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Make your vote count Who sits on council affects us all. Councillors ratepayers many thousands of dollars; projects mould the community in which we live through awaiting the go ahead leapfrogged by others planning decisions, providing assistance for aged deemed less urgent. and early child care services, maintaining parks, Cr Merriman is seeking re-election. As mayor for libraries, infrastructure and the like. four years and chair of council, he must accept Local councils are the second highest subject of some responsibility for allowing these conflicts to complaints to the Ombudsman's office with over fester and while his style was to appease, this has 3,000 a year including bullying, conflicts of not been seen as strong leadership by many. Other interest, assault and thirteen incidents of residents, and Cr Merriman, believe that council misconduct. achievements have been satisfactory. With Crs Burgess, Mitchell and Davies retiring As a voter you need to ascertain if candidates will it is an opportune time to evaluate council's serve the best interests of the whole community and performance over the past four years. Resident's how they will achieve this. Ask yourself and them - opinions vary about how well councillors carried Have they been visible in the community? Do they out their duties and responsibilities but many say have experience in business, community leadership the division on council was at the forefront along or making hard decisions that will enhance their with planning issues, disruption to the democratic role as a councillor? Are they fair-minded? Will they council processes and legal costs with VCAT. accept decisions made on council despite feeling Over the past four years of this council there has strongly about a specific issue? been much bitterness and division over many A new council needs to be formed free of the issues, conflict between councillors and council divisions and controversy that dogged the previous staff; eight senior officers leaving their positions; council. To keep this community healthy we need councillors locked out of any direct contact with good governance, strong leadership, robust staff; planning approvals called up by councillors discussion around issues and fair decisions for all have led to frustrated homebuilders and making 3225 an even better place to live, work and developers; litigation and mediation costing invest. FOR MORE MUSIC FESTIVAL NEWS SEE CENTRE PAGES Page 2 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 FELDENKRAIS Sandy Leathem debunk's 'The myth' of ageing! NEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL MP While most baby boomers expect to be retired by age Marine research jobs to be halved the future of the marine environment and seventy, half predicted that financial necessity might keep them in the workforce longer than they want and others It has been confirmed that 15 of the 30 our fishing industry. say they would keep working if their health allowed, research positions at the Department of Fisherman's Wharf according to a recent COTA SA study. Primary Industry's Queenscliff Centre, The future of the Wharf continues to be of With such predictions Feldendrais Practitioner Sandy are to be cut. I raised the issue in great concern. Despite my raising the Leathem says it's time we question those MYTHS of Parliament and it has had considerable issue in Parliament and Council seeking AGEING insidiously absorbed through socialization. "It's media interest but the situation continues information and a promised meeting, the time to get curious and ask yourself if body limitations, to be very concerning. There is no doubt Minister has failed to talk to Council or poor coordination and posture, loss of flexibility, muscle these cuts will drastically undermine the the community. Apparently the and joint aches and pains go 'hand in hand' with ageing work of the centre and have a huge redevelopment is ready to go but it is vital and withdrawal from activities and sports I love? That life impact on our local and state-wide fishing that there is proper discussion with becomes, 'Grin, bear and tolerate my stiff tight neck, industry and marine environment. Council and consultation with the shoulder, wrist, ankle, knee, hip and back aches and pains' The achievements at the centre have community. This is a significant just like my parents?" been significant, including the Queenscliff landmark and we need to Sandy began her career over 40 years ago as a development of a new shellfish hatchery physiotherapist specializing in pediatrics; then trained for continue to push for community to produce a reliable high quality spat involvement in planning how it is to be fours years as a Feldenkrais Practitioner. that was vital in saving our mussel Sandy's teachings are based on the principles of the redeveloped and used by local residents industry. The cuts threaten this type of and visitors into the future. Feldenkrais Method. "Through a series of gentle innovative, world class research and movement lessons based on how we're designed to move, development work for the future and Well done Coutas! I can teach you how to access your brain's ability to undermine the great work done with The Queenscliff Coutas have change stressful body habits of compensation and schools and universities, families and triumphed again this year beating the constriction that result in debilitating tension, tightness, visitors to the Marine and Freshwater Torquay Tigers and winning the stiffness, soft tissue friction, discomfort and pain." Discovery Centre. premiership. Congratulations to the Tailored individual or group sessions guide you to players, coach and all involved in discover and apply new movement options to every day There is talk of extra staff at the centre, but these are management and supporting the club on a fantastic season activities like reaching, rolling, breathing, sitting, and best wishes for success in 2013. standing, walking, running, swinging a golf club or tennis enforcement officers, and will not make As always, please don't hesitate to racquet, cooking, singing or sitting at a computer terminal. up for the loss of 15 crucial research Warm weather means outdoor activities like sport or positions. contact my office if there are any issues I gardening and if you want to prevent further trauma and I will continue to work with the local may be able to assist you with. enhance your enjoyment, you may benefit from the community, Council and environment Hon Lisa Neville MP Feldenkrais approach. For more information contact groups to push the Government to listen Member for Bellarine Sandy 0419 923 413 [email protected] or visit to the concerns of all those who care for 5248 3462 www.sandyleathem.com.au

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Part 1 OF 2 ‘EFFORTLESS’ THE STONE HOUSE GARDENING THE c1865 QUEENSCLIFF FELDENKRAIS WAY DAY AWARDS 2013 Superior Holiday House The Borough of Queenscliffe invites nominations from the community for the OUCH! following categories of Australia Day Awards. Accommodates up to 8 persons DO YOU HURT after gardening? LEARN EASY WAYS to weed, shovel, Citizen of the Year Contact 03 5258 3343 prune, dig and lift to prevent strain and injury! Young Citizen of the Year PREVENT PAIN in the knees, hips, hands, Community Event Award wrists, shoulders, neck and back! JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Community Service Award SUNDAY OCTOBER 28 Community Environment Project Award Royal Victorian Association BARWON HEADS Uniting Church Hall Of Honorary Justices Hitchcock Avenue Nomination forms and award criteria are available from the Council Offices at 50 1.30-4.30pm – $75 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff or can be downloaded from Council's website For more information visit: www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au Graham J. Christie www.sandyleathem.com.au/gardening Nominations close at 4pm, 28 November 2012. The winners will be announced on Justice Of The Peace 9747 Sandy Leathem Australia Day, 26 January 2013. 33 Nelson road Ph: +613 5258 2169 Feldenkrais Practitioner CFT Lenny Jenner Point Lonsdale 3225 Mob: 0418 521 579 Chief Executive Officer Po Box 48 E: [email protected] 03 5229 7963 Queenscliff 3225 Web: www.rvahj.org.au

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Lisa Neville MP MEMBER FOR BELLARINE I encourage you to contact me if there is anything I can assist you with or any issues you would like to discuss. Phone: 5248 3462 Lisa Neville MP, Shop 1, Newcomb Central 71 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb 3219.

Published by Swansong Publishing 31 Hobson Street, Queenscliff 3225 Phone: 5258 4828 Email: [email protected] Editor: Carmel Murphy Printed by: Newsprinters Pty. Ltd. Shepparton Average Monthly Circulation: 5000 Copyright; Swansong Publishing 2012 ISSN: 1443-5071 READERS PLEASE NOTE The next edition will be published on: Thursday November 1, 2012 Copy deadlines are one week prior to publication Wednesday October 24. Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 – Page 3

Borough of Queenscliffe Council Elections CHICKEN CHICKEN PIN WHEELS - $2 each MINI ROAST $4 each CANDIDATES’ STATEMENTS BUTTERFLY CHICKEN - $15.00 each TASTY PATTIES Restoring Good It’s time for new council $8.99 kg OR AWARD WINNING 10 for $6 When considering your Cabana, stras Governance vote I ask you to reflect on and boneless ham "Good governance is all about ensuring that each local the non-performance of the are always available NOW SUPPLYING government is able to manage its many complex respon- QUEENSCLIFF current council. Retiring Fresh quality cuts & sibilities effectively and in the best interests of its councillor John Burgess ALL YOUR NEEDS FOODWORKS community." good old fashioned described council as 'dys- ALL YEAR ROUND -John Warburton, Chair, Good Governance Advisory Group functional' and I, along with service every day many other residents, have In this election an old- the same opinion. fashioned concept will be I believe it's time to vote 82 Hesse Street, Queenscliff put foreword to the voters - in a new council committed the need to elect a council to to working as a cohesive Phone: 5258 1742 return the high standards of team making considered Good Governance of past decisions on all matters put six years and I believe that FREE DELIVERY IN QUEENSCLIFF & POINT LONSDALE councils. Many locals have before council - not just business and the towns will expressed concern about respond to vocal minority benefit and employment for the falling standard of groups lobbying for single- locals will increase that is governance in the borough interest projects. A new vital in keeping young and the failings of the council is necessary to families in the community. current council. bring new life and vision to Fort Queenscliff has the Councillors admit dis- the borough. potential to become a cul- cord and acrimony, accu- reflect equity, balance, and Enterprise has been tural/arts precinct for the sations of breaches of the transparency in between constantly challenged, in- Symphony Or- Code of Conduct, eight community-wide and sec- vestment frowned upon and chestra and Opera Aust- PIES & CAKES council officers have re- tional interests. very little has been im- ralia and more. Recently signed, there have accu- To achieve this higher proved - quaint has become SeaRoad CEO Matt sations of bullying and the standard of governance a shabby. Our front beach McDonald visited China as BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND CEO has placed a lockdown new council must work to needs maintenance, old part of the state govern- whereby councillors are rebuild relationships with facilities are in desperate ment's Trade Mission - an denied access to staff, its officers, consider well need of upgrading and opportunity to promote the resources have been lost in constructed community Hesse Street is looking tired. region to this huge market huge VCAT legal costs, and planning projects and ser- Using history as our on our behalf. 4 BEEF PIES - $10 the lack of transparent vices balanced by fiscal guide our future is obvious - If elected I commit *COLD ONLY decision making show how responsible open budgeting we need to attract visitors to myself to being an effective low standards have that conveys fairness and the region by providing a councillor by listening to dropped. equity to community re- tourism destination of the opinions of the com- OFFER NEVER TO BE REPEATED Our community has the source allocation. quality. We need to ensure munity and fellow coun- right to expect high stan- Good Governance is the that both towns grow cillors and making decis- DON'T MISS OUT dards of Good Governance qualitative glue between socially and financially from ions based on positive from our Borough Council. Councillors and Comm- well-planned business and initiatives, good gover- OFFER ENDS 31ST OCTOBER Good Governance requires unities. New councillors tourism initiatives. This has nance and common sense. transparency and accoun- with similar objectives and a been my passion for the past Graham Christie tability. Councillors must commitment of common Ocean Grove Queenscliff sense decisions for the 12 Park Lane 40 Hesse Street MORE CANDIDATES’ common good can build a In perfect harmony... Ph: 5256 1517 Ph: 5258 1533 STATEMENTS ON better future. Give us a go. PAGE 4. Peter Russell I seek your vote and ask you to consider my can- didacy to ensure a harmon- ious, professional, hard- working, broad-based, high quality council. Labten is now As residents you con- firmed in the state govern- ment independent survey that the past four years have open 7 days been very satisfactory. You scored us above the state average in every category. a week. We maintained the complete the Monahan LOYAL LOCAL REWARDS CARD lowest rate increase in Centre, relocate the netball If you reside in the Bellarine or and within the whilst reducing our courts, finalise the Tree postcodes of 3222 - 3227 or 3938 - 3944, you could be receiving debt by 30%. The borough is Strategy, the Planning discounts on your travel. 10am til 5pm the second most financially Scheme, the Senior Citizens Become a Loyal Local to receive: viable municipality. project and the Sea Scouts We dealt with the hard project. • Online discounts without going online : up to 15% off, this can fluctuate issues involving the harbour Over the last four years depending on time of day and time of year (Locals prices will always be and obtained a new mooring we have obtained grants in cheaper than standard pricing) • Earn rewards points to spend on anything ground. On sea level rise excess of $17 Million and onboard or travel • 1% of all spend will be donated to local charities • property values increased, we will continue our highly Special offers, deals and exclusive discounts • No pre-payment required! not decreased as predicted successful State and Fed- Contact for further information on the Locals Card and how to apply. labten by some. eral Grants Programs to queenscliff We completed many develop Toc-H, Shortlands 10 very significant projects. If Bluff and other projects. We re-elected we will complete will maintain minimum rate 4-6 HESSE ST QUEENSCLIFF - PH: 5258 1149 Hesse Street, 'The Hub', increases and reduced com- TRAIN STATION END OF QUEENSCLIFF Point Lonsdale Road and mercial rates. underground power lines, Bob Merriman Page 4 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 We need a council with a vision for the future Heritage and environment protection 25 years as a Freelance *Maritime heritage - mon good, one with a vision The borough is a special mum opportunity for writer/designer and Inter- establish a commercial for our future committed to place to live. Over the years I community consultation. I national Sports Coach for tourism icon. restoring the balance with worked with groups in a have five priorities: which I received the Aust- *Gateway Tourism Office dynamic leadership and variety of areas and believe I Responsible financial ralian Sports Medal coach- based in the ferry terminal. social responsibility. have a broad understanding management - keeping rates ing my son to Gold, and *Fishing Heritage - open I have found widespread of community needs. I have a down while maintaining many others, at Paralympic up the pier to fishermen and concern that the narrow Master's degree from high quality core services. and International Level. boating. mindedness of self-interest Monash University and Maintenance of high qua- I am not aligned with any *Coastal Heritage - eco- is driving out business, worked as a mental health lity community infra- political party as I believe friendly pedestrian/cycling tourism and the more professional. structure particularly sup- they have no role to play in pathway to Ocean Grove. desirable values of trust, I have good listening and port for the borough's such a small community. *Tourism - greater ac- self-restraint, mutual respect mediation skills and worked sporting facilities. Whilst I come from long line commodation options, open and generosity of spirit. as a senior manager insti- Initiatives that promote of mariners, my passion is up caravan parks to visitors. Good governance, leader- gating projects in the the health and happiness of about an inclusive society *Disability respite accom- ship and transparency will planning, development and families - local sports clubs, Planning and Environ- devoid of self-interest. modation at TocH site with overcome this. benefit from a diversity of implementation stages. I will the needs of the kinder- ment. I will facilitate fast and I have a focus on sustain- camping within an eco It is the time for us to ideas under a unified council bring these skills and garten and elderly support simple planning while stop- ability that is protective of friendly environment. move forward and create an that has its eyes firmly fixed experience to council if services are important. ping inappropriate develop- our natural environment and My top three priorities environment in which all on the future and committed elected. Tourism is the financial ment and ensure protection a vision for the borough on council are: to help build people can contribute to the to achievement. I am keen to work as a backbone of the Borough of the borough's heritage including: a new council for the com- needs of our community and Greg Jones team with fellow councillors and must be promoted, and environmental features and officers to get the best particularly the develop- that are so essential for outcomes for the comm- ment of shoulder season tourism and quality of life. Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but unity and will ensure maxi- attractions Sue Wasterval in the hearts of men. -Herbert Hoover THE BIGGEST EVENT ON THE BEER CALENDAR! Seeking re-election A focus on the built MICRO I am a mother of four and requirements that we environment a priority children and have lived in face within our community. I have been an enthus- All members of our BREWERY the borough for 17 years If elected I will continue iastic and involved resident community value the uni- where I manage a local to support - The Point Lons- of the Borough of Queens- queness of our community OKTOBERFEST retail business. I am presi- dale Foreshore Develop- cliffe community for nearly and everyone's voice should Running for the whole weekend at dent of the Queenscliffe ment, The Queenscliffe 30 years. be considered. I will pro- the Historic Royal Hotel Queenscliff on Historical Museum, chair of Museum Precinct Hub, I have represented my mote sensitive environ- St Aloysius School Board, Senior Citizens and Sea community - as the presi- mental development, as well Saturday 20th and creator of the 3225 Com- Scouts building upgrade, dent of the Queenscliff as protecting the historical munity Calendar and the under ground power lines in buildings of the community. Sunday 21st October Helene Butler Neighbourhood House organizer of the 3225 Point Lonsdale, the (2000-2012), an active I will work to enhance WE AIM TO HOST VICTORIA’S BEST Community Benefit Ball. Monahan Centre Redevel- MICRO BREWERIES OCKTOBERFEST member of Bellarine Secon- tourism opportunities. I will I am passionate about opment, Board Riders and dary College Council and work to encourage rec- Enjoy the hospitality of the new owners, the Borough of Queens- PLSLSC establishing new Corangamite Catchment reational and sporting fac- Grant and Michelle with a FREE BEER cliffe and seek re-election to club rooms, netball courts OR WINE WITH YOUR MEAL*... Authority Board (2003- ilities which benefit all continue to work for the relocation, completion of 2009), as a member of the residents of the borough. I community. It has been a the Recreational Reserve Borough of Queenscliffe will focus on building and The Royal Hotel privilege to have served this Master Plan, pedestrian 34 King Street, Queenscliff Council Vegetation Com- protecting the built environ- community as a councillor. safety along Nelson Road, mittee and the Botanical ment of the borough. I will (03) 5258 1669 My role over the past four Maritime Educational Pre- *Present this advert to receive your free beer or wine. Garden Sub-committee. In encourage all residents to years has been exciting and cinct, Tourism, identifying 1992 I was a member of the participate in the decision challenging. I welcome areas in Point Lonsdale for Save the Borough com- making processes of the working within a team proposed heritage listing. mittee which preserved the council. addressing the challenges Helene Butler Susan Salter Borough of Queenscliffe. Susan Salter Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 – Page 5

To celebrate 25 years of ferry service across OAKS DAY RACES & PICNIC LUNCH the bay, Searoad Ferries A 25 year ferry tale threw a two day party Suma Park Homestead aboard MV Sorrento and tank, met Thomas the Tank Thursday 8 November 12.30-4pm MV Queenscliff over the Engine, played mini golf or Ladies Day weekend of Sep-tember had a photo taken with The third day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is Oaks Day and traditionally known as 'ladies day'. 15th and 16th. Benito the pirate. Hun- Mothers and daughters, aunts and nieces, sisters, friends, men and women can enjoy a For the price of a ticket, dreds of people watched wonderful picnic hamper on the lawns of historic Suma Park Homestead where you will learn travellers enjoyed a Reg- from the shoreline as more about the Homestead's racing connections to 1876 Melbourne Cup winner Briseis. ional Showcase of what's fireworks light up the bay Race Day Program great on both sides of the and a highlight for the * Please bring your own chairs, rugs and umbrella in case you miss out on a spot under a shady bay with wine tastings, youngsters who don't get to peppercorn tree. If storm clouds appear the event will be held in the historic stables on the gourmet samplers, high see fireworks that often. property. tea, live music, golfing with Searoad Ferries CEO * Suma Park Fashions On The Field. Matt McDonald said the the pros and bathing tubs * Dress up if you wish or just be casual and comfortable – there's room for all taste and style. on the top deck. celebrations were a great way to promote the region's * Races of Interest 1.40pm, 2.20pm, 3.40pm. The Family Fun ferry * Lunch Box $65 for two. * Children $10 each. *Single $35. was a hit with the little folk best offerings while acknowledging the great Tickets must be pre-purchased by Friday 2 November. - Numbers strictly limited so book early! as they enjoyed magic, Bookings/Enquiries to Suma Park 5258 3507 or [email protected] balloons and face painting, input by staff and suppliers critters in the Marine that made the event so TV presenter/actress Tania Zaetta with Chris Rogers, Discovery Centre touch successful. manager of Peninsula Hot Springs. Oaks Day Picnic Enchanted Elegance Irena's at the Harbour at Suma Park says new spring/summer shoes and bags are now in Ashby House store and look fabulous. Homestead She invites you to browse Suma Park Homestead the greatest mares foaled in among the racks of i n t e r i o r s was built in the 1880s for Australia. stunning fashions in the prominent stud breeder and A race carries her name latest colours along with Specialising in french antiques, hats, bags, scarves, horse racing entrepreneur at the Melbourne Cup jewellery and other carnival each year, the fine homewares & gifts. James Wilson of 'St Albans', accessories - you won't be Whittington. James loved Briseis Gold Cup at disappointed. sport of all kinds captaining is named in her honour and Irena is also carrying 45 Hesse Street, Queenscliff Geelong Football Club from the Geelong Racing Club her own label with very 1879-1882 and was club has named the Briseis flattering easy to wear Ph: 03 5258 1907, 0407 504 472 president seven times Function Centre after her. styles for all ages. Open: between 1879 and 1888. Suma Park is hosting Irena's where the passion Weekdays (excluding www.ashbyhouse.com.au James owned and trained an Oaks Day Picnic for fashion is always Tuesdays) 9.30am-5pm. 'Briseis' a 3 year old filly that Lunch on Thursday 8 maintained. Weekends 10am-5pm. won the Melbourne Cup in November 12.30-4pm 1876 in a time of 3.36.35. where you can enjoy a Briseis was ridden by Peter fresh picnic lunch ham- St Albans just twelve days per for two for $65 short of his thirteenth including a bottle of Suma birthday making him the Park wine and $35 for a youngest jockey ever to win single. The Cellar Door a Melbourne Cup. will be open for pur- Briseis went on to crate a chasing more wine and record unlikely to be bubbles on the day. equalled winning the VRC Tickets are strictly Derby, the Melbourne Cup limited so please book. and the VRC Oaks in the Tickets must be pre- space of six days. Both Peter purchased by Friday 2 St Albans and Briseis have November from Suma become racing legends with Park 5258 3507 or Briseis regarded as one of [email protected]

Suma Park Homestead on the welcomes you to enjoy a picnic lunch, races, fashion and its very interesting racing history.

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Ocean Grove Market Place, Shell Rd – 5256 2099 Cancer Awareness For- 1965 was the turning um at the Bellarine Mas- point when Jean Shrimpton onic Centre. wore an above the knee The forum will provide plain shift and a daisy rietor, Rae, spends many real women, bikinis, - the latest information and brooch, two-toned sling hours poring over cata- glasses, hats, fascinators, advice from local clinicians back kitten-heels, a Kelly logues and visiting distrib- hats, handbags and affor- and service providers, as bag, no hat or gloves. utors so that her cus- dable jewellery. well as the opportunity to Today's fashions are tomers have quality items Some of Rae's labels including dressier styles for connect with others who about comfort, style and include Yumi, Privelige, vibrant colours that suit a day at the races and the Orientique, Bravado and are going through a similar most age groups. more relaxed look for Faye Bourne and Black experience. It will also Tinnpott, Quagfire & summer gatherings. Apple. Tinnpott, Quagfire provide information on Hagg are the one stop shop Tinnpott is bursting and Hagg located at 70 what resources are avail- for delightful spring fashion with colourful dresses, Hesse Street Queenscliff is able to those that have been and accessories. The prop- pants, tops, swimwear for open daily from 10am-5pm. diagnosed with breast cancer. The Cancer Council's Pink Ribbon Day helps raise awareness about Avoca's the hot spot breast cancer, as well as funds, in support of the for race day fun! many thousands of Aust- ralian women affected by This year's PJA & Blue this year's entrants would be themselves to a fully catered this disease. Around 3,265 Pyrenees Avoca Cup is pampered on-course by day out." Victorian women are diag- set to be a major Ballarat's Rococo Hair metro areas," said Club nosed with Breast Cancer celebration, with horse Lounge, complete with Manager Kate Kirkpatrick. every year. With one in nine goers, fashionistas and tastings by Three Troupers "It's a great way for locals women being diagnosed by families coming together Brewery. Registrations open and visitors to dress up, the age of 85, it the most for a fantastic day out on 11:30am-1pm. have a flutter on the horses common form of cancer in Saturday 20 October. There will be music by and treat themselves to a Australian women. Breast Gates open at 10am. the Untapped Acoustic Duo fully catered day out." screening is the most The grounds at Avoca of Ballarat and Reed Street Last year saw a busload reliable way of detecting Shire Turf Club will be alive of Geelong and plenty of fun of locals head to Avoca and breast cancer early. with country thoroughbred for kids with crafts and face to date two buses have been Earlier this year, the racing at its best, Fashions painting. organised so look out Avoca! "Our country race Cosmopolitan Lodge won on the Field, live music, Camping available on meeting draws people from the 2012 Borough of family fun and delicious course over the race right across the region and Queenscliffe Community local food and wine, weekend. Service Award for their attracting people from efforts in raising awareness across the region and of health and wellbeing beyond. issues amongst men and Ballarat jeweller Gems and Jewels is this year's women at the Health forum major sponsor of Fashions held late last year which on the Field, offering a attracted over fifty atten- $5,000 in-store shopping dees. experience. Three Troupers The Forum is at the will award 'Gent of the Day' Queenscliff Lodge in with a pack of their boutique Learmonth Street beer. Queenscliff on Pink Fashions on the Field Ribbon Day at 7.30pm Coordinator and Event Wednesday 24 October. Manager Kate Burrows said

NEXT MARKET: SUNDAY OCTOBER 21st Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 – Page 7 Toast to the Coast Rolling Pin Scores 10/10 Get excited, book up your "It's a brilliant event that sees Ten pies entered, ten friends, lock in your baby our wineries, local tourism auth- medals won at the Great sitters... it's time to celebrate orities, producers, providores, Aussie Pie Competition held the 11th Annual Toast to the accommodation providers and recently in Melbourne with Coast - Geelong's major annual entertainers work together to over 1500 entrants. Since wine, food and music festival showcase the multi-faceted taking over Rolling Pin Bakery on Melbourne Cup weekend - bounty of our great region," said 10 years ago Susie and Geoff Ms Sharp. November 3 & 4. Chalker's pies have consis- Chair of Toast to the Coast, "Geelong wines are firmly tently taken gold, silver and Lyndsay Sharp, said the festival established as amongst the best bronze at this Australia-wide was a brilliant excuse for friends to in Australia - the Toast to the com-petition. get together amidst wines, vines, Coast weekend is definitely a great food and entertainment. time to be proud of the Geelong The criteria for Aust-ralia's best "With more than 30 wineries on region and all that it offers." pie is based on weight, meat board this year the Toast to the A 'Toasting' ticket at $40pp content, gristle, pastry, taste and Coast Festival is shaping up to be includes a $10 commem- stability after it is heated. Rolling huge and spectacular - and once orative Geelong Wine glass - Pin took gold for their breakfast, people attend for a first time, they your entry to all host vineyards beef and burgundy, chunky beef, Rolling Pin's Nathan Williams juggling pies with Margaret and Elisha who prefer to serve them more carefully. are hooked!" and passport to free wine country lamb and sate chicken Across the three sub regions - tastings. Weekend shuttle bus pies. important ingredients in the Grove they have begun to change The Bellarine, Moorabool Valley passes at $25pp provide "Judging was tough this year as business." the décor and added planter and Surf Coast - wineries will pull continuous half hour loops not a lot of gold was given out," Rolling Pin will celebrate their boxes outside the shop. out all stops to showcase the around each sub region. Both said Susie. "So getting five was golden years with a complete Both projects will be done over Geelong winery 'experience' in a can be purchased via GPAC Wine lovers Milly Duffield and very pleasing for us and the bake refurbishment of the Queenscliff some months to minimize weekend of sensational wine, www.gpac.org.au Bea Wang obviously enjoyed their house staff at Ocean Grove shop featuring a children's size disruption in the busy summer food, music and fun attracting Event information, touring time and McGlashan's wine at last headed up by Luke and his team eating and play area, new tables season and heaven help them if thousands of wine lovers, locals maps and shuttle bus details year's Toast to the Coast. So can along with our daughter Christie and chairs, window seats, high their medal winning pies weren't and tourists. www.toasttothecoast.com.au you! and son-in-law Nathan who are all benches and stools and at Ocean available! Page 8 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 – Page 9 Just announced for Queenscliff Music Festival Diafrix, the strikingly unique African born hip-hop duo, have just released their finest work yet with their new album 'Pocket Full of Dreams' are set to perform it live on the 2012 Queenscliff Music Festival FReeZA Stage on Saturday 24th November. Momo & Azmarino, alongside a full band, will present a brand new show with their signature array of articulate vocal versatility from deep soulful melodies to upbeat and rhythmic stanzas guaranteed to have the Queenscliff crowd bouncing! Diafrix's individual brand of new age Australian hip-hop with a taste of African influenced rhythm and beat world class rap album features the Triple J favourite singles Simple Man, Running It and new club single Helicopter. Acclaimed for its consistent nurturing of young bands, the Queenscliff Music Festival has run a FOOT- in-the-DOOR supported by FReeZA for many years. The State Government FReeZA Program provides funding for All Ages, Drug Alcohol & Smoking-free events throughout the state. Success stories of the FOOT-in-the-DOOR program include acts such as Hunting Grounds (previously Howl - winners in 2008), Tom Richardson, Shaun Kirk, Izzy Losi and Catherine Sanzaro, all appearing at QMF 2012. Other brilliant lights include Missy Higgins, Gurrumul, Cat Empire, You Am I, Something For Kate, Ian Moss, Baby Animals, Mia Dyson, Jordie Lane, Diesel, Shannon Noll, British India , TZU, Owl Eyes, The Beards, Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes, King Cannons, Electric Empire, Deep Street Soul, Ruby Boots, Kingswood, Ngaiire, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. FREE All Ages Concert Queenscliff Music Festival and the Bor- ough of Queenscliffe proudly present a FREE All Ages Concert. An all ages drug, alcohol and smoking-free FReeZA event featuring Oh Mercy, Split Seconds, The Tiny Giants - a young three-piece indie surf punk band from the Alexander Gow of Oh Mercy on the rise, Jamie Pye, and with an Open Mic Katy Nethercote. session. Running in Alexander Gow and his between the main acts, one Oh Mercy band mates are lucky performer will taking their new groove receive automatic entry sound on the road this into this year's FOOT-in- October including a stop- the-DOOR competition. over on October 20th for This is an event organized this FREE All Ages event. by youth, for youth. The Their new album, Deep program gives young Heat, received rave people in the local reviews and Triple J album community the chance to of the week. get hands on experience in FOOT-in-the-DOOR the music industry. Competition Thanks to the support of Would you like the Queenscliff Point opportunity to play along- Lonsdale Comm-unity side Oh Mercy on the Enterprise for making this night? QMF will give local Open Mic session musicians the opportunity possible. Email your to get up and strut their Expression of Interest to stuff in front of an audience Ash Costa [email protected]

FREE All Ages Concert 6-9:30pm Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall - Bowen Rd NO PASSOUTS - Fully Supervised Drug, Alcohol & Smoking-free More info www.qmf.net.au

All Ages Free Entry Fully supervised Drug, alcohol and smoking-free No passouts Page 10 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 Pastel Master Class @ Salt Interested in further de- artwork in a fun and inspiring "The Lounge @ Salt veloping your art practice? Never workshop. darling… tried working with pastel but A professional artist whose career would love to give it a try? Love has spanned almost 30 years, Sue everyone's talking Sue Anderson's work and want to Anderson's unique pastel on paper about it” know how she does it? Like to works captivated all who viewed them create an artwork that will be when she exhibited at Salt ready to be framed and hung? Contemporary in 2011 and earlier this Fancy a glass of Join Sue Anderson as she presents year. something special and a pastel master class at Salt Con- Pastels are a direct and colourful temporary on Sunday 14 October medium, easy to use with a painterly a nibble? 10.30-12.30. quality that allows you to overlap In this fun, relaxed, workshop, colours and change and rearrange participants will use the finest soft your image in quick succession. pastels and heavy 600gm handmade Fee of $50 includes all materials The Lounge @ Salt cotton rag paper to create rich, and morning tea. The class is limited located in the mezzanine at colourful works of archival quality. to 15 participants so bookings are Using water washes on our initial essential. Please contact Salt Contem- Salt Contemporary, pastel drawings, participants will porary on 5258 3988 or info@salt- Queenscliff. continue drawing to build up layers of art.com.au to reserve your place. No colour to create our own unique pastel prior experience is necessary. Cousins Race 76 x 56cm Currently open midday to 7 on Saturday and midday to 5 on 33-35 Hesse St Queenscliff 5258 3988 Royal 'Underground' Sunday. www.salt-art.com.au Book Review Cocktail Lounge 'Norwegian By Night At last Queenscliff will ‘A classy literary thriller! have a late night venue How a new novel from The Date with a touch of class with American born Derek B. the opening of the Royal Miller came to be published Underground Cocktail is a story almost worthy of a with Lounge at the Royal Hotel book. Fortunately for us, in Queenscliff. Sribe picked up 'Norwegian George New owners Michele By Night' after it had been and Grant Talbot have trans- passed over by many formed the old cellar into an European publishers. For- Washingmachine amazing space under the get the title. This is NOT Hot gypsy music in the Django Reinhardt/Stephan Grappelli style a guiding hand of Andrew another 'Scandia-noir' air- la the famous Quintet of the Hot Club of France, a little western Malouf. His unique style and celebrations or if you're port novel. It is a profound award-winning experience study of ageing, of a father- swing, world music and their classic jazz repertoire. seeking a place for that has shaped the venue into a before or after dinner drink son relationship with a Their performances are always humorous and entertaining so it will unique addition to Queens- where you will feel safe, glance at global politics be a 'hot night in the old town tonight'! cliff's ever growing tourism comfortable and relaxed, taking place within the experience which was com- 11 November 5.30pm for 6pm offerings. this is the place. Open Fri- framework of a chase and a pounded by his unresolved Andrew is a legend of the Uniting Church, Hesse Street, Queenscliff day and Saturday nights till police investigation which grief over the death of his hospitality industry having midnight. To get your night happens to be set in Nor- only son. Tickets $50pp includes finger food all evening. opened and operated Zac's started there are discounted way. It is one of my standout All is brought to the fore Drinks below bar prices. in Collingwood - one of the drinks and bar snacks from reads this year. as he runs for his life and Bookings Diana Allen, Jazz Australia: 5258 3936. first and most successful 5-7pm. Central to the tale is tries to protect the boy. His cocktail bars in Melbourne. And we haven't for- octogenarian Sheldon Horo- reflec-tions take us back to To help set the mood at the gotten our locals either. You witz who has lately left the his life with his late wife and Royal, Andrew has created can still have an evening USA to live with his grand his longtime friendship with an extensive cocktail list drink at the main bar or a daughter and her husband an Irish-American neigh- accompanied by a great game of pool upstairs if in Helsinki. As soon as he's bour. selection of local and that's your style. But remem- settled in he innocently Miller drives his novel imported wines and beers. ber, you are all invited to becomes caught up in the with the skill of a veteran You can chill out for an hour make the Royal Under- criminal machinations of writer. The novel's great or so with a lime or straw- ground Cocktail Lounge local Balkan crime gangs. strength is in the character- berry daiquiri while watch- your Friday or Saturday He is the last hope for a isation. I was quite moved ing a classic silent movie on evening meeting place. young boy whose mother by this book. Every one of our big screen - the choice is Take advantage of our has just been murdered. the cast of six - from Sheldon yours. A late night snack discounts and membership Sheldon takes off relying through to the policewoman menu will also be available. of the Underground Club for on the training he received in charge - comes to life so With its intimate spaces, the many special discounts 50 years ago as a soldier in the reader comes to care comfortable lounge seating, that will apply throughout Korea. The pursuit - taking about each one. The climax mood lighting, cosy open the Royal. To add to the the old man and the boy to is a superb piece of dramatic fireplaces and Retro grooves experience, a free pick-up rural and coastal Sweden - is - the 'Underground' creates story telling. and drop-off stretch limou- story enough. Sheldon, 'Norwegian By Night' just the right atmosphere to sine service is available for however, had never faced ensure a great start and end is available from The loyal Royal patrons. Ob- issues from his Korean War Bookshop at Queenscliff. to your night out in Queens- viously, some conditions cliff. apply. For more information: Bernard P. Ryan The 'Underground' can contact Andrew or Grant on Host of 'The Blurb' a books program, Tuesdays 2- 4pm on cater for birthdays and other 03 5258 1669. PULSE 94.7 now streaming at www.947thepulse.com bookshopthe a t q u e e n s c l i f f Come & Join Us in a Very Big "Quiet" Celebration!!!! Saturday October 20th – Our 3rd BIRTHDAY!!! Bubbles & light refreshments in-store from 4pm … as well as that!! AUTHOR EVENTS FOR OCTOBER Sat. Oct 6th 6-8pm Toni Jordan @ Salt Lounge All profits to Peter McCallum. Cost $50 Sat. Oct. 13th 4-5pm Sally Rippin in-store. Acclaimed children's' author of "Billie B Brown" & "Hey Jack"...and many more!! Free event Wed. Oct 31st 5.30-7.30 pm David Hill @ Queenscliff Maritime Museum. David, ex chairman of the ABC..and consummate author, will be talking about is newest book….. "The Great Race" between England & France. Cost: $15.00 (museum entrance & light refreshments) drinks @ bar prices. Bookings Essential for all events: Ph 5258 4496 E:[email protected] 30-32 Hesse Street Queenscliff Ph/Fax: 5258 4496 email: [email protected] Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 – Page 11

In 1908 Gerald Mills Mills and Boon. She used a and Charles Boon formed Romance by the Sea pseudonym, Trisha David, their book publishing for the first few romances house in London that was present with ‘Romance by Darcy, Carol Marinelli and gets up in the morning, puts but suffered a split person- Seaview Gallery initially an educational the Sea’ held at the historic Marion Lennox who was an on a suit and heads out into ality and is now Marion queenscliff and general publisher Queenscliff Hotel by Sea- entertaining speaker. the ice and cold of Ballarat's Lennox all the time. In whose books were mostly view Gallery manager, "Marion? The crazy one who winter. I make another cup between romances she has New Artist fiction and sport. In those Colleen Kenwood, who talks to people in her head... of coffee, head to the study, co-authored a non-fiction early days the company wanted to combine her love I've had twelve nominations choose some music, sit and history, done a bit of house- SARAH THOMAS published works by P.G. of reading, romance and for the Rita, winning twice, daydream, laugh and cry work and lots of travelling to Frutta Florentina by Sarah Thomas Wodehouse, Jack London interest in fundraising for and twenty two for the with my characters and their exotic places like the and Georgette Heyer. Cottage by the Sea with a Australian Book of the Year. plight - and I get paid for Caribbean for research. Following the Great War literary event. "It's a win-win After years of thinking of my doing it!" Over the weekend par- in the 1920s a new range of situation for everyone," said writing as a hobby I guess I Marion's first attempt at ticipants visited Barwon light romantic fiction books Colleen. "Not only did we finally now qualify as a 'real' romance writing was in 1990 Booksellers for historical was introduced and this new raise $4,700 for the cottage writer," said Marion to a with 'Dare To Love Again' a musings, bought romance trend in reading spread to but enjoyed a wonderful room full of romantics and medical romance that books from The Bookshop Australia. Romantic fiction weekend learning about would-be authors. 'stands as a monument to at Queenscliff, toured proved immensely popular, what inspires writers to "I'm a writer. I'm boring. my family's ability to survive Cottage by the Sea, learned quickly becoming a vital and write.” Day after day I sit behind a on cheese sandwiches and what makes a great sex dominant part of the Mills & Authors included Jenni- computer making up people spaghetti'. Since then she scene and what makes a Boon list. fer Kloester, biographer to in my head. Why do I do it? I has written over ninety great romance - a man, a Fast forward to the Georgette Heyer, Lillian love it. My husband, Dave, romances for Harlequin woman and a happy ending! UNITING CHURCH HAPPENINGS Op Shop Fashion Parade and Op Shop Clearance and Dinner Garage Sale Wednesday October 10th at October 1st - October 7th Queenscliff We can accept extra stock for these UPCOMING 6pm Dinner includes 2 course meal and occasions - small items only. complimentary drink followed by a DAVID HOBDAY & SARA PAXTON Parade and Sale. Tickets $20. Knitting Group Table Bookings (8) encouraged: EXHIBITION 3-15 NOVEMBER Ring Heather on 5258 2854 2pm Tuesday 9th and Thursday 25th Sharing ideas and preparing for: January 2013 Classy Tea Cosies and The Great Escape by David Hobday Blessing for our Pets Cushions Exhibition Marion Lennox and Colleen Kenwood make very tall bookends. 10am Sunday October 14th at Knitters, Patchworkers, Embroiders, Queenscliff Sewers all welcome Including Animal Farm and Nail Clippings Into the Stillness Quiet Day Seaview Gallery All animals and carers very welcome. Drop in to Seaview and see the work of new 10am-3pm Friday 12th October Veggie Burger/Sausage Sizzle after the Queensland artist Sarah Thomas whose work is and every second Friday of the month. service guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Sarah's inspiration A day of quiet reflection is the human form - dancers, swimmers, singers, and encounter with the mystery of the Shirazz sacred. musicians, families - people enjoying life. Her figures are trad and dixieland jazz Come for the morning or the whole day. at leisure in the midst of fun, restful or cultural activities. 7.30pm Sat. 20th October Sarah uses acrylic and charcoal on a large canvas. Her A six-piece band, specialising in classic composition is strong and with vibrant colour interesting hot jazz of the 20s and 30s, fast gaining Black Screen Films textures add to the overall feeling of fun and whimsy. Her a reputation as one of Melbourne's Wednesday 3rd and 24th October aim is to create a thing of beauty - something fun and warm premier jazz bands. 7.45pm and fourth Wednesday every and happy to make the viewer smile - and that's what art With hot solos, driving rhythms and tight month. should be about. arrangements, a set from Shirazz is a Hear the voices and stories of Aboriginal November Exhibition - Opens 3 November step back in time, to a jumping New People in this series of short films. Featuring David Hobday's stunning glass and Sara Orleans dance hall where fast, hot tunes Queenscliff Reconciliation Mob intersect with swinging standards and Paxton's vibrant oil paintings. Don't miss it! laid-back Louisiana street beats. “Easily one of the most entertaining Sunday Worship for October: bands on the scene today. Absolutely 10am at Point Lonsdale except October Hay Fever Open 10:30 - 5:00 daily 14 at Queenscliff for Pets Service mindblowing.” Spring has sprung and those titillating thespians Wednesdays: 6pm Community Meal, - Ross Anderson, Leader, New of Theatre of the Winged Unicorn are all busily We bring ART to your home Melbourne Jazz Band 7pm Simple Contemplative Gathering at preparing for what promises to be a super spring Tickets $20 (Supper included) Queenscliff Wedding Register, Gift Voucher, Layby available at the Info Centre or at the Third Friday's 12.30pm Holy production to complement the season. Noel door. Communion and Lunch at Point Coward's 'Hay Fever' will grace the Ceres Hall from Commissioned works arranged Accompanied Children under 15 only $5 Lonsdale October 12 bringing fun and frivolity for all. We pack and ship anywhere The plot revolves around a rather eccentric theatrical More Info 5258 1986 or check out our website family, and for this production it is a family affair indeed with life imitating art. The play, directed by Elaine Seaview Gallery Mitchell and Heather Dempsey, is set in the stylish 1930s 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 and features husband and wife team Dennis and Elaine For further information please contact Mitchell with their son Ben Mitchell playing the son. Colleen 03 5258 3645 Expect lots of laughs, gorgeous costumes and 'over the top' accents and a quality performers. 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 'Hay Fever' begins 12 October and continues Oct 13, 19, 20, 26 at 8pm, 14 and 20 at 2pm and 27 at 5pm. Bookings [email protected] - 0407 098 303. – By Mary Walker

Queenscliff HOTEL

Accommodation – Restaurants – Bar Courtyard Restaurant – 2 course Lunch $29 per person The Boat Bar – 2 course Dinner Special $29 per person Dining Room – Open for dinner Fridays & Saturdays 16 Gellibrand Street, Queenscliff Victoria 3225 Australia Phone: (03) 5258 1066 ISD: 61 3 5258 1066 Fax: (03) 5258 1899 www.queenscliffhotel.com.au Page 12 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 Fort Queenscliff Children's Environmental Expo and Fun Day Students at Queens- through a NAB Schools vironmental scavenger Museum cliff Primary School are First Seed Funding Grant), hunt, recycling relays and showcasing their en- enable students to engage walks to see the birds of vironmental learning by with technology to learn in Swan Bay and moonah hosting a Children's En- exciting ways. The students trees; collaborative art vironmental Expo and have produced their own activities. Fun Day. The purpose of movies to encourage others The 'Secret Life of Eels', 2011 Australia Day Community Award the expo is to give all our to care about the environ- an interactive performance Enjoy the rare opportunity to 150th Anniversary Military Presence students the opportunity ment. The movies will be by Skip Jack Theatre, will tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort and let the children shared at the expo and glo- dress up in military uniforms. A great photo opportunity. to share their knowledge be a feature of the expo. of the environment with bally through the school's The Marine and Fresh- Tours: School Holidays 11am, 1pm & 3pm children and adults from blog. water Discovery Centre Open Day 17th November, 2012 – Great Family Fun! across the Bellarine Students will show will have a display and Meg Guided tours last 1hr and 15mins. Peninsula. visitors how to use the Cullen from Birdlife microscopes and issue Family Ticket $25, Adult $10, Student & Pensioner $6. The school overlooks Australia will help visitors Swan Bay and environ- microscope licences; share to work out 'Which Nest is mental learning is a priority their knowledge of local That?' Christine Rees, a for all students. Micro- flora and fauna; exhibit scientist who recently It's not all ipads, computers and microscopes for scopes, scientific equip- artworks and projects and visited Antarctica, will pre- Queenscliff primary school children who raise chooks and ment and ipads, (funded show visitors around the sent a spectacular photo- produce too in the community garden. L to R is QPS Environmental Learning logue of her journey. principal Jenny Cowburn with Neil, Chris, Lucia and Jo Centre which has a salt Jumping castle, games, who all work harmoniously together. Queenscliff Primary School water tank and coastal face painting, food and displays; organise an en- drinks are available. queenscliffps.global2.vic.edu.au Children's Environmental Expo and Fun Day School uniforms can be soul destroying Sunday October 21st , 11am - 4pm The Rotary Club of making the decision to introvert and t-shirts of Awards: Corner of Stokes and Stevens Streets, Queenscliff. Queenscliffe's annual choose a winner a difficult favourite bands. One First Prize $100 and Showcasing our environmental gateway to Swan Bay Frank Mountford Liter- one. Pam said while there author likened the ex- book voucher - Isobel Kidd, Try our microscopes and interact with technology to learn about Swan acy Award Essay were a few incorrect uses of perience of wearing a St Aloysius PS. Bay and the Queenscliff area. Watch our movies, see creatures from Competition for Grade 5 'their, there and they're' uniform as ‘soul destroying’ Second Prize $50 and & 6 students were in- (Pam is a retired school relating it to the Harry book voucher - Hannah Swan Bay and a magnificent shell display. vited to write a persua- teacher), she encouraged Potter book where De- Donald, Queenscliff PS. Join in the Scavenger Hunt and art and craft activities. sive letter to their princi- them to keep writing. mentors sucked out your Encouragement Awards Watch the "Secret Life of Eels", an interactive performance by Skip Jack pals on the topic 'I think Pam found a common soul. Hannah Donald of and book vouchers - Theatre. Find out about the Marine Discovery Centre and watch a wearing a school uni- theme emerged in the Point Lonsdale PS read her Catherine Nitz St Aloysius, spectacular photologue on Antarctia by a recent visiting scientist. form takes away your letters like not being an essay with confidence Jack Brady Point Lonsdale passionately declaring, 'I and Aiden O'Cleirigh Walk through the moonahs and talk to local environmental groups. individuality.' individual among many, not Local author and judge being able to express your just want to be me!’ Queenscliff. Have a bounce on the Jumping Castle. Pam Baker said the all the personality through your Lots of yummy food and drinks available. entries were of an excellent choice of clothing - bright standard with good punc- clothes for the extrovert We are the future! tuation and very persuasive and quieter colours for the

Pam Baker and Rotary's Marianne Deacon with Hannah, Catherine, Jack and Aiden who were also treated to dinner at the Royal Hotel where the Rotary Club meets on Monday nights.

Neighbourhood House Annual General Meeting 10am Saturday 13 October New committee members are always welcome. Nomination forms for members of the Committee of Management are available at the Neighbourhood House in Tobin Drive. Please join us for morning tea after the meeting. RSVP for catering purposes - 5258 3367.

Fundraiser for Queenscliff Maritime Museum Inc.

QUEENSCLIFFE MARITIME MUSEUM SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2012 Gates open to public 9.00am - 1.00pm ENTRY: Adults $6.00 Children U16 free ALL SORTS OF TREASURES FROM THE SHED PRE-LOVED or HAND-CRAFTED GOODS Memorabilia, boat bits, buoys, books, trash'n'treasure, model boats, lifebuoys, handcrafts, marine motors & parts, fishing gear, propellers. STALLHOLDERS WANTED, OR PRE-LOVED MARITIME GOODS DONATED SITEHOLDER INFORMATION & REGISTRATION FORM Ph: 5258 3440 10.30AM-4.00pm Mon-Friday [email protected] www.maritimequeenscliffe.org.au Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 – Page 13 Point Lonsdale Pioneers All roads lead One of the early of again. settling at The Springs settlers at Point Lons- Giving up his ambition where they were joined by to Geelong Show dale according to N.A to return to sea, he and his several families who had For over 155 years support of industry groups. Dunn in her book 'A wife, a talented pianist, travelled out to Australia on The Royal Geelong Show, Other features include the history of Point Lons- settled on a diary farm in the same ship. This small renowned as the largest Border Leicester as the dale' was Captain Wil- the vicinity of The Springs settlement was the regional Royal Show in Sheep Feature Breed, and liam Dugdale, who as and raised three sons there. beginning of Point Australia, has show- the State Final of the 2012 commander of the Duke A legacy from England Lonsdale, while Gill later cased the best of Victorian Agricultural of Bedford carrying a enabled them to build on to took over the Hutchins agricultural compe- Shows Dog Jump. large number of passen- their cottage overlooking farm. titions, exhibitions and The Show is again a gers from England, Swan Bay which they At the beginning of the displays to Geelong and qualifier for the 2013 Grand named Como, living there eighties, Ballarat people arrived at Melbourne in the surrounding region. National Show Horse until 1866 when they began to take up land led by November 1851 only to Over 40 competitions Championships which will moved to Spring Hill on George Crouch who be faced with the loss of are on offer to tempt the continue to ensure our Point Lonsdale road. bought four blocks estab- his crew who absconded taste buds of show goers horse program remains at In 1875 they relocated to lishing a holiday house on to the goldfields. including beef and dairy the forefront of horse Waitara in New Zealand one naming it Kumala. Unable to find replace- cattle, horses, sheep, dogs, competition. selling Como to Mr William Others to arrive around ments, he ventured to the poultry, rabbits, fleece, We encourage all Behan for use as a grammar that time were The Rev J.J Bendigo goldfields but the prime lamb, beef carcase, members of the rural school. William Dugdale Halley, the Carnegies, Dan- call of the sea saw him fodder, pasture, and community to support continued farming until his gerfields and Mr Hanby return to Queenscliff in the woodchop. Great prizes are this year's event held death in July 1903 aged 81. and his daughter who latter part of 1852. Some on offer in all livestock from Thursday 18 to He married three times, opened the Point Lonsdale months later he sought a sections thanks to the Sunday 21 October. position with the pilot one of his wives being Guest House, the first of the service but was unsucces- Henrietta, famous as an guest houses in Lonsdale. sful in his bid. advocate for women's In 1885, seven govern- He was more successful rights. ment blocks or approxi- in marriage having married In 1876, Admans and mately 23 acres were the widow of an old Simpson each bought offered for sale stretching shipmate, Captain Davies, blocks north of the ceme- from beyond the cemetery in the meantime and just as tery for five pounds. towards the Point with well he did because a crew Edward Gill went to the beach frontage. This land was dispatched from Cliff in 1879 and estab- was purchased by Mr G.C. England to man the Duke of lished a lime kiln supplying Robinson of Ballarat for the Bedford and sail her back to lime to the builders. sum of six hundred pounds Open daily during the old country. Having A year or so later he and later subdivided. January & February loaded the ship with wool went to work part time on By R. S. de Fegely Weekdays: she sailed through the the Hutchins farm and Volunteer, Queenscliffe 11am – 4pm Heads and was never heard married Annie Bartlett Historical Museum Sheep shearing at last year’s Show. Weekends: 11am - 5pm The fifth annual Sus- Sustainable Seafood Supper as vice president, Heather TO ADVERTISE IN THE tainable Seafood Supper Brown as secretary and QUEENSCLIFFE HERALD and auction will be held at new functions of the Marine educational projects. Cost Margaret Smith as treas- CONTACT CARMEL the Department of Primary Discovery Centre. James $75pp includes dinner and urer. We meet at DPI on the 5258 4828 Industries at 7pm on Friday Gladman of Fletchers Real Bellarine Estate wines. third Monday of the month 9 November. Talented chef Estate, Queenscliff will Numbers are limited to 60 at 4.15pm for about an hour. Brett McKay from Bellar- conduct the auction. so book a.s.a.p. to Anne If you are interested in O T E ine Estate will prepare a Attendees will be treat- 5258 2606. L joining us as a Friend of the H delicious four courses ed to a tour of the new look At the recent AGM Anne Marine Discovery Centre THE depicting sea and fresh centre. Money raised as- Hillis has taken on the role you are most welcome. Call 18 Hesse Street water food to reflect the sists the centre with their of president, Noel Emselle Anne 5258 2606. Queenscliff VIC Ph: 5258 1115 V A I I C T O R Spring Specials!!! • 2 Course Lunch Special - $15.90 (Monday to Friday) • Wednesday Nights - $15 Schnitzel Night (With your choice of topping) • Thursday Nights - $15 Steak Night (With your choice of sauce)

UP COMING EVENT • Sundays - Roast Lunch every Sunday • House made Dessert & Coffee - $9.90

13 and 14 October 2012 New displays and activities * Tickets available now! Regular Heritage Train Services

Queenscliff to Drysdale 11.00am & 2.45pm Queenscliff to Lakers Siding 1.15pm Drysdale to Queenscliff 12.00pm & 3.45pm Page 14 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 Blessing of the Pets A Dog to Remember Jill and Colin Stuckey have a with their first lab, Sheba, they bred her running joke with the Queenscliff with Jill's best friend's golden lab, Chipper, Uniting Church ministers, Charles and their union was a blessed one with a Gallacher and Kerrie Lingham, about lovely litter of six puppies and the attending the annual Blessing of the beginning of Golden Ash Kennels. Pets as their dog died the very next Colin was working as a photographer day. for The Sun newspaper at the time and a Of course, this was just an unhappy photo of his son pushing a pup in a coincidence - the dog was an old Cavalier wheelbarrow featured in the paper stating King Charles and had lived a long and the pups were for sale. "I had to take two happy life with their daughter. days off work as the phone rang all day," Their new dog, Sasha, will be in said Colin. attendance and Colin says he will pray for For the past three years the Stuckey's good behaviour. "She's a bit boisterous and have endured the tragedy of the dogless might want to chase the other dogs," he until their daughter emailed a photo of a confessed. golden lab she temporarily named Jill The Stuckey's are what you might call housed at a pet rescue shelter in Woodend. 'dog people'. "We've had Golden Labradors Colin and Jill succumbed to the temptation all our married life and had a puppy before of owning yet another lab and baptized her RESTORATION our first child 48 years ago," Colin said. Sasha in Queenscliff's dog beach. In fact, the Stuckey's were so besotted By Heather Gallagher

Blessing of the Pets 10am on Sunday October 14 Queenscliff Uniting Church FLOORING CENTRES Petting zoo, nail clipping by Bellarine vets and a sausage sizzle after the service.

Did you know that in the latest Amy Gillett Get on your bike bike ride down the Great effects of muscle tightness injury history, cycling goals Ocean Road (Gran (lack of flexibility) is that it and a myriad of other Fondo - 120ks of inhibits the ability of opp- potential factors. breathtaking views and osing muscles to generate "The biggest benefit and massive hills) that out of force - for example, tight the most gratifying out- thousands of riders hip flexors will inhibit the come is that many people, there were 370 females hip extensors (gluteal for the first time in their life, over the age of fifty that muscles). This reduces actually enjoy stretching successfully completed athletic performance, and and will continue to stretch the ride and that almost without a suitable stretch- because they achieve sixty of these were fifty- ing routine, people often sustainable and beneficial five or over. Go girls! experience a self-perpe- improvements in their PRINTING & COPYING There were also many tuating cycle of further flexibility," said Barbara. riders who completed muscle tightening and "So if you,or your cycling the 40k ride (Medio weakening." friends, have a similar Fondo) which is a great Based on this know- history of poor flexibility way to start out. ledge it would seem detracting from your Bike riding is a won- reasonable to conclude that cycling performance or derful way to exercise for everyone, cyclist or not, enjoyment, contact Point all age groups. With should be performing a Lonsdale Physiotherapy daylight savings approach- generalised stretching 5258 4633 to book an ing there are more daylight program on a regular basis. appointment." hours and better weather The design of a flexibility "I encourage you to 'get conditions to get outdoors program needs to be on your bike' for Ride to and do more bike riding. tailored specifically to you, Work Day Wednesday 17 Some enthusiasts will be in and will depend upon your October but please do the final stages of prep- unique combination of age, some stretches first!" aration for the Around The body type, lifestyle, occu- Barb Vallance Bay In A Day ride. pation, habitual postures, Pt LonsdalePhysiotherapy It is always important to take time to improve the MASSAGE elements of our cycling fitness that we have neglected or simply forgotten during winter. Clinic 101's Barb Vallance says, "In my experience as a physiotherapist, the first TREE REMOVAL aspect of fitness, forgotten by just about everyone including cyclists, is flexi- bility. This is unfortunate because one of the primary ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

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Co-Captains Blake Limb and Daniel Measures hold the cup aloft Barry Couta on the prowl Coutas double up As crowds flocked to Drysdale by Denis Walters everything in the last quarter and the oval for the 2012 Bellarine At the start of the second quarter game was well and truly over by the Football League Grand Final, red the game settled into a tug of war with time Ben Price kicked another goal. white and blue Queenscliff neither team able to post a major until Scores: supporters were clearly in the Jayden Durran burst from the pack Queenscliff 5.5 9.7 11.11 16.14 (110) majority. It seemed most of the for his third. Torquay 2.2 4.3 7.6 12.8 (80) town had turned up in Queenscliff's Steve Owen took a Goals- Queenscliff: J Durran 6, B Price expectation of the Coutas being big grab on the wing and kicked to 3, D,De Gois 2, A, McDonald 2, B successful for the second year Ash McDonald who marked strongly. Ridings, C. Burnside. running. A kick to Luke Orvis saw the Coutas Torquay: S Hughes 8. M Fowkes 2, J After last year's win when they driven deep into attack but the Garner, C, Mc Caughan started as underdogs there was an air forward thrust was turned back by Best-Queenscliff: J Durran, R Holmes, of quiet confidence throughout the Torquay before Ben Price snapped J Hedley, N Orvis, B Ridings, B Limb, Queenscliff faithful dominating the the team's seventh goal. Jake Hedley, L. Orvis, D. Measures. crowd and pre match entertainment the youngest player in the team, was Torquay: S Hughes, A. Gleeson, J included the parading of a having a good quarter and providing Hobbs, A Nesbitt, J Gray resplendent, giant 3m long, 'Barry plenty of dash while Roscoe Holmes In a unique double Queenscliff's Couta' put together by Kelly Roberts repelled a Tiger attack. Daniel De opponents in the annual 'Battle of the and friends at a girls' night out. Gois return the ground after a heavy Rip' over the years, Sorrento, also Torquay won the toss and elected knock earned the plaudits of the won their premiership. Sadly, both to kick to the eastern end. crowd when he goaled just before half teams' players wore black armbands Queenscliff wasted no time in time. to commemorate dual tragedies in asserting their dominance with 'Barry' Couta made one of his the week leading up to the grand Cameron Burnside scoring a major regular appearance carried aloft by a finals. team of supporters including Kelly within the first minute. In a physical Queenscliff honored the memory Roberts, Jess Whitworth, Sarah opening, Daniel De Gois was of Jesse Chappel-Burch 20, brother of Jensen and Georgie Garvie. Jake flattened resulting in Torquay player Dylan, 2011 Queenscliff full forward. Hedley passed to Luke Orvis and being reported. Sorrento honored the memory of onto Jayden Durran who notched yet Queenscliff were answering every their former player and AFL player another major. A scuffle broke out challenge and playing with con- John McCarthy. fidence. Torquay were applying after Blake Limb was downed and just plenty of pressure and both teams before three quarter time another At the celebrations back at the were going in hard but the Tigers attack by Torquay saw the Queens- clubrooms, former player John Rice found it difficult to score with cliff defence stand firm. remarked on the culture that has Queenscliff strong in defence. Queenscliff supporters urged evolved at the Coutas that should see It was the twenty seventh minute their team on during the last quarter the club go from strength to strength. of the first quarter before Jarrod and Roscoe Holmes kick to Jayden "It's been great to see how the kids Garner posted Torquay's first major Durran saw him bring up his fifth rushed to the clubrooms to stand in and they were showing signs of goal. Torquay Captain Troy Bird was the middle of the player circle and get momentum when a Queenscliff sent off in a torrid start to the final sprayed with soft drink. They love it." attack, after a dash by Daniel Gibbs stanza while Scott Hughes played a To celebrate the success of the down the wing, was repelled. Just great game in an effort to lift the team a calendar has been produced before the first break, Torquay Tigers kicking eight goals. with the Coutas not quite baring all. pushed forward and Scott Hughe's A rather large lady began clearing her Calendars are $35 and proceeds go to kick to Michael Fowkes saw the throat and the crowd began 'bobbing the Monahan Centre. Buy yours at Tigers' second goal. up and down'. Roscoe Holmes was in Labten in Queenscliff 5258 1149.

Couta-ettes providing support More red, white and blue army Page 16 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2012 Queenscliff Golf Club QUEENSCLIFF The kangaroo problem on Swan standing of a problem not of our making. Island is an ongoing source of concern The club leases the area of the golf course for the Queenscliff Golf Club whose from the Department of Defence that greens are being affected by over acknowledges the problem but only population along with the disap- Defence has the authority to make pearance of the once plentiful native decisions on what can be done," said Mr grasses around the fringes of the Price. Island. Golf has been played on Swan Island for Recent press releases relating to the over 100 years. There was no previous GREAT SERVICE, GREAT PRICES AND SPECIALS EVERY DAY possibility of culling 30-40 kangaroos has history of kangaroos on Swan Island. They resulted in a furore led by activists intent on were introduced onto the Island in the early PLUS 5% Seniors Card Discount (excludes specials) stopping culling anywhere in the country. 1990s. Our understanding was that all FREE DELIVERY (Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale) Club vice-president Gary Price says the animals introduced were to be sterilised club receives no direct information from and would represent the overflow from the Department of Defence about what it wildlife refuges. intends to do about the kangaroo problem "We will continue to liaise with the adding that the proposed cull won't impact Defence Force to press the club's case but on the kangaroo population. we are dealing with an incredibly "We seek the community's under- bureaucratic situation," said Mr Price. South Bay Eco Adventures is open for business In just nine months Mike Randall and his wife Sarah of South Bay Eco Adventures have delivered a new way to explore the bay. Mike has created a purpose built vessel, 'South Bay', ideal for operating in . At the official launch General Grocery Movenpick Selection of Bread and rolls Mike announced that South Bay had received an Gourmet Deli Ice-Cream Queenscliff Meats baked daily advanced eco certification Mike and the Eco Adventures team at your service Fresh Produce Pitango Meals Now offering Range of liquor acknowledging that their pagne and a huge cake Tourism's Narelle Need- tours in local marine areas bearing their distinctive ham, Cr Helene Butler and Delicious Roast Herbies Spices organic, eco-friendly & Local and are of benefit to the blue logo. Guests included several harbour businesses environment. "It's been a Harbour CEO Sean Black- that Mike said had become Chickens Mimas Pasta gluten free products imported wines big achievement getting to wood, Geelong Otway d 'good neighbours'. where we are today," said Mike. "It means we can make a contribution to On Cricket Point Lonsdale environment and comm- I tend to think that Civic Association unity with healthy environ- cricket is the greatest thing The meeting will be an mental work practices and that God ever created on Open Forum - a timely operations.” earth - certainly greater opportunity to share your Mike and his wife Sarah vision for the borough and launched the business at than sex, although sex isn't too bad either. to contribute to a review of Queenscliff Harbour with the structure and operation -Harold Pinter delicious seafood, cham- of the Association. Every- one is welcome. Friday 12 October Queenscliff Cricket Club 7.30pm. The season is underway and future editions of the Uniting Church Hall Queenscliffe Herald will keep you informed about Kirk Road Pt Lonsdale games and events during the season. Thursday October 4 - Season Launch at the rooms with finger food and drinks at bar prices. Oxfam Dinner Y First selection night of the season. Y The Annual Dinner for COMECOME AANDND ENJO ENJO Saturday October 20 - Trivia Night at the club rooms Oxfam is to be held at the from 7:30pm. Uniting Church Hall, Saturday November 3 - Trots Night at the club rooms Queenscliff on Friday 26th these great from 7:30pm. October at 6.30pm. Cost Sunday November 11 - Battle of the Rip against $25 BYO Drinks. Compli- Sorrento Cricket Club. This is the 29th game and mentary Champagne and amazingly the score is 14 each. Game kicks off at 10am Nibbles will be served on in Sorrento. arrival. Any interested players (Senior or Junior) are welcome For tickets please to contact the club at [email protected] contact Les on 5258 3849. NEW CATALOGUE OUT NOW!

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