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Favourite Sun FISH Creek’s Sam Flanders achieved a life-long goal last week when he was picked by the Gold Coast Suns in the AFL Draft, 11th overall. The 18-year-old midfielder/forward experienced significant development last season with the Gippsland Power, catching the eye of AFL scouts around the country. His great form paid dividends as the Suns traded up in the draft with their third pick to snag the young gun. Thrilled to officially feature on an AFL list, Sam joins top two picks Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson of the Oakleigh Chargers to complete a huge talent-haul for Gold Coast. Sam moved over to the Gold Coast on Saturday and underwent his first training session yesterday, with seemingly bright days in store at the Suns.
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WHERE: The Barber Shop Bazaar, 213 Commercial Road, Yarram. WHEN: Saturday, December 7, 9am-1pm. WHAT: Head into Yarram for the Market Bazaar, rear of The Barber Shop Bazaar. This is the place to do your Christmas shopping, all while supporting local makers and artisans, or just find something unique for yourself. Browse the many fabulous stalls while enjoying the buskers or have your future told by a crystal ball reader. Don’t forget to bring your tote bags! For more information, contact Katja on 0474 335 867.
Support local art WHERE: 37 Bair Street, Leongatha. WHEN: Now until December 14, open daily 10am–4pm. WHAT: This exhibition by Leongatha Painters Group will showcase an eclectic variety of watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings, among others. All paintings are available for sale as well as a beautiful collection of blank greeting cards. It’s a gold coin donation at the door for entry. To enquire about joining the painting group, speak with friendly members at the exhibition.
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FESTIVE EVENT: Join Katja Heinemann at Yarram’s Barber Shop Bazaar for the town’s Christmas Market Bazaar.
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WHERE: Baromi Park, Ridgway, Mirboo North. WHEN: Friday December 6, 5pm-10pm. WHAT: Get ready for a fabulous evening of Christmas carols, live music, market stalls, food trucks and entertainment for the whole family at Christmas in the Boo this Friday. Free kids activities include face painting, jumping castle, lawn games, petting zoo and more. Live on stage from 5pm will be Julianne the Christmas fairy performing all the kids’ favourites and lots of fun dance moves. The talented Jimmy King will follow with crowd favourites. Finally, the South Gippsland Concert Band will perform carols, so grab a candle and join in. Don’t forget to bring a picnic rug and your reusable shopping bags to collect some of the region’s best and freshest produce. Santa will be arriving at 5pm and will be available for professional Santa portraits from 6pm.
WHERE: Leongatha Community House, 16 Bruce Street, Leongatha. WHEN: Saturday, December 7, 10am–2pm. WHAT: Do you have something in need of repair that you can’t let go of? Bring it along to Leongatha Community House’s first repair café and keep valuable items out of landfill. The talented Mend it Australia crew will be present to help mend and repair your items and there will also be lots of local volunteers on hand to help you fix a hem, repair a zip or glue together that broken heirloom. You will leave with a new skill, new friends and a mended item! A share table will also be available, so if something needs a little work to be someone else’s treasure, bring it along. Surplus produce will be available as well.
See super Santa stop at Dumbalk WHERE: Dumbalk Memorial Park. WHEN: Friday, December 6, 6pm onwards. WHAT: Santa is making a special stop at the Dumbalk Christmas party. He may not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound but the Dumbalk Santa will – on request – bust some moves. Join in with the kids for the fun and games on the night. No kids? No worries, catch up with all your neighbours across the district and all the juicy Matthew Collins of Poowong with his engag- ‘goss’ and goings-on in and around Dumbalk. ing watercolour entitled Whirling Dervish, BYO food, drinks and chairs and organisers which is part of an art show in Leongatha will make sure your kids are loaded up with sugary lollies and icy poles to burn off all night. until mid-December.
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Last week Leongatha Fire Brigade posted a short video to Facebook, that sparked interest all around the world. As The Star went to print yesterday (Monday), it was fair to estimate the amount of views at well above one million. Footage captured in Rollands Plains, northwest of Port Macquarie, NSW, showed local CFA members Jake Dunn (Loch), Dean Pitts (Leongatha) and Hugh Debenham (Koonwarra) jumping for joy as the rains tumbled down, alongside Forestry Corporation New South Wales’ Ashley Dand and resident Sue Manchester Regan. Sue did a rain dance, much to the delight of the others. What no one could predict was the reaction from news agencies and the public. Dean admits to being “embarrassed” at the extravagant amount of attention the video received. “I don’t want to take away from what all the firefighters are doing in New South Wales. We just happened to be in the right place at the right time, when it was bucketing rain,” he said. “It could have been the boss of the CFA, the boss of RFS, it could have been anyone. We just happened to be out the front of Sue’s house. “Because the story went all over the internet, a news crew was sent out and they did a story on us right there.” A humble Dean said he felt the attention “wasn’t right”. “All I wanted for them to depict in the story was that everyone was putting in. There’d been six or seven strike teams go up before us, who’d put in a lot more hard work,” he said. “But to see the look on Sue’s face…that’s why I volunteer. To see her dancing around in what was two inches of rain in a matter of hours was why you do it. “She hadn’t slept properly in a month; kids hadn’t been to school. The husbands up there were doing full-time jobs, then firefighting before and after work.” Other firefighters were fly-in-fly-out workers, away for three weeks at a time and firefighting on their week off. Leongatha captain Dale Carruthers, the man who filmed the celebration, said that despite the feel good footage, the rain actually made the job a little harder for his crew, who were working at back burning in the area. “The fire we were tasked to was 87,000 hectares, with a front of 744 kilometres. We were dealing with where the head of the fire was potentially going to get to,” he said. “We were putting in control lines three of four k’s ahead of the front. There was about 15 kilometres of control lines.”
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HAPPY DAYS: The rain was something to celebrate for Rollands Plains resident, Sue Manchester Regan (front). She is pictured with Forestry Corporation New South Wales’ Ashley Dand and CFA members Jake Dunn (Loch), Dale Carruthers (Leongatha) and Hugh Debenham (Koonwarra).
Reunion reignites the flame Daniel Renfrey MEMBERS old and current came together at the Mirboo North fire station on Saturday in a reunion to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the town’s CFA. The reunion was planned and organised by members Mark Bourke and Francis Nyhuis, as a way to say thanks to each person who had contributed through the years. “It’s to honour the previous members who have gone before us and to recognise the work that they’ve done,” Mark said. “They probably had it a lot harder as well.”
Food and laughs were shared at the reunion and old uniforms, photos and fire reports were on display. Formalities were also exchanged at the reunion and speeches were made by the organisers, past members and captain Dave Smith. “One of the things you do as a firefighter is go through some tough times together and you build camaraderie and friendships,” Mark said. “Being able to come together and catch up and exchange stories is great. Listening to some of the old-timers and the ‘war stories’ is really enjoyable. “It’s hard to realise that all of us are a part of history as well. It’s great to experience.”
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MEMBER MILESTONE: (L-R) Mirboo North CFA members Dave Smith (captain), Francis Nyhuis and Mark Bourke enjoyed the CFA’s 75th anniversary celebrations on Saturday. Dec 3 - Dec 9, 2019
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Hospital loses money and nurses Asked how much of the wage bill for the after- the difficult circumstances,” they said. “We’ve had 22 nursing and midwifery staff resign in 10 months. This is approximately 50 per cent of the acute ward and midwifery team.” Mr Johnson said an independent investigation into bullying claims were ongoing, but any actions from it “will depend on the outcome and During a sombre AGM last Victoria’s Department of Human recommendations”. week, board member Duncan Smith “If it calls for reprimands or any other acServices, but had not received an said the financial result was tions, GSHS will act in whatever way necessary answer before it went to print. “quite in contrast” to the previIn his foreword to the health to maintain the health and wellbeing of all staff. ous financial year, when GSHS reservice’s annual report, Mr John- This will include acting on any recommendations corded a $565,000 surplus. son said GSHS was working the to improve the work culture,” he said. “There were a number of factors Mr Johnson said there were no plans to reduce with the health department on a “fithat affected the result. The two most nancial management improvement the number of beds in the general ward. significant items were an increase in Asked if there were plans to reduce the numplan”. salaries, coupled with a decline in The revenue loss comes on the ber of midwives from two to one on the average in-patient revenue,” he said. back of claims by a Leongatha shift, Mr Johnson said, “We constantly review all Gippsland “The organisation’s total emHospital insider that nurses were staffing arrangements, including rosters for midSouthern Health ployee expenses increased by $3.5 wives and numbers restored on each shift and onleaving in droves. million or 13 per cent, compared to Service CEO, Overtime at GSHS is up call options.” an increase in the total income from “We will continue to do everything possible to $330,000, an eight per cent increase Mark Johnson. operating activities of $1.5 million on the previous year. Some staff are provide the best and safest service to the commuor six per cent. working double shifts to make up nity, he said. “That’s a $2 million increase in expenditure for staffing shortfalls. “In all facets of the health service operawithout an equivalent increase in income.” The staff member said 22 nursing and mid- tion, GSHS will continue to do everything posHe said an inability to meet “hospital patient wifery staff had resigned from Leongatha Hospi- sible to provide the best and safest service to the targets” had led to a funding recall of $760,000. community. tal since the start of the year. Mr Duncan said the hospital’s adherence to “The total number of staff at GSHS increased The whistleblower said many nurses were stipulations it adopt the Safe Patient Care Act finishing their shifts in tears, with chronic under- from 259.35 FTE to 280.72 FTE in the past finan2015, which forced it to employ 7.35 full time staffing driving some toward breaking point. cial year. equivalent after-hours coordinators, had also led “GSHS continues to advertise for more mid“The nursing staff are working extremely hard to a cost blowout. in continuing to provide safe patient care given wives, nurses and other hospital staff as needed.”
Matt Dunn hours coordinators was being picked up by the GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service government, GSHS CEO Mark Johnson said “nil stage”. suffered a $1.1 million loss of revenue in at this Neither could he could he say why funding had 2018/19, on the back of a nurse not been granted to the hospital. exodus. The Star put the question to
POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help locate 26-year-old Gabriel Andriani. Three warrants have been issued for the Leongatha man’s arrest for failing to appear at court on charges relating to threats to kill and use a carriage service to harass. Mr Andriani is believed to frequent the South Gippsland and Bass Coast areas. Investigators have released an image of Mr Andriani in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts. Anyone who sights Mr Andriani or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Near miss for tourist A 53 YEAR OLD Chinese man almost caused a crash last week when he failed to give way at an intersection on Wilsons Promontory Road, near Mt Oberon, Tidal River. The tourist was issued with an infringement notice for $330 and three demerit points.
Hit and run FOSTER Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident on Station Road, Foster last Friday between 10am and 10.40am. A vehicle parked outside the IGA supermarket was damaged by an unknown vehicle and police are asking anyone who saw the offending vehicle to provide details. Anyone with information can contact Foster Police on 5682 2407 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Lifesavers’ passion won’t erode “We have been warning the small number of THE iconic red and yellow patrol flags went up at the Inverloch surf beach on swimmers to be aware of the presence of bluein the area.” Saturday, with volunteer lifesavers back bottles Like many clubs, family combinations patrolon duty for weekend patrols through to ling are common. Easter. The patrol had a mother-son combination as While the beach may be eroding, the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club is taking the approach that these conditions are out of the club’s hands and so members are getting on with their jobs. Over winter, the club has been preparing to provide a safe beach for the community. Patrol captain Ben Price gave his fellow members the chance to undertake training on rescue boat and boards. “We may have low beach attendance due to the cooler weather conditions, but we have a full complement of lifesavers present here,” he said.
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well as siblings: Charlotte Graham who was patrolling as a surf rescue certificate holder and her brother Aidan Graham who attained his bronze medallion last season. Volunteer lifesavers at Inverloch are rostered on to patrol one weekend per month, with public holidays scheduled in to their roster.
A 24 YEAR OLD man from Yanakie was intercepted on Promontory Road, Yanakie, last week, driving an unregistered vehicle. The man was issued with an infringement notice for $826.
Truck troubles A 40 YEAR OLD Dumbalk truck driver was slapped with a $99 fine for unreasonably obstructing the path of other vehicles, after he parked his B-Double rig in McDonald Street, Foster on Sunday morning.
KEEPING WATCH: Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club members, siblings Aidan Graham and Charlotte Graham, on patrol over the weekend.
Have your say on mine rehabilitation in the Latrobe Valley The Latrobe Valley community is being encouraged to help shape future mine rehabilitation with the release of the Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy (LVRRS) Overview for public feedback. The release of the LVRRS Overview provides an opportunity for public comment and feedback ahead of the final strategy being published in June 2020.
Over the past 18 months, a number of land stability, water and land use planning studies have been undertaken to inform the Strategy. The final Strategy will provide information on the: • regional risks that need to be
considered and addressed in rehabilitation plans; • feasibility of supplying water
if required for safe, stable and sustainable rehabilitation; and • possible future land uses
for the rehabilitated sites in a regional context. Submissions on the LVRRS Overview are open until 17 January 2020. To view the Overview and to make a submission, visit: engage.vic.gov.au You can also contact the Project Team on (03) 5160 9000 or via email at lvrrs@ecodev.vic.gov.au
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BUSINESS IN FOCUS
Farewells and
New beginnings
New owners, Debbie and Shelley Price with Shirleyanne Wright.
Glenn Wright with Marlene Stockdale and Shirleyanne Wright
WHEN Shirleyanne and Glenn Wright bought the business Silk Purse Boutique on April 1, 1990, their timing sparked many comments from customers. “What a day to go into business – April Fools Day” they said. That must have been a good omen as we have lasted just short of 30 years. Silk Purse had everything from mother of the bride to after five, casual sleepwear, lingerie, hosiery and accessories. We were outgrowing the space, so we decided to split the business. As a child Shirleyanne dreamt of having a shop named after her and that is how Shans Lingerie and Leisure was born on November 1, 1999. The plan was to just have lingerie, sleepwear and swimwear. The death knell came for Silk Purse Boutique October 2000 when the lease could not be renewed. This was tragic for us and our valued customers who came from near and far both locally, Phillip Island, Latrobe Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne. We were well known for our quality and variety of merchandise, and very important, our service and assistance which continues today at Shans Lingerie and Leisure. Many friendships have been made and we have shared experiences both happy and sad, and these are memories we will treasure. Our window at Shans has always created a lot of interest and comments, both from customers and passers-by, especially our Beach Babes and Christmas. A lot of men also give their opinions and comments, and some even give us a score out of 10. During this time, we have been so very fortunate to have had such wonderful caring staff who have treated us and our business, and very importantly, our customers with friendship, respect and service. To Marlene, who was with us at Silk Purse and now at Shans and to Marion who has been with us at Shans, our most heartfelt and grateful thanks for your dedicated service and care, to us and our family through happy times and sad. To our many loyal and valued customers, both near and far over the past 30 years, “thank you” for your patronage, loyalty and friendship. I have always loved clothes and dressing up since I was four years old and I have enjoyed immensely “dressing” and advising our customers over all these years at Silk Purse and Shans. To new owners Debbie and Shelley, we wish you every happiness and success in your new venture.
Thank you and cheerio Time for us to ‘Smell the Roses‘ Merry Christmas, Shirleyanne & Glenn Marion Pollock, Shirleyanne and Marlene Stockdale.
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John was loved by many FIRE DEVASTATION: Friend of the affected family, Melissa Gibson, said the house fire was heartbreaking for friends and “hard to believe”.
Korumburra backs house fire victims FIFTEEN minutes was all it took for an electrical fire to claim a Korumburra family’s home and contents.
GOODBYE JOHN: Family and friends say farewell to John Mackie at Meeniyan on Friday.
Approximately 1000 people are reported to have filled the Meeniyan Hall and spilled out onto the town’s main street on Friday, to farewell the 79 year old. He died as a result of a car accident in Leongatha on November 18.
A wake was held at Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, where Mr Mackie’s cars and tractors were on display, along with 25 cars belonging to members of the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club, of which Mr Mackie was a member. Mr Mackie and his wife Marilyn had a long-
standing connection with Meeniyan and South Gippsland, through their professional lives and community work. They used to run a dairy farm and the business Mackies Coachlines, and had been involved with the Country Women’s Association, Red Cross, South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club and the Meeniyan-Dumbalk United Football Netball Club. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2017.
Venus Bay is state’s burglary hotspot VENUS Bay has helped give the 3956 police are in greater numbers and highly visible, postcode the dubious title of most bur- crime is not as prevalent,” he said. “It’s not that difficult a proposition. If you gled in the state. have a sufficient number of police in high visibilDumbalk, Dumbalk North, Meeniyan, Tarwin, Tarwin Middle, Tarwin Lower are also covered by the 3956 postcode, though they lag well behind the seaside hamlet in incidents of burglary and theft. Given its sparse population and proliferation of holiday houses, it is seen by crims as a soft target, with 55 property and deception offences recorded in 2019. In total, official government crime statistic recorded six incidents of property damage, 30 burglary or break and enter incidents and 19 thefts. There was a total of just 14 property and deception offences reported in 2018, though previous years have also been busy, with 50 such incidents recorded in 2013. Police Association Victoria’s Wayne Gatt said the worrying statistics said a lot about under resourcing in local police ranks. “Crime is driven by a whole range of things, but we know some things are fairly simple. When
ity roles then they’re in a much better position to reduce and deter crime.” Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the data reinforced “the importance of local policing and the need for the Labor Government to provide us with an adequate local police presence”. “It’s also a reminder to local residents not to be complacent, especially in rural areas where homes and sheds are often isolated and can be seen as an easy target by crooks,” he said. Mr Gatt said Wonthaggi, the only 24 hour station in the region, was “critically under resourced”. “It’s also a station that backfills a lot of the smaller communities. So, when you have a station like Wonthaggi that doesn’t meet a lot of its own demands, it’s not in a position to support the smaller community police stations,” he said. “It’s through no fault of our members. They want to come when the community calls.”
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A television screen and speakers were setup MEENIYAN icon John Mackie was farewelled by family and friends at one outside the hall for the benefit of mourners. Following the service, Mr Mackie’s casket was of the biggest funerals South Gippsland placed in back of his ute and taken to the Meenihas ever seen. yan cemetery for a private burial.
Pamela Presage –a renter without contents insurance – and her three young children aged two, eight and 10, didn’t have time to collect any of their belongings. Since the devastating event on November 19, the community has rallied to raise thousands of dollars along with household items, clothes and other necessities. As of yesterday morning (Monday), 30 donors had rallied to raise more than $2000 via a GoFundMe crowdfunding page set up by a family friend, Sonia Albanese. Sonia said Pam was “overwhelmed” with the support her community is showing during this “tender time”. The fundraiser aims to raise a further $5000 for the family to help Pamela purchase Christmas presents for her children. “Pam is an amazing friend and mother who is always there for the people in her life with a helping hand, and now she is left to rebuild her and her children’s lives,” Sonia wrote. “Please, any donation along with kind words and warm wishes are greatly appreciated.” Donor Sarah Hollier said, “Pammy would go far and beyond to help anyone in need.” To donate money, or to make contact for item donations, visit: https://bit.ly/2qU3fAN
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ON Friday, December 6, history will be industry, whereas we’ve got a facility that is about made in Wonthaggi, with the grand open- to be fully functional. That first mover advantage is really critical in a start-up industry.” ing of Medipharm Labs Australia. Mr Everitt said the growing of cannabis was Medipharm CEO Warren Everitt said the company would be the “first independent cannabis manufacturing company” in the nation. Speaking ahead of the event, Mr Everitt said the Wonthaggi factory was a “pretty cool facility”. “I’m pretty elated,” he admitted. It’s been a long journey, and one he never imagined taking. The former plumbing company owner, sheet metal worker and IT and marketing specialist decided to “jump into this cannabis pharmaceutical space” as the next step in a varied career. He hasn’t looked back. “At stages I probably bit off a little more than I can chew. Putting a facility smack bang in the middle of Wonthaggi was no mean feat. It’s an industry where there’s an associated stigma,” Mr Everitt said. “Nothing worthwhile in life is easy. I stayed the course and now we’re at a point where we have something of a first mover advantage. “A lot of companies are getting set up in the
not part of Medipharm’s operations. Like a brewer purchasing hops, the lab buys in the marijuana and turns it into oil. The oil is prescribed by doctors for people with chronic pain; it’s not for getting high. “A lot of growers growing fresh produce, for example, were looking to get into the cannabis industry, but they didn’t have a market,” he said. Medipharm has become that market. He said some of the growers were ASX listed companies, who needed somewhere to send their product. “We’ve not only supported a lot of the growers, we’re also helping a lot of the industry players,” Mr Everitt said. “Probably if you’re considering getting in now, you may be too late.”
LEFT: Medipharm CEO Warren Everitt is excited about the future, with the grand opening of the company’s Wonthaggi facility on Friday, December 6.
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MOTHER AND SON SURVIVE CRASH
BLOWING UP Minister asked to review wind farm noise rules
OVER THE EDGE: Police survey the scene where a Ford Territory left Korumburra South Road and rolled down a paddock.
Outcome could have been far worse, say police
BALD Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd has asked the Victorian Government to change the planning permit for its wind farm at Tarwin Lower in relation to the noise made by turbines.
Brad Lester A MOTHER and her son escaped with minor injuries after their vehicle rolled down an embankment at Korumburra South last Wednesday.
Neighbours of the wind farm learnt of the company’s application to Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne last week. The application seeks to clarify the permit’s requirement for compliance with noise limits at night and update a permit condition so the wind farm must only comply with noise limits at tenement properties once homes are built at those locations. “...the purpose of these amendments is to remove anomalies in the planning permit conditions and to make ongoing administration of the planning permit simpler for BHWF, South Gippsland Shire Council and the Minister for the life of the wind farm,� wind farm director James Arthur wrote in a letter to Mr Wynne. The matter comes as wind farm neighbours joined South Gippsland Shire Council as defendants after the Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd commenced court action against council. That action seeks to overturn the council’s decision that the wind farm produced nuisance noise.
The Korumburra woman, in her twenties, and her three year old son, was driving a Ford Territory south on Korumburra South Road shortly after noon, when it left the road while approaching a slight left-hand bend. The vehicle rolled for several hundred metres down a hill before coming to rest the right way up in a paddock. The woman was able to
exit the vehicle and called Triple Zero. Her son was out of the car when emergency services arrived. Police said they were lucky to be alive. “It could have been a lot more serious,� Leading Senior Constable Carl Baido of Korumburra Police said. The boy was airlifted to Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne where he stayed until Friday for observation after suffering cuts and scrapes, and possible back injuries. His mother said he was running around again at home on Friday. The woman was taken to Wonthaggi Hospital by ambulance and stayed overnight after sustaining bruising. Police from Korumburra,
Leongatha, Meeniyan and Bass Coast Highway Patrol were joined at the scene by Country Fire Authority brigades from Korumburra and Ruby, and Leongatha State Emergency Service.
The woman was out of the car when emergency services arrived. The woman, who did not wish to be named, thanked emergency services, saying they “were all great at do-
ing their job and helping my boy and me�. “Thanks to everyone and others to come for prayers and help in our time of need and also the support we have been given,� she said.
Senior Constable Kiara Roffey of Leongatha Police and Leading Senior Constable Paul McDonald of Meeniyan Police controlled traffic at the crash site.
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Breakthrough in cancer care Brad Lester A MULTI-MILLION dollar cancer care centre will open at Wonthaggi Hospital by August next year. Bass Coast Health (BCH) with join with metropolitan healthcare provider Alfred Health to provide a nine-bed chemotherapy and immunotherapy ward. The Alfred team began providing consultancy services at Wonthaggi Hospital yesterday (Monday). Details of the new service were a highlight of Bass Coast Health’s annual general meeting at the hospital last week, where people heard rising cancer rates and a growing population prompted the need for a cancer centre locally. In Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires from 2011-2016, 2102 people were diagnosed with cancer and 878 people died from the disease.
“We have so many people who have to travel up the highway every day to receive their chemotherapy,” BCH CEO Jan Child said. BCH has recruited the services of haematologist Dr George Grigoriadis, who currently sees many South Gippslanders at Berwick; Professor Mark Shackleton, director of oncology at Alfred Health; Professor Harshal Nandurkar, director of clinical haematology at Alfred Health, haematologist Abbey Willcox and radiation oncology director Hany Elsaleh. “We want to be able to deliver care that is equivalent to, if not better, than elsewhere,” Dr Grigoriadis said. The new centre will be built west of the allied health building and will provide chemotherapy and infusions such as blood products. The centre is expected to open by August 2020, however BCH will offer cyotoxic chemotherapy from late February 2020.
An artist’s impression of the new cancer care centre to open at Wonthaggi Hospital.
Health service ticks off its bucket list BASS Coast Health (BCH) is planning more projects on the back of a year of achieving goals. In addition to preparing to start building stage one of the new Wonthaggi Hospital, BCH will launch a high dependency unit at the hospital. That unit will be serviced by specialist doctors and address complex cases, enabling more patients to be treated locally rather than having to be sent to Melbourne. At Wonthaggi Hospital in 2018-19, two postnatal maternity rooms were opened, non-cytotoxic chemotherapy began and part of the emergency department was refurbished. The Minor Injury and Illness Clinic at the Phillip Island Health Hub had more than 7000 presentations by June 2019. Planning for a new urgent care centre at the hub has started and land has been bought for a
new community hospital at the island. Armitage House aged care facility will be renovated to ensure it can service the community for 10-15 years before being replaced as part of hospital redevelopments. BCH ended the 2018-19 financial year with a net operating deficit of $580,000. But had BCH not had to remove asbestos and address problem trees, it would have broken even. In fact, BCH spent $3.6m on infrastructure improvements, including repairing the helipad and removing asbestos at Wonthaggi Hospital. BCH is the region’s major employer, with 425 staff, rising from 408 in June 2018. CEO Jan Child praised the community for its support of BCH and also the 270 volunteers who gave 25,000 hours of service in 2018-19.
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Health & wholefoods Leongatha THE building at 33 Bair Street, which now houses Health and Whole Foods Leongatha, has a long history providing for the community. In fact, it has come full circle after making its beginnings as a grocery store ownedbyRosieLincolnduringthe1950s. During the 1970s the supermarket was taken over by the Naudis family, and then in the mid-80s was operated by the Popplefamily. Elizabeth and Tom Popple, who returned from Melbourne to Leongatha to run the supermarket, conducted business for 10 years from the premise beforeretiringinthemid-90s. It was then home to KB Carpet and
Furnishings before becoming Carpet Court in 2013. Carpet Court relocated mid this year, allowing a prime opportunity for owners Greg and Sandra Pearcetorenovatethepremise. The building has been owned by their family-theHoltfamily-sincethe'70s. Several layers of old, patchwork flooring laid over the years were recently removed to reveal original floorboards dating back to the '50s which have been restored and, in places, replaced thanks tocarpenterJulianLaws. Mrs Pearce said it was important to her and her husband to employ local people, including plumber Stuart Harry and electrician Rohan Kaldvee, and use local materials when renovating this Leongathaestablishment.
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And with Health and Whole Foods Leongatha now taking up residence, Greg andSandraareelated. “I've always been a supporter of their business for probably 30 years now,” Sandrasaid. “It was an easy choice. And who would have known the building would supplyfoodagain!” Health and Whole Foods Leongatha has been in the township for over 50 years, owned and operated by local families throughoutthattime. Current caretaker, Suzi Bath, said the business would remain a local staple for manyyearstocome. The store reopened its doors at its new location on October 1 and is open Monday toSaturday.
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Health services in the spotlight IT’S a tale of two health services with contrasting plots, but for the sake of the South Gippsland community, we hope readers can close the book with confidence in their local service. Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service held their annual general meetings last week. At BCH, excitement was brewing about the new hospital and a cancer care centre, both to be built at Wonthaggi. At GSHS, in contrast, the mood was more sombre, with revelations GSHS had lost $1.1 million in revenue and a report of 22 workers resigning from Leongatha hospital since the start of 2019. The recommendations of a review ordered by GSHS should be adhered to by management to ensure the marvellous hospital the community has is fully staffed by people who are able to work to their best. News the cancer care centre will be built at Wonthaggi by August 2020 offers relief to those patients who have to travel to Melbourne or Traralgon for treatment, often when they are feeling ill and fatigued. Having such treatment available in South Gippsland will not only help retain people in this area, but also help attract even more retirees, who will bring with them many social and economic benefits to our community.
MELINA Bath, Nationals MLC, is trying to ignite community opposition to the State Government’s recent decision to end native forest logging in 2030. The reality is these biodiversely rich Victorian forests have been consistently over-logged for a long time. This is largely the result of a disastrous 34 year government contract under the Forests (Wood Pulp Agreement) Act 1996 to ensure 350,000 cubic metres of native timber per annum to Nippon Paper, that is Maryvale Mill. Yet it is the only company guaranteed supply until the end of its contract and beyond til 2050. The smaller mills are the ones that will miss out but even they are being given five years guaranteed supply, reducing over the last five years. How many people in 2019 are guaranteed ongoing employment for five to 10 years in their industry with good termination payouts assured? The timber industry is well aware that supply has been under severe threat for a long time. Melina peddles the myth of “sustainable timber”, as does the timber industry. It takes 80 years to produce a tree suitable for logging and its logging causes lasting damage to the environment. No, we do not have sufficient plantations underway but this is also an industry responsibility too long ignored. Australia leads the world with one in 10 mammals extinct since white settlement, with 41 more species close to extinction. Melina’s claim that this closure will cost “thousands of jobs” is nonsense. This industry has consistently inflated its flow-on effects. VicForests used a massive $6.54 multiplier in estimating downstream financial benefits from every $1 raised from logging the Mirboo North forests in South Gippsland Shire. In 2016, there were only six equivalent fulltime timber industry positions in this shire, largely in the plantation industry (ABS 2015-16). Many mills have a closed over the last 20
BACKING FIREFIGHTERS: Cartoonist Glenn Robinson’s take on South Gippsland’s CFA members helping in NSW. Leongatha and in between. What surprised me was the palpable anger at the decision that the centre was not going ahead. They all thought that we needed a facility like that. They thought what do need to attract business to the shire? I think the administrators owe us ratepayers an explanation. What influenced them to make that decision? Where they given all the relevant information regarding the project? Centre support It is such a crying shame to let such a great RECENTLY I set up a stall to collect signatures in support of the equestrian and exhibition centre opportunity pass us by. Ilse Arndt, at Stony Creek. Meeniyan. People signed from Yanakie, Port Franklin, years and regional towns are necessarily reinventing themselves. This industry has well and truly run its course, leaving a legacy of environmental damage that can no longer be ignored, even politically. Our forests are at a statewide biodiversity tipping point, as is timber supply for this industry – that is why this decision had to be made. Viki Sinclair, Mirboo North.
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Again, as the demand for high quality meat in WE presented round two of our ComTEN Victorian municipalities have been Asia, the Middle East and other parts of the world munity Grants Program last week, which declared drought areas. continues to grow, the possibilities for South Three of them – East Gippsland, Wellington saw 46 community groups receive a Gippsland are significant. The shire’s proximity and Latrobe are in our region and two of them are to Melbourne also provides an opportunity to ex- share of $127,000 to support their projneighbours of South Gippsland Shire. The chalects, events and equipment purchases. pand our horizons beyond dairy and beef. lenges these municipalities are facing are a reminder of how blessed this shire is. Agriculture already plays a critical role in South Gippsland’s economy. However the lack of water north of the Great Divide provides an opportunity for agriculture to play an even greater role in South Gippsland than it does already. South Gippsland could become the food bowl of Victoria and one of Australia’s leading food bowls. This region already plays a major role in Australia’s dairy industry. Burra Foods, Saputo and ViPlus are major employers in the shire. There are good reasons for the dairy industry to grow and expand. Beef also is a mainstay of the shire.
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Fruit and vegetables are one possibility. The shire has major growers of snowpeas and celery. The demand for fruit and vegetables will continue to grow and this growth provides the shire with an opportunity to develop horticulture in South Gippsland. However we cannot assume the shire will grow and prosper simply because it has these advantages. There is plenty of competition for investment and new industries. Attracting it requires long-term planning and thinking, patience and dedication. It is important the shire does whatever is necessary to make it happen.
It is fantastic to see Bass Coast’s community groups embracing the grants program, which in turn helps them to support the wider community. The annual Victorian Tourism Awards Gala was held in Melbourne last Thursday night, and was another big one for council, with three nominations. We were lucky to win two silver awards in the Local Government Award for Tourism category and in the Visitor Services category. These awards are a great recognition of the services Bass Coast visitor information centres and staff provide, and the strategic goals the Economic Development and Tourism team have been delivering. It was also fantastic to see Bass Coast
businesses awarded for their excellence as well. It was wonderful to attend the inaugural Turn it Orange Festival, held in Cowes on Saturday, organised by the Change for Sam Committee. I’d like to congratulate the organisers for putting on such an inclusive and positive event to mark the 16 Days of Activism. The day included activities demonstrating the commitment of our community to promoting gender equality and preventing men’s violence against women. Summer is coming, which also means bushfire season is almost upon us. Do you have a plan in case of bushfire emergency? There are some great resources on the www.cfa.vic.gov.au website, and the VicEmergency app is a must have; download it on your phone today. As the temperature starts heating up, don’t forget to slip, slop, slap, look out for anyone in your community who might be affected by extended periods of hot weather and please, never leave anyone or your pets in hot cars.
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Singers spark Christmas spirit LEONGATHA’S Dakers Centre was lit up on Sunday, as the South Gippsland Singers performed Almost Christmas in front of an appreciative crowd. Music-lovers young and old gathered at the centre to watch as the 46-strong choir performed many Christmas-themed songs. The performance kicks December off in style each year and puts everyone in a festive mood. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the performances, which were versatile and entertaining throughout, and it was clear the choir enjoyed their time impressing those in attendance. The singers will be performing for all comers on Monday, December 9 at the Leongatha RSL.
SONGS OF THE SEASON: (L-R) South Gippsland Singers members Margaret Atkins, Mary Ross-Heazlewood, Michael Perry and Ash Stuchbery were just some of the impressive vocalists who made up the choir at the performance at the Dakers Centre, Leongatha on Sunday.
Don’t be tricked by rainfall ALTHOUGH we expected sunshine and heat to be upon us, cooler weather and frequent rainfall set back in over November. The rainfall total for November, recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages, was above average. This included Lance Creek at 80mm, Ruby Creek 101mm, Deep Creek 156mm and Battery Creek 123mm. Pound Creek and Wilson Promontory Lighthouse also recorded higher than usual rainfall with 83mm and 92mm respectively. Yarram was slightly above average with 75mm also. But despite the wetter-than-usual month, South Gippsland Water’s managing director Philippe du Plessis is warning everyone to remain vigilant with water usage. “Storage systems are now beginning the summer drawdown,” he said. “Customers are encouraged to be wise with their water-use as we head into drier summer months.” He advised that South Gippsland Water’s Permanent Water Saving Rules are in place across Victoria all year round to assist in water conservation. The top three rules to remember are to water between 6pm and 10am, sweep, don’t hose, and install trigger nozzles on all outdoor hoses to ensure they are leak-free.
Historical home fails to sell Daniel Renfrey ONE of Leongatha’s most historical homes, Adelong, remains on the market after it was passed in at a vendor bid of $450,000 at auction on Saturday.
STILL FOR SALE: Alex and Scott auctioneer Alan Steenholdt ran the auction of Adelong at 32 Jeffrey Street, Leongatha on Saturday, but passed the property in at a vendor bid of $450,000.
The home at 32 Jeffrey Street has been part of Leongatha for more than a century and was the Jeffrey Street Clinic a couple years ago. It was described by Alex and Scott auctioneer Alan Steenholdt as “one of Leongatha’s most classic homes in one of the town’s best locations.” The fact the home did not sell at auction reflected the Leongatha market at the moment, Mr Steenholdt said. “The hardest part of the market to sell is old
homes. Everything else is flying,” he said. “The market in Leongatha has generally been really strong recently, the strongest we’ve seen for a long, long time.” In terms of fluctuation, while some towns experience quiet periods in some months and spike in others, Leongatha stays consistent. “Places like Inverloch are seasonal, but we seem to be pretty steady right through the year in Leongatha,” Mr Steenholdt said. “There’s a lot of people moving here now, a lot of retirees moving here, and people can sell for 800k to a million, and then buy in Leongatha for somewhere around 500k.” Adelong remains on the market and is available for anyone interested at the right price.
Performing stars entertain at Mirboo North Idol “It was a huge success, a fun family day and wonderfully entertaining. The contestants and audience really enjoyed it and the singers have great futures ahead of them.” The competition was strong, with each contestant hitting their notes and wowing the crowd with their singing. Away from the contest aspect of things though, the 15th Mirboo North Idol reflected how the community comes together to support the region’s talent, something Mary believes is its best aspect. “It’s a community event, everyone supports
and enjoys it, and it takes a community to bring it together, from our generous sponsors, local businesses, and community groups,” she said. “We live in a fabulous community and seeing the smiles on the contestants’ faces makes it worth it.” Based on this year’s experience, Mirboo North Idol will undoubtedly be entertaining crowds for years to come. Idol was hosted by the Friends of The Mirboo North Swimming Pool Inc Events Committee.
(L-R) Emma Evans of Stockdale and Leggo GRINNING AND WINNING: Pipa Mills (middle) was the winner of the primary section accompanied open winners Maddy May at Mirboo North Idol for her song Speechless, and was joined by second place Eleanor Ped- (first place), John Molden (third place) and low (left) and third place Molly Mills (right). Elizabeth Lynch-Berands (second place).
(L-R) Secondary winners Jorja Holmes (second place), Maddy Carey (third place) and Georgia Robinson (first place) wowed the crowd with their strong vocal performances.
THE 15th Mirboo North Idol song contest sent a buzz through the town on Saturday as 24 contestants and 300 audience members gathered at the Shire Hall for the competition. Contestants young and old from around South Gippsland took to the stage, singing and dancing their hearts out in front of judges and an excited crowd. “Everyone loved the opportunity to perform on stage in front of a friendly and appreciative au-
dience,” organiser Mary Baker said. “It’s great to have people young and young at heart showcase their talents.” Contestants sang and were judged after each song, with prizes, including the opportunity to record in a professional studio, up for grabs. Local band Back to Scratch also took to the stage to entertain contestants and audience members during the day. “It gives the contestants a chance to shine and build confidence, all while furthering their singing careers,” Mary said.
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Ex-mayor does not rule out return bid Matt Dunn FORMER South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Don Hill said he had “not decided” whether to contest the next council election in 2021. Former councillor Andrew McEwen, who recently pleaded guilty to misusing his position over a leaked email to Tarwin Lower resident John Zakula, is expected to run. The pair were among the casualties when Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek
DON HILL: The former South Gippsland Shire Council mayor may be gearing for another tilt at local politics.
dismissed council over concerns about poor governance in the wake of resignations and accusations of bullying by other former councillors. Mr Hill addressed council administrators and acting CEO Bryan Sword recently, talking on a number of issues, including council’s decision to withdraw its support for the proposed cantilevered viewing platform at Ages Falls, council’s budget and the planned construction of the Korumburra Community Hub project. “Are the administrators moving through a list of previous council decisions to reverse them? The equestrian centre, Agnes Falls - what will be next? The Leongatha Recreation Reserve Netball Court upgrade?” he asked. Mr Hill said council’s decision not to help fund the Stony Creek Equestrian Centre was “clearly a breach of trust with the community”. Mr Hill also took issue with council’s borrowing to finance major projects. “How do councils pay for large infrastructure projects? There’s two ways: they can save the money up through collecting ratepayers’ annual rates or they can take out a loan and pay it back with interest from future ratepayers’ rates,” he said. “This council has paid down debt over the past 15 years and not borrowing for projects – a highly commendable policy.” Mr Hill’s speech drew applause from people in up the public gallery, including members of the South Gippsland Action Group.
Rich court date set for 2020 FORMER South Gippsland Shire councillor Jeremy Rich’s case has been deferred until 2020, after he again fronted court on Friday. The committal hearing in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court will take place on Thursday, February 6, 2020. A court spokesperson told The Star that Mr Rich, who has had his
bail extended, would have to answer all 15 charges related to a drug raid on his Walkerville property earlier this year. The charges include cultivating a commercial quantity of cannabis, possessing cannabis and hash oil, trafficking ecstasy, and possessing a rifle without holding a licence.
Push for 24/7 police in Invy THERE is a push from within Inverloch for a 24 hour police presence. A change.org petition posted by resident Veronica Jamison said, “Crime is on the increase in Inverloch. Recently our local bakery was robbed, the town graffitied, cars vandalised, goods stolen and houses robbed to name but a few incidents. “It’s time the Victorian State Government provided funding for the Inverloch Police Station to be manned on a 24/7 basis.”
Shaken Sherry MATT Sherry entered South Gippsland Shire Council’s chambers recently in an agitated state. Addressing acting CEO Bryan Sword and pointing to an honour board listing past councillors and their years of service, Mr Sherry said, “I’m very disappointed my name’s not on the board, Bryan. Very disappointed.” A bemused Mr Sword had little to say on the matter. Mr Sherry had indeed been a councillor. The Foster mechanic won the Coastal-Promontory Ward vacancy created by Jeremy Rich, who resigned to address drug trafficking and firearms offences. Mr Sherry had little time for speeches as a councillor though. With the State Government already considering council’s future, his time in the job would be short lived. While Mr Sherry had believed his contribution was overlooked, closer examination of the honour board would show “Cr Matt Sherry 2019 – 19” had indeed been dutifully recorded. A contrite Mr Sherry later approached Mr Sword, admitting he had made a mistake.
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Opera from the heart of Meeniyan MEENIYAN will again play host to Opera Australia’s best talent, with another staging of the annual HeartLand Concert on Friday, December 6.
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“The HeartLand Concert is a special initiative for Opera Australia and we are delighted to confirm that Simon Kim, Simon Meadows, Danita Weatherstone and Agnes Sarkis will be performing in Meeniyan - with much loved MC and accompanist Guy Noble from ABC Classic FM,” Opera Australia’s Lyndon Terracini said. Meeniyan Festivals and Events chair David Jones said the partnership with Opera Australia “does add an extra dimension to the quality and range of music that we can offer to the southern Gippsland community”. “Net proceeds from the event will support community projects,” Mr Jones said. Mr Jones said the Meeniyan Art Gallery would host a pre-concert “soiree”, with canapes, fine wines and great company. “This black-tie event is attracting a strong following and guests enjoy a relaxing social evening, engaging with MC Guy Noble about the concert repertoire and his life in music,” he said. The soiree begins at 5.30pm and ends at 7.30pm. The concert will be held at the Meeniyan Hall, from 7.45pm. Link: trybooking.com/567772. Call David Jones on 0419 889 646 for more details. Concert tickets are $55. The soiree is priced at $40.
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Our water pipes are clean so don’t worry “To ensure water is always safe, the water supDO you choose bottled water instead of tap water because you’re concerned about ply is tested to ensure chlorine can be detected right to the end of the network. the cleanliness of the pipe network?
Council to borrow $10m SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will ception that by applying for loans council’s capacborrow $10 million to complete con- ity to apply for grants will somehow be inhibited,” administrator Rick Brown said. struction of the Korumburra “There seems to be another Community Hub and the Komisconception that applying for rumburra Streetscape Project. loans is somehow inconsistent with Both projects have been priced at $5 million. Money will be sourced through Local Government Victoria’s Community Infrastructure Loans program. With a subsidy from the State Government the loan will attract interest of 0.7475 per cent. “There seems to be some misconceptions about these loans in some parts of the community. There is a per-
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the proposition that council is in a sound financial position. Again, it is simply not true. “One of the advantages of these loans is that there will be an interest rate subsidised by the government to the tune of about 50 per cent of the interest rate. “It makes good financial sense to apply for these loans in respect to financing of long term projects.”
There is no need to worry as South Gippsland Water’s pipe networks are regularly cleaned. “This can be done a number of ways: through flushing, by opening up flushing valves and pushing discolored water out at dead end lines and by air scouring, where pressurised air and water is forced through the pipes to remove sediments that build up on the walls of the pipe,” South Gippsland Water’s Phillipe du Plessis said. “South Gippsland Water has recently had specialist contractors undertake an in-depth analysis of our water supply systems. This data will be used to more effectively and efficiently plan our cleaning programs in future.” Mr du Plessis said that “each water supply will have a unique taste and characteristics”. Common to the South Gippsland area is the presence of manganese, a naturally occurring mineral. “When it’s in its soluble state, it is clear and dissolved within water. When it oxidises (mixes with oxygen) it turns into fine dark coloured particles,” Mr du Plessis said. “Because it can change between soluble and solid states, South Gippsland Water staff are regularly adapting water treatment processes in efforts to reduce the occurrence of manganese in our water. “However, customers should not be concerned, as manganese is at such low levels it is not harmful to consume and occurs naturally in foods and the environment. Your water supply is always, safe to drink.” Mr du Plessis said the pipes also guarantee water is free from contamination. “The other aspect of the pipe network is that water supply pipes are pressurised, that is, if there is a break or burst pipe, no nasties get into the water supply,” he said.
“This means if there was a micro-organism in the water, the chlorine would play its part and sterilise it. “Some people find the knowledge that chlorine remains in the water re-assuring. It is a signal that the water has been treated and is safe.” Mr du Plessis said the “efforts of our dedicated staff” ensures “safe, clean drinking water from the tap”. “We hope that over time we can continue to educate people of the benefits to drinking tap water and have more people choose tap water over buying bottled water,” he said.
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NEWS IN BRIEF Council rejects Rhyll complex BASS Coast Shire Council has resolved to reject a proposal for 16 dwellings and the removal of vegetation at Rhyll. But council’s decision has come too late, as the development application is now before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), as council did not determine the application within the statutory timeframe. Council said the proposal did not satisfy planning requirements.
Library support BASS Coast Shire Council has endorsed the creation of a community library at the Grantville Transaction Centre. The library will be serviced by a librarian 3pm to 6pm Tuesdays, 10am to 1pm Thursdays, and 10am to noon Saturdays. However the library will open at anytime for visiting and self-checkout, and be supported by checkout sites at Corinella and Coronet Bay general stores. Until this service comes into effect, the Waterline community will be serviced by a mobile library truck.
Wildlife surprise A WALLABY entertained shoppers in Leongatha last week when it hopped through town. The animal was seen making its way down Michael Place on the edge of Leongatha’s central business district.
Patriotic Loch A FLAGPOLE will be erected at Loch Memorial Reserve thanks to a federal grant. The reserve committee received $3989 to buy and install the flagpole to fly the Australian flag on days of commemoration, and also to install a plaque.
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DEFYING EROSION Surf club unveils new base THE president of the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club, Warren Cook is prepared for lots of comments about the club’s new mobile patrol base. “It’s totally different to what we have had over the past seasons, but Mother Nature keeps throwing us up challenges and we believe we have discovered that this flexible solution is the one best suited to our conditions,” he said. Patrols at Inverloch surf beach began last Saturday and members who have had a sneak preview of the patrol base believe it’s a great alternative to a fixed patrol tower that has constantly been removed over the years as the beach erodes. The patrol base is mobile, and has large lockable solid shutters and glass sliding windows that open for ventilation on hot days. Extraction fans are installed for excessive hot days and on windy days the patrol base will provide shelter for patrollers. The patrol base will be easily visible with lifesaving’s distinctive red and yellow colours. Final works are being carried out, including solar panels on the roof and a digital radio base station being fitted. “We are pleased we will be operational by the start of the season, but it has taken a lot of planning and a further investment for the club,” Mr Cook said. “Members of the public often believe we are funded by various government bodies and whilst we can apply for certain government grants, the majority of funding comes from membership and fundraising activities. “Our New Year’s Eve tin rattle has been running for many years and we are offering some new sponsorship opportunities to offset the purchase cost of our new equipment. “During the Christmas holidays we are encouraging locals and holiday-makers to join us upstairs on The Deck at the clubhouse, buy a drink and enjoy the new water views from the clubhouse deck area.”
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SAFETY WATCH: Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club president Warren Cook (L) and club captain Rhys Bartlett in the club’s new mobile patrol base. A new dual cab all terrain vehicle has arrived tions for the Junior Nippers program but welcome and rescue equipment including boards, boats, any new members who wish to join the club.” Website: www.islsc.org.au motors and first aid equipment were all passed at the club’s recent gear inspection by Life Saving Victoria’s representatives. “Last year we had a busy season with over 11,000 people visit the beach during our patrol times,” Mr Cook said. “We were fortunate to only have two major first aid incidents and six rescues. Our volunteer patrollers were still kept busy with 41 minor first aids and 1952 preventative actions taking place. “We have now Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club president Warren Cook welcomes the closed taking applica- keys to the club’s new all terrain vehicle.
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Give to the Giving Tree CHRISTMAS gifts are stacking up under Bass Coast Shire Council’s Giving Trees, as part of the annual donation drive to support families experiencing disadvantage. The Christmas Giving Tree program helps ensure that Christmas is a special day for the whole Bass Coast community and many gifts are needed. The project is coordinated by the Combined Welfare Group which includes organisations such as the Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul and Bass Coast Health’s Davey House. These services work directly with local families. Bass Coast Shire mayor Cr Brett Tessari said council was proud to be supporting this initiative
again this year. “The Giving Tree can help to take a little bit of pressure off Bass Coast families experiencing financial hardship over Christmas,” he said. “Donating a gift can make the world of difference to a child and their family on Christmas Day.” Christmas Giving Trees are on display in Council’s Customer Service Centres in Wonthaggi, Cowes, Grantville and Inverloch and are accepting gifts until Tuesday, December 10. Any gifts received after this date will be held over until next year. It is also requested that the gifts are new and left unwrapped under the trees. Food donations are not recommended.
TREKKING FOR A CAUSE: (L-R) Liz Friswell, Narelle Jones and Di Abrahamson will walk 100km in Italy to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Association.
Trio to walk 100km A cocktail evening at the Burra Brewing Co at INVERLOCH’S Narelle Jones battled Korumburra, with 150 guests, raised $7750. breast cancer five years ago and is now The next fundraiser is at Dirty Three Wines at giving back to the cause. Inverloch on Sunday, December 8. She and friends Liz Friswell and Di AbrahamBurra Brewing Co will serve beer and Lime son will head to Italy in May to walk 100km over and Co will serve food. six days as part of the Le Tour De Boobs to raise People are welcome to donate via the Facefunds for the National Breast Cancer Association. book page, Le Tour De Boobs.
Platypus surprises angler THEY’VE long fascinated humans and they’re still out there. Platypus were described by the internationally-renowned National Geographic journal as one of the world’s most unique animals. “It has webbed feet like a frog, a bill like a duck, venom like a snake and lays eggs like a bird,” the publication stated. Lincoln McAlister of Dumbalk was surprised to spot a platypus while fishing in the Tarwin River at Dumbalk recently. He was angling in the river’s east branch at the bottom of Loves Lane. “I watched bubbles come up along the bank while I was fishing and when I caught a blackfish, the platypus suddenly surfaced and started gambolling on the water around me like an otter,” he said. “A platypus will dig a tunnel 15 feet in on a river’s bank and pull in grass to make a nest and lay eggs like a bird and hatch them. “When they hunt, a white film closes over their eyes and they hunt blind, only sensing vibrations TIME TO CARE: Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari is urging the commu- in their bill, nosing under rocks and mud.” nity to place a present under a Giving Tree. Lincoln said male platypuses are poisonous, as
Council protects bush The vegetation on the site will be permaBASS Coast Shire Council has voted nently protected under a Section 69 agreement to establish its third Native Vegetation of the Conservation, Forests and Lands Act Offset site, located at The Gurdies. 1987, which means the area cannot be used for This site will complement two already established Native Vegetation Offset sites within the shire and allow for the continuation of the Native Vegetation Offset Scheme. Native Vegetation Offset sites enable the protection and enhancement of native vegetation, as well as the sale of native vegetation credits to permit holders in the market place. It is expected that The Gurdies offset site will generate around $1.1 million through the sale of credits to permit holders. This income will be used to ensure the vegetation is managed to a high standard and registered on title to permanently protect the flora and fauna. The Gurdies site has been assessed for suitability and all considerations have been taken into account, including pest plant and animal control and fire management.
other purposes. Bass Coast Shire mayor Cr Brett Tessari said establishing a Native Vegetation Offset Site at The Gurdies has a number of benefits. “It gives us the opportunity to improve management of council owned land and biodiversity outcomes, while receiving funding to do so,” he said. “Council already has two established native vegetation offset sites – one at Smiths Beach and one at Little Screw Creek in Inverloch. “The site at The Gurdies is being established because of a high demand for vegetation offsets from around Port Phillip and Western Port.” For more information on the Native Vegetation Offset Scheme, contact council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211, or email basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au.
HELLO, HELLO: Lincoln McAlister photographed this platypus while fishing in the Tarwin River at Dumbalk. they have a spur on their back feet that can inject poison that can be quite painful to a human. “Platypus are not just unique in Australia; they are unique in the world,” he said.
Women urged to have breast screen WOMEN are being urged to participate in the free BreastScreen Victoria program and help tackle breast cancer in the region. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said 57 per cent of women in the Gippsland South electorate are having a regular breast screen every two years. This is three per cent higher than the state participation rate for women aged between 50 and 74. “While it’s great to see our electorate scoring above the state average, this still means 3127 women aged between 50 and 74 in Gippsland South did not get screened in the past two years,” he said. “The participation rate for Gippsland South has stayed at 57 per cent for the past four years and I would really love to see an increase for next year. “Statistically a 57 per cent participation rate means that approximately 18 women in Gippsland
South are potentially living with undiagnosed breast cancer. “Across the state this is potentially 1500 women, which is why I’m backing the BreastScreen Victoria campaign to ‘find the 1500’. “Early detection will put you in the best position for a positive outcome. “This is a free service that only takes 10 minutes of your time and could prove life-saving.” According to BreastScreen Victoria, the biggest risk factor for breast cancer is being a woman over 50 years of age, with one in eight Victorian women diagnosed with the disease. Seventy-five per cent of women diagnosed will be over the age of 50, the vast majority of whom will have no family history of the disease. Having a breast screen is the best way of finding cancer early before any symptoms are noticed and when treatment is likely to be most successful. Appointments at BreastScreen Victoria clinics and mobile vans can be made online at breastscreen.org.au or by calling 13 20 50.
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from Portland to Penola, looking at the journey and the story of Mary MacKillop. “This year, 11 Year 10 students and three teachers headed off to explore and learn more about our patron saint,” principal David Leslie said. It’s little wonder that each year a small group The most recent pilgrims visited a number of Year 10 students heads out on a pilgrimage of significant sites, including Bayview College, Portland; the All Saints’ Parish church; the hidden Mary Mackillop Well; Cape Nelson lighthouse; Blue Lake in Mount Gambier; carvings and site of Tenison Woods Tree; Sharam Cottages and Woods MacKillop Stable Park; Old Mt Gambier Gaol; the Paxhill Activity Centre, Ballarat and the Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre, Melbourne. GPS 1080p Drone “This journey assists with building the identity - Features altitude hold of our college community and becoming more ac-”Follow me”capability quainted with its story,” Mr Leslie said. -”Return to me”function “In particular, we want our students to have an UDI-U52G intimate connection to the Josephite Charism, the special values of Mary and Julian that inspires the culture of our college.” The process to have Mary MacKillop declared a saint began in the 1920s, and she was beatified in January 1995 by Pope John Paul II. Pope Benedict XVI prayed at her tomb during his visit to Sydney for World Youth Day 2008 and in December 2009 approved the Catholic Church’s recognition of a second miracle attributed to her intercession. She was canonised on October 17, 2010, during a public ceremony in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican. 28 McCartin St LEONGATHA She is the first Australian to be recognised by www.leongathaphotographics.com the Catholic Church as a saint.
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plan. “You choose one thing and work your theme around that. You just pray that that one thing gets delivered,” she said. “Rather than use tinsel, we’re using flowers. Flowers are happy and cheery. It’s all about giving people a feeling of what Christmas should be.” The window display is the sum total of all its parts, but it hasn’t stopped shoppers offering to buy some of the items featured. The polar bear, for one, has already been purchased. Obie said the buyer had been kind enough to wait to collect it. For now, the most talked about window in Leongatha is intact. See it soon though. Like melting snow, all good things must come to an end.
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Giving is child’s play in Wonthaggi WONTHAGGI Toyland’s John Kerville is ready for a big Christmas. With every imaginable toy, puzzle and piece of play equipment for sale at the outlet, it’s a wonderland for anyone who is young or young at heart. John said that while there was no superhot “must have” item in the lead up to the big day,
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Works to start on new hospital WORKS to make way for stage one of BCH board chair Don Paproth told the AGM. “We are really, really happy with what we the new $115m Wonthaggi Hospital are doing in our local area and as far as I’m concould start this month or in January. cerned, our local area goes from Phillip Island to Demolition of old buildings will enable construction of the long awaited hospital to start in August 2020, with stage one to be completed by August 2022. Stage one will feature a new emergency department that will be about five times the current size, a new theatre complex with four theatres, and 32 bed inpatient ward for pediatrics and surgical patients. Most importantly, there will be 132 extra car parks for staff and patients, and also another key feature. “It will have a new front door so that people don’t have to go up our silly ramp that we’ve got at the moment,” Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child said. Stage one will be built to the east of the current car park and was a feature item at BCH’s annual general meeting at the hospital last Thursday. “This is one of the fastest growing communities in the state of Victoria. Bass Coast Health is the fastest growing health services in Victoria,”
Foster.” Funding is still being sought for stages two and three, a two level complex that will be built at the front of the existing hospital. It will include outpatient services on one level, and on the other level, 64 inpatient beds, pathology, pharmacy and kitchen. “It will take another two to three years to plan and up to three years to build,” Ms Child said. The cost of stages two and three is uncertain at this stage. Stage one is expected to create up to 345 jobs. At the AGM, numerous staff received service awards for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years of service. The 30 year service recipients were environmental services assistant Irma Hyde and associate nursing unit manager in the emergency department, Maree McFarlane. Twenty-five year recipients were environmental services assistant Tracy Creaton and dental nurse Glenda Edwards.
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Eric and Margaret Walpole on their wedding day, November 19, 1949. Their love story has spanned more than 70 years.
wedding party, best man Warwick Boddy, bridesmaid Val Austin (nee Turpin) and flower girl Edith Platt (nee Hibbs), who is Margaret’s younger sister. “It is very special to be able to have the whole wedding party here celebrating Mum and Dad’s anniversary. We are so lucky,” Lynette said. Eric and Margaret’s story began when Margaret asked Eric to be her deb ball partner, at the suggestion of her friend, Audrey Foat. They married on November 19, 1949 at the Holy Trinity Church, Yarram. They settled on the Walpole family farm and worked alongside Eric’s parents Bert and Lil. Bert and Lil retired into Yarram a few years later. Eric and Margaret and son The Walpole family, daughter Lynette, (far left) and Bryan (at rear) Bryan remain on that family CELEBRATIONS: th farm today, growing wool and celebrate the 70 wedding anniversary of their parents Eric and Margaret Walpole, with members of their wedding party, Val Austin, Edith Platt and Warwick Boddy. breeding beef cattle.
Pud raises $100,000 for mental health A YARRAM man and a motorbike club ceeds being directed to the Black Dog Institute. The institute is dedicated to understanding, have taken action to help address mental preventing and treating mental illness. illness. Around $110,000 was raised for the Black Dog Institute, thanks to the efforts of Yarram’s Andrew ‘Pud’ Barker and the Honda CB 750 Four Club. Club members have been gathering at the rear of Pud’s motorcycle shop for the past 12 months and building three Honda CB Four motorcycles: a 750, a 500 and a 350. These bikes were raffled, with motorbike lovers from across Australia buying a ticket and all pro-
The raffle was drawn by Jayne Maiden from DMG Accounting, and the winners were: Barry Wollens from South Australia who selected the 750; Paul Beukelman from Queensland who settled for the 500; and Nigel Holms from Berwick took delivery of the 350. Pud thanked everyone involved in the project and the Apex club of Yarram for its support at the official drawing event and for cooking lunch.
WORD ON THE STREET in Mentone for a few years, then in Drouin, then came across to Foster in 1980 and decided I was going to be a deputy shire secretary at South Gippsland Shire for a couple of years, and then probably move back to Melbourne. But for some reason I didn’t move far very at GREAT EFFORT: Yarram’s Andrew ‘Pud’ Barker with DMG Accounting principal Glenn Tell us a bit about yourself. I came to Yarram in May 1986 as the shire sec- all. Stagg and Jayne Maiden who oversaw the drawing of the raffle of three Honda motorbikes. I effectively came here for work, but I’ve been retary of the former Alberton Shire. I was here as shire secretary for about eight for 33 years. Whilst I’m not a local, I’m tolerated. and a half years when, unfortunately, we had council amalgamations. What community groups are you a part of? In December 1994, which is now coming up to The main one I’m currently involved in is 25 years, the (Alberton) shire became part of the the Yarram Eisteddfod Wellington shire. where I have been the I basically then had president for 20 years. to make a decision to I’m secretary of the relocate somewhere Tarra Territory Tourism else and find a job or Group which has been stay and find a job To find out more please call 1300 386 375 going for about five here. or visit gippslandfuneralservices.com.au years, and have been As it turned out, just secretary of the Nightby fluke, I was talkingale Parks Society, ing to the owner of the which is an organisaRetravision store one December tion which provides low morning, and Judy and cost accommodation for I ended up buying the UNITING ANGLICAN older, local people. store. www.yarramanglican.blogspot.com.au Are you getting the 5182 5059 It’s located on ComWe ran that for 21 5182 5117 St Andrew’s, Yarram mercial Road next to years as Retravision outcome you want? Holy Trinity, Yarram (even months) the Scout and Guide and then later Betta. Holy Communion 1st Sunday of month Hall. Sunday ... 10.30am Four years ago I ef....10am Call our Family Law team St John’s, Port Albert fectively retired from Combined service Holy Communion today What do you enjoy Holy Communion that businesses and 1st & 3rd Sunday ... 9am Other Sundays ....11am about living in a restood for council in OcFirst interview free of charge and CATHOLIC St Luke’s, Devon North gional area? tober, 2016 and became 5182 5028 (odd months) obligation I think it’s great to a councillor. Every Sunday ..... 11am 1st Sunday of month ...10am be able to know the I’ve been a councilYarram Combined service people that you see on lor for three years and I Holy Communion LUTHERAN Helping clients am also still involved in a number of community a daily basis. Other Sundays....9.30am 5182 6313 / 5182 5655 When I go back to Melbourne now it’s not St John’s, Binginwarri Gippsland wide groups. 1st & 3rd Sundays 1st Sunday Holy really a community – you haven’t got that same Yarram ..... 2pm Morwell 5133 7788 Communion .... 2pm Holy Communion community bond or cohesion. Where were you from originally? 3rd Sunday .... 2pm Sale 5144 7788 (at Anglican Church) Sometimes it can be a big harsh living in a I originally came from Melbourne but spent YARRAM COMMUNITY Warragul 5622 2387 PRESBYTERIAN some of my childhood in Moonee Ponds and then goldfish bowl where people know who you are all CHURCH 5182 5296 / 5185 1275 the time, but I think overall, it’s quite comfortlater Trafalgar. 0400 425 250 1st & 3rd Sundays www.simonparsons.com.au Then I decided to pursue a career in local gov- ing living in a community where we know, and I Sunday Celebration St Peter’s, Yarram enquiries@simonparsons.com.au ernment so I went back to Melbourne and worked hope, we care about each other. ..... 2pm ..... 10am
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Art, the perfect therapy for all and speaking,” Mrs Giliberto said.
Grace Griffith “The activity opens up conversation, and you can see they get excited about life. SHE may be new to Yarram, but Leonore “It’s more than just an activity – it’s a social Giliberto is making a profound differ- thing. Some residents love to just even watch othence to the lives of locals through art. ers making art. Knowing the importance of creative freedom and self-expression, the art teacher of 40 years and recent art therapist began volunteering her time at Crossley House and St Elmo’s when she moved from Rosanna, Melbourne in May this year. Using a variety of mediums, materials, methods and themes, residents of the aged care facilities have an invaluable opportunity to engage their imagination with bountiful positive side effects. “Creating art is a means of communication, it’s stimulating and allows them to express their feelings,” Mrs Gilberto said. “You can even see by the colours in their work what they are feeling. “They just come alive and they are engaged. They are inspired and that inspires me.” Not only is the activity an opportunity to foster creativity and generate conversation, but art therapy has also proven to reduce stress, stimulate mental function, and improve ability to deal with pain. “People who had their head down and were totally isolated now make eye contact, start smiling
“I’ve seen an enormous development in confidence and self esteem.” Mrs Giliberto said incorporating natural elements, such as flowers and leaves, was an important aspect of the therapy. “From a sensory point of view, it’s important to smell and interact with the foliage, it becomes stimulating as well,” she said. The community can help facilitate this fantastic program too through the donations of photo frames to display work. “We are seeking funding and community sponsorship for an art room here in Yarram,” Mrs Giliberto said. She hopes to further her volunteer work and create additional art therapy programs for other members of the community. At present, she is working with residents of Crossley House to create four paintings – each one representing a season – which they hope to feature at the opening of the facility’s new wing. POSITIVE EFFECT: (L-R) Yarram’s volunteer art therapist Leonore Giliberto has made To inquire about joining a current session or a difference to the lives of Crossley House residents Val Underwood and Mary Brown express interest in sponsorship, call Leonore Gili- through art. berto on 0450 903 060.
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YARRAM Neighbourhood Watch group has entered recess after 30 years of looking out for the local community. The group held its final meeting at the SES shed recently. Coordinator Alicia Jackson said that the final meeting was used to thank the many long serving volunteers for their dedication to the group overt those 30 years. They included Gary Admiral, Dot May and Lalie Clark.
THANK YOU: Leading Senior Constable Kim Kell, community liaison officer for Neighbourhood Watch, thanks Yarram’s Lalie Clark for her years of service to Yarram Neighbourhood Watch Group.
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NEWS IN BRIEF Final gathering AFTER 27 years, the final Yarramites luncheon will be held at the Commercial Hotel this Thursday, December 5. Organiser of the luncheons and writer of more than 100 newsletters, Pat O’Meara said the time was right to end the gatherings. “It has been wonderful to be able to catch up with everyone at our annual luncheon, but I think the time has come to call it a day,” she said.
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Regent turns 90 NEXT year will mark the 90th birthday of Yarram’s grandest building, the Regent Theatre. The committee of management is planning to hold 90 events throughout the year, with one big celebration in the middle of the year. Stay tuned for what is going to be a big year at the Regent.
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A NEW pub for Port Albert is one step closer to being built following the approval of the building THE birthday date of baby Lennox Llewellyn Tespermit by Wellington Shire Council. The approval of the project is welcome news tro was incorrect in last week’s Yarram Standard. The correct date was October 25. We apolofor the Port Albert community who showed great support for the concept plans when they were un- gise for the error.
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Family gives African girls hope A CHARITY with links to South Gippsland is offering new chances to young women in the war-torn African nation of South Sudan. The charity Bryn’s School continues to raise funds for a school for girls in a country where they are typically married at 14 or 15 in return for an attractive dowry of cows. “They are lovers at night and slaves during the day,” said Bryn’s School’s George Hendry of the teenage brides. Education is essential to the girls breaking the cycle of early marriage and poverty. Earlier this year, Bryn’s School opened the unfinished Mading Bor Girls School, with huge excitement and hope for 120 girls. This number has grown to 160 throughout the year. The school is in the city of Bor, where there is no electricity, no running water and no bitumen roads despite the population being 300,000. It’s the only school to be opened in South Su-
dan in the past five years, in a country where few girls receive an education, and instead are expected to marry young. The school is privately run by the organisation Girls Education South Sudan and even feeds students. George, of Inverloch, will go to Bor in January to work towards opening another classroom. Over the past 15 years, Bryn’s School has built schools in Cambodia, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Nepal and Vietnam, educating more than 4000 children. “Success is not what you get in life, success is what you give,” George said. Bryn’s School was established in memory of George’s nephew Bryn, who took his own life at 16. To raise funds for the school, George will host a sale of Asian handicrafts and other goods at his home at 49A Dixon Street, Inverloch on Saturday, December 7, from 9am–1pm. All money raised will go towards completing three more classrooms. Tax deductible donations CHANGING LIVES: George Hendry of Inverloch in South Sudan where his family’s charcan be made directly at www.brynschool.net. ity is giving girls greater prospects of a life free of poverty. Find out more, call George on 0431 474 578.
Japara is the place for seniors to be To celebrate the improvements, the facility SINCE undergoing world-class renovaopened its doors to the community last Thursday. tions, Japara Mirboo North Aged Care “We’ve had staff who worked here 30 years Home is breaking the stereotypes of ago looking at coming back here to live,” Alison aged care. said. With a new luxurious hairdressing salon and nail bar, trendy cafe and stylish decor, it’s like walking into a five-star hotel. Beautiful courtyards, a cosy cinema, plentiful reading nooks, smart TVs with Netflix and a delightful bird aviary are just a few other drawcards. “It’s what you would expect from a hotel. We don’t want it to be clinical,” home manager Alison Snell said. “We’ve always had the care right and now we have the facility to match.” The extensive renovations to the facility were recently completed after nearly a year’s construction and saw the two previous facilities - Strzelecki House and Grandridge Lodge – joined together. An extra 14 beds, including brand new singles rooms, are available now that renovations are complete.
Another thing that sets this boutique care home above the rest is its employment of locals. “We are all locals and have family members here,” Alison said. “That’s special when you are putting your own family here.” Couples rooms are also available, along with a spacious and well-equipped palliative care room. A bigger facility also means additional staff are required. New positions will include roles in catering, cleaning, kitchen and laundry duties, lifestyle, registered nurses and more. Pathology is still accessible to the community and running from the premise each Monday and Thursday. To inquire about a room or position, call 5667 9100.
FOUR GENERATIONS: (L-R) Bernice Snell, Japara Mirboo North home manager Alison Snell, Madison Hobson and seven-month-old Indi Hobson were all present for the open day at Japara Mirboo North Aged Care Home last week.
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(L-R) Mirboo North’s Val Smith, Shirley Watt and Maureen Bruhn came along to the Japara Mirboo North Aged Care Home open day last week and were impressed with the new and improved facility.
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WHILE it seems early to be thinking cember 13. Registrations can be done online and the team about next year already, we are starting name is Milpara. You do not have to attend the work on our term one, 2020 program. whole event. If you are interested in running any workshops, classes or information sessions at Milpara, now is a good time to call and have a chat with Belinda, 5655 2524. We have had a few suggestions and are looking for people who may be interested in running yoghurt making, smart phone photography and flower arranging. While you’re still thinking about next year, team Milpara will again be at the South Gippsland (Korumburra) Relay for Life event held on the weekend of Saturday, March 14. If you would like to benefit from the early bird registration fees, you have until Friday, De-
Last year we had a roster and some of our team popped in to do an hour or two, others set up tents and enjoyed the whole event. We are happy for anyone in the community to join our team; we are a friendly bunch who are always keen to make new friends. We have scheduled another RSA course for this term. It will be Thursday, December 12, 5pm–9pm. Bookings can be done online through https:// www.trybooking.com/BGUHO Last call for the polymer clay workshop, which will be held on Saturday, December 7. Bookings are essential.
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INVERLOCH TO VIETNAM: Peter Nicholls (far right) delivered new bikes to villagers in Vietnam thanks to funds raised from an Inverloch concert.
A CONCERT recently held in Inverloch munity’s) support of the charity and the work we has dramatically changed the lives of are doing in Vietnam,” he said. He also thanked additional donations and many in Vietnam. sponsorship received.
ARE you a mechanic looking to take the in the best running condition due to the technical The Change The One charity musical event, While on his latest mission, Mr Nicholls said expertise of the friendly and knowledgeable staff held during October, helped deliver 30 new binext step in your career? he inspected the site for additional projects to be at DA Automotive Repairs. An opportunity now presents for an enthusiastic mechanic to buy three established automotive businesses in Korumburra. Mechanic David Amor is looking forward to the next chapter in his life and in doing so, is selling three businesses he has created: DA Automotive Repairs, Burra Spare Parts and Korumburra Tyres. “Lock, stock and barrel, this is a great seachange opportunity for a mechanic wanting to escape the Melbourne rat race,” he said. The businesses come with loyal local clientele, are located under one roof and are for sale at an appealing freehold price. DA Automotive Repairs is regarded for offering quality maintenance and servicing, including work on older vehicles. The business offers a diversity of work, from brakes and steerings, to tune-ups, welding and electrical through to maintenance. Over time, customers’ vehicles have been kept
The business opened in 1993 and has since grown to be a successful family business. David said it would now suit many people, being just 75 minutes to Melbourne, 25 minutes to Inverloch and located in a country town of approximately 4950 people. Korumburra continues to grow, with new estates opening, and Burra Spare Parts is the only spare parts store in town. “We have heaps of pre-90s spare parts, from EH Holden and XA Ford onwards, and have more stock than other part stores,” David said. With most tyre brands available, Korumburra Tyres is an independent seller with reputation for being a genuine tyre service. The sale of the businesses includes all stock, equipment and tools, including a forklift and loan car, and comes with good turnover figures. “This is your one stop shop that has the lot,” David said.
cycles to the villagers of Tam Lanh in Vietnam, as well as helped to fund repairs to two dilapidated houses, create a water bore for the community and delivered eight dairy cows to families in need. Founder of the charity Change The One, Peter Nicholls, recently returned from the help mission. Like on every other occasion, he again funded his own trip to Vietnam to ensure money raised from the event was injected directly back into the community. “My heartfelt thanks goes to your (the com-
Don’t let greenery fool you WHILE it might still be quite green are always needed and appreciated. “We are also on the lookout for people who in Welshpool and surrounds, don’t be can support a fire fight other than being on the fooled – fire is still a risk. ground,” he said. “Wherever there are trees sucking moisture out of the ground, it’s likely to be very dry and there is a risk of fire,” Walter Aich, group officer for South Gippsland Group of Fire Brigades, said. This was the message given to brigade volunteers that met at Welshpool recently for a training exercise. According to current weather forecasts, Mr Aich said they were expecting a normal fire season, but that recent rainfall may make for more fire danger. “Rain will have led to more grass growth and when it dries out it can be more of a risk,” he said. “If people are on the land, they should harvest or graze paddocks around their buildings as much as possible. “We are working with our brigades to be as ready as we can be.” In preparation of the fire season ahead, Mr Aich is reminding the community that volunteers
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“That could involve things like going to the fire station and getting hoses ready.” He said brigades were always in need of people comfortable with using computers too. “If people are interested in becoming a member but don’t want to fight a fire, talk to your local brigade about other roles,” he said. At present, there are around 240 operational members across the 13 South Gippsland brigades. Mr Aich said he will be joining the fourth rotation of local fire fighting volunteers to combat fires in NSW. Alan O’Neill from Welshpool, Toora’s Tim Wright and Dennis McGrath from Foster, among several other locals, have recently returned from the third rotation in NSW. With more rotations to come, the community is encouraged to do their part and volunteer with their local brigade.
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community would rally together for the worthy cause. Samuel's trailer of merchandise will be available on the night and auctions and raffles will be up for grabs, all to raise funds for cancer research. The Cavity will have a smoker as well as their regular menu, including wood-fired pizza and local seafood, with a percentage of profits going towards the Love Your Sister charity. Following a speech by Samuel, there will be live music for all to enjoy. “Everybody is welcome and it's all about fundraising for this great cause,” Linda said. The community-minded owners hosted an ice bucket challenge on Australia Day this year, raising thousands to be donated back to charity. They will again hold the same challenge on Australia Day, January 26, in 2020 from 3pm.
TOUCHING SHOW: The public is invited to the free showing of the (it’s no) drama theatre ensemble’s performance of Real. Not Real at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre on Tuesday, December 10.
Theatre to deliver a touching message A PERFORMANCE at Wonthaggi next lic awareness, understanding and acceptance of week will celebrate people with disabili- people with disability, and celebrate their achievements and contributions. ties and encourage social inclusion. Social Inclusion Week takes place in the last Bas Coast and South Gippsland shire councils are excited to present the (it’s no) drama theatre ensemble’s performance of Real. Not Real. The show will commemorate International Day of People with Disability and Social Inclusion Week Australia 2019. The free event is being held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre on Tuesday, December 10 from 12.30pm, followed by refreshments at 1pm. (it’s no) drama is a physical theatre ensemble for people with and without disabilities, living in the South Coast area of Gippsland, exploring ideas and stories that express diverse ways of seeing and being in the world. Real. Not Real is the second production from the ensemble and is a glimpse into the true and fictional experiences that shape our thoughts, dreams and imaginations. It has been created with input from all members of the ensemble, led by founder Emily Ardley and artistic director Samara Cunningham. Bass Coast Shire mayor Cr Brett Tessari said the show has something for everyone. “From song and dance, to comedic and dramatic acting, animation and puppetry, Real. Not Real has it all,” he said. “Bring your family, friends and work colleagues along to enjoy this fantastic free performance. You won’t be disappointed.” International Day of People with Disability is held on December 3 each year to increase pub-
week in November each year and aims to help all Australians feel included and valued, giving everyone the opportunity to participate fully in society. The Real.Not Real live performance is proudly sponsored by Bass Coast and South Gippsland shire councils, mentored by RAWCUS and supported by Regional Arts Victoria and the Victorian Government’s Regional Arts Fund. RSVP to Shirley Egan on 5671 2412 or shirley. egan@basscoast.vic.gov.au or Alisha Gilliland on 0428 629 276 or alisha.gilliland@southgippsland. vic.gov.au to ensure catering and access needs are met. If you would like further information about the (it’s no) drama theatre ensemble, visit www. itsnodrama.com.
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A WONTHAGGI choir is seeking a new conductor in 2020. The U3A choir began 20 years ago and are actively involved in the community. Each year they perform at both the Inverloch and Wonthaggi carol services and bring cheer to local nursing homes during several performances throughout the year. They also attend RSL functions, Australia Day events and ANZAC services. If you are interested, or know of someone who may be, please call Janet on 5674 2419.
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THE VIBE Shop till you drop in Loch OFF the back of the success of Lochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Makers Market, the town will be introducing a Christmas Market this year. The shopping experience will be held on December 8, 10am to 3pm in the same, popular venues as the Makers Market: Loch Public Hall, Loch Bowling Club and Masonic Hall. Around 50 exhibitors will present patrons with a fantastic opportunity to fill all their Christmas shopping gift requirements. Crafty handmade goods will include clothing, candles, cards, jewellery, jams, sculptures, stoneware, scarves, bags, bowls, brooches, kokedamas and knitted goods, all great stocking filler options. The Christmas Market will also feature the iconic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;make and takeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; area where attendees will have the opportunity to hear from the experts and try their hand at making some goodies. Brand new this time around is a gift-wrapping TODD DAVIDSON: The acclaimed artist will showcase his work, which has featured in some of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous publications, at station where you can get your purchases wrapped Yarramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Courthouse Gallery. He holds his artwork published in The Age, I Used To Be A Grub. and ribboned. Entry is by a gold coin donation. The date will be shared with the Lions Club of Strzeleckiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer market, down at the station area, and carols will be sung later the same night so many reasons to be in Loch on December 8! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just started writing which I am enjoying RENOWNED and witty cartoon, carica- and events. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mediums have ranged from line work as I can create my own stories with images around ture and oil painting artist for the Age and cartoons and charcoal caricatures, to realistic oil that,â&#x20AC;? he said. Time magazine, Todd Davidson, is hold- paintings. Watercolour has been my go-to mediWhile Todd hails from St Kilda, Melbourne, ing his first solo exhibition in Yarram. he has ties to the local area with his sister, Diana um for its inherent speed and spontaneity.â&#x20AC;? The exhibition, titled Art, Sweat and Tears, Todd would then use Photoshop to adjust Speed, and mother, Margaret Davidson, living in spans Toddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remarkable career crafting works for scanned artworks as the industry took a digital Yarram. esteemed news companies and magazines. Todd said his mother had never seen his origiturn. It will run at Yarram Courthouse Gallery until The display at Yarram Courthouse Gallery also nal works on display before, so the exhibition was December 17, and will present a range of satiri- features poems and social commentary cartoons a first in many regards. cal and imaginative illustration which flowered in as Todd begins to explore other mediums and All works are for sale and the exhibition is free newspapers from the late â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s to the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;90s. entry. interests. With four works typically published per week and more than 20 years on the job, Todd has compiled an impressive collection of artworks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Qantas and Time magazine were early clients, Loch however, it was editorial drawings for The Age, in response to journalistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stories, where I did most work,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was fortunate to work beside Leunig and John Spooner at The Age and learnt much from Sunday Dec 8 them. 10am-3pm â&#x20AC;&#x153;My images use comical surrealism or dramatic forms to convey an idea or comment on Loch Public Hall - Loch Masonic Lodge contemporary social, political or personal issues - Loch & District Bowling Club
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Celebrating the roaring twenties TOORA will bring in 2020 with a roaring ’20s themed ball – the town’s first ball in over 31 years.
Photos from Toora in the 1920s, such as this one, will be projected on the outside of the Toora Community Hall dur- SHOW OF SUPPORT: The students at Toora Primary School pedalled together in honour ing the town’s ball. of Montanah Dubignon (below) and to raise funds for cancer research.
to provide a unique experience for New Years, especially when there were no major events taking place from Port Albert to Inverloch. “It’s just nice for people to go out locally, instead of having to go out of town,” she said. “We’ve received lots of business support and hopefully this will inspire people to do more in the future locally.” All ages are welcome to attend, but you’re encouraged to get in quick with only 200 tickets up for grabs. Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased by emailing tcat@ toora.org. Mauzie’s Most Marvellous Vintage in Toora will be stocking ’20s inspired wear to hire in the lead up to the ball. Get in quick as there are limited sizes of women’s dresses and men’s shirts. Mauzie will be donating part of the hire cost to TCAT and the Toora Hall, another great reason to shop locally and support the community. “If you want to shop locally FLASHBACK: Tara Hollier, Sarah Reeves, Mauzie Chau and Anna Hopkins will don 1920s attire for the Toora town they are the ones to see,” Tara said. terial to get the audience into the spirit of things. “There aren’t a lot of opportunities for hardworking dairy communities to dress up or to get exposure to really different groups of artists,” Louisa said. “We are hoping the businesses down the main street of Toora will decorate their shops in the lead up as well.” Fellow TCAT member Tara Hollier said it was important
ball this December.
Toora cycles to back Scarlett ONE girl’s brave fight against cancer in- a further $650 and clocking up nearly another spired the Toora community to clock up 1000km. “It was a fantastic little event held which Jarthe kilometres recently. rod and Sarah Dubignon (Montanah’s parents) In honour of Montanah Dubignon, who passed away earlier this year at age five, the townspeople rallied to ride their bikes and raise funds for cancer research as part of Starlight’s Tour de Kids. Montanah’s aunty Alex Berry, cousin Scarlett Dubignon and a few family friends initiated the cycling challenge with their team: Team Montanah. Their $1000 goal was quickly surpassed, raising more than $1600 towards the worthy cause. Collectively, their team cycling more than 1700km. When staff and students at Toora Primary School heard what Grade 2 student Scarlett Dubignon was doing, they too wanted to show their support. A bike ride and barbeque for parents, friends and students was organised at the school, raising
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Think flapper dresses, pearls and newsboy caps for this nonoptional fancy dress party to be held at the Toora Community Hall on December 31, 7pm. The cabaret fashioned event – a fundraiser for the Toora Community Action Team (TCAT) will boast authentic décor, ’20s inspired food and a vintage style cocktail on arrival. A series of photographs of Toora dating back to the 1920s will also be projected on to the outside of the hall, courtesy of organiser Louisa Vale. “There will be a lot of involvement of the audience in the crowd, including an unexpected event,” Louisa said. A Melbourne circus and jazz group will provide both musical entertainment from traditional swing jazz to modern tunes with a jazz twist, along with skit ma-
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Respect women and call it out LAST week, Yarram and District Health Service joined other Gippsland health services to remember the 44 women in Australia who have lost their lives to domestic violence this year. Staff and the community were encouraged to pledge to speak out against disrespect, discrimination and violence towards women. November 25 was International day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and marked the start of the International 16 Days of Activism campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. First initiated in 1991, in the past 20 years 164 countries have participated in this campaign to try and end violence against women. Police were called out to at least 100 family violence incidents in the Yarram district in 2018. “We want to send the message out to our community that we recognise the impact of family violence, and that people affected by family vio-
lence who approach our staff for help will receive a confidential, sensitive and effective response,” YDHS CEO Bernadette Wardle said. Hospitals across Gippsland ran a two-minute audio titled Remember my Name, which payed tribute to the 44 women who died. Their names were displayed on the noticeboard at the hospital and staff wore t-shirts bearing the message Respect Women: Call it out. Health service board members, staff and volunteers were invited to pledge that “I will call it out when I witness sexism, sexual harassment and disrespect towards women” at a special morning tea. YDHS Social Support team members took part in Walk to Change the Story at Bairnsdale.
TAKING THE PLEDGE: Yarram and District Health Service’s Angela Aitken and Alison Payne pledge their support for Respect Women-call it out.
Vicar of Dibley wins state awards FAMDA members are thrilled the Foster-based theatre company was honoured at the Victorian Drama League awards recently. FAMDA won two awards and received several nominations for its production of The Vicar of Dibley. Christine Skicko was absolutely delighted to take home the trophy for the best lead actress comedy for her performance in the title role. Adrian Darakai’s performance as Hugo Horton earned the best support actor - comedy trophy. Also nominated for their acting were Michael Hogan as best lead actor - comedy and Amanda
STARRING ROLE: Christine Skicko won a Victorian Drama League award for her lead role in FAMDA’s The Vicar of Dibley.
AT the November meeting of the Round Table, Bryan Sword, acting CEO of South Gippsland Shire Council, informed us that the concept plans for the Korumburra Community Hub have been completed. They are currently being viewed first by the major stakeholders, including Milpara and the library service, and then by council, after which time they will be available for the public to inspect. Our Milpara representative on the Round Table said they’re looking great. He also informed us that everything is progressing towards having the tender issued for the track removal necessary to allow work to begin on the rail trail extension. Sadly, there continues to be a great deal of misinformation surrounding the return of passenger rail to this region, as many people have been led to believe that the push to return a tourist train to Korumburra means a passenger rail will also return. It does not. There would be many advantages
Mahomed in the best support actress - comedy category. In competition with 32 plays from across the state, Judy Barnard was nominated for best costumes and Andrew Oldroyd for his lighting. Adrian Darakai and Amanda Mahomed’s acting talents were on display again last Friday when Some Like It Boggs hit the Foster stage. The Gippsland theatre scene was well represented in the nominees list with Leongatha Lyric’s production of Jasper Jones earning nominations for props and Ella Tough as best support actress – comedy. In other theatre news, the strength of the Gippsland theatre scene shows in nominations just announced for the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria. Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s staging of Les Misérables has been nominated for the prestigious Musical of the Year award. There are also WTG nominations for Karen Milkins-Hendry for direction and Tad Hendry for settings plus a design nomination for the barricade. The Green brothers have both earned nominations, Tom as male performer in a leading role and Corey as male performer in a supporting role, while Alliza Miel has a female performer in a supporting role nomination. Leongatha Lyric Theatre is on the nominees list for wardrobe designed by Lisa Pellin and Sarah Hudson for Young Frankenstein. Gippsland alumni now working on Melbourne stages and earning nominations include Nicholas Kong, nominated for his direction of Side Show staged by Williamstown Musical Theatre Company and his lead performance as Robert in Company with Beaumaris Theatre Company. Amy Larsen earned a leading role nomination for her performance as Violet in Williamstown’s Side Show and Will Hanley garnered a support role nomination in the same production.
to the return of passenger rail, but this is not on the State Government’s radar at this time, and this misinformation is very destabilising and divisive in our community. I look forward to having a walking/riding path between Korumburra and Leongatha that my family and I can enjoy until state transport authorities commit the hundreds of millions to this area that will be required to return passenger rail. In happier news, we were able to congratulate the Burra Foods representative on the round table, Stewart Carson, on his appointment as the new CEO of Burra Foods. It was also great to hear that Milpara, the Anglican church and the business association are all gearing up for Christmas with the latter holding the usual fabulous Christmas Street Party on December 14, and the former groups holding our town’s wonderful free community meal on Friday, December 6 – this month with Christmas a theme. Lots to celebrate in Korumburra. See you next month. Pee-Wee Lewis.
TALENTED CREW: (L-R) Brian Williams, Richard Archer, John Chinn, Campbell Liddicoat, Adrian Judge, James Boyd, Graeme Beakley and Matt McDonald of Inverloch Men’s Shed.
Men build up Inverloch BANG, bang, bang was the sound of palings. The stall has created new links with the hammering that rang through the Invercommunity. loch Lions’ Community Market recently, The Inverloch Men’s Shed unveiled a new as children assembled their carry boxes marquee at the market. at the Inverloch Men’s Shed stall. The recent AGM brought about changes of A second activity had children decorating pine cones with colourful beads and balls as Christmas decorations. This is the fourth time the men’s shed has held a stall at the market. All items on the stall are handmade by the members: children’s picnic tables, outdoor chairs, kitchen utensils, small tables, planter boxes and a variety of other items. Most of the items are made from reclaimed timber, including pallets, old furniture and fence
personnel at the shed. Members of the new committee of the Inverloch Men’s Shed are: president Matt McDonald, vice-president Graeme Beakley, secretary John Dale, treasurer Allan Billham Chris Howard, Mal Dunn, Adrian Judge and John Mutsaers. The men’s shed welcomes visitors and new members. The shed is open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings, and on Friday afternoons for a social gathering. Phone 0490 032 054.
Commandos commemorated TWO of the last remaining World War 2 commando veterans have journeyed to Wilsons Promontory - the birthplace of the Australian commando - to honour their comrades and commandos, both past and present. Conducted by the Australian Commando Association, the pilgrimage to the Tidal River Commando Memorial Cairn at Wilsons Promontory, was a moving tribute to commandos’ sacrifices, dedication and loyalty to Australia. Veterans Dixie Lee and Jim Burrowes were joined by their families and the family of past and present commandos, RSL representatives and others. With flags at half-mast, wreaths and poppies were laid at the base of the Memorial Cairn. This was followed by a reverend reciting of The Ode and a minutes’ silence to honour the lives of the fallen commandos, and other service men and women. “Tidal River was the initial training location for
Australia’s and New Zealand’s Independent Companies who later became commandos and served with great courage and distinction throughout the southwest Pacific during World War Two,” the commando association’s Victorian branch’s Doug Knight said. “Many of these commandos also went on to join the clandestine organisations within Special Operations Australia, better known as the Allied Intelligence Bureau. “These included the Coastwatchers (M Special), Services Reconnaissance Department (Z Special), the Far East Liaison Section and several other intelligence related organisations. “Post war the men from these organisations banded together and created this memorial in 1966 in memory of all those comrades who failed to return home. “Sadly, there are now an additional 28 names of those who have followed on in the commando role and given their lives for our country. “It is for this reason that we make this annual pilgrimage to join with family and friends and to honour their lives and the sacrifices they made.”
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GRANT Crothers is standing down as functions over the coming weeks. He will be replaced by Stewart Carson, effecthe leader of Korumburra dairy procestive January 1, 2020. sor, Burra Foods. He joined Burra Foods in 2015 and was apHe wrote to suppliers advising that as of December 31, he would step aside as CEO and move to “the less active role of executive director”. “The last 29 years as CEO and managing director have been a wonderful journey, and I am grateful to have shared many different aspects and experiences with everyone who has been associated with Burra Foods at one stage or another,” Mr Crothers wrote. “Of course, the journey is not yet over, and I remain as passionate and hungry as ever for our success, but the next chapter will be written more by others.” Mr Crothers will meet suppliers at end of year
pointed general manager of manufacturing and supply chain in 2016. “Twenty-five years of dairy manufacturing experience combined with determination and passion ideally equips him to lead Burra Foods into the future,” Mr Crothers said. “Stewart is to be congratulated on his appointment and I look forward to supporting him and the management team as Burra transitions into the next exciting phase.”
NEW LEADER: Stewart Carson (L) will replace Grant Crothers (R) to become CEO of Burra Foods from January 1, 2020.
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Prices fall across the categories THERE were approximately 1250 export and 250 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 500 head week-onweek. There was a buyer absent from the regular group which was operating more selectively in a cheaper market. Quality declined with fewer prime cattle as secondary and plainer cattle were well supplied. The trade cattle which consisted of mostly heifers reduced by 15c/kg. A handful of grown steers eased 15c while the better quality bullocks came off 5c/kg. Heavy heifers eased 19c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold 20c cheaper while the crossbred portion declined 5c/kg. Cows eased 30c to 50c/kg with little competition from processors. Heavy bulls eased 12c/kg. Vealers sold from 244c to 280c/kg. A handful of yearling trade steers made from 270c to 292c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 243c to 286c/kg. A couple of pens of grown steers made from 290c to 300c/kg. Bullocks sold from 299c to 326c/kg. Heavy grown heifers showing good finish made from 235c to 268c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 227c to 239c with the crossbred portion selling from 230c to 302c/ kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 132c to 212c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 188c to 239c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls made from 268c to 306c, with the dairy lots making from 230c to 285c/kg. The next sale draw - December 5 and 6: 1. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. SEJ, 4. Landmark and 5. Elders.
Wednesday, November 27 BULLOCKS 14 McNaughton B & W2 325.6 2,402.46
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12 Campbell G Mirboo North 757.9 324.6 2,460.20 23 Vuillerman L Foster 649.3 313.6 2,036.35 11 Kensley GM 665.5 312.0 2,076.22 12 Wiruna Leongatha 650.0 305.0 1,982.50 1 Churchill VJ Woolamai 765.0 304.6 2,330.19 STEERS 1 Lawson G Leongatha 395.0 291.6 1,151.82 3 Mcnamara A Poowong North 510.0 290.0 1,479.00 1 Coronet Bay Farm Bass 385.0 288.2 1,109.57 2 Daff R & C Yarram 395.0 285.2 1,126.54 1 Stephens M Nyora 360.0 285.2 1,026.72 1 Shandley GM Mrs Meeniyan 520.0 277.6 1,443.52 HEIFERS 1 Covino Farms Giffard 445.0 285.6 1,270.92 5 Churchill VJ Woolamai 510.0 283.6 1,446.36 1 Hulls T & C Leongatha 470.0 280.0 1,316.00 1 Thomas M Meeniyan 520.0 280.0 1,456.00 1 Coronet Bay Farm Bass 335.0 276.2 925.27 1 Tirpcou S Woolamai 465.0 275.0 1,278.75 COWS 2 Albutt N/strzlecki Red Yinnar South 700.0 238.6 1,670.20 3 Campbell S & L Mardan 673.3 238.6 1,606.57 2 Hilliar J & K Mirboo 502.5 238.0 1,195.95 1 Nearhaven Pty Ltd West Creek 705.0 235.6 1,660.98 9 Covino Farms Giffard 616.7 235.0 1,449.17 12 Hillsburra Outtrim 635.8 235.0 1,494.21 BULLS 1 Mcgrath DC Cowes 1,150.0 305.6 3,514.40 1 Cantwell BS LSTK Toora 740.0 300.0 2,220.00 1 Nalajule Nominees Leongatha 1,045.0 300.0 3,135.00 1 Littlejohn N & Son Mirboo North 1,075.0 299.6 3,220.70 1 Halliday Farming D.J Narracan Sth 865.0 297.6 2,574.24 1 Hopkins R Yinnar 950.0 294.6 2,798.70
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Farmers tackle climate change SOUTH Gippsland farmers heard about practical ways to improve their farming practices through carbon farming in a changing environment at a field day at Moyarra last week.
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A/C “WARATAH”, MA & S HOOGENBOSCH , HERD DISPERSAL - PROPERTY SOLD (ELDERS) 30 Speckle Park x steers & heifers, F2, 9-24 months A/C JE BOWRON, SANDY POINT (LANDMARK) 26 Shorthorn steers, 9-10mths, yard weaned, grass fed , no antibiotics A/C S BARE’, HALLSTON (SEJ) 25 Angus Heifers 13/14 mths, weaned May , 2 x 5in1, Battersby Blood A/C D & P BURNS, STONY CREEK (LANDMARK) 20 Angus steers, 10-12 mths, weaned, grass fed, anti biotic free, 2x7in1, Cydectin & copper 18/11, very quiet, by Innesdale bulls A/C R & Y DENSLEY, MIRBOO (LANDMARK) 20 Angus mixed sex weaners A/C PG & BK RUBY, ANDERSON (PHC) 20 Limousin-Angus mixed sex weaners, February Drop A/C NALAJULE NOMINEES P/L, LEONGATHA (LANDMARK) 18 Ang hfrs, leawood blood , 12-13 mths, unjoined A/C D & W FARMER, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 15 Angus steers, 12-14 mths , latrobe park blood, weaned A/C A WILKINS, MIRBOO (LANDMARK) 15 M/G steers, 10-12 ths, weaned A/C A & B WILKINS, MIRBOO (LANDMARK) 12 Angus steers , 12-14 mths, weaned A/C D & L TAYLOR, MIRBOO NTH (LANDMARK) 12 Angus steers, 12-13 mths , leawood blood A/C K & K BRISLIN, MT ECCLES (LANDMARK) 8 HFD steers, weaned, 10 mths COWS & CALVES / JOINED FEMALES A/C “WARATAH”, MA & S HOOGENBOSCH , HERD DISPERSAL - PROPERTY SOLD (ELDERS) 20 x 20 Speckle Park x cows & calves, young to middle aged cows, calves 2-6 months, Redepastured pure ’Speckle Park’ bull since calving. 8 x Speckle Park x bulls, F2, 6-18 months A/C I & R HAYES, BEGA (LANDMARK) 19 X 19 Angus hfrs with calf, 1-4 mths , re- depastured back to Ang bull 1 month 17 Ang hfrs 2-2.5 yrs, ptic to Ang bull, due Feb/March A/C DIXON & LEE, MT ECCLES (LANDMARK) 12 X 12 Angus cows with 2nd caf , Sept-Oct drop, not rejoined 0429 050 349
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Star Careers situations vacant
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SUPPORT WORKER to assist an adult with a disability in their home.
ICU/PICU Nurses (Division 1) Wanted for home care in Leongatha/Warragul area, who love the outdoors and having fun! Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply. Please contact Patrik 0n 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com
Employment Opportunity in Leongatha Would you like to be part of a wellestablished, family owned business right in the heart of South Gippsland? Do you wish to work with a small team for a busy and thriving business? If so, you may be just the person we are searching for! We pride ourselves in our work, attention to detail, care and support of our clients and team and we are looking for someone to join us who will too. The right candidate will have a CAN DO attitude, be a good communicator, motivated, a good thinker, be positive, work well in a team and have good time management skills. We, at SPENCER'S HBB Trucks and Hydraulics. are seeking an office assistant to work an 18-hour week; days and hours can be negotiated with the right person for the job. Jobs include: Data entry, purchase invoice, job sheet entry, filing, prepare EOM bills payments, balance till, EFT, receive vendor statements, make purchases, stock control and stock take, answer phone and attend to customers at the counter. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and a good understanding of MYOB is a must. Initial details for review will be as follows: ? Full CV including referees. ? A brief outline of how you could enhance our team. ? Shortlisted candidates will be subject to disc profiling Please email initial expressions of interest to sherylspencer80@gmail.com Applications close 13h December 2019. Commencement date January 13, 2020
EDUCATION TRAINEESHIP Are you looking towards working in an educational field? Are you taking a gap year before commencing tertiary studies in 2021? Tarwin Valley Primary School is seeking applicants for an Education Traineeship. The position is only open to a person who has successfully completed Year 12 in 2019. The position is for a 12 month period, 4 days a week, commencing 28th January, and will involve classroom support, camps and excursions, resource management, and library assistance. The selected applicant will undertake a Certificate III in Education Support, will need a strong study ethic and work effectively in a dynamic workplace. Applicants need to have or proof of application for a Working With Children’s Check (Employee status). Those interested should contact Gene Vanderzalm at the school on 5664 7382 for the application criteria. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 9AM MONDAY DECEMBER 16TH, 2019.
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7am-11am 4pm-8pm Every second weekend 7am-11am
Award wages and penalties apply on weekends Please email your resume to lcsapply@lifestylecentred.com.au
IF you are looking to bring in some extra coin over the holiday season, and you have a spare bedroom or granny flat, then it’s worth considering becoming a shortterm rental host.
It’s easy to do and market with sites such as Airbnb, VRBO (Vacation Rentals By Owner) or Administration Officer Stayz. And before you baulk at the thought of legal (front of house) issues, don’t worry! (HS1A) Services like Airbnb offer up to one million Permanent part time 0.84 EFT dollars damage guarantee (funded by the fees they Closing 17 Dec 2019 collect from renters and hosts). Ward and Medical Records Clerk By renting out your space, it’s a great way to (HS1A) supplement income. Permanent part time 0.21 EFT You decide how often you want to rent out (With opportunity for back fill) your space and how much to charge. Closing 17 Dec 2019 The only caveat is that you need to stay comHandy Person petitive with similar short-term rentals in your (KH6) area, so you’ll need to do your research and see Permanent part time 0.63 EFT what others are offering. Closing 9 Dec 2019 Not only is being a short-term rental host a way For more information visit our website : to earn extra cash, but it also presents the opportusouthgippslandhospital.com.au/ nity to ‘travel,’ learn, and widen your perspective careers/employment. as you meet all sorts of interesting people from different cultures and walks of life – without having to leave your home. And as tourists flood to the area over the summer period, it’s the perfect time to start renting out your space. You’ll have to consider that you’ll be re• $85,279 - $96,759 (Plus Superannuation) sponsible for providing hotel-like amenities for • Fixed Term – 2 Years your guests. • Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available) After all, you’ll want • Usual work location: Ellinbank (flexibility may be available) them to have a comfortReporting to the Biosecurity Manager – South East, the Education able experience so they and Engagement Officer – Gippsland will be responsible for give you a good review consolidating and improving community led established weed and send their friends control programs. This role will focus on building the capacity of your way. Initially, you landowners to manage established weeds across the west and might need to purchase southern Gippsland regions. bedding, and towels and This will include assessing the effectiveness of current community long term you’d need to led weed control programs, designing interventions to encourage stock personal toiletries voluntary compliance activities and providing direction to regulatory and other incidentals. Agriculture Victoria staff for enforcement where appropriate. And if you don’t The successful candidate will need to demonstrate strong mind cleaning, then this interpersonal and communication skills, stakeholder management is a venture definitely and conciliation experience, and highly developed organisation worth thinking about.
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skills. It is expected that this role will require considerable time in the field meeting community members in person.
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For a confidential discussion, please call Aimee Liston, Regional Manager – Plants, Chemicals and Invasives South East on 0427 016 879.
EDUCATION SUPPORT
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.
12 Month TRAINEESHIP
For further information on the position, and position description, and to apply please visit www.careers.vic.gov.au and refer to VG/026858. Applications close at midnight on 9 December 2019 and must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
At Foster Secondary College Commencing Jan 28 2020 - Applications close Monday Dec 9. Applications can be emailed to foster.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au
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Contact Colleen Smith 5682 2066 if you require further Information.
The Great Southern Star based in Leongatha is looking for a passionate, people-oriented advertising consultant with a talent for building lasting customer relationships, a strong business sense and genuine interest in helping our clients grow their businesses. Join the Star and be part of a successful and dedicated sales team. ABOUT THE ROLE You will be working with our local community to present best-suited solutions to grow local businesses, creating unique products for their advertising and marketing needs. ? Vast range of unique products ? A real chance to help our community grow by encouraging buying local in the South Gippsland/Bass Coast region ? Large portfolio of existing clients as well as endless opportunities to establish new connections. Your role will include face to face visits to owners of businesses in all categories. APPLY NOW Applications close Friday, December 6, 2019. If you'd like to be considered for the role, please send your CV to tony@thestar.com.au and a compelling cover letter. If you have any questions, call Commercial ManagerTony Giles on 5662 2294.
Care Manager - Aged Care (Full Time or PPT- negotiable)
About Us Woorayl Lodge Hostel is a stand-alone 40 bed NFP residential aged care home that is going through a significant period of change. Woorayl Lodge's aim is to “Assist our residents live the life they choose”. Located in the scenic town of Leongatha, South Gippsland Region of Victoria, Woorayl Lodge is managed by a dedicated and supportive Board of Management. The Opportunity Your role will be providing leadership, management and mentoring to those within your clinical, care and lifestyle teams and throughout the organisation. You will be given senior management support to ensure your success. You will actively seek feedback from residents and relatives as part of the monitoring process for ensuring residents' rights, needs and care plans are being appropriately met. You will review and implement changes relating to clinical governance About You · Current AHPRA registered nurse with 5 years+ hands on aged care experience, ideally with strong clinical governance skills · Understanding of and experience working with the impact of Dementia · Experience in aged care homes of 40+ bed capacity preferred · Understanding of Quality Standards · Strong ACFI knowledge an advantage · Excellent leadership and Communication skills · Focused on staff development, training and quality The Rewards A negotiable salary package commensurate with experience ($95k+ (FTE) + Super + generous NFP Salary Packaging benefits) and the possibility of flexibility with work hours and/or ADO's For further information regarding the role, please contact Shane Jenkins (General Manager) on 03 5662 2053 or shane.jenkins@woorayllodge.com.au APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5:00PM TUESDAY, 17TH DECEMBER, 2019
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Proposed Changes to Timber Release Plan Community Feedback Period: Open to 12 December 2019
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VicForests is seeking comment on its proposed changes to the Timber Release Plan (TRP). The amended plan is an important part of VicForestsĘź routine planning process and identifies potential timber harvesting areas in VictoriaĘźs east for the coming years.
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Interactive maps and schedules on VicForestsĘź website show detailed information on the proposed TRP coupes including location, forest type, planned area and harvest method. Community and stakeholder consultation are a key component of VicForestsĘź planning and operations.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or pain. All these things are gone forever. Revelation: 21 - 4
â&#x20AC;˘ The timing of harvesting operations â&#x20AC;˘ The use of haulage routes â&#x20AC;˘ The proximity of proposed harvesting to private property or public areas â&#x20AC;˘ The identification and protection of forest values The proposed changes relate to East Gippsland, Gippsland West and North East Victoria. A schedule of all proposed amendments, including an interactive map, is available at www.vicforests.com.au/proposedtrp The interactive map shows detailed information on the TRP coupes including location, forest type and planned area. Submissions can be sent to vfs.trp@vicforests.com.au or via www.vicforests.com.au/proposedtrpsubmission during the feedback period. VicForests will respond to all submissions. To provide feedback on the TRP process, complete the following survey: www.vicforests.com.au/trp-tup-survey FR0159
The land affected by the application is located at: 23 Powells Road Foster VIC 3960. Being L1 PS539906T Parish of Wonga Wonga South. The application is for a permit to: Two lot subdivision and building envelope variation. The applicant for the permit is: Raso Consulting Surveyors The Application Reference Number is: 2019/338 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 and is free of charge. Applications are also available to be viewed on Councils Website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Office Hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM Monday to Friday Telephone: 5662 9200 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: s BE SENT TO THE 2ESPONSIBLE !UTHORITY IN writing, s INCLUDE THE REASONS FOR THE OBJECTION AND s STATE HOW THE OBJECTOR WOULD BE AFFECTED If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you of its decision. Privacy Notification: The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before. Submissions can be received after this date up until a decision is made 14 days after the date of this Notice Date: 3/12/19
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Feedback is sought on specific operational aspects of our proposed harvesting plans including:
Form B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT
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AGI PIPES terracota new, 380 pipes $350 the lot. Will separate for $1 each. Phone 5663 5366.
The land affected by the application is located at: 114 Surf Beach Road, Cape Paterson VIC 3995. The application is for a permit to: Development of the land for a dwelling in the BMO, vegetation removal in the VPOI and variation of restrictive covenant. The applicant for the permit is: Ashley Beaumont, Beaumont Concepts/Ecoliv Buildings The application reference number is: 190105
BOAT for sale 18ft fibreglass clinker, 15HP Yamaha diesel in board motor with heat exchanger. Phone 5662 3537. CARAVAN - Windsor pop top 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Many extras. Awnings and Annexe. Good condition. $6500 Devon North Ph 0412 946 121
You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the offices of the responsible authority, Bass Coast Shire Council, at Wonthaggi, Cowes, lnverloch and Grantville. This can be done during office hours free of charge. Plans will also be available by visiting Council's website at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/planningads Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the responsible authority. Council collects and holds this Personal Information to comply with the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic). An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, addressed to Bass Coast Shire Council, P.O. Box 118, Wonthaggi Vic 3995. Include the reasons for the objection, and state how the objector would be affected. The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.
The responsible authority will not decide on the application before December 18, 2019 If you object, the responsible authority will tell you its decision.
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Lot 21 Williams Drive, Fulham Wellington Shire Council (Council) gives notice under Section 189 of the Local Government Act 1989 (Vic) (Act) that it intends to sell land at West Sale Airport known as Lot 21 Williams Drive, Fulham VIC 3851. Council now intends to sell Lot 21 at or above market value by private treaty. â&#x20AC;˘ Settlement will occur no earlier than 17 March 2020 or earlier by agreement; or â&#x20AC;˘ 14 days after the vendor gives notice to the purchaser of registration of the plan of subdivision; or â&#x20AC;˘ 14 days after the vendor gives notice to the purchaser of satisfaction of Sections 189 and 233 of the Act. whichever is the later date.
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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2020-050
CHOOK house, new, $150. Ph 0400048247 TIMBER - exotic and native, kiln dried, suitable for furniture and hobby. Ph: 5681-2261. FIREWOOD, redgum and local wood. Ph: 0408-980711. JAYCO Destiny PopTop, 2006. Island double bed, air/con, tv, fridge and stove - gas and electric. $15,000 Ph 0438 623 713 Inverloch PIANO - Digital stage piano technics with AT professional brand amplified speakers. $1,400 the lot or nearest offer, 0437 095 164
used vehicles MAZDA - 626 Sedan, 2000. Reg QIT184. A/C, cruise control, good condition, $1,800 0403 663 127 MAZDA RX-8 rare, yellow, excellent condition, 2003 model, low kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $7000 ONO Ph 0438 101 340 TOYOTA Camry Sedan - 2004. RWC, Reg ILC6RN 100,018 kms, in excellent condition. $4,500 Ph 0439 623 713 Inverloch
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Port Albert Mechanics Hall and Memorial Park Rotunda Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for the Port Albert Mechanics Hall and Yarram Memorial Park Rotunda concrete works. Practical completion date: 1 March 2020. All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email:
BORDER Leicester, Southdown and Poll Dorset rams, OB accredited, flock registered, well bred and grown. Can deliver. 0428 356 376 BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.
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Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: mikek@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Mike Kareem on (03) 5142 3156
Any person may make a written submission to Council. All submissions received on or before 5.00pm Friday 3 January 2020 will be considered in accordance with Section 223 (1) of the Act by Council or a Committee of Council (Committee) convened for that purpose. If a person wishes to be heard in support of their submission they must so indicate in their written submission and this will entitle them to appear in person or by a person acting on their behalf before Council or a Committee to be held on Tuesday 18 February 2020 in the Council Chambers, Foster Street, Sale. The meeting will proceed if one or more persons request to be heard. Submissions made in accordance with Section 223 of the Act are not considered confidential and will be incorporated into the agenda and minutes of any Council or Committee meeting at which the matter is considered. Any person requiring more information, including a dimensionalised plan of land areas being sold, may contact Daniel Gall, Acting Manager Business Development, on 1300 366 244. David Morcom Chief Executive Officer
Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 22 January 2020. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or email tenders will not be accepted.
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Harris, Blake and Parsons, Optometrists Pty Ltd consulting at Yarram Medical Centre on Wednesday, January 22 and Thursday, January 23. For appointments with Amy Phone 9723 3218 Now at 121 Commercial Road, Yarram
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meetings YARRAM RECREATION RESERVE
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WED DEC 11 AT 7PM
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday Dec 8 at 7pm Alberton West Recreation Reserve
thanks Wanting to thank Matt Shingles and his team for their excellent work installing the foot path along Gipps Street. Quick, neat, back filled and seeded. A pleasure to meet them and recommended. Thanks guys. Bruce and Carol Hobson
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5662 2294 classifieds@thestar.com.au wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, trucks, excavators, skid steers and 4 x 4’s. Phone Matt 0401 194 601.
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deaths BAESS - Sophie
Passed away peacefully at Wonthaggi Hospital on November 26, 2019. Aged 90 years. Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Harry and Gina Baess. Cherished Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Wake to be held on Saturday December 7 at 3pm at the Grantville home.
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deaths CHAPMAN John Richard 29/11/1935 30/11/2019 Aged 84 and 1 day. Passed away peacefully at home with wife Liz by his side and surrounded by loving family. Beloved husband of Liz, father of Mark, Della, David (dec.), Sue and their partners, together with 12 grandchildren, and 1 Great grandchild. Rest in peace our beautiful husband, father, Pa and Great Pa. John Boy, I am going to miss you so very much, but will always love you and talk to you, and I know that you will always watch over me. We were blessed with a wonderful marriage of 59 years with many happy memories, we were inseparable and shared everything together. Rest peacefully my darling, you will be safe in the Lord’s everlasting arms. Our rock and stalwart of the family, such a lovely soul with a kind heart, and was our inspiration for who we are and the values that we hold dear. CUSACK - James, (Jim). 2/11/1930 - 29/11/2019. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Reunited with Gwen, at rest. Jim will be missed by his daughters Karn and Jules and grandchildren Rachel, Calvin, Claudia and Nina. CUSACK - James Vale Jim Cusack The members of the Meeniyan Golf Club wish to express our condolences to Julie and Karen and families on the passing of our esteemed life member and friend. CUSACK - Jim We would like to express our sincere condolences to Karen, Julie and their families on the loss of Jim. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. From the MDUFNC Committee and members
DAVIDSON - Stuart Passed away peacefully at home at Mooroopna on November 26. Loved Brother-in-law and good friend of Lois and Graham Young; Much loved Uncle of Craig, Fiona, Tameka, Mitchell and Kallan; Faye, Kevin, Nick, Beccy and Charlie, Breeana and Evan, Josh and Pete; Maree, David, Tom and Jordan; Gone to soon and remembered with love. DEMERLO - Charlie 2/10/1936 - 25/11/2019 Loving Husband of Gwen, much loved Father of Donna, Mark, Lisa, and Gary. Fatherin-law to Sharon and Jim, Grandfather and Great Grandfather to their families. Dad you will be greatly missed. You have been a huge part of our lives, it will be very QUIET without you. Formerly of Middle Tarwin late of Mathoura NSW. Loved Brother and Brother-in-law to Leon, (dec.) and Faye, Carmen, John, Ivy, Mari and Vin, (dec.) and Peter and Rhonda and Uncle and Great Uncle to their families. Gone Fishing. HOGAN Richard Douglas (Dick) 28/09/1942 26/11/2019 Adored husband of Kerry. Father of Tricia and John, Craig and Angela, Shane and Carla. Cherished Grandfather of Lucy, Pearl, Cleo, Ivy, Sharlotte and William. Much Loved. HOGAN Richard Douglas (Dick) 28/9/1942 - 26/11/2019 Passed Peacefully aged 77 years. Son of Myra and Bill - Korumburra, (both deceased). Brother of Murray, Gay and Greg. Adored Husband of Kerry. Devoted Father and Father-in- law of Tricia and John, Craig and Angela, Shane and Carla. Cherished Grandfather of Lucy, Pearl, Cleo, Ivy, Sharlotte & William Farewell my love.
HOGAN Richard Douglas (Dick). Much loved, never to be replaced Father and Grandfather of Craig, Angela, Sharlotte and William (Billy). Thanks for looking after us, Dick. HOGAN Richard Douglas (Dick). 28/09/1942 26/11/2019 Darling Father of Tricia, great mate and Sonin-law of Johnno and cherished Grandfather of Pearl and Ivy. There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved. Thank you Dad. HOGAN Richard Douglas (Dick). 28/09/1942 26/09/2019 Loved Father of Shane, Adored Grandfather of Lucy and Cleo and Friend of Carla. Dick would do anything for his kids and grandchildren. Big shoes to fill. Thanks for the memories. HULLICK - Judy 18/03/1966 27/11/2019 Our beautiful Sisterin-law closed her eyes after a long, tiresome, courageous battle. Her vibrant and warm Spirit will continue to live on daily in our hearts. We love you, Jude xo Anthony & Camilla Hullick JANS Margaret (Peggy). Passed away peacefully at Langford Grange, Cranbourne East. Much loved wife of Theo (dec.), Loved mother of Richard, Margaret, Suzanna (dec.), Johnny, Sharon, Graham and their families. Rest in Peace. NAPIER - Maureen. The President, Committee and all members of the FISH CREEK BOWLS CLUB, offer our sincere condolences to the Napier family on the passing of Maureen, a long serving and valued LIFE member of our Club. Maureen will always be remembered for her happy welcoming smile on Tournament days and pedantic recording of the day’s events. Rest in peace.
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SPOKES - Olive Valda (Peg) Passed away peacefully on Monday 25th November, aged 93 years. Beloved wife of Jack (dec.) Much loved mother of Ray & Dien, Rod & Judi, Robert & Karyn, Kerry & Michael, Sharon & Carl. Cherished Nana to Tamara & Tristan, Brett & Merrissa, Stefanie & John, Blayke, Kodie & Carla (dec.), Danny (dec.), Kate & Avene, Laura & James, Tim & Ahlam, Luke, Ruby & Adam, Jack, Joel, Hayley. Loving great Nana to Edie, Thea, Georgia, Cameron, Kai, Moana and Cordyline. Loved by all.
CHAPMAN A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. John Richard Chapman will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on MONDAY December 9, 2019 commencing at 2.00pm.
JANS A Memorial Prayers Service for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs. Margaret (Peggy) Jans will be offered at St. Laurence’s Catholic Church, Ogilvy Street Leongatha on WEDNESDAY December 4, 2019 at 10.00am.
Remembered Always. SPOKES - Olive (Peg). Passed away 25/11/2019. Our beautiful Mum you always had time for everyone no matter what. With your wicked sense of humour that we all loved to be around. Our hearts are heavy now but knowing that you are free of pain lightens the load. In our hearts forever, Rod and Judi. Our beautiful Nanna Peg, your life was a blessing your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. We all love you Nan. Nanna Peg of Stefanie and John, Karla (dec.), Blayke, Kodie and Great Nanna of Georgia. STALEY Neville Robert 5/1/1955 - 26/11/2019 Our loved Neville, Dad and Pop You fought a long hard battle, true to your character. We will always be guided by your strong values and endless knowledge. You’ll live on forever in each of us. Love always. Michele, Justin, Stacee, Braith, Zayde and Rylar. Lauren, Craig, Liza, Jed and Louis, Clint, Tania, Neave, Carter and Ryder YARRAM 5182 5780
A Private Burial will precede the above Service.
Private Burial.
KEEPING WATCH: Leongatha Police officers Mick Thomas and Rohan Michael on the beat in Leongatha. CUSACK A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. James Ross (Jim) Cusack will be held at the Meeniyan Golf Club, 385 Meeniyan Promontory Road Meeniyan, on TUESDAY WEEK December 10, 2019 commencing at 11.00am. A Private Burial will precede the above Service.
HOGAN A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Richard Douglas (Dick) Hogan will be held at the Grandstand Complex, Leongatha Recreation Reserve, Roughead St, Leongatha on FRIDAY (Dec. 6, 2019) commencing at 1.00pm. Private Burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Council Victoria. Envelopes will be available at the Service.
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SPOKES Family and Friends are invited to celebrate the life of Mrs. Olive ‘Peg’ Spokes at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club, 75 Graham Street, Wonthaggi on FRIDAY December 6, 2019 commencing at 11.30am. A Private Family Burial will precede this service. In lieu of flowers, donations to MS Australia would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the Service.
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Artwork will promote respect THIS week the laneway beside Memorial Hall in Leongatha will be transformed into a colourful outdoor gallery showcasing the work of students. The children are participating in the Department of Education and Training’s Respectful Relationships art competition. This year’s theme is Challenging Gender Stereotypes. The project is part of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign run by Respectful Relationships teams from across Gippsland in partnership with Gippsland Women’s Health. The campaign asks people to draw a link between inequality, sexist jokes, traditional gender roles and violence against women. This year’s finalists and highly commended will have their artwork reproduced on large posters to be displayed in the Memorial Hall walkway from until December 10. Thirteen posters have been selected from the categories of primary, secondary and specialist schools, including artwork from South Gippsland students. South Gippsland Shire Council is an active supporter of community led projects that encourage respectful relationships. Council’s Mary Sullivan said, “We are proud of all the students who have contributed these artworks to the project; their creativity sends a powerful message to the community and we encourage everyone in the community to see the exhibition.”
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Tammy Holwerda Memorial Shield Winners were: LEONGATHA Table Tennis Club held A Grade Club champion, Michael Chang, their dinner and presentation night at Doubles champions, Case and Fred DeBondt. A Prom Country Cheese factory at Moyar- Reserve, James Ryan, Doubles, Rob Calder and ra recently. Robin McKinnon. The surprise of the night was the presentation of the Tammy Holwerda Memorial Shield to Michael and Bryce Holwerda. This is a newly created award in the recognition of her years of tireless work as secretary and junior coach. Tammy passed away in early 2018. Tammy was an instigator of the Gippsland Junior Sports Academy. This involved 16 junior players from Wonthaggi, Leongatha, Traralgon and Bairnsdale getting together over a two-year period at a club venue and being coached by Alois Rosario, who is the current Australian Paralympic Table Tennis head coach. Both of Tammy’s sons, Aiden and Bryce, were involved. Tammy organised and ran after school programs for junior players for many years and with her husband Michael organised A Grade, A Reserve and B Grade competitions. She was quite often called on to find fill-ins at the last minute and was known to have played as the fill-in in all grades, boasting a mean backhand smash. The presentations were made to the winners by the club president Kevin Dowling, who will be passing the presidents job next year to Bryce Holwerda.
Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis Association A Grade FISH Creek four sets 33 games def Mardan two sets 17 games. Leongatha Millman five sets 35 games def Leongatha Stosur one set 18 games. Leongatha Millman .............. 35.5 Fish Creek............................. 34.5 Mardan.................................. 24.5 Leongatha Stosur .................. 17.5
Womens Open champion Leanne Costello, A Grade premiers, Corvettes, Neil Chilvers, Cameron Dowling and Frank Hirst, A Grade aggregate went to Jack Duff, A Reserve premiers, Robins, Rob Calder and Robin McKinnon. A Reserve aggregate went to Rob Calder, Most B Grade improved junior, all grades, Poppy Duff. Baromi four sets 32 games def Leongatha doThe Tammy Holwerda Memorial Shield, jukic two sets 24 games. nior aggregate was won by Will Davies. TOUGH COMPETITORS: (L-R) Will Leongatha Duckworth six sets 36 games def The Bill Holwerda best club person for 2019 Davies (junior aggregate winner) and Harry Leongatha Groth 0 sets five games. was Domonic Murdica. Herbert (runner-up). Baromi four sets 33 games def Leongatha Members had a wonderful meal cooked and North two sets 22 games. served by Bronwyn and Katrina, with Burke enLeongatha Barty .................. BYE tertaining members with his fiddle playing to end Leongatha Barty ................... 41.5 the night. Baromi .................................. 34.5 Leongatha Duckworth .......... 31.5 Leongatha North ................... 25.5 Mardan.................................. 25.5 Leongatha Dokic ..................... 20 Leongatha Groth ................... 15.5
C Grade Leongatha Bolt six sets 28 games def Mardan two sets 18 games. Baromi four sets 25 games def Fish Creek (L-R) Bryce and Michael Holwerda share White four sets 24 games. the new Tammy Holwerda award, dedicated Fish Creek Red .................... BYE to a woman who put endless energy into the Dom Murdica picked up the best club person Baromi .................................. 54.5 club. award for 2019. Fish Creek White .................. 40.5 Fish Creek Red ........................ 31 Leongatha Bolt ..................... 36.5 Mardan..................................... 21
Wonthaggi Table Tennis A Grade Final
IT was a grand final that no-one could er Michael Ede had more success at the Albury/ doubles with his partner (just another two events Wodonga table tennis championships. to add to his impressive tally) against a strong predict.
Allambee and Mirboo North District Tennis results
He won the over-70s singles, and over-70s field from around Victoria. Top A Grade team Hawks (Steve Anstey and Jake Stivic) were set to play Albatross (Andrew Section One results and Jack Donohue) in a final last week. Korumburra 7.66 defeated Leongatha 2.42. The two teams were so closely matched that Leongatha North 8.71 defeated Koonwarra the outcome was unpredictable. 1.25. Jake won the first singles against Jack and AnInverloch Kroams 8.68 defeated Inverloch drew won the second against Steve. Storm 1.25. The important doubles match followed and when Steve and Jake came home with a win it was Ladder looking grim for Albatross. Inverloch Kroams ................. 71.5 Andrew then levelled the score at two-all with Korumburra .......................... 61.5 a win against Jake, who put up a good fight. Leongatha North ................... 47.5 Fifteen-year-old Jack then had the difficult task Inverloch Storm ....................... 46 of playing the decider against Steve, the seasonKoonwarra ............................... 41 leading player. Leongatha ............................. 29.5 Down 2-0 it looked to be all over, but a deterSection Two results mined Jack did not give up and won the next three Outtrim 9.72 defeated Leongatha Barty 0.25. and the match for Albatross. Korumburra Green 5.66 defeated Korumburra Great excitement all round for Andrew and Blue 4.55. Jack and excited family members and supporters. Baromi 8.71 defeated Berry’s Creek 1.35. Steve and Jake had played at the top of their LEONGATHA MILLMAN BYE game but it was just not to be on the night. Ladder Well done to both teams. A big crowd of spectators agreed that it had Outtrim ................................. 71.5 been an exciting end to the season. Baromi .................................. 59.5 The week of excitement did not end there WINNERS: (L-R) Andrew and Jack Leongatha Millman .............. 53.5 however. Korumburra Green .................. 47 Donohue were thrilled after their Wonthaggi Michael Ede recorded two more wins in the Wonthaggi’s champion over-70s veteran play- A Grade grand final win. Korumburra Blue.................. 44.5 Albury/Wodonga championships. Berry’s Creek........................... 41 Leongatha Barty ................... 30.5 Inverloch Kroams, Korumburra and Leongatha North were all winners in Section One this week. Tiebreakers in all matches show that sometimes cent was the steady pair of Neville IT might be called parkrun William and his mum help and en- the game is closer than the end score shows. Friday, November 29 at Inverloch. Leongatha won quite a few games. Chapman and Carol Sowden. North/South but do not be fooled; you can courage five-year-old Georgia to the A good set between Harry Taylor-Smith and Second with a close 62.96 perfi nish line. In first place with the excellent walk, jog or run, and this week One minute it was a quick light Rob Brownlow against Ron Walker and Matt score of 65.34 percent were two sea- cent were the capable pair of Jack 43 strangers, friends and famhearted game of tag and the next Pocklington made for good watching. soned players, Greg Nicholson and Kuiper and Richard Moss. Fill-ins were the order of the day in all matchThird with a very solid 60 per- ily members came together minute he was a shark-chasing Jean Barbour. es. The Inverloch derby saw Kroams come out on cent were Anne and Bruce Gibson, to embrace and complete the character. Second with a fine 55.29 percent back from the north and playing their 5km course on the beautiful Georgia loved every minute and top. were the family team of Philip ChapWell done to the Storm though for winning a strong brand of challenging Bridge. managed to complete the course in man and Neville Chapman. set and a tiebreaker. Koonwarra only won a tieFourth with a sound 58.52 per- Grand Ridge Rail Trail. 59mins and 31secs. Third with the very solid score of Amongst the participants there cent were Philip Chapman and Dirk Then there was the ‘pram gang’ breaker against Leongatha North. Outtrim are the 53.17 percent were the ever-reliable were 13 auspicious souls who got Jacobs. multitasking at their very best, com- strong team in Section Two this season. team of Hannah Martin and MargaLeongatha Barty had no answers for the Monday, November 25 at Meeniyan. to experience the course for their bining catch ups, exercise and fresh ret Munroe. strength of Outtrim. First with another brilliant score very first time, with 10 people also air. East/West The courts and surrounds made for a good atof 66.07 percent were Dina Drury achieving a new personal best. I don’t know how they do it. A big welcome and First with a stunning 63.10 per- and Richard Moss. Second with a mosphere and a pleasant afternoon. If you haven’t tried Grand Ridge cent were the evergreen team of high-achieving 58.33 percent was congratulations. Baromi were pleased with their win over BerThis week we celebrated John Rail Trail parkrun or any other ry’s Creek, only losing a tiebreaker. Faye Rowlands and Pat West. the consistent pair of Neville ChapDrewett’s 50th parkrun and Naralle parkrun, please do. Second with a very capable 53.52 man and Dirk Jacobs. The Section Two Korumburra derby saw some You don’t have to come every great tennis and a close result, with Green getting percent were Marie Sands and ken Third with 52.98 percent was the Wiffen’s 250th parkrun, what an McKenzie. strong pair of June Metcalf and Da- achievement. Congratulations to you week, you don’t have to be fast, just up by 11 games. Weather was kinder this week, give it a try, you’ll see. with all players enjoying their matches. Third with a strong 52.68 percent vid Baggallay. The Clun Christmas both. This week’s event was supportWhilst personal bests and milewere the up and coming pair of Gle- Party will be held at Inverloch on stones are always fun, each week ed by eight wonderful volunteers; nys Dale and Susan Edwards. Friday, December 20. Tuesday, November 26 at Tarwin Starting time 11am. Bring a plate there are so many other special mo- Darcy Linforth, Liz Radcliffe, Mark Lynch, Limei He, Jodie Pincini, KaLower – pairs. to share. Please check the club web- ments throughout each event. This week saw junior tail-walker trina Palmer, Kat Smith and Jason. First with an excellent 63.33 per- site for details of the coming events.
South Gippsland Bridge Club results
New faces and quick races at parkrun
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STAR PLAYERS: (L-R) Leongatha ladies champion Ange (L-R) Leongatha men’s champion runner-up, Brenton Hack- Leongatha’s Saputo Monthly Triples winners (L-R) were Hackett with runner-up Rosa James. ett, with champion John Hall. Graeme Cornell, John Newcombe and Peter Forrest.
Buffalo Wednesday, November 27 AN enjoyable night of bowling at Buffalo was had with six teams and three games of eight ends played. In the first game, Joe Occhipinti and Joy Dyson won a close game, 10-5, beating Peter Tiziani, Gary Stirling and Charlie Tumino. On mat two a very one-sided game with Danah Suckling, Joyce Occhipinti and Denyse Menzies easily beating Ian Hasty, Mary Tumino and Stephen Suckling, 18-5. A two-shot win to Toni Heldens and Illene Tiziani beating Bill Wolswinkel, Carolyn Benson and Graeme Trease, 10-8. In the second game Danah, Joyce and Denyse had their second win beating Toni and Illene, 8-3. On mat two an easy win to Joe and Joy beating Bill, Carolyn and Graeme, 14-4. A very one-sided game on mat three with Peter, Gary and Charlie beating Ian, Mary and Stephen, 22-3. In the third game Ian, Mary and Stephen had their first win beating Bill, Carolyn and Graeme, 11-7. A second win to Toni and Illene beating Peter, Gary and Charlie, 10-4. On mat three Joe and Joy had their third win beating Danah, Joyce and Denyse, 9-4. The night’s winners were Joe and Joy (WWW) 16 ends, second Danah, Joyce and Denyse (WWL) 14 ends, third Toni and Illene (WLW) 11 ends, fourth Ian, Mary and Stephen (LLW) 11 ends, fifth Peter, Gary and Charlie (LWL) 10 ends and sixth Bill, Carolyn and Graeme (LLL) 9 ends. Social Bowls on Wednesdays, 7.30pm at the Buffalo Hall. All Welcome.
Inverloch A FINE field of bowlers attended the club on Thursday, November 28 to contest a triples match
TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90
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over two games of 12 ends each. Three teams won both matches with only three points separating them. On 36 points and runners-up was the team of Rob Howard (skip), Bob Pritchard, Allan Johnston and Chris Neville. The winners on the day, with 38 points, were Arthur Moule (skip), Brian Hensley and Bill Selby. Round six of the SGBD Midweek Pennant season was played on Tuesday, November 26. Inverloch’s Division 1 team played at home against Leongatha where the final result was in doubt all day. Inverloch, with only one rink getting up eventually lost by a mere five shots; 2/73 - 14/78. The Division 2 team also played at home, hosting their Leongatha counterparts, taking the match by 27 shots, 14/89 – 2/62. Our Division 3 team also had a good 30 shot win over Wonthaggi where both rinks had convincing wins, the final score being 14/65 – 0/35. Saturday, November 30 saw round seven of the SGBD pennant season roll through and only one loss for the club on the day. Our Division 1 team hosted the Phillip Island White team and registered a good 18 shot win, 14/74 – 2/56. The Division 2 Blue team travelled over to Tarwin Lower and scored a convincing 34 shot win 16/90 – 0/56. Our Division 2 White team wasn’t so fortunate when they hosted Phillip Island, losing by 26 shots, 0/50 – 16/76. Division 4 trekked to Port Welshpool where the home team were depleted and played two players short and were under the pump from the go get. Inverloch took the match by 38 shots, 14/85 – 2/47. Sixteen points went to the Division 5 Blue team for their bye, while the Division 4 White team hosted and defeated the Phillip Island White team by two shots in a closely contested affair. The final result was in favour of Inverloch, 14/69 – 2/67. A special mention to Martin Hannaford, Michael Raman, Steve Snelling and Steve Kantor who will meet Frank Seaton, Wayne Parks, Hamish Beecroft and Gary Hardy in the final of the SGBD Fours tournament as part of the State Men’s Fours Championship. The match is to be played at Inverloch soon with the winner proceeding to Strzelecki Region finals. The final comment concerning the recently completed Victorian Open tournament is to congratulate (belatedly) Lorraine Dowson on having been appointed as marker for the Ladies Singles final held on November 22 at the Shepparton Park Bowls Club.
Fish Creek IT IS with great sadness we learnt of the passing of one of our life members, Maureen Napier, on Tuesday last week. A memorial service will be held for Maureen at the Fish Creek Bowls Club on Thursday, December 5, 1pm. Regretfully both Division 1 and Division 5 were unsuccessful in their pennant games on Saturday, however, the midweek division were
happier having achieved a win on Tuesday. For the diary: The Christmas function dinner will be held on Friday, December 6, 6.30pm for 7pm start. Dress code is smart or Christmas dress up. This will be a two-course formal dinner and attendees are invited to bring a small plate of predinner nibbles for their table. Reservations are essential due to limited numbers and prepayment is requested to facilitate catering. $15 per person. The Fish Creek Annual Two Day Tournament will be held on Saturday and Sunday, January 4 and 5, 2020. All interested in entering a team should contact Billy Symmons on 0448 227 272 as soon as possible to secure a spot and to facilitate catering. The final committee meeting for the year will be on December 10 in the club rooms, starting at 7.30pm.
Good luck to John and Ange who now go on to represent the club in Champion of Champions in January.
Mirboo North
THIS week we finally got in some bowling as the weather was conducive and there was no state bowling activities to get in the way. Mirboo North Division 5 went down to Foster on their green by two games only winning one game. At least Paul Pugh and his team were happy. The Division 4 Kookaburras were laughing all the way home snaring all the points with a resounding win over San Remo at San Remo. The boys won all greens and had a score of one hundred and three shots to 38. Division 3 played at home and only managed to win one green going down to the Burra boys by five shots. The mid-week pennant Kookaburras were Leongatha heard laughing loudly and long this week due to TUESDAY pennant saw both Division 1 and outperforming the Tarwin Lower mob by 39 shots Division 2 head to Inverloch in less than ideal at Mirboo North in windy conditions. Keep laughing till next time. - RG. conditions. Division 1 came away with the win however South West Gippsland Division 2 went down. A great day of bowling was had on Wednesday Mid Week for our monthly triples sponsored by Saputo. Winners: Peter McWilliams (s), Mark Andreatta, Winners on the day were Graeme Cornell, Pe- Wilma Brunsden and Elaine Fitt. ter Forrest and John Newcombe. Runners-up: Rob Hill (s), Ray Dickie, Sue Runners-up were Roger Balment, Peter Hearn Wright and Judy Dickie. and Jeff Barber. One game winners: Vern Elliott (s), Sean Best game with an impressive 16 shot win McWilliams, Bev Elliott and Jenny Smith. went to Kevin Quelle, John Chadwick and Phil Thursday, November 28, midweek bowls was Stimson. played at Lang Lang on a perfect summer’s day Thursday we hosted the semi and final of the and 28 happy bowlers who came out to take adLadies State Triples. Congratulations to Marj who vantage of the weather and the good company. skipped the runners-up side. It was a fantastic The green was a pleasure to play on and again game that came down to the last few bowls. some high scores were recorded and the free rafSaturday pennant saw all teams at home with fle table was full of treasures with Bob Glogoski mixed results. bringing some of his beautiful flowers and herbs. Division 1 went down to Wonthaggi. Division Thank you to all our members who bring items 2 got up against Toora and Division 4 went down for the free raffle. against Corinella. Sunday Leongatha completed A special thank you to Alan Thomas who the semifinal and final of the Men’s and Ladies looked after us so well in the bar and also in the Club Championships and the final of the ladies B kitchen. Grade championship. There were some fantastic Next week midweek will be played at Corinelgames played with three of the seven games com- la. Lunches will be available at 10am at venue ing down to one shot. for a 10.30am start, cut off is 10.15am so please Ladies semi final results: Rosa def Liz, Ange be on time. For more information or to register def Marj. Men’s semifinal results: John def Alan, please contact Peter McWilliams the night before Brenton def Ray. on 5678 5974. Everyone welcome. In the B Grade final, Sue took the win over State Triples – Women Lynne with both bowlers putting down some fantastic bowls. The ladies championship started HELD at Leongatha on the November 2 and 28, with Ange getting off to a handy lead. this event saw nine trios of ladies battle it out to Rosa dug deep and started closing the gap represent South Gippsland versus West Gippsland however Ange came out the eventual winner. for the Strzelecki Regional Final to be held in Celebrations were delayed for Ange as on the February. next rink her husband Brenton had just closed the The first day saw some great contests on a gap on John and were locked at 24 each. warm day. Two games were tied on the last end John put his first bowl on the kitty, then drew a needing an extra end to achieve a result. second shot with his third bowl. The semifinals, held after a three-week gap Brenton was unable to disturb the head with due to some players competing in the Victorian his final bowl and John was crowned the win- Open, saw some great bowls played regardless of ner in a game where draw bowling was certainly the scores. showcased by both bowlers. Continued on page 47.
Winners of the mufti social bowls at Inverloch (L-R) were Bill Selby, Wonthaggi mixed triples winners (L-R) Tony Toler, Sheila Ormerod Arthur Moule (skip) and Bryan Hensley. and Colin Ormerod.
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South Gippsland Mid Week winners (L-R) Peter McWilliams (S), Elaine Fitt (L), Wilma Winners of the State Triples – Women (L-R) Janis Parks, Nics McKenzie and Marilyn ForBrunsdon (2), and Mark Andreatta (3). rest with runners-up Marj Pearson, Nancy Parry and Jenny Roffey. The composite team of Marj Pearson (Leongatha) with Jenny Roffey and Nancy Parry (Foster) prevailed over the hard-working Leongatha team of Liz Beale, Glenda Trotman and Susie Symmons. The other semi between Paddy Francis (Phillip Island) with Robyn Dennis (San Remo) and Dot Jarvis (Leongatha) against Fish Creek’s Nics McKenzie with Janis Parks (Inverloch) and Marilyn Forest saw Nics’ team as four shot winners. The final was a great tussle with Nics, Janis and Marilyn coming from behind to win by one shot over Paddy, Robyn and Dot. Many thanks to Leongatha for their hospitality and Joy Todd for umpiring on both days.
Wonthaggi THIS week’s weather was a rollercoaster with the wind on the bowling green very uncomfortable. Mid Week Pennant played host to Lang Lang in Division 2 and Division 3 played host to Inverloch. Division 2 had a good win to keep their season on track while Division 3 fell just short in their battle with Inverloch but are still in good position on the ladder. Wednesday saw a good roll-up of 25 bowlers enjoy conditions that were not too bad. The winning team are a group of fine bowl-
ers consisting of Nev Sweet, John Davies, Garry Clarkson and Peter McBain. This Wednesday being the first of the month is our Turkey triples. If you wish to play have a look at the sheet in the clubhouse. Thursday saw our Nominated Mixed Triples for November played in good conditions with the sponsor for the day being The Wonthaggi Club. We thank them for support now and in the future. The winners were Sheila Ormerod, Tony Toler and Colin Ormerod on countback from Pam Russell, PamWintrup and George Pargeter. It was a good result for the club with more teams being entered and it will only get better with even more teams. Saturday Pennant was played in good conditions on the last day of spring. Division 1 ventured to Leongatha with two rinks having good wins and one narrow loss. The overall result was a very good win for Wonthaggi, 75 – 66. Division 2 hosted San Remo at home to record a strong result, 82 – 54, with two rinks having a win and one with a loss. Division 3 travelled to Korumburra where they had a very tight match with the result going the way of Korumburra, 73- 69. Division 4 played San Remo at home and they had a good solid win, 78 - 56.
Two rinks s had a win and the other rink a draw. Barefoot bowls is going from strength to strength thanks to a lot of work from Trev and his many helpers to make it happen. This Friday night we have our Christmas dinner. There is still some seats spare so put name or names on the sheet. Don’t forget our Three Day Tournament over the Christmas break. Sheets are at the club. It is important that we get as many teams as possible to make the event a success.
Yarram ON Tuesday, November 26, Yarram hosted Sale White winning one rink and drawing the other to win overall by 14 shots and remain on top of the mid-week pennant ladder. The rink of Bev Vicino, Michael Flanagan, Rhonda Young and Nola Mitchell were down 15/18 with only three ends remaining and then fought back strongly to force a draw 20/20. The Queen of the Rink award went to Wendy Helms, Graeme Dixon, Bruce McCall and Rosie Vine, who won their game 31/17. Saturday, November 30, Yarram’s Division 1 side hosted Stratford who won two rinks with a draw on the third to win overall by 14 shots. The rink of Allan Watts, Toly Banik, Roy Proudley and David Mander were the most successful rink finishing the day with a 20/20 draw.
Division 2 hosted Sale Blue with a similar result to Division 1, losing two rinks and gaining a draw to lose overall by 17 shots. The rink of Wendy Helms, Theo Tymensen, Kevin Mitchell and Ken Dawson were down most of the match to fight back after afternoon tea to close the gap, to win the last three ends for an agonising score of 22 /22. Teams for Saturday, December 7: Duty Rinks, L. Rippon and B. Reid. Division 1 manager J. Amos. Yarram v Maffra at Yarram. Skip: J. Amos, M. Flanagan, G. Young, J. Wilson; skip: B. Reid, B. Penney, N. Tindale, J. Lamb; skip. L. Rippon, T. Banik, R. Proudley, D. Mander. Division 2 manager N. Gore: Yarram v Maffra at Yarram, skip: N. Gore, R. Kerkvliet, D. Humphrey, G. Dixon; skip: W. Helms, T. Tymensen, C. Hunt, K. Dawson; skip: H. Clarke, C. Banik, B. McCall, D. Tindale. The Club Singles Championship final for the men’s and the ladies will both be played on Sunday, December 15, scheduled for a 10am start. The men’s final will be between Bryan Reid and Hamish Clarke with the ladies final between Chris Banik and Wendy Helms. John Lamb will be placing a uniform order prior to Christmas. Anyone wishing to purchase new pennant shirts, jackets please contact John direct.
GOLF | SPORT Matt Johnson started off with a spurt but Michael soon settled into his round and showed his class to take out the final 6/5 after 31 holes of golf. Matt Johnson was the recipient of the K. Olle award for the lowest qualifier. A Minor saw Jason Sartori have that day of golf and it being in the championships he reaped the rewards, and although Alan Cubbon fought back, the match was ended 6/5 after 31 holes. B Grade saw Peter Liddle, who was playing in his first club championship against Rod Gundrill won that 18 hole match. C Grade Frank Huber was too good for Steve Geri. In D Grade Gary Youlton put in lots of practice and it paid off as he was too good for Bob Furborough. The senior champion award was won by Joe Harvey as the lowest nett, over the two rounds of qualifying. Captain Jim Jordan thanked the WontWonthaggi Ladies THERE is only a couple of weeks left before the haggi Club who generously sponsored this event. Wonthaggi ladies start their summer time sheet golf and the committee have a little rest. We had a great field STABLEFORD 18 Hole. Nineteen players, DSR. of 24 players for our stroke event. 71. Grades. A Laurie Cooper 44. The pick of the crop was a brilliant one by NTP’s 17th Laurie Cooper. Eagle Ian Baker Anne Poulton 105 (35) 70 net which included a 16th. Ball Sweep: Alan Bowmar 37, Jonathan par on the 9th (equivalent to 4/4 stableford, great Wade 37 and Glen Turner 37. Stableford 9 hole. Fifteen players. DSR. 36. effort Anne). Grades. A Peter Sullivan 21. Ball Sweep: DaB Grade was won by Sev Piasente returning after hand surgery. She started with a 10 on the vid Brown 20, Ray Hender 19 and Graham Ryan first, bookended with an 8 on the 18th. Her score 19. Stableford. Seventy six players. DSR. 71 was 100 (27) 73 net. Grades: A Mark Tiziani 39, B Stephen Geri A Grade was won by Marg Johnson with a birdie on the 7th and a gobbler four on the 12 to 40 and C Flynn Burton 44. NTP’s: 2nd Jim keep her score reasonable with 88 (13) 75 net. The McEachem, 4th Brian Skinner, 8th Ian Baker, Medal of Medallists goes to Kaylene Hodgetts 13th Stephen Geri and 17th Mark Angelucci. Ball Sweep: John Richardson 40, David Mock who scored 100 (26) 74 net. Other birdies scored today were by Anne 39, Ron Magill 38, Peter Magnussen 38, Bill Walker and Betty Bowmar, NTP 2nd Betty Bow- Howard 38, Jamie Grenville 38, Andrew McFarmar, NTP 8th Anne Poulton and NTP 17th Kay- lane 37, Brian Skinner 37, Jim Jordan 37, Andrew Lindo 37, Ian Johnson 36, Jim McEachem 36, lene Hodgetts. BDL Kaylene Hodgetts 74, Robyn Wilkinson Phil Davidson 36 and Ray Hender 36. 75, Betty Bowmar 75, Geraldine Prentice 76, ShaWoorayl Ladies ron Patullo 76, Anne Tschiderer 77, Jan Beaumont SUNNY skies with a chilly wind saw 16 ladies 78 and Helen Williams 79. play Select 9 last Wednesday which was generThe final of the Lyla Taberner foursomes will ously sponsored by Alice Campbell. Everyone be between the pairs of Pam Russell and Irene played Stableford then you select your best nine Walsh and Chris Hamilton and Dawn Judkins. scores. Continued from page 48. On Saturday the men played a stableford where Gary Brown had a field day to record 42 points to win from ball down the line Gary Jones 36 and Greg Wilkinson 33. There were no NTP’s, with other scores being- Pappy Pope 32, Russell Barwick 31 and Harry Barlow 31. On Sunday the Toora Foodworks sponsored day was an 18 hole stableford event. The winner was Pappy Pope with 33 points from BDL to Brian MacPherson 32 on count back from Graeme Brennan 32. The NTP on six went to Harry Barlow. Entries now being taken for the Martha Revill Plate on December 6 and the Pat Carroll plate on December 8. Contact the club on 5688 1556 to book your team into either event.
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SUNDAY was the match play final rounds to decide the 2019 men’s club champions, but instead of a viewing spectacle it became a matter of survival as the weather decided to impact the day. The day was windy, wet and cold but kudos to all the participants who persevered. Michael Scott is the 2019 Club Champion.
The A Grade Winner on a count back with 21 points was Heather Sullivan and the B Grade Winner with 25 points was Marg Tuckett. BDL went to Kath Davis, Inge Giliam, Dianne O’Connor and Linda Forrester. NTP’s 8th and 17th Shirley Thomas and 11th Jo Graeme. Our Go 4 Golf junior program commenced last Friday at Woorayl. Children aged 10 to 17 are
M. Dwyer, S. McNamara, D. Dwyer 56.625, A. Hillis, G. Challis, C. Hall, T. Hogan 56.625, T. Williams, J. Williams, M. Lafferty, L. Rodgers 56.75 and G. McKinnon, J. Redmond, G. Ennoss, P. Ennoss 56.875. NTP for the men on the 8th was Ash Turner Woorayl Men’s and on the 17th was Michael Grist. SATURDAY’S event was the November Monthly Yarram Men’s Medal with a great field of hopeful golfers taking SATURDAY’S Guest Day 4BBB stableford event to the course. It was new captain Tom Ryan’s first day on the was a successful day. Brian Harty with his guest Ray Prain won on job which he handled like a pro, settling comfortably into his new role. Best of luck Tom for the a countback from Guy Webb and his guest M next 12 months. Sponsors for the day were sup- Hallett with 47 points. John Papworth with guest porters of the club, Kevin Riseley and Ted Martin Mick Papworth (brother) ran third with 45. In the other event Frank Purger looking every who provided a fantastic array of trophies for the lucky winners, as they have done for many years. bit the fierce competitor that he is, partnering Dale The winners were suitably pleased with the excel- Bell to amass a winning total of 48 points winning on a countback from Hank van Lambaart and lent prizes they received. Thanks guys. A Grade winner and monthly medal winner was Murray Foat. Frank also won NTP on seven and the money Craig Gourlay with a fantastic score of 67 net. Craig credited his win to the brand-new set of sticks in his hole 15. The Busk’s – Phillips and Busk – Sander bag, having replaced his complete set that he had teams won DTL balls. Dale Bell on the first and been carrying around for 18 years. Magic clubs and Stephen Papworth on 18 also won NTPs. Hank van Lambaart with Murray Foat won the a great round of golf. Well done Craig. Brian Hogan vets from the Harty – Prain and Papworth brothers was runner-up with a steady score of 71 net. The B Grade winner and monthly medal combinations. There was no Tuesday event due to bridesmaid was Geoff McKinnon who went out the annual coring of the greens. Thirty-two players joined the hunt for a chickearly and posted a nice score of 69 net, to hold the clubhouse lead for most of the day. Runner-up en on Thursday with Bud Gronow, Danny Dwyer, from the same group was Jason Redmond with a John Papworth, John Scharp and Brokenshire all having success. B. Cox, D. Dwyer and S. Papfine 70 net. In C Grade, it was Terry Charlton who took worth won NTP balls. Another big day of golf next Saturday will home the chocolates with his score of 74 net, winning on a five-way countback from Tony Will- feature the star medallist final between John cocks (runner-up), Ivor McLennan, John Diaper Papworth, Dan Macey, Mick Peel, Frank Purgar, Greg Roberts, Guy Webb, Clive Coulthard, and Pat Wallace. Balls down the line went to Greg Fennell 71, Dylan Rash, Dean Summerfield, Tony Johnston, Graeme Calder 72, Mick Herrald, Ray Sullivan Rick Rogers and Brian Busk qualifying. Saturday will also see the commencement of 73, Ross Winkler, Ivor McLennan 74 on a countback from the unlucky John Diaper and Pat Wal- the Summer Cup and monthly medal day. Yarram Ladies lace. NTP was Craig Gourlay on the 17th. The encouragement award this week went to ON Tuesday November 26 a large group of our our new greens committee chairman, Graeme ladies enjoyed lunch together to celebrate the end Winkler who recorded a mediocre 82 net. There of winter competitions and presentation of tromay be trees being cut down in the next week. phies for the year. On Sunday we played four-person ambrose. Longstanding, respected and popular memSponsor for the day was Ash Peters. bers, Elizabeth Wynne celebrated her 90th birthThe winners with a great score of 54.25 net day and recognition was given to her for her many (66 off the stick) were B. Robjant, M. Robjant, M. years of service to the club as president, secretary Robjant and A. Robjant. and handicap manager over many years. President Runners-up, just a fraction of a shot behind Kaye presented Elizabeth with flowers and a cake with 54.375 net (64 off the stick) were P. Challis, made by Annette McLeod was cut and shared by C. Gillespie, D. Symmons and P. McGory. all. Next week’s event will be a three person nine Balls down the line went to A. Peters, S. hole Ambrose event, sponsored by Nancy Barlow, Wigney, B. Stubbs, R. Stubbs 55.75, D. Dwyer, Starters Committee.
invited to come to the club from 4.30 to 5pm and then play four holes of golf on a shortened course with modified rules - beginners to experienced welcome. Carpet Court supports this event which will run every Friday till January 24.
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KORUMBURRA WINNERS: Grade winners and runners- Korumburra Golf Club’s 27 hole winner Tim O’Neill, with Meeniyan ladies Stableford winner, Irene Holm. up in the Wednesday stableford event were Lee Clements, club manager John Payne. Shelley Snooks and Lorraine Knox.
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Jan Hewitt (26) won A Grade on 33 pts and runner-up was Lee Clements (15) with 32 pts. The B Grade winner was Shelley Snooks (40), 33 pts and Lorraine Knox (41) was runner-up, 31 pts. The only NTP was hit by Viv Enbom on the 13th green. BDTL were won by Judy Webb and Merrissa Cosson, 31 pts, Lynette McIvor, 30 pts, and on 28 pts were Alison Grewcock, Lyn Perks and Heather Grist. There was a good field on Thursday evening in the twilight competition and it is wonderful to see new faces each week. Sandra Webster and visitor, Graeme Yates, were the winners with 20 pts and Lynette McIvor and Steve Rose were runners-up on 19 pts. Merrissa Cosson won ntps on the 1st and 7th holes and Jake Wrigley was closest on the 1st for the men. Friday’s tournament event for the women was the Shirley Johnson Memorial 4BBB. Many thanks to the Johnson family for sponsoring this event in Shirley’s memory. The competition was won by Heather Grist and Kath Welsh (38 points) on a countback from Gail Beer and Johanna Van den Heiligenberg, who were the B grade winners. The Scratch event was won by Wendy Parker and Toni West (Leongatha) with an impressive 75 off the stick. The best nine holes were won by Judy Webb and Sherrin Solly (25 points) in A grade and Julie Hislop and Lyn Perks scored 26 points in B grade. NTPs went to Judy Webb (1st) and Barb Twite (13th). The Mixed Canadian event was played on Sunday in cool conditions. Fortunately most of the players were in the clubhouse before the rain set in. The club is very appreciative of their long time sponsors Djinta Djinta Winery and the Korumburra Newsagency. The results were:18 Holes Scratch: Tim O’Neill and Lee Clements 81, 18 Holes Handicap: Rob Gallagher and Gail Beer 37 points, 9 Holes Out: Jacob and Aliesha Wrigley 18 points, 9 Holes In: Peter Van der Horst and Janet Mitchell 19 points,18 Holes Visitors: Bob Edwards and Wendy Parker 37 points. Next Wednesday is a Stableford round and presentation of minor trophies afterwards. Our women’s Wednesday golf will commence using a timesheet on December 11.
THE course is in good condition. The greens were cored and sanded last week so they will take a little time to return to peak condition, but the rain was just what we needed to help with this. Saturday, November 30. David Lucas (18) took the honours with 41 pts, from James Welsh (24) on 39 pts. NTP’s were Steve Reid, James Welsh and Tony Vanin on two holes. The encouragement award went to Kevin Witheridge (17) on 28 pts. Gala Day – Sunday, December 8. This will be a three person Ambose event also open to visitors and beginners. It is a 10am arrival for 10.30am hit off. There are trophies of all sorts, barbecue and afternoon tea and live music on conclusion. Please notify entries to the club prior if possible. Phone 5682 2272. Charity Day for Cancer – Sunday, December 15. Four-person Ambrose event, with everyone welcome and no green fees for visitors. A Longest Day event is also being held in conjunction for those who would like to test their endurance by trying to complete four rounds (72 holes) on the day. There will be novelty prizes etc and all in aid of cancer research. SG Veterans Golf. Twenty three of our club members are also members of SG Veterans Golf. The Veterans Christmas windup is a 4BBB Stableford at Leongatha on Monday, December 9. The veterans play once a month on members courses – being Foster, Korumburra , Lang Lang, Leongatha, Meeniyan, Phillip Island, Wonthaggi and Woorayl. Rounds are all shotgun starts at 9am. Membership is open to anyone 50 or older, with the annual sub being only $20, very concessional daily playing fees and great trophies. Anyone wishing to join should contact Neville Thompson, Kevin Flett or Lloyd Korumburra Men’s McKenzie. THE club held its Annual 27 and 18-hole stroke event today in very good conditions. Many thanks to our sponsors and the guests who Korumburra Ladies played. THE Stableford event on Wednesday was the first of the women’s Twenty seven holes and 18 stroke results: 27 Hole Scratch events for the Korumburra Golf Club tournament. Tim O’Neill 109, 27 Hole Handicap Chris McConnell 102 Nett, The club is grateful to Terry White’s Pharmacy for sponsoring 18 Holes Handicap AM Tim Fowles 70 Nett, 18 Holes Only John the day and providing the lovely Natio products for the trophies.
Wilson 70 c/b over Athol Worthy, 9 Holes (Best of 27 Holes) Terry McGann 33 Nett.
Leongatha IT was a cold day on Sunday for the nine hole competition. Best gross for the ladies was scored by Dot Stubbs with 43 strokes. Best gross for the men was won by Chris Leaver with 35. The ladies best nett was won by Marianne Leaver 45 – 12.5 – 32.5. Chris Leaver with 35 – 3 – 32 won the men’s best nett. NTP on the 14th was won by Alison Strong. Winning teams: 1. Divots 132.5, 2. 7 UP 140, 3. LLT 146 and 4. Top Dogs 147. After three rounds the leading team is the 7 UP team on 26 points with Divots on 22 points. Three more rounds to play. The next round is to be played on January 5. Please tee off by 9am. The largest field we have had in recent months gathered to play a stableford event on our short Pink course. It was also Presentation Day for the Extra Competitions. We were sent out for a shotgun start at 9am so we could all be in together for lunch and presentations. As was the case last Saturday, the recently cored and sanded greens were conducive to good scoring. Coral Gray (27), returning from thyroid surgery, had a magnificent score of 48 points. This was the best score of the day and made Coral a clear winner in B Grade. Congratulations Coral you deserved to play so well. A grade was won by Colleen Touzel (19) with another great score 44 points. The C Grade winner was Barb Miller (30) with an awesome result of 43 points. Down the line balls. There were some hard luck stories here as two players who returned 39 points missed out on a count back. Those who were awarded DTL balls were: Marg Berry, Lynda Bassett and Sue Woods 42; Maryanne Gartner, Nan Meagher and Joc Howson 41; Debbie Miller and Marg Griffiths 40; Jill Steer, Noreen Williams and Pat Pease 39 c/b. Very accurate shots were needed to win nearest the pins. NTP 14th: Ashleigh Hutton 1.42m. NTP 16th: Melinda Martin 1.25m.
Meeniyan Ladies ON A very cool but fine Wednesday and the course improving in condition each week A good field of ladies all enjoyed a round of stableford. Some matches were also played and finalised for our end of year trophies. The winner of the day, who is playing very well at the moment was Irene Holm (16) with 36 pts. R/U was Heather Poletti (18) 33pts. NTP on 8th was Susan Straw (21). BDL - Dot Christie (11) 32pts and Andrea Thorson (9) 31pts. Next week is December medal day - sponsor is Sheila Constantine.
Mirboo North DAY winner: R. Taylor 41 (16), Grade Winner: J. Kus 40 (18), DTL: R. Pentland 40 (20), O. Kerr 38 (24), D. Dragon 36 (3), R. Matthews 36 (12) and Birdies: D Dragon 16th. 4 Ball Aggregate Stableford. Winners: J. Kus (17), K. Clerks (25) 84 Points, runners-up: D. Taylor (20), R. Taylor (15) 80 Points, Best Individual: K. Clerks 45 (25). NTP’s: 1st A. Soplokow, 4th B. Clarke, 6th J. Hughes, 13th Leongatha ladies (L-R) Melina Willder (Star medallist), with Wonthaggi ladies (L-R) A Grade’s Marg Johnson, Medal of R. Clark, 16th J. Smith. DTL’s N. Winchello and B. Clarke 75, M. Stableford winners Colleen Touzel (A grade), Coral Gray (B Medallist’s Kaylene Hodgetts, B Grade’s Sev Piasente and C Payne and N Rutledge 74. Birdies: 4th K. Clerks, B. Clarke, 6th N. Rutledge, J. Hughes, 13th J. Smeriglio, A. Soplakow, R Clark grade) and Barb Miller (C grade). Grade’s Anne Poulton. and 16th K. Clerks.
Welshpool TUESDAY’S nine hole pub stableford event winner was Pappy Pope with 14 points. BDL to Brian MacPherson 13. Nearest the pin on six was Richard Knowles. Achievers award to Alan Hayes 11. Pub Points were Welshpool 12, Toora 12, Pier Port 13.5. The ladies played their monthly medal on Wednesday where Rachael Brown won the day with a net 73 (19). All down the line to Trish Latch 74 (38). NTP’s were- three was Rachael Brown, 15 Di Walker and second shot on 17 to Rachael Brown. Fridays nine hole chicken run was won by Greg Wilkinson with 20 points. BDL’s to Harry Barlow 19 and Russell Barwick 19. NTP second shot on 15 to Dot Stait. Other scores - Brian MacPherson 18, David Bligh and Trevor Wonthaggi men’s (L-R) D Grade runner up Bob Furborough, D Grade champion Gary Youlton, C Grade champion Frank Huber, B Grade champion Peter Liddle, A Minor champion Jason Sartori, A Minor runner up Alan Cubbon, open champion Vardy 17. Continued on page 47. Michael Scott and open runner up Matt Johnson.
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Devon wins again Devon won the toss and elected to bat and opened with captain Brett Pedlow and Liam Farley, the first 10 overs were tight and Toongabbie bowlers Hood and Kreiger bowling a good line to both openers. Hood struck in the 12th, removing Pedlow for 28 with the score at 1/37. Farley was joined by Jack Gay but the Toongabbie bowlers stuck to their task manfully. The score moved on to 79 in the 28th before Jack was dismissed for 26. Liam Farley produced a solid anchor innings and batted really well for 31. Quick runs were required, and with the help of Welles Jenkins, Brayden Askew and at the end
some strong hitting from Ben East and Cohen Hanning the Devon score was 6/162. R Krieger took 2/25 and all other bowlers one wicket each. Opening the bowling for Devon, Jack and Welles applied the pressure straight away and after 10 overs the visiting team was 4/12 with Russell, Smith, Venemen and Scott all back in the sheds. Toongabbie captain Roger Farley (29) held the Devon bowlers at bay before Jack and Welles were reintroduced and Ben East, Ash Radford, Tate Chisholm and Cohen Hanning applied pressure to clean up the tail, Toongabbie all out for 64. Jack Gay finished with the fine figures of eight overs, three maidens, 4/16, Welles finished with 2/9 from his eight overs, Ash Radford 2/10 were the best of the bowlers. Final scores Devon 6/162 defeated Toongabbie 64. Next week Devon has the bye.
Yarram Senior badminton JOHN’S Blacks: John de Win, Reuban Baldwin, Matt Gallagher, Tate Chisholm (fill-in), Paige Eaton, Marion Shaw, Mia Ireland and Will Cashin 7/207 def Leigh’s Blues: Leigh Bland, Josh Bentley, Adrian Hunter, Dylan Harrington, Linda de Win, Helena Palmer (fill-in), Anna Hunter and Nicole Twite 5/198. Liam’s Whites: Liam Bentley, Glenn Reilly, Dan Macey, Luke Hunter (fill-in), Mel Piddington, Sharon Finlay, Daisy Southgate and Renee Reilly 10/242 def Alastair’s Greens: Alastair Finlay, Hamish Clark, Matthew Conn, Nate Olsen, Sarah Gregory, Katrina Olsen, Sally-Ann Henderson (fill-in) and Rachael Black 2/148. Matt’s Reds had the bye. Three set winners: Liam Bentley, Mel Piddington, Sharon Finlay, Dan Macey, Daisy Southgate, John de Win, Tate Chisholm and Helena Palmer. December 2 draw: Liam’s Whites vs Leigh’s Blues, John’s Blacks vs Matt’s Reds. Alastair’s Greens have the bye next week.
Jenna tastes success TEN-year-old Jenna Murphy from Devon North, riding Glamorvid Lucky Strike, won the U12s champion junior rider at the Tosca Cup. Jenna has been competing with her ponies at the Yarram Show since she was six (this was her fourth year at Yarram) and competes at the entire ag show circuit. Despite this, she still loves her local show the most. She will undoubtedly be one to watch in the coming years as she continues to develop her skills.
Triathlon on again EVER thought about having a go at a triathlon? This Sunday, December 8, Wulgunggo Ngalu Learning Place in conjunction with Woodside and District Football Netball Club will host their eight event. The event is open to anyone who would like to have a go. Organiser of the event, Shaun Braybrook said, “You don’t have to be a player or member of the football netball club, as this event is open to the whole community.” The triathlon consists of a 200-metre swim, 10km bike ride and 2km run. It starts in the Yarram pool at 10am and ends in the Yarram Memorial Park. “This is a fun event and a great introduction to triathlons,” Braybrook said. Competitors should assemble outside the Yarram pool at 9.45am when instruction on the event will be spelt out. If you don’t have a bike, some are available, but they must be pre-booked through Wulgunggo Ngalu on 5188 0000. Competitors must wear bike helmets when on the bikes. A barbecue and presentations to the winners in the senior and junior divisions will be held in the park afterwards.
Ladder Liam’s Whites ........................................63 John’s Blacks .........................................41 Leigh’s Blues .........................................36 Matt’s Reds ............................................33 Alastair’s Greens ...................................23
GRADUATION: Port Albert Yacht Club hosted a try sailing day on Saturday with (back row) Andrew MacAulay, Matt Gallagher and David Finlay giving expert tuition to eager sailors (front row) Chloe Capes, Alexis Ireland, Charlie Ireland and Lilly Ireland.
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EIGHTEEN Alberton Primary School students On Saturday, the Port Albert Yacht Club inlearnt the art of sailing last Thursday and Friday. vited members of the public to try sailing. Weather conditions were excellent for both Instructors David Finlay and Andrew MacAulGUM - R. Avery, J. Zappelli, K. Wilson, K. Bell 109 def Elm - C. Leggett, M. Shaw, days and the students came away from the two ay were on hand to give expert instruction to any days excited by their new found skills. would be sailors. K. Olsen, N. Barker 103. Oak - J. Etherington, J. Denehy, B. Simon and S. Henderson (fill-in) 121 def Pine -A. Barlow, M. Ford, L. Vening and N. Twite 68. Three set winners - J. Etherington and B. Simon. ON Monday, November 25, Yarram la- the Country Club, with presentations to be made dies successfully won their way into the to the winners and runners-up. All players and members are invited to join us WGTA division two grand final by beatfor lunch when we will also have some Christmas Sumo - Neil Jeremiah, Joe Razinger (fill-in), Marg ing Stratford. fun. Ford and Robyn Knight 5/36 def Judo - Bill BodThe team travelled to Maffra yesterday to take Each person is asked to bring a gift to the value man (fill in), Kathryn Hands, Peter Newham and on Longford in the grand final. of $10 to swap. Cheryl Pritchard 1/18. The team of Jayne Handley, Jenny Foat, Linda Kung Fu - Hamish Clark, Kelly Deeringer, Razinger and Marion Shaw with support from Warwick Testro and Michelle Newham 5/36 def Brenda Eaton have done the local club proud. Salut - Gert Schepers, Glenn Eaton, Angie HamilResults next week. ton and Sue Bland (fill-in) 1/24. The annual general meeting of the ladies TuesLaido - David Cooper (fill-in), Fiona Mallett, day tennis was held prior to play on November 26 Danielle Danuser and Sam Fink 4/30 def Kendo and all existing office bearers were returned. - Mark McInnes, David Smith, Larry Davies and Big thanks to president Sue Bland, vice presiLes Ford (fill-in) 2/25. dent Betty Jeffs, secretary Judy Stephens and treasurer Marion Shaw. Ladder The usual discussion was had on how we could Aikido ..................................................... 34 attract new players and increase participation of Kung Fu .................................................. 31 ladies day tennis- we just have to keep spreading Kendo...................................................... 26 the word. Laido ....................................................... 24 The next pennant will start in the second week Sumo ....................................................... 19 of February, after school goes back. Judo......................................................... 14 Tennis is a great sport and all ages can play. Karate...................................................... 11 It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or wantSalut .......................................................... 9 ing to return after a long break away from the game- we would love to have you involved. Coaching will be available and all current players are keen to help out where they can. Tuesday, November 26 also saw the final round of tennis for this pennant with semis due to be played next Tuesday, December 3. Results: Magnolia - Jayne Handley, Bev Wort (fill-in) and Janette Jones two sets 17 games def Daphne Alison Missen, Sally Turnbull and Betty Jeffs one BIG WINNER: Stable favourite Hey Doc set 10 games. Wattle - Jenny Foat, Gabi Yong and Judy landed his third Group One but gave father Stephens two sets 16 games def Banksia - Julie and son, Tony and Calvin McEvoy, their Kee, Sue Bland and Valda Handley one set nine first, with a dominant victory in the $1milgames. lion Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) at Ascot Azalea bye. in Perth on Saturday, November 30. Final ladder is Magnolia 38, Azalea 31, Wattle Hey Doc was bred by former local Adri27, Daphne 21 and Banksia 14. an Hall who, along with wife Christie, reSemis on December 3 will see Magnolia mains part owner of the horse. against Daphne and Azalea against Wattle, with It was Hey Doc’s second race since rethe two winners playing in the grand final on Deturning to the track after a 14-month layoff cember 10. Following the grand final, lunch will held at due to injury. Photo by McEvoy Stables.
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AFTER 18ml of rain overnight the Devon Cricket Ground looked a picture and welcomed the Toongabbie Cricket Club for their first visit of the 2019/2020 season.
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Little athletes reach new heights ON Saturday, 122 Leongatha little athletes competed at the Leongatha velodrome.
(L-R) Xavier Bolge, Lincoln Hamilton, OscarMurdoch and James Heneghan after competing in high jump.
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Riders take on rain THE weather gods are not smiling on with Zac in third. With the minor light rain still around, the ridtrack cyclists this year. The rain that went around and threatened on Friday evening arrived and washed out the racing on Friday night after just two events. What started as a little light spit turned into steady rain. However, for the few locals who fronted, the riders managed to fit in a four-lap scratch race which saw Tom Geary scoot away from the bunch with two laps to go. Zac Evans was the first to start the chase and it was not long before Emiley Hadicke jumped on the wheel and had a cart around for a lap. However, the chasers did not manage to close the gap, so Tom had a clear win. The one-lap sit was enough to allow Emiley to come around Zac up the straight to grab second
ers started the one-lap time trials. Tom Geary performed brilliantly on a wet track, scooting around with the best time of 43.20 sec. Next best time was Renee Hardacre with a time of 46.20 sec. The other three had little between them to split the times. Zac Evans on his first night of racing was at 49.20 sec, Kate Geary at 49.32 sec and Emiley Hadicke at 49.45 sec. The wash out was disappointing as the Wednesday night training has seen a good roll up with another new rider this past week. The Club is always happy to have new riders come and have a try at the track racing – provided it is not raining.
Simon Clarke set to speak BAIRS Otago Hotel will host profes- Games and the Olympics. “It’s for all sport fans, he’s great to listen to, sional Australian cyclist Simon Clarke at he’s fantastic,” Leongatha Cycling Club’s Terry 6pm on Wednesday, December 18. The star peddler will speak to those who attend about his experiences in sport, the Tour De France, the tour of Italy (Giro), the tour of Spain (Vuerla), the world road championships, the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics. Simon, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam EF, has won multiple titles through his years of cycling and competed in two Giro’s, five Tour De France’s, five Vuelta’s, multiple Commonwealth
Watchorn said. “I’ve seen him from when he was younger not really into cycling, to going on and achieving great things.” “He’s taken part in the toughest sporting event in the world, the Tour De France, and he’s really interesting to listen to.” There is no cost to attend, as those who attend will only need to pay for their meals and drinks.
After a week off from club competition due region relays, the young athletes came out off the blocks with much vigor. Over 160 personal best performances were set with Sienna Cruickshank, Arli Edwards, Hugo Fennell, Taysen Smith and Samantha Heneghan achieving personal bests in four of their five events. One of the events that the U7-10s athletes ran was the 60-metre hurdles. As always, it was a spectacle watching the younger athletes compete in the hurdles. All the U9s girls were very thankful for the coaching they received from Stu McNaughton at the triple jump. It is their first year competing in the triple jump and they were all very proud to put it together and record a jump. There were races aplenty as children used their endurance for the 1500m, the 800m and the juniors running 700m. Speed was used for the shorter sprints such as the 50m the 70m and the 200m. The children also used all their might to throw the shot put, discus and javelin as far as they could. All this effort led to many PB’s. Kade Rigby in the U15s boys age group has just completed two weeks in a row of five out of a possible five PB’s so congratulations to him and a real role model for our younger athletes. Excellent effort to our other athletes who also recorded five PB’s on Saturday - Hayden Purton, Olivia Holmes and Archie Dynes. Little Athletics is all about fitness, fun and doing your best and with so many PB’s on the weekend, our children are doing it right. In between events, children had fun trying to guess the number of lollies in our lolly jar competition. Results will be announced on December 21, which will be the final meet of 2019. Next week will be the final on-track session before the U6s athletes merge into the event program. There will be a presentation of medallions and certificates at 9am sharp next Saturday.
TEACHING TECHNIQUE: On-track coordinator Angus Ritchie demonstrating long jump technique to Beth Yates. The athletes continue to learn and develop their skills each week.
U11 Sam Kreutzberger competing in the triple jump at the weekend’s little athletics.
DEMON CHATTER! Our $10.000.00 raffle will be drawn this SunOUR whole club was saddened to hear day at the Commercial Hotel at 3pm with hospiof Neville Staley’s passing. We send our deepest condolences to Michelle, Justin and Stacee, Clint and Tania and Lauren and Craig and to his wonderful tribe of grandkids. The Staley family sit in the very centre of our club and we all mourn Neville’s loss. A good man gone too soon. Our annual general meeting was well-attended and a full committee was elected. Anthony Rodaughan will again lead the club with Peter Jenkins and Leigh Roberts elected as vice presidents. Lukas Jenkins and Lynne Kerrison will oversee football and netball operations respectively. Wayne Bass will front up again as treasurer and Kylie Wilson will be secretary for her second year in the role. Preseason training has been underway for three weeks now and will conclude this Friday night with drinks and a barbecue to follow. Numbers haven’t been as high as we would have liked but a good core have been present and some of the recruits have made positive impressions.
tality for ticket holders beginning at 1pm. The mega Christmas hams and turkey raffle at the Commercial will be conducted on the night of Friday, December 13. This night is our chance to thank the regulars who support the community joker jackpot. Big news for our club is the affiliation of the junior football club, the formerly known as the Southern Suns. Motions were passed at both club’s AGM s and the Yarram Junior football Club will seek to affiliate with our senior club. This is a great step forward for junior footballers in our town and we are all excited about the opportunities for cooperation together and the development of football in Yarram. Yarram juniors will wear Yarram’s colours from this season on. This will be possibly be our last chatter for the year so we take this opportunity to wish all demon members, sponosrs and supporters a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year. Go Demons.
Fisheries podcast set to make splash RECREATIONAL and commercial fishers, growers, seafood consumers and people who simply love our waterways can now tune in to the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s (VFA) new fortnightly podcast, The Poddy Mullet.
COME MEET AND HEAR TOUR DE FRANCE CYCLIST
SIMON CLARKE Hear Simon tell us his experiences in the toughest sporting event in the world! Plus, Tour of Italy (Giro), Tour of Spain (Vuelta), and World Road Championships
6pm Wednesday December 18 at the Bair’s Hotel Just pay for your own meal and drinks For booking please ring Terry Watchorn 0409 623 926 Peter Watchorn 0438 622 084
CYCLING THROUGH EXPERIENCES: Star Australian cyclist Simon Clarke will take to the Bairs Otago Hotel on December 18 to talk to all comers about his experience in sport and some of the world’s toughest sporting events.
VFA Chief Executive Officer Travis Dowling said listeners will get a genuine, behind-thescenes peek into the fascinating work of fishery scientists, managers, growers and experts. “We want to share the amazing stories up close and personal by recording candid conversations about what’s going on in Victoria’s aquatic backyard,” he said. “The first episode, which is now available, features Minister for Fishing and Boating, Jaala Pulford, and Travis Dowling, explaining how
phase two of Target One Million is making Victoria an even better place to wet a line with family and friends.” “Episode two will be with Steve Vidler from our Snobs Creek hatchery, who will talk about how native fish, including the iconic Murray cod, are bred and grown to a size for release into our lakes and rivers.” Mr Dowling said the podcast series will take a deep dive into all aspects of fishing across the state. “Listeners can expect conversations about the health of Victoria’s snapper stocks, fresh fish supply, calamari research, fish aggregating devices, access and facilities, and more.” Episode one of The Poddy Mullet is available now on your favourite podcast app or head to www.vfa.vic.gov.au/thepoddymullet to listen online.
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Bike riders hold brilliant breakup about providing.”
Daniel Renfrey The young riders also take the opportunity to THE Leongatha Motorcycle Club cel- learn from the veteran riders. This is something Andrew Mackie believes is ebrated its year last weekend with a a standout aspect of the club. Christmas breakup held at the Mackie “You teach them specific things, whether it be farm. about turning or control, and then they’ll pass it Dozens of members took to the farm to ride, enjoy a sausage sizzle and each other’s company. “It’s just a feel-good time for us at the end of each year,” club president Darrell Van Den Borne said. “You’ve got everyone out here, kids, parents, enjoying themselves. It’s what John (Mackie) would have wanted too, so it’s pretty special.” While the adults spent time chatting with each other and preparing food, the kids rode around the farm endlessly, thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to ride their bikes and put them to the test against each other. Someone also dressed as Santa Claus on Saturday, surprising kids and bringing more enjoyment to the event. “We don’t want them to race each other too fast but we do let them have some small competitions, it’s just great to see them coming here and having fun,” Darren said. “For a lot of these kids it’s their chance to socialise and spend time with a bunch of other kids. We want to make it fun, that’s what we’re all
on to others down the line,” he said. “It’s just like learning proper technique in football, it’s really beneficial, and it’s great to have that aspect.” The club is eager to get stuck into next year already, and is open to welcoming all comers for a small fee.
Santa Claus paid a visit to the kids of the ENGINES FOR ENJOYMENT: (Back, L-R) Leongatha Motorcycle Club members AnLeongatha Motorcycle Club, making for an drew Mackie and Darrell Van Den Borne are joined by (front, L-R) Jett, Liam and Aidan. The club’s year breakup was filled with fun and enjoyed by all. exciting weekend Christmas breakup.
Recruits rev up Giants Daniel Renfrey FOUR new recruits recently joined the Korumburra-Bena Football Club, with the Giants taking big steps toward competing for finals next season. Corey and Darcy Hargrave, Luke James and Noah Walker have joined the club’s senior ranks, boosting the side as it gets stuck into preseason. Noah Walker and club legend Luke James will add presence to the Giants’ forward line next season, while Darcy Hargrave brings versatility and his brother Corey provides a hunger in the middle. “Luke is a legend of our club and has had an outstanding career. He’ll bring a lot of knowledge and is excited about playing with our young guns,” the club’s Andrew Newton said.
“Noah is a strong, hard-running forward who loves to kick goals and the Hargrave brothers will fit with us perfectly.” “We’re super excited to be able to bring these guys into the club.” These players took to the field as the club recently started its preseason campaign. The Giants had 36 seniors on the track for their first training. “It’s needless to say there is a real buzz around the club,” Newton said. “We’re looking forward to the new season in footy and netball. We’ll also have a girls football team and Sunday juniors will be starting early in the new year.” With the a big buzz around the club and some BROTHERS IN ARMS: (L-R) Both Corey and Darcy Hargrave are ready to make an imgreat new recruits, making some noise and chal- mediate impact at Korumburra-Bena. The brothers will bring some welcomed versatility to lenging for finals my not be such a giant task for the senior side. Korumburra-Bena.
Club legend Luke James (centre) was recently welcomed back by Andrew Newton (left) and senior coach Paul Alger (right). He brings the ability to play multiple roles and will slide into Hard-running forward Noah Walker was also welcomed to the club by Andrew Newton and the forward line nicely. Paul Alger, providing a further boost to the team heading into the new season.
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Kookaburras see green light SUNDAY’S bus trip for the Kookaburra over-60s team was to the leafy suburb of Canterbury for a game on their turf wicket. Losing the toss, the opposition was very happy to send us in on a track that was well-grassed and looked as though it could be hard work to bat on. Initial thoughts were true as the ball seamed around, kept very low and offered lots of promise to the bowlers. However, the Kookaburra batsmen worked hard, ran well and got off to a good start. A few quick wickets saw the Kookaburras 4/59 at the halfway mark of their innings though. It was then that Peter Little and Neil White put on a great 50-run partnership. It was only ended when Neil decided to go for a third run, only to look up when he was halfway down and realise that the bowler was standing beside the stumps with the ball. Another collapse followed before Trevor Wilson ensured we achieved what we felt was an excellent 9/156 on a difficult wicket. Good team performances were: Neil White 30, Peter Little 24, Trevor Wilson 23, Gary Adams 17 and Brian Mitchell 15. Equal top score was extras with 30, lots of byes with the ball running along the pitch and not bouncing. This also caused many LBW’s and bowls. Special mention to the Canterbury fielding with six throws at the bright green stumps being direct hits but not soon enough to catch the speedy Kookaburra batsmen. Michael Angwin 3/32 and Charlie Morris 2/22 had good stints with the ball for Canterbury. A hearty lunch was held but the weather looked
LEADING THE WAY: Neil White batted superbly for the Kookaburras despite his run out, and also fielded well, hitting the stumps just after the opposing batsmen crossed the crease. He now knows not to go for a third run.
The green stumps seemed to do the trick for the over-60s cricketers, with many hitting the stumps from the field. threatening and as we started to bowl a drizzle set in. The two Peters, Falls and Loos opened and, in what became slippery conditions, bowled a good line and length. At the start of the 10th over the rain really started and stumps were called, a draw declared with Canterbury 2/24. Both clubs were happy to declare they were in the best position over a post-match drink where Peter Little received our man of the match award. A highlight for the Richmond fans was watching Francis Burke open the batting. However, the real highlight, and also question it raised, was Neil White’s stop and throw from off his knees that was a direct hit to get a runout. With the number of direct hits on the day the question is should we paint our stumps green as they seem easier to hit? Especially maybe for old cricketers with poor eyesight. Normally our throws miss by a mile. This could be something to think about for older cricketers around the world.
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• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION ONE
Burra in a close one KORUMBURRA produced a timely performance with the bat to overcome Nerrena’s day one 129 total and stay second on the ladder. Following Dixon’s 4/27 performance with the ball in day one, Burra had to do the work with the bat. While their order started shakily, Leppin (37) and Morrison (29 not out) produced important runs to give their team a shot. Poly Joseph (4/27) was impressive with the ball for Nerrena but could not do enough as his opponents played big shots on their way to a winWINNING WICKY: Dylan Hanily performed well behind the stumps for Koonwarra-Le- ning total of 6/130. ongatha RSL and was a big reason his team got up on Saturday. Top spot Phillip Island experienced an upset loss against Club, the away side producing some impres• LDCA C GRADE DIVISION TWO sive bowling to come away with a 72-run win. Club set a strong total of 195 runs on day one behind 53 from Geyer and now had to do their job with the ball. O’Brien started well for Island, scoring 26, but did not have much help in the top order. A team-best 32 from McCausland also didn’t help enough, as the Club attack, spearheaded by
Club ousts PI in tight battle
AN even effort in the attack saw Club withstand an inspired Phillip Island order to ensure their day one total of 177 was enough for victory. Feast (2/19), Chisholm (1/41), the Foons (1/34 and 1/16), and Liddle (2/39) all had wickets as PI were all out for 164 after 57 overs. Mark Lee (42 not out) and Glen Marshall (47) were the standout performers for Island with the bat but were just unable to guide their team to an impressive win. A 4/46 performance from Matt Cozzio with the ball saw Korumburra prevent a Glen Alvie comeback win. Burra had set a strong total of 191 in day one, which at first seemed too big to overcome. Glen Alvie started strongly at the crease however, with Hale (32) and Arney (72) putting together a strong partnership to give their team a strong chance. As soon as Burra broke that partnership up though they regained ascendency. Not one other batsman from the remainder of Glen Alvie’s order could score in double digits, with Korumburra leaving as 37-run winners.
Town remained in the top three with a 33-run win over Poowong-Loch. The away side’s total of 189 proved to be too much, despite a strong 56-run effort from Magpies opener Gary Knox. The reliable batsman did not have the support he needed from the rest of his order, with bowler Travis Strybosch causing too many issues. He took four wickets for 31 runs in an impressive 17-over spell, guiding his side to an impressive win and ensuring they stay among the best in the league for now. Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL continued with the momentum of young Harry Hoekstra’s 118 not out on day one to hold Kilcunda-Bass to a total of 9 (all out) /186, 26 runs short of their total of 212. The Killy Bass innings started well, with the top order putting together some big runs. The Cougars attack was widespread though, with Hoekstra, Thomas, Baker, Lindsay, Fowkes, Stanley and Piksons all grabbing wickets. This saw the Sharks unable to put the winning runs together, falling short with overs to spare. Top placed OMK had the bye.
Nicholas Dobbie (3/15) bowled their opponent’s order out for 123. After bowling Inverloch out for just 57 in day one, OMK sealed the win on Saturday with a solid bat and another strong attacking performance. White and Jeffries took control of proceedings for OMK, both scoring 32 as openers. Chapman (4/13) bowled well for the Stingrays but, despite the rest of the order struggling, could not stop OMK from building a handy lead. Inverloch then went back in to bat but Hart was their highest scorer with 19, the team not putting enough together to grab a win against a strong attack. Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL put together a total of 6/118 on Saturday to defeat MDU by four wickets. Chasing the Demons’ 113 total, the Cougars needed a partnership after a shaky start. Riley (3/47) was bowling well for MDU and the top order fell early before Birnie (33 not out) and Buckley (30) stepped to the crease for the visitors and took care of the rest, playing strong shots to give their side an impressive win.
Gippsland junior cricket championships all set THE Gippsland Junior Cricket Championships are kicking off early this season, with a day of matches on Sunday, December 8 before the traditional weeklong event continues in January. This will allow all teams to play each other before a day of finals at the end of the carnival. The Championships are for U15s teams from the Gippsland Cricket Associations. There will be teams from the Bairnsdale CA, Sale Maffra CA, Traralgon CA, Central Gippsland, Warragul CA and the Leongatha and District Cricket Association. All the matches will be played over various grounds around the Latrobe valley area. The Leongatha and District Cricket Association matches are: Sunday, December 8 - Warragul. Monday, January 6 - Bairnsdale. Tuesday, January 7 - Traralgon. Wednesday, January 8 - Latrobe Valley. Thursday, January 9 - Sale Maffra. Friday, January 10 - Finals Day. Team members are: Jack Butcher of Inverloch, Ben Hanrahan of Town, Josh Checkley of Korumburra, Ryan Sinclair of Korumburra, Joel Leaden from Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL, Jarvis Harvey of Wonthaggi, Tom Hanily of Town, Brodie Carey of Foster, Jai Williamson of Wonthaggi, Harry Hoekstra of Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL, Trent McCrae of Town, Isaac Sueuren of Inverloch, Lachie Gill of Town, Will Croatto of Nerrena, Tyson Harris of Nerrena and Kohen Beaumont of Phillip Island. Coach is Scott Checkley of Korumburra and team manager is Adam Sinclair also of Korumburra.
Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL’s Harry Hoekstra will be one of the standout players in Although he took no wickets, Kayden Scrimshaw bowled well for the Cougars, helping to the junior championships this season, and is hold the Sharks at bay. joined by a bunch of LDCA talent.
Paul The Pieman
Junior Scoreboard Under 16 - Round 5 Nov 23 & 30 Korumburra 177 v Inverloch 85 Koony LRSL 9/176 v Phillip Island 6/148 Club 7/222 v Foster 116 Town Gold 5/254 v Town Green 3/164
Under 14 - Round 5 Nov 23 & 30 East OMK 6/188 v Leon Town 5/92 Koony LRSL 158 v Korumburra Blue 96 Nerrena 7/180 v Imperials 92
West Glen Alvie 8/177 v Korumburra 6/101 Phillip Island 152 v Club 127
Leongatha District Cricket Association
Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 8 - December 7 & 14 Home team Grade A1 Club Nerrena Inverloch Phillip Island
Away Team
Ground
Umpire
Korumburra OMK Town Glen Alvie
Butch West Leon Turf Inv Turf Cowes
G Adams G Laird J Curry L White
Grade A2 Poowong Loch v Koony LRSL Imperials v Foster MDU v Kilcunda Bass
Loch EC Meeniyan
A Stride T Rogers K Scrimshaw
Grade B (Round 7) Koony LRSL v Inverloch Club v Phillip Island Korumburra v Poowong Loch OMK v Glen Alvie Kilcunda Bass v Nerrena Town v Imperials Foster v MDU
Koonwarra Won Rec Kor Turf Outtrim Bass 1 SP1 FGC
N Grabham I Richards M Heenan G Wightman J O’Reilly L Harmer G Wyatt
Grade C1 Club Nerrena Koony LRSL OMK Grade C2 Korumburra Poowong Loch Phillip Island Town Club - bye
v v v v
v v v v
Korumburra Phillip Island Inverloch MDU
McMahon Nerrena Mary Mac Digger Park
N Barnes G Parkinson TBA TBA
v v v v
Kilcunda Bass OMK Glen Alvie Koony LRSL
KSC Poowong Newhaven SP2
TBA TBA T Carman TBA
Subject to confirmation Any prospective umpires contact Geoff Wyatt 0413 081 136
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• LDCA B GRADE
Phillip Island overwhelms Magpies THE Phillip Island attack was too strong the ball. McPhee stepped in at number five with Jake for Poowong-Loch on Saturday, with the Rockall, who made 34, at the crease. home side’s bowling ensuring a nine-run He showed the Glen Alvie bowlers no mercy win. as he dispatched many wayward deliveries toand
With the Island setting a total of 6/234 in day one and with Womersley taking 6/18 in the Magpies’ first innings to hold them to just 9/56, the visitors had it all to do. It was Zach Walker who did the damage with the ball for PI in the innings, taking 4/11 and helping to prevent Poowong-Loch from overcoming their total, the visitors all out for 169 and heading home with a loss. Nerrena defeated Club by 84 runs in an impressive two-day performance, with Murphy (4/24) and Collins (4/18) combining well to quell Club’s order and achieve an upset win. It was Williams who put the runs on the board for the visitors, scoring 46 runs in at number five. This wasn’t enough however, with the Nerrena attack too consistent and they found themselves all out for 121 at day’s end. OMK remain at the top of the ladder after a convincing win over Kilcunda-Bass. The Sharks could not overcome the 218 total set by the visitors in day one, with PJ Dell and Nathan Cant doing the damage with the ball. Dell followed up his 6/21 performance in Kilcunda-Bass’ first innings with a solid 1/0 off three overs in their second, but it was Cant with 2/7 off six overs who was the most effective. Ruddell was the high scorer in the final innings, with just 13 runs, as the Sharks could only manage 4/39 by the end of the match, OMK emerging the clear winners. Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL overcame Glen Alvie on Saturday, a 102 not out effort from captain Col McPhee providing the boost for them to top Nightwatchman Adam Drury played some the home side’s total and win by four wickets. Drury and Hunt continued their innings afsolid shots for the Cougars before being dister facing seven overs at the end of the previous missed for nine against Glen Alvie. day’s play, and continued to knock the shine off
over the boundary. Josh moore ws the other not out batsman finishing on 22. Pieter Loos was Glen Alvie’s best bowler, taking 2/14 on the day. Inverloch produced enough with the bat to overcome Town, Dean Cashin leading the way with 34 runs. Town set their total of 97 in day one, with the Stingrays bowling well to put themselves in a good position for a win. Despite a strong bowling performance from Sam Clark (3/30), Invy, led by Cashin, was able to push through and score 108, winning the match. Foster blew Imperials out of the water on Saturday, batting to take the result beyond doubt in
their second innings. Greg Collis was outstanding with the ball for the Tigers in Imps’ first innings, taking 7/41 and single-handedly maintaining his side’s lead, Imperials making 117 and unable to overcome Foster’s original total of 123. The Tigers then poured more on with the bat, with Busuttil (37) leading the way. They made 8/130 to solidify a strong win. Solid and consistent bowling saw Korumburra withstand an MDU comeback to grab an important win. The Demons started their chase of Burra’s 212 total well, with Webster (87) able to do some early damage and put on big runs. His supporting cast was unable to provide him with much stability though, and the Korumburra attack led by Checkley (2/54) and Crocker (2/21) toppled the order. MDU finished on 8/176, unable to avoid the loss.
Anthony Hunt looked to put a quick score on the board for Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL but CRACKING CENTURY: Cougars’ captain Col McPhee cracked the ball over the boundcould only open with 18 runs. ary with this shot. He was brilliant for the Cougars, scoring 102 not out in their win. B GRADE Phillip Island 6/234 (dec) d Poowong-Loch 9/56 and 169 Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS: B Nicholls 21, M Adderley 12, S McKinnon 5*, SR Head 4, J Patullo 2, B Ingwersen 4* Bowling: D Womersley 6/18, M Wright 0/1, T Kenter 0/17, M Parsons 1/7, A Tolley 2/3, LR Dayson 0/3, L Keating 0/1 Poowong-Loch – 2nd INNINGS: B Ingwersen 5, J Patullo 11, S McKinnon 9, M Adderley 98*, B Nicholls 17, SR Head 17, G Humphrey 2 Bowling: D Womersley 1/37, M Parsons 2/28, ZC Walker 4/11, M Wright 2/21, LR Dayson 0/26, T Kenter 0/34, KM Taylor 0/7
Nerrena 205 d Club 121 Club – 1st INNINGS: D Britt 21, L Earl 19, B Cornelis 17, S Williams 46, G Bolding 9 Bowling: R Clark 0/18, C Baudinette 0/17, C Dougherty 1/20, S Murphy 4/24, RL Giliam 0/22, JD Collins 4/18
OMK 10/218 d Kilcunda-Bass 74 and 4/39
Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS: A McBride 3, C Elliott 9, TC Smith 13, T Ruddell 15, R Gardiner 24*, D Clay 3, S Tapscott 1, C Peckett 5 Bowling: PJ Dell 6/21, H James 0/5, N Cant 2/8, M Sawyers 0/18, J Greenwood 1/10, A Busana 0/4, J Hayes 0/7 Kilcunda-Bass – 2nd INNINGS (following on): A McBride 1, C Elliott 6, K Duff 2, TC Smith 12*, T Ruddell 13, R Gardiner 1* Bowling: N Cant 2/7, H James 0/5, MJ Rowe 0/8, PJ Dell 1/0, M Sawyers 0/5, J Hayes 1/7, S Matthews 0/5
Koonwarra LRSL 6/208 d Glen Alvie 166 Koonwarra LRSL – 1st INNINGS: A Hunt 18, A Drury 9, l Smith 2, J Rockall 34, C McPhee 102*, J Moore 22* Bowling: W Luke 1/28, C Honeysett 2/23, G Hynes 0/18, DJ Hynes 1/18, N Thatcher 0/60, P Loos 2/14, L McRae 0/7, D Tiziani 0/15, S Cole 0/15, J Burke 0/6
Inverloch 108 d Town 97 Inverloch – 1st INNINGS: B Phillips 10, J Williams 14, N Brayley 20, S Hayes 16, D Cashin 30*, JB Dennerley 13, W Barker 3
Bowling: L Gill 2/21, P Jayasinghe 1/16, S Browne 1/13, N Fixter 1/2, M Kreutzberger 0/1, S Fixter 0/3, A Hanily 0/0, D Preston 2/19, S Clark 3/30
Foster 123 and 8/130 d Imperials 117 Imperials – 1st INNINGS: P McCaughan 4, B Van Rooy 39, KB Gray 10, S Vagg 16*, C Michael 4* Bowling: N Clarke 1/20, P Jervies 2/49, G Collis 7/41
Foster – 2nd INNINGS M Allott 4, B Busuttil 37, W Davy 13, A Starret 12, P Jervies 28, G Collis 18*, S Roffey 6, W Roffey 1 Bowling: KB Gray 0/39, RK McLennan 2/23, C Michael 5/52, M McGannon 1/16
Korumburra 6/212 d MDU 8/176 MDU – 1st INNINGS: P Vine 10, G Webster 87, W Prosser 8, T Zukovskis 17, D Thomas 19, P Robinson 10, B Cary 3* Bowling: S Checkley 2/54, M Patching 1/14, JJ Meade 1/32, T Crocker 2/21, D Scott 0/4, RV Sinclair 0/14, JA Checkley 1/13, S Foster 1/5
Goannas’ parade rained on THE cricket match between the Gippsland Goannas over-60s team and the Geelong White team which was due to be played at the Rosedale Cricket Ground on Sunday was called off on Friday as the weather forecast for the weekend indicated we would have plenty of rain. Next weekend the Goannas play an away game against the Leongatha/South Gippsland over-60s team. The Goannas over-50s team played the Upwey-Tecoma over-50s team at Catani on Sunday. Upwey-Tecoma won the toss and bowled, with the deck in seemingly good condition for some strong all-around cricket. Peter Padula and Ross Kortholt opened the innings and gave us a great start. Ross was out for 13 when the score was 16. Graeme Rankin, playing his first game, batted at number three, and he and Padula added more than 50 runs in an impressive display before Pete was out for a well-made 23.
Graeme was next to go for a solid 30 which left the team 3/73 from 17 overs. Brad McDonald was next in and hit the ball around all parts of the ground. He and Daryl Sebire took the score to 126 with some strong partnership work before Daryl was out for 26. Brad was next out for a well-made 36 and Rod Jones came to the wicket. He smashed 37, from fewer balls, bowlers unable to quell his early momentum at the crease. The score was 6/188 with a few overs to face. Graeme Ingle made a run-a-ball 15 and Phill Knowles finished with four not out as the Goannas reached 199 at the end of their 36 overs. Lunch was taken but unfortunately no further action was seen as rain set in and stopped what could have been our first win. A big thank you to the Catani cricket club for hosting the game and organising lunch and after game drinks. The next game for the over-50s team is next Sunday against the Koonung Heights over-50s at North Balwyn.
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Town takes top spot OMK followed up their strong performance TOWN sit atop the A1 ladder after the three wickets each to hold PI to 175 runs and give home. The home side managed to put on 97 runs in with the bat with a solid bowling display, grabweekend’s action in which they defeated their team the win. Nerrena were boosted by David Baldi’s 34 not their innings, with Joseph Hales scoring 30, the bing an impressive win over Club at home and Phillip Island by 32 runs. out on Saturday to beat Burra by seven wickets. order finally succumbing to strong bowling from ensuring they stay on Town’s tail. The hosts had set a solid total last week, when, led by Madusanka with 67 runs, they made 207. The run chase began reasonably well for Island, with Selby and Kinghorn opening and Rathnayake, Richards and Black supporting thereafter. It wasn’t long though before Town’s attack took control, with Perera and Ratnaike taking
After Josh Trease took a brilliant 6/31 to have Korumburra all out for 78, Nerrena had the opportunity to put the result beyond doubt with the bat. McNeill (2/7) bowled well for Burra but it was not enough to stop Baldi from achieving a solid innings and guiding his team to a strong win. Inverloch only had to make 18 runs on Sarturday to secure a win over Glen Alvie away from
the Stingrays’ Jan (3/8) and Rankin (3/35). With only a small target to chase, the Rays went into their innings with no doubts about the result. It was Smith (4) and Rotthier (11) who put on the runs on for Invy, the side only taking four overs to top Glen Alvie’s total and come away with the win.
Club started strongly with the bat, with Turton (44) and Lovett (43 not out) showing their skill as they played their way to good totals. Not many others in the order were able to put many runs together though, and an OMK attack led by Muzarabani (3/41) and Williams (3/21) put them away for 151, their team winning by 47 runs.
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Tigers dig in to avoid outright The Tigers dug in and finished 3/31 from the bad early as their top order fell quickly. KOONWARRA-Leongatha RSL forced 30 overs they had to face to avoid an outright Ginnane (4/9) and Sauvarin (4/10) bowled a follow-on but failed to come away with defeat. brilliantly for Imperials, creating havoc with each an outright win over Foster on Saturday. The Cougars took strong first innings win to over. The home side set a total of 5/259 last week
move to second on the ladder. Six batsmen were unable to register a single and kept the Tigers to just 87 in their first innings Imperials bowled Kilcunda-Bass out for just run as the two bowlers ripped through the order on Saturday, with Umega Chathuranga taking a 38 to secure a three-wicket win. and gave their side a strong win, ensuring top spot fantastic 5/8 with the ball. The Sharks were chasing 63 but signs were was retained. Poowong-Loch used the momentum of a 107 not out performance from Jacob Bardwell to trump MDU. The in-form batsman was supported well by Hancock, who was also not out, scoring 78, as they led their team to a 2/207 total. With the Demons chasing 103, the Magpie attack, led by Darren Brain (2/4), stepped up. Olden and Sinclair both went for ducks, and Sinclair could only manage three runs, the innings looking bleak for the visitors. Nick Eddy was able to put on 33 not out, but it was too late to change the momentum, with the Magpies holding his side to 4/61 and soaring to a strong win.
A Grade – Div 1
C Grade – Div 1
Town .............. 66 OMK.............. 66 Nerrena ......... 60 Inverloch ....... 44 Club ................ 42 Phillip Is ......... 36 Korumburra .... 24 Glen Alvie ........ 6
Phillip Is ........ 66 Club ............... 54 OMK.............. 54 Korumburra .. 48 Nerrena ........... 48 K-L/RSL......... 30 Inverloch ........ 24 MDU .............. 12
2.0766 1.4952 1.1328 1.0469 1.1922 0.9003 0.5936 0.4500
A Grade – Div 2 Imperials ....... 74 K-LRSL......... 48 MDU .............. 48 Foster............. 42 Poow-Loch ..... 36 Kil-Bass.......... 12
2.2482 1.5970 0.5782 0.8836 1.6708 0.3289
B Grade OMK.............. 66 Korumburra . 60 Phillip Is ........ 56 Foster............. 42 Club ............... 42 Poow-Loch .... 42 Nerrena ......... 42 K-L/RSL........ 36 MDU .............. 36 Town .............. 24 Kil-Bass.......... 24 Inverloch ........ 18 Glen Alvie ...... 18 Imperials .......... 6
2.6945 1.7213 1.9454 1.1162 1.0356 1.0179 1.0071 0.8740 0.8009 0.8184 0.6861 0.6631 0.6631 0.5378
1.6063 1.3959 1.3845 1.0275 0.9880 0.6780 0.4218 0.8294
C Grade – Div 2 OMK.............. 66 Club ............... 60 Town .............. 54 Phillip Is ........ 36 Korumburra .... 30 Poow-Loch ..... 24 Kil-Bass.......... 24 K-L/RSL......... 24 Glen Alvie ...... 18
2.1844 1.9314 1.0229 1.1538 0.7547 0.8421 0.8222 0.7124 0.4530
Under 16 K’burra ......... 48 Town Gold ..... 48 Club ............... 42 Town Green... 42 K-L/RSL......... 24 Phillip Is ......... 18 Inverloch ........ 18 Foster................ 0
2.5771 0.9330 1.6072 1.3576 1.2481 0.8342 0.6476 0.4351
STRONG SPELLS: Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL’s Umega Chaturanga followed up a sensational 5/8 effort with the ball in Foster’s first innings with a 1/5 effort in their second. A GRADE DIVISION 1 Nerrena 118 and 3/66 d Korumburra 78 Nerrena – 1st INNINGS Total 118 (58 overs) Korumburra – 1st INNINGS I Osman lbw b J Trease ........................ 3 C Arnold b J Trease .............................. 3 H Fernando c C Salmon b M Clark ... 22 P Dunlevie b M Clark .......................... 0 J Whiteside lbw b J Trease ................... 1 D Lloyd b J Trease ............................... 5 M Perera c C Salmon b J Trease .......... 0 K Anderson c & b J Trease ................ 10 P Edwards c C Salmon b J Hoy ......... 14 K Rigby c C Salmon b M Clark ......... 17 H McNeill not out ................................ 0 Extras (nb 2, w 1, b 0, lb 0).................. 3 Total 78 (45.2overs) Bowling: J Trease 18-5-6-31, D Rowe 8-5-0-5, T Wightman 3-1-0-15, J Hoy 5-3-1-3, M Clark 9.2-2-3-15, Z Trease 2-0-0-9 Nerrena – 2nd INNINGS D Rowe c D Lloyd b H McNeill .......... 1 J Cann not out ...................................... 0 M Clark c K Rigby b M Perera .......... 13 D Baldi not out ................................... 34 L Giliam c D Lloyd b H McNeill ....... 16 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 1, lb 1).................. 2 Total 3/66 (23 overs) Bowling: M Perera 6-1-1-15, J Whiteside 7-1-0-16, H Fernando 8-1-0-25, H McNeill 2-1-2-7, I Osman 1-0-0-1
Town 207 d Phillip Island 175 Town – 1st INNINGS Total 207 (67.2 overs) Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS G Selby b D Hume ............................. 12 M Kinghorn lbw b M Madusanka...... 62 J Black lbw b A Ratnaike ..................... 1 E Richards lbw b S Perera ................. 44 S Rathnayake c A Ratnaike b S Perera. 0 B Johnston lbw b S Perera ................... 9 L Cleeland run out (M Madusanka) ..... 3 M Royal run out (J Schelling)............ 18 H Shawcross lbw b A Ratnaike .......... 13 C Keerthisinghe not out ....................... 0 T Niven lbw b A Ratnaike .................... 0 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 6, lb 7)................ 13 Total 175 (77.3 overs) Bowling: S Perera 15-2-3-41, J Lloyd 14-7-0-18, A Ratnaike 11.3-3-3-17, A Trotto 10-0-0-29, M Madusanka 22-6-147, D Hume 5-2-1-10
Inverloch 7/119 and 0/18 d Glen Alvie 39 and 97 Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS Total 39 (27.2 overs) Inverloch – 1st INNINGS Total 7/119 (dec) (37 overs) Glen Alvie – 2nd INNINGS J Hull b L Rankin ................................. 0 J Thomas lbw b Y Jan .......................... 0 J Schulz c W Taberner b L Rankin ..... 12 S Watson c J Strickland b Y Jan ........... 1 J Hales c & b K Rotthier .................... 30 R Slade c W Taberner b A Donohue .. 18 S De Silva c W Taberner b K Rotthier . 0 D Arachchige b L Rankin................... 20
Ben Perry took 1/5 with two maidens in a five-over spell for the Cougars on Saturday. B Thomas c K Rotthier b E Cousins .... 0 B McRae lbw b Y Jan .......................... 4 D Williams not out ............................... 1 Extras (nb 6, w 1, b 2, lb 2)................ 11 Total 97 (61.1 overs) Bowling: L Rankin 19-5-3-35, Y Jan 14.1-8-3-8, K Rotthier 12-4-2-19, C Fisher 3-1-0-10, A Donohue 10-6-1-12, E Cousins 3-0-1-9 Inverloch – 2nd INNINGS H Smith not out .................................... 4 K Rotthier not out .............................. 11 Extras (nb 1, w 1, b 1, lb 0).................. 3 Total 0/18 (4.2overs) Bowling: S De Silva 2.2-0-0-14, J Hull 2-0-0-4
OMK 198 d v Club 151 OMK – 1st INNINGS Total 198 (63.2 overs) Club – 1st INNINGS K Brann c J Serong b T Muzarabani .... 2 D Turton c J Serong b T Muzarabani . 44 R Thomas c R Williams b T Keily ..... 25 R Lovett not out ................................. 43 M Thomas c T Keily b R Williams .... 10 J Sheerin c J Serong b R Williams ....... 3 R Birkett b R Williams ......................... 0 J Brann c & b N Auddino................... 11 M Davey b N Auddino ......................... 2 Z Macdermid b T Muzarabani ............. 2 M Mccall timed out.............................. 0 Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 0, lb 8).................. 9 Total 151 (42 overs) Bowling: T Muzarabani 16-4-3-41, T Keily 11-3-1-51, J Cochrane 2-0-0-9, RL Williams 8-3-3-21, N Auddino 5-0-2-21
A GRADE DIVISION 2 Koonwarra LRSL 5/259 d Foster 87 and 3/31 Koonwarra LRSL – 1st INNINGS Total 5/259 (75 overs) Foster – 1st INNINGS J Staley c I Darsharia b T Elliott .......... 3 M Lynch c J Hughes b J Kennedy ....... 4 J Toner c I Darsharia b U Chathuranga..... 24 B Coates c C Buckland b U Chathuranga ..... 6 J Bright b J Kennedy ............................ 2 R Johnston run out ............................... 2 T Crawford c B Manicaro b U Chathuranga ... 22 P Doran lbw b U Chathuranga ........... 13 J Smith lbw b U Chathuranga .............. 1 K Davy b B Perry................................. 2 H Griggs not out................................... 0 Extras (nb 4, w 1, b 2, lb 1).................. 8 Total 87 (44.4overs) Foster – 2nd INNINGS (following on) M Lynch c J Hughes b C Buckland ..... 7 H Griggs b U Chathuranga .................. 0 J Staley b I Darsharia ......................... 16 B Coates not out ................................... 6 Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 1, lb 0).................. 2 Bowling: T Elliott 6-2-1-15, C Riseley 4-1-0-9, J Kennedy 10-2-2-23, U Chathuranga 15.4-9-5-8, C Buckland 4-0-0-24, B Perry 5-2-1-5 Total 3/31 (30 overs)
Bowling: J Kennedy 6-4-0-2, U Chathuranga 9-5-1-5, C Buckland 7-5-1-2, C Riseley 4-2-0-5, B Manicaro 2-0-0-7, I Darsharia 2-1-1-9 Imperials 7/145 d
Kilcunda-Bass 82 and 9/38 Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS Total 82 (58 overs) Imperials – 1st INNINGS L Rogers b D Bettles ............................ 5 G Sauvarin lbw b J Tregear.................. 0 J Ginnane c S Leman b J Mahood ..... 25 D Perera lbw b J Tregear.................... 59 T Sauvarin c & b J Mahood ............... 13 M McGrath run out .............................. 7 D Ginnane not out .............................. 15 S Sameera c B Joseph b J Tregear ....... 7 RA Higgins not out ............................ 11 Extras (nb 0, w 1, b 1, lb 1).................. 3 Total 7/145 (26 overs) Bowling: C Davidson 0.2-0-0-2, J Tregear 8.4-1-3-47 (1w), D Bettles 7-11-34, J Mahood 7-0-2-45, R Duff 2-0-08, S Leman 1-0-0-7 Kilcunda-Bass – 2nd INNINGS J Tregear c D Perera b L Wright......... 13 D McMahon c & b T Sauvarin........... 11 J Adamson c & b T Sauvarin ............... 5 P Palmer lbw b J Ginnane .................... 3 B Joseph c D Perera b J Ginnane ......... 0 A Thomas c T Sauvarin b J Ginnane.... 0 J Mahood b J Ginnane.......................... 0 C Davidson c D Perera b T Sauvarin ... 4 R Duff not out ...................................... 0 D Bettles c D Perera b T Sauvarin ....... 0
Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 2, lb 0).................. 2 Total 9/38 (26.3 overs) Bowling: L Wright 6-1-1-17, J Ginnane 13-9-4-9, T Sauvarin 7.3-3-4-10 Poowong-Loch 2/207 d MDU 104 and 4/61 MDU – 1st INNINGS Total 104 (47.2 overs) Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS C Knox c M Cantwell b H Waduge ..... 4 S Magnusson c J Sinclair b H Waduge ............... 11 J Bardwell not out ............................ 107 L Manders not out .............................. 78 Extras (nb 5, w 1, b 0, lb 1).................. 7 Total 2/207 (68 overs) Bowling: C Cary 12-2-0-33, H Waduge 15-2-2-50, D Mathews 13-4-0-23, N Eddy 6-0-0-26, G Sameera 8-2-0-23, S Arnup 14-0-0-51 MDU – 2nd INNINGS M Olden b A Jenkins ............................ 0 T Sinclair lbw b D Brain ...................... 0 J Sinclair c A Jenkins b D Brain........... 3 G Sameera c M Allen b M Hancock .. 17 N Eddy not out ................................... 33 H Waduge not out................................. 0 Extras (nb 5, w 3, b 0, lb 0).................. 8 Total 4/61 (26 overs) Bowling: A Jenkins 3-0-1-13, D Brain 7-5-2-4, B Monson 3-0-0-16, N Findlay 3-0-0-14, JM Bardwell 3-0-0-8, S Magnusson 4-0-0-2, M Hancock 2-0-1-3, M Allen 1-0-0-1
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Sam Flanders was a machine in the middle for the Gippsland Power throughout the season, GOLDEN BOY: Fish Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sam Flanders (centre) realised a dream last week when he impressing AFL scouts with his aggression and ability to change the game. was drafted to the AFL by the Gold Coast Suns, 11th overall. He is joined by Gold Coast stars Jack Lukosius (left) and Izak Rankine (right).
Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Sun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a dream is realised Daniel Renfrey BRIGHT days are ahead for Fish Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sam Flanders, after he was picked 11th overall by the Gold Coast Suns in last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AFL draft. With his dream becoming a reality, the newest prodigy out of South Gippsland was thrilled when his name was called and officially printed on an AFL list. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a really big moment and I was extremely excited by it all,â&#x20AC;? Sam said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be getting picked by Gold
Coast when I went in but when my name was called out, I was over the moon.â&#x20AC;? The newest Sun had been in scorching hot form throughout last season for the Gippsland Power, dominating through the middle and also showing the ability to go forward and have an impact. He kicked four goals in a quarter against Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson of the Oakleigh Chargers, who were also selected to the Suns with picks one and two. Being selected to an AFL list is for Sam a credit to all of his work and his efforts on and off the field.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was very special. All those tireless summers, putting the hard yards in, it was reward for that and to have my name read out, it still hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really sunk in,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without my Gippsland Power coaches, especially Allan Chandler (assistant coach), who got me to move to Lowanna College under his sports program, helping me and guiding me I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be in the position Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in now.â&#x20AC;? The AFL rookie only just moved to the Gold Coast on Saturday and has been familiarising himself with the club and his surroundings. While the move will be a challenge, it is the challenge on
the field and during preseason which he is looking forward to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really excited to get up and just get going to work,â&#x20AC;? Sam said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just want to keep being an explosive player and maintain my ability to change a game, turn a game on its head. It should be exciting.â&#x20AC;? Sam will be working hard over the coming months to make sure he has every chance to play in Round One next season. Regardless of if he makes 22 or not, the future is beaming bright for South Gippslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Sun.
Alberton clubs seeking junior boost THE Alberton FNL held its AGM and club meetings last week, and while no structural changes were made, the development of the U18s and junior competition was the most prominent desire aired by the six clubs. At the AGM, the league board was re-elected, with Barry Stride as president, and no other changes were made. In the club meeting which followed, Tarwin, Stony Creek, Fish Creek, Foster, Toora and MDU all informed the board of their desire for a strengthened junior competition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were no real changes made in the AGM, all the structures and age groups are the same,â&#x20AC;? board member Dean Cashin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We discussed numbers for next year and any problems clubs are having afterwards, and clubs are very keen to keep their juniors. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking help from AFL Gippsland to strengthen the junior competition.â&#x20AC;?
The development of strong competition in all junior ages may take some time however, with U18s the only prominent younger age group in the league as it stands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have fourths in time for the season but to strengthen the U18s is a big priority for all of the clubs, so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for AFL Gippsland to help with that,â&#x20AC;? Dean said. Meetings between AFL Gippsland and the Alberton FNL and its clubs will be held in a couple weeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time, where many approaches to the situation will be discussed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be discussion around rules, allowances to be considered if allowed, strategies for recruitment and retention, matchday experience ideas, like shortening or lengthening something, and cost considerations,â&#x20AC;? AFL Gippsland development manager Michael Roberts said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at approaching those areas and seeing if we can problem-solve those areas. If we can do that it should get more young people involved.â&#x20AC;?
While the issue of junior development is being tackled, there has still been no progression made with the future and longevity of the league. The league will continue as per usual for this season, but a review into the structures of Gippsland football as part of AFL Gippslandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Gippsland 2025â&#x20AC;&#x2122; plan is underway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recommendations from the review should be made in around a couple months,â&#x20AC;? Dean said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Final recommendations will be around March next year.â&#x20AC;?
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TACKLING THE ISSUE: The Alberton FNL and AFL Gippsland will be working together over the coming weeks to devise plans around improving the junior competition. Pictured is MDUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harry Vanderzalm tackling Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jake Thornell in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s U18s grand final.
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