4590 or visit www. basscoastanglican.org.au AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES (AOG): 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: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Rob Davey 5625 3226. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Equip Church - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday service 10am. Contact: John 0408 305 880. 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. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Every Sunday 11am Worship, 6pm Faith Forum; 1st Sunday of each month simultaneous service for singles to age 25. Tea/coffee and lunch provided. Phone:
Ps. Chris Chetland 5678 7692, 0447 724 989. 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 AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: meets at the Baromi Centre Mirboo North, Sunday 4-5pm Family Communion, 5-530pm refreshments, 5.306.15pm Bible Studies for adults, teens and children. Friday-Home Fellowships. More info: Bob Stevens 0400 403 765 or www. gippslandcf.org.au SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Sagala Tuesday, 4 - 5.30pm; 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: Sunday Service 10am, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Moderator Rev. Mark Smith 5625 4112. 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. All Sunday evening services at 5pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, November 11, 10am. Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday. B A P T I S T C H U R C H 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 5664 9306. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.
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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8350 ACROSS 1. Squeal when you have a minor disaster in the kitchen (5,3,5). 8. Is in the centre of Brent and has increased in valve (5). 9. Switch off the radio as you leave the main road (4,3). 10. Have the president speak for the club (6). 11. Dress at half-time again (6). 12. Exercising, to get us in by midnight (5). 14. Because the bird is frightenedlooking (5). 18. Pass the note - a mistake (6). 20. Get down to it and shut up! (6). 23. Making it clear I would go into what happened (7). 24. A famous bowler and a very good swimmer, too (5). 25. I can, for resisting temptation, I’m glad to say! (5,8). DOWN 1. Trouble to remove the previous layer (6). 2. Waving a stein about the picture (5). 3. The light shows, on the lake, an aquatic bird (7). 4. A man got at through animosity (4). 5. Only the R’s in “rupture” (5). 6. Breaking into the one containing poison (7). 7. Allow to be in pain (6). 13. Endurance is a main worry, by the way (7). 15. Could be heard as one sought information from (7). 16. Be annoyed by the note posted (6). 17. Breaks off, as always, amidships (6). 19. Lay a claim, we’re told, to the meat (5). 21. Jack is just over ten (5). 22. He’s mistaken, too, about the time (4).
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• Leongatha Court House Centenary • Mardan Hall Centenary • Coal Creek Halloween • Muck up day • Leongatha Halloween
Catching up: ex-Mardan residents Len Trease and Phillip Matthies catch up at the Mardan Hall centenary.
Looking back: Senior Constable Alex McCarthy Getting hungry: Jan Appleton and Rohanne looked the part next to his 1982 police bike at the Hutchinson-Brooks were in charge of the barbecue at Leongatha Court House last weekend. the Leongatha Court House last Saturday. Chainsaw terror: scaring the streets of Leongatha last Wednesday night in Leongatha were, from left, Mirboo North’s Ben Roberts, Scott Roberts and Tarquin Harvey.
Leongatha goes spooky: there was quite a bit of activity around the streets of Leongatha last Wednesday, October 31 for Halloween. Pictured left to right are Kyle Skinner, Shaelee Richmond, Isabeau Bronte and Reanna Skinner. Get excited: Taylor Brown, Tayler Ritchie, Alana Hardy and Brittany Watters were loving muck up day at Wonthaggi Secondary College.
Like a fairytale: David Peters and Tayla Kershaw made a great Prince Charming and Snow White.
Leading the charge: school leaders Ebony Dwyer and Jethro Cooney were dressed to impress on muck up day.
Ready to wrestle: Lauren Trani and Ash Parr made the perfect pair of Sumo wrestlers during muck up day celebrations.
Allan Couper: the ex Mardan resident checked out some of the classic cars on display at the centenary.
Halloween fever: coming to Leongatha from Mirboo North for Halloween were, from left, Michelle Roberts (Cruella De Ville from 101 Dalmations) with Dalmatian ‘Buddy’, with her nieces Madisyn Kenzie and Taylah Kenzie.
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Art talks to those who listen By Brad Lester SUSAN Hall believes in taking her rubbish home, rather than polluting the beaches that lured her to Inverloch.
It’s a message she shares with others, not by fronting them on the beach but through art. Prints, paintings, drawings, patchwork and now basketry creations have been inspired by her fascination with the patterns of nature. Rippled sand and tessellated rocks are represented by layered prints, and paths carved by shellfish inspire photographs. A contemporary piece, Reflections on Seaweed, based on the shapes of seaweed and assembled online, was highly commended at the recent Leongatha Rotary Art and Photography Show. “My key thing is to get people to look after the environment and not litter the oceans, because we get our food from the ocean.” Hall’s latest work is a basket woven with grass from the dunes and filled with plastic bags, bottles and fishing
line she collected during her regular walks along the sand. Often the sand becomes the medium. Hall dips broad sheets of paper into the waves to gather sand tumbling in the foam, and before it dries, sprays the sand with fixative to make her own patterns of nature. Using perspex instead of paper results in a similar effect and Hall photographs the perspex with sunlight streaming through. Printing using seaweed produced a unique result, a representation of seaweed as Hall likes to call it. “I’m into the beauty of the environment, so I do not like it when it gets destroyed.” Reduction printing is a technique entailing over-printing a work, building an image by adding new layers of colour. “You have a few ideas but it is just the excitement of seeing what is going to happen.” An oil painter since the 1970s, Hall branched into textiles and worked with residents of Seahaven nursing home at Inverloch while her mother was in care, creating embroidery, beading and patchwork. She later resumed tertiary studies,
completing a Bachelor of Visual Arts and is now pursuing a masters degree in the same field, studying printmaking and environmental issues. Halls’ oils predominantly span landscapes, a subject she admires for the ever changing atmosphere and the impact of light. She uses tonal representation technique, applying flat paint with wide brushstrokes, using her knowledge of colour temperature to give depth. “It’s not truly representational but it’s just more thought provoking.” A charcoal drawing of the Kilcunda coastline emphasises rays of sunlight against dark cliffs, suggestive of the mood of the coast. A similar effect is achieved in a depiction of an alleyway in Italy, observed during Hall’s six week trip with Monash University. “Everybody was going about their daily life and there was a long stretch of light that caught them.” Hall may have exhibited widely, from Meeniyan to the Latrobe Regional Gallery, but her work always retains a touch of home. “There is a lot of inspiration around Inverloch.”
Notice taken: Susan Hall’s digitally layered work, Reflections on Seaweed, was highly commended at the recent Leongatha Rotary Art and Photography Show.
Chinese show Laws the way PROM Coast Martial Arts club senior instructors Andy and Karen Law recently returned from a 24 day Tai Chi Chuan training trip throughout central and southern China.
Travelling with Tai Chi Grandmaster Khor and his students for the first 10 days was a highlight, visiting places such as Mount Wudang, Shennonjia, Wuhan and Chongqing. The tour enjoyed five days sailing the Yangtze River, including the recently flooded three gorges. Mount Wudang is the home of Daoism and the Daoist martial arts, and the birthplace of Tai Chi Chuan. It is considered one of China’s holy mountains, a beautiful place to visit, with the mountains surround by mist. While there, the group was fortunate to meet with and witness the martial art ability of 80-year-old Grandmaster of Wudang Mountain and witness a performance by his students. While in Wuhan city, population 12 million, a state reception was held by the Hubei provincial government for the group in respect of the grandmaster and the travelling Australian Tai Chi students.
With dignitaries and the best food from the province on the table, this was a privileged highlight from the trip. After sailing down the Yangtze and spending time in the city of Chongqing with ith its it population l ti off 33 million, illi Andy A d andd Karen left the group to travel into southern China to re-unite with their Chen style Tai Chi master and continue to further refine this ancient Tai Chi discipline under the master’s guidance. This was the Laws’ tenth trip to visit the master and for three hours every day, they practised a Chen style Tai Chi broadsword form, reviewing and expanding on past teachings handed down. Tai Chi for health or as a martial art is a lifetime pursuit, with always more to be discovered to enhance and take your ability to a higher level. With the internal martial arts, of which Tai Chi is just one, there is no end to learning and practitioners will continue to improve well into older age. People interested in practicing Tai Chi or Qigong can call Andy on 0409 871 305, Karen on 0438 871 188 or check out the club website: http://www.promcoastmartialartsclub.com.au Beginners or advanced students are always welcome
Back to origins: Chinese practise Tai Chi at Wudang.
Ancient art: Karen and Andy Law assume traditional poses on Wudang mountain.
From pages past Historical snippets from The Star
Council “no” to gambling THE retiring Bass Coast Shire Council has taken a moral stand against the scourge of gaming machines. Cr Jane Daly, who has left municipal life for other endeavours said, “We are losing money and families.” Council staff had recommended the granting of a planning permit for The Continental Hotel in Cowes, to install 27 electronic gaming machines and councillors discussed the matter at their final meeting. But Cr Daly has spent most of her four-year term speaking out about the negative impacts of gaming machines and was a driving force behind the shire’s gaming policy. Cr Ross Smith was part of the Kennett Government that allowed gaming machines in Victoria and, not for the first time, rued that decision. “I have changed my mind about it. I think the people of Bass Coast need to know we oppose it.” Cr Gareth Barlow commended Cr Daly’s passion for reducing gambling in the community, saying, “We all support that concern.” But, he added, it was inevitable the per-
mit would be granted and he couldn’t see the grounds for refusal, put by Cr Daly, as being adequately defensible. He said he wanted to support Cr Daly but could see VCAT over-ruling a permit refusal. Cr Daly moved an alternative motion to the one proposed by council staff, saying the gaming machine proposal was inconsistent with the Local Planning Policy Framework, inconsistent with the Bass Coast Planning Scheme and would have a detrimental economic and social impact on the local and wider community. Cr Smith said VCAT may well overturn council’s refusal “but we represent the people”. Cr Phil Wright wanted to keep the 27 machines “off the island”. Mayor Cr Veronica Dowman said the conditions built into the council’s granting of a permit would be lost or diminished by VCAT. “The real test is when the application goes to the Gaming Commission. A planning permit and a permit from the Gaming Commission are two different things.”
30 years ago, November 9, 1982 COUNCILLOR Terry Hall was trying to score goals for the Inverloch/ Kongwak Football team at the Woorayl council estimates meeting last Thursday, but his suggestions were out on the full. Cr. Hall told the council meeting that facilities at the club were the “worst he had ever seen at a football ground”.
10 years ago,, November 5, 2002 MIRBOO North will face water restrictions from December 1. Homes and businesses will be affected by the Stage One limits that will restrict water use and tie some activities to certain hours. The move was announced by Gippsland Water last Wednesday after predictions for below average rainfall. ****
**** MOVES to retain amateur fish netting in waters around South Gippsland were discussed at a big meeting at Yarram on Wednesday, October 30. A wide and varied discussion ensued with points being contributed by net fishermen and a number of anglers from South Gippsland.
SOUTH Gippsland Hospital at Foster celebrated 50 years at its current site in Station Road last Friday, October 18. Board members and current and past members of staff were invited to a special afternoon tea catered for by hospital kitchen staff and included a cake with the hospital emblem and candles.
5 years ago, November 6, 2007 PROCEEDINGS are underway to determine whether South Gippsland Shire Council acted illegally when it demolished nine buildings at Coal Creek heritage village two weekends ago. Council obtained a permit to demolish 24 buildings as far back as three months ago, however proceeded without advertising its intentions publicly. **** SUPPORTERS of the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine are holding their collective breath over the federal election. The result could mean the difference between the mine reopening in time for the town’s centenary in 2009, or not.
1 year ago, November 8, 2011 A SHOOTING incident has led detectives to a drug haul in Venus Bay over the weekend. Wonthaggi Police obtained a search warrant for the home of a 45-year-old male after he allegedly fired three shots into the air on Saturday night. Police searched the property on Sunday and located a firearm and two hydroponic set-ups. **** YESTERDAY morning, Port Welshpool fisherman John Doran shouted: “look what I found!” as he was coming into port. Waiting on the jetty were friends and family who heard the news he was towing a small, abandoned yacht back to shore.
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So close: Eric Neville, South Gippsland Shire Council’s environmental projects officer, and Christine Hamilton, sustainability officer, were pleased the Sustainability Festival was named a finalist in the awards.
Festival just beautiful SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s sustainability team members attended the recent Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria Awards night at Mornington.
They had hopes of winning the award for the best community action for a population of less than 3000. “We nominated our very successful Sustainability Festival which was held at Coal Creek in April, and we were delighted to be named as finalists once again,” said sustainability manager Geoff McKinnon. “While we were pipped at the post for the final award in both 2010 and this year, we were pleased to be recognised for our diverse exhibitors that ranged from alternative energy and pre-loved book sellers to clothing and appliance repairers. There was something for everyone!” More than 1500 people attended the festival which featured workshops, activities, stalls and entertainment.
Community groups also used the festival as a platform to promote their products, services, and projects. Stalls increased from 20 in the first year of the festival, to more than 55 stallholders in this, its third year. Not ones to rest on their laurels, the team is already making plans for next year’s festival which will be held on Sunday, April 7. “It’s a good time for potential stallholders to start thinking about how they could capitalise on the rapidly emerging market for sustainable products and services,” Mr McKinnon said. “Christmas will be upon us shortly and then a lot of groups go into recess for several weeks early in the new year. If you have an idea or form of participation that you’d like to discuss, we welcome your enquiry to organiser Christine Hamilton on 5662 9314 or christineh@southgippsland. vic.gov.au.”
Musical to mark 60th FOSTER’S theatre company, FAMDA celebrates its sixtieth birthday in 2013. The occasion will be celebrated with an ArtyFarty Trivia Party at the Foster Arts Centre on Saturday, February 16. FAMDA president Edwin Coad is thrilled to announce that the company’s first production for the year will be the highly original musical, The Last 5 Years. It is a sung through musical by Jason Robert Brown who has been hailed as one of Broadway’s smartest and most sophisticated current songwriters on account of his extraordinary, jubilant theatre music, which includes 13 being staged by Wonthaggi Theatrical Group in May–June 2013. The Last Five Years shows off the sly humor and style that have earned Brown awards and frequent comparison to Ste-
phen Sondheim as he dips into Jewish folk music, jazz or gospel, but the music stays accessible as pop and earned two Drama Desk Awards for best music and lyrics. It is a contemporary song-cycle musical which chronicles the relationship between two New Yorkers - Cathy, a struggling actress, and her novelist husband, Jamie. What gives the show its emotional punch is the unusual chronological style: Cathy’s story starts at the end of their marriage and works its way back, while Jamie’s story starts with their first meeting and moves forward in time. Cathy’s first song shows her hurting at the break-up of the relationship, whereas Jamie’s first song is a salsa full of optimism after his first date with Cathy five years earlier. Their songs alternate as solos and intersect only when they marry midway
The score for the musical requires the skills of a pianist, a guitarist, a violinist, two cellists and a bassist. Contact the production manager, Dianne Paragreen, for further information via raphoto@dcsi.net. au, 5682 2421 or 0407 883 600 FAMDA will be staging The Last 5 Years at the Foster Arts Centre for six performances between April 13 and 26 when the final performance will launch the fourth Prom Coast Seachange Festival.
through the musical. David Tattersall is directing this emotionally powerful and intimate musical for FAMDA. Two actor/singers are required to bring the show to life. Rather unusually for a musical, there is no dancing requirement. Cathy and Jamie should both be aged in their late 20s or 30s, and both will need exceptional skills as singers and actors. FAMDA would also like to hear from musicians interested in performing in this exciting project.
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PRESIDENT Glenda Arbuthnot welcomed everyone to the meeting and received a large number of apologies due to holidays and bowls.
Deb Negus, treasurer, gave her report with $1000 to be sent to headquarters, with the next fundraiser being the Christmas hamper. Some members attended a special meeting for zone eight in 2013. Zone chairman is Des Dowie from Rawson Unit. Deputy chairman Helene Hayes and Isebell Ough, secretary is Margaret Richie, with representatives Les Ridge and Helen Langes. Our unit has forwarded a large collection of linen and men’s clothing to headquarters to be distributed among the refugees to use after they are processed and start to live in the community. Guest speaker was Glenda who spoke about the family’s organic dairy farm. She told how the cows are treated with natural remedies along with natural fertiliser on the pastures. This was followed by a tasting of different cheeses that are made by Organic Dairy Farmers. There is no meeting in November, with the next meeting being on Tuesday, December 4 at 11am, followed by Christmas lunch. Afternoon tea and friendship followed.
THE State Government has set aside $130,000 for road safety on Phillip Island. Just over half will pay for new signs and road treatment at Surf Beach where there have been a number of recent fatalities. The signs will include a reduction in speed on the Phillip Island Tourist Road at Surf Beach from 80km/h to 60km/h during the peak season of October to May. The rest will pay for an “integrated” transport plan for San Remo and Phillip Island. The latter will include community consultation. The developments were announced by Minister for Roads Terry Mulder, and follow a deputation to him with a petition signed by thousands of residents calling for action. Mr Mulder’s department will work in with Bass Coast Shire Council to develop the transport plan.
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St Laurence’s Fete fun for all
Held in the school grounds in Leongatha this Saturday from 9am until 1pm, there will be a huge range of things to see and do. The stalls will have something for everyone – scour the White Elephant stall for books, toys and other knick knacks, or the Garage Sale to grab a bargain. There will also be a second hand clothes stall, a plants stall, and a cake stall with plenty of delicious homemade goods to choose from. It wouldn’t be a real fete without the rides now, would it? For only $20, a wristband will get you unlimited turns on the pony rides, jumping castle, bungy run, go karts and mini golf, and tickets can also be bought individually for $4. If that’s not entertaining enough, there’ll
also be a petting farm, face painting, temporary tattoos and nail art. There’ll also be plenty of prizes to be won from the Spinning Wheel, Mystery Jars and raffles throughout the day. Fantastic prizes up for grabs include a 2012 limited edition signed Hawthorn poster, a Gypsy skateboard deck, hampers and firewood. There’s some huge prizes to be won in the major raffle on the day too, including a $500 petrol voucher from Evans Petroleum, a $500 voucher from Hartley Wells and Select Produce, and a $100 voucher from Leongatha Garden Supplies. All these activities are sure to get your stomach growling, and there’ll be a great selection of tasty treats to choose from including egg and bacon sandwiches and sausages cooked by the Apex team, hot chips from the Leongatha Lions Club, Devonshire Tea, hot potatoes and of course, fairy floss for those with a sweet tooth.
Event organiser Sharon Stephens said the support from the community for the fete has been wonderful. “The community atmosphere here is beautiful and the support from the Parish and St Laurence’s is amaz-
ing,” she said. Everyone is welcome to attend the fete, except the organisers have asked to please leave your dogs at home. “It’s open to everybody and we’ve invited as many school groups as we can in
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Lions host district conference KORUMBURRA Lions hosted members from across the district recently for their District Conference, and included guests such as Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay, mayor, Warren Raabe and McMillan MP Russell Broadbent. The attending members, who came from as far as Mallacoota and Melbourne, were welcomed at the opening ceremony by District Governor Donald Cameron.
Mr Cameron paid tribute to the Korumburra Lions for the efforts to host the conference for the fourth time. President of Korumburra Lions, Athol Worthy said it was an honour to hold the event for the fourth time and made special mention of Norm and May McPherson who were instrumental in organising the event. The opening ceremony was one event in a very busy weekend calendar, which included a dinner dance on Saturday night.
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Ready to rock: Gavin Van Eede and band Psycho Wombat are set to rock out at the battle of the bands. They recently entertained crowds at Coal Creek during Halloween.
Hard workers: Lions John Watson and Susan Kellen chat before the conference recently.
Band battle set to rock GET ready to rock this weekend with the Battle of the Bands at the Austral Hotel in Korumburra.
Lucky Lions: Diane Hickling, Jean Worthy and Doug Lay before the Lions District Conference.
Milpara (Korumburra) Community House News Would you like to be able to alter your own clothes or make a simple garment? Come along to our Improve Your Sewing Skills class with dressmaker Sarah Hudson commencing on Tuesday November 13 from 6.30pm to 9pm for a three week session. Learn how to confidently use your machine, make a simple garment or alter clothing using basic sewing skills.
Get to Know Your iPad class will be held on Sunday November 11 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and the How to Use Your Android Tablet will be held on Saturday November 17 from 10am to 1pm. Learn how to get the most from your device. BYO devices.
Volunteers are actively encouraged to participate in the management and activities at Milpara. We are currently seeking another tutor for our Internet Training for over 50s. If you are able to help with this
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Top art: senior art teacher Meghan Bye with student Georgia Suckling and her work.
camera properly and get the results you want with Glen Wilson. Classes are held over two Wednesdays and commence on November 14 from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Apply First Aid course will be held over two Sundays commencing on November 18. Learn what to do in a medical emergency. This certificate has a three year workplace accreditation. Milpara’s Walking Group meets every Wednesday at 1.30pm and walks through the township of Korumburra. Walk at a pace to suit your own level of fitness. If you would like to book into any of the above classes or would like further information on Milpara or our other programs, please contact either Sandra or Belinda on 5655 2524 or send us an email at milpara@dcsi. net.au or just call in. Bookings are essential for all of our classes.
High class art work KORUMBURRA Secondary College celebrated its annual senior art and technology show on Thursday night with a high class of work on display. Students from design and technology, art, studio art and visual communication classes showed off the fantastic works they had completed this year. Work ranged from custom made wooden cabinets through to collections of photography and skilful drawings. Parents and friends were impressed by the work of all the senior art and woodwork students.
A battle of the bands is the optimum event in the world of rock and roll and there is nothing more exciting for a music buff than to hear a bunch of great bands giving gi it their all. is set to take place as part The battle b of the Korumburra Buskers Festival which will w bring a wide range of music to the town. to After a day of busking the bands turn
up their amplifiers and break out their best songs with only one band going home victorious. The line up includes Roservelt, No Tim’s, The Bank, Dispersion and local favourites Psycho Wombat. Bands are competing for 11 hours recording time at Newmarket Studio in Melbourne with a professional engineer and producer. The battle starts at 8pm on Saturday night, and is set to be a rocking evening.
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Buskers bring something for all KORUMBURRA has a good reason to empty out your change pockets with the town’s annual Buskers Festival this weekend. This will be the festival’s ninth year and it is always a fantastic day on Korumburra’s calendar. On Saturday at 9am the performing starts on the main stages in Radovick Street with 28 acts competing for prizes. Acts are split into six sections: primary,
secondary and open either group or solo with cash prizes for the winners in each. Each section winner will then enter into the “Busk Off” for the Grand Prize Trophy and 10 hours recording time at Newmarket Studio in Melbourne with a professional engineer and producer. The Busk Off begins at 3.30pm. Music is not just restricted to the stage though, with the buskers filling the street from 9.30. Fifteen different acts will be stationed
Strings: Murray and Connor Young were putting on a display of stringed skill at last year’s Buskers Festival
around Commercial Street so where ever you go you will be treated to music. Also performing in the street will be the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band. At 10am the street comes alive for a parade featuring the local CFA, Police, vintage cars and lots more. There’s something for everyone as well, with a jumping castle, face painting, food stalls, show bags and much more on offer around Commercial Street. Festival organiser Scott Parry is excited about the day. “It’s a great family festival,” he said. “There something for everyone with enjoyable music “There’s on throug throughout the streets and plenty of other things to see and do.” y Last year’s grand prize winner Naoki Kashiwagi is back w as a lot of new talent to the competition. again as well fe The festival is certainly worth a look Whether you’re passin through or you’re making a day of it, stop in at just passing Korumbu on Saturday and join in the fun. Korumburra
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BrownWigg Meeniyan celebrates BROWNWIGG Meeniyan has been open for one year and they are getting ready to celebrate. Part owner, Luke Johnston said first and foremost, it was very important
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with the support of the entire BrownWigg network,” he said. Meeniyan’s store manager, Vicki Nink said business is growing and has handled the recent difficult conditions faced by the region well. “Now that the weather is turning, things are starting to look up for the region’s farmers,” Ms Nink said. BrownWigg prides itself in paying close attention to all rural business needs and meeting those requirements with a vast product range and professional, courteous staff who have a real can do attitude that is second to none.
“We stock permanent and electric fencing supplies and livestock handling equipment and a full range of animal health products for cattle, goats, sheep and horses, as well as companion animals.” “We have stock feed supplies and pet food, agronomy sales and service, agricultural chemicals and seed. We also stock a range of poly pipe and water equipment and fittings.” The diversity of the BrownWigg network also includes fertiliser supply and spreading, Stihl, Honda, Cox and Toro power equipment as well as Honda motorcycles, in-
cluding after sales service and parts. Because of their large network of six stores, Ms Nink said BrownWigg Meeniyan is quickly able to source products for their clients. “As part of our birthday celebrations, we will be having massive price reductions store wide for an entire week,” she said. “There will also be a trade show and display on Thursday, with livestock health and nutrition representatives available for consultation. “We will also have fencing demonstrations, agronomy advice and a Kawasaki bike display.”
Get what you need: Vicki Nink and Nick Browne are on hand at BrownWigg in Meeniyan, to help the local farming community with all of their rural requirements.
PRELIMINARY NOTICE
MAJOR CLEARING SALE Store sale results *UNRESERVED* Thursday, November 1
Total yarding: 2593. Steers: B.P. & H.W. Webster, Boolarra, 5 x $1005; Latrobe Park Angus, Maryvale, 11 x $965; Baycity Motors P/L, Woolamai, 15 x $920; M. Rowe, Phillip Island, 1 x $915; C.R. & B.K. Littlejohn, Koorooman, 13 x $905; N.G. Smith, Anderson, 19 x $875. Heifers: D. Frances, Mardan, 1 x $770; C.W. & G. White, Toora, 12 x $710; G. & D. Wylie, Inverloch, 3 x $670; Burrabardoo, Tarwin, 12 x $652; L.D. & G.C. Smith, Mirboo, 1 x $650; Wilderhope P/L, Mardan, 10 x $595. Cows and calves: Rivernook Past Co, Thomson, 2 x $1010; Firs, Korumburra, 2 x $870; A. Williams, Dalyston, 2 x $870; S. Failla, Willow Grove, 6 x $840; L.M. Peters, Mirboo North, 1 x $630.
Acc: J & K McDonald (Property Sold) On site: 'Scaddens Run' 270 Tarwin Lower Rd, Meeniyan 3956 Friday, Nov 23 2012 - Commencing 10am
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Looking to sell: Tony and Linda Minter of Boolarra had a great lot of cattle for sale at the Koonwarra Store Sale on Thursday.
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Dairy community celebrates A FASCINATED audience at GippsDairy’s Annual General Meeting heard about a future of increased milk production from less feed. Guest speaker Dr. Jennie Pryce explained how genomic research was identifying which dairy
cows were the most efficient milk producers. “It’s a predictive tool for efficiency in calf growth rates and can also predict efficiency in lactating cows,” Dr Pryce said. By identifying individual cows and their feed to milk ratios, selective breeding could dramatically improve Australia’s
dairy production. The study has been conducted on Holstein herds in both Australia and New Zealand and has shown extremely positive results so far. Dr Pryce is a senior scientist with the Department of Primary Industries and is a key member of the Dairy Futures CRC re-
search team. During Tuesday night’s AGM dinner, which was held at Maffra’s Duart Homestead, a special presentation was made to Denison’s Graeme Anderson. GippsDairy chairman John Versteden reeled off a seemingly endless list of Graeme’s achievements in dairy, water and his local
community. “This is about acknowledgement of a lifetime of effort put into the dairy industry,” Mr Versteden said. Mr Anderson, who is a former GippsDairy director among his many other positions, said he was grateful and humbled to be recognised in such a manner. Around 75 people attended the annual GippsDairy dinner, which followed the AGM. During the meeting, three new GippsDairy directors were appointed. Fish Creek’s Graeme Nicoll, Maffra’s Iain Stew-
art and Athlone’s Grant Williams will serve on the board for the next two years. Mr Versteden welcomed the new trio as he farewelled departing directors Tracey Hollingworth, Andrea Killeen and Malcolm Sellen, thanking them for their marvellous contribution to the board. GippsDairy executive officer Dr Danielle Auldist highlighted the achievements of GippsDairy during another fruitful year. She said the research into early detection of the red headed cockchafer pasture pest was particularly important to farmers,
while the creation of the Dairy Workforce Project would prove to be a significant step in solving labour issues within the industry. But she said the continuing popularity and productivity of Focus Farms was perhaps the most important GippsDairy project. “Wherever I go, people tell me they want more Focus Farms,” Dr Auldist said. “This is dairy levy money being spent for the direct benefit of dairy farmers. Judging by the high participation rate and the feedback we get, farmers want more of it.”
Left, Talking shop: GippsDairy directors Mark Dunsmuir and Matt Harms enjoy the annual dinner.
Below, Welcome aboard: GippsDairy chairman John Versteden (third from left) with incoming directors Iain Stewart from Maffra, Fish Creek’s Graeme Nicoll and Grant Williams from Athlone.
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Farewell Graham
But one suspects that the thoroughbred industry will get more attention once Graham finishes as head cattle buyer and livestock manager for O’Connors. Graham finishes this week. He’ll still have a continuing presence doing some livestock buying and the transition to his replacement Mark Dwyer has been in the making for some time. Although Graham is the public face, he points out that the O’Connor Company is a great company to work for. There’s testimony in the fact that he’s been there for 33 years. Before that, the son of an Alex Scott auctioneer, he began buying cattle on a freelance basis with his mentor and lifelong friend Ken Everitt. Four years at R. J. Gilbertson and a stint as Gippsland buyer for Jacksons Corio preceded his association with O’Connors. His first buying days started at a very young age. He remembers his first adventures involved hitch hiking to some country markets. Born in Korumburra, Graham will be 72 next month. He’s seen plenty of change. While buying for Gilbertsons, his job involved loading the cattle he’d purchased at Dandenong onto special trains destined for the abattoirs at Altona. Now the O’Connor fleet makes transport of livestock easy. Undercover saleyards, mobile phones, stability at the works, improvements in cattle genetics, all
make for a smooth operation. Post sale weighing gives better yields while still testing Graham’s eye and judgement as to the suitability of particular cattle. O’Connors kill 2400 head of cattle per week. South Gippsland supplies 70 per cent of those cattle in peak times, less during the winter and early spring when fat cattle in southern Victoria are scarce. Sometimes they come from as far afield as central NSW. Always there are consignments from the Western District and South East South Australia. British bred cattle are the preferred product, Angus yielding a bit better than Herefords, while a few Euro cross cattle are needed for the domestic market. Exports account for 70 per cent of O’Connors finished product. All this is co-ordinated by just three full-time buyers, Graeme, Mark and Wayne Reid. A typical week sees Graham regularly at Leongatha, Pakenham and Warragul markets; daily visits to the abattoirs, and half a dozen on-farm excursions inspecting suitable livestock. His biggest buying spree was in 1997 at Korumburra market where he purchased a thousand head on a day when there was “limited competition”. The logistical side of buying begins on a Wednesday. Orders for the finished product are tallied and a price grid for required cattle is circulated on Friday. These prices are the basis on which Graham and his deputies and a raft of commission buyers base their bidding. The rules of supply and demand affect day-today price fluctuations.
Graham’s prediction of the short-term bullock price is that after an easing of prices, stability will prevail. He’s outwardly optimistic and upbeat for the future of beef sales. Global demand, the emergence of China and India and an increased Australian population all need to be fed. And beef from this part of southern Australia, backed by the daily auditing of NLIS traceability, all equates to a quality product. The characters and friends Graham has experienced along the way are many. Mike Nixon, Bill Sweeney, Bill Egan, Herb Glover, Tom Campbell, Alan Checkley and Eddie Hams to name just a few. There are a few thoroughbred stories in that lot. In retirement, and between guest appearances at markets on behalf of O’Connors, Graham intends to do more pottering around his Traralgon farm, do a bit more with the gee-gees, and take every opportunity to reminisce over a lengthy and distinguished career in cattle buying and the meat trade. President of the South Gippsland Stock Agents Association Damien Minogue, acknowledged Graham’s personality, demeanour and contribution to the industry before Wednesday’s bullock sale. Widespread applause followed.
Moving on: Mark Dwyer (left) and his mentor Graham Bowman at the saleyards on Graeme’s last week of full time work.
• VLE LEONGATHA
Grassies defy trend Overall quality was similar to last week’s sale
and prices continued the downward trend, with softer interest from a reduced field of buyers. A limited number of yearling grass cattle sold
Wednesday, October 31 BULLOCKS 12 G. & E. Bolding, Hazelwood 2 B.J. & E.M. Fowles, Korumburra 1 T.P. Simmonds, Wheelers Hill 4 Kongwak Organic Grower, Kongwak 10 J.K. & K.P. Kirk, Jeetho West 1 M.D. & L.E. Kerr, Yarram STEERS 1 P.A. & M.A. Dwyer, Leongatha 2 K. & K. Cain, Mirboo 10 W. Marks, Carrajung Lower 4 B.J. & E.M. Fowles, Korumburra 1 P.A. & L.J. Taylor, Toora 9 St Katharines Darriman, Darriman COWS 1 G. & R. Jarvie, Hazelwood 1 Kennington Park, Mt Martha 7 W. Scott, Inverloch 10 Melaleuca Pastoral, Meeniyan 4 R.G. Barnacue, Loch 7 L.M.B. Timmins P/L, Meeniyan HEIFERS 1 M.D. & L.E. Kerr, Yarram 1 P.A. & M.A. Dwyer, Leongatha 2 G. Smith, Nerrena 2 Pearson Beef, Meeniyan 7 K. & K. Cain, Mirboo 1 N. & T. Carbone, Narracan South BULLS 1 M. Berry, Wonthaggi 1 Harris Pastoral, Dumbalk North 1 R.W. & J.P. Elsum, Dumbalk 1 R. & S. Greig, Budgeree 1 A.J. & B.R. Moyle, Lance Creek 1 McLeod Partnership, Yarram
607kg 555kg 600kg 615kg 604kg 620kg
195.0 193.6 193.0 192.0 191.0 191.0
$1183 $1074 $1158 $1180 $1154 $1184
365kg 375kg 525kg 528kg 525kg 490kg
200.0 $730 199.6 $748 194.0 $1019 193.6 $1023 193.0 $1013 189.2 $927
780kg 755kg 535kg 617kg 553kg 566kg
147.2 $1148 146.6 $1106 144.0 $771 142.0 $876 141.2 $781 140.0 $793
395kg 325kg 302kg 397kg 407kg 430kg
192.6 185.6 176.6 165.0 165.0 165.0
$760 $603 $534 $655 $672 $709
785kg 845kg 890kg 380kg 790kg 755kg
152.0 146.0 135.6 135.0 135.0 134.0
$1193 $1233 $1206 $513 $1066 $1011
1c to 4c/kg dearer after the heavy discounting of recent weeks. Grown steers and bullocks were firm to 4c/kg easier. Grown empty heifers were mostly 7c to 9c/kg cheaper. Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers were 4c to 12/kg back. Dairy cows were close to firm, while the good condition heavy weight beef cows were 2c to 7c/ kg cheaper. Heavy weight bulls were back by 10c/kg. Yearling grass steers sold from 160c to 200c/ kg. Yearling grass heifers made mostly from 135c to 165c after two isolated sales to 186c and 193c/kg. Four score grown steers sold from 185c to 194c and the secondary three score lines from 172c to 186c/ kg. Four score bullocks made between 182c and 191c, with the three scores from 174c to 185c/kg. Heavy bullocks made from 160c to 175c/kg. Plainer muscled grown steers and bullocks sold from 160c to 175c/kg. Most grown empty heifers sold between 135c and 160c/kg. Plain condition one score and light weight
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dairy cows sold from 60c to 120c/kg. Better condition two and three score heavy weight dairy cows made between 117c and 134c/kg. Plain condition one and two score beef cows sold between 92c and 135c/kg. Good condition three and four score heavy weight beef cows made from 131c to 147c/kg. Good heavy weight bulls sold from 122c to 152c/kg. This week’s sale draw - November 7: 1. Alex Scott, 2. Rodwells, 3. Elders, 4. David Phelan, 5. Landmark, 6. SEJ.
Bass Coast Landslips Bus Tour
BAARAMU
Date & Time: Tuesday November 20 10am-3pm Free BBQ lunch and information booklet!
WHITE DORPER STUD GIPPSLAND INFORMATION DAY & SALE
November 11, 10am - 4pm 64 Findlay Rd, Mardan (6kms sth of Mirboo North) ? Ewes ? Ewes with lambs ? Rams ? Lambs SHEDDING SHEEP 3 LAMBINGS EVERY 2 YRS For further info call: John & Lorraine on 5668 1324 or 0407885 074 E: baaramu@bigpond.com BAN3240002
THERE were approximately 100 trade and 1080 grown cattle penned.
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• Includes bus tour to properties of Ian and Joan James, Andy and Diana Thomas and Lew Potter. • Soil Scientist David Cummings to explain issues and actions to rehabilitate various situations. • Launch of 'Protecting and restoring Bass Coast Waterways and vital remnant vegetation’ Project.
Meeting Place: Krowera Hall, 996 Loch-Wonthaggi Road
This day is funded and supported through Caring for our Country, Biodiversity Fund, Melbourne Water, Holden, International Power GDF Suez,West Gippsland CMA, Port Phillip and Westernport CMA, Department of Primary Industries and Bass Coast Landcare Network.
RSVP ESSENTIAL: To Lisa Wangman by 15th of November on 0409 366 914 or l.wangman@basscoast.vic.gov.au
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STEP LADDER. Two. As new. 9001750mm. $50. Ph. 5658 1443. POLY RURAL COMPRESSION FITTINGS. Black. New. Assorted sizes. Ph. 5658 1443. STUDENT DESKS. x2. World map. Shelving. Four draws. $10 each. Ph. 5668 5250. PATIO LAWN MOWER. Push type. Ideal for small lawns. Hardly used. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5662 4285. TELEVISION CABINET. Walnut. Room for sound system & video. Very good condition. 130cm wide x80cm high. $50. Ph. 5662 4285. FRIDGE. Family size. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0447 019 882. PAVERS. Sand stone. 400x400cm. $5 each. Ph. 5657 3156. OLD BISCUIT TIN. Carrs of Carlisle Ltd England. Net WT 1lb 3ozs. Good condition. $20. Ph. 5681 1050. OLD BISCUIT TIN. William Arnott PTY Ltd. 2lb 10ozs. Good condition. $20. Ph. 5658 1050. TELEVISION. 2 Available. 34cm. Remote. one is 240/12v other is 240v. Good condition. $1. Ph. 0433 733 937. OVERHEAD FUEL TANK. Tripod legs. $50. Ph. 5664 1215. SOFA BED. Double bed with inner spring mattress. Makes good couch. In fair condition. $40. Ph. 5657 2308 MATTRESS. Queen size. Inner spring. Will suit slat base. Hardly used. Very clean. $40. Ph. 5657 2308. SCHOOL POLO SHIRTS. New. Leongatha Secondary College. x2. Medium. $45 for both. Ph. 5662 5141. KAYAK. 365cm. Single. No paddle. $50. Ph. 5668 1571. CHEST OF DRAWS. Pine. 92wx46dx115h. Very good condition. $40. Ph. 5668 1571. BED SETTEE. Green vinyl, very good cond. $50. Ph. 5662 3039. TYRE. Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ, LT 265-75-16. 70% tread. $50. Ph. 0427 648 325. TYRE. Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ, LT 265-75-16. 70% tread. $50. Ph. 0427 648 325. INNER SPRING MATTRESS. Queen size. $50. Ph. 0400 640 019. TALLBOY. Six drawer solid pine. Large blanket drawer on bottom. Very good cond. $50. Ph. 5658 1191. NYLON TARP. 03 Trail. 5.9 x 3.6 metres, used once. $50 ono. Ph. 0466 897 709 after 5pm. MOUNTAIN BIKE TYRES. One Maxiss slick/nobby; one Kenda nobby. $40 ono. Ph. 0466 897 709 after 5 pm. SPA. Standard bath size. Juliet. with pump. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0407 863 356 PUNCHING BAG. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5689 1326. ROLLER DOOR. Colorbond. Brown. x2. 3000x1850 and 3000x1700. not used. no fittings. $50 each. Ph. 5674 9230. TENTS. Vintage WWII. $1each. Ph. 5664 4397. COFFEE TABLE. Beautiful white.
wrought iron. glass top. 95cm2. 16cm high. $50. Ph. 5662 2903. UMBRELLA. Outdoor. Coolibah. Black. Used once. Has small hole otherwise very good condition. $49.50. Ph. 0433 733 937. HEATER. Oil filled. Column. Almost new. $45. Ph. 0433 733 937. OUTDOOR TABLE. Wooden. Round. 4 seats. $20. Ph. 0417 036 821 after 6pm. BIRD CAGE. Fridge style. 5 ft high x 1.5 ft square, powder coated, clean. $50. Ph. 0411 051 200. EXTRACTOR FAN. Industrial. For panel shop. 142cmx87cm. $50 each. Ph. 0413 060 875. DVD. Packed to the Rafters. season 4. Part 2. Never opened. $25. Ph. 0429 045 757. PLANTS. Assorted. 20. including natives, perennials, succulents. Well grown. $50. Ph. 0407 309 596. ORGAN. Yamaha. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 0407 309 596. ANTIQUE POTTERY CANNISTERS. Milk Can style. Set of 4. $45. Ph. 5662 5723. TRAVEL BAGS. Two. Domestic. Handle & Wheels. New. $25 each. Ph. 5662 5723. DEADLOCK. Lockwood. With key. Used. $25. Ph. 5662 5141. BOOKS. James Bond by Ian Fleming. Centenary Collection gift pack. 14 novels. BNIB. $50. Ph. 5674 3535. FOOTBALL BOOTS. Puma Esito Finale. Gold crown, white/black/gold. Junior. Size 5. Excellent condition. $25. Ph. 5674 3535. ARMCHAIR & 3 SEATER COUCH. Matching. Floral pattern. Pet & Smoke free home. $45. Ph. 0409535 269. CIMBIDIAN ORCHIDS. 12 inch pots. Coloured cream. $25-$30 each. Ph. 5662 2199. CARPET SQUARE. 2.5m long x 1.5m wide, green fringes. $20. Ph. 5662 3925. COFFEE TABLE. $20. Ph. 5662 3925. CHILD SAFETY GATE. Excellent cond. Fits standard doorway. $40. Ph. 0439 341 094. CANDELABRA, wrought iron, holds 5 candles, stands 80cm tall. $30. Ph. 0439 341 094. SWING, Fisher-Price. $15. Ph. 0439 341 094. SINGLE BED. Black tubular steel. $45. Ph. 5662 4774. BARBECUES. One kettle type and a 4burner unit on wooden trolley. Both $50. Ph. 5662 4774. ENGLISH BOX PLANTS. In 3 inch tubes. $1.50 each. Ph. 0416 652 285. BABY WALKER. As new. $50. Ph. 0438 597 204. KITCHEN CANISTERS. Wooden. Vintage. Set of 4. $10. Ph. 5659 6127. PLATES. Melamine. Large Oval. Six. Used but very good quality. Beige. $5. Ph. 5659 6127. GAS HEATER. Rinnai. Large. Good condition. suit bottle gas. $40. Ph. 5662 4717. DINING TABLE. Pine. 1050mm round. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0439 325 782. COFFEE TABLE. 1360x680mm. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0439 325 782. TRUNDLE BED. New. Metal. Frame only.
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20th Annual General Meeting Members of the public are invited to attend the 20th Annual General Meeting of Gippsland Southern Health Service. The meeting will be held at The Uniting Church in Australia Hall, 16 Peart Street, Leongatha on Thursday 29th November 2012 commencing at 4pm. The President of the Board of Management, Mr David Harvey, will report on the 20th year of operation of GSHS, and release the Quality of Care Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30th June 2012. 14 days notice must be given for any resolution to be considered. If you wish to attend, please contact Dianna Mollica, Executive Assistant on 5667 5504 or email execassi@gshs.com.au. Light refreshments will be available.
ART SHOW “ A Country Paradise” A major exhibition of landscapes and wildlife by
Mirboo North & District Community Foundation Inc.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Launched in 2010 the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation (MNDCF) is an independent philanthropic organisation which works across an area encompassing the townships of Boolarra, Darlimurla, Dumbalk, Mirboo North, Thorpdale and Yinnar. Through our annual Community Grants Program and by working in partnership with others, the Foundation aims to address local issues, supporting groups or projects that will enhance the social and economic strength of our community, encourage philanthropy and grow our corpus through good stewardship. The Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors oversees strategic direction and prudential financial management. We are seeking expressions of interest from individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors. If you would like to contribute to the future of our community contact Derrick Ehmke at 0418 301 092 or email info@ mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au for information. Refer our website www.mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au
HAIRDRESSING SALON 150 Bald Hills Road, Tarwin Lower. Ph: 5663-5439. www. theorganicbeautysalon. com
Di & John Koenders Saturday October 20 to Sunday November 11
SHEEP DOG TRIALS November 12, 13 & 14 7.30am start KORUMBURRA SHOWGROUNDS Luncheon and light refreshments available Admission by donation Enq. Judy Macdonald 5664 3285
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MIRBOO NORTH PLAYGROUP is proud to present
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TRACTOR DRIVER WANTED
TRUCK DRIVER Storr Transport P/L is a family owned and operated business specialising in local and interstate livestock cartage. We are seeking a full time Livestock Truck Driver to join our busy team. The successful applicant must have a Heavy Rigid Licence and livestock handling experience is essential. Written applications stating previous experience need to be addressed to: Storr Transport P/L PO Box 25, Toora Vic. 3962 Applications close 13th November 2012 For further details please contact Stuart Storr on 0408 366 091
UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited community service agency. Staff and volunteers provide a range of community services in Gippsland for children, young people, families and individuals. The Agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged. UnitingCare Gippsland has the following vacancy:
South Coast Child FIRST and Integrated Family Services. Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare or related field. Minimum 2 years field experience and willingness to study will be considered. For further information on the above position please phone Marie Jones-French on 5662 5150. Application forms and position descriptions are available at www.ucgipps.org.au or call Pam Porter on 5152 9600 to have copies emailed/sent to you. Applications addressing the key selection criteria close: 5pm Friday 9th November and are to be addressed to: Pam Porter HR Co-ordinator UnitingCare Gippsland PO Box 454 BAIRNSDALE VIC 3875 or email humanresources@ucgipps.org.au UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and well-being of children and young people.
LEONGATHA AREA Must have experience to drive a hay baler
Hotel Manager, Leongatha McCartin’s is a cosy family pub in the rolling green hills of South Gippsland with great food, gaming room, sports bar, TAB, drive-through bottle shop and pub-style accommodation. We are seeking applications for an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Hotel Manager to join the friendly team and take control of all daily venue operations. The successful applicant would require a Victorian Gaming Licence, Victorian RSA, VIC TAB Cash Control and experience with Gold Coin/System One and PDT understanding. Sound knowledge of Food & Beverage operations must be demonstrated. Excellent communication skills, outstanding customer service standards and a great eye for venue presentation are a must. In return you will enjoy a competitive salary package and rewards for a job well done. If you feel you are right for the position, please submit a cover letter and resumé via email to Philip Botté at hr@orrong.com.au or via mail to PO Box 21 Leongatha VIC 3953 no later than Monday 19 November 2012.
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Full time Based in Leongatha
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UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and well-being of children and young people.
The Home and Community Care (HACC) program provides basic support services to people who are frail aged, people with disabilities and their carers, assisting them to continue to live independently in their community. Responsibilities of this role include; assessing, allocating and reviewing services for HACC clients, developing care plans, providing referral and linkages to appropriate services and working collaboratively with other agencies and networks to coordinate care for clients with complex and changing needs. This is a great opportunity to display your talents in a supportive work environment that offers great employment benefits, professional development and job satisfaction. Enquiries to Sara Cox, Intake & Assessment Team Leader on 5662 9200. All applicants must submit an Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 21 November 2012.
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Seeking Nurses with at least two to five years Perioperative experience in the Operating Rooms desirable.
After-Hours Co-ordinator Registered Nurse Grade 5 (Permanent/Casual) Seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the After Hours Co-ordinator team. For further information or to obtain a Position Description, please contact the Patient Services Manager Barbara Harrison or visit our website – www.bcrh.com.au Written application with CV, including 3 referees to: Janet Lodge DON Bass Coast Regional Health PO Box 120, Wonthaggi Vic 3995 Applications close Monday 19th November 2012
work wanted ALL LAWN maintenance and rotary hoeing, Fish Creek and surrounding area. Phone Geoff 0438350616.
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for lease
5 ACRES land, with shed. Ideal for a few animals, $60 per week. Four wheel drive access, Dollar Road, Dumbalk. 0414-339602.
for rent A vacancy exists at our Korumburra office for the above full time position. The duties will include Clerical Work, Computer Input, Filing, Reception and General Administration tasks. The position is aimed at applicants seeking long term employment and will provide advancement opportunities, after the initial training period. Traineeships may be available. The successful applicant will be well presented with a mature, confident personality and have the ability to cope with a busy multi-office work environment. Friendly interaction with our clients and staff is an important requirement of the position. Applicants with VCE level are encouraged to apply. Please apply in own handwriting with resumé. Applications close on 19th November 2012 and should be addressed to: Morrison Jefferis & Associates, Accounting Clerk 16 McCartin Street, Leongatha Vic 3953 Ph 5662 5662
VENUS BAY $210 pw, delightful 2 bed cottage for long term rent. Avail 1st December. Close to shops and beach. Private landlord. Ph: 5971-2391.
free
FREE Pick-up and delivery in Leongatha/Meeniyan areas for MOTOR MOWERS,
CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC. Repairs and services
Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012
garage sales
GARAGE SALE
Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse Aged Care / Acute / Sub-Acute Care (Casual)
Operating Suite Registered Nurse Grade 2 (Casual)
GippsDairy classifieds has 8 new dairy farm positions available and 4 new dairy positions wanted. To find out more about the new listings go to our website: www.gippsdairy.com.au “Dairy job classifieds”.
Fish Creek Kindergarten Closing date16th November Further information is available at: www.ucgipps.org.au or call Pam Porter on 5152 9600
Temporary full time – up to 12 months $75,898 total salary package
Further information and a position description is available on our website.
Bass Coast Regional Health is a growing organisation with opportunities that will become increasingly available as we come closer to being a Sub Regional Health Service. You will: • Exhibit highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. • Be pro-active, highly motivated and an effective time manager. • Demonstrate active participation in and promotion of professional development. • Hold a current Police Check • Hold current AHPRA registration.
situations vacant
Bass Coast Children's Centre Inc invites applications for the following position:
The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our
Qualified Kindergarten Teacher
$25 GARAGE SALE KIT
This position will commence at the beginning of 2013
Newhaven College
The Kindergarten Program at Bass Coast Children's Centre operates on Monday and Wednesday and is integrated into our Long Day Care service structure. An Early Childhood Qualification is mandatory. The successful applicant will require a current WWC (Working With Children) Check. Appropriate First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Emergency Asthma qualifications are mandatory. Applicants must possess the desire to provide exceptional early childhood education and care in a safe and nurturing environment. Bass Coast Children's Centre maintains a high level of quality service provision for the whole of the local community, which is fostered in an integrated team environment – the successful applicant will be required to demonstrate commitment and dedication to this approach. Detailed position descriptions are available on request. All enquiries (between 10am and 4pm) to: Ms Dina McMaster – Co-ordinator Bass Coast Children's Centre Inc 244 White Road WONTHAGGI VIC 3995 Ph: (03) 5672 5151 Fax: (03) 5672 1332 Applications close 5pm, 16th November 2012
Newhaven College, an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island, offers quality education for students from Prep through Year 12.
Phillip Island Australia
Information Technology Manager We are seeking an Information Technology Manager to provide technology vision, strategic direction and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives that support the long term objectives, mission and vision of Newhaven College. Applications Close Friday 16 November 2012
Visiting Instrumental Teachers We are seeking Expressions of Interest from Instrumental Teaching Staff in: Woodwind, Brass, Percussion/Drumkit, Piano, Voice (Contemporary & Classical) and Strings. Applications Close Friday 23 November 2012 For a Position Description and to apply, visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au
KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $31.90) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag
Total package valued at $39 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement
GIANT CAR BOOT SALE South Coast Christian College, 101 Horn Street, Leongatha, Saturday November 10, strictly 8.30am - 1pm. Free children’s concert at 10am featuring Jennie Flack.
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SEWING MACHINE
FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.
REPAIRS & SALES
FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE
167 Graham Street Wonthaggi
5672 3127
MOWERS
GENERATOR brand new, trade power 8KVA, Honda motor, 18 months warranty remaining. Cost $2,150, sell $1,600. Ph: 5674-5555 Pound Creek. HULLS hay / silage feeder, new floor, $5,000 plus GST. Kverneland silage wrapper, in good order, $10,000 plus GST. 0428-585954. JETTY - Port Franklin. Great access to Corner Inlet. $32,000. Ph: 56862319.
From $149
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We stock the largest range of new and used mowers in South Gippsland, including Honda, Victa, Rover, Masport, Flymo, Supa Swift, Viking, Greenfield, Murray, Deutscher, Husqvarna
Professional repair & service to all makes of mowers. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available
MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT
Cnr Allison and South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA
Phone 5662 2028
L.M.C.T. 2714
ANGUS Hereford and Charolais calves. Mixed sex from $350 each. 0439743528.
BABY GOODS Jogger pram, porta cot, monitor, as new. 0412-467803.
meetings
WOORAYL GOLF CLUB
AGM Sunday, November 25 At 4.30pm
KORUMBURRA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday 19 November Austral Hotel 6pm Finger food 5.30pm All welcome
tenders
OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR Airsep Newlife Elite $1,000. Plega electric bed 6’8” x 4’6”, head and leg lift $1,500. Ph: 5668-1707. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. STANDING grass hay / silage, ready to cut from early November onwards. Price on application. 0428585954. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261. WAECO Cool Freeze CF80AC, 80cm x 50cm x 48cm. $800. 5668-6377.
livestock BLUE SHORTHORN cows x 2, with Black Baldy calves; 1 x Hereford cow with Hereford calf; 1 x Angus X Friesian cow with B/Baldy calf. All cows 3rd calvers, unjoined, calves born July, $1,500 per outfit. Very quiet. No GST. 0407096809. WANTED 100 - 120 dairy cows. Lease / purchase. Contact 0428-891270.
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
tenders
Request for Tender Port Welshpool Slipway Catwalk Jetty Demolition and Piling Contract No. 8320 Gippsland Ports invites tenders for the demolition of the existing Slipway Catwalk Jetty and piling for new jetty at Port Welshpool, South Gippsland Shire. Tender documents including works specification are available online at www.gippslandports.vic.gov.au Tenders close: 12pm Wednesday, 28th November 2012 For further information contact the Project Manager, Mr Carl Hodgkins on (03) 5150 0500. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
wanted to buy ANY OLD FARM four wheelers, ag bikes, machinery, to do up. Call and let me know what you have. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401-194601. OLD MOTORBIKES - road, trail, mini, farm, 4-wheelers. Cars, trucks, tractors, farm machinery. Wrecks or parts. Not for scrap. 5664-8344.
message of hope THE Lord went before them... to lead the way. Exodus 13:21.
marriage celebrant
Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com
CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191
PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181
birthday remembrance GRABHAM - Clyde. I love you. I miss you. Till we meet again Loved and remembered. Shirley XX
births JACOBS (Simpson) - Bob and Gloria together with Ron and Deb would like to congratulate Susan, Phil and Olivia on the birth of Caitlyn Margaret 25.10.12.
bereavement thanks WE would like to extend our thanks and heartfelt appreciation to the many hundreds of people who sent cards, flowers, meals and expressions of support following the recent accidental loss of Marita. It has been a tangible reality of the love and care that underpins our community. Sincerely, David Hughes and family.
in memoriam
Mountain View impresses guests THE weather wasn’t enough to deter visitors to the Mountain View Village open day in Leongatha last Thursday. Around 100 people came for a personal tour of the recently completed community centre and villas. Village and sales manager Trevor Davis said he thought the day was “excellent”.
deaths
“It went very well and I was very pleased with it,” he said, adding he was surprised the windy and wet weather didn’t keep people away. “If sunshine meant it would have created more visitors, there was only about half an hour when we could have handled more.” Guests on the day also enjoyed a live broadcast from the community centre by 3GG and a barbecue lunch
held by the Leongatha Rotary Club. Mr Davis said the general feedback he received on the day was ‘wow!’ having inspected the range of facilities available, as well as the villas. “I think some just wanted a further understanding of financial arrangements and how they go about selling their own properties and we’ll provide that as a follow up,” he said.
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DRAPER - Rod. Passed away October 28. The Mt Eccles Hall Committee and everyone connected with the Mt Eccles district over the last 60 years mourn the passing of Rod Draper. Rod played tennis at Mt Eccles during the 1960s, gave his time and skills for serious hall repairs during the 1970s and hosted “sherry and nibbles” for a progressive dinner in the 1990s. Over that time he has assisted at countless working bees, functions and celebrations at Mt Eccles. A week before his death he and Jenny were placed second in the Wacky Wheeled Wander car rally at Mt Eccles. Deepest sympathy to Jenny, Lyndal, Warrick and Tash, and Amanda and Tim. DRAPER - Rod. A truly great bloke and neighbour. Always there to have a chat, a laugh and lend a hand. Will be sadly missed by the Parkes and Calder families. Deepest sympathy to Mrs Draper, Jenny and the family. DRAPER - Rod. Jenny and family and Helen, our loving thoughts are with you all. Charlie, Frankie and family.
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DRAPER - Rodney. As the shots would echo out down the valley We knew that fox was no more Your motorbike that would idle past our back door Those big hands were always there to help They were as good as four That’s only three memories There’s hundreds more So take it easy Rod We’ll miss you Peter, Annie and Katie Calder. DRAPER - Rod. A good mate taken way too soon. He was always there to lend a hand. We are still in shock! Remembered always. John and Bev. Rest in peace.
DRAPER - Rodney. CFA District 9 Volunteers and Staff wish to express their sincere regret and sadness on the passing of their respected colleague and member of Hallston Fire Brigade. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to his family.
Sizzling up a storm: Leongatha Rotary members Colin Byatt and Graeme Edwards cooked a barbecue lunch for all the visitors at the Mountain View Village open day last week.
Impressed: old friends Robert Atkin and Heather Douglas, both from Leongatha, had a quick catch up at the open day and said the village was a “terrific option” for retirement living.
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YOUNG - Bev and Gordon. 4.11.03 Remembered with love. Coral, Col and families.
deaths DRAPER - Rodney. Saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Rod. We all feel your pain and are here for you Jen whenever you need us. Love and thoughts to Jen, Lyndal, Warrick, Amanda and families. Love NAB Retail staff at Leongatha and Korumburra. DRAPER - Rod. You made our world a better place for just being in it. We have fond memories of all the times we shared and your help to us and others. To Jenny, Lyndal, Warrick and Tash, Jane and Oscar, Amanda and Tim, our deepest sympathy and love. From Ric, Lynda, Natalie and Brett and Jason Goodfellow. DRAPER - Rod. To a ‘top bloke’. We will miss our reno/fix it man. Love to Jenny and family. From Peter and Don, Craig and Wendy McIndoe, and family.
Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717
Talking business: Dean and Geraldine Price from Inverloch had all their questions answered by village and sales manager Trevor Davis at the open day.
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South Gippsland Water values customer feedback. The annual customer satisfaction survey will be held between November 15 and November 29. South Gippsland Water's customer survey will be completely anonymous and confidential. Customers will be randomly selected and contacted by phone, the survey will be carried out by an independent market research company, Fieldworks. Please take the time to take part, results will be used to help us improve water and wastewater services across the South Gippsland Region. Philippe du Plessis Managing Director Phone: 1300 861 636 Email: sgwater@sgwater.com.au
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Working dogs show talent EVERY man and his dog came along to the State Cattle, Sheep and Duck Champion-
ships on the weekend, with plenty of pups keen to show off their working dog skills.
Working dog trials: Hayden Need from Toora with his dog Tash at the championships in Welshpool.
Held at Paul Macphail’s Beloka Kelpie Stud in Welshpool, around 1000 people attended the two day event with around 30 entries in most fields. The Top Dog Challenge, which combined the three first round scores from the Open Duck, Open Cattle and Open Sheep events, was Travis Scott from Cranbourne with his dog Jack on a score of 276, while Adam Jones from Warragul and Karen Collins from Toora placed second and third respectively. Mr Scott also won the Open Cattle. Joe Spicer from Hamilton won the Novice Sheep with his dog Max, and later took out the Open Sheep. Mr Spicer also judged the Open Ducks event, which was won by Ms Collins and her dog Sierra. The Encourage Cattle was won by Mark Dunmore from Cranbourne with Peg, and the Novice Cattle was won by Geoff Marriott from Warragul with Paddy. In the City Slickers events, Darrel Parking from Warragul with Zoe won the Saturday event, Taylor Joseph from Toora with Ghost won the Sunday event, and Chris Davies from Wonthaggi with Drift took out the championship. The dogs also showed off their speed, with races won by Natalie Robson from Rosebud with Charlie and Tom Phelan from Melbourne with Sam,
Street saga drags on By Jane Ross IT’S like a story out of Yes Minister.
Details of the re-scoping of the Graham Street street scheme couldn’t come before the October meeting of Bass Coast Shire Council because VicRoads hadn’t assessed any formal re-scoping application from council. And that has to occur before councillors can step in and say what they think. This is despite VicRoads consistently refusing to put any money into the street scheme. Heather Carroll of Wonthaggi was non-plussed. She was sitting in the gallery at the October Bass Coast Shire Council meeting and had lodged a written question about progress on the re-scoping of the street scheme. “If it’s up to VicRoads, why aren’t they paying for it?” she asked. “That’s a very good question,” sighed
Allan Bawden, who has had to oversee the issue in various ways in his 15-plus years as shire CEO. So has Cr John Duscher, who has spent 26 years on Bass Coast Council and one of its predecessors the Borough of Wonthaggi. He said the street scheme has dragged on since the 1970s. Mr Bawden said it has never been a priority for VicRoads to seal the shoulders of roads in country towns, thus giving the authority a financial “out”. The street scheme work includes underground drainage, a bicycle lane, footpath upgrades and better lighting. At their September meeting, councillors agreed with a suggestion put by Cr Duscher that the scheme be re-scoped because elderly residents were very distressed at the amount they would have to contribute. Cr Duscher suggested the plan be reworked so residents wouldn’t be slugged but a state contribution of $1.5 million (not from VicRoads) be retained. The saga awaits its next phase when the new council is sworn in.
while Ms Robson and Leeroy tied with Buster Robson and Charlie in the dog high jump, clearing over two metres. Ms Davis also won the Encourage Sheep on Sunday, while Taleigha Emmerson from Melbourne won the event on Saturday. Mr Macphail said they
raised around $2000 on the weekend which will go towards building toilet facilities on-site. A Beloka puppy was also auctioned off for $650, which will also go towards the project. “It was a nice and laid back weekend and I got a lot of very positive feed-
back from people who came who really thought it was very good,” Mr Macphail said. “The class of dogs was exceptionally good and you could tell they had a good quality about them, and the handlers were great too.” Mr Macphail thanked
Cobber Dog Food, Best Friend’s Holiday Retreat, Boolarra Park, Long Jetty Caravan Park, Toora Tourist Park, Welshpool Pub, Kymco, Foster Seafood, Dino Butcher, Murray Goulburn Foster, IGA Meeniyan, Virback, Windy Ridge Winery and Beloka Kelpies for sponsoring the event.
Working dogs: Maddy Hogbin from Coongulla with Sparrow and Taleigha Emmerson from Melbourne with Frankie.
Tourism win inspiring THE Australian Marketing Institute has recognised Destination Gippsland’s marketing expertise for the second consecutive year. Gippsland’s regional tourism organisation was awarded a Victorian finalist in the category for experiential and brand experiences at the recent industry awards. The peak tourism body’s entry was based on promoting the Inspired by Gippsland brand via the release of an ambassador video. Filmed at Croajingolong National Park, the video follows an artist’s journey of inspiration seen through the eyes of renowned artist
Corey Thomas. The video has been promoted at Melbourne’s Moonlight cinema, Federation Square and via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube where the video has received more than 30,000 views making it one of Tourism Victoria’s most viewed regional productions. Destination Gippsland was delighted to be included as a finalist in such a prestigious marketing award. “It’s a fantastic honour to be recognised by the Australian Marketing Institute, Australia’s peak marketing body,” Destination Gippsland chief executive Terry Robinson said. “The awards are open to all industry sectors so to be the leading tourism en-
trant and beat many high profile brands in such a highly contested category is a great compliment to Gippsland’s tourism marketing efforts.” Destination Gippsland has received a number of marketing awards including the Australian Tourism Award for Marketing (2011). The organisation is also a member of the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame, having won the marketing category for three consecutive years. Each year Gippsland attracts more than 4.6 million visitors, making tourism one of our region’s biggest industries, employing more than 10,000 people and generating over $1billion in economic benefits.
Call to join progress By Jane Ross WHEN Marg Denbrok was a child, Leongatha was a thriving town. “I want to see it like that again, for my grandkids. “It’s our town and we have to do something to get it going.” She has decided she can’t sit back and expect someone else to act, so at the annual meeting of the Leongatha Progress Association in October, Marg agreed to be its president. She said more people are moving into the area, residents want things done in the
town, but the progress association is lacking in numbers. “Please come to our meetings and bring your ideas with you,” she said. Progress association meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm at the Leongatha RSL. “We need more people to come; we need people to make this town viable.” The association’s most recent successful campaign was collecting signatures to a petition to Gippsland South MP and Deputy Premier Peter Ryan, calling for government funding for a feasibility study into the heavy vehicle alternative route. The result was $270,000 for the purpose of carrying out planning for the route.
All to see: Melbourne’s Moonlight cinema promotes Gippsland’s award winning campaign.
In the shed THE Leongatha Men’s Shed now meets each Wednesday at 2-4pm at Gippsland Community College (old primary school). Enter from Horn Street.
The group is making lots of toys and sending them to Melbourne for them to assemble, and then give to underprivileged children. Members are also repairing two tables and an old engine. All men have been invited to
visit Nyora on November 13 for a barbecue. Cars will leave at 9.30am from Horn Street entrance. If you can come please ring Alan Hoy 5662 2413. Hope to see you this Wednesday for a cuppa and chat.
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Golf day for Beau LEONGATHA Football Club in conjunction with both the Woorayl and Leongatha Golf Clubs is organising a Beau Vernon Charity Golf Day for Sunday, November 25. The event will be a four-person ambrose with a shotgun start of 8.30am at both of these two local courses. Payment of $100 per golfer for this special day includes 18 holes of golf, novelty holes, challenges, prizes.
Breakfast and a barbecue will be provided at each course with refreshments on each course. A spit roast lunch for the golfers will follow after the golf at the Leongatha football rooms with a Helmsmen Auction on some great items followed by a comedy show featuring the “Music Men”. A $30 entry applies to non-golfers for this adult only entertainment. For golf bookings contact or call in to Sportsfirst Leongatha 5662 3794 or after hours 0418 640 030.
Wonthaggi golf Bowls in the sunshine: John and Elaine White, Fay Turner and Wayne Walker bowled for Leongatha last Sunday.
OUR mid-week event had only 11 players due to our main day Thursday being washed out. Winner: S. Lowe 39 points. Balls down the line: M. Scott 39 and W. Eyers 34. Our Saturday event was the monthly medal, which attracted a strong field of 113 players. At last we did not play preferred lies and with the fairway in such pristine condition we definitely did not need them. A Grade winner: P. Dell 73 net. B Grade and monthly medal winner: C. Andrew 66 net. C Grade winner: S. Haag 69 net. Balls down the line: F. Demenech 69, D. Birt 72,
B. Fennel 72, K. Bayley 73, P. Davies 73, S. Scott 74, L. Strossee 74, A. Cubbon 74, D. Wilson (senior) 74, J. Andrew 74, D. Crellin 75, J. French 75, S. Tiziani 75, F. Gill 75, F. Huber 75, R Hender 76, B. Skinner 76. Nearest the pin: 2nd D. Crellin, 8th G. Turner, 13th D. Williams, 17th S. Laing. C. Jeeves scored an
eagle on the 11th. It is now less than two weeks until our club championships begin. Could this be Peter Dell’s year or will the experienced Baker, Green or Scott take out the 2012 trophy? Only time will tell. With a week of fine weather ahead predicted, our course will only get better.
Korumburra volleyball Results Round 14 A Grade: Giants d Warriors (2:0) 25:20, 25:20, 8:9; Pirates d Champions (3:0) 25:12, 25:10, 25:18; Bugs d Golliwogs (2:0) 25:16, 25:23, 18:18. B Grade: Why d Shark Bait (3:0) 25:18, 25:23, 25:16; Plasted d HELP (2:1) 27:25, 20:25, 25:20; Panthers d M.G. Holy Cows (3:0) 26:24, 25:12, 25:14.
South Gippsland bridge Results
Getting along: despite playing against one another, Leongatha and Fish Creek team members Dave Christie, Stan Holch, Tas Haywood, Glenice Emmersy and Andy and Marie Kerr had a good laugh on Sunday.
Meeniyan – Monday evening: 1st Pat West, Barbara Axten. 2nd Kathryn Smith, David Baggallay. 3rd Brian and Sally Hoskins. 4th June Metcalf, Colin Cameron.
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
NOVEMBER height (metres)
A FEW names in different teams missing this week, taking advantage of cup weekend.
Add one hour for daylight saving
7 WED
8 THUR
9 FRI
10 SAT
11 SUN
12 MON
13 TUE
0458 1041 1657 2239
1.48 0.56 1.29 0.39
0537 1115 1742 2315
1.43 0.56 1.25 0.45
0619 1155 1836
1.38 0.55 1.22
0001 0707 1242 1943
0.53 1.33 0.53 1.22
0058 0801 1339 2100
0.62 1.30 0.49 1.27
0206 0901 1445 2215
0.70 1.28 0.42 1.36
0323 1004 1555 2323
0.74 1.30 0.33 1.48
All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM
Althea Drew. 2nd Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. 3rd Greg Nicholsen, Brian Hoskins. 4th Phillip and Neville Chapman. East/West: 1st Kaye Douglas, John Sutton. 2nd John Farr, Arendina Drury. 3rd Mike Dooley, Bron Sund. 4th Mavis Parks, Ron Webster.
Allambee Mirboo & District Tennis
At Port Phillip Heads Time
Tarwin Lower – Tuesday afternoon: 1st Jack Kuiper, John Sutton. 2nd Maureen Stiles, Vivian Westaway. 3rd Marj Freeman, Norma Hannay. 4th Noel and Margaret Smith. Inverloch – Friday afternoon - North/ South: 1st Dawn Jolly,
Warming up: Tim Burgess and Patrick McCaughan, both from Leongatha, get ready to tee off.
Lucky Strings were big winners over Korumburra, a tie-breaker the close set. Leongatha North won the two tie-breakers, Baromi won the two mixed, North won the match well. Smokin Aces won by six games against Koony. In A Reserve, Baromi won eight sets against Koony. Karsten and Mick won the only set for Koony. Leongatha were threegame winners against Mardan. Hallston one game winners against Maroon. Berrys Creek won their first match for the season by two games. Good to see close games. B Grade all had a bye this week as there are only four teams and a lot of young players. This will break the season for them. There are only a few rules and the ones affecting each week are at the front of the draw. Please
read them and take note. Points have been lost this week. The men’s / ladies doubles tournaments are next Sunday. Try and make this a good competitive and social day.
Results
A Grade: Smokin Aces 5.58, Koonwarra 4.52; Lucky Strings 9.72, Korumburra 0.26; Leongatha North 7.58, Baromi 2.44. A Reserve: Baromi 8.52, Koonwarra 1.23; Leongatha 4.40, Mardan 5.37; Hallston 4.42, Outtrim Maroon 5.41; Berrys Creek 5.42, Korumburra 4.40; Outtrim Gold - bye. B Grade: All teams a bye.
Ladders A Grade Smokin Aces.........................41.5 Leongatha North. ................33.5 Baromi. .................................28.5 Koonwarra ...........................27.5 Lucky Strings ........................27.5 Korumburra .............................6.5 A Reserve Outtrim Gold .......................37.0 Baromi ..................................32.5 Leongatha ............................30.0 Koonwarra ...........................29.5 Hallston .................................27.0 Mardan ..................................25.5 Outtrim Maroon ....................24.5 Korumburra ...........................21.0 Berrys Creek .........................20.5
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - PAGE 55
Leongatha
GOOD scoring and close results occurred in the final round of the fourball championships. Alan Adcock and Rob Bride had a great day, winning with +9 on a countback from Gerry Carcour and Stuart de Bondt. This excellent round meant that Alan and Rob won the scratch championship on 148, one ahead of Matt Hunter and Anthony Sparkes on 149. The consolation for Matt and Anthony was that they won the handicap championship with a terrific score of +15, ahead of Ian Barlow and Stuart Harry on +13. Congratulations to Jeremy Westaway who had an eagle two on the third hole. Peter Horman won pro-pin and Peter Stivic was nearest the pin on 16. Balls went to: A. Sparkes - M. Hunter +6, J. Feddersen - N. Lafferty +6, D. Forbes - J. Eabry +6, P. Waters - J. Smith +6, S. Harry - I. Barlow +6, P. McDonald - K. Castwood +5, A. Smith - P. Brownlie +5, D. Vorwerg - B. Cathie +5, J. Dalton - N. Johnson +5, G. and J. Burt +5.
Tuesday
The field was swelled by a number of Lang Lang golfers. Visitor Alec Hamilton was awarded the A Grade prize. Alec played an excellent round to score 42 points off a 17 handicap. Ian Barlow’s 40 points was enough to secure B
Grade while nearest the pin winners were Geoff McDonald and Norm Hughes. Ball winners: J. Lowell, H. Limbrick 39; C. Leaver, J. Smith, F. Smedley 37; E. Poole, C. Hams, B. Borg, N. Hughes 36; R. Smith, K. Finney 35. Next Saturday’s event is monthly medal, with all this year’s medal winners to play for the Jim Chapman Star medallist award. On Tuesday, November 13 there will be no competition as the course is prepared for the spring tournament beginning on Thursday, November 15.
Sunday nine hole competition Fifty players competed in the November round of the Sunday nine hole teams event. The ladies’ best gross was won by Rebecca Thomas with 41. Michael Thomas with 34 off-the-stick scored the men’s best gross. Val Brydon 46-6½-37½ and Sharyn Rayson 44-6½-37½ shared the ladies’ best net. Greg Hogan with a good score of 49-1831 won the men’s best net. Chris Lever won nearest the pin. The winning team was The Grasshoppers on 140. Chariots of Fire on 141½ came second. In third place was Kit’s Litter on 145½ and the 7-Up team came fourth on 147. All the other teams receive two points.
Welshpool
TUESDAY’s nine hole barbecue pub event winner was Bob Easton with 17 points on countback from Alan Hayes and Don Harris. Achiever’s award to David Bligh, nearest the pin 17th D. Harris. Pub points: Welshpool 15.25, Pier Port 14, Toora 13.7, Port Albert 12. Friday’s chicken run stableford event was won by David Lucas 17 points. Ball down the line: Alan Hayes 16. Other scores: B. MacPherson, P. Carroll 14; K. Hallett, E. Fischer 13; L. Pope 12, K. Lear 11. Saturday’s 18 hole stableford Welshpool Hotel voucher winner was Jeanette Swann with 30 points. Ball down the line to Bob Wiggins 29. Sunday was the monthly medal contested by 13 players. The winner with a net score of 77 by way of a five player countback was Andrew Brown from balls down the line to Russell Barwick and Lionel Pope followed by Graeme English, Alan Hayes. Nearest the pin 17th Alan Hayes. Other scores: Jamie Welsh 78, Marcus Welsh 79, E. Fischer 81, K. Hallett 82. The bottle of port for the least putts went to G. English 28. On a sad note we advise the passing of a great clubman Lenny Woods - R.I.P. Lenny, your wit and friendliness around the club will be sadly missed.
Woorayl
ON Saturday we started our championships and everyone was hoping to unseat Ian Balfour. A Grade went to Brendan Robjant from Brett Stubbs with his net 70. B Grade was won by Col James, net 70 from Graeme Calder, C Grade was won by George Johnson with net 73 from John Hickey and D Grade went to John Hassett, his 72 net ousting Max Wood. The balls went to: T. Walters, D. Dwyer, M. Grist, T. Burgess, G. Fennell, Bo Fiek, J. Diaper, N. McKenzie and J. Newton. The nearest the pins went to Brendan Robjant and Kev Riseley. Brett Stubbs with 76 is leading
after day one. The day’s sponsor was Colin Watson Holden. Day two was sponsored by Jim Newton and A Grade went to Mark Carruthers with net 69 from Brett Stubbs, B Grade went to Ian Atcheson from Greg Fennell, C Grade was won by George Johnson from Graham Challis and D Grade went to Bob Beilby from Michael Collins. Balls went to: I. Balfour, D. Dwyer, B. Robjant, T. Ryan, G. Calder, M. Herrald, Bo Fiek and J. Hassett. The nearest the pins to M Mark Carruthers and George Johnson. Leading the club championship after round two is Brett Stubbs. We can do it all again next weekend.
Leongatha Ladies Thirty-nine ladies took part in last Wednesday’s par event. A Grade winner: Nancy Sperling (21) +2 on countback. B Grade: M. Maher (24) -2 on c/b. C Grade: M. Raynor (32) -3. Nearest the pin: 14th Rita de Bondt, 16th Fay Quilford. Down the line balls: Sharon Rayson +2, Rita de Bondt square, Julie Howard -1, A. DeBondt -2, Toni West -2, Joc. Howson -2, Jill Steer -3. Winner of the 9 hole comp was Pat Moore with 19 points. Down the line Leanne Adamson 10 points. Congratulations to Loris Clark, winner of the Cashin Trophy.
Meeniyan SATURDAY was Medal Day with the sponsor for the day being Stockdale & Leggo which is much appreciated. The A Grade winner for the day was Russ Thomas with 68 net. The B Grade and medal winner was Fred Stalker with 65 net. A Grade runner-up was Dave Thomson with 70 net and B Grade runner-up was Bob McGeary with 70 net. Balls down the line: Brad Hutchison 72, Chris Buckland 73, Jeff Wilson 73, Peter Riddle 73, Darryl Wright 73 and Col Graeme 75. Putting winner: Bob McGeary with 27 on a countback. The pro pin on the 8th was won by Jeff Wilson. The Moos raffle winners were Darryl Wright and John Dumont. Balls down the line went to Will Bullock 35 points, Lloyd Hemphill 34pts and Jim Cusack with 34 points. Nearest the pin on the 8th was won by Fred Stalker. Best nine was Reg Hannay with 18 points on a countback. Thursday’s single stableford event was washed out. Next week is a singles stroke event and the star medal playoff.
Korumburra ON November 3, 49 players competed in a stroke monthly competition, trophies Don Hislop, CCR 70. Goyne h/cap: T. Marotti 65 net countback; Parry scratch: T. Marotti 74 countback.; Juniors: T. Marotti 65 net. A Grade (9 hcp) T. Marotti 65 net; B Grade (15 hcp) T. Jongs 67, C Grade (23 hcp) D. Hislop 68 net. Balls: S. Rose 65 net, N. Perks 67, J. Little 71, S. Hislop, D. Austin 72; B. Clasby 70, D. Sorrell, B. Hessels, M. Belvedere 71. Putting: S. Rose, M. Belvedere, R. Olsen. Nearest the pin: 1st D. Sorrell, 7th S. Rose, 10th B. Maskell, 13th T. Marotti. Tuesday’s winner: Tim O’Neill 37 pts countback. Singles knockouts November 25 - tournament, twilight.
Korumburra ladies On Wednesday 27 women played in the final round of the Gloria Burgess Trophy. The daily winners were: A Grade: Julie Brannaghan (22) 36pts on a countback from Norrie Little (21). B Grade: Chris Rickard (25) 39pts, runner-up Jan Hewitt (24) 35pts. C Grade: Jenny Pollard (45) 30pts on a countback from Marj Dixon (35). Nearest the pins: 1st Pam Eyers, 7th and 13th Lee Clements. The overall winners of the Gloria Burgess Trophies were: A Grade: Norrie Little (69pts), runnerup Judy Webb (68pts). B Grade: Chris Rickard (70pts) on a countback from Heather Grist. C Grade: Marg Harper (72pts), runner-up Marj Dixon and Barb Twite. Two teams played at
Woorayl ladies LAST Monday we had a perfect day for our annual Girl’s Day Out, with 72 players in an Irish Fourball. The course looked a picture with most wearing pink, in a show of support for breast cancer research. The winners were Fay Maynard, Marg Higgins, Melinda Martin and Wendy Parker with 96 points. Runnersup, from Meeniyan, were Veronica Park, Nerida Scholte, Jan Roberts and Marilyn McGeary with 93 points. Second runners-up, from Mirboo North, were Sue Traill, Lyn Winderlich, Sandy Taylor and Sandra Hughes with 92 points. Balls down the line went to Korumburra’s Norrie Little, Heather Grist, Marg Clasby and Moira Rogers, Wonthaggi’s Jan Beaumont, Pam Hanly, Lorraine Peters and Jan Jeeves, Inge Giliam, Sue Symmons, Delores Harvey and Ros Blew, Sue Wakefield, Marg Tuckett, Carolyn Cripps and Cheryl Stockdale, Ann Poole, Chris Gunn, Mary Beruldsen and Freda
Woorayl in the Girls Day Out and the team of Marg Clasby, Norrie Little, Moira Rogers and Heather Grist won balls down the line and Betty Thomson won nearest the pin on the 17th hole. Seven girls played RB Stroke and Putting on Sunday with the winner being Lee Clements 84-13 / 71 nett and the runner-up was Judy Webb 96-22/74 net. Nearest the pins were: 1st Judy Webb, 7th Lee Clements and 13th Barb Twite. The putting competition was won by Barb Wood on a countback from Barb Twite (32 putts). Next Wednesday is the final Monthly Medal for the year. A reminder to get your partners organised for the up-coming events: The inaugural Richie Beecroft Memorial 4 Ball on November 21 and the tournament the next week.
Nair, Pauline Lancaster, Marlene Rayson, Di Williams and Dot Stubbs. Nearest the pin on the 8th was Di Williams, on the 11th was Marg Higgins and on the 17th was Betty Thomson. On Wednesday a stroke round sponsored by Nagels Amcal Chemist was played in the warmest conditions of this season. A Grade was won by Pauline Lancaster (20) with 75 net, B Grade winner was Marg Tuckett (26) with 78 net and C Grade was won by Janet Thompson (41) with 82 net. Balls down the line went to Sue Wakefield, Marg Higgins, Shirley Thomas and Dot Jarvis. Nearest the pin on the 8th was Marlene Rayson, on both the 11th and the 17th was Dot Jarvis. This was the second round of the Club Championships and the final round will be played next week. The Robjant family will be sponsoring the day, which will conclude with afternoon tea.
Foster THE course is now in excellent condition and the scores reflect this. On Tuesday Kevin Witheridge (13) had a win with 39 points, from Peter Dight (7) and Fred Tyers (15) both on 35 points. Peter also took Nearest the pin. On Friday Andrew Hamilton (18) ran hot to score 23 points and take the chook. Andrew now plays off eight handicap for his next three rounds. Down the line balls went to Peter Dight, Denham Grierson and Lester Rootsey all on 20 points – Andrew Brown missed on a countback. Nearest the pin went to Lloyd McKenzie and Geoff Nott. Saturday was Round 1 of the Club Championship. Thanks to trophy donors Landmark and Evans Petroleum. It was great to see a very good field tee off for the championship. Noel Black returned to form after a lean period to lead the field with a good round of 77. A Grade was won by Cam Downing (12) with 69 net on a countback from Noel. Cam also won the 2012 Star Medallist. B Grade went to Bruce Knee (16) with 70 net, and C Grade was won by Owen Kindellan (21) with 77 net. Down the line balls went to Noel Black (8) on 69 net, Phil Schofield (15)72 net, Pat McKay (6) 73 net,
Norm Cooper (8) 74 net, Gary Clavarino (15) 75 net, Scott Rathjen (7) 75 net, Greg Cox (11)76 net and Tony Vanin (6) 76 net. The nearest the pins were won by Norm Cooper, Geoff McKenzie, Brett Heywood, Steve Reid and Phil Schofield. Bruce Knee won the putting with 27 putts. The encouragement award went to Andrew Naylor with 86 net. Sunday was Round 2 with Tony Vanin and James Freeman shared the day’s best round of 76, while Noel Black returned a steady 78. A Grade was won by Noel Black (8) with 70 net on a countback from Tony Vanin. B Grade went to David Knee (16) with 68 net, and C Grade was won by Trevor Jones (27) with 68 net. Down the line balls went to Tony Vanin (6) on 70 net, Andrew Naylor (19) 70 net, James Freeman (5) 71 net, Kane Esler (20) 72 net, and Lloyd McKenzie (7) 72 net. Nearest the pins were won by Kane Esler, Fred Tyers, David Knee, Greg Cox and Lloyd McKenzie. The putting was won by Lloyd McKenzie with 27 putts. The encouragement award went to Randy Reusch with 94 net. Kelvin Park was not present to collect the $250 in the members cash draw. The draw will be for $300 next Friday. You need to be in the clubhouse between 7pm and 8 pm when the draw is made to be eligible to win the cash.
Meeniyan ladies
ON Wednesday 21 Ladies played single stableford. The weather was unseasonably warm for October. The Section 1 winner was Tanya Thorson with a score of 35, Section 2 with a great score of 37 was Nerada Scholte. The Best Nine with a score of 21 went to Marilyn McGeary. Down the line balls went to Fay Smallman 34, Dot Christie 34, Linda Brown 34, Veronica Park with 33. Nearest the pin on the 2nd was Faye Le Page and on the 8th was Jan Roberts.
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Leongatha
NOT another good week for our ladies Division 1 at home to Foster. They lost to Foster ladies 65 to 88 shots, with Trish McCormack (s) winning 34 to 19, Joy Todd (s) lost 20 to 32 and Glenice Emmerson (s) lost 11 to 37. Division 3 ladies at home to Phillip Island lost to the Island ladies 47 to 55 shots. M. Fisher (s) lost 27 to 37, C. Harry (s) won by two shots 20 to 18. There is no ladies pennant next Tuesday due to Melbourne Cup Day. Wednesday, October 31 saw a mixed social bowls triples in play, and the winners were John White (s) with Ollie Crouch and Bill Harry, two wins plus 19. The runners-up were J. Pendergast (s) with P. Bolge and G. Van-Sinderen two wins plus eight. Friday night saw the monthly Kitty Club tea with a good number of members and friends enjoying a lovely meal thanks to chef Ron and his crew. As well as the usual raffle prizes on hand under the MC John O’Connor making a good fun and fellowship night for all. Saturday, November 1 saw the men’s pennant in action, with Division 1 away to Inverloch. They were beaten 69 shots to 51; J. Hall (s) won 22 to 17, R. Trotman (s) lost 14 to 26, as did the team of J. Kuiper (s) 15 to 26 shots. Division 2 were at home to Inverloch and lost 84 to 57 shots. Chris Richardson (s) won 25 to 23, L. Lancaster (s) lost 15 to 29 shots, B. Davidson (s) lost 17 to 32 shots. Division 4 were at home to Inverloch and were able to take the spoils, winning 73 shots
to 53. G. Elliott (s) lost by the narrow margin of one shot, losing 19 shots to 20; R. Young (s) won 34 to 15 shots and G. Witherow (s) won 20 to 18 shots. Round five sees Division 1 at home to Korumburra, Division 2 are away to Meeniyan and Division 4 away to San Remo. Sunday, November 4 saw the first of the Leongatha Bowls Club and club sponsors 2012/13 tournaments. The mixed triples were played in pleasant if not a little warm conditions. Winners were: Inverloch (Rosa James, Mike Yates, Alan Easterbrook (s) with three wins plus 35. Runners-up Leongatha (Marlene Rayson, Wayne Walker and Alan Rayson (s) with three wins plus 24. Third place winners Fish Creek (Maria Kerr, Andy Kerr, Dave Christie (s) with three wins plus 16. A great day was had by all and the Leongatha club thanks all sponsors who support the club throughout each year and for their support of this event. The next event will be on Sunday, February 24. The pairs event entries can be lodged with Jeff Pendergast on 5662 0974, David Bee 5662 2605 or Glenda Trotman 5662 3439. Don’t forget business bowls will commence Tuesday evening, November 13 at 6pm, but teams are asked to be at the clubrooms by 5.45pm. If you are not involved in a team just come and have a good night’s entertainment and watch the various business teams do battle on the greens. Until the next report, good bowling - Jackhigh.
Korumburra Parlor
ANOTHER week of interesting bowling has transpired. The results for Monday’s bias bowls at Outtrim were a winning M and Ms team (Mary, Michael and Margot) with 2W+8 shots; Charlie and Ashley, in second place, scoring 1W1L+7; Lee, Margo and Adam managing 1W1L-2 and tail-enders, Vonny and George, scrambling to 2L13 shots. The scores do not reflect on the improved bowling or the closeness of the ends. On a warm Tuesday evening, the Korumburra players welcomed the Mardan club for an evening of social bowling. Three games of eight ends were played with the final game being scored as 75Up thus providing unexpected results. A chocolate bar was given to each of the players requiring encouragement (Jeannie, Michael, Russell and Charlie). A countback was needed to separate the second and third teams. Ashley, George, Ann and Lee (2W1L) had to forego the honour of being runnersup to Ron, Mary and fill-in captain, Joanna (1W2D) who bravely took the winning team to a draw in the last game. But congratulations have to be given to the winners (Mar-
go, Jeanette and Vito) for their 2W1D effort on the night. Vito’s high standard of draw bowling is an inspiration/ aspiration for opponents and team-mates alike. The Korumburra players now look forward to hosting the other South Gippsland clubs in a couple of weeks’ time. Parlor bowls, on Thursday night, had the least number of players arrive for this social season. The changing weather conditions and several holidaying members took their toll on attendances. For the brave 16 who fronted up, the games were excellent with tight, one/two point ends throughout. Andy, Mick, Ashley and Connie played valiantly but went down with two losses. Keith, Alan, Lois and Lynn bowled very well to win their second game after losing the first (1W1L-3 shots). Vince skippered the team of Michael, Lilet, and Beth to 1W1L+4 shots. But it was the dynamic foursome of Michael and Denise at one end of the mat, and Geoff and Lee at the other, who bowled evenly throughout both games to score 2W+9 shots on the evening.
Mardan indoor
Fish Creek
AN excellent finish to the bowling season with 24 bowlers battling it out for the prizes on president’s night. This is the traditional last night of bowls and the club president donates the prizes for the winning team, six teams of four made for the ideal balance in the teams, all playing three games of eight ends. The selectors got it right again with no team able to come away with three wins, four teams ended up with two wins and a loss. When the ends were added up it was the team of Vonny Djuric, Heather Douglas, Jeanette Grady and Ian Bristow (skip) who claimed the prizes with 17 winning ends, and could have had their three wins if the impulsive skipper hadn’t took the kitty off the mat on the last end of their first game. Runners-up with 15 winning ends were Corran Djuric, Lorna Roberts, Sebastian Terranova and Cliff Smith (skip). This week the club will still be at the hall on Wednesday evening, but no bowling, it’s Annual General Meeting time so let’s see everyone there at 7.30pm to make sure the jobs that have to be done to keep the bowls humming along are all taken care of. It is also presentation night, so for everyone who was in a winning team during the season there will be a prize to be picked up. The final event for the season is the club’s annual end of season dinner, on Friday, November 16, from 6.30pm at the Mirboo North Bowling Club, hope to see everyone there. Thanks to all the bowlers who have played at Mardan through the season and thanks to the Leongatha Star and Mirboo North Times for printing our weekly reports, looking forward to reading them again in 2013.
THE ladies had a very busy week starting with Monday when they played the first round of the club championship. This was a successful experiment as all agreed that there was a good atmosphere and sense of occasion. Many thanks to Ferbie, Kelvin and Cliff for marking for us. Tuesday we had the usual unsuccessful result in pennant against Port Welshpool. Our annual tournament on Thursday was quite the worst weather we could have had. The third year in a row that we had bad weather. However, the majority of teams turned up and we made the best of a bad job. Our stall was very successful and we had excellent cent boxes, raffles and door prizes which made the day worthwhile. Sincere thanks to all the clubs who did come (some from very long distances) for their cheerful and willing support. Too many thanks to mention here but briefly, all the ladies who cooked for the stall and for the generous donations of gifts for the cent boxes and raffles, Nellie for her usual beautiful flower displays and table layouts and our men for preparing the green, opening the bar and generally helping us as required.Last but by no means least, sincere thanks to the Leongatha RSL for yet again sponsoring our tournament. No play was possible obviously but we fanned the cards with a nice spread of lucky recipients. The runners-up were Bev Button (Lang Lang), Lucy Vignocchi (Toora), Harriette De Win (Foster) and Rena Harfield (Korumburra). Winners were Gloria Caile (Phillip Island), Gwen Tyers (Foster), Lyn Davidson (Leongatha) and Lois Pope (Toora). Our men did well last Saturday with Division 3 winning by five shots over Phillip Island and Division 5 having a draw. Next week’s teams will again be selected on Wednesday.
Buffalo indoor ON Wednesday October 31 two mats were laid out in anticipation of a quiet night when eight bowlers were split into four teams of pairs. We decided on three games of eight ends using six bowls so that every team could play against each other and have a chat. Rod McConchie and Glenys Pilkington teamed well to take out the night with (WWW) 13 ends (+6) from Ian Benson and Bill Wolswinkel (WLW) 15 ends (+10). A countback for third and fourth positions with both teams (LDL) 10 ends saw Carolyn Benson and Andrew Hanks (-4) shots to Toni and Peter Heldens (-12) shots. An extra mat was rolled out when visitors Kirsten Clark and John Stevens arrived during proceedings to try their hands at the game. They received some helpful tips from bowlers and stayed for supper and a chat. Best 1st game Ian / Bill 13/4, 2nd game Rod / Glenys 8/7, 3rd game Rod / Glenys 7/4. Hope to see you all again next week with a few new faces, Buffalo Hall, Wednesday at 7.30pm.
Winners: (from left) Gloria Caile, Gwen Tyers, Lyn Davidson, Lois Pope and president Meree.
South Gippsland pennant
SGBD Tuesday pennant
Round 4 - October 30 Division 1: Meeniyan 77 (6 shots) d Inverloch 71 (A. Van Wamel 36 d A. Tschiderer 24, L. Hanks 22 d I. Sheppard 21, M. Pearson 19 lt L. Luby 26). Foster 88 (23 shots) d Leongatha 65 (R. Speers 37 d G. Emmerson 11, M. Climas 32 d J. Todd 20, G. Tyers 19 lt T. McCormack 34). Wonthaggi 74 (5 shots) d San Remo 69 (I. Donohue 25 d K. Hale 20, K. Simpson 34 d R. Dennis 17, M. McBain 15 lt J. Allen-Dayle 32). Phillip Island 113 (72 shots) d Korumburra 41 (H. Crewdson 33 d M. Goad 15, R. James 44 d D. Williams 8, P. Davis 36 d J. McVeigh 18). Division 2: Toora 68 (1 shot) d Corinella 67 (K. Barwick 24 d E. Johnston 20, B. Curram 27 d B. O’Keefe 19, R. Richardson 17 lt T. Durbridge 28). Phillip Island 68 (3 shots) d Tarwin Lower 65 (G. Caile 30 d R. Griffiths 11, J. Boyce 23 d H. Twite 21, J. Farmer 15 lt B. De Rooy 33). Port Welshpool 115.25 (88.25 shots) d Fish Creek
27 (A. Collins 37.25 d P. Hazeltine 7, L. McLaine 24 d D. Buckland 15, L. Greaves 54 d N. Van Dyk 5). Inverloch 74 (3 shots) d Wonthaggi 71 (J. Arnold 24 d K. Bird 20, V. Muir 26 drew D. Yarley 26, P. Stoneham 24 lt A. Green 25). Loch & District 67 (6 shots) d Lang Lang 61 (K. Moss 21 d B. Button 13, A. Miller 26 d D. Motton 18, J. Miller 20 lt J. Prowd 30). Division 3: Foster 67 (27 shots) d Tarwin Lower 40 (J. Miles 28 d S. Browne 20, J. Bohn 39 d M. Emmett 20). Phillip Island 55 (8 shots) d Leongatha 47 (M. Rogers 37 d M. Fisher 27, E. Stephenson 18 lt C. Harry 20). Korumburra 56 (21 shots) d Mirboo North 35 (M. Hams 28 d A. Plowman 13, M. Wrench 28 d D. McFarland 22). Wonthaggi 61 (32 shots) d San Remo 29 (G. Mitford 31 d W. Brunsden 20, G. Wilson 30 d G. Mitchell 9). Meeniyan 43 (5 shots) d Inverloch 38 (I. Hill 24 d E. Miller 16, B. Grant 19 lt S. Nation 22).
Shield goes to the west SOUTH Gippsland Bowls Division Ladies hosted their counterparts from West Gippsland Bowls Division last Friday, playing for the Gloria Bell Shield. Fifty-six ladies enjoyed a happy day together on the green with the shield going back with West Gippsland. Many thanks to the hard working Inverloch ladies for their hospitality.
Division 1: Phillip Island 16-87 d Toora 0-53; Inverloch 14-69 d Leongatha 2-51; Korumburra 14-66 d Mirboo North 2-61; Lang Lang 2-59 lt Wonthaggi 14-62. Division 2: Wonthaggi 14-71 d Loch 2-55; Leongatha 2-57 lt Inverloch 14-84; San Remo 2-66 lt Meeniyan 14-84; Corinella 16-87 d Phillip Island 0-57. Division 3: Phillip Island 4-69 lt Fish Creek 12-74; Inverloch 2-71 lt Foster 14-74; Korumburra Maroon 2-58 lt Korumburra Gold 14-75; Tarwin Lower 1-64 lt Wonthaggi 15-70. Division 4: Wonthaggi 14-75 d Toora 2-66; Leongatha 14-73 d Inverloch 2-53; Meeniyan 14-86 d San Remo 2-72; Lang Lang 14-65 d Phillip Island 2-53. Division 5: Phillip Island (bye) 16-0; Corinella 2-53 lt Loch 14-91; Foster 7-73 d Fish Creek 9-73; Port Welshpool 16-15 d Mirboo North 0-0 (forfeit); Tarwin Lower 14-87 d San Remo 2-61.
Ladders
Inverloch takes State Fours RON Burge, Ron Lawson, Norm West and Chas Buccelli from Inverloch took out the State Fours finals on Sunday at Inverloch. They took on Mick Coram, Mick Bowman, Graeme Pope and Kieran Gardiner, fighting back to win by one shot. They are pictured with SGBD representative Peter Henwood.
Division 1 Phillip Island.................+128 Wonthaggi .......................+22 Korumburra ...................+44 Inverloch .........................+24 Mirboo North ....................-47 Lang Lang .........................-34 Leongatha..........................-56 Toora .................................-81 Division 2 Meeniyan.........................+61 Corinella..........................+43 Wonthaggi .......................+60 Phillip Island......................-6 Inverloch ..........................+22 Loch ....................................-7 Leongatha........................-114 San Remo ..........................-59 Division 3 Fish Creek .....................+103 Phillip Island...................+34 Foster ..............................+25
61 53 44 34 30 19 10 5 48 46 44 42 32 20 18 6 58 44 44
Tarwin Lower ...................+7 Inverloch ............................+2 Korumburra Gold ..............-35 Korumburra Maroon .........-64 Wonthaggi .........................-72 Division 4 Meeniyan.........................+85 Wonthaggi .......................+80 Toora ...............................+92 San Remo ...........................-2 Phillip Island .....................-39 Inverloch ...........................-14 Lang Lang .........................-86 Leongatha........................-116 Division 5 Port Welshpool ...............+79 Foster...............................+41 Mirboo North .................+44 San Remo ...........................-5 Loch ....................................-6 Tarwin Lower ....................-23 Fish Creek .........................-26 Phillip Island .....................-49 Corinella............................-77
31 22 22 18 17 58 44 42 33 22 21 20 16 58 51 43 36 34 31 25 22 20
My Kiss of Death tips for Round 5 (Division 1) are Toora (home) to scrape home by the narrowest of margins over Lang Lang. In the game of the round and battle for top spot on the ladder, Wonthaggi to get home by three shots over Phillip Island. A very weakened Leongatha (home) will be no match for Korumburra, while Mirboo North (home) to account for Inverloch. Finally, in what could only be described as an extremely rare event in the Division 2 game, Wonthaggi v Loch, the umpire was called for a measure on both the 24th and 25th ends. On both occasions, the umpire could not split the measure, and therefore both ends were declared ‘no score’. It would be interesting to get comments from bowlers as to whether this has happened before, especially being consecutive ends. Good bowling to all during the pennant season.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 6, 2012 - PAGE 57
• SOUTH GIPPSLAND FIELD AND GAME
Shooters flock to championships NOVEMBER is traditionally Field and Game Australia’s National carnival, this year held at Seymour, and draws hundreds of shooters from across Australia to vie for national champion.
Brave walkers: (from left) Julie Johnston, Heather Cruickshank, Pat Williams, Sue Marriott, Ros Spratt and Joanne VanLeeuin.
• SOUTH GIPPSLAND WALKING AND ADVENTURE CLUB
Walkers get wet in Balook ON a wet weekend six hardy walkers who were based at a lodge in Balook for the weekend took day walks in the area. Despite the slippery conditions, the walks were very pretty with the dripping trees and low growing ferns. The welcoming log fire was certainly appreciated on return. Tuesday day walkers have been adventurous checking out conditions at Wilsons Promontory, enjoying wonderful views at Cape Woolamai and exploring off road tracks around Meeniyan and Mirboo North. Coffee and cake is always enjoyed at a local eatery to finish off the morning. Paddling has been somewhat limited due to the inclement weather. However a large number of eager paddlers are looking forward to a five day trip on the river Murray from Tocumwal to Barmah, camping on the river banks. Cycling continues. There have been day rides of varying difficulty in the lo-
cal area which is always popular. There is a three day trip underway at present based at Nowa Nowa to ride the rail trail in both directions as day rides. For those with the appropriate gear a pannier ride was held over two days in the Maffra area. Those who like a little more comfort are well catered for with an accommodated weekend of walks in the Marysville area, various walks from Cape Paterson with the Gippsland combined clubs, a lodge weekend at Dinner Plain and a weekend on a houseboat at Eildon. Day weekend walks have been held at Kilcunda and Kongwak, members have tried their skills at the local rifle range and ladies and one male enjoyed lunch at Tafe. The club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 8pm at the Leongatha Community House. New members are most welcome. Club president Lynn can be contacted on 5672 1917 or 0405 450 535.
• WONTHAGGI TABLE TENNIS
Junior event coming up IF you are a school student and you have played in B Grade, A Grade or A Reserve at Wonthaggi this year we hope to see you on Monday, November 19 at 6 pm at the Table Tennis Centre.
There will be a number of events to give everyone a chance. Cost which covers all events is still only $5. The tournament should be finished by 8.30pm. A Reserve matches will conclude on Monday November 5 for the season except for the finals. These will be played on Monday, November 12 commencing at 7pm. Spectators/family members very welcome. The grand final in A Reserve will be played on November 26 unless other
arrangements are made between the two teams to play it earlier. Arrangements for a break-up night are being organised and will include the presentation of trophies for the year. A Grade is completing a third round of matches before finals at the end of this month. The B Grade competition has the only undefeated player this season through all grades. Nine-year-old Jesse Condron has been blitzing his opposing players.
Ladders A Grade Orange Armadillos .. 28 25 (113) Rusties ...................... 28 23 (120) Mixed Bag ................ 16 19 (109) Goo-roos ................... 12 20 (100) Rocket Ball.................. 8 18 (97) Inverloch ..................... 4 15 (91) A Reserve Undecided ................ 20 39 (130) Potato Mashers ........ 20 37 (122) Oh No ....................... 20 30 (110)
No Names ................. 16 33 (119) DNT .......................... 16 29 (109) Old Shoes .................. 12 24 (92) Fred’s Vegies ............... 8 25 (89) Howzat ........................ 8 23 (82) In da Nile..................... 4 21 (80) B Grade Smashers .................. 20 25 (55) Bullets ....................... 20 22 (49) Stingers..................... 20 21 (47) Dynamite .................. 12 17 (38) The Stars ..................... 8 11 (27) Dream Taker ................ 4 9 (19) Players ladders A Grade Michael Ede ..................... 15 (62) Bruce Harmer ................... 15 (61) Michael Grist ................... 10 (42) Zach Anstey ....................... 8 (39) Andrew Donohue ............... 8 (35) A Reserve Luke Anstey ..................... 12 (39) Nancy Pattinson ............... 12 (38) Steve Anstey..................... 11 (39) David Bulbulion .............. 11 (38) Sean Michael...................... 9 (29) Brad Scott .......................... 9 (28) Heitor Hilberto ................... 9 (27) Tanya Milnes ...................... 8 (29) B Grade Jesse Condron .................. 14 (28) Jaxon Wade ...................... 11 (23) Brandon Massey-Chase ..... 9 (18) MacKenzie Gardner ........... 8 (17) Aiden Thompson ................ 8 (16) Jack Connors ...................... 7 (16)
It is also the month in which South Gippsland holds their club champion shoot. Although there are a lot go to the nationals we were lucky enough to have 62 shooters at our shoot on Sunday. Congratulations to Kevin Jacobs, our club champion for the fifth year in a row. Other winners on the day were; AA Grade: K. Jacobs 66. A Grade: B. Ayres 58, G. Vaux 58, A. Burge 51. B Grade: T. Reid 63, T. Hardman 57, D. Burge 56. C Grade: M. Stockdale 55, T. Wain 53, M. Cull 50. Veterans: J. Tait 52, J .Robbins 53, G. Hart 51.
Juniors: K. Pentland 63, M. Ramsdale 50, N. Ayres 47. Ladies: T. Jacobs 51, D. Wood 50, K. Mathies 39. South Gippsland Field and Game have always been active in conservation work and vermin eradication since the club was created in the early 60s. The vermin control has been mainly foxes and feral cats that decimate our fauna across the area. The conservation work involves building and placing nest boxes, mainly on farm dams. These boxes replace the hollows of old trees, which no longer exist in large numbers across our area. Last week the club was recognised for its effort by being placed third for conservation work by Field and Game Australia, and this year has won the vermin control award across all branches in Australia. Credit for these awards must go to members Jim Spinks and Ron Holt for their work.
Good shot: Jim Spinks holds the shield for third place for conservation work given by Field and Game Australia.
Sheepdog trials on again THIS year marks the 10th anniversary of the Berryden Sheepdog trial held at Tarwin Vale, near Mirboo North. This year it will be held on November 16, 17 and 18. This trial closely follows the Korumburra Sheepdog trial on November 12, 13 and 14 so if you missed that and would love to see the handler and his dog shepherd the sheep through a series of obstacles you are invited to attend. Competitors will converge on Jean Moir’s property with their dogs from all over Victoria and interstate. This event is run by the South Gippsland Working Dog Group and is affiliated with the Victorian Working Sheep Dog Association. The handler and his dog have to negotiate three sheep through a series of obstacles which include a long cast, gap in a fence, a race, a
bridge and a pen. All competitors start with a credit of 100 points and the judge deducts points where he sees the dog or handler not moving the sheep in an optimum manner. The Open section will be judged by Colin Reid of Glenrowan. These dogs are more experienced and their handlers will be keen to win a place in this competition. The Novice class will be judged by Andrew Stanczac of Ballarat and there are 58 dogs to run in this section. The Encourage section will be judged by John Tuddenham of Western Victoria and will be held at lunch time on both Saturday and Sunday. These dogs are less experienced and some will be competing in their first trial. The handlers in this class all hope that the training they have done with their young dogs will
lead to a prize or even just to have a good trial run. Some 120 trained, talented and dedicated dogs will work from 8am to 4pm on Friday and Saturday. Sunday will be a 9am start with about a 2pm finish. The South Gippsland Working Dog Group appreciates the support of its sponsors: Kelvin Johns Birite Electrical, Alex Scott and Staff, Stevens Egan and Johnston Pty Ltd, Albert Campbell of Bunyip, Rodwells (Leongatha) and Landmark (Leongatha). The public is welcome to watch this great sport. It is advisable to bring a chair so you can watch in comfort. The event will be held at Tarwin Vale, 39 Dyalls Lane, near Mirboo North. The venue is 17 kilometres from Leongatha and will be sign posted. For more information phone 5997 7378 or 0418 532 355.
Back again: the Berryden Sheepdog trial will be held at Tarwin Vale, near Mirboo North, for its 10th year.
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• LEONGATHA LITTLE ATHS
Warmth improves performances
WARM conditions brought the best out of competitors at Leongatha Little Athletics Club’s fifth meeting at the velodrome oval last Saturday, spurring on another impressive display of personal best performances. Despite numbers down slightly due to the Melbourne Cup ‘long weekend’, almost 200 PBs were recorded on the day, with Douglas Mancarella and Hayley Wight each rack-
ing up a PB from the six track and field events in which hi h they th competed. t d A string of athletes also managed five PBs, including Eddie Colwill, Hayden Barnes, Autumn Crimp, Alfie Herbert, Angus Ritchie and Harry Vanderzalm. A total of 192 PBs were achieved across all age groups, as follows: Under 6 Boys: C. Richards 100m, vortex. Under 6 Girls: A. Snell vortex. Under 7 Boys: T. Taylor-Wilton vortex, 60m
hurdles, high jump; X. Bolge 100m, vortex, 60m h dl hi h jjump; B hurdles, high B. Ab Abernethy vortex, high jump; C. Carew 100m, vortex; T. Roberts 60m hurdles, high jump, vortex; B. Soumilas 60m hurdles; F. Dunn high jump, 60m hurdles. Under 7 Girls: T. Kenzie vortex, 100m; E. Allen 60m hurdles, vortex, 100m; P. Barry 100m, vortex; M. Herbert 60m hurdles, 100m; N. Wight 100m, vortex; E. O’Neill 100m, 60m hurdles, vortex. Under 8 Boys: E. Colwill discus, 60m hurdles,
Raising the bar: Taylah Kenzie sizes up the job ahead of her in the Under 7 Girls high jump.
400m, long jump, 100m; R. Reardon 60m hurdles, 100m, 400m; T. Richards 400m, 60m hurdles, long jump, discus; D. Abernethy discus, 60m hurdles, long jump; J. McRae 60m hurdles, 400m, long jump, discus; H. Barnes 100m, 60m hurdles, discus, 400m, long jump; M. Bath long jump, 60m hurdles, 100m. Under 8 Girls: N. Crimp 100m, long jump, discus, 400m; T. Matheson 400m, 60m hurdles; H. Kleeven long jump, discus. Under 9 Boys: M. Molloy 60m hurdles, triple jump; D. Johnson triple jump, 60m hurdles; M. Mancarella 60m hurdles; J. Soumilas triple jump; H. Sheedy triple jump. Under 9 Girls: B. Fisher triple jump, 60m hurdles; A. Ritchie 100m, 60m hurdles; B. Roy 60m hurdles, discus, 400m; M. Stothart 100m; G. Patterson 100m. Under 10 Boys: S. Herbert triple jump, 60m hurdles, 400m; R. Gilliam 400m, triple jump, 100m, 60m hurdles; M. Matheson 60m hurdles, triple jump; J. Wrigley 60m hurdles, triple jump, 100m, 400m; J. Soumilas 400m, triple jump, 100m. Under 10 Girls: C. Allen javelin, triple jump, 400m; A. Crimp javelin, 100m, 400m, 60m hurdles, triple jump; B. Drury javelin, triple jump; M. Giles
Photo finish: Laura Bevis (right) and Nevada Crimp hit the line together in a fast-paced 100m. 400m, triple jump; N. Martin javelin; T. Kelly 60m hurdles, 100m; T. Snell javelin, triple jump; J. Woods triple jump, 400m, 100m, javelin; E. Bath 400m. Under 11 Boys: A. Herbert 400m, 100m, javelin, 60m hurdles, long jump; A. Ritchie 400m, javelin, long jump, 100m, 60m hurdles; H. Vanderzalm long jump, javelin, 100m, 400m, 60m hurdles; A. Trease long jump, 400m, javelin, 100m.
Under 11 Girls: L. Edmondson 60m hurdles, 100m; C. Standfield 60m hurdles, long jump; E. James 400m; A. Mancarella long jump, 400m. Under 12 Boys: J. Burgess-Pincini javelin, 400m, long jump, 100m; N. Matheson 400m, long jump, javelin; D. Mancarella 400m, 100m, 1500m walk, long jump, javelin, 60m hurdles. Under 12 Girls: S. Allen 60m hurdles, 400m,
high jump; R. Martin high jump, shotput, 400m; H. Wight high jump, 100m, 1500m walk, 400m, shotput, 60m hurdles; C. Thorson 400m, 100m. Under 13 Boys: C. White 400m, discus, long jump; E. Bath discus, 400m; B. Thorson long jump, 100m, discus, 400m. Under 13 Girls: A. Wrigley 1500m walk, long jump, 400m, 100m; N. Allen long jump, 400m, 100m.
• WONTHAGGI LITTLE ATHLETICS
Walk records fall
THE sun shone and records fell in the 1500 metre walk events on Saturday.
Lanni Pryor U11 Girls, Blythe Page U12 Boys, Andre Toussaint U14 Boys and Ethan Slade U15 Boys all broke their age group records. Lily Geyle was also the first athlete to go under 10 minutes on the grass track for the same event. Pat Ryan came close to breaking the U11 boys High Jump record but unfortunately the bar fell after a short pause on his last attempt. Eighty-eight athletes turned out to achieve a grand total of 73 personal bests. Archie O’Neill, Jai Williamson and Luca Gleeson in the U8 Boys and Silas O’Halloran and Keegan Page in the U9 Boys all obtained three PBs.
Results
Top performer: Ethan Slade set a record in the 1500m walk event.
U6 Boy: 200m Sprint: Jacob Liatos 56.27. Shot Put: Jacob Liatos 2.46. U6 Girl: 200m Sprint: Eva Garbham 50.71. Shot Put: Eva Grabham 3.21. U7 Boy: 200m Sprint: Jett Garnham 39.90. Shot Put: Xavier Lindsay 3.81. U7 Girl: 200m Sprint: Sarah Stone 46.04. Shot
Put: Olivia Bramley 2.99. U8 Boy: 100m Sprint: Archie O’Neill 16.84. 200m Sprint: Jai Williamson 38.62. 400m: Archie O’Neill 1:29.2. High Jump: Jai Williamson 0.81. Shot Put: Jai Williamson 4.92. U8 Girl: 100m Sprint: Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 18.15. 200m Sprint: Chelsea Kent 4473. 400m: Tess Wingfield 1:43.3. High Jump: Tevuro IhomanaMontgomery 0.81. Shot Put: Tess Wingfield 3.71. U9 Boy: 100m Sprint: Keegan Page 16.92. 1100m Walk: Matthew Nichol 8:16.1. 200m Sprint: Keegan Page 39.10. Shot Put: Keegan Page 5.67. Triple Jump: Matthew Nichol 5.80. U9 Girl: 100m Sprint: Dallas Loughridge 17.28. 1100m Walk: Dallas Loughridge 8:11.3. 200m Sprint: Dallas Loughridge 40.26. Shot Put: Maddison Stone 5.31. Triple Jump: Dallas Loughridge 5.96. U10 Boy: 1100m Walk: Finn Gleeson 8:25.9. 200m Sprint: Jenson Garnham 39.18. 70m Sprint: Jenson Garnham 11.922. Discus: Jenson Garnham 16.30. Long Jump: Jenson Garnham 2.93. U10 Girl: 1100m Walk: Chloe Bramley 7:52.8. 200m Sprint: Chloe Bramley 38.70. 70m Sprint: Nicola Slade 12.05. Discus:
Mikaela Notley 13.37. Long Jump: Lauren Kent 2.62. U11 Boy: 100m Sprint: Cooper Smith 14.86. 800m: Patrick Ryan 2:52.0. Discus: Cooper Smith 14.82. High Jump: Patrick Ryan 1.25 U11 Girl: 100m Sprint: Lanni Pryor 15.44. 1500m Walk: Lanni Pryor 10:49. 800m: Lanni Pryor 2:52.4. Discus: Lanni Pryor 16.81. High Jump: Cailin Robinson 1.15. U12 Boy: 100m Sprint: Luke Nicholson 15.10. 1500m Walk: Blythe Page 10:21. 800m: Luke Nicholson 2:54.2. Discus: Cooper Wagner 16.78. Long Jump: Cooper Wagner 3.26. U12 Girl: 100m Sprint: Cassie Fallaw 15.76. 1500m Walk: Jacinta Dainty 11:49. 800m: Melody Notley 3:27.8. Discus: Melody Notley 15.59. Long Jump: Jacinta Dainty 3.20. U13 Boy: 1500m Walk: Billy Taylor 11:03. 200m Sprint: Brodie Anderson 31.46. 400m: Brodie Anderson 1:09.8. Javelin: Brodie Anderson 13.47. Triple Jump: Brodie Anderson 7.70. U13 Girl: 1500m Walk: Ciara Ryan 11:09. 200m Sprint: Ciara Ryan 32.75. 400m: Ciara Ryan 1:16.0. Javelin: Ciara Ryan 9.52. Triple Jump: Ciara Ryan 8.05. U14 Boy: 100m Sprint: Andre Toussaint 13.14.
1500m Walk: Andre Toussaint 10:21. 400m: Declan Ryan 1:07.7. Discus: Andre Toussaint 33.16. High Jump: Declan Ryan 1.50. U14 Girl: 100m Sprint: Stephanie Slade 16.83. 1500m Walk: Daisy Filippi 10:22. 400m: Georgia Filippi 1:38.6. Discus: Daisy Filippi 15.35. High Jump: Georgia Filippi 1.25. U15 Boy: 100m Sprint:
Ethan Slade 12.24. 1500m Walk: Ethan Slade 11:43. 400m: Ethan Slade 1:06.3. Discus: Ethan Slade 19.77. High Jump: 1 Ethan Slade 1.33. U15 Girl: 100m Sprint: Jade Dalton 14.46. 1500m Walk: Lily Geyle 9:31.8. 400m: Imigen Langford 1:20.6. Discus: Nicole Davis 25.59. High Jump: Imigen Langford 1.25.
Big jump: Zara Hooper puts in a big leap at little athletics.
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Interleague cricket
Under 21s GIPPSLAND Under 21s played Barwon (Geelong) at Newcomb on Sunday. Leongatha was represented by Sam Sperling of Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL, Joel Liddle of Wonthaggi Workmens, Eli Richards of Phillip Island and Thomas Wyatt of Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak. Gippsland had a very young side with three 17-year-olds, Gippsland won the toss and sent Barwon in, Barwon lost a wicket in the first over but were 2/85 at the first drinks when Sam Sperling and Thomas Wyatt joined the attack to reduce Barwon to 8/135, with Sam picking up two and Thomas four. Barwon recovered to 9/219. Gippsland opened with Jake Serong and Thomas Wyatt, Jake made 7 and
Thomas 14. Wickets continued to fall with Eli Richards on 10, Joel Liddle 1 and Sam Sperling 8 not out while Ben Julian was the mainstay with 52. Gippsland was all out 164, losing by 55 runs. Under 14s and 15s TRAINING will be this Sunday at Korumburra, 10am start to pick a side to play Central Gippsland at Mirboo North on November 18. Clubs are to supply names for Under 13s, Under 14s and Under15s and any Under 12s that are above average. Please email names to Geoff Wyatt at wyatt@waterfront.net.au by Thursday night.
Milo In2Cricket is back MILO in2Cricket’s Have-A-Go and Have-A-Game programs are returning to Leongatha this month for local boys and girls. Have-A-Go is aimed at the younger students in Grades Prep to 2, while Have-A-Game is designed for eight to 10-year-olds. Both are eight-week programs and will be held at the Leongatha Primary School oval/Leongatha Town Cricket Club rooms. The Have-A-Go program will be held on
Tuesday nights from 4pm until 5.30. Sign up night is on Tuesday, November 13, from 4pm at the clubrooms, with the program to commence the following Tuesday, November 20. There’ll be five sessions prior to the Christmas holidays, and then the final three when school comes back. Cost is $70 and includes a Milo in2Cricket pack with bat, ball, t-shirt and other cool stuff. You can also register online at the Milo in2Cricket website by following the links to the
‘Town’ centre. Call coordinator Nathan Johnston for more details on 0400 677 024. Nick Summers is running the Have-A-Game program. A registration night will be held at the primary school oval this Friday night at 4.30pm, and if you can’t be there, Nick will be back there again on Saturday morning at 9am to take participants’ details. A start date for HaveA-Game will be confirmed on the registration night. Nick can be contacted on 0419 864 053.
Get hitting: Milo In2Cricket coordinators Nathan Johnston and Nick Summers with young Milo cricketers Seth Rockall and Patrick and Alex Johnston.
Clean bowled: bowler Lachlan O’Connor took the stumps out from behind his OMK opponent on the weekend. Photo by Mark Drury. C Grade, Division 1 INVERLOCH v WONTHAGGI MINERS results not available NERRENA v IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials D Pellin c S Shambrook b K Clark .............................20 R Murray c J Trease b K Clark .............................12 N Hodges lbw b K Clark ...............................4 P McGavin ro .............................2 G Forrester lbw b K Clark ...............................6 P Hughes c J Trease b K Clark ................................2 L Bourke c J Trease b C Dougherty .......................6 T Shanahan c M Young b C Dougherty .......................4 G Price lbw b K Clark ...............................0 G Wright c J Trease b C Dougherty .....................10 M Price no ..................................0 Extras .........................................7 Total .........................................73 Bowling: J Trease 0/24, D Grigg 0/12, K Clark 6/12, M Young 0/9, C Dougherty 3/14, M Waltom 0/0. 1st innings Nerrena G Wightman lbw b G Price ...............................1 S Shambrook b G Price ...............................0 J Trease c G Price b G Forrester .......................49 M Young b G Wright................12
Under 16 WONTHAGGI MINERS v MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners D Tiziani c T Sinclair b J Riley ................................6 J Honeysett ret..........................71 C Waters b M Trotto.................15 J Beesey c T Sinclair b M Trotto .............................0 D Brosnan c M Olden ..............10 F Brosnan b M Olden............... 11 H Forsyth no ..............................7 A Honeysett c M Olden b J Riley ................................4 S Watson no................................1 Extras .......................................22 Total .............................6/147 (cc) Bowling: M Olden 1/37, J Riley 2/32, M Trotto 2/10, J Hoy 0/17, K Newton 1/23, C Dougherty 0/20. PHILLIP ISLAND v INVERLOCH 1st innings Phillip Island B Insall b L Anderson ................7 J Keating c F McKittrick b H Kelly .............................29 T Officer b H Kelly ..................51 J Taylor lbw b J Dalmau ............................7 H Watson no ...............................0 B Young no...............................13 Extras .......................................45 Total .............................4/152 (cc) Bowling: J Dalmau 1/15, L Anderson 1/10, J Van Zanen 0/18, D Lawson 0/13, S Hayes 0/13, N Brayley 0/19, F McKittrick 0/8, M Woods 0/7, J Ritchie 0/11, C McCaughan 0/12, H Kelly 2/12. POOWONG LOCH v IMPERIALS Results not available KILCUNDA/BASS v FISH CREEK TARWIN 1st innings Fish Creek Tarwin
G Gilliam c R Murray b G Wright.............................5 K Young no ................................7 K Clark no ..................................0 Extras .........................................1 Total ......................................5/75 Bowling: P McGavin 0/20, G Price 2/13, G Wright 2/21, P Hughes 0/12, G Forrester 1/9. POOWONG LOCH v TOWN 1st innings Poowong Loch Extras .......................................14 Total .............................7/216 (cc) PHILLIP ISLAND v KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings Phillip Island C Muscat c A Newsome b A Blackney .......................14 R Good no .............................. 111 J Cox lbw b J Smith ...............................5 R Jenkin b T Duff ...............................40 G Marshall ro ...........................32 M Cleary c A Newsome b A Blackney .........................4 R McKenzie c T Duff b E Garratt .............................6 A Nicholson b K Condick ..........................5 A Cox b T Duff ...............................15 B Insall no ..................................0 Extras .......................................33 Total .............................8/264 (cc) Bowling: A Blackney 2/41, K Condick 1/29, J Smith 1/40, E Garratt 1/36, G Burchell 0/26, T Duff 2/43, A Newsome 0/12, D Blackney 0/0, L Petrie 0/30. G Staley b T Smith .....................5 R McGannon b E Garratt .........20 E Park b E Garratt ......................0 M McGannon c b K Condick ........................31 G Park c K Condick b J Bastwrous ...................... 11 K Jacobson c b B Pipicelli...........................4 L Buckland no ..........................15 H Griggs c S Casey b K Condick ........................ 11 A Watkins no ..............................5 Extras .......................................20 Total .............................7/122 (cc) Bowling: K Condick 2/21, T Smith 1/31, E Garratt 2/12, E Luke 0/16, J Bastwrous 1/20, B Pipicelli 1/11. WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s D Turton c B Codolucci b P Dunlevie ........................48 M Davey c L Miller b T Jenkin ............................23 J Thomas b B Codolucci .....................63 B Bayne c L Miller b P Dunlevie ..........................5 K Brann c A Ringer b B Codolucci .......................2 Z Macdermid ro .........................0 A Busana b B Codolucci .....................15 L Marotta ro ...............................4 N Dobbie b B Codolucci .......................0 E Senior b M Allen ....................0 J Brann no ..................................0 Extras .........................................6 Total .......................................166 Bowling: L Miller 0/23, T Jenkin 1/41, J Celebrine 0/38, P Dunlevie 2/30, B Codolucci 4/14, H McNeill 0/19, M Allen 1/1.
C Grade, Division 2 MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED RED v FOSTER Results not available MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED BLUE v WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S 1st innings Meeniyan Dumbalk United Blue T Bright c C Smith b B Jeffries ............................7 G Jones b C Smith ..............................4 G Robinson c J Foon b C Smith ............................10 K Brown c A Ray b M Dobbie .........................46 S Lofthouse c J Foon b M Dobbie .........................26 K Robinson b A Ray..................................2 K Sinclair c C Smith b A Busana ..........................24 N Grayden c J Licis b A Ray..................................0 C Olden b M Dobbie ...........................5 L Harrington no ..........................5 C Dyke ro ...................................0 Extras .......................................24 Total .......................................153 Bowling: S Liddle 0/12, B Jeffries 1/9, C Smith 2/34, S Knight 0/22, M Dobbie 3/23, A Ray 2/35, M Cadwallender 0/3, A Busana 1/0, J Licis 0/3.
KOONWARRA LRSL v OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK 1st innings OMK G Adams b P Buckley .........................18 C Walker c L O’Connor b P Kennedy ........................17 D Olden c M Green b A Vaughan ........................29 M Walker c b P Buckley .........................59 A Sheedy b B Perry ............................51 R Paterson c M Green b L O’Connor ......................14 M Gow c b B Perry .............................16 J Whiteside b L O’Connor .........0 G Snow b L O’Connor ...............0 R Wyatt no .................................0 B Walker no................................0 Extras .......................................22 Total .............................9/226 (cc) Bowling: N Summers 0/27, B Perry 2/37, P Buckley 2/26, P Kennedy 1/25, J Missen 0/23, L Gale 0/44, A Vaughan 1/14, L O’Connor 3/27. KORUMBURRA v GLEN ALVIE Results not available PHILLIP ISLAND v INVERLOCH Results not available
Birthday bash: Jake Rockall gets bat to ball on Saturday (and his 13th birthday) in the Under 14s. Photo by Mark Drury.
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• B GRADE DIVISION 1
Harvey scores big with 155
WONTHAGGI Workmens batsman Craig Harvey was in career best form, smashing an unrivalled 155 runs against a lacklustre Glen Alvie. Ably supported by Huitema (58), Sawyer (54), and Yann (69), Harvey was hitting them like they were beach balls. Huitema and Harvey amassed 163 in a dazzling partnership, helping their team to a massive 404. Glen Alvie – which scored just 68 - suffered under a withering Wonthaggi Workmens bowling attack, with
B Grade, Division 1
WONTHAGGI MINERS v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island A Finlayson c & b L Jones ......................20 J Black c B Foon b R Todd ..............................20 J Manning c T Hamilton b P Owen .............................23 M Price c T Hamilton b R Todd ................................2 P Francis c P Owen b R Todd ................................1 A Cameron c R Jones b P Owen .............................41 A Tolley lbw b P Owen ...............................5 Z Brown no ..............................15 B Young b T Hamilton ..........................0 A Thomas b R Todd ..............................17 T Officer b R Todd ................................5 Extras .......................................10 Total .......................................159 Bowling: R Todd 5/33, L Jones 1/29, P Owen 3/39, T Hamilton 1/44, A Honeysett 0/9. 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners L Jones no ..................................5
McGuirk in brilliant form (4/11). Wonthaggi Miners’ bowlers were in scintillating form against Phillip Island, with Rohan Todd (5/33) and Owen (3/39) leading the charge. But the Island boys still managed to cobble together 159, with Cameron smashing his way to 41. OMK was in good batting form against MDU, knocking its way to 229. White (43), Miller (63) and Jefferies (38) all scored well. Harris was the best of the MDU bowlers, with 3/46.
A Jagoe no ..................................0 Extras .........................................3 Total ........................................0/8 Bowling: A Cameron 0/6, T Officer 0/1, P Francis 0/0, Z Brown 0/1. WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie Extras .........................................6 Total .........................................68 Bowling: A McLean 1/4, Z Macdermid 0/4, C Harvey 2/6, L McGuirk 4/11, L McLean 1/31, L Sawyer 2/10. 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s R Geyer c B Glover b J Hamilton ..........................8 S Huitema c b B Davidson.......................58 L Sawyer c b L McRae ...........................54 C Harvey c A Hamilton b B Davidson.....................155 A Yann c A Hamilton b B Davidson.......................69 I Barnes b B Davidson.......................18 L Gennicarro no .......................10 L McLean no ..............................9 Extras .......................................22 Total ....................................6/404
OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK v MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED 1st innings OMK R White b S Browne..........................43 W Dowel c B Thomas b S Browne..........................24 L Wilson c B Davey b C Harris ............................12 G Miller c B Davey b B Coulter ..........................63 J Paterson c C Harris b S Mcrae ............................19 T Eustace c M Olden b S Riley................................8 D McMeekin c D Thomas b S Riley................................1 J Cochrane c D Thomas b B Coulter .............................2 D Jeffries c S Riley b C Harris ............................38 L Lamers c L Mercer b C Harris ..............................3 T Knox no ..................................2 Extras .......................................14 Total .......................................229 Bowling: S Mcrae 1/49, L Mercer 0/26, B Coulter 2/40, S Browne 2/23,C Harris 3/46, S Riley 2/39. NERRENA v INVERLOCH results not available
Big hit: Ash Hickey gets bat to ball and sends one flying. Photo by Mark Drury. • B GRADEDIVISION 2
Town sets the bar high ASH Hickey helped lead Leongatha Town to a victory against Koonwarra/ Leongatha RSL taking 5/37. Town managed 9/318 from the 75 overs with good scoring from McLennan and Schelling. The Cougars were all out for 162 in their first innings. Town finished 5/80 in
Jordon Pickersgill: the Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL young gun puts one down the pitch. Photo by Mark Drury.
their second innings with Warren and Goss at the crease. Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL didn’t get a chance at a second innings to catch their Town counterparts. Korumburra’s Ricky Webster hit the ball well when his team took on Imperials, scoring 53. The trouble was there were few other team mates to support him.
But Imperials did bowl well, with Maskell (3/52) and youngster Tim Sauvarin (3/23) both causing havoc. Kilcunda Bass’s top order batsmen were in good form, but suffered through a lack of support, as team mates fell cheaply (three for ducks). Aplin (38), Gardiner (57) and Blake (32) all did their bit on the way to the team scoring 197.
Wonthaggi Workmen’s Steve Brann (78 not out) has helped his team to pass a paltry 92 runs set by OMK. While OMK’s Robert Quaife was good, with 46, a string of ducks made the task of hitting a decent score difficult. Wonthaggi bowlers McCall (3/32) and Jeffries (3/7) made the task tough for the OMK boys.
B Grade, Division 2
b J Pouw ................................0 H Grace ro ..................................3 S Blake c M Van Boven b L Buckland .......................32 R Duff b G Buckland ........................0 D Clay b J Pouw ................................0 B Egeberg no............................14 I Brown c b L Buckland .........................9 T Smith lbw b M Van Boven .....................7 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................197 WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S v OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK 1st innings OMK A Miller b W Mccall ..........................13 P Miller c b W Mccall ............................2 P Harper lbw b W Mccall ............................0 T Miller c b S Jeffries.............................6 R Quaife c & b S Jeffries ....................46 B Maguire b L Borne ..............................3 C O’Brien no .............................9 N Audino b L Borne ..............................0 D Wylie b S Jeffries.............................0 R Provan ro ................................4 Extras .........................................9 Total .........................................92 Bowling: W Mccall 3/32, L Borne 2/24, J Sheerin 0/19, S Jeffries 3/7, C Rigby 0/7. 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s S Brann no................................78 S Roche c .................................33 B Evans ro ..................................3 J Sheerin no ................................2 Extras .........................................4 Total ....................................2/120 Bowling: C O’Brien 0/14, D Wylie 0/21, A Miller 0/9, R Provan 0/23, N Audino 1/22, R Quaife 0/28
TOWN
IMPERIALS v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra R Webster c A Hosking b J Ballagh...........................53 P Dunlevie c A Hosking b B Maskell ...........................0 A McKinnon c J Ginnane b B Maskell ...........................1 T Allen lbw b T Cashin ...........................12 N Allen c J Ginnane b T Sauvarin ........................27 J Oxlee c T Cashin b T Sauvarin ..........................6 J Richards c K McGavin b L Ballagh ............................1 C Truscott c B Maskell b T Sauvarin ..........................2 I Riddell b K Mc Gavin......................17 J Gilroy lbw b B Maskell ...........................1 S Hall no ..................................19 Extras .......................................28 Total .......................................167 Bowling: B Maskell 3/52, K McGavin 1/8, T Cashin 0/40, L Ballagh 2/10, T Sauvarin 3/23, J Ginnane 0/8, J Kennedy 0/12. 1st innings Imperials L Ballagh c T Allen b N Allen ...............................0 A Hosking lbw b S Hall .................................1 K McGavin no............................8 J Ginnane no ..............................4 Extras .........................................1 Total ......................................2/14 Bowling: N Allen 1/5, J Oxlee 0/0, P Dunlevie 0/4, S Hall 1/2, J Gilroy 0/3. KILCUNDA BASS v FISH CREEK TARWIN 1st innings Kilcunda Bass T Aplin lbw b M Van Boven ...................38 R Gardiner b G Buckland ......................57 D Halliday b G Buckland ......................22 S Tapscott c G Webster
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KOONWARRA LRSL 1st innings Town M Wilson c S Turner b J Pickersgill ...................... 11 M Smith b N Toms ...............................0 R McLennan b J Moore ............................52 M Warren no ...........................14 G Goss c J Pickersgill ................5 I Hanks c J Moore ......................0 Extras .......................................40 Total .............................9/318 (cc) (Some scores not submitted.) Bowling: B Arnup 0/24, J Pickersgill 1/32, M Pickersgill 0/24. 1st innings Koonwarra LRSL L Enter b A Hickey............................10 C Moscript c & b J Schelling ..................18 J Moore c & b A Hickey....................35 N Toms c S Fixter b S Clark ..............................28 J Tomada c I Hanks b S Clark .............................15 B Pickersgill no ..........................3 S Tuner c I Hanks b S Clark ...............................0 Extras .......................................15 Total .......................................162 Bowling: J Schelling 1/26, A Hickey 5/37, W Turner 0/15, S Fixter 0/37, S Clark 3/41. 2nd innings Town J Schelling c L Enter b J Moore ..............................6 D Burge c J Enter .....................36 S Clark c J Pickersgill b J Tomada ...........................10 I Hanks c & b J Pickersgill ................15 M Wilson c & b J Pickersgill .................9 M Warren no ..............................0 G Goss no...................................0 Extras .........................................4 Total ...............................5/80 (cc) Bowling: J Pickersgill 2/5, S Turner 0/23, J Moore 1/6, B Pickersgill 0/10, J Tomada 1/8, S Anderson 0/11.
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• A GRADE DIVISION 1
Wightman claims six NERRENA gun Tim Wightman was brilliant with the ball, claiming 6/49 against Inverloch. But the superlative bowling performance didn’t stop Inverloch knocking up a respectable 199. Kit Rothier led the charge with 64. Next best was Walter Taberner, who was run out by Symmons for 30. Phillip Island has given Wonthaggi Miners a total of 178 to chase. Opener Eli Richards continued his good form, with 78. Other team mates fell cheaply, with the Island boys scoring poorly. In fact, Broomhall, Hornsby and Johnston all fell for ducks. The Wonthaggi Miners’ bowling at-
A Grade, Division 1
Almost got it: Sam Sperling leaps for a catch while team mate Shane Moore looks on. Photo by Mark Drury • A GRADE DIVISION 2
Matthews in brilliant form FISH Creek Tarwin edged its way to a respectable 195, despite a brilliant bowling performance by Kilcunda Bass’ Paul Matthews, who took 6/40. Fishy’s Kedamath (48), Wilkins (39) and Rabbitt (46) were all good with the bat. Koonwarra Leongatha RSL bats-
A Grade, Division 2
KOONWARRA LRSL v MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED 1st innings MDU J Sinclair b M Clarke ..........................10 M Le Page c C Wise b M Boswell ........................19 C Hoober c N Grimes b S Sperling .........................45 M Olden b M Boswell ..........................1 S Arnup c M Boswell b J Kennedy.........................17 B Heppell c S Moore b C Wise ................................2 R Olden lbw b S Sperling ...........................3 b McKnight no ......................... 11 M Martin b S Sperling ...........................2 T Harris b S Sperling ............................4 M Patching c J Hughes b J Kennedy...........................5 Extras .......................................13 Total .......................................132 Bowling: J Kennedy 2/33, M Clarke 1/23, M Boswell 2/23, S Sperling 4/35, C Wise 1/13.
FISH CREEK TARWIN v KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings Fish Creek Tarwin J Law c S Oates b D Pipicelli ..........................0 C Fisher c P Palmer b P Matthews ........................9 J Buckland c A Larcombe b P Matthews .........................2 V Kedamath c
man Craig Hoober was best for his team against MDU, with a respectable 45 runs. Koony ended its innings with 132. Sam Sperling made life difficult for the Koonwarra Leongatha RSL batsmen, taking 4/45, including Hoober. Poowong Loch lost its first three batsmen for 0, after a top order collapse against Glen Alvie. The one
b D Masinovic ....................48 G Watkins b D Pipicelli ..........................6 J Danckert lbw b D Masinovic .....................24 N Wilkins c b P Matthews .......................39 H Buckland b P Matthews .........................0 S Rabbitt b P Matthews .......................46 J Flanders b P Matthews .........................3 A Straw no..................................1 Extras .......................................17 Total .......................................195 Bowling: D Pipicelli 2/28, P Matthews 6/40, J Mahood 0/37, J Dakin 0/10, D Masinovic 2/45, S Shelton 0/12, T Miller 0/10. 1st innings Kilcunda Bass Extras .........................................2 Total ......................................0/10 Bowling: S Rabbitt 0/1, J Flanders 0/2, V Kedamath 0/5. GLEN ALVIE v POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Poowong Loch C Knox c & b S Coppell .....................0 N Findlay c R Arestia b N George ............................0 M Adderley c & b N George .....................0 J Foster c R Arestia b S Coppell..........................10 R Carvill c D Tiziani b N George ............................5 S Jenkins st R Arestia b D Williams .......................34 R Knox st R Arestia b J Glen .................................4 V Rawat c R Arestia
shining light was Sam Jenkins, who top scored for his team with 34 runs. Bowling, Jenkins took 4/40. Glen Alvie was 7/112 at the end of play. Foster hit its way to 139 against Town, with Tanner top scoring with 37. Joe O’Loughlin was the best of the Town bowlers, cleaning up the top order (3/22).
b N George ............................8 T Miller c J Glen b N George ............................3 G Birnie c R Arestia b N George ............................3 T Hancock no .............................2 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .........................................79 1st innings Glen Alvie Extras .......................................10 Total .............................7/112 (cc) Bowling: J Foster 1/29, T Miller 0/11, C Knox 0/10, S Jenkins 4/40, T Hancock 2/15. FOSTER v TOWN 1st innings Foster S Jeffery c J Hume b J O’Loughlin ....................16 M Lynch c N Johnston b J O’Loughlin ......................5 J Toner c J Hume b J O’Loughlin .......................0 J Prain lbw b M Borschman .....................6 G Tanner c A Ratnayake b M Weerasinghe Silva .......37 P Dower c J Hume b N Johnston .........................7 B Doran c J Withers b A Ratnayake .......................6 S Lanyon c J O’Loughlin b J Burge ...............................4 S Chaseling c J O’Loughlin b J Burge ...............................6 R Dower no .............................28 F Griggs no ..............................10 Extras .......................................14 Total .............................9/139 (cc) Bowling: A Ratnayake 1/22, N Johnston 1/18, J O’Loughlin 3/22, M Borschman 1/15, M Weerasinghe Silva 1/28, J Burge 2/13, J Bolge 0/13.
PHILLIP ISLAND v WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st innings Phillip Island E Richards c B Mattock b G Peters ............................78 J Broomhall c J Piasente b R Birkett .............................0 T Hornsby b B Foon................................0 B Johnston b B Foon................................0 S Murdoch c D Beesey b B Foon.............................. 11 J Finnigan b J Piasente..........................30 L Keating c C Honeysett b G Peters ............................21 C Wilson c b G Peters ............................10 S Boyack c C Honeysett b A Donohue .........................5 C Viljoen lbw b G Peters ..............................1 D Johnston no ............................0 Extras .......................................18 Total .......................................174 Bowling: B Foon 3/23, R Birkett 1/47, M Johnson 0/29, A Donohue 1/28, J Piasente 1/23, G Peters 4/21. 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners C Thomas no ..............................6 R Birkett no ................................5 Extras .........................................3 Total ......................................0/14 Bowling: J Finnigan 0/3, S Boyack 0/3, C Wilson 0/5, D Johnston 0/0. INVERLOCH v NERRENA 1st innings Inverloch W Taberner ro ..........................30 B Debono c T Wightman b T Davison .........................15 D Ruffin lbw ..............................8 D Clark
tack was in sparkling form, with Ben Foon ending his spell with 3/23 and Geoff Peters devastatingly good with 4/21. The Miners have started well, scoring 14 runs with no wickets lost. Imperials were all at sea when they took on Wonthaggi Workmens, making a paltry 54 runs. An even spread of economical bowling performances – J Thomas 3/9, Lang 2/15, R Thomas 3/18, McCall 2/9 – made sure the Imperials had little breathing space. The Workmens batsmen have proven equally as good, with Tim Hooper smashing 84, Britt 49 and R Thomas 43. Workmens ended the day’s play three wickets down for 218.
b T Wightman......................13 K Rothier lbw b T Wightman......................64 T Thornby c S Helms b T Wightman......................17 N Brayley lbw b T Wightman........................3 N Goodall no ............................18 R Tegg st b T Wightman........................7 N Cant st b T Wightman........................2 RB Thomas no ...........................1 Extras .......................................22 Total .............................8/199 (cc) Bowling: R Clark 1/31, C Eva 0/32, T Davison 1/33, Z Trease 0/15, T Wightman 6/49, J Hoy 0/5, D Symmons 0/19. WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S v IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials G Sauvarin c D Britt b A Lang ................................2 B Davidson c T Hooper b J Thomas ............................0 L Rogers c G Britt b J Thomas ............................4 R McGavin c G Bolding b A Lang ..............................12 T Williams c & b J Thomas .....................1 A Meyer c M Mccall b R Thomas ...........................1 M Lafferty c A Lang b R Thomas .........................14 K Gray b M Mccall ............................1 J Forrester no............................14 A DeGennaro b M Mccall .............................0 Z Price c T Hooper b R Thomas ...........................0 Extras .........................................5 Total .........................................54 Bowling: J Thomas 3/9, A
Lang 2/15, R Thomas 3/18, M Mccall 2/9. 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s T Hooper c G Sauvarin b K Gray..............................84 D Britt ro ..................................49 R Thomas c B Davidson b K Gray..............................43 G Britt no .................................20 C Harvey no .............................13 Extras .........................................9 Total ....................................3/218 Bowling: L Rogers 0/32, A DeGennaro 0/12, M Lafferty 0/31, B Davidson 0/67, K Gray 2/46, R Mc Gavin 0/16, Z Price 0/7. KORUMBURRA v OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK 1st innings OMK K Kerr b K Dorman.........................22 T Wyatt lbw b L Williams ..........................8 D Lloyd b L Williams ........................20 P Dyer c K Miller b L Williams ........................38 J Wilson c K Rigby b D Slamon ......................107 J Van Rooye c & b U Weerasinghe ..........71 R Greaves st K Miller b U Weerasinghe .................10 B Wyatt c D Salmon b U Weerasinghe ...................7 P Dell no.....................................5 A Jenkins no ...............................0 Extras .......................................13 Total .............................8/301 (cc) Bowling: A Meade 0/35, L Williams 3/51, K Dorman 1/48, U Weerasinghe 3/102, D Scott 0/8, J Cook 0/9, D Salmon 1/44.
Paceman: Leongatha Town’s Nathan Johnston sends one to a Foster batsman on Saturday. Photo courtesy Mal Heywood.
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Western clubs possible State efforts for Ellinbank move local netballers CLUBS could leave the Alberton Football Netball League as part of a restructure of a neighbouring league. The Ellinbank and District Football League which includes Nyora and Poowong Football Clubs have expressed interest in picking up clubs from neighbouring leagues, including the AFNL, to establish two 10 team divisions instead of their current 15 club set up. Clubs at the western end of the AFNL including Korumburra-Bena, Phillip Island and Kilcunda-Bass are speculated as the ones that will have the option to change for the 2014 season. Roger Gwynne, EDFL president confirmed that they were looking for more clubs but quashed rumours that the league was poaching clubs for the restructure.
“We’re not in the business of plundering and mucking up other leagues by approaching clubs,” he said. “But if they want to approach us we will talk to them and go through the proper channels. “We can drop the word and if they then come to us and ask if they would be an option then we would go talk with them.” John Schelling, AFNL president, said that he had heard about the restructure of the neighbouring league but thinks his clubs won’t make the switch. “What I understand is that the clubs are pretty loyal to us and enjoy playing in our competition,” he said. “I don’t expect any clubs to be leaving.” Schelling said that there are positives and negatives if clubs decide
to leave. “A benefit would be making the travel a little less but the negative would be that players who come from Melbourne to play find games against Korumburra-Bena, Phillip Island, Kilcunda-Bass and Dalyston a bit like home games in some respect because they don’t have to travel as far,” he said. “While we would like to have less distance a smaller league doesn’t always make a better league. “I think the competition is much better the way it is now.” Michael Hopkins, KorumburraBena Football Netball Club president said he hasn’t been approached about swapping leagues. “It’s never come to the table so we haven’t even thought about the possibility,” he said. “We’re happy in Alberton at the moment.”
• LEONGATHA CYCLING
Track cycling begins
TRACK cycling for the 2012-2013 season managed to get underway on Friday night although a bit of light misty rain just before the scheduled start time had officials wondering whether it would clear.
After two nights of training sessions where there have been good turn outs the holiday weekend saw less starters for racing. First event of the night was a one lap time trial and it was interesting to look back at last season’s results to see where riders were at. Best effort for the night went to Thomas McFarlane who posted a slick 31.40 sec. Kevin Feely clocked in at 35.96 with Will Lumby at 36.39 sec. Hamish Bissett went
round in 39.90 sec, Austin Timmins at 40.54sec, Alex Bennet 42.32, Matt Winchester 45.49 and Fleur Timmins 48.11 sec. Friday night was the first night of track racing for Austin and Matt after both having tried out over the road season. It was only the second time for Fleur to be active with the club so it was a big learning curve for her. The junior riders had a three lap scratch race and Will Lumby made the most of his chances to score an easy win ahead of the fast finishing Austin and Hamish. With only two A Grade riders it was left to a sprint match race for Thomas and Kevin. Thomas kept control of the event, never giving Kevin a chance to try and use the bank to his advantage and scored a convincing win. The juniors then had a one lap handicap.
Will Lumby riding from scratch had a chase of 70 m to Matt Winchester but with regular gaps to the other riders. The field came together in the last 100m and Will came through for win number two just ahead of Matt and Hamish Bissett. The A Grade duo fronted up for a three lap pursuit – one rider starting on the opposite side of the track. Thomas showed he not only has the speed in his legs but has some stamina too, as he also claimed win number two. Fleur tried her hand at another time trial and managed to take almost a second off her first effort, this time stopping the clock in 47.30 sec. The juniors fronted up for a second handicap. This time Will had a slightly longer chase and some bigger gaps to bridge.
Will Lumby: the young gun scooted home as the winner in the junior race.
Austin Timmins made the most of his starters push and hit the front in the last 15m from a wall of riders to claim the win. Matt Winchester also finished well to take another second whilst Hamish Bissett just managed to get his wheel in for third place. The junior riders were given some sprint events. The first heat saw Austin claim the win over Alex. The second heat saw a determined Fleur grab a win from a tiring Matt whilst in the last heat Will proved too quick for Hamish. The last events for the night were a five lap scratch race for the juniors and a 12 lap motor paced scratch race for the A Grade riders. In the junior race it was Will Lumby who scooted home the winner from Austin Timmins and Hamish Bissett. In the A Grade it was Thomas McFarlane coming from behind this time to score the win. Training will be on again on Wednesday night weather permitting. With three girls at training we need to see some more girls step up and try racing with Fleur. The club can put a bike under any girl or boy wishing to try the sport. Just be at the track on Wednesday night by 6.30 pm and we will get them onto the track. Club coach Tony Smith works with the new riders to make a safe start to the sport. Club officials are working on a club combine with Warragul club for the first Friday night in December. There is also some discussion in going down to the indoor track on the weekend of Dec 17 to see some state based racing. Join in the fun and start at Wednesday training sessions.
NETBALL Victoria held its Annual State Netball Titles at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Melbourne recently over two days on an October weekend. All 17 regions from around the state compete against each other in an action packed weekend of netball. Gippsland Netball Region covers all netball clubs from Yarram to Philip Island. Gippsland Netball Region was represented in 15&U and 17&U sections after selections took place in August. All players gained valuable experience from playing netball at this level. Jesse Boyd was appointed coach of the 15&U team with Yvie Angwin as team manager. They selected 10 players to compete from Wonthaggi, Leongatha, InverlochKongwak, Foster, Korumburra-Bena and Stony Creek. With 16 games over two days, these players came out firing on the first day, only losing one game. The second day started with an intense hard fought win over top placed Henderson. Performance and intensity fluctuated throughout the day with a disappointing loss against a couple of teams but this proved that there are no easy games in a competition like this with such high quality netballers on court. Teams were tested with girls feeling the effects of fatigue and soreness, this is where depth in teams was essential. At the end of the competition the girls settled at third place out of 17 teams, af-
ter defeating the top two sides through the rounds. The semi final against Barwon saw a top display of netball skill from both teams, with Barwon coming away with the win to go into the grand final. A team of nine girls were chosen to compete in the 17&U age group, with Shelley Snooks taking on the coaching role and Nicole McKenzie her team manager. The team consisted of players from Inverloch, Korumburra, Fish Creek, Dalyston, Stony Creek and Wonthaggi. On the first day the girls played nine games, each of which was 20 minutes in duration. The result was four wins, four losses and a draw. After ice-baths and a well-earned rest the girls faced up again on Sunday to play six more games. Again we came out even, with three wins and three losses. This was an amazing opportunity for these girls to not only play against quality opposition, but also to play with the best players from our region. The girls showed great improvement throughout the weekend and should be proud of their efforts after 15 very tough games of netball. The region would like to thank our coaches and team managers for their commitment to training and to the weekend competition. Thank you to Deb Allott who provided a very valuable service as the personal carer and to the parents who allowed their children to play and scored all weekend.
Region’s best: a number of local girls represented with Gippsland in the 17&U team.
Well played: the Gippsland 15&U team finished third out of 17 teams.
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Mother Nature shines on sailors MOTHER Nature turned on a perfect day for the South Gippsland Yacht Club, and that isn’t the only thing they’re thanking her for. At the club’s open day in Inverloch on Sunday, new Commodore Ian Jones said the season was shaping up to be a good one, especially because of one change in particular. “Mother Nature has assisted us greatly by bringing the sand back,” he said. “There was a one metre drop at the end of the boat ramp last year and now it’s less than 300mm, so we
Sail past: Commodore Ian Jones is saluted by sailors as they pass during the season opening on Sunday.
The girls and their families travelled with their horses and reached the Queensland venue with plenty of time to spare before the start of the competition. Over 300 riders competed from all over Australia including the Northern Territory, Western Australia and Tasmania. Some riders competed on borrowed horses but others made the long trek with their own. Alex, who is from Tarwin Lower represented Methodist Ladies College and Molly Barry, Newhaven College hails from Kardella South. There were several different disciplines competing at the competition, some of which included pure dressage and show jumping and the inter-school challenge. However, the girls were both compet-
ing in the eventing section of the competition and were thrilled with their results. Alex, finished fifth in the pre-novice section and Molly sixth in the one-star class and considering the competition was extremely tough, this was a fantastic result. The Victorian eventing team finished third and the Victorian team as a whole finished fourth. The girls had a fantastic time socialising with the Victorian team as well as riders from different states. They also had another opportunity to meet up with Australian Olympic silver medallist Megan Jones who had conducted an eventing clinic with the girls in Victoria a week prior to nationals. Both the girls felt the experience of nationals was one that will remain with them for a very long time and as they prepare for their next competition at Tooradin horse trials in coming weeks they feel more prepared for the difficulties a new competition might bring.
Up and over: the local girls competed in the eventing section of the national competition.
said she would work with the club so they were able to improve facilities and have access to new equipment. Mr Jones said the club had 70 members this season and was thrilled to have a large number of junior sailors. “Juniors are the key to the future of the South Gippsland Yacht Club,” he said, noting the recent success of sailing at the London Olympics, making it the country’s most successful sport, was also a good sign for the future of sailing. The Commodore also announced plans were in motion to upgrade the control tower at the club in the near future.
Season opening: South Gippsland Yacht Club former Commodore Tim Wilson, treasurer Neil Warren, Rear Commodore Derek Despy, Commodore Ian Jones, Bass Coast Shire Councillor Jordan Crugnale and Vice Commodore Allan Driver.
Riding well on national stage HORSE riders Alex O’Sullivan and Molly Barry have recently returned from Toowoomba in Queensland for the National Interschool championships.
hope the cycle is changing.” The official opening of the season had a large turn-out, with many enjoying a celebratory lunch, followed by more than 20 people taking part in the traditional ‘sail past’, where the Commodore is saluted by all sailors as they pass as a sign of respect. In her first official duty as Councillor for the Bass Coast Shire Council, Cr Jordan Crugnale was a special guest at the lunch and officially declared the season open. Cr Crugnale shared her own sailing story, involving a near miss with the Spirit of Tasmania whilst out in a “rust bucket” in Port Phillip Bay, and
Right, Represent: Alex O’Sullivan and Molly Barry were part of the Victorian team in the recent National Interschool championships in Queensland. Below, Top competitors: the girls took on the top school age riders from around the country.
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Yachts set sail
THE South Gippsland Yacht Club set sail for their new season on Sunday in perfect conditions.
A large turn-out came to Inverloch to officially open the season and with 70 members the club should be thriving over summer. Tim and Joy Linton from Leongatha took their yacht out on Sunday for the opening of the season along with a number of other local sailors. Full story and photos page 63.
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