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Ç The pranksters responsible for the gravestone in Main Street. ormer shire councillor Sharon Telford and her Actually, the idea was conceived by Sharon’s sister, Helen would have asked what I was doing,” said Sharon. The head- husband Chris have outed themselves as the Whiteman who, while taking photos at Maldon Cemetery, stone read: ‘Herein Lies Maldon Heritage. Died 21st May pranksters who placed a headstone in one of the sent a snap of James Murphy’s headstone to the couple for controversial out-stands on Maldon’s Main Street. 2021. Sadly neglected and misunderstood for many years. inspiration. Craft wood from the back shed and felt pens F Passed away without remorse.’ The words reflect sentiments purchased by Sharon from the local newsagency were all that expressed to Sharon by many local residents and passers-by as was required to create the irreverent icon. Another member of the family, Kathy Whiteman, was responsible for the she sold raffle tickets on the street. flower arrangement. Many, she said, held grave concerns for the loss of the “Thankfully neither Graeme nor Barb were there or they town’s heritage appearance.

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Friday, June 4, 2021 • TARRANGOWER TIMES 1 Community Diary If you have a community event that you would like publicised in this Community Diary, please email: [email protected] or send details to us at PO Box 18 Maldon 3463, or drop a note into the letterbox in the office door to have 2021 it listed. This is a free community service. It is a good idea to advertise closer to the event. EVERY DAY EXCEPT MONDAY FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH EVERY FRIDAY LIONS CLUB OP SHOP 10am to 2pm. Enq: Jenny 0407 158 833. CRYPTIC CROSSWORD MORNINGS from 10am MNC Community garden. ATHENAEUM LIBRARY High Street, Maldon. 2-4pm. Enqs Suzette Phillips FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH 0429 776 893. CHAIR YOGA CASTLEMAINE FARMERS MARKET, 9am to 1pm at the IGA carpark in THE MALDON GARDEN, FLORAL ART AND CRAFT CLUB, 2pm. Enqs: 11am – 12 noon at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. Forest Street. Enq: www.castlemainefarmersmarket.org or 0490 366 243. Carmel 0417 014 763 or Robyn 0418 544 966. COMMUNITY PANTRY Delicious home-delivered meals. Order EVERY SUNDAY THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH [email protected] or phone 0472 537 866. COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE. Book the day prior for your door-to- MALDON MUSEUM, Shire Gardens, 11.30am - 2pm. Admission $2.50 CRYPTIC CROSSWORD MORNINGS from 10am MNC Community garden. door service. Trips within and to Maldon & Castlemaine in the morning, adults, children free. THE MALDON GARDEN, FLORAL ART AND CRAFT CLUB, 2pm. Enqs: fortnightly trips to Maryborough and Kangaroo Flat. Phone 5475 2093. $3 EVERY SUNDAY FORTNIGHT Carmel 0417 014 763 or Robyn 0418 544 966. one way, $5 return. More info: www.maldonnc.org.au/community-bus. MALDON PÉTANQUE CLUB games every second Sunday at St. Brigid’s at EVERY TUESDAY MALDON MUSEUM HISTORY RESEARCH CENTRE 10am - 1pm. 1.30 for a 2pm start. Enq: Sandy Noble 0429 006 130. Andrew Leckie 5400 COMMUNITY TRANSPORT SERVICE. Book the day prior for your door-to- MALDON SOCIAL WALKING GROUP, Gentle walking. 9.30am meet at 1054. door service. Trips within and to Maldon & Castlemaine in the morning, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. SOCIAL PÉTANQUE is played on the Penny School pistes every second fortnightly trips to Maryborough and Kangaroo Flat. Phone 5475 2093. $3 HATHA YOGA WITH WENDY 9 – 10.30am at Maldon Neighbourhood Sunday, alternating with MPC, at 1.45 for a 2pm start, unless rain is one way, $5 return. More info: www.maldonnc.org.au/community-bus. Centre. bucketing down, or it is over 30°. Enq: 0459 093 452. MAH JONG for seniors 10am-1pm at Maldon Community Centre. Begin- IMT - ARE WE BEING HEARD? SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH You can listen to us on your phone you ners welcome. Enquiries: Kerry 0407 738 855. know. Listen on the TuneIn Radio App- MAINfm 94.9, or on your computer MALDON MARKET: Hand Made, Home Grown, 9am – 1.30pm. Bill COMMUNITY PANTRY Delicious home-delivered meals. Order info@ http:// mainfm.net, OR SMS during the program on 0488 863 186. Please Woodfull Recreation Reserve. maldonnc.org.au or 5475 2093. SIGN Your SMS. LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH MALDON BOWLING CLUB, at 10am, as long as COVID restrictions allow. SOCIAL GOLF – 8.30am – 9 holes, free for members or $10 green fees. CASTLEMAINE REPAIR CAFE, 10am - 1pm at Castlemaine Community MALDON BRISK WALKING GROUP, 7.30am meet at Maldon Neighbour- Enq: [email protected] or Gay Reid 0413 013 766. House ,30 Templeton St. Enter from back door. Bring along broken hood Centre. SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH electrical, general sewing repairs and maybe a cuppa and weekend paper MALDON SOCIAL TABLE TENNIS 1.30pm-3.30pm, Maldon Community MALDON RSL SUB-BRANCH Monthly meeting in the Maldon RSL in case you have to wait a while. No kitchen because of COVID. Gold coin Centre. Cost $10 subscription to Maldon Seniors, $2 donation on the day. Hall behind the Athenaeum Library at 3pm. All Service and ex Service donation. Learn to repair. Enq. Anne 0425 859 662. members are welcome to attend. No meeting in January. EVERY MONDAY MALDON CROQUET CLUB 9.30am. New members welcome. Enq. Ray LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH OCCASIONAL CHILDCARE Austin 0448 338 251. , Maldon Neighbourhood Centre MAREE EDWARDS LISTENING POSTS are postponed until further notice. YOGA AND RELAXATION 9.30am-2.30pm. Enq. 5475 2093 or [email protected]. , Maldon Neighbourhood Centre Hall. Evenings My office is still available for assistance, please contact us on 5410 2444 or ATHENAEUM LIBRARY High Street, Maldon. 2-4pm. Suzette Phillips 0429 6-7.30pm. Come and try, first class free. Enq: Andrea 0427 772 878. [email protected]. 776 893. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH EVERY SATURDAY MALDON BRIDGE CLUB at the Maldon Hotel, 1.15pm - 4.30pm. New NUGGETTY LAND PROTECTION GROUP meeting. For further info contact ATHENAEUM LIBRARY High Street, Maldon. 9.30am - noon. Enqs Suzette players welcome including solo players. Enq: Danny Murphy 0430 733 782. Christine Fitzgerald – [email protected] – 0419 347 408. Phillips 0429 776 893. MALDON WALKING GROUP, starting at 9.30am for a gentle walk. Start at EVERY WEDNESDAY MALDON MEN’S SHED From 9am to 12pm at rear of Vintage Machinery Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. No booking required. Cancelled if heavy ATHENAEUM LIBRARY Museum (accessed from Phoenix Street). All welcome. Contact Barry rain or a Code Red Day. Enq: 5479 1000. High Street, Maldon. 2-4pm. Enqs Suzette Phillips 0429 776 893. Murfett 0403 352 753. (Note: Closed on days of Total Fire Ban or over 38°). SOCIAL GOLF – 8.30am – 9 holes, free for members or $10 green fees. CANASTA MALDON CROQUET CLUB 9.30am. New members welcome. Enq. Ray Enq: [email protected] or Gay Reid 0413 013 766. for seniors 10am at Maldon Community Centre. Beginners welcome. Enquiries: Lyn 0409 566 551. Austin 0448 338 251. COMMUNITY LUNCH, 12 noon, Maldon Community Centre. Delicious THURSDAY 17 JUNE Tarrangower Times two-course lunch. Every Wed. during school terms. All welcome. $5. Enq: MALDON GOLDEN MOVIES presents: As it is in Heaven, 7.15pm for a 7.30 5475 2093. start, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre, corner of Church and Edwards Sts. Your Paper, Your Stories, Your News! EASY STEPS TO FITNESS AEROBICS, 9am - 10am Maldon Neighbourhood Bring your smart phone to use the QR Code on the door. Enquiries: 5475 Centre, beginners welcome. Starts 5 May. $10 concession, $15 full. Enq: 2093 or www.maldonnc.org.au. Est 1858 Sean 0419 210 043. SATURDAY 17 JULY - POSTPONED $YDLODEOHIURP0DOGRQ1HZVDJHQF\&DVWOHPDLQH1HZVDJHQF\ MALDON MEN’S SHED , 10am to 4pm at rear of Vintage Machinery MALDON GARDEN CLUB EVENT POSTPONED welcomes you to a pres- 1HZVWHDG&RXQWU\6WRUHDQG%DULQJKXS*HQHUDO6WRUH Museum (accessed from Phoenix Street). All welcome. Contact Barry entation by Penny Woodward at 1pm-4pm Maldon Community Centre. +LJK6WUHHW 32%R[ 0DOGRQ9LF Murfett 0403 352 753. (Note: Closed on days of Total Fire Ban or over 38°). Tickets $35 incl. 3 raffle tickets and afternoon tea. Enq: Carmel 0417 014 7HO   MALDON MUSEUM, Shire Gardens, 11.30am - 2pm. Admission $2.50 763 or [email protected]. (PDLOHGLWRU#WDUUDQJRZHUWLPHVFRPDX adults, children free. ZZZWDUUDQJRZHUWLPHVFRPDX HATHA YOGA WITH WENDY 5 – 6.30pm at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. ZZZIDFHERRNFRP7DUUDQJRZHU7LPHV YOUNG AT HEART PLAYGROUP, Maldon Neighbourhood Centre ZZZLQVWDJUDPFRPWDUUDQJRZHUBWLPHV 10-11.30am. Enq. 5475 2093 or [email protected]. 2WKHUFRQWDFWGHWDLOV EVERY WEDNESDAY FORTNIGHT -DGH-XQJZLUWK (GLWRU RU ART & CRAFT GROUP 1.30pm – 4pm at Maldon Neighbourhood Centre. MDGH#WDUUDQJRZHUWLPHVFRPDX EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAY .DUHQ6ORDQ 'HVLJQ_$FFRXQWV RU NDUHQ#WDUUDQJRZHUWLPHVFRPDX MALDON CEMETERY FRIENDS WORKING BEE 9.30am - 11.30am. .HUU\&DLQ $GYHUWLVLQJ RU Please come out and help get our historic cemetery clean, weed free and NHUU\#WDUUDQJRZHUWLPHVFRPDX blooming! Our cemetery grounds and buildings need a little care and attention from some willing helpers on a regular basis. Training, equip- *XDUDQWHHG2IILFH+RXUV ment and morning tea provided. BYO Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and 0RQDPDP7XHVDPSP:HGDPSP especially gardening gloves. Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services Regional Triage EVERY THURSDAY $'9(57,6(0(17/2'*(0(177,0(6 24 hour emergency – f&ODVVLILHGVQRRQ7XHVGD\ GENTLE TAI CHI Resumes 30 January, 2020. 11.30-12.30 at Maldon f&DVXDO'LVSOD\QRRQ7XHVGD\ Neighbourhood Centre. Contact Jenny 0417 475 270 to register. 1300 363 788 &2175,%87('$57,&/(6 MALDON BOWLS CLUB, Bowls practice anytime Thursday until dark. f&RPPXQLW\DQG1HZVQRRQ7XHVGD\ MALDON BRIDGE CLUB f/DWHQRWLFHVVXFKDV%LUWKVDQG'HDWKVE\DP:HGQHVGD\ 12.45pm to 4.30pm at the Maldon Hotel. New EMERGENCY COUNSELLING SERVICES players welcome including solo players. Enq: Danny Murphy 0430 733 782. MALDON CROQUET CLUB 9.30am. New members welcome. Enq. Ray Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 7KH7DUUDQJRZHU7LPHVLVDPHPEHURIWKH9LFWRULDQ&RXQWU\ Austin 0448 338 251. 3UHVV$VVRFLDWLRQ7KH7LPHVLVRZQHGE\7DUUDQJRZHU7LPHV MALDON CHESS CLUB 10.30am. Do you play? Come along. Do you want Lifeline (24 hours): 13 11 14 3W\/WGHGLWHGE\-DGH-XQZLUWKDQGSULQWHGDW([SUHVV3ULQW to learn? Come along. For enquiries contact John 0438 012 076. 0RUZHOO Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78 OASIS KID’S CLUB, 3.20pm-4.45pm Maldon Baptist Hall, Edward Street. &RS\ULJKWLQWKLVSXEOLFDWLRQLVKHOGE\ All primary aged children welcome. Free. Enq Gavin & Julie 5475 2338 or Parentline: 13 22 89 7DUUDQJRZHU7LPHV3W\/WG5HSURGXFWLRQRIDQ\ 0458 084 728. SRUWLRQLQFOXGLQJDGYHUWLVHPHQWVDQGSKRWRJUDSKV SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH Suicide Helpline: 1300 651 251 ZLWKRXWSHUPLVVLRQLVQRWSHUPLWWHGDQGPD\ FRQVWLWXWHDQRIIHQFH&RS\ULJKWi FREEMASONS MALDON meet at 7.30pm. Enq: Peter 5472 2202. Beyondblue: 1300 22 4636

2 • TARRANGOWER TIMES Friday, June 4, 2021 Maldon streetscape revitalisation project Earthquake in Maldon manager of Regional Roads Victoria. They were told by the manager of Regional Roads Victoria that High Street is the width of a four lane highway. He discussed options in relation to how traffic responds to various road treatments and informed the group that if they were able to raise $170,000 Regional Roads Victoria would be able to deliver a safe crossing. Plans were made to implement a crossing while maintaining the heritage appearance of the town. This proposal was taken to THE Tarrangower According to Sharon, be installed. local council and it appears Times spoke with former there was a subcommittee Peter Cuffley, a resident nothing has been done. THERE was a magnitude a size 3 or larger magnitude Councillor Sharon Telford providing advice with in the area for 50 years, A statement issued by 3 earthquake in Maldon on earthquake in the area. this week about the highly respect to pedestrians, was also involved with the Mount Alexander Shire Thursday 27 May. According to Dr Allen disputed out-stands on Main lighting, heritage and plants. Streetscape Committee. Council regarding the The effects of the earth- there is a possibility that pedestrian crossing states: Street. Public meetings were held, “It’s a sad thing for the quake were felt as far as aftershocks may be felt over Sharon was on the original council consultants were town, which has had an open “Each of the prototype Bendigo and Daylesford, materials has been selected the next one to two weeks, subcommittee that provided brought in, and a grant was streetscape since 1854. It has with 300 fault reports on the recommendations regarding submitted. always been fine; people have with consideration given to although it is difficult to Geoscience webpage. a pedestrian crossing. Recently, new council managed to cross the street the Maldon Heritage Design predict due to the size of the “It was a huge commit- consultants were brought for years,” he said. “Heritage Guidelines, and in consul- Senior seismologist, Dr shock. ment by a lot of people who in and none of the initial towns in years gone by didn’t tation with the Heritage Trevor Allen, from Geosci- He explained that we are gave their time and worked recommendations were have plants—it’s a modern Working Group, project ence Australia, told the still experiencing shocks Tarrangower Times that fault really hard to get the streets- implemented. traffic engineering concept.” consultants, Council staff from a series of three magni- cape right.” Recommendations made He expressed his concerns and local horticulturists. lines run all across Victoria, tude 6 earthquakes in Sharon told the TT that by the original Pedestrian over the speeds of trucks “We’re inviting people to yet they don’t all necessarily Tennant Creek in Central in 2016 there was a push subcommittee were: and cars on High Street use the pedestrian crossing produce earthquakes. Australia in 1988. to gain momentum on • Wider openings for and believes this is the area point, and then tell us what Data shows a cluster or getting underground power, scooters and wheelchairs most needing a crossing in they like about the various earthquakes in the Castle- “I am awed by the forces packaged along with revital- • Crossings which are adja- Maldon. kerb and landscape options maine/Bendigo region. the earth can produce,” he isation of the town. cent one another Sharon mirrored Peter’s there,” said Tanya Goddard, In the last 20 years there said. A steering committee • Treatments so cars can’t concerns about this particular Executive Manager Infra- have been around 27 earth- Dr Allen asks readers was formed, and a bid was block access stretch of road. structure, Mount Alexander to report earthquakes to put together to take to • Use of posts and rails As a member of the Tarren- Shire Council. quakes in a 100 km radius the Geoscience Australia government. which are already present gower Village Committee of Community input on the from where the event Subcommittees were estab- in the town. Management at the time, trial pedestrian crossing occurred in Maldon, which website: earthquakes.ga.gov. lished for various elements of Sharon told the TT that she was involved in consul- point will be incorporated equates to around one or two au. “This is incredibly the streetscape design, and no one on the subcommittee tations with the residents into the final design. a year. useful data to determine people with particular skills was shown any designs by and assisted in writing a Online feedback forms are It has been approximately national building codes and and knowledge were on each council or made aware that report with recommenda- available at shape.mountal- 20 years since there has been standards.” committee. the current out-stands would tions which they took to the exander.vic.gov.au. Launch of Community Grants 2021 program THE bad weather and COVID restrictions looming did little to deter Open every day of the year! Shop when it suits you! Come and browse our ever changing range of cards, ribbon and a large and enthusiastic wrap. crowd from turning up at Telstra & Optus prepaid mobile cards in stock. the Maldon Golf Club last Home delivery of all major newspapers, magazines & The Wednesday night to hear Tarrangower Times. about the launch of the Your local specialist Community Bank Maldon stationery store & District $150000 grants Phone 5475 2433 program. The program is now open and closes on Friday 9 July. MALDON Community Bank Maldon & District Chair Ross Egleton was pleased with the community’s excited response to the program launch. GROCERIES OPEN LIQUOR OPEN “The large number of Mon-Sat: 7.30am - 7pm Mon-Thurs: 9am - 7pm people attending demon- Sun: 9am-5.30pm Fri-Sat: 9am - 7.30pm strates the importance of our Sun: 9am-5.30pm Ç Shannon Burdeu discussing the grants process with the eager crowd. Continued on page 10 SPECIALS from Wednesday 2nd June to Tuesday 8th June Continental Cup Soup 30 Can Block xxxx Gold Steve Barty Gas 2 serve Selected Varieties $43 ea Locally farmed $1.05 ea Proudly servicing Maldon and surrounding districts in: bio-dynamic beef & Australia Pink Lady Carlton Dry 24 pack Domestic LPG deliveries • LPG appliances Meat voucher is Apples $3.69kg $46 ea Forklift gas • Industrial and hospitality gases lamb on hold until BP oils and greases Free local delivery further notice. For all your LPG needs, contact Steve Barty 11-17 Main Street Maldon. 5472 1262 or 0417 524 713 19 Main St. Ph. 5475 2271 Ph: 5475 2458

Friday, June 4, 2021 • TARRANGOWER TIMES 3 Reconciliation Week opens

Ç Celtic-Indigenous fusion duo Kinja.

Ç Uncle Rick and Kathryn Coff presenting awards. Ç Vote 1 Uncle Rick for Mayor hoodie.

THE earth literally shook audience about the theme was important in effecting Week have been cancelled or at the opening of National for this year’s Reconciliation change for their future and postponed. Reconciliation Week last Week: ‘More than a word. that of their kids. When the lockdown has Thursday. Reconciliation takes action.’ “There’s lots of learning been lifted, take a look at A brief shudder was felt by Details were given relating and love that needs to be the wonderful exhibition of the audience at the Market to the Council’s upcoming done, she said” art, portraits and artefacts Building in Castlemaine as a Welcome to Country Unfortunately, due to on display at the Market small earthquake made itself project, an interactive exhi- the lockdown, remaining Building, 44 Mostyn St., felt. They were listening to bition that will be housed in events for Reconciliation Castlemaine. Vic Say, winner of the Senior the Market Building. Citizen of the Year Award for Celtic-Indigenous fusion 2020. Vic, who had won the duo Kinja performed a Sorry for Sorry Day award for his work with local moving rendition of I am Indigenous and South Suda- Australian, with Sarah James nese communities, discussed singing and Ron Murray on speech how the humanity of Indig- the didgeridoo. AN apology was issued at had not been to a Sorry Day enous people was not even Ron, a Wamba Wamba the opening of National before. recognised until the 1960s. man living in Yapeen, capti- Reconciliation Week on “It wasn’t really the right Paulette Nelson, descendant vated the audience with a behalf of Mt Alexander Shire speech for the occasion,” he Mayor Tony Cordy for his of Henry ‘Harmony’ Nelson story from his people about said. “Please note that I did speech at Sorry Day. and sister of Elder Uncle how Burra the kangaroo acknowledge the traditional Rick, gave the welcome to became their totem. When contacted by the Tarrangower Times Mayor owners of the land and paid country. Kathryn Coff, coordinator Cordy said that his speech respects to the Dja Dja A representative from of Nalderun, discussed the wasn’t appropriate. Wurrung and what a great Ç Ron Murray playing the didgeridoo at Reconciliation Mount Alexander Shire trauma of Sorry Day for her He told the TT that he job they are doing.” Council spoke to the family and how Nalderun Week Opening. FSA/DET0016-03

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4 • TARRANGOWER TIMES Friday, June 4, 2021 Newstead Goods Shed and Letters to the Editor Harcourt Station restoration Carriers Arms and plaster repairs. manned the stalls and who Hello to readers of the The owner of the prop- donated product to sell and the smiling musicians projects TT, I am greatly concerned erty is acutely aware of the significance of Carriers from Platform Souls who regarding the abandoned and is investing a signifi- played, constantly enter- derelict condition of possibly cant amount of time and taining guests. We must also one of the most important resources into restoring the mention our granddaugh- and historical buildings in building and securing its ters, Madison, Poppie and central Maldon. It was once future. A Planning Permit Erin who took annual leave the Carriers Arms and former has been obtained for sensi- to help and made all the Cobb and Co booking office tive additions to the rear of scones, erected tents, shifted and the former home of one the building that will enable tables and chairs, filled the of Maldon’s great former the resumption of its original wood box, kept the stove hot identities, our loved and function as a commercial and any other tasks needed. remembered Coral O’Hara building in this significant A special mention and - famous for her whistling location in Maldon, and for thanks for the generous and piano playing and acts on the the construction of a new well written articles in the boards at the Theatre Royal residence at the rear of the local press. Your photos and also down in Melbourne, property. stories are obviously read she was greatly admired. We are very pleased to be both in print and online. In In later life she was a vocal involved in the conservation fact we had phone calls from and passionate supporter of this significant building all over Victoria checking on for nature and our planet; and are sure that all in details and would have had constantly lecturing anyone Maldon will be pleased with a very busy Saturday but for in talking distance from Ç Newstead Goods Shed opposite the Arts Hub. the result. the COVID shutdown. her front door. Now the Ian Coleman If anyone would like to Carriers Arms is abandoned Director donate, search ‘Lilian Skil- open to the elements and an Coleman Architects beck’s biggest morning invitation for vandalism and Pty Ltd tea’ on the Cancer Council possible burning down with Architects & Heritage website. other heritage buildings in Consultants Lilian and Peter Skilbeck direct proximity, while we all 5476 2450 or get bothered about Maldon Plaistow Biggest 0419 884 710. streetscape issues there is a Morning Tea 2021 possible destruction by fire Cemetery on Main of Central Maldon if proper What could go wrong? Street? protection to this extraordi- The privately owned nary State Heritage building marquee collapsed in the The Mount Alex- remains abandoned; sadly wind and rain on Tuesday, ander Shire Council has unloved continues. total reorganisation of when constructed a so called ‘Trial Owen Martin and how on Wednesday, Pedestrian Crossing’ on cold and miserable first Main Street, Maldon. Carriers Arms thing Thursday morning It has the hallmarks of and COVID threats all four graves which is ridic- I am writing to reas- week. But still the show went ulous. Put simply it’s a no sure residents of Maldon on with more money raised brainer. Furthermore, it is Ç Historic Harcourt Railway Station abandoned but not forgotten. concerned about the future for cancer research than ever not a Pedestrian Crossing of of the former Carriers Arms before at Plaistow, in fact any description as it does not TENDERS have opened toilet so the building can be for community events and Hotel, that major repair over $6100 and still coming comply with the Victorian for restoration works on used for community events meetings. Mount Alexander and conservation works in online donations. There Road Rules, so pedestrians both the historic Newstead and meetings. The Maldon Shire Council will be the to the building are due to would have been much more could have a false sense of Station goods shed and & District Community head tenant and it will be commence shortly. if the Saturday had not been security as drivers are not the Harcourt Station Bank will be the head tenant managed by the Harcourt A contract has been signed cancelled. compelled to give way at building, which are set to and the building will be with a builder experienced Progress Association as a Lilian and Peter would any crossing that has no be transformed into new managed by the Redshed in conservation works in like to sincerely thank the lawful status. Downright spaces for locals and visitors Arts Workshop Inc. as a community neighbour- the local area to undertake visitors who contributed over dangerous! I reckon that to enjoy. community arts workshop, hood house with meeting, the restoration and conser- $850 at the gate, the volun- council is leaving itself open The works are scheduled learning and skills centre. training, office and perfor- vation works. The work teers who served tea and to litigation. Council needs to get underway late this The works on the Harcourt mance spaces. includes the replacement of coffee, the gent who washed to go back to the drawing year, with improvements to Station building will include Local contractors inter- damaged roof slates, flash- dishes (he still has wrinkles board and arrive at a sensible the Newstead Station goods carrying out structural ings and gutters, repairs to on his fingertips), the people practical solution. ested in carrying out the shed including carrying out repairs and refurbishment, the external render, doors who donated raffle prizes, Keith Roberts structural repairs and refur- as well as installing a kitch- works are encouraged to and windows, and the refur- Maldon Community Bank Maldon bishment, as well as installing enette and accessible toilet apply, and should visit the bishment of the interior who lent the replacement Letters continued on a kitchenette and accessible so the building can be used website tenders.vic.gov.au including new floors, wiring marquee, the people who page 9. 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Friday, June 4, 2021 • TARRANGOWER TIMES 5 Super Blood Moon “I took this long exposure photo with This can be seen in a partial eclipse, an iPhone on a tripod while the moon was when some part of the Moon has moved fully eclipsed. It shows the moon (in the into the shadow, but it is more prominent top left corner) and part of the Milky Way during a total eclipse, when all of the Moon which was quite visible because of the dark- has moved into the umbra. ness of the sky at that moment. The colours have been enhanced because at those low levels of light, even though they are there, Maldon and they aren’t visible to the human eye.” A super blood moon occurs when the Moon is directly opposite the Sun. Newstead It doesn’t happen every full moon —only when the Moon’s orbit is aligned so it passes Primary Schools through some part of Earth’s shadow. When the Moon moves through the in lockdown deepest part of the Earth’s shadow (the umbra), it takes on a distinctive red glow PHOTOS of the spectacular lunar eclipse Geoff Palmer sent this photograph to the — an effect caused by the bending of light on Wednesday night flooded social media. Tarrangower Times. in Earth’s atmosphere.

IT’S back to remote learning for Victorian students following last week’s announcement of the latest lockdown across the state. Alisa Burdett, Principal of Maldon Primary School, told the Tarrangower Times that the school is using a mixture of online learning tools such as Webex and Google Classroom, along with physical paper packs, to assist with home schooling. “It’s been fairly smooth this time,” she said. “We just need to be creative and think in different ways. We are aware that parents and carers may also be trying to work from home so we are trying to be as flexible as possible.” Kathy Callander, Principal of Newstead Primary School told the TT that the school had prepared for a lockdown to the best of their ability. AGED 50 “It has been a short turn-around, which can put pressure on teachers,” she said. “However, it is a statewide lockdown so we are all in the same position.” AND OVER? We love your Letters to the Editor COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out to those most at risk.

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Friday, June 4, 2021 • TARRANGOWER TIMES 7 Arts About Catherine seduces our imagination was only right to learn from the source of fine art. She by Nancy Whittaker learned how to paint using tone and a piece of string called a plumb line, which June, 2021 trains the eye to ensure accu- racy in shape, height and placement of the still life objects. Currently Catherine is working on a big commis- sion for clients in Hamburg, organised by Andreas Maske, a German entre- preneur. The work is in its preliminary stages. It is Art Deco in style with cubist inspired buildings in the background. It is very large, 90cm high by 200cm wide. Catherine’s preferred medium is oil on oil-primed linen from Italy. She uses Old Holland and Langridge paints and highly praises the latter, which are manu- factured in Collingwood, Melbourne. The figures in Ç her paintings are based on Catherine at work in her studio. Ç Painted Flowers No 1 - 97x76cm. ON a very cold autumn a photo shoot of the model. Almost all of Catherine’s weekends from 10am - 4pm, morning I met with She then uses a combina- Catherine Abel in her tion of sketches and photos original art works are either after lockdown. elegant Art Gallery in as source material for her sold or in progress, however For further information High Street, to discuss her painting. When asked how you can buy full sized prints contact: www.catherineabel. aspirations and ideas about she achieves such smooth of the originals in her light com. surfaces in her work she her beautifully finished filled Maldon Gallery at Continued on page 9 paintings. What makes her said it involved a lot of wrist 28 Main Street, open at work even more fascinating action. is that she is primarily self- At the beginning of the taught. year, just after opening her Catherine’s art teachers at Maldon Gallery, Catherine both primary and secondary was invited to exhibit by school in Townsville were Stuart Purves, Director at both very encouraging, then the Australian Galleries. She she enrolled in a Diploma of sold all five of her paintings Art but found the teaching in that group exhibition in style did not suit her desire April. to paint, guided by the Presently in her Maldon geometric motifs of the Art Gallery, Catherine ‘wears Deco and Cubist movements all the hats’, which means she does her own publicity, for inspiration. These styles manages the gallery and sells APPLY were not fashionable in art NOW her work. However, as an schools at the time. Also outcome of her success with she wisely did not want Australian Galleries, some of Community Bank her work to be shaped by Maldon, Newstead & Dunolly these roles may be subsumed anybody. The influence of which will mean she can Art Nouveau’s characteristic dedicate more of her time to Community Bank Maldon & curves and the classical-re- painting. alist disciplines of the Old District Grants Program 2021 Ç Still Life with Carrots - 41x36cm. This may mean that her Masters into her work came A Community Grant can support your organsation present gallery will possibly later. when it needs the most. become a working studio In 2000, while she was Applications from 1 June - 9 July 2021 that she will open to the Contact Shannon Burdeu on 0478 435 110 or [email protected] to discuss living in Paris, she set the public. Catherine said that, bendigobank.com.au/foundation During these goal of painting 10 paintings despite the drive from Tren- back-to-back, as an exercise tham, she loves her Gallery difficult times... to see what would happen, in Maldon, however the offer making a pact with herself Community Enterprise FoundationTM from Australian Galleries is The Maldon & District Community Grants Program is a management account of the Community Enterprise Charitable Fund ABN 12 102 649 968 (the Fund), The Bendigo Centre, Bendigo VIC 3550. Sandhurst that she would ‘become an Trustees Limited ABN 16 004 030 737 AFSL 237906, a subsidiary of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178, AFSL 237879, is the trustee of the Fund. 1409006-1409008 OUT_2064471 an opportunity of a lifetime. artist’ if they turned out OK. They did, and not long after, through happenstance,
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by Nancy Whittaker Ray Stevenson June, 2021 LIKE many in our Bendigo in the 80s which is community, I know Ray still running today. as the crossing guard at Ray had various teaching Maldon Primary School. and pupil welfare roles and Catherine seduces our Here, for the past 12 years, balanced these by doing he has helped countless trade work, painting and imagination children cross the busy road historical restoration which on High street. he has a keen interest in. Continued from page 8 His smiling face welcomes Now officially retired, I the young students and their ask what Ray does for fun parents as they begin and and watch his face light up end a busy school day. as he describes working on Dressed in his fluorescent his sportscar, a red 1976 jacket and armed with his MGB. stop sign, he safely guides his “It’s like a thoroughbred, charges between the flow of you’ve got to put the time in trucks and cars, with a sharp if you want it to run at peak blow of his whistle and a call performance.” to ‘have a nice day.’ Although I can’t imagine Originally from Charlton, he has much time to work on Ray moved to Newstead 40 his car given the number of years ago with his young commitments he has. family. He wanted to live Here’s what ‘retirement’ years is also an ardent campaigner in the country and was glad looks like for Ray! • Community engagement against family violence and his kids got to grow up on • Organising bus tours for with the local CFA has been actively involved as a beautiful block by the the Maldon Visitor Infor- • Mentor at Nalderun a Respect Ambassador. Ç Still Life with Quail Feather - 76x56cm. Loddon River. mation Centre • Conducting walking “Family violence has a As we sit by the warm • Mentoring work at tours of Maldon and massive impact on chil- fire inside Berryman’s Cafe Maldon, Newstead and Newstead dren and families and the and Tea Rooms, Ray takes Winters Flat Primary • Day walks and story- community needs to have a a sip of his long black and Schools telling at the Blue Light greater awareness.” recounts his studies in • Lay Preacher at Newstead Youth Camp Ray’s knowledge and behavioural science, educa- Uniting Church “Always remember that a passion for so many tion and psychology. • Member of the Lions good walk restores balance, wonderful groups, commu- These qualifications led Club gives you clarity of mind. nities and causes is truly him to work at the Aborig- • Editorial Committee with Connects with country. inspiring. inal Co-op in Bendigo for a Newstead Historical Keeps your feet on the “I’m a great believer in number of years. He was also Society ground.” giving the best you can and involved in setting up the • General member of the In what seems an having a go. If you’re willing Indigenous Tertiary Support RSL unending list of contribu- to have a go, give it all you’ve Unit at Latrobe University in • Active Firefighter for 20 tions to the community, Ray got.” COVID-19 screening and vaccinations in Ç Still Life with Art Deco Cloth - 41x36cm. Castlemaine CASTLEMAINE Health the Castlemaine Health and CHIRP Community Auditorium. Access is via Health are working together the Odgers Road entrance to deliver COVID-19 testing outside main reception. for the local community. Disabled access is via the Drive-through main entrance. Parking is COVID-19 screening clinics available across the road are located at CHIRP from the main entrance. Community Health 13 All visitors should check in Mostyn St., Castlemaine. on arrival at the screening The clinic is open every booth. Tuesday 10.30-11.30am. Registration If you have symptoms Book in using the Loddon and require a test please Mallee registration hub at call 5479 1000 to make an castlemainehealth.org.au or appointment. appointments are also avail- am-1pm. Last vaccinations call the State Government Alternatively, the Depart- able depending on vaccine are at 12.45pm. Coronavirus Hotline on ment of Health and Human availability. Eligibility 1800 675 398. Services website lists other The clinic is providing Check the govern- Timing testing clinics. AstraZeneca vaccine to all ment’s eligibility calculator The AstraZeneca vaccine New hours of operation adults aged 50 years and over. covid-vaccine.healthdirect. is delivered in two doses 12 Ç Still Life with Apricots - 36x36cm. for local COVID-19 Bring your Medicare card gov.au/eligibility to know weeks apart. The Australian vaccination clinic and photo identification. which phase you are in. Technical Advisory Group Castlemaine Health’s Clinic hours Eligibility phases have been on Immunisation (ATAGI) COVID-19 vaccination clinic The Castlemaine Health determined by the Australian has advised the AstraZeneca is open to the general public. COVID-19 vaccination Government. vaccine is safe for people Bookings are preferred, clinic is open Monday, Address aged 50 and over. Vaccina- but limited walk-in Wednesday and Friday 9 The clinic is located in tion is free. Letters to the Editor Let’s have a real already determined ‘design’. town, for example, at the existing Maldon streetscape, design choice No one would oppose the post office and the corner are inexpensive and could intention to provide a safer of Spring and High Streets? easily be added where neces- Oh dear! Here we go crossing for pedestrians. To our understanding, this sary without detracting from again. Yet another assault That’s a no brainer. It’s the option was put forward by the town’s heritage value. on the heritage values of Some people have Maldon with the proposed solution that is wrong. one of the consultancy firms, commented that safety pedestrian crossing options. The widened timber cross- after extensive community And yet another round of ings are great. But what consultation, and yet has should take precedence over ‘pseudo-consultation’. Yes we happened to the option somehow dropped out of everything else. If this is are being given the oppor- of delineating the cross- contention with no real the case why now intro- tunity to have a say but not ings with the same type of explanation. duce a design that sits well below normal sight lines and Ç Still Life with Bunnykins - 36x36cm. about different designs; just white timber posts already These white markers are the preferred material for an in various locations around readily visible, fit with the Continued on page 10 Friday, June 4, 2021 • TARRANGOWER TIMES 9 Launch of Community Grants 2021 Letters to the Editor program Continued from page 9 Project is a rare opportunity were the present ‘temporary’ to enhance a whole range constructions contained brings both a trip hazard of features of Main Street, anywhere within proposals and vehicle hazard, not to including safety and access, that were finally put out to mention a litter trap. And, let’s not stuff it up. tender? if we choose prioritising risk We will be submitting our The four ‘temporary’ management over all else, form with the comment that constructions which bear a then logically we should none of the ‘designs’ offered striking resemblance to grave remove the children’s play- are acceptable and asking sites, effectively remove four ground in the park in case the Shire to offer a genuine car parking spaces from a child falls off and breaks a community consultation Main Street. These may be limb. on the question of design important parking places for If COVID has taught not just material. Let the elderly or people with a disa- us anything it is the need community decide between bility, as well as presenting a to balance competing and at least the two different significant tripping hazard; equally valid risks, rights designs proposed by the and for both residents and and interests. Yes, we need two consultant firms: the visitors, a parking hazard to improve pedestrian timber posts or some version due to the low level at which safety and disabled access thereof and the garden style they are installed. but surely we can do that out-stands. Otherwise we While we concede there without risking the unique fear what the rest of the is a need to improve street heritage value of the town street ‘beautification’ is crossing for the elderly and that brings tourists and fuels going to look like. for those with a disability or the local economy. Neil & Deanna Buck mobility aid, there must be Unlike many small Residents more suitable means of delin- country towns, Maldon Maldon eating these by use of more does not have to find a draw historic solutions such as card, such as painted silos, to So-called hitching posts (as are already attract tourists. People come ‘temporary’ seen in Maldon), which to Maldon because of the examples are much more in keeping Ç Some of the Community Bank Maldon & District team including Branch Manager unique ‘time capsule’ Main with the heritage aspects of Adam Balzan, Chair Ross Egleton and EO Shannon Burdeu. Street and environs that still It is with concern, Maldon and would uphold exist in a living, breathing, alarm and indeed, even its status as Australia’s first Continued from page 3 will have on the broader by groups needing a project working town (as opposed community. partner in the grants round wonderment, we note that notable town. work. It’s a great privilege to a Sovereign Hill). After “We would really love to or support to run a project. constructions previously We call on Council to that this grants program, all it was the intact Main see projects and ideas that Community groups unseen in historic Maldon immediately remove these where we expect to give over Street, among other things, have been driven by the from Maldon, Newstead, have sprung into being in unsightly constructions $150,000 in grants, will be that earned Maldon its Main Street. and, if necessary to re-as- community. We want to be Dunolly, Harcourt and the the catalyst for ideas that Notable Town status. Let’s Council has now asked sess the project to keep the inspired by outcomes which broader Mount Alexander will have positive impact enhance not destroy the very rate payers to choose a design design within what is appro- make our local towns better Shire are encouraged to across our communities,” thing that gives Maldon an from these so-called ‘tempo- priate for Maldon’s historic places to live by connecting apply for grant funding. said Ross. economic edge over many rary’ examples using a form streetscape. people, connecting places Contact the bank’s Shannon Previous grant recipients and just creating more other towns. left at several locations for There will doubtless Burdeu (0478 435 110 or recounted their experiences, vibrant communities,” So many people, some ‘voting’ for their preferred be those who cry health executiveofficer@mdcb. encouraging groups to apply commented Shannon. now being painted as option, and allowing for and safety should take for funding to support their Shannon said that some com.au) to discuss your heritage wowsers, have comments. precedence. group and benefit the wider organisations were not group’s proposed project put in so much work over Nowhere on this form is However, with the wider community. eligible to apply for this prior to submitting an appli- the years to eventually get the option given to reject the timber cross overs in place Shannon Burdeu, Exec- program but still encour- cation. Otherwise pop in the power underground to entire design concept. where the ‘temporary’ utive Officer with the aged smaller groups or and discuss at the Maldon preserve the streetscape. To As for the claim that the constructions have been Community Bank, spoke groups without ABNs to still Branch or Dunolly and now introduce these grave- present examples are ‘tempo- placed, these would surely passionately about applicants apply for grants. Local rural Newstead RTCs. like out-stands that have rary’, their construction improve access for those considering the impact that transaction centres (RTCs), Applications are available never been a feature of the presents a far from tempo- whose mobility may be funding from the Maldon & neighbourhood and commu- online at www.bendigobank. Maldon landscape seems to rary appearance. effected, especially if car District Community Bank nity houses can be contacted com/foundation. defeat the purpose. As ratepayers, we believe parks were slightly further Preservation of heritage there is a significant cost away on both sides of the has been at the top of the list involved just getting these cross over to significantly Balanced Whole with Karla of importance at just about ‘temporary’ constructions to improve visibility in both every community forum we the stage at which they are directions. Baby on the way have attended over the years. at present and would like to Debbie and Paul So why is it that these battles know at precisely what cost? McDonald. EXCITING news from have to be fought over Were the results of Maldon. Karla, our local Naturopath, and over again? The now community consultation and her partner Maikel – well-financed Streetscape made available to all and Continued on page 15. they are expecting their first baby in July. Karla will be taking time off from seeing clients for REGIONS; BRING OUT YOUR the time being, but hopes to reopen her business BEST! late 2021, or early 2022… depending on variables such THE Community Victoria Business the category winners will as sleep! Achievement Awards for Achievement Award be named the ‘Westpac Karla wishes to thank the Regional Victoria have been • Regional Development Regional Achiever of the local community for their launched for 2021 and the Victoria Leadership and Year’ and will receive an support with her naturop- state-wide search has begun. Innovation Award additional $2000 and state athy business over the last Every town has an • Ricoh Australia Customer 2.5 years; it’s been a pleasure inspiring individual, who we Service Award trophy. serving the community and all wonder where they always • GOTAFE Community All nominees will receive a contributing articles to the find the time, a local busi- Education Award letter of congratulations and Tarrangower Times. ness forever supporting its • Awards Australia a certificate of encourage- If you would like holistic community while running Community Group ment for their nomination. health care support before the best business in town Award To submit a nomination, Karla returns from mater- or a community group that • Southside Plumbing, simply go online to www. nity leave, there are some is helping… well, everyone Heating and Cooling awardsaustralia.com/vicraca other fantastic naturopaths and everything. Community Hero Award and select ‘Nominate Now’. in the area. Contact Karla Nominations are open Category winners will via email karla@balanced- across a broad range of receive $2000 into an Or call 9720 1638 or email whole.com.au before the end categories, some of which account in their name from [email protected]. of June if you would like a include: Westpac, or a PRIME7 Nominations close Friday recommendation. • Regional Development Television Package. One of 23 July. 10 • TARRANGOWER TIMES Friday, June 4, 2021 TT Dine Out Directory BERRYMAN’S CAFÉ & TEA ROOMS - MALDON BULL & MOUTH HOTEL - MARYBOROUGH CAFÉ MALDON - MALDON 30 Main Street - 5475 2904 119 High Street - 5461 3636 52 Main Street - 5475 2022 Open 7 days Open for Breakfast, Lunch and afternoon tea Open 7 days. Full menu is available to take away. 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Friday, June 4, 2021 • TARRANGOWER TIMES 11 yet very entertaining and in 1929 and has much about new life. She is reluctant to Beneath the Cassock well researched. This book Maisie’s experiences as a make friends but gradually is the story of the real-life is a mixture of a murder nurse through WWI and its country life and the people Vicar of Dibley, Joy Carroll, mystery, romance, an insight aftermath. There are many overcome her fears and of The book has a foreward by into the life and work of park other titles in this series and course she meets a very nice Dawn French and tells how rangers and a scary insight I think that if you enjoy a man. Again this is different the famous series helped into a commune. It shows gentle mystery and are also because he has a little son in the fight for the accept- 97 High Street, Maldon. Enqs Joy 5475 1326. how an unscrupulous person interested in life in the 1920s and his wife had died some ance of women priests. Joy Every Mon, Wed & Friday 2-4pm. Saturday 9.30am - 12 noon. can manipulate both young and 30s you really will enjoy years earlier. I don’t want to Carroll was one of the first men and women for his own these books. A few of the give away too much about Anglican women to be greed and self-aggrandise- other titles are The Mapping this book because part of ordained and as well as being More from the shelves ment. It is a book which will of Love and Death, Leaving the pleasure of reading it is a pioneer in that way she has capture your interest and Everything Most Loved, the gradual unfolding of the also led an unconventional DUE to the COVID make you want to keep on Birds of a Feather, In This story. It’s light but enjoyable life, making many question lockdown, the books and reading to the end because it Grave Hour, Journey to reading. the traditional image of what the audio book that I is exciting and fast moving. Munich, To Die But Once, it means to be a priest. You wrote about for last week’s Among The Mad & A will find this book in the Tarrangower Times will Lesson In Secrets. There are Biography section of the not go into the Athenaeum 15 titles in all. Athenaeum. Library until this Friday or I hope I’ve whetted your whenever the lockdown is appetite for looking through finished. the shelves and maybe Rather than write about re-finding some of those four other books, I’ve books that you meant to decided to choose some more read but haven’t got around of the great books already on to yet. There really are some our shelves; they come from fascinating ones to be found a variety of genres. there. Enjoy your reading. Storm Clouds is written by Joy Leneaux-Gale. Bronwyn Parry, another of Ph.D. and this is reflected our good current Australian in her style and writing Talk of the Town is by writers. Bronwyn has a which are both serious, Rachael Johns, another Maisie Dobbs is the Australian author who has MALDON BRIDGE first in the series of books written a number of books. about this entertaining and There are three others in CLUB RESULTS unusual young woman and the Library so if you like SLICK CARD PLAY the Athenaeum has two this one you might like to THE MALDON DRAGON fifth with 62 points. copies of this book, although follow on with the others. Special mention must also it doesn’t necessarily matter This is not the typical be made of Jan Gower’s and which order you read the outback romance, although Sue Porter’s wonderful result books. The personal stories it certainly is a romantic tale. in the Castlemaine competi- certainly follow a sequence Megan moves from Victoria tion’s Australia Wide Novice as Maisie moves through the to a ghost town in Western Pairs. Jan and Sue secured various events that influence Australia in an effort to a brilliant first place result her life. This first book is set forget her past and start a with steady sound defence A neat field of 16 players and will gain Masters points eagerly gathered for for this effort. A number of In Maldon Today Thursday Bridge, with no other regular Maldon players sit out table. also attended and added to The Howell system was the quality of the compe- installed and 21 boards were tition. Thanks to Graham played in quick succession. Forbes and Ron Westcott for On Monday, April 22, metre long Imperial Dragon, All pairs came out of the their smooth organisation 1901 Maldon’s Chinese ‘Loong’. ‘Loong’ had first gates fast, playing with good and generous invitation. community gave a concert at appeared at the Bendigo understanding and smooth Also, thank you to Jo the Temperance Hall, (now Easter Fair in 1892 and in running. for her seamless running the Community Centre), May 1901 had been a major Ken and Sandy, Bob and of the day’s play and Paul to help raise funds for the feature of the celebrations Mark, and Jo and Roger for helping with scoring, Hospital. Before the concert that heralded the opening were amongst the more plus reading the results in the Maldon Brass Band of Australia’s first Federal fancied teams. his own inimitable style. and Fire Brigade joined the Parliament in Melbourne. AND SO, IT CAME TO Thanks to all club members Chinese and their ‘dragon’ At these celebrations a PASS... who have stepped up of late in a torchlight procession smaller 3 metre long dragon, Sandy and Ken, who have and to the Maldon Hotel through the town’s streets. similar to the Maldon ‘lion’, been in fine form, in the and their warm staff for The dragon had been part had accompanied ‘Loong’. online Bendigo competition, always adapting to our table of the Chinese display in The Maldon dragon streaked the field in first needs and providing a most the Easter Parade two weeks again appeared in the 1902 place with a formidable 82 indulgent chicken and chips earlier. In its description Maldon Easter Fair Parade. THERE’S been so much too last-minute difficult. points, followed by the expe- afternoon tea. of the Parade the Maldon It was part of a Chinese to talk about – a super Watch this space. We rienced pairing of Bob and PS: No Bridge this week Times said that the Chinese display organised by George blood moon in eclipse, an may have to go silly in this Mark on 73 points. This is due to lockdown. ‘Serpent’ was the centre of Ah Mi. A Chinese band earthquake, a new TT editor, column as we did last year! Sandy’s second win in a row, Whatever your age group attention and that it had and several local ladies in a controversial crossing Get your sodding vaccina- having paired with Mark for or skills, please feel free to been made locally. Chinese costumes accompa- on Main Street – and we tion ASAP, please. Today’s a win last week, Ken also join us to, ‘dip your toe in At the Temperance Hall nied the dragon. The Weekly have been squeezed off the photo, Tony as DD in full scoring a second last week. the water’ each Thursday the Chinese dragon was the Times published a collection airwaves by Lockdown #4. flight. They are ‘our deadly duo’ from 12.45pm to 4.30pm highlight of the evening. of photos from the 1902 Last week’s near-guest was To catch up on our right now! or on Mondays 1.15pm to Worked by Tow Yin, Ah Maldon Easter Fair. One relieved, but she ain’t off previous programs click on Jo and Roger were third 4.30pm to help us in our Chong and George Ah of these was of the Chinese the hook just yet! And there https://www.mixcloud.com/ with 69 points, followed by endeavour to: Mi, the dragon performed display and the Maldon will be no show today, as the nancymay007/. Jan Roberts and Mary with USE IT OR LOSE IT an elaborate dance before dragon. The dragon is very uncertainty of an extended See our ad on page 13. 63 points in fourth position. 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14 • TARRANGOWER TIMES Friday, June 4, 2021 TENNIS COACHING IN MALDON

Ç Aaron Vissers loves the look kids get when they master a new skill. Ç Leon and Hayden love coming to tennis.

Continued from page 16 like about coaching,” he Maldon, he also runs a Tennis Club is always keen said. “Everyone is different, cardio tennis program for to take on new members.” His youngest student is so I use a different approach adults on Thursday nights. For enquiries contact the three and his oldest is in his for each person.” “They run around getting Maldon Tennis Club on 70s. As well as coaching lessons fit to music, while having Facebook or call 0422 419 “There’s nothing I don’t for children and adults at fun,” he said. “Maldon 922. Letters to the Editor

Ç Ç Four posts, two rails. Two posts. Ç Ollie takes a swing. Out-stand Survey will be constructed with, to drivers, they are high Council wants to spend a but have no say in whether enough that they are easy to Re the survey on the whole lot of money, and it stays, or in a more suit- see when reversing into an matter of the kerb out-stands post-and-rail constructions able form. Council’s already adjacent parking spot, and MALDON GOLF CLUB on either side of the new wouldn’t cost enough. decided that. they provide something to Again I urge concerned pedestrian ‘crossing’ over There are several exam- hang on to if a pedestrian Main Street currently being residents to contact the ples around town of wooden should stumble. Or there Council in writing (email foisted on Maldon by the post-and-rail guards around is the even more minimal or letter). If you haven’t Council. cross-overs and gutters. two post option, see above. The survey form is poorly These two are on Main Either design would reduce already put in a comment designed (like the crossing) Street/Reef Street near the the amount of parking space form (available from the in that there is no option Beehive Chimney. They taken up by the currently Newsagency), maybe make a given to say NO to this are superior in every way to proposed design. And they mention of the post-and-rail crossing. They are tossing us the four gravesites that now fit, heritage-wise, with what option, in the margin. a bone, where we can choose embarrass our shopping the town already has. One Lauren Williams, what material the crossing strip. They are clearly visible can only assume that the Maldon THERE was no golf last Saturday due to the mandated COVID-19 Restrictions. Members were disappointed, given the great conditions of the course, but it was necessary and We’re on the lookout for Outstanding Regional Victorians in a good cause. Advice to members of one of our season’s most enjoyable The Community Achievement Awards highlight and reward the contributions that individuals, groups, organisations and businesses make towards golfing events - the annual Frank Fitzpatrick Memorial Golf building stronger local communities and a vibrant state. We’re looking for Victorians in these categories: Day and the visit to Maldon of 20 to 30 family and friends for a weekend of golf and friendship, which includes a 9-hole Regional Development Victoria GOTAFE Awards Australia event for social golfers. Business Achievement Award Community Education Award Community Group Award SATURDAY JUNE 12 - STABLEFORD EVENT 12noon HIT-OFF - 11.30am BBQ SAUSAGES Southside Plumbing, Regional Development Victoria Ricoh Australia Heating and Cooling Leadership and Innovation Award Customer Service Award Community Hero Award GOLF TOMORROW Subject to lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions

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Ç Rebecca Buchannan - netball coach.Ç Grace and Alice at under 11s netball warmups. BEC Buchannan has been coaching netball in Maldon for have fun and do their best. “I love watching them grow. Their enthusiasm is 10 years and playing for 35. “The under 11s have only been playing for three years, infectious.” “I got into it because my mum played and I loved watching there was no team before that, so I advocated to get it up and Unfortunately the team had to postpone a special Netfit her,” she said. “I enjoy the rivalry with other teams, makes running.” Netball run by elite netballer Sarah Wall that was due to it fun.” The under 11s team now has 14 players, which is the equiv- run on Thursday afternoon in order to allow people time to Bec, who has been working in childcare for the past 22 alent of two teams. Bec makes sure that each player gets half prepare for the lockdown. years, is a dedicated coach who encourages the children to a game by rotating the players. “We’ll be straight back at it as soon as the lockdown ends.” TENNIS COACHING IN MALDON MALDON PÉTANQUE CLUB six club members who were to play. The Tournament was also going to be the unveiling of the ‘FORSTER CUP’, named in honour of the commitment of George, Janet and Susan Forster. All was well until last Thursday’s lockdown announcement, which meant we had to cancel, a big disappointment for the club and participants alike. It AND THE WINNER IS was also very disappointing COVID for our generous sponsors: OUR inaugural Open Maldon Community Bank, Tournament was organised Chaperon Wines, Maldon for Saturday, 28 May, with Getaways and others who 48 players registered from offered assistance. various parts of Victoria. Ç Ç A further upset was that Nash collects the most balls after practice. Jack perfects his swing. Our Tournament organ- we had to cancel our regular iser, Bev Forsyth and her fortnightly games last COACH Aaron Vissers has watching the grin kids get committee had spent many Sunday. Our next games will been working with Jim Wid when they master a new skill hours and a lot of effort to be on Sunday, 13 June at the • ALAN Tennis as a coach for the past and says it’s a similar experi- put the event together. There St Brigid’s pistes starting at • CHERYL four years. ence with the adults. was great excitement within the winter time of 1.30pm. LANLANGG He particularly enjoys Continued on page 15 the Club especially from the Geoff McLennan • STEVE CARTAGE & DRAINAGE CONTRACTORS House Sites - Driveways - Postholes CASTLEMAINE FINANCIAL SERVICES General Trenching & Excavations Septic Tank Installations BRACKEN LAWYERS Sand - Soil - Gravel (Own supply of Muckleford Gravel) ࠮Accounting & Taxation A boutique legal practice specialising in: • Conveyancing • Property Law ࠮Business Services • Commercial Leases • Guarantee and Loan advice ࠮Financial Planning • Business Sale and Purchases Based in ‘The Hub’ 3/233 Barker Street, Castlemaine ࠮SMSF Advice and servicing Maldon by appointment. licensed drainer no: 39620 Phone 5470 5062 or email [email protected] Ph: 5475 2218 0438 560 128 12 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine. Phone: 5470 6100 www.brackenlawyers.com

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