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Gisborne Gazette February 2021 1 HOME PAGE Issue No 159 FEBRUARY 2021

From the Editor's desk Available online at GREAT Gisborne Gazette www.gisbornegazette.org.au Welcome back readers, and a belated Happy New 23 Hamilton Street, Gisborne Year to you all. I hope that 2021 will be a year of PO Box 9, Gisborne 3437 DEADLINES FOR COPY AND ABN 14301 970 177 recovery and a return to near normalcy for all of us. ADVERTISING Web www.gisbornegazette.org.au Circulation 8500 ISSUE MONTH DEADLINE DISTRIBUTION I’m filling in for Corinne this month as she takes a The Gazette Team 160 March February 17 March 3 161 April March 17 March 31 well-deserved break after a very demanding 2020. February Editor: Bryan Power 162 May April 14 April 28 She’ll be back for the March edition with all of her [email protected] energy and fresh ideas. The Gazette team wants 0409 422 492 DISCLAIMER to express our thanks for the many congratulations Production people sent following our winning the Best Victorian The views expressed in the Gazette are not necessarily Pip Butler 0439 816 278 [email protected] those of the GREAT Association Inc (Gisborne Region Community Newspaper last year. The production Graeme Millar, Elaine Millar Events Activities and Tourism) unless acknowledged as of the paper is a team effort backed by our many Photographer such. No endorsement of products or services is implied by the listing of advertisers or sponsors. While every reporters and columnists. Chris Fleming effort is taken in printing contributions accurately, the 0417 322 944 Gisborne Gazette takes no r­esponsibility for errors. Talking of awards, the Gazette is delighted to record Distribution Manager SUBSCRIPTIONS a major recognition for one of Gisborne’s wonderful Maxine Barker 0438 711 138 citizens, Robin Funston. He truly deserves to be [email protected] Copies of the Gazette are posted to subscribers each month. For an annual subscription to cover postage, on the front page. And we congratulate our just- Advertising Coordinator send your cheque or money order for $29.70 to the announced Citizen of the Year, Amanda Gauci, a Patsy Smith 0401 810 581 Gisborne Gazette, PO Box 9, Gisborne 3437. well-deserved recipient of this award. You can read advertising [email protected] on page 8 about her work for the community in the OBITUARIES environmental area. Distributors: Proudly distributed to letterboxes in To submit an obituary for publication, please email Gisborne, New Gisborne, Macedon, Mt Macedon, South [email protected] or phone 5428 2522. Please Gisborne and Bullengarook by more than 70 volunteers. also provide a photograph for publication and On page 26 you can also read the story of another restrict the article to about 250 words. Gisborne stalwart, 90-year-old Maurie Bourke, who has made a great contribution to the life of this town. Where If you do not receive the Gazette in your letter Mt Macedon: The Trading Post box, you can collect a copy at: Macedon: Post Office and United Service A sign of approaching normalcy can be found on you can Gisborne: Post Office, Village Shopping Station on Black Forest Drive page 39 where, for the first time in almost a year, find the Centre, Priceline Chemist, Gisborne Medical New Gisborne: Cafe at 3 Ladd Road you’ll see the ‘What Else is on this month' column Centre in Brantome Street, Puma Service : Newsagency with the dates of several activities. I ask club Gazette Station, Coles and Foodworks supermarkets Woodend: Coles supermarket secretaries to check their entry for the regular The Gazette is supported by Macedon meetings in the centre column on that page. Please Ranges Shire Council. let Corinne know of any changes. We don’t want people turning up for non-existent activities. A MINUTE WITH MAXINE South Ward residents are a literate lot and several IT’S A SMALL WORLD are literary as well. Meet three of our new authors I hope you all enjoyed the festive season and are When my wife Maxine (Distribution Manager) on pages 5 and 39. looking forward to a happier 2021. showed me her notes on her interview for her A friendly reminder to all our valued distributors, column in the Gazette with Rachel Neely a On page 19 you’ll also meet the 2021 Gisborne please only deliver to letter boxes. couple of months ago, my interest immediately Secondary College captains and vice-captains as If there is no letterbox, please do piqued. they introduce themselves. We’re looking forward not enter the property. Rachel was from a small market town in Ignore “No Junk Mail” signs to having their insider news from the college each Norfolk, England, called Swaffham. I lived and also “No advertising material” month. We applaud the fact that a growing number with my parents at RAF Watton nearby, my signs because we are very of our reporters and columnists are youngsters. father being in the RAF. I was sent to school in proud to say the best community Your contributions are always welcomed. On the Swaffham as I was eight years old. The school newspaper in is printed Maxine Barker youth subject, we're delighted that Asher Kroon is was called the Sacred Heart Convent. editorial. However, do not leave continuing his Young Beat column (page 20). After contacting Rachel, it transpired her father a Gazette if the sign says “No newspapers” or went to the same school. Rachel telephoned her “ Post Only”. The CFA article on page 3 is a timely reminder that father (he is the same age as myself) and he If you would like a new Gazette delivery bag, I do February is the month by when we should have remembered his teacher, Sister Thomas More. have plenty — they are hessian coloured. Holiday time may be just around the corner for honed our bushfire plan. At time of writing this, She was my teacher too! some, so please give me as much notice as possible apart from the forecast 40 degrees on January 25, It looks like Rachel’s father and myself went if it coincides with a delivery time, and if you have a to the same classes, at the same school, at the summer has been largely mild but February could friend in mind that can deliver while you are away same time; it’s a small world! bring dangerous weather. So, like the scouts, be that would be very helpful. As a footnote, Sister Thomas More is now the prepared! I would like to welcome Robin Jeffs and Lou Bryan Power Mother Superior at the Sacred Heart Convent. Morsello to the Gazette distribution family. Peter Barker Maxine Barker

2 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 Long-serving chemist retires CFA urges residents After 20 years of much-appreciated professional to remain prepared service to the people of Gisborne, Michael Alexander filled his last prescription at the Priceline Pharmacy As we've now entered the often on January 11. hottest month of summer, Gisborne Originally graduating from the Victorian College Fire Brigade advises residents to of Pharmacy in 1982, Michael came to Gisborne be prepared and plan ahead. in 2000 to work at the pharmacy run by Anand and The Macedon Ranges is a high- Geetha Raju in the Village Shopping Centre in the risk bushfire and grassfire area. CFA space that is now the food court. We urge all residents of Gisborne and surrounding The following year Michael became a partner with communities to take the necessary steps to be fire Anand Raju and became the sole proprietor when safe during this fire danger period. Anand retired in 2014. In 2009 when the business There are a number ways you can be fire safe and relocated to the current site in Brantome Street, the two most important requirements are having a the partnership joined Priceline and the business sound fire plan and ensuring your property is well expanded. maintained. Go to the CFA website to find good Michael has handed the business over to cousins advice about how to reduce the danger of fire to your Laila and Mohammad who look forward to providing property. the same professional care for all of the pharmacy’s Having a bushfire plan is vitally important; you clients. have to decide what you will do on a day of significant In retirement he looks forward to getting back fire danger. Are the following points included in your into running, learning how to box, collecting rare plan? guitars and travelling around Australia when COVID Michael Alexander looks forward to an active retirement. Leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself restrictions are lifted. and your family. Leaving early means leaving the Michael wishes to acknowledge his appreciation of to also sincerely thank all of the people of Gisborne area before there are any signs of a fire — not when the friendship and loyalty of the many staff members and district he has been grateful and honoured to you can see flames or smell smoke. Leaving early who have worked in the business over the years and serve. means avoiding panic, being trapped, making the wrong choices and risking serious injury or death. If you decide to stay you need to be absolutely sure News from the GREAT that you are well equipped to defend your property. Questions for fire plan Planning to stay and defend is a huge decision. Association ● Which Fire Danger Rating is your trigger to You could be at serious risk of uncontrollable fires on leave? Severe, Extreme and Code Red days. Most homes Happy New Year! ● Will you leave early that morning or the in high-risk bushfire areas are not designed for Code Residents may have heard that night before? Red conditions. the Oaks Market which was run by ● Where will you go? What route will you Are the answers to the questions in the adjoining Macedon Ranges Health is closing. take — and what is your alternative in the box part of your plan? This should not be confused with event that a fire is already in the area? Bevan Moody the Gisborne Olde Time Market run by GREAT. 3rd Lieutenant ● What will you take with you? However, under the current Tier 2 COVID ● What do you need to organise for your Fire Brigade runs program for juniors  page 9 regulations it is not possible to reopen the Gisborne pets or livestock? Olde Time Market at this time. ● Who do you need to keep informed of your Committee news is that Moc Hoyne has resigned movements? as President and a committee member and Maureen ● Is there anyone outside your household Lynch has resigned as membership coordinator. We who you need to help or check up on? thank them for their hard work and wish them well. ● How will you stay informed about warnings We are always looking for new volunteers and if and updates? you would like to join the GREAT family, you will be ● What will you do if there is a fire in the area made very welcome. and you cannot leave? The AGM should be held in March. A confirmed ● Remember to decide who will do what as date is yet to be set. part of your plan. Maxine Barker, Acting President

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Gisborne Gazette February 2021 3 'Miss Fisher' joins list of local film crews Adding to the list of film and television filmed at Nursery Lake in Macedon, series that have chosen the Gisborne- and back in 2009 the Nicolas Cage Macedon area as a location, Miss Fish- film Knowing filmed in er’s Murder Mysteries was in Gisborne and surrounds. Knowing bombed at the on December 2 filming scenes at St box office but higher hopes are held for Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Blacklight. The entourage set up beside the The TV series Upper Middle Bogan Masonic Hall and vintage cars lined the filmed scenes around the Mechanics street further up while the actors filmed Hall in Gisborne, and Doctor Blake, Keeley Johnson, a remarkable their scenes at the church, and various which was cancelled after allegations young woman. gofers trotted back and forth between. St Andrew's Church in Fisher Street. were made against its main actor Craig The whole lot moved to Werribee Man- McLachlan, filmed scenes in Gisborne sion to film the following day. but they do provide a bit of a buzz for Cemetery. And who can forget that Raising money for Sadly these fleeting invasions do passers-by. 1970s stalwart A Country Practice, not bring much in the way of economic And there has been quite a buzz which used Wyabun Park in Gisborne Keeley’s Cause benefit to the townships, as crew cater- over the past few years. In November as a location. Sixteen-year-old Keeley Johnson, with ing trucks roar in at the beginning of last year, the opening scenes for the The Miss Fisher episode is expected the assistance of her parents Gavin filming and roar out again at the end, Liam Neeson thriller Blacklight were to air on Stan in June or July. and Sharon Murphy, participated in a mini-carnival on the block between the Uniting Church and NAB bank in Brantome Street, Gisborne, over the weekend of January 9-10. CFA keeps up Christmas tradition It was another fundraising effort for the charity that Keeley, a Ballan resi- Christmas Eve saw the Gisborne Fire Facebook page allowed the community It was a great day and it was reward- dent, established as a 13-year-old in Brigade escort Santa Claus around to live-track Santa throughout the day. ing to see the excitement on everyone’s 2017 to provide iPads for children from Gisborne – a tradition that has been It was very successful and we will again faces after a challenging year. low-income families who have autism going for over 40 years. use it next Christmas. Bevan Moody, 3rd Lieutenant or intellectual disabilities. Kicking off in the morning, Santa Despite having the same diagno- first paid a visit to both the Oaks and sis, Keeley has overcome bullying and Warrina nursing homes, handing out other setbacks to raise over $80,000 to residents flowers which were kindly which has so far provided 104 iPads donated by Gisborne Cottage Flowers. for these children. The township was broken up into Thanks to Hands of Wax Carnival six areas, starting in New Gisborne at Catering for holding the event for Kee- 12.30pm and finishing off south of the ley to receive 20% of funds raised. township at 7pm. Santa handed out Keeley’s work has won her awards pre-packaged lollies supplied by the including the UK’s prestigious Diana Sweet Shop in Gisborne. Award. Keeley is one of only two Aus- Twenty-one firefighters and two SES tralians to have received this award, members participated on the day. This created in memory of the late Princess included two dedicated response ve- Diana. Keeley has also been a finalist hicles in the event of a fire/emergency in the Victorian Young Australian of the call, a lead vehicle to alert the commu- Year. She is now a student at Melton nity that Santa was on his way, Santa’s Specialist School. truck, a Gisborne SES vehicle to assist Keeley’s Cause is a registered with traffic management and a coordi- charity and your tax deductable do- nating command vehicle. nations would be gratefully received. For the first time we trialled a GPS Picture courtesy Paul Stewart and Suzanne Larkin Go to www.keeleyscause.org.au to tracking system. A link on the CFA Santa was on his way in the Christmas Eve Santa Run. find out more.

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Gisborne Gazette February 2021 5 Proudly sponsored by the Mt MacedonCOMMUNITY CFA SERVICE holds open day Rotary Club of Gisborne Toy Library needs you Community Christmas lunch

Looking for new members The Gisborne Rotary Club and the Gisborne Golf Club The Gisborne Toy Library, like many organisations, had a jointly hosted a Community tough year last year. A small, committed group of parents Christmas lunch at the Golf kept things ticking along in the background while we and Club for over 100 nominees the state of Victoria locked down to keep our community of local community organisa- as safe as possible. tions and church groups on Late in the year, council approved a COVID Safe December 21. plan that allowed us to offer collection and drop-off Guests were welcomed services to our small group of members. by Gisborne Rotary Presi- We are working towards reopening in some dent Richard Stewart and fashion this year which may entail 'by appoint- treated to a delicious Christ- ment' or click and collect services. To keep the mas lunch with all the trim- Toy Library open to serve our community with a mings. Live entertainment Organisers, from left: Dick Barker (Rotary), Roberta great, eco-friendly option we need your help! was provided by ‘Son of a Henry and Richard Comber (Golf Club) and Richard Please consider joining the Toy Library and Gun’ featuring Mark Testro Stewart (Rotary). browsing our collection for various toys and activi- and his son Matt. ties to keep your little ones learning and develop- A special moment was the ing. And, if you have an hour or two a month opportunity to celebrate their that you could give back, please consider Golden Wedding Anniversary joining the committee. with Terry and Trish Watson You’ll be keeping a 30+ year tradition who were guests on the day. up and running and helping reduce At that time of the year it was a wasteful plastics and single-use toys special thing to be able to engage from going to landfill. with fellow members of our local Contact us on our Facebook communities and share some page or search for “Gisborne Toy Library – Victoria” on Christmas cheer, especially after your Facebook app. We Tobi and Seb the past year overshadowed with can also be reached via have a great time concerns over bushfires and COVID. Many thanks go to those commu- email on gisborne at home with a bike The KidzFlip volunteers. nity organisations who helped make toylibrary@yahoo. and slide from the Toy the day a success including the Cater- com.au Library's collection. ing Wizards; the Wine Company; Wil- liamson’s Foodworks Gisborne, Mac- edon Nursery, Priceline and Patch’n' Quilt. The generosity of all these people 2021 Macedon Ranges Ride Guide has been the stuff of good community engagement and our thanks go to each The new Macedon Rang- Get your copy and get of them as well as the many helpers es Ride Guide is out now, on your bike! from KidzFlip, the Golf Club and the featuring 18 road, gravel You can download the Gisborne Rotary Club who helped the and mountain bike routes guide at visitmacedon- event run so smoothly. to explore throughout the ranges.com/ride-guide We are all looking forward to a freer Terry and Trish Watson celebrated their shire. and less stressful 2021. golden wedding anniversary at the lunch.

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Foodbank thrilled with cubby raffle National Charities Words cannot express Commissioner how grateful we are to the men from the Gisborne Men’s Shed who raised visits local charity $6,855 for the Gisborne Late last year, Nation- Foodbank with their ‘Cubby House for al Charities Commis- Christmas’ raffle. sioner Dr Gary Johns In the lead-up to the raffle draw on De- met members of the cember 18, the Shedmen were out and PS My Families Mat- about in Gisborne every weekend with ters’ (PSMFM) team in Gisborne. This was part of the cubby ‘on tour’, selling raffle tickets Dr Johns’ visit to the Macedon Ranges to catch up and talking to the community about the with local charities to offer support and to learn about Men’s Shed and Gisborne Foodbank. the work they have been doing during the pandemic. The winners of the raffle were Gabri- The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Com- elle and Rohan Draper who have three mission (ACNC) is the national regulator of charities. girls, Abbey (13), Korra (3) and baby The ACNC was established in 2012 to maintain, pro- Maive. The Shedmen installed the cubby tect, and enhance public trust and confidence in the before Christmas and there was much Australian not-for-profit sector. excitement when Korra arrived home "We spent a fruitful hour with Dr Johns," said Ta- from kinder to discover that she had a The Drapers with their new cubby house. From left: Abbey, Korra, mara Wilson, president of PSMFM. "He was particu- brand new cubby house! Maive, Gabrielle and Rohan. (The Shedmen are pictured on page 12.) larly interested in our operating model and how we Thank you again to the wonderful men have been able to maintain our focus on peer-to- from the Gisborne Men’s Shed and to tance putting food on the table, please contact the peer support for those living with a loved one with everyone in our fantastic Macedon Ranges commu- Gisborne Foodbank on mobile 0492 850 520, drop in mental illness." nity who bought raffle tickets. on Wednesday or Friday, message us via Facebook PS My Family Matters is now running its regular The Gisborne Foodbank is open on Wednesdays (@GisborneFoodbank), or visit our website (www. Coffee for Carers get-together at the Kaffeine Bar in and Fridays from 10am to 3pm. If you need assis- gisbornefoodbank.org.au). Gisborne at 10.30am on February 11 and 25. All are Julie Ireland welcome. For further information please call 0475 269 965. If you need immediate support or assistance con- tact Lifeline on 131411. Submitted by Mike Hamer 'Why I love New Gisborne Playgroup' I have been a member of NGP for four years tion into this community. now. This year the NGP committee is plan- During lockdown it was hands down the fa- ning initiatives to foster greater social con- cility that I missed the most. Where else can nections among group members, such as kids be catered for no matter the weather? a ‘Mum’s Night', and open sessions for For cold rainy days there’s the newly reno- parents to mix and mingle. vated indoor play space, with a variety of toys and And, of course, new members are always wel- materials to promote imagination, fine motor skills come! Either contact us to arrange a time to drop in and problem solving. While for the warmer months or come along to our Teddy Bear’s picnic open day the fully fenced, shady outdoor space and equipment on March 21. provides the opportunity for children to burn off their I will be keeping my fingers firmly crossed 2021 energy. remains lockdown free so that myself and my family But one of the greatest benefits is the friends that can continue to enjoy all that NGP has to offer. myself and my children have made. Isabella Easton Over countless cups of tea I was lucky enough to Media officer, New Gisborne Playgroup Committee Jo Szkilnyk (PSMFM volunteer coordinator) left, Dr Gary establish connections that helped my family’s transi- Email [email protected] Johns and Tamara Wilson (President).

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Lions welcomes strong Western Water smoking community support out cross-connections The Gisborne and District Lions Club is Western Water is ‘smoking’ its sewer network to de- impressed by the level of community tect any cross-connections to the system. support for its various fund-raising Cross-connections exist when a pipe is incorrect- efforts during this latest period ly connected to the Western Water system, allow- adversely impacted by COVID-19. ing stormwater to enter the sewer network. This can The Lions Club received great support for its ap- cause major problems for the infrastructure and is peal aimed at helping those in need. A special thank particularly stressful to the system during periods of you goes to Brett Vernon from Macedon Ranges high rainfall, when it can cause pipe blockages and Glass for his significant contribution to this appeal. sewer spills. Further, the Lions Club once again received a The ‘smoking’ technology involves blowing non- toxic smoke into the network, which passes through strong response from individuals, families and busi- Amanda Gauci has worked tirelessly in community sewer pipes before it eventually evaporates. If a nesses in sponsoring Lions Christmas Cakes which activities for many years. were included in the Foodbank Christmas hampers pipe is cross-connected to the sewer network, the provided to those in need in our area. The Lions smoke escapes, alerting Western Water to the in- Club provided 75 Christmas Cakes for this purpose. Environmentalist named correct connection. “When we see white smoke seeping from gut- The club wishes to acknowledge the following ters, rooftops or the ground, we know there’s some- who contributed to this cause: J Barnes; K & M local Citizen of the Year thing wrong with the customer’s connection and we Bryce; L Burr; C & H Byham; D Congratulations to Amanda Gauci who has been need to investigate the area further,” said Western & L Cole; S & R Coulson; V & H named Macedon Ranges Citizen of the Year in the Water’s Chief Operating Officer, Graham Holt. Cyrulo; S de Castro; D Devine; council's Australia Day Awards. Customers are advised to engage a licensed S Elizabeth; Gatens family; P Amanda moved to Gisborne in 1983 and imme- plumber if they suspect there are any issues with & K Hardy; J J Jones; M McI- diately involved herself in local environment groups. their connections. nnes; H Simmonds; R Thorpe; As president of both Friends of Gisborne Botanic R & M Walker; Street Ryan & Gardens and Friends of Daly Nature Reserve, she Assoc P/L-Regional Develop- has worked tirelessly with the community, and con- ment Consultants; and Mac- tinued her understanding and love of native flora by edon Ranges Glass. assisting the 1st Gisborne Scouts in creating a native The club also thanks the Brett Vernon, big contributor. garden to enhance the scout hall. community for buying Lions Amanda has helped to organise and lead nature Christmas Cakes from local businesses. Finally, walks for grade 3 students from Gisborne Primary the club wishes to acknowledge Gisborne Self Stor- School, and as a registered wildlife carer, she finds age’s significant contribution to the Lions Christmas time to care for weak and injured wildlife. Her pas- Cake Program. sion for the need for clean waterways has forged strong partnerships with both Water and Woi Wurrung elders. Join Hanging Rock Bernadette Joiner of Dromkeen at Riddells Creek was awarded Arts Ambassador. Bernadette’s back- summer night walks ground in primary school education, passion for chil- dren’s literature and thirst for history drove her to buy The popular Hanging Rock night walks are suit- Dromkeen with her husband and sister-in-law in 2013. able for all ages and sell out, so book early as She runs popular monthly story sessions, children’s spaces are limited. holiday workshops and adult workshops. She also as- Guided night walks start at 7pm on Friday sists with learning opportunities in a range of creative February 5 and Friday March 12. pursuits including blacksmithing and weaving. The cost is $62 per family (two adults and two Other recipients were: Young Citizen of the Year, children), $25 per adult and $12 per child. Each Miranda Johnson-Jones; Community Achievement, walk takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. Bookings are Agricultural Society; Community Event, essential. For more information or to book your Summer Living in Woodend. Recipients were space, contact 5422 0387. presented with their awards at Kyneton Town Hall on Smoke identifies a pipe incorrectly connected to the January 26. network.

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8 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 RSL members gather at the award function to honour the presentation of the Meritorious Service medal to their President Robin Funston. Robin Funston receives RSL’s highest award The RSL’s highest honour, the Ranges Sub-Branch since 1972.” tours of Vietnam. He received a com- Gisborne Local Hero Award. Meritorious Service Medal, has been To be eligible for the award a mem- mendation for bravery when he was Robin warmly acknowledges the awarded to President of the Gisborne- ber must be a Life Member of the RSL, lowered over the side of the ship to support of many local people, none Macedon Ranges RSL Sub-Branch, (Robin was awarded Life Membership weld a heavy plate over a shell hole in more so than his wife Maureen with Robin Funston. in 2015) have had 30 years of con- the hull following misdirected “friendly whom he will celebrate 50 years of A luncheon for members and tinuous membership, (he has been a fire” from an American destroyer. marriage later this year. community leaders was held at the member for 48 years) and have given He was honourably discharged with In conclusion Dr Webster said, Gisborne Golf Club on December 7 to at least 25 years of outstanding service the rank of Chief Petty Officer after “Robin, your integrity, enthusiasm and honour Robin. (he has held executive positions within more than 12 years' service. dedication to the many varied interests In making the presentation, the State the branch for 47 years). Rob has contributed many quiet, throughout your life is inspirational. President of the RSL, Dr Rob Webster To maintain the prestige of the local, behind the scenes services, "You are the mainstay and the back- OAM, praised Robin for “the excep- honour, the medal is awarded on a very particularly with Legacy with which bone of the Sub-Branch. tional service you have given to the restricted basis. he has been an active member since "You are an outstanding member of RSL over such a long period of time but Robin joined the Navy in 1958. He 1973. your generation and a truly living exam- particularly for the tireless service you served four years on HMAS Hobart In 2018 his community work was ple of the RSL motto of ‘Serving Still’.” have given to the Gisborne-Macedon which time included two six-month recognised in the presentation of the

Vision Australia meeting BRAINBUSTERS QUIZ 5. True or False? Koalas are actually bears. Following a lengthy 6. Name the world’s smallest independent break from meetings 1. Name the former jockey who lives in Gisborne country? due to the COVID-19 and rode Think Big to two wins? 7. What country is Heineken beer from? restrictions, the first 2. What was discovered at Qumran, Israel, in 8. What is China’s longest river? meeting this year for the Gisborne Friends of Vision 1947? Australia is proposed to be held on Tuesday, Febru- 9. Taronga Zoo is in which Australian city? 3. What do the French celebrate on July 14 each ary 23, at 1.30pm in the Masonic Lodge Hall. Social 10. What is the Australian Rugby Union side also year? distancing and other COVID guidelines will be ob- known as? served. New members will be made very welcome. 4. Cos, radicchio and mignonette are all types of Enquiries to the Secretary, Elaine Millar on what? Answers page 39 5428 2522.

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Gisborne Gazette February 2021 9 Gisborne CWA Fire Brigade runs Investiture for local will see you Program for juniors The brigade facilitates a program for children aged at Bunnings between 11 and 15 years of age. The program pro- vides safe, enjoyable and challenging activities for On February 6 our CWA branch will be the youth and — best of all — it is FREE! in charge of the Bunnings barbecue in Activities can include: Sunbury, which is always a very busy ■ Practical firefighting drills day but well worth the effort, so come ■ Map reading and radio use along and enjoy a sausage or two. ■ First aid training Gisborne branch enjoyed a breakup Christmas ■ Fundraising lunch at Soltan Pepper in Romsey with lots of ■ Fire safety awareness CFA catch-up chatter after a difficult year. Instead of us ■ Community service buying a Kris Kringle for each other we collected ■ Leadership development our money and Margaret and I were able to drop ■ Fire brigade competitions and championships. in a donation of $90 to the Foodbank on our way We are now accepting applications for 2021. The home. program will start on Thursday, February 4, and We were very sorry to hear on December 2 that will be held every Thursday evening during school Sandra Gwinnett's father, Roy, had passed away terms between 7pm and 9pm. at his home in England. Roy and Ruby had many If you have children interested in joining the trips to Australia and were welcomed by all our program, please contact Junior Coordinator Brent members, with Ruby attending meetings and Roy Hunter on 0417 763 620. being involved in activities such as dressing up as For more information about the program check Santa one year and handing out presents. out www.cfa.vic.gov.au/volunteer-careers/junior- Our January get-together was lunch at the Ol- volunteers. ive Tree in Sunbury and hopefully by February we Bevan Moody are back to some sort of normal with our meeting 3rd Lieutenant on February 8. At this time I’m not sure if we meet at Gisborne Secondary College at 10am or are Gisborne resident Jay Bonnington, flanked by husband meeting in the park. We are not allowed to share Stuart and State Governor Linda Dessau, after her our normal lunches or use the kitchen as yet so investiture at Government House in November. Jay bring along your own refreshments. was awarded an Order of Australia medal (AM) in the If there are any new ladies who would like to Queen's Birthday honours in June 2020 for service to the join us please ring and check on arrangements community through support for charitable organisations and if you wish you can join us for lunch at the and to business. The investiture was delayed until Telegraph Hotel after our meeting. November because of COVID restrictions. Christine Edwards, 0437 953 253 Relay for Life goes ahead The Lancefield Relay For Life is planned to go ahead on Saturday February 27 at the Lancefield Park, with locals of all ages encouraged to get a group of family, friends or colleagues together to form a team. The event raises vital funds for Cancer Council Roy with Victoria’s cancer research, prevention and support Ruby and programs and is suitable for families and people of all Sandra. ages. To join the Relay For Life event please phone 1300 65 65 85 or visit relayforlife.org.au. Learning fire-fighting skills is part of the program.

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10 Gisborne Gazette February 2021

'Genies' reopen for research

Another year has begun, and the will speak on ‘Convicts’. Gisborne Genealogical Group has Again, there will be a limit on decided it’s time to open our doors numbers — only 20 people are allowed, once again. so bookings will be necessary. So, beginning on February 4 we will Members will be advised by email of be open for research on Thursday afternoons from further details and how to book. 2pm to 5pm. Our room is next to the Gisborne We were saddened to learn of the recent death Library. However, because of COVID-19 there will of a much-loved member of our be restrictions in place with a maximum of three Group, Betty Van Der Wilde. Betty researchers allowed in the room at any time as well was an inspiration to all who knew as two members on duty, and masks must be worn. her. She joined our group when Bookings are essential to avoid disappointment – she was in her 70s, after attending phone 5428 3925. genealogy classes in May 2001. Because our room can only hold nine people Since that time she rarely missed with the present restrictions, we have decided a meeting or an outing. She was Lyn Hall to hire the Gisborne Masonic Lodge Hall for our living proof that you are never too monthly meetings until the situation improves. old to start your ‘Genealogical Journey’. Our first meeting will be held there on Thursday Our condolences to Dick and her family. February 25 at 7.30pm when member Julie Dworak Lyn Hall

Happy New Year, Gisborne! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable holiday MEMBER'S period with friends and family. And for those of you in the community that worked through MESSAGE Christmas and New Year – thank you. With Mary-Anne Thomas At the end of last year, I was humbled to be appointed Minister for Regional Development cation building, multipurpose hardcourts, play- and Minister for Agriculture. grounds and a sports field. Having grown up in regional Victoria, and The establishment of Willowbank Primary representing the Macedon electorate for more means that every child in our community will than six years, I’m excited about this new op- have the opportunity to attend a school close to portunity to work for our community and regional home. communities across our state. I also want to thank you for your patience There’s been some big news during the works at Station for us here in Gisborne, with the Road and Saunders Road – announcement of the name for I know how frustrating road our brand-new school, set to works can be. open in 2022. The first stage of road As voted by residents, works near Octagonal Willowbank Primary School will Court and Webb Crescent cater for 475 students, and will are taking place, so please be built by ADCO Group Pty take care driving through Ltd. the area, follow instructions The school will consist of four carefully and allow for extra main buildings, including a per- MP Mary-Anne Thomas announces travel time. These works will forming arts and physical edu- the school's name. be well worth it in the end.

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Men's Shed wish all a happy Happy New Year BETTY'S Although the new year is already underway, we’re still thinking a BOOP bit about 2020. With Betty Doolan After being COVID-closed for supported by benetas many months, our end-of-year The Gisborne Oaks Christmas party was much cubby house raffle raised $6,855 for the Gisborne different this year; it was for residents only. The Foodbank. And true to our word, the cubby was day started with morning tea and warm mince installed in the winner’s back yard before Christmas. pies and cream, and Christmas cake with a So, we took a breather, feeling a bit pleased cherry on the top while Simon sang Christmas about that. carols. But gradually we optimistically shifted our focus Christmas was very special — the lunch was to 2021. We’ll probably be wearing masks for quite a out of this world. Believe me, it really felt like while yet but, on the plus side, many of us look a bit Christmas Day. Then the man himself, Santa, better with half of our face covered and the rest of us handed out his usual bag of sweets and each look a lot better! We’ve still got some 2020 projects resident could choose a beautiful patchwork to finish off and there’s plenty of tea to drink. quilt and a lovely Christmas ball with the Whatever your age, if you’ve got a bit of time on resident’s name in gold on it, then we had a your hands in the shorter or longer term, think about Christmas movie followed by shortbread and joining us or at least check us out. Until further notice gingerbread biscuits. we’re open on Monday and Thursday mornings at 10 The men from the Gisborne Men’s Shed after installing the Lyell Street, or start a conversation with us via email Thank you to the lovely lady who made the cubby house in the raffle winner's back yard. beautiful quilts. Each one was different. And to at [email protected] the person who put our name on the Christmas balls, a big thank you. Both of these gifts made our day, or really, our Christmas. What if being a good man just Joan’s daughter made homemade biscuits Youth Clinic reopens and chocolates that were all decorated in a The MRH Youth Clinic at 76 Hamilton Street, meant being a good human? Christmas bag with ribbons. There were flowers Gisborne, will reopen on Wednesday February 3. Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Trial Site and small boxes of Christmas cake. We had This is a free health service for young people aged is excited to announce the launch of a new study, carols, films and beautiful Christmas trees. 12 to 25 years. The clinic is open from 4pm to 6pm For me, I went home to Maureen and Gary’s during school terms. It is operated by a team of a #the human code. place. it was like walking into something in a doctors and nurses. No appointment is required and The study seeks to support boys and men in the Disney movie with a huge Christmas tree. for all enquiries, please call 5428 0300 and leave a Macedon Ranges break free from harmful gender As I watched my grandchildren and great- message for Louise. stereotypes and improve the health of everyone in grandchildren walk into this beautiful place with The Youth Clinic also offers a TWEENS Clinic for the community. their faces lit up, I knew it was going to be a local primary youth aged 10 to 12 who are referred As part of the study, we are recruiting 1,000 people lovely day. by their schools’ wellbeing staff. This program is cur- of all genders aged over 16 living in the Macedon How do you say thank you to all the wonderful rently supported by a grant from the Bank. Ranges, to complete a 20-minute survey on what it people who have kept us safe from this awful Presenting issues can include mental, sexual or means to be a man. virus, the lovely gifts that have been given, physical health. Mental health referrals can be ac- We would like to hear from you. Complete the cards, letters and drawings, and visits by family tioned with the MRH counselling team or by discus- survey and you will go into the draw to win one of and friends sitting behind glass windows. sion with staff and clients. four $500 Coles vouchers. The residents hope you all keep safe, Outreach programs are also available at Gisborne Visit www.orygen.org.au/thehumancode to com- wear a mask and pray that things will keep Secondary College and Sunbury Downs Secondary plete the survey. getting better. College, and will recommence in Term 1. These were If you need help now call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or held via telehealth in 2020 because of COVID. text 0477 13 11 14 (6pm-midnight).

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The Gisborne Oaks market, held each month in Macedon Ranges Health and Benetas are Brantome Street prior to the pandemic, has closed extremely grateful for Celia’s commitment in permanently. managing the market over the past seven years. The market was facing a number of challenges at One of the original founders of the market has also the start of 2020. COVID-19 then hit which resulted been contacted to explain the circumstances leading in its temporary closure. Following the recent easing to this decision and her incredible contribution to the of restrictions, Macedon Ranges Health and Benetas community has been recognised. – the operators of the market – explored what it Since 1989 the market has provided programs would take to reopen the market. Unfortunately the and resources for residents at Gisborne Oaks. The compliance and processes required post-COVID closure will not have a financial impact on Gisborne presented yet another level of challenges to the Oaks or its residents. earlier hurdles identified. MRH and Benetas would like to take this The need for additional staff and the loss of indoor opportunity to thank Milleara Centre Management, stalls would have a serious impact on the financial stallholders, founders, and the community for position of the market. Based on this review, and supporting this event for over 30 years. in consultation with the Market Coordinator Celia If you were an attendee of the market and there Spykers, the decision was made to close the market was a stall or product that you wanted to continue to permanently. support please contact our team on 5428 0300.

Cardiac rehab programs vital in recovery "Here is me playing tennis @ South Gisborne" – Emma.

A cardiac rehabilitation program is a critical step in face-to-face care, but rather Emma’s community a person’s recovery from their heart attack or heart complement it. Those recover- My name is Emma and I am looking forward to event. However, this intervention is under-used in ing from a heart event getting back into a routine in 2021! I hope to see my Australia. Many people who could potentially benefit frequently praise the benefits of family and friends around the Gisborne community are not referred and not given the opportunity to peer support and participating a lot more this year. I hope we can be healthy and participate. in a group environment. It is get to go away on holidays. The pandemic has accelerated the uptake and reassuring to see the resumption To my friends at Windarring, I wish us fun times use of telehealth and digital technologies. The Heart of many cardiac rehabilitation services across this year and we will see each other soon. Foundation and Australian Cardiovascular Health Australia as the country responds to COVID-19. I think it is important to have goals. My goals and Rehabilitation Association welcomes the use of For more information visit www.heartfoundation. for 2021 are to take an interest and learn more telehealth and other innovations that improve access org.au to cardiac rehabilitation. Telehealth and home- MRH has resumed its cardiac rehabilitation about my vegetable garden so I can grow other based interventions can be offered to patients who program (Heartsmart), so if you have had a recent foods to use in my cooking. cannot attend cardiac rehabilitation, or as an adjunct cardiac event and would like to participate in I want to play more tennis because I like it and to cardiac rehabilitation for effective secondary the program, please call 5428 0300 and leave a it’s a fun way to exercise which I know is very im- prevention. message for Louise Beer (Heartsmart Coordinator) portant for my health. I would like to volunteer in Telehealth should not be used solely to replace to return your call. the community as I enjoy helping people.

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Gisborne Gazette February 2021 13 HEALTH & WELLBEING

Health Talk COVID vaccines with Dr Umair Masood Over 65 and want to be

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14 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 Optimism is good for our health A general article on health in healthier behaviour response until the stress has passed. good in every situation; when facing a such as exercise and Optimists also tend to have challenge, focus on achieving a positive What sort of person are you — a glass healthier eating, tend to better quality and larger social outcome, rather than expecting defeat; half-full, or a glass half-empty person be less likely to smoke networks as people often prefer continue to improve your physical health — an optimist or a pessimist? Optimists and more likely to drink them over those with a less sunny by eating well, exercising and getting are people who anticipate good alcohol in moderation. outlook when seeking friends, thus plenty of sleep; value yourself and your experiences in the future, pessimists are Optimists may exper- allowing optimists to rely on a bigger By Julie talents and don’t compare yourselves those who expect negative outcomes. ience less stress when support group when they need it. Ireland to others (especially by what you see on Optimism can be a significant faced with setbacks So, what can we do to become more predictor for overall health. by focusing on tackling the problem optimistic after having just experienced social media); and challenge yourself Research has shown that people to reduce the severity of a situation, such a challenging year? Here are to learn something new every day. who have an optimistic outlook are and tend to be more accepting when a couple of tips to get us started: Time for a glass half-full skinny latte. much more likely to stay healthy and the challenge needs to be endured Try thinking positive thoughts about Take care of yourselves everyone. as a result, live longer. They engage by seeking ways to manage their yourselves and others; look for the Julie

at a particular angle, the rising sun catches the leaves, and the green lights up with a fleeting REFLECTIONS translucence. In its time, it will pass, the leaves with Warwick McFadyen falling to earth until the planet revolves around to this same particular moment. Soon enough, the Australian Open tennis After the fallow winter, both reserves have felt championship is due to begin. Like most of life the tread of cricketers and echoed to the thwack of in the past 12 months, the Open has shifted on willow and leather, and then will come the thud of its foundations. It is now scheduled to run from football boots. Until last year this was a certainty. February 8. You could set your clock on it. For those who set the January days by the tennis But then a virus came into the human world. clock, it must be slightly discombobulating. It’s not Going viral in a cyberspace sense had nothing only the timing, of course, but the entire show, or on this one. Where one is usually nothing more no show, of both players and spectators, it is the harmless than a cat or a celebrity, this one brought cast, the crew and the setting. death, damage and dislocation. The latter was a In the scheme of things, it is an unsettlement. matter of degrees, depending on geography, and It is not life and death. It is dislocation. A break in Gisborne was lucky. the routine and habit. A rift in the order of things. The seasons, however, did not move off their The circuit comes to town and then departs and axis. And despite the cacophony of the clowns in then the world moves on. Well, that was the plan the crowd, this stood true of one to each other: in past years. This time there is a slight period of adjustment. Love is not love This year everyone will be holding their breath Which alters when it alteration finds, that normality closes over the hole that the Or bends with the remover to remove. pandemic has rent. O no! it is an ever-fixed mark You can almost feel the stillness, paradoxically, That looks on tempests and is never shaken. in the swirl of swift virtue that is normality making boughs of the oaks on early morning walks around up for lost time. Gardiner and Sankey reserves. Only the seasons It is part of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116, written This rush seems distant under the arching change here. In summer, at a particular moment, about 400 years ago.

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Gisborne Gazette February 2021 15 Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Art Group, Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art & Craft, The Gallery Mt Macedon, The Gisborne Singers, Duneira, Licorice Allsorts, Macedon Music, The Mount Players, Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society Central Victoria and Woodend Art Group ARTS

Mount Players end Artists Open Studios New era for their interval Macedon Gisborne Singers With hopes high and fingers Artists of Macedon are opening their studios The Gisborne Singers are excited to announce the crossed The Players are now over the weekend of February 27-28. appointment of a new musical director. Luke Severn putting in place their plans for their comes with a wealth of experience in choral directing These nine studios, set within a short 2021 season. and will be starting with the choir in February. drive of each other, will feature artists at work Membership: We remind He is a multi-talented everyone that 2021 membership was due on who will demonstrate and discuss how they musician—being composer, January 1. More than ever, we need support on all approach their art. They will have original cellist and vocalist—and is full levels to ensure we move forward after what we have works on display and for sale. of enthusiasm for his new role. experienced this past 12 months. Just $30 plus $10 The artists invite you to share their inspir- Luke is also musical director each for extra family member provides wonderful ation and creations in media of painting, of the Bendigo Symphony value! Orchestra. botanical art, portraits, encaustic, drawing, AGM: Monday February 22 at 7pm for 7.30pm. Musical director There has been a change of ceramics, felt, silk painting and machine Play Readings: We plan to hold monthly play Luke Severn practice night from Tuesday to readings throughout the year. These will be great embroidery. Wednesday. Hours remain 7:30pm until 10pm with opportunities to socialise and listen to a play or, if Embrace art and culture as you enjoy the a break for supper. Holy Cross Primary School is you are keen, read a part. Our first for the year is studios and beauty of our environment. still the venue. on Friday February 12, at 7pm: The Savages of Studios are open from 10am to 4pm...look Choristers are excited about the possibility of Wirramai, an Australian play by Sandy Fairthorne. for the sign. Entry is free. meeting again in person and they plan to present Productions: Planning three for the season; the For further information contact Marian their first concerts in May. Luke will endeavour to first will be in May (more details next month). keep the musical flavour of the choir but will be putting Alexopoulos on 0418 884 281 or Colleen Registration for the AGM and Play Reading is his own touch to the repertoire. Ever-changing mandatory as numbers will be limited. For full details Weste on 0419 009 030. COVID-19 restrictions may play a part in practice on our AGM, Play Readings and Membership go to Instagram; openstudiosmacedon protocols and concert seating arrangements. www.themountplayers.com It’s a brand new start for the choir with Anna See you at the theatre…finally! Karen Hunt Clarke being selected as the new accompanist as well. Anna replaces the retiring Alan Grinton, our talented and much loved accompanist for over 10 years. We thank Alan for his extraordinary The Gallery Mount Macedon contribution and look forward to working with Anna. Welcome back to all our community and may 2021 be a New singers are currently being sourced better creative and fulfilling year. (especially tenors and basses). The choir is non- This month the Gallery celebrates its 15th birthday auditioned, with choral experience and the ability and welcomes locals, visitors and friends. Enjoy a visit to read music advantageous but not essential. If to see our quality art works and meet our artists. you have a love of singing and would like to join the During February we feature a visiting stitch artist, Singers on their new journey, please contact us at Nicci Rossel. Her exhibition Repair and Renewal www.gisbornesingers.org.au explores both the idea of internal psychic repair experienced by the stitcher and the renewal of the discarded/forgotten or lost cloth/threads that is Please join us at The Gallery for an Artist the basis of the works. Talk on Saturday February 6 at 2pm. Nicci has been experimenting with rust dye, Opening hours: Friday to Tuesday, 10am eco-dying with plant materials and commercial dye, to 4pm. incorporating the marks of time on the cloth with some Web: www.thegallerymtmacedon.com One of Nikki's works. form of colour and then stitches.

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Cameras at the ready for 2021 Young Voices end Members of the Macedon Ranges Photographic 2020 on high note Society are looking forward to 2021 with great anticipation. The calendar is starting to fill with 2020 came to a joyful end for Young exciting outings, interesting workshops, tutorial Voices of Macedon when they topics, plus the opportunity to share images, ideas, presented a program of Christmas stories and a love of photography. carols and songs to residents of the The final meeting for 2020 was a significant event Bupa aged care facility in Woodend. as club members were able to meet face to face for Performing in a garden, the highly excited children the first time in many months. The meeting consisted sang to a very appreciative audience, also seated of a catch-up and social time along with some special in COVID safety outdoors. For the children this was presentations. their first performance for the entire year, and under Throughout the year, even with lockdowns and the direction of Jess Demare and Emma West, with online meetings, members were still able to submit accompaniment provided by Cathy Hutchinson, they Best Digital Award presented to Cherry Cole (centre) by their photographs for entry in a range of competitions. sang with immense enthusiasm, showing that the competition steward Ronda Woolgar and judge Bruce The results of these entries were tallied up for the months of online tuition had not compromised their Hedge. 2020 Aggregate Award. This was presented to the vocal standard. The performance was followed by a very talented Judy Harrison. Many of Judy’s images picnic meal at the Woodend Children’s Park. have been in the Gisborne Gazette during 2020. The choir will recommence rehearsals at the Local renowned photographer Bruce Hedge Norma Richardson Hall, Woodend, on Thursday judged the final competition at the meeting and February 4 at 4.15pm. This year’s program will build presented Cherry Cole with the Best Digital Image on that of 2020, leading to performances featuring Award for her wonderful photograph of a surfer. songs of the sea and including a presentation of the After what has been a very challenging year for jazz cantata Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo. so many, members look forward to meeting up once Children from the age of 5 are warmly invited to again. If you have been considering joining a camera join the choir, which offers separate programs for club or if Santa gave you a camera for Christmas, younger and older singers. It is well documented MRPS might just be the place for you in 2021. that choral singing offer rich rewards for children in For more information about MRPS, please visit respect of intellectual, social, personal and creative www.macedon-ranges-photography.org.au or you development. can email questions to mrps@macedon-ranges- End of Year Aggregate Award presented to Judy For further information visit yvmacedon.org.au photography.org.au Harrison (centre) by Ronda Woolgar and club President Colleen Mahoney James Holgate.

Woodend Art Group students for their first term and $15 for the following terms. There is a limit of 10 students in each class, Local artist Robyn Gurry will be running the Folio which enables individual attention. Club at Woodend Art Group again this term. All Areas covered include painting, printing, ceramics classes start on Monday February 1 and finish the and mixed media. We also sometimes look at artists week of Monday March 22 (8 lessons for the term). and their artwork. All materials are supplied and Monday and Thursday are for juniors 7 to 12 students get an initial free lesson before any payment years old. Wednesday class is for senior students is made. This is so both parents and student are 12 to 15 years. happy. They are then given a visual diary to work in All folio classes are $25 a lesson and run for two starting the 2nd lesson. Contact Robyn on 0409 687 Open Studios GG Ad V2.pdf 1 13/1/21 5:17 pm hours, 4pm to 6 pm. Material costs are $25 for new 511 or at [email protected]

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Try on uniforms: Get started by having the 1. kids try on their school uniforms, school shoes and runners, to check they still fit. If your kids have grown out of them, plan to shop local or hit the secondhand Facebook groups early to get on top of that straight away.

Prepare for lunches: Check the lunch-boxes 2. are in good working order and if you have time, make and freeze some biscuits and muffins before school starts. Put a list on the fridge for each child in your family and make note of what sandwich fillings, fruit and veg they like. This will make it easy to check when lunches are packed in the fog of late nights or rushed mornings. Better yet, have the kids pack their own. See if you can find 10 differences between the pictures. Designate a space: Have a designated 3. space for school bags, shoes and artwork ready now, in order to keep things tidy during the jokes and riddles QUIZ term. A drawer dedicated for just school clothing, hats, hair accessories and socks will help avoid Why did the Chinese chef spend so much time in the 1 What is the capital city of France? unnecessary searches in the mornings. kitchen? Get the kids involved: Have the kids help to He was a wokaholic. 2 On what date did the Federation of 4. create a pictorial checklist for the morning Australia come into being? and afternoon routine. Keep them accountable Granddad, why is your face so wrinkly? They’re not wrinkles, dear, they’re laughter lines. and responsible by having them get their clothes 3 Which is the lightest metal? and lunchbox ready the night before to ensure a Oh, come on granddad, nothing’s that funny. smoother morning routine. What flies after criminals while wobbling? 4 Who did Judy Garland play in the Wizard Have a special ritual: Whether you pop a A jellycopter of Oz? 5. handwritten note in your child’s lunchbox, sing the same song in the car to school or walk to Where were you born? 5 Which poet is depicted on the Australian school together and talk about what will happen In Melbourne. $10 note? for the day, start a special ritual just for them. What part? All of me! All the best with your back to school and work 6 Who was the author of the book Pride routine. I hope to see you around in our beautiful Doctor, doctor I’ve got a scone stuck in my ear. and Prejudice? part of the world. Kat Don’t worry I’ve got some cream for that. 7 Who campaigned to become the A room here is $100 a night but $50 if you make your Australian Prime Minister under the political JOKE OF THE MONTH own bed. slogan, “Kevin 07”? Well, I don’t mind making my own bed. There was this elderly retired postmaster who had Fine, I’ll get you a hammer and nails and some 8 What is a chorizo? a computer, but had a problem with it. Just couldn’t timber. get it to work properly. The boy next door to him was a computer whizz, so he went next door to see if he What did one eye say to the other eye? 9 Who painted the Mona Lisa? could fix it. Between you and me, something smells. Within a couple of minutes the boy had it up and 10 What is the third planet from the sun? running again. The elderly man asked him what was Doctor, doctor, I think I’m a moth. the problem. The boy said, “you have an ‘I D ten T’ Well, you really need to see a psychiatrist. problem.” I know, but I was passing your surgery and I saw Bonus question The old bloke asked, “What’s an ‘I D ten T’ problem?” your light was on. The boy replied, “Write it down on a piece of paper U.L. Daly, after whom the Daly Nature Reserve in Gisborne was named, had and it will explain what I’m saying.” Dad, will you please do my maths homework for me Which he did – ID10T. tonight? what occupation? The old postmaster hasn’t spoken to the kid next No son, it wouldn’t be right. door since. I know Dad, but just do your best. Answers page 39 18 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 Proudly sponsored by ALAN AND TRACEE PERRY Alan Perry Tracee Perry SCHOOL'S IN

Gisborne Primary leadership group Braemar College lauds Class of 2020 Braemar College sends its congratulations to the Year 12 Class of 2020 for achieving exceptional VCE results. Especially considering the unique challenges of this year, the results demonstrate the admirable level of hard work, focus, perseverance, and resilience shown by the 2020 cohort. Gisborne Primary School captains: Ruby Ruscoe, Harry Gisborne Primary house captains: Ethan Andrews, The college is Hilgert, Chloe Wright and Tom Mousley. Aaliyah Deran, Angus Murray, Addison Goodall, proud to announce Monique McKibbin and Ashley Smyth. the recipients of the 2020 Dux and Dux Proximus, Elly Jackman Introducing new GSC captains (ATAR 99.5) and Darcy Kappel My name is Hayley Fisher. I am Hi, I am Hamish and I have had Dux Dux Proximus (ATAR 98.85), res- studying year 12 at Gisborne the honor to be elected school Elly Jackman Darcy Kappel pectively. Secondary College and have captain this year. The graduating been elected as school captain I live in Riddells Creek with my class performed extremely well, with 31% of for 2021. parents and younger sister as students receiving an ATAR above 90, 47% I am passionate about world well as our one-year-old puppy. I receiving an ATAR above 80, and 12% of study issues, as well as making school enjoy sports; I play basketball and scores over 40. an inclusive environment for tennis regularly. Braemar College recognises the contributions Hayley Fisher all. I hope that 2021 brings Hamish Nicoll As college captain I am made by its wider community — including staff and an easier year for education looking forward to working with parents — in supporting and encouraging the Year for both staff and students and that all students the school and my fellow captains to promote 12 students throughout 2020. are able to achieve their learning goals, with the great things about the college, to promote year 12s in particular having a memorable year. opportunity and ensure support for every student to I think that feeling like you belong and achieve their best. I would also like to encourage being valued is a key aspect of any learning greater involvement from the junior classes in the experience and that is something GSC does college community. STUDENT AWARDS well — this is something I want to continue to I am looking to change some of the water bubblers Here are presentations to some of the implement during my time as college captain. around the college to water faucets as I think this One of my main goals is to keep raising will encourage students to bring a water bottle with students who were awarded Gazette awareness of sustainable education and what them to class, be able to fill up their water bottles achievement awards in 2020. we as young people can do to help our forever with ease and remain hydrated particularly in the changing earth and climate. hotter months in some of our warmer classrooms.

◄Bullengarook: Cindy Trewin and Hi, my name is Joseph My name is Tess Cole, and I Nicholai Le with Daulatzai, I am one of the vice- am a vice-captain for 2021. My teacher Garry captains for 2021. I have been mother is a hypnotherapist, my Heald. at the college since Year 7. As father is a stand-up comedian in an active member of the school England, I have an older sister community, I have enjoyed and a younger brother. being a part of the College’s I have worked at KFC for over Student Representative Council, two years now and am still trying Joseph Daulatzai Sustainability Group and school Tess Cole to work out which career path ►Max Rowland of productions over the past few I want in the future. What I do Gisborne Secondary years. My main goal for this year is to implement know, however, is the constructive change I wish to College with teachers whiteboard tables into classrooms to improve help administer at the school while in my captaincy Emily Ezzy and Alex collaborative learning. This is to give a chance for position. My plan is to work with the teachers to Vincent. students to be more involved in a group setting as continue to improve subjects such as 4SP and work well as support teachers with a potential hands-on skills, aiming to further adapt it to what I believe method of classroom engagement. the students should be learning at this time. This ▼Keira Simpson of This will also reduce waste, with large amounts of means trying to work the voice of the students into Gisborne Primary with butcher’s paper used during activities such as mind the classroom more where I am able to. mother Renae. maps. Whiteboard tables would work especially well Examples include educating students in an in Year 7 and Year 8 learning centres, due to their unbiased way on what the political parties represent large group environment. I also want to increase so that when they can vote they can play an active the student voice at the college by holding town- part instead of wasting a valuable vote. I hope any hall style meetings. I will work closely with the other other students with ideas along these lines can ▲Holly Nelson of captains to achieve the goals we have for this year, approach me and help me to better our learning. I Gisborne Primary with to benefit present and future cohorts at the college. hope everyone has a great year! parents Rayoni and Miles.

Gisborne Gazette February 2021 19 Holiday of horrible history New year, new oval, New Gisborne My holidays have been pretty New Gisborne Primary School plain, like most people's, as we YOUNG is happy to announce that our couldn’t do much or travel far new oval is ready to use. due to COVID restrictions. But BEAT with Asher Kroon Throughout the latter half there were a few things that of 2020 students and staff stood out for me. One was a patiently waited behind two- visit to Beechworth in north-east sad considering the reasons metre fences while our “old” Victoria with my family and a they were there in the first place. oval was dug up, rearranged friend. Our guide explained some of and put back together again. My favourite part of the trip the reasons that you could be At times the space looked was a ghost tour at the Mayday committed: for doing housework more like a swamp than a Hills mental asylum. This place on a Sunday, falling off a horse, sporting area but we could not was creepy and awesome. getting kicked in the head, being be happier with how it looks We got to walk around the drunk, reading too many books, now. abandoned asylum that was 'political excitement', laziness, Covered in artificial turf first commissioned in 1867 and being blind or deaf, epilepsy and bordered with concrete decommissioned in 1995. (although they didn’t know what edging, the new space boasts Our guide told us horror this was back in 1867), grief and two soccer fields, football goal stories of the treatment of many more. Most of the reasons squares, a softball diamond, patients and the experiments are quite odd because they are running track and bat tennis they conducted on them to now everyday occurrences. Just courts. try to find a source for their be glad you weren’t alive back in The oval works are part mental illness. It had a total of the 1800s. of a two-part project with 67 buildings, and at its peak We also visited the now the second stage to include had 500 staff and over 1200 decommissioned Beechworth landscaping along Ferrier patients. Jail. This jail was very special Road and Station Road as well The asylum was built on top and historic because this as courtyard improvements, of Mayday Hills due to popular was where Ned Kelly was decking and stormwater belief that the wind would imprisoned. We got to see his and drainage works. We are “cleanse” people. cell. It was quite interesting. excited for these works to This asylum was one of the After Ned Kelly’s last stand, start (and finish) so we can first three asylums to be built he was caught and brought enjoy all the wonderful areas in Victoria. To be admitted to back to the Beechworth Jail. around our wonderful school. the asylum, staff only required Originally the trial was going two signatures of consent. to be held in Beechworth, However, to be released the but one of the police officers patient needed eight signatures. convinced the judge to hold It’s safe to say that most of the the trial in Melbourne. This was NEW GYM AT patients who entered the facility because Ned Kelly was really never got out, which is really popular among the Beechworth GISBORNE people. They liked him because when Ned PRIMARY robbed banks, he would rip up all the house The impressive frame of the mortgage documents, so new gym at Gisborne Primary nobody had to pay their School rises into the sky. house loans back! The jail was very interesting, and we got taught lots of very interesting historical information and facts. Old Beechworth Jail Youth program receives $10,000 grant The development of local young people worth, employability skills, sense of each raised money to go towards received a boost on January 19 with a community and resilience through a Christmas hampers for the Gisborne donation of $10,000 by the Gisborne wide range of career development, Foodbank. Community Branch of Bendigo Bank personal growth and industry Students undertook a $5 challenge to help fund Project Ready at Gisborne engagement activities. during lockdown in which they did Secondary College. 2021 marks the fifth year the Project various jobs for a $5 donation. Project Ready is a hands-on work Ready program will run at Gisborne The students’ profits went towards readiness and personal development Secondary College under the the purchase of small toys and treats program which incorporates VET leadership of facilitator Jane Williams. which were donated to Gisborne Certificate II in Active Volunteering. Bendigo Bank Gisborne Branch Foodbank for use in their Christmas It was developed in 2017 by Chairman, Gary McSwain, said the hampers. Central Ranges Local Learning and branch was pleased to be able to To find out more about Project Employment Network. support a program that had a positive Ready, contact Lena Way at lena@ Gary McSwain, Jane Williams and GSC Using a mentoring approach, the impact on youth development. centralrangesllen.org.au or visit www. principal Jon Morley celebrate the donation. program helps to build students’ self- Last year, Project Ready students projectready.vic.edu.au. 20 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 FOR THE GREEN THUMBS

'Where exactly Gisborne is Daly Nature Garden Club Our first club meeting for 2021 on Wednesday Reserve?' February 10 will be in Jacksons Creek Reserve, at or around the picnic shelter located in line with Brantome Street (the shelter closest to the new toilet block). “Where exactly is Daly Nature Please bring your own chair, cup, Reserve?” is a frequent question we finger food and drinks. hear. Many people don’t realise how Around 1.45pm we have arranged a close it is to Gisborne’s town centre conducted tour of the Gisborne Botanic but it isn’t just the grassy slope you Gardens. Horticulturalist Amanda Gauci see from the Melton Road roundabout. will accompany us to tell us about the If you are driving, you need to park various botanical features including the your vehicle at the Scout Hall in Howey most recent and extensive plantings in Street. If you are walking in Aitken, the garden. Prince or Daly Streets, you can simply Hope to see you there. Bernhard step into it. Look for the mulched tracks which lead you through the quiet treed area, or follow the bitumen path from Aitken Street, which has seating at Reflections on each end. A beautiful spot to rest and contemplate nature in Daly Reserve. The Heritage garden-orchard is Jacksons Creek also part of the Reserve, where you Edited extract by Isaac Batey, who can enjoy the more formal setting of reflected on why Jacksons Creek no longer rose gardens and fruit trees, originally bee achievements, which will prove especially if you are looking for a new dried into a series of stagnant pools in developed by the Daly families. interesting. interest. It’s local, it’s the environment summer as it had when the Bateys arrived During 2021 our articles will Tuesday February 9 is pencilled and it has a long cultural history. in 1846, and flooded more often. include photographs of the Nature in for our first working bee this year, Enquiries to dalynaturereserve@ From what I saw of the country Reserve’s best features and a few 9.30am; meet at the Scout Hall. gmail.com around Gisborne it was evident that before-and-after shots of working You are welcome to join us, Irene Perkin [before Europeans] a great quan- tity of water was blocked by natural barriers not in existence now. A considerable stretch of Jack- sons Creek from the bridge in Gisborne up into Rosslyn seems "I want to see an Australian Riddells Creek. a comparatively recent cutout landscape.” In the 1880s and 90s, Melburnians CREEK STORY through a wide, shallow marsh. Those big weed infestations are often escaped the summer heat with If there was a long, dry, hot sum- gone now, but Lyn’s work hasn’t a day trip to Riddell, walking from The next in the local 'Creek Stories' mer and a winter when the rainfall stopped. She is part of Greening the station along Riddells Creek to series. fell below average, this swamp of Riddell, the community group Smiths Nursery. would suck up the large volume of Riddells Creek that looks after Wybejong Park on Now, the path to the Nursery water that comes from the springs is being cleared of gorse, When Lyn Hovey moved in beside in the Black Forest. blackberry and hawthorn. The Riddells Creek, hawthorn, gorse, The numerous small rivulets native grasses and bracken are blackberry and bramble covered coming direct from Mt Macedon coming back. everything — “blackberries as big were impounded in the large as a house”. It was 1990. 'Wooling' morass, evidently a lake Every Sunday morning, Lyn Challenge in ancient time... Many years ago laid down tin, cut the blackberries the late Mr Robertson cut a drain The new challenge is the flow either side, then dug the roots out. through it, consequently the waste of water in Riddells Creek. In To get from the caravan down to of spring waters from the Mount is summer the flow drops and the the creek and clear a path along now done away with. creek becomes a chain of pools the boundary took 10 years. Now let us consider how the and a refuge for wildlife in the “At first, I wanted to plant exotic tramping of livestock has hardened heat of summer and in drought. things like sweet peas," Lyn said. the ground for the last 63 years, Lyn has seen what has been "But I put them all in one place in how their hoofs have cut tracks, lost since she came here and the garden, and the rest is native how wheels have made ruts, and wants to protect the native plants, because they attract birds how the handiwork of man in com- wildlife that’s left: “It feels like it’s and insects and they function as bination with all has originated new somewhere worth looking after.” part of the ecosystem. causes, whose effects are that More at www.creekstories.net Lyn Hovey: helping to clear the creek path. Jacksons Creek with an occasional exception runs all the year round. (Written in 1898) Gisborne Gazette February 2021 21 Proudly sponsored by SCOUTING Bruce Ellis, Chiropractor Local scouts help identify sea dragons

In 2017, a marine biologist working at the University of Technology in , Dr Selma Klanthen, was told that local divers were seeing fewer sea dragons. She asked how many there were now? And how many had there been before? Neither question could be answered. From this was born a Citizen Scientist Program. It turns out that the spots and stripes on the sides of each sea dragon are unique to that individual animal. So, if divers submit photos of sea dragons to be analysed, it is possible to get an idea of how many dragons there are Above: 1st Gisborne Group leader Ron Keehner and his daughter, Joey in a location. In Victoria this task is Male sea dragon with eggs sheathed with algae. Leader Lizzy. undertaken by the Victorian National Parks Association, Scouts Victoria, via its State Leader to collect and submit photos of dragons. About 20% of these have been and colourful creatures," Bruce said. Scuba (and Gisborne Gazette sponsor) Over time, through hundreds of identified by, and named for, their "Scouting is about being out and about Dr Bruce Ellis, has been part of this photos from those 20 or so dive trips, Scout photographers. Named dragons and enjoying the unique environment work from the start. Scouts from all combined with many more by other include Lizzie, Marsha, Hugh, Scout that is marine Victoria. over Victoria, including a number of divers, we now know that there are and Bruce E. "It’s a privilege to get to see it and Macedon Ranges Scouts, scuba dive more than 120 identified dragons that “It’s an entirely different world even better that we can add something at Flinders Jetty about six times a year come and go from the Flinders Jetty. down there, filled with very different back to the understanding of it.” Macedon-Woodend Scouts ready for first joint year The newly merged Macedon-Woodend Scout Group based at Macedon Scout Hall is set for a great first year full of adventure, fun and discovery for all sections. The Venturer group was very active during the holidays, going on a canoe camp on the Glenelg River in December and a hike on in January. Members also helped leaders reorganise and spruce up the hall so it best serves the group’s four active sections this year. Starting the first week of February, Cubs (7-10 years) will meet on Mondays 5:30- 7pm, Scouts (10-14 years) on Mondays 7-9pm or Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm, and Venturers (14-17 years) on Thursdays 7-9pm during school terms. At the time of writing, February activities for Cubs included canoeing at Nursery Lake and a camp at Anglesea. The Scout and Venturer sections will plan their program in the first weeks of term. Macedon Scout Hall will be a hive of activity this year and new members are welcome to join the fun. Visit https://macedonwoodend scouts. com for more information, to register or organise a trial night. Venturers give canoeing on the Glenelg River the 'paddles up' in December. 22 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society Gisborne Court House  4 Hamilton Street Open Wednesdays 10am to 4pm  Phone 5428 1450 e: [email protected] LOCAL HISTORY www.gisbornemountmacedon.org.au Thomas Carroll Engineer with magic touch Thomas Carroll of Bullengarook was a mechanical genius from boyhood. He perfected the self-propelled combine harvester and was recognised for his outstanding service to world agriculture.

arroll was born in 1888 at developed by two Australians, Matthew Bullengarook, the oldest of East and J S Charlton, employing the Cfive children to farmer Michael North American principle in order to John Carroll and Mary Elizabeth, avoid the high tariff on imported copies nee Fitzgerald. Carrolls Lane in of the Australian stripper-harvester. Bullengarook is named in memory of In 1911, the Canadian’s South the family, early setters in the district. American distributor engaged Carroll to Picture courtesy AGCO Although he attended the local state assemble and test run reaper-threshers Tom Carroll in 1961: hailed as the 'pioneer of modern harvesting'. school for only eight years, Carroll for farmers in Argentina. Revelling in later attended night school before life there and soon fluent in Spanish, 1955, when Carroll was promoted to Tom Carroll returned to Australia to undertaking a two-year correspondence Carroll entered the direct employment Massey's chief combine engineer for supervise, over three seasons from course in mechanical engineering from of Massey-Harris in 1917, the same the western hemisphere, self-propelled 1956 to 1958, the design of a new self- the United States. year that he married the Canadian machines were working grain fields propelled header-harvester. This was From the age of 10, Carroll drove his Thomasine Laidlaw of Toronto. His across the globe and by 1963 the the successful Massey-Ferguson 585, family’s horse-drawn binder and ran the wife often travelled with him and their company held the largest slice of a designed for Australian conditions. steam engine and threshing machine life became virtually one continuous world combine market that had eluded Carroll's engineering leadership did whenever required. His father taught summer, spent on the Argentine the Australians. not stop with the combine harvester, him the basics of blacksmithing and he pampas, the Canadian prairies or the as he had been instrumental in the gleaned bricklaying and carpentry skills Australian plains. Carroll estimated that development of Massey's first hay baler from local tradesmen. In the district, in 50 years, he only experienced four In 1958, Tom Carroll and also worked to improve ploughs, he drove a sawmill traction engine, winters. became the first cultivators and other farm implements. becoming fascinated by mechanics After Carroll's reaper-thresher took In 1958, Tom Carroll became the when repairing the implements and clear honours at a field trial in Argentina non-American to be first non-American to be awarded machinery for his neighbours. in the summer of 1919-20, he was awarded the American the American Society of Agricultural In 1904, at the age of 16, Carroll appointed chief field engineer and by Engineers Cyrus Hall McCormick began working for the Buckeye 1924-25, his machine was harvesting Society of Agricultural medal for his outstanding contribution Harvester Company in Melbourne, extensively in North and South America. Engineers medal for his to world agriculture. assisting farmers to set up their He was always a good listener, ever Although Carroll had become a American binders and mowers. alert to farmers' needs. In Argentina, outstanding contribution Canadian citizen, he always remained Supervising their tilling implement farmers were experimenting with self- to world agriculture an Australian at heart. No children were business acquainted him with foundry propelled harvesters. An attempt by H V born to the marriage. His wife died in and moulding practices and machine McKay Pty Ltd to supply the Americas 1954 and Carroll retired to Caulfield shop operations. As an expert with with a brilliant but expensive header After the 1926 death of H V McKay in 1962. After a short illness, he died J Mitchell and Company’s stripper from Ontario failed spectacularly in the at his Sunbury home, ‘Rupertswood’, in 1968 and was buried in the family harvesters from 1909, Carroll soon droughts and the Depression of the his heirs continued to control the grave in the Gisborne Cemetery. encountered Massey-Harris of Toronto’s early 1930s. When times improved, the business until 1930 when the Canadian Following his death, Carroll was reaper-thresher which had been initiative had passed to Massey-Harris, competitor Massey-Harris was taken hailed by Massey-Ferguson and the who gave Tom Carroll into partnership and the enterprise Australian and Canadian press as "the the responsibility of was renamed H V McKay Massey pioneer of modern harvesting, having developing a self- Harris. In 1954, the McKay family sold designed the world’s first successful propelled combine. their interests to Massey-Harris, and self-propelled combine". His first combine in 1937 was a success, followed three years later by a version that HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS was light and cheap The Gisborne & Mount Macedon public. It will be compulsory for all enough to command a Districts Historical Society Inc. people attending the Court House wide market. Annual General Meeting will be held to maintain a safe distance of 1.5 This new version at the Gisborne Court House on metres and to sign in on arrival. went into volume February 21 at 2pm, all members and The jail will be open daily from production in 1940, the public are invited to attend. 10am to 2pm. Due to ongoing just in time to answer From Wednesday January 27, maintenance, the Stables are closed an acute wartime rural the Court House will be open to the at the moment. Massey-Ferguson 585 harvester labour shortage. By Gisborne Gazette February 2021 23 NEWS FROM THE COUNCIL

Battle of the Bandwidth Young people wanted to join Seeking content creators for winners announced Live4Life crew online youth zine Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Battle of Are you in Year 9 in 2021? Would you like to help Are you looking for a new creative project to get stuck the Bandwidth competition. support good mental health for other young people? into? In first place was solo artist Live4Life is looking for new crew members to help Council’s Youth team is calling for contributions for Sage Roadknight, who will now run our 2021 Year 8 program. You’ll learn some Future Creations, a short magazine or ‘zine’ created represent the Macedon Ranges in awesome skills and make lifelong friends. For more by young people for young people. the FReeZa Push Start Regional information about how you can be involved in the Editions will be published each term and Battle of the Bands heat this year. Macedon Ranges group, get in touch with Loren at showcase the talented and creative young people in Second place was awarded Youth Services on [email protected] the Macedon Ranges. The first edition is available to to folk artist Lavinia. Solo artist For more information about the Live4Life program view at mrsc.vic.gov.au/youth Bridget Bourke and rapper Sage Roadknight: and what young people are doing across Victoria, go Content submissions for the next edition close on Kreeper placed equal third. winner. to www.live4life.org.au Sunday February 7. The event was organised by To find out more about how you can submit content, Council’s Music In The Sticks (MITS) program, which and/or join the editorial committee, visit mrsc.vic.gov. provides opportunities for young people in the shire au/youth or call us on 5422 0333. to develop skills and experience in areas such as This zine is part of Council’s work to elevate the event management, sound and lighting, photography voices of young people and keep them connected to and film, publicity and management, live and studio each other and their community. recording, sound production and hospitality. The MITS program will be held again this year and new members are always welcome. Contact Nat on 0439 642 192 to find out more. Have your say on strategic waterway plan Call to artists to lead creative Waterways in the Macedon Ranges are highly valued for their landscape, recreation and environmental recovery and reconnection A new Live4Life team is needed. importance. We are looking to local artists, arts practitioners, art Council is working with Melbourne Water to groups and arts organisations to submit their ideas Gisborne council office is open develop and implement a plan for environmental to develop and deliver art projects which awaken works. The proposed works aim to improve water creativity, reconnect our community and increase The customer service centre in Gisborne reopened quality and habitat values through strategic weed engagement in arts and culture. on January 5 and will remain open weekdays from management and revegetation. There are three levels of funding available for 10am to 3pm in line with the Victorian Government’s Residents and interested community members projects ranging from $3,000 to up to $10,000. eased COVID-19 restrictions. are invited to provide feedback on the draft plan. Expressions of interest open on February 1 and close Council encourages everyone to make appoint- Submissions are invited from February 1 to 28. on March 14. Projects must be delivered by June 30 . ments where possible with council officers. For further To find out more and have your say, visit mrsc.vic. For more information visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/get- information on what is available, contact Customer gov.au/yoursay, email [email protected] involved Service on 5422 0333 or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au or call 5422 0333.

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24 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 Christmas lights Gisbus service Well done to the many families who lit up the district is 12 years old streets with Christmas cheer in December. They certainly By the time you read this Gisbus brightened the final weeks will have celebrated its 12th birthday on January 19. of a gloomy year. These Please note that due to an homes are ones spotted in updated train timetable effective 1300 447 287 Gordon Boulevard, Coop from January 31, both Route gisbus.com.au Drive, Mulgutherie Way and 473 and 474 services will have Worcester Road. some changes, the details of which are available on the GisBus website. All arrival and departure times at designated bus stops have altered, as well as departure times from the main Coles bus stop and railway station. Departure times displayed on Route 474 (with the exception of the Coles bus stop and Railway station) are subject to pre-booking and pickup times may alter. Please don’t just stand at these Route 474 stops expecting a bus to arrive. We are also able to offer limited services to schools in the Gisborne and New Gisborne GisBus footprint, but these seats are limited and fill extremely quickly. Bookings via the website are essential. All services run through the centre of town, so it’s a convenient way to visit the Gisborne shopping precinct. For train travellers, the cost of the bus trip is included in the train fare and for non-train travellers the fare is $2.40 ($1.20 concession). The Gisbus team recently welcomed David from Sunshine Tours headquarters. He will be with us until Kelvyn returns to the driver’s seat. Everyone must still wear a face mask on public transport. There are exemptions for children under 12 years and individuals with physical conditions making it difficult to wear a mask.

book, magazine, newspaper, ebook or audiobook and Come along to Storytime. These popular There's lots to do while away the hot summer days in air-conditioned sessions run each week during school term and are a comfort. (Note: it may not actually be very quiet all great way to introduce little kids to the fun of reading, at Gisborne Library the time!) dancing, singing and socialising. We’re hoping for a Gisborne Library is open Monday to Friday from return to in-person sessions in mid-February. Keep Work from home — at the library. Many people 10am to 5pm (closed for lunch 12.30-1.30 Monday, an eye on our website, Facebook and Instagram are still required to work from home but why not get pages for new dates coming soon. Thursday and Friday) and open Saturday 9.30-12.30. out of the house and work in the library for a change Give us a call if you are unsure of the times or keep of scenery. Use our free Wi-Fi and remote printing Get some tech help. We offer one-on-one tech an eye on our website, Facebook and Instagram services while you’re here. help to assist you decipher your device. We can help page as well as Google for any changes. you get started on the internet, borrow a digital book, Please ask us to ‘check your card’ – With the on- Watch movies or TV. If you’ve got a laptop, shop online or fill in forms. Give us a call on 5428 and-off closures last year there are many members smartphone or tablet, connect up to the free library 3962 to book in a time with a staff member. with outstanding items, fines and other blocks on Wi-Fi to watch free movies or TV shows with Kanopy Catch up with friends. Libraries these days are their cards. We are currently waiving all fines. Let’s or Beamafilm. all start 2021 with cards that don’t have old problems hives of activity! Come in and enjoy our clean, safe blocking your use of library services. Jump on a public computer. The library has and welcoming spaces, for whatever reason you like. Beat the heat this summer and check out what’s free-to-use public computers. Staff are on hand to Or no reason at all! on offer at the library. If you haven’t set foot in a help if you need assistance. Listen to the library podcast. (Ok, you don’t need library recently, you might be surprised that we offer to do this IN the library, but we love it so much that we so much more than books. Book clubs. The back deck area is available for needed to share it with you.) Listen to the new ‘Meet book groups to use, and we also have the room next While there are still shelves upon shelves of Me at the Library’ podcast to see how libraries across door that we can use on a Wednesday again for book reading materials, today’s libraries are bustling the region are inspiring people to do amazing things: groups looking for a space to meet. community hubs, and a perfect place to escape the www.facebook.com/meetmeathelibrarypodcast summer heat. Here are just a few things you can do at the library: Research your roots. Come into the library to Restrictions are continuing to ease and library- begin researching your family history, getting started land is slowly starting to return to normal, so if you Pick a quiet corner and read. Obvious, we know, online via Ancestry or FindMyPast. Library staff are haven’t been into the library in a while, now’s the but still a popular choice. Choose your medium — on hand to help you begin. time. Website www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au Gisborne Gazette February 2021 25 Maurie Bourke : dedicated

By Bryan Power – no wonder they wanted him to join them. ' here is this Gisborne?” Maurie Nine thousand miles later Maurie WBourke muttered in exasperation returned the little bus and its to himself as his car strained to climb passengers safely to London. He also Gap Hill on the Bendigo Road. Maurie, had the pleasure during that trip of not yet 40, had applied successfully meeting his Irish relatives in Tipperary. for the position of manager at the Meanwhile Pat had contacted him State Savings Bank branch in a place to say that if he didn’t hurry home he called Gisborne that he vaguely knew could lose his job so with only days to was somewhere on the outskirts of spare Maurie boarded a Qantas Super Melbourne. Constellation for the 56-hour flight Finally he reached the downward home at the huge cost then of 600 slope and coasted into what he quickly pounds. realised was more like a village than a Maurie returned to duty at the town. The year was 1968 and Maurie Newport branch, but when back home arrived to find that the branch, located at he had the good fortune in what is now the Thai restaurant in through a mutual friend to meet a young Aitken Street, had one staff member Maurie with the MG TC that he restored (and Graeme Millar as Santa Claus) at the school teacher, Joan Gebbie, and they and only two personal loans and about Gisborne Festival parade in December 2014. soon became sweethearts. Maurie and 40 housing loans on its books. However, Joan were married in on New with the opening of Tullamarine Airport Year’s Eve 1960 and in August of the in 1970, the village quickly grew and Both Ted and Ann were very com- restored four old cars and as a young following year they moved into their along with it, under Maurie’s energetic passionate people, especially to those man he built a speed boat. There was first home in Rosanna East. In those leadership, so did the branch’s housing who suffered during the depression nothing he wouldn’t have a go at. happy years at Rosanna their house loan portfolio. years of the 1930s, and this example After 10 years in the bank Maurie truly became a home with the births Maurie was born in Geelong in also made its mark strongly on their caught the bug that had bitten many of their four children: Jane, Elizabeth, 1930, the first child of Edmond (“Ted”) sons. young Australians in the 1950s – the Adam and Simon. and Ann Bourke, and he was given desire to travel overseas. He asked They were very sad to leave their the names of both of his grandfathers, ollowing school Maurie joined the the bank for six months' leave without home in Rosanna in 1968 and Joan Maurice and Thomas. Ted was the FState Savings Bank in 1947 and pay and was pleasantly surprised cried all the way as they drove up Station Master at Geelong and the son banking was to become his lifelong when his application was approved. the Calder to their new home, the of Thomas Bourke who had emigrated career. After saving a few pounds in The trip aboard the Orcades in 1957 manager’s residence at 28 Prince from Tipperary to become a policeman his early years at the bank, Maurie was an eye-opener for Maurie. He Street, Gisborne. in Melbourne. Maurie was followed in bought an old Willys Whippet car and was shocked on arriving at the first the family by three brothers: Pat, Owen so began his perennial interest in cars port of call, Cape Town, to find the uring the 1970s the branch needed and Martin, all of whom inherited their and motor bikes. The Whippet was a signs everywhere asserting the rules Dbigger premises and the bank mother’s deep auburn hair. great source of fun and adventures – of apartheid. In London Maurie met acquired the land where Jed’s Coffee The boys enjoyed happy childhoods some of them death-defying. Maurie five young people from Sydney who Shop is now situated. In obtaining the and learned a lot from their father who and Pat once worked out that over planned to drive around Europe in a title, the bank’s surveyor found that all could turn his hand to anything in his the years they had owned or ridden Commer Dormobile. Maurie found that of the blocks in Aitken Street between backyard workshop. almost 35 motor bikes. Maurie has also he was the only one who could drive Hamilton and Robertson Streets were

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mrh.org.au Health Care | Mental Health | Wellbeing | NDIS 26 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 banker and community leader were out of alignment and a major refiguring saw a wedge of land tapering from about a metre in Aitken Street to a few centimetres at the rear added to one property to “straighten up” the titles. The new building was not long up before it had to be extended to accommodate additional staff needed as the branch’s business grew. Despite their initial misgivings Maurie and Joan soon came to love Gisborne and found themselves very involved with the community. Over the following years Maurie served on numerous committees: scouts, swimming pool and film society. He was a member of St Brigid’s Parish Council, the Riddell Football League tribunal and, of course, he became the honorary auditor for many clubs. He served a term as a Gisborne councillor and was Chairman of the Gisborne Bush Nursing Hospital and, at the same time, worked voluntarily as a Maurie and Joan with their young family just prior to their move to Gisborne. Maurie and Joan as King and Queen of handyman there. the Gisborne Festival in 2005.

n 1969 Maurie was asked to chair to Gisborne — they were crowned King Ia new organisation in the town to and Queen of the Gisborne Christmas provide accommodation for its ageing Festival. residents. The Gisborne and District Senior Citizens’ Homes first developed five units at 47 Brantome Street and n 2008 Maurie was approached later more units in Goode Street and Ito lend his experience and talents Hamilton Street — finally, 22 in total. in leading the establishment of a This was a major project and required community bank in Gisborne. The a big commitment from Maurie and committee held a meeting that saw many others including Doug White, Bill Brothers Maurice, a packed hall of residents make Brady and Glenys Quaife. Martin and Pat commitments to contribute $450,000 in He also found time to train at Bourke at the capital. The final figure of $1,200,000 Kyneton to obtain a pilot’s licence and Macedon Ranges required by the Bendigo Bank to he and his brother Pat flew on a num- Grand Tour in establish the branch in Gisborne was ber of trips to outback Australia. 2015. met by the deadline and the bank was In 1971 Joan opened a shop in the up and running. previous premises of the bank. She Before Maurie’s five-year term as called it “Wooden Horse Craft and Old chairman of the board had ended, the Wares” and its popularity meant that has powerful memories for Maurie as it bank was paying dividends to its inves- Joan became well known in the town. Niddrie. At that time he was a member of almost cost him his life when he helped tors and the business was thriving. So much so that people would say, when the Board of the Australian Bank Officers’ What pleased Maurie most was the introduced to Maurie, “Oh, you must be a family save their home in Forbes Road. Association. adoption of his strong wish that the cul- Joan Bourke’s husband.” The following day only one staff member After 40 years with the bank, Maurie ture would mirror his memories of his About the same time, with a group of was able to make it to work but the man- retired in 1987 but not before he joined time with the State Savings Bank — gen- friends, she established the Buttlejorrk Art ager of the Commercial Bank (now West- with a couple of friends in setting up a Group, and contributed work to its annu- pac) made cash available to the State chemical factory. After retirement he uinely warm and helpful interaction with al exhibitions. About this time Maurie and Bank’s customers with the approval of drove school buses for two years and customers. Joan bought a 16-hectare property on that one member of Maurie’s staff. then drove for Victorian Wine Tours for He is delighted that the bank has Kilmore Road and over 1971-2 built their Following that traumatic event the 22 years. There was no slowing down for proven its worth in the town by already present home for which Maurie did all bank supported its customers as much Maurie. donating more than one million dollars the carpentry and tiling. as possible, especially those who had In 1998 Maurie and Joan entered into to community projects and scholarships. Joan sold her business in 1977 prior lost property, possessions and even lengthy negotiations with Parks Victoria He also applauds the bank’s creation of a to the family heading off for three months loved ones in the fire. to establish the Top of the Range Tea- disaster fund that will provide community in Europe. On her return she was offered As more and more customers opened rooms at the summit of Mt Macedon. grants immediately following any major a position teaching art at Salesian Col- accounts, the branch’s staff numbers Finally they obtained approval, the build- calamity that might occur in the district. lege and taught there for 14 years. increased and the manager’s position ing was constructed, and they ran the Both now in their 90s, Maurie and For some years she was also a mem- was regularly reclassified to higher levels. business there for over two years before Joan continue to make Gisborne their ber of Macedon Ranges Council’s Arts But Maurie was able to retain the post selling. home. The town is so fortunate to have Committee. until 1983 when still higher promotions In 2005 Maurie and Joan were award- gained from the many benefits their pres- The 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfire took him first to Keilor East and then to ed the ultimate accolade for their service ence has brought to this community.

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By local vet he Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society was Dr Caitlin Tfounded in 1978 when Mal Grant and several oth- Horwood-Skelton er like-minded people were horrified that the the old steam traction engine from White’s sawmill at Bullen- garook looked like being scrapped. THEThey put up their handsRUSTON to rescue the old girl and HORNSBY over a number of years carefully restored it and got it What if my dog has a seizure? going again. There was a problem: Where could it be housed? The then Gisborne Council helped them get It may come as a shock if you see it for the first a lease on the land that is now the Steam Park and time, but if your dog gets the shakes, be aware he so the Gisborne Vintage Machinery Society was born. could actually be having a seizure. Lots of other engines and machinery and enthusiastic Animals can suffer from seizures, just as hu- restorers later, the Ruston Hornsby is the society’s mans do. You may see anything from unusual proud emblem. muscle tremors to a full-body “grand mal” seizure. In the 19th century there were a number of sawmills Or maybe you’ll see your dog looking spaced-out round the district and most of them had saws pow- and disoriented after the event. ered by steam engines like the Ruston Hornsby. It’s important to know that seizures that re- Tom White bought the mill in Haires Road in 1957 sult from erratic brain activity can be triggered by a range of causes: snail baits, envenomations, from Michael Kays. In 1965, it was decided to replace The plant toxins, drugs or other poisons, heat stress, the ageing steam power plant with diesel and the society's and some diseases of the liver or glucose levels. steam traction engine was left to moulder until Mal Ruston Sometimes though, there is no reason other than a and his friends rescued it. Hornsby. In 1968 it was discovered that a survey error had misfiring of the brain activity itself — a true “epi- placed Kay’s mill on the wrong block so the opportu- leptic fit”. If your dog appears to be seizuring: Stay nity was taken to shift the plant a few hun- calm; Keep safe; Support his recovery. dred metres north-west to the adjoining al- Stay calm. Try to identify possible causes of the lotment in Whites Road. The move was also seizuring (eg poisons). You may monitor how long the opportunity to switch to electric drive so the seizure lasts or even record it. the company put up the capital sum to ex- Keep safe. Don’t try and put anything in his tend mains power from Gisborne to the re- mouth, or to pull out his tongue. You risk getting built plant. bitten. Keep him clear of other dangers (water/ White operated the mill on this site un- traffic/ inquisitive animals). til 1974 when it closed as a result of a joint Recovery. Once it is safe to do so, you can management arrangement between White, comfort your dog, and check him in with your vet. Higgins and Proctor to form the Black Forest If seizures are continuous, seek veterinary at- Sawmill Company. – (Courtesy of “Wombat Woods- tention immediately. If the seizures have stopped, men” by Norman Houghton) it can be done as a routine visit - the idea is to try Stay safe! and diagnose the underlying cause and help pre- Arthur Boyd, President GVMS, 0419 897 721 A steam-driven sawmill at work. vent future seizures. Caitlin

A busy, mobile, varied and caring life

Obituary Mackay and settled from the pilots’ dispute. For Wendy, Anglican Parish increased and she Wendy Anne Lindsay for two years. Scott this was a complete change. She be- became Vicar’s Warden on Parish 2-9-1946 – 20-11-2020 was born in 1969, came president of the Emirates Wives Council. Andrew 1971 and Club, supporting all the new wives Wendy gave her full support to all Wendy was born in 1946 to Nancy and Samantha 1973. who joined the airline. She also joined church activities which included the Ian Roediger of Lorquon in the West- In 1972, Wendy a barbershop quartet and sang Christ- annual Spring Fair and fundraising ern District of Victoria. Wendy had two and Jim built their mas carols in local malls in Dubai. efforts for Missions — selling pota- brothers, Kim and Terry. She attended first home in in They left Dubai In 1999 and joined toes, daffodils and donuts. She was Couangalt Road, Scott who was working in the UK on a a member and leader of her beloved the Lorquon Primary School, the Nhill Wendy Lindsay and Rosebud Secondary Schools and South Gisborne. cruise liner. They spent many months local KYB (Know Your Bible) group for later a Teachers’ College where she In 1976 the fami- travelling around Europe and North 30 years. gained a diploma as a music teacher ly took their first of many overseas hol- America by car and train. Eventually Wendy was a proud and much- and a primary school teacher. idays. They started their daffodil farm they returned more permanently to loved grandmother to Nicholas, Wendy met Jim Lindsay at a in Gisborne and their other pursuits Australia and settled back into their Claire, Poppy and Luca. church gathering in Rosebud and included a wedding car business and Gisborne life again. In 2018 Wendy was diagnosed they married in the Wesley Church in donut van. Wendy also took up teach- By the mid-2000s they had made with lung cancer. She refused to be Melbourne in 1966. Jim was hired on ing again as well as attending classes many caravan trips around the coun- swayed by statistics and embarked a contract for the Australian govern- in cooking, cake decorating, flower ar- try. In 2009 they sold their Couangalt on her journey taking everything in ment as a survey pilot and between ranging and quilting. Along with these Road property and built in the Gis- her stride and focusing only on the 1967 and 1970 they moved every interests, she enjoyed sewing and borne township. This brought on an- positive. Two years after her journey six to 12 weeks from places includ- gardening and spent hours planning other passionate challenge for Wendy began, Wendy passed away on No- ing Meekatharra, Oodnadatta, Long- garden beds on their property. as she loved the idea of building a vember 20, 2020. A memorial service reach, Quilpie and Geraldton. In 1989 Wendy, Jim and Saman- new home. was held at the Church of the Resur- Finally in 1970, they moved to tha moved to Dubai after the fallout Her involvement with the Gisborne rection, Macedon.

28 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 The cycle of change in Gisborne

This site on the corner of Aitken Street land, on which they reared calves, THE CROW FAMILY The next day, however, she dropped and Fersfield Road, opposite the cem- stretched back along Fersfield Road dead, descendants say. etery, perfectly illustrates a cycle of as far as the . The Crow family, who lived at the ad- Her son James Francis Crow was a change that is taking place in Gisborne After managing in the old house for dress in the 1880-90s, were a well- master builder whose company, Mur- and is slated to increase dramatically almost 20 years, the Funstons demol- known early Gisborne family who ray and Crow, built the house now if the "Gisborne Futures" proposals as ished it in 1966 to build a new brick arrived from Scotland in the 1850s dur- known as ‘Erin Vale’ on Kilmore Road, drafted go through. home. ing the gold rush. Gisborne, in the 1880s as well as The first house here was a timber Now that house has also been de- A story surrounding the death of banks, public buildings and residences cottage that was built by at least 1870, molished, the last tree on the site ‘Granny’ Jane Crow gained notoriety in Melbourne. but probably earlier. pushed over and crunched up in the among her family. Crow came upon a Another son, Alexander, was Mod- The family of Gisborne RSL presi- huge teeth of an excavator on August snake in the kitchen one day in 1891 erator of the Australian Presbyterian dent Robin Funston moved to the cot- 13, 2020. and reputedly dispatched it with the Church in 1929 and was also appoint- tage in 1947. Robin remembers that Three units are to be built on the whack of a frying pan, continuing about ed Moderator of the church in Western when his family first went there, their site. her daily business afterwards unfazed. Australia four times. Pip Butler

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Jane 'Granny' Crow, left, with family members, 1889.

4 Corner of Aitken Street and Fersfield Road, clockwise from left: 1. Crow family home, 1889; 2. the same house in 1947; 3. new house built by Funston family after demolition of the above; 4. clearing of the site in 2020 ready for construction of units.

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Council looks for electric vehicle Get FIT outdoors this summer – charging sites it’s free

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is charging stations may be suitable. Council, through the Healthy Heart programs at the Gisborne outdoor fit- working to identify suitable sites for The Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson, of Victoria initiative, is delivering pro- ness station in February and March future electric vehicle charging stations said Council was pleased to be part grams and facilities that support peo- though at time of printing, dates and across the shire in coming months. of this research which is supported by ple of all ages and abilities to use out- times were not available. This investigation will identify any the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alli- door exercise equipment — it’s called Check the www.mrsc.vic.gov.au infrastructure upgrades that may be ance (CVGA). Council is a member of the Free Inclusive Training Project. website for details about FIT class required, and determine what type of CVGA. Council will be holding free training times, locations and programs.

Gisborne Gazette February 2021 29 Back to fly fishing Farewell to a for trout and cod popular and After the easing of Victoria’s internal travel active pastor and social isolation After serving Gisborne Church Of Christ for 10½ requirements, relieved years, Pastor Paul Crothers has accepted a calling club members cheerfully to a new church on the Mornington Peninsula. resumed seeking to deceive their favourite fly fishing During Paul’s leadership our church has grown targets. Many tried their favourite wet and dry flies in many ways. We have a bigger building, a great- fishing for trout in local lakes and Victorian trout er number of members but more importantly we’ve rivers like the Goulburn, Ovens and Steavenson. grown spiritually. Paul has presided over many joy- Reports over the season from members have in- ful wedding celebrations and has supported us and dicated trout in good condition and good catches our community through some very difficult seasons (and releases) have been achieved with the appro- of loss. priate flies. Paul and Kate have helped us grow in caring for Judging from the burgeoning insect life evident af- our broader community. Their compassionate hearts ter the increased rain our fish’s part of the biosphere have seen them involved in many aspects of the would have benefited from the extra food available. community. Paul has served as a director of Fly fishing for natives is gaining more interest the Gisborne Community Bank and on many from members. Under the influence of our “Cod occasions we have enjoyed his MCing of the Father” President Ben, he and they reacquainted Community Carols. with their special Murray cod waters including the He has been involved in his kids' sport through Broken River. coaching both junior netball (Gisborne Rebels) Ben also demonstrated his skill in developing and and cricket (Gisborne Dragons). Kate has taught tying some amazing, colourful and well tied “cod at Braemar College for the past seven years and snacks” or “cod lollies” and other cod fly patterns. has also contributed to our playgroups and Mainly The frog-like splash of his frog flies or his “poppers” Music programs. pulsing in the water convince the cod of an easy tasty meal. His flies are good attractants both for the fish and for the interest of members keen to also try them. Ben’s happy with his good-size Murray cod. On his trips Ben also schools any accompanying members who are aspiring cod fishers in the care- If you’d like to know more about the Calder Fly ful strike and retrieve approach to successfully hook Fishing Association please visit http://www.calderfly- and land cod. fishing.com.au Louis Bokor Paul and wife Kate are moving to a new calling on the Mornington Our club of friends and enthusiasts Peninsula. Paul has built the leadership team of our church As we transition into a “COVID which now comprises four paid staff and a number normal” year (whatever that might look of volunteer key leaders. The church facilities have like), it is interesting to reflect on how become a community hub and have been used al- our Macedon Ranges Ulysses Branch most daily by various groups such as the Gisborne (MRUB) fared through 2020. Dance Academy, the Apache Quilting Group, the Many clubs struggled through the Gisborne Singers, and many others. absence of collective activities, “virtual” meeting Paul has also supported the establishment of the challenges, loss of members plus the general feeling 1st New Gisborne Scout Troop (who will be build- of unease. ing their own facilities early next year on our church MRUB experienced the same pressures but property) and the Gisborne Community Garden. functioned well via limited face-to-face activities and The garden is attended by team of volunteers on a online connections including committee briefings and Wednesday morning, followed by morning tea. Pro- active Facebook postings. We took every opportunity duce from the garden is donated to the Gisborne to ride individually and collectively within the rules and Community Care Foodbank each week. had a great outdoor Christmas lunch in the beautiful During the COVID restrictions, Paul has devel- surrounds of Willows Historical Park at Melton. MRUB friends at Gisborne on December 19. From left: oped a team of volunteers that have enabled many But it was the culture of friendship added to our Cherry, Heidi, Moira, Sylvia, Vicki, Rosy and Louise. of our activities to move online, including the weekly collective enthusiasm for motorcycling which has Picture: Sylvia Behan Sunday services and prayer gatherings. sustained this club and supported its members Although we will be sorry to see Paul, Kate and through both good times and bad over the past their kids leave the area, we wish them every bless- several months. really captures the essence of our club. ing in their new community and church. We pray Who could forget the vision of 40 or so Come join our friendly and welcoming club as that God will continue to guide and grow them as a motorcyclists in a moving farewell to one of our own it ramps up events for 2021. Our Ride Calendar is family. Personally, what I have enjoyed about Paul’s as they rode with Vicki’s Paul on his last journey (vale at www.mrub.org.au or join us on Facebook for the leadership is his ‘give it a try’ attitude. Sometimes Paul Arumets 16/2/1959 – 9/12/2020). latest news. led by him and sometimes with his encouragement The friendship and practical support for Vicki and And please, stay safe and stay upright! but always with humility, love and enthusiasm. Paul over his last weeks was given so freely and Cherry Cole Dalleen Gibbons

30 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 Summer walking fun February sees the return to bushwalk- ing and activities for the Gisborne Bushwalkers, eager to be back on the trails in great company... if, however, the forecast is for over 30 degrees on any particular planned day, walks will be modified or postponed. As the pandemic is being so well controlled at this time we can walk with new freedoms. Bushwalking Victoria advises that we can have larger groups and that masks are not mandatory outdoors, and we are free to extend our activities to places of interest fur- ther afield. Our walks for February include Yan Yean Reser- voir on February 3, Lawson Road, Macedon, on Feb- ruary 14, and Werribee Gardens on February 27. So, grab a hat, pop a big bottle of water and your picnic lunch into a backpack, and come join us...we love guiding newcomers around our favourite places in this lovely part of the world. For more info call Pierre on 0417 515 468, Janeen on 0416 052 366, Nigel on 0437 715 972, or Ashley on 0490 133 656. Or check out our website: www. gisbornebwc.org.au. Margaret Muehlheim View at the end of Lions Head Road, Mt Macedon.

St Paul’s Op Shop reopens After many months of lockdown, St Paul’s Op Shop will be up and running again this month. Let’s hope for better days ahead. The Op Shop Mega Sale on January 16 was a huge success and thank you to the many customers who sup- ported the sale. This year we welcome new team members in the Op Shop — Avan, Dot, Meredith, Sue and Trish — and extend a big thank-you to Ann, Joyce, Kath and Pamela who have recently retired after many years of valuable volunteering. Trading hours remain the same as last year: Tuesday 10am-1pm; Wednesday to Friday 10am-4pm and Satur- day 10am-1pm. We are very grateful to the many people who donate clothes by placing them in bags. This cuts down on time when emptying the clothing bin each day. Bargain hunters at the Anglican Op Shop Mega Sale had to be patient as they lined up while COVID-19 rules Our Op Shop is open for trading from Wednesday Feb- were applied. ruary 3. See you at the shop sometime! Graeme Millar 0413 781 501

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Gisborne Gazette February 2021 31 Proudly sponsored by Rob Mitchell AROUND THE GROUNDS Federal Member for McEwen 1300 701 966

Looking to play a family friendly, fun, interactive sport? Why not give table tennis a shot? It will keep your mind and body sharp, flexible and engaged. Whether you are new to the game, on the comeback trail, wanting to play a fun family sport with your kids or just looking for a great social sport then table ten- nis is waiting for you and your family. Gisborne and Districts Table Tennis Association welcomes new and past players to play in our up- coming Summer-Autumn competitions for all ages and skill levels, starting in mid-February. Come & Try practice evenings are scheduled for February 10 and 17 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Pennant competitions begin on February 24, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Group and one-on-one coaching is available. Location: Macedon Community Centre (Tony The successful Hogans Heroes team. Clarke Reserve) Waterfalls Road, Macedon. For more information please contact Stan Thomas Things heat up at Gisborne Golf Club on 0437 508 338 or [email protected]

Pristine fairways, healthy greens and an abundance of golfers can Macedon Football only mean one thing at Gisborne Golf Club…summer. Netball Club news The ground staff did a tremen- dous amount of work over the colder months to pres- Macedon football players began pre- ent the course in such immaculate condition for this season training at Tony Clarke Re- time of year. Their work has been reflected in the serve on November 23. record number of green fee players visiting the club New players who are interested in since November. being involved at Senior, Reserve, or While Victoria continues to produce zeros in the Under 19.5 level are welcome to attend. Training COVID count, pennant competitions are resuming, restarted after the Christmas break on February 1. initiating the summer golfing season. The environment will be COVID safe as per the cur- Gisborne’s North West Region team won their first rent requirements for training. Netball training was due to begin late in January. game of the season on January 9, 7½ to 3½ against The 2020 Gisborne Gazette trophy was presented at the As with football the environment will be COVID Safe. Bacchus Marsh. Gisborne Golf Ladies’ Christmas luncheon on December Please note that the Macedon Football Netball Men’s and Women’s Golf Victoria pennant compe- 9. The winner—for the second time—was Kathy Richards Club’s major fundraising raffle is now underway. titions are due to begin in March…fingers crossed! (centre), with co-captains Angela Cordell and Kaye Atlas. On January 2 a field of 150 players competed for First prize is a Toyota Hilux Ute valued at $64,990. Tickets can be bought online at macedoncats.com. the first Monthly Cup of 2021; Neil Tonkin was the hosting duties again within COVID-19 regulations. eventual winner, amassing 41 stableford points on a au and are also available from Office National and Call 5428 2493 to learn more about in-house eat- Gisborne Tyres in Gisborne, Macedon IGA and countback. Neil held off multiple club champion Tim ing and events. If you’d rather head on-course call Maddern who holed out his bunker shot on the 18th. Town Coast and Country Realty Macedon. the pro shop on 5428 2698. The club would like to thank sponsors, support- This month the club will welcome comedy great We look forward to seeing more new faces at the Dave O’Neil on Saturday the 27th for a one night only ers, volunteers and players for their commitment club over the summer period. and assistance during a difficult 2020. Go Cats! special event. After 2020 was a year to forget in the John Griffiths functions department the club is relieved to begin GGC Committee

Badminton season begins A new lighting system has been installed and We will have two sessions per Club the lines updated at Tony Clarke Stadium, and it week: Tuesday evenings for secretary is ready for play. So join in, play the fastest rac- open teams’ competition. Play Yasna quet sport in the world, have fun, and get fitter and starts at 8. Our women’s team competition is on Blandin healthier all at the same time. Thursday mornings from 9.30. We play at the Tony de Chalain Macedon Ranges Badminton Club caters for all Clarke Stadium, Waterfalls Road, Macedon. sells a ages and abilities, even if you’ve never played be- Contact Leith on 0402 791 263; David on 0419 chance fore. Whether you want to play every week or just 589 425 or email macedonrangesbadminton@ to win a fill in, all are welcome gmail.com. www.facebook.com/Macedonranges- Toyota The new season starts on Tuesday February 2. badminton Hilux. 32 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 AROUND THE GROUNDS

Soggy start to golf at Mount Macedon It has been a wet start to the 2021 year, but that has been a blessing, keeping the course lush for the increasing number of new members we have been able to secure as well as the many green fee players heading to ‘Our Hid- den Treasure on the Mount’. Numbers for both the Saturday and mid-week gentlemen’s competitions have been consistently strong and resulted in some extremely competitive results. Playing to your handicap is no longer enough to be in the mix to be a winner. President Matt Willis was the winner of the A rider in front of the new clubhouse. Ranges Medical December Monthly Medal with a nett 64 while 40 stableford points was enough for John Dawson to win the Gisborne Peak Winery & Christmas comes to Cottages’ mid-week January Mug o’ the Month. Both gentlemen will be contenders in the forthcoming John Lowe Memorial 4BBB stableford. Gisborne riders This annual event recognises the substantial contribution John made to the Mt Macedon Golf Members of the Gisborne & Dis- Club in his capacity as club captain, committeeman trict Adult Riders Club (GDARC) Gillian and pennant team member over many years. This were excited to celebrate their Leach with competition is a prized event as evidenced by the full Christmas Rally with the new Camille and field that participated. club house supported by a gen- Willow from Unfortunately our annual trivia and presentation erous donation from the Gisborne Community Bank. Gisborne night has had to be postponed due to the COVID The clubhouse was completed in June, but due to Pony Club restrictions regarding enclosed venues. However COVID restrictions, this was the first time it could be and the recognition of the past year’s performances will be used. A COVID-safe environment was assisted by sanitation in the form of a Family Day to be held within the next the generous donation of a hand sanitation station station. two months. Details to follow. also from the Community Bank. The sanitation unit We have been delighted to welcome the number is shared by members of GDARC and the Gisborne its amalgamation with the Macedon Ranges Work- of new members who have committed to joining Pony Club. ing Equitation Club. The working equitation classes us on a pro rata membership basis, allowing them GDARC Riders enjoyed show jumping lessons will encourage riders and their horses to gain confi- access to the course seven days a week. To make with Amanda Mitchell and dressage with Cath Sfreg- dence negotiating different obstacles such as bridg- contact or enquire, go to our website at www. ola. Christmas was celebrated with a delicious bar- es, opening gates, sidestepping over poles and rid- mtmacedongolfclub.com.au. Walrus becue lunch and members enjoyed sitting on the ing accurately around barrels. veranda of the new clubhouse to watch the show- This month’s rallies are on February 13 and 27. jumping. On February 13, Nicole McOwn will provide dres- The Adult Riding Club looks forward to a full sage instruction and Amanda Mitchell instruction schedule this year. The first rally on January 9 was over jumps. On February 27 there will be Working very well attended. Sally Hudson provided show- Equitation classes, as well as instruction over poles, jumping instruction while Deb Oliver, previously from show jumps and cross country jumps with Amanda Queensland, was very popular with the dressage rid- Mitchell. ers. Horses enjoyed cooling off with a hosedown in GDARC welcomes riders of all levels. If you would the new wash bays. like to join the club, more information is available on A further rally was held on January 23 with class- our website (www.gisbornedarc.com.au) and on the es in showjumping and working equitation. Working GDARC Facebook page. Day Membership is availa- Gerry Timmins and Stephen Hohmann receive equitation is a new discipline for GDARC following ble for those who want to come and try. congratulations from John Lowe's daughter Susan.

Life Membership for bowls stalwart

Gisborne & District Bowling Club members voted both Saturday and mid-week pen- unanimously on December 14 to award the club’s nant. bowls director – John Evans – Life Membership. John has also represented the The vote took place at the AGM. Nominating club at Association level. Richard member and fellow Life Member, Richard Newton, said he doubted that John had ever stated in his nomination that John has been an ex- missed a day’s pennant play. ceptional member of the club from the moment he Perhaps John’s most outstanding contribution joined 15 years ago. to the club has to be the care and maintenance of His considerable contribution includes having the grass green. served multiple times as Club President, and mul- It seems that any day one drives past the club, tiple times on the board of management. John’s car is there in the car park as he is busy at Richard Newton (left) presents John Evans with his He has also sat on the bowls committee and oth- work for the club. Life Membership certificate. er committees, as well as selection committees for Gisborne Gazette February 2021 33 AROUND THE GROUNDS

Thunder swimmers busy over holidays Gisborne Thunder swimmers have kicked off the Long Course (50m pool) season with high attendance in competitions at district and state level. Our competitive swimmers have been training hard in squad and competition clinics with Brenton Ford from Effortless Swimming to push themselves to achieve qualifying times for the Victorian Sprint Championships at MSAC and the Long Course Championships in Warragul on January 23-25. Gold medal-winning team 13/under 200m freestyle Congratulations to all who have qualified for these Swimmers display their new personalised towels at the Lara relay team. From left Caitlin Greed, Zoe Kucic, elite events. Summer Carnival at Kardinia Aquatic Centre on January 2. On January 9, 21 competitive Gisborne Thunder Charlotte Matthews and Tess Kelly. swimmers competed at the annual Bendigo Summer Meet at the Faith Leech Aquatic Centre. Kucic and Caitlin Greed on their first. Congratulations competition, head down to the Gisborne Aquatic Competition was tough but our relay teams proved also to Tyler Theodore who achieved first place in the Centre for our monthly club nights on the second mixed 400m freestyle time trial and 200 IM time trials worthy contenders with both the boys and girls 13/ Saturday of each month at 5pm. For further information under 200m medley relay placing third and the 13/ and second in the boys 14/over 50m butterfly. Thanks under girls 200m freestyle placing first overall. to coach Steph for attending on the day. on joining the club or attending our club nights, head Congratulations to Tess Kelly, Charlotte Matthews, Zoe If you are interested in some competitive and fun to our website, www.gisbornethunder.org

Rebels look forward to court time Happy New Year everyone and aren’t we all hoping for some sense of normality for 2021. 2020 was not a great year for sport, and in particular netball, as COVID hit right at the start of our season and basi- cally wiped it out. The good news is that netball is returning to Netball association members were thrilled to receive a community grant of over $50,000. the Macedon Ranges this year and details can be viewed on the Rebels Netball Club and MRNA Facebook pages. Excited to return to netball We know that there are many existing and new players keen to get back into netball. There is an all- Macedon Ranges Netball Association members will be taking player registrations for the sea- club netball clinic for all ages being held on Sunday are so excited for our return to netball as we have son on the day. Netfit Clinic registration infor- February 14 at the MRNA Courts in New Gisborne. a lot to celebrate in 2021. This year marks 40 years mation is on the MRNA Facebook page. This will be a great opportunity for new and ex- of netball in the Macedon Ranges and we can’t The Midweek Ladies competition runs on isting players to dust off their netball shoes and hit wait to get back on the court to celebrate in style. Wednesday evenings at the stadium at Gisborne the courts. Details on the Rebels Netball We would like to acknowledge and thank Gisborne Secondary College. Details are being finalised with Club Facebook page. & District Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank play due to start in February. Further details can be The Rebels Netball Club AGM will for its support of netball in the region. Due to that found on our Midweek Ladies Facebook page or con- be held on Wednesday February 17 at support, our show courts have been resealed and are tact Ash at [email protected]. 7:30pm at the Gisborne Cricket Club ready for our return to competition in March. The Junior competition runs on Saturdays and we Rooms, Gardiner Reserve. Nomina- And we are extremely excited to announce that we will be running the following grades U9, U11, U13, tion forms and other details for this have just been awarded a further Community Bank U15 and expression of interest via the clubs for U17. can be found on the Rebels Face- grant of $51,600 for remarking and repair of the as- Clubs are currently recruiting players for all grades. book page. phalt courts, installation of eight additional player If you are new to the Macedon Ranges and are I would like to take this opportu- shelters, and the marking of a thoroughfare to im- looking to play either Ladies Midweek or the Jun- nity to thank the Rebels families for prove player, umpire and spectator safety. ior Competition, please check the MRNA Facebook their patience and our committee Bank chairman Gary McSwain said upgrading the page for further information. for continuing to work in the back- netball complex would benefit thousands of players Finally, our working bee is scheduled for 9am, ground. And a big thank you to and families across the district for years to come. Saturday February 6 at the Macedon Ranges Netball our sponsors. Our Return to Netball day will be on Sunday Febru- Complex. Netball families are welcome to attend to We look forward to seeing all ary 14. We will be running a series of one-hour ‘Net- help get the courts ready for a fantastic 2021 season. our Rebels players back on the fit Netball Clinics’ thanks to a Netball Victoria grant BYO gardening gloves and tools. courts and having a great 2021 sea- to assist associations to get players back to netball. Katie Duoba, MRNA President son. There will also be a free barbecue and MRNA clubs [email protected] Rob Duoba, President, Rebels Netball Club 34 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 AROUND THE GROUNDS

Opportunities Macedon Ranges Croquet Club On December 9 members of Macedon aplenty at Ranges Croquet Club were able to conduct a COVID-safe AGM outdoors South Gisborne at the club. It was confirmed that our present office bearers Ros Anders The committee of South Gisborne (President), Angela Healy (Secretary) Tennis Club welcomes to 2021 our and Elaine Murphy (Treasurer) should members, coaches and friends. Let’s continue in their roles in 2021. We hope we can complete tennis seasons, thank them for their commitment. coaching sessions and events that Ros thanked the committee for their were all cancelled last year. work and particularly thanked Eliza- We look forward to offering open beth, Gill and Olwyn who supervised days, junior and senior club champi- the attendance of players and the san- onships, family social events, a Bun- itising of equipment etc during our lim- nings fundraiser, extended All Abilities ited playing times. programs and the They were each presented with a Spark team firing pot of pretty pink lillies. up, to name a few. Reports were presented outlining It was good to Macie: trying out at the Australian Open our limited season. Cnr Lock & Millett Rds see the courts be- ball kids’ trials. South Gisborne Three new players came into the ing played on dur- club during lockdown.The clubhouse Open ball kids’ trials. What a fantas- ing the January break. Please remem- can now be used but attendance is Gifts of appreciation were presented to ber to register your attendance to the tic experience. limited to nine persons at a time and Elizabeth, Gill and Olwyn. club mobile 0432 676 926. With the Looking forward to getting back masks must be worn. start of the Mountain District Ladies into tennis and catching up with Croquet Vic sent us rules which Our Christmas function had to be Tennis Association comp don’t forget friends on court. Happy hitting! were further refined by Macedon cancelled but we look forward to being to renew your membership. Gail Scott Ranges Shire Council to keep us safe. able to celebrate together in the new All the best to Macie, a club jun- Contact us on southgisborne.tc@ A Council grant of $1500 to buy out- year. ior who is trying out at the Australian gmail.com for 2021 programs. door furniture is much appreciated. Faye Armstrong

Local Walk No 9 Gisborne Ramblers At the time of writing, we find the COVID-19 Cherokee rules to be more relaxed in Victoria in general. This is an easy to medium walk through Let’s hope that at the time of reading, this is mixed open country and bush. It is an still the case. enjoyable walk of about 8km with some With this in mind, the Ramblers have a great views in parts. full program of walks for the year, ranging From Gisborne, drive up Directions: from the Macedon Ranges to Blackwood, Station then Barringo Roads to the Trentham and Taradale areas. We try to ra- T-junction at Wooling Hill. Turn left. Turn tio one out-of-area to three local walks. We right into Shannons Road and continue do not walk on declared fire ban days. to a T-junction with Gap Road. Turn left The Ramblers are not a club, just a group along Gap Rd until reaching the CFA fire who meet each Friday at Dixon Fields, station at Cherokee. Park off road. The walk starts from here. Gisborne, at 9.15am for a chat and briefing Walk the full length of Tunnel Creek before departing at 9.30am to start the walk. Road. This is a wide dirt track with little There are no membership fees and no traffic. The road ends at a T-junction insurance is offered — you walk at your own with Shannons Lane. Take the left arm, risk and responsibility. We ask for a $1 donation following a dry-weather road up to yet per walker that covers the cost of tea or coffee another T-junction with Hesket Boundary and a biscuit supplied at the end of the walk. Road. In these COVID days, you must supply your Turn left, walking past properties on own cup for refreshments and car-sharing is either side until you see a ‘No Road’ sign. not recommended. This sign is only for vehicles. Continue Most of the walks last about two hours on the track into the bush from here and (excluding drive time) and vary between five it becomes a bit rough and hilly. and 10 kilometres. You need good footwear Along the way, you will pass a defined (runners are OK) and a walking pole or stick GISBORNE DELIVERY ONLY $35 track on the right. (Although not part of is always recommended, as is a hat and water this walk, following this track will bring bottle. you to Lions Head Rd, Sanitorium Lake Details of each walk are emailed out each and Day’s Picnic ground.) Passing this Tuesday or Wednesday prior to the Friday, turn-off brings you shortly to the highest after considering the weather forecast. If you point on the walk before a gradual would like to receive details of the walks, descent all the way to Gap Rd. Turn left please email me ([email protected]) to return to your car. and I will add you to the mailing list. Charles Gisborne Gazette February 2021 35 SPORT IN PICTURES

► Gisborne Red v Sunbury, December 12. Will Mackay bowls for Gisborne against Rupertswood, Division 1, January 9.

Mike Allen with the bat ► for Gisborne against Bacchus Marsh, Division 1, December 19 .

Ava Haynes sends down a tricky delivery for Gisborne U13 girls against Riddells Creek, November 4.

Corey Martin belts the ball through square leg for Gisborne against Rupertswood, Division 1, January 9.

Declan Sparrow hits out for Gisborne against Riddells Creek, January 9.

Brook Grumont defends a good ball against Rupertswood, Division 1, December 19.

36 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 SPORT IN PICTURES

► Gisborne v Macedon, Division 3, December 5.

► Bodhan Wasyl, Macedon v Kyneton, December 12.

► Scott Gillman, Macedon v Kyneton, December 12.

► Quinn Prokopec, Gisborne v Rupertswood, Division 3, December 12.

► Rowan Prince, Gisborne v Hanging Rock, December 19. ► ► ► Callum Jackman, Gisborne v Rupertswood, Division 1, Sam McCaskill, Gisborne v Riddells Creek, January 9. Glen Waites, Gisborne v Rupertswood, Division 1, December 19. December 19. Gisborne Gazette February 2021 37 Sponsored by Anglican Parish of Gisborne ■ Uniting Church in Australia ■ St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne ■ House of the Rock Church, Gisborne ■ Gisborne Church of THE CHURCHES Christ ■ Faithworks-Manaaki ■ St Brigid’s Parish

It’s all about orders! Happy to be gathering One of the challenges for the present time is gather- in person at last ing in large groups. When it comes time for a deacon in the Church to It is great being back at be made a priest, the Anglican tradition has been to church in the flesh on Sun- journey to St Paul’s Cathedral in Melbourne. day’s after so many online Approaching December, such a gathering was Zoom and pre-recorded services. not going to be possible. With 16 priests to be or- We thoroughly enjoyed the combined service be- dained, the solution was to send the bishops out to tween Gisborne Church of Christ and House of the the parishes. Rock Church in early January in which we have all On November 28, the Church of the Resurrection been involved for eight years. It was a powerful time was momentarily the pro-cathedral for the Oodthe- together in unity and an encouraging word for 2021. nong Episcopate as Bishop Kate Prowd ordained We also are saddened but excited by news about the Reverend Dr Alan Smith to the priesthood. Gisborne Church of Christ’s Paul Crothers who, after It was a grand affair set outside on the labyrinth. more than 10 years of service here, is moving on to When it came time to present Fr Alan to the congre- another church in Mornington. What an inspirational gation, we were delighted to hear two kookaburras leader and person of faith he is and has been for sound a cheerful fanfare from the spire of the church. our region, and we wish him all the best for what lies On February 6, we are hopeful that we will be ahead for him and his family. able to go to the Cathedral for the ordination of lo- It was also fantastic to see Melissa Barclay, who cal identity Debra Saffrey-Collins. Debra is the head made the trip down for Christmas from her mission chaplain of the Brotherhood of St Laurence. It is an work as Family Support Worker for Mission Aviation exciting time with new leaders coming through the Fellowship in Arnhem Land. Church. Melissa shared what her first year on the mis- As a parish, we also like to thank Rev Paul Croth- sion’s field was like and as usual was very ers and Rev Peter Cannon for their leadership in inspiring with her faith walk. their church communities. As they take their leave to All three churches sup- their new call, we are grateful for all that they have port her financially and shared with us. prayerfully and it was Debra Saffrey-Collins is to be ordained this month. Fr Dennis Webster great to hear some of the outcomes of her work up north. If you wish to contact, Preparing for ... what, in 2021? support or fol- low Melissa’s Preparing for a church service can be a busy time. least the next weeks is the sharing of a cup- work in Arn- A year ago, in February 2020, there were flowers to pa, raising funds by baking scones or hem Land, arrange, the Christ Candle to position, banners to be selling plants, and bringing a musical head to raised to represent the particular time of the church’s offering to the Gisborne community www.face- year and hymn books to be readied for sharing out. as in years past. book.com/ February 2021 requires different preparations. At- Gisborne Uniting Church also will miss the Melissa- tendees queue up to aim their phones at a confused dedication and skills of the Rev. Peter Cannon symbol which we now know is a QR code. Hymn who has been one of our ministerial team over Barclay- books and pews have been wiped down, the kitchen the past four years. In particular he turned MAF.Arn- put out of bounds and the smell of hand sanitiser out- producer/director and editor to provide week- hemLand/ performs any flower arrangement. ly video worship services since the first lock- Darren Those who come through the door smile with their down last March. Farrugia eyes only. Hopes for a maskless, virus-free year This has proven to be a rich source for stay- have crumbled. However the faith content remains ing connected and meeting, virtually, for new partic- Faithworks: the same. People are enthusiastic, even excited, to ipants. http://faithwork- be back together. The Prayer Group has reconvened: These video services continue alongside weekly scc.com.au or Adrian Farrugia accepted the Gazette’s it meets on Fridays at 10am. Church Council has hit (masked) face-to-face services Sundays at 9.30am. find us on grateful acknowledgement of Facebook the red button to leave Zooming and resume monthly Check out our website, www.macedonrangesuniting- Faithworks’ 10 years of sponsorship. face-to-face deliberations. What will be missing for at church.org.au Janet Wood 5428 6700

World Day of Prayer on March 5

This annual inter-church event tries and this year our prayers You are all invited to join will be held at St Paul’s An- will be for the needs of Vanu- us, men and women, togeth- glican Church, Fisher Street, atu and its people who have er with millions of Christians Gisborne, on Friday 5 March prepared the service with the worldwide also meeting on at 10am. This Day of Prayer theme of “Build on a strong this day. Further details from is celebrated in over 170 coun- Foundation”. Elaine on 5428 2522. Focus of prayer is Vanuatu. 38 Gisborne Gazette February 2021 New 100 WHAT'S ON members Business advice for women REGULAR MEETINGS always Gisborne life coach Katrina YEARS AGO welcome Wurm not only contributed to a new book in 2020 but won an please check with your group about international award for the work february activities. she does with mothers. JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1921 COVID-19 stopped the ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis) 2nd Saturday I R Robertson Res ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve award ceremony that was to be Golf House, New Gisborne, Christmas ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon held in Paris, but Katrina was honoured to receive the gold Dance BOTANIC GARDENS working bee every Thurs 9.30am-10.30am Katrina Wurm There was a large party of guests for the BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s Church Stevie Award for Company of Christmas vacation at the Golf House, New Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 the Year – Consumer Services – Small Business. Gisborne, who spent a most enjoyable and BUSHWALKING CLUB Various locations Tel 5428 3490 or 5427 0888 The book to which she contributed, Back Your- self, was released in December. It is a co-authored beneficial Holiday, for the Golf House has CANASTA CLUB 1.30pm every Mon except first Mon of month much the atmosphere of a restful house, Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) book featuring successful business women from all where guests may do as they please. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP last Wed of month MRH over Australia, each giving an insight into their busi- Golf, of course, was one of the pastimes, CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park, New Gisb ness and their challenges and lessons along the CARERS GROUP (Mac Ranges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL but many other amusements were indulged way. 5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only) Katrina helps mothers work through feeling in. Mrs Austin, the hostess, planned a dance COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9am Church of Christ for Christmas eve, and Mrs. Vere Hamilton CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field overwhelmed and sets up routines and structure in helped her to get it up. It proved a great suc- CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Gis Secondary College their homes to give them time back for themselves. cess in spite of the heat, which prevented CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd To buy the book, contact Katrina at many outside guests from being present. DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am Scout Hall, Daly Res [email protected] or via her Face- Mrs. Ross Watt and Mrs. L. Wilson sent book business page www.facebook.com/ FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323 KatrinaWurmEmpowermentCoaching their gramophones, and the young people FLY FISHING CLUB 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne danced to their music most energetically. FOCUS CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon Vere Hamilton, their daughters and house GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed various venues 0424 038 474 party, including Miss Eva Robertson, Mr. C. GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library WHAT ELSE Bawden, Mr. Murry, Mrs. Ross Watt and her GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall daughters and house party, including Miss GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS is on this month Alfrey, Mr. J. Rick, Mr. Tom Shine, Mr. C. HISTORICAL SOCIETY open Wed 10am-4pm Court House Hamilton, Miss Hamilton, the Golf House Date Event Page JPs SIGNING STATION Thursdays 1-3pm GREAT office Hamilton St party, Mr. and Mrs. Boyne, Mrs. and Miss February Pennyquick, Mr. and Miss Willshire, Mrs. Al- LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am LIONS CLUB (Gisborne) First Thurs of month 7.30pm 247 Station Rd 1 Folio Club at Woodend Art Group begins 17 ford, Lieutenant Donald Austin, Mrs L. Wil- 2 Badminton season begins 32 son, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, Mr., Mrs., and MARTIAL ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St 3 Youth Clinic reopens 12 Miss Wydham, Dr. and Mrs. Stanley. MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve 3 Anglican Op Shop reopens 31 – Table Talk January 6, 1921 MEN’S SHED BARBECUE Last Mon 12.30pm Lyell Street MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues 8pm Horticultural Hall 3 Bushwalkers resume program 31 Dance at Cameron Lodge MUFFINS ’N’ MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church 4 Genealogical room opens for research 11 A dance which owed much of its success MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St 4 Gisborne CFA Junior program begins 10 to the delightful surroundings was given on OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am Riddells Rec Res 6 Meet the artist at The Gallery 16 Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs William PARKINSON'S SUPPORT 2nd Wed 1pm Lancefield Bowling Club 6 Bunnings barbecue run by Gisborne CWA 10 Cameron at their picturesque country home, PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat 10am behind Caltex service Cameron Lodge, Macedon, in honour of the station, Station Rd, Gisborne 9 First Daly Reserve working bee for 2021 21 Misses Carr, of Darling Point, Sydney, who PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday phoenixmrac.com 10 ‘Come and try’ table tennis session 32 are staying with them. A few years ago, if PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Riddell’s Creek 12 Play readings with The Mount Players 16 such a dance had been planned, the guests Neighbourhood House PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve 14 Netball season begins 34 would have comprised only people living in PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve 17 Rebels Netball AGM 34 the vicinity; but on this occasion motor cars PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall 21 Historical Society AGM 22 enabled parties of young people to motor QUILTERS (Gisb) Wed 7pm Room attached to Gisb Library up from town and return home afterwards 22 The Mount Players AGM 16 with the same ease as though the party had RAMBLERS Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field 27-28 Artists’ Open Studios, Macedon 16 been in a neighbouring suburb. ROTARY (Gisborne) Tues fortnightly, 6.45 for 7pm Wine O'Clock, 50 Aitken St 28 Last day for feedback on waterways plan 24 (book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon) Cameron Lodge is one of the picturesque ROTARY (Macedon Ranges) 1st & 3rd Monday Baringo Food & Wine homes which are scattered over Mount RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gis Aquatic Centre Macedon, and, in addition to developing the RSL 1st Mon 2pm Gis Golf Club 5428 2233 KIDS QUIZ natural beauties of this property, Mr. Camer- SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 11am Tony Clarke Res 1. Paris 6. Jane Austen on has added an extensive scheme of elec- SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Wed 12 noon Rec Reserve Bullengarook 2. 1 January 1901 7. Kevin Rudd tric lighting through the grounds and along TABLE TENNIS Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon 3. Lithium 8. A sausage or salami the banks of the fern-bordered creek which THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Gisborne Aquatic Centre 4. Dorothy Gale 9. Leonardo Da Vinci forms one of the boundaries. TOY LIBRARY Every Sat 10-11am; first & third Wed, 8.45-9.30am, 5. Banjo Paterson 10. Earth Dancing took place on the wide veranda, second & fourth Fri 9-10am 71 Robertson St Bonus question: He was a doctor. which is practically an open-air ballroom, U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC and there, as well as throughout the house, ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC Brainbusters the decorations consisted of great bowls of VINTAGE MACHINERY Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at nasturtiums, in the rich vivid tones which Steam Park; Meetings last Friday 7pm at Steam Park 1. Harry White 6. Vatican City WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend N’hood House develop so well in the mountain air, and of 2. Dead Sea Scrolls 7. Holland WRITERS (Scribes & Scribblers) 2nd Tues 10am-12 Riddell N’hood House well-arranged groups of ferns and foliage 3. Bastille Day 8. The Yangzi River plants. – Australian, February 26, 1921 YOUNG VOICES Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm Norma Richardson Hall, 4. Lettuce 9. 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