TO ALL RESIDENTS POSTAGE PAID UPPER BEACONSFIELD

ISSUE NO. 116 JUNE 1997 UPPER BEACONSFIELD ASSOCIATION Planning VALE Ray Ratcliff 25/2/25-15/5/97 and Rezoning On May 15, the Upper Beaconsfield area lost one of UBA Meeting 4th June Pine Grove Hotel its most beloved citizens when Ray Ratcliff passed away. The next UBA meeting will be held at the It will be twenty years in December that Ray and Elva Pine Grove Hotel, Stony Creek Road, Upper Ratcliff, arrived in Upper Beaconsfield and moved into Beaconsfield at 8:00 pm, 4th of June. the Post Office. Within a short time they had taken our community to their hearts and the community responded. The guest speaker will be Don Jackson, the former Head of the Planning Department Ray was born into a strict Baptist family at Ormond on of the Shire of Pakenham. He will make 25th February 1925. He received his schooling at Caulfield a presentation on the municipal planning South Primary School, Tooronga Road Central, and Carey process, town planning applications, Grammar. At the age of 5 he became an ardent and lifelong rezonings and the role of reference panels Collingwood supporter. This will be an important presentation In 1942 during the war, Ray commenced work at the for those residents wanting to gain a better Commercial Bank. The following year having turned understanding of the planning process, eighteen, he joined the 42nd Infantry Battalion and served particularly in the light of a number of recent with this unit for three and a half years, almost half of this applications for rezoning of land within the time overset. village. In 1947 Ray joined the Commonwealth Bank in All residents of Upper Beaconsfield are Collins Street where he met Elva. They became engaged welcome to attend the UBA meeting and in 1948 and married on 21st May 49. Their first home was presentation. The function room at the Pine at Brighton Beach, where they began raising their three Grove Hotel has been booked for 6:30 pm children Jan, Bruce, and Peter. Whilst living at Brighton for those wishing to purchase a meal prior to Beach, Ray became an Elder of the Presbyterian Church, as the meeting. (Continued on page 2) John Riddiford

Traders' promoting Upper Beac. page 3 Upper Beaconsfield Citizens of the Year page 4 IN THIS Salisbury House renovations page 7 ISSUE Native plant nursery now open page 12

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well as the Boys Club leader and Bible Class of the Community Care Group and was their leader. representative to the Emerald and District In 1959 they moved to a larger house in Hospice. Ray was a volunteer with Dandenong Mentone, and there joined the Davies Memorial Palliative Care and was always available to Presbyterian Church. Again Ray became an doorknock and collect for Red Cross, Freedom Elder and Leader of the Boys Club, also Sunday from Hunger, Clean Up Australia and the School Superintendent, a Member of the Men's Salvation Army. Brotherhood, and from 1962-69 was key member In 1984 Ray and Elva, retired from the Post of the Immigration Committee, which assisted Office and built "Mill Bend", Split Rock Road families from overseas to settle into Australian which they later sold to move to St Georges life. Road. In his recreational time Ray took up golf, In December 1977 Ray resigned from the was a foundation member of the Garden Club, Bank after 30 years service, and with Elva bought and was an avid gardener himself. Recently Ray the Post Office at Upper Beaconsfield, which and Elva relocated to Berwick where he was they ran until 1984. The move changed their lives within walking distance of his beloved bowls and was to be of great benefit to our community club. which has indeed been blessed by their presence In 1989 Ray, along with Elva, was made in the village. "Citizen of the Year", a well deserved award The Ratcliffs contributions in 1983, on the which gave him great pleasure. day of the Ash Wednesday fires and throughout Ray's friendly welcome, big smile, and that year, could only be described as magnificent. handshake conveyed his feeling for his Elva stayed working on the Fire Brigade radio fellows. He was a person of great sincerity and all that night, whilst Ray took on the task of trustworthiness who was always supportive. An caring for those in distress. They assumed the honourable and true gentleman, Ray's Christian pivotal role of communications centre for the beliefs carried him through to the end of his life residents and the outside world. People have when he faced cancer with courage, dignity and described Ray and Elva as being "outstanding" great strength, retaining his sense of humour to and "extraordinary" in their calmness and ability the end. to help people. Because of their knowledge of the Longfellow said that community, they were invaluable in providing "Lives of great men all remind us information to worried friends and relatives, We can make our lives sublime. some from interstate or overseas, and knew where everybody was staying or could be contacted. And, departing, leave behind us Ray was also involved in various other village Footprints in the sands of time." activities. He was appointed a Commissioner Ray Ratcliff left huge footprints behind, ones for Taking Affidavits. He joined the Upper that will not, if ever, be filled as well again. Beaconsfield Association on the Committee, then Compiled from Various Contributors was elected President in 1986, a position he held for three years. Later he was Treasurer and was honoured in 1993 with the first Life Membership of the Association. Ray served on St. John's Vestry, taught Religious Education at the Primary School, was the first, and an excellent M.C. for our Christmas Carols and always helped in their organisation. He was an early editor of The Village Bell and remained on the Editorial Committee where he made contributions to more that 100 issues. Ray recently accepted the hard task of organising the collation of the paper. He was a CFA radio operator, member The Village Bell 3 Traders promote Upper Beaconsfield

Roger Gordon of the Welcome Man presenting Mrs Pauline Timmins with her prize helped by Butcher Kelvin Clarke and Brenda Field from the General Store

Since the start of this year the six shops in the main commercial precinct of Upper Beac have been running a promotion to woo shoppers to their businesses. If you spend $10 or more at the General Store, Bakery. Butcher, Hairdresser, Licensed Supermarket or the new Japonica Jelly Restaurant, you automatically receive a free entry in the next draw for a $3000 diamond ring. The winner will be drawn on May 31/97. The first draw earlier this year saw local resident Mrs. PaulineTimmins win a $2000 bracelet. Mrs Timmins was thrilled to win something for the first time in her life and the bracelet came at an opportune time as a 21st birthday present for her daughter. The recent successful opening of Japonica Jelly is expected to encourage more people to focus on the centre of the village and to support those businesses. Local traders have been very happy with the response to this promotion and point out that you have to be in it to win it! Roger Gordon

RAY RATCLIFF Invitation The Editors of the Village Bell are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our The Upper Beaconsfield Writers Group invite residents own - Ray Ratcliff. of Beaconsfield Upper to come to a celebration of the Ray was a long time Editor, a man of publication of a small guide book - wisdom and elegance and inestimable value WALKS THROUGH NATURE RESERVES OF to the community, his family and friends. BEACONSFIELD UPPER His death has left a huge void in our hearts. Our most sincere sympathies to Ray's 10am at the Community Complex, wife Elva, his sons and daughter and their Salisbury Road, Beaconsfield Upper families. June 18,1997 Letters and cards can be sent to Elva at RSVP to the Community Centre Unit 106, 57 Gloucester Ave., Berwick 3806 Tel 0359 443 484 would be appreciated The Village Bell 4 U B Citizen of the Year for 1997 Peter Meeking his involvement. Of course, the many private kindnesses and unsung help will never be known. The following listing is part of the reason Peter received the award: Elected unopposed in 1977 as our representative to the Pakenham Shire Council, after he was Mayor in 1981-82 and again in later years. He remained as riding councillor until they were dismissed in 1995. Peter was always ready to listen and help the people of U.B. during his years as a councillor. Peter has been a trustee of the U.B. Kindergarten and has contributed significantly both to its development and its rapid re-establishment after the 1983 fires; He is a committee member of the Tennis Club which received much help from him when it transferred to the new grounds; Member of the U.B. School council for many years (and served a term as President) during Peter was presented with his award by Graham a period which saw the school upgraded to an Jackson, Citizen of the Year 1996 at the Village enlarged, well-equipped establishment. Fair. Peter has been active in Municipal life for Peter served a number of years as a member of approx. 30 years and involved in such a multitude the U.B. Recreation Reserve Committee, through of activities it has been difficult to compile a (Continued on page 19) list; none of us were aware of the full range of

Junior Citizen of the Year Tracy Timms Our Junior Citizen of the Year selected by the committee is Tracy Timms of Blue Ridge Road. Tracy is a Grade 6 student at our Primary School where she is a house captain. Tracy is a member of the Supercats - the basketball team, and the Pony Club. She has won a number of championships and other distinctions in horse riding and netball and has also been involved in activities at the School Assembly and in fund raising for World Vision. The committee was impressed with both Tracy's attitude towards others and her achievements.

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as MCs. The two "Jacks of all trades" not only All the fun at the fair ... provided an entertaining commentary for the day's events but also judged the bicycle competition, The annual Upper Beaconsfield Village Fair was organised the dancing and gallantly provided an held on a drizzly Saturday afternoon in April and umbrella for Humphrey! Greg Wyatt organised despite the weather it was declared a huge success. a push cart challenge which proved popular with All of Upper Beac's numerous community winners and losers. groups had the opportunity to promote themselves, The crowd stayed until well after the finishing sell their wares or display their expertise. time and everybody is looking forward to next The Fair started at 11:00am with the opening years' Fair. ceremony and Advance Australia Fair sung A special thank you to ALL THE SPONSORS beautifully by local singer Nicole Kemp. This was without whose generous donations this fair would followed by the Citizens of the Year presentations to not have been possible. Peter Meeking and Tracy Timms (Junior Citizen All in all it was a wonderful family day filled of the Year). Next on the agenda was Humphrey B. with laughs and entertainment in keeping with the Bear who arrived at noon and entertained a wet but theme for the day - FUN! enthusiastic crowd. Anybody interested in assisting with next year's The White Rabbit shared the stage with Fair should contact Bernadette McGougan (5944 Humphrey and there was much fun and games. 3602) or Anne McCormick (5944 3502). Neighbourhood Watch presented an entertaining The success of the Fair depends upon broad play featuring local identities which was well community involvement and any assistance will received by a participating crowd. help to ensure that this traditional annual event will Keith Farthing, along with Gary Martin (alias continue. the White Rabbit), once again did a fantastic job Bernadette McGougan

who recently bestowed on me a Life Membership. Letter to the Editor Again a very special award from a very special The Editor - Village Bell committee. Monday 12th May It is true that I have physically left Upper Beaconsfield, but it is also true that I am presently I wish to take the opportunity to thank the in Upper Beaconsfield twice per week, attempting people of Upper Beaconsfield for selecting me as to play tennis with the club, and it is my intention the ! Citizen of the Year for 1997. This was a very to continue on with the tennis, so I am still around. special i thrill, as I felt I was being judged by my peers - my fellow community members. Thank The community of the former Beaconhills you also to those people and groups who were Riding (Officer, Beaconsfield, Upper responsible for my nomination. Beaconsfield) has always been very supportive of me as I have endeavoured to represent each of It has never been precisely defined as to those communities, together with my colleagues the actual duties of a Citizen of the Year - other Ted Owen and Keith Ewenson. The achievements than to join the elite group of former Citizens. If always resulted from a cooperative approach, however a group within the community does wish which can be the only way to succeed. Thank you to make use of a current Citizen of the Year, then I for all your friendship, kindness and support. will endeavour to make myself available. Peter Meeking Thank you also to my wonderful friends at 18 Morang Road the Upper Beaconsfield Kindergarten - PreSchool Hawthorn 3122 The Village Bell 6

interviewed regarding their experiences with after After Hours Medical Care hours medical care. When the results of interviews Funding has been received from the in all areas are received, a report will be prepared by Commonwealth Government for a survey of after the Sherbrooke and Pakenham Division of General hours medical care in the areas of Emerald, Upper Practice, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of Beaconsfield and Pakenham. after hours care in the area, both from the needs of At present there are no co-ordinated after hours the patients as well as the doctors and their families. medical services. Single doctor practices are under This may lead to the establishment of an area great stress in providing a 24 hours service to wide service, operating 24 hours a day, where phone patients. In Upper Beaconsfield we are fortunate to calls may be made regarding after hours medical have a four doctor practice which does provide a care anywhere in the area. full 24 hour service, even though it puts stress on If you have any information to contribute, please each doctor in coping with family relationships and ring the Division on (03) 59 685 677. responsibilities. P Rocke Some residents in Upper Beaconsfield will be

joined the staff of the Royal Children's Hospital NEW MEDICO FOR for 12 months. In addition to his work at the UPPER BEACONSFIELD Medical Centre, Rodney is working in the Casualty Department of Dandenong Hospital on alternate Dr. Rodney Stephenson has recently joined the weekends. team at the Upper Beaconsfield Medical Centre. He is married to After graduating from Monash Medical School Robin who is also a in 1986, he had two years postgraduate training medical graduate, and at Western General Hospital before venturing they have four children. into general practice. Rodney has worked as a Charles Wilson general practitioner at Moe, Korrumburra and Warnambool. Following this experience, Rodney found that his main interest was with adolescents, and in order to study adolescent health and psychiatry, he

Melinda Nance year. The Society is a non-profit, non-government organisation helping children and adults with their for disabilities. Melinda and her support group will be manning Miss Australia tin shakes, raffle sites and organising other A recent issue of the Pakenham Gazette community events to raise much needed funds and highlighted the involvement of local resident awareness of issues for the disabled. Melinda Nance in the Miss Australia Awards. Any support, including sponsorships, would be Melinda is representing her community by most welcome. supporting the Spastic Society of Victoria and its The Spastic Society also offers a Junior Awards involvement with the Awards. program for students from year 1 to year 12. VCE In addition to a busy professional commitment students doing their communications assignment in the fashion industry, Melinda enjoys singing, would find the program especially beneficial and classical piano, aerobics and movies. rewarding. The Miss Australia Awards emphasise personal For information contact Vanna Nigro, Area development skills as participants join in raising Coordinator on (03) 5944-3147/mobile (017) 969 money for the Spastic Society throughout the 443. The Village Bell 7

CHANGES AT SALISBURY HOUSE

Renovations a lot of the day to day domestic New Matron Have you noticed the work is done by them. Vicky says Ann Baker, a softly spoken renovations at Salisbury House? her father is the 'boss in overalls'. lady from Ireland joined the They are not easy to see; it is He supervises the building work Salisbury House team in clever to update so thoroughly and makes sure that it meets his February this year. She trained in and still leave the facade quality standards. South Wales and lived there until intact. Recent renovations are The family bought Salisbury moving to Australia in 1986. just the latest in a number of Ann has worked in St. Vincent's improvements. Hospital as Charge Nurse in the In 1995 a new septic system Rehabilitation Unit, Lilydale was installed and then a new Nursing Home as Unit Manager laundry built. Now there are new and was Director of Nursing at rooms halfway across the back Kirkbrae in Kilsyth. of the old building. A balcony Although living in Drouin soaring out over the steep hill Ann says it only takes her 35 gives magnificent views across to minutes to drive here and is Westernport Bay. House in March 1990 and have convenient because she has a The changes will update worked seven days a week since. daughter in Warragul and a son in existing facilities and alter five A close family, they live in town Mitcham. and six bed wards to single and houses on the same block of Ann is a very up-to-date lady double rooms. Eventually there land in Oakleigh and have been who uses the computer in her will be nine double rooms and 27 part of the Greek community work but also enjoys surfing the singles, only five more beds than there since Jim and Vicky were Internet, which she uses for her in use now. The double rooms born. They understand being hobby of researching her family enable married couples to stay part of a community and want history. Ann also enjoys music together, a facility sadly missing Upper Beaconsfield to embrace and ceramics and can't wait to in many nursing homes. Salisbury House because it is arrange her schedule to start When the present update THE nursing home in our area. classes at the Community Centre. is finished in about a month's Vicky says their aim is to She is also a proud grandmother time many of the residents in provide a homely atmosphere in of two. the old section will be moved which comprehensive and quality Residents' Committee and renovations will start there. care can help residents with Salisbury House will hold Soon the whole building will physical, emotional, spiritual and the inaugural meeting of its have smoke detectors, sprinklers social needs. They encourage Residents' Committee on and new hydronic heating. Not and welcome community Thursday 12th June 1997 at the to mention a covered deck area participation to achieve their Nursing Home. where residents can sit outside aims. Anyone with past or present even if it rains, a new day room, associations with the home and new physio room and new those wishing to take part in kitchen. Foundations are in for activities and fundraising are the next stage which it is hoped most welcome. will start next year. Contact Ann Baker or Lyn Salisbury House is a family Beard on (03) 5944 - 3443 for business. Parents Alex and Penny information. Saisanas and son Jim, daughter Vicky and her husband John Jeanette Ballinger Liaskos all work in the business; The Village Bell 8 Local power line clearing Outside metropolitan Melbourne, power companies clear Bouquets vegetation under power lines in accordance with regulations contained within a Code of Practice. Maintaining a minimum cleared space around powerlines reduces bushfire danger and power blackouts caused by tree branches. In addition to guidelines issued in 1996 for powerline clearance, Government Minister Alan Stockdale has established a Reference Group to address related issues. The Group reports to the Chief Electrical Inspector via the Powerline Clearing Coordination Committee and includes representatives from Environment Victoria, National Trust, Roadsides Conservation Advisory Committee, Natural Resources Conservation League, Save The Bush and the Upper Yarra ♦ Large, bright bouquets and Dandenongs Environmental Council. filled with thanks for a job Some of our rarest vegetation very well done on the 1997 communities now exist only on road Village Fair to Bernadette reserves where power lines jostle them McGougan and Anne for space. These roadsides provide McCormick and their team. local seed for revegetation projects and ♦ Equally large bouquet and can also include: habitat for wildlife, belated thanks for collation aboriginal scarred trees, avenues of of the previous issue #115 honour, historic plantings and locality of The Village Bell to The character and scenery. Members of the Upper The Reference Group is tackling Beaconsfield Conservation issues that include: overclearing and 'hacking'; protection of Group. significant stands of vegetation; lack of long term planning; ineffective ♦ To Laura Levens - local consultation processes; uncontrolled clearing in isolated areas; botanist, conservationist shortage of expert knowledge in rural municipalities; lack of funds and author on the for permanent solutions like underground cables; and appropriate publication of her book notification of power company plans. Walks Through Nature In our shire, the power company subcontracts clearing to a Reserves in Upper company called VEMCO. This company is coordinating with shire and Beaconsfield, and to the environmental officer Sue Harris on clearing in sensitive areas.They members of the Upper have established a special schedule to minimise impacts as much as Beac Writers Group for possible. Anybody with concerns about clearing under powerlines can their able assistance with contact me, the Environment Victoria representative or Sue Harris on the project. (03) 5945-4272. Ross Jephcott  59 443 202.

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ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS TEL 59 443 219 The Village Bell 9 Local Girls are Australian Champions Elsie Yardley

The residents of Armstrong Road were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Elsie Yardley on Wednesday 23 April. A wonderful neighbour, who will be sadly missed by all those who knew her. Two local 15 year old students from Beaconhills College have Let us hope that there become the Australian double racing kayak champions by winning the are plenty of equine U 16 K2 event at the National Championships held in Sydney on 28-29 friends in heaven that March. need her care. Jessica Beck and Kristie Columb-Leaver, both from Upper Beaconsfield, trained long and hard, mainly at Aura Vale Lake and competed in lead up races throughout the state ensuring that they were at their peak for the championship race. They are ecstatic with their Jo-Anne Duggan success. Both girls have long term goals to compete in the World Marathon Championships and to achieve Olympic selection in sprints. They are aware of how tough the competition is especially in New South Wales and Queensland, but they have already shown that they are prepared to New Residents work hard. to Upper Beac. Campkraft Kayaks Bayswater and Hella Australia have assisted the girls with the boats and their coaches and other members of Beaconhills Kayaking support and encourage them. Chris Leaver

Artists Ahoy! The editors of the Village Bell are always on the lookout for A warm welcome to the new people to provide them with suitable, individually designed following new residents - mastheads for each issue of the Bell. Lisa, Mark and Joshua Birch If you would like to submit one or two mastheads for use Salisbury Road please leave them at the Post Office. Just keep the measurements of the masthead the same as for this Bell so it will fit into the space Helen and Roger Pickford allocated.; The deadline for copy for the next issue is July 15th. Berglund Road Nicole and Leon Key Salisbury Road The Village Bell 10 Anzac Day at in the village to remember their family members, comrades and Our New Restaurant Upper friends who had served in the wars. Beaconsfield An important event occurred The ceremony was conducted last week, by the Upper Beaconsfield RSL Which raised the tone and lead by the President, Frank of Upper Beac. Conn. The Scouts, Guides, Cubs It's Japonica Jelly and Brownies placed crosses of which I speak, and red poppies in front of the You'll like it I feel sure. cenotaph to mark our respect for the local heroes who had died. I've lunched there once After a dignified and moving and twice I've dined. April 25th 1997 was a ceremony, Frank Conn invited Have a meal there glorious autumn day. The sun everyone present to enjoy and you'll find was shining and the air was crisp morning tea at the RSL club You'll very likely feel inclined and clear. rooms in Halford Road. To go there more and more. At 11 am a group of citizens Jo Carter Anon and friends gathered at the May 1997 cenotaph opposite Charing Cross

COUNTRY CWA Recipe for a WOMENS ASSOCIATION friendly cake

Meetings of the Upper Beaconsfield branch Ingredients: of the CWA are held on the first Thursday of each several friendly ladies month. a quantity of talk time For the month of June only, the meeting will tea or coffee to taste take place at a member's home, to be followed numerous meters of craft material by an Irish Christmas lunch. This fundraiser is some kilos of community interest only $5 per person. Reservations can be made by contacting Carol Murtagh. The July meeting will return to its usual place at the Community Hall with a meeting for members at 10:30am, followed by an aromatherapy and herbal demonstration for members and guests at 1:30. A small fee for the demonstration will include an afternoon tea. New Method: members are always welcome. Mix friendly ladies with tea or coffee. Add craft materials and fold in the talk time. Blend all of Contact the above with the community interest. Place Carol Murtagh, in a warm environment for 1-2 days a month Treasurer (5944-4110) depending on the taste. Betty Mars, President (5944-3214) or Daphne Brown, Secretary (5944-3994) The Village Bell 11

rock climbing at Seaford, a visit the Baden Powell award as in Brownies and by the Pakenham SES and an the past, but now there is also Guides international night to discuss a junior BP award for younger letters received from their new girls. Things are up and running penpals around the world. There We had a successful day at for Term 2 with lots of activities is also a lot of hilarity on games the Village Fair in spite of the planned by the girls, with some nights and some serious business weather, selling toffees and other input and directions from leaders. of badge work. goodies and generally promoting The brownies have organised The New Way Program is Guiding in the area. Thank you a pitch and putt night, bike safety, now operating with girls having again to those who helped make a visit from the Pakenham SES, a lot more to say about what they it a success. Anyone interested in a pizza and video night and clay do each term and what they wear. joining our small but enthusiastic modelling, as well as the fun and The award system is available team of leaders - we'd love to games that are held every week. to girls who want to work on hear from you. The Guides are hosting obtaining badges while those Linda Wilkinson Pakenham Guides to a campfire who don't are not pressured to (03) 5944-3987. night, as well as organising do so. The peak achievement is

COMMUNITY CARE help please call Des McKenna on (03) 5944-3516. What do we do? GROUP Approximately 70 volunteers operate in the Care Group providing services at no cost to ANY Changes in 1997 MEMBER of our community - Dewhurst, Guys The community Hill and Upper Beaconsfield. owes a great debt We generally offer emergency services rather to Ray Ratcliff who than those of a long term nature as it is intended handed over the that the help offered will enable the person Treasurer's role before or family to get back as soon as possible to a he died. situation of self dependence. Ray held the job, which We offer emergency home help, child minding, he did admirably, from our group's inception and transport, meals, friendly visiting and minor we will miss him greatly. handyman services. Sharon Fisher also deserves a thank you for the We have many requests in areas not mentioned work she has done as a coordinator over the last above and always try to assist if at all possible. two years To contact the Care Group call the Community A special welcome to newcomers Ken Dow on Centre (03) 5944-3484, Glenda (03) 5944-3884 or our Group Committee and to Meppy Johnson who Des (03) 5944-3516. has joined the Coordinating team. Information Night Firewood Following the very successful evening held Over recent years due to the generosity of the last November, a further information night for Rotary Club and some other donors we have been volunteers will be held in the Community Centre able to distribute small amounts of firewood to on Tuesday June 17th at 8pm. All volunteers will needy families in our district. be contacted and are invited to attend. As the Rotary Club is no longer in operation, Des McKenna we are asking for donations of any quantity of firewood - large or small, cut or uncut - from members of the community. Donations will enable us to continue to provide this service. If you can The Village Bell 12

prolific this season. We shall see. wood. During June I will look WILDLIFE I also discovered a bundle for a tiny helmet orchid (Coryba WATCH of drooping mistletoe (Amyema aconitiflorus) among litter under pendulum) on a eucalypt, the the outer limits of the canopy of a There is some doubt in the first on this property since we broad leaf peppermint. minds of many people whether have lived here. Maybe I will be Now something for which there will be any wild flowers to able to add the mistletoe bird, I would like an explanation. see this season considering how with its iridescent blue-black Why would a spider trouble to dry everything has been. My back, red breast and undertail, construct a perfectly engineered rainfall records show last year as and white belly, to our list of sling around a small piece of 70 mm below average and sightings as mistletoe berries granite (not wrapping it in silk to date this year there are its main food. These as she does an insect), hoist it a has been less than half of tiny birds (only 8.5 cm metre from the ground and leave the average. No wonder mature long) are found wherever there it to swing to and fro suspended eucalypts are suffering. are mistletoes which is all over from the barge board for two or On a walk through my Australia except Tasmania . three days? patch of bush on May Day I There have been occasional I missed what happened next. discovered that the early orchid flowers on silver banksia Had she planned a tombstone plants are up. A few nodding (Banksia marginata) and usually in memory of her cannibalised greenhood (Pterostylis nutans) more could be expected husbands, or was she using leaves were in the same area as from now on; pink or it as a bolas to capture prey? other years and tall greenhoods white heath (Epacris impressa) Perhaps kitchen renovations (P. longifolia) in bud ready for should be in full bloom through were under way or construction spring. Dark green heart-shaped the next couple of months; of a barricade against hungry leaves with purple backs showed and the trailing ground-berry predators? where small mosquito orchids (Acrotriche prostrata) ought Does anyone know the grow. They usually flower during to produce honey pot shaped answer? April and May but I suspect they flowers full of nectar on old Laura Levens will be much later and not as

Native Plant Nursery Now Open Diary Dates Jun 4 Wed. Upper Beaconsfield The Upper Beaconsfield Conservation Association meeting, 8pm Group's Nursery has many small plants Pine Grove suitable for the home garden at our new Jun 16 Mon. Neighbourhood Watch home on Halford Street, near the Milk 8pm Community Complex Bar. Jun 21 UBRFB members dinner The nursery is open Friday afternoon Jun 26 Red Cross luncheon fashion until 5pm or by appointment (03) 5944- parade 3690. Jun 18 Book launch Community PLANT OF THE MONTH Complex This month's plant is the Trigger Plant (Stylidium Jul 12 Beaconhills Annual Dinner graminifolium). Plant now for spring into summer colour. Jul 11 Red Cross AGM Each tuft of grassy leaves sends up an erect stem to 60cm, Aug 2 Bed & Breakfast Workshop carrying a spike of many small pink flowers. The plant is ideal Community Complex for rock gardens and open sunny areas. Aug 26 UBRFB Auxiliary towel night Gladys Aarons 7.30 pm The Village Bell 13 BEACONHILLS COUNTRY GOLF CLUB offer competitions for women & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical on both Saturday and Sunday, as Research held in April raised well as the popular Wednesday $1,660. competitions. Congratulations to Wendy Our club professionals have Carter and Anne Felgate announced a generous concession for winning the Foursomes for juniors wishing to hire golf Championship, to Pat Bird for equipment. Rates will apply to being the inaugural winner both members (after the expiry of of the Inner Wheel District The recent Autumn rain has the 2 month free loan period) and Golf tournament and to Lorna been most welcome at Beacon- non-members. The next Junior Pawsey for recently receiving the hills. The fairways are in great golf clinic will be held on Friday prestigious Paul Harris Award. condition and the depleted dams July 11, commencing 11 a.m. Commiserations to our are hopefully starting to fill (school holidays), cost $3.00. Division 4 district Pennant again. The groundstaff have had Enquiries to the pro shop 5944 players who just missed out on a hectic summer of maintenance 3630. the flag on a count back, after and course preparation. finishing the season equal with Staff movements Recently completed tasks Cathie West has recently been Portsea. include the upgrading of cart appointed Assistant Manager Club 50th anniversary year paths, the replacement of enabling Beaconhills to provide a celebrations will include a above-ground fuel tanks with managerial presence seven days reunion luncheon for past and safer underground units and the per week. Cathie has previously present members during August. installation of an E.P.A. approved worked at Peninsula Golf Club Any help with up-dated addresses wash-down bay and associated and held the position of Assistant of former members would be triple interceptor pits. This Manager at Eastern Golf Club in greatly appreciated. July 12 the guarantees the proper filtration Doncaster. Paul Matthews and Presidents and Captains Annual of waste products and chemical Greg Tivendale have joined the Dinner Dance will have a theme residues and ensures Beaconhills groundstaff as Turf Management "Fashions from 1947" in keeping complies with relevant waste trainees under the AFL with the anniversary celebrations. disposal regulations. Traineeship scheme and Matthew VALE Members' News Kneen has left Beaconhills It is with sadness we have Beaconhills has welcomed to pursue a career in Outdoor learnt of the passing of former over 150 new senior members Education/Leadership. member Ray Ratcliff. All Ray's (many former members of the Board member Leigh Jeffs friends at Beaconhills offer Emerald Country Club) and has been elected by the Directors sincere sympathy to Elva and her approximately 30 junior members to the position of club Vice- family. in the past few months. Changes President for the second year in Barbara Jackson to competition formats have been succession. Club Activities introduced to cope with the extra The lady members annual players and Beaconhills can now Charity Day in aid of the Walter

SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL - UBA AND VILLAGE BELL The Treasurer, Upper Beaconsfield Association, PO Box 86, Upper Beaconsfield 3808 I enclose $5 being family subscription to the UBA and the Village Bell for 1997. I understand that this subscription entitles me to vote at the bimonthly meetings of the UBA. Name of family ...... Address...... Tel ...... Signed ...... The Village Bell 14

BERWICK/UPPER Major Raffle June Luncheon BEACONSFIELD Red Cross is again offering The Unit is planning a automobiles as prizes in a major luncheon and fashion parade to Red Cross raffle to be drawn at the Head be held in the RSL Hall, Berwick Office early in June. It would be on Thursday, 26 June at 12 noon. News exciting to have at least one of The cost is $7. Garments are the three cars won by a resident reasonably priced and may be Red Cross Calling in our local area! purchased on the day. Please No doubt Upper Beac. contact Marie Womersley on (03) residents would have seen Blood Bank The Mobile Blood Bank was 9707-1103 if you would like to the final figures for the "Door come along. Knock" which was held during in Narre Warren North Hall on March. Our Unit member Mrs 28/29 April and at the Berwick New Members Barbara Jackson organised her Leisure Centre on May 9. Total The Unit is constantly on the callers in a very professional donations of blood remain look out for new members with manner. The total collection disappointingly low and it is very reasonable membership for Upper Beac was $4638, especially difficult to interest new fee of just $2 per annum. The exceeding last year's figure. On donors. It is a wonder why only Annual General Meeting will behalf of Red Cross, thanks to all 3 percent of eligible Victorian take place on Friday, 11th July. who participated in any way and donate blood to this essential Please contact Marie Womersley to the Primary School students service. with enquiries or information who once again sold buttons. regarding Red Cross. Marie Womersley

DOOR KNOCK RESULTS As reported above the residents of Upper Village Bell Beaconsfield have once again been wonderful supporters of the Annual March Red Cross door knock. Thirty nine voluntary callers received $4,637.85 Credits in donations from residents and a further $28.80 was contributed by the children who purchased Red Cross Editor Colleen Lazenby Format/Layout Helen Smith buttons at the Primary School. Collation St. John's Youth Club This year five members of theUpper Beaconsfield Advertising Phil Rocke, Penny Truscott, Rovers, Bruce Norbury, Steve Joiner, Kirsten Drysdale, Laura Levens Printing George Moir Mel Evans and Rachel Patterson, assisted with the Masthead George Silberbauer collection. Receiving copy Julie & Ray Allsop Post Office Other "first time" callers to brave the dogs etc., were Lorraine Barnes, Dianne Conn, Lesley Davidson, Next Editor Ysabelle Hobson Margaret Edwards and Anne McCormick. Issue Date 31 July As area coordinator, I extend my thanks to all callers Copy Deadline 15th July and the wonderful generosity of the Upper Beaconsfield community.  All money raised in the Victorian door knock is used No material from this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the to further Red Cross services within Victoria, such as permission of the editor: blood bank, medical transport, emergency and disaster Colleen Lazenby relief etc. Tel: 03 9796 2226 Barbara Jackson The Village Bell 15

FIRE BRIGADE Bed and Breakfast Workshop NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE 10am to 4pm at the Upper NEWS Beac Community Centre for Upper Beaconsfield is a the modest cost of $10. The lovely weekend retreat for workshop will help you make an city dwellers seeking rest and informed decision about whether relaxation, for people visiting the b&b industry might be the New Office Bearers the area on special occasions and The biennial election of right choice for you. for general tourists. Our area has Brigade officers and office Conducted by an experienced had of long history of providing a bearers was held on April 7th. B&B operator, the workshop haven for just such people. Results are as follows, effective will cover - liabilities and With this in mind, more from July 1 st - obligations of the operator; and more people are looking at legal requirements; safety opening a Bed and Breakfast and the environment; various Captain - Robert Irving business to cater for this types of b&b's; marketing and First Lieutenant - Robin clientele. promotions; set up costs; record Mountain If you are thinking of keeping/taxation issues. Second Lieutenant - Jon Boura operating a B&B establishment, For information on this Third Lieutenant - Ian Johnson there are many issues to consider and other interesting courses Fourth Lieutenant - Alan Dale to ensure that you offer a high and workshops, contact the Communications Officer - quality facility and service to Community Centre on (03) 5944- Nancy Boura your clients. 3484 Apparatus Officer -Geoff A Saturday B&B workshop Schoonderwalt will be held on 2 August from President - Ray Allsop Secretary - Owen Magee Treasurer - Judy Irwin. Enrol Now for places at Kinder and Pre-kinder The very dry weather conditions have caused the Contrary to popular belief, you do not Brigade to be busy in the two have to live in the immediate Upper Beaconsfield vicinity for your months since the last Village child to be eligible for a position at the Upper Beac Kinder. Bell. There have been twenty Over the past few years, people have come from Emerald, turnouts including supports to Cockatoo, Berwick and Pakenham due to the excellent facilities and Beaconsfield, Officer and Upper comprehensive program. Pakenham brigades. Many Positions for 1998 are available but limited so you are urged of the calls were to burnoffs to enrol as soon as possible, The Kinder Enrolment Officer Jenny and rubbish fires which were Benbow is happy to provide more information on (03) 9707-4451. causing concern; several were Ches Mills has settled in well at the Pre-Kinder and is providing to fires that had reignited after a stimulating program for both groups of children. Her gentle yet property owners through they vibrant personality is more than evident despite the demands of were extinguished. All were fifteen 3 and 4 year olds per group. quickly brought under control If you are aware of anyone interested in a place in the Pre- and the recent rain has eased the Kinder in 1998, ring Teresa Cooper on (03) 5944-4189 for more situation. information. Nancy Boura Judy Riddiford The Village Bell 16

Laura Levens, published author VEC Hosts Laura has just guided into Olympic Style publication her small book - Walks Competition through Nature Reserves of On Saturday 12 April the Beaconsfield Upper. Victorian Equestrian Centre Although Laura is well known in hosted the 1997 Interschool Upper Beaconsfield it seems a good Equestrian Competition, the final time to put on record a few details series for this year. that not all would know. Laura was The event has grown so born and raised in Red Cliffs, Victoria. She met her husband Bert popular, with the participation there. They married in Melbourne and lived in Parkdale while raising of 150 schools and over 700 their son and two girls. competitors, that the VEC Laura worked as a telephonist in Red Cliffs and Mildura in the scheduled five qualifying days when they had a manual exchange - when the phone was wound competitions which were held in up by means of a handle. A shutter dropped at Laura's exchange March and early April. and she put a plug into the board and said "number please". Many Entries were received from residents can remember the same system here in Upper Beaconsfield. all over the state, from both Laura says "of course, we never listened in". primary and secondary schools in For a short time Laura worked at Melbourne Central until her both public and private sectors. children were born. Ten years later she did volunteer work at the The top six schools, along Mordialloc City Library and worked her way into a full time job. with the six highest scoring Laura moved to the Doveton Library which was a branch of the individuals, from each qualifying Dandenong Valley Regional Library System and stayed with them round, competed in the final day for 20 years or so. of competition. Laura and Bert fell in love with the wild flowers on a block of The Interschool Equestrian land in Leppitt Road, built their dream house and moved in around Competition requires young 1980. That house was burnt down in 1983 and she and Bert lived riders to show "all round" skills in a granny flat until their unique underground house was built in by competing in a variety of 1986. This house has been featured in the Village Bell and other disciplines including dressage, publications. riding on the flat, show jumping, jumping equitation, games and Laura says she "came late to an interest in wild flowers, handy mount. conservation and land care". Watching the land spring to life after "Young competitors" is the devastation of the fires in '83 has created a lifetime interest for certainly an understatement, with her and she is hoping against hope that the same rejuvenation will children as young as five years happen to the trees after our bad drought. old participating. The children Laura joined the Conservation Group nine years ago and the work hard to be chosen to Writing Group four years ago. The combination has led Laura to represent their school, and even write many articles for the Village Bell and other publications. She harder to achieve the recognition feels the Writing Group was the incentive to convert a short article they deserve to participate in the into her book. The group walked around the area with Laura and final event. helped in every way they could. The winner was Hurstbridge However, it is Laura who used her special knowledge of the local Primary School with a flora and fauna to write this book. She is hoping the community will tremendous lead of 19 points. come to the launch at the Community Centre at 10 am on June 18th. The average age of riders in the Jeanette Ballinger team was 11, with one as young as five! (Continued on page 17) The Village Bell 17

came in at 5th and 6th was the West Gippsland Upper Beaconsfield ARC team. Riding Club Best individual performances from Upper Beaconsfield Riding-Club members were Denise Fellows and Whoopie (6th in level 3), Susan Dunn and B.P. Burgundy (3rd in level 3) and Ysabelle Hobson and Harry O'Lion (=2nd in level 3). Upper Beaconsfield had two teams entered, but lame horses meant that two members has to scratch. Dressage Day 1997 Conditions were once again ideal for this PO Box 93, Upper Beaconsfield 3808 annual event held at the Upper Beaconsfield Top Team Trophy Combined Training 1997 Recreation Reserve. Best performances from On Sunday 23 March at Akoonah Park in Upper Beaconsfield Club members were- Berwick, the Upper Beaconsfield Riding Club Lynette Bergin and Victoree's Pride, 1st in hosted the Horse Riding Clubs' Association of Level 1; Anna Thirkell and Barrymore Montrose, Victoria 1997 Top Team Trophy for Combined =5th in Level 1 and 1st in Level 2; Kris Adrian Training. Upper Beaconsfield won the trophy and Tudor-park Balmoral, 6th in Level 2; Jenny last year when the event, which comprises one Williams and Sharinga Bounty, 3rd in Level 2 and dressage test and one show jumping round per 2nd in Level 3; Brian Czempinski and Valentine, competitor, was hosted by the Upper Yarra Adult 5th in Level 3; Denise Fellows and Whoopie, 1st in Riding Club. Level 4; Greg Bootes and Banner, 1st in Level 5; After a couple of hours of rain, conditions were Kerryn Redpath and Ryback ,3rd in Level 5; Julie slippery for the 207 competitors. But there were Leitl and Kariboo, =4th in Level 5. some excellent dressage tests and jumping rounds. The show jumping courses were challenging, Greg and Julie were competing in their first making it harder for competitors to win on ever dressage event. Denise Fellows won the Beryl dressage points only. Hales Memorial Trophy for the Best Performed The winners were the Peninsula Party Girls UBRC Member. (Peninsula Horse Riding Club) - Pip Arwas, Thanks to all members, friends and relations Barbara Chapman, Gail Clay and Liz Turner. who helped out at both events. The Club couldn't 2nd place went to the Wild Things (Trafalgar have done it without you! Adult Riding Club). In 3rd place were the Seville Ysabelle Hobson Showstoppers (Seville Equestrian Club) and 4th came the Four Dead Beats (Trafalgar ARC). The Lysterfield Liquorice Allsorts (Lysterfield ARC)

(Continued from page 16) games spectacular which got everyone's adrenalin The winner of the Individual Section was Jessica pumping. Collins from Wesley College in Elsternwick. To ensure that no school had an unfair The Hon Tom Reynolds MP, Victorian Minister advantage, the VEC allowed secondary schools for Sport and Rural Development, conducted the and their natural "feeder" primary schools to enter official opening of the 1997 Victorian Interschool combined teams. Schools which provide grades Equestrian Competition. from beginners to Year 12 could enter both a Nancy French, one of Australia's greatest primary and a secondary team if they wished. dressage riders, performed dressage to music. More information about schools competitions A Games Team, many members of whom will and individual riding can be obtained by calling the become international competitors, provided a VEC on (03) 5944-3751. Ken Aldred The Village Bell 18

J. Perrin and S. Robinson. Carmody for details. Biggest in the These raffles will be continuing Rovers District! throughout the winter months. Rovers helped organise Our thanks to Peter Delarue for activities at the Hoadley Hide It's official - 1st Upper loaning us a hydraulic splitter to competition over Easter. Beaconsfield Scout Group is now split the firewood. Several members participated the largest group in the Cardinia Joey Scouts in the Sandown Formula Bike District, despite the fact we Joeys have been busy with marathon ride and their buggy is have lost several members this craft nights and an Australian flag undergoing a rebuild in readiness year and there are still plenty of night. Five members are going up for the Mud Bash in June. vacancies in the Venturer section. to Cub Scouts to start next term. Anzac Day New Committee There are quite a few names on We had a good attendance Tom Gibson and Ian the waiting list, but contact Jan of members for the Anzac Day Wilkinson have joined the Carmody if you would like to put ceremony and were joined committee this year and the your child's name down. by Cubs and Scouts from office bearers are Cub Scouts surrounding groups. - Group President, Barry Smith They arranged and attended - Secretary, Kathy Boynes Leader Training a billy cart derby at Pakenham Wendy and Brian Wood and - Treasurer, Danny Ryan Upper, held a special night for - Second hand uniforms, Jenny Bruce Norbury are presently Mother's Day and a construction undertaking their stage 4 training. Irwin night. Plenty of badge work is Jan Carmody continues as Group also being achieved. Second hand uniform and Leader. books Scouts We need any items of Village Fair They attended the Stradbroke We have started with a rush uniform and books from families Cup competition at Gilwell of activity beginning with several whose children have left our Park over Easter and won 3 stalls and displays at the Village group. You can either donate bronze pendants. Badges are Fair. A great success was the them-or sell for a commission. also being earned to qualify for Bush Dance held after the Village Contact Jenny Erwin 59 443 737 the Jamboree which includes a Fair, run as a fundraiser for the weekend hike. Barry Smith 59 443 219 Scouts attending the Jamboree in Jan Carmody 59 443 655 Brisbane next January. Venturers Venturers need new members Firewood raffle winners and welcome boys and girls Winners so far have been 15-18 years of age. Ring Jan

CARDINIA SHIRE residents and ratepayers within The community will have our respective wards. numerous opportunities to COUNCIL NOTES It is our goal however to participate in the development As most now know, the take the broader view wherever of these important strategic seven new Shire Councillors are possible to ensure the best documents. These plans will Graeme Legge, Leonora Cox, outcome for the Shire as a have a major effect on our Edwin Hume, Graham Osborne, whole. environment and lifestyle over Max Papley and both Ted Owen Over the next months some the next years and I strongly and myself in the Beaconhills of the important issues that urge you to take an interest and Ward. Edwin Hume was Council will address include: the the opportunities to become nominated as Mayor. 1997/98 budget; the corporate involved as much as possible. Each of us was elected to plan; the 10-year capital works Enquiries can be addressed to represent one of four wards in program; the recreational me on (03) 5944-3400. the Shire and we are committed plan; the municipal strategic Graeme Kidd to diligently represent the statement; and the new Shire concerns and interests of planning scheme. The Village Bell 19

(Continued from page 4) fires. As Chairman of the Dandenong Ranges Fire- Peter Meeking - Citizen of affected Area Committee his responsibilities the Year .. extended well beyond the Shire's boundaries and, in the Chair, he succeeded in quelling rivalries to He was president of the U.B. Assoc. Inc. for unite the committee and government agencies into three years and is now a Life Member. Unlike others effective facilitators of rehabilitation over the whole Peter still attended meetings and is still willing to Dandenong area. help when asked. At the local level he achieved a remarkable Peter was involved in the following worthy type of unobtrusive leadership establishing contact and very necessary committees as part of his between those who needed help and those who commitment to the wider community and to the could give it. Shire and Council: Through well-judged, well-informed • Chairman of the Shire's Policy and Resources intervention he goaded State and Commonwealth Committee, Council representative to the Governments into taking more extensive and M.A.V and the Gippsland Municipalities' effective action than they initially appeared Association, the FACS Committee, the inclined to take; he tactfully persuaded unfriendly Pakenham Development Committee, the organizations into co-operation which both healed Housing Committee and the Pakenham breaches and greatly enhanced the extent and nature Welfare Group. of the benefit to the fire victims. • Charter member of the Berwick Lions Club, Although often outspoken, in the difficult times president in 1973. of 1983 Peter showed a versatility equal to task of • Committee member Beaconsfield Community dealing with the variety of persons, organizations Centre. and situations. Throughout these months of • President E. A. Owen Conservation Reserve. confusion he maintained his own values and sense • Chairman of the Pakenham Shire of purpose and it was this steadfastness which both Environmental Strategy. heartened victims and brought them the aid they • Chairperson of Strategy for Grantville Sand required. Mining Inquiry. He continued the task of rehabilitation to its • President of Windermere. logical subsequent stage in his work as Chairman of • Helped set up Beaconsfield Community Health the Shire Displan Committee. Peter was very proud Centre. of Displan, whose plans and strategies were a model • President of the Australian Valuers for many other areas and States. Association. There can be few people nominated for the • Chairman of Displan 1982-1995. Upper Beaconsfield Citizen of the Year award who This is a most impressive record for any one have such an impressive list of commitments and person, but if none of the above were true Peter achievements as Peter Meeking. would still deserve the recognition for his efforts for I asked Peter if he was pleased to receive the the community after the 1983 Ash Wednesday Fires. award and he said he was 'rapt, because it is an He displayed determination, tireless energy and award from my own community' and that is what it thoughtful compassion working to rehabilitate the is all about. people and communities who suffered through the Jeanette Ballinger

Introduction to Horticulture Workshop Have you ever considered a career in landscape, cut flowers, turf, nursery or gardening? Saturday 14 June 10am-4pm $10.00 Teacher John Baker Bookings essential a week prior Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre (03) 5944 3484 The Village Bell 20

people nominated for executive held on June 21 at the fire station. UBRFB positions will be confirmed: Colleen Lazenby AUXILIARY President -Lorraine Knight; Fundraiser in August Vice President -Dot Pockett; Tea Room Once again the Auxiliary Treasurer - Jan Magee; Secretary/ Our thanks to all who showed will hold its popular Towel Publicity Officer - Colleen their support for the Brigade and Night Fundraiser on August Lazenby; Catering Coordinator - Auxiliary by purchasing goods at 26, at 7:30 pm. Everyone is Pat Edwards; Assistant Catering our stall or visiting the Tea Room invited to the fire station where Coordinator -Joan Green. The during the Village Fair in April. "Fawlty Towels" will provide meeting will have given us a Raffle winners on the day were an extensive range of towels, chance to farewell our retiring S. Johnson, J. Bumpstead and D. linens, robes and smaller Captain Eric Bumpstead, Pockett for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes items for sale, all good quality officiating as Interim Chair for the respectively. Claudia Johnson seconds. Purchasers have been final time at an Auxiliary AGM. won a special prize as well. very pleased with price, range Mid-Winter Dinner and quality at our previous Annual General Meeting The Auxiliary will again Towel Nights and the August The AGM of the Auxiliary coordinate and provide food function will be no exception. will have been held just before for the joint Brigade/Auxiliary No entry fee; light supper publication of this paper and it midwinter get together for provided. For information is expected that the following members and their families to be contact me on (03) 9796-2226.

survey residents' opinions. The appropriate amount of funding LOCAL ISSUES coordinating group believes in accordance with overall funds Strategic Plan that it would be valuable to availability. It is expected that funding repeat a similar survey fifteen The treatment adopted in this will be approved in the next Shire years on, prior to or as part of case is a two coat bituminous budget to hire a consultant later the development of the town spray seal over a geotextile this year to develop a Strategic strategy. The group is currently fabric, designed to preserve Plan for Upper Beaconsfield and considering how such a survey pavement integrity by sealing environs. The local coordinating could be done. the surface. With this treatment the profile of the existing group has been discussing the Rehabilitation Works - development of a framework and Emerald-Beaconsfield Road pavement will not be greatly terms of reference for this study Graeme Tutt, Cardinia Shire improved unless extensive with Shire planners, placing Corporate Manager Services asphalt regulation is carried out particular emphasis on involving has provided the following prior to the application of the the wider community as much as information on the current fabric. In this case funding was possible. roadworks - only sufficient to carry out minor A study examining water This road is a Declared Main regulation work. management and development Road and as such the works have By the time you read this, the options for Upper Beaconsfield been undertaken by Council on contractor will have returned to was prepared by Pat Condina behalf of VicRoads. The scope finish the run at the southern end and others in 1982. As part of the works and the pavement and line marking should be close of that study, a wide ranging treatment are nominated by to completion. questionnaire was used to VicRoads who provide an Graeme Kidd FREE INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS staff of nursing homes and chronic care • Free Gov't influenza vaccination campaign facilities; as well as adults and children on for all persons aged 65 years and over. immuno-suppressive therapy • Also for chronic sufferers with cardiac, • Vaccinations are available from your local pulmonary or renal disorders, residents and doctors. UPPER BEACONSFIELD TRADES & SERVICES DIRECTORY $70 for 6 issues - Ring Phillip Rocke (03) 9796 2384 - closing date 10th of odd month 21 ****ACCOMMODATION**** ****BOWLING**** “FERNHILL” COCKATOO & DISTRICT BOWLS CLUB INC. Full Country Accommodation - B & B McBride Street, Cockatoo (059) 688 802 Faye & Keith Farthing NEW MEMBERS VERY WELCOME Memb of Innhouse & Host Farms Ass Accredited coaches available (free) Lot 118a Salisbury Road If you would like to come and try Upper Beaconsfield Ph 0359 44 3116 Contact Chris 0359 443 337 or Graham 0359 680 291

"YUULONG" B & B BERWICK BOWLING CLUB Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield Offers to new bowlers For that special weekend away, stay in a restored cottage Free tryout - free coaching with views to the Bay, set in 2 acres of formal gardens. No waiting lists - Young or not so young "Experience the Joy of Yuulong" Pennant, Competition, Social, Night Bowls Ph. Vagn or Lis Gunness 0359 44 3440 or 0418 310 524 Ring Ern (03) 9796 1328 / Keryn (03) 9796 2834

****ACCOUNTANTS**** ****BUILDING**** COUSINS & CO. UPPER BEACONSFIELD BUILDING SERVICES Peter D Cousins Semi-retired Builder Certified Practising Accountants Member of Housing Industry Association Reg. No. 16897 Business Consultants 35 years experience 67 High Street Berwick Able to do all Repairs and Maintenance B.H. 9707 2788 Ring John Asbroek 0359 443-629

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****AUTOMOTIVE**** ****CARPETS CURTAINS**** MOONSHINE MOTORS JOHN DAWSON Classic Vehicle Restoration Specialising in Autoservice Centre CARPETS, CURTAINS, VINYL FLOORS Accident Repair Centre Free Shop-at-home Service, Day or R.A.C.V. Service Depot Evening. 0359 443-264 or 0359 444-111 Phone anytime 0359 443 766

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****CHEMIST**** ENGLISH EUROPEAN CAR SERVICE CAROL GIBSON 0359 443 881 for service and maintenance of Emerald Road, Upper Beaconsfield Jaguar, Mercedes Benz, Volvo & BMW Hrs: Mon-Fri 9 - 6; Sat 9 -12 Sunday 9.30 - 12 free pickup and delivery Agent for Yardley, Medibank Private, phone Darryl Fenby B/H 9509 9024 Kodak, Fountain Gate Dry Cleaners A/H 0359 443 042 Passport and ID Photos available. 22 ****CLEANING**** ****ELECTRICIANS**** AMCLEAR PTY LTD NEED AN ELECTRICIAN? Septic & grease trap cleaning Phone Garry Prompt Efficient Service Free Quotes Reasonable rates - all hours No job too small Mobile 015-327908 or 0359 443 687 K Gehling 0359 443 646 DARLEKTRICS PTY. LTD. Rec 6072

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*****CONCRETING***** ****GARDENERS**** V & J CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION GREEN & TIDY All types of concrete House Slabs, Garage Floors Lawn Mowing, Rubbish Removal Slate Impression, Faux Brick Garden Maintenance and all types of asphalt work 0359 443 920 Mob. (018) 548 472 Graeme Mickle 0359 443 989

*****CONVEYANCING***** RIVENDELL CONVEYANCING SERVICES BEACONHILLS GARDEN CARE * Mowing * Gardening *Pruning For all Conveyancing Transactions * Rubbish * Gutters * Landscaping A.H. appointments available * Window Cleaning John & Cathy Bain - Mobile (015) 680 350 ANN BENTLEY 0359 443 566 0359 443 666

****DINING OUT**** ****GENERAL STORE**** BEACONHILLS COUNTRY GOLF CLUB BEACONSFIELD UPPER GENERAL STORE Friday Night Bistro now operating Thrifty-Link Hardware, Sleepers, Garden Supplies Children's Menu Available - Non-Members Welcome Stock Feed, Firewood, Newsagency and more For your special occasion enquire about our Function Room Open 7 days per week We specialise in Weddings, Parties and Fund Raising Events Brenda and Doug Field Phone 0359 443 309 0359 443 310 Fax 0359 444 036

****HEALTH**** JAPONICA JELLY NATUROPATH CAFE RESTAURANT Homeopath Herbalist Masseur Cnr of St. Georges & Beaconsfield-Emerald Roads Robert Jacobs - ND, Dip Hom Med, Member ATM Beaconsfield Upper Shop 2, Pakenham Arcade, Open daily except Tuesday 11am - 11 pm B.Y.O. 116 Main Street Pakenham 0359 443 069 Ph. 0359 414 899 23 ****HOTEL**** PINE GROVE HOTEL 0359 443 524 CELLO SAXOPHONE Bistro open Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week. Private Tuition Self contained Units available. All ages, all levels. Function room for weddings, conferences, meetings etc. Classical, jazz, rock'n'roll. Bottle Shop, Public Bar & Club Room Boast 6 different beers on tap including imp. English beer. Piers Hobson 0359 443 273

****LANDSCAPING BULLDOZING**** *****NURSING HOME***** SALISBURY HOUSE LEAVER LANDSCAPE Private Nursing Home Complete Professional Registered for Nursing Home Benefits Landscape Service Salisbury Road Upper Beaconsfield Phone 0359 443 882 Proprietors - A & P & D Saisanas & J & V Liaskos 0359 443 443

****PAINTERS & DECORATORS**** EXECUTIVE LANDSCAPES -Design & Construction- TONY NYHUIS Brick, Stone & Cobblestone Paving PAINTER-& DECORATOR- Rock & Water features GEN. MAINTENANCE Sprinkler Systems etc. Contact Ken Murphy 0359 443 870 Phone 9702-1675 Mobile 018 561 920

*****LIGHTING**** ****PLUMBERS**** LIGHTING LEADERS PETER CATLEY Plumbing and Drainage CRAZY DAVES - NARRE WARREN Maintenance - Urgent Repairs - Prompt Service Cnr Webb St & Princes Hwy Hot Water Systems - Gas Fitting - Guttering Ray & Anna Logan Swimming Pool and Spa Maintenance ‘A’ Grade Electrician Pools prepared for summer season 9704 7838 AH 9796 2507 32 years experience - 0359 443 575 ****MACHINERY & MECHANICAL**** HORSE FLOAT AND TRAILER SERVICE PARIC PLUMBING PTY LTD For the service and maintenance of all horse floats and For Plumbing & General Maintenance domestic trailers Trenching - Ditchwitch. For personalised service Fire Protection - Roof Sprinklers Ring Michael 0359 443 363 Phone Eric Chaplin 0359 443 312

TREE STUMP REMOVAL PRESENTATION PLUMBING We are now operating from Upper Regd. No 17207 Domestic & Industrial Beaconsfield. We’ll turn that stump Septic & Stormwater Repairs & Renewals into garden mulch. Large and small All your plumbing needs jobs. Discount stump removals. John de Reus 28 Young Street 0359 443 046 Jeff Henderson 0359 443 186 Car phone (015) 807-711 ****POOLS & SPAS**** POSITIVE PRESSURE MASSAGE THE NEW BERWICK POOLS & SPA SHOP Qualified Masseurs (A.S.T.M., S.C.M.) All pool and Spa chemicals Sports Remedial and Relaxation (Work Cover Accredited) • Filters and pump and salt chlorinators $30 per hour; $20 per half hour • On site and inshop service and repairs Week days 7am - 9pm; Weekends - flexible hours Factory 4 No. 4 Enterprise Ave Berwick Phone Sally or John Feehan 03 9707 5427 Damian and Michael 9707 4499

****MUSIC TUITON**** ****PRINTING**** PIANO AND MUSIC DJ PRINTING Accredited Suzuki teacher Business cards, Letterheads, Traditional and Suzuki Methods Invoice books, Flyers etc. All ages 4 onwards Continuous Stationary Free Introductory lesson All your printing needs for you and your business Brigitte Hapke 0359 443 288 Phone/Fax 0359 443 385 Mobile 015 - 322 292 24 ****TRAVEL**** Real Estate Agent HILLSIDE TRAVEL - BERWICK PETER DEERING (To Travel with Peace of Mind) (Homes) 0359 443 521 Contact Alan or Tracey 95 Main Street Pakenham Phone (03) 9796 2134 0359 411 111 Fax (03) 9707 2553

Real Estate Agent AIR, LAND & SEA TOM GIBSON MARY OKE - EMERALD VILLAGE TRAVEL (Valuer) 0359 444 227 0359 443 628 Local door to door 147 Lonsdale Street Dandenong Australian & International Travel Service (03) 9792 0204 Lic. 31922

****VIDEO**** 30 High Street BEACONSFIELD UPPER MILK BAR Berwick Latest Release Videos Special prices Monday to Thursday Bookings available for all property matters in Upper Beaconsfield Contact Roland Betheras on 03 9707 4333 0359 443 423

****SUPERMARKET**** UPPER BEACONSFIELD LICENCED SUPERMARKET St Georges Road - 0359 443 255 New Trading hours: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 6.30 pm Saturday 8.30 - 6 pm Sunday 9.00 - 1 pm

****TELEVISION**** BEACONSHILLS TV & VIDEO SERVICE $10 in home quote Video and TV repairs Contact Ray Phone 0359 443 483 Mobile 018 54 7957

****TOWING**** ****LINE ADVERTISEMENTS**** Exper. Holiday Care for pets, plants, property BEACON TOWING Ph Allison 0359 42 7316 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE 0359 444-111 Village Fair - 1997