THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, MARCH, 2020 – Number 244 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. FREE – Average monthly circulation 5000 Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au

the remembrance markers, and creating more spaces to spend time in the fresh air. An improved design will help ensure this Destination Queenscliff update treasured part of our community remains special and accessible for years to come. You shared more than 3,000 pieces of ‘Community is not supportive of this design’ feedback with us during last year's Members of the Queenscliff Destination Queenscliff consultation. We Community Assoc. (QCA) the Point passed your feedback onto a design team, Lonsdale Civic Assoc. (PLCA) and and they've used it to improve the design for the Geelong Environment Forum the future of the Ocean View precinct. (GEF) and members met recently Mr Gill said it appeared that a 'new with Borough of Queenscliffe CEO brief' to create two separate projects - Martin Gill to discuss issues sur- Council Recreation Reserve and rounding the latest concept design Shortlands Bluff - with variations for Destination Queenscliff incor- might be the answer given Federal porating ideas from previous comm- Government approval. The attendees unity consultations. concurred. "Timelines for grants and The associations and residents approvals need to be met," he said were united in their efforts to seek adding that he would be going to crucial feedback about the 19 design Canberra late March to inform the points featured in the February 2020 government that the community is not update including the Bull Ring, supportive of this design. Foreshore, Kiosk, Car Park, Cabins, Attendees welcomed the solution Green Spaces, the Monahan Sporting based process that became the focus Complex and surrounds. for discussion and that the CEO was David Connoley (QCA) said the open to exploring the options rich depth of knowledge the presented to provide better outcomes Aerial view of the site. community has of this important for this important project. On behalf heritage site needed to be considered. of those present Mr Connoley said the "Unfortunately the revised design fails cliff Fort, and the historic gun em- indicated a desire to possibly depart Navy re the Goorangai and Rip meeting was a first step to advance an to showcase Queenscliff headlands placements. from community opinion to impose its Incident annual services, that Hassells enhanced working relationship nationally important heritage values. The latest plan is simplistic in own plan and appears contrary to the hadn't been inside the Fort or taken between BOQ council and residents. The design does not reference either considering individual historic ele- statements contained in the Kismet into consideration that thousands Mr Connoley added that comm- the 2019 Victorian Heritage Register ments while ignoring the wider Forward report." attend the Anzac Day dawn service. unity groups requested a seat at the entry for Shortland Bluff or the heritage context and missing the Another attendee said there Council states: table last year to provide local Commonwealth Heritage listing for opportunity to expand the visitor seemed to be 'a deep desire' to access While the area has a lot to love, we're knowledge to Hassells about the Fort Queenscliff. experience. Alarmingly the plan the Monahan Centre and that design looking at ways to make the existing Ocean Ocean View precinct which wasn't Similarly it requires the protection actually compromises key heritage consultants Hassells are still not View precinct more welcoming to everyone. taken up and this 'improved' design is of the precincts important natural and elements such as the glacis, moat and getting it that Shortlands Bluff is 'a Destination Queenscliff is focused on the result. "National Heritage recog- built features including the cliffs, the viewscape. sacred space'. He added there had making the site more accessible for nition may have an impact too. Far Queenscliff Lighthouse, the Queens- Council, or the design team, has been no communication with the pedestrians, honouring the significance of better to delay it and get it right.”

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READERS PLEASE NOTE “If you are buying your ink The next edition will be available on Wednesday April 1, 2020. from anywhere else, Copy deadlines are one week prior for this you are paying too much!” edition on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Queenscliffe Herald, March 2020 – Page 3 Shedding the Blues ‘Hitting the right note for men on the Bellarine' The launch of a new men's health and wellbeing of men who the mouth organ." wellbeing group 'Shedding the have reached or nearing retirement Participants from all over the Blues' focusing on a shared love of through music of all forms has Bellarine and into Geelong were music was launched by Ms Libby certainly hit the right note," said Des. exposed to a series of taster sessions Coker, Federal Member for Corang- "It is well documented that this group that reflect the activities that they will amite, at the Queenscliff RSL 21 of men who no longer have the social engage in throughout 2020 and February. connections provided through work beyond. "From today's turnout it's going to commitments and routines can often These included an interview with be a great success," said Ms Coker. feel socially isolated. Music is a fine Jim McLeod who headed up ABC "It's a perfect setting for men to come social connector, as well as being very Jazz for many decades, a songwriting together given the Borough's older good for maintaining brain health and process and performing session by Carolyn Williams (centre) has left the Neighbourhood House after 20 years in the demographic." cognitive function. local music teacher and band member, role of coordinator. Shedding the Blues coordinator "By combining these two ideas we Peter Corcoran, a playing together Des Gorman came up with the idea in have formed a collective to regularly to session ably led by musicians Ian October last year and with the help of play music, make and repair musical Zierk and John Matlen and an an enthusiastic team of volunteers, the instruments, appreciate alternative instrument-making session demon- Neighbourhood House Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House forms of music, to learn how to play a strating stringed instruments designed and Bellarine Community Health, the musical instrument or learn the craft and built by locals, Owen Brown and idea has been transformed into a of song writing." Tony Cook. farewells coordinator viable opportunity for mature-aged Local singer/songwriter Gary Vietnam veterans will receive a free "My family and I moved to Ocean facility closed and the residents men who share a love of music. Banks, who spends much of his time guitar and 10 lessons when they join Grove in April 2000. Having spent relocated. Although the prime focus is on men's performing in Ireland, along with the group. Contact Des Gorman for 10 years working with Neighbour- It was in King Street that we started health and wellbeing, all genders are local members of Shedding the Blues more information 0407 546 391 or hood Houses in Melbourne I was programs, versions of which are still most welcome and can find out more performed at the event to much [email protected] thrilled to be offered the position of running today. Louise Stanley joined us by joining the Shedding the Blues applause. One of the locals, Stuart Shedding the Blues members will Coordinator at Queenscliffe Neigh- as our Languages Tutor and Bruce Facebook page. Miller, wore a t-shirt that said it all. "I next meet at the Pavilion in Queens- bourhood House (QNH). We all Sherriff as Yoga Instructor. By far the "This concept of promoting the have a retirement plan. I plan to play cliff 10am Tuesday 24 March. settled in quickly to our 'sea change', biggest influence was Deborah Brearley Jeff as principal of Grovedale who introduced Art Classes to the College and our two boys at Ocean community the likes of which had not Grove Primary School. been previously encountered. The 20 years that I have been with The move to Tobin Drive was QNH can easily be divided into two significant as it gave us the space to fulfil halves. The first 10 years at 33 King some of the ideas we had brewing but Street, the current home of with no capacity to implement. Deb's Queenscliff Music Festival and the mentoring of her son Ryan enabled him last 10 years in Tobin Drive. to fill her shoes and develop the Art We were limited to offering a very Program further so that we now have small program in King Street due to seven different classes a week. We also the size of the building so other venues established an Art Gallery in our new were used including the primary home with exhibitions booked a year in school for Preschool Music and advance. The establishment and growth Movement and Evening Yoga classes. of the Men's Shed has been so We had a number of computer wonderful to witness. The work these tutors during our time there. One of men do for communities here and these, Laurie Muscat, joined our further afield is fantastic. Committee of Management and still So after 20 years at QNH it is time plays an integral role in the gover- for me to pursue other interests nance of QNH today. including gardening, travel, grand- We were also heavily involved in children and appreciating our beautiful supporting and running programs for local environment. the residents of the Queenscliff Lodge. I leave knowing Greg Thorpe, the BCHs Community Development staff Karen Crockford and Caroline Jordan, CEO Shane Crawford and Shedding the Blues Several residents would visit on an new Coordinator will be well supported Coordinator Des Gorman with the Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker who launched the new group. almost daily basis for a cuppa and a and that QNH will thrive under his chat. Kevin Bennett became one of our leadership." friends and we were very sad when this Carolyn Williams struggles which he tried so hard to conceal, Darcy married The Devil's Grip and had a son to ensure the future of the family name. The Neighbourhood House Committee invites you to celebrate Carolyn's As the echoes of the last of seven shots reverberated Neal Drinnan, author of The Devil's Grip, drew on his contribution to our community with a dinner and a morning tea. around the rolling Barrabool Hills, three generations of knowledge of Darcy while unravelling the complexities of Dinner upstairs at 360Q the Wettenhall family had come to a tragic end - Darcy, his life. Wednesday 25 March 6.30pm his 23 year old son Guy and his 'aunt' Janet were dead. He will speak about his book and how he came up with 3-course dinner with complimentary tea and coffee. No one could have anticipated the violence of the the title that is the term for a genetic flaw in sheep breeding Tickets $50pp. Book on Try booking Carolyn Williams 1992 murderous spree nor the scandal that emerged in its at the Queenscliffe Historical Society's March Monthly Morning Tea aftermath. Talk. Thursday 26 March 11am Darcy was the successor to Rupert Wettenhall, the Queenscliff Uniting Church Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House highly respected sheep breeder who created the famous 10am Thursday 26 March RSVP by email/phone by Thursday 19 for catering purposes. Stanbury corriedale stud. Despite the many personal Admission $7 (non members) and $5 (members).

P H A R M A C Y H E A L T H I S B E A U T Y Helpful advice always available. R I S T O R A N T E Free delivery and pick-up in Pt Lonsdale & Queenscliff daily – Senior’s Card Welcome. FULLY LICENCED Ashdene’s fine china, DINNER FROM 5PM TILL LATE NIGHTLY place mats and tote bags CHECK WEEKLY SPECIALS ON FACEBOOK featuring Australian flora and EAT IN & TAKEAWAY - HOME DELIVERY fauna would make an ideal gift. OPEN 6 DAYS WEBSTER PACKS AVAILABLE. (Closed Wednesdays) 52 Hesse Street Queenscliff 38 HESSE STREET, QUEENSCLIFF Tel 5258 1817 Fax 5258 4128 Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm Ph: 5258 1838 and Saturday 9am to 5.00pm Page 4 – Queenscliffe Herald, March 2020 Queenscliffe Herald, March 2020 – Page 5

Letter to the Editor News from your local MP Bushfires and climate change Victorian Disability Awards program has enabled more than 95 community ‘Business as usual’ is not an option Nominations are open for the Victorian sport and recreation organisations to host Disability Awards and I would encourage events ranging from come-and-try days to There is no doubt Australia's drought and window for managed burns is shortening. locals to nominate community members that community forums and educational sessions. bushfires are unprecedented in scale and Moreover, while we can fuel-reduce limited are making an outstanding contribution to the The grants are part of the broader $7.2 intensity. The devastation has been over- areas, we can't burn the whole nation - the risks lives of people with disability. million Change Our Game initiative aimed at whelming. to health and environment are just too great. There are many local people and comm- levelling the playing field for women and girls Australia has just had the hottest decade in The Government says we don't need to unity organisations making a real difference in in sport and recreation. recorded history. Human induced climate waste time talking about climate change; that the disability sector and these awards recog- The program has been very popular since its change is occurring rapidly and this warming we just need to get on and adapt to the changes. nise their hard work, innovation and dedi- introduction with many clubs taking advan- is the significant contributor to these bushfires. We do need new strategies to adapt, but cation. tage of the grants. I therefore encourage Tragically, this catastrophe was predicted by adapting isn't enough. I have received Nominations are open to individuals and Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale sporting clubs Professor Ross Garnaut in his 2008 report for groups including people with disability, family and community organisation to consider mak- hundreds of letters that have called for stronger members, volunteers and people working in ing application. the then Labor Government. government action to address climate change the sector: Applications close 5pm Monday 16 March. Australia faces a terrible new normal and and drastically reduce emissions in relation to •emerging leader award More information: www.changeourgame.vic we must adapt. However, to establish effective the bushfire crisis. Australians want strong •excellence in creating inclusive comm- .gov.au strategies not only do we need to acknowledge action and I'm standing with them. unities State Government's Flexible Local climate change, we must also understand and I'm delighted that Anthony Albanese has •excellence in employment outcomes Transport Solutions Program agree on where we are in the climate change said Labor will continue to have strong climate •excellence in promoting heath, housing and The program provides funding for local cycle and what's to come. And we need to act change policies, not because of polling but wellbeing transport initiatives, services and infrastruc- urgently. because it is the right and responsible thing to •excellence in promoting rights, fairness and ture in regional Victoria, has allocated $50,000 The Coalition is full of climate deniers do. We know the problems and the solutions. I safety to build a 200-metre path linking the new attempting to divert attention and avoid am pleased we are engaging with Zali Steggall •volunteer award residential community in Point Lonsdale's talking about the consequences of their about her Climate Change Bill. •lifetime achievement honour roll west with the Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff inaction. Liberal Senator Molan says, Federal Labor Member for Corangamite, Last year's winners included the AFL town centres, Point Lonsdale Primary School although he has no evidence, he still questions Libby Coker Victoria and Disability Sport and Recreation and the Springs Beach area. the existence of human induced climate partnership who delivered the first ever The path will be constructed by the wheelchair football league, Olivia Beasley Borough of Queenscliffe will also improve change. In September, the Minister for who has advocated for the rights of Deaf access to public transport by connecting the Drought, Natural Disaster and Emergency Guidelines for Letters people like herself, and the Find Your Voice new development with the bus stop on Point Management said he wasn't sure the bushfires All Abilities Choir, a 170-people strong choir Lonsdale Road. were climate change related at all. to the Editor formed in 2017 made up of people with The new shared path will help promote Scott Morrison keeps talking up coal, Please keep letters under 400 words that have various disabilities. cycling and walking in the area, relieving despite renewables being much cheaper to not been published by any other media. We Nominations close on Sunday 5 April. pressure on parking, particularly during build and raising fuel-load reduction as a key welcome concise letters that offer a new Winners will be announced at an awards holiday periods when the area's population cause and management focus for bushfires. perspective or add depth to the discussion of an ceremony in July. can swell from 3000 to 16,000. It is important to reduce fuel loads, To find out more or nominate visit "We're promoting healthier lifestyle issue. For verification letters must include the especially around populated areas. However, writer's full name, address and phone no. www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/disabilityawards choices, fostering community connections and fire experts have dismissed assertions that a Change Our Game Community Grants helping reduce the reliance on cars," said Ms Letters are edited for clarity, fact checked and lack of fuel reduction is the main cause of the sometimes shortened to fit the space available in Grants of up to $10,000 are available to Neville. fires. NSW and Victorian fire chiefs and eligible clubs and community groups to estab- the newspaper while endeavouring to keep the As always, please don't hesitate to contact researchers have confirmed there was little or lish more opportunities for women and girls to me if there are any matters that I may be able to writer's concerns/information foremost. The no difference in the fire intensity between areas participate in sport and recreation activities assist you with. opinions expressed are always the writer's own. and to lead on and off the field. Hon Lisa Neville MP subject to fuel reduction and those areas The program highlights the State Govern- Member for Bellarine without managed burns. In addition the ment's ongoing commitment to gender Shop 66 Gateway Plaza Leopold equality across all levels of the Victorian sport [email protected] and active recreation sector. Twitter@Lisanevillemp Since its inception three years ago, the Ph: 52 501 987 SAVE THE TREES Global Warming is so daunting, Get down on your knees and plant trees we need to find a way to Save the Bees and Stop throwing so much trash the Trees Water goers Splash, Splash, Splash Bushfires are burning and it's really hurting Black isn't the colour of the Seas, We need to find a way to STOP and water should be fresh and clean Save the rays, Oil should stay in the tank The world is heating, oily water will kill sea life and it will be rank Which is causing coral bleaching Moths are being squashed Trees are being logged and chopped, So many cows are heading to market It needs to be stopped It shouldn't have started Smog is in the air, it isn't fair People are killing bee hives Birds and Koalas don't have a home How are they supposed to survive? They don't live in bricks and stone There's so much plastic Sea levels are rising, It's very tragic Snow Foxes are dying River banks are flooding Solar panels are great, Plants on the banks are sinking Coal power is something we hate We need to Save the Whales Clean energy is the go, And all things with scales Y that's what everyone should know Throw your trash in the bin Coal is bad, it's really sad And the World will win. We need a solution for pollution Ned Joyce age 13, Blank Canvas Art Show

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authentic, entertaining and exciting shows honouring this artist. She'll be apples! Australian Cider Day revellers can Humans in Geelong bop along to legendary local cover Meet Penny, she's Geelong's first Geelong school, we'll be expanding Get your party boots on! The Four fabulous bands and a fantastic band, Test Pilot Molly loved for their Story Dog. She listens to children the program into more schools to inaugural Australian Cider Day is array of food vibrant performances of contem- read. She doesn't laugh at them or reach and help more children," landing at Flying Brick Cider House Cider, beer, wine, kid's activities, porary pop hits. correct them. She's non-judgmental. Penny's handler Karen explains. and promises a full day of music, cider-making demonstrations com- Cider-making demonstrations But the facts show she is helping "Throughout Australia, Story fun, food, cider and celebrations for plete the picture for a top day out! First Come behind the scenes to explore, children succeed. It's fun for the Dogs help over 2520 children each all ages on Saturday 14 March. cab off the rank is Night Fever - Bee taste and learn about crafting boutique children, their focus improves, their week. There are almost 500 volunteer This massive March celebration is Gees Revival. Next up internationally ciders from fresh fruit. Get amongst it confidence soars and so do their Dog Teams in over 300 schools." all in the name of celebrating the acclaimed BABBA will bring out at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. reading skills. The handler and Story Dog visit humble Australian apple and pear, or everyone's inner Dancing Queen with New release ciders will be on Story Dogs, a non-profit, was foun- the school once a week for a reading more specifically its spinoff, cider - a a guaranteed spellbinding, spectacular tasting and on the pour throughout the ded by two mums, Janine Sigley and session, seeing about four Grade 2 drink that has taken the world by performance. Simply the Best - day as will a couple of cheeky Leah Sheldon, in 2009 in Murwill- students chosen by the school. The storm in the last decade. Rebecca O'Connor as Tina Turner is cocktails the Flying Brick team have umbah, NSW. The mission is to 'make students read to the Story Dog one at a Officially endorsed by Cider next and her incredible vocal range been busily devising! Lots of tasty reading fun for children, so they time, on an ongoing basis, thus Australia, only Australian producers and performance style have been food on offer at the food stations and become confident, lifelong readers'. building up a lovely relationship. who craft ciders from 100% Aus- described as one of the most food trucks. This highly successful program is "When children read to the Story tralian fruit are eligible to participate finally coming to the Geelong region. Dog, the outcomes are amazing! The in Australian Cider Day and Flying Kid's 'CORE'ner Story Dogs are on the lookout for accepting, loving nature of dogs gives Brick Cider Co is the first to be Jumping Castle, Face Painting and Balloon Artist. primary schools that would like to this program its magic and helps involved in the national celebration. Kids under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult. participate and since the Humans in children relax, open up, try harder and Kicking off at 10am, four of the most Tickets $25 at the door and $20 via www.cidercelebrations.com.au Geelong post about this story, six have fun while reading to a friendly, popular tribute bands in Australia will schools have jumped at the calm dog." perform throughout the day until 9pm Australian Cider Day Celebration opportunity. There is no cost to the Sponsors and volunteers, please get - literally the ultimate Tribute line up Saturday14 March 10am-9pm school and no cost to the students as in touch if you are interested. Contact as patrons revel in some of the most Flying Brick Cider House sponsors fit the bill. Story Dogs are Karen 0423 021 984. More infor- iconic music the world has ever 1251 Bellarine Highway,Wallington. now looking for sponsors and more mation: www.storydogs.org.au known. volunteers and their dogs. By Jacqui Bennett, "Once we start the program in one Humans in Geelong Tayla Johnston and Michael Cooper New kids on the block might look like kids to most of us in the borough but their maturity has seen them open a new cafe, Bricktown, at 10 Hobson Street. As vegans they walk the talk offering a small but tasty menu of sandwiches, almond chai latte made from an essence of brewed tea leaves and spices with no added sugar. The menu is plant based and gluten free. Tayla and Michael have the lease until the end of June and are hoping it's extended as they are loving the space and working here. Locals are becoming regular visitors and often spend time working on projects in the cafe. Mums and bubs meet up for a light meal and a chat - Bricktown has plenty of space. This young couple have artistic back- grounds in theatre, sales, creative writing and hospitality which means they're adept at selling you a tasty lunch and serving it with panache or takeaway. Winter soups and Bricktown cafe owners Tayla and Michael invite you into their new café weekly specials on the menu soon. in Hobson Street. Open daily 9-3.30pm. Closed Tuesdays. Penny the wonder dog helps children with their reading and the outcomes are amazing!

COMING Mi Shells Seafood EVENTS World Day of Prayer Service FISH AND CHIPS FFRREESSHH FFIISSHH Friday 6 March TAKE AWAY FOOD N 8.30-4pm 10am Morning Tea OPEN THURS-SU 10.30am Service FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD DAILY Queenscliff Uniting Church OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT QUEENSCLIFF HARBOUR PHONE ORDERS WELCOME Red Cross Cake Stall FISH, OYSTERS, PRAWNS, MUSSELS, ATLANTIC Saturday 7 March BAIT & TACKLE AVAILABLE SALMON, SCALLOPS FRESH OFF THE BOAT. from 8.30am Outside Kerleys QUEENSCLIFF: 4 Gellibrand Street – 5258 2334 Orders taken anytime on 0432 934 104 Real Estate Agency CLIFTON SPRINGS: Jetty Road – 5253 1821 Check Facebook for updates Point Lonsdale Crackerjack Fair Sunday 8 March CLIFFE’S CAFÉ AND PIZZA 8.30am-1pm T & R ASIAN CUISINE Point Lonsdale Bowls Club PHONE: 03 5258 1166 Lots of fun for kids and adults! Vietnamese & Indian Cuisine Bowls - Face Painting - Kids One of OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Games - Jumping Castle K Rocks Devonshire Tea - Cakes - Top 10 BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER VIETNAMESE INDIAN Pizzas! Preserves Sunday - Thursday: 10am to 9pm PHO TANDOORI CHICKEN Books - Plants - Fruit & Veg RICE PAPER ROLLS NAAN BREADS Bric-a-brac Friday & Saturday: 10am to 10pm STIR FRIED NOODLES CURRIES FRIED RICE RICE DISHES Fishy Tales • PHONE ORDERS AVAILABLE VIETNAMESE ICED COFFEE (ALL MEATS HALAL) Queenscliff Maritime • FULLY LICENCED Museum Boatshed Trading Hours – Open 7 days Friday 21 March • EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY Lunch: 11.30am-3.30pm Dinner: 5.00pm-10.00pm Port Phillip Sea Pilots • GREAT FOOD EVERY DAY! DINE IN OR TAKE AWAY – BYO only 7.00-9.30pm $20pp. Light Supper & • HOME DELIVERY 13 Hesse Street Queenscliff Drinks @ Bar Prices FIND US ON Facebook OR www.cliffes.com.au Bookings Phone: 4225 2924 5258 3440 1 SYMONDS STREET, QUEENSCLIFF, VIC 3225 Page 8 – Queenscliffe Herald, March 2020 Queenscliffe Herald, March 2020 – Page 9 360Qs new chef passionate about his craft Istvan Ulman's passion for food "I've always enjoyed the buzz of a night; 11th it was T&R Indian began with his mother in Hungary busy service and the opportunity to Cuisine, 12th At the Heads, 13th where they enjoyed cooking to- be creative in my flavour combin- Hanoi Kitchen. Istvan cooked for 70 gether. "We'd spend hours making ations," he said. "I enjoy bistro-style on Valentine's Day followed by the Sunday lunch and I loved making food and seafood. Linda Ronstadt/Joe Cocker dinner custard that's still a favourite of My favourite cookbooks are for 120...Sunday and Monday off to mine." 'Eleven Madison Park' by Daniel rest, then Bali Tuesday and back on At the age of 15 he trained in Humm and Will Guidara," ex- Saturday for cooking class, and of Budapest then worked in kitchens plained Istvan who balances work course dining in the best, Billy Ho, across Scotland, Ireland and Engl- with surfing and fishing - a perfect Mama San, Sarong, Merah Putih, and and taught cooking in Bristol combination. xyclo Vietnamese and lots of local colleges. His ‘must have' ingredients 360Qs Barry Iddles sponsored restaurants - 13 meals in three and a are butter, herbs and garlic paired Istvan from the UK and decided his half days." with Wusthof knives that his father role over two power packed weeks Istvan says he finds inspiration gave him when he finished college. was to introduce him to as many from all over the place - holidays, Asian-style restaurants and local magazines, social media - then establishments. adapts a method or flavour to what's Istvan arrived in Australia 9th available and in season. "He's an February and on the 10th they were incredibly passionate young chef on a panel at William Angliss before and is taking over the head chef role 40 apprentice chefs. "Then the at 360Q," said Barry. eating started," says Barry. "Chin Let's hope he can keep up the 360Qs Barry Iddles with new chef Istvan Ulman at the recent Spanish Tapas lunch Chin Hawkers Hall for dinner that pace! where patrons enjoyed lunch in the sun and live music - another perfect combination. Black Canvas Art Show The Driftwood Café in Ocean Grove is hosting the third annual Blank Canvas Art Show this Easter with the support of the Bellarine arts community and Greens volunteers. Last year there were over 150 entries hung for the silent auction with its popular 'Tree' theme. All money raised was spent planting almost 1,000 native trees, grasses and shrubs at Lake Avenue Reserve in Ocean Grove and on the Bellarine Rail Trail in Point Lonsdale. This year's theme is 'The Beautiful Bellarine' with three categories of entry - Open, 13 & Under and Photography (prizes pending). A Grand Finale with the opportunity to make the last bid will be held on Thursday 16 April 7-10 pm. Live music with Andrea Robertson, an action-packed Poetry Slam and lots of Driftwood canapes. $20 entry. There would have been no trees planted without the generous artists who donated their work to be put up for sale. The 8x10 inch canvases and entry forms are available at Driftwood for $2. Photographers will need to supply their own frames or canvases. All entries need to be returned to Driftwood by 1 April to be displayed over the Easter school holidays. National Weed Day The trees planted last year on National Tree Day are going gangbusters. The weeds are too, so the Greens have declared Sunday 29 March 10-12am with a bbq to follow. Everybody is encouraged to come along with a pair of gloves. Many hands make light work. Information: John Bowman 0434 693 366 or Susan Meyer (Sec Bellarine Greens) 0426 202 119.

John Bowman won last year's Blank Canvas art competition.

Featuring live music from a variety of locals and over 100 stalls selling quality home made goods. NEXT MARKET: Sunday 29th March Enquiries: [email protected] or look for Queenscliffe Community Market on facebook Page 10 – Queenscliffe Herald, March 2020

In the rotunda we were treated to lovely Irish song, The Parting Glass, Boxwood Festival woodwinds, a French horn, accor- was performed before we puffed up dion, fiddle, guitar and mandolin for a Hesse Street to say our farewells at the Since 2015 Boxwood has been sang 'The Old English Gentleman' - a rousing performance in the manner of Post Office. visiting Queenscliff bringing early message here for we colonials. early 20th century concerts in the The Twisted History tour comes traditional and baroque music Outside the Town Hall the one- park. I put on my tartan beret. highly recommended. Bring your played by wonderfully talented winged angel from California, Shelley There was still Clydesville, the own ghost. musicians who gather for workshops Phillips, unhooked her portable harp Esplanade Hotel and the Railway Rosemary Brown and at Whitehall Guesthouse and per- and joined fiddler Shane Lestideau for station to visit. Michele Higgins formances around town. the haunting air, 'Bonny Mary of We heard Too Fat Polka as played The Boxwood tour is made Saturday it was Boxwood Song Argyll'. Policeman Andrew Watkins by the Boys Band under the charis- possible with support from Culture Day offering singing workshops cele- reprimanded local miscreants and re- matic Music Man Bob Lesley. The Ireland. brating music and community, folk- ported that using a candle to investi- songs of the North Americas and gate a gas blockage was unwise. Mr Celtic Isles and 18th century airs. Golightly had saved the Town Hall Then it was on to the Town Hall for an from conflagration by running across evening concert where appreciative the road and turning off the gas. Good audiences were spellbound talented to see the Golightly's are still in musicians sharing musical traditions residence opposite the Town Hall. from across the globe - traditional After wending our way past the The winged angel Shelley Phillips and music from Ireland, Nova Scotia, Cobb and Co station and into the tour guide Erin weren't arrested this time. France, America and Australia. main street we stopped at C.C. A fingernail moon proved inad- Sunday afternoon Boxwood Simpson's Pharmacy. By the time we equate to light our way across played at Circa 1902 as a relaxed reached Lathamstowe and its hand- Citizen's Park. No torch, just a candle finish to the weekend. They didn't some neighbour the Ozone, dusk had and several mobile phones lit the way. relax for too long as Monday's early fallen. Here a beautiful lament by Backed up against the cliff fence, Erin gig at the Town Hall saw them Turlough O'Carolan, Ireland's assured us that the Hot Sea Baths performing for students of Queens- foremost composer, was played on a were still down there in the murky cliff, St Aloysius and Point Lonsdale recorder by Sarah Wade. waters. Primary Schools. Twisted History Fifty people gathered at the Queenscliff Post Office for a ghost tour of our historic town. Tour Dir- Twisted History actors with Michele Higgins ector Deborah Robinson introduced her team of actors and members of the Boxwood who had collaborated on the evening's program. March at Seaview Gallery The tour began with a rousing This month features a great com- influence and enhance her sence of rendition of God Save the King. Tour bination with two well know artists colour and simplifiy the design Guide Erin Campbell swept forward, Georgie Gall and Jane Flowers. within the canvas. Jane uses under- her long satin skirt swirling and Georgie explores the use of mixed lying textures and layering in her directed the crowd up Hobson Street. media and uses texture, colour and work and is well known for her We didn't hesitate. She set a cracking light in her paintings. Textural seascapes. pace. landscapes, riverbank genres and Also this month we introduce new Beside the Vue Grand Ballroom, seascapes are an inexcapable pres- artist Zory McGrath who will feature Chris Norman, organizer of Box- ence in all her work. with an exhibition in July this year. wood Concert, accompanied by Jane's images are concerned with New pieces from Sara Paxton and Andrew Rigby and Shane Lestideau, Boxwood Director Chris Norman (C) with musician Andrew Rigby capturing the essence of a time and Christine Robinson and lots of outside the Vue Grand Ballroom. place. Her studies in graphics ceramic dogs from Laurie Close.

Queenscliffe Historical Museum International movie Seaview Gallery queenscliff MONTHLY TALK ‘The Wheel’ stars local actor Neal Drinnan, author Among the stars of the soon to be released movie 'The Wheel' - David MARCH Features Arquette, Jackson Gallagher, Kendal Rae, Belinda McClory, Christopher Kirby, of 'The Devil's Grip', Ben Steel, Victoria Liu, Matthew Connell, Eliza D'Souza, Anna Burgess, Matt GEORGIE GALL & will speak about his Callan and Michael Shanahan is Queenscliff's Edwina Royce aged 14. book. Edwina plays the role of the daughter of the hero. Without giving away the plot JANE FLOWERS her character is ghost like ... mythical. "It was pure fun being on a big budget film, Thursday 26 March said Rowena. Venue: Queenscliff Uniting Church "Filming was mostly done at Docklands where a huge gaol was created out of Time: 10am for 10.30am cardboard painted with concrete and other industrial locations around Melbourne Admission: $7 and $5 for members. including the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works at Werribee. "As there is a lot of fighting in the film top male and female fighting athletes were 49 Hesse Street Queenscliff on on set too - interesting characters on and off set. Everybody from the producers 5258 2511 directors, actors and crew treated us exceptionally well and made us feel very Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, 11am-4pm welcome." Sat & Sun: 1pm-4pm Edwina’s lines were spoken using an American accent. She was on set for about More Info: www.queenscliffe-history.org >> Events three days plus costume making and line runs. Edwina didn't need to audition for Contact: [email protected] the role but was asked to do it because of her previous gigs. Edwina started acting aged four in the Lighthouse Theatre Company's production of 'The King and I' and pantomimes. She first gained notoriety for her role in the TV commercial for Worksafe 'who's there' that was repeated for several TUSSOCK GRASSLAND – GEORGIE GALL years. Edwina has had gigs on Neighbours, Hamish and Andy's 'True Stories', the mini- series 'Better Man' with David Wenham and Claudia Karvan. Her biggest role as Stella Parker in Channel 9s 'House Husbands' resulted in a Logie nomination for Best New Female Talent. Under duress and with a promise he'll walk again, Matthew Mills, a paraplegic prison inmate, volunteers to be injected with a synthetic nano-material. He wakes up in a steel room with restored use of his legs but in a spoke of the experimental apparatus - The Wheel. The movie is due for release late March in the USA.

While Edwina's last gig before hanging up her acting clothes for a school uniform was in The Wheel, she will be SAILING TO HOBART – JANE FLOWERS acting with Queenscliff Seaview Gallery Lighthouse 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 Theatre Group Phone 03 5258 3645 GSODA Juniors email: [email protected] and Geelong www.seaviewgallery.com.au College Contemporary, Traditional Fine Art, Productions and Glass and Jewellery the school band. Open 10:30 - 5:00 daily. Closed Wednesdays. Queenscliffe Herald, March 2020 – Page 11

Editors Note: This story captured my interest when visiting Harrow several years ago where an Aboriginal team made up from many teams Queenscliff celebrates Australia's played against Harrow's cricket team. Festivities on the day included a billy- cart race and a tour of the history museum where a sketch of Queenscliff's distinctive lighthouse and shoreline were on display along with photos and first Indigenous cricketers the teams' story. In the December edition of the Queenscliffe Herald local contributor The B Grade cricket match between Queenscliff's David Connoley had an article published with more detail. Seems you can Queenscliff and Anglesea at Queenscliff significance in never get enough of a good thing! Recreation Reserve on 22 February took the 154-year- on added meaning with the teams com- old story of the peting for the Mullagh Wills Foundation Australian Trophy. The Foundation is named after Aboriginal Retiring folk the Aboriginal side's star player Johnny Cricket Team Mullagh (born Unaarrimin) and coach was officially Members and visitors to the Queenscliffe Historical Tom Wills, and was formed to promote recognised with Museums Monthly Talks will always remember the sterling and recognise the tremendous achieve- the Borough of service provided by Alistair and Ellen Hope who made everyone ments of the team in the late 1860s. Queenscliffe welcome with a cuppa and a biscuit. Sadly, they have decided to The Aboriginal Cricket Team left from Mayor Ross call it a day after an active involvement at the Museum for Queenscliff in October 1867 for the 1868 Ebbels several decades, and of late, regular weekend front desk duty. tour of England. The Central Board for the alongside Alistair and the late Dick de Fegely were the driving force Protection of Aborigines in Victoria refused Wotjobaluk behind the rebuilding project which is about to come to fruition. permission for the Aboriginal Cricket Team Elder Richard After 17 years as a 'weekend roster' volunteer, Michael Farrow to leave Victoria, so the team travelled from Kennedy. has also stepped down from duty. We thank Michael for his service Geelong, where they had played a match, on and wish him a happy and healthy 'second' retirement. the pretense to be going for a day's fishing. route the Aboriginal Cricket Team made The National Indigenous Cricket Teams At the Heads off Queenscliff they boarded from Western Victoria to Melbourne for the (men and women) took the book to England 'Rangatira' bound for Sydney before then 1866 Boxing Day match against the as part of the 150th Anniversary celebrat- travelling to England. The team played Melbourne Cricket Club. It was presented to ions of the 1868 Aboriginal Cricket Tour of several games in Sydney and regions of the MCC on Boxing Day 2016 and to the England and both teams signed the book NSW before boarding the 'Paramatta' on Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust at during the match played at The Oval. It was February 8, 1868, arriving in England more the SCG during the Ashes Test in 2018. then presented to the Australian High than 8 weeks later on May 13, becoming It includes Welcome to Country, written Commission in London and with a special Australia's first international sporting team. in English and Wergaia, the language of the commemorative Message Stick, made by A commemorative Message Book has local Wutyubaluk people, as delivered at the Aboriginal Elder Richard Kennedy, was on journeyed to England and across Australia launch by Aboriginal Elder Richard display at the High Commission. over the last four years, making its final stop Kennedy, a descendant of Yangendyin- "Not only did this team's tour present an at Queenscliff before finding a home at the anyuk (dik-a-dik) a member of the 1866 and opportunity for the players to test their skills Johnny Mullagh Cricket Museum in 1868 Aboriginal cricket teams; letters of against some of the best cricketers in the Harrow. support from The Queen, Prime Minister of world, it allowed them to share and promote During 2016 the Message Book was pre- Australia, Melbourne Cricket Club and their culture to an international audience," sented to the ten municipalities along the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust. said Mr Kennedy. Alistair and Ellen will soon be cooking snags for just two. RIP Commemoration MARKET Former Commandos with families, friends, and serving members HELD SECOND SUNDAY EACH MONTH gathered at the Rip Memorial at Shortlands Bluff on Sunday 16 February Handmade and Homegrown Produce remember comrades who lost their lives in the Rip tragedy of February Queenscliff 1960. & SUNDAY Geoff Beazley and Phil Meekins, who were both involved in the events at Coastal Holiday Bookings that time, and many local residents also attended. A special guest was 8th MARCH General Sir Phillip Bennett, now aged 92, the former Officer Commanding the Melbourne-based Commando Company who led his men on the ill-fated POINT LONSDALE & QUEENSCLIFF Rip exercise. Doug Knight, president of the Australian Commando Association HOLIDAY HOMES ON THE COAST Victorian Division welcomed those in attendance, especially the families and friends of Roger Wood, George 'Taffy' Drakopoulos and Eddie Meyer. The Fort Queenscliff Museum three men drowned that night and a number of others were injured. As Colonel Knight began an overview of the Rip incident the RAAF Historical and Educational Guided Tours Roulettes aerobatic display team did a flyover. Colonel L, the Commanding Enjoy the rare opportunity Officer of the 1st Commando Regiment paid tribute to the courage and to tour a 19th Century resilience of the 70 men involved, many of whom were rescued kilometres Coastal Artillery Fort off shore in Bass Strait. and let the children dress Among the survivors was Richard Willmott, sister of Queenie Penna of up in military uniforms. A great photo opportunity. Point Lonsdale. Richard travelled from Brisbane for the commemoration. He recalled as a 20 year old engineer being just 50 metres from the DUK that Weekdays: 11am. Tours Weekends: 11am & 1.45pm sank and the two Zodiacs that sank just 20 metres away. "I'll never forget how Adult $17, Child over 15 $7.50, Concession $12, Family $38 massive the waves were and how treacherous the sea was that night." Guided tours last 1hr and 15mins. Borough Mayor Ross Ebbels, Cr Susan Salter and Borough CEO Martin Gill along with Queenscliff RSL president Alan Hunter represented the local community that was so deeply involved in the Rip rescues 60 years ago. The Commando Association, Officers of the Regiment and Mayor Phone: 5258 1488 Ebbels placed wreaths, followed by family members and friends of the three commandos lost that night. After the formal ceremonies people caught up with old friends and acquaintances, comrades who had lost touch were reunited, and the families MA PAR of some no longer living made contact with their former mates. They chatted U K over lunch or drinks at the Queenscliff Bowling Club before leaving for S home, with some extending their stay in the picturesque township that HOMESTEAD connects with so much maritime history.

We specialise in Luxury Holiday Homes for 1 - 15 guests and because we know your fur baby is part of the family, many of our CONFERENCES FUNCTIONS luxury homes are pet friendly! WEDDINGS ACCOMMODATION Contact one of our friendly consultants WINERY CELLAR DOOR [email protected] 5258 3763 www.qchb.com.au All enquiries Some of the Rip survivors and family of those lost, with General Sir Phillip Bennett (C). 5258 3507 LONNIE SNAPS PHOTOGRAPHY Page 12 – Queenscliffe Herald, March 2020 Latest Q Train On a Wing and a Prayer A daring transcontinental air race from the on the road UK to Australia was proposed to commem- orate the city of Melbourne's centenary. In 1934, Melbourne's Lord Mayor announced a from Cairns London to Melbourne air race to celebrate his city's centenary. Weighing 130 tonne and with a height of for The Q Train's Steam Sundays. The race attracted the world's imagination, 12ft, The Q Train are thrilled to announce the Quite the seasoned traveller already, 3620 along with entries from the most audacious and 3620 Locomotive Engine is the newest member locomotive has many a passport stamp, having ambitious pilots, including American ex-lion of our family after a very long and arduous voyaged 25,500km and halfway around the tamer Roscoe Turner who was accompanied by delivery. world! Designed by Dr. M. M. Loubser for the a lion cub in the cockpit fitted with a parachute, a 3620 left Cairns on the back of a truck with South African Railways and built in 1949/50 by husband and wife team who fought about high hopes but Mother Nature's waters broke the North British Locomotive Company in forgotten maps over Karachi, and 21 year-old and she was stuck in Augathella, Queensland Glasgow, 3620 travelled to Cape Town to Australian, Jimmy Melrose. due to flood waters closing the bridge. become an integral component of the South Sixty four entrants from eleven countries Nevertheless her long awaited arrival will be African Railways for many years. In 1996 it was signed up, but only 20 planes eventually took off cause for celebration. passaged to Auckland, New Zealand where it on 20 October 1934. The winner arrived in Queenscliff librarian Hilary Stennett with author This ex-South African Railways engine is a was restored before becoming an Australian Melbourne 71 hours later but three planes Di Websdale-Morrissey and presenter , archaeologist 24-class locomotive. Distinct, unique and citizen in 2001 when it joined the Cairns crashed and two pilots died in the attempt. and writer Adam Ford. extremely exceptional, 3620 is the only Kuranda Steam Train service, operated by the The Dutch entry, Uiver, an all-aluminium locomotive preserved in Australia with the Savannahlander. They have had it in their care passenger plane, flew into a vicious storm above This heroic race, considered the greatest Berkshire (2-8-4) wheel arrangement and a until now. the Australian Alps. It was given up for lost until single sporting event in the history of aviation is Vanderbilt tender (cylindrical body with a fuel Steaming into the 21st century, 3620 was the town of Albury devised an ingenious rescue a tale of eccentric characters, daring deeds and bunker set into the front end). converted from traditional coal firing to waste oil plan that captured imaginations across the sublime courage. At the time aviators were 3620 began its journey from Cairns at dawn firing to make steam in 2003. When 3620 is globe: newspapers and magazines everywhere treated like rock stars and 60,000 people on Saturday 22 February. Travelling in a not so driving Australia's only dedicated Rail were filled with it. watched the motorcade of aviators in Melb- traditional style for a locomotive, she was craned Restaurant, The Q Train, this will provide The world followed the progress and ourne. and loaded onto the back of a heavy-haul low regional organisations within Geelong and the applauded the winners, Britain's Grovsenor Di Websdale-Morrissey's page-turning loader for the 3,200km journey to be placed onto Bellarine an opportunity to dispose of their House (outright) and The Netherlands' Uiver account will have readers holding their breaths, new track at its new home, the Bellarine Railway waste oil in a safe and sustainable manner. (on handicap), but the real climax of the story is just as the world did 85 years ago. At the recent the astonishing efforts by the town of Albury in Author Encounter in Queenscliff someone said saving the Uiver as it battled through a fierce it would make a great film and asked about film thunderstorm with no navigational aids, guiding rights. Di said she couldn't confirm or deny the the tiny plane to an emergency landing in the possibility. middle of the town with the most quick 'Websdale-Morrissey has a very easy style; she thinking, imaginative response to its terrifying brings the race and its participants alive and has a predicament. To discover how they did this good eye for the telling detail…this engaging account you'll have to read the book. It's available now at of a largely forgotten event is full of interest.' the Queenscliff Bookshop. Canberra Weekly.

Cosmopolitan Masonic Musings Lodge Freemasonry is an Organisation of Good Men, No. 96 supporting each other, their families and the community.

Bush Fire Relief Fundraiser Freemasons of Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula are holding a fundraiser on Saturday 7 March 7pm at the Geelong Masonic Centre, Welcome to the family! Isn't she a beauty! 25 Regent Street Belmont. Enjoy music from The Windbreakers, The Bayside Drifters, The Ukulele Hunters and Small Talk. Come along for a night of quality Festival of Harvest entertainment, fun and games, raffles, competitions and auctions. Tickets $25 at the door. BYO drinks. and Sea Show & Shine Thanks to the wonderful Uniting Queenscliff Cosmopolitan Members provided valuable assistance at the gate to community who brought garden produce, home-made assist the Lions Club Queenscliff /Point Lonsdale during the Geelong goodies, delicious wine and deli donations for the Street Rodders Hot Rod event the first weekend in February. annual harvest display and auction to raise funds to Freemasons Foundation support Indigenous participation in the church's The Uniting Church in Hesse Street Queenscliff sought funds from Sacrededge Festival 1-3 May. the Freemasons Foundation for the purchase of a defibrillator for use Pictured right is Uniting Queenscliff's Kerrie by the general public. The unit has been installed and is very visible for Lingham with just some of the goodies sold on the day. those who are entering the church from Stokes Street. Queenscliffe Herald, March 2020 – Page 13 Countdown to Sacrededge The Art of Feeling If you are curious about Sacrededge and not Advisory Committee, Michael Clarke, Professor "This exhibition celebrates the work Naser sure if it's your cup of tea, the festival launch in of Zoology at La Trobe University and fire Moradi, a Hazara asylum seeker from March is the place to discover, without ecology researcher, and Claire Dunn, author of Afghanistan. Many of his paintings express obligation, what you might miss without a 'My Year Without Matches'. his hope of one day being released from ticket! If you are contemplating a ticket, the LGBTIQ supporters immigration detention," explains Maureen launch will convince you, and if you are We warmly welcome back Daniel Witthaus, and Les Harrison who visit Naser in the already a ticket holder, it will be the teaser to educational consultant and writer, Chris Csabs, Broadmeadows Detention Centre. excite you. campaigner for ending 'gay cures' and Ro Allen, Naser's art intertwines his personal Here are just some of the 30+ performers, Commissioner for Gender and Sexuality. experiences with current social and artists and presenters to be experienced at this Art on show environmental issues in Australia. His latest year's diversity and inclusion festival: A beautiful labyrinth will be installed in work responds to the bushfires and pays respect First Nations performers Citizens Park. The annual art exhibition will be to the people affected, native animals and Sacrededge is humbled to have Uncle Archie launched during the festival then on show until firefighters. "I have put all my compassion into Roach performing music and in conversation, late May. Expressions of interest close 20 painting to express my wish for Australia to Afghanistan, followed by a delicious feast of together with other First Nations performers March. become a green and beautiful country again very Afghani food. Ridzy Ray, Emily Warramara, Leah Flanagan As an all-ages event hosted by Uniting soon," said Naser who uses bold colours and Besmillah was born in the mountains of and Lydia Fairhall with her band The She Oaks. Queenscliff and supported by the Borough of shapes often set within detailed landscapes, to central Afghanistan. He worked as a journalist Refugee presenters Queenscliff, Pride Events and the Tucker convey the deep feelings of the human for a local newspaper and was an editor at a We welcome for the first time, Jeanine Foundation, Sacrededge is a unique arts, music experience. radio station before coming to Australia in April Hourani, refugee researcher and advocate, and and thinking festival in the local calendar of The Art of Feeling is being shown at 2016. He now works as a Digital Content look forward to the return of Awale Ahmed, events. ArtMania, Wangaratta from March until the Producer for SBS. multilingual writer and storyteller from Festival Launch end of May. Guests will be welcomed by guest If you are in the Wangaratta area please call Somalia. The festival launch will take place at the speaker Besmillah Mohabbat, a journalist from in to ArtMania, you are most welcome. Our mouths are already watering at the Queenscliff Uniting Church, Cnr Hesse and thought of the delicious meal on the Saturday Stokes Streets 18 March 5-6pm. There is no cost night provided by local Tamil refugees. to attend, and light refreshments will be served. Environmental advocates All are welcome. The community you want starts From the big picture to personal actions, our For more info about the program, art environmental program features David Karoly exhibition and festival tickets go to from the CSIRO and National Climate Science unitingqueenscliff.org.au at your front door Australia is in the midst of a loneliness words across the back fence, inviting an elderly crisis with many people experiencing a deficit neighbour in for a cuppa, organising a of social connection. community get-together, or stopping for a chat In 2020, Relationships Australia, the home when walking the dog. of Neighbour Day, is issuing a challenge to all Or it could be a larger scale gesture - Australians to help overcome our loneliness organising a neighbourhood BBQ, engaging the epidemic. neighbours in a street fair, or a community Neighbour Day is about getting Australians concert. to focus on the importance of belonging - to start "Whether these social connections start with people thinking about how they can put their a one-off moment or a regular calendar of energy into creating positive and meaningful events, we know that even the smallest of social connections outside their regular groups interactions can create lasting one-to-one and relationships. relationships and become the starting point for "We are asking everyone to connect with ongoing groups." someone in their local community each week up To inspire all Australians to take on the until Neighbour Day on 29 March and beyond," Challenge to Create Connections there are tips said Mr Tebbey of Relationships Australia. on Facebook and Twitter or www.neigh- First Nations performers Uncle Archie Roach and Ridzy Ray will perform at the Sacrededge Festival 1-3 May. "It could be a small action - a few friendly bourday.org

Being A Gift ~ Generously Giving of Ourselves Messy Church from 10am Sunday 1 March Origami chatterboxes ~ gift boxes to give away ~ decorated biscuits to give away ~ hands celebrating who we are ~ special brunch Art, Stories, Songs and Brunch for All Ages World Day of Prayer Friday 6 March Queenscliff Uniting Church: 10am Morning tea ~ 10.30am Service Hosted by ladies from the three churches in the Borough of Queenscliffe The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. Sacrededge Festival Launch 5pm Wednesday 18 March Introducing the festival line-up! Everyone is warmly welcome. Join us for Music, Wine and Cheese Sacrededge Festival May 1-3 Tamil Welcome Feast 7pm Saturday 21 March Enjoy a spicy 3 course feast of Sri Lankan Tamil food prepared by local Tamil refugees Nithi, Kumar, and Nithia. Share their stories and culture. $40/person. Bookings essential: https://www.trybooking.com/BIIVJ Regular Groups open to All Community Dinner 6pm weekly on Wednesdays Knitting Group 1-4pm second Tuesdays and fourth Thursdays Knitting Circle 1-4pm last Saturdays Movie Club 2pm fourth Tuesdays Book Group 12md-2pm fourth Fridays inPerspective Art 11.30am-1.30pm second Thursdays at Point Lonsdale Feel Good, Sing! welcoming inclusive singing group, informal sessions 10.30am-12md Mondays (school terms) at Point Lonsdale Mindfulness Wisdom Words & Gentle Music 10.30-11.30am Saturdays at ‘Kirk’s Place’ cnr Winterley & Kirk Rd, Point Lonsdale Info and bookings online at www unitingqueenscliff.org.au or contact Jan 5258 2854 email [email protected] Uniting Church, cnr Hesse & Stokes Street Queenscliff Page 14 – Queenscliffe Herald, March 2020 ‘Rowdyism’, ‘Escapades’ and ‘Larrikinism and Ruffianism’ at Queenscliff By David Connoley By the 1880s Queenscliff hotels were firstly involved some obscene and offensive Queenscliff) against James Gatehouse 'spoken According to Locke: undergoing a boom. Experienced and long language. of as a gentlemen' for assault. Locke was "I saw they were on for a row, and I got into serving hoteliers were catering for summer The Herald of January 20 reported on claiming 250 pounds damages. the street. They followed me and dragged me rushes and the daily ferry crowds keen to get proceedings held at the Queenscliff Police Gatehouse, once Mayor of Melbourne, was back to the dray that was standing outside. by the sea side. With it brought an element Court before Mr Heron Presiding Magistrate, still in the employ of the Melbourne City Gatehouse told the man to back the dray, and of heightened tensions when ales and politics and 3 JPS Doctor Williams, Archer and Council. According to the testimony Locke's he seized me by the collar and dragged me into and tourists and locals collided. On the night Thomas Stoneman. Edward Farrer of Little injuries were the result of a serious assault it. His companions lifted me by the feet, and of 10 January 1880 there were fireworks. Collins St was charged with making use of inflicted that night. they threw me in. I got out and kicked one of On that night the eccentric hat profane, indecent and obscene language in a Gatehouse denied he was involved the them on to the ground. When they got me into manufacturer and former Mayor of public place to wit the Queenscliff Railway Queenscliff 'rioting' and sent a letter to The the dray, Gatehouse placed his knee on my Melbourne, James Gatehouse and some Station. Argus on January 19 to that effect but a letter side, while the others tied me in the dray. The friends became the centre of an unsavoury According to the chief witness Station signed by the four Queenscliff hotel owners - dray moved on, and Gatehouse fell on top of skirmish at various local hotels including master Peter O'Keefe several people including George Admans, Cecil Nugent and Mrs me. I was so hurt at the time that I spat blood Admans and the Esplanade (former Palace) James Gatehouse were on the platform around Gosling Esplanade Hotel, Beaumont and several times. Hotel. about 10pm. Farrer did not appear to be sober. Pasmore from the Royal and William Sheehan Then they drove me to the Palace Hotel, Come January at the height of the holiday In fact, defence evidence submitted he was of the Victoria Hotel clearly put James and then to the pier, where the steamer had summer period events were to end in various 'maddened with drink'. Senior Constable Hall Gatehouse in the frame. The letter clearly just arrived. I was stupefied by the treatment, courts and a local farmer laid up for corroborated evidence provided by O'Keefe. indicated he encouraged or was cognisant of and do not know how or when I got out of the mentioning who he was going to vote for. It Farrer and his party had arrived earlier aboard the incident and the hotel owners were not dray. Gatehouse fastened a doormat onto my was early pangs of boomtime Queenscliff that a steamer from Melbourne. By all accounts prepared to tolerate such offensive behaviour back and marched me down to the pier. The made it a favourable destination. It was with ales and spirits drunk throughout the day in Queenscliff. mat was 'skewered' into my coat, which was already termed the 'fashionable watering place' it presented a volatile atmosphere. On the evening of 10 January talk around torn. and the 'Queen of the watering holes'. This The railway incident was followed two the bar must have centred on politics. Locke Gatehouse was calling out, 'Berry blight', particular event lead to media having a field hours later in the early morning of January 11 saw Gatehouse at Admans Hotel and had a 'Berry effigy' and the crowd on the Golden day with headlines such as 'Rowdyism', 'An at 12.20am at Adman's Hotel where Farrer conversation saying he would be intending to Crown cheered. After the steamer left, I Escapade' and 'Larrikinism and Ruffianism' at had again used similar language from the vote for Graham Berry's political party. followed Gatehouse to the Palace Hotel, and Queenscliff. balcony. A disturbance occurred in Farrer's According to Locke's evidence he stated asked him what recompense he intended to Tracing back to the 'fight' a boisterous party room where about a dozen young men came he had been supplying George Admans with make me. He said, "It will be alright old man.” had 'raided' the various Queenscliff hotels in to try and paint him. The magistrate some fish and was just settling his accounts I asked for his name and he scribbled before climaxing at the Queenscliff Railway claimed in 30 years he had never heard such when Gatehouse asked him who he was going something, but no one could read it. I went Station and Queenscliff Pier. At the centre of filthy and abominable language and duly fined to vote for. Locke replied, "For the Berry home in the evening, and was very ill, my left the 'disturbance' was a former Lord Mayor of Farrer ten pounds for each of the two charges Ministry". Gatehouse retorted, "You better ankle was sprained, and was confined to my Melbourne, James Gatehouse. Affected was a in default of imprisonment. The prisoner was not. Berry is dead." Locke replied defiantly, bed for some days. This injury occurred in the bevy of hotel-goers and an unfortunate farmer said to have displayed a 'cool and careless "He might be dead but his name will live on dray. I could only walk a few yards for a from Swan Bay who bore the brunt of demeanour' throughout the hearing. forever." fortnight afterwards. expressing an opinion that did not align with A few months later civil proceedings This apparently caused annoyance with Early in February I had to seek medical the inebriated larrikins from Melbourne. involved a more serious case against James Gatehouse and he called a couple of young advice, as I was injured inwardly. I was never It is apparent political temperatures were Gatehouse on that same night. It was possible friends to 'nail him' (Locke). With that and ill in my life before this occurrence. I have running high and various quantities of liquors this event occurred before the Railway sensing mischief Locke, who had allegedly never been able to do a day's work since, and I had fuelled the atmosphere. Just a few months incident. The case was played out at the been drinking at Admans, decided to bolt feel it now. I could walk forty miles in a day prior the fishermen of Queenscliff had fought Geelong County Court in late April 1880 home quickly. At that point Locke ran to his before this treatment, but now I can't walk for for lease tenure on the Flat. Land issues had before Judge Hackett with a crowded, cart followed by Gatehouse and friends. two.’ become a fermenting issue for government and excitable court room. As the case proceeded Seizing Locke, the party tied him to his dray Andrew Love Gilchrist was called to give the Berry government was either liked or evidence was met with laughter from the and took him down to the pier and threw him evidence as was the drayman James Moylan. hated. courtroom. onto the sand. Mary Keys, a local, and Henry The case found a verdict for the plaintiff On 10 January 1880 a 'riot' broke out with Civil proceedings were mounted by Goode witnessed the assault. Frederick Locke Locke and Gatehouse was ordered to pay 50 an Edward Farrer allegedly involved and Frederick Locke a 50 year old farmer and claimed as a result of the assault and serious pound damages. James Gatehouse also present. The night fisherman from Swan Bay (5 miles from for manhandling he suffered substantial injuries. Continued page 15

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Continued from page 14 sleeping till morning, and except for meals we some holiday order for the hotel name and windows of a neighbouring hostelry, which have not been able to leave our bedrooms. town in general wrote: '… commenting upon they smashed with a formidable waddy. Three well known people, and about five other 'Ruffianism at Queenscliff' I trust you will The proprietor and a friend started in larrikins whom I don't know, came down on accord me the right of reply, both for my own pursuit and after an exciting chase overtook Friday. They kept pretty quiet all day, but establishment and for the credit of the town. I them in another street, where they were about 11 o'clock, when all the women were in believe it is universally agreed that Queenscliff secured and handed over to the guardian of bed, they began singing, ringing bells, is favourably known for quietness and general the law, who will consign them in the care of throwing stones at the windows, and generally propriety, and as a pleasant resort for invalids Mr Dwyer for the holidays. behaving like madmen. They kept on at that and as a fact I can state that during the time I These poor waifs are, however, not half so till 4 in the morning. On Saturday they were have been in business for the last 10 years no bad native larrikins, who prowl about the joined by three more larrikins and behaved complaint has ever been made of the piece of streets at all hours of the night, causing serious worse than ever. They actually went into some the visitors being disturbed until the place was annoyance to inoffensive citizens whom ladies rooms, stole their clothing, and carried recently invaded by a few 'Sons of Belial' from business or chance throws in their way. They them to another hotel. the metropolis. usurp the street corners and patrol the 'The Englishman who is so quiet at home is My list of patrons, numbering some of the footpaths in ranks, compelling others to take to notoriously larky when doing his holiday, but best families in the colony, shows that my the roadway. it is larkiness, not larrikinism, boisterousness hotel has been conducted in a satisfactory Only last night an ornamental flagstaff not cruelty, hilarity not blackguardism. He manner, and by far from countenancing attached to a house was removed and placed at doesn't select timorous women and children to rowdyism, on being made aware of what had the main entrance in the gardens, and, worse frighten and injure in nerve for life. He doesn't occurred I distinctly warned the young men to still, these ruffians deliberately placed offensive wait till the women are in bed, so as to make desist, on pain of being summarily ejected - a matter on the verandah and at the entrance to his cruelty more fiendish. It has been left for hint most of them took, with the exception of the house of a citizen who never offended Victoria to develop this new ruffianly industry.' one of the party, who was afterwards forcibly them. Recently certain footbridges were The letter was followed by another clearly expelled. The same parties visited other places, removed, and although the Council offered a upset with the weekend conduct and the and coming in quietly in the first instance, reward of five pounds the perpetrators were upending and dishevelling of the quiet were not refused. They will, however, apply in not discovered.' ambience of Queenscliff. vain for accommodation here in future.' As Mayor of Melbourne in 1875 Gatehouse 'Seeing in your issue of today a letter from 'For the credit of the place generally I may planted the first shade trees in Collins Street Mayor of Melbourne circa 1875, 'Holiday' I beg to say a few words, having been state that the offending parties were refused near the Town Hall on Empire Day. Born in James Gatehouse ESQ!! there last Sunday night. Having taken my wife admission to any of the hotels on being Shaftesbury, Dorsetshire, England, in 1826 and family to spend a month's quietude and forcibly expelled from my establishment, after James Gatehouse came to the colony in the In connection to the disturbance at recreation at the Cliff, judge my surprise, after which they sought shelter in the railway days of the gold fever, but instead of engaging Queenscliff in January 1880 a series of series a week's absence, receiving a letter from my carriages until the following morning when a in the attractive and exciting, if uncertain, of angry letters were written to the Argus soon wife requesting me to fetch her home without portion of them proceeded to Melbourne and occupation of gold digging he went into after the reported events of 10 and 11 January. delay in consequence of the dreadful the remainder to Sorrento.' business in the city, and very soon acquired 'Holiday' wrote on behalf of his wife and larrikinism carried on for three nights It wasn't the end of the larrikinism that considerable means. Settling in Swanston children that (in part): 'In the interests of consecutively, turning the hotel at night into a took hold of Queenscliff that year. In March Street Gatehouse imported panama and common humanity, I would ask your aid in perfect hell, keeping everyone awake until 4 of 1880 the title of Ruffianism and cabbage tree hats. repressing a form of larrikinism which is o'clock in the morning, delicate women and Larrikinism with regard to Queenscliff Early in 1870 he sought municipal honours making every holiday resort in the colony children living during the day in perfect reappeared in the press with a report of and on the 27 of January was elected to the dangerous to health and even life. The terrorism, fearful of what the night would another court hearing. City Council as a member for Albert Ward. perpetrators are presumably respectable, and bring forth. The deeds of this gang, some six 'Two young men, said to be bark strippers On October 9, 1874, he was raised to the their victims are helpless women and children, in number I believe, were something most from Bellarine, were today sentenced to fines dignity of the mayoral chair and discharged who are as well, as their holiday implies, diabolical, the acts of lunatics, from whom of 40s and 20s or in default 14 days and 7 days the duties of that honourable office for 12 somewhat out of health, and thus capable of you would look for better and more respectively. The prisoners had been drinking months. He was appointed an alderman 9 May receiving the maximum amount of annoyance gentlemanly conduct - acts for which they at an hotel, and having been somehow 1876 and continued his connection with the and injury from their diabolical assailants.' should be made accountable to the law.' displeased, left and wandered about for a time, City Council until the 1 November 1882 when 'We have had the most terrible scenes here A troubled but forthright George Admans, and on their return missed their way and he retired. Gatehouse died at South Yarra in the last three nights, no one in the hotel owner of the Admans Hotel wrote to restore wreaked their imaginary wrongs on the 1891. 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Commander Graham Douglas has been its own power. Our crew proceeded to the "There is recognition by the World Health elected to the role of Squadron Commodore scene, took the vessel in tow and returned it Organisation (WHO) that climate change is the biggest threat to health in the 21st century, so by reducing our for the West Victoria Squadron. This role to Sorrento. The job was completed in 5 emissions we hope to also reduce risks to health." sees Graham responsible for 6 Flotillas hours and 3 minutes. Vessel valued at being Portland, Warrnambool, Queenscliff, The healthcare sector is a major contributor to $60,000, 2 persons returned to safe harbour. greenhouse gas emissions with the Department of Geelong, Werribee and Lake Eppalock. Our second job was a fishing boat with a Health and Human Services (DHHS) previously stating Following a redistribution of Victorian damaged gearbox. A simple tow back to that 'healthcare in Victoria contributes one per cent of Squadrons a third Squadron, West Victoria, Queenscliff, 1 person returned to safe carbon emissions'. was formed alongside the Victoria and harbour, vessel value $100,000, a 1 hour 40 "This is a long-term investment for BCH. We hope to Gippsland Squadrons. This enabled a much minute operation. Our third job, 2 persons significantly reduce our energy costs, but we are also more even spread of responsibilities. aboard an open boat which had engine pledging to do what we can to reduce the impact and Speaking about his appointment Graham failure. Vessel drifting OUT through the burden of climate change on health outcomes," said Mr commented: "I see my primary role as heads. Towed vessel back into safe water and Dawson. helping flotillas manage the huge volume of investigated engine failure. Vessel was DHHS is releasing a 'Sustainability for Capital Works' change in the Marine Rescue Sector. This equipped with a 'Dead Man's Switch' which resource which Bellarine Community Health will change includes training requirements, duty had been tripped by mistake cutting the reference in all future capital works projects, including officer responsibilities, legislative changes as engine. Switched the switch and all was well. the upcoming redevelopment of the BCH site at well as new operational and call out Report states Human Error. Vessel Portarlington and the new Health and Wellbeing Hub in requirements coming from numerous proceeded back to port. Our fourth job was a Ocean Grove. directions including Emergency Manage- simple one, vessel outside the heads and out BCH secured the solar panel package through an ment Victoria, the Office of Marine Search of fuel; vessel was being towed by Good energy provider with the installation carried out by To assist Squadron Commander Graham Hume Solar. and Rescue, the Australian Maritime Safety Douglas in his duties he relies on 'Acting Bosun Samaritan who requested we take over the Authority and Water Police Victoria. In Remy' for important stress reduction walks and tow before entering the Rip. We complied. addition a major concern is the insecurity of someone to bounce ideas off. $50,000 vessel, 3 persons returned to State Government Funding for new primary harbour. and secondary rescue vessels." interactions with the public. The SST assists Operations Summary 1 July 2019-26 Feb Graham continues his role of Rescue with distributing marine safety brochures on 2020: 49 requests for assistance, 122 Persons Coxswain as well as membership and behalf of Parks Victoria, Transport Safety brought to safe harbour, Value: Vessels recruitment officer at the Queenscliff Victoria, Fisheries, Australian Maritime assisted $2,039.000 Flotilla. Safety Authority, Coast Guard and others. Guest speakers available Rotary/Coast Guard Raffle winners Our primary purpose is to raise the profile of Would you like a guest speaker to attend Unfortunately no locals were lucky in the Marine Safety and maintain the ideal of a your group or club? Rotary Car Raffle drawn 9 February. First safety culture on the water. We cover the history of Coast Guard, Prize a Mazda CX5 went to a gentleman In the 31 days between 25 Jan and 23 Feb the What we Do, Operations and Rescues etc. If from Nhill, Second Prize a Mazda 2 Auto Shore Support Team attended 6 public so contact Ric Lasslett PR Officer Coast Hatch went to a lady from Bacchus Marsh. functions registering contact with 439 Guard Queenscliff on 0412 527 061 or Both cars were supplied by Ballarat Mazda. persons. Our members contributed 101 [email protected] 105,000 tickets were sold resulting in volunteer hours. We will continue recording No group too small, no charge for $168,000 going to 100 eligible Community our statistics as a measure of our efforts in attendance. Groups. Special thanks to Rotary Queens- this part of the Coast Guard Three E's Safety Recreational Boating Operators Licence "BCH wants to be a leader in climate solutions and lead by cliffe, the Rotary Club of Ballarat South and Program: Education, Examination and Course (Needed to get a boat licence) ex am pl e, " sa id B CH CEO Shane Dawson. especially the hundreds of lovely folks who Example. Upcoming RBOL courses will run on bought tickets or tossed a donation into the Operations Thursda y 26 March and Thursday 30April. bucket. We sold out on the last day with After a very busy January, February For bookings and information contact 5000 tickets sold raising $8000 for Coast slowed down a bit to 4 jobs. February 5 had Training Officer Gary Tomlins 0409 380 To advertise or promote your Guard and $791 in donations. These funds us called out to our longest job for some 359. Business or Organisation go towards our asset replacement program. time. A reasonably large cruiser had run For Marine Emergencies call: 000 Who's counting? over a rope in the water 500 metres off Remember: Plan every voyage, your life in the Queenscliffe Herald As part of our Shore Support Team Anglesea beach. As we were the nearest depends on it! Contact Carmel - 5258 4828 activities we have begun counting our available vessel we were given the task. Our Safe Boating, Ric Lasslett