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Horror intersection A RENOWNED dangerous intersection attracted a public protest with more than 100 people attending last Wednesday night. Phones started ringing after yet another nasty accident on the intersection of the Korumburra-Wonthaggi, West Creek and Glen Alvie Roads on October 13. It didn’t take long for word to get around and organisers were stunned with the response. See story page 3.

Failed to stop: Jake Kershaw points out the line motorists approaching the stop sign are expected to stop at. It is barely visible and in need of maintenance. Above left, Standing together: residents from Glen Alvie, Korrine, West Creek and surrounding areas gathered at the dangerous intersection of WonthaggiKorumburra, Glen Alvie and West Creek Roads to protest maintenance inaction.

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Bass Coast gets tough on dogs By Tayla Kershaw AFTER months of procrastination, reviews and consultations costing thousands of dollars Bass Coast Shire council has finally made a decision and will get tough on Inverloch’s dogs this summer. After going “soft” on by-law enforcements, and some would say non-existent during last summer, this season the shire has promised to get tough on violators. For the 2014/15 summer the shire will be enforcing dog regulations and dishing out fines

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rather than warnings. Council recently passed a motion endorsing a program for better managing dogs in public places. Inverloch’s Janet Davies is one of the residents happy to hear council is putting its foot down on rule breakers. “Whatever the final decision is, we hope council police it better than last year,” she said. “We need signs that are simple to read so everyone who comes into the town understands.” Bass Coast Shire mayor Cr Neil Rankine said council had responded to community feedback to focus more heavily on enforcement this summer, particularly for cleaning up after dogs and carrying a bag.

“Council’s approach for the 2014/15 season will be to give those found to be non compliant with council’s Local Laws an official warning on the first occasion, followed by a fine for any further non compliance,” Cr Rankine said. Continued on page 7.

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Island review applauded By Laura Gibb PHILLIP Island will receive a review of services as the Phillip Island Progress Association (PIPA) continues its drive for municipal independence.

Bass Coast Shire Council is contributing a third of the cost of the review up to a maximum of $35,000. Bass Coast’s financial contribution to the review was confirmed at the ordinary council meeting on Wednesday, November 15, at the Cowes Heritage Centre. “Thirty-five thousand dollars is a big chunk of council money but I believe it’s money well spent,” Cr Bradley Drew said. The review, which covers local government allocation of resources, services and capital investment, and state government investment on Phillip Island, will investigate whether PIPA is justified in saying Bass Coast Shire Council has neglected Phillip Island ratepayers. Councillors said they hoped the result of the review would also inform the actions of PIPA, a group in favour

of Phillip Island secession which Cr Phil Wright said may be “assuming the solution without understanding the problem”. Councillors met with PIPA on Wednesday before the meeting to explore their concerns about council activity on Phillip Island and discuss the review. “We explained how we are moving forward with both a ratings strategy and 10 year financial plan to put us in a position to have some more projects happening on the ground across the shire and better address maintenance of our assets,” mayor Cr Neil Rankine said. Cr Wright proposed council contribute a maximum of $35000 to the total cost of the review, estimated at $90000 to $100000, the remainder of which will be paid by the State Government of Victoria. “History may look back at it and see it as a turning point for Phillip Island residents,” Cr Wright said. “We’re aiming for what is best for Phillip Island. “This could very likely lead to a separation of Phillip Island from the rest of the shire.”

Popular decision: people applaud in the crowded gallery when Bass Coast Shire Council announces Phillip Island will receive a review of services. The motion to pay for a third of the review was carried unanimously by councillors, except Cr Clare Le Serve, who had left the room due to a conflict of interest, but several councillors ex-

pressed misgivings. Cr Kimberley Brown reminded council it had originally agreed to the review when the state government was paying the total cost.

However, she acknowledged it was unusual for the state government to agree to a review and to pay two thirds of the cost. “I think we’re very lucky to be given this offer,” she said. “Some very interesting information should come out of it.” Cr Wright said he was disappointed the issue of Phillip Island’s independence had become entangled with the forthcoming state election. “I feel really compromised that it was so politicised,” he said. “This could be seen as a purely political stunt based around a state election. He was concerned the Liberal candidate for Bass, Brian Paynter, had emphasised the review funding was coming from him, and that council, by contributing to the review funding, could be perceived as helping Mr Paynter’s election campaign. “Council money could be seen as going straight into the pocket of the Liberal party,” Cr Wright said. If the review costs more than anticipated by the state government, council will have an opportunity to revise its financial contribution in December.

Final straw for horror road By Tayla Kershaw A PUBLIC meeting at a dangerous Lance Creek road intersection turned into a full blown protest last Wednesday night, October 15.

Expecting a few people to turn out at the intersection of the KorumburraWonthaggi, West Creek and Glen Alvie Roads, organisers were stunned when more than 100 people converged at short notice. Each had their own bad accident or near miss story to tell. The recent crash (October 13) on the intersection involving respected Korrine residents John and Barb Luke was the final straw and had locals questioning when would something be done. Organiser Graham Bird has to drive through the intersection everyday and has been subjected to the consequences. “We’ve lived here a long time and it’s lucky none of us (the locals) have been killed,” he said. “It might sound dramatic but it’s real.” Jake Kershaw is a young musician, weeks away from completing VCE and lucky to be alive. He was the passenger in a car that smashed into an

embankment after another car failed to stop at the stop sign on the intersection in 2012. Paramedics believe the curtain airbags saved his life. Jake was admitted to the Dandenong Hospital with a suspected spinal injury. Luckily, doctors found no bruising but Jake was in a neck brace for a week. He isn’t the only one to be saved by a curtain airbag. In the same year, Kongwak’s Susan Banks was driving through the same intersection to Wonthaggi when a car failed to stop at a stop sign and hit her car at 100 km/h. “The car was totally demolished,” she said. “I was saved only by the single side airbag and airlifted to Melbourne.” Glen Alvie resident Neville Chapman said accidents have been happening on the intersection as far back as the late 1950s. “Mrs Beck of Glen Alvie was involved in a horrific smash on the same intersection in the 1950s. There have been many others. This is a long standing hazard,” Mr Chapman said. “The only people who haven’t had an accident, a close shave, been forced to brake heavily or had a scare at this intersection are those who haven’t used the road.” Korrine’s Matt Hull said

there have been plenty of near misses because drivers who fail to stop. “I don’t understand how they can justify it,” Mr Hull said. “It’s a bit of a drama.” Mr Hull was a victim six years ago when two P platers decided to drag race along the road. Mr Hull ended up in the same paddock as Mr and Mrs Luke. Mr Chapman said the accidents aren’t just about the road; it’s about poor drivers as well. “When something happens once, it is an accident. If the same thing happens twice there is a problem. If an accident occurs as many times as it has in this place there is a crisis,” he said. “I believe the crisis is one of bad driving and lack of due care by drivers. Inattentive driving and not respecting the road rules are often to blame.” However, the consensus on Wednesday night was something has to be done. Some of the suggestions were to reduce the speed limit, put up flashing signs similar to those between Meeniyan and Koonwarra, cut the trees back to increase visibility or buy additional land to put in a roundabout. The intersection is shared by Bass Coast Shire Council and VicRoads. Council’s general manager for infrastructure Felic-

ity Sist said the particular section of the intersection belongs to VicRoads. “It has a long history of crashes and the latest is distressing. We are waiting on the accident report to see how we can add to the discussion with VicRoads,” she said “There have been a number of upgrades and signage improvements funded and implemented by VicRoads as it is its intersection; however there could be more to be done.” Bass Coast Highway Patrol Sergeant Jason Hullick said the accidents are not being ignored. “The available options are being discussed,” he said. “There have been safety upgrades and it is an ongoing assessment.” Glen Alvie CFA captain Paul Bird said the majority of their calls are from drivers who have had a collision

on the intersection. “We’ve attended them all with local CFA units from surrounding areas,” Mr Bird said. The CFA attended the public meeting to represent the Lukes, who do plenty of work volunteering for the brigade. Mrs Luke’s son Allan Tack also attended the meeting and said Mrs Luke

would be proud of the community spirit. “We don’t want to see anyone die here,” Mr Tack said. “Mum’s a proud woman and this rally might help get the road fixed. She would be very heartfelt to see everyone here.” The Lukes are on the road to recovery but the community is eager to en-

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Fish Creek safety concern By Sarah Vella THE Fish Creek Primary School is lobbying local and state governments for a

manned children’s crossing and better signage at the school.

Principal Michelle Turner said there is a real safety concern outside the front of the school, where

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children and parents cross the Fish Creek-Foster Road. Ms Turner said there have been several near misses in the last couple of months and parents are concerned. “We want to really ramp up the publicity prior to the election,” she said. Chelsea Taylor’s four year old son William was recently involved in a near miss incident. “He stepped out in front of a car when we were all crossing the road. Fortunately the car was going slowly and it was able to stop,” she said. “It is easy for something like that to happen, as parents cross the road with their younger children regularly.” Ms Turner said at 3.20pm, there are children trying to cross the road while traffic continues to barrel through. “There is not enough 40km/hour signage. Many drivers don’t even know there is a school here until they are right on it,” she said. The school council has been working closely with the South Gippsland Shire Council to develop a plan

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for better parking, bus and pedestrian access to the school. “The council is helping with plans and have some idea of how to improve it, but they have no funding available,” Ms Turner said. School council president Marion Bowron said she has been involved with the school for more than ten years. “The issue has been going on for at least that long,” she said. Ms Bowron said the traffic is particularly bad on a Friday afternoon and worse if it is a long weekend. “We are currently developing a petition and we have written to Deputy Premier Peter Ryan, who we hope will be able to visit the school in the coming weeks,” she said. Because the area attracts a lot of tourist traffic, another issue facing the school is that quite a few drivers are unaware of the school and its location. Fish Creek resident and parent Tim Farrell said it is great to see the town thriving on the back of increased tourism. “The area is only getting more popular because of the good work of the council

and the community, but our children shouldn’t be put at risk,” he said. “It is only fair with development, the community is supported and looked after. It is inevitable something negative will happen here if nothing is done.” Foster’s senior constable Anthony Wilson said the evidence of people speeding through the school zone in front of the school warrants a proper crossing. “We come here as often as we can as it is a high risk location. We have had people up to 40km/hour over the limit at school time,” he said. “A fatality would cost millions of dollars. Plus the effect a death would have on family and friends would cost a lot more than a simple crossing.” Bus operator Geoff Berryman said the dangerous conditions faced by children and their parents at pick up time is a major safety concern. “You can’t put a price on a child’s life and there is too much margin for error, too many things that could go wrong,” he said. “It is an ongoing issue. We had discussions with council at least 10 years ago

and nothing has changed since then. “Roads are getting busier, and there is not enough parking for parents.” A council spokesperson said it has been working with Fish Creek Primary School to produce a concept layout plan for a school crossing that would enable pupils and parents to safely cross the road. “A consultant is cur-

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Leongatha enjoys steady growth LEONGATHA’S residential population is on a steady increase on the back of Melbourne interest and new developments like the new supermarket, CFA and Salvation Army buildings.

Due to demand hundreds of blocks have now become available in and around the town. Stockdale and Leggo is opening up land in Tilly Court, off Nerrena Road. These will be available next year and will be ready to be built on in the next 12 months. Five titles have been sold in Parr Street with three still available. Stockdale and Leggo director Jason Harris said quite a few buyers in Leongatha are those shifting to a rural area from Melbourne and first home buyers. “Residential interest has been really strong in the past three months,” he said.

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A MOTORCYCLE collided with a car on the Strzelecki Highway on Sunday morning. The 54 year old motorcyclist tried to overtake a car in front of him but didn’t realise the victim’s car ahead was turning right into Porter Lane, Mirboo North. The Traralgon man knew he was going to hit the car and managed to drop the bike. He slid approximately 80 metres along the bitumen. The bike hit the car but because the motorcyclist had dropped it, it only damaged the

The land in Tilly Court is an ideal location as it is close to the schools with a great rural outlook. It’s also an easy walk to the main street. A client of Landmark Harcourts is subdividing in Simons Lane. These blocks are yet to be sold but are on the market. The acre lots have beautiful rural views and a walkway through to the rail trail. Landmark Harcourts sales consultant Glenys Foster said the lots are ideal for families as there is plenty of space. “We eventually want to develop the whole area,” she said. Ms Foster said residential interest has been a bit slow but with the warm weather coming up, they are expecting an increase. “New developments like the CFA opening and Aldi will bring more people to the town,” she said. “We are positive we will see an increase on the rural market.” Alex Scott and Staff and Insight Real Estate share the view the residential market has been steady for quite some time.

Alex Scott and Staff is not involved in any immediate subdividing but believe the interest in rural property is regular. “It’s pretty stable through the whole year,” real estate property consultant Alan Steenholdt said. “It peaks in summer around the coast but we see a steady pattern.” Alex Scott and Staff have a range of interested buyers across the board with numbers quite similar to previous years. Lindsay Powney of Insight Real Estate said there are some great subdivisions available in Leongatha. “There are some great buys with all services and amenities close by,” he said. Traditionally, Insight Real Estate has 12 to 16 blocks available at any given time. Now, it has in excess of 300 blocks available. The increase was a South Gippsland Shire Council initiative to open up the land. The real estate agents predict the steady rate of residential growth will continue with the chance of an increase heading towards the end of the year.

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Boolarra was treated for shock but she was uninjured. The bike was destroyed on impact. The car was damaged but still drivable.

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POLICE from Wonthaggi and Leongatha conducted a search warrant under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act in Leongatha on Thursday.

In progress: from left, Stockdale and Leggo director Jason Harris and sales consultant Mike West are looking to fully develop Parr Street through to Tilly Court in 12 months. There are three blocks still available in Parr Street.

The warrant was conducted at a property on Koonwarra Road. A sniffer dog was used to find evidence of drugs. A 32 year old Leongatha man was arrested and interviewed. He was charged with possessing and using ice. He was bailed to attend court at a later date. Police are continuing to act on search warrants based on information provided by the public. The community is encouraged to report anything they witness to the police or Crimestoppers to allow more search warrants to be conducted.

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Art talent on show By Laura Gibb

SOME 340 paintings were on show at the Rotary Club of Leongatha’s annual Art and Photography Show on the weekend.

Highly commended: Peg Elliott of Leongatha Painters’ Group sold many of her watercolours and was highly commended for her work My Family at the Art and Photography Show at Leongatha’s Memorial Hall.

Visiting talent: from left, exchange student Anna Samoń-Drzewicka and art show chairman Rotarian Harry Leggett with Anna’s highly commended work Dragon Lair at the art and photography show at Leongatha’s Memorial Hall.

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The show opened Friday and ran till Sunday, with 14 paintings being sold. Art show coordinator Harry Leggett was delighted with the success of the show with sales on a par with last year. Around 340 artworks were entered in the show, including some 80 in the young artist category. Adjudicator Simon Gregg, raised in Mirboo North and currently the curator of Gippsland Art Gallery, selected the winning artworks from those on display. “It’s a great exhibition,” he said. Rotarian David Panther was similarly impressed by the standard of the work. “It’s a fabulous standard of art. “When I see all this art under one roof, it astounds me how many talented people we have in our area,” he said. The best in show artwork was an oil painting Still Life with Drinks by Langwarrin artist Glenn Hoyle.

The painting depicts cold beer bottles in a clinging plastic bag with photographic realism. Local winners of their category included Mandy Gunn of Tarwin Lower, Susan Hall of Inverloch, Joanna Schmidt of Leongatha, Bernd Amesreiter of Toora North, Anne Pinkstone of Meeniyan, Kerry Spokes of Fish Creek, Kasey Sage of Korumburra and Poppy Trewin of Nerrena. The Phil Riseley people’s choice award was won by Jan Long for her oil painting Raking. Leongatha artist Peg Elliott was one of the featured artists and was also highly commended for her

work My Family. Mrs Elliott said she studies watercolour painting with Florence Stone and has enjoyed participating in Leongatha Painters’ Group for the last eight years. “It’s lovely because we all learn from each other,” she said. Another highly commended artist was Anna Samoń-Drzewicka for her pen and watercolour work Dragon Lair. Ms Samoń-Drzewicka is a Rotary exchange student from Poland who is studying at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha. The prices of artworks ranged from under $100 to

several thousand dollars, with many selling during the exhibition. The Rotary Club thanked Graeme Heath at Leongatha Memorial Hall, Leongatha Newsagency for displaying the rafﬂe painting, Grand Veterans of the Flinders Ranges by Walter Magilton, and the sponsors and advertisers. The rafﬂe painting was won by Chris McDonald while Mrs Terlinsen won the second prize of a petrol voucher. Money raised through the art show goes towards Rotary’s projects supporting the local community and international projects in areas such as education, health and understanding.

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Better access for men’s shed By Stuart Biggins ACCESS to the Leongatha Men’s Shed will be easier after funding was announced by the Deputy Premier the Honourable Peter Ryan on a visit to the shed on Friday afternoon, October 17.

Alterations to the driveway, carpark and pathways will make life a lot easier for the 20 or so men who attend gatherings at the Men’s Shed every Wednesday. “Many of them have walking frames and have trouble navigating the current path and across grass into the shed,” Mr Ryan said. The State Government

is contributing $12,300 towards the $18,495 project, delivered from the $4 million Strengthening Men’s Sheds Program. The balance of the funds is being contributed by the Community College Gippsland, Yooralla and the Leongatha Men’s Shed itself. Mr Ryan extolled the virtues of the Men’s Shed program as “One of the

best things ever.” He described the shed as a great contributor to the Leongatha community and mentioned specifically its provision of wooden garden beds for the nearby community garden, attending the Woorayl Lodge Aged Care to make and paint bird boxes with residents, and the building of side tables for the Leongatha hospital cancer

lounge where patients undergo chemotherapy. The Deputy Premier also congratulated the Men’s Shed on the work it

does with Yooralla. Once a fortnight the shed hosts eight young men from Yooralla. He encouraged any

men interested in finding out more to visit the shed, located in Howard Street, on Wednesdays from 1pm.

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Helping Gippslanders with all State Government matters Engaging: from left, Les Wakefield; Director of Community College Gippsland, Tracel Devereux; Trevor Smith; Deputy Premier, Peter Ryan; Max Wood; Jim Geary; and Eric Hill. Members gather around a relaxed Deputy Premier who proves to be a dab hand with a sanding block and shows curiosity about the work being done.

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Bypass alternative STATE and Federal funding has allowed for the Leongatha bypass to redirect heavy

vehicles away from the town centre.

However, in a submission to the South

Incorporating ideas: Leongatha’s Paul Norton, left, discusses an alternate route for an accessible footpath with South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin.

Gippsland Shire Council, Leongatha’s Paul Norton expressed concern there will be no accessible footpath. “There is no refuge listed in Jeffery Street and Long Street,” Mr Norton said. He believes the steep incline from Long Street into A’Beckett Street does not lend itself as an accessible footpath and does not comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). He suggested an alternate pathway could be from Jeffery Street to Hassett Street. “It’s a lot flatter with more clearance and would give the elderly with walking trolleys a refuge,” he

said. He also pointed out pedestrians shouldn’t be expected to cross the road from Roughead Street. Council CEO Tim Tamlin said council would try to incorporate Mr Norton’s idea into the final bypass design plan. “It’s is under the authority of VicRoads,” Mr Tamlin said. “VicRoads will sign off on the design plans but council does have input.” VicRoads and the South Gippsland Shire Council will continue to work closely with residents, ratepayers, businesses and key stakeholders to understand the issues and concerns while the project is still under development.

Bass Coast gets tough on dogs Continued from page 1. “People who do not clean up after their dog, or do not carry a bag to do so will not receive a warning but will instead receive a fine.” Bass Coast Council infrastructure maintenance manager Jamie Sutherland said council will make sure inspectors are more visible and laws are enforced more strongly this summer. “Council will communicate its intentions to the public so the community can be clear on how the laws will be enforced. Cr Rankine said dog owners are well aware wherever they are in Victoria of the need to clean up after dogs and dog excrement is a significant environmental issue as well as presenting health and amenity problems. Dogs are required to be on a lead at all times, except in off leash areas. Time restrictions apply on some beaches. On the spot fines range from $100 for failure to carry a bag to $148 for failure to have a dog on a lead where required, or for being on the beach at times when it is prohibited.

Rules and regulations for all council managed beaches other than Inverloch will remain unchanged. The community consultation sessions continued on Monday (October 13) and Thursday night. Community members had the opportunity to share their views with each other in the group sessions. Independent consultant Keith Greaves said theses sessions were about trying to bring together a preferred solution. Ms Davies and fellow Inverloch resident Jill Hill said they hope council’s final decision is equitable. “We want people to enjoy the beach,” Ms Davies said. “We hope the decision pleases the majority of people and we don’t have what happened last year. That was far too long.” Ms Hill suggested a time restrictions only for the school holidays. The community will finalise their recommendation for council by October 24 and will present it to council on October 31. Following the community consultation, the report considering fu-

ture dog management on Inverloch beaches will be presented at the November council meeting. Council also deferred a decision in relation to patrols of non council managed beaches pending further investigation and negotiation with the relevant land managers. “Council officers have recently been in discussion with land managers such as Phillip Island Nature Parks and Parks Victoria in the lead up to this report being presented to council on our summer strategy for dogs in public places,” Cr Rankine said. “During those discussions, questions have been raised which require further investigation. For example, a request has been received for non council staff to be authorised by council to undertake patrols and enforcement.” Cr Rankine said council will be using a variety of strategies to ensure the public understand the rules and regulations. This will include clear signs, educational brochures and information in local papers, on council’s website and on social media.

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Brilliant effort: from left, FAMDA opened on Friday night with another delightful, light comedy, pictured from left, Jack Millar (Reginald Pager) Ron Cockrane (Wilfred Bond) Margaret Rudge (Cissy Robson), and Beth Millar (Jean Horton).

Set in a retirement home for musicians, the plot revolves around four aging opera singers. One does not have to be an opera lover to enjoy this delightful and at times quite sad play although the beautiful music of Verdi plays a big part in creating the mood for the action. The charming set creates the scene immediately the curtains open and the audience is transported to the English retirement home. Congratulations to the set designer Geoff Davey and Judy Barnard for the set décor. Debut director Lloyd Morcom has a great script plus four accomplished actors to work with, making his directing very successful. Jack Millar as Reggie gives a superb performance with very strong stage presence as the once very talented tenor. Ron Cockrane, in his first FAMDA performance as Wilfred gets to deliver some of the best comedy lines in the play. FAMDA favourite and regular performer, Margaret Rudge gives a delightful enactment as the dithery, timid Cissy making her character believable, sympathetic and very moving. The quartet is completed when Reggie’s ex-wife Jean skillfully played by Beth Millar arrives at the home and issues arise. As the play progresses each character reveals surprising secrets from their past. Although this is a comedy, it is also a bittersweet and heartfelt play which explores problems experienced by the aging population and at times the script can be very heart wrenching whilst at the same time very entertaining. The stupendous finale with magnificent costumes is the brilliant highlight of this show and definitely worth waiting for. There are three more performances; this Friday, October 24 and Saturday 25 at 8pm and Sunday 26 at 2pm. Credit card facilities are available and tickets can be booked by phone 0435 535 867.

Climate change: the forum will feature guest speakers Jane Bunn (ABC TV weather presenter/meteorologist), pictured, and Graeme Anderson, a DEPI Seasonal Climate Scientist.

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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times essential Ph: 5662 9222 Wed, 22 Oct 10:00am ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 22 Oct – 2.00pm (Details of agenda items:www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au) 1. NOM– Identifying items in 15 year budget 2. NOM– Coal seam gas and fracking in South Gippsland 3. NOM– Arts policy and strategy 4. Audit Committee report Sept 5. Report on assembly of councillors - Sept 6. Cr discretionary fund report 7. Documents sealed/contracts awarded under CEO delegation - Sept 8. PSA C52 (part 2) Jumbunna Rd Korumburra – 9. Annual Report 2013-2014 10. Community Satisfaction Survey 11. Capital Works Program procedure 12. Council delegation to staff 13. Approval of GSRT contracts under CEO delegation 14. Proposed discontinuance of government road 15. Award of tender SGC15/09 16. Award of tender SGC15/16 17. Appointment to Council audit committee 18. Answers to previous questions on notice 19. Closed item - contractual matter COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Leongatha/Leongatha Sth/Welshpool/Hedley/Binginwarri Resheets: Forresters Rd/Wooreen-Mirboo Rd 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 Fax: 5662 3754 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

‘Understanding weather trends and forecasting’ is the focus of an upcoming forum to assist farmers adapting to the impacts of climate change.

The forum will be held at the Inverloch Hub on Friday, October 31 and will feature guest speakers Jane Bunn (ABC TV weather presenter/meteorologist) and Graeme Anderson, a DEPI Seasonal Climate Scientist. “This is the first producer education event in the Agricultural Climate Resilience Project being funded by the Victorian Government and supported by South Gippsland and Bass Coast Shire Councils,” said Jill Vella, its newly appointed Project Officer and local farmer. “The major focus of the three year project is ‘mentoring’, and I will be organising forums, discussion groups, farm walks and demonstrations to help farmers gain the skills to deal with the threats and opportunities that climate change might throw up.” “Climate change is real and is unfortunately happening at a rapidly increasing rate. What this means is we will have more extreme weather events, like prolonged hot spells, higher single day rainfall events and greater risk of drought and fire.” “Farmers are a resilient bunch and change is certainly a factor in agriculture, and always has been. We are also good at helping each other, and using extension services from industry associations and agencies. The forum will kick off this process by giving landholders a good understanding of the difference between weather and climate and how both are forecast. “Jane will talk about the concepts of

weather – how it works, the reliability of forecasts, how to see how much rain is coming, and understanding the weather map. She will then lead a discussion on what weather we can expect for the next six to nine months,” Jill explained. “Graeme will outline the key drivers of seasonal climate variability and lead a discussion on some options for farm responses. He will also introduce some on-line climate tools and links that will help you both understand weather drivers and how to obtain information about the latest weather indicators and forecasts.” The afternoon session is your chance to discuss the information your agribusiness needs to adapt to the changes that climate change will bring. What are other farmers doing to address the effect of longer heatwaves during summer for instance? Can you learn from them? Are you a leader in your climate planning? What can you share with other farmers? A range of local organisations are partnering with the project, including Landcare, Gippsland Climate Change Network, South Coast Primary Care Partnerships, Grow Lightly and Bass Coast and South Gippsland Community Garden Network. “We are keen to connect with more organisations and individuals, so please come along or contact us,” added Jill. “Working together is what will make us resilient.” The forum will be held from 10am until 2pm at the Inverloch Hub at 16 A’Beckett St and the cost of $10 per person includes lunch. Bookings are essential for catering purposes and can be made by phoning Jill on 0408 208 350 or emailing her on jill.vella@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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Accolades for Meeniyan Hall MEENIYAN Progress Association members have asked people to vote for the Meeniyan Town Hall to receive The Age Music Victoria Genre Award for best regional venue. The venue was named as a finalist for the best regional venue and if enough people vote for Meeniyan it will win. Hall committee president Brian Hoskins and treasurer Richard Powell, have worked hard for the hall and the community over the years. Mr Powell recently installed WiFi throughout the hall. Eric Mould of the Meeniyan Progress Association said the committee welcomed the nomination and Lyrebird Arts Council’s work. “I think the international recognition comes from Lyrebird. “A lot of international acts choose to open their Australian

tours here.” Many of the Lyrebird Arts Council nights are booked out in advance. Mr Mould said the hall is an excellent venue for music. “It’s just good to be recognised because it is a beautiful hall and it’s got good acoustics,” MPA member Eric Mould said. He said the hall committee of 1938 should be credited with the hall’s great qualities as a music venue. After the former hall burnt down in 1938, the hall committee built the best hall it could. “It must have been really forward thinking because it had an architect and an acoustic engineer. “That’s pretty radical for 1938,” Mr Mould said. The hall was carefully renovated from 1996 to 2000 and preserved exactly as it was before.

Nominated best venue: from left, Meeniyan Progress Association president Kathryn Smith and members Eric Mould, who has organised the Meeniyan tavern nights for 30 years, and Robin Nottage are proud Meeniyan Town Hall has been nominated for The Age Music Victoria Genre Award for best regional venue.

Leading Edge moves house LEADING Edge Computers in Wonthaggi has moved into a bright, new location. From its former premises in McBride Avenue, Leading Edge has shifted to a lighter and more modern premises at 149 Graham Street, Wonthaggi. The shop is receiving more foot traffic in its new location on Wonthaggi’s busiest commercial street. Leading Edge provides new computers and support, including business IT support, printers, ink, toners

and mobile phone accessories. It also has computers available in the store for public internet use. New Apple devices are available in Leading Edge Wonthaggi. “We now stock a range of Apple computers and accessories, as well as iPads,” Aaron Pendlington of Leading Edge said. Leading Edge Computers Wonthaggi belongs to Neil Forth and Luciano Anastasi, who also own Leading Edge Computers Leongatha. Mr Pendlington said Leading Edge staff are able to offer cutting

edge technology to their customers, as well as help with setting up and using the products, if required. “We can offer help and support,” he said. “If they buy a new computer, we can do the work. “We can set it up and move their data across from their old computer for them. “We offer on site support if they need it.” For more information contact Leading Edge Computers Wonthaggi on 5672 4080.

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DO you have tools to loan? Grade 6 construction students at Leongatha Primary School would like to borrow wrecking bars, rubber mallets, hand saws, tape measures, hammers, safety goggles and tin snips. Please drop off tools at the school office with a clear label so they can be

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CONNECTING Skills Australia (CSA) will rock you. The Wonthaggi Performance Troop from CSA will hit the stage of the Wonthaggi Arts Centre on October 25. Tickets are available from the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club at $20 for adults and $10 for children under 16. The doors will open at 6pm. An after party will be held at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club.

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The MotoGP on Phillip Island on the weekend has certainly swelled the coffers of local businesses throughout South Gippsland. Leongatha alone saw many bikes stopping off on the way and plenty on the way back on Monday morning; enjoying our brilliant sunshine.

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RAINFALL recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from the 11thOctober 2014 to 17th October 2014 was 11mm at Lance Creek, 18mm at Ruby Creek, 16mm at Coalition Creek, 20mm at Deep Creek, 17mm at Little Bass and 25mm at Battery Creek. Justin Wightman, Manager Finance and Corporate Services, South Gippsland Water said, “Storages remain high and near capacity as the warmer months approach”. JUMBUNNA is staging open gardens this coming Sunday, October 26, from 10am till 4pm commencing at the Jumbunna Hall. Cost $10 for adults. All the proceeds will go to help cover the high overheads of the Jumbunna Hall where the market is held on the first Sunday of the month

as well as hosting other social events throughout the year. Proceeds also go to other worthy lo-

cal projects. Thanks to Kerri, David and Chris for opening up their gardens.

Popular venue: the new location last year was certainly given the thumbs up by attendees at the Leongatha Carols in the Drome.

Drive a train: Noel Delfsma experienced the awesome power of Coal Creek’s Count Strzelecki authentic steam locomotive recently. Noel had an exhilarating and memorable day with the expert crew and helped with shunting, steam management and then (under supervision) driving the train. Noel was the first to take part in Coal Creek’s steam driver experience and spent the morning with John O’Neil and Andrew Becker learning how to drive a steam train. If you would like more information about the steam driver experience at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum please call 5655 1811.

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Carols in the Drome will be staged again on Saturday, December 13, 2014, in the same place as last year, at the back of the ‘chook shed’ at the recreation reserve. People enjoyed the atmosphere under the trees, with a setup that enabled a good view of the stage. The committee is working on improving sound, access and especially lighting at the end of the night. The St Laurence’s Primary School students are doing the play this year, under the expert tutelage of Bron Kalos. Children from the Leongatha Children’s Centre will perform the opening, followed by the primary school choir directed this year by Jess Stein. Local artists include Yasmine Watsford, Beggs to Differ, Russell Hemming and Aaron Gale. South Gippsland Singers will lead the community singing of carols, and perform some numbers themselves. The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band will once again be the backing orchestra for the whole night. As this is a free public event there will be some fundraising barbecues held at Leongatha IGA closer to the day, and if anyone would like to donate their IGA shopper docket money to the carols, that would be greatly appreciated.

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People power There’s nothing like a bit of people power to get issues that matter on the agenda.

Take the notorious intersection of the KorumburraWonthaggi, West Creek and Glen Alvie Roads for example. Star reporter Tayla Kershaw, a Glen Alvie resident herself, and sister of Jake who was involved in a nasty smash on that very intersection two years ago wants an end to the carnage. Tayla was seeking a group of locals to meet at the intersection for a photo opportunity after another nasty smash on that road on Monday, October 13. After making just two phone calls she stirred a chain of calls that resulted in more than 100 people gathering at the scene. This included members of the Glen Alvie CFA who have been called out many a time to distressing scenes. The system of warnings, rumble strips and signage in place currently are obviously not enough. There may be stop signs present but as indicated by Jake Kershaw, the lines across the road have faded to the extent they are not visible. This is yet another example of a failure of VicRoads contractors to maintain our roads properly. Let’s hope that, like Crighton’s Hill road recently, the State Government can come up with some extra funds to make the Glen Alvie intersection safer. *And lastly did you notice last week’s mistake in the editorial? The State Election is actually on Saturday, November 29, not the 15th as mentioned in last week’s issue.

ON behalf of the Corner Inlet Justice Group I would like to congratulate Gill Heal and her group from Loch for the timely, responsible and very creative production of the play Stormy Waters. Gill has brought to our attention in South Gippsland a gross injustice that is playing out on Australian shores. Unfortunately there is still a lack of understanding in our communities about the critical issue of Asylum Seekers. The more we learn, the more Australian’s traditional support will be extended to these fragile people. We join with Australian church leaders and a growing number of Australian communities in expressing our deepest concern about the introduction of new legislation into the Federal Parliament that will further distance Australia from its international responsibilities towards refugees and deny these vulnerable people protection from our legal system. The Corner Inlet Justice Group strongly encourages everybody to attend one of the performances of Stormy Waters in Leongatha, Korumburra or Foster. We also congratulate the Anglican and Uniting churches that have offered places of worship for the staging of this play. Peter Lalor Philp Chairman Corner Inlet Justice Group

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Motorcyclists travelling to the MotoGP at Phillip Island were asked by The Star what they liked about visiting this region.

ON their way to Phillip Island Matthew Ripper from Gormandale and Lauren Birt from Traralgon agree. “It’s the small town vibe and the coffee is good, said Matthew. “And the rolling hills are lovely.”

Avis MacDonald and Jeff Elliott from Ferndale one hour east of Brisbane said, “It’s green!” “The countryside around here is lovely and the people are lovely.” The place they left 2000 kms north on Sunday they said, “Still very much in the grip of a pretty bad drought.”

Tree of hope: standing near the Anti Poverty Tree of Hope at the bazaar were, from left, Alicia, Mikaelia and Jessica Stephens.

Bazaar supports poverty projects THE Fairer World Bazaar took place at Leongatha Uniting Church Hall on Saturday.

“We were very pleased,” organiser Johanna Haasjes said. “There were lots of people.” The bazaar is an annual gift fair held during Anti-Poverty Week. It offers a variety of handcrafted goods from Asia and Africa, the purchase of which supports self help projects to overcome poverty. It was a successful fundraiser again this year. “The stallholders were all very happy,” Ms Haasjes said. “It was very successful.” The bazaar featured around 20 stalls, with most stall holders having firsthand experience of the projects they support.

Music was provided by Michael Warner, a well known jazz guitarist and composer, who had a number of his own compositions for sale to raise funds for orphans in Uganda, Kenya and India. Activities included an anti-poverty “tree of hope”, an interactive water walk for children and adults and refreshments. Attendees were able to learn how WaterAid and other aid organisations transform lives by improving access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in the world’s poorest communities. Proceeds from the kitchen go to TEAR – a Christian development, relief and advocacy organisation responding to global poverty and injustice. The event was hosted by the Leongatha Make Poverty History Action and TEAR Groups.

Mayor’s message Cr Jim Fawcett I recently attended an impressive presentation seeking funding to establish a Youth Care Network in the region. The idea of the Network is to assist schools, TAFEs, Learn Locals, etc. to keep their young people engaged with education and training, and to have the ability to make just one phone call to initiate a ‘whole of service’ response to the needs of young individuals. This process would also assist in tracking young people when they move from one education provider to another. There are many local agencies doing outstanding work with our most vulnerable young residents, but more can always be done. The Youth Network would use sophisticated software to close gaps in service and better support each individual. It’s a common sense and proactive approach. It is estimated the cost of a single youth being detained in the juvenile justice system equates to $150,000 per year. Reaching out and helping just one person avoid this situation will more than cover the costs of the entire Southern Gippsland Youth Care Network, not to mention the personal benefits to the individual, their family and the entire community. I will be raising the subject of a contribution toward the Network’s establishment with my fellow Councillors and I encourage other organisations to also consider supporting the project. Young people are the future of our

community, and anything we can do to support and guide them is well worth our backing. Credit must go to the Mirboo North community that regularly comes up with creative new ways to draw people to the town. The latest of these was the Blessing of the Bikes that attracted over 1000 bikers to the town on a fabulous spring day. Visitors ate, drank, spent and thoroughly enjoyed the Mirboo North hospitality vowing to return next year. I congratulate the event organisers and the broader community that seem happy to get behind these ideas and help make them such great successes. With over 500 residents entertained on the day, I was pleased to officially open the recent Seniors Concert and witness its ongoing success as a key event in the Shire. There were some minor hiccups regarding access to seating and quantity of catering. Despite this, it looked as though everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and Council will endeavour to avoid similar glitches in future. In what was a week of exciting funding announcements throughout the Shire, Minister Peter Ryan wrapped up with a visit to ViPlus in Toora confirming the State’s financial contribution to stage two of the plant expansion, including necessary water treatment works. Council sees these investments as important to the future of our local communities and appreciates the positive flow on benefits dairy manufacturing is continuing to have in our Shire.

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Millions flow for Toora dairy TOORA’S ViPlus dairy is embarking on a $50.4 million expansion that will see 45 new jobs created.

The multimillion dollar expansion will boost production at the factory of high quality locally produced dairy products for the export market. Deputy Premier and Leader of The Nationals Peter Ryan joined The Nationals Member for Eastern Victoria Region Danny O’Brien in Toora recently to announce the Victorian Coalition Government would invest $1.5 million to support the expansion. Mr Ryan and Mr O’Brien were joined by members of the South Gippsland Shire Council on a tour of the factory. They got to see firsthand tins of baby formula being rolled off the production line, packed and stacked ready for export. One of the major supporters of the project is South Gippsland Shire Council’s deputy mayor, Cr Jeannette Harding. Cr Harding welcomed guests to Toora last Friday and talked about the impact ViPlus Dairy was starting to have on the local community. “I thank the Deputy Premier Peter Ryan and his government for getting behind this $50 million expansion and I thank ViPlus for having brought its business to Toora,” she said.

“Dairying is the largest industry in the South Gippsland Shire, injecting in excess of $700 million into South Gippsland every year and it is great to see it being given the opportunity to grow even further.” Fellow Cr Mohya Davies supported Cr Harding’s comments. “These are exciting times for Toora and the wider community, especially now ViPlus is gearing up and expanding the business,” she said. The Coalition Government’s $1.5 million investment will be provided through the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund, and is the 38th project to be supported by the Regional Growth Fund in South Gippsland. Mr Ryan said the ViPlus factory at Toora manufactured milk products, including infant formula and milk powders, and was one of only four Australian companies accredited to export infant formula to China. The $50.4 million expansion will enable ViPlus Dairy to manufacture new product lines locally, including UHT milk and ice cream, and produce infant formula from raw milk. Mr Ryan said the expansion would include the installation of a spray dryer and pre-treatment infrastructure, a milk powder canning facility and UHT plant. “With this investment, ViPlus Dairy will boost production at the plant from 10,000 tonnes of milk prod-

Exciting: National Member for Eastern Victoria Danny O’Brien, South Gippsland deputy mayor, Cr Jeanette Harding, general manager ViPlus Dairy Ross Cameron and Deputy Premier of Victoria and member for Gippsland South Peter Ryan at the announcement of a $1.5m Regional Development towards the $50m expansion of ViPlus Dairy at Toora. ucts produced per annum to 30,000 tonnes of milk products produced per annum,” Mr Ryan said. “This will create 45 new full-time jobs here in Toora, which for a town of this size will deliver major economic benefits to the community. “A further 70 jobs will be created during the project’s construction phase, another win for Toora and South Gippsland more broadly. “It will also provide strong support to local dairy farmers who supply the factory, and create even more

new jobs on-farm and in supply chain businesses across the region.” Mr Ryan said he was thrilled to see the scale of investment here at Toora. “It was little over a decade ago we were dealing with the closure of this factory and the subsequent jobs losses, and for many that was the end of dairy processing here in Toora. “To think then we would be standing here today just 12 or so years later announcing a more than $50 million expansion is truly

quite remarkable. “This investment reinforces why we as The Nationals, in Coalition Government, fought so hard to secure the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund. “We are leveraging the money set aside in the Regional Growth Fund to secure investments such as this here at Toora. Through the Regional Growth Fund, we are working with companies like ViPlus Dairy to encourage them to invest and create new jobs in regional and rural Victoria.

“I am so very proud to be here today in my own electorate alongside Danny O’Brien, the South Gippsland Shire Council and ViPlus Dairy to announce this exciting project.” Mr O’Brien echoed Mr Ryan’s comments and said another exciting part of the investment was the significant water saving initiatives to be implemented, including the construction of a wastewater recycling plant. “The wastewater treat-

ment will allow up to 70 per cent of the water used here to be recycled for use within the plant, and for 100 per cent of the site’s wastewater to be treated so that it is suitable for irrigation,” Mr O’Brien said. “The plant will also be powered by a gas fuelled co-generation system that will produce one megawatt of electricity and thermal energy, reducing the boiler steam load and pressure on the grid.” Mr O’Brien said the investment continued the Victorian Coalition Government’s ongoing support for local dairy processors through the Regional Growth Fund, which included a $1.5 million investment to support a $22 million expansion at Burra Foods in Korumburra, and a $1.5 million investment to support a $22 million expansion at Murray Goulburn in Leongatha. General manager ViPlus Ross Cameron thanked the Victorian Government for supporting regional development especially ViPlus and the South Gippsland communities. “We are humbled by the Governments support of this expansion,” he said. Mr Ross was standing in for managing director Mr Lee who was in China working on further projects which would be of benefit to ViPlus Toora in the future. The $50.4 million expansion will be completed by 2016.

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Auction supports local children By Laura Gibb MEMBERS of the Korumburra community gathered at the Italian Social Club in Korumburra on Saturday for a night out and to raise money for children. Charity auction: from left, Mat Walker of Korumburra, Rebecca and Steve Marriott of Outtrim and auction coordinator, Rotarian Mark Holmes, at the Annual Goods and Services Dinner Auction in Korumburra.

The Annual Goods and Services Dinner Auction, held by the Rotary Club of Korumburra, raises money for the Robyn Holmes

Korumburra Rotarians: from left, Peter Biggins, Ken Sim, Billy O’Neill, Peter Van Hamond, Marilyn Sim and John Maguire at the Annual Goods and Services Dinner Auction in Korumburra.

Night out: from left, Annual Goods and Services Dinner Auction attendees Laura Nicholas of Korumburra, Jacki Hill of Korumburra, Fiona Jacobi of Berwick, Cindy Nicholas of Korumburra and Melinda Hams of Korumburra.

Foundation, which supports children needing help in South Gippsland. Rotarian and auction coordinator Mark Holmes said the event was tremendously successful and that Rotary Club of Korumburra president George Auddino had put an enormous amount of work into organising it. “We’re ecstatic we’ve had 180 people turn up,” Mr Holmes said. Rotarian Peter Biggins was also pleased. “We usually get about 100 people. “It’s really great everybody’s getting behind the foundation,” he said. Mr Biggins said the work of the late Robyn Holmes in early childhood education and the community had inspired people to donate goods and services. “She was such a wonderful worker for the town. “The amount of items donated by the community is wonderful.” Burra Foods donated one tonne of milk powder used for feeding calves. Other prizes included an eight night Pacific Islands cruise for two, Melbourne accommodation vouchers, restaurant and clothing vouchers, Etihad Stadium Medallion Club tickets, local winery and brewery packages, and the chance to be chauffeur driven to dinner with Deputy Premier Peter Ryan at Parliament House.

Open garden: Nellie Van Dyke of Fish Creek helped raise money for the South Gippsland Hospital by opening the garden she and Cor Van Dyke have created.

Gardens open for hospital By Laura Gibb GARDENERS opened the gates of four special gardens in Fish Creek on Sunday to raise money for the South Gippsland Hospital in Foster. Nellie Van Dyke was pleased to invite people into her garden as part of the event. “We’re so lucky to have the nice little hospital,” she said. The garden Nellie and Cor Van Dyke have created over 27 years was in fine form on Sunday, with yellow pigfaces blooming and panoramic views over

the surrounding hills. Mrs Van Dyke characterises the plantings as a cottage garden. “It’s a bit of everything,” she said. Proceeds from the open gardens go to the South Gippsland Hospital Auxiliary to enable it to purchase much needed equipment for the hospital in Foster. The auxiliary provided afternoon tea. The other homes featured were a native bush garden belonging to Allan and Cheryl Howell, Allan’s sister Lyn has lovingly created this native bush haven in the last six years, the garden of Les and Beryl Jones and the home

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Natural beauty: California poppies are one of the colourful flowers blooming at this time of year.

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Tarwin Valley branding launch THE Inaugural Tarwin Valley Business Roundtable Luncheon will be held at 12 noon on Friday, October 31 at the Fish Creek Hotel, showcasing locally sourced produce.

The luncheon, which will host local speakers from the beef, diary and tourism industries, also provides the perfect venue for the official launch of the Tarwin Valley Brand. Funded by the State Government Advancing Country Towns initiative and supported by South Gippsland Shire Council, the branding project was developed by the newly established not-forprofit entity ‘Tarwin Valley Development Group’. The Group, consisting of community and business representatives based in the Tarwin Valley area and South Gippsland Shire Council representation, aims to raise awareness of the Tarwin Valley area to benefit tourism, investment, employment and potential new residents to stimulate economic development. President of the Tarwin Valley Development Group, Mr Neil Travers encourages interested business representatives and community members to join in this opportunity to celebrate the regions’ strengths and share the knowledge of the industries

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Tidy Town award for Bass Coast BASS Coast Shire Council has been announced winner of the Resource Recovery and Waste Management category in the Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria (KABV) Tidy Towns Left, Top team: collecting the award on behalf of the shire was Kerri Richie, Community Development Team Leader with Bass Coast Shire Council.

– Sustainable Communities Awards 2014 for its initiative Recycle 100%: a targeted education program for positive behaviour change. Sustainability Victoria CEO Stan Krpan congratulated the council for its efforts in working together with the community to improve its environment. “This project has been successful in educating the community on best practice recycling in an effort to stop contaminates going into recycling bins,” Mr

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The council conducted tailored research across local, state and national waste education resources to provide practical advice to residents and businesses. Households found to have contaminated bins were provided with an education pack to help them recycle correctly. Since the project commenced in July 2013, the Council has identified an overall positive trend in community recycling practices. The number of contaminated bins identified reduced by 65 per cent in six months, and the significant reduction in repeat offences indicated the success of the

educational efforts. Beechworth was named overall Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria (KABV) Tidy Town of the Year, recognised for a range of individual and community driven initiatives, and will now represent Victoria at the Australian Tidy Towns Awards next year. Audrey Hurst from Dimboola picked up the Dame Phyllis Frost Award for individual contribution. The KABV Tidy Towns - Sustainable Communities Awards are managed by Sustainability Victoria and are part of the national KAB network that operates in all states.

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Ghosts and musicians invited to Coal Creek COAL Creek will be a hive of entertainment and spooky fun during the Melbourne Cup weekend. The fun starts on Halloween, Friday, October 31. Coal Creek will turn into a scary place between 5.30pm and 10.30pm. Join witches, ghosts, vampires and zombies as they flock to Coal Creek for a family fun event. The old fashioned buildings within the park will transform to scare and delight groups of all ages. Are you brave enough to visit Snakebusters, ride the ghost train or bop along with the monster bash disco? All activities are free and will entertain everyone. For the littlies, the live

entertainment Bump in the Night incorporates the art of poetry, storytelling, and puppetry. For older children, there is adrenaline pumping Splatmaster paintball on the back oval and the spooky vampire show, which is a high energy black light circus act promising to keep them enthralled and wanting more. Tickets are available via the Coal Creek website or over the counter at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum.Halloween caters for the adult ghost hunters with an open forum with Jeremy West who receives messages fromtheotherside. Down at the cafe there will be tarot and oracle readings as well as energy drawings. Supervised free face painting and

Scary costumes: back from left, Harry Hoekstra, Eliza Hughes, Lisa Williams, Matthew Williams, Elizabeth Hoekstra and Sarah Williams as Snow White in the front joined in on the Halloween fun at Coal Creek last year.

drawing will keep your children entertained while you have your reading. The fun continues on Saturday, November 1, with the South Gippsland Buskers Festival. Coal Creek's historical buildings and railcars will ring out with the sounds of rock and roll, classical, pop and lots of other music genres. The event will go from 11am until 2pm with the busk off at 4pm. Come along and support your favourite act. Bring a picnic and soak up the festival atmosphere as you explore the historical buildings and enjoy lunch by the lake. Coal Creek Community Park and Museum will be open on Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday, November 4.

Singing sensation: Janie (Jay) Gordon was the runner up at Coal Creek's Buskers Festival for the Bill O'Neill Trophy last year.

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Carers’ afternoon tea: from left, Karen Robertson of South Gippsland Shire Council, Bill Joyce of Jumbunna, Susan Stam of Nyora and Dorothy Joyce of Jumbunna had afternoon tea at Leongatha Salvation Army after the carers’ week train ride.

Carers ride train By Laura Gibb

CARERS in South Gippsland celebrated carers’ week on Tuesday with a train ride from Korumburra to Leongatha and back. The free event, organised by Carers Victoria and South Gippsland Shire Council, provided an opportunity for carers and the people they care for to enjoy two train rides with afternoon tea at the Salvation Army in Leongatha in the middle. Sara Cox, intake and assessment team leader for Home and Community Care (HACC) at South Gippsland Shire Council, welcomed the group. “This activity today is a way of celebrating our local carers,” she said. She said the event was intended to be a relaxing social activity to help carers support each other. Brianna Matthews from Carers Programs at Latrobe Community Health Service was available to chat to carers about respite options, while Kim Bolding from Gippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) was present to inform people about activity groups and GSHS’s social work service. Sheron Considine from South Gippsland Parkinson’s Support Group said the train trip from Korumburra to Leongatha took slightly longer than anticipated because of unexpected obstacles on the track.

“The highlight of the day were the two cows on the line!” she said. The group travelled in a rail motor. It can be driven from either end and is powered by two Detroit diesel engines. The event was attended by people involved in council’s Home and Community Care program, South Gippsland Carers’

Support Group and Headway Gippsland, for people with acquired brain injury and their carers. South Gippsland Carers’ Support Group meets from 10am to 12pm on the fourth Thursday of each month in meeting room two at Memorial Hall, Leongatha. Visit www.carersvic. org.au.

Train travellers: from left, Eric Barnes and Joan Skinner, both of Nyora, enjoyed the carers’ week ride in the rail motor from Korumburra to Leongatha.

Railway connection: Norma Rielly, left, and John Cengia, right, with Maurice Rielly, who was one of the last stationmasters at Korumburra, finishing in 1981.

Spring is singing NOW that spring is finally here we can appreciate the rhythm of life, in particular horticulture.

With that in mind it is time to think about entries for the next Welshpool Flower Show at the end of the month. Mark in your diaries Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1. The theme this time is Songs of Spring which should inspire many entries with a musical idea, particularly in the floral art section. As usual there will be major sections for roses, cut flowers, potted plants, vegetables, home produce, and photos. The roses are budding up nicely in most gardens, so there should be a fine display. We tend to think of vegetables flourishing in autumn, but there are plenty of varieties at their best now, such a broccoli, broad beans, and rhubarb in the fruit department. The Welshpool Hall always looks a treat on show days, and would look even better with your entries. Check your garden for possibilities and collect a schedule from show secretary Fran Grylls, phone 5184 1376. Remember if you are unsure of what to do, the competitor friendly stewards are there to assist you.

Getting ready: well known floral art exhibitor and judge Arie Bos is busy preparing for the upcoming Welshpool Flower Show.

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Browns are back! THE Brown families of Leongatha have come full circle. Brothers Graeme and Don Brown first purchased Holt and Hannon in 1980, when it was located in Michael Place, Leongatha, becoming Browns, Holt and Hannon. In August, 1992 Graeme and Don relocated the growing business to the Yarragon Road location which they occupied for a further 11 years. In 2003 the retail business was sold and the focus put back onto the supply of bulk stockfeed based at the Geary Road depot. Now known as Browns Stockfeed, the business was taken over by Graeme's sons Chris and Cameron in August 2003. During the next 10 years the new generation of brothers continued to grow and develop the business in the Gippsland area. In May 2014 it was decided the business had well and truly outgrown the current premises at Geary Road and so the administration was moved to the Yarragon Road site (where Graeme and Don had been 10 years earlier) with the transport and bulk division remaining at the Geary Road site. The new premises also offered facilities to open a

retail division of the business enabling Browns Stockfeed to service its customers in a complete manner catering for all their farming requirements from pet food, fencing supplies and animal health products and much more, whilst maintaining the bulk supply of stockfeed from the Geary Road depot. Browns Stockfeed also employs three nutritionists who are available for on farm consultations across the Gippsland area. To compliment the move and opening of the new Retail Division, Browns Stockfeed welcomes the return of Cameron Kindellan as m e r c h a n d i s e m a n a g e r. Cameron previously worked for Graeme and Don Brown from 1990 to 2003 and is no stranger to the Brown family. Customers, old and new are invited to Browns Stockfeed Open Day on Thursday, October 30 to celebrate the opening of its Retail Division on Yarragon Road. Come along and enjoy a barbecue whilst talking to the team. There will be a number of supplier representatives on hand throughout the day, from companies including G a l l a g h e r, I n t e g r a t e d Packaging and Feedworks, to offer advice on products.

All systems go: at the new Browns Stockfeed, from left, Cameron Brown, Cameron Kindellan, Graeme Brown and Chris Brown.

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Red Cross: ladies from left, Barbara Dyke, Raewyn Parnell, Glenys Thompson, Kath McDonald, Avril Van Wamel, Marilyn Mackie, Pauline Cliff and front, Mary Crosthwaite from the Meeniyan Branch of the Red Cross.

Cool kids: from left, Matt, Claire, Campbell and Hayley from Tarwin Valley Primary School modelled some of the clothing at the Red Cross fashion show last Thursday.

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Have your say with OurSay THERE'S a new way for residents to engage with the South Gippsland Shire Council and you don't have to leave home to do it. Council has partnered with online engagement provider OurSay to undertake community consultation on a range of council activities in the next 12months. OurSay director Matthew Gordon said OurSay is a social enterprise to enhance democracy. The advantage of having an online engagement medium is that people can participate at times that suit them around their busy schedules. “It will help citizens be more actively involved in articulating their vision,” hesaid. The first consultation will be focused on the Council Budget for 2015 and 2016. Running the forum will place the 15/16 Budget ahead of schedule, which will give council more time to process the recommendations from ratepayers. The consultation will run online from Monday, October 27, through to Friday,November14. The top ideas and priorities from the Budget Consultation will be presented at community workshops to be held at the Meeniyan Hall on Tuesday, November25. It is anticipated running the consultation through the period of the Melbourne Cup Weekend will enable non resident ratepayers to participate aswell. Mayor Cr Jim Fawcett said council received feedback from the community council did not provide enough time for the previous budget

Posters of peace: from left, Ava, Sophie, Lexi and William with the peace posters they have created for the Lions Club competition.

Action packed term at Toora Speak up: from left. South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin, OurSay director Matthew Gordon, mayor Cr Jim Fawcett, and council's corporate planner Kara Dunn are ready to listen on residents' opinions on the 15/16 Budget using online engagement provider OurSay. consultation and it was perceived to be too late in the development process to reallyinfluencetheoutcome. “We have decided to consult with the community before we draft the budget,”hesaid. “This will ensure community input can be considered when we are weighing up priorities and we are very keen to see what the results of the consultationwillbe.” Council recently launched the South Gippsland Facebook page, which provides an additional way to communicatewithresidents. By adding an online engagement platform, there is the opportunity for a lot more discussion. With the OurSay platform, participants can vote on the ideastheythinkarebest. Each participant will be given seven

votes, which can be used to vote for several ideas or to stack onto one main idea. The top 10 ideas will form the basis of the community workshops and the top five winners will be able to present their ideas or pose questions to council'smayorandCEO. Overall, the themes from the consultation will be presented to councillors to inform the development oftheAnnualBudgetfor2015and2016. The draft Budget 2015/16 will be available for the public submission processinApril2015. “For residents who do not have their own computer or internet access, there are several community facilities that can be used such as the libraries and the localcommunitycentres. For more details, visit council's OurSay link on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

THE students of Toora School have only been school for a few weeks, are doing their best to much as they can.

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So far this term, the Grade 4/5/6 class has created peace posters, the whole school has embraced walk to school month and the junior school students have created string puppets with their buddies. The peace posters are being created for the annual Lions Club competition. A visit from African refugee David Vincent also gave the students inspiration for their posters. School principal Barb Purvis said along with the visit from Mr Vincent, the

book Donkeys can’t fly on planes also inspired the students. “The book is a collection of stories written by school children who have settled in and around Traralgon from South Sudan,” she said. “Mr Vincent spoke about his current project, which is to design and build a playground in his village in Africa. “The students were very excited about this idea and will be holding a lunchtime disco to raise funds for the project.” The school will be celebrating children’s week starting next Monday. Activities will include a healthy breakfast, walking to school and the lunchtime disco. A display of loom band dinosaurs, which have been created by a parent, will be a highlight of the week.

Pretty puppets: from left, Toora Primary School, Tom, Ella, Brydie, Sarita, Elsie and Braydon show off the string puppets they have made with the help of their senior school buddies.

Come and play: Lara Toner (left) and Emelyn Pye enjoy playing together at Toora Playgroup held every Friday from 10am to 11.30am, during school terms. It is a community playgroup, run completely by parents for their children. It is a really nice and relaxing atmosphere, and is held in the kindergarten grounds.

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Yacht club wedding EMMA Wallace married Jay (Justin) Drury at the Warneet Motor Yacht Club on Saturday, October 4.

Emma is the daughter of Colett Otway and Robert Wallace and Jay is the son of June and Ross Drury of Leongatha. Given away by her father, Emma and Jay were married in a rustic hut looking out over the river near the yacht club on a beautiful sunny day. Emma was attended by bridesmaids, sister-in-law Jennifer Wallace and best friend Jessie Eldridge. Accompanying Jay were groomsmen Michael Kinna and Rhys Hawley. The flowergirl was Emma’s seven year old daughter Jaylah, who looked resplendent in a gold dress with purple sash and bow, befitting the purple and

gold theme. The bride wore a stunning ivory Princess cut, A-Line wedding gown featuring beading and a purple ribbon on the laceup back. She carried white and purple carnations. The bridesmaids wore purple dresses. After being married by a civil celebrant the 40 guests enjoyed a reception in the yacht club. A special guest was Emma’s uncle Tony Otway who flew out from England for the special day. After the wedding the newly married couple enjoyed some time away in Merimbula with family. A first anniversary ‘honeymoon’ will be enjoyed by the couple in Fiji. Emma and Jay have made their home in Pakenham.

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Jaimee is the daughter of Tanya Peels of Alberton, and the late Doug McIntosh. George is the son of Jan and Annie Giliam of Dumbalk. The ceremony took place outside in the top paddocks overlooking the farm in glorious sunshine, officiated by celebrant Wendy Rutjens. As a surprise for the bride she was picked up from Love’s Lane Cottages by Ian Richards in a horse and cart. Afterwards the reception was held on the farm in one of the machinery sheds. Jaimee’s two brothers Ben and Shane McIntosh gave the bride away. There were three bridesmaids; maid of honour Alison Cafferkey, Jaimee’s sister Bianca Craddock and friend Courtney Western. The bridesmaids wore ocean blue off the shoulder dresses. George’s best man was David Hose and groomsmen were his brother Alan Giliam and friend Neil Pru.

Maxwell Giliam, 11 months, was the ring bearer along with nephew Cameron Craddock. The wedding followed a rustic theme; lace featured in the bride’s gown and hession was used throughout on decorations and on the tables. Jaimee wore a backless dress with pearls and pearl headpiece with the veil. David Graham of Yarram on double bass and a violinist, also from Yarram, provided music for the hilltop service. Local band, Hurricane played throughout the night. It was the aim for the couple to support local businesses and to this end they had Brett Sinclair as the caterer; hair and makeup was by Inspiration Hair (Leongatha); photos by Morgan Fisher Photography and engagement and wedding rings were designed and made by Lacy Jewellery, Meeniyan. The couple, who reside in Port Hedland, are busy packing to return to work on the Giliam family farm and will live in a second farmhouse. They plan to have a future honeymoon in Tasmania.

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Building better education at Newhaven EXCITEMENT is building with the completion date for the new $3.8 million Newhaven College Trades Skills Centre due early December with doors opening for the new school year in 2015.

During a tour of the new centre with Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt and college chair of the board Greg Price, principal Gea Lovell said it is all very exciting. Talking to The Star during the tour Mrs Lovell said, “We are ahead of schedule and the Trades Skills Centre will be open to start the New Year. “The centre will offer students more scope with the initial courses Certificate I and II in Furniture Making and Carpentry, and later expanding to include other courses that could include upholstery and hospitality. The centre includes a large open plan practical skills area for large and small projects, an upstairs tuition space for theory sessions, lunch and meeting room facilities to assist with mentoring sessions. The centre will incorporate visits from industry experts and local community groups and a home economics wing is being completed to allow for the hospitality courses that should be offered in 2016. “We will offer new programs, and whilst we will start with two main courses, we intend to develop our offerings based on the assessed needs in the community,” Mrs Lovell said. Designed by McIldowie Partners Architects, the Trade Skills Centre, funded in part by the Federal Government with a grant of $1.5 milllion, is being built by Wonthaggi based company DAS Constructions. Mr Hunt was impressed with the centre and said, “It is fantastic to see the building works progressing and I look forward to seeing it completed.” “This will help to address skills shortages in the trades of carpentry and furniture finishing in the Phillip Island area.” Mr Hunt also took a look at the site for the college’s new library and administration building, made possible through a $500,000 Federal Government capital grant. Mrs Lovell said construction of this new facility will start early November and will be finished around June 2015. Talking to Mrs Lovell during the tour Mr Hunt said any assistance the college needed in future he was more than happy to help out. This was encouraging news to Mrs Lovell and Mr Price with the college embarking on a grand Master Plan that will see a new traffic roads plan to make way for a one way loop around the college with separate access for buses. This plan is in the pipeline and plans have been submitted to VicRoads and will make the traffic much safer on the entry from the main road into and around the college. Mrs Lovell said major funding of some $100,000 will be needed for this much needed project that will eventually see the college campus areas free of cars and buses. As for the senior campus a new facility will eventually be built on the 82 acre site on Phillip Island Road but for now Mrs Lovell said they will concentrate on improvement works at the current Boys Home Road site.

Above, High praise: from left Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt was very impressed with the new $3.8 million Trades Skills Centre under construction at Phillip Island’s Newhaven College. Mr Hunt toured the college on Thursday with principal Gea Lovell and Chair of the Board Greg Price. Above, On the job: Alex Sartori of DAS Constructions, Wonthaggi was hard at it in the main trades learning area on Thursday where work on small and bigger projects will be accommodated. Left, Very excited: Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell is thrilled with the progress of the new Trades Skills Centre and spoke highly of the team of local tradesmen including Alex Sartori of Wonthaggi who are working hard to see the facility finished by early December.

Above, Creative arts: during his tour of Newhaven College Federal Member for Flinders Greg Hunt met with art students Jaime Haringsma, Phillip Island, Amelia Ownes, Grantville and Ashlee Tobias of Inverloch and was very impressed with the creative arts facilities on in the Middle school.

College blooms: Newhaven College students Dusty Braden, Phillip Island and Lily Fox, Inverloch enjoy their lunch break in the newly landscaped gardens at the Middle School where some 500 trees have been planted as part of a school beautification plan being coordinated by art teacher Sharn Adnam.

Cape fire threatens houses FIRE crews from Wonthaggi and Inverloch acted quickly last Wednesday extinguishing a shed fire in Coral Street Cape Paterson that threatened neighbouring houses.

Wonthaggi CFA captain Kim O’Connor said they deployed seven trucks and were assisted by one from the Inverloch brigade. Capt O’Connor said, “We could see the glow of the fire from Wonthaggi, the heat from the fire was

intense and the shed was fully engulfed when we arrived.” “The fire destroyed the shed, part of the neighbour’s fence, burned downpipes on the shed next door and posed a threat to two holiday houses on the boundary. “The situation could have been a lot worse if the gas cylinders located at the rear of the shed had exploded and it was just lucky there weren’t any cars or boats stored in the shed.” Wonthaggi Police constable

Andrew Flanagan met with Capt O’Connor on Thursday morning and secured the site before an investigation unit from Melbourne arrived. Capt O’Connor said they do not know the cause of the fire. It was a busy day for the Wonthaggi CFA with a truck deployed to the Wonthaggi Hospital at around 3am due to a false alarm and later on Wednesday afternoon the brigade was called to Tabro Meats at Lance Creek to check out a burn off in the area.

Fire check: Wonthaggi Police constable Andrew Flanagan and Wonthaggi CFA captain Kim O’Connor attended the scene of a shed fire at Cape Paterson Thursday morning.

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Celebrate Christmas Cheer!

Leongatha talks Christmas L E O N G AT H A Chamber of Commerce and Industry is gearing up for Christmas with members recently gathering to discuss upcoming events.

Happy elves: from left, Santa’s little helpers Sharni, Will and Maddi Campbell were spreading Christmas cheer at the carnival held last year in Leongatha.

The Christmas carnival is confirmed to take place again in the Safeway carpark on Saturday, December 13 from 10am till 2pm. The Chamber will once again decorate the town entrances, put up a large tree at the Court House and decorate the town’s rubbish bins with festive prints. Chamber president Peter Watchorn said there will be a big effort put in this year. The Chamber is endeavour to ‘Light Up Leongatha’ in 2014 with more lights in Bair and McCartin Streets. Father Christmas will also be dropping into town and posing for Santa photos. “More than anything we are just trying to gear the town up for Christmas as it helps everyone,” he said.

Mr Watchorn said the Chamber is doing some good things to boost retail confidence in Leongatha, particularly in the lead up to Christmas. “Things are now starting to pick up and I think it has certainly been a bit better than what it has

dence in. The message Mr Watchorn sends out loud and clear is to please consider local businesses this Christmas and try to shop and look in your towns before journeying elsewhere. It all helps the local economy and creates jobs.

Christmas cheer: from left, Leongatha business identities Peter Watchorn, Jesse Jarvis, Shirleyanne Wright, Alan Steenholdt and Kathy Smith are excited about the upcoming festive season. The courthouse tree will be a feature again in 2014.

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Young musician fifth in Australia

By Tayla Kershaw

JESSIE Saro is a music star.

The Grade 6 student at Wonthaggi Primary School recently entered a nationwide song writing competition and came fifth. She wrote her winning song following the passing of her great grandmother. She wrote the song with her grandmother and called it Grandmother.

To the sound of her guitar, Jessie recorded the song in Leongatha and uploaded it onto the internet. Her title of fifth in Australia was announced two weeks ago. She won $50 and a new guitar. “I was very happy,” she said. “It stunned me a little bit.” Her schoolmates and teachers are very proud of her and listened to the

chorus of the song at their school assembly.

Right, Young star: Wonthaggi Primary School Grade 6 student Jessie Saro has a strong musical talent and can play almost any instrument. She recently came fifth in a nationwide song writing competition with her original song Grandmother.

Jessica’s a spelling whiz By Tayla Kershaw NOT even the word “veterinary” could trick spelling extraordinaire Jessica Purvis.

Trained leader: Girl Guides leader Dianna Molloy (left) congratulates new leader Megan Holland.

Leader gains qualifications GIRL Guide leader Megan Holland was awarded her Leadership certificate and badge at a recent ceremony at Guides. Megan has been a leader with the Leongatha Lizards group for more than 12 months and in that time has completed an online module, on the job training and a two day training course in Melbourne. In gaining her qualifications, Megan has learnt about and put into practice the Australian Guiding Program and developed her leadership skills. “As a Girl Guide leader I am able to mentor and lead the girls through various challenges, as well as participate in lots of fun activities,” Megan said.

“I really enjoy being a positive role model in the girls’ lives and getting to watch them succeed at a variety of tasks.” A strong leadership team is now running the Lizards unit (for girls 10 to 15 years old). However, they are in need of new unit helpers or leaders for the junior Guide unit, the Lyrebirds, for girls aged six to 10 years old. Being a Girl Guide leader can be great fun and a wonderful way to give back to the community. The training gives leaders the opportunity to grow and develop their own skills while they are doing the same for the girls. If you are interested in volunteering to help out at Guides please contact Chris Oliver at coliver@guidesvic.gov.au or contact Guides Victoria at guides@guidesvic.gov.au.

The Wonthaggi North Primary School student is now the Grade 6 state wide Vicspell champion. She competed at Lowanna College in Newborough against eight other students from across the state last Tuesday (October 14). Jessica earned her glory by excelling in the South Australian spelling test at her school, with an impressive result of 67 correctly spelled words out of 69 and then participated in the Bass Zone Finals. She was the last student standing and was invited to compete in Newborough. Word after word was spelled until Jessica was named a champion. Her teachers and classmates joined in to celebrate her achievements.

Champion: Wonthaggi North Primary School Grade 6 teacher Peter Slidders and Vicspell champion student Jessica Purvis hold up Jessica’s prizes; a large Macquarie Dictionary and a trophy.

Proud class: the Grade 6 students threw a celebration for Vicspell champion Jessica Purvis (centre) after she won the Vicspell competition on Tuesday (October 14).

Leongatha backs 5000 Poppies Project A LEONGATHA business is backing a mission to create a field of more than 50,000 handcrafted poppies in Federation Square in Melbourne on Anzac Day 2015 for the Anzac Centenary Commemoration. Mountain View Leongatha, at 1 Dale Drive, Leongatha, will be running regular workshops to support the project. “We will also be collecting poppies and sending them on to 5000 Poppies to be included with the main display on Anzac Day 2015 at Federation Square in Melbourne”, says Fiona Routledge, Sales and Property Manager at Mountain View Leongatha. A Melbourne based duo are leading the mission The poppies will be a nationwide crafting community tribute to Australian servicemen and women and their families for their service and sacrifice in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations over the

last 100 years. The original target of 5000, set in June 2013 was, according to fibre artists Lynn Berry and Margaret Knight, “a challenging but achievable target”. But having reached that target by Remembrance Day 2013, the pair have now revised the target to 102,784 ... one poppy for every Australian soldier who has paid the ultimate sacrifice. Anyone can contribute to the project, and poppies can be crocheted, knitted, felted or sewn from any materials. Any shade of red can be used and poppies should be no more than 15 cm in diameter. There is no limit to the amount of poppies that can be submitted by any one contributor and there is no entry fee. Contributors are asked to provide their own materials. There are a large number of local and regional groups taking up the challenge hosting workshops in libraries, craft groups, local community groups and workplac-

es all around Australia. In September, 2013, a New Zealand satellite project was started up with the aim of creating a similar field of poppies in New Zealand. “We would love to see 5000 Poppies live on as perpetual tribute, but in the event that that doesn’t happen, we will need to assess other options”, says Lynn Berry. Completed poppies can be dropped off to Mountain View Leongatha, 1 Dale Drive Leongatha, VIC. 3953. For information regarding sewing and crocheting groups for the poppies, ring Mountain View Leongatha, on Free call 1300 306 255. Or send to 5000 Poppies, P.O. Box 115, Ashburton, 3147. Further information as well as knit and crochet patterns are posted on the 5000 Poppies blog: 5000poppies.wordpress.com and on the Facebook group page : 5000Poppies. Email: 5000poppies@gmail. com

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As part of a Coalition Government, I’m working hard to get a fair share of funding for our local communities. By working together with the community we’ve achieved a lot locally. Read inside to check out just some of our local achievements. I’ll continue to stand up for local issues and work hard every day to deliver real results for our region.

By working together with the community we’ve achieved a lot locally. Look inside to see just some of our local achievements.

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WE’VE ACHIEVED A LOT TOGETHER OVER THE PAST FOUR YEARS, BUT THERE’S MORE TO BE DONE… Key local priorities

FUTURE SKILLS, INDUSTRIES & JOBS

Attracting innovative new industries to our regions and investing in growing established local businesses through the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund.

In uncertain global economic times, the Coalition Government is responsibly managing the economy and has strong plans to capitalise on the strengths of our country communities to build robust local industries that create new jobs.

Increase local access to skills and training in areas of industry skills shortage and new industry sectors.

We are working to help local businesses expand and innovate, and investing in local education and skills to increase opportunities for young people to secure a good local job.

Investing more funding into building and upgrading modern education buildings and facilities for country students.

Key local priorities

CONNECTED COMMUNITIES The Coalition Government has strong plans to invest in the future transport infrastructure the regions need to better connect communities to each other, workers to jobs, and products to market. We also plan to invest in increasing access for all communities to modern and reliable mobile phone, Wi-Fi and broadband services so that businesses and communities are connected to each other and the world.

Investing more into building and maintaining safer road networks to better connect our local communities.

Delivering modern, more convenient passenger rail and bus services and investing in building and upgrading country freight rail lines. Investing with private industry and the Commonwealth to improve access to mobile phone coverage and delivering modern, fast broadband and Wi-Fi services.

Key local priorities

STRONGER, HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES Nothing is more important than the health of your family and quality of life in our local communities. The Coalition Government has strong plans to invest in local facilities and services to increase delivery of modern and accessible health services and keep our communities safe. We are also investing in building and upgrading local recreation and community facilities to help people get involved, stay active, and provide activities for young people.

Investing more funding in building and upgrading country hospitals and improving health services for local communities. Making local communities safer through tackling emerging problems like the spread of the illicit drug ICE in partnership with parents, health ofﬁcials and Victoria Police. Building better community, sporting, and cultural facilities and supporting local events to provide more activities for young people through the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - PAGE 35

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Secluded hideaway on 3.5 acres with lap pool T

HIS magnificent property is one of a kind.

The huge high quality home has been cleverly designed with the family comfort in mind. The home revolves around the central kitchen and open plan dining and living area with wings leading of each side. One wing is dedicated to comfortable entertaining with a formal dining, billiard room, bar and sitting room with access to the stunning indoor 21 metre lap pool. The second wing contains three bedrooms, laundry and bathrooms. The huge master bedroom has an ensuite and walk in robe and the others all have built in robes and shelves. Externally there is a large protected outdoor area that is fully paved leading to a double carport and purpose built cool room. The house is surrounded by spectacular gardens with excellent rural views, trees, vegetables gardens, chook pens,

MAGIC BUILDING BLOCK

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Solid brick home on over ½ acres of exquisite gardens 3 bedrooms, ensuite, dual living areas All weather outdoor entertainment area with spa.

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boat shed and large lock up work shop. This property is the complete package and is all within a short drive of the township of Leongatha. This is a must see property to fully appreciate how amazing and unique this property truly is.

‘The Rusty Windmill Café’

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UNDER CONTRACT

$145,000 per block

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First year turnover $550k and less than $12k rent Includes a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy TDI van Serving its loyal customers & tourists alike with beautiful home made food

$225,000 WIWO

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Large corner allotment 2127 m² with expansive rear yard & parking Spacious warehouse, renovated office/showroom Secure Lease in Place - Township Zone

$320,000 plus GST

HALLSTON, MAGICAL OUTLOOK

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4 bedroom Hardiplank home on approx. 6 acres Huge open plan living, kitchen and dining area Extensively renovated throughout, ideal for horses

$435,000

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3 bdrm BV home on an easy to maintain block Open plan kitchen, electric cooking, dishwasher Good sized bdrms, master includes ensuite & WIR

$320,000

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3 Bedroom brick home with plenty of living space Ducted heating, RC/AC, updated kitchen, 2 bathrooms 1213m2 corner block, walking distance of schools

$339,000

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2420 m2 block with 3 bdrm partly renovated home 5 KW Solar System, rear access, raised vege gardens Fully self-contained 1 bdrm cabin with separate access

$360,000

47 BAIR STREET, LEONGATHA OFFICE 5662 2292

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Contemporary opportunity J

UST two years old with the permit of occupancy granted on June 12, 2012, this will suit a new home buyer.

Indoor/Outdoor room which includes an open fireplace which will also heat the kitchen and living area. There is a built in Electrolux integrated barbecue and Schweign commercial grade rangehood, stone bench tops and stone gliter tiles. Other features include a ducted vacuum and Vacusweep in kitchen, a Polk integrated audio system in living and entertainment areas, glass integrated sink and benchtops in the family bathroom and ensuite, a separate powder room and extensive storage throughout home. It is cleverly decorated in neutral colours to allow personal taste and change. Wallpapers and stickers in children’s rooms are non marking peel off design and the red feature carpet in the living room is a mat allowing removal and fully tiled underneath. The block is 956m2, beautifully landscaped with low maintenance plantings, fruit trees and vegetable garden. There is simply too much to mention here and an inspection really is a must.

Contemporary design and no expense spared in quality is what you will notice straight away. Features are plenty and include a 7.1 Star energy rating, Earthwool insulation to all external and internal walls, high quality PVC double glazed windows throughout, LED down lights throughout, natural gas zoned ducted heating and cooling and a Kordon termite perimeter barrier. There are four bedrooms, plus study. The master bedroom features a walk in robe and ensuite. The family bedrooms feature built in robes and a central family bathroom. The state of the art kitchen includes stone waterfall bench tops to kitchen and butler’s pantry, mirror splashbacks to kitchen and butler’s pantry and Miele appliances including induction cooktop, dishwasher, rangehood, insinkerator, oven and combination oven/microwave.

KORUMBURRA Contact agent for location SEJ REAL ESTATE 5662 4033

$599,000

4 Michael Hanily 0417 311 756

Jason Harris 0417 640 079

Mike West 0409 583 692

Natalie Couper 0428 941 541

Brent Harriage 0417 681 307

Leongatha

Mirboo North

LARGE BLOCK, READY TO BUILD NOW

AS NEW WITH VIEWS

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2/Lot 47 Boags Road, Leongatha $170,000

4 Vale Court, Leongatha $390,000

Neat and tidy 4 bed, open plan living, Polished floors, RC Air Within walking distance to park, schools and Main St Outdoor entertaining, garage & low maintenance gardens

51 Turner Street, Leongatha REDUCED $259,000 S/A

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36 Arylie Park, Korumburra $439,000

Fully renovated, 4 BRs, 2 bthrms, Blackwood kitchen Magnificent deck with views, verandahs around 3 sides Double ended garage, shedding, cattle yard plus more

120 Reilly & Allans Road, Nerrena $580,000 3

378 ACRES DAIRY FARM, ONE OF THE BEST INDUSTRIAL FACTORY

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4 Brm master with ensuite – all have BIR's Large Kitchen, renovated with granite bench tops New carpet and freshly painted through out

5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

265 Harveys Road, Ruby $390,000

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4 Warralong Court, Leongatha $378,000

3 Brm WB home on 5 acres located only 6km from town. 2 Living areas, central main bathroom, wood fire, RC air, Carport, machinery shed, orchard & room for few cows/sheep.

TREE CHANGE ON 32 ACRES

Mitchell’s Rise, Leongatha $135,000

Sth Gippsland Hwy frontage. Access from 2 St frontages ? Approximately 400m2 building and 100m2 parcel of land ? First time offered in nearly 20 years ?

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Modern home on Large 1200m block with high energy rating ? ? 2 living areas , RC/AC, nth facing living, entertaining area, Dbl garage, solar hotwater & 1 kw solar power & fruit trees ?

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Newly completed factory returning approx. $16,400 pa Approx. 241m2 in size, office, 2 toilets and a roller door Constructed of concrete panels and Colorbond

4/15 Cusack Road, Leongatha $235,000 Sole Agent

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

5668 1300

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LEONGATHA 11 Jeffrey Street Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

$339,000

Wonderful Jeffrey Street Positioned on a massive 1340m2 block with rear lane access in one of Leongatha’s best streets, you will appreciate the value here. The home features four large

bedrooms, master with full ensuite including double shower and toilet, walk in robe, large lounge with reverse cycle air conditioner, central kitchen with visual aspect over the rear yard, sunroom, bathroom with toilet and shower over bath and a third toilet off the laundry. Outside you will find a carport,

one shed (3.5m x 6.3m) with power, concrete and hot and cold water, another shed (9.8m x 6m) with power and concrete, and a massive yard for the kids. At a stone’s throw from the shops and close to schools, this is a must see.

3 2 1 INVERLOCH 2-4 Williams Street UNPRECEDENTED RE-DEVELOPMENT SITE • Strategic corner site • 3 Street frontages • Tenanted Commercial buildings & 3 bedroom home • Zoning – Mixed Use • Land area: 2360m2 (approx) Auction: Terms: Contact:

Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 12.00pm on site 10% deposit, balance 90 days Allan Mann 0409 855 753 Scott Hughes 0488 748 888

LJ Hooker Inverloch 6 Williams Street, Inverloch (03) 5674 2888

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Cafe on offer

HE Rusty Windmill café has fast become a local icon patronised by townsfolk and tourists alike.

With favourable reviews, a strong online presence and solid reputation for serving wholesome homemade fare and signature coffee this country café is far from a bumpkin. Since opening the doors in September, 2012, it has gone from strength to strength. The completely refurbished turn of the century cottage underwent a second renovation in November, 2013, to service an ever growing trade with the installation of a spacious kitchen, all new appliances, walk-in cool room and new counter area. A 2013 Volkswagen Caddy TDI van suitable

for offsite catering and delivery, co-ordinating market/event marquee and equipment is also included in the sale. With further potential to better utilise the private rear courtyard and seat up to 125, introduce a liquor licence (STCA) and evening trade or perhaps introduce a deli/pantry, fresh produce, cooking school, catering and/or nursery component the opportunities are endless.

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Real Estate Sales Joy Morgan e: joy@thestar.com.au For more information on Advertising in The Star phone Joy on 5662 2294

45 McCartin Street Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Glenys Foster 0477 622 298

$225,000 walk in/walk out PRICE NEGOTIABLE

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• Large open living room, modern kitchen, covered back patio • Spacious BR with built-in-robe, active communal complex • Front gardens maintained by body corporate, safe, easy living

• Close to town centre, brick1-3 BR home. Ideal investment • 2 lge living rooms, renovated kitchen & bathroom, solar power • 2 r/c aircons & gas log fire. Large workshop & tool shed

• Under 4 years old, close to schools, 1,047m2 allotment • 3 BRs/en suite, light open indoor living & large alfresco deck • Gas ducted heating, side access to back yard, semi- rural views

• 4 BR tastefully renovated family home close to schools. Views • Lge. kitchen/ dining/family room, lounge, glass atrium/sunroom • Ducted heating/cooling, lock-up end on end garage. Very private

$220,000 neg Sole agent

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MEENIYAN IN A CLASS OF IT'S OWN - 1 ACRE APPROX

MEENIYAN 5 ACRES OF COUNTRY LIVING WITH HUGE SHEDDING

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MARDAN ‘CALLANDAMERE’ – REFLECTING A TIMELESS ELEGANCE

• Classic home right in town. 2 living rooms, 3 BR & study. • Fully renovated with period features retained. Lovely gardens • Outdoor living areas, garage, double carport, garden sheds

• Updated brick home, 4 large BRs & study. Close to town • Renovated kitchen/dining, lg. lounge, 7sq veranda / BBQ area • Dble garage, separate tandem garage, 23m x 10m shed

• Stunning craftsman built, sun-filled home. 3 large BRs & study • Well-appointed kitchen /family room, 2nd elegant lounge, gas log fire • Huge 4 bay shed/ work-shop. Life style opportunity not to be missed!

• 3BR homestead on 6 acres (approx.) Stunning views & gardens • Beautifully renovated with many original features. 2 living areas • Sleep out with shower & toilet. Plenty of shedding, 2 dams

$470,000 Sole agent

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5662 2220

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A little slice of Strzelecki heaven S

ET on approximately 2.48 gently rolling hectares, Willow Bend is one of the districts most contemporary and picturesque lifestyle properties. With exceptional views, surrounded by private landscaped gardens and clean paddocks, it is in the current owner’s words, her “little slice of heaven”. A Plane Tree lined drive-

way winds up through a solar powered gate to the residence. This three bedroom/ two living area home offers style, character and a wonderful living environment. Tasteful paintwork, plush carpets and new blinds throughout add to the quality décor. Taking centre stage in the well appointed kitchen is a 900ml stove, along with a two drawer dishwasher and the largest of walk-in pantries.

Through large double glazed windows, an open plan lounge and dining room overlook a striking full length entertaining deck, complete with shade sails and endless views. Triple sliding doors allow for ease of movement and entertainment, bringing a relaxed outdoor atmosphere into the home. A smaller living / TV room has access out to its own private side deck. All three bedrooms enjoy beautiful garden outlooks and have built in robes. The bathroom is luxuriously appointed with a large oval spa bath and stylish walk in shower. A further large entertaining patio to the rear of the home enables all weather out door entertaining. Other handy extras include a second toilet and shower off the laundry and a large solar pack to minimize power costs. Quality pastures are sufficient for a small number of grazing stock. Good stockyards and a powered fourbay machinery shed with stables have served the current equestrian owner very well. Large tanks and a dam provide a constant, abundant water supply. Located in a friendly little community, just 15 minutes into Leongatha along sealed roads and within 30 minutes of the beach, Willow Bend has it all. Be prepared to be impressed by this special, ggreatly y cherished pproperty. p y

MOUNT ECCLES Contact agent for location Insight Real Estate 5662 2220

$530,000

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

$580,000

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• 3 bedroom home with ensuite and WIR • 2 living areas, landscaped gardens • Excellent location, opposite McIndoe Park

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Celebrating History Week By Lyn Skillern, South Gippsland Historical Network HISTORY Week is a time to value our history and the people who preserve our heritage for us. Discover the Wonders of Victoria’s Past is the theme for History Week 2014, October 19-26. We are so fortunate in South Gippsland to have so many organisations working to preserve our history, write about our history and display our history for all members of the community to enjoy. There are several historical societies in the region and they run functions continually throughout the year. Mirboo and District Historical Society has a facility in the former Shire Offices where it presents exhibitions and runs an archive of documents, newspapers, and of course photographs. It has been involved in projects such as the restoration of the police lock up and the placing of markers on historic buildings. Members also

write articles and booklets about interesting stories from their areas history. Leongatha and District Historical Society is to be found in the Leongatha Mechanics’ Institute and has been functioning for 50 years. The society presents changing exhibitions in the museum area with many interesting photos and items of memorabilia on display. A research archive is also available for people interested in family and local history. The group is currently working on a photographic exhibition for the centenary of World War 1 and a project, which will see markers placed on historic buildings. The many books written by society members are on sale at the rooms. Korumburra Historical Society is located in the old shire chambers and has a fine collection of photographs, documents and memorabilia. It provides valuable assistance to researchers and provides much useful information to Coal Creek Park. One recent project was the restoration of the memorial to men killed in the Korumburra coalmines. This so-

ciety runs the Cath Ritchie Memorial Dinner each year. The speakers are well chosen and the event well attended. Wonthaggi Historical Society based at the old railway station also has a fine collection of newspapers, documents, photographs and memorabilia. It takes displays out to the people with its movable display facility and visits events such as local agricultural shows. A book and memorial for the district’s air observers from World War 11 is just one of

the many projects completed by the group. It also has an annual dinner, which each year is dedicated to a noted local person. Foster Historical Society run a wonderful facility in the main street. Several years ago the old Foster Post Office and other buildings were moved to the site. A museum and archive was set up in these buildings. Exhibitions are set up regularly on various subjects such as small primary schools, activities during World War 11

at Wilsons Promontory and much more. There is always something well worth seeing at the Foster Museum. Other Historical Societies are located in Inverloch and Phillip Island. The South Gippsland Genealogical Society has its resources located at the Leongatha Mechanics’ Institute. Computerized birth, death and marriage records, local documents and a large collection of books are available for those interested in family history research.

Helpful members are ready to assist researchers on Thursday and Friday afternoons. The group also holds a conference once a year. There are other family history groups in Toora and Wonthaggi. The West Gippsland Library Corporationin Leongatha has a special room with an excellent collectionof books and documents relating local history from all over Gippsland. Family history facilities are also to be found at the library. The

Leongatha Bowling Club: Railway Reserve, 1910.

library also runs special events related to local and family history and these are designed to help researchers make better use of the facilities Coal Creek Community Park and Museum in Korumburra is an historical gem. The people South Gippsland are very fortunate to have this park. Historic buildings were brought in to the park to make an historic township. This park was designed to tell the story of an early South Gippsland community. Education is a main function of the park with programs designed to cover several areas of the national curriculum. No fewer than 7000 students took part in the education program in the 2013-14 financial year. Children are able to go to school in 1901, and write with pen and ink in a style very unfamiliar to them. They can learn about life in the pioneering era and even experience bush cooking. Think about our history and visit the facilities we are so lucky to have.

Festival of literature inspires young writers COAL Creek’s Literary Festival recently was once again a memorable event. Lizzy Alger, well known book illustrator gave children expert tips on illustrating while Kerry Coutts, who loves writing, helped with the stories. Patricia Sykes, the writer of The Abbotsford Mysteries, also spoke at the festival. The festival also wel-

comed presenter and author Jill Sanguinetti. Her School Days of a Methodist Lady: A Journey Through Girlhood is a story at once universal and particular to someone attending Methodist Ladies’ College in the middle of the twentieth century. Another presenter was writer Lara Fergus. Her first novel, My Sister Chaos, was published in 2012 and received both national and

international recognition. Committee member for the festival Gavin Van Eede said the event went very well. “Numbers were down on last year, but this is the first year where an entry fee of $10 was charged to help cover costs.” “The writing competitions were well supported, with Carmel Lillis winning the Bert van Bedaf Short Story award for the second

year running.” “The presenters were all very good with interesting and various insights into how they all achieve their end result and the struggles it takes to get there,” Mr Van Eede said. This year’s winners were: Bert van Bedaf short story: Siren Call by Carmel Lillis. Open Poetry: Santa’s Retiring by Jean Rodwell Under 18 Short Story: Extinction by Oliver Watt Under 18 Poetry: Universal Right and Wrong: By Chloe Meri. This week The Star publishes the works of two of the winners; Carmel Lillis and Chloe Meri. The works by Jean Rodwell and Oliver Watt will be published the following week.

Siren Call by Carmel Lillis

Carmel Lillis: winner of the Bert van Bedaf best short story.

She’s at it again, Just snared herself Number 4... She? Rose-Spray, of course - that floozy across the road... Honestly , Edna, for a good friend, you’re a terrible listener. Phone to update you, and you can’t even recall numbers 1, 2 & 3...I’m sure I told you about her... Well, I told somebody, anyway.

...Mmmm. I suppose she’s pretty - in an anaemic way. One of those compulsive dieters, I’d say. Arms as thin as the promises she’d be giving these mesmerised men...Young fellow in the sports car, I call him number 1...Every day, he visits. Stays for hours...Oh you always had a course streak , Edna. Anyway, they order in take away...When he’s leaving, they suffocate each other in kisses...In her doorway, so you can hardly miss it. I’m not peering through her window, Edna... So embarrassing. Shameless, she is... Rose-sprayed dressing gown sleeve quivering as she waves him off. Half way to his car, he’s sobbing, Hollowed out. Next day, he’s back again. Powerless against her summons. ...When you hear the rest, you won’t be so kind. Hardly gone five minutes and Rose-Spray’s greeting Number 2. In her dressing-gown... You’re right there, Edna. No point getting dressed... Older man, Number 2. White hair, dazed expression, drawn as if by a call pitched to high for the ordainary human ear...Huh! She wouldn’t be one to discriminate on the

Fire spreads in Kilcunda By Tayla Kershaw A FIRE broke out in Kilcunda at 4pm on Friday, October 9. A homeowner on the Bass Highway had attempted to conduct a small burn off and had used paper. A strong wind picked up the burning pa-

Smokey situation: CFA units from Kilcunda, San Remo, Dalyston, Wonthaggi and Bass were called to an attempted burn off in Kilcunda on Friday afternoon. The smoke made it difficult to see just how far the fire had spread but the quick response from the CFA units ensured the fire was put out within 10 minutes of their arrival.

per and caused the fire to spread across three residential properties, reaching an acre of land. “It’s a real eye opener that even in this time of year when it’s not dry, the grass will still burn,” Kilcunda CFA captain David Wingfield said. “It’s fortunate the wind wasn’t strong enough to cause more damage. It was quite significant and even surprised us how quickly it got going.” The quick response from CFA units from Kilcunda, San Remo, Dalyston, Wonthaggi and Bass ensured the fire was out within 10 minutes of their arrival. The fire had caused damage to a fence but there was no other significant damage. Penalties will apply to the homeowner for conducting a burn off in a residential area without a permit from the Bass Coast Shire Council.

grounds of age. Any man is prey to Rose-Spray’s sticky bait... Same routine. Hugs on the door step when he’s leaving. Walking away, flattened. Mopping his eyes with his handkerchief. I’ll bet a long suffering wife launders those hankies. AS my grandmother used to say: “Men!” ...She’d have fleeced him of course. Rose-spray, that is; not my old granny... Are you getting the picture, Edna? Of what can go on behind an ordinary suburban door? ...Oh,she sure can lure the men, that Rose-Spray. Within the hour, Number 3 is knocking... The first time he visited, I watched him being drawn into her den. Said to myself - he’ll be there a while. So I ducked out back to get a few jobs done. Returned with a cuppa. Well, I was just in time. A quickie, is Number 3. He was already leaving... Same routine as the others. Hug on the doorstep. Slinks to his car, downcast. But when he turned that first time to put his bag in the back, imagine my shock. I recognised him... Number 3 is my lovely young clinic doctor. Trapped, that poor man... Warn him? How I itch to, Edna Don’t think I

haven’t thought about it... But how can I? He’d think i’d been spying. Anyway, the reason I rang was to tell you the latest development. I get out of my taxi just a little while ago... Yes, yes, a few days in the country. What do I spot when I glance over her place? Wilting on RoseSpray’s doorstep - a huge, red rose bouquet. Oh, Edna. It’d make you weep, wouldn’t it? Whose heart has the little siren broken this time?

Universal Right and Wrong by Chloe Meri The whirlwind of right and wrong filtrates through bodies across the universe, The controlled television sets portray the wrong and the past captures the extended rows of army woven criminals. As hearts are buried under the eroded lies and lives, the moon rises, pouring it’s quilted ray of life. And in these moments is when the questions of right and wrong rift through, creating the continuous, blue coated, washed whirlwind.

Inverloch roadworks disruption ROADWORKS occurring this week along Bunurong Road (Williams Street) within the Inverloch township could delay motorists and impact on businesses. Crews are expected to carry out these works from tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22 until the end of the week, however weather conditions may alter this. Asphalt works will be applied near the intersection of A’Beckett Street, to extend the road’s lifespan and make it much stronger and resistant to future damage. VicRoads has scheduled these works to be delivered outside peak school holiday periods and summer, to avoid increased traffic volumes.

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Calling for Monty’s rose ORGANISERS of the 43rd annual Leongatha Rose Spectacular are calling for owners of

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Leongatha Rose Show would like to speak to anyone growing “Monty’s rose”, otherwise known as the “white ensign”. This flower with a Leongatha connection has been selected as the feature rose for the rose show on November 14 and 15. William Montgomery, known as “Monty”, lived and worked in Leongatha from 1920 until his death in 1979 at the age of 92. Monty was an insurance agent for many years, so he wore a suit to work, always with a flower in the buttonhole. He was a keen gardener, winning prizes for his dahlias at the Royal Show. Leongatha people may remember that even his garden cardigan or work shirt was brightened with a flower. Monty grew a white rose of particular interest in his Church Street garden. It was a hybrid tea rose of unknown origin and was sold in Australia for many years as “Monty’s white tea”. The story of saving Monty’s rose after his death and its identification as white ensign by rosarian David Ruston is recounted in Tea Roses: Old Roses for Warm Climates by Noelene Drage and Di Durston (Rosenberg Pub-

Rose show: from left, June McIndoe and Sandra Macdonald of the Leongatha Rose Spectacular are seeking examples of a white tea rose called “Monty’s rose” or the “white ensign”. lishing, 2008). Ms McIndoe and Ms Macdonald have small cuttings of Monty’s rose but are looking for estab-

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some night out with heaps of laughs. It will be a full night of entertainment packed with singing, dancing, comedy and even a little romance, so get the girls together. Crew member Ben said, “I’m looking forward to getting out there and showing the local girls an awesome night out.” Feature performer Troy said, “The best thing about being with Raw Muscle is performing all over Victoria, seeing sights you may never get the chance to see and constantly meeting new girls and bringing something new to each performance every night.” Raw Muscle Entertainment is the complete ladies night out. It is not just a show it is an awesome experience.

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or treaters Cooking for nutrition Trick invited to Island AS part of Seniors’ Week the Leongatha RSL hosted a ‘Nutrition – live well, play well, stay well’ lunch in its bistro on Thursday, October 16.

Dress up in your scariest costume for a day of spooky fun and ghoulish delights with a Halloween Trick or Treat Trail for the whole family. The whole family can join in on the fun at the Churchill Island Heritage Farm on Phillip Island on Saturday, November 1. The event will run from 10am until 4pm. Grab your broom and your cauldron and join in on the ranger led activities including making your own Halloween bag, slime, ghosts and

more along the Trick or Treat Trail. Entry is free with a three parks pass, which includes entry to Churchill Island Heritage Farm, Koala Conservation Centre and the

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October 19-25, 2014

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Well done: students in the South Gippsland Water, National Water Week poster competition from Tarwin Valley Primary School proudly showed off their Water Week artwork; from left (front) Beau D, Talia J, Chelsea E, Sophie K, Matt M (Back) Scott M, Isabella N, Flynn L, Jada D, Louise J, Campbell J.

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‘WATER sources, there are more than you think’, that’s the theme of this year’s National Water Week which kicked off on October 19.

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It’s a theme students and the wider community can easily understand, it’s all about choosing the right water for the job. Rainwater from the roof is the right water to keep our gardens green, our cars and clothes clean and even flush our toilets - so we have plenty of clean fresh water for drinking, straight from the tap. South Gippsland Water has been working with local students to celebrate Water Week with the students creating some fantastic poster art-

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schools with artists from Grade Prep through to Grade 6. Leongatha Secondary College Year 8 humanities students are holding a water fair on Monday, October 27 at 2.30 pm. Amy Van Kuyk from South Gippsland Water will be on hand and will participate in a taste testing of Leongatha’s water which was voted the best tasting water in Victoria in 2014. The school’s Water Week posters will be on display as will entries on the water themed instagram photo competition. The students will also carry out science experiments, some of which will feature explosions.

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work depicting this year’s theme for the Corporation’s 2015 calendar. Schools from Welshpool to Wonthaggi submitted poster entries and the best poster from each age category was submitted to the state finals. This year’s South Gippsland Water state finalists were: Jet K, Tarwin Valley Primary School, Kirra G, Grade 3/4, Fish Creek and District Primary School, Celeste R, Grade 1/2, Tarwin Valley Primary School and Matt M, Grade 5/6, Tarwin Valley Primary School. Further to the State Finalists, South Gippsland Water selects 12 posters to feature on its 2015 calendar. This year’s calendar features artwork from all the participating

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This year marks the 21st year of events. National Water Week was first held in 1993. The initiative is designed to help members of the community of all ages and walks of life to understand and take action to protect and conserve our precious water resources and habitats. During National Water Week Australians are encouraged to Protect, Conserve and Get Involved in water resource management.

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waterways. Now, Australia cannot sustain an ever-increasing use of water. We are reaching the limits of our available water resources. As a community we need to find solutions and be aware of the ways to manage our water resources today that will not threaten the ability of future generations to meet their needs. As individuals we can all help to protect and conserve our water resources. This year’s theme is “Water sources - there are more than you think.” Schools right across South Gippsland have pondered this theme and done class exercises examining this issue.

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All the water needed by the environment, farms, households and industries comes from rain. Water is essential for life! As a valuable resource, water comprises marine, estuarine, freshwater (rivers and lakes) and groundwater sources in both coastal and inland areas. Quality and quantity are two closely linked dimensions that make up water. Agricultural development has continuously increased since European settlement. As our population grew, so did urban development in towns and cities. As a result, the need for water grew often at the expense of the health of our

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the best for future endeavours. Adrian has over 40 years experience in the infrastructure, engineering, transport, services and education industries, having held senior executive roles with listed and unlisted entities in Australia.

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October 19-25, 2014

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Water tank pioneers lead the field D&D Moulton Tanks started as a family business in Maffra by Danny and his father Dick Moulton in 1997 as the authorised distributors and installers of Pioneer Water Tanks (now BlueScope Water Tanks).

Over the years the company has expanded and recently moved to Heyfield but remains a family run business. The company believes in supporting small and local traders and sporting groups and use quality Australian products with customer care being our main focus. Pioneer Water Tanks has been the leader in its field for more than 26 years and its product is one of the longest serving modular water tanks in Australia. Although the tanks are now sold under the BlueScope Water banner, the product remains the premium tank in the market. The tanks are installed on site, usually within a day, and can be connected up to and ready to use immediately upon completion.

“The great thing about our 100 percent Australian made tanks is that there is no need for cranes,” Danny Moulton said. “They can be installed in the hardest to reach places including inside or on top of buildings and they are cost effective.” D&D Moulton Tanks offer a range of services including the supply and installation of Pioneer Water Tanks, for residential, rural, schools, fire and industrial applications. D&D Moulton Tanks supply and install poly and slimline tanks for urban properties and carry out site preparations and trenching for your tank. “We can remove and dispose of existing tanks including concrete tanks and recycle almost 95 percent of all materials,” Mr Moulton said. “We re-line, re-roof and provide supports for concrete and existing steel tanks, give free on site consultation and storm damage inspections as well as supplying a range of pumps and tank accessories.” The business’s service area extends from Mallacoota to the Melbourne

CBD and all areas in between. “We are in the Leongatha area almost every week and will have a display at the Phillip Island Small Farm and Lifestyle Expo, November 22 and 23.” Stop in and say hello to Danny and Carly; from start to finish, you deal with them and they’ll take care of you.

Spanning Gippsland: D&D Moulton Tanks of Maffra can be found all over Gippsland from Mallacoota to Melbourne and are popular in Leongatha.

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Farming Insight Nine new Landcare board members AT South Gippsland Landcare Network’s annual dinner and annual general meeting recently nine new board members were elected.

A great evening was had on Saturday, October 4 in Leongatha for the South Gippsland Landcare Networks (SGLN) Annual Dinner, AGM and presen-

tation of Honour Roll certificates and guest speaker, Professor Kate Auty. Chair of the SGLN Board, Mark Uren welcomed all in attendance and thanked the members of the SGLN Board for their hard work, enthusiasm and dedication to the Network over the past 12 months. The AGM elections were held with nine vacancies out of 12 positions on

the Board. Nine nominations were received from Mark Uren, Arie Bos, Jean Carnell, Phil Piper, Mark Walters, Dawn Mariotti, Frank Dekker, Helen Hasty and Sally Jelbart. As the number of nominations matched the number of vacancies therefore all nine nominees were duly elected to the SGLN Board. Board members Stephen Hoole, Rosemary

Trease and Diana Droog continue as board members for their second year of a two year term in line with SGLN arrangements. The office bearers were then selected with Mark Walters elected as chair, Frank Dekker as vice chair and Dawn Mariotti elected as treasurer. Mark Walters has been busy this past year hosting both a tour associated with the National Landcare conference and also the Landcare Supporters lunch and tour. He is also the president of Poowong Landcare Group. SGLN Network coordinator, Jenny O’Sullivan thanked Mark Urenfor his strong leadership to SGLN for many years. Jenny then congratulated the office bearers and board members for their involvement with the SGLN Board and gave thanks to retiring board

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JSL Light Engine Repairs is now offering some of the best ride on mower prices in Gippsland, but for business owner Jared Lovie this presents a problem.

Quality steers and bullocks THERE were approximately 1450 export and 300 young cattle penned, representing an increase of 200 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present and operating selectively in a cheaper market. There was a limited supply of yearling heifers suited to the trade, which eased 7c/kg. The 600 steers and bullocks held some excellent quality, however weaker demand from processors

reporting large inventories of cattle awaiting slaughter pulled prices back 11c for the 500kg to 600kg drafts and 7c to 14c/kg for the heavy weights. Grown heifers showing good finish averaged 6c to 8c/kg cheaper. Most weights and grades were represented in the 700 cows, with the dairy lines easing 4c to 7c, while the beef cows slipped 8c to 10c/kg for most. Heavy weight bulls sold to solid demand from processors, with the beef

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BULLOCKS 9 M. Baryczka, Airly 15 B.J. & G.M. Mackay, Cobains 1 Rarma Downs P/L, Modella 11 R.J. & R.H. Findlay, Leongatha 16 EGMA, Bass 12 Covino Farms, Giffard STEERS 2 G.R. & K.A. Davidson, Leongatha 1 J.D. & S.M. Humphrey, Nerrena 5 N.G. Hanks, Mirboo North 2 D.L. Patton, Boola Boola 2 S.D. Armstrong, Toongabbie Nth 1 D. Wyhoon, Koonwarra COWS 1 D. Encel, Wonga Wonga 10 Clover Cottage, French Island 2 J. Myer, Carrajung 12 Seam Air P/L, Kilcunda 1 K.L. & C.L. Tonkin, Outtrim 9 R. & P. Davis, Leongatha South HEIFERS 1 J.D. & S.M. Humphrey, Nerrena 1 C. & J. Carter, Tarwin 1 Bryon Woodcok Frans, Heyfield 6 A. & T. Ronalds, Tarwin Lower 2 J. & F. Bushby, Tyers 1 J.B.R. & D.J. Davis, Yarram BULLS 1 P. Brydon, Koonwarra 1 Willox Earthmoving, Yarram 1 R.J. & J.G. Newton, Mirboo North 1 L.N. & V.L. McLeod, Won Wron 1 P. Brydon, Koonwarra 1 Andco P/L, Mardan

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Long way: Ken Nicklen from Erica sent 15 cattle to the store sale held at the Koonwarra VLE last Thursday.

bred drafts holding firm as the dairy lines eased 4c/kg. The limited selection of yearling heifers to the trade sold from 155c to 186c/kg. Grown steers were in limited numbers, making between 184c and 195c/ kg. Bullocks sold between 178c and 200c/kg. Grown heifers showing good finish made from 160c to 183c/kg. A much better run of heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 160c to 176c/kg to record a firm average. The crossbred portion of the manufacturing steers made between 160c and 185c, slipping 7c to 11c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 115c and 140c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 138c to 168c/kg. Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls sold from 170c to 209c, with the D muscle dairy lines from 155c to 175c/kg. The next sale draw - October 22: 1. Elders, 2. Landmark, 3. SEJ, 4. David Phelan, 5. Alex Scott 6. Rodwells.

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Total yarding: 1547 Steers: R.P. & M.J. Kenney, Dumbalk, 3 x $1040; J. Kimmer, Kongwak, 11 x $995; D. Read, Tarraville, 1 x $955; L. Robinson, Yarram, 3 x $945; M. & A. Pisa, Thorpdale, 13 x $920; R.G. & J. Franklin, Yinnar / Narracan South, 5 x $880. Heifers: P.A. Petersen, Fish Creek, 1 x $685; D.A. Jerram, Leongatha, 8 x $646; Doweldar, Kongwak, 18 x $642; G.D. & R.D. Underwood, Macks Creek, 8 x $605; Hawksbury Pastoral, Jumbunna East, 1 x $595; C.J. & V.M. McDonald, Koonwarra, 1 x $595. Cows: P. & I.L. Tiziani, Doomburrim, 3 x $900. Cows and calves: H.C. Jones, Hazelwood, 6 x $1097; G.D. & K. Joyce, Archies Creek, 1 x $1070; B.D. & K.M. Jan, Seaview, 2 x $1040; B.J. Craddock and R.S. Woods, Yarram, 2 x $910; P.D. Stapleton, Foster, 9 x $830; F. & K. Jonkers, Yinnar, 4 x $700.

COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL FRIDAY OCTOBER 24 at 11am VLE LEONGATHA A/C HANCOCK FAMILY, FISH CREEK (PROPERTY SOLD) 200 Friesian & Friesian cross young milking cows extensively culled for this sale. Autumn, winter & spring calving herd, P.T.I.C. details available day of sale. No expense spared in the purchase of stud Friesian bulls from noted stud breeders, P. & W. Mackay “Arnum”, L. & L. T. Calder “Calderlea”, J & M. Deenen “Carisma Holsteins” and A.I. Holadino, Storm, Solvit, Micaruy, Prossie, Showtime, etc. To build up a quality dairy herd. Factory figures 2013-2014. Vol. 949,930 ltr, av fat 4.29%, protein 3.23%, cows currently getting 6kg pellets a day. No known Johne's. An ideal opportunity for dairy farmers to increase their milk production in the flush of a very good spring.

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Super specials: Jared Lovie said there would be some bargains for everyone at this Sunday’s Super Sale in Leongatha.

“We have an abundance of trade-ins we really need to clear” Jared said. “We ran a pre-season special on new mowers over the last month which was so successful we had a lot of people trading in their used mowers.” “Although it’s great to sell new ride-ons, we have run out of room to store all the trade ins.

It takes JSL nearly two hours a day driving them out in the morning, and back in at night. The business has made the decision to sell all the trade-ins and demo models, some below cost. “If it saves us two hours a day it’s well worth it,” Jared said. “We are offering unbeatable deals on the day for anyone who takes a mower with them. We have facilities to help load, either onto a ute of trailer.” “The specials don’t just apply to second hand units, we have deals on all new units in stock. This

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Ph. 0402 383 509. CONVECTION OVEN. Portable. twin Hotplates and rotisserie. Works well just not needed anymore. Great for camping and granny flat. $50. Ph. 0402 383 509. WATER COOLER. Refrigerated 240V with bottle. A1. $50. Ph. 5672 2330. SALLY SHED HEATER. $50 ono. Ph. 0428 622 996. TURNED OREGAN POSTS. 90cmx90cmx2m. 5 for $50. Ph. 0428 517 733. CAR SEAT. Britax Safe & Sound. Good condition. $40. Ph. 5672 4665. BABY CRIB. Wooden swinging. New in box. $50. ph. 5672 4665. NINTENDO WII CONSOLE. Plus 1 Controller with motion plus and nunchucks. 2 games: wii sports and wii sports resort. Excellent condition. Ph. $50 Ph. 5662 5141. NINTENDO WII GAMES. Woods PGA tour, virtua Tennis 4 & wii cricket. $15. Ph. 5662 5141. DINING TABLE. Round pine. 89cm (35”) diametre. Seats 4 comfortably. excellent condition. No chairs. $50. ph. 5658 1191. BREVILLE JUICE FOUNTAIN. Full working order. As new. $45. Ph. 0414 948 392. GORETEX JACKET WITH HOOD. Small-Medium size. Waterproof. Light maroon colour. $40. Ph. 0414 948 392. SAW BLADE. 70cm diameter with Tungsten tipped teeth. Saw bench or garden ornament. $50. Ph. 5672 2510. OLD GLASS CARBOY. 50cm high 30cm diameter. Great for lamp. $50. Ph. 5672 2510. SNOW PANTS. Girls size 10. Pink. In good condition. Plus pair of mittens. $25. Ph. 0423 763 906. ROCKING CHAIR. Easy Glide. Pine with green cushions and matching foot stool. $50. Ph. 0423 763 906. BATTERY CHARGER. OZITO 30 minute fast charger with 2 14.4 volt Li-on batteries. $20. Ph. 5662 4060. CRICKET GEAR. Country cricket bat and pads, Kookaburra thigh pad and Albion helmet. $30 the lot. ph. 0411 439 856. WALL PAPER. Mural of the Rocky Mountains in Autumn. 8 rolls at 4x3m. $50. Ph. 0411 439 856. PLAYSTATION 2. Plus 9 games. very Good condition.$50. Ph. 5668 1248 after hours.

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Annual Charity Shoot ON NOVEMBER 8 at 12 noon

Great prizes and food provided RSVP on 0429 343 542 or info@inverlochgunclub.com.au by October 31

public notices CRAFT CLEARANCE at Mirboo North Shire Hall, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October, 9am start. Over 350 metres of fabric, lace, ribbon, buttons and other various craft items.

Scots Pioneer Church Mardan South Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon 26th October 2014 at 2pm

10am - 4pm Starts at Jumbunna Hall $10 - three gardens Refreshments available

Sue Macleod speaks on A Visit to Orkney Supported by piper and Scottish Dancers

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A ﬁreworks display will be held on OCTOBER 25, 2014 at the Recreation Reserve, Leongatha Approx. 9.30pm Further info contact 0428 544 950

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Are you my egg or embryo donor? I am a happy, healthy and financially secure single woman over 40 who has always wanted children. I waited to find a partner to create a family but this was not to be. After an ectopic pregnancy, miscarriages and unsuccessful IVF treatments, my IVF specialist has advised me to seek an egg or embryo donor. I am surrounded by loving family and friends who support my dream and know I will make a great mum. If you are under 36 years of age, have finished creating your family and would consider helping me, please email govenek@gmail.com. Actual expenditure incurred on medical expenses and associated travel costs will be reimbursed. More information: http://www.varta.org.au/donor-conception/. This advertisement has been approved by the Victorian Minister for Health, as required by s.40 of the Human Tissue Act 1982 (Vic) (August 2014) e3495860.

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REAL ESTATE PROPERTY MANAGER Full time or part time temporary (maternity leave) position available for an assistant in our Property Management Department at Inverloch. Applications demonstrating experience or willingness with some of the following points would be beneficial: • Agents representative and drivers licence. • Property management experience with ‘Console’ computer program • Exceptional customer service skills, enthusiastic approach and ability to work independently • Rostered weekend work essential. • Flexible work times, full-part or casual This position is available on a temporary arrangement however could result into continued employment. Applications in writing to: jillmuir@scre.com.au Southcoast First National Real Estate P.O.Box 153 Inverloch 3996

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MG Trading is a wholly owned subsidiary of Murray Goulburn Co-operative operating 23 retail stores throughout Victoria servicing Australian farmer’s with their farming requirements; offering farm services including agronomic advice, feed and fodder solutions, animal nutrition, fertiliser, bulk fuel and milking machine services. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join our Leongatha and Korumburra stores in the role of Retail Sales Assistant. The positions are casual; the hours will vary from week to week ranging from 15-28 hours. The primary focus of the role is to build strong partnerships with customers and deliver appropriate advice and services of a variety of agricultural products and supplies. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, demonstrate previous experience in a Retail Sales Assistant role desirable and strong customer service skills. This is a diverse and challenging opportunity to join an evolving business with vast amounts of ongoing growth and development potential. For further information about the roles please contact Barry Shepheard on 0408 550 772 or to apply for this exciting opportunity please send your resumé to barry.shepheard@mgc.com.au Applications close: 24th October 2014

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South Gippsland Shire Council

CLASSROOM TEACHING POSITION

Teachers of Science and Mathematics

St Laurence O'Toole Primary School Leongatha require the services of a full time classroom teacher for the 2015 school year. This position may lead to an ongoing role within the school.

Newhaven College is an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island offering quality education for students from Prep to Year 12. Full or part-time positions are available for teachers of secondary Mathematics & Science.

Please visit http://www.seek.com.au/job/27432041 for more information.

Visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications close Friday 7 November

VEHICLE SALES POSITION Knights of Leongatha are seeking a sales professional to join their team selling Toyota motor vehicles and Honda motor bikes. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with a professional approach. The successful applicant will join the team in our modern, multi-franchise dealership. Experience is preferred but not essential. A Victorian driver’s licence is required. Generous salary package offered, commensurate with age and experience. Written applications are invited and should be addressed as follows: Attention: Bradley Westaway, Knights Toyota, 7-13 Hughes Street, Leongatha 3953 or via email b.westaway@wide.net.au Applications close Friday, 31st October

• Temporary Part Time – till March 2015 • 3 days per week • $30.93 per hour Enquiries to: Ned Dennis, Manager Community Strengthening on (03) 5662 9200. Applications close Wednesday 29 October 2014.

Mechanic Immediate Start Miles Honda Motorcycles & Power Equipment require a Small Engine Mechanic to work on motorcycles and garden equipment.

All applicants must submit an Employment Application form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au for further information and a position description.

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Merchandise Manager – Rodwells Leongatha Ruralco Holdings Limited (ASX:RHL), is a leading Australian agribusiness. Ruralco operates through a national footprint of businesses that specialise in providing rural customers with products and services in merchandise, fertiliser, seed, wool, livestock, real estate, risk management, water, grain, finance and insurance. Ruralco’s businesses around the country operate under their own brands. Rodwells a subsidiary of Ruralco Holdings Limited is looking for an experienced Rural Merchandise Manager to lead and influence the merchandise staff in our Leongatha Branch. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will drive business outcomes by creating an appealing and inspiring environment through the implementation of outstanding merchandising and presentation standards. Your success in this role will depend upon your high level of planning, organisational and administrative skills, as well as your creative merchandising abilities. You will lead by example, demonstrating a high level of enthusiasm, commitment and customer service, and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of customers, suppliers and internal company representatives. Experience and skills required for the position include: Previous management experience Team leadership skills Excellent communication skills, including the capacity to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders High level interpersonal skills High level organisational, analytical planning and problem solving skills Ability to develop sales strategies for the merchandise business An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated commensurate with qualifications and experience. Initial telephone enquiries should be directed to Paul Elliott on 0400 629 030 CV’s should be forwarded to the attention of Paul Elliott: pelliott@ruralco.com.au

DAIRY FARM HAND Experienced at dairy farm work? Know your way around tractors, machines and implements? Good at moving stock? At our modern computer controlled dairy farm we are looking for someone with a great sense of humour and large herd dairy farm experience with a keen eye for detail. We need a person good with animals, machines and helping out with other farm activities, involving a 5 days on 2 days off roster. To apply send your resumé edberg@internode.on.net

WANTED HOUSE CLEANERS FOR THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD Saturdays 10am - 3pm Must have driver’s licence and ABN. Police check will be required. Enquiries: Jill 5674 2255 Southcoast First National Real Estate 1b Abeckett Street, Inverloch

Fill time position including rostered Saturdays. Please email your resume to mileshonda@dcsi.net.au Applications will close 27th October 2014.

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Applications close 14th November 2014

Swimming Pools Liaison Ofﬁcer

situations vacant RELIEF MILKER required in Leongatha area. Saturday and Sunday nights, permanent. 0412800107.

POOL LIFEGUARDS & DUTY MANAGERS $23.35 - $27.76 P/HR + SUPER Looking for a fantastic summer job? South Gippsland YMCA SPLASH is looking for Lifeguards and Duty Mangers to join the outdoor pool team for the summer. Local facilities include Foster, Poowong, Mirboo North and Korumburra outdoor pools. A group interview will be held on the Tuesday 11th November at 10.00am. For information please contact Troy Bristow via troy.bristow@ymca.org.au.

Applications close 5 November 2014 To ﬁnd out more check out www.victoria.ymca.org.au/careers

Operations and Maintenance Technician A full time position exists in our Maintenance Department for an Operations and Maintenance Technician. This role involves carrying out all aspects of the operation and maintenance of South Gippsland Water’s water and wastewater systems. The Corporation is committed to staff development and training and provides opportunities to gain skills and experience in a wide range of operations. Salary banding is commensurate with experience and ranges between: $47,880.56 - $54,484.56 per annum, plus superannuation. Commuter use of a vehicle is provided. The successful applicant will need to be available to work outside ordinary hours on a roster basis, and must reside within a 30 minute response time to Foster. A manual driver’s licence is required. Knowledge of the water industry and the ability to use computers are advantageous. Applicants should read the position description located at www.sgwater.com.au. Please contact Doug Brown on 03 5682 0462 for all enquiries in the strictest conﬁdence. Applications close on Monday 3 November 2014 Email dbrown@sgwater.com.au or post to: Human Resources Coordinator South Gippsland Water PO Box 102 Foster VIC 3960

for rent 1 BEDROOM granny flat, Mirboo North. Prefer working, non smoker. 0478214456.

for sale CHRISTMAS cards, calendars and gifts available now from New Beginnings Christian Books, 40a Bair Street, Leongatha. Ph: 5662-0999. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. FIREWOOD messmate / stringy / bluegum. Cut, split and dry. Min. 2 metres, bulk loads available, $100 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187. FISHER & PAYKEL large chest freezer, 511 litres, as new, $590. 0427-085903. HAY: Small squares, excellent quality, shedded. New season, $8 each. Secondhand treated pine posts 3-4 inch, approx 250 at $4 each. Mardan 56641320. IRRIGATOR Travelling Pope water winch and pipes, working order, best offer. Ph: 0437-510108. JAYCO Sterling, 2013, 21’6”. One trip, as new. Full ensuite, leather trim 2 door fridge, full annexe, rubber floor, $52,000. 5662-5334. LIQUID inoculant dispenser $1,100; 1 granular inoculant dispenser $600. Ph: 0417563033. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261. UTE TUB LINER to suit M.N. Triton dual cab, $200. Nudge bar also, $200. 5668-9276.

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livestock PULLETS Wednesday, October 29 Commercial crossbreds. Fully vaccinated. Not debeaked.

12wk (Red, Isa Brown) $16 Available from Elders Past., Leongatha

11am Phone 5662 3523 to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry)

BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE FRIESIAN, ANGUS, HEREFORD, LIMO OR JERSEY All sound, young Hire or sale Phone 0447 331 762

situations vacant

livestock EWES with lambs, Dorper “Roslynmead” bloodlines, Wiltshire Gracelyn bloodlines, from $200. Leongatha South, 56643281 or 0400-511554.

lost VIEGA PRESS GUN 15mm - 3mm, in Leongatha area. Reward offered. 0418583464.

used vehicles HYUNDAI ACCENT 2001, 4 door, 164,000kms, manual, CD, air cond, airbag, service records, RWC supplied, RGK691, $3,400. 5662-4352, 0428649322. MAZDA 3 2004, blue, rego end June 2015 (ZVY243), 5 speed manual, RWC, 178,000km, $5,900. Ph: 0427-870980.

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PARTS INTERPRETER Required for busy John Deere Dealership in Leongatha South. Full time position with regular overtime. Experience preferred. Wage dependant on experience. Please contact Tony Le Page or Travers Scott on 5667 6600

situations vacant

used vehicles TOYOTA KLUGER Grande, black, 2010 model, all wheel drive, 103,000kms. One female owner. As new, well looked after, all services done at Toyota only. Leather seat, sunroof, GPS, reverse camera, bluetooth, electric seats, 7 seater, chrome side steps, 4 stack CD player. Rego until April 2015. $38,000 ONO. 0467-502772.

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used vehicles

FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal

We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenﬁeld, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714

Ph: 5662 2028

Saturday, October 25 9am - 2pm Walkers Road, Mirboo

5672 2946 0417 556 593

Affordable cars at drive away prices

Garage Sale

All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers

18 Norview Drive Leongatha Saturday, October 25 From 8am

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay. All on road costs paid.

Furniture, tools, craft, wooden crates, collectables, jewellery & household items No early birds

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Bric-a-brac, cleaning equipment, furniture, curtains, roman blinds, paintings, clothes, jewellery, electrical items, exercise equipment, tractor operated log splitter, jigsaw puzzles. Look for the balloons on the gates

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ExxonMobil is an industry leader in the petroleum and petrochemical business, operating facilities or marketing products in most countries and exploring for oil and natural gas in virtually every region in the world. The ExxonMobil group of companies in Australia is one of this country’s largest oil and gas producers and a major reﬁner of petroleum products.

Exciting career opportunities with Esso Australia • Barry Beach Marine Terminal, Victoria • Competitive pay and conditions • Seeking talented men and women ExxonMobil has had a presence in Australia for more than 115 years through its subsidiary companies Esso and Mobil. Esso Australia Pty Ltd is the operator of offshore oil and gas facilities in Bass Strait and associated processing facilities in Gippsland including the Barry Beach Marine Terminal, near Foster. Esso Australia Pty Ltd offers outstanding career opportunities for men and women seeking rewarding positions across diverse and technologically advanced operating environments and currently has a number of roles available for talented and highly motivated individuals eager to develop new skills and build successful careers.

Marine Services Operators Reporting to the Terminal Supervisor, Marine Services Operators are responsible for on-time vessel departures by assisting with packing, loading, unloading, securing and storing cargo. Operations This role is suited to service focused individuals with a sound mechanical aptitude, the ability to use general computer applications and a willingness to learn and apply new skills. This role will appeal to motivated individuals with dogging, fork and crane tickets and the initiative to identify and implement process efﬁciencies. Maintenance This role will appeal to trade qualiﬁed individuals. In addition to the operations requirements above, experience in the planning and scheduling of maintenance works, preferably gained in a heavy industry processing facility, would be advantageous.

Warehouse Team Leader The Warehouse Team Leader is responsible for coordinating day to day activities within the warehouse team and working with the team in receipting, issuing and packing of materials for dispatch offshore. This role will appeal to quality focused individuals with demonstrated experience using SAP. Previous experience as a leading hand with an ability to mentor and support team members would be held in high regard. To be successful in each of these roles you will need to demonstrate total commitment to our company values including safety, quality, ethics and business controls. As an open communicator, your ability to build sound working relationships will enable you to work effectively within a strong team-based culture. Esso is an equal opportunity employer and recognises and values the diversity of its people and encourages all suitably qualiﬁed men and women to apply. If you wish to apply for these vacancies: Please go to website: http://esso.dfp.com.au/2014/barrybeach/ and click on start new application. Applications are to be received STRICTLY no later than Friday 31st October 2014, 4:00pm AEST. Applications will be treated in strict conﬁdence.

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

meetings Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute

TRI-ANNUAL MEETING OCTOBER 30 at 7.30pm Followed by election, all positions are vacant. Prior nominations by post to: Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute PO Box 142 Tarwin Lower 3956

SOUTH GIPPSLAND FIELD & GAME INC.

AGM Tuesday, November 18 8pm APEX CLUBROOMS Watson Road, Leongatha ALL WELCOME

LEONGATHA LYRIC THEATRE INC

Annual General Meeting Leongatha RSL Sunday, November 9 7pm ALL WELCOME

marriage celebrant CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

engagements McNAMARA - DWYER Trudi and Steve together with Michele and Tony are thrilled to announce the engagement of Carlie and Danny. Wishing them both a lifetime of love and happiness.

bereavement thanks MULLEN - Merv. The Mullen and Borg families would like to thank all who sent flowers, cards and well wishes, and attended Merv’s funeral. He would have been very proud.

in memoriam HALL - Wally. So sadly missed, the little ones miss you. A perfect gentleman and past serviceman. Till we meet again darling, and float away together for ever and ever. Father and son (Peter) together in God’s garden. Your loving wife Doreen.

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deaths CORRY - Helen. A loving and loyal friend. Deepest sympathy to Ray, Melissa and Shaun, Luke and Chloe, Tom and Paige, and the Opray family. - Dick, Nereda, Hannah, Alex, Gen, Ellie and Zac. My cherished friend, we grew up together and I expected us to grow old together. So many memories of the last 46 years - laughing, singing, dancing, Waratah and Merimbula holidays, epic shopping expeditions, so much fun. Live well, laugh often, love much - you certainly did that. Always in my heart. Ned (Sparkles). XO TIPLADY - Frederick Alan (Alan). Passed away peacefully at Foster Hospital on October 16, 2014, aged 69 years. Loving and jovial father of Sarah, Rebecca, Kate and Anne. Cherished grandpa of Chloe, Brandon, Alex, Evie, Jack and Jordan. Finally at peace. Private cremation.

funerals TIPLADY - Alan. The Memorial Service for Alan will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 10.30am, at Toora RSL, 28 Stanley Street, Toora.

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Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal digniﬁed service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Ofﬁce and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

CSG policy forum LOCAL group ‘Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North’ will be hosting a policy forum in Mirboo North this Sunday, October 26, at 1pm, at the Walter J Tuck Reserve, Strzelecki Highway.

dates has been confirmed; Peter Ryan (Leader of The Nationals), Harriet Shing (Labor), Phil Piper (Independent), Andrea Milsom (The Greens) and Dave Snelling (Australian Country Alliance), Christine Sindt (Independent), David Arnault (Independent).

The forum is an opportunity for community members from across the Gippsland region to become better informed on where their candidates stand on three important issues, new coal development, unconventional gas and renewable energy. A great line-up of candi-

AT the South Gippsland Shire council chambers this Wednesday, October 22 from 2pm, Cr Andrew McKeown is to move a motion regarding CSG exemptions which will be voted on at the meeting. The meeting is expected to attract more than a few CSG opponents.

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Inverloch support Beyond Blue JEFF Kennett was the guest of honour at the Inverloch Inlet as a representative of Beyond Blue on Thursday night. Many locals supported the charity event and came along to enjoy the night. The event was organised by Debbie Fowles and Louise Martin to support Beyond Blue awareness. Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman said over three million people in Australia experience depression or have an anxiety condition. “Every family is touched in some way by mental health problems such as depression and anxiety,” she said. Beyond Blue has recently extended its support for carers of people with depression as well. Ms Harman said there

Beloved author: from left, Amala Liepa of Fish Creek with author Alison Lester and Freya Liepa of Fish Creek in Fish Creek’s Alison Lester Gallery Bookshop. For a cause: former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett (centre) was at the Inverloch Inlet on Thursday in support of Beyond Blue. The event from organised by Debbie Fowles (left) and Louise Martin (right). are hundreds of thousands of people looking after others with a mental health condition. “Things such as always being on call, struggling to find and access the right services and often not being included by these services places carers of

people with depression or anxiety at a risk of developing these conditions themselves,” she said. “A confident and supported person is better equipped to care for someone than a person who is unwell. By looking after themselves, carers can en-

sure they are well equipped to off the best support possible.” Any carer who is in need of urgent support can contact the Beyond Blue Support Service on 1300 224 636, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Native flowers bloom By Laura Gibb

By Laura Gibb MORE than 100 people crowded into Fish Creek’s Alison Lester Gallery Bookshop on Saturday for the official launch of the gallery and three new books by the beloved children’s author. Ms Lester is an internationally renowned author and illustrator who has 51 published books. All of them are for sale at the new gallery and bookshop, as well as framed illustrations, cards and toys. Ms Lester grew up in Fish Creek and now lives in Nar Nar Goon North. “Thank you, everyone, for making us so welcome,” she said. “Thank you also to all the visitors who come past.” Artist Kerry Spokes at the shop next door, Gecko Studio Gallery, opened the gallery, while Allen and Unwin publisher Sue Flockhart launched three books written and illustrated by Ms Lester. Noni the Pony Goes to the Beach continues the adventures of Noni the Pony, while classic story Imagine has been re-

NATURE lovers and inquisitive gardeners headed to the Leongatha Recreation Reserve on the weekend for the Native Flower Show. The Australian Plants Society (APS) South Gippsland Group ran the event, which gathers many native plants and flowers for display and for sale. The names of the plants were displayed and expert advice on planting and cultivation was on hand. “We have this flower display and plant show each year,” APS South Gippsland Group president Jim Lyons said. “The plants are all grown by our members in native plant nurseries in the South Gippsland region. Cut flowers filled the shelves while native shrubs, flowers and grasses in pots lined the venue’s floor. “The customers who come in love it because many of the plants are more advanced than they would be in a nursery,” Mr Lyons said. He explained some of the APS South Gippsland Group’s activities in recent years, including planting a native garden at Inverloch Primary School three years ago, which has since become more established, and populating the garden at the new hospital in Leongatha. “The profits we make we put back into the establishment of local native gardens,” he said. Children attending the flower show were able to decorate a hat with native flowers and model it for the camera in a special activity

Alison Lester opens gallery

Above: Young gardeners: from left, Ebony, Jacob and Adam Dean of Nerrena with native seedlings they chose for their home garden. Left: Flowers up top: Kaitlyn Gale of Leongatha with a wig and floral hat she helped decorate at the Native Flower Show at Leongatha Recreation Reserve. area. Attendees under the age of 12 were able to choose a free potted plant to take home and transfer to their garden. “Just to give them a little bit of involvement is great,” Mr Lyons said.

Australian Plants Society: from left, Native Flower Show organiser Coral Hughes of Koonwarra and Diane Garner of Korumburra South with some bright blooms at the Native Flower Show at Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

published in a 25th anniversary edition and Baby Days combines four books for very young children in one edition. “For 25 years, Alison has been writing stories and illustrating them,” Ms Flockhart said. “So much work goes into these artworks, which often end up looking quite simplified.” Ms Lester’s project manager, John Cooper of Fish Creek, said the gallery brings something special to the town. “Alison will be spending a fair bit of time in the shop. “I think it adds to the appeal for people coming into Fish Creek. “It adds to all the galleries that are here already. “It’s also something the Fish Creek people can be proud of. “It’s nice to see a bookshop opening rather than closing.” He said people visiting the gallery would spin off into benefits for other traders in the town. Mr Cooper said fans of Alison Lester’s work can also go to her online store and order special gifts such as signed books, which are then posted out.

Mayor’s message Cr Neil Rankine On Tuesday last week, before Wednesday’s Council meeting, we received official notification the Minister for Local Government, the Honourable Tim Bull, had agreed to support our call to fund the bulk of a review of service provision across the Shire. We had made the request for this review as it should provide accurate and independent information on which areas of the Shire might not currently be receiving an equitable share of Council resources. The intention is that the review will be completed by the end of February and in parallel with service reviews we are already doing. We will then be in a good position to assess where priorities might need to be changed or possibly where additional works or services might be appropriate. The Minister requested a representative of the Phillip Island Progress As-

sociation (PIPA), and the Shire’s CEO, be appointed to a reference committee to inform the review. At the Council meeting we agreed to fund up to one third of the cost of the review, capped at a maximum of $35,000. We also asked the Minister to appoint the president of the Municipal Association of Victoria, or his delegate, to the reference committee. This was to ensure a balance of representation, governance and independence. Council met with PIPA before last Wednesday’s Council meeting to further explore their concerns about Council activity on Phillip Island and discuss the review. We explained how we are moving forward with both a ratings strategy and 10 year financial plan to put us in a position to have some more projects happening on the ground across the Shire and better address mainte-

nance of our assets. I believe many of those who attended the meeting were pleased with changes we are making. I hope ratepayers across the Shire will see the money we are contributing to the independent government review will help any area that’s identified as currently not receiving an equitable distribution of the Shire’s attention. We were also pleased the Minister agreed to assess the level of State Government funding on Phillip Island, in particular in relation to tourism needs. Tourism, if better funded by the State, could free up Council resources to help address the issues that might be identified in the review, as the State does benefit hugely from tourism assets on the Island. Cr Neil Rankine, Mayor Bass Coast Shire Council

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Section 2 tennis: from left, Jarrad Hayward and Sherrill Winkler of Leongatha played Leonie Degnan and Jason Comrie of Berrys Creek at Leongatha Tennis Club on Saturday. Happy hit: from left, Ray Pickering and Riece Dugard of Berrys Creek played Wendy Gervasi and Dave Noble of Leongatha at Leongatha Tennis Club on Saturday.

Wonthaggi table tennis Ladders

A Grade Spitfires ................... 32 29 (134) Inverloch ................. 28 27 (127) Combi’s ................... 20 25 (130) Daffodils .................. 16 26 (123) Hit it On ................... 16 23 (113) Number One ............. 12 19 (108) Sevens ........................ 8 19 (99) A Reserve Chettie’s Team ........ 24 34 (130) Tripper Snippers .... 20 35 (127) Ramp it Up.............. 20 32 (123) The Terrors ............. 16 37 (131) Juicy Legends........... 16 32 (115) Smashers .................... 8 24 (98) First Timers Rock....... 4 24 (106) B Grade Reptiles ..................... 32 30 (63) B.A.M. ...................... 24 25 (57) Bandicoots................ 12 19 (45) Vipers ....................... 12 18 (39) Premier Players ........... 8 16 (39) The The Dominators ... 8 12 (30)

Leading players

A Grade Justin Licis ....................... 17 (70) Bruce Harmer ................... 17 (68) Michael Ede ..................... 15 (63) Case de Bondt .................. 13 (14) Dick Holwerda ................. 11 (14) A Reserve Paul Dwyer....................... 12 (40) Sam Watson...................... 12 (40) Daniel Chetland ............... 12 (39) Sean Michael.................... 12 (39) B Grade Archie Paxton................... 13 (27) Rory Gow ......................... 12 (26) James Britt ....................... 11 (25) Max Duff .......................... 11 (24) Darcy Allamby ................. 11 (23) There will be no A Grade matches for the next two weeks. Six A Grade players are currently competing in the Australian Veterans Championships in Tasmania.

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

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Allambee Mirboo & District tennis ON Saturday, October 18 Leongatha won well against Mardan. Grant was in the two winning sets for Mardan. Leongatha ladies won well to set up the win. Buffa-PI hosted Inverloch at the Island. Inverloch ladies kept the score alive but the Burra team won the day. Leongatha North was the winner against Koony, a good day’s tennis in all matches. In Section 2 Koony won well over Hallston, two tiebreakers each way, lots of good sets. Baromi was the big winner, Young Ones won a ladies. Berrys Creek won the men’s sets and the ladies sets were close, Leongatha won these sets. A tiebreaker each way. Longshots had a close game against Leongatha North. The men’s sets to Longshots and the ladies to Leongatha North. There was only a game difference before the mixed. Longshots won the first two mixed. Sarah and Lachie did well to win the last mixed. Outtrim won against Inverloch. A good round of tennis in this section too. In Section 3 Baromi Black won against the young Leongatha team, well done to win two sets. Mardan Red was the winner against Leongatha Green. The first mixed set was won by Christine and Brian and the second set Jordan and James, good to see the challenge. Mardan Blue won all

Volleyball Korumburra Round 12 A Grade: Warriors drew Giants (1:1) 19:25, 25:22, 10:10. Golliwogs d Champions (3:0) 25:18, 25:13, 19:15. B Grade: Chargers d Hopefuls (3:0) 25:9, 25:8, 25:5. T.N.T. defeated Shark Bait (3:0) 25:16, 25:18, 25:22. Panthers defeated HELP (3:0) 25:21, 25:12, 25:19.

mixed sets. Alyse won her singles and with Christine Furness won the ladies set. Mardan won overall. Please be aware of the standard of fill-ins. We must keep all sections at the level of that section. There is quite a number of fill-ins on my list if you need any help. Win or lose, keep on enjoying.

Results

Section 1: Leongatha North 6.65 d Koonwarra 3.50, Burra-PI 6.58 d Inverloch 3.44, Leongatha 7.66 d Mardan 2.29. Section 2: Koonwarra 7.70 d Hallston 2.52, Berrys Creek 5.64 d Leongatha 4.50, Outtrim 5.63 d Inverloch 4.51, Longshots 5.55 d Leongatha North 4.49, Baromi 8.69 d Young Ones 1.35. Section 3: Mardan Blue 5.44 d Outtrim 2.27, Mardan Red 5.46 d Leongatha Green 2.31, Baromi Black 5.47 d Leongatha Yellow 2.24.

Table tennis - Wonthaggi IT’S all happening at Wonthaggi table tennis IT has been a very busy month for Wonthaggi table tennis - and it is getting busier. Six Wonthaggi veteran players are competing this week in Tasmania for the Australian Veterans Table Tennis Championships. They are Mick Wright, Patricia Denier, Averil Roberts, Michael Ede, Dirk Holwerda and Case de Bondt. We wish them well and look forward to the results. All are representing Victoria. Wonthaggi junior Zach

Anstey returned last week from the Australian Junior Championships in Sydney. His team had several good wins against NSW and WA and Zach won his share of individual games too. Well done Zach. On a local level three juniors from Wonthaggi (Daniel Park, Archie Paxton and Max Duff) played at Bairnsdale last Sunday and had a great day. All played at the top of their game against strong opposition. Archie played in the final of the Under 14 novice singles and was runner-up in three close games to Daniel Green (not sure which club he

plays with). There has been a surge in interest in junior table tennis this year and juniors’ coach Bruce Harmer. Young people (aged eight years of age to 14) can still turn up on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre. Phone Nancy on 5674 4628 for further information. A number of Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association juniors are included in the Wonthaggi Secondary College teams playing in finals at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre next month. Good luck to all.

Ladders

Section 1 Leongatha North .................26.0 Inverloch ..............................24.0 Burra-P/I..............................18.0 Leongatha ............................13.0 Koonwarra.............................13.0 Mardan ....................................3.0 Section 2 Longshots .............................25.0 Koonwarra ...........................23.0 Hallston ................................20.0 Baromi ..................................20.0 Berrys Creek .........................18.0 Outtrim ..................................17.0 Leongatha North ...................14.0 Leongatha..............................14.0 Inverloch .................................9.0 Young Ones .............................4.0 Section Baromi Gold ........................18.5 Mardan Red.........................17.0 Baromi Black .......................16.0 Mardan Blue ........................14.0 Leongatha Green ...................13.0 Leongatha Yellow ...................7.5 Outtrim ....................................6.5

Great effort: eleven year old Archie Paxton being presented with his medal for runner-up in the Novice Under 14 Singles at the Bairnsdale Table Tennis Tournament last week. Richard Cotton of Bairnsdale Table Tennis presented the medal.

Goannas strong GIPPSLAND Goannas over60s cricket team enjoyed its second win for the season against Iona at Maffra on Sunday. Winning the toss and batting in perfect conditions, the Gippsland batsmen built several strong partnerships in compiling 3/227 in 40 overs. Peter Dell, Ian Gibson, Kelvin Bond and Fred Debono all retired with 40s, as the first wicket fell at

203. Alex Dowsett was run out for 37 off the last ball of the innings for an entertaining 37. Iona captain Bob Phillips took one wicket, as did Rick Pask, who bowled well as a ‘fill-in’ player for Iona. The Gippsland opening bowlers, Ian Southall and Alex Dowsett, bowled tightly to limit the score to 2/21 off the first 10 overs. Wickets fell regularly and Iona were dismissed for 148 in the 40th over.

Alex Dowsett took 2/10 off five tight overs, Dick Noble 2/20 off four, and Fred Debono 2/21 off seven. Val Popov, Kevin Lanigan, Phill Higgins and Kelvin Bond took a wicket each, while Graeme Freshwater (2), Ian Gibson, Kevin Lanigan and Kelvin Bond all took catches. For Iona, Greg Watsford, Bob Phillips, Russ Ferguson and Bob Duljas made 20s. The Goannas are now two wins from two games but have a challenging match against Warrandyte in the next round on November 2.

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MEENIYAN Dumbalk United Football Netball Club president Adrian Coulter has happily announced the appointment of Mark Cantwell as coach of the 2015 Fourths’ team.

For the first time ever in 2014 the club was unable to field a Fourths side, so Mr Coulter is particularly happy about the news. “We have the children on board and it is important for the future of our club,” Mr Coulter said. The club has also appointed Guy Booker as the Senior assistant coach to Mark Lafferty. 2015 will be Mark Lafferty’s last season as coach of the Seniors and Guy

Booker will then move into the position of Senior coach. Mr Booker joins the club with a wealth of playing and coaching experience. His on-field accomplishments include four times club leading goal kicker, eight times awarded club Best and Fairest, and Sunraysia Football Netball League Best and Fairest when playing for South Mildura. He has also been an interleague representative six times. In other club news, Bairnsdale centre half forward Sam Pickett with 57 goals against his name in 2014 has joined the list as has Tom Corry who is returning to the club after a spell at the Casey Scorpions in the VFL competition. Negotiations are continuing with other possible recruits.

Awards: back row from left, Ryan McKnight (Most Consistent), Lachlan Park (Best Utility), Cam Stone (Best and Fairest). Front row from left, Chris Day (Coach), Luke Bowman (Runner-up), Matt Linke (Coach’s Award). Absent Jake Bryden (Young Lion).

Coaches: from left to right, Senior coach Mark Lafferty, Thirds coach Glen Thorson, Reserves coach Peter Harris and Fourths coach Mark Cantwell.

Reserves: back row from left, Shaun Cope (Best Utility), Shane Moore (Coach’s Award), Andrew Verboon (Most Consistent), Michael Dyer (Coach’s Award). Front row from left, Alex Scholte (Runner-up), Lucas Byrnes (Best and Fairest), Dan Potter (Coach’s Award), Steve Dunlop (Runner-up).

Building for 2015 at Stony STONY Creek Football Netball Club Seniors finished the 2014 season with six wins, four more than the wooden spooner, Foster. Bolstered in 2015 by the return of Julian Stone after a year recovering from a knee injury, 2015 is looking up for Stony Creek.

Julian Stone is the brother of the club’s 2014 Best and Fairest, Cam Stone. He played his junior football with Stony Creek before heading to Leongatha and now returns to the Lions. He is joined by 21 year old ruckman, Nick Phelan, also coming across from The Parrots. The club is in discussion with a

couple of other possible recruits. At its recent presentation night the club conferred life membership on long serving club man Bill Pratt in recognition of 15 years tireless work for the club. The A Grade netball Best and Fairest was won by Bec Browne and the best club person award went to Terri Potter.

A Grade: from left, coach’s award Holly Monaghan, Runner-up Jess Gordon, and Best and Fairest, Bec Browne.

Above left, Givers: from left, life membership was awarded to Bill Pratt for tireless work for the club and Terri Potter got Best Club Person. Above right, B Grade: from left, Runner-up Kristy Moore, and Best and Fairest, Kelsie Schelling. Absent - Terran Anderson (Coaches Award). Left, C Grade: from left, Jaslin Kelly (Best in Finals), Lisa Burge (Best and Fairest), Nat Goodfellow (Coach’s Award).

Thankyou to Gerard Bruning www.fourcornersframing.biz for the photos.

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Gloria Burgess Trophy: Betty Thomson, Carie Harding and Jenny Blackmore enjoyed their game of golf at Korumburra last Wednesday.

Korumburra ladies golf LAST Wednesday, 16 women played in fine weather for the first round of the Gloria Burgess Trophy. Division 1 (0-24) was won by Judy Webb (19) with 33 points and runner up was Chris Rickard (23) with 32 points. Betty Thomson (32) won Division 2 (25-45) with 30 points and runner up was Kath Welsh (28) with 29 points. Nearest the Pins went to Judy Webb, first, Pam Eyers, 10th and Kath Welsh on the 13th. Balls Down the Line were won by Lee Clements, 31 points, Norrie Little, 28 points and Jenny Blackmore, 26 points. Raffle winners were Heather Grist, Janice Follett, Pam Eyers, Judy Webb and Betty Connors. Next week is the second round of the Gloria Burgess Trophy, which is a stableford event, with Joan Peters and Jan Hewitt rostered to send the field out. The nine hole competi-

tion last Monday afternoon was cancelled due to wet weather but it will hopefully remain fine for next week. Well done to Lee Clements and Judy Webb who won balls down the line in Foster’s Doreen Black Plate, last Monday. Two teams also travelled to Cerberus last Monday but there were no wins on the day. Last Saturday, a small field played in magnificent weather. Lee Clements (12) won with a great score of 37 points and runner up was Chris Rickard (23) with 28 points, on a count-back from Moira Rogers (18). Deb Wrigley was nearest the pin on the first green. Four women attended the golf clinic with Scott Adams last Sunday afternoon and found the advice very useful. These sessions will continue for the next four Sundays at 2.30pm and are suitable for new or more experienced golfers. Please contact Lee for more information if you are interested in attending.

Golf lesson: Scott Adams (second right) was at Korumburra last Sunday to provide some helpful hints to improve golf techniques. Some of the participants at the clinic were, from left, Linda Whitaker, Julie Hislop and Jenny Christopher.

ON Wednesday, October 8, 14 players had a great day playing in a three person Ambrose event. Winners on the day were Heather Poletti, Marg Roe and Dot Elliott. Runners up were Faye Le Page, Dot Christie and Heather McCaughan. Thanks to Irene Holm our sponsor for the day. Winner of the raffle was Gail Browne. Last Wednesday, October 15, we played nine holes of stableford following our Ladies AGM. Lyn Jennison starred for the day with a lovely (36) 19 points followed closely by Dot Christie (7) 18 points. A huge congratulation goes to Jenny Cope who had a “three” for 6 points on the seventh. This hole is quite challenging with a long fairway with a left hand bend to the hole and the creek thrown in just to make it harder. Well done Jenny, that’s what makes us keep coming back. Chris McLean was our sponsor so thank you very much. Raffle winner was Jenny Cope.

South Gippsland Veterans THE previous night the wind blew and the rain fell; about 12mm dampened the Wonthaggi course but not the spirits of the 86 veteran golfers who arrived on Tuesday morning to do battle. The competition was a 4BBB Stableford which means that poor results can be blamed on your partner and he in turn blames you. This situation sometimes leads to interesting conversations on and off the course. Players came from near and far but the day was dominated by Phillip Island. Six pairs returned the same excellent score of 42 points but the Phillip Island duo of Ange Capraro and Pat Garry were the winners after several count backs were conducted. Nearest the pins all went to players from Phillip Island with Tony Crennan, (2), Stuart Hamilton, (8), Rob Davison, (13) and Pat Garry on 17 taking home the honours. Many good scores were returned so the ball run down only went to 39 points. If anybody was confused by my use of the words ‘baffy, ‘niblick’ and ‘cleek’ in my previous article these were Scottish words used to describe certain golf clubs for

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Leongatha ladies: from left, the Wednesday winners were Wendy Parker and Anne Gibson and Jocelyn Howson and Glenyce McRobert were the runners up.

AS the weather improves, so does the size of the field. Some 60 women competed last Wednesday. The majority were competing in the Lois Cameron Canadian Foursomes event which is an annual board event in memory of one of our past club members. Fay Quilford provided trophies for the winners on the day. The four qualifiers now have to compete in a match play format to decide the eventual victors. Wendy Parker and partner Anne Gibson were the winners with 90/137/8//761/8. Anne is just back from a four month stint in sunny Queensland where she has obviously honed her golfing skills. Jocelyn Howson and

several centuries. There were other words for other clubs and for a similar period of time players were allowed to use as many clubs as they liked. Some used between 30 and 40, all carried by their caddy who tottered after the briskly moving golfer as best they could. When golf became hugely popular in the United States in the 1920’s and 30’s they decided it would be easier to number most clubs (3 wood, 4 wood, 3 iron etc...). War with Scotland was avoided and after consultation between the respective national golfing authorities it was agreed to limit the number of clubs to be used in a round to a maximum of 14. Caddies the world over celebrated for weeks. A baffy equates to a modern fairway wood, a niblick is a seven or eight iron and a cleek would be a one iron, rarely seen these days. Our next game is the Annual Championships being played at Foster Golf Club on Thursday, November 13. It is a stroke event and a shotgun start commencing at 9.00 am. If you have not already done so you can book your place by contacting Kevin Flett by email on kevinf@dcsi.net. au or by phone on 5682 2788 or 0408 494 843. You can also contact Larry Giddy on 5689 1379.

Foster golf FINALLY the golf course received some warmer weather. The wind and warmth assisted in drying the course out, after the deluge it’s received over recent weeks. There was no golf on Tuesday or Thursday. The winner of the chook was Joy O’Sullivan on Friday during the Stableford event. DTL – John Stone and Steve Barnes. NTP – Geoff Nott The 4BBB Championships and Dezzy and Nic’s Takeaway Trophy were up for grabs in Saturday’s competition. A good size field showed up, in what turned out to be a bright sunny day. Jim Freeman and Greg Cox took out the annual board event with a solid 76 off the stick. In the handicap event Col Pulham and Greg Paine fired an impressive 62 nett. DTL – Trevor Jones and Don Cripps, Gary Clavarino and Geoff Prue, John Mathers and Steve Reid, Owen Kindellan and Andrew Boyd. NTP’s – Greg Cox, Col Pulham, Steve Reid and Greg Glenyce McRobert, who have just returned from the Arctic Circle and Greece, where there was no opportunity to hone their skills were the runners up with 96/183/8/775/8. Down the line balls were won by Trish Owen and Maxine Eabry with 785/8, Julie Howard and Helen Mackenzie 791/4,Toni West and Libby Seebeck 803/4, Dot Stubbs and daughter Di Williams 81, Coral Gray and Barb Fleming 821/4, and Marg Berry and Nan Meagher 831/8. Julie Howard was closest to the pin on the 14th. Isobel Sutherland won the nine hole event with 17 points on a count back from Alison Strong. The amazing Kit Boag won a ball down the line with 15 points.

Paine. Eight ladies were on hand for their Saturday event, which was great to see. The winner was Barb Warren with 37 points. DTL – Gayle Reid. NTP – Judy Prain. The winner of the draw was Gabrielle Morgan, who was in the clubhouse to collect the $700.

The draw will drop back to $500 this coming Friday. The Saturday golfers draw was Cory Roe who was not here to collect the $220. Draw jackpots to $240 for next week. Thursday, October 23 – Stableford Friday, October 24 – Friday Friendly Friday, October 24 – Members Draw 6:30pm – 8pm

- $500 Saturday, October 25 – Stableford and Randy Reusch Trophy Saturday, October 25 – Golfers Draw 5:30pm - $240 Tuesday, October 28 - Stableford Sunday, November 23 – Foster swimming pool charity golf day. All welcome for this Ambrose Day.

Leongatha golf SATURDAY saw the first round of the McCaughan 4BBB Par Board event played in perfect golfing conditions. Great scoring was the order of the day with 13 pairs posting scores of square or better. The pair of Kevin Castwood /Peter Brownlie had a day out to lead both the par and scratch sections of the event and also take out the super competition. In the par event they lead with an excellent score of +9, with Peter Hobson/ Gordon Morrison on +8 and Sam O’Brien /Allan Schache on +6 in hot pursuit. In the scratch event they lead on 75, from Tom Sorrell /Dan Poynton on 78 and Russell Williams/Barry Attwood on 79. NTP went to Tom Sorrell on the 4th, Neale Gillin on the 14th and Tim McCarthy on the16th. DTL balls were awarded to the following pairs: Sam O’Brien/ Allan Schache, Peter Horman/Neale Gillin, Richard Temminghoff/ Colin Bear, Merv Stubbs/Barry Stevens, Andrew Westaway/ Greg Welsford, and Jon Smith/Peter Waters. This event will conclude with next Saturday, and it promises to be an exciting finish. The popular Kit Boag Mixed Canadian Foursomes event was played on Sunday in warm but somewhat windy weather. This is the major social event in the club’s golfing calendar and a big field of around 80 played in what was its 37th running, with two players even travelling from Bairnsdale to participate. The scratch section was won by a pair of club stalwarts, Dot Stubbs and Doug Clemann, who posted an excellent score of 84. The handicap winners were Jan and Peter Brownlie. Playing off a handicap of 23.25, their nett 72.75 was two shots ahead of the next placed pair. Runners up in the handicap event were Pat West and Peter Walsh (nett 75.125),

Winning form: from left, B Grade Pam Russell and A Grade Marg Ryan navigated kangaroos and corellas to run out winners at Wonthaggi on Wednesday 16.

Kit Boag Mixed Canadian Foursomes winners: from left, scratch winners Doug Clemann and Dot Stubbs, Kit Boag, and the handicap winners Jan and Peter Brownlie. All winners receive hand crocheted rugs made by Kit. while Wendy and Rod Brown’s nett 76 was good enough to take out third prize. It was great to see Rod back on the course after his recent health problems. NTP’s for the ladies went to Sharon Rayson on the 14th and Wendy Parker on the 16th. Men’s NTP were won by Brett Stubbs on the 14th and Trevor Steer on the 16th. DTL balls were awarded to Jean and Ron Chaplin, Brian Farley and Carmel Longshaw, Peter and Lynne Hart, Trish Owen and Peter Seth, Louise and Allan Schache, and Brian Twite and sponsor Kit Boag. UTL balls went to Tim and Lyn McCarthy, Glenys and Barry Day, Libby and Trevor Seebeck, Barb and Russ Miller, Ian and Jenny Fleming, and Jocy and Bill Howson. The highlight of Tuesday’s Stableford event was a hole in one at the difficult par three seventh by club champion Michael Thomas. It was his fourth hole in one. The day’s event was won by Dave Vorwerg (16h/c) with an excellent 38 points on countback from an unlucky Norm Hughes. Nearest the Pins were won by Norm Hughes on the fourth, Michael Thomas on the 7th, Doug Clemann on the 14th and Glenn Hewlett on the 16th. DTL balls went to Norm Hughes, Peter Hartigan, Peter Stivic, Michael Thomas, Doug Clemann, Barry Stevens, Jon Smith, Chris Leaver, Dave Mason and Glenn Hewlett. Thursday’s event was a Mystery Partner Stableford.

Pairs were drawn at random after players had completed their round. The winning pair comprised the ever reliable Dave Vorwerg and captain Peter Waters with a combined aggregate of 69 points. In addition to this event, regular grade winners were Geoff McDonald (11) with 36 points in A Grade on countback from three others and Neil Mackenzie (21) in B Grade with 35 points. Nearest the Pins were won by Andrew Smith on the fourth, Norm Hughes on the 7th, David Forbes on the 14th, and John Renwick on the 16th. DTL balls were won by Peter Brownlie, Norm Hughes, Joe Lowell, Peter Waters, Dave Vorwerg, Col Sperling, David Forbes, Bruce Cathie, Bob Birrell, Kevin Castwood and Doug Clemann. Another men’s board event which recently reached a conclusion is the Owen McMicking Plate. This year’s event, awarded to the player with the lowest five round nett total out of eight possible Monthly Medal rounds from March to October inclusive, reached an exciting conclusion. Three players, Malcolm Legge, Geoff McDonald and club president Chris Leaver, each finished with a combined total of 366, with Jon Smith one stroke behind on 367. Under new rules introduced after last year’s four way tie in this event, a countback undertaken on the fifth card to qualify saw Geoff McDonald take out this year’s prize.

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NTP: Anne Walker, second; Marg Ryan, 17th; Anne Tschiderer, Pro Pin and birdie. Next week’s final will see an experienced pairing of great mates Irene Walsh and Margie O’Halloran play against Marion Walker and Marg Johnson for the final of the 4BBB Champions 2014. BDL: M. Ryan 37, J. Beaumont 34, P. Russell 33, C. Yann 32, R. Wilkinson 32, J. Evens 31. Congratulations to our members playing at other events and doing very well with Di Grimmond and Chris Hamilton winning their respective grades at Foster.

OUR wild life on the Wonthaggi golf course certainly is expanding with many kangaroos making our course their own. We now have lots of white corellas (loud and talkative) as we make our way round the 12th and 13th holes. Congratulations to Marg Ryan for a great round of (22) 37 points to have the round of the day and winning the A Grade event. Pam Russell (24) 33 was the winner in B Grade. Due to eight players away contesting a semi final match event, only two grades were played.

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Thursday results: Competition: Stableford. October 16 Day winner: Joe Kus (13) 36 points. DTL’s: Steve Mills 35 Points, Phil Garlick 35 Points and Joe Taylor 35 points. NTP: fourth D. Crookston. Saturday results: Competition: Stableford. October 18 Day winner: (B Grade) Scot Blencowe (36) 41 points. Winner: A Grade Mal Payne (10) 37 points. DTL’s: Richie Robbins 38 points, Ray Matthews 35 points, Stan Evison 35 points and Neil Whitelaw 34 points C/B. Second shot NTP first hole: Tom Traill. NTP Fourth: Simon Duff Sixth: P. Morris (Yallourn) 13th: Ray Matthews 16th: Richie Robbins

Korumburra THERE were 37 players on Saturday, October 18 for a par event sponsored by Brian and Chad Clasby. A Grade: R. Spokes (10 hcp) +4, M. Belvedere +1, K. Pope +1, J. Little sq, G. Jones -1. B Grade: G. Bull (18 hcp) +4, N. Ladgrove +2, A. Worthy +1, G. Wilson sq, K. Spokes -1. Missed out on -1 D. Gow and R. Olsen. Nearest the pin: 1st G. Jones, 7th S. Webster, 10th G. Bull, 13th D. Van Rooye. Tuesday’s winner was T. O’Neill 41. No competition on Thursday. Notices: Singles knockout October 26.

Wonthaggi WITH preferred lies now a thing of the past we played a stableford event on Saturday with a healthy field of 80 players. A Grade winner was D. Green 36 points, B Grade G. Linguey 39 points and C Grade J. Wade 38 points. Balls down the line: D. Paproth 39, A. Philpott, J. McEachern, G. Moresco 37; D. Mackie, K. Curran, B. Howard, E. Vanagtmaal, B. Clark, A. Wright 36. Nearest the pins: 2nd N. Burne, 8th D. Crellin, 13th R. Bolding, 17th D. Paproth. Club championships start in only four weeks, and remember the top 16 players will play in a seeded draw in round one. Have a great week and I will see you all on Saturday.

Woorayl GENDORE sponsored the par event which saw Greg Fennell win A Grade with plus four. Graeme Challis won B Grade with plus three and the plus six of John Hassett won C Grade and was best of the day. Balls to G. McKinnon, C. Graeme, R. Winkler, G. Young, M. Luscombe, E. Poole, G. Winkler and T. Martin. Nearest the pins went to Brett Stubbs and John Hassett. The ball raffle went to John Hickey. Blame grand final day for having to play two medals in the one month.

Next week will be sponsored by Paul Zuidema. The club championships start on November 8, and after a working bee. The course is looking magnificent.

Woorayl ladies golf A STABLEFORD event was played in good weather conditions last week with the sponsor for the day being Inge Giliam. Winning scores for the day were A Grade, Sue Wakefield (19) 33 points and B Grade Jenny Riseley (26) 31 points. Well done girls. Down the Line balls went to Janet Thompson 29 points, Anne Grist 29 points and Pauline Lancaster 28 points on a count back from Dianne O’ Connor . Nearest the Pins went to Jenny Riseley on eighth, Shirley Thomas 11th and Carol Johnson 17th. Next week is the first round of the club championships, Senior Championship and first round of the Dot Forrester 54 hole nett event. We hope everyone will enjoy these major events. Good golfing to all.

Make-a-Wish draws big numbers THE Cardinia/Casey branch of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, held its 3rd annual Field of Wishes Family Fun Run and Walk on October 19, at Casey Fields in Cranbourne. Despite strong winds the weather was otherwise perfect for the 275 registered participants. The day kicked off on a high with guest speaker Beau Vernon from Phillip Island, the new coach of the Leongatha Football Netball Club Senior’s football team coach, sharing his inspirational story of moving forward after enduring the tragic spinal cord injury which ended his on-field football career in 2012. With Beau’s speech leaving the crowd in awe of his strength and positive attitude, the events were underway with the participants in the eight kilometre run followed shortly after by the four km run and four

km walk. Among the place getters was Beau’s wife Lucy who won the eight km Female event. Last year the event raised more than $8000 but with the total still to be finalised for this year, the branch hopes to have raised a similar figure. The Make-A-Wish Foundation enables children with a life threatening illness to be granted their most cherished wish, creating a journey of hope and joy for these children whose days can otherwise look bleak. It is with the continuous generosity of the local community and support for events such as this annual fun run, the foundation is able to continue granting magical wishes.

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ON Monday, October 13, 60 ladies played for the Doreen Black Plate. The weather was wet and cold but the course played well, with preferred lines through the green. The winner was the Cranbourne team of Anne Bydder (6) 30 points, Maureen Dean (15) 32 points, and Gale Tyers (12) 29 points. Winner A Grade- Di Grimmond (13) Wonthaggi 35 points, Winner B Grade Julie Howard (Leongatha) 33 points, Winner C GradeChris Hamilton (Wonthaggi) 28 points c/b. N.T.P.- fourth -Di Grimmond (Wonthaggi), sixthJulie Howard (Leongatha), 13th- Barb Warren (Foster), 17th - Maureen Hams (Lang Lang). Balls down line- Carolyne Cripps (Lang Lang) 33 points, Maureen Dean (Cranbourne) 32 points, Dot Christie (Meeniyan) 32 points, Helen Wood (Sale) 31 points, Colleen Touzel (Leongatha) 31 points, Anne Bydder (Cranbourne) 30 points, Karen Coleman ( Heyfield) 30 points, Lee Clements (Korumburra) 30 points, Faye LePage (Meeniyan) 30 points, Gale Tyers (Foster) 29 points, Deb Williams (Foster) 29 points, Mary Ellis (Foster) 29 points, Judy Webb (Korumburra) 29 points, Barb Warren (Foster) 28 points c/b, Lavinia Pawley (Heyfield) 28 points c/b. Raffle Winner- Nan Meagher (Leongatha).

Young Wish Ambassador: William Arrowsmith took up the opportunity to have his photo taken with La La Loopsy doll during the fun run event.

Inspirational: guest speaker at the event was Leongatha Football Club senior coach Beau Vernon.

Mirboo North & District junior tennis Results - Round 2 Saturday, October 18

A Grade: Leongatha Kyrgios 3 sets, 28 games d Leongatha Tomic 3 sets, 25 games. Leongatha Hewitt 3 sets, 26 games d Mardan 3 sets, 24 games. Baromi White 5 sets, 35 games d Baromi Red 1 set, 22 games. Fish Creek 5 sets, 35 games d Leongatha Matosevic 1 set, 14 games. B Grade: Leongatha Ebdon 3 sets, 29 games d Leongatha Duckworth 3 sets, 19 games. Fish Creek 6 sets, 36 games d Leongatha Kokkinakis 0 Sets, 3 games. Leongatha North 5 sets, 35 games d Leongatha Saville 1 set, 19 games. Baromi Purple 6 sets, 36 games d Mardan 0 sets, 12 games. Leongatha Groth bye. C Grade: Leongatha Stoser 2 sets, 20 games drew with Fish Creek 2 sets, 20 games. Baromi Orange 4

sets, 24 games d Leongatha Dellaqua 0 sets, 13 games. Baromi Yellow 3 sets, 19 games d Mardan 1 set, 11 games. Leongatha Gajdosova - bye.

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A Grade Fish Creek ................... 12.0 Leongatha Kyrgios ..... 10.0 Baromi White ................ 9.0 Mardan .......................... 7.0 Leongatha Tomic ............ 7.0 Leongatha Hewett ........... 5.0 Baromi Red .................... 4.0 Leongatha Matosevic...... 2.0 B Grade Baromi Purple ..............11.0 Leongatha North ..........11.0 Fish Creek ................... 10.5 Leongatha Ebdon........ 10.0 Leongatha Duckworth .... 6.0 Leongatha Groth ............. 5.5 Leongatha Saville ........... 5.0 Leongatha Kokkinakis .... 3.0 Mardan ........................... 1.0 C Grade Baromi Yellow ............... 9.0 Leongatha Gajdosova ... 6.5 Fish Creek ..................... 6.5 Leongatha Stoser .......... 5.0 Baromi Orange ............... 5.0 Mardan ........................... 2.0 Leongatha Dellaqua ........ 1.0

A Grade bowlers: from left, Billy Rahilly and Wayne Walker of Leongatha Bowls Club, Ross Lomagno of Korumburra Bowling Club, Alan Easterbrook of Leongatha and Gary Ingley of Korumburra played at Leongatha Bowls Club on Saturday.

Leongatha bowls TUESDAY, October 14 saw our ladies’ pennant teams in action. Division 1 was at home to Wonthaggi (s), Leongatha won 110 shots to 36; T. McCormack (s) won 42 to 5 shots, G. Trotman (s) won 29 to 17 and R. James (s) won 39 to 14 shots. Division 3 was at home to Foster, winning 48 shots to 43; C. Harry (s) won 23 to 16 shots and M. Rayson lost 25 to 27 shots. Tuesday, October 21 will see Division 1 ladies away to Phillip Island and Division 3 having a bye. Wednesday, October 15 saw 12 teams take to the greems for the midweek social bowls and the winners were D. Bee (s), R. Trotman (good to see Russell back again) and Tas Haywood with three wins plus 21. Runners-up were B. Fisher (s), E. Thompson and J. Embleton with three wins plus 11. Friday, October 17 saw social bowls again in action, this time only six teams on the greens and the winners were R. Trotman (s), J. Richards, L. Wilson and J. Wylie. Runners-up were B. Harry (s), Tas Haywood and A. Lye.

Saturday, October 18 saw Division 1 men at home to Korumburra but lost 52 shots to 76; R. McGannon (s) lost 13 to 32 shots, J. Turner (s) won 23 to 19 shots and J. Hall (s) lost 16 to 25 shots. Division 3 were at home to San Remo winning 87 to 56 shots; J. Pendergast (s) won 36 to 14 shots, R. Young (s) drew 25 to 25 shots and B. Davidson (s) won 26 to 17 shots. Division 4 were home to Korumburra winning 83 to 49 shots; C. Richardson (s) won 32 to 15 shots, R. Symmons (s) won 31 to 14 shots and E. Thompson (s) drew 20 to 20 shots. Round 3, October 25 sees Division away to Phillip Island, Division 3 away to Phillip Island and Division 4 away to Port Welshpool. Wednesday, October 22 will see the monthly triples in action with a 9.30am start and BYO lunch. Sunday, October 26 will see rounds one and two of the ladies’ club championship being played. Until the next report, good bowling ‘Jackhigh’. Reports continued on page 58..

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SPORT | BOWLS Inverloch TURKEY Triples on Thursday, October 16, 22 teams played the usual four by 12 end games. Winners from Phillip Island, with 72 points, were John Newcombe’s team, with Peter Forrest and Bob Carter. Runners-up with 65 points were A. Robertson’s team with B. Dilg and P. Spark. Best last game with 13 shots up was Frank Cimino’s team with R. Snooks and S. Noad. Saturday, October 18 was Round Two of Pennant. Divisions One, Three and Five were on the road to Mirboo North, Korumburra and Corinella and Divisions Two and Four hosted Toora and Port Welshpool. Division One was outplayed by the depleted Mirboo North side losing on two rinks but luckily victory was secured by new skip Glen Scott and his team of Adam Pope, Harry Rybalka and Norm Hughes who won by a massive 27 shots 37 – 10 clearing the deficit on the other two rinks by 15 shots. Final scores were 82 – 67. Division Two at home to Toora struggled as well, only winning one won rink and eventually losing by 17 shots 73 – 56. The winning rink was Brian Hensley (Skip), Neil Everitt, Tim Hancock and Gary Scott scoring victory by eight shots 27 – 19. Division Three were away to Korumburra and Inverloch’s recent history up there hasn’t been too impressive to say the least. And so it was that try as we may we couldn’t get a winning rink up there losing by 38 shots 54 – 92.

Inverloch Ladies INVERLOCH Bowling Club’s first Ladies’ Nominated Triples of the season got off to a great start with 14 teams competing. The day began with a Ditch to Ditch bowl to give the ladies a feel for the green. The closest to the ditch was Jan Dyer from Phillip Island. The serious bowling business then began. There were three games of 12 ends to be played, two games before the lunch break and the remaining game after. Results were compiled

Division Four played the repeat of last year’s Grand Final but this time the result wasn’t as close as last year’s nail biter. The final score of 79 – 69 was eight shots better than their previous meeting. Ray Paynting (Skip), Pat Stoneham, Jim Scott and Graeme Dunlop won by five shots 29 – 24 but getting the drinks was Malcolm Marshall (Skip), Carol Hughes, Mal Scott and Bob Pritchard who won by 18 shots 28 – 10. Division Five at Corinella tried valiantly but unfortunately got beaten by 20 shots 51 - 71. There were, however, positive signs of things to come when the rink of Marg Flett (Skip), Marg Griffin, Harry Dunn and Robbie Dowling won by four shots 17 – 13. On Sunday, October 19 Inverloch Bowls hosted thirty odd guests at our annual ‘Try Bowls Day’ which produced a surprising amount of lawn bowling potential, both male and female, including a sprinkling of sorely needed younger players. An equal number of club members organised the event, and gave one-on-one coaching. The day, followed by a sausage sizzle, was considered successful to the extent that club president Ron Burge invited all interested ‘triers’ to return next Sunday, October 26, for a follow-up performance. A show of hands suggested that we will have a respectable number of these rookies back in action next Sunday. Also, anyone who missed out last Sunday will be welcome to try their bowling hands next Sunday. Also on Sunday was the and a prize was given for the Best Last Game. With a score of plus19 the team of Marilyn Forrest, Jan Dyer and Di Coleman claimed the win. There were two, two game winners so it was separated by points. On 50 points was the Leongatha team of Judy Jackson, Trish McCormack and Rosa James. The winning team on 52 points was Marg Flett’s team from Inverloch with Pud Kee filling in for Pam Sutcliffe and Carole Baines. Congratulations. Raffle prizes were won by Lola Marsh, Carole Baines

Nominated Triples: congratulations to our first winners, Carole Baines, Pud Kee and Marg Flett with Lewis Stone who sponsored the day.

Try Bowls Day: the curious and interested in trying bowls came out to the Inverloch Bowling Club on Sunday. Wayne Parks helped acquaint our visitors with the way to roll them down the green. From the smiling faces, a good time was had by one and all. We hope to see them back on the green again.

thestar.com.au SGBD Novice Men’s Singles held at Tarwin Lower and Jason Bjorksten has made the final of this event. This will be held at Tarwin Lower this Thursday 23 at 10.30am so we need to get supporters down there to cheer Jason on. A reminder that Corporate Bowls begins on Wednesday, October 29 so all teams and individual players are asked to register their interest in advance, and be ready to roll before 6pm.

Meeniyan MONDAY October 13 was our Invitation Fours. We welcomed from outside the division, teams from Yarram, Boolarra and Yinnar. Winners were locals Bob Wylie with Don Paterson (Leongatha), Jim Murray and Neville Meikle. Runner-up was another local team of Wes Logan, Les Godkin, Peter Williams and John Cocking. Best last game went to Ray Leecher’s Toora team. Larraine Godkin and her team did a great job with the catering. Tuesday Pennant for Division One was away to San Remo and one to forget with a 52 shot loss. This week it is home to Wonthaggi One. Saturday Pennant saw both teams away. Division Two went to Fish Creek and won two rinks but went down overall 67 shots to 71. Fours were at Phillip Island where one rink got over the line by two shots but the others went down 64 shots to 89. and Marilyn Forrest. The next Nominated Triples will be on Wednesday, November 19. Be sure to put your teams on the sheet supplied. For Melbourne Cup Day we will start play at 9.45am. There will be a sausage sizzle and hat parade. What would Melbourne Cup be without the sweeps so try your luck. Check out the notice on the Men’s board. There are several options: bowls only, lunch only or bowls and lunch. Just put your name down at the event you wish to attend. Our Friday Night Membership Draw has continued

This week both teams are at home. Twos play San Remo and Fours play Lang Lang. Our Divisions Three, Four and Five Bankers Triples is on Thursday 30 and names are needed. Cup Day celebrations are on Tuesday, November 4 with Monthly Triples on Thursday November 6.

Fish Creek BETTER news in pennant last week with both men’s teams having wins. Division 2 won overall by four shots against Meeniyan with just one rink winning, and Division 5 won by 12 shots against Phillip Island with two rinks successful. The ladies played Corinella and were successful on one rink but went down overall. The men’s teams remain the same for this Saturday. Division 2 plays at Wonthaggi and Division 5 at Inverloch. Both teams will go in the same bus departing at11.15am. Not much news this week but cannot finish without congratulating Nics McKenzie on reaching the final of the Novice singles. We are all very proud of you Nics.

Buffalo indoor

Wednesday, October 15 ON Wednesday, with Dudley and Kevin joining us, it made 11 bowlers at Buffalo this week. Three triples and one pair was selected and bowling began. In the first game Toni and Mary combined well and scored six before Rod, Carolyn and Dudley got on the card, almost catching up, but Toni and to jackpot. It is up to $70 this week. In addition to the draw, a raffle was held for a seafood platter generously donated by Gary and Anne Hardy. Congratulations to Marg Flett who had the lucky ticket. Remember you must be there to win the Membership Draw. Both Affiliated and Social members are eligible to win. Our Debenture Issue is coming to a close. Remember the date for application is October 31.

Runners up: the team from Leongatha, Rosa James, Trish McCormack and Judy Jackson.

Watchful eye: club president Ron Burge watches his new bowlers get ready to roll. Try Bowls Day on Sunday coincided with the Victorian Senior Festival.

Mary steadied and won 9-5. On mat two it was a real tussle between Andrew, Ian and Kevin against Charlie, Joe and Peter, and after the eight ends scores were level 7-7. In the second game another two close games with Toni winning 7-6 over Andrew on the last end and Rod winning 7-6 over Charlie who just missed three shots on the last end for victory. In the third game Toni and Mary kept bowling well to beat Charlie 13-5, and Rod and Andrew a drawn game 5-5. Some good bowls, so a good result. The night’s winners were Toni (WWW), next Rod (LWD) 11 ends, then Andrew (DLD) 12 ends, and fourth Charlie (DLL) 10 ends. Social bowls Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

South Gippsland pennant bowls

Division 1: Mirboo North 45-67 lt Inverloch 12-82; Wonthaggi 13-69 d Phillip Island White 3-58; Phillip Island Blue 14-74 d Lang Lang 2-67; Leongatha 2-56 lt Korumburra 14-76. Division 2: San Remo 1696 d Wonthaggi 0-68; Inverloch 2-56 lt Toora 14-73; Fish Creek 12-71 d Meeniyan 4-67; Corinella 2-66 lt Loch 14-76. Division 3: Korumburra 16-92 d Inverloch 0-54; Wonthaggi 14-86 d Phillip Island 2-72; Tarwin Lower 16-86 d Foster 0-55; Leongatha 15-87 d San Remo 1-56. Division 4: Lang Lang 0-58 lt Wonthaggi 16-81; Inverloch 14-79 d Port Welshpool 2-69; Phillip Island 14-89 d Meeniyan 2-64; Leongatha 15-83 d Korumburra 1-49.

Tarwin Lower WHAT a week for Tarwin. Tuesday Pennant saw Division Two winning over San Remo on all rinks even though it was so cold and windy; but of course we all had to play under the conditions. Division Three unfortunately lost to Wonthaggi but things are looking brighter for these ladies. Thursday the club held the final of the Ladies Novice Singles. Huge congratulations to Pat O’Donohue on winning the event. Not bad seeing Pat is a true novice in every sense of the word having played only one game of Pennant and she started playing bowls at our barefoot nights. It’s great to see how many bowlers have come through to clubs via this event. Saturday pennant saw both teams playing at home, Division Three defeating Foster and Division Five defeating Loch. The win was celebrated with a sausage sizzle at the rooms with wives and girlfriends joining in. Friday night’s members draw went to Wally Diss. As he was not at the club the prize jackpots again. On Sunday the Men’s Novice Singles was played at Tarwin. Jamie O’Donohue (Tarwin) and Jason Bjorksten (Inverloch) have now won their way into the finals. This is probably the first time the club has had a wife winning this title and the husband playing off for the men’s novice championship. Good luck Jamie. There truly is a great happy feeling at the club at present. It was heard that three ladies, Val Martin, Gayle and Ruth went into Safeway after

Division 5: Foster 3-71 lt Wonthaggi 13-76; San Remo 0-66 lt Toora 16-82; Fish Creek 14-76 d Phillip Island 2-64; Corinella 14-71 d Inverloch 2-51; Tarwin Lower 1478 d Loch 2-58.

Ladders

Division 1 Inverloch .........................+46 Korumburra ...................+35 Wonthaggi .......................+26 Phillip Island White .......+21 Phillip Island Blue...............-8 Mirboo North ....................-47 Lang Lang .........................-22 Leongatha..........................-51 Division 2 San Remo ........................+40 Loch ................................+12 Meeniyan ........................+32 Corinella ............................-1 Toora .................................+5 Fish Creek .........................+2 Inverloch ......................... -53 Wonthaggi ........................-37 Division 3 Tarwin Lower ............... +54 Leongatha ......................+16 Phillip Island ..................+14 Wonthaggi ..................... +13 Korumburra .................... +10 Inverloch ...........................-23 Foster ............................... -30 San Remo .........................-54 Division 4 Inverloch ........................+35 Phillip Island ................. +34 Leongatha ..................... +34 Wonthaggi ......................+23 Port Welshpool ..................+5 Korumburra .......................-43 Meeniyan ......................... -50 Lang Lang ........................-38 Division 5 Toora ..............................+47 Wonthaggi ......................+24 Corinella..........................+13 Loch ..................................+1 Phillip Island ......................-5 Fish Creek ..........................-7 Tarwin Lower ...................-11 San Remo ..........................+6 Foster ................................-26 Inverloch ..........................-42

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Wonthaggi (home) too strong for Korumburra by 12 shots. Phillip Island White (home) will easily account for bottom of the table Leongatha by 29 shots. Inverloch (home) to continue on their winning way defeating Phillip Island Blue by 17 shots. A battle royale between Lang Lang and Mirboo North will see Lang Lang (home) by five shots.

South Gippsland Bowling Association ALL ten ladies who entered the State Novice singles are to be congratulated on some fine bowling. First, at Meeniyan on October 9 and then on October 16 at Tarwin Lower, Nicole McKenzie (Fish Creek), Marg Berry (San Remo), Liz Beale (Leongatha) and Pat O’Donohue (Tarwin Lower) were the semi finalists with close games until bad weather intervened. The final was played in sunshine between Nicole and Pat, with Pat the eventual winner.

Next week: Kiss of Death Div 1: Because of a venue switch

Finalists: from left, Tarwin Lower’s Pat O’Donohue won the State Novice Single final against Nicole McKenzie from Fish Creek.

the movies. They couldn’t believe the cooked chickens were on special at $3.30. Of course they all bought one. On checking the receipts in the car park they noticed they were all charged $11.00. No, not a mistake, the chickens were cooked at 3.30pm. We have a few sickies at the moment. Come on Marion Emmet, we are missing you already. Pump those antibiotics or whatever you need and get back to the green. Pauline Henwood fell and has a cracked collar bone and sore back and she is unfortunately probably out of Pen-

nant for maybe three to four weeks. Good chance for Peter to learn to cook and clean. Triples are on again next Wednesday and the final of the SGBA singles will be played at Tarwin on Thursday next between Jamie O’Donohue (Tarwin ) and Jason Bjorksten (Inverloch). Best wishes to both players. Isn’t it great to have the bowls season back. Back at the club Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. What has happened to Monday? Oh, of course, that’s practice day!

Finalists: Jamie O’Donohue from Tarwin and Jason Bjorksten from Inverloch will play off in the final next Thursday, October 23, for the Championship.

Winning pair: Pat O’Donohue is the winner of the SGBA Ladies’ Novice Championship and her husband Jamie will represent Tarwin in the finals next Thursday.

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Middle distance: U14, 15 and 16’s giving it their all in the 800 metre race of at the opening weekend of the Wonthaggi Little Athletics Club. Record spree: Joel Norton broke the 100m sprint record as well as the Triple Jump record.

• Wonthaggi Little Athletics

Little athletics underway SATURDAY was our first day of competition with many new faces turning up to try the day’s events.

Over: Chelsea Allen clearing the bar in the Under 12 Girls High Jump.

• Leongatha Little Athletics

Records fall on week two WHAT a way to start the season with our second week of competition: perfect weather, 148 athletes,

plus 25 On Trackers as well as international visitors along with two centre records broken.

Sprinter: Jasmine Woods, a Grade 5 student at Mirboo North Primary School, won the 100m and 200m sprints at School Sport Victoria Gippsland Region Athletics Championships in Newborough last Tuesday, October 14. She achieved personal best times in both events and will now represent the Gippsland Region at the state finals to be held at Albert Park on October 27.

U16 Athlete Joel Norton had a brilliant day on Saturday breaking two centre records. The first one in Triple Jump with a jump of 11.40m taking this away from Tomas O’Loughlin who has held this record set at 10.59m back on December 18, 2010. Joel went on to break his second record for the day in the 100m sprint with a time of 12.49seconds taking the record from Kodie Spokes who has held the record at 12.78second since October 2, 2010. What a wonderful day. Officials, parents and children alike as well as our visitors from Indonesia, joined in the fun and activities on the day. It was a sea of people moving from event to event as the morning progressed. Many personal bests were achieved as athletes experienced for the first time this season the events in their new age groups. New members are welcome. Competition runs between 9.15am and 12 noon Saturday mornings at the Leongatha Velodrome. For more information contact Linda Richards 0417821482 or Sue Ritchie 0413000877.

We had 83 registered athletes compete and their results are available on the Timing Solutions website www.timingsolutions. com.au Log in with your email address and Little Athletics password. As many athletes have not yet registered their results cannot be entered onto the system. Any parents having difficulty with registrations can contact our registrars, Steve or Michelle, on 5672 4301. As this was our first meet, everybody who competed obtained four Personal Bests. From next week PBs will be listed in the paper. Unfortunately the track

was still too damp on the north west bend to run most of the circular track events. Hopefully the track will dry out over this week. Any age groups interested in submitting a relay team for the Relay Cham-

pionships on November 23 need to talk to a committee member about entries which need to be submitted in the next few weeks. Please remember to slip, slop, slap and bring plenty of water to each competition day.

Training will be held on Thursday evening at the ground at 6pm. Coaches will be available for shot put, long jump, sprints and middle distance running. All athletes are welcome to attend.

Under 11: from left, Jordane Dobson, Alicia Smith and Jade Anderson compete in the 100 metres sprint.

• South Coast Athletics

Beischers rule the track THE South Coast Athletics Track and Field season started last week with some great performances from the Beischer family who all broke South Coast Club records at AV Shield held at Knox. Ben smashed his own U14 Men 2km Steeple record by over one minute to register a time of 8.04.00. Ed broke the Men’s U16 400m record previously held by Tom Corry (56.48) in a time of 55.11and not to be out done by her sons, Caroline ran 1.14.24 in the Masters Women 400m eclipsing the record previously held by Carmel Quirk. Athletics Victoria Shield Meet 1 at Knox: Ben Beischer, 1500m

5.11.80; Caroline Besicher, Masters Women 1500m 5.46.60; Edward Beischer, U16 Men 100m 12.87; Rachel Aitken, U14 2000m Walk 14.40.70, 400m 1.28.70; Sarah Lewis, Open Women 1500m 5.26.30, 100m 14.84. During the week several of our members represented their school at the School Sport Victoria Region and State Championships. Nicola Slade (Wonthaggi North Primary School) won the Region 11 years High Jump with a leap of 1.28m and will advance to the State Championships held next Monday, October 27. At the SSV State finals held at Albert Park, Claire Jobling (Leongatha Secondary College) placed second in the Women’s 17 years High Jump

• Venus Bay Angling Club

The Snapper are in THE Venus Bay Angling Club held its monthly competition on October 10, 11 and 12.

Some great fish were caught with a couple of flatties over 50cm and over one kg each, along with some nice perch and silver trevally. But the appearance of some really nice pinkies/snapper for first and second prize got all of those present at weigh in very happy indeed.

Second prize: Tyrone Nebel with a 1680 gram snapper for 840 points.

with a 1.65m performance; Sharna Warry (Maffra Secondary School) 17 years, fifth in Long Jump 4.58, fourth in Triple Jump 10.34m and fifth in Javelin 29.57m; Brodie Anderson (Wonthaggi Secondary College) 14 years, seventh 800m 2.16.92, 13th in the 1500m 4.57.58 and fifth in the 400m 57.38; and Alessandro Manuele (Mirboo North Secondary College) narrowly missed a bronze medal in the Men’s 15 years Discus with a throw of 44.57m. A big welcome to our new members Alessandro Manuele, Rohan Slade, Raymond Slade, Elly Radford and Kaitlyn Jobling. Our first local meet for the season was held at the Leongatha Velodrome Oval Tuesday, October 14 in cool conditions.

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LDCA C Grade cricket results TOWN def by WON WORKMENS 1st innings Town D. Pell c. M. Davey b. S. Jeffries............................8 G. Goss c. M. Davey b. M. Cadwallender ..............25 G. Pouw b. S. Jeffries.................0 M. Warren c. J. Licis b. B. Evans ...........................27 D. Goss c. A. Yann b. S. Jeffries............................4 B. Berry c. S. Coldebella b. B. Evans ...........................33 I. Rutherford n.o.........................0 J. Charlton n.o. ...........................2 Extras ......................................10 Total .............................6/108 (cc) Bowling: R. Geyer 0/3, A. Ray 0/8, S. Jeffries 3/27, M. Cadwallender 1/20, A. Geyer 0/1, J. Licis 0/21, A. Yann 0/11, B. Evans 2/9. 1st innings Won Workmens R. Geyer c. R. Shields b. M. Warren ........................53 A. Yann stp. G. Goss b. D. Goss.............................56 S. Coldebella c. D. Goss b. J. Charlton ........................65 J. Licis b. M. Warren ..................5 M. Davey stp. G. Goss b. M. Warren ..........................6 B. Evans c. G. Goss b. J. Charlton ..........................5 A. Geyer n.o. ..............................6 Extras ........................................9 Total ....................................6/206 Bowling: B. Berry 0/40, D. Goss 1/53, R. Shields 0/49, M.

Warren 3/31, I. Rutherford 0/19, J. Charlton 2/13. PHILLIP ISLAND def by OMK 1st innings OMK N. Audino n.o. ............................0 D. Creed b. M. Parsons ............68 J. Greenwood lbw. b. M. Haringsma ..................15 P. Harper c. M. Christopher b. G. Odgers .........................13 D. Jeffries lbw. b. M. Parsons ....5 G. Lomagno n.o. ........................8 A. McKinnon c. G. Marshall b. M. Parsons........................17 L. Van Rooye c. M. Christopher b. S. Cox...............................20 Extras ........................................3 Total .............................6/149 (cc) Bowling: G. Odgers 1/14, W. Paterson 0/20, M. Haringsma 1/35, M. Parsons 3/35, S. Cox 1/41, J. Excell 0/4. 1st innings Phillip Island M. Parsons stp. P. Harper b. D. Jeffries .........................39 W. Paterson c. P. Harper .............3 G. Odgers c. P. Harper ...............9 M. Haringsma b. D. Jeffries .....16 M. Duyker c. D. Jeffries b. N. Audino .........................33 M. Christopher r.o. .....................5 L. Piera b. N. Audino .................0 S. Cox c. D. Jeffries b. N. Audino .........................16 C. Dallinger c. A. McKinnon b. D. Jeffries ...........................2 J. Excell n.o. ...............................5 G. Marshall c. D. Creed b. P. Green ..............................1

Extras ........................................6 Total .......................................135 Bowling: C. O’Brien 1/17, P. Green 1/11, G. Lomagno 0/19, L. Van Rooye 0/29, D. Jeffries 3/18, N. Audino 3/29, J. Greenwood 1/7. INVERLOCH d IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials B. Casbolt c. Z. Fowler b. P. Roberts .........................10 T. Pedlow c. L. Keily b. I. Fowler ...........................32 G. Forrester c. J. Williams b. D. Charkley ........................8 N. Hodges b. Z. Fowler............18 T. Barker b. I. Fowler .................4 J. Bourke n.o. .............................8 H. Marshall b. Z. Fowler............0 A. Ballagh c. W. Williams b. Z. Fowler ............................2 E. Lavis c. W. Williams b. J. Williams..........................0 M. Price c. W. Williams b. J. Williams..........................0 B. O’Loughlin n.o. .....................3 Extras ......................................13 Total ...............................9/98 (cc) Bowling: Z. Fowler 3/7, W. Williams 0/4, P. Roberts 1/7, C. Butler 0/27, I. Fowler 2/11, D. Charkley 1/8, J. Williams 2/26. 1st innings Inverloch P. Johnson b. J. Bourke ............12 L. Keily b. T. Pedlow .................0 P. Roberts c. H. Marshall b. J. Bourke ............................0 B. Phillips c. B. Casbolt b. G. Forrester ......................13 W. Williams stp. N. Hodges

b. H. Marshall ......................57 D. Charkley n.o. .......................25 Extras ........................................9 Total ....................................5/116 Bowling: T. Barker 0/3, T. Pedlow 1/10, J. Bourke 2/23, G. Forrester 1/19, H. Marshall 1/39, E. Lavis 0/14, A. Ballagh 0/0. NERRENA def by MDU 1st innings MDU C. Dyke c. J. Hoy b. D. Grigg .............................0 D. Tuckett c. A. Joboy b. V. Kumar ..........................87 B. Davey c. M. Waltom b. A. Joboy .............................4 D. Sinclair c. b. V. Kumar ........54 B. Thorson b. S. Gaddam ..........0 P. Robinson n.o. .......................26 K. Brown n.o. ...........................27 Extras ......................................30 Total .............................5/228 (cc) Bowling: D. Grigg 1/12, A. Joboy 1/18, M. Waltom 0/30. C. Marinoy 0/30, M. Bowler 0/27, J. Hoy 0/31, V. Kumar 2/31, S. Gaddam 1/27, M. Wardle 0/10. 1st innings Nerrena B. Gannon b. K. Brown ...........19 V. Kumar b. D. Tuckett ..............8 A. Joboy c&b. P. Robinson ......48 J. Hoy c&b. P. Robinson ............4 S. Gaddam c. P. Robinson b. C. Dyke ............................23 M. Bowler b. C. Dyke ................3 C. Marinoy ret. ......................... 11 M. Waltom c. P. Robinson b. C. Dyke ..............................3 M. Wardle c. H. Collins b. C. Dyke ..............................0

J. Callender c. T. Bright b. J. Brown ........................... 11 D. Grigg n.o. ..............................1 Extras ......................................22 Total .......................................153 Bowling: K. Brown 1/35, D. Tuckett 1/24, P. Robinson 2/34, C. Dyke 4/25, B. Thorson 0/16, J. Brown 1/7, H. Collins 0/7. OMK d KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL C. Mondal r.o. ..........................13 S. Hills b. B. Maguire ................2 S. Wentworth c. G. Adams b. D. Wylie .............................1 A. Piksons b. B. Maguire ...........0 P. Kennedy r.o. .........................16 D. Clark b. D. Wylie ..................0 L. Hughes c. C. Walker b. M. Blackburn .....................5 J. Rockall n.o..............................6 L. O’Connor n.o. ........................0 Extras ........................................8 Total ...............................7/51 (cc) Bowling: B. Maguire 2/7, D. Wylie 2/5, D. Wylie 0/5, G. Adams 0/3, M. Gow 0/7, P. Gillin 0/8, N. Wylie 0/12, M. Blackburn 1/3. 1st innings OMK D. Wylie c. S. Wentworth b. J. Rockall..........................15 C. Walker c. D. Clark b. A. Drury .............................5 B. Maguire stp. J. Pearce b. D. Clark ............................15 M. Gow c. L. Hughes b. A. Piksons ........................33 D. Wylie r.o. ...............................6 R. Wyatt n.o. ..............................2

N. Wylie n.o. ..............................7 Extras ......................................32 Total ....................................5/115 Bowling: S. Wentworth 0/18, L. O’Connor 0/10, P. Kennedy 0/3, A. Drury 1/27, J. Rockall 1/13, D. Clark 1/19, A. Piksons 1/7, C. Mondal 0/6. WON MINERS d KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Won Miners T. Latham n.o. ........................121 A. Honeysett n.o. .....................42 Extras ......................................19 Total .............................0/182 (cc) Bowling: S. Johnstone 0/13, D. Blackney 0/33, J. Rosenow 0/27, T. Pipicelli 0/23, A. Blackney 0/19, P. De Rubeis 0/23, F. De Rubeis 0/22, P. Golby 0/13. 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass A. Blackney r.o. .......................18 S. Johnstone c. M. Thatcher b. J. Nelson...........................37 J. Reilly c. P. Loos b. A. Johnson ........................16 D. Blackney c. T. Latham b. A. Johnson ........................17 P. De Rubeis b. A. Johnson ........4 F. De Rubeis b. A. Johnson ........0 J. Rosenow n.o. ..........................5 T. Pipicelli b. A. Honeysett ........0 P. Golby lbw. b. P. Loos .............9 Extras ........................................1 Total ....................................8/117 Bowling: J. Rumbold 0/14, T. Nelson 0/10, T. Walker 0/26, J. Nelson 1/25, A. Johnson 4/20, P. Loos 1/12, A. Honeysett 1/3. KORUMBURRA def by

POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Korumburra R. Francis c. J. Henry b. S. McKinnon ......................5 I. Riddell c. J. Patullo b. S. McKinnon ......................6 C. Mileto c. A. Dixon b. G. Knox ..............................0 P. Pattinson c. G. Curry b. S. McKinnon ......................6 M. Wrigley n.o. ........................53 T. Morrison b. A. Dixon .............0 H. McNeill c. A. Dixon b. G. Knox ..............................7 M. Cozzio c. M. Stephens b. G. Knox ..............................1 T. Sorrell b. J. Patullo.................0 S. Hall lbw. b. J. Patullo .............0 A. Brinksma b. J. Patullo ...........0 Extras ........................................5 Total .........................................83 1st innings Poowong-Loch Extras ......................................14 Total .................................... 7/111 Bowling: M. Cozzio 1/11, S. Hall 2/8, C. Mileto 0/19, M. Wrigley 0/26, I. Riddell 1/11, P. Pattinson 0/6, R. Francis 0/6, A. Brinksma 2/18, T. Sorrell 0/2. GLEN ALVIE d INVERLOCH Glen Alvie won on forfeit. WON WORKMENS d PHILLIP ISLAND Won Workmens won on forfeit.

State netball titles a great experience THE Gippsland netballers competed in the Victorian Netball State Titles at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Melbourne on October 4 and 5. The event provided a great opportunity for all 16 regions across Victoria to come together and compete in U15, U17 and Open Divisions. Gippsland Region was represented in all three sections with players from right across the region participating. The weekend competition not only brings quality players, coaches and umpires from all areas, it is also recognised as an invaluable development tool and promotes a structured pathway for those playing netball in Victoria. Selection took place at Meeniyan over several weeks after girls were nominated by their clubs to try out for the representative teams. The weekend proved to be a very tough compe-

tition for all three teams. The Open section had 10 of the regions represented and the Gippsland team was certainly no push over. Despite winning four of its nine games it was only defeated by a very small margin in the three others games. These girls put on a great display of netball on the weekend and were unlucky not to manage a finals berth finishing seventh. The U17 section had every region represented giving the girls a total of 15 by 20 minute games over the weekend. The team finished ninth. Winning five games and drawing three it only narrowly missed out on the other games. It shows how competitive this competition is with the difference between a finals spot and ninth position being only a few points. The U15 section also had every region represented making this a very tough weekend for our

Gippsland girls. These girls played some great netball chalking up a few good wins on the Saturday and a couple of narrow losses. Many of the opposition teams consisted of much taller players making it difficult for our girls who played hard to the end. The experience and endurance gained from a weekend of this standard is invaluable. It is the only competition of its kind and makes for an enjoyable but tiring weekend. Next year it will be the 30th anniversary of the state titles and we will be heading to Bendigo where it all started 30 years ago.

Leongatha Netball Club Leongatha Netball Club is pleased to invite applications for 2015 netball coaching positions in all senior and junior netball teams (A, B, C, U17's, U15's and U13's) Please forward all applications and any enquiries to the Secretary, Brooke Brown at bbrown@bigpond.net.au Remuneration negotiable with successful A Grade applicant Applications close Friday October 31, 2014 LEO6090030

Open team: back row from left, Kate Pulham (team manager), Emily Allott (Toora), Tess Angarane (Dalyston), Courtney Blair (Wonthaggi), Jarney Thomas (Dalyston), Ange Marotta (Dalyston), Cath Cester (coach). Front row from left, Kirra Smith (Dalyston), Jac Snooks (Kor/Bena), Olivia Cope (Stoney Creek), Jess McRae (Dalyston).

17 and Under: back row from left, Caz Thomas (coach), Britt Thomas (Dalyston), Kelsey Angwin (Foster), Lauren Redpath (MDU), Amelia Charlton (Traralgon), Mollie Bloch (Wonthaggi), Megan Reid (team manager). Front row from left, Jayde Travers (Moe), Gemma Dixon (Kor/Bena), Molly Edwards (Wonthaggi), Sophie Scott (IK), Brittany Roffey (Foster). 15 and Under: back row from left, Linda DeWin (coach), Jayde McGlead (Foster), Alana Hanegraaf (Kor/Bena), Shae Kyle (Kor/Bena), Innika Hodgson (Traralgon), Courtney Teakle (IK), Stef Busuttil (Foster), Keighley Starrett (Foster), Jessica Crazzi (Philip Island), Kayla Redpath (MDU), Ellie Holmes (Kor/ Bena), Libby Hutchinson (IK), Maria King (team manager).

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OMK in the clear on top BATTING first at home the Imperials posted an excellent innings score of 3/269 thanks to centuries from Andrew Meyer (109) and Jack Ginnane (104).

Meyer hit the boundary 13 times and went over the top twice while Ginnane hit 12 fours and three sixes. The pair outshone the Inverloch bowlers who contributed a handy 18 extras of its own to the Imperial’s score. Inverloch showed promise at the top of the order with some good scores building in its run chase but the Imps broke through budding partnerships and Mark Anderson 45 was the top score for Inverloch. M. Elliott took 3/16 off five overs, K. McGavin took 2/35 from his eight and in what turned out to be the last over of the day, Jack Ballagh took two wickets having bowled only four balls. MDU hosted Nerrena and winning the toss chose to bat. It would have been hoping from more that 141 on a

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Won Workmens ......................36 Nerrena ...................................36 Inverloch .................................24 OMK........................................12 Town.........................................12 Phillip Island ............................12 Won Miners ..............................12 Imperials ....................................0 A Grade Division 2 MDU ........................................36 Glen Alvie................................24 Korumburra ...........................24 Poowong-Loch ........................24 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................12 Koonwarra-L/RSL ...................12 Fish Creek-Tarwin....................12 Foster..........................................0 B Grade Division 1 OMK........................................36 Won Workmens ......................24 Nerrena ...................................24 Imperials .................................12 MDU ........................................12 Town.........................................12 Phillip Island ............................12 Inverloch ..................................12 B Grade Division 2 Won Miners ............................36 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................24 Poowong-Loch ........................24 Korumburra ...........................24 Glen Alvie ................................12 Kilcunda-Bass ............................0 Foster..........................................0 Fish Creek-Tarwin......................0 C Grade Division 1 OMK........................................36 Won Workmens ......................24 MDU ........................................24 Inverloch .................................24 Nerrena .....................................24 Phillip Island ............................12 Town...........................................0 Imperials ....................................0 C Grade Division 2 Won Miners ............................36 Poowong-Loch ........................36 OMK........................................24 Won Workmens ......................24 Koonwarra-L/RSL ...................12 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................12 Korumburra ................................0 Glen Alvie ..................................0 Inverloch ....................................0 Phillip Island ..............................0 Under 16 Poowong-Loch ........................12 Korumburra ...........................12 Won Miners ............................12 Imperials .................................12 OMK ........................................12 MDU ........................................12 Phillip Island ..............................0 Kilcunda-Bass ............................0 Koonwarra-L/RSL .....................0 Won Workmens ..........................0 Nerrena .......................................0

perfect pitch on a great day for batting but it turned out to be enough. Steven Arnup top scored with 47 and Michael Patching contributed 38. For Nerrena, Dougherty and Viljoen each took three with the latter giving away only 13 runs from 5.4 overs. MDU had Nerrena all out for 99. It never looked like getting close to the targeted 141 as its wickets kept tumbling with tight line and length unleashed from the opposite end. Off 4.3 overs, S. Riley bagged 3/10, off eight S. Arnup took 3/16 and M. Patching off seven was 1/6 with three maidens. Town had a narrow win over Wonthaggi Workmens. Bolge, opening, held the innings together not out on 58 and with reasonable support from the top order and none from the bottom Town finished 7/166. L. McGuirk took 3.32 off eight overs. Workmen looked good and its opening batsman David Dutchman played as similar role to Bolge. The only support of any substance, from Turton (46),

was not enough and Workmens were all out for 155 in over 38. Bowling for Town, Colin Bruce was in top form and played a key role in his team’s win with 4/31. Phillip Island away to OMK won the toss and sent the home side out to bat. After forty overs it finished at 2/170 with Alex Rose top scoring with 71 runs. Russell White on 45 was not out. Phillip Island finished a long way back. OMK had the team all out for 95 with J. Keating’s 25 the innings’ top score. Dell took 3/13, Greaves 2/12 and Eustace 2/25. OMK finish on top of the table with three wins from three games played. All teams are off the mark with five teams on 12 points but a significant gap between the Imperials, fourth on the ladder and Inverloch at the bottom. OMK d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings OMK A. Rose b. M. Young ................71 R. White n.o. ............................45 J. Paterson n.o. .........................17 K. Kerr r.o. ...............................25 Extras ......................................12

Total .............................2/170 (cc) Bowling: M. Young 1/30, P. Cleary 0/38, A. Thomas 0/27, R. Young 0/24, J. Johnston 0/21, B. Quirk 0/28. 1st innings Phillip Island A. Finlayson c. N. Creed b. T. Eustace .........................15 B. Insall c. P. Dell b. T. Eustace ...........................9 R. Young lbw. b. D. McMeekin .....................9 J. Keating b. P. Dell..................25 L. Keating c. R. Greaves b. K. Kerr .............................16 P. Cleary b. P. Dell .....................1 C. Epifano n.o. ...........................3 M. Young c. R. White b. P. Dell .................................0 J. Johnston c. T. Knox b. R. Greaves ..........................0 B. Quirk b. R. Greaves ...............0 A. Thomas b. P. Dell ..................0 Extras ......................................16 Total .........................................95 Bowling: R. Greaves 2/12, R. White 0/11, D. McMeekin 1/11, T. Eustace 2/25, K. Kerr 1/17, P. Dell 3/13. WON WORKMENS def by TOWN 1st innings Town J. Bolge n.o. .............................58 C. Dowling c. L. Sawyer b. M. McCall ........................18 C. Bruce c. D. Turton b. L. Sawyer ......................... 11 S. Clark c. b. C. Harvey ...........27 S. Fixter c. b. M. McCall .........18 B. McKnight b. L. McGuirk ......1 P. Carter b. L. McGuirk..............0 M. Kreutzberger lbw.

b. L. McQuirk ........................0 N. Lovie n.o. ..............................4 Extras ......................................29 Total .............................7/166 (cc) Bowling: L. McQuirk 3/32, M. McCall 2/16, M. Sharp 0/18, L. Sawyer 1/34, C. Harvey 1/32, D. Turton 0/7, D. Dutchman 0/17. 1st innings Won Workmens D. Dutchman c. P. Carter b. S. Clark ............................68 S. Brann r.o. ...............................2 D. Turton c. C. Bruce b. J. Bolge ............................46 C. Harvey c. P. Carter b. C. Bruce ...........................10 L. Sawyer c. C. Dowling b. C. Bruce .............................0 S. Osborne b. B. McKnight........4 S. Webster c. S. Fixter b. C. Bruce .............................0 K. Brann r.o. ...............................0 M. McCall c. B. McKnight b. S. Fixter ..............................3 L. McGuirk b. C. Bruce .............1 M. Sharp n.o...............................2 Extras ......................................19 Total .......................................155 Bowling: S. Clark 1/21, B. McKnight 1/33, C. Bruce 4/31, N. Lovie 0/29, S. Fixter 1/15, J. Bolge 1/17. MDU d NERRENA 1st innings MDU C. Harris c. D. Campbell b. C. Dougherty ......................5 J. Sinclair c. C. Baudinette b. C. Dougherty ......................9 T. Sinclair c. M. Croatto b. C. Dougherty ......................4 S. Arnup b. J. Hoy ....................47 M. Kewming c. D. Campbell

b. T. Davison ..........................3 D. Thomas c. M. Croatto b. C. Viljoen .........................16 P. Vine c. C. Viljoen b. D. Campbell .......................0 M. Patching c. T. Davison b. W. Telfer ...........................38 J. Riley c. A. Harrison b. C. Viljoen ...........................8 W. Collins n.o.............................1 S. Riley c. T. Clark b. C. Viljoen ...........................0 Extras ......................................10 Total .......................................141 Bowling: T. Davison 1/13, C. Dougherty 3/23, D. Campbell 1/16, C. Viljoen 3/13, W. Telfer 1/32, J. Hoy 1/35. 1st innings Nerrena T. Clark b. M. Patching ............18 W. Telfer c. J. Sinclair b. J. Riley ...............................3 C. Viljoen c. T. Sinclair b. C. Harris .............................2 B. Hayes c. M. Kewming b. C. Harris .............................1 A. Harrison c. J. Sinclair b. S. Arnup ...........................15 C. Baudinette c. M. Kewming b. S. Arnup ...........................18 J. Hoy c. P. Vine b. S. Arnup ...........................15 M. Croatto c. M. Patching b. S. Riley...............................7 T. Davison stp. J. Sinclair b. S. Riley...............................5 C. Dougherty b. S. Riley ............3 D. Campbell n.o. ........................1 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .........................................99 Bowling: M. Patching 1/6, J. Riley 1/20, C. Harris 2/30, P.

Vine 0/10, S. Arnup 3/16, S. Riley 3/10. IMPERIALS d INVERLOCH 1st innings Imperials K. Maskell ret. hurt ....................5 A. Meyer c. D. Furneaux b. M. Woods .......................109 J. Forrester c. L. Sharrock b. S. Hayes ...........................16 J. Ginnane r.o. ........................104 K. McGavin n.o..........................5 M. Elliott n.o. ...........................12 Extras ......................................18 Total .............................3/269 (cc) Bowling: L. Anderson 0/18, S. Hayes 1/32, J. Muir 0/66, E. Cousins 0/31, A. Brayley 0/38, M. Woods 1/44, M. Anderson 0/39. 1st innings Inverloch L. Sharrock c. T. Evans b. K. McGavin......................30 S. Brayley c. K. McGavin b. J. Ginnane ........................12 M. Anderson c. H. McGannon b. M. Elliott ..........................45 J. Muir c. H. McGannon b. K. McGavin........................0 A. Brayley c&b. M. Elliott.......14 E. Cousins c. D. Ginnane b. M. Elliott ............................0 L. Anderson c. J. Ginnane b. J. Ballagh............................2 S. Hayes n.o. ..............................5 M. Woods c. J. Ginnane b. J. Ballagh............................0 Extras ...................................... 11 Total ....................................... 119 Bowling: K. McGavin 2/35, J. Forrester 0/51, J. Ginnane 1/6, D. Ginnane 0/6, M. Elliott 3/16, A. Meyer 0/4, H. McGannon 0/0, J. Ballagh 2/1.

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Hail Phil Owen, a champion performance WONTHAGGI Miners was at home to Kilcunda/Bass and opted to bat.

It posted 192 runs for the loss of six wickets. Killy/Bass contributed 28 extras to the Miners’ score. The captain P. Hammer at number two with 44 and R. Todd at number six with 45 not out, top scored for the home team. For Killy/Bass, Bettles took 3/27 with no extras beside his name. Having set Killy/Bass 192 to get by the Miners, Phil Owen’s bowling single-handedly brought Killy/Bass to its knees. He bowled 6.3 overs which yielded seven wickets and twenty runs. Plus, Tapscott, May and Grace fell to an Owen hattrick. He also delivered three maidens and as for extras, not on your life. A brilliant performance and no doubt one he will long remember and even one day hope to repeat. Koonwarra L/RSL was too strong for the host team Poowong Loch. Restricted by tight bowling to a modest 7/129 after forty overs, Poowong Loch was little match to the Koony bowling attack which was relentless. Paul Stow took 4/13 off his eight which included two maidens, and Nick Arnup was useful with three for eleven. Trevor Allen top scored for Poowong with 16 which managed an innings’ total of only 75. Korumburra hosted Glen Alvie which won the toss and elected to bat. Shane Bolding opening for Glen Alvie top scored for his team with 26 runs after which it was all downhill on the way to the innings total of 80. Darren Scott took 3/13 off eight overs which included

four maidens. He was the tightest of the tight. On a weekend which featured a rash of extras across all divisions in the district, Korumburra set a good example with only eight extras bowled. Korumburra was fired up with the bat. D. Scott at number three (51), T. Jenkins (34) plus several players with tallies in the 20s had the 80 runs needed reeled in, in no time and was 4/166 off its 40 over outing. J. Hales for Glen Alvie finished with 2/23 off eight overs. The Miners finish on top of the table with three wins from three outings. Killy/Bass will be looking for its first win next weekend against Koonwarra L/RSL. POOWONG-LOCH def by KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL C. Moscript c. S. Head b. R. Knox ..............................0 B. Perry stp. P. Fort b. B. Hall ..............................34 S. Moore c. T. Allen b. S. Head ...............................0 B. Moore c. R. Knox b. M. Allen .............................8 B. Anderson c. P. Fort

b. L. Miller .............................8 N. Grimes b. N. Hancock .........43 P. Stow c. T. Allen b. N. Hancock ......................23 N. Arnup n.o...............................5 L. Enter n.o. ...............................0 Extras ........................................8 Total .............................7/129 (cc) Bowling: R. Knox 1/20, S. Head 1/16, M. Allen 1/13, D. Russell 0/16, B. Hall 1/21, L. Miller 1/14, N. Hancock 2/27. 1st innings Poowong-Loch P. Fort c. S. Moore b. N. Arnup.............................2 S. Magnusson c. B. Anderson b. P. Stow................................3 T. Allen lbw. b. P. Stow ............16 B. Knight b. P. Stow ...................8 L. Miller b. P. Stow ....................6 B. Hall n.o. ...............................13 D. Russell c. B. Moore b. S. Anderson ........................2 N. Hancock stp. B. Anderson b. N. Arnup.............................9 M. Allen stp. B. Anderson b. N. Arnup.............................0 Extras ......................................16 Total ......................................8/75 Bowling: B. Perry 0/20, N. Arnup 3/11, P. Stow 4/13, S. Anderson 1/23, S. Moore 0/1, H. Langenburg 0/4. KORUMBURRA d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie S. Bolding c. N. Leppin b. J. Richards ........................26 G. Chisholm r.o. .........................0 D. Tiziani b. S. Hayes ................0 J. Hales b. S. Hayes....................5

B. Davidson c. N. Leppin b. D. Scott ..............................6 D. Gilbert c. T. Jenkin b. D. Scott ............................16 T. Piasente c. J. Richards b. D. Scott ............................12 P. Palmer c. T. Jenkin b. D. Bailey ............................2 A. Newsome b. D. Bailey ..........1 R. Slade c&b. T. Jenkin..............3 B. McRae n.o. ............................1 Extras ........................................8 Total .........................................80 Bowling: S. Hayes 2/8, J. Celebrine 0/12, J. Richards 1/37, D. Scott 3/13, D. Bailey 2/8, T. Jenkin 1/0. 1st innings Korumburra T. Jenkin c. D. Gilbert b. B. McRae .........................34 C. Smith c. T. Piasente b. B. Davidson......................24 D. Scott b. J. Hales ...................51 P. Edwards c. D. Tiziani b. J. Hales ...............................1 J. Oxlee n.o. .............................23 J. Richards n.o. .........................24 Extras ........................................9 Total .............................4/166 (cc) Bowling: J. Hales 2/23, D. Gilbert 0/33, P. Palmer 0/19, B. Davidson 1/16, B. McRae 1/49, R. Slade 0/21, A. Newsome 0/5. WON MINERS d KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Won Miners P. Owen r.o. ................................2 P. Hammer c. N. King b. D. Bettles..........................44 L. Earl b. D. Bettles .................12 G. Peters lbw. b. D. Bettles ......12

C Grade action: Cougars youngster Sam Wentworth is a study in determination as he sends a fast ball down the pitch. He didn’t finish with a wicket, but off eight overs he conceded only 18 runs.

C. Thomas c. S. Tapscott b. H. Grace ...........................23 R. Todd n.o. ..............................45 D. Jones c. T. Whitham b. H. Grace ...........................10 R. Jones n.o. .............................16 Extras ......................................28 Total .............................6/192 (cc) Bowling: N. King 0/45, R. Duff 0/19, D. Clay 0/31, D. Bettles 3/27, H. Grace 2/43, D. Ferguson 0/11. 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass R. Gardiner c. D. Lambert b. P. Owen ............................24 B. Joseph c. C. Thomas b. R. Jones ..............................7 S. Tapscott c. R. Todd

b. P. Owen ............................29 L. May stp. C. Thomas b. P. Owen ..............................1 H. Grace c. L. Earl b. P. Owen ..............................0 R. Duff c. R. Jones b. J. Loos ..............................17 D. Clay stp. C. Thomas b. P. Owen ..............................5 D. Bettles b. J. Loos ...................1 N. King n.o.................................0 T. Whitham lbw. b. P. Owen.......0 D. Ferguson b. P. Owen..............0 Extras ......................................12 Total .........................................96 Bowling: J. Loos 2/13, R. Jones 1/23, R. Todd 0/17, D. Jones 0/18, P. Owen 7/20.

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 4 - October 25 Home team Grade A1 Won Miners Won Workmens OMK Imperials Grade A2 Korumburra MDU Poowong-Loch Foster Grade B1 Inverloch Nerrena Phillip Island Town Grade B2 Kilcunda-Bass Glen Alvie Poowong-Loch Grade C1 Won Workmens Imperials MDU OMK Grade C2 Phillip Island Kilcunda-Bass Korumburra Poowong-Loch Won Miners

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Town Nerrena Inverloch Phillip Island

Won Rec McMhn Butch W L Turf

L. White T. Grace J. Curry A. Stride

v v v v

Glen Alvie Fish Crk-Tarwin Koon-L/RSL Kilcunda-Bass

Kor Rec Meen Rec Poow FGC

C. Salmon G. Laird V. Baskerville T. Rogers

v v v v

OMK Won Workmens Imperials MDU

Inv Rec Nerr Cowes Scorp 1

A. Roberts A. Jordan G. Stabb M. Heenan

v Koon-L/RSL v Won Miners v Korumburra

Bass 1 I. Thomas GA B. Bek Loch Rec N. Grabham

v v v v

Nerrena Phillip Island Town Inverloch

WSC EC Dumb Outt Rec

TBA TBA TBA TBA

v v v v v

Glen Alvie OMK Koon-L/RSL Won Workmens Bye

Newh Yr9 Bass 2 KSC L Velo WSC

TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA

Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741. Please note all games start at 1pm.

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Ratnayake shines again for a lacklustre Town WINNING the toss Town sent Wonthaggi Workmen in to bat on a day that would prove ideal for batting given both innings featured good knocks. The Workmen’s innings was defined by R. Thomas with 92 and Town’s by Ratnayake with 125. Thomas’ knock which featured 11 fours and four sixes contributed to the Wonthaggi team’s 7/285. M. Thomas (51), G. Britt (40) and T. Hooper (36) all played their part in setting up a total worth defending. For Town, Hickey and Ratnayake took two wickets each. Batting at number four Ratnayake was the only Town batsman to fire. Smith opened with 22, the innings second highest score and few made it to double figures. After forty overs Town had posted 212. At home against the Wonthaggi Miners, Nerrena won the toss and went out to bat. Coming in at number three

with the state of play looking dire, Whiteman put on 68 runs which included nine fours. Clark at number five made a quick fire 44 with three boundaries as well as three which went over the top. For the Miners, Birkett, Nelson and Beesey took two each and did their part in restricting Nerrena to 238 after forty overs. Batting at number seven for the Miners, C. Honeysett top scored with 12. The innings collapse, all out for 51 in the 28th over was in almost the same realm as Foster’s Division 2 collapse in the previous round. Off eight overs, R. Joy took four of the wickets and conceded 12 runs but then, all of the Nerrena bowlers, it could be said, bowled with great economy. The Imperials took 40 overs to reach 9/126. Silkstone top scored with 30. B.Thomas took 3/17 off his eight over spell and Inverloch would have gone in to bat feeling confident. That confidence turned out to be justified when it overhauled the opposition

score with two and five wickets to spare. It had not counted on Zac Prize though who very nearly brought it undone, single handedly. He was superb for the Imps with what was one of the performances for the round taking four wickets for five runs off eight overs, five maidens, one extra. The other match, Phillip Island versus OMK at Cowes was almost a carbon copy, minus Prize. Winning the toss Phillip Island sent OMK in to bat and restricted it to an easy get, 131. The hosts took 38 overs to reach its target with three to spare. J. Black was best with the bat (for either team). His 57 included 7 fours. Wonthaggi Workmen and Nerrena top the table with the Imps yet to post a win. TOWN def by WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Miners T. Hooper b. A. Hickey ............36 D. Britt c. L. Smith b. A. Hickey ...........................9 S. Huitema c. M. Weerasinghe-Silva

b. S. Browne...........................6 M. Thomas r.o. .........................51 R. Thomas c. M. Smith b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......92 B. Osborne lbw. b. A. Ratnayake ......................0 G. Britt c. M. Weerasinghe-Silva b. A. Ratnayake ....................40 L. McLean c. A. Hickey b. Z. Trease...........................12 J. Thomas n.o. ..........................15 J. Sheerin n.o. .............................0 Extras ......................................24 Total .............................7/285 (cc) Bowling: W. Turner 0/28, S. Browne 1/34, A. Hickey 2/37, M. Weerasinghe-Silva 1/60, Z. Trease 1/50, A. Ratnayake 2/67. 1st innings Town M. Smith b. Z. Macdermid.......22 A. Hickey c. G. Britt b. R. Thomas ..........................0 M. Borschman c&b. R. Thomas ...................15 A. Ratnayake c. M. Thomas b. J. Thomas .......................125 J. Hume c. R. Thomas b. L. McLean ........................17 M. Weerasinghe-Silva c. J. Thomas b. L. McLean.....5 A. Fixter c. T. Hooper b. J. Sheerin ............................4 Z. Trease c. J. Sheerin b. T. Hooper ...........................0 W. Turner n.o. ............................8 S. Browne c. J. Thomas b. Z. Macdermid.....................3 L. Smith n.o................................0 Extras ......................................13 Total ....................................9/212 Bowling: R. Thomas 2/33, J. Thomas 1/42, Z. Macdermid 2/45,

J. Sheerin 1/18, L. McLean 2/37, T. Hooper 1/30. PHILLIP ISLAND d OMK 1st innings OMK A. Gorrod c. L. Cleeland b. R. Evans ...........................22 J. Van Rooye b. R. Evans ......... 11 D. Lloyd c. J. Cox b. C. Keerthisinghe ................9 J. Wilson c. A. Manteit b. J. Cox ...............................20 A. Miller c. R. Evans b. Z. Brown ..........................15 P. Dyer lbw. b. Z. Brown ............0 T. Wyatt n.o. .............................38 B. Wyatt b. J. Cox ......................7 J. Cochrane r.o............................2 Extras ........................................5 Total .............................8/131 (cc) Bowling: T. Officer 0/16, S. Boyack 0/13, C. Keerthisinghe 1/10, R. Evans 2/18, Z. Brown 2/28, J. Cox 2/26, A. Manteit 0/20. 1st innings Phillip Island L. Cleeland r.o. ...........................2 A. Manteit b. J. Wilson ............20 R. Evans c. A. Miller b. B. Wyatt ...........................10 T. Hornsby lbw. b. B. Wyatt .......4 M. Price c. D. Lloyd b. S. Jenkins ...........................0 J. Black n.o...............................57 C. Keerthisinghe b. A. Miller .....9 S. Boyack c. T. Wyatt b. A. Miller ........................... 11 J. Cox n.o. ..................................4 Extras ......................................16 Total ....................................7/133 Bowling: A. Jenkins 0/18, J. Wilson 1/28, B. Wyatt 2/20, S. Jenkins 1/9, J. Cochrane 0/17, A.

Miller 2/32. INVERLOCH d IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials R. McLennan b. D. Clark .........25 J. O’Loughlin c. W. Taberner b. R. Thomas ..........................0 T. Williams r.o. .........................15 C. Silkstone c. K. Rotthier b. D. Clark ............................30 R. Higgins c&b. B. Thomas .......1 L. Rogers b. B. Thomas ...........10 G. Sauvarin n.o. .......................28 K. Gray lbw. b. B. Thomas ........2 T. Sauvarin b. D. Clark ..............0 Z. Price c. W. Rankin b. R. Thomas ..........................0 L. Wright n.o. .............................5 Extras ......................................10 Total .............................9/126 (cc) Bowling: R. Thomas 2/16, D. Mathews 0/25, K. Rotthier 0/28, L. Rankin 0/14, B. Thomas 3/24, D. Clark 3/17. 1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. T. Williams b. Z. Price ...............................5 N. Brayley lbw. b. Z. Price.........1 W. Rankin c. K. Gray b. Z. Price .............................10 K. Rotthier c. Z. Price b. K. Gray...............................1 J. Smith b. Z. Price .....................1 D. Clark n.o. .............................64 B. Debono n.o. .........................38 Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................5/130 Bowling: L. Wright 0/32, Z. Price 4/5, K. Gray 1/28, L. Rogers 0/35, T. Sauvarin 0/20, C. Silkstone 0/7. NERRENA d WON MINERS 1st innings Nerrena

M. Clark lbw. b. P. Nelson .......13 D. Trotman b. R. Birkett ............5 T. Wightman c&b. R. Birkett ...68 D. Symmons c. R. Birkett b. P. Nelson ..........................29 R. Clark c. J. Honeysett b. C. Honeysett.....................44 D. Baldi c. D. Brosnan b. D. Beesey .........................12 C. Salmon b. D. Beesey .............0 P. Matheson n.o. .......................17 R. Joy n.o. ................................15 Extras ......................................35 Total .............................7/238 (cc) Bowling: R. Birkett 2/40, P. Nelson 2/33, A. Hall 0/38, C. Honeysett 1/41, D. Beesey 2/63, J. Honeysett 0/13. 1st innings Won Miners G. Kent stp. C. Salmon b. W. Lowry............................3 J. O’Reilly b. R. Joy ...................5 J. Andrighetto r.o. .......................7 P. Nelson lbw. b. R. Joy .............0 J. Honeysett c. J. Trease b. R. Joy .................................1 R. Birkett c. P. Matheson b. J. Trease..............................0 C. Honeysett lbw. b. T. Wightman .....................12 D. Beesey stp. C. Salmon b. W. Lowry............................7 D. Loos lbw. b. T. Wightman .....4 D. Brosnan c. W. Lowry b. R. Joy .................................1 A. Hall n.o. .................................2 Extras ........................................9 Total ....................................10/51 Bowling: R. Joy 4/12, W. Lowry 2/13, J. Trease 1/8, T. Wightman 2/16, R. Clark 0/1.

• A Grade, Division 2

Foster fights for respect and wins SCHEDULED for Leongatha turf but with the wicket still not ready for play, Koonwarra L/RSL hosted Korumburra at the Mary Mackillop College oval.

Koony L/RSL won the toss and batted. Sam Hughes opened and almost stayed the course. He top scored in an innings totalling 174 with 76, bowled with the score on 164. His scalp was taken by Dorman who finished with a tidy 2/23. Koony’s captain Sam Sperling made 46 not out. Korumburra paced itself well and had the game in the bag after 38 overs with five wickets to spare. Batting at three and four, captain Shane Dole (74) and first mate Daniel Salmon (32) steered the ship. Hughes who did so well with the bat for Koony also finished with the team’s best bowling figures of 2/45 off six overs. Kilcinda/Bass hosted

MDU which won the toss and elected to bat. It posted a serviceable score of 164 off forty and seven of its batsman managed to find the boundary a total of 15 times tallying 60 runs so there was plenty of grunt in the innings but maybe it lacked some patience. Killy/Bass came over the top with four overs but no wickets to spare in a game that came down to the wire. A high number, 52, of its runs also came from boundaries but it had the advantage of knowing where it was headed. There were no individual efforts of any great merit, it was a game which starred teamsters from both sides but the best with the ball was MDU’s Mark Le Page with 3/12 from eight. Glen Alvie sent Poowong Loch into bat, like so many others this round preferring to chase. It seems to have paid off for those teams which did. W. Pollock (21) and T. Hancock (25) were the only two to make it to double figures and the visitors were all out for 94. Williams and Bolding

took three each with economy rates to match. Glen Alvie cruised to victory after 33 over with four wickets to spare. Jamie Glen was not out on 50 and for Poowong Loch, Nathan Allen took 2/11 from three overs. Foster’s loss to Fish Creek Tarwin this round is less of a story, fortunately, than its loss to MDU last weekend. The extras ceded by bowlers of each side are of some interest, however. Foster gave away 31 runs and Fish Creek Tarwin 41. Foster sent Fish Creek into bat and number two batsman J. Danckert hit the boundary 11 times before being caught for 79. It might have become the foundation stone of a much greater score had the lower order bats held up but they didn’t and Foster was left with 187 to chase. G. Tanner bowled extremely well with 4/23, three maidens and yes, only one extra. Foster was understandably tentative at the crease. This was a day for preserving wickets if nothing else.

Yes, the total was gettable but after forty it was a long way short with only 119 runs on the board (but five wickets in reserve). A win of sorts. FISH CREEK-TARWIN d FOSTER 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin O. Brennan c. A. Starret b. G. Tanner ..........................15 J. Danckert c. G. Collis b. G. Tanner ..........................79 S. Tatt r.o. ................................. 11 O. Straw stp. M. Lynch b. G. Tanner ............................4 N. Wilkins c. J. Prain b. G. Tanner ..........................15 W. Cocksedge b. H. Griggs ........2 C. Fisher r.o. ...............................0 A. Straw n.o. ..............................6 J. Pouw stp. M. Lynch b. H. Griggs ............................0 G. Watkins b. F. Griggs ............24 L. Buckland n.o. .........................0 Extras ......................................31 Total .............................9/187 (cc) Bowling: F. Griggs 1/17, J. Prain 0/17, G. Collis 0/21, H. Griggs 2/47, T. Smith 0/42, G. Tanner 4/23, H. Buckland 0/20. 1st innings Foster M. Lynch r.o. ............................27 G. Collis b. J. Danckert ..............2 J. Prain b. A. Straw.....................3 A. Starret lbw. b. S. Tait ...........23 H. Buckland n.o. ......................17 T. Smith b. O. Straw...................2 F. Griggs n.o. ..............................4 Extras ......................................41

Hook: Koonwarra/LRSL batsman Brett Pedlow made eight in an innings which saw his team reach 174. Photo: www.mdphotos.net

Paceman style: Korumburra’s Jayson Meade took 1/34. Photo: www. mdphotos.net Total .............................5/119 (cc) Bowling: A. Straw 1/18, J. Danckert 1/8, O. Straw 1/10, C. Fisher 0/9, J. Pouw 0/3, O. Brennan 0/35, S. Tatt 1/24, L. Buckland 0/9. GLEN ALVIE d POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox c&b. D. Williams .........7 K. Miller b. D. Williams ............5 W. Pollock stp. D. Hateley b. R. Bolding ........................21 N. Findlay r.o. ............................6 A. Fisher b. D. Williams ............7 A. Sheedy c&b. R. Bolding .......5 T. Hancock c. D. Hateley b. D. Hales............................25 N. Allen c. D. Hateley b. R. Bolding ..........................2 M. Hancock c. D. Hateley b. L. McRae............................2 J. Foster lbw. b. J. Glen ..............3 M. Loader n.o.............................0 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .........................................94 Bowling: D. Hales 1/16, D. Williams 3/29, R. Bolding 3/26, J. Glen 1/2, J. Wheeler 0/13, L. McRae 1/4. 1st innings Glen Alvie A. Hamilton lbw. b. N. Findlay ..........................2 R. Slade c. T. Hancock b. N. Allen ..............................4 D. Hales c. J. Foster b. M. Loader.........................12 J. Glen n.o. ...............................50 J. Burke c. A. Fisher b. N. Allen ..............................3 J. Tiziani c. K. Miller b. M. Hancock ......................12 D. Hateley r.o. ............................0 D. Williams n.o. .........................2

Extras ........................................4 Total ......................................6/99 Bowling: J. Foster 0/7, N. Findlay 1/18, N. Allen 2/11, M. Loader 1/31, C. Knox 1/6, M. Hancock 1/15, W. Pollock 0/7, A. Sheedy 0/3. KOONWARRA-L/RSL def by KORUMBURRA 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL S. Hughes b. K. Dorman ..........76 N. Toms c. A. Tagliaferro b. A. Meade ..........................20 J. Nichols c. T. Lucas b. K. Dorman..........................2 B. Pedlow b. J. Meade ...............8 S. Sperling n.o. .........................46 J. Kennedy r.o. ...........................2 J. Moore r.o. ...............................1 D. Baker n.o. ..............................2 Extras ......................................17 Total .............................6/174 (cc) Bowling: A. Meade 1/34, I. Osman 0/49, K. Dorman 2/23, J. Meade 1/20, S. Dole, A. Tagliaferro 0/27. 1st innings Korumburra J. Cook c. S. Turner b. S. Sperling ........................16 K. Rigby lbw. b. J. Kennedy ......5 S. Dole n.o................................74 D. Salmon c. B. Pedlow b. S. Hughes .........................32 I. Osman lbw. b. S. Hughes ........7 T. Lucas lbw. b. N. Toms ...........0 K. Dorman n.o............................6 Extras ......................................35 Total ....................................5/175 Bowling: J. Kennedy 1/25, S. Turner 0/10, J. Moore 0/24, S. Sperling 1/28, B. Pedlow 0/12, N. Toms 1/14, D. O’Connor 0/16, S. Hughes 2/45.

KILCUNDA-BASS def by MDU 1st innings MDU W. Prosser c. A. Oats b. J. Mahood.........................14 M. Olden c. A. Larcombe b. D. Pipicelli .......................25 C. Hoober c. J. Tregear b. T. Smith ..............................6 N. Eddy c. A. Oats b. T. Smith ............................19 S. McRae lbw. b. D. Pipicelli ...18 M. Le Page b. A. Donohue.........4 M. Olden c. b. D. Pipicelli .........0 J. Burge n.o. .............................22 A. Eddy r.o. ..............................10 M. Martin n.o. ..........................22 Extras ......................................25 Total .......................................164 Bowling: J. Dakin 0/43, J. Mahood 1/24, T. Smith 2/27, A. Donohue 1/30, J. Tregear 0/7, D. Pipicelli 3/20. 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass A. Larcombe b. A. Eddy ..........18 T. Aplin lbw. b. A. Eddy.............0 A. Donohue lbw. b. M. Le Page .......................39 A. Oats c. S. McRae b. J. Burge ............................26 J. Dakin lbw. b. M. Le Page .......0 J. Tregear r.o...............................0 J. Bastwrous c. J. Burge b. M. Le Page .........................5 D. McMahon c. M. Olden b. J. Burge ............................13 T. Smith r.o. ................................1 J. Mahood r.o..............................5 D. Pipicelli n.o. ..........................5 Extras ......................................18 Total .......................................130 Bowling: A. Eddy 2/22, J. Burge 1/29, N. Eddy 0/34, M. Le Page 3/12, S. McRae 0/31.

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Aussie ace steals Island show WHILE Valentino Rossi’s win in the Tissot Australian Grand Prix excited the crowd at the Phillip Island circuit it was true blue Aussie Jack Miller who reined on his parade with an electrifying win in the Moto3. Miller, 19, from Townsville is being billed as our next Casey Stoner, after his victory over arch rival and title points leader Alex Marquez in Sunday’s Moto3 thriller. Following what Miller described as his “disasterous” 8th position on the grid, he waged a relentless battle with pole winner Marquez, the younger brother of back to back MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez and the Spaniard’s Honda teammate Alex Rins. Miller’s first victory on home soil keeps him in the race for the Moto3 world title, reducing his deficit to Marquez from 25 to 20 points with just two races to go. He is definitely one to watch when he leapfrogs

to MotoGP next year to begin his senior apprenticeship with the LCR Honda team. Following Miller’s gutsy win Rossi clocked up his 82nd premier class victory winning the MotoGP in an incident packed race that saw reigning champion Marc Marquez crash out from his lead with only 10 laps to go. Joining Rossi on the podium were second placed Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo and English rider Bradley Smith rounding out the top three. Thousands made their way to the Island through South Gippsland for the weekend including Wollongong riders Mark Josephson and his father Rod Josephson who made a pit stop in Leongatha on Friday. “We normally come down every second year,” Mark said. “We’re just here having a pie and a coffee.” A third member of their party bought a new tyre for his bike while he was in town.

Mighty Miller: Australia’s answer to Casey Stoner Townsville’s Jack Miller won the Moto3 at Phillip Island with 2nd Alex Marquez and 3rd Alex Rins.

Action packed: Valentino Rossi in action at the Phillip Island MotoGP on Sunday.

Pitstop: taking a break prior to embarking on their eight hour ride back to Canberra, Scott Teys, Mick Cowey and Danny Ramsden chose a great spot in the sun on McCartin Street in Leongatha for coffee on Monday.

Barry Sheen ride: some 1,000 motorcyclists roared through South Gippsland towns including Mirboo North and Leongatha on Thursday during the annual tribute ride.

Business boost: riding through town from left, father and son, Mark and Rod Josephson of Wollongong enjoyed a coffee break in Leongatha on their way to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix on Phillip Island last Friday.

Island champ: Valentino Rossi (centre) celebrates his MotoGP win with 2nd Jorge Lorenzo and 3rd Bradley Smith on Sunday.

Crashing out: reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez hit the deck with 10 laps to go.

Setback for Dissident “HE gave us great satisfaction.” They are the words of Meeniyan co-owner Barry Redmond speaking of syndicate owned Dissident, now on a course of antibiotics and a mandatory three week rest at Cheval Park in Pakenham, following a nose bleed in the 2000m Caulfield Stakes in the early stages of the spring racing carnival. Great expectations were held for the horse which had been maintaining winning form with three Group One wins and a second in a bobbing finish in its race at Caulfield the week before this current setback. He was destined to take the field in the prestigious Cox Plate and from there the excitement would have been intense with the attention of the racing world turning to Flemington. In the Caulfield Stakes Dissident was sitting off the leaders at the top of the straight in an excellent position. Connections and the jockey, Ben Melham, were confident he was coming home for a win but he gave a “cough and a splutter and that was that,” said Mr Redmond.

In veterinary terms Dissident had suffered an Exercise Induced Pulmonary Haemorrhage. Laura Hardefelt, a specialist in large animal medicine at Tarwin Veterinary Group in Leongatha said exactly why the blood vessels rupture and bleed has been the subject of much research. The occurrence is quite common in race horses and likely to reoccur. Ms Hardefelt said having had a nose bleed “the horse is then predisposed to getting an infection and pneumonia which is why he is on antibiotics.” Two occurrences of nose bleed rule a horse out of further racing. In any case, given the stallion is four years old and at an age which appeals to studs since he has plenty of racing ahead of him, Dissident’s immediate future is now uncertain. Connections are weighing up their options which include two generous offers including one from New Zealand.

Forced to rest: the excitement mounting with in-form racehorse Dissident’s string of wins, appears to be over after the horse suffered a nose bleed in the Caulfield Stakes.

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