The Great Southern Star - October 30, 2012

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Muck-up mayhem VCE students throughout South Gippsland saw a rare opportunity last Thursday and Friday to let their hair down and have fun. To signal the end of classes and mark a celebration of schooling life almost completed, muck-up day was held with all variety of costumes on display from cheerleaders and Big Bird to Bananas in Pyjamas and Batgirl. The serious stuff now begins for the students, who begin VCE exams with English this Thursday, November 1. See more muck-up photos on pages 20 and 21 and on our website photo gallery www.thestar.com.au

Mary MacKillop College: celebrating their final day of Year 12 were colourful Teletubbies Danielle Preston, Mayson Gardiner, Brydie Bourke and Jaclyn Smith.

AXE FALLS IN BASS By Jane Ross and Simone Short

VOTERS in Bass Coast have turfed 50 years of experience out the door, electing fresh young representatives instead. In South Gippsland on the other hand, they’ve stayed pretty much with the tried and true. Bass Coast constituents had little truck with the Alan Brown reform team which fielded candidates in ev-

COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2012 ery ward. Only two of them got in and Mr Brown wasn’t one of them, despite polling the most primary votes. While former mayor Peter Paul was beaten in Thompson Ward by the reform team’s Andrew Phillips, he welcomed three new women councillors

in Jordan Crugnale (Townsend) Clare Le Serve (Leadbeater) and Kimberley Brown (McHaffie). The other reform team member is Brad Drew, a butcher from San Remo whom many would describe as an “action man” who won in Anderson Ward. The only sitting councillor to be returned was Phil Wright, who trounced fellow councillor Gareth Barlow. Mr Wright said the council overhaul suggested the Bass Coast community wanted change, but low rates, offered by the reform team, was obviously not the solution. Mr Barlow said he’s disappointed, but pleased the reform team wasn’t elected. Neil Rankine won Hovell Ward beating Alan Brown, Jessica Harrison and John Duscher, who has been in local government for 26 years. Continued on page 9.

Bass Coast Council: newly elected councillors Kimberly Brown (McHaffie), Phil Wright (Churchill), Bass Coast Shire Council CEO Alan Bawden, Neil Rankine (Hovell) and Clare Le Serve (Leadbeater) at the declaration ceremony on Sunday.

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This past week saw its birthday celebrated with a number of events held around the town. Celebrations reached a climax on Saturday with a procession through Leongatha’s McCartin Street to the court house with the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band and historical police cars. The band, which calls the court house home, played for a ceremony which included a commemorative tree planting by

Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent and the unveiling of commissioned paintings. These paintings, by Bob Hickman, captured the court house in its 100th year and are magnificent. Public presentations in the court house and mock trials with local schools were other events on throughout the week to celebrate the centenary. Leongatha Lyric Theatre performed Trial by Jury inside the court house twice to full audiences, with a matinee performance on Saturday ending the week’s celebrations.

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Going back: a number of restored police vehicles joined in the parade to the Leongatha Court House.

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Trial by jury: Leongatha Lyric Theatre put on a great performance of Trial by Jury in the Leongatha Court House.

Called back: past musical director for the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, Peter Borman did the honours, unveiling the centenary plaque.

Leading Lions: Barry Palmer (Lions Club International first vice president) and wife Anne, Ken Blay (past district governor) and wife Sheryl, and Pam and Donald Cameron (201V3 district governor) attended the district Lions Convention held in Korumburra over the weekend. Lions Club members from all over the eastern half of Victoria gathered for the convention which saw many guest speakers and attendees including Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay and Federal Member for McMillan, Russell Broadbent.

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Rental supply glut

The departure of Victorian Desalination Project workers has left large gaps in the rental market throughout a number of towns, including Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Leongatha, while changes in the renting demographic and economy are also having an impact. Stockdale and Leggo Wonthaggi principal Pat Barry said this is the most available properties he’s seen in 10 years. “This is the first time in many years we’ve had an abundance of property,” he said, adding rental prices had also dropped. “When the desal workers were here, the normal properties became more expensive. We’ve come back around 15 per cent, and even 20 per cent in some parts.” Mr Barry said the benefit of the desal workers leaving is the number of high quality homes now accessible to others. “In the two to three years before the desal came, there was slow and progressive investment where people were buying properties in Wonthaggi suitable for the rental market, with many of them brand new,” he said. “As a result, the qual-

Super not council’s fault BASS Coast Shire Council’s unfunded superannuation liability of $4 million is not the council’s doing. “It’s a legislative requirement,” Danny Luna told the October meeting. Mr Luna is council’s director of corporate services. He’s also on a Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) task force that is trying to find a suitable way for municipalities to deal with the burden. Mr Luna said the MAV is seeking legal advice on the matter. He was replying to a question from Irene Bennis of Wimbledon Heights, who wanted to know why unfunded superannuation is passed on to councils. They would like to know too, because the State and Federal governments don’t have the same impost even though some of their employees are part of an old scheme under which the liability exists. Mr Luna said the liability covers a number of authorities, including councils.

year when university students finished school and new teachers, doctors and vets moved to the area on new contracts. Stockdale and Leggo Inverloch property manager Naomy Hendricks said the departure of desal is also affecting rental prices in Inverloch. “Landlords aren’t getting the high rental returns they were and prices are coming down quite considerably; what we’re doing is ringing landlords and adjusting to the new rental market,” she said. Ms Hendricks said they do have a large number of furnished properties available, which while ideal for desal workers, were not in demand at present. “A lot of the properties that are furnished, we’re trying to get landlords to holiday rent them as there’s just not a furnished demand anymore,” she said. “Either landlords are taking them back to use themselves or putting them on the holiday market. I’m trying to get our list down to mainly unfurnished properties.”

Rentals galore: Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha property consultant Allan Steenholdt and property manager Carly Roughead show the long list of rental properties currently on the market, over four times the number as at the same time last year.

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THE oversupply of rental properties in South Gippsland and Bass Coast is at its highest in a decade according to local agents, causing pain to many using this as a retirement income.

ity of rental stock is dramatically better. No doubt we lost people out of the area that couldn’t find family accommodation and went to surrounding towns, but in time that will be addressed.” Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha property manager Carly Roughead said residents returning to Wonthaggi was one of the reasons Leongatha was facing an oversupply of rentals. Ms Roughead said while she only had five properties listed this time last year, she was now averaging 22. “We’ve experienced the flow and effect from the desal,” she said. “A lot of the locals moved out of Wonthaggi to this area when the workers came. Now the desal is gone, they’ve moved back home to Wonthaggi and we’re losing them from here.” Ms Roughead said lifestyle changes in the younger demographic were also having an effect. “A lot of people are sharing houses now, and it’s more common to have two or three couples living together,” she said, adding the lack of jobs in Leongatha was also a factor. “It’s all related to the cost; the average price of a house is between $260 and $280 a week, and then you’ve got electricity and water bills and everyday living expenses. Some people are struggling to afford it, so they split it three ways.” Ms Roughead said she expected interest to pick up around the end of the

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Shire, fieries get on well By Jane Ross

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satellite station. Cr Duscher said the CFA had been very active across the shire in improving facilities. “The CFA had indicated it would like to have facilities in Cape Woolamai and this (motion) will ensure the discussion continues.” The council’s director of community and economic development, Steve Piasente said sites had been considered in conjunction with the CFA, but there was limited vacant land in Cape Woolamai. Nevertheless, seven had been identified. Cr Wright said he didn’t think a fire station at Cape Woolamai was necessary – until recently. “This is really essential.” Cr Peter Paul reminded his colleagues the fire station is a proposal and facts and figures will be detailed at the November meeting. “It’s not a foregone conclusion, it will be determined by the new council.”

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Bass Coast Group officer Damien O’Connor made this comment to outgoing mayor Cr Veronica Dowman during the group’s recent annual general meeting. Cr Dowman passed on the compliment during the council’s October meeting. “I congratulate the officers for the fine work they’re doing.” Cr John Duscher, who had headed the shire’s fire management planning committee said, “Our communities can take comfort in the very solid plan protecting their lives and property.” He was referring to a new municipal fire management plan that coun-

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ing paintings with a Moments in Time theme. The works came about following a trip Jenefer made about two years ago to the Northern Territory where she visited Kakadu, the Kimberley and the country around Uluru. “I was so in awe of the beautiful colours of rock, sand and water and the peacefulness of the chasms and the beautiful birdlife, trees and grasses,” she said. “So I decided there and then I would go home and start painting some of these places from the many photos I had taken.” Jenefer said her art teacher and mentor Di Wilson had given her expert tuition, as has Agata Lelek at Bass Coast Artists’ Society workshops. The result captures the spectacular beauty and rich hues of Australia’s outback. Well known South Gippsland artist Dennis Leversha will officially open the exhibition on Sunday, November 4 at 2pm. Exhibition opening hours are 10am to 5pm weekdays, 10am to 3pm Saturdays and Sundays.

THE relationship between the Bass Coast CFA Group and Bass Coast Shire Council is the envy of other CFA groups in the state.

cillors were being asked to adopt. The plan has resulted from continued collaboration between government agencies and land managers and now includes the risk of fire associated with structures and chemicals. An officer’s report stated community members have played a part in developing the plan and “the inclusion of their local knowledge regarding assets and past fire history means the plan is a robust document and a fine example of integrated fire management planning”. Councillors adopted the plan. They also passed a motion moved by Crs Duscher and Phil Wright that a report be presented to the November meeting of the new council detailing options for the siting of a new Cape Woolamai Satellite Fire Station. In May this year, Bass MLA Ken Smith announced funding had been made available to the San Remo CFA in the 2012/13 year to build the

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SOUTH Gippsland’s Railway Stations’ beauty will be judged this Sunday as part of a Railway Garden competition.

The Korumburra Community Development and Action are running a completion with some serious prize money up for grabs for the winning gardens. Korumburra Rotary has donated $750 for the most sustainable railway garden and Korumburra Karingal Ladies have donated $750 for the most beautiful railway garden. KDCA president Syd White said that this event was to improve the western end of the shire. “The concept is to improve the community image of western end of the shire where we can have an impact,” he said. “This is driven by the KCDA in conjunction with the smaller communities of Loch and Nyora and to boost tourism as a whole.” A community open garden day is to be run from noon with tickets being sold at the Korumburra Railway Station for $10 for viewing of three gardens. A sausage sizzle will be held after the last garden in Poowong with the first two being at Korumburra. The proceeds will be going back to the community. It is hoped to run both the Railway Station Garden Competition and the Korumburra Community Open Garden Day as an annual event, with different gardens being viewed each year. For details contact Syd Whyte 5655 1247 or Maurie Thiele 5658 1002.


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Top award for school history By Jane Ross THE history book written for this year’s centenary of Leongatha High School/ Secondary College has won a prestigious honour.

When From Inkwell to Internet was announced last week as a winner at the Victorian Community History Awards, its author Lyn Skillern was lost for words. She is the first to admit that in itself is a rare event. “I was dumbfounded. I was

shocked, I could hardly walk up the two steps to get the award!” Noted historian Professor Weston Bate was less confounded. A friend of South Gippsland historian John Murphy and former speaker at the Leongatha and District Historical Society, Lyn said Professor Bate was “bouncing around” in his seat when the win was announced. She spent four years researching material for the volume, written in collaboration with Clive Lynn, Ian Snell and Gay Hutchinson. Joanne Marchese did the design and layout.

From Inkwell to Internet won the Collaborative Community History Award. In a booklet about this year’s prizes, the book is described thus, “It is clearly written, based on solid research, well illustrated and comprehensive of the whole period. Its several authors and use of student memoirs make it a community collaborative project. “This is a welcome addition to Victorian education history.” The awards were presented by the Public Records Office and Royal Historical Society of Victoria during a glittering ceremony

last Tuesday afternoon in the Great Hall of the National Gallery of Victoria. There were five finalists in the collaborative category including a scientific legacy of the expedition of Burke and Wills. Lyn, who was a geography and history teacher at Leongatha High School/Secondary College for 31 years, said the award recognised the efforts of those who helped write the book, including Charlie Edney and Tom Coulter whose school workbooks from many decades ago added so much insight and character.

MG quiet on claims By Matt Dunn MURRAY Goulburn has refused to comment on allegations that its milk productivity payment system rewards big operators at the expense of smaller ones.

One MG supplier, who spoke to The Star under condition of anonymity, said he believes a planned review of the payment system would not change anything at the co-operative. He said the board’s members were made up of big operators who had a record of rewarding their brethren. He said too that bigger operators, with more shares, had greater voting rights, meaning they were more likely to maintain positions of power on the board. “I heard about the review about three weeks

ago. I believe they’re looking to review their payment system and level out their payments. But what will happen for Murray Goulburn is that nothing much will change, because most of the board members are larger farmers,” he said. “The 1998 constitution was changed in 1999, but none of the suppliers knew about the changes. They took out ‘operating in a co-operative manner,’ ‘non-suppliers owning shares,’ ‘being responsible for any debt incurred through their misdemeanours,’ and ‘automatic disqualification’ if they didn’t obey the rules and regulations of the regulatory authorities and those of Murray Goulburn. “The people who are sitting on the board are aware of that and they’re prepared to do nothing about it.” The farmer said things were unlikely change under the planned review.

“It used to be one man one vote. But they changed that system as well. I’ve only got 60 or 70,000 shares, which gives me 60 or 70,000 votes,” he said. “But some of the board members just have to vote for themselves and they win. Where’s operating in a co-operative manner when each man hasn’t got an equal say? Where’s operating in an equally manner when you pay each individual different amounts? “Bigger farmers have more of a say.” An MG spokesperson acknowledged that there had been frustration with the productivity payment system. Higher payments to new suppliers, another bone of contention, had been halted, she said. Specific questions submitted to the dairy giant addressing the supplier’s allegations have been ignored.

Winner: historian Lyn Skillern with her community history award honouring From Inkwell to Internet: a century of State Secondary Education in Leongatha.

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Camera to snap polluters SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will install motion activated surveillance cameras at illegal dumping hot spots from this week.

Litter prevention officer Leanne Edwards said council’s focus will be to identify more illegal dumping offenders so they can clean up the rubbish that they have deposited. Otherwise, council bears the cost of collecting and disposing of dumped waste. “We are openly advertising the use of cameras because we would much rather deter people from dumping rubbish in the first place, than have to follow up with enforcement action,” Ms Edwards said. Information obtained by the cameras will support the collection of data on the types and quantities of waste being dumped throughout the shire. This information will be used to more effectively plan for and implement effective litter management strategies. Litterers identified by the cameras will be contacted and initially asked to return to the site and collect the rubbish they have dumped. Where necessary and appropriate, minimum penalties of $282 (ranging up to $1790) per offence will be enforced. Council’s sustainability manager

Geoff McKinnon said council is aiming to deter households and business from illegally dumping unwanted items at all. “We would like nothing more than to not have to deal with any illegal dumping. The cameras will help us target our enforcement resources where they are needed the most which, in turn, will help us refine our waste education messages and services,” he said. All residents and visitors are urged to contact council on 5662 9200 if they observe any illegal dumping activity, or to nominate any illegal dumping trouble spot in their area for surveillance.

Great look: Tykren and Azari Hancock and Elias and Ethan Pearce from Korumburra were dressed to impress on Saturday night at Coal Creek.

Spooky night success Disgusting act: rubbish illegally dumped near Screw Creek at Inverloch, not far from the Inverloch transfer station.

Pony Club approved KORUMBURRA and district Pony Club was granted a planning application by council to move to a site at Kardella South after 10 objections were submitted.

The Pony Club is now able to start work on their new home, which is a six hectare lot on Old Leongatha Road which is in Council’s Farming Zone. This will involve construction of a shed and a gravel car park on the land which will be used for Pony Club events 15 times a year, as well as general maintenance. Council passed the motion four to three, with Cr Warren Raabe not included due to conflict of interest. Objections were mostly from residents in the area who suggested that a Pony Club in that area would ruin the relaxed atmosphere of the area, that a Pony Club does not fit into an activity that would suit the Farming Zone and that Old Leongatha Road was not suitable for more traffic such as horse floats.

The objection that caught the most attention of the council was the dangerous intersection of Old Leongatha Road and the South Gippsland Highway. Cr Bob Newton called for a deferral because he thought VicRoads would need to have more input into deciding the dangers of the intersection. “I’ve looked at it a couple of times and think that this is a major, major issue,” he said. “I’m hoping that a deferral would allow us to do some common sense consultation with VicRoads on the issue.” Cr Kieran Kennedy and Cr Jeanette Harding both supported Cr Newton’s comments, saying it is ‘an accident waiting to happen’. Cr Jennie Deane said VicRoads had been contacted and they said they have no problem. The motion for the deferral was not supported and the motion to approve the planning application was carried, leaving objectors in the gallery disappointed.

GHOULS, witches, vampires and aliens flocked to Coal Creek on Saturday night for the annual Halloween celebrations. The heritage buildings in the park were suitably set for a scary theme, with even a torture chamber on display. The live shows sold out and trick or treat tickets were all bought, with over 5200 patrons coming through the

gates on the night. It wasn’t only the young who donned a scary costume either, with parents dressed as well as their children. Coal Creek co-ordinator Rowena Ashley was very happy with the turn out. “We wanted to break the 5000 and we did, which is fantastic,” she said. “We had people coming from all over as well. Families came from Prahran, Eltham, Pakenham, Sale, Traralgon and everywhere in between.” Rowena and her team are already thinking about more things for next year’s event. “We’ve got some ideas of things that work well and we’re looking to expand even further,” she said. “We’d like to thank IGA for their donation of fruit and vegetables, Korumburra Rotary for sponsoring the Scarecrow competition and Parry’s Gifts for donating the trophies.”

Scary pair: Reide MacQueen and Beau GrabhamAndrews from Korumburra were a pair of blood thirsty vampires.

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Booo!: vampire Chantelle Cridge, ghoul Cody Cridge and werewolf Joel Taylor were out to scare at Coal Creek on Saturday.

Looking for lollies: cousins Emily Kurrle and Ashlin O’Flaherty were getting into the trick-ortreating at Coal Creek on Saturday.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - PAGE 7

Shire to shed seawalls SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is cutting ties with the Corner Inlet Seawalls in a bid to shed them of liability. The council is no longer liable and can’t be sued for up to $190m if the seawalls break and damage agricultural land which they protect. These seawalls are located on private land along the coast and span approximately 55 properties. About 25 kilometres in length, the walls provide protection for these and

surrounding properties – about 200 properties in total. Council voted to formally revoke the Corner Inlet Drainage Area Advisory Committee and its Instrument of Delegation on April 24, 2014 or earlier if alternate management arrangement has been made. This is because council currently has no authority or legal right to delegate powers to conduct any non-council activities through a Section 86 Committee. In the 18 months before council

cuts all ties with the wall they will work with the beneficiaries of the seawalls to establish their own incorporated body. In earlier discussions about the walls Councillor Warren Raabe said it would be a move to save rate payers. “We are liable to be sued if the seawall breaks,” he said. He continued to say that the he is not willing to take the risk with what rate payers will have to foot the bill for. Councillor Jim Fawcett agreed and

said that is not something that council can risk at the expense of rate payers. “You don’t insure your next door neighbour and neither should the rate payers,” he said. “I’m not prepared to take a risk on the rate payers of South Gippsland.” Councillor Jeanette Harding questioned whether or not the council should be making such a potential costly decision in caretaker mode. CEO Tim Tamlin told the council there were no laws against making these

kinds of decisions in caretaker mode. Cr Harding was also worried that the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, which was likely to take on the liability for the wall, would not be involved. “I was on the committee in 1994 and the WGCMA walked out of a meeting saying that they didn’t want anything to do with the wall,” she said. Despite this the motion passed, with mayor Raabe having the final decision after a draw of votes.

Combined churches to honour All Souls By Matt Dunn A COMBINED churches service at Loch this Saturday will feature a traditional ‘Nigerian Ritual Burning Ceremony’ to honour the dead.

The All Souls’ Day ceremony will bring together the region’s Catholic, Anglican and Uniting churches to commemorate and celebrate the souls of friends and relatives who have passed away. A Catholic parishioner at Loch and one of the

organisers of the event, Dianne Stewart, said the All Souls Day was open to “all people who believe in commemorating and honouring relatives and friends who have passed away”. “For many people it’s hard getting over a loved one’s death and I know some people can be affected throughout their whole lives. This will not be like a funeral, but more like a celebration,” she said. “We have invited many parishioners from surrounding churches to join us for this unique celebration to commemorate the memory of loved ones who have passed away. Our theme of hope and resurrection will defray any funeral impressions.”

Mrs Stewart believes the service, which will see five ministers from three denominations, conducting an “ecumenical service for an expected 90 plus Christians under the one united Christian umbrella,” was something unique to the region. Father Joseph Abutu, a Nigerian priest working in the local parish, will add another dimension to the ceremony with his country’s ritual burning ceremony. “The smoking ceremony or holocaust offering was an integral part of African worship and prayer prior to the advent of Christianity,” he said. “This tradition, which goes back thousands of years before the coming of Christianity, was the

formal way of invoking the gods or the ancestral spirits in many parts of Nigeria in particular and Africa in general. “However, with the coming of Christianity to Nigeria, this and many other traditions were abolished by the missionaries. Those who practised the smoking ceremony believed that God lives above the earth, somewhere in the cloud.” Father Joseph said God was often honoured by burning an animal “without blemish”. “When the smoke from the burnt animal rises up to the sky, God smells it and the fragrance that comes from this pleases his heart. The meat from the burnt sacrifice is shared by those present,” he said.

Time honoured ritual: Father Joseph Abutu will conduct a Nigerian Ritual Burning Ceremony this Saturday at Loch.

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POLICE BRIEFS Farmer critical A MAN is in a critical condition in the Alfred Hospital after his leg became stuck in a mechanical hay feeder on an Outtrim property on Leongatha South-Outtrim Road.

Around 7.30am on Saturday, the 51-year-old man attempted to clear a blockage in the feeder when his leg was pulled into the machine. Senior Sergeant Trevor Teer said the man was severely injured in the accident, suffering from multiple fractures to his leg. “He suffered extensive leg injuries to the extent where his leg was almost amputated,” he said. “Police, ambulance, CFA and SES attended to treat and free the man and he was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in a serious condition.” A spokesperson from Rural Ambulance Victoria said the man was trapped for around two hours before paramedics were able

to dismantle the side of the machine and free his leg. Snr Sgt Teer said Work Safe attended the site and will conduct an investigation into the incident.

Dalyston death inquest THE Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court is investigating the 2008 death of a 63-year-old Dalyston woman who died of ischemic heart disease a day after she was discharged from the Wonthaggi Hospital. She was treated for reflux. Ischemic heart disease is characterised by reduced blood supply and is the most common cause of death in most Western countries. The two day inquest will conclude today (Tuesday, October 30). Hospital CEO Lea Pope said it would not be appropriate for her to comment on the death while it was under investigation.

“It’s very sad, but the coroner will make the determination as to what happened,” she said.

Quick crook A THIEF targeted a vehicle, stealing valuable items whilst the owner unloaded equipment on the weekend. Between 3pm and 3.15pm on Saturday, the offender stole the victim’s wallet and mobile phone, which were left in the centre console of the vehicle. The owner had parked in Sports Lane, Korumburra, and was unloading audio equipment for the Lions Club State Conference at the time of the theft. Anyone with information about the theft can contact Korumburra Police on 5655 1244.

Vanished banner A BANNER valued at $1000 was stolen from the Tourist Information Centre on Phillip Island Road in Ne-

whaven last week. The 5m by 3m PVC banner advertising the 2012 Moto GP was taken overnight last Thursday. Anyone with information about the theft can contact Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Rural ransack A RURAL property in Fish Creek was ransacked by thieves recently. Offenders entered the Waratah Road property between October 1 and 21 and stole a pizza oven, two gas bottles, and a pair of shears was taken from the verandah. A fire extinguisher and flares from a fishing boat were also stolen from the property. Anyone with information about the theft can contact Foster Police on 5682 2407.

thieves recently when offenders forced their way into a premise in Grantville-Glen Alvie Road in Almurta. Between 12pm on Saturday, October 20 and 6.45am on Monday, October 22, offenders used bolt cutters to cut two padlocks on two entry gates. They then forced their way into an office building through a window. The office was ransacked, with a TV, printer, fire extinguisher, two way radios, safety equipment

and keys to the company vehicles stolen. A Mitsubishi Triton utility was also stolen, along with a tandem trailer with a large fuel tank mounted on it. Other property items were then taken from a shed on the premise. The vehicle was later recovered burnt out last Friday around 4pm in Invermay Road in Drouin South. The trailer was also recovered at this location. Anyone with information about the theft can

contact Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

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POLICE have caught the offenders responsible for a spate of thefts from holiday homes in the Bass Coast.

Two males, aged 16 and 17 from Venus Bay, have been interviewed and will be charged on summons with approximately 40 burglaries on holiday homes in the Inverloch and Venus Bay areas.

Business burgled YET another business was broken into by Bin waiting: the owner of Party Planet, Daniel Riccardi, was upset by a racist death threat and an attack on his business.

Bin trouble By Matt Dunn

POLICE are investigating a racist death threat against a Leongatha businessman.

Last Wednesday Daniel Riccardi, owner of Party Planet in McCartin Street, was shocked when he came to work to find the front door of his business sprayed with oil, and a threatening message scrawled on a piece of cardboard. The message read: WOG BOY! Your going to walk out that alley and your going to get smashed. Your mine! I will break your skull if you touch my bins ****head. Bins were also stacked up at the rear of the premises, blocking the back door and damaging an air-conditioner. Mr Riccardi has also been having an ongoing dispute with another business over its placement of bins at the rear of his shop. While Leongatha Police are investigating the attack, they have referred all bin-related matters to South Gippsland Shire Council. Mr Riccardi said the bin dispute had been resolved, at least for now. He described the attack as a “joke”. “I don’t take it too seriously. I don’t take threats lightly, but it doesn’t intimidate me. After all that’s happened, it’s just a joke,” he said.

PRESCRIBED BURNS FOR COUNCIL BUSH RESERVES Council is proposing to conduct prescribed burns this spring (weather permitting) in Baths Road Reserve, Mirboo North and Koonwarra Bush Reserve (west block). The prescribed burns will be conducted in accordance with the relevant fire management plans by a prescribed burning contractor on behalf of Council. Enquiries: Chris Rankin 5662 9200. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO LEASE LAND Council gives notice (S190 LGA 989 (Act) of its intention to enter into a lease with Heidi Maree Marshall and Adam Lyle Harold Marshall in respect of approximately 3 hectares of Crown land described as Crown Allotment 49 Section 6 Township of Korumburra Parish of Korumburra, known as the Korumburra Tourist Park, Faulkner Street, Korumburra (the proposal). The leased area is bordered in black on the plan below. (The Netball Courts are not included in the leased area).

Recycle by bay SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will be able to expand a planned trial of public place recycling bins in Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower.

The Council has been appointed as Committee of Management of the leased area subject to the proposal pursuant to section 14(2) of the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978. The principal terms of the lease will be: 1. A term of 21 years with no further terms. 2. A commencement rent of $17,400.00 per annum plus GST. Rent will be reviewed annually to CPI except in Years 6, 12 & 18 when a market rent review will be conducted. 3. Outgoings and other charges are payable by the tenant. 4. Maintenance and improvement works are the responsibility of the tenant. 5. The tenant shall be responsible for the management and operation of the Korumburra Tourist Park. A person may make a submission on the proposal. Any person proposing to make a submission under section 223 of the Act must do so by the close of business on 27 November 2012. All submissions will be considered in accordance with section 223 of the Act.

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COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha Public attendance welcome Mon 29 October 2012 10.00am - COUNCIL ELECTIONS - Declaration of the Poll Wed, 7 November 2012 2.00pm - COUNCIL ELECTIONS Councillors-elect – Oath/Affirmation of Office 2.30pm SPECIAL (STATUTORY) MEETING OF COUNCIL – 1. Determination of term of Mayor 2. Election of Mayor 3. Determination if a Deputy Mayor is to be elected and if so the term of Deputy Mayor 4. Election of Deputy Mayor 5. Appointment of Council Representatives to Committees and External Bodies TENDERS Council is inviting submissions from qualified companies/applicants for these tenders: SGC13/17 Supply And Delivery Of Steel Products Tender submissions close 2 pm AEDST Tues 8/11/2012 SGC13/18 Design, Supply/Construction Of Lighting Poles And Lighting Including Commissioning – Korumburra Showgrounds Tender submissions close 2 pm AEDST Thur 8/11/ 2012. Pretender Meeting will be on-site at 10.30am on Tues 30 October 2012. Specifications available from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or 5662 9254. AUDIT COMMITTEE – INDEPENDENT MEMBER Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified members of the community to join its Audit Committee as an independent member. Applicants will have several years of experience at senior level in one or several of the following - business, corporate governance, risk management, financial management/reporting, and be conversant with financial and other reporting requirements. The Audit Committee meets approximately four times per year. An attendance fee plus travel allowance applies. The term of appointment will be for a three year term from the date of appointment. Applications should be forwarded to Luke Anthony, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au by 5pm on 9 November 2012. Further details and an information pack can be obtained from 5662 9237 or www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au ROADWORKS THIS WEEK Area Works Foster to Boolarong area Road maintenance Grand Ridge Road, Allambee Landslip repair Grand Ridge West, Mirboo North Footpath extension Korumburra South/Kardella South to Outtrim Road maintenance Leongatha Yarragon Road, Hallston Landslip repair Pound Creek Road, Leongatha South Tree works

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Council received a $10,000 grant from Keep Australia Beautiful to promote recycling of drink containers in public places. The three month trial will be documented to evaluate the viability of introducing the service on a broader scale. “This grant will enable us to increase the scope of the trial to 26 public place recycling bins instead of 10, improve our data collection and divert even more waste from landfill,” said council’s sustainability manager Geoff McKinnon. South Gippsland is one of 78 local communities nationally to receive this grant from Keep Australia Beautiful. Funded by Coca-Cola, t he Keep Australia Beautiful community grants program is now in its third year and has seen a major injection of additional funds to help increase drink container recycling. According to Peter McLean, Keep Australia Beautiful national executive officer, “The increased funding for 2012 will allow more local communities around the country to play an active role in increasing the recovery and recycling of beverage containers in their local area, help keep them out of landfill and ensure material is recycled and re used. “These grants are assisting local communities to become more sustainable with their waste management,” he added.


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Axe falls in Bass Coast

Continued from page 1. Asked if he had considered being mayor, Mr Rankine replied he hadn’t given it much thought. He and his colleagues face an intensive induction course, starting this week and running over two days at the end of next. They met last evening to become acquainted with each other. They will be sworn in tomorrow, will elect their mayor on November 14 and meet formally for the first time on November 21. Mr Duscher said Mr Rankine would make a good councillor, but is disappointed to be leaving local government. “The shire is in a very strong financial position and has strong policies and strategies. There are still some real challenges for the new council – I wish them well.” Mr Brown congratulated Mr Rankine on beating him, said Mr Drew and Mr Phillips would be “excellent” councillors and commended his reform team for proving “beyond doubt that it is possible to remove a council judged not to be acting in the community’s best interests”. Mr Brown said the election was the most exciting and best contested ever held in the shire. Jordan Crugnale won Townsend Ward on the preferences of Roger Thorrowgood, while the reform team’s Murray Hooper polled the strongest primary vote. After seven years representing Townsend Ward and 27 in public life, Ross Smith said he is ready for his next challenge. “This was the most peculiar election I’ve ever been involved in.”

South Gippsland In the South Gippsland election, preferences were the decider in the highly contested Strzelecki Ward. Sitting councillor Bob Newton polled the most primary votes and was followed closely by David Amor. Preference votes, however, did not poll in Mr Amor’s favour, with Lorraine Brunt and Andrew McEwen elected the two remaining councillors. Ms Brunt said she was thankful to unsuccessful candidates Frank Hirst and Ian Nicholson for their preferences, which she believed helped her “over the line”. Coastal-Promontory Ward will remain unchanged with sitting councillors Mohya Davies, Kieran Kennedy and Jeanette Harding all re-elected, with unsuccessful candidate Bruce Beatson narrowly missing out on the third vacancy to Ms Harding. Successful candidates all expressed their anticipation in working with a cohesive group of both experienced and new councillors. Ms Crugnale said she was surprised and overwhelmed to be a councillor. “I’m really looking forward to representing my ward and Bass Coast Council. It’s a great team of councillors that has been elected.” Bass Coast council paid the Victorian Electoral Commission $189,600 to run the 2012 election, while it cost South Gippsland $155,414, with the possibility of a $10,000 refund because there was no contest in Tarwin Valley Ward.

Old and new: the newly elected South Gippsland Shire Council Jeanette Harding, Bob Newton, Kieran Kennedy, Lorraine Brunt, Mohya Davies, Nigel Hutchinson Brooks, Jim Fawcett, Don Hill and Andrew McEwen.

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His platform was a bit flimsy, with allusions to “more open mic nights”. But the crowd was ready to give him their support anyway. Pyke has a very persuasive way about him, and is much more interesting than your archetypal grey-suited politician. If part of the deal was him singing at every council meeting, he would romp in.

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A 2.8 magnitude earthquake between Mirboo North and Morwell had people jumping late on Saturday afternoon. But no damage has been reported in the wake of the tremor. Neither were there any calls for help to emergency services. Geoscience Australia has advised, however, that aftershocks could follow. For emergency earthquake assistance from the SES call 132 500, for life-threatening emergencies call 000, for earthquake information call Geoscience Australia on 1800 655 739. THE Victorian Government’s mobile business centre will be in Inverloch on Tuesday November 13, offering free advice to small business.The centre offers free mentoring with experienced business professionals, as well as information about Small Business Victoria’s programs and services, plus tips to help you start or grow your business. Bookings are essential, call 132215 or go to www. business.vic.gov.au/mbc

these workshops is $150, which includes lunch and morning tea, materials and notes. Both workshops run between 9.30am and 4.30pm and are held at 15 Falls Road, Fish Creek. To book, phone Gecko Studio Gallery on 5683 2481 Thursday to Monday or Michael on 0421 209 878, fill in the form on the website or email framing@ geckostudiogallery.com.au

tion about being tested for HD, having babies, partners and relationships, the latest research and more. The event will be held at 16 Wakefield Street, Hawthorn from 9am-5pm, and is free. Open to people aged 16 plus. RSVP is a must to Tony 0434 015 089 or tonymims00@gmail. com by November 18. GECKO Studio Gallery at Fish Creek is offering a workshop, Textural Monotypes with Chine Colle, with tutor Kim McDonald, this Saturday, November 3. This workshop is an exploration of the textural qualities achievable using a variety of materials to create “one off” unique artworks. Some of the materials include Japanese and Nepalese papers, fabric, natural materials (such as leaves and paper stencils). The workshop will focus on using non-toxic materials and inks, and is an ideal workshop for beginners and experienced printmakers alike. The cost for each of

DUMBALK will host a ‘garden day’ on Sunday November 11 as a fundraiser for the local CFA brigade. Kicking off at 12.30pm at the Dumbalk CFA, the walk will feature several gardens. There will also be a plant sale at the Community Centre. Adults pay $10 for the walk, while children are free. A light afternoon tea will be provided at 3.30pm, with prizes drawn. The Red Cross will be holding a luncheon and a cake stall at the upcoming Leongatha Rose Show at Memorial Hall.

Welcome aboard: Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College rolled out the welcome mat for the region’s Grade 5 students last week with a ‘Discovery Day’. Among them were Jazmin Busana, Siobhan Beecroft, Pearl Hunter, Hayley Wight and Anais Sibly.

THE Fish Creek Art group is displaying some of the latest works, Drawn Together at Lyre Bird Hill Winery Koonwarra Inverloch Road from November 3-21. The exhibition is open most days except November 13 and 20.

Coasting along: brother of Leongatha’s Marg Tattersall, Brian Elliott, was in town last week with fiancée Karen Marshall. The adventurous Sunshine Coast couple, riding a Honda Goldwing, was amongst the thousands of travellers who came from all parts of the country to watch the Phillip Island Moto GP.

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Mardan Hall turns 100 THE Mardan Hall was full of young and old celebrating the building’s centenary on Saturday. More than 300 people flocked to Mardan to reminisce about the beautiful town hall. Inside was a buzz of chit chat and catching up before the formalities began. Invited to cut the cake was 100-year-old Elsie Interesting: Julie and Margo Cambell check out Wishart before the continsome of the displays at the Mardan Hall centenary gent headed outside to plant

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Fair go, Ken As a full-time secondary school teacher, I found Ken Smith’s comments in the last edition of The Star insulting and arrogant.

But as many people well know, arrogance and ignorance go hand in hand. Former plumber Ken Smith thinks he knows what it is teachers actually do. He fuels the disrespect and disregard many people in the community have of teachers by falsely accusing us of abandoning our students. We have taken industrial action—as did the police and nurses before us—as a last resort against a government that seeks to keep ours a misunderstood, underpaid and under-appreciated profession. The premier (and our equally deluded PM) want teachers to compete against each other for pay increases. This means that a teacher given a troubled class of VCAL students is meant to produce competitive results with a colleague who has been allotted a high-performing VCE class. It would create a situation ripe for collegial antagonism and misrepresented grades. The notion of competitive pay stems from a Liberal Party delusion that everyone is born on a level playing field. In many respects, we are not all born equal: some kids have a real struggle to get through their education. Aside from being at times heart-warming and inspiring,

teaching is also often frustrating, emotionally draining work. Now, I’ve mended pipes, dug ditches, fixed toilets and plumbed roofs too Ken – but no work has ever tired me so much as teaching has. Once the bans are lifted, Ken Smith should come and spend a week or two teaching. I know some restless students (who will soon struggle to find a place in the criminally neglected TAFE and training sector) who would love some insights from a ‘real’ worker (as surely, Ken, teachers wouldn’t know what that is). Conservative Victorians have been so bowled over by their own luck in recent years (with their house values doubling, mining boom wages, desal wages etc.) that many have come to believe that good universal schooling is an unnecessary cost on tax payers. No intelligent nation can afford to under-educate their children. Richard Morrison Korumburra.

Export delight I AM proud to share that Victorian producers have again exported a record breaking amount of food and fibre to meet everincreasing global demand. Last financial year almost $9 billion worth of food and fibre left Victoria, $1 billion more than the previous year. This is an outstanding result. Dairy and grain continue

to be Victoria’s leading export commodities. Exported dairy, most of which comes from Western Victoria and Gippsland, was worth $1.9 billion last year. That is a remarkable result and shows the resilience of Victoria’s dairy farmers despite a high Australian dollar. The largest market for Victorian dairy products was Japan, which imported $428 million worth last year. That is a 21 per cent increase on the previous year. Singapore, China, Indonesia and Malaysia were also significant importers of dairy from Victoria, which confirms the large role Asia continues to play for our exporters. As these Asian populations grow, so too will demand for Victorian dairy. The Victorian Coalition Government’s $61.4 million Growing Food and Fibre additional investment in research, development and biosecurity measures will help to further increase our exports and achieve the goal of doubling production by 2030. This is even further complemented by Government-led trade missions such as the recent Super Trade Mission to China led by Premier Ted Baillieu, which involved about 100 Victorian food and beverage businesses and is already generating new orders for Victorian products. Peter Walsh MLA, Minister for Agriculture and Food Security.

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After plenty of exchanges, advertising, debates and to and froes from candidates in Bass Coast and South Gippsland, the ratepayers have had their say and sent their own message. But depending on whether you’re talking about the Bass Coast Shire or South Gippsland, the messages are somewhat different. In Bass Coast, the Melbourne Cup field was always going to see an interesting contest, especially with the entry of the Reform team. The results didn’t quite go according to the plans of the Reform team. Expecting a clean sweep they were a long way off that, with two successful and their ‘leader’ Alan Brown missing out in the toughest contest against the incumbent John Duscher and the high profile Neil Rankine. Despite ranking the highest in the primary vote, it was the preferences of nearly all the other candidates that sunk Brown in this election. Rankine is quite experienced now in the cut and thrust of politics and he should represent the Shire well. However what the Reform team did achieve was a shake-up and with all but one sitting councillor rolled in the elections; it will be interesting what this young, new blend will do when they knuckle down to business. Voters sent their message to the Bass Coast Shire loud and clear, judging by results, that the Bass Coast is too Wonthaggi centric with too much of the rate base seemingly spent in Wonthaggi and not enough in the jewels in the crown towns of Cowes and Inverloch. The message is that it is time for a change; time to have another look at how Bass Coast does business and if this means looking at administration costs and service provision then so be it. In South Gippsland, it is pretty much steady as she goes, with a number of experienced councillors returned and a few new faces replacing those who have retired. South Gippsland voters have opted for a stable ship and a mix of old and new. Despite an excellent primary vote, the botched preference attempts by David Amor have appeared to go against him considering the high vote of Cr Bob Newton and the fallout between the two. South Gippsland voters will want a council that’s ready to take action on the extremely slow planning process, the most talked about issue amongst the business community. And will Leongatha continue to fall behind as Wonthaggi forges ahead? Only time will tell.

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Federal Labor Government has made one of the biggest investments ever in regional health, education, infrastructure and skills development. The first two rounds of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) saw $350 million of Federal Government investment leverage more than $1.2 billion in total investment through partnerships – a multiplier of up to four to one. I recently announced that rounds three and four of RDAF will make available another $225 million in funding from the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT). Round three will see $50 million dedicated specifically to projects in small towns with a population of 30,000 or less, while round four will distribute $175 million to support strategic infrastructure projects. RDAF is driving a cultural change in regional funding by focusing on projects that stack-up, leverage investment partnerships, provide strong regional reach and generate significant commercial investment. The first two rounds of RDAF have demonstrated that we have also changed the culture away from pork-barrelling just before an election – a culture the Coalition has said they’ll return to. RDAF represents a funding model driven by community demands, backed by an independent assessment panel and underpinned by investment partnerships. Our regions have a great sense of community - they don’t just want economic outcomes -

they also want the social and the environmental context driving regional success. Stronger regions make for a strong nation and only the Federal Labor Government has the vision and commitment to ensure that all of the patches in our patchwork economy benefit in growth. I urge community groups and leaders to persist with projects that missed out in the first two rounds and talk to their Regional Development Australia committee to discuss the sorts of projects that should be put forward for consideration. Simon Crean Minister for Regional Australia

Deer trial safe The proposal to trial balloted hunting of hog deer on Snake Island is reasonable, safe, sustainable and years overdue. The safety concerns raised in the media last week by the Snake Island Cattlemen’s Association (SICA) have been directly addressed and discounted in high level specific advice from Victoria Police. SICA have been in receipt of Victoria Police’s advice for some time and have not disputed either its content or the qualification of its authors. Last Wednesday representatives of the hunting community attended a meeting in Foster with SICA to reiterate the safety of balloted hunting and to discuss other aspects of the proposed trial. Like cattle grazing on Snake lsland, hog deer hunting has a long history in coastal South Gippsland. Hog deer hunting has

been carried out without incident in Victoria and more specifically in Corner Inlet since the release of deer at Opossum Creek 147 years ago (around 20 years before cattle were first grazed on Snake Island). Balloted hog deer hunting has been conducted in high conservation value areas for decades and on Sunday Island for half a century. The popularity of deer hunting has increased significantly in recent years and there are now more than 22,000 hunters licensed to take deer in Victoria. Despite deer hunting’s popularity opportunities to legally take hog deer on public land are extremely limited, with fewer than 100 animals successfully hunted every year. It is estimated that up to one third of Victoria’s wild hog deer herd lives on Snake Island. Any limited access to this herd would significantly increase the opportunities for Victoria’s hunters. Previous efforts to conduct balloted hog deer hunting on Snake Island have been blocked politically by SICA despite clear support from government departments and significant support in the local community. Representatives of the hunting community look forward to meeting with members of the local community and with the Snake Island stakeholders in the coming months in order to design a robust and sustainable model for balloted hunting on the Island which is safe, sustainable and beneficial for all. Barry Howlett Victorian State Secretary Australian Deer Association

Jans family get together LOCAL members of the Jans family joined the three generations of family for a special family reunion at the Chifley Hotel in Doveton on October 14. Brothers Albert Jans of Dumbalk, Joe Jans, Hallston and Theo Jans, Meeniyan and their families attended the lunchtime event that brought together members of Jo-

hannes and Catharina Jans (both deceased) who migrated to Australia from Holland in 1955 with their 12 children. At the reunion were their 47 grandchildren and 98 great grandchildren. All of the older generation was present on the day, except brothers Arnold and John and a huge contingent of family members from all around Gippsland and State wide. The day also included 70th birthday cel-

ebrations for Albert Jans, father of Caroline Kovacs of Dumbalk and a family history booklet, put together by Caroline’s cousin Leanne and aunt Henrica Jans. The 98th grandchild was born to Johnny and his wife Simone just before the reunion. Johnny is the son of Theo and Peggy of Meeniyan. A special Dutch windmill cake was made by one of Joe Jans’ daughters Barbara.

Reunion: three generations of the Jans family gathered at Doveton recently.

Jans family: the Jans family before leaving Holland to make their new home in Australia in 1955, back left Maria, Albert, Rica, Theo, Arnold, Rinus, John and front Thea, Johannes, Cathy, Martina Catharina and Joe.


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Fine weather increases motorcycle risk MORE than 80 per cent of motorcycle crashes in Gippsland occur during the day, good weather conditions and on a dry roads. This is according to RoadSafe Gippsland’s “Motorcycle crash data Fact Sheet” and its Motorcycling through Gippsland and the Great Alpine Road information brochure. RoadSafe Gippsland’s Motorcycle Committee chairperson Daryl Townsend said it was ironical that virtually all motor cycle crashes occurred in perfect conditions. “The better the weather conditions are for riders, the higher is the risk of them coming off their bike,” he said. Many fatalities have occurred on Saturdays and Sundays when the “weekend warriors” go out for a “burn”. “In many cases the riders tend to be in the older age group, with inattentiveness, fatigue and or just a lack of experience

shown to be some of the main contributory causes,” Mr Townsend said. He said the crash data was disturbing, especially considering the terrible trauma a crash can have on the long term health and wellbeing of riders, their families and friends. RoadSafe also encourages riders to look after themselves by making sure they’re wearing appropriate protective clothing, maintain a high level of awareness and have the skills to service their needs when riding. The fact sheet and brochure provide pertinent and helpful information for safer riding in Gippsland and can be found at www.roadsafe.org.au

Safety first: motorcyclists pass through Leongatha during the Barry Sheene Memorial Ride last Thursday. Photo: Mark Drury.

Truck crashes cutting down LOCAL truck drivers have been banding together to tackle safety in the industry and it is working. The South Gippsland Heavy Vehicle Safety Group, which formed last year, is going from strength to strength according to John Ernst, South Gippsland Shire Council’s representative in the group. “It’s getting bigger than Ben Hur to tell you the truth,” he said. “This is really good because there are more and more companies coming on board.” The group brings trucking companies, Vic Roads, Victoria Police and other parties together to discuss issues in the industry. After recent truck accidents at

Jumbunna and Koonwarra the group has been looking at ways to lower the pressures on drivers. “Something we found with trucks was that most incidents were caused by speeding,” Mr Ernst said. “Companies and the group set out to find out why drivers were speeding and one main reason was because they had to get back to the depot at a certain time. “We suggested take that pressure away by putting drivers on a wage and if they’re going to be late, pay them overtime. “It’s a simple solution and now there’s no excuse for the driver to speed.” A great initiative that the group is using is the ‘near miss’ reporting program. This program encourages truck drivers to report incidents that could

have resulted in accidents. The aim of this is to collate all of the information and see where, when and why these near misses are happening and what can be done to fix the issue. “A lot of the companies have this kind of system in place,” Mr Ernst said. “Because we have VicRoads in the group, once we see patterns emerging then straight away we can get action.” Although many local trucking companies are involved with the group there are still some who aren’t getting the message. “There is just a core group that we’re finding difficult to tackle, which is made up of the farming trucks and the long haul interstaters,” Mr Ernst said. The group will be holding a truck safety day to try and influence this

group and reinforce the safety message to other truck drivers. “What we’re working on at the moment is a truck safety day which will be held at Loch on November 15; all the major players will be involved with that,” Mr Ernst said. “It will be all about truck safety and retro fitting vehicles with new equipment. There will be some displays for drivers and a shaker unit there on the display.” Mr Ernst stresses that even though the police and VicRoads officers will be on site it will not be an enforcement day. “Drivers and companies are encouraged to bring their trucks down and run them over the shaker if they want to,” he said. “There are some roll over presenta-

tions which VicRoads are running and we’ve got McColls Bulk Liquid Transport bringing their simulator down, which demonstrates any scenario for drivers to try and deal with.” Loch has been chosen because of its easy access for truck drivers and their rigs. “Drivers can actually drive in and drive out without having to divert from their route,” Mr Ernst said. “It’s very hard to find a place in Gippsland to park 30 or 40 B-Doubles at any one time without them blocking a highway. “One of the other reasons we’ve chosen Loch is because of the incidents that have happened in the town - it’s a way for us to show the community that it is an issue that we are taking very seriously.”

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The band strikes up

THE Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band staged an exhilarating concert on Saturday evening, November 20 at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, in front of a near capacity audience. Under the expert guidance of their musical director, Craig Marinus, the 31 musicians put on an exciting performance, playing 15 numbers of varying styles. Highlight numbers included Jurassic Park Theme, Pachelbel’s Canon, contrasting with All That Jazz and Hootenanny, which is one of the most favoured pieces amongst the players. Those in the audience who like the more traditional brass band music, enjoyed the march Slaidburn and the hymn Blaenwern. It was also a memorable evening for 17-year-old principal percussionist, Adam Richards, who was featured in the big band swing number Sing Sing Sing. Band leader Craig was very praiseworthy of the performances of his players. “The annual concerts are a wonderful opportunity for our players to showcase their versatility and playing skills”, said Craig. “Our audiences are so enthusiastic it actually

causes a rise in the level at which our players perform”. Two very talented vocalists, Mitchell Sanders and Tom Green supported the band throughout the evening. Among the numbers sung by Mitchell were Tenterfield Sandler from The Boy From Oz, and Why God Why from the musical Miss Saigon, while Tom Green chose the number Anthem from the musical Chess, as well as the very popular This is the Moment from Jekyll and Hyde. A highlight of the evening was their duet of You Raise Me Up, accompanied by Mitchell Gin on violin. Both Mitchell and Tom were accompanied on piano by Kirk Skinner. As in previous concerts, Josh Hook put down his bass trombone, and astounded the audience with a masterly performance on piano of Chopin’s Ballard No. 1 in G minor. The resulting standing ovation left Josh with no alternative but to return to centre stage to play an encore. As compere, Chris Longstaff kept the night’s entertainment flowing. Both the Band and Chris were introduced by a voiceover from Wonthaggi identity, Kevin John (Andrighetto) from radio

station Magic 1278. The audience was also delighted with the performance of five members of the trainer band, who performed on the big stage for the first time.

The major prize in the raffle was again donated by the RACV Inverloch Resort, with Pam Hanley of Cape Paterson being the lucky winner. A wonderful night’s entertainment

concluded when Fred Heesh laid down his bass and took up the guitar, to lead the audience in the traditional singing of There’s a Part of My Heart in Wonthaggi.

Rising up: vocalists Tom Green (left) and Mitchell Sanders sing the popular You Raise Me Up, with Craig Marinus and the Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band. Photo: Mark Drury.

Top award for Capeview WONTHAGGI’S Capeview Mitre 10 has won the 2010 Hardware Association of Victoria and Tasmania (HAVT) Trade Store of the Year Award. Bass MLA Ken Smith congratulated

business owners the Donohue family. He said the presentation, organisation and convenience for customers has contributed to Capeview’s success, which he described as “outstanding”. “Tradesmen can drive into the yard and through the timber store, order and

pick-up their supplies and not get wet. They can see exactly what they are looking for on the racks before loading it on their vehicles and they can conveniently move on to the cashier. “Their needs can be met in the store as they wander down the aisles of

carefully displayed items, comparing well-known brands and viewing newly released products in the market place.” Mr Smith said the set up is streamlined, convenient and time saving. “The range of stock being held is amazing and ensures the staff can

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Councillors’ final reflections

ANOTHER council term is over and South Gippsland Shire Councillors took the chance to reflect at their final meeting of their term on Wednesday.

All councillors celebrated their achievements, as well as issues that could have been handled better. Cr Jim Fawcett, who was mayor for the first two years of the term, said he was proud to work with all his fellow councillors. “Each of you in your own way have brought new things to the council,” he said. “There are some things that we’ve done really well, some we’ve done less well and some that we’re not so proud of. “I wish you all the best of luck.” Cr Jeanette Harding agreed with Cr Fawcett and was excited about the future for her town Toora. “A little town has light at the end of the tunnel now thanks to the Toora factory,” she said. Cr Bob Newton thanked all of his fellow councillors. “I’d like to say thank

you to all the councillors for their help,” he said. “And I’d like to thank the staff; I really appreciate the hard work that the staff here do.” Cr Kieran Kennedy reflected on the major achievements of council. “Standout things we have done as a council are the Rural Land Use Strategy and the moratorium of coal seam gas,” he said. “I’m confident that the next council will do a fantastic job.” Cr Jennie Deane said the past four years had been good for local politics. “We are all independent councillors so there’s no party politics,” she said. “That’s extremely good for local politics.” Cr Deane said she enjoyed teasing out the issues with her fellow councillors. Cr Mimmie Ng (nee Jackson) echoed the sentiments of the other councillors. “I feel comfortable in leaving council to the incoming council and staff,” she said. Deputy mayor Cr Mohya Davies, continued the reflective mood.

“It has been a privilege to work with the council and be a face in the community,” she said. “And as deputy mayor it was

great to represent the council at various local government meetings.” Mayor Cr Warren Raabe was the last to speak. “I’d like to thank Cr Fawcett

for his time as mayor in the first two years of the term,” he said. “We have faced some different problems but I am very proud to have been on council in

this time. “I think we have led to a better organisation and feel comfortable passing it on to a new council.”

End of term: South Gippsland Shire Councillors Jim Fawcett, Kieran Kennedy, Jennie Deane, Mohya Davies, Jeannette Harding, Mimmie Ng, Bob Newton and Warren Raabe had their last meeting as a council on Wednesday.

Wed for 66 years NANCY and Malcolm “Mac” Stewart have shared the highs and lows of marriage for a remarkable 66 years. They wed in Union Church Belgrave on October 26, 1946. They’ve had a good life, working things out together in an atmosphere of mutual respect. In the early days, “Mac” had a job at a quarry in Ferntree Gully, then he and Nancy moved to Dumbalk in 1955, building their own house and raising their children Malcolm (dec.) Rodney,

Winner: Frucor business development manager Nathan Lynch, Evans retail manager Scott Hogan and BP Fish Creek manager Jan Hamilton congratulate Sonya Denbrok and her son Kyle on winning two Phillip Island Grand Prix tickets. Happy day: Nancy and Mac Stewart on their wedding day in 1946. Rosemary and Nancy. The couple played golf at Meeniyan and Nancy also played at

Special day: Nancy and Mac Stewart who have celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Woorayl. Nancy and Mac retired to Leongatha in the mid-1980s.

Mac is in Koorooman House now and Nancy goes there every day to see him.

South Gippsland Shire Council briefs WALKERVILLE North was created and an amendment to the boundary of Walkerville South was made after a movement was passed unanimously. The changes were made to reduce confusion for emergency and government services when in the area. Councillor Kieran Kennedy said this was a plus for Walkerville. “Emergency services look forward to being able to do their job efficiently in the Walkerville area,” he said. TWO unused council roads were formally opened on Wednesday when movements were passed unanimously at council. A 235 metre section of unused council road off Foster Mount Best Road, Toora and a 170 metre section of unused government

road off Grip Road, Toora have been opened to public traffic. No submissions were received objecting to either road opening. LEONGATHA Yarragon Road has undergone a name change on two accounts. Council unanimously voted on a movement that renames the section of Leongatha Yarragon Road from Grand Ridge Road to the Allambee Estate Road intersection as ‘Griggs Road’ and renumbers accordingly. The movement also moves to rename the section of Leongatha Yarragon Road from the Allambee Estate Road intersection to the shire boundary as ‘Yarragon Leongatha Road’. COUNCIL will be advertising the lease of the Korumburra

Tourist Park and searching for a new manager/ tenant. Council voted on the decision to advertise on Wednesday and all unanimously supported the motion. Submissions for the position will have to be submitted before November 27. THE South Gippsland Shire Council logo will be used in better ways after a policy was adapted by council on Wednesday. The Use of Council Logo Policy will make sure the council’s involvement in the community is recognised and that the reputation is protected accurately and consistently. The Use of ‘Mayoral’ Policy was also adopted and will ensure the role and image of the mayor in the community, is clearly recognised.

Lucky GP winners TWO lucky people from Fish Creek will be enjoying the Phillip Island Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix this weekend and meeting current Moto GP world champion Jorge Lorenzo. Sonya Denbrok and her son Kyle won two threeday grandstand passes in a Rockstar energy drink promotion run by Evans Petroleum Gippsland in conjunction with Frucor Beverages. Sonya couldn’t believe her luck when Evans Petroleum’s retail manager Scott Hogan rang to tell her the good news. Jorge Lorenzo is sponsored by Rockstar and meeting the champion was part of the promotion prize. Scott Hogan said the tickets alone are worth almost $600, while the chance to meet Jorge Lorenzo could be de-

scribed as priceless. Scott said Evans Petroleum was extremely fortunate to be given the opportunity by Frucor Beverages. To enter, all customers had to do was purchase one or more of the many Rockstar products on offer at Evans stores. Scott, Nathan Lynch the business development manager at Frucor and Jan Hamilton who is the

site leader of Evans’ Fish Creek BP gathered to present the prize to Sonya and Kyle. To help promote Rockstar products, Evans also ran a site incentive for their staff. The Leongatha site won, with congratulations going to Kelsie Schelling and her team for their great promotional effort – which included the use of Facebook.

Good on you: Evans Petroleum retail manager Scott Hogan and colleague Kelsie Schelling who, with her team, won a staff incentive for a Rockstar product promotion.


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Short trial for young man By Jane Ross THE court was hushed as the young man rose to his feet. A black beanie covered his dark hair, his demeanour slightly insolent. In a loud voice, he pleaded not guilty to committing a robbery, to wit an ipod and one red handbag, from a woman on November 21, 2011. The case, before “Judge” Clive Allsop and associates began at 10am. Five prosecution witnesses and just over an hour later, His Honour, despite having read some impressive references for the defendant, sentenced him to 18 months in gaol, with 12 months to be served before parole could be considered. In a stern voice he called, “Remove

the prisoner please.” Nothing happened until a woman in the body of the court, remembering she had a secondary role as a member of the local constabulary, came forward to comply. The prisoner resisted by standing firmly in one spot, although he had turned around and crossed his wrists waiting for the handcuffs. There weren’t any! Students from Mary MacKillop College had just finished their mock trial. It took place last Thursday as part of the Leongatha Court House centennial celebrations. Mr Allsop, a magistrate in real life, played his role to perfection, allowing the jury, prosecutor and witnesses their human tendencies when they were diffident about what to do

next. But he took the case seriously, impressing on those present the fact that trials like that are going on across the state every day. The building is much more comfortable now than it was when it acted as a magistrate’s court and The Star’s representative sat through the minutiae and distress of people’s lives and offending. The plastic chairs are a step up from the old wooden benches, there’s new carpet on the floor and the walls and gracious ceiling have been painted. In an appropriate twist, one of the circuit magistrates who used to sit in Leongatha Court is now a County Court judge. He is Lance Pilgrim. Leongatha Secondary College held its mock trial on Thursday afternoon.

On trial: accused robber, Anthony Murray, tackles a question from the prosecution, Shobhan Smyrek under the watchful eye of the bench, Anthony Taranto, Magistrate Clive Allsop and James Sorrell and clerk Kate Berlangieri.

Welcome new Australians AUSTRALIANS will continue to benefit from the work of past generations, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent told new citizens in Leongatha last Wednesday.

Down under: new citizens, Alexandrius, Luis, Patricia, Celina, Javier and Joaquin Alba, Naphat Jaroensuk, Angela Smith and Thi Vo, with McMillan MP Russell Broadbent and South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Warren Raabe.

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He noted Australia was a country without corrupt governments and able to change government without violence. Mr Broadbent did, however, offer a light-hearted warning to the nine new citizens to be. “To join us is to join a most unusual country,” he quipped. Such ceremonies are usually held in the council chamber but last week’s event was relocated to Leongatha Court House as part of that building’s centennial celebrations. Mr Broadbent stood in the original witness box, swearing on the Bible to tell the truth. He read a message from Immigration Minister Chris Bowen welcoming the new citizens to Australia and recalled how the first Australian prime minister to lead a majority government, Andrew Fisher, was himself a migrant from Scotland. The new citizens were: the Alba family of The Philippines, Alexandrius, Luis, Patricia, Celina, Javier and

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Pairing up: Martyn Scrimshaw and Darryl Hunt of the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band were among the musicians to add a touch of Australiana to the occasion.

Joaquin, and now of Leongatha; Naphat Jaroensuk, formerly of Thailand and now of Mirboo North; Angela Smith, formerly of the United Kingdom and now of Leongatha; and Thi Vo, who moved from Vietnam to Leongatha. The musicians of the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, who rehearse at the court house, performed Australian music from Click go the Shears to hits by The Seekers. Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, chairman of the court house centennial committee, said the building’s centenary also occurred in the same year as the band’s 120th anniversary. He noted photos of the band over the years had been re-framed for display in the court house, and noted two paintings by Koonwarra artist Bob Hickman showing the exterior of the court house and the band inside the court house rehearsing, as a record of how the court house is used today. Mr Hutchinson-Brooks noted he himself was a migrant from England. “Citizenship is a really significant activity in one’s life,” he said.


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The search continues: Leongatha Secondary College’s Tye McGannon has found the girl of his dreams in Sam Bright.

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Tough stuff: Lachie Finlay, Alicia Casbolt and Will Dutton were a dynamic trio at the Leongatha Secondary College end of school celebrations last week.

Nun better: the sister act of (from left) Sheena Cumming (Sister Matic), Sue Gowers (Sister Sledge), Jenny Goss (Sister O’Mercy), and Bron Webster (Sister Scissors) were a big hit at the Leongatha Secondary College end of school celebrations last week.

Watch out: Alex Filippi had his classmates running for cover at Wonthaggi Secondary College’s end of year celebrations.

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TMNT: Kristie Brinskma, Ellen Sorrell, Emma Salmon and Kiara Arestia were here to save the day at Korumburra.

The Tune Squad: Beau Coulter, Jake Coldebella, Sam Alexander and Matt Howell took inspiration from the movie Space Jam for Mary MacKillop College’s final day for Year 12 students.

Wacky and wonderful: dressing up at Mary MacKillop College last Friday were Year 12 students (back from left) Claire de Silva, Riley Anderson, Tom Dudley, Ben Patterson, Jarryd Atkinson, (front from left) Tayla McLean, Paige Richards and Kaitlyn Longley.

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Concert entertains all HARMONIES filled the Warrawee Senior Citizens Club last Tuesday when the Inverloch Masonic Fidelity Association held its fourth annual A Concert for All. Students from the Inverloch Kongwak Primary School, ranging from Preps to Grade 6, performed a wide variety of songs to a crowded hall. All the proceeds of the concert are donated back to the school,

with $1900 already raised over the past three years. Association secretary and MC for the day, Eddie Walsh, said they hoped to raise $1000 at this year’s’ concert, but their final total surpassed expectations, with a total of $1500 raised on the day. “We were absolutely blown away,” he said. “We made a presentation to the principal, Wendy, and I held up a piece of paper with $1450 on it, but at the last minute a woman heading

out the door said her granddaughter was going to be starting at the school next year and gave us a $50 donation. It was quite remarkable.” Mr Walsh said the concert had continued to grow, with around 200 tickets to the concert sold this year. School principal Wendy Caple said the students were “singing for trees”, as the money raised would go toward planting three Norwegian Maple trees in the school grounds.

Family fun: Rodney Buchanan enjoys the Inverloch Kongwak Primary School concert with his mother Joyce, both from Inverloch.

Packed house: Ted Cross and Carol Walsh were kept busy selling tickets to a large crowd at the concert on Friday.

Singing stars: Kongwak Primary School students Zali, Kathryn, Ashlan, Chelsea and Katherine with Inverloch Masonic Fidelity Association secretary Eddie Walsh (third from right) get ready to perform at A Concert for All last Tuesday.

Men can cook MEMBERS of the weekly men’s discussion group, For the Blokes, attended the Community Kitchen in Korumburra recently. Five of the regular members, who meet weekly at Milpara Community House at Korumburra, took part. After must jesting and laughter, they made several salads

Concert for all: Pauline Kitson and Sylvia Trott, both from Inverloch, spent the afternoon listening to the Inverloch Kongwak Primary School students sing.

and rissoles which were then enjoyed with the other members of the kitchen. The Community Kitchen runs every third Friday of the month and is open to members of the public at a small cost. If you would like further details on the next event please contact Milpara on 5655 2524 or the Anglican Church on 5655 1007.

Tucker time: member of the For the Blokes discussion group, George Appleton and Reverend Jenny Ramage of the Anglican Church, prepare the bread and butter pudding as part of the meal.

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Roaring in: Barry Sheene Tribute Ride participants (Shown here and below) make their way into Leongatha along the Strzelecki Highway.

Through town: a police escort complete with flashing lights heralded the arrival of the Barry Sheene Memorial Ride through McCartin Street, Leongatha early on Thursday afternoon.

Aussie hero: Casey Stoner can now lay claim to a small piece of his favourite Phillip Island MotoGP track after his favourite turn three was named, “Stoner Corner” last Thursday before he started racing on Friday.

Proud moment: from left Phillip Island circuit owner Andrew Fox, Stoner’s parents Colin and Bronwyn Stoner, circuit chief Fergus Cameron, baby daughter Alessandra Maria, wife Adriana and two time world MotoGP champion Casey Stoner with his magnificent, diamond studded silver and gold commemorative plate following the naming of “Stoner Corner” last Thursday at Phillip Island.

Left, Easy riders: motorbike enthusiasts (left) John Tyrrell, from Albury, and (right) Brendan O’Kane, from Sydney, dropped in to Leongatha on Friday for a coffee at Lulu, en route to AirAsia Australian MotoGP on Phillip Island. They were served by barista Tim Renggli (centre). Right, Great break: the Gatha Food Store’s Emily Drysdale was happy to meet Ulladulla’s Greg Liersh and Bowral’s Rod Clark, The motorbike enthusiasts were stopping off for a break last Friday on their way to the Phillip Island Moto GP.

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Thrill: the hundreds and hundreds of bikes that came through McCartin Street, Leongatha on Thursday afternoon provided a spectacle for those who lined the street, waving as the riders tooted.

MOTORCYCLISTS roared through South Gippsland to cheer two time MotoGP world champion, Casey Stoner in his quest for his sixth consecutive win on his favourite Phillip Island Grand Prix track. Last Thursday Stoner was on a slice of the Island track, with the high speed Turn Three to be now known as “Stoner Corner”. The naming, announced by Andrew Fox of circuit owners, the Linfox Property Group, is in recognition of Stoner’s sensational road racing career.

“It’s a place that really gets the adrenaline flowing and I think most riders will say they love this track,” Stoner said. “Turn three is probably my favourite one in the world. I am almost flat out in fifth gear through there and that is pretty damn fast and it really gets your blood flowing that’s for sure,” he said. Stoner, who will retire at the end of 2012, made his final MotoGP appearance at Phillip Island last weekend in round 17 of the championship. Circuit chief, Fergus Cameron, who has managed the circuit since 1984, also acknowledged Stoner’s tremendous achievements at the Island.

“This year we celebrate the circuit’s 60th year and are about to embark on a $3 million track resurfacing and upgrade,” Mr Cameron said. “In the entire 60 years, there are only two riders who have been recognised in this way and that is the man who brought international motorcycle racing to life in Australia, Wayne Gardner, with Gardner Straight and five times world champion, Mick Doohan who was gifted Doohan Corner. “Casey has set Phillip Island alight, and thrilled our fans time and time again. We congratulate you and now with Stoner Corner your performances at the Island will always be hailed and remembered.”


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Tea with meaning By Sarah Vella VENUS Bay Community House hosted an afternoon DisabiliTEA last Thursday, with the help of the Cope family and Federal member for McMillan, Russell Broadbent.

Adam Cope, along with his father Les Cope, gave a presentation explaining why the National Disability Insurance Scheme is important to every Australian. Les Cope explained that the changes to current practice proposed by the NDIS

would mean quite a lot to Adam. “The NDIS will allow Adam to continue building on his strengths and weaknesses and to realise his dreams,” Mr Cope said. “It would give him the means to have hope.” Mr Cope said the current funding is a band-aid system and that in order to obtain support, there needs to be a crisis situation. “The NDIS will attach funding to the individual, not to the carers as respite,” he said. Adam said the NDIS would “enable my personal plan to become a reality”. He is a published poet and accomplished artist and the

scheme would help him to pursue those interests. Mr Cope said it was the first DisabiliTEA they had hosted, but it was the third time Adam had given his speech, this time with a local aspect. “For a while now, Adam has been coming to Venus Bay and staying with his support workers in the community,” he said. “Earlier this year, with the help of EACH Social and Community Health, we were successful in obtaining a grant to build accommodation for Adam and one or two others in Venus Bay. “When the home is built, Adam will be able to be totally independent and part

Adam’s support: Les Cope with Kara Briggs (left) and Fiona Lewis who are from EACH Social and Community Health, who were instrumental in helping Adam with the grant for his new house.

of the community. He wants to live in Venus Bay, so our mission at the moment is to make that happen.” Russell Broadbent said there are a lot of members like himself who talk the talk, but also walk the walk when it comes to disability services. “We will have to lose other things, but there are a lot of things we can afford to lose in order to implement the National Disability Insurance Scheme,” Mr Broadbent said. “Right now, in this nation, we can afford to have a deficit. The NDIS would be a world first that other countries can take the lead from.” Mr Broadbent passionately asked that the voting public not let the states have a fight over implementing the scheme. “We want a co-operative event between the states, to work through the process together so we can get to the point we want to get to,” he said. “Wouldn’t it be wonderful, if everywhere I went in the world, I could tell them all about the NDIS and how it came about.”

Get together: Les and Adam Cope, Russell Broadbent and Matthew Huby at the DisabiliTEA held at the Venus Bay Community House last Thursday. Matthew, from Venus Bay, is the son of Adam’s first support worker.

Nice time: local ladies, Annette Watkin from Venus Bay and Lyn Lane from Lower Tarwin have a chat with Peta Cope, Adam’s mother, at the afternoon DisabiliTEA last week.

Mountain View Open Day THE Mountain View Retirement Village in Leongatha will have a free open day this Thursday, November 1, with a live radio broadcast by entertainment icon John Blackman.

The voice of Hey, Hey It’s Saturday characters Dickie Knee and Ossie Ostrich, and a radio veteran of more than 40 years, Blackman is renowned for his easy humour and quick wit. The broadcast will run from 11am to 2pm. Mountain View manager Trevor Davis said the village had made “incredible progress” since work started early this year. Builders have been working around the clock to ensure the luxury facil-

Loving it: Korumburra CWA’s Norma Head and Bettine Look had a great time at the recent opening of the village. ity opened on time. “The owners of this project have built the community centre, along with the villas, so people can see the quality of this boutique village and for residents to use the facilities from day one,” he

said. “This shows incredible confidence from the owners, confirming their belief that there is a genuine need for lifestyle living in Gippsland for over 55s. “The completed community centre and villas

Taking a peek: Leongatha and District Historical Society members Pat Spinks and Lyn Skillern helped supply the village with historical photos and were on hand at the official opening recently. are now open for viewing, and for the fortunate first 45 buyers a great opportunity exists to buy into this exclusive and amazing lifestyle village in South Gippsland.” Mr Davis said buyers would have an opportu-

nity to be a “part of greatness”. Looking around Mountain View, few could argue. “With the limited number of villas available I would encourage early inspection and registra-

Entertainment icon: John Blackman will broadcast at Thursday’s open day. tion of interest to secure preferred site and villa style,” Mr Davis said. “The village will serve its residents well with a wonderful lifestyle, which includes an outstanding lounge and dining area, heated swimming pool,

games room, multipurpose room and bowling green. What an awesome lifestyle.” Mountain View Retirement Village is located at 1 Dale Drive, Leongatha (off Shingler Street).

Celebrate the cup at Waratah Lodge AVOID the crowds and queues this Melbourne Cup day by kicking back in the country and enjoying all the perks at Waratah Lodge. Just 10 minutes out of Fish Creek, there’ll be no better way to spend your day off than wining and dining to celebrate the race whilst overlooking fabulous views right over the bay. For only $25, you can enjoy a chicken and salad lunch, complimentary glass of champagne and try your luck in a cup

sweep. You’ll also get prime viewing of the ‘race that stops the nation’ on a big screen TV. Feel free to dress in your best race wear for the occasion too. As a special offer on the day, if you bring along five friends, you’ll get your own ticket for free! So for every six people celebrating the event at Waratah Lodge, one can join in at no cost. The day will begin at 12.30pm and bookings by Friday, November 2 are essential for catering purposes. Make sure to book

your place now by calling Judy Edwards on 0437 033 464. Waratah Lodge not only holds special events for anyone to attend every month, but is available to use for functions all year round. Sheltered by bushland and often visited by native wildlife, the lodge is the perfect setting for any event, whether it be Christmas parties, weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries or a simple get together. Having both a function room and accommodation available, it takes all the stress away from having

to drive home – you can relax and enjoy the night with a few bubblies or beers instead! The function room is also available for bookings for get togethers no matter how big or small. For only $5 per person, it can be used for meetings, workshops, crafts sessions and more. Be sure to keep an eye out for future developments at Waratah Lodge, with new managers and young couple Abby Lynne and David Edtmaier moving in this week with plans for building a new alfresco dining and kitchen area.

Bringing the Melbourne Cup to Waratah Lodge: enjoy watching the country’s biggest race with a social lunch surrounded by stunning views at Waratah Lodge near Fish Creek.


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ber 2, which will see South Gippslander of the Year Grieg Barry open the exhibition, through to Sunday’s Garden Walk there is something for everyone. The opening night doubles as a wine and cheese night as well as award ceremony, with guest judge Pat Dale doing the honours. Saturday night cel-

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This is still a vital part of the exhibition 25 years on. Garden walks had been introduced by Chris Powney in 1998 as a fundraiser for the hall and were held on the weekend after the exhibition. In 2001 five gardens were included, with the profits still going to the Meeniyan Hall redevelopment. Profits from the show went to the CFA, while The Progress Association also purchased more of the new stands and screens. In 2002 the garden walk profits went towards work in Tanderra Park; the event has continued on to the present day with June Metcalf organising it since 2005. “Our past committee members and volunteers cannot all be named but we wish to thank them,” current organiser Tarnya Wilson said. “We must acknowledge the constant support of these volunteers. “Our final acknowledgement must be firstly to our loyal artists. Without their talent and dedication the exhibition would not be possible.”Several years of hard work by the Meeniyan Progress Association has kept this fantastic event going. Make sure you duck into the Meeniyan hall this long weekend or contact Tarnya Wilson on 5664 7473 for more information and tickets for various events.

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Happy 12 birthday! THE farmers’ market at Koonwarra is setting another milestone this week, with its 12th birthday celebration this Saturday, November 3, at Memorial Park and hall in Koonwarra.

For those seeking fresh, wholesome, local produce, the monthly Koonwarra market has become one not to miss. Grab a cup of coffee and have a lazy Saturday morning wandering from stall to stall, filling your bag with locally grown vegetables, fruit and handmade gourmet delights direct from producers. More than 30 producers will delight, with an enticing assortment of produce presented by a network of Southern Gippsland’s farmers, growers and specialty food makers. Shopping for freshly picked fruit, vegetables and handmade gourmet produce is healthy and often educational. The market will again have its popular birthday raffle, drawn every 45 minutes from 9.15am onwards, giving shoppers the opportunity to win prizes of gift vouchers worth up to $30 donated by participating stallholders. There will be over $500 worth of produce voucher giveaways. Since its inception, the Koonwarra market has rapidly developed a reputation for being a friendly community minded gathering of locals and visitors to the region. The market is a not for profit association and is run by a dedicated network of local farmers, growers and specialty food producers. Over the past year, eight local community groups have been assisted by

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this farmers market. The attractive park venue also continues to benefit from the marketplace initiated infrastructure improvements, with more to come in the near future. Koonwarra’s market is an accredited member of the Victorian Farmers Market Association, the leading representative of markets, which assures customers that all producers are authentic, and not resellers or wholesalers. Products that are not available in supermarkets are always a feature, with many unique items. Koonwarra’s market charter allows for minimal duplication of products, thus capitalising on a wider variety of products from the region. Garden-fresh local food is made available to consumers and it is a great bonus for the customer to be able to talk to the growers and makers of the products on offer. This farmers’ market has a well deserved reputation for connecting and strengthening the local community’s sustainable food production, economy and well-being. The farmers’ market concept also helps to reduce ‘food miles’ from producer to consumer whilst stimulating, promoting and distributing local fresh food from primary producers, growers, hobby farmers, home gardeners and small specialty food makers. The local economy also benefits from the employment opportunities made available on small farms previously considered non-viable. Going to Koonwarra’s monthly farmers market is also good for the principles of an ecological farm environment; organic and

Lucky person: market manager Rod Faudell searches for the lucky winner of the raffle at a previous birthday celebration of the Koonwarra Farmers’ Market.

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Do come and enjoy the surrounds of this beautiful park at Koonwarra. Experience the quality, the best that South Gippsland has to offer, as well as the friendly atmosphere, speak to the growers and the specialty food makers An expanded range of fresh wholesome produce, including many new producers from the South Gippsland region

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wholesome products knowing that they are directly supporting local food production. Throughout the year this monthly market reflects the changing seasons, with a diverse range of produce on offer. Not everyone has the time to bake in the kitchen, tend a vegetable garden or look after chooks, so this is the opportunity to get the best of fresh local vegetables, fruit and artisan local produce. Relax, enjoy the attractive, friendly atmosphere and have a picnic in the shade on the chairs

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Artists, wine perfect mix DRAWN Together is the title of the collection of works, principally drawings, featuring various media to be shown at Lyre Bird Hill Winery at Koonwarra.

ART SHOW “ A Country Paradise”

The show has been compiled by the members of The Fish Creek Art Group Inc for the month of November, celebrating 30 years of artists from the Fish Creek environs working together. The collection will be on view from Saturday, November 3, Sunday, November 4, Monday, No-

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vember 5 and Tuesday, November 6 inside the winery, and then continue on show until November 22. The winery will be open from 10am to 5pm over this period, and visitors are welcome to come in, even just to look and review. Lyre Bird Hill will also be showing their new season wines, all available for tasting, as well as having available the delicious Berrys Creek Cheeses to make up your cheese platter every day. Wood fired pizzas will be cooking from mid-

day to 3pm on Sunday, November 4, and Peter Hall will be strumming his guitar with our favourite melodies. For Melbourne Cup Day, there will be several televisions showing the excitement of Flemington, a sweep or two to join in the fun, and the favourite wood-fired pizzas for lunch. If you come along with a group, please phone the winery, and staff will have a table and appropriate seating ready. Phone 5664 3204 or online at www.lyrebirdhill.com.au

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965 sqm . . . . . Leongatha . . . $150,000 661 sqm . . . . . Korumburra . . . $89,000 699 sqm . . . . . Korumburra . . . $90,000 962 sqm . . . . . Korumburra . . . $90,000 702 sqm . . . . . Korumburra . . $105,000 542 sqm . . . . . Korumburra . . $100,000 452 sqm . . . . . Korumburra . . $110,000 OUTSTANDING 196ACRE DAIRY FARM CENTRAL COURT LOCATION 712 sqm . . . . . Korumburra . . $110,000 • 20 a side unit swing over dairy • Large 3 bedroom brick veneer 676 sqm . . . . . Korumburra . . $110,000 • 4 bedroom home, 2 living areas • Open plan kitchen/dining 664-727 sqm . . Korumburra . . $100,000 • Hay, machinery and calf shedding • Separate living and large rumpus room 1 acres. . . . . . . Poowong . . . . $185,000 • Bore water to all troughs plus back up dam • Flat block, close to schools, walking distance to shop 1.5 acres . . . . . Poowong . . . . $190,000 PRICE: $325,000 PRICE: $8000 per acre 1.25-2 acres . . Nyora. . . . . . . $185,000 Web ID 4597242 NEW

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LEONGATHA 5662 3523 16 McCartin Street

Zel Svenson 0438 636 290

KORUMBURRA 5658 1894 105 Commercial St

Don Olden 0417 805 312 ELD924358


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UIETLY tucked away amongst picturesque trees and overlooking a pleasant combination of undulating green hills and river flats, this is a property sure to tug at the heart strings. A cottage style home has been recently repainted inside and its current owners have lovingly made improvements to make this a most comfortable family home. Approximately 28 squares of living, the home boasts four bedrooms with the master bedroom containing a walk-in robe and sizeable en suite with new stepless shower. A large living area with views is well appointed to the country kitchen and meals area and the original living/dining area is also a handy second living space. There is a large laundry with loads of storage space and the main bathroom is nearby, making for an easy tidy up after a busy day outdoors exploring the grounds.

Two reverse cycle air conditioners plus the option of a wood and pellet heater heat and cool the home, and there is a working open fire place complete with ornate mantle for added ambience. A superb feature of the property is the heated, 10 metre fibreglass pool and entertaining area, complete with tropical garden, ideal for all year use. Cottage gardens contain over one hundred roses with water systems, a large vegetable garden and orchard and those in need of storage will appreciate the two thousand bale hayshed, disused dairy and four-bay machinery shed. The title comprises 33 acres plus approximately eight acres of river lease and is fenced into four paddocks with good fencing and cattle yards. This property offers country living at its best.

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Location: 150 Armstrong’s Road Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Internet ID: 268475 Land size: 33 acres plus approx. 8 acres river lease. Price: $695,000 Agent: Stockdale and a Leggo Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800 580

2a DAVISON STREET, LEONGATHA • As new - 3 bedrooms • Master with ensuite, 2nd bathroom • Outdoor entertaining, great location

1 A’BECKETT STREET, LEONGATHA • 3 Bedroom weatherboard home • Great central location • Double garage with side lane access

$425,000

$549,000

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175 HARVEY ROAD, RUBY VIA LEONGATHA • 3br brick homestead on 3 acres • Fully self contained cottage • Peaceful location with rural views LI N S EW T IN G

113 MCCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA • Impressive 4br home on corner block • Stylish kitchen, quality fittings • Carport, shed, rear deck & stunning gardens

5 SCARLETT CLOSE, LEONGATHA • Architectural passive solar design • 4bdrm,2living,2bathroom.Uninterruptedruralviews • Built by renowned local builder

21 LONG STREET, LEONGATHA • 4 bdrm plus study contemporary home • Polished floors, pristine kitchen/living • Double garage & workshop

58 CHAMBERLAIN DRIVE, LEONGATHA • Modern 3br plus study family home • Large 1600m2 block • Double garage and 6mx9m shed

1 SOMERSET COURT, LEONGATHA • 3 bedroom brick home with 3 living areas • LU Garage, carport, secure yard • Short level walk to school & CBD

$439,000

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5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA

Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822

Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244

Carly Roughead 0417 382 979


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Servicing South Gippsland with our 4 office network - Leongatha, Mirboo North, Korumburra and Inverloch

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OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sunday, Nov 4, 12.00pm - 12.30pm

27 Roughead Street Leongatha Entertain in style

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sunday, Nov 4, 11.00am - 11.30am

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Situated in an extremely handy position to shops and recreational facilities, this home has a lot of pluses & the hard works already done. Re-wired, re-stumped, new colourbond roof & fresh paint, this three bedroom home boasts a smart laminated kitchen, updated bathroom, separate living area, R/C air con & ducted natural gas heating. Entertainers will be impressed with the enclosed deck complete with 8 seater salt spa, SFH, T.V & BI bar, all overlooking a large landscaped block with rear lane access and two lock up sheds with concrete floor and power. Inspection will surprise.

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90 Parr Street Leongatha Excellent value for money here

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$295,000 Sole Agent

Agent

Michael Hanily 0417 311 756

Web ID

267142

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Well built by a renowned local builder, this split level home comprises 3 good sized bdrms, main with WIR, ensuite and R/C air con, with BIRS in the re maining bdrms. The kitchen features elec cooking & dishwasher & opens onto a large open plan dining & living area with R/C, plus there's a handy 2nd living area for the kids. Outside there's an excellent large undercover outdoor area for the entertainer. Access to yard through garage.

OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sunday, Nov 4 1pm - 1.30pm

1195 Nerrena Road Leongatha Ultimate in family living

10 Holt Street, Street Leongatha A stone’s throw to the shops

2 generous living areas, ducted gas heating & R/C. Main BR boasting a semi-ensuite with a large no-step shower. Large garage with remote roller door & direct access inside. Large covered outdoor area with view.

Surrounded by dairy country & situated on .75 acre, This large home boasts amazing views, open plan living, kitchen & dining with large windows to take in the views, formal living area, Laundry with loads of storage. Dble garage & good water supply.

Convenient to the main street & rail trail, this 3 bdrm brick home will make an ideal investment or 1st home. Large master bdrm with BIRs, semi ensuite with sep bath & shower, sun room.

$485,000

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2/24 Bellingham Street Leongatha Private location, handy to shops

395 Andersons Road Leongatha All reasonable offers considered

Unit two of two on a no-through road. Modern, open plan design, living, kitchen and meals area, neat tiled bathroom, BIR's, single carport and enough yard for a delightful garden.

13 acres. Renovated kitchen. Dining area & open plan living room with RC/AC and SFH, covered entertaining area. Double garage, Tank water, bore water to troughs, machinery shed, 4-bay shed with power & stockyards.

$255,000 Sole Agent

New price $490,000-$535,000

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Web ID

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AUCTION Friday November 9, 12.30pm on site

21/17 McDonald Street Leongatha Get into The Grange

$299,000 Sole Agent

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41 Byrne Street Leongatha Ideal entry level property 3 bdrms, bathroom with sep. bath & shower, R/C air con, laminated kitchen with elec cooking, sep. sleep-out/office, adjacent to park & handy to rail trail. Terms 10% on signing, Bal 60 days. 1

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18 Gralynne Court Leongatha Inspection A Must

Lot 15 Vale Court Leongatha A rare find

3.7 acres, O/P design, large dual living area, fresh paint, new carpets, window furnishings, kitchen & bathrooms, S/C bungalow, rural views, large paddock with dam.

Hard to obtain 1407m2, North facing block at the end of a quiet court. All services available, walking distance to the secondary College, room for a sizeable home and shedding.

$590,000

$129,000 Sole Agent

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83 Parr Street, Leongatha Quality, Comfort and Space

1 A’Beckett Street Leongatha You can’t beat A’Beckett Street

140 Inverloch-Koonwarra Rd, Koonwarra 94 McCartin Street Leongatha Yesteryears charm with today’s comforts Often Sought, Seldom Found

Clever design with central family room, huge kitchen, and B/I study off lounge, rumpus room outdoor entertaining area. Lock up Colorbond garage, north facing with rural views.

Appealing WB home, conveniently located near schools. Side access to backyard & shed, 2 living areas, updated bathroom, R/C air conditioner & SFH, fresh paint, spacious kitchen & dining area. Inspection sure to please

Classic red brick Bungalow extensively renovated throughout to provide all the modern comforts. Period features with recessed sash windows, ornate ceiling roses, lead light windows.

$455,000 Sole Agent

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Sizeable property. 2 acres provide a great space for a hobby farm, & includes dam, fox-proof chook pen, and a vast array of handy shedding for a workshop, cars. 4 large bdrms, family area with wood fire & r/cy air con.

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5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

Michael Hanily Jason Harris 0417 640 079 0417 311 756

Christie Bowler 0407 812 904

5668 1300

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

Natalie Couper 0428 941 541


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The great Australian dream T

HE classic definition of “The Great Australian Dream” has always been a family home on a quarter w acre ac block, with a Hills Hoist and a barbecue in the backyard. ba Well here it is! Sitting on a quarter acre (1010m2) corner block, this picture perfect, (1 fully renovated four bedroom home ticks all fu the boxes for modern family living. th The built-in wood heater is the focal point of the formal lounge, which opens through to the dining /kitchen. th The generous colonial windows offer rural views over the nearby farmland, and also ra open out onto the rear deck, perfect for outop door entertaining. do The U-shaped kitchen has CaesarStone bench tops. bbe The master bedroom with en suite has a walk-in robe and the remaining three large w bedrooms all have built in robes. bbe Entering from McCartin Street, the coloured cconcrete drive leads into the enclosed carport with tilt door, while the second entrance off w JJohnson St gives direct access to the back yard aand the 15m x 6m shed - and yes, there’s also a Hills Hoist, completing this classic “Great Australian Dream”. A

LEONGATHA Location: 113 McCartin Street Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $425,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Leongatha Contact: 5662 0922

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OURTS are a great place to live; smaller, quieter and no through traffic make them a great place to raise a family, or just enjoy peaceful living. Somerset Court, off Brumley Street, is one of the best located courts in Leongatha, and

this house at number one is as solid as the day it was built. A classic 1960s cream brick, it has an open kitchen/family area, plus an adjoining formal lounge, and also a separate large rumpus room which has lots of windows and sliding doors that open out onto the back yard; the perfect place

for kids to play or large family gatherings. Down the hallway you’ll find three bedrooms, bathroom and a separate toilet. Carport and garage/workshop, plus a garden shed, offer plenty of storage space. Great location, solid family home....ready, set, go!

LEONGATHA Location: 1 Somerset Court Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Price: $325,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Leongatha Contact: 5662 0922

RENOWNED

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513 ACRES - 207 ha 520 BERRYS CREEK ROAD

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? Long Berrys Creek dual frontage offering balance of heavy carrying flats to undulating and hill pasture country. Excellent fertilizer history.

? High quality brick residence introduced by long driveway of English trees. 4BRs - study and 3 bathrooms.

? 15 main paddocks with outstanding water supply from 8 dams, trough reticulation and Berrys Creek.

? State of the art 2 stand steel shearing shed. excellent steel cattle yards. hay and machinery shed.

www.prh.com.au

www.sej.com.au

MELBOURNE 9866 5588 0418 317 440 LEONGATHA 5662 4033 0418 515 666

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AUCTION Friday, November 9 at 2pm on site.

AN OUTSTANDING FATTENING PROPERTY OF HIGH REPUTATION COMPLIMENTED BY EXCEPTIONAL BRICK RESIDENCE IN A MAGNIFICENT SETTING EXCLUSIVE SOUTH GIPPSLAND LOCATION -approx. 24 kms Leongatha, 6kms Mirboo North and 2 hours Melbourne A RENOWNED PROPERTY FOR FATTENING BULLOCKS & LAMB


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Prices slashed, don’t miss out T

HE Springs Estate subdivision fills a great need for larger allotments in the local market.

Ranging in size from 4001m2 up to 5889m2, (or 1.47 acres) these blocks will suit those requiring space for extensive landscaping and for sheds and equipment, whilst still being located in close proximity to town. The blocks are fully serviced and the boulevard curbed and channelled. An elevated block with views over Nerrena to the east is available and although the remaining blocks are gently undulating, the views are quite surprising. Families will have the convenience of a school bus stop on the Highway, at Boag’s Road, thus alleviating the problem of transporting children to and from school. There are only six blocks left and are becoming increasingly harder to obtain this close to town so secure one for your future now.

LEONGATHA Location: Lot 36, 46, 47, 48, 49 &50 Tarwin Ridge Boulevard Internet ID: 256658, 256659, 256661, 256662, 256665, 256655 Price: $190,000- $200,000 Agent: Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800

Local people with national connections Real Estate

Available 7 Days Open a new chapter MEENIYAN

Home is where the story begins MEENIYAN NEW G TIN LIS

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OFI: Saturday, November 3, 10-10.30am ! 3 bdrm new brick home, ensuite in

main bdrm ! Walking distance to town & rail trail ! Suit first home buyer or retired couple

Look at that garden! LEONGATHA

Country living at its best HALLSTON

NEW G TIN LIS

OFI: Saturday, November 3, 11-11.30am ! 2.7 acres in the heart of Meeniyan ! Cedar 3/4 bdrm or study, 2 living

areas ! Gorgeous gardens in a quiet & private area of town

$285,000

$450,000

222 Acres - 5 titles, To be offered as whole or in two lots MARDAN- GRAZING PROPERTY

! Lot 1 - 160 acres comfortable 3 br

! Lot 2 - 62 acres in 4 titles heavy home carrying blue gum country ! Heavy carrying blue gum undulating ! Mainly undulating with small area of country hill ! Renovated cattle yards Armco ! Scattering of natural blue gums & Drench Race & Norton H.D crush some new boundary fencing

$800,000

! Solid brick 3 bdrm home on 790m2

block ! In ground pool, double garage & bbq area ! Colourful gardens, close to CBD

! 2.5 acres manicured gardens,

orchard & more

! 2 living areas, 3 bdrm, ensuite to

main/outstanding views

! 30x20 workshop plus double garage

Upwards of $315,000

$420,000

Positioned for lifestyle MIRBOO NORTH

Love at first site MIRBOO NORTH

! 57 acres grazing land/picturesque

views ! Partially renovated 2 living areas/2bdrm ! Only 6mins from Mirboo North on bitumen road

! Charming 3 B/R olde world home ! Majestic canopy of mature English

oaks & cottage gardens ! 82 acres of heavy carrying country

including riding arena

$850,000

Upwards of $495,000

$240,000

They don’t come any better LEONGATHA

Unlimited opportunities LEONGATHA

Motel Leasehold MEENIYAN

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OFI: Thursday, November 1, 11.30am-12 noon Open for inspection: Thursday, November 1, 5.00pm-5.30pm ! ! ! !

! 3 bdrm, spacious lounge quaint

Stylish modern rendered brick family with Colorbond & timber features Exquisite light filled kitchen with numerous entertaining areas for all moods Double garage plus 9x6m workshop, easy to maintain gardens Exceptional 22sq family home, one of the best in the district

1940’s original home ! Minutes from shops and set on 446m2 block ! Potential for home business (STCA)

$295,000

$540,000

Barry Redmond 0418 515 666

South Gippsland Hwy LEONGATHA

5662 4033 www.sej.com.au

• Member of Budget Group - 3 Star rating • 12 rooms incl family unit • Swimming pool & outdoor BBQ area

$45,000 WIWO

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Exceptional rural property goes to auction I

N the real estate agent’s lexicon, properties best suited to sale by public auction are those possessing unique and highly soughtafter attributes. Such is the case with the renowned grazing property ‘Berry Vale’ which features approximately 24 hectares (60 acres) of Berrys Creek flats among its lush, highly productive and consistent 207 hectare (513 acres) layout. According to Barry Redmond of SEJ Real Estate in Leongatha, selling in conjunction with Pat Rice and Hawkins of St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Berry Vale is one of the most magnificent farming properties he has had the pleasure of presenting to the market, and that’s saying something for such an experienced agent. “With its long Berrys Creek dual frontage, the property offers an outstanding balance of heavy carrying flats and undulating to hill pasture country complemented by an exceptional brick residence in a magnificent Englishgarden setting. “As significant rural properties go, in the very well regarded Leongatha-Mirboo North district, this would take a lot of beating,” said Barry. Located 24 kilometres from Leongatha and six kilometres from Mirboo North, the property is renowned for fattening bullocks and lambs but is just as well regarded for its style and layout. Featuring the valuable creek flats, the property is highly productive throughout, with pastures predominantly of rye and clover which has an excellent fertiliser history. The property is subdivided into 15 main paddocks where water is abundant, including an outstanding and

BERRYS CREEK Location: 520 Berrys Creek Road Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Land size: 207 hectares (513 acres) Auction: Friday, November 9 at 2pm on-site Agent: SEJ Real Estate Leongatha in conjunction with Pat Rice & Hawkins Contact: Barry Redmond on 0418 515 666 or Peter Hawkins on 0418 317 440

Townhouse in Park Street N OW is the time to buy, and this property has so much going for it.

This is an as new three bedroom home, the main with en suite and walk-in robe. It is tiled throughout, but carpeted in all bedrooms. This very light and sunny property features stainless steel dishwasher, oven and gas hot plates.

A beautiful timber island bench in the kitchen, spacious living area and dining with sliding doors leading out to the alfresco area complete this property. Being such a short walk to shops and beach, located on a lovely treed peaceful street, this property would suit retirees or couples. The property also includes a single lock-up garage and north facing courtyard.

INVERLOCH Location: Unit 1, 9 Park Street Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $470,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Inverloch Contact: 5674 1111

BUFFALO/FISH CREEK DISTRICT AUCTION: FRI NOV 23, 1pm ONSITE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 @ 1pm on site

210 ACRE DAIRY FARM

45 Nolans Road, Meeniyan “EAGLES RISE” 42.65ha (105 acres)

AUCTION

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Excellent central laneway system Outstanding reliable water supply Near new 18 aside herringbone dairy Currently milking 150+ cows Comfortable 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home 25 minutes Leongatha, 15 minutes Foster ELD9240367

Inspection strictly by appointment only, prior offers considered

Elders LEONGATHA 5662 3523 Zel Svenson 0438 636 290 Don Olden 0417 805 312

This superb property, located only 2 minutes from the Meeniyan Township, is the pinnacle of lifestyle living. * Ultra-modern 5 bedroom family home with hostess kitchen, open plan living and rumpus room for the kids * Stunning rural views from all windows * Gently rolling heavy grey soil, 90% tractorable * 3 paddocks all with dams plus a permanent creek * Good fencing with electric support. AGENTS COMMENTS: Rare opportunity to secure a lifestyle property, the calibre of “Eagles Rise”only a 10 minute drive to Leongatha and within easy commuting distance to South Eastern suburbs. TERMS: 10% deposit. Balance 60 days

pberealestate.com.au i.d. 2177444 A/H Michael Wrigley 0418 595 757 7 Williams Street INVERLOCH | 5674 6622

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Currently being operated as a productive smaller scale dairy farm this property could be continued as a dairy farm or make an ideal grazing or lifestyle property, features include:

permanent water supply from eight dams, with some feeding into into each other. The main dam feeds a trough reticulation system while the permanent Berrys Creek runs through the property, accessed via a stock and domestic licence. The high quality brick residence is set in a wonderfully expansive English garden boasting extensive lush green lawns and ornamental trees. The home is ideally located at the end of a majestic long driveway featuring spruce, elm and poplar trees. The home comprises four bedrooms with master bedroom and en suite. There’s a study, magnificent kitchen including stainless steel electric oven, all modern conveniences with a large meals/family area and formal dining room. A formal lounge room, main bathroom and powder room complete the picture. Complemented by many unique and tasteful features throughout, which include French doors, zoned electric floor heating and formal entrance with original brick pavers; the home enhances the style of what is a magnificent rural opportunity. Outbuildings include state-of-the-art shearing facilities, with as new two-stand Colorbond shearing shed and yards. There are excellent steel cattle yards via a separate entrance, two stables, a three-car garage with storage, steel machinery sheds, hay shed and more. The auction will be held on site at 520 Berrys Creek Road, Berrys Creek at 2pm on Friday, November 9 and your inspection or enquiry is invited by contacting Barry Redmond, 0418 515 666, at SEJ Real Estate in Leongatha 5662 4033, or Peter Hawkins 9418 317 440, at Pat Rice and Hawkins 9866 5588.


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Elegance, space and easy living H

ERE is a very delightful home with all the conveniences of town living, with space and privacy assured.

LEONGATHA

Location: 3a Sawyer Street Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 4 New price: $415,000 Agent: First National Prom Country Contact: Kaz Hughes on 0417 516 998

Selected initially by the vendors as their ideal “retiring off the land� home, with a quadruple-sized garage to appease this retiring farmer’s shed needs, the property offers minimal maintenance, easy access around the house, and space to raise children, lambs, chickens and vegetables! Behind a high privacy hedge, a paved driveway with turning apron introduces the house, where you drive straight into the 8m x 10m (approx) lockup garage, with the convenience of direct internal access to an entry foyer. Once inside, light walls

and tall ceilings complement glass exterior doors to living areas and bedrooms, providing a calm indoor-outdoor environment. environment A bright kitchen features dishwasher, expansive bench top/breakfast bar, and pantry – all well laid out for the cooking enthusiast. The kitchen sink has the pre-requisite garden window where you can keep an eye on who is coming and going. The kitchen overlooks a comfortable sitting room with wood fired heater. Lounge and dining room adjoins, with ample sitting area, and space for the wall units and a decent dining table. There are four bedrooms (or three plus a generous study near the entrance). An en suite and big walk-in robe complement the spacious

main bedroom. Its position at the furthest end of the house is ideal for homes where mum or dad is a shift worker. The laundry is big, with enough space to do the ironing. A split system air conditioner, rendered brick construction and the wood heater all contribute effectively to climate control.

Outside, an undercover paved verandah provides for sheltered outdoor entertaining on the north side. There are lawns and shrubberies, and the balance of the third-acre allotment is northerly sloping lawns and beautiful English trees which are a riot of colour in autumn. Good utility areas and

space for vehicle access to the rear are there if needed. Here is an opportunity to own a big centrally located block, situated in Sawye Street that was once “town edge� but is fast becoming an oasis in the town centr thanks to the new housing developments that are bur geoning to its west.

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Make yourself at home THIS private and comfortable low maintenance property is located within an easy walking distance to the town centre. It is clad in vinyl so will never require painting. The surrounding lawns and gardens are also manicured and low maintenance. Inside, the open family living areas feature a sparkling near new kitchen, meals area and formal lounge. There is plenty of storage space in the kitchen, with a fold down utility cupboard and two pantries (one a walk-in.) The adjoining meals area leads through a central office/study space and into the cosy lounge room. Roman fold-up blinds, a painted feature wall and patterned ceiling add character to the room. Timed ducted heating ads warmth, while ceiling fans throughout the home

aid heating and cooling. There is also a split system air-conditioner in the lounge for the warmer evenings. All three generous sized bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and quality blinds. The bathroom has been partially renovated, with new flooring and vanity cabinet. There are two toilets, one conveniently located off the laundry to the rear of the home. A bungalow in the back yard contains

two separate areas, one currently used as a bedroom, plus a storage/workshop space. A large paved undercover patio/barbecue area provides a private entertaining area in the fully fenced rear garden. Convenient side access to the back yard is available through the double carport. With a neat and tidy house such as this, there is nothing that needs doing. It is affordable and located in a quiet tree lined street.

LEONGATHA Location: Contact agent Bedrooms: 3 plus bungalow Bathrooms: 1 Car spaces: 2 Internet ID: 111933615 Price: $275,000 Agent: Insight Real Estate Contact: Lindsay or Robyn Powney on 9552 2220

A place to call home LOOKING for a neat property that has views, is safe, easily maintained and within easy walking distance to medical clinics, shops and

schools? This impeccably kept three bedroom, two bathroom home meets the requirements. It is in a quiet location, and on a near level block with a colourful low maintenance garden. The light and spa-

cious family room offers a dining area, lounge area with solid fuel heater, new Daikin Inverter/ Reverse Cycle air conditioner, and a well planned galley kitchen. The large windows in this room capture the morning sun on one side, and a great kitchen outlook from the other. Access from this room (and the main bedroom) out onto an easterly facing verandah, makes it easy to make the most use of a pleasant, sunny and warm spot overlooking the garden. All of the bedrooms are generous in size. Two have double built-in wardrobes, the main a large walk-in wardrobe and en suite.

NEW LISTING

LEONGATHA

QUIET LOCATION, NEAT AND AFFORDABLE This low maintenance, private & affordable home is in excellent condition& will never need painting. Offering 3 BRs & sleepout, renovated kitchen/ dining, separate lounge,ducted heating, paved undercover patio/BBQ area& double carport. Has rear yard access. Ready to move into straight away.

$275,000 Sole agent

Insight

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LEONGATHA Location: Contact Agent Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 1 Internet ID: 111856535 Price: $288,000 Agent: Insight Real Estate Contact: Lindsay or Robyn Powney on 5662 2220

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This unique & historical property exudes charm &character. Set on ½ acre, it has stunning views. Comprising lounge/dining room with spacious mezzanine, bright near new kitchen, second living room & 2 bedrooms. The locality, land &building lend itself to a variety of purposes; permanent family home, lifestyle retreat, B&B (STCA) or holiday accommodation.

Cardiff is a magnificent parcelof landwith heavy carrying capacity & panoramic views across towards Leongatha township. Includesa comfortableweather-board family home, machinery shed, disused dairy, hay shed, stockyards, spring-fed dam, pump & laneway. Suitable for grazing, horses, market gardens or life-style property.

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Party like it’s 1950 z i Qu the Scene

QUESTIONS

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bushranger Ned Kelly's brothers name? 2. In which Australian state is the James Cook University? 3. Barry Hall played with which three AFL clubs? 4. Who was Australia's first Female Premier? 5. Where is "The Dish", which was made famous in the movie of the same name? 6. Which Australian city is further north, Cairns or Darwin? 7. Which Australian state has the most number of islands? 8. Who was Australia's oldest serving Prime Minister 9. Where was Ned Kelly’s last stand? 10. By population, what is Australia's largest city?

IF YOU find yourself in bed before midnight this November 17, you can be guaranteed you’re missing out on one of the biggest nights to rock Wonthaggi in decades.

There’ll be no better time to channel your inner Sandy and Danny, and dust off those dancing shoes for Wonthaggi CFA‘s first annual ’50s Rock’n’Roll Dance. Classic country rockabilly stars Billy O’Neill and the Headliners will keep the dance floor swinging and jiving with hits from the ’50s and ’60s all night, but the music won’t be the only thing taking you for a trip down memory lane. The dress code is strictly vintage; whip out your old poodle skirt, oil up your leather jackets and don’t forget the Brylcream! And dressing the part isn’t the only way you’ll look good at the dance. A selection of hot rods will be on call throughout

the evening and for a small donation, you can make sure you arrive in style too. Held at the Wonthaggi Town Hall (just like the old days!), the dance will not only raise vital funds for the CFA, but give you a chance to let your hair down and party like it’s the 1950s! Tickets are $50 each and selling fast, so make sure you get yours before it’s too late and get ready for a rockin’ good time. They are available for purchase from South Coast Real Estate, 2/23 Murray St, Wonthaggi and South Coast Decor, 120 McKenzie Street, Wonthaggi, or by calling 0423 971 465 during business hours. Supper will be provided on the night, while drinks will be available at bar prices. Doors open at 7.30pm, with hot rod pick-ups available between 6.30pm and 8.30pm – bookings are essential. The night will also include prizes for best dressed and best dancer, as well as door prizes.

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• Mirboo North Primary School fun day • Inverloch Farmers Market • First screening of film The Playbook • Leongatha Little Aths friends day

Young starters: these on-trackers are preparing for their Little Aths debut in late January, from left: MacKenna Anderson who was with her friend Lydia Giles, Remi Jans who was introduced to Little Aths by Amelia Gromotka, with fellow competitor and friend Eleanor Pedlow.

Tough start: these Under 11 girls take a breather after finishing their 1500m event. From left: Alison Mancarella, Lucy Edmondson with friend Bonnie Waters.

Good food: Peter Arnold, with his wife Kathryn Burge at the 60th Inverloch Farmers Market. Despite the challenging weather, crowds of people took the opportunity to fall in love with local food.

Happy with that: Daniel Johnson and Steph Harris were impressed with The Playbook and were also extras in the movie. The film screened at Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre.

Copping a spray: Tim Bourke and Jemma Garlick (rear) made sure Mia Renouf and Miki Hilliar were at their colourful best when they attended the Mirboo North Primary School’s fun day.

Fry up: Michelle Sim and Sam, Jayla and Ella Morcom were cooking up a storm under the Inverloch/Kongwak Primary School tent at the Inverloch Farmers Market.

Acting roles: Daniel O’Flaherty, Blake Cosson and Kyle Arestia enjoyed The Playbook in Wonthaggi.

Shot put: Sierra Cruickshank brings her friend Sienna Matheson to the Little Athletics meet.

Cake stall: Robyn Slavin from Inverloch with some of her sweet treats that she brings along to every Inverloch Farmers Market.

Hands up: Lydia Williams, Meg Williams and Sarah Francis all agreed that the Mirboo North Primary School fun day was a hit.

A novel approach: Mirboo North Primary School fun day parents club novelty stall-holders Tracie McColl, Lee-Anne Falkingham, Melissa Matthews and Mel Worsfold.


“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - PAGE 41

Star KIDS Help Bunny home through the maze

COLOUR THE SQUIRREL

Happy Birthday Nathan Littlejohn

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★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★ ARIES - March 21 - April 20

Mechanical projects require the hands of a professional. Avoid tinkering unless you are on really steady turf. You play an important role in boosting the confidence of a loved one. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22

A personality conflict at work can be resolved through some ingenuity on your part. More attention to detail is important in the financial realm. Travel finds you meeting intriguing individuals. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21

A Taurus or Capricorn may be stepping into the friendship picture. Hobbies may prove profitable, but caution remains important. Athletic events are positively spotlighted. CANCER - June 22 - July 22

Your love life accents the intellectual side of the relationship. An up in the air project receives the green light. Travel to a new destination is highlighted this week. LEO - July 23 - August 22

This is a great week, as you find yourself on the same wave length as most of your friends. A hesitant relative becomes more decisive on a family matter. Dealings with a teacher and your employer improves. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22

By speaking out on behalf of others, you earn applause from someone you hold in high esteem. Your partner is more reliable this week. Ideas from a Gemini may influence you. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22

If considering a major purchase, it is important to consult with experts. Your self confidence is soaring and you are able to tackle a pet project that you recently put on the back burner. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21

Simplicity is the key. This is a good time for organising your desktop, your closets and your ideas. Prospects for travel are on the horizon. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22

Your family is supportive of your plans. Friends seek you out for romance related advice. Spend time as necessary outlining your week’s activities. Don’t hesitate to delegate tasks. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20

Try to dissuade a colleague from revealing secrets. It is a responsibility you can do without. Self discipline is strong. This is an excellent week to launch a sensible health program. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19

This will be a week crammed with activities that include decorating, designing and going on a clothes buying spree. There may be a possible conflict with a colleague. In romance, you and your partner see eye to eye. PISCES - February 20 - March 20

You will be providing moral support to family and friends, with one important exception - yours is a supporting role. In financial matters, make sure that you are an active participant. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

You are renowned for your enormous enthusiasm, your creativity and the extent of your good intentions. Limiting yourself to just a few projects at a time may result in seeing them all through to completion. Family relationships, already close, become closer still.

Church Times ANGLICAN: Wednesday, October 31: 11am St Peter’s Mid-Week HC. Friday, November 2: 7.30pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk HC. Sunday, November 4: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Contemporary Worship with HC. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi. Sunday, 9.30am Eucharist, 11am Family Service, Wednesday 10am Eucharist. Anglican Church of the Ascension: The Crescent, Inverloch. Sunday 9am Eucharist, Tuesday 10am Eucharist. For details of Community Meal, Youth Group, Bible Studies & Kids Club, contact Rev. Graeme Peters 5672 4590 or visit www. basscoastanglican.org.au AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES (AOG): Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Rob Davey 5625 3226. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Equip Church - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday service 10am. Contact: John 0408 305 880. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Every Sunday 11am Worship, 6pm Faith Forum; 1st Sunday of each month simultaneous service for singles to age 25. Tea/coffee and lunch provided. Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5678 7692, 0447 724 989. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am.,

Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am. CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: meets at the Baromi Centre Mirboo North, Sunday 4-5pm Family Communion, 5-530pm refreshments, 5.306.15pm Bible Studies for adults, teens and children. Friday-Home Fellowships. More info: Bob Stevens 0400 403 765 or www. gippslandcf.org.au SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Sagala Tuesday, 4 - 5.30pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122. SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228. PRESBYTERIAN: Sunday Service 10am, corner Bent and Turner Streets, Leongatha. Moderator

Rev. Mark Smith 5625 4112. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. All Sunday evening services at 5pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, November 4, 10am. Tarwin Lower: 10.30am (HC). Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday. B A P T I S T C H U R C H KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 5664 9306. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.

QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8349

1. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 15. 17. 19. 22. 23. 24. 25.

ACROSS Song (8) Jug (4) Suspend (4) Canopy (8) Greeting (5) Insect (6) Unpleasant (6) Resist (6) Fight (6) Minimum (5) Medicament (8) Article (4) Correspondence (4) Gem (8)

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 12. 14. 16. 18. 20. 21.

DOWN Subside (5) Constant (7) Cut (4) Meal (8) Anaesthetic (5) Infinite (7) Sloth (8) Musical instrument (7) Irritable (7) Whole (5) Precipitous (5) Pace (4)

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8349 ACROSS 1. The cat rushed outside, having got wet (8). 6. Man a barrier (4). 8. Give a hoot, showing anxiety (4). 9. Mother’s caught a sole but set it free, girls! (8). 10. Used to be the hothead in question (5). 11. Inherent in man, I have subsequently found (6). 13. Told the home is on offer (6). 15. In a back street Reg and I caught the cats (6). 17. She has a son as well; a soldier (6). 19. So to start with it’s in better condition below (5). 22. Lessen when the little beauty comes round (8). 23. Having called back, she got through (4). 24. May be locked at by a vet and look sound (4). 25. A school of fish? That’s awkward (8). DOWN 2. Vegetable followed by a little cheese and fruit (5). 3. As stated, a few slipped up (7). 4. Don’t show skin (4). 5. Just the same, I meant to change: to be masterful (8). 6. The woman has retired and that’s in our favour (5). 7. “Man The Romeo” is quite completed (3,4). 12. Promising to be charming (8). 14. Think I dig for silver in it (7). 16. Refined and courteous with the mermaid, is he? (7). 18. Trip in the avenue (5). 20. Half feel the man is a woman (5). 21. Climb in after mum (4).


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From pages past Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago, November 2, 1982

TIMOTHY George Webb was born on October 17 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital to Jonathon and Anna of Koonwarra.

WITH

Meg Viney

**** “SEE my dishpan hands?” Darryl Hunt laughed as he placed a stack of dishes in the sink in the Woorayl Golf Club kitchen last week. Wearing bright, floral aprons, Darryl and seven other men were taking part in the golf club’s annual housewives’ day. This is a day were the men must prepare and serve the food, while the ladies have a day away from the kitchen.

DARCY Jack Hengstberger was born on October 18 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital to Brett and Nikarla of Koonwarra. Darcy is a brother for Kyle, 13, Izak, 11, Bodi, 7, and Macen, 2.

Country COOKING

WOORAYL Shire stands to lose $143,000 in tourism grants now that it has opted out of the Gippsland Regional Tourist Authority Ltd. Authority chairman Hugh Hendry, said that was the amount allocated to the shire from the State ministry of Tourism.

MAX Pieter Van Velzen is the first son for Robert and Jackie of Kardella South, and a brother for Charlie, 9, and Anika, 2. He was born on October 19 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital.

10 years ago, October 29, 2002 LOVERS of fine wine will soon be able to enjoy a wine trail through South Gippsland. Sixteen local vineyards will be part of the trail that me-

anders through the stunning South Gippsland countryside. **** OUR economy is set to reap the benefits from an international deal signed between South Gippsland Shire and China recently. The deal will see thousands of dairy cattle exported from the shire in a deal worth millions of dollars to farmers and the community for years to come. 5 years ago, October 30, 2007 SANDY POINT is in for a feast of movie mania with the filming of a multi-million dollar film on location in the town and at Wilsons Promontory to commence in November. The filming of a remake of the 1977 movie thriller Long Weekend will see international stars Jim Caviezel and Claudia Karvan in the lead roles. **** FOSSIL tracks belonging to large, carnivorous dinosaurs, discovered at a coastal

location about five kilometres from Inverloch, Inverloch have made international headlines during the past week. Belonging to a species known as Theropods, the discovery of three footprints occurred over the past year. 1 year ago, November 1, 2011 A COAL truck blocked the Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road at Lance Creek yesterday (Monday). The tip-truck and trailer combination rolled after the driver momentarily lost control around 10am. The trailer fishtailed into a roadside drain, causing the truck to turn on its side, and lose its load of coal. **** AFTER complete domination of the Gippsland athletics championships, Mirboo North Secondary College took high hopes to the state athletics event at Albert Park recently. Those hopes were rewarded, with the team of 14 competitors bringing home five gold, a silver and five bronze medals.

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LEEK AND ONION TART SHORT-CRUST PASTRY: 250gm plain flour 125gm cold butter pinch of salt 1-2 tablespoons white wine or orange juice Using a food processor, blend the butter, flour and salt until it resembles breadcrumbs. Pour the liquid in gradually, until the dough forms a ball – it will take between 1 and 2 tablespoons, depending upon the type of flour. Remove the ball of pastry and set aside. FILLING: 30gm butter 1 onion 1 leek 3 eggs 60gm Swiss cheese (Maasdam/Emmenthal/Gruyere) a sprig of fresh thyme, chopped 1 cup cream white pepper and nutmeg to taste. Slice the onion. Slice the leek into 8mm rounds, including plenty of the green top. Separate the rings and wash in plenty of cold water, then drain. Melt the butter in a heavybased pan. Add the leek and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook over a medium low heat until soft and beginning to become golden, about 20 minutes. Add the onion and cook a further 10 minutes. Chop the cheese into 1cm cubes. Beat the eggs with the thyme, white pepper and freshly ground nutmeg. Add the cream and beat well. Add the onion and leek. TO ASSEMBLE: Grease a 23 cm pie dish. Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to fit the dish. Place carefully into the dish and press the pastry into the dish to prevent it from shrinking. Pour the mixture into the pastry and bake in a preheated 190 oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with a salad.

Milpara (Korumburra) Community House news

SAMARA Kathlyn Parke was born on October 23 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. She is a daughter for David and Rebecca of Leongatha, and a sister for Robbie, 14, and Bradley, 4.

AVA Melrose McNaughton was born on October 19 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. She is a daughter for Stuart and Jo of Leongatha North, and a sister for Jack, 4, and Lacy, 2.

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FOR parents returning to work or someone considering a change of occupation, Milpara will be running an Introduction to Community Services course to be held over four Wednesdays, commencing on November 7. If you are interested in aged care, home and community care, childcare, disability or community services this course will help you make the right choice.

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The delightful Julie came the other day, to help with cleaning, and, as she went around the house looking at some artwork, she suddenly realized that I write the column, and asked for a simple quiche recipe for a busy woman. Quiche is great for summer – light and nutritious, especially if you use fresh ingredients, or vegetables from the garden. So I will do a few quiche recipes. Please make your own pastry. It takes one minute and tastes so superior, plus it doesn't have preservatives or chemicals in it. And, Julie, as you like spring onion, you could use that instead of the onion, and add a few chopped chives into the mix.

Rd 1: Rotary Club (all week); Rd 2: S. Birch (Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri), SG Specialist School (Wed); Rd 3: Leongatha Community Pre Schools (all week) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning November 5, 2012.

Workshop will be held on Thursday, November 8 from 7pm to 9pm. This workshop is organised in conjunction with Small Business Victoria. Good marketing can win you more business. This hands-on and results orientated workshop will help you to develop a marketing plan and how to choose between online and traditional marketing tools. Just Chat is a new women’s chat group at Milpara. Come along and enjoy good company and a cuppa on Monday mornings from 10am to noon. Learn how to use your Digital Camera properly and get the results you want with Glen Wilson. Classes are held over two Wednesdays and commence on November 14 from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Apply First Aid course will be held over two Sundays commencing on November 18. Learn what to do in a medical emergency. This certificate has a three year workplace accreditation. Milpara’s Walking Group meets every Wednesday at 1.30pm and walks through the township of Korum-

burra. Walk at a pace to suit your own level of fitness. Korumburra Playgroup is held at Milpara Community House at 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra every Friday morning during school terms from 10am to 11.30am. Mums, dads, grandparents and carers are welcome to attend with their pre-school children to have fun with a huge range of toys and activities. Volunteers are actively encouraged to participate in the management and activities at Milpara. We are currently seeking another tutor for our Internet Training for over 50s. If you are able to help with this program please contact a co-ordinator on 5655 2524 to register your interest. If you would like to book into any of the above classes or would like further information on Milpara or our other programs, please contact either Sandra or Belinda on 5655 2524 or send us an email at milpara@ dcsi.net.au or just call in. Bookings are essential for all of our classes.


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Show to remember YOUTHFUL performers impressed the audience at a theatrical spectacular staged by

Leongatha Secondary College recently. More than 500 people enjoyed

Magic man: Year 12 senior school leader Dave McGillivray bedazzled with an umbrella illusion.

the performance evening at Mesley Hall, with students from years Seven to 12 offering acts from mime to Bollywood.

Looking part: Birri Li Nichols prepares to take to the stage for Leongatha Secondary College’s performance evening.

In costume: Leah Beckwith, Crystal Taylor and Krystina Wojciechowski threw themselves into their roles.

Gardens open for exhibition FIVE quite different country gardens will be opened as part of Meeniyan’s 40th annual Art, Craft and Photography Exhibition. They will be on display as part of a garden walk to coincide with the exhibition. One of the gardens is quite special and was part of the first garden walk back in 1998. Since then, the property has only had two owners but undergone a dramatic makeover. The views from all country properties are spectacular. Two of the properties are linked by a short walk of 300 metres through an extended conservation area that has restored roadside bush by pro-

tecting old trees, and re-vegetating gullies and steep and eroded areas. Dotted amongst the banksias are many metal sculptures made from barbed wire, tractor parts and other bits and pieces. This mainly Australian native garden hosts many hollowed out logs for the numerous birds, who share this part of the wildlife corridor. Our other gardens have their own special features for you to explore and enjoy. Tickets are available at the Meeniyan Hall on Sunday, November 4, from 10am to 4pm. Many other events are on around town over the exhibition weekend. For more information contact Tarnya Wilson on 5664 7473.

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Spring Garden Guide

Rose show time in Leongatha A sea of colour will be seen on entering Memorial Hall, Leongatha on November 9 and 10.

The 41st annual Leongatha Rose Spectacular will be set up and viewed over two days by hundreds of people. Leongatha is the only

rose show in Victoria which still has old fashioned roses displayed; most rose shows feature hybrids. An important aspect of the Leongatha Rose Spectacular is that all proceeds are donated to Vision Australia. Co-ordinator this year June McIndoe, said any-

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one was most welcome to enter. “People can bring their roses in the night before, on Thursday, between 6pm-9pm and we can put them in a category and help with arrangement where necessary,” Mrs McIndoe said. There are about 60 to 70 clients of Vision Australia in the area, so it is a great charity to be raising money for. There is a self-help group operating in the area

and they meet for regular dinners or afternoon teas about once a month. The Red Cross will provide lunch and refreshments, plus there will be rose displays, plant stalls and potted roses for sale. People can attend and view the spectacular display for themselves on Friday, November 9 from 12noon-5pm and Saturday, November 10, from 9.30am-4pm. Admission is $5 with proceeds to Vision Australia.

The official opening takes place at 2pm on the Friday with Vision Australia’s acting CEO Jan Chisholm in attendance. In conjunction with the rose show there will be open gardens operating on

Friday from 10am-4pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. Collect information on who has their gardens open from the hall during the rose show or call Josie 5657 3292 or Heather 5662 4917.

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Self help group: from left, Nina Smith with ‘Walter’, Alan Hyde, Gill Bahn and Gordon Bahn got together recently for a Vision Australia morning tea.

Rod & David proudly support the Leongatha Rose Show in aid of

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Come see: Robyn and Kevin Allen’s garden in Inverloch will be among those open to the public on November 10.

Gardens to delight REMARKABLE gardens around Inverloch will be open for the public to enjoy on Saturday, November 10. The Inverloch Uniting Church is holding its annual fundraising event, as gardens peak in spring.

The gardens will be open from f 10am to 4pm. Entry is just $10, including includ morning or afternoon tea. Pay and collect a map from the church in William Street, Inverloch (opposite post office), and be sure to check out the plant stall.


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Spring Garden Guide

Colour and scents combine ONCE again we’ve hit the busy time of year in the garden centre because, like all gardens, there are extra weeds, plants

need feeding and lots of repotting to do. It is also an exciting time because at this time of year we see many new introductions. There is a huge range of plants in flower and some exceptional scented plants as well. Some plants are capable of perfuming the whole garden, especially when the evenings are

warm. Over winter the boronias will do this whereas at this time of year the best choices are heliotrope (or cherry pie), lilacs, jasmine and portwine magnolia. Others have delightful perfume if brushed against or when the flowers are sniffed such as roses. At this time of year it is nearly sensory overload with the range of colour and

Hints for growing tomatoes and carrots November is classically tomato time and the choice is endless. All colours from pink, yellow, green, black and the classic red like old favourites such as Grosse Lisse, Ky1, Apollo or the smaller cherry; varieties like sweet bite or Tommy toe which has been voted by some as the best tasting variety. The truss varieties are also very popular. No matter what the variety, any home grown tomato is always superior in taste to store bought ones. Tomatoes are relatively easy to grow but there are a few tricks you need to know to grow them successfully. Do not grow tomatoes in the same spot each year, rotate the areas. Select a sunny spot. After planting do not overfeed; otherwise you will get big leafy plants and poor crops. Tomatoes have a low need for high nitrogen fertilisers. Give each seedling a good pinch of sulphate of potash and water in well. This mineral promotes early flowers, toughens foliage and gives plants more pest and disease resistance. Do not feed again until tomatoes are flowering then feed regularly with a tomato food high in potash Space tomato plants,

especially vigorous varieties, about a metre apart when planning out and stake when planting. Tomatoes can also be grown successfully in large pots with under planting of basil and/or marigolds for companion planting. Water regularly, especially as the plants are growing, and then decrease after the fruit has set. Do not wet the leaves in the late afternoon, as wet leaves during the cold of night can cause fungal or bacterial problems. Other popular vegetables at this time of year include corn, beans, capsicums eggplant, silverbeet, beetroot and carrots to name a few. There is still time to plant potatoes and sweet potatoes are also available. A real novelty with immense health benefits is the purple carrot. Available as seed and in pots (though carrots are much better sown as seed) the purple carrots are the original carrots from the ancient Persia and are considered the next superfood. An Australian study has shown the ancient carrot variety is high in anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. Many people have trouble raising carrots and here are a few tips. Mix one packet of carrot seed with three handfuls of sand and three drops of

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perfume in the garden. From the vibrant colours of the mollis azaleas to the subtle delicate blooms of the flowering crab apple ionensis plena which makes an impressive show in the main street of Mirboo North. Mollis azaleas are the real show offs of the plant world. These are fairly twiggy shrubs 1.5 to 2.5m tall until they come out in a mass of colour. The colour range is a glorious one, from soft pastels to riotous reds and outrageous orange, and being deciduous they seem to suffer from less pests and diseases than evergreen azaleas suffer. One of the main pests azaleas suffer from is lace bugs which are small soft bodied insects with large lacy wings which cling to the underside of the leaf surface. The bugs are so small they are usually not detected until damage is noticed on the leaves when the leaves develop pale coloured speckling on their upper surfaces, giving leaves a greyish cast. When damage is severe enough, the whole leaf ap-

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Cheaper market THERE were approximately 150 trade and 850 grown cattle penned.

Northern influence: Canada hosted the Galloway Conference. Photo by Malcolm Cock.

Canadian Galloways show colours HALLSTON Galloway breeder Malcolm Cock has returned from the Galloway Conference in Canada. He was among a strong contingent of delegates from Australia at the event, in Toronto. The conference is held

every two years to discuss and action strategies and other challenges. “The Galloway family has a diversity of colours and types in a small gene pool. The diversity is an advantage but the size of the gene pool is a major challenge for the Galloway breeders as it is for all mi-

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nor breeds,” Mr Cock said. A major outcome of this year’s gathering from 12 countries was that data worldwide shows that Galloways can produce high quality and yield of beef, efficiently. “This information is to be collected and correlated into a website, making it available to breeders, students and the general beef communities around the world,” Mr Cock said. Mr Cock’s stud Am-

berley Park is celebrating 50 years of breeding Galloways. “The conference was a great opportunity to discuss and do things to enhance the breed. Although we all have our cattle in different environments, we have the same areas of management such as: feed, longevity, fertility, meat quality and marketing,” he said. “A most enjoyable part of the conference was visiting a number of Galloway

Tracks open for long weekend FOREST and park tracks and roads across Gippsland will reopen in time for the Melbourne Cup weekend. The roads and tracks are closed temporarily to protect them from damage during the wetter months each year as part of the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria’s seasonal road closure program. Tony Dowler, DSE’s state-wide roading and bridges planning manager, said: “These roads and tracks were closed over winter and spring for public safety and to protect track surfaces as well as water quality and the forest environment. “Most of the closed roads and tracks which we are re-opening on cup weekend are part of the regular seasonal closures but some are also being opened after the completion of repairs to damage caused by past weather events including storms and flooding.” Parks Victoria Four Wheel Drive program manager Darin Lynch said: “It is important that motorists drive safely when re-

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herds. I’m also sure that there were quite a number of conversations re the exchange of genetics. “I have export orders for my senior sire and there is more semen coming home for my next AI program”. The next Galloway World Conference is to be held in Germany in 2014. The Galloway breed is popular there, with nearly 2000 breeders in the German association.

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entering areas of state forest and parks following the closures. “In areas of the North East and Gippsland in particular, many of our parks and forests have been affected by significant rainfall and wind damage, and while we have made every effort to ensure visitors have access for the opening weekend, we advise drivers to be prepared to come across fallen trees and other debris in some places. “We are also urging Victorians to drive safely and responsibly. We don’t want the surface of our roads and tracks churned up unnecessarily when they are wet because this can cause problems for everyone who needs to use them throughout the rest of the year.” Visitors are encouraged to use the information sources referred to below to obtain the most up to date information on access into forest and park areas before they travel. For more information about road closures and changes of conditions go to www.parkweb.vic.gov.au or www.dse. vic.gov.au/publicaccessmap

The usual buying group was present for a cheaper market overall. The trade run was all yearling grass cattle in mostly plain condition which sold to the cheaper trend, with only the secondary D3 medium weights selling dearer. The 250 grown steers and bullocks contained some very good bullock weight steers which were firm, while the grown steer and heavy bullock weights were a little easier. The 100 grown empty heifers sold to the cheaper trend along with the Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers and almost all categories of cows. The best heavy weight bulls were slightly dearer. The best yearling grass steers sold from 176c to 200c, with the 500kg to 600kg drafts from 193c to 195c/kg. The best yearling grass heifers made from 180c to 205c with the secondary lines from 140c to 175c/kg. The four score grown steers sold between 186c and 194c, with the secondary three score lines from 182c to 186c/kg. Bullocks sold from 172c to 192c/kg. Plainer muscled straight bred grown steers and bullocks made from 170c to 178c/ kg. Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers made mostly between 143c and 173c/kg. Grown empty heifers sold mostly from 132c to 162c/kg. Plain condition and light weight dairy cows made from 59c to 122c/kg. Good condition heavy weight dairy cows made between 118c to 140c/kg. Good condition heavy weight beef cows made from 133c to 150c/kg. Most heavy bulls sold from 138c to 153c/kg. This week’s sale draw - October 31 and November 1: 1. Landmark, 2. Elders, 3. Rodwells, 4. David Phelan, 5. Alex Scott, 6. SEJ.

Wednesday, October 24 BULLOCKS 15 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 16 B. & A. Hollonds, Sale 11 D. Macri, Korumburra 14 V.M. & E.J. White, Kilmany 9 E.M., K.M. & G.E. Mullen, Thorpdale 11 Mrs C. McCullock, Moe STEERS 1 A.S. & C. Cook, Toora 1 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 6 J.V. & K.P. McDonald, Tarwin 1 J. Jans, Nerrena 3 D. Goodwin, Wulla Wullock 1 G. & Y. McKenzie, Hazelwood COWS 1 G.T. & C. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 1 M. & C. Russell, Glen Forbes 1 A.S. & C. Cook, Toora 4 B. Whelan, Glengarry 1 R. & D. Fisher, Wheelers Hill 2 Melaleuca Pastoral, Meeniyan HEIFERS 1 Gunyah Downs, Kardella South 2 J.V. & K.P. McDonald, Tarwin 1 G. & Y. McKenzie, Hazelwood 1 D. Encel, Wonga Wonga 1 P.A. & L.J. Taylor, Toora 7 P.H., N.F. & D.P. Moore, Yarram BULLS 1 P. Brydon, Koonwarra 1 B. Whelan, Glengarry 1 Greycroft Nom, Welshpool 1 A.S. & C. Cook, Toora 1 B. & L. Jefferis, Korumburra 1 K.A. & J.E. McAlpine, Leongatha

THE Victorian Coalition Government has introduced a new $2

Friday, November 16th 535 Bass Va lley Road Loch from 10.30am-1.30pm Speakers will include Sam Dakin, Works Crew Super visor, Bass Coast Landcare Network Geoff Tr ease, South Gippsland Seedbank And the property owner Mark Walters on his agro-forestry operation Jill Vella from the South Gippsland Landcare Network will talk about the Network’s Bunurong Erosion Control project.

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million Cattle Underpass Scheme to support the installation of road underpasses for livestock, creating an easy and safer option for cattle crossings on country roads.

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Peter Walsh announced the new funding program at the Elmore Field Days last week. “The new Cattle Underpass Scheme (CUPS) represents an evolution of the former Stock Over/Underpass Safety (SOURS) program introduced in August 2000,” Mr Walsh said. “Under the new Cattle Underpass Scheme, Victorian livestock farmers will be able to apply for up to $50,000 or 33 per cent of the cost of construction of the road underpass for cattle.


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Working out the working dog

At Easter, Patch was welcomed on to the farm. A dog of working bloodlines, Patch was rescued from St Albans in Melbourne, to become a new family pet. “We like working dogs, they are intelligent and seem to have a sense of humour almost,” Marian said. “However the working dog blood must run thick through his veins and a few weeks ago, he thought the yearlings looked like a good target. “It took me over half an hour to extricate him from the paddock. And on that same afternoon, he decided to round up my six-year-old on her bike, even having the odd nip at her.” It was then that Marian realised, Patch may not be a dog suitable to farm life with her and her family. But, as he was a rescue dog, saved from death row once already, it did not seem right to her to send him back there. “That afternoon, I decided to give Paul Macphail a call and 20 minutes later, we were

down at his yards for a lesson,” she said. “Paul quickly gave an assessment of Patch, pronouncing him as a “tad arrogant” before swiftly putting him in his place.” “I realised then I may have been too easy on him.” After about 40 minutes with Mr Macphail, after not even knowing what a sheep was, Marian was surprised to see Patch in the yards, working like he had done it all before. “I was so impressed. After a few more training sessions at home, instead of tugging on the lead, he now sits happily and watches me walk away,” she said. “He has gone from being a dog in the dog house, to the golden dog.” Marian said that working dog training is not just about having a dog that is handy with the sheep or cattle, but that is safe for both the farm and family. “I have trained working dogs before, but this is the first time I have met this particular personality. All of the dogs I have met have been more humancentric and worked for the pleasure of pleasing people,” she said. “Patch is much more like a cat. He tends to come when he feels like it, and do his own thing, which is probably where Paul’s

assessment stemmed from. “I have gone from being petrified of him around my little people, to being completely confident with him.” Mr Macphail said Marian probably came to see him in what could be described as a desperate state. “Her main problem with

SOUTH Gippsland Young Farmers raised $485 for the Good Friday Appeal recently.

A trivia night at the Poowong Football Clubrooms was well attended with plenty of fun alongside question disputes. Prizes for the night were kindly donated by local businesses, much to the appreciation of the club. The next event on the Young Famers’ agenda is a Christmas break-up at the Stony Creek Races on December 8, followed by a camp out. Anyone interested in joining South Gippsland Young Farmers can contact Sally on 0407 476 368. ► More photos in Social Scene on page 40.

a plan to get Patch working the dairy cows.” Mr Macphail said a good start for Patch is some quiet sheep, where he can then progress on to cattle in a controlled situation. “For now though, I am trying to persuade Marian to enter the encourager event at the dog trials this weekend,” he said.

Good dog: Marian with little Alex and Patch the working dog, who is proving to be a bit of a handful at times. Luckily, Marian has Paul Macphail to give her a helping hand.

Grinning winners: the victorious team, front, from left: Leanne Lancey, Jodi Loughridge, Nicole Lancey and Tamara Loughridge. Standing: Madeline Lancey, David Lewis, Wendy Nieuwerth and Brett Loughridge.

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Patch was with her children, he was getting a bit nippy,” Mr Macphail said. “So we went through a program on how to be a stronger, more assertive boss. Then we gave him a run on the sheep and were amazed at how quickly he took to it. “His natural ability really shone through. We now just need to establish

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PRE CHRISTMAS MARKET At the Devon North Public Hall SATURDAY DECEMBER 8 Start time 8am to 2pm

An Application for Planning Permit has been made which may affect you The land affected by the application is located at 67 Toora Jetty Road, Toora VIC 3962, 7 Beale Road, Toora VIC 3962 being L1 TP830354V Parish of Toora, L1 TP830355T Parish of Toora. The application is for a permit for a: Change of use (industry) and buildings and works. The applicant for the permit is: Viplus Dairy Pty Ltd. The Application Reference Number is: 2012/308. You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority. This can be done during office hours (8.30am to 5pm) and is free of charge. The Responsible Authority is: South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the Application until 14 days after the date of this Notice. Dated: 31.10.2012. * Please be aware that copies of submissions received by Council may be made available for inspection to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process.

ART SHOW “ A Country Paradise” A major exhibition of landscapes and wildlife by

Di & John Koenders Saturday October 20 to Sunday November 11

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and other children from all around We didn’t get to have our “Bus Parties”. My apologies. My time ended sooner than expected. Thank you each and everyone for your smiles and friendships. It has been a fun 11 years plus. Keep up the good work. I will miss you all. Regards Tonny.

CAR BOOT SALE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Strictly 8.30am to 1pm

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OPEN GARDENS INVERLOCH Saturday, November 10 10am to 4pm

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Entry fee $10 Includes Morning or Afternoon Tea

PLANT STALL Map available from Inverloch Uniting Church, William Street, Inverloch

INVERLOCH JETTY REPAIRS Gippsland Ports advises that repairs to Inverloch Jetty are scheduled to commence in the week after the Melbourne Cup weekend and continue for two weeks over which time the jetty will be closed to public access. The works are necessary to repair a section of the jetty that has been damaged by erosion around the jetty piles. A section of jetty approximately 12 metres long next to the boat ramp will be demolished and rebuilt on longer piles. During working hours one lane of the boat ramp and part of the car park next to the jetty will be closed to provide access for the contractor to perform the repairs. Outside working hours and on weekends both lanes of the boat ramp will be open for public use. Gippsland Ports is continuing to seek funding for further improvement to this jetty including the construction of an additional high level landing to improve access for jetty users at high tide. Gippsland Ports apologises for any inconvenience that these essential works may cause. The works have been planned for some time, however were postponed so as not to impact on boat ramp and jetty access over the Melbourne Cup weekend. For further information on this project please contact Gippsland Ports on 5150 0500.

ALLOW CLEAR ACCESS TO WATER METERS South Gippsland Water reads water meters 3 times a year, in March, July and November. This ensures you receive accurate accounts based on the amount of water you have used over the 4 monthly period between accounts. You can help the meter readers to continue this service by maintaining the area around the water meter, so that it is easy to locate, and easy to read.

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Korumburra Community

$10 (3 gardens) 2 Korumburra, 1 Poowong • Sausage sizzle Tickets at station

FORM B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT

public holidays

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12 noon onwards at Korumburra Railway Station

Cost $10 per stall Free sausage and hot drink for stall holders Phone Diane on 5186 1220

OPEN DAILY from 10am - 5pm including all

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BAG A BARGAIN in The Star!

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Clear away shrubs and vegetation around the water meter and make sure it is above the ground. Allow a clear track to the meter so that the meter readers can get close enough without having to side step plants and shrubs or step over garden beds. These simple actions will make the reading of meters quick and easy and help keep your accounts as accurate as possible. For more information contact our Customer Service Staff on 1300 851 636 or 5682 0444


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HAIRDRESSING SALON 150 Bald Hills Road, Tarwin Lower. Ph: 5663-5439. www. theorganicbeautysalon.com

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Garden Day

TARWIN LOWER MARKET Monday, November 5, 7.30am to 2pm. Bookings essential. Ph: 5663-7345.

DUMBALK

TRACTOR DRIVER WANTED

LEONGATHA DISTRICT NETBALL ASSOCIATION

around the beautiful district of

Sunday, November 11 from 12.30pm $10 each Commencing at the Dumbalk CFA “Supporting our local CFA” PLANT SALES

To register please contact Narelle Polato between 6pm and 9pm on 5668 6246 Provide your name, age and contact details of yourself and partner Cut off date for registration is 18.11.2012 Registration will be on a first in basis

Phone 5662 4096 0417 154 057

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CHIROPRACTOR

“NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER”

19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson

Garry Harrison Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday By appointment Ph: 5674 8290

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Warehouse Training Australia are offering a Government funded training course - Certificate III in Warehousing Operations in:

LEONGATHA Commencing: 12th Nov. 2012

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Call now to see if you qualify!

1300 769 989 * Eligibility criteria applies. Delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

FREE

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CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropractic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L

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MILKING MACHINE TECHNICIAN LEONGATHA

LEONGATHA AREA Must have experience to drive a hay baler

is now taking names for

March 2013 Debutante Balls

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On completion of this qualification you will get:

A forklift licence

PLUS we TEACH YOU the EMPLOYABILIT Y SKILLS you need to GET THE JOB YOU WANT!! TOID 20947 37926

Murray Goulburn Trading is a wholly owned subsidiary of Murray Goulburn Co-operative operating 21 retail stores throughout Victoria servicing Australian farmers with their farming requirements; offering farm services including agronomic advice, feed and fodder solutions, animal nutrition, fertiliser, bulk fuel and milking machine services. An exciting opportunity has become available for a driven, enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills and team ethic to join our Leongatha Milking Machine Service team in the role of Milking Machine Technician. You will work collaboratively with the Milking Machine Technician Supervisor and in conjunction with the wider Milking Machine Service team as you provide sound technical support to dairy farmers in all areas of milking machinery related equipment. Tasks include servicing, testing and installation of milking machines, feed systems and other dairy related equipment also participating in an after hours roster. The ideal applicant will have a fitting and turning or metalwork background and although not essential would be preferably experienced in milking machine Installation and testing, with an AMMTA accreditation. A competitive remuneration will be offered to the successful candidate who can demonstrate the above criteria. This is a diverse and challenging opportunity to join an evolving business with vast amounts of ongoing growth and development potential. For an informal discussion about the position please contact Andrew White on 0428 389 441 or to apply send your resumé and a cover letter to: Andrew White, M.G. Dairy Services, 1 Cusack Road, Leongatha Vic 3953 andrew.white@mgc.com.au Applications close: 9 November 2012

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Do you care about how we manage our waterways? The Victorian Government will soon release the draft Victorian Waterway Management Strategy and is seeking your feedback via a submission process. A public information session will be held in your area to explain the draft strategy and provide an opportunity to ask questions of state and regional agencies involved in waterway management. Date: Tuesday, 20 November 2012 Venue: Premiere Function Centre, 29 Grey Street, Traralgon Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm If you can’t make it to the information session you can find the draft strategy and details about making a submission on the website: www.water.vic.gov.au or by calling the DSE Customer Service Centre on 136 186. www.dse.vic.gov.au Customer Service Centre 136 186

It’s National Telework Week 12 to 16 November 2012 Have a Gippsland Telework Day and email a photo of yourself teleworking for a chance to win a smartphone. Send to dinahlizboughton@aussiebroadband.com.au or contact Liz on 0408 305624 and www.facebook .com/GippslandDigitalEngagement. What is Telework? It means working from a distance, usually a home office or somewhere more efficient and convenient. There are many benefits: • Reducing travel time • Saving travel costs • Decreasing pollution • Using technology • Better work/life balance Be part of National Telework Week by arranging with your employer to become a teleworker. Help Australia reach its goal of having 12% of employees with a telework arrangement. For details on how to become a teleworker contact telework@dbcde.gov.au and visit www.telework.gov.au.

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Please register for the info session at www.water.vic.gov.au

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Murray Goulburn is Australia’s largest dairy co-operative, processing more than 35% of Australia’s milk production into high quality, value-added products such as cheese, long-life milk and specialty milk/protein powders for the Australian and international markets. We currently have the above full time position available within the Laboratory Department at MG Leongatha. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following as per instructions detailed in the relevant process manual(s): 1. To maintain a clean, tidy and safe work environment. 2. To promptly sample products and raw materials. 3. To promptly and accurately perform analysis on product and raw material samples. 4. To correctly verify results against specifications to determine conformance or non conformance. 5. To accurately document and report results to the Laboratory Supervisor and appropriate Production Staff. 6. To take appropriate action on any non-conforming test results in consultation with the management structure. Pre-requisites Preferred (previous skills and/or experience): • Have the ability to be trained in or already have chemical analysis skills with a food industry background; • Have an understanding of sampling techniques; • Work to a routine in testing and getting results out in a timely manner, with precision and accuracy; • Have good communication skills and be able to report any adverse results to the appropriate departments both verbally and in the written form; • Be able to work as part of a team and have a flexible approach; • Literacy and numeracy skills; • Ability to work without direct supervision; • Ability to work day and or shift work rotations; • Laboratory or other similar disciplined experience would be an advantage. This position, which involves physical activity when sampling and collating retention samples, follows a set sampling and testing plan based upon specific time and production events throughout the day and week. The incumbent reports to the Laboratory Manager and works closely with the Quality and Production Departments. Please send your application and resumé to: Michael van Leeuwen Murray Goulburn Co-Operative Private Bag 3 Leongatha 3953 Email to: michael.vanleeuwen@mgc.com.au For more information please call 5662 9666 Applications close: 9th November 2012

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CLEANER Part Time

For work in Leongatha 7.30am start 5 MORNINGS PER WEEK Experience in floor buffing essential. Current Police check must be provided at interview. PHONE 0412 077 030

POSITIONS VACANT

DIRECTOR OF NURSING - KORUMBURRA (Deputy Director of Nursing - GSHS) Grade 7 (51 - 100 beds) Full Time

An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic nurse leader. This position works closely with the Director of Nursing of Gippsland Southern Health Service, the Executive team and staff throughout the organisation. The position will be primarily based at Korumburra Hospital, but will involve regular workat the Leongatha Hospital. This is an exciting time at GSHS as we embark on the rebuilding of the Leongatha Hospital. To succeed in this position you will ideally possess the following skills: • Senior nursing experience in a wide range of disciplines • The ability to support and drive change throughout an organisation • Provide support to the Director of Nursing (GSHS), the Executive team and all staff • Excellent interpersonal skill both verbal and written with the ability to communicate at all levels • A commitment to high quality patient care • Clinical leadership and education skills • Appropriate Tertiary / Academic qualifications • Registration with AHPRA The scope of this position will involve the management of Nursing areas including Hillside Lodge, undertaking project work and advancing nursing practices throughout the organisation.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING GRADE 5 Part time - 24 hrs per week

An exciting opportunity exists for a senior nurse to work closely with the Nursing Executive and Senior Managers at Gippsland Southern Health Service. To succeed in this position you will ideally possess the following skills: • Senior nursing experience in a wide range of disciplines including residential care. • The ability to promote change throughout an organisation. • Provide support to the Directors of Nursing and the Executive team. • Excellent people skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. • A commitment to maintaining and delivering high quality patient care. • Clinical leadership and education skills. • An understanding of the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) and the associated standards. • Registration with AHPRA. The role has a strong focus and responsibility to residential care and quality. The successful applicant will be required to undertake additional project work from a range of disciplines as delegated by Nursing Executive. GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. All staff have access to excellent staff mentoring, education and support programs. Salary Packaging is available to all permanent staff. All applicants will be required to supply a current satisfactory police check. If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive team, please contact the Executive Assistant, Dianna Mollica on 5667 5504 to obtain an application kit and position description or download from www.gshs.com.au. Applicants are also encouraged to contact Neil Langstaff on 5667 5507 to discuss the employment opportunities at GSHS. Completed application kits can be forwarded by Friday, 9th November 2012 to: Neil Langstaff Director of Nursing Inpatient/Residential Care Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953


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message of hope

FOOLS mock at sin, but among the upright there is favour. Proverbs 14:9.

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CLASSROOM TEACHING POSITION St Laurence O'Toole Primary School Leongatha require the services of a full time classroom teacher for the 2013 school year. This position may lead to an ongoing role within the school. Please visit www.seek.com.au/Job/classroom-teacher-primary/in/ bairnsdale-gippsland-bairnsdale-gippsland/23346582 for more information.

Newhaven College Phillip Island Australia

Information Technology Manager Newhaven College, an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island, offers quality education for students from Prep through Year 12. We are seeking an Information Technology Manager to provide technology vision, strategic direction and leadership for developing and implementing information technology initiatives that support the long term objectives, mission and vision of Newhaven College. For a Position Description and to apply, visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications Close Friday 16 November 2012

BLIND & AWNING INSTALLER

TEAM MEMBER Inverloch Store

Repairs and services

A part time position exists in our Inverloch store for a highly motivated person with exceptional customer service. The successful applicant will have the following attributes: • An approachable and friendly nature • Be team orientated • Cash handling and EFTPOS knowledge • Demonstrate a sound knowledge of OH&S standards • Be available to work weekends Previous timber and retail experience would be an advantage. If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for, you are invited to apply in writing by Wednesday 7th November 2012 to: Store Manager, Capeview Mitre10 Bass Highway Inverloch, Vic 3996, or by email: Wayne.Chapman@cv-m10.com.au

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TEAM MEMBER Part Time Position Tarwin Lower Store A part time position exists in our Tarwin Lower store for a highly motivated person with exceptional customer service. The successful applicant will have the following attributes: • An approachable and friendly nature • Be team orientated • Cash handling and EFTPOS knowledge • Demonstrate a sound knowledge of OH&S standards • Be available to work weekends • Forklift and truck licence an advantage Previous timber and retail experience would be an advantage. If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for, you are invited to apply in writing by Wednesday 7th November 2012 to: Store Manager, Capeview Mitre10 37 River Drive, Tarwin, Vic. or by email: Rod.Vanderkolk@cv-m10.com.au

South Gippsland Shire Council

Administration & Request Officer Permanent full time Fortnightly Rostered Day Off $56,102 total salary package Council is seeking a customer focused person to join our Operations team, your primary responsibility will be to record all requests coming into Council in relation to road maintenance and parks & gardens issues. You will bring highly developed administration and customer service skills and have proven experience working with spreadsheets and databases, along with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people. You will have a Year 12 qualification and/or a certificate in business administration or previous experience in an administration role.

Operations Supervisor Sealing Permanent full time Fortnightly Rostered Day Off $64,000 total salary package You will lead the Roads Sealing team, your key responsibility will be to organise, plan and implement the roads maintenance programs and works as requested by the Manager of Operations. In addition you will ensure service levels are met in relation to the delivery of the annual sealing program. You will hold a Certificate in Local Government Works & Road Construction and have proven experience in bituminous sealing practices and road maintenance works. We welcome direct enquiry on (03) 5662 9100. All applicants must submit an Application form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 7 November 2012. Further information and position descriptions are available from our website.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited community service agency. Staff and volunteers provide a range of community services in Gippsland for children, young people, families and individuals. The Agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged. UnitingCare Gippsland has the following vacancy:

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Full time Based in Leongatha

South Coast Child FIRST and Integrated Family Services. Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare or related field. Minimum 2 years field experience and willingness to study will be considered. For further information on the above position please phone Marie Jones-French on 5662 5150. Application forms and position descriptions are available at www.ucgipps.org.au or call Pam Porter on 5152 9600 to have copies emailed/sent to you. Applications addressing the key selection criteria close: 5pm Friday 9th November and are to be addressed to: Pam Porter HR Co-ordinator UnitingCare Gippsland PO Box 454 BAIRNSDALE VIC 3875 or email humanresources@ucgipps.org.au UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and well-being of children and young people.

CHAINSAWS AND STATIONARY ENGINES ETC.

Part Time Position

(CASUAL - approx 2-3 days per week)

A fantastic opportunity is available for an internal and external window furnishing installer. Join an exciting and supportive team within a locally owned and operated business. Experience is preferred, however consideration will be shown if experienced in the carpentry / building industry. To be successful in this role you will have: • Excellent attention to detail and be a lateral thinker • Superb time management skills • Great communication and customer service skills, and be very well presented • Confidence using hand and power tools, and be able to measure and endure heavy lifting • Current Australian driver’s licence and car Immediate start, with on the job training provided. Please forward resumés to: invint@bigpond.net.au 22a Cashin Street, Inverloch 3996 (closes Wednesday 7th November) Any queries can be directed to Ph: 0437 568 210

Pick-up and delivery in Leongatha/Meeniyan areas for MOTOR MOWERS,

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Phone JOHN GOULD 5664 0012

work wanted ALL LAWN maintenance and rotary hoeing, Fish Creek and surrounding area. Phone Geoff 0438350616.

FULLY Qualified Painter. No job too small. Good rates. Call Drew on 56624238 or 0418-517443. LAWN MOWING, pruning, green waste removal, brushcutting, ride-on mowing. Phone Terry 0458590560.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES About Tatura Milk The Bega Cheese and Tatura Milk Alliance is a major force in the Dairy and Manufacturing Industry nationally and globally. Specialising in the production of Infant Formula, Cream Cheese and other high quality dairy products, Tatura Milk Industries is proud of its more than 100 years of success and we want to share the success with YOU.

Production Manager-Nutritionals MSD2 This role will lead the Nutritionals operations in the MSD2 plant. It will ensure that the production process runs safely, efficiently and delivers on the company business plan. Key successes for this role are: • Promoting a Zero Harm safety culture • Striving to be an environmentally sustainable business • Providing quality products to our customers in full and on time • Continuously improving production metrics • Attracting, developing and engaging a capable workforce Successful applicants will possess the following skills and qualifications: • Proven leadership skills • A passion for Health, Safety and environment • A diploma or degree in dairy or food science • At least 3 years experience leading production operations within a dairy or food related industry • Excellent communication skills

Manufacturing Manager-Dairy Ingredients This role will provide leadership to the Dairy Ingredients Manufacturing operations at Tatura Milk. It will ensure that the entire production process runs safely, efficiently and delivers on the company objectives. Key successes for this role are: • Promoting a Zero Harm safety culture • Striving to be an environmentally sustainable business • Providing quality products to our customers in full and on time • Continuously improving production metrics • Attracting, developing and engaging a capable workforce Successful applicants will possess the following skills and qualifications: • Proven leadership skills • A passion for Health, Safety and environment • A degree in dairy or food science • At least 4 years experience leading manufacturing operations within a dairy or food related industry • Excellent communication skills Applications: Applicants must address the Key Selection Criteria contained within the Position Description. To access the Position Description and to apply for this position please access the Positions Vacant page on our website www.tatura.com.au Applications close Monday 5th November 2012 Any queries please contact: Shannon Masterson Human Resources Co-ordinator - Recruitment PH: 5824 6227


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for sale SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662. STANDING grass hay / silage, ready to cut from early November onwards. Price on application. 0428585954.

Leongatha - Full Time We currently have a full time position available Monday - Friday in our timber yard. We require someone who has excellent customer service, computer literate,and willing to learn all aspects of the hardware industry. A forklift licence and either an MR or HR truck licence would be an advantage, but not essential. Some rostered weekend and public holiday work will be required at times. Please forward resumés to: Capeview Mitre10, Attention Ben Davey Lot 2 Cusack Road, Leongatha or email ben.davey@cv-m10.com.au

from $149

STAFFY X German shorthaired pointers, 2 male, vaccinated, wormed and microchipped. 956000008359476, 956000008387763. Ph: A/h 0407-343780. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

livestock WANTED 100 - 120 dairy cows. Lease / purchase. Contact 0428-891270.

Leisure & Lifestyle Assistant ACSAG is a highly professional organisation that values staff and provides a warm and supportive team culture. In return we seek motivated individuals to provide exceptional care and to lead by example. Strzelecki House Aged Care Facility located in Mirboo North, is currently seeking an experienced Leisure and Lifestyle Assistant to work on a casual basis and to assist over the Christmas period. The successful candidate will have passion and experience in providing recreational programs within an aged care environment, demonstrated open communication skills and an interest in completing a Certificate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle. Please submit your applications to: Alison Snell - Facility Manager Email: mirboonorth@acsagroup.com.au Strzelecki House Aged Care Facility 27 Giles Street, MIRBOO NORTH, 3871 * All applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in Australia and a valid National Police Check*

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Rental

used vehicles BAR FRIDGE, Haier, very quiet, good condition $130 ONO. Hiker tent, Outer Limits 2 man, used once, $80 ONO. Cort electric guitar, stratstyle, swamp ash body, maple neck, ex condition, with 30 watt Htk amp, $400 ONO. Peavey Viper, 30 watts, incredibly loud modelling amp in ex condition, $300 ONO. Ibanez bass amp, 12” speaker with horn, warm funky sound, ex condition $300. Slide guitar, solid body, Martinez, bright red, hardly used, $170 ONO. 31-band equaliser, stereo, used once, $120 ONO. NAD 326BEE amp, 50 pure watts, Torroidal transformer, ex condition, $350 ONO. Phone 0466-897709 after 5pm.

of the week

CHICKENS (4) $25 the lot. Ph: 0413-452686.

2 SOMERSET COURT | LEONGATHA "Short walk to Schools & CBD” This neat and recently updated 3 bdrm home is situated only a short walk to the schools & main st, in a quiet court. Features include 3 bdrms with BIRs, master with ensuite, large living area with natural gas heating, open plan kitchen/dining area with electric cooking & split system a/c, bathroom with separate bath & shower, large laundry, back sunroom, single carport, secure rear yard & large garden shed. Available Now! Rental Per Week: $280.00 Date Available: Now Bond: $1213.35 For further information, please contact Carly at Alex Scott & Staff Leongatha on 5662 0922.

for rent TO LET BENA, 2 bedroom cottage, low rent in return for house duties, gardening and odd jobs, 14 kms from Korumburra. Contains refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, stove, dishwasher, air conditioner and wood heater. Apply to Stan 0419-506754.

VENUS BAY $210 pw, delightful 2 bed cottage for long term rent. Avail 1st December. Close to shops and beach. Private landlord. Ph: 5971-2391.

for lease 5 ACRES land, with shed. Ideal for a few animals, $60 per week. Four wheel drive access, Dollar Road, Dumbalk. 0414-339602.

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VACUUM CLEANER Repairs

DUST BAGS

Sales

FREE

QUOTES

WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE 167 Graham Street, Wonthaggi (opp. Ritchies IGA)

5672 3127 ALUMINIUM BOAT 3m, breadth 1.4m, 6hp Merc. Reg. expires Feb 2013. New wheels, tyres and studs. Boat and motor VGC, trailer fair. Has oars and anchor. Price $1,000. Ph: 0428-686290.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. GENERATOR brand new, trade power 8KVA, Honda motor, 18 months warranty remaining. Cost $2,150, sell $1,600. Ph: 5674-5555 Pound Creek. HULLS hay / silage feeder, new floor, $5,000 plus GST. Kevernellen silage wrapper, in good order, $10,000 plus GST. 0428-585954. INVALID EQUIPMENT Electric / battery chair stair lift $1,500; electric hospital bed, mobile hoist shower chair, commode and wheelchair. 0418-101463. JETTY - Port Franklin. Great access to Corner Inlet. $32,000. Ph: 56862319. KUBOTA MX 5000, low hours, good condition. 5674-1094 a/h. MAZDA 1987, good goer. Vin B5006942, $350. F2 50 Ambo, 1998, good condition, V8 gas, PAP136, $5,500. Yamaha 660 XT Motard, 2010, excellent order, IA9UF, $5,800. Ph: 0419-313483. OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR Airsep Newlife Elite $1,000. Plega electric bed 6’8” x 4’6”, head and leg lift $1,500. Ph: 5668-1707.

garage sales

GARAGE SALE

55 Turner Street Leongatha Saturday, November 3 9am - 3pm NOTHING OVER $5 !! Clothing Household items Toys

HUGE GARAGE SALE WITH DECEASED ESTATE ITEMS 8am to 1pm Saturday, November 3 4/6 Cuttriss Street, INVERLOCH All goods must go

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McINDOE (Haw) - Shane and Emily are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful daughter HARA ANDREA 6.10.12. A little sister for Adam. Special thanks to Dr Tim Linton and Mary Dortmans.

engagements PATERSON - CARROLL Daisy and Norman Paterson have much pleasure announcing the engagement of their son Shane to Vivian Carroll. Congratulations to you both, all the very best for the future. xo xo SMITH - STEVENS Liz Smith of Leongatha and Neil Smith of Pound Creek have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of Jessica to Nathanial, son of Cheryl of Carrum Downs and Greg of Cranbourne, on the 17.9.2012.

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FREE CAR REMOVAL

GARAGE Jenny Milkins SALE

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

The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

All machinery Bins provided

$25 GARAGE SALE KIT

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers

KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $31.90)

5672 2946 0417 556 593 FORD FUTURA, 94, good cond, 225,000km, close to RWC, Reg. til 31.1.13, (NRC720). $2,250. 0414261826.

wanted to buy ANY OLD FARM four wheelers, ag bikes, machinery, to do up. Call and let me know what you have. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401-194601. OLD MOTORBIKES - road, trail, mini, farm, 4-wheelers. Cars, trucks, tractors, farm machinery. Wrecks or parts. Not for scrap. 5664-8344.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

garage sales VENUS BAY 35 Orion Road, Saturday 3rd November, 7.30am 11.30am. Mega Sale.

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY & SUNDAY November 3 & 4 21 Marion Court INVERLOCH 8am - 4pm Household items, toys, bikes, QS bed, kitchenware Something for everyone

Garage Sale Saturday November 3 9-4pm 83 McCartin St Leongatha

• 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $39 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

meetings

Annual General Meeting LEONGATHA LYRIC THEATRE Monday, November 12 7.30pm at Leongatha RSL All welcome

SOUTH GIPPSLAND FIELD & GAME INC.

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

bereavement thanks BERRYMAN - Douglas Leonard. Charlotte, Ellen, Rhonda, Alison, Ross, and their families sincerely thank their relations and friends for their attendance at Doug’s funeral. The expressions of love and sympathy shown to us have been a great comfort. We also thank the doctors and nursing staff at Leongatha and Cabrini Melbourne hospitals for the care given to Doug during his illness. Thanks also to Paul and Margaret Beck and their staff for their kindness and consideration shown to us all.

in memoriam FOSTER - Jack John. 30.10.93 As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near. Love Noeleen and family. PAYNE - Eddie. 1.11.2009 Three years have passed since we were together. But in our heart, held by love, you walk with us forever. Norma, Graeme, Malcolm.

deaths

BRUHN - Robert Henry (Bob). Passed away peacefully at Grandridge Lodge, Mirboo North on October 26, 2012. Aged 78 years, late of Berrys Creek. Son of the late Harry and Vi Bruhn. Brother and brother-inlaw of Stan and Robyn, Ken and Lorraine (dec), Irene and Tim, Nancy and Ed. Fond uncle of all his nephews and nieces, and their families. Rest in peace. CHALLIS - Eva.

Dear sister-in-law and aunt of Maie Riseley and family. DRAPER - Rod. 17.12.50 - 28.10.12

Loving husband of Jenny. Son of Helen and Col (dec).

Brother of Graeme (dec), Dennis, Alan (dec) and Leigh. Loving father of Lyndal, Warrick and Tash, Amanda and Tim, Grumpy to Jane and Oscar. Taken much too soon, will always be missed by all. xoxox

DRAPER - Rod. Passed away October 28. Deepest sympathy to Jenny, Lyndal, Warrick and Tash, Amanda and Tim. Much loved son-in-law of Annie, brother-in-law of Aileen, Glenda, Robert, and families.

DRAPER - Rod. The Leongatha Town Cricket Club mourns the passing of life member and premiership player Rod Draper. ‘Snags’ was a popular member of both the high school and Leongatha Town clubs.

Members’ thoughts are with Jenny and the family at this sad time.

funerals

BRUHN - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Robert Henry (Bob) Bruhn will be held at the Uniting Church, Mirboo North on Friday, November 2, 2012 commencing at 10.30am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Mirboo North Cemetery. No flowers by request please, donations in lieu may be made to Parkinson’s Victoria. Envelopes will be available at the service.

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AGM Tuesday, November 6 8pm APEX CLUBROOMS Watson Road, Leongatha ALL WELCOME

THE STONY CREEK FOOTBALL AND NETBALL CLUB will be holding a joint

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on November 12 at the clubrooms

The meeting will commence at 7.30pm with an extraordinary meeting and the AGM to follow. All welcome!

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


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Korumburra volleyball

Grist takes Burgess stableford IN fine weather 22 women played the second round of the Burgess stableford, with daily prizes awarded by Jenny Rowe from Picture This Framed.

In A Grade (0-24) Heather Grist (24) had a sizzling score of 39 points and Betty Yann (22) was runner-up with 35 points. B Grade (25-29) again saw a good score by Lyn McIvor (26) with 37 points and Gwen Evison (28) was the runner-up on 32 points (on a countback from Corrie George). Marg Harper (34) was a clear winner in C Grade with a great score of 38 points and Julie Hislop (43) was the runner-up with 30 points. Balls down the line went to Lee Clements, Judy Webb and Barb Walker with 32 points. Nearest the pins, 1st Gwen Evison and 13th Lee Clements.

Our girls defended the Foster Plate last week but unfortunately couldn’t do it again this year, but Lee Clements was the runnerup in A Grade and had a nearest the pin on the 17th and Marg Young won nearest the pin on the 6th hole. Last Thursday we had a very successful Ted and Sheila Moulton Memorial Bowl, welcoming visiting players from 10 Clubs including three teams from Bairnsdale. Lois Kurrle (ex Korumburra) and some of her golfing friends have returned annually and after 10 years Sue Gannon had success on the course. The bowl was won by the Warragul team of Joy Marriott, Rose Gallagher and Kylie Golding with a total of 98 points; their club previously won the Bowl in 1988. Sue Gannon (11) won A Grade with 33 points on a countback from Beth Curram (15) of Foster. Beryl Brown (28) was the B Grade winner with

31 points on a countback from Sue Hoskin (25) of Meeniyan. C Grade was won by Julie Hislop (43) with a pleasing 34 points, with Mollie Cook (33) from Yarram the runner-up. Balls down the line were awarded to Bec Thomas and Lee Clements on 32 points, Anne Walker and Barb Twite on 31 points and Norrie Little, Sue Wakefield, Wendy Parker and Maree Anderson on 30 points. Nearest the pins were 1st Barb Walker, 10th Sue Wakefield and 13th Bec Thomas. This Wednesday is the final round of the Burgess stableford, the timesheet is in the ladies room or you could contact Lee for information and/or changes.

Results Round 13

A Grade: Giants d Golliwogs (3:0) 25:21, 25:16, 17:14; Pirates d Warriors (3:0) 25:14, 25:20, 25:21; Bugs d Champions (3:0) 25:17, 25:16, 25:21. B Grade: M.G. Holy Cows d Shark Bait (2:1) 15:25, 25:22, 25:23, 6:2; Panthers d Plasted (3:0) 25:8, 25:13, 25:9; HELP d Chargers (3:0) 25:19, 25:11, 25:9.

Ladders

Wednesday winners: Korumburra Golf Club winners last Wednesday were Lyn McIvor, Heather Grist and Marg Harper; they received trophies donated by Jenny Rowe of Picture This Framed.

South Gippsland Bridge Results

crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8349 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1,Sp-lash-ed. 6, A-dam. 8, Care. 9, Dam-osel-’s. 10, W-h(ot)-ere. 11, Nat-I’ve. 13, Bid-den. 15, T-I-geR-S (rev). 17, S-and-RA. 19, (so)Under. 22, Di-mini-sh. 23, (d)Ella(c) (rev). 24, Peke (peek). 25, Gang-ling. Down - 2, Pee-ch(eese). 3, A-V-erred. 4, Hide. 5, Dominate. 6, AsseT (rev). 7, Al-l over. 12, Engaging. 14, Im-ag-ine. 16, Gent-eel. 18, Drive. 20, (fe)El-Len. 21, Shin. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8349 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Madrigal. 6, Ewer. 8, Hang. 9, Sunshade. 10, Hello. 11, Hornet. 13, Horrid. 15, Oppose. 17, Battle. 19, Least. 22, Ointment. 23, Item. 24, Mail. 25, Sapphire. Down - 2, Abate. 3, Regular. 4, Gash. 5, Luncheon. 6, Ether. 7, Endless. 12, Idleness. 14, Ocarina. 16, Peevish. 18, Total. 20, Sheer. 21, Step.

A Grade: 1. Bugs, 2, Pirates, 3. Golliwogs, 4. Giants, 5. Warriors, 6. Champions. B Grade: 1. Panthers, 2. HELP, 3. Why, 4. Chargers, 5. Plasted, 6. M.G. Holy Cows, 7. Shark Bait.

Bowl winners: grade winners at the Ted and Sheila Moulton Memorial Bowl (from left) Beryl Brown (B Grade), Sue Gannon (A Grade), Peg Fitzgerald (Sheila’s sister), Kath Davidson (Sheila and Ted’s daughter) and Julie Hislop (C Grade).

Meeniyan – Monday evening: 1st Jean Barbour, Clive Hope. 2nd Faye Rowlands, Barbara Axten, Brian and Sally Hoskins. Tarwin Lower – Tuesday afternoon 1st John Sullivan, Alan Johnston. 2nd Hannah Martin, Leila Bell. 3rd Dawn Jolly, Colin Cameron. 4th Frank Arndt, Clive Hope. Inverloch – Friday afternoon Butler Pairs – Week 2: North/South; 1st Shirley and Roger Walker. 2nd. Anne Ross, Maureen Stiles. 3rd Margaret and Noel Smith. 4th Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. East/West: 1st Dawn Jolly, Colin Cameron. 2nd Hannah Martin, Margaret Munro. 3rd Phillip and Neville Chapman. 4th Kaye Douglas, John Sutton. Inverloch Butler Pairs – Final result: 1st Neville and Phillip Chapman and Jack Kuiper, Jean Barbour. 3rd Greg Nicholson, Clive Hope/Brian Hoskins. 4th Kaye Douglas, John Sutton and John Farr, Dina Drury. 6th Roger and Shirley Walker.

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

At Port Phillip Heads

OCT / NOV Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

31 WED

1 THUR

2 FRI

3 SAT

4 SUN

5 MON

6 TUE

0058 0632 1238 1839

1.53 0.62 1.34 0.28

0137 0712 1316 1917

1.58 0.59 1.36 0.25

0212 0747 1352 1954

1.60 0.57 1.38 0.23

0244 0822 1427 2030

1.60 0.55 1.39 0.24

0315 0857 1503 2103

1.59 0.54 1.38 0.26

0347 0931 1540 2136

1.57 0.54 1.36 0.29

0421 1006 1617 2207

1.53 0.55 1.33 0.34

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

Junior coach: Leongatha Cycling Club member Tony Smith helps new rider Thomas Fitzgerald off the starting line at the first of the come and try the track days last Wednesday. If you wish to have a go at track cycling there’s another opportunity; just turn up at the Leongatha Velodrome this Wednesday from 5.30pm.

New riders: there’s still plenty of interest in cycling, with four new cyclists turning up for a track session last Wednesday ahead of this Friday’s start to the track season. Pictured front from left are new riders, Cody Cox, Max Winchester, Austin Timmins and Thomas Fitgerald and, back from left, Leongatha Cycling Club members Steve Wilson, David McFarlane, Lindsay Love and Tony Smith.


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Olympian coaches local riders SIXTEEN Pony Club riders in the West Gippsland zone were fortunate to be given the opportunity to attend a two day eventing clinic coached by Olympian Megan Jones which was held at Wonthaggi Pony Club recently.

Star coaching: the riders who participated in the clinic with Olympian Megan Jones. Photo: Jenny O’Sullivan.

Jones is one of Australia’s top Eventing riders and a silver medallist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. She was to compete in the recent London Olympics after being required to fill a spot for Shane Rose’s injured horse, but her good luck had all of a sudden turned bad for her horse Allofasudden, who ironically found itself also injured at the last minute, and Megan was forced to scratch from the London Olympic Eventing team. Over clinic the group was broken down into four groups of four riders which participated in Dressage, Showjumping, Cross Country and Theory with each and every lesson taken by Megan herself. During the theory lesson Megan shared her thoughts, knowledge and experience with the riders, telling them how she has learnt to deal with all the highs and in Megan’s case there have been many, along with the lows of this sport, including the huge disappointment of missing out

on the Olympics. When dealing with animals it is something equestrian athletes unfortunately are used to. “The reality is this is the nature of our sport. Horses can sustain these injuries and before you know it, a sporting dream can come to an end,” Megan told the riders during an afternoon theory session. Megan also gave some great advice to the Riders on how to prepare, train and look after their horses for competition. The clinic was aimed at riders in Grades 1, 2 and 3 – Wonthaggi Pony Club had six riders taking part in the

clinic. They were: Stephanie Carfrae, Carly Heislers, Grace McLean, Maddy Chalmers, Jess Bolding and Emily Burns. Ten Riders from other pony clubs in the zone from Berrys Creek, Tarwin Lower, Corner Inlet, Cranbourne, Cockatoo and Phillip Island also rode in the clinic. The clinic was a fantastic learning experience for all the riders and everyone found Megan to be very down to earth, a great coach, an extraordinary person and a wonderful ambassador for our sport. The clinic was organised by West Gippsland Chief Instructor Jenny O’Sullivan.

Getting over: Molly Barry rides Jumpin Jack over the Apex Jump while Megan Jones looks on. Photo: Jenny O’Sullivan.

Showjumping success at Wonthaggi REGARDLESS of the extremely wet winter and unpredictable weather of late, the Wonthaggi Pony Club grounds were a hive of activity on Sunday, October 21, for the club’s annual show jumping day. This event is a Pony Club Association of Victoria State qualifier and part of the West Gippsland Zone Championship series. The competition comprised of six different grades with three separate events in each, which included 2Phase, Am7 and Am5 for A, B, C and D grades and E and F grades contested AM7, Am5 and Optimum Time. The top six riders in each competition were awarded a sash and earned points towards the overall championship placing. The calibre of riders that turned out to compete on the day was of a high quality, but none more so than those competing in the higher grades of A and B Grade, which provided some spectacular performances and left spectators in awe, as some of the jumping rounds were well over 1.10m high. Wonthaggi’s Sarah Joyce riding LH Ace in A Grade, came a close third in the overall championship, closely followed by another Wonthaggi rider, Carleen Hefel riding Rubin. The very experienced combination of Emily Hill riding Marena Comet took out the A Grade, with young up and coming rider Molly Barry riding Jumpin Jack taking out A Grade Reserve Champion. Numerous Wonthaggi Pony Club members were rewarded for their efforts and found themselves amongst the placings in many of the competitions, with Wonthaggi’s Stephanie Carfrae taking out the overall B Grade championship riding Optimus Prime and Carly Heislers the C Grade, riding Thorpville Espresso, with Viviene Carfrae riding Bob Conroy un-

lucky to lose the C Grade Reserve championship on a count back. Wonthaggi rider, Logan West, riding Azza came a credible third in the F Grade championship. Funds raised from the event are going to contribute to the building of some new horse yards to replace the dilapidated old ones. Wonthaggi Pony Club would especially like to thank Landmark Wonthaggi for donating a bag of horse feed and a fantastic horse feeder for the event; the lucky winner of the Landmark Wonthaggi prize was Emily Burns of Ryanston. Any rider wishing to purchase photos taken on the day should contact Bev Main on Facebook at “Main Memories Videography (Horses)” or phone: 0418 345 460. New members are always welcome to join the club, contact details can be found on the club’s website page at www. wonthaggi.ponyclubvic.org .au Show Jumping Day results: A Grade Champion: Emily Hill from Loch Nyora PC. Reserve Champion: Molly Barry from Berrys Creek PC. B Grade Champion: Stephanie Carfrae from Wonthaggi Pony Club. Reserve Champion: Alex O’Sullivan from Tarwin Lower PC. C Grade Champion: Carly Heislers from Wonthaggi Pony Club. Reserve Champion: Ashleigh Terlato from Pakenham PC. D Grade Champion: Taylah Waugh from Moe PC. Reserve Champion: Sianan Price from Phillip Island PC. E Grade Champion: Kaitlyn McNaughton from Berrys Creek PC. Reserve Champion: Jade Falcone from Dalmore PC. F Grade Champion: Bronte Hutchinson from Langwarrin PC. Reserve Champion: Holly DeGaris from Meeniyan PC.

Jump it: Wonthaggi rider Sarah Joyce riding LH Ace in A Grade. Photo: Lauren K Photography.

Doing well: Carly Heislers riding Thorpville Espresso in the C Grade event. Photo: Bev Main - Main Memories Videography.


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Leongatha

TUESDAY, October 23 saw our Division 1 ladies away to Meeniyan, however were unable to come away with the spoils, losing to Meeniyan 62 shots to 80. L. Cox (s) 22 lt 29 with Trish McCormack (s) in a draw 20 to 20. Joy Todd 20 lt 31. Division 3 were away to Mirboo North, losing to the Mirboo North ladies 42 shots to 60. M. Fisher 20 lt 30, C. Harry 22 lt 30. Round four sees Division at home to Foster, Division 3 also at home to Phillip Island. Wednesday, October 24 saw the Leongatha monthly triples in action and the winners were the Leongatha team of A. Rayson, H. Forrester and Bill Rahilly with four wins 48 shots. Runners-up with four wins plus 30, J. Cocking (s), J. Patters and John O’Connor. Best last game went to a Foster team skippered by Ian Parkes with plus 16. The John O’Connor wines went to the Inverloch team skippered by Dave Roberts. Sponsors for the day were Birch Ross and Barlow legal firm and the club thanks them for their

valued support. Saturday, October 27 saw Division 1 men’s pennant at home to Mirboo North, losing to the northerners 68 shots to 70. J. Hall (s) 31 to 19, while R. Trotman (s) 16 lt 18, G. Greenaway 21 lt 33. Division 2 were away to Loch and lost 44 to 106. C. Richardson (s) 12 to 41, A. Rayson (s) 14 to 27, B. Davidson 18 to 38. Division 4 travelled to Toora and could not handle the lawn greens, losing to Toora 38 to 103. G. Elliott (s) 7 to 51, J. Pendergast (s) 22 to 18, R. Young (s) 9 to 34. Round four sees Division 1 away to Inverloch, Division 2 at home to Inverloch and Division 4 also at home to Inverloch. Sunday, November 4 will see the first of the Leongatha 2012/13 tournaments mixed triples in action, 9.30am start, BYO lunch, cost $12 per team. Friday night, November 2 sees the next Kitty Club tea night, and if you wish to attend please ensure your name and numbers are on the list near the match committee room door. Until the next report, good bowling - Jackhigh.

Buffalo indoor

ON Wednesday October 24: A very relaxed and enjoyable night of bowling this week. Some very close scores were posted, with Ian’s team winning their first game by one shot and drawing their other two games. However, with two wins and a draw Charlie Tumino (s), Carolyn Benson and Peter Heldens leading well were the winners on the night (WWD) 16 ends from Ian Benson (s), Glenys Pilkington and Joe Occhipinti (WDD) 11 ends (no losers). Next Rod McConchie (s), Andrew Hanks and Mary Tumino (LLW) 12 ends, with Toni Heldens (s), Joyce Occhipinti and Bill Wolswinkel (LDL) nine ends. Best 1st game: Charlie 12-1, 2nd Charlie 14-3, 3rd Rod 7-6. A chat and supper concluded an enjoyable night. New bowlers will be welcomed, with help to learn the game, Wednesday 7.30pm at the Buffalo Community Centre.

Mardan indoor JUST thirteen bowlers at the hall for the second last bowling night of the season, but plenty of good bowls being delivered in four keenly contested games. Three teams of three and one of four all playing two games of ten ends. The selectors again doing well with none of the sides able to win both their games. Winners on the night with one win and a draw were Jeannie Baker, Theresa Bateman and Andy Plowman (skip); runners up with one win and eleven winning ends were Ronnie Baker, John McColl and Ian Bristow (skip). Good to see Ronnie Baker in fine form and looking well after giving us all a bit of a scare last week. This Wednesday we would love to see plenty of bowlers turning up to battle it out for the traditional prizes donated by the club president. We will be welcoming Vito back from his trip to America and this will be the last chance to show off your talents for this season. Next Wednesday, November 7 will be the club’s Annual General Meeting at 7.30pm, and the presentations of the prizes won during the season, don’t miss it. The final function for the year is the end of season dinner at the Mirboo North bowling club, Friday, November 16 from 6.30pm, look forward to seeing all our members and several welcome guests.

Good shot: Jenny Rich checks out how she went at the Leongatha Bowls Club come and try day on Tuesday.

Fish Creek NO good news for our ladies’ pennant side with only one rink winning against Inverloch last week. Much better news for our men with Division 3 winning on all three rinks against Inverloch with 33 shots up over all. Division 5 also won with 24 shots up on Corinella and two rinks winning. Apologies from the men’s match committee but selection will not take place until Wednesday when selected teams will then go on the notice board. Next week Division 3 is at Phillip Island with the bus departing at 10.30 a.m. Division 5 is at Foster. Sunday, November 11 is the Van Dyk/Shaw day of mixed fours when teams or single entries would be welcome. Thursday is our Ladies’ Tournament with a full green and Friday is our casserole tea when everyone is welcome. Neville Buckland is again on our sick list but is said to be improving and due home again. Also on the sick list is the Ladies past president Nola Poletti who is in Foster Hospital following a nasty fall.

Korumburra parlor IT has been a busy week for the Korumburra bowlers as fourteen of them ventured to Gembrook on Sunday, October 21 for an afternoon of indoor bowls. Joanna Lomagno was in the runner-up team with Michael Matthews and Joyce Occhipinti playing pivotal shots in the winning team. An enjoyable, social afternoon was had by bowlers from both clubs and Korumburra looks forward to hosting the afternoon next year. Monday evening saw players arrive at Outtrim for their second dose of bowls. With eighteen bowlers in attendance, the games were tightly fought with each point proving vital in the outcome. The runner-up team of Connie Occhipinti, Mary Tumino and visitor, Ian Armstrong scored well to finish with 2W1L+4 shots. They were disappointed to find themselves one shot behind the winning team of Lee Armstrong, Ashley Van Duffelen and Margot O whose bowling has begun to show a little improvement. And then, on Thursday evening, the players fronted for their third dose of bowls; this time a night of parlor bowls. With a good turn-out of 22 players, two games of 12 ends ensued. Brian Enbom captained the winning team of Lilet Wyatt, Alan Dyall, Mick Bruzzese and Charlie Tumino. They drew their first game and won by three points in their second. Their opponents in the first game (who also drew) won by two shots in the second, thus allowing Brian’s team the night’s honours. All four games were evenly matched and the bowlers displayed skilful and sometimes, not so skilful, shots.

Helping hand: club president Bob Young gives Fred Hams some pointers at the Leongatha Bowls Club come and try day last week.

Inverloch ladies PENNANT Day was successful for Division 1 and Division 2. Unfortunately Division 3 had a lost. Never mind ladies, next week will be yours. Wednesday was a very enjoyable day with two two-game winners with 23 shots up were Diana Patterson, Sue Nation, Elaine Miller and Chris Gillman. Runners-up with 18 shots up were Helen Twite, Joyce Arnold and Pam Sutcliffe. Raffle winners were Pat Stoneham, Elaine Miller and Dorothy Gilfillan. A “Let’s get together” afternoon will be held on November 5 at 2 pm for a cup of tea so that Joyce can inform us on what is happening in the bowling world and around our club. Cup Day November 6, in mufti with your hats ladies, and your button holes gentlemen. Starting at 10am and entry is $5, with a chicken platter for lunch for $10. Lots of prizes on the day. Guest Day on November 9 starting at 10am need more teams please.

Meeniyan

TUESDAY pennant last week was a pleasing result for both teams. Division 1 at home to Leongatha won 80 shots to 62 with two rinks winning and the third having a draw. Away to Foster division three won 47 shots to 36 with both rinks successful. This week ones were away to Inverloch and threes were home to Inverloch. Winners of social bowls on Wednesday were Dudley Harrison and Neville Meikle. Dudley also won the lucky draw. Saturday pennant had Division 2 away to Inverloch, where they lost by 14 shots with one rink getting the points. Division 4 hosted Phillip Island and won 92 shots to 59 with two rinks getting the points. Next week twos are away to San Remo and fours are home to San Remo. Reminder the first round of men’s singles is due to be completed by the first week in November. The list for entries in the ladies singles and pairs closes soon. Thursday, November 1 is the second of our summer monthly triples. One of our social event highlights- Cup Day, with mixed bowls and chicken and champagne lunch commences at 10.30am. Names still needed for catering purposes.

Allambee Mirboo & District Tennis A GRADE saw big wins to the three winners. Well done to the northerners, only losing one set. Sam and Spencer won the set against the Littlejohns for Lucky Strings. Koony were the winners against Korumburra. Greg and Scott won the only set for Korumburra. Smokin Aces won the points over Baromi and a tie-breaker each way. In A Reserve, Gold won against Korumburra, a 7/5, and a tie-breaker to Gold. The men’s sets were Korumburra’s way, the ladies and mixed to Gold. Koony won the men’s sets, Mardan the ladies and the mixed were close but Koony had enough games for a win. Baromi won by 12 games against Berrys Creek, and the ever reliable Rohan won his three sets. Berrys Creek ladies won two sets. Well done, three 7/5s, a close match. Leongatha had their full team this week, the win put the team to third spot. In B Grade, the Leongatha team is playing well together, James and Connor having turns as a lady when the team needs. Baromi, with more experienced players is on top of this grade. The team had a win against Leongatha

North, with players up from juniors this season. B Grade - all teams have a bye this week, November 3. Enjoy the break. Don’t forget the following week November 11 is the men’s and ladies’ doubles tournament at Leongatha.

Results

A Grade: Leongatha North 8.69, Lucky Strings 1.36; Smokin Aces 7.68, Baromi 2.41; Koonwarra 8.68, Korumburra 1.35. A Reserve: Koonwarra 5.46, Mardan 4.37; Baromi 6.49, Berrys Creek 3.37; Outtrim Gold 6.44, Korumburra 3.32; Leongatha 7.52, Outtrim Maroon 2.28, Hallston - bye. B Grade: Baromi 8.53, Leongatha North 1.26; Leongatha 7.47, Mardan 2.28.

Ladders A Grade Leongatha Smokin Aces .....34.5 Baromi. .................................26.5 Leongatha North. ................24.5 Koonwarra ...........................23.5 Lucky Strings ........................16.5 Korumburra .............................6.5 A Reserve Outtrim Gold .......................31.5 Koonwarra ...........................28.5 Leongatha ............................24.0 Baromi ..................................22.5 Hallston .................................21.0 Mardan ..................................20.5 Outtrim Maroon ....................19.5 Korumburra ...........................18.0 Berrys Creek .........................13.5 B Grade Baromi .................................. 33.5 Leongatha ............................ 28.5 Mardan................................. 16.5 Leongatha North ................... 9.5


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ROUND 1 of the Bill McCaughan fourball championship was dominated by Anthony Sparkes and Matt Hunter who combined expertly to achieve a +9 score. Runners-up on a countback were Stuart Harry and Ian Barlow with +7. The scratch component is fairly open where Anthony and Matt’s 74 was matched by Kevin Castwood and Paul McDonald. Pro-pin went to Anthony Sparkes, and nearest the pin to David Forbes. Ball winners: D. Vorwerg - B. Cathie +7, J. Feddersen - N. Lafferty +6, P. Waters - J. Smith +5, P. McDonald - K. Castwood +5, C. Leaver - P. Stivic +3, A. Adcock - R. Bride +3.

Tuesday

Vice captain Peter Waters was feeling confident as he sorted the cards, with 40 points to his credit. Shock set in when Rod Brown’s card was found with 42 points inked in. Congratulations Rod, and also to Peter for scores which were way ahead of the rest. To complete their successful day, Rod and Peter each won a nearest the pin prize.

Balls were won by K. Finney 35, D. Vorwerg 35, P. Hartigan, J. Smith, G. Spruzen, F. Smedley, K. Macfarlane 33.

Thursday The event was a fourball with a ball toss on the tee to decide partners. The toss drew Keith Godridge and Alex Hawkins together, and they ran hot to win with an excellent 47 points. Reports suggest that this was possibly Keith’s best ever round. Close runners-up were Andrew Smith and Dan Poynton on 46. Peter Hartigan and Geoff Maher were nearest the pin winners, and balls went to K. Finney - G. Sharrock 44, M. Oliver - J. Lowell 43, J. Renwick - B. Cathie 41, J. Eabry - K. Macfarlane 41, A. Sperling - D. Vorwerg 40, G. McDonald - R. Burton 40. Saturday of course is round two of the fourball championship, and on Sunday round two of the Gordon West nine hole teams competition. Melbourne Cup Day will feature the D. and N. Webster mixed Canadian, with an option to play singles stableford for those without partners.

Leongatha ladies FORTY players contested Wednesday’s stableford event in very welcome sunshine, and the course in great condition. Thank you to Dot Stubbs and Di Williams for sponsoring the day. Ann Blundy had a great score of 39 pts. playing off 17 to win A Grade. Jan Paice (26) 35pts in B Grade and Pat West (41) 34 pts in C Grade also did very well. Down the line balls went to Di Williams 34, Wendy Parker 34, Jill Steer 33, Jacqui Barraclough 31, Carol Sowden 30, Helen MacKenzie 30, Dot Stubbs 30, Marg Berry 30. Nearest the pin: 14th Pam Mullarvey, 16th Jacqui Barraclough. Winner of the nine hole comp was Hannah Martin 14 pts, runner-up Leanne Adamson 11 pts.

Foster

ON Saturday we played our monthly medal sponsored by Paul Zuidema and our medal winner, and also A Grade was Danny Dwyer with a net 67. B Grade was won by Greg Fennell with net 71 and C Grade Brian Wilson with a normally medal winning score of 68 net. Balls went to Tom Ryan who eagled the 11th hole, G. Calder, B. Stubbs, C. James, P. McCaughan, G. Challis and B. Beilby. Nearest the pins went to Gavin Blew and Mick Herrald, and Brian Wilson won the putting competition with 28 putts. Our Thursday competition saw Bo Fiek’s 35 points good enough, with balls to Paddy McCaughan and Rob Gourlay. Nearest the pin on the 17th went to Graham Challis. Our club championships start next Saturday, with the first day sponsored by Colin Watson Holden, and Sunday which is round two sponsored by Jim Newton. On Tuesday, Melbourne Cup Day, Martin Clements will sponsor our stableford event for men and ladies.

OUR mid-week competition attracted 26 players. The winner was D. Wilson senior, on 34 points. Balls down the line went to K. Russell 33, J. Moffett 33, C. Palant 33, L. Cooper 33 and I Baker 32. Nearest the pin: 17th P Mitchell-Dawson. On Saturday 86 players competed in a stroke event. A Grade winner: S. Scott 72 net. B Grade winner R Furborough 68 net. C Grade winner B. Fennell 70 net. Balls down the line: D. Brown 70, B. Skinner 70, P.

Studham 71, S. Tiziani 72, D. Munro 72, M. Loughran 72, S. Lowe 72, G. Ryan 72, F. Desenech 72, K. Russell 72, P. Hanley 73, J. Jordan 73, K. Loughran 73. Nearest the pins: 2nd D Mackie, 8th K. Loughran, 13th J. Sartori, 17th R Vanagtmaal, who also scored an eagle on the first hole. There will no longer be preferred lies as the course has now dried out. We are very fortunate to have Wonthaggi Plaster once again as our major

Welshpool TUESDAY’s nine hole barbecue pub event winner was Brian MacPherson with 18 points. Balls down the line to Pat Carroll. Achiever’s award A. Hayes on countback from P. Westaway. Other scores: K. Lear 15, A. Brown 14, K. Hallett 13. Pub points: Pier Port 14, Toora 13.6, Welshpool 12, Port Albert 11. Friday’s chicken run winner Russell Barwick 16 points on countback from Bob Easton. Ball down the line to Alan Hayes 14 on countback K. Lear and L. Pope. Other scores: P. Westaway, M. Lowe 13; B. MacPherson, G. Brennan 12, P. Jansen, E. Fischer 11. Saturday’s Toora Hotel voucher winner was Keith Lear 18 points on countback from Lionel Pope. Ball down the line: Brian MacPherson 16. Other scores: A. Hayes 15, Jeanette Swann, G. Brennan 13, E. Fischer, R. Barwick 12. Sunday was a stroke event where it looks like only one player played good golf. Brian MacPherson blitzed the field with net 66 (18). Ball down the line to Lionel Pope 72 (17). Nearest the pin 15th Andrew Brown. Other scores: A. Brown 73, K. Hallett 75, P. Westaway 78, P. Carroll 79. Coming events: Tuesday, November 6, Cup Day - normal 9am barbecue event and then hit-off at 12 for a nine hole stableford event. Everyone welcome. Saturday, November 10 - presentation day and Paul McAninly 4BBB medley stableford event. Get your teams on the board as soon as possible.

sponsor of our club championships, which begin on November 17. Thank you to Paul Brusamarello and Trevor Bowler for their generous support. We are sprigging the fairways starting on November 12, which is certainly a step foward in shaping and plan-

ning the golf courses to once again become the premier course in South Gippsland. Welcome back to Phillip “Hoota” Studham from his overseas adventure. See you all on Saturday for our monthly medal event, which is sure to attract a large contingent of keen golfers.

Meeniyan SATURDAY was a 4B stableford event with the sponsor for the day being A. J. McHarg which is much appreciated. The A Grade winners were Michael Darmanin and Ian Inglis with 47 points. Runners-up were Alan Kuhne and Paul Vandermeer with 45 points on a countback. Balls down the line went to Rod Matthews and Glen down 45pts, Jeff Wilson and Ryan McKnight 44 pts and Jim Cusack and Peter Wilson with 43 points. Nearest the pin on the 2nd was won by Craig Buckland. The pro pin on the 17th was won by Lloyd Redpath. The raffle winners were Jim Cusack and Ian Inglis. The members draw was John Hyatt who was not in the clubhouse so it jackpots to next week. Tuesday was a singles stableford event with the winner being Grame Revell with 40 points. Balls down the line went to Col Stewart 36 pts and John Howard with 34 points. Nearest the pin on the 2nd was won by Brian Dewar. Best nine was John Mortensen with 17 points. Thursday’s single stableford winner was Daryle Gregg with 34 points. Balls down the line went to Col Stewart with 33 points. Best nine was won by Ian Warman with 18 points. Nearest the pin on the 8th was won by Daryle Gregg. Next week is Medal Day.

Woorayl ladies WE enjoyed excellent conditions for last week’s stroke round, which was sponsored by Leongatha Photographic and Electronics. The A Grade winner was Shirley Thomas (15) with 74 net, B Grade was won by Marg Higgins (23) with 72 net and C Grade winner was Melinda Martin (31) with 80 net. Balls down the line went to Karin McKenzie, Ann Poole, Fay Maynard and

zies (18) on 30 points and David Hutchinson (12) on 29 points. Lloyd McKenzie (5) had 19 points to win the chook on Friday. The down the line balls went Ross MacKenzie and Denham Grierson on 15 points. The nearest the pins went to Lloyd McKenzie and Gary Phelan. Bill Symmons made his return to golf and showed glimpses of his old form. On Saturday A Grade was won by Scott Rathjen (8) with 40 pts - he is in top form coming into the championships. Greg Paine (18) had a great 43 points to win B Grade. A dark horse visitor D. Sproule (22) was red hot to have 46 points. Other down the line balls went to Phil Schofield (15) on 41 points, Norm Cooper (9) on 40 points, Rod Coughlan-Lane (23) and Gary Clavarino (16) both on 37 points and Kane Esler (20) on 36 points. Nearest the pins were won by James McIntyre, Steve Reid and Rod Coughlan-Lane. Neil Chandler got the encouragement award with 20 points. The ladies event was won by Gayle Reid (24) with 31 points. “Cinderella” Draegar wondered why his shoes were an odd fit - when he took them off he discovered he had put on Norm’s shoes instead - that’s really putting both feet in it.

Marg Tuckett. Nearest the pin on the 8th was Karin McKenzie, on the 11th was Ros Blew and on the 17th was Barb James. The winner of the monthly medal for September (which had been postponed), was Marg Higgins and the putting was won by Shirley Thomas with 27 putts. Next week’s second round of the club championships will be sponsored by Nagels Amcal Chemist.

We raised $596 for Huntingtons Disease research on the Barry Parsons Memorial Charity Day. Thanks to Phil and Robin for providing the trophies. Winners were John Warren (24) and Debbie Williams (27) with 46 points. Other winners were “Doctor Phil” Worboys (25) and Neil Chandler (20) with 45 points, and Val Gow (36) and Jocelyn Towns (32) with 39 points. Down the line balls went to Gary Clavarino and Trevor Jones with 44 points, Geoff Nott and Gary Phelan with 44 points, and Robert Blake and Barbara Warren with 43 points. Nearest the pins went to Athol McGrath, Gary Phelan, Lloyd McKenzie, Fred Tyers, Geoff Nott, Debbie Williams and Alayne McKenzie. Fred Tyers (15) defeated Kevin Flett (7) 1 up in the final of the Winchester Singles Knockout. It was close all day and after Kevin knocked it up to three feet on the 17th to birdie, the match was back to square. However Fred played the shot of the day to knock a great three wood third shot onto the green from well back on the 18th and make par - he had a shot on the 18th so this was decisive. It was a fitting climax after a great match between two blokes who are stalwarts of the club. Congratulations Fred. Fred Tyers (15) and Shirley Cook (30) defeated Neil Chandler

(20) and Robyn Galloway (9) one up in the mixed knockout final. After a great tussle they were square up the last, and a good par from Fred and Shirley on the 18th saw them take victory. The Barry Soderlund Trophy final was a titanic struggle between Cam Downing (12) and Kane Esler (20) up against Trevor Jones (27) and Gary Clavarino (15). It was square up the last. Kiwi hit his drive onto the 16th and then hit the wrong ball so he was history. Kane was also out of business early. Gary and Cam finished up halving with sixes. They went on to the 20th before Cam and Kane came out on top. Come along to the club on Melbourne Cup Day to enjoy a lovely buffet dinner (prawn cocktails, butterfish, calamari, oysters, ham, chicken etc, plus dessert), sweeps on every race, a Calcutta on the Cup, fashions events etc. Best to book in with our great OK restaurant group - 5682 2986. Turn up at 11.45 for a great afternoon of food and frivolity. Ron Findlay was overjoyed to collect the $400 in the members cash draw - though unfortunately he “lost” half of it immediately. The draw will be for $250 next Friday. You need to be in the clubhouse between 7pm and 8pm when the draw is made to be eligible to win the cash.

Medal winner: Faye Le Page.

Meeniyan ladies WITH great weather on Wednesday, October 24, we had 19 ladies teeing off for the October Medal. The Section 2 winner Jan Roberts, who took out the day with a 74 net. Section 1 winner was Faye Le Page 80 net. Best nine Marilyn McGeary 33. Putting Nancye Hammet and Sue Hoskin 28 putts. Down the line balls: Nancye Hammet 79, Fay Smallman 81, Nereda Scholte 84 countback.

Summer 9 holes of golf Come along with a friend on a Thursday evening for a Fun Social 9 Holes of Golf for just $5 or for an extra $1 you can play in the comp with the chance to win a prize Course open from 1 p.m. Bar open from 5 p.m. All welcome Raffle night 3rd Thursday each month Make a night of it! Come along on raffle night for 9 holes, then drop into the clubhouse for a cheap meal & drinks - and win some great prizes in our raffles OORAY W

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THE course in now in excellent condition - the ball is bouncing and the greens are fast and true. I think we will start to see some super scores from now on as the ball starts to go further and those long par fours become easier to reach. Our four stroke round club championship begins this Saturday and continues for the next two weekends. Defending champion is Pat McKay but there are many chances this year as most of our low markers are in good recent form. Good luck to all. Our esteemed life member Fred Tyers may be approaching 75 years old, but he shows no signs of fading away. Fred remains very active on work around the course and is always available when help is needed. He may not hit the ball as far now, but that reliable three wood works as well as ever and off 15 he is probably still the most regular winner in the club. Kevin Flett (8) continued his great form to record 40 points and win easily, from Robert Fulton (13) on 35 points and Geoff McKenzie (14) on 32 points. Kevin did a shot off his handicap - this proved telling later in the week. It was a bit windy and everyone had an off day so the scores were pretty average. Fred Tyers (15) had 31 points to sneak a victory over Doc Men-

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• LEONGATHA LITTLE ATHS

Personal bests galore MORE than 140 personal best performances were recorded at Leongatha Little Athletics Club’s competition meeting last weekend, with athletes across all age groups showing great improvement across a variety of track and field events. Competitors lapped up the warm conditions at the velodrome oval, with Hayley Wight, Lily Caithness and Sophie Allen all achieving no fewer than five PBs each. Not far behind, Nevada Crimp, Ryan Gilliam, Jasmine Woods, Ruby Martin, Connor White and Aleisha Wrigley recorded four PBs. The club also paid tribute to Kate Norton for her outstanding contribution to Leongatha Little Aths. With the Gippsland Region Relay Championships coming up on November 18, all those participating are encouraged to stick around for a short training session after the Saturday

competition over the next few weeks. A reminder that training and skills development sessions open to all club members have also started on Monday nights at the velodrome oval, from 4pm to 4.45pm. A grand total of 144 PBs were recorded at last Saturday’s meeting, as follows: Under 6 Boys C Richards javelin. Under 6 Girls A Snell javelin. Under 7 Boys T Taylor-Wilton long jump; B Abernethy javelin; C Carew javelin. Under 7 Girls S Cruickshank javelin; T Kenzie javelin, long jump; E Allen javelin; P Barry javelin; M Herbert javelin; N Wight long jump, javelin; E O’Neill javelin, long jump; S Munro javelin. Under 8 Boys E Coliwell 50m, shotput; R Reardon 200m, 50m, triple jump; T Richards shotput; D Abernethy 50m, 200m, triple jump; D Shone 200m, shotput; J McRae 50m, 200m; H

Barnes 200m, shotput, 50m. Under 8 Girls M Kenzie 200m, shotput; L Bevis 200m, 50m, shotput; J Bevis shotput, 50m, 200m; N Crimp 200m, triple jump, shotput, 50m; C Nesci 200m, 50m, shotput; C Caithness shotput, triple jump, 50m; E Snell 200m, 50m; T Matheson triple jump, shotput. Under 9 Boys M Molloy 200m, 100m, javelin; D Johnson 100m; J Soumilas 100m, javelin. Under 9 Girls B Fisher 50m, javelin; A Ritchie 50m, 200m; J Standfield 200m, javelin, 50m; B Roy javelin, 200m, long jump; L Caithness javelin, 50m, 200m, long jump, 100m; G Vanderydt javelin, 200m, 50m. Under 10 Boys C Riseley 200m, 800m; R Gilliam high jump, 800m, 50m, 200m; M Matheson 200m, high jump, 800m; J Wrigley 800m, 200m. Under 10 Girls C Allen 50m, 800m; A Crimp 200m, high jump, 800m; N Martin 800m; B Dyer high jump, 200m; T Snell high jump, 800m, 50m; J Woods high jump, 800m, 200m, 50m. Under 11 Boys A Ritchie 50m, 800m, discus. Under 11 Girls B Johnson 800m; M Birrell 800m. Under 12 Boys P Bevis 200m, 50m; S Kennedy discus; T Kelly 200m, discus, 50m. Under 12 Girls S Allen javelin, 200m, 800m, long jump, 50m; R Martin javelin, 800m, 200m, long jump; H Wight 50m, javelin, long jump, 800m, 200m; J Caithness

High light: Lucy Edmondson clears the high jump bar with a fantastic leap.

200m. Under 13 Boys C White triple jump, 800m, shotput, 200m. Under 13 Girls A Wrigley 50m, 200m, triple jump, 800m; N Allen 200m, 800m. Under 15 Girls G Martin 50m, 200m.

Cat and Gilliam Wrigley cal early 800m.

mouse: Ryan leads Jacob in the tactistages of the

Left, Big effort: Maddie Birrell sends the discus on its way.

Inverloch IRB state efforts THE Inverloch IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) team travelled to Mordialloc on Saturday to compete in the final stage of the State Titles. The first heats were held in Portland in June before bad weather forced the cancellation of day two of the competition. Inverloch performed well in the semi finals with the Women’s Mass Rescue team of Isabella Meagher (driver), Camille Thompson (crew) and patients Jordy Tomas and Katrina Morris finishing first in their heat. Inverloch featured in five of the final races but competition was fierce amongst the competing teams and success eluded them. The team comprising of three Mens and two Womens teams plus patients has placed well throughout the season which included a trip to Umina north of Sydney to compete in the Australian Titles Competition.

Speedy rescues: the Inverloch IRB racing team at Mordialloc on Saturday (from left) Nat Wabbis, Jordy Tomas, Lindsey Ritchie, Carly Heislers, Katrina Morris, Isabella Meagher, Camille Thompson, Bec Morris, Max Leonard, Max Rounds, Nat Jowett, Lars Reisinger and Jake Lurati.


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Junior GCL 20/20 clashes LEONGATHA’S Under 18 GCL team travelled to Bundalaguah to play two 20/20 games on a great ground with excellent facilities and pitch.

The first match was against Bairnsdale who won the toss and batted in the first innings. Leongatha was without Ben Foon and Josh Toner who are both injured and Ben Doran who was unavailable through transport problems. Bairnsdale made 5 for 127 with Jake Burge claiming 1 for 23 in four overs, Eli Richards’ four overs got him 1 for 18 with the other three wickets coming from run outs. Leongatha made 6 for 104 with Eli Richards 45, Jake Buckland 16, Royston Mcgavin 16 and Jake Cochrane 10 not out. Game Two was against Traralgon. Traralgon won the toss and batted making 143 off 19.2 overs. Adam Trotto claimed 3 for 27 in four overs, Matt Borschman 3 for 23 in four overs, Jake Cochrane 1 for

8 in 2.2 overs and Tom Wyatt 1 for 19 in two overs. Leongatha batted and was 6 for 131 with Eli Richards 39 and Jake Buckland 35 taking charge in a 61 run opening partnership as well as Tom Wyatt 13, Brok Davidson 17 not out and Royston McGavin 10. Both games we had chances to win but a couple of overs in each game they got away from us. Fielding was good in both games and the batting of Eli Richards and Jake Buckland was excellent as was Royston McGavin’s knocks in both games.

Under 16 The Under 16 team travelled to Rosedale for both their 20/20 games winning one and putting up a good effort in the other. First game was against Bairnsdale who made 4 for 149. Mitch Olden managed 2 for 24 off four overs, Jakeb Thomas 1 for 14 off four overs, and Zane McDermid claimed 1 for 14 in two overs. Leongatha made 5 for

125 off there 20 overs, Jakeb Thomas 27 not out, Jack Ginnane 19 not out, Nathan Brayley 25, James Honeysett 16, Pierre Dunlevie 11. Leongatha batted first in the second game and was 9 for 95 with Jakeb Thomas 21, Brayden Pickersgill 19, Mitch Olden 13, Jack Ginnane and Nathan Brayley both 11. Traralgon was all out for 88 thanks to Jakeb Thomas 3 for 2 off four overs, Zane McDermid 2 for 19 off three overs Jye Dalmau 1 for 10 off three overs, Mitch Olden 1 for 29 off four overs and Pierre Dunlevie 0 for 9 off four overs. The Under 16 guys were very competitive in both games with Jakeb Thomas batting and bowling well in both games, Mitch Olden, Nathan Brayley and Jack Ginnane were also among the best in both games. Everyone did contribute over the games either batting, bowling or fielding so a good team effort by the Under 16 boys. Next GCL game is November 18.

LDCA junior draws UNDER 14

Round 1 - Saturday, October 20 & 27 Won Workmens v Foster (McMhn) Kilcunda-Bass v Imperials (Bass) Poowong-Loch v Inverloch (Loch) Phillip Island v OMK (Cowes) Won Miners v Nerrena (Won FG) Koonwarra-RSL Bye

Round 2 - Saturday, November 3 & 10 Imperials v Won Miners (EC LSC) Inverloch v Poowong-Loch (Inv) OMK v Kilcunda-Bass (Outt) Nerrena v Won Workmens (Nerr) Koonwarra-RSL v Phillip Island (Koon) Foster v Bye

Round 3 - Saturday, November 17 & 24 Nerrena v Kilcunda-Bass (Nerr) Phillip Island v Imperials (Cowes) Won Miners v Foster (Won FG) Won Workmens v Koonwarra-RSL (McMhn) OMK v Inverloch (Outt) Poowong-Loch v Bye

Round 4 - Saturday, December 1 Imperials v Foster Poowong-Loch v Koonwarra-RSL Nerrena v OMK Inverloch v Won Workmens Phillip Island v Won Miners Kilcunda-Bass v Bye

(EC LSC) (Loch) (Nerr) (Inv) (Cowes)

Round 5 - Saturday, December 8 Foster v Nerrena Imperials v Poowong-Loch Koonwarra-RSL v OMK Inverloch v Won Miners Phillip Island v Kilcunda-Bass Won Workmens v Bye

(Fost GC) (EC LSC) (Koon) (Inv) (Cowes)

Round 6 - Saturday, December 15 Foster v Poowong-Loch Nerrena v Koonwarra-RSL OMK v Imperials Won Workmens v Phillip Island Kilcunda-Bass v Won Miners Inverloch v Bye

(Fost GC) (Nerr) (Outt) (McMhn) (Bass)

Round 7 - Saturday, January 19 Imperials v Nerrena Poowong-Loch v OMK Koonwarra-RSL v Foster Kilcunda-Bass v Inverloch Won Miners v Won Workmens Phillip Island v Bye

(EC LSC) (Loch) (Koon) (Bass) (WFG)

Round 8 - Saturday, January 26 Koonwarra-RSL v Imperials Poowong-Loch v Nerrena Foster v OMK Won Workmens v Kilcunda-Bass Inverloch v Phillip Island Won Miners v Bye

(Koon) (Loch) (Fost GC) (McMhn) (Inv)

Round 9 - Saturday, February 2 & 9 Koonwarra-RSL v Inverloch Won Miners v Poowong-Loch Nerrena v Phillip Island Foster v Kilcunda-Bass OMK v Won Workmens Imperials v Bye

(Koon) (Won FG) (Nerr) (Fost GC) (Outt)

Round 10 - Saturday, February 16 & 23 Imperials v Inverloch (EC LSC) Foster v Phillip Island (Fost GC)

OMK Poowong-Loch Kilcunda-Bass Nerrena

v v v v

Won Miners (Outt) Won Workmens (Loch) Koonwarra-RSL (Bass) Bye

Round 11 - Saturday, March 2 & 9 Kilcunda-Bass v Nerrena Inverloch v Foster Won Miners v Koonwarra-RSL Won Workmens v Imperials Phillip Island v Poowong-Loch OMK v Bye

(Bass) (Inv) (Won FG) (McMhn) (Cowes)

UNDER 16 Round 1 - Saturday, October 20 & 27 Fish Crk-Tarwin v Won Workmens (FC Turf) Imperials v Kilcunda-Bass (EC LSC) Inverloch v Poowong-Loch (Inv Turf) MDU v Phillip Island (Meen) Korumburra v Won Miners (Kor) Round 2 - Saturday, November 3 & 10 Won Miners v MDU (Won FG) Phillip Island v Inverloch (Cowes) Poowong-Loch v Imperials (Loch) Kilcunda-Bass v Fish Crk-Tarwin (Bass) Won Workmens v Korumburra (McMhn) Round 3 - Saturday, November 17 & 24 Fish Crk-Tarwin v Poowong-Loch (FC Turf) Imperials v Phillip Island (EC LSC) Inverloch v Won Miners (Inv Turf) MDU v Korumburra (Meen) Kilcunda-Bass v Won Workmens (Bass) Round 4 - Saturday, December 1 & 8 Korumburra v Inverloch (Kor) Won Miners v Imperials (Won FG) Phillip Island v Fish Crk-Tarwin (Cowes) Kilcunda-Bass v Poowong-Loch (Bass) Won Workmens v MDU (McMhn) Round 5 - Saturday, December 15 & 22 Fish Crk-Tarwin v Won Miners (FC Turf) Imperials v Korumburra (EC LSC) Inverloch v MDU (Inv Turf) Phillip Island v Kilcunda-Bass (Cowes) Poowong-Loch v Won Workmens (Loch) Round 6 - Saturday, January 19 MDU v Imperials Korumburra v Fish Crk-Tarwin Poowong-Loch v Phillip Island Kilcunda-Bass v Won Miners Won Workmens v Inverloch

(Meen) (Kor) (Loch) (Bass) (McMhn)

Round 7 - Saturday, January 26 Fish Crk-Tarwin v MDU Imperials v Inverloch Korumburra v Kilcunda-Bass Won Miners v Poowong-Loch Phillip Island v Won Workmens

(FC Turf) (EC LSC) (Kor) (Won FG) (Cowes)

Round 8 - Saturday, February 2 & 9 Inverloch v Fish Crk-Tarwin Phillip Island v Won Miners Poowong-Loch v Korumburra Kilcunda-Bass v MDU Won Workmens v Imperials

(Inv Turf) (Cowes) (Loch) (Bass) (McMhn)

Round 9 - Saturday, February 16 & 23 Fish Crk-Tarwin v Imperials (FC Turf) Inverloch v Kilcunda-Bass (Inv Turf) MDU v Poowong-Loch (Meen) Korumburra v Phillip Island (Kor) Won Miners v Won Workmens (Won FG)

Heads up: Sam Hughes fires one to Town’s Amila Ratnayake in A Grade, Division 2. C Grade, Division 1 TOWN d WONTHAGGI MINERS on forfeit NERRENA

d POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Nerrena M Croatto c M Hancock b S McKinnon ....................50 B Croatto c O Perri b N Hancock .....................129 J Stockdale b S McKinnon .......................0 B Standfield b G Knox .............................16 K Young b S McKinnon .......................0 T Lawrence c M Temby b N Hancock .........................7 GT Wightman c O Perri b R Brown .............................1 D Grigg no .................................5 M Trotto b O Perri ................................7 C Dougherty no ..........................0 Extras ....................................... 11

C Grade, Division 2 WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S d KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra M Fernley c b A Ray.................................30 A McKinnon b B Jeffries ............................7 D Fearnley c b A Ray................................27 J Gilroy b M Dobbie ...........................0 C Boyd b M Dobbie ...........................0 J Scott b M Dobbie ...........................7 S Hall c b A Ray..................................5 T Morrison c b M Dobbie ...........................0 C Mileto b M Cadwallender .................4 B Gibbs King b M Cadwallener ...................0 B Codolucci no ..........................1 Extras .......................................19 Total .......................................101 Bowling: B Jeffries 1/30, S Knight 0/19, C Smith 0/17, M Dobbie 4/19, A Ray 3/8, M Cad-

Under 16 FISH CREEK TARWIN lt WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s Total .......................................124 1st innings Fish Creek Tarwin G Staley b J Thomas ............................5 R McGannon b Z Macdermid....................13 T Redpath b Z Macdermid......................2 E Park c b J Thomas ............................8 M McGannon no ........................7 L Edgelow b J Thomas ............................0 L Buckland C D Turton b J Thomas ............................0 G Park b J Thomas ............................0 S Danckert ro .............................0 A Watkins b B Bayne..............................1 H Flanders c J Thomas b B Bayne..............................0

Total .............................8/227 (cc) Bowling: N Hancock 2/29, M Temby 0/19, S Magnusson 0/32, B King 0/29, G Knox 1/46, S McKinnon 3/47, R Brown 1/17, O Perri 1/6. 1st innings Poowong Loch S Dinger c M Croatto b G Wightman .....................76 N Hancock c B Standfield b B Croatto ..........................23 B King b M Croatto ...........................0 G Knox c b M Croatto ..........................1 M Hancock b D Grigg ..............................4 M Temby st b J Stockdale .......................22 S Magnussson c C Dougherty .....................15 R Humphrey ro ..........................3 R Brown c b C Dougherty .......................0 O Perri b C Dougherty .......................0 S McKinnon no ..........................1 wallender 2/5. 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s R Stitt lbw b S Hall .................................1 B Jeffries c & b S Hall...........................6 L Gennaccarro b J Gilroy................................2 C Smith c C Mileto b B Gibbs King ...................39 S Knight b S Hall .................................9 M Cadwallender ret..................21 J Foon b D Fearnley..........................2 S Farrington c B Codolucci b A McKinnon .....................20 J Licis lbw b A McKinnon .......................8 A Ray b B Gibbs King .....................5 M Dobbie no ..............................1 Extras .......................................29 Total .......................................144 Bowling: S Hall 3/15, J Scott 0/28, J Gilroy 1/23, D Fearnley 1/36, B Gibbs King 2/23, A McKinnon 2/11. MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED BLUE drew FOSTER match abandoned Extras .......................................10 Total .........................................46 Bowling: B Bayne 2/2, D Turton 0/1, K Brann 0/2, J Thomas 5/25, Z Macdermid 2/13. 2nd innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s D Turton c G Park b L Edgelow ..........................0 M Davey b E Park ...............................12 H Thomas c T Redpath b S Danckert........................59 B Bayne c L Edgelow b M McGannon .....................2 K Brann st G Staley b A Watkins ...........................5 Z Macdermid c T Redpath b S Danckert..........................7 A Busana c G Park b S Danckert..........................0 N Dobbie c E Park b H Flanders ..........................2 E Senior no.................................0 Extras .......................................12 Total .........................................99 Bowling: R McGannon 0/10, L Edgelow 1/4, E Park 1/9, L Buckland 0/9, G Park 0/12, M McGan-

Extras .......................................17 Total .......................................162 Bowling: M Trotto 0/18, C Dougherty 3/14, M Croatto 2/8, B Croatto 1/22, D Grigg 1/23,T Lawrence 0/27, K Clark 0/7, G Wightman 1/13, J Stockdale 1/20, B Standfield 0/2, K Young 0/5. INVERLOCH d TOWN 1st innings Inverloch I Smith b K Fleming ........................35 P Johnson c I Rutherford b M Warren ...........................7 J Jackson no .............................78 L Anderson c J Schelling b M Warren ...........................0 W Williams c M Warren b D Goss..............................25 D Jones c K Fleming b D Goss................................6 J Welch no ................................ 11 Extras .........................................7 Total .............................5/169 (cc) Bowling: L Ashton 0/24, M O’Loughlin 0/36, K Fleming 1/38, KOONWARRA LRSL d PHILLIP ISLAND on forfeit OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie MT Hull ro .................................1 J Hamilton c K Houghton b N Wylie ..............................0 R Matthews c N Wylie b M Chizzonitti ...................12 E Chandler lbw b N Wylie ..............................1 D Gilbert b N Wylie ..............................0 J Hales c A Sheedy b D Wylie ............................ 11 K Simpson b D Wylie ..............................2 P Palmer c N Wylie b M Chizzonitti .....................3 B Davidson lbw b G Adams.............................4 E Sheerin b D Wylie ..............................0 B Glover no ................................0 Extras .........................................8 Total .........................................42 Bowling: G Adams 1/9, N Wylie 3/14, M Chizzonitti 2/11, D Wylie 3/6. non 1/6, T Redpath 0/4, A Watkins 1/16, S Danckert 3/20, H Flanders 1/4. IMPERIALS d KILCUNDA/BASS 1st innings Imperials Total .............................7/168 (cc) 1st innings Kilcunda/Bass T Smith c L Bourke b T Sauvarin ........................13 L May b B Pickersgill .......................0 K Condick c b B Pickersgill .......................0 E Luke b L Riseley ............................0 E Garratt c B Moscript b T Sauvarin ..........................4 J Bastwrous b L Riseley .........................15 A Arney c L Bourke b B Pickersgill .......................2 B Pipicelli b Z Fiddelaers .......................3 D Ferguson no ............................0 Extras .......................................33 Total .........................................69 2nd innings Imperials

L O’Brien 0/21, M Warren 2/7, D Goss 2/43. 1st Innings Town G Pouw c D Jones b L Anderson .........................6 M Craig b J Jackson ............................2 J Schelling lbw b J Jackson ............................2 G Goss b L Anderson .........................8 M Warren no ............................38 L Ashton lbw b S Saldanha..........................3 K Fleming no ...........................21 Extras .......................................21 Total .............................5/100 (cc) Bowling: L Anderson 2/24, J Jackson 2/16, J Welch 0/12, S Saldanha 1/9, I Smith 0/6, W Williams 0/4, C Bulter 0/8, A Jones 0/9. IMPERIALS drew KILCUNDA/BASS - match abandoned

PHILLIP ISLAND d WONTHAGGI MINERS on forfeit

1st innings OMK K Houghton c B Davidson b P Palmer ...........................23 D Wylie st E Sheerin b P Palmer ...........................19 C Walker c J Hales b J Hamilton ........................21 G Adams st E Sheerin b P Palmer .............................0 A Sheedy st E Sheerin b P Palmer .............................5 N Wylie c B Glover b J Hamilton ..........................2 M Dowel lbw b B Glover .............................3 M Chizzonitti b J Hamilton ..........................1 R Paterson no .............................2 R Wyatt no .................................1 Extras .........................................7 Total ...............................8/84 (cc) Bowling: J Hales 0/11, K Simpson 0/10, E Chandler 0/15, P Palmer 4/15, D Gilbert 0/14, B Glover 1/9, J Hamilton 3/10, M Hull 0/0.

MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED RED d INVERLOCH on forfeit

Extras .........................................4 Total ...............................0/14 (cc)

MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings MDU Total .............................2/159 (cc) 1st innings Phillip Island Extras .......................................18 Total ......................................... 66 Bowling: M Olden 1/5, J Riley 2/10, M Trotto 0/20, R Harrington 0/5, K Newton 2/6, C Dougherty 1/5, J Hoy 0/1, M Darmanin 2/2. KORUMBURRA d WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners Total .............................3/165 (cc) 1st innings Korumburra P Dunlevie no ...........................67 T Jenkin c .................................40 B Codolucci no ........................40 L Miller no ...............................10 J Celebrine no ............................6 H McNeill no .............................1 Extras .......................................27 Total ....................................1/191


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• A GRADE DIVISION 2

Ratnayake standout for Town LEONGATHA Town’s Amila Ratnayake was the standout performer with the bat when his team took on Leongatha Koonwarra RSL.

Amila Ratnayake: the Town batting machine was hitting them out of the ground with six sixes in this match. • B GRADE DIVISION 2

Seven ducks for Workmens A DISMAL batting collapse, with seven ducks (one not out) saw Wonthaggi Workmens score just 40 runs against Fish Creek Tarwin.

The Fishy bowlers were in devastating form, with Bergman (2/3), Pouw (2/10), Bawden (2/10) Van Boven (3/16) all playing a part. Fish Creek Tarwin’s

Gary Webster batted well, knocking up 34, before losing his wicket to Sherrin, Wonthaggi Workmens’ best bowler, who finished the match with 3/25. Team mate Roche was almost as good, with 3/34. Imperials were a shade better than OMK in a high quality hit out. With OMK top order batsmen Robert Quaife (54) and Ben Maguire (49 not out) hitting the

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 5 - November 3 & 10 Home team Away Team Ground Umpire Grade A1 Phillip Island v Miners Cowes P. Absolom Workmens v Imperials Butch W A. Jordan Korumburra v OMK Kor Rec K. Lester Inverloch v Nerrena I Turf G. Laird Grade A2 Koonwarra-RSL v MDU L Turf C. Salmon Glen Alvie v Poowong-Loch Glen A T. Rogers Foster v Town FGC M. Heenan Fish Ck-Tarwin v Kilcunda-Bass FC Turf L. White Grade B1 Miners v Phillip Won Rec A. Roberts Nerrena v Inverloch Ner Rec A. Stride Workmens v Glen Alvie McM Res B. Bek OMK v MDU Outt I. Thomas Grade B2 Kilcunda-Bass v Fish Ck-Tarwin Bass 2 TBA Imperials v Korumburra EC TBA Workmens v OMK Won Nth M. Wishart Town v Koonwarra-RSL WC 1 S. Lanyon Grade C1 Nerrena v Imperials L Velo TBA Inverloch v Miners Inv TBA Poowong-Loch v Town Loch B. Allan Phillip Island v Kilcunda-Bass Rhyll TBA Grade C2 Korumburra v Glen Alvie KSC TBA MDU Red v Foster Dumb TBA Koonwarra-RSL v OMK Koon TBA Phillip Island v Inverloch Newh C TBA MDU Blue v Workers Meen TBA

ball cleanly, the Diggers looked hard to catch. Quaife was also instrumental later in the day, claiming opener Murray for 37 and catching Pellin for 30 off the bowling of Provan. But Imperials were not going to be denied. Meyer top-scored with 49 and had enough support to see the Lions over the line. Kilcunda Bass openers Aplin (78) and Gardiner (47) made sure their team took the honours against Leongatha Koonwarra RSL. Killy Bass bowler

Blake Egeberg was good, with 3/23. Leongatha Koonwarra’s Leo Enter was in top form, knocking his way to 62, while team mate Sam Turner finished his innings not out for 34. Korumburra scored a disappointing 91 against Town on the weekend, falling short by 71 runs. Town’s Steve Fixter continued his good form with the ball, bowling 4/19. Team mates Bruce (56), Borschman (30) and Turner (30, not out) kept the runs ticking over.

B Grade, Division 2

IMPERIALS d OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK 1st innings OMK P Miller b T Cashin............................... 17 G Lomagno b T Cashin............................... 25 R Quaife c A Meyer b M Elliott .............................. 54 T Miller c J Bloom b G Wright ................................ 2 B Maguire no .............................. 49 M Gow lbw b T Cashin................................. 0 N Audino c G Wright b M Elliott .............................. 11 M Walker c A Meyer b M Elliott ................................ 5 D Wylie no .................................... 1 Extras ........................................... 17 Total ................................7/181 (cc) Bowling: K McGavin 0/18, J Bloom 0/35, G Wright 1/29, T Cashin 3/42, M Elliott 3/40, P McGavin 0/15. 1st innings Imperials R Murray c M Walker b R Quaife .............................. 37 T Cashin lbw b G Lomagno ........................... 5 A Pellin c R Quaife b R Provan .............................. 30 M Elliott b M Walker ............................. 14 A Meyer c T Miller b M Walker ............................. 49 P McGavin b R Provan ................................ 0 K McGavin no............................. 12 J Van Dyk ro .................................. 5 D Ginnane b D Wylie.................................. 0 J Bloom lbw b D Wylie................................ 24 G Wright no ................................... 0 Extras ........................................... 10 Total .................................9/186(cc) Bowling: G Lomagno 1/27, D Wylie 2/36, R Provan 2/25, R Quaife 1/40, M Walker 2/41, B Maguire 0/13. KILCUNDA/BASS d KOONWARRA LRSL 1st innings Koonwarra LRSL C Moscript c N Arney b B Egeberg ............................ 11 L Enter b B Egeberg ............................ 62

FISH CREEK TARWIN d WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s J Sherrin b C Bawden .............................. 3 S Roche c b J Pouw ................................... 4 B Evans lbw b J Pouw ................................... 0 S Brann c b C Bawden .............................. 0 S Morison c G Buckland b M Van Boven ...................... 17 M Davey c b M Van Boven ...................... 13 S Jeffries b M Van Boven ........................ 0 K Brann ro ..................................... 0 A Busana b N Bergman ............................ 0 W McCall b N Bergman ............................ 0 J Brann no...................................... 0 Extras ............................................. 3 Total ............................................ 40 Bowling: N Bergman 2/3, J Pouw 2/10, C Bawden 2/10. M Van Boven 3/16. 1st innings Fish Creek Tarwin J Pouw c S Jeffries b W McCall .............................. 0 G Webster c S Brann b J Sheerin .............................. 34 C Bawden lbw b W McCall .............................. 5 N Bergman c & b J Sheerin .......................... 4 A Law c S Brann b S Morison ............................ 11 W Cocksedge c & b S Roche .......................... 2 M Bright lbw b J Sheerin ................................ 8 D Stevenson c B Evans b A Busana.............................. 13 M Van Boven c B Evans b S Roche .............................. 10 G Buckland no ........................... 15 D Ellen no.................................... 19 Extras ........................................... 13 Total .......................................9/134 Bowling: W McCall 2/8, S Jeffries 0/11, S Brann 0/6, J Sheerin 3/25, S Roche 3/34, A Busana 1/12, B Evans 0/24, J Brann 0/6.

The talented Ratnayake scored 85, before taking 2/42 later in the day. Team mate Madura Weerasinghe Silva was also in good form, edging his way to 36, before bowling 1/21. On the other side of the ledger, Hughes (44) and Wise (39) found the middle of the bat as Koony’s openers. Fish Creek Tarwin were too good for Poowong Loch, with Jason Law (61) and Jake Buckland (52) leading their team to victory. Team mate VRS Guru Kedarnath was in top form with the ball, taking 3/19. Meeniyan Dumbalk United got home over a competitive Glen Alvie, with batsman Mark Le Page taking charge and knocking up 59. Glen Alvie’s Will Gray bowled well,

finally claiming the wicket of Le Page and finishing his stint with 3/29. MDU’s Craig Hoober was economical, taking 2/5. Glen Alvie’s Smith hit the ball well, notching up 40. Bolding retired hurt with 37. Kilcunda Bass’ even spread of scorers left Foster in their wake. Foster certainly boasted the game’s best batting performance, with Gary Wagstaff hitting 65. But he had little support from his other team mates, who all fell cheaply. Town’s Amila Ratnayake was the standout performer with the bat when his team took on Leongatha Koonwarra RSL. The talented Ratnayake scored 85, before taking 2/42 later in the day. Team mate Madura Weerasinghe Silva was also in good form, edging his way to 36, before bowling 1/21. On the other side of the ledger, Hughes (44) and Wise (39) found the middle of the bat as Koony’s openers.

POOWONG LOCH lt FISH CREEK TARWIN 1st innings Fish Creek Tarwin J Law b J Foster................................. 61 C Fisher b J Foster................................... 1 J Buckland b N Findlay............................. 52 V Kedamath lbw b N Findlay............................... 4 H Buckland no .............................. 6 S Rabbitt c T Miller b J Foster................................. 10 G Watkins c M Adderley b N Findlay............................. 20 A Hamilton no ............................... 0 Extras ........................................... 27 Total .......................................6/181 Bowling: J Foster 3/19, S Jenkins 0/23, T Hancock 0/8, C Knox 0/31, T Miller 0/25, N Findlay 3/30, G Birnie 0/32. 1st innings Poowong Loch C Knox c N Wilkins b J Flanders............................. 15 M Adderley c G Watkins b J Flanders............................. 12 J Foster c J Law b A Straw .................................. 3 N Findlay b V Kedamath ........................ 22 R Knox c S Rabbitt b V Kedamath ....................... 17 S Jenkins c A Straw b V Kedamath .......................... 0 R Carvill c A Hamilton b A Straw ................................ 22 T Miller b S Rabbitt .............................. 12 V Rawat ro .................................... 4 G Birnie no .................................... 0 T Hancock no ................................ 0 Extras ........................................... 23 Total ................................9/129 (cc) Bowling: J Flanders 2/24, S Rabbitt 1/27, A Straw 2/15, H Buckland 0/25, V Kedamath 3/19, A Hamilton 0/17. GLEN ALVIE lt MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED 1st innings MDU C Le Page st R Aresta b D Williams ......................... 15 M Le Page b W Gray ............................... 59 C Hoober b W Gray ................................ 15 M Martin b W Gray ..................................... 15 S Arnup c R Arestia b S Coppell ............................... 8 B Heppell no ............................... 22

J Sinclair c R Arestia b S Coppell ............................... 0 M Olden no ................................... 2 Extras ........................................... 27 Total ................................6/163 (cc) Bowling: S Coppell 2/35, N George 0/15, A Hamilton 0/16, D Williams 1/19, J Glen 0/20, S Lowe 0/26, W Gray 3/29. 1st innings Glen Alvie S Smith ro .................................... 40 S Bolding ret hurt ........................ 37 S Coppell c & b M Le Page ...................... 4 S Lowe c C Harris b S Arnup.................................. 6 R Arestia ro.................................... 6 J Glen c S Arnup b C Hoober ............................. 32 J Tiziani ro ..................................... 4 A Hamilton b C Hoober ............................... 9 N George ro ................................... 5 D Williams b B Heppell............................... 1 W Gray no ..................................... 0 Extras ........................................... 14 Total .......................................... 159 Bowling: T Harris 0/24, M Patching 0/32, B Heppell 1/15, M Le Page 1/33, S Arnup 1/37, C Harris 0/11, C Hoober 2/5. FOSTER lt KILCUNDA/BASS 1st innings Kilcunda/Bass D Hunt c B Doran b S Lanyon ............................. 20 J Tregear lbw b S Lanyon ............................. 31 S Oates c P Dower b S Jeffery............................... 34 J Dakin c S Jeffery b J Toner ................................. 25 P POalmer c P Dower b S Jeffery............................... 18 T Miller b B Doran ............................... 14 P Matthews c N Vening b B Doran ................................. 9 S Tapscott st M Lynch b SJeffery.................................. 0 D Masinovic lbw b B Doran ................................. 2 J Mahood no .................................. 0 D Pipicelli no................................. 1 Extras ........................................... 22 Total ................................9/175 (cc) Bowling: B Doran 3/29. G Tanner 0/26, S Lanyon 3/35, J Toner 1/34, S Jeffery 2/46. 1st innings Foster S Jeffery c & b D Masinovic................... 3 G Wagstaff c & b T Miller......................... 65 J Toner c J Tregear

b J Dakin................................... 1 P Dower c D Hunt b P Matthews ........................... 0 M Lynch ro .................................... 2 B Doran c P Matthews b D Pipicelli.............................. 8 T Garvey b P Matthews .......................... 10 G Tanner ro.................................... 5 S Lanyon no .................................. 7 N Vening c P Palmer b D Masinovic .......................... 0 R Dower no ................................... 0 Extras ........................................... 17 Total ....................................... 9/118 Bowling: D Masinovic 2/12, P Matthews 2/16, J Dakin 1/29, D Pipicelli 1/5, J Mahood 0/22, S Tapscott 0/21, T Miller 1/8.

J Moore c D Clay b A Blackney ............................ 3 B Pickersgill b A Blackney ............................ 1 D Powney b T Aplin ................................. 18 S Turner no .................................. 34 L Gale b B Egeberg .............................. 0 J Pickersgill no .............................. 6 Extras ........................................... 12 Total ................................6/147 (cc) Bowling: A Blackney 2/17, R Duff 0/14, B Egeberg 3/23, S Blake 0/28, H Grace 0/24, T Aplin 1/33. 1st innings Kilcunda/Bass T Aplin c ...................................... 78 R Gardiner c ............................... 47 H Grace no ................................. 18 R Duff no ..................................... 18 Extras ........................................... 13 Total ................................2/174 (cc) Bowling: S Turner 1/23, J Pickersgill 1/35, J Moore 0/12, B Pickersgill 0/10, J Missen 0/25, H

Langenburg 0/24, D Powney 0/16, M Pickersgill 0/26. KORUMBURRA lt TOWN 1st innings Korumburra R Webster c S Fixter b S Clark ................................... 1 P Dunlevie b J Schelling ............................. 6 C Truscott c I Hanks b S Clark ................................... 5 T Allen c M Davies b S Fixter ................................ 22 T Scott ro ....................................... 3 J Richards c I Hanks b S Fixter .................................. 2 J Meade c C Bruce b S Fixter .................................. 3 T Jenkin c M Smith b M Davies ............................... 0 H James c M Davies b C Bruce................................ 26 I Riddell c J Schelling b S Fixter .................................. 9 T Gray no....................................... 4 Extras ........................................... 11

Total ............................................ 91 Bowling: J Schelling 1/35, S Clark 2/22, M Davies 1/10, S Fixter 4/19, C Bruce 1/3. 1st innings Town M Wilson c T Gray b T Scott.................................... 4 C Bruce c & b T Scott .......................... 56 M Borschman c J Richards b P Dunlevie ........................... 30 M Davies c T Scott b J Meade ................................. 8 M Smith c b C Truscott .............................. 1 W Turner no ................................ 30 D Burge no .................................. 14 Extras ........................................... 19 Total .......................................5/162 Bowling: H James 0/25, T Scott 2/17, I Riddell 0/35, P Dunlevie 1/22, J Meade 1/35, C Truscott 1/15, T Jenkin 0/6.

A Grade, Division 2

TOWN d KOONWARRA LRSL 1st innings Town J O’Loughlin c .............................. 2 B Moore c...................................... 5 J Withers lbw ................................. 2 M Weerasinghe Silva .................. 36 A Ratnayake c ............................. 85 R Templeton c ............................... 9 J Burge c ...................................... 13 N Johnston................................... 11 A Hickey c ..................................... 2 M Borschman no........................... 0 J Hume ro .................................... 15 Extras ........................................... 16 Total .......................................... 197 Bowling: J Kennedy 2/42, C Wise 2/26, S SPerling 2/19, S Hughes 3/50, N Arnup 0/60 1st innings Koonwarra LRSL L O’Connor c J Hume b A Ratnayake .......................... 4 S Hughes c J Withers b M Weerasinghe Silva ......... 44 C Wise b J Burge................................ 39 D Pearce c J Hume b A Ratnayake ........................ 30 S Moore c J Hume b N Johnston........................... 14 S Sperling c A Ratnayake b J O’Loughlin ......................... 3 N Grimes c J Burge b J O’Loughlin ......................... 8 J Kennedy no............................... 17 J Hughes b N Johnston............................. 1 N Arnup no .................................... 1 Extras ........................................... 22 Total .......................................8/183 Bowling: A Ratnayake 2/42, N Johnston 2/27, A Hickey 0/26, J O’Loughlin 2/34, M Weerasinghe Silva 1/21, J Burge 1/17, M Borschman 0/14.


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Rough start: the Imperials got off to a rough start against Phillip Island in A1. Here Lee Ballagh puts one forward hoping for a run or two.

• A GRADE DIVISION 1

Workmen win in close one

NERRENA fell two runs short of the 187 set by Wonthaggi Workmens’ on the weekend.

Workmens batsmen Ryan Thomas (52), Gavin Britt (43) and Tim Hooper (44), hit the bulk of the total. Workmens bowler Aaron Lang was good with the ball, finishing the day with 3/38. Nerrena’s Christian Eva was good with the ball too, taking 3/45 and claiming one catch. Team mates Matheson (49) and Wightman (40) batted well, but could not get their team across the line. Phillip Island cruised to victory over a lacklustre Imperials oufit. While Williams (39) and Ballagh (22) were both productive, none of their team mates reached double figures, with Phillip Island bowler Joe Finnigan in devastatingly good form, claiming 5/27. The Island’s main batting force came in the form of opener Eli Richards, who finished his innings not out at 67. Murdoch also batted well, with 39. OMK pipped Inverloch in a low-scoring affair. Inver-

loch’s Kit Rothier and Jason Smith were slick with the ball, finishing the day with 3/14 and 3/18 respectively. OMK’s Dyer top-scored with 33. Korumburra’s Udara Weerasinghe was in top form on the weekend, steering his team to victory against Wonthaggi Miners. Weerasinghe was last man standing, with 85 not out. None of his other team mates scored double figure totals, with the next biggest total a paltry 8 runs. Five Korumburra players recorded ducks. Bowling, Weerasinghe took 4/20. Wonthaggi Miners’ bowler Ryan Birkett was fabulous, taking 5/33.

Details NERRENA lt WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s D Britt c C Friebe b R Clark .............................13 D Dutchman c C Eva b G Murphy .........................12 R Thomas c D Symmons b C Eva................................52 G Britt c D Baldi b C Eva................................43 T Hooper c C Friebe b T Wightman......................44 D Turton b T Wightman........................4 A Lang ro ...................................0

J Liddle no..................................1 Extras .......................................17 Total .............................7/187 (cc) Bowling: R Clark 1/22, C Eva 3/45, D Symmons 0/10, G Murphy 1/51, T Davison 0/25, T Wightman 1/29. 1st innings Nerrena C Friebe ro ...............................18 P Matheson ro ..........................49 D Baldi c J Liddle b G Britt ..............................17 D Symmons c J Liddle b A Lang ..............................23 G Murphy c T Hooper b A Lang ..............................21 T Wightman b G Britt ..............................40 L Roberts b A Lang ................................0 J Renden ro ................................5 R Clark no ..................................3 Extras .........................................9 Total ....................................8/185 Bowling: M Mccall 0/25, T Hooper 0/10, J Thomas 0/41, R Thomas 0/35, G Britt 2/35, A Lang 3/38. IMPERIALS lt PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Imperials G Sauvarin b S Boyack ............................6 B Davidson ro ............................1 L Rogers b S Boyack .................................4 T Williams c C Terich b J Finnigan .........................39 L Ballagh c D Johnston b J Finnigan .........................22 M Lafferty b C Wilson.............................7 M Adkins lbw.............................3 D Connelly c S Murdoch

b J Finnigan ...........................2 S McLennan c S Kirton b J Finnigan .........................16 A DeGennaro c S Murdoch b J Finnigan ...........................1 Z Price no ...................................0 Extras .......................................12 Total ....................................... 113 Bowling: S Boyack 2/11, D Johnston 0/14, C Viljoen 0/12, S Kirton 0/23, J Finnigan 5/27, C Wilson 2/22. 1st innings Phillip Island E Richards no ...........................67 J Broomhall lbw b M Lafferty .........................0 L Keating c D Connelly b B Davidson.......................14 S Murdoch c L Rogers b B Davidson.......................39 J Finnigan c D Connelly b L Rogers .............................3 C Terlich lbw b A De Gennaro.....................0 C Wilson c Z Price b A DeGennaro....................10 C Viljoen b Z Price...................32 S Boyack c G Sauvarin b Z Price ................................3 S Kirton no .................................0 Extras .......................................25 Total .............................8/193 (cc) Bowling: M Lafferty 1/34, S McLennan 0/27, L Rogers 1/26, Z Price 2/22, A DeGennaro 2/20, B Davidson 2/32, M Adkins 0/28. INVERLOCH lt OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK 1st innings Inverloch W Taberner c J Van Rooye b A Jenkins ............................4 J Smith c D Llloyd b P Green ...............................6 D Ruffin c T Wyatt

b B Wyatt ............................22 D Clark c A Jenkins b R Greaves ........................24 K Rothier c P Dyer b J Wilson .............................4 B Debono b P Dell..................................2 T Thornby lbw b B Wyatt ..............................6 N Goodall no ..............................1 R Tegg c J Van Rooye b P Dell..................................0 N Cant lbw b B Wyatt ..............................0 R Thomas c B Wyatt b A Jenkins ...........................1 Extras .......................................15 Total .........................................85 Bowling: A Jenkins 2/20, P Green 1/27, J Wilson 1/13, R Greaves 1/1, P Dell 2/12, B Wyatt 3/10. 1st innings OMK K Kerr c D Clark b K Rothier............................0 T Wyatt c N Goodall b K Rothier ...........................0 D Lloyd lbw b R Thomas ...........................4 J Wilson c W Taberner b K Rothier............................2 P Dyer c N Goodall b J Smith .............................33 J Van Rooye b J Smith ............................23 R Greaves c K Rothier b D Clark ...............................1 B Wyatt c T Thornby b D Clark ....................................5 A Jenkins c B Debono b J Smith ..............................1 P Dell no...................................23 Extras .......................................12 Total ....................................9/104

Bowling: R Thomas 1/13, K Rothier 3/14, R Tegg 0/8, N Cant 0/20, D Clark 2/29, J Smith 3/18. WONTHAGGI MINERS lt KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra K Rigby b R Birkett .............................3 J Cook b B Foon................................0 D Salmon b B Foon................................0 U Weerasinghe no ....................85 K Dorman lbw b R Birkett .............................2 K Miller b R Birkett .............................0 D Scott c M Johnson b R Birkett .............................0 J Oxlee b R Birkett .............................2 N Allen c C Thomas b A Donohue .........................6 A Meade b M Johnson ..........................8 L Williams lbw b M Johnson ..........................1 Extras ....................................... 11 Total ....................................... 118 Bowling: B Foon 2/42, R Birkett 5/33, A Donohue 1/22, M Johnson 2/18. 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners A Warren c A Meade b L Williams ..........................6 A Donohue b L Williams ..........................2 C Thomas c K MIller b D Scott ...............................1 M Johnson c J Oxlee b U Weerasinghe ................24 C Honeysett b U Weerasinghe .................20 J Honeysett c D Salmon

• B GRADE - DIVISION 1

Coulter claims 4/15 BEAU Coulter and his 4/15 effort helped keep the Miners at bay when MDU took them on on Saturday.

Coulter took out opener Jones then Howson and Waters in succession to help limit the Miners to 8/94, well below their target of 156. Leading the batting for MDU was Luke Corry who knocked up 32 not out closely followed by Browne on 28. Dylan McMeekin was having a great day for OMK. After hitting 29 at the crease he turned around and bowled five maidens and claimed 2/13. On the batting front OMK were helped by Dowel (39) and Paterson (38 no). Inverloch-Kongwak couldn’t do enough to stop the diggers though, all out for 150, 13 short of their target. Glen Alvie were looking okay after their first innings effort of 3/152 until Phillip Island opener Andrew Finlayson started swinging. After hitting 71 runs off 117 balls Andrighetto took

Finlayson out. That was the only luck the Glen Alvie bowlers had all day though, with Island finished 1/169 for the win. Wonthaggi Workmen made short work of Nerrena on Saturday, having them all out for 126 then hitting 285 in their innings. Chad Harvey was the leader with the bat for the Workmen, hitting 81 at the crease.

Details WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S d NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena T Clark b A McLean .........................12 D Trotman c C Harvey b J Turner ..............................5 S Shambrook b A McLean ...........................1 A Harrison c R Geyer b L Sawyer ..........................42 W Telfer b L Sawyer ............................2 Z Trease c C Harvey b L Sawyer ............................2 J Hoy st C Harvey b Z Macdermid......................9 A Trotto b C Rigby ............................21 J Trease no................................21 D Campbell b Z Macdermid......................5

J Hoy c L Sawyer b Z Macdermid......................1 Extras .........................................5 Total .......................................126 Bowling: A McLean 2/19, J Turner 1/22, C Harvey 0/9, L Borne 0/14, L Sawyer 3/21, C Rigby 1/28, Z Macdermid 3/13. 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s R Geyer b W Telfer............................45 S Huitema c T Clark b Z Trease..............................2 C Harvey c & b W Telfer.....................81 L Gennicarro c J Trease b D Trotman ..........................2 C Harvey c S Shambrook b J Hoy ................................57 L Sawyer c T Clark b J Hoy ................................41 J Turner no ...............................12 Z Macdermid no.........................1 L Borne c S Shambrook b J Hoy ................................16 Extras .......................................28 Total ....................................7/285 Bowling: Z Trease 1/20, A Trotto 0/41, W Telfer 2/34, J Hoy 0/22, D Trotman 1/65, J Hoy 3/87, J Trease 0/0. GLEN ALVIE lt PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Glen Alvie R Slade c J Black b Z Brown ...........................18 P Roberts b BYoung ............................25

D Tiziani st J Black b P Francis ..........................63 R Bolding no ...........................28 B Andrighetto no ......................12 Extras .........................................6 Total .............................3/152 (cc) Bowling: P Cleary 0/24, B Young 1/26, R McKenzie 0/14, A Tolley 0/17, Z Brown 1/36, P Francis 1/33. 1st innings Phillip Island A Finlayson c J Wheeler b B Andrighetto ...................71 J Black no.................................67 J Manning no ...........................18 Extras .......................................13 Total .............................1/169 (cc) Bowling: M Greenaway 0/25, L McRae 0/20, P Roberts 0/36, R Bolding 0/19, J Wheeler 0/38, B Andrighetto 1/24. OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK d INVERLOCH 1st innings OMK R White c N Brayley b W Hume ...........................19 W Dowel c W Rankin b W Hume ...........................39 J Greenwood c S Brayley b W Hume ..........................12 G Miller c M Anderson b W Hume .............................7 J Paterson no ............................38 D McMeekin c L Sharrock b M Anderson .....................29 J Cochrane no.............................5 Extras .......................................14 Total .............................5/163 (cc) Bowling: J Dalmau 0/23, B

Sword 0/22, M Anderson 1/33, W Hume 4/18, S Hayes 0/37, L Kelly 0/23. 1st innings Inverloch B Phillips b D McMeekin ....................27 L Sharrock ro ............................4 S Brayley c J Paterson b D McMeekin .................... 11 W Rankin c T Knox b J Pateson...........................15 N Brayley b R White ..............................7 M Anderson b J Cochrane........................19 B Sword c T Knox b J Greeenwood...................35 W Hume lbw b J Greenwood ......................0 J Dalmau ro ................................2 S Hayes ro ..................................6 L Kelly no ..................................2 Extras .......................................22 Total .......................................150 Bowling: R White 1/25, J Cochrane 1/26, T Eustace 0/27, D McMeekin 2/13, D Jeffries 0/12, N Besley 0/11, J Paterson 1/18, J Greenwood 2/16. MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED d WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st innings MDU R Olden c P Cornelis b R Jones .............................25 D Thomas c J O’Reilly b P Cornelis ...........................4 T Zukovskis c J O’Reilly b R Jones .............................10

L Corry no ................................32 S Mcrae b P Owen .............................21 S Browne c J O’Reilly b J Waters ............................28 B McKnight no ........................18 Extras .......................................18 Total .............................5/156 (cc) Bowling: P Cornelis 1/7, R Jones 2/36, P Loos 0/16, P Owen 1/36, A Howson 0/17, J Waters 1/28, J Waters 1/28, W Howson 0/9. 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners R Jones c R Olden b B Coulter ..........................16 J O’Reilly lbw b S McRae ...........................20 S Webster c B Thomas b S Riley................................3 A Howson c B Thomas b B Coulter ............................6 J Waters c L Corry b B Coulter ............................6 W Howson b S Riley..............................12 R Bettess c T Zukovskis b B Coulter ...........................3 P Loos c S Riley b S Browne............................6 D Perryman no ...........................0 P Owen no ................................ 11 Extras ....................................... 11 Total ...............................8/94 (cc) Bowling: B McKnight 0/16, L Mercer 0/7, S McRae 1/24, S Riley 2/22, B Coulter 4/15, S Browne 1/6.

b D Scott ...............................0 D Beesey lbw b U Weerasinghe ...................2 B Foon b A Meade ...........................12 R Birkett c J Oxlee b D Salmon .........................16 B Mattock c D Salmon b U Weerasinghe ...................4 G Peters no .................................7 Extras .........................................9 Total .......................................103 Bowling: A Meade 1/23, L Williams 2/24, K Dorman 0/19, D Scott 2/15, U Weerasinghe 4/20, D Salmon 1/0.

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Inverloch ............................40.98 OMK...................................40.93 Imperials ............................40.69 Won Workmen’s ................40.64 Korumburra .........................40.07 Nerrena ................................27.90 Phillip Island .......................26.33 Won Miners .........................14.98 A Grade Division 2 Town ...................................62.54 Koonwarra LRSL..............50.38 MDU ...................................39.94 Fish Creek Tarwin.............39.83 Kilcunda/Bass .....................36.70 Glen Alvie ...........................27.06 Poowong Loch ....................13.44 Foster................................... 11.74 B Grade Division 1 Won Workmen’s ................64.00 Phillip Island......................47.13 MDU ...................................33.83 OMK...................................33.55 Wonthaggi Miners ...............31.98 Nerrena ................................31.18 Glen Alvie ...........................16.71 Inverloch ...............................9.92 B Grade Division 2 Town ...................................45.15 OMK...................................40.44 Kilcunda/Bass ....................38.95 Won Workmen’s ................29.15 Fish Creek Tarwin ...............29.04 Koonwarra LRSL ................28.75 Imperials .............................27.77 Korumburra .........................18.49 C Grade Division 1 Nerrena ..............................43.59 Imperials ............................42.18 Inverloch ............................39.04 Town ...................................38.59 Phillip Island .......................26.65 Poowong Loch ....................16.44 Kilcunda/Bass .....................16.06 Won Miners .........................12.00 C Grade Division 2 OMK...................................45.16 Foster..................................42.31 MDU Red ...........................39.85 Won Workmen’s ................36.43 Koonwarra LRSL..............35.50 MDU Blue...........................29.38 Korumburra .........................26.86 Glen Alvie ...........................15.88 Phillip Island .......................12.00 Inverloch ...............................6.00 Under 16 Won Workmen’s ................16.23 Imperials ............................15.82 MDU ...................................15.59 Korumburra ......................14.51 Fish Creek Tarwin...............4.46 Kilcunda/Bass .......................2.09 Won Miners ...........................1.85 Phillip Island .........................1.06 Poowong Loch ......................0.00 Inverloch ...............................0.00


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Thirds return to Under 18

ALBERTON Football Netball League clubs and board of management have voted to overturn a motion to change the Thirds football age group to Under 17.5.

The age group will stay as Under 18 thanks to the decision made at a special general meeting on Wednesday. At the meeting each club and the league board of management each had one vote and the majority of voters were against the motion to change the age group. Players who would have had their junior football careers cut short are happy with the decision. “I reckon it’s great,” Fish Creek

Thirds player Tyler Shanahan said. “Now I don’t miss out on my last year of juniors.” Shanahan was contemplating moving to a different league to stay in the Thirds age group. “I definitely will be heading back to Fish Creek next year for hopefully what will be a great season for us,” he said. The original motion was moved in a bid to create a more junior-based team in the Thirds. Tarwin Football Netball Club president Dean Ellen said he preferred the Under 18 age group. “I’m frustrated with people constantly trying to change it,” he said. “Happy with the way it was, every year someone tries to change it

but we’d prefer if it was just left the way it is.” Inverloch-Kongwak Football Netball Club secretary Tim Richardson said his club wanted the Under 18 age group to stay. “Our committee voted unanimously to go back to the old way (Under 18) because we don’t like the new way (Under 17.5),” he said. Mr Richardson said it varies from time to time and club to club with reasons for the change. “Some clubs want us to get rid of our top age kids, and other kids want to keep their kids and it just keeps on coming up,” he said. “It is something that just keeps coming up year after year.”

No age change: the Alberton Thirds age group will stay as Under 18 after a motion to change it was turned over.

Phil wins world silver PHIL Hanley has won a silver medal at the world triathlon championships held in Auckland, New Zealand last week. It’s his most prestigious placing in a 20-year career as a triathlete. Competing against 70 others in the 60-plus age group, Phil described his second placing as “an excellent result”. “That’s the best finish I’ve done with that amount of competitors.” Phil said a field of around 3500 took part in various age groups of the world event, coming from many different countries including Great Britain and America. Members of Phil’s family were there to cheer him on. He’s a fit individual, but he did extra training in the lead up to the world championships, especially for the swimming leg of the triathlon. “I did more endurance and tempo work in the pool.” Phil complimented his colleagues in the Leongatha Cycling Club and Inverloch Coastal Cruisers for helping him record the

Medal day: Wonthaggi’s Phil Hanley celebrates his world championship silver medal with members of his family. From left: Trevor, Bree, Patsy, Sadie, Marita, Denis, Phil and Ryan with Ben and his son Miles in front. quickest cycling split time of the championships. He qualified for the world final by winning his age group at Australian championships in Queensland. He’s returned to work

in Wonthaggi saying, “I’ve come back to earth.” Now, he’ll concentrate on the local circuit with the Bass Coast Barracudas and Melbourne’s Gatorade sprint series.

Ford named in Asia-Pacific field By Brad Lester SARAH Ford has the chance to prove she is among Australia’s best tennis players.

The Leongatha North woman has been selected to contest Australia’s peak tennis competition, the Asia-Pacific Tennis League. The 20-year-old will play for Belgrave Rangers in the Victorian division of the tournament. The winning Victorian team will vie for the Australian title and the chance to play the best teams from the Asia-Pacific region during the Australian Open, Melbourne, in January. Ford will combine her Belgrave duties with playing A Grade for Leongatha North. While selection is an honour, the standard will be high, with 28 Australian teams alone. “I’m really, really, really excited, and really nervous, but I’m just amazed. I can’t wait,” Ford said. Now ranked around 450 among Australia’s junior and senior female players, Ford was urged to try for league selection by Pat Cash’s former coach Ian Barclay after she

impressed him at a Melbourne tournament. “Initially I did not think my ranking was going to be high enough for it.” But Barclay thought otherwise, believing Ford was playing above her ranking and she later received a first round offer from Tennis Australia to compete. The first round of the competition will be at Kooyong on November 11 and games will continue to be played weekly until the winning Victorian team is determined. “I’ve got a pretty good technique and my strokes really have improved, and I’ve got a powerful serve when I crank it. “I have got most of my technique right.” While some aspiring athletes pursue a sport to emulate their idol, Ford’s introduction to tennis was less stereotypical. Her mother Angie recalled: “When she was two, she was really sick and I stayed up all night wither her and we had Wimbledon on the television and the next morning, she said she wanted to do what those people were doing.” Ford began coaching locally before playing under Traralgon coach Gra-

ham Charlton for several years. As a 16-year-old, she made the semi-finals of a junior tournament in the French capital of Paris, an event organised by Belgian great Kim Clijsters. Ford now trains up to eight hours a day and competes in Australian Money Tournaments to earn rank-

ing points. Playing the tennis league is the next step to a professional tennis career. “I’m just hoping that even if I don’t perform well, I hope that some of the coaches will see my work ethic. I just hope that some coach will take me on.”

Above In action: Sarah Ford is satisfied with her technique but still trains up to eight hours a day. Right Honourable selection: Sarah Ford is aiming to cement her reputation in Australian tennis.


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Flying high: the Roulettes performed spectacular manoeuvres over the world renowned Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on Sunday.

Cool Casey: record crowds came to cheer Casey on to his sixth consecutive win in the Phillip Island MotoGP on Sunday, riding for the last time on his favourite track. Glamour: Monster Energy grid girls Samantha Crane and Bonnie Edwards, both of Melbourne enjoyed the glorious sunshine at the Phillip Island circuit on Sunday.

Kris rides with King Casey

Italian celebrity: Valentino Rossi placed seventh in the MotoGP on Phillip Island on Sunday, but thrilled fans by making himself available for autographs and photos.

High and mighty: the lovely ladies on stilts added to the electric atmosphere at the Phillip Island MotoGP on the weekend.

Continued from page 64. “Colin Edwards (USA) was just awesome and was very encouraging, in fact all the riders I got to speak to were just fabulous,” he said. Talking to The Star on Saturday before qualifying sessions, McLaren said his dream would be to make the poll for Sunday’s AirAsia Australian MotoGP. “I would be happy just to make the poll but would like to help the team all I can to develop their bike and get the best out of it,” he said. “Everyone in the Avintia Blusens team has been fantastic, they are all very supportive. I just have to get the bike to work right for me.” It was a weekend of thrills and spills as McLaren experienced when he had a fall just prior to Stoner, leaving him battered and bruised and with some minor injuries. But like Stoner he jumped straight back on the bike. The crowds cheered the newcomer back to the track on Saturday and there was a lot of commentary on McLaren, urging him on to just find the fractions of a second he needed to make the final Sunday cut. McLaren improved markedly on his times and only failed to make the cut by a fraction of a second due to a mechanical hick-up on the final warm-up on Sunday before the main race. To say he was absolutely devastated missing the main event is an understatement, but if guts and sheer determination is what it takes to make the cut, then McLaren has that in the bag.

Kris has proved he has what it takes and all he needs now is a team to take him on some major sponsorship. He has been offered a ride with Ducati in Spain but he needs the backing to make this dream a reality. With King Casey retiring, McLaren could well be snapped up, but in the meantime he will be back home in Leongatha training hard and working hard with his parents in their local body repairs shop. The massive crowd roaring through South Gippsland to the Phillip Island track last week came to see Stoner win his sixth consecutive MotoGP at the Island circuit and he didn’t disappoint, winning convincingly and sealing his place as an Aussie sporting all-time great. Stoner dominated the race and finished almost 10 seconds clear of the newly crowned 2012 World MotoGP champion, Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo. Team CatalunyaCaixa Repsol’s Marc Márquez was crowned Moto2™ World Champion at today’s AirAsia Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island, after coming third in an enthralling race won by Tuenti Movil HP 40’s Pol Espargaró, with Anthony West second. In a thrilling Moto3™ race at the AirAsia Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island it was Red Bull KTM Ajo’s World Champion Sandro Cortese who took a strong victory ahead of Miguel Oliveira and local rider Arthur Sissis. Check out The Star’s interview with Kris McLaren from the Phillip Island circuit last Saturday on our Facebook page.

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Geared up: Leongatha’s Kris McLaren made his MotoGP debut riding for the Avintia Blusens team on the CRT bike AirAsia Australian MotoGP on Phillip Island on the weekend.

Big moment: Kris McLaren listens to last minute advice from an Avintia Blusens team member before he hit the Phillip Island track on Saturday.

Bass Coast Cycle Challenge Saturday November 17 Contact Gavin Slavin 0437 935 420 www.basscoastcyclechallenge.com

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Off and racing: Leongatha’s Kris McLaren in action during the qualifying sessions for the Australian MotoGP on Phillip Island on Saturday.

Kris rides with King Casey KRIS McLaren of Leongatha stepped onto the world stage at Phillip Island on the weekend racing with the newly crowned 2012 Australian MotoGP champion Casey Stoner. Two time world champion Honda rider Stoner was joined on the Air-

Raring to go: Kris McLaren heads out of the pits on Saturday for qualifying sessions with the best MotoGP riders in the world.

Asia Australian MotoGP grid by Kris McLaren who received a late call up. McLaren made his MotoGP debut riding for the Avintia Blusens team on the CRT bike that is regularly ridden by Yonny Hernandez. The injured Columbian dislocated his left collarbone at the Motegi recently, opening the door for McLaren to make an unexpected debut. After receiving a wildcard entry in the Moto2 class last year, McLaren has spent 2012 in the Spanish CEV Moto2 class, scoring a podium finish at Jerez recently and last year rode in the Grand Prix of Australia as a wildcard in Moto2™. McLaren had only been back home with his mum and dad Pam and Craig for two months after racing in Spain, and said it was “mind blowing” being called up the Tuesday before the weekend to race in the MotoGP. He was thankful he had put in a good deal of training and had built up some muscle, going from 70 to 74 kilograms and felt in top form. “I felt good and was right to go, racing in Spain has made all the difference,” McLaren said. “I am comfortable with the Phillip Island track and really happy with the surface,” he said.

A huge step up for McLaren, he had his first ride on the powerful MotoGP bike on Friday for the practice sessions alongside the likes of Stoner, 2012 MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi. Asked how he felt after his Friday stint on the track and McLaren said, “It was terrifying but it was just awesome to get the call up.” It is a mega leap for me but it’s a great opportunity given to me by the Avintia Blusens team and I want to use it well,” he said. “I know it will be very difficult to be at the level of such experienced riders and my first objective is to adapt to the bike and progress slowly. “This bike has so much more power than the bikes I have been racing on in Spain, and hitting speeds of 316 kilometres at the end of the straight does take some getting used to.” As for how he felt riding on the same track with the best in the world in front of record crowds with some 122,470 attending this annual three day event, McLaren said he just wasn’t thinking about who he was on the track with. “I actually got to meet some of the MotoGP riders and a few of them I got to speak with,” McLaren said. Continued on page 63.

Congratulations: Craig McLaren and son Kris make their way to the Avintia Blusens team garage on the main straight at the Phillip Island circuit before Saturday’s MotoGP qualifying sessions. Kris received a lot of good luck wishes from friends in Leongatha.

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