Serving the Southern Macedon Ranges NOVEMBER 2020 – FREE Return to Play

G R E A T Gisborne Gazette serving the southern macedon ranges NOVEMBER 2020 – FREE Return to play

Josh McDonald Emily Duoba

Archie Forrester

With restrictions eased, cricket and some other outdoor competitions have started. Gisborne Cricket Club jumped on the field on October 10 for practice Nick Clark matches. More sport pictures on pages 36-37 John Barlow Pictures: Chris Fleming

Gisborne Gazette November 2020 1 HOME PAGE Issue No 157 NOVEMBER 2020

From the Editor's desk Available online at issuu.com Many people will have sighed with relief when restrictions GREAT Gisborne Gazette 23 Hamilton Street, Gisborne were eased to allow more community sport to resume last DEADLINES FOR COPY AND month, none more so perhaps than local cricketers who PO Box 9, Gisborne 3437 ADVERTISING could start their season on time – thus this month’s cover Circulation ABN 14301 970 177 of ‘whites’. 8500 Issue Month Deadline Distribution Also delighted to be able to resume last month were 158 December November 18 December 2 local schools that returned to onsite learning. Students’ joy The Gazette Team 159 February January 13 January 27 at being back at school shines through their artwork on Editor: Corinne Shaddock 160 March February 17 March 3 page 10 and the school reports on pages 24-26. [email protected] 2020 is a year of adopting and adapting to a ‘new 0409 422 492 DISCLAIMER normal’ and it’s really good to see people around town The views expressed in the Gazette are not necessarily returning to more favourite activities, in a COVID-safe way. Production those of the GREAT Association Inc (Gisborne Region I thank local photographer Cindy-Ann Felsinger for Pip Butler 0439 816 278 [email protected] Events Activities Tourism) unless acknowledged as such. capturing some of Gisborne’s ‘new normal’ for the photo Graeme Millar, Elaine Millar No endorsement of products or services is implied by the listing of advertisers or sponsors. While every effort feature on page 6. Photographer is taken in printing contributions accurately, GREAT Melbourne Cup and Remembrance Day will sadly not Chris Fleming Gisborne Gazette takes no responsibility for errors. feature public events this year but this edition includes 0417 322 944 some related items to engage you. Racing fans will ap- SUBSCRIPTIONS Distribution Manager preciate Bryan Power’s feature article on local champion Copies of the Gazette are posted to subscribers each Maxine Barker 0438 711 138 jockey Harry White (page 20-21) and the Melbourne Cup month. For an annual subscription to cover postage, winners crossword (page 38). Warwick MacFadyen re- [email protected] send your cheque or money order for $29.70 to the flects on Remembrance Day in Gisborne on page 4. Advertising Gisborne Gazette, PO Box 9, Gisborne 3437. People around town continue to look out for others and [email protected] OBITUARIES letter writing has been particularly popular of late. Mac- 0401 810 581 edon Ranges Rotary and Gisborne Secondary students To submit an obituary for publication, please email [email protected] or phone 5428 2522. Please have written letters to residents of Gisborne Oaks (see Distributors: Proudly distributed to letterboxes in Gisborne, New Gisborne, Macedon, Mt Macedon, South also provide a photograph for publication and page 3), Gisborne Montessori students have penned let- restrict the article to about 250 words. ters of gratitude to essential workers and St Brigid’s’ stu- Gisborne and Bullengarook by more than 70 volunteers. dent Keely Deveraux has sent cards to 160 elderly people in lockdown (both stories on page 25). I wonder if anyone If you do not receive the Gazette in your letter Mt Macedon: The Trading Post wants a fountain pen from Santa. Where Speaking of Christmas, Gisborne Foodbank and Macedon box, you can collect a copy at: Macedon: Post Office and United Service Ranges Gift Shop have started planning their Christmas you can Gisborne: Post Office, Village Shopping Station on Black Forest Drive support for families in need and on page 7 seek donations find the Centre, Priceline Chemist, Gisborne Medical New Gisborne: Cafe at 3 Ladd Road for their important work. And on page 19, Kat Buttigieg gives Centre in Brantome Street, Puma Service Riddells Creek: Newsagency some ideas for shopping locally for Christmas. Gazette Station, Coles and Foodworks supermarkets Woodend: Coles supermarket This year continues to present us with challenges and The Gazette is supported by Macedon trying to see them as opportunities can sometimes help. Ranges Shire Council. We recently had two such cases at the Gazette. After the last issue, we discovered that our printer of over 10 years in Shepparton would be closing and from this edition our paper would be printed at a new print shop in Wodonga. After years of wanting to see a newspaper printing press in action, I promptly organised a visit to Shepparton and A MINUTE WITH MAXINE was thrilled to learn the many-stepped process and meet the friendly print team before they finished up. Last month Some may recognise Rachel Neely as Bob also, the Gazette’s invoicing system gave up the ghost. Nixon’s administrative assistant. Rachel was born Maxine Barker and Patsy Smith kindly spent many hours in Swaffham, Norfolk. In 2001, while backpacking setting us up on modern Xero software and we thank our around Australia, she “fell in love with an Aussie” advertisers for their patience as our volunteers learn the in Melbourne. new system. She emigrated the following year and in 2003 Happy reading, Corinne married John, on the Yarra River at Williamstown. Working in Melbourne CBD for many years she suddenly announced to John that she wanted to live somewhere “green”, just like she had in England. John showed her Gisborne, and within the month they were living here and she was commuting by train to Melbourne. At a significant birthday milestone, Rachel decided to take 12 months off work and get involved in the local community by becoming a volunteer at the GREAT Centre. It was here she Rachel Neely then became a distributor of the Gazette and is now due for her five-year volunteer's certificate. the history and food they offer is on her wish list. Rachel enjoys walking, reading, and doing Rachel loves the “green” of Gisborne and the Editor Corinne Shaddock was shown around the print jigsaws and crosswords. town’s community feel, which she says is just like room at the Shepparton News by print manager Bob With another significant birthday just a couple her birth village in England. Scott. The Gazette was printed here from its inception. of years away, travel to Vietnam and Istanbul for Maxine Barker 2 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 Letter writers show Oaks’ residents they are not alone

The Rotary Club of Macedon Ranges and Year 10 Macedon Ranges would like to thank Susan 'Project Ready' students from Gisborne Secondary Dean of Dean Publishing College have been collaborating on a project of writing Rotary and David and Leanne letters to residents of local aged care homes, to brighten Cashmore of Gisborne their days during these difficult COVID times. Officebarn for their free help on the project. The project is called ‘You Are Not Alone’ and every If you are interested in joining Macedon Ranges letter starts with “I am writing this letter to let you know, Rotary Club, contact Samantha (sam.dunne@ you are not alone...” hotmail.com, 0408 005 583) or message the club’s Macedon Ranges Rotary president Eric Visscher Facebook page. Project Ready families, school staff and past president Samantha Dunne-Turner or students who wish to be involved can contact Jane brainstormed the idea with the students and Project directly. If you would like to supply letters, please Ready facilitator Jane Williams several months ago. email them to [email protected] with the Gisborne Oaks was the first facility to receive subject line ‘You Are Not Alone’. letters, which were written by Rotary Club members, Project Ready is a 12-month program designed the students, community members, families and to assist students in gaining hands-on life and work Samantha Dunne-Turner (Macedon Ranges Rotary), Tam- friends. Kindergarten teachers Jodie Dyer Waters of readiness and to undertake active volunteering my McCubbin (Gisborne Oaks), Jane Williams (Project Manna Gum Children’s Centre and Georgina Brown within the community, run by Central Ranges Local Ready facilitator), Grace and Tamiah (Project Ready), Karen of Riddells Creek Kindergarten have since asked if Learning and Employment Network. Letts (Gisborne Oaks) and Susan Dean (Macedon Ranges their students could participate in the project. Samantha Dunne-Turner Rotary). The Rotary Club and Project Ready students St Brigid's student sends cards of caring – page 25

Always make Emergency services help in all way for a gardener sorts of cases with a rake! Gisborne Fire Brigade and SES Melva Edwards members worked together to was snapped free a man’s foot from a rolled- on October over tractor in New Gisborne on 20 on October 19. Arriving at the scene, fire-fighters found a small front-end loader her way that had rolled onto its side trap- to keep an ping a man in his fifties by his foot eye on a small under the rear wheel. burn-off near the The man had been driving the stream in Stanley tractor across a paddock on a Park, Macedon, slight slope before it rolled, the where she is on the bucket stopping it from rolling fur- committee. ther onto the fitted rollover protec- It's a timely reminder tion structure. that all fires should be Incident Controller Lieutenant SES, firefighters and paramedics work carefully to get the man on a stretcher. supervised, with the Mark Carter said the first priority appropriate tools and was to secure the tractor so it to a nearby tree using a hand The man was taken to hospital water nearby. didn’t cause further injury to the winch," he said. "Once secured by road ambulance with minor Fire preparedness – page 8 man or emergency services. we deflated the rear tyre and used injuries. Police also attended the “Working alongside Gisborne shovels to dig around the wheel to scene. Bevan Moody SES, we secured the tractor free the driver’s foot.” Gisborne Fire Brigade

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Gisborne Gazette November 2020 3 Seen around town

Thinking of those who never returned

Every now and then I walk past the war memorial in Gisborne that stands in REMEMBRANCE DAY the strip of grass opposite the library. REFLECTIONS Due to the pandemic there More facilities Sometimes I stop and read through the with Warwick McFadyen will be no public service names of the fathers, sons and brothers and services who went off to fight on foreign fields on November 11 this year. and oceans. A few never came back. It’s a blessing interwoven with histori- Gisborne and Macedon So it is in country towns across cal irony, given the frontier wars in the Ranges RSL will have a Stand To to reopen Australia, memorials to the young who early years of settlement. with members only at the Gisborne Cenotaph at 11am. A range of local facilities have reo- went off to war, some never knowing In 1913, a military camp was estab- pened or are expected to reopen soon what they were truly fighting for; believ- lished in Gisborne for trainees of war following the State Government’s fur- ing in WWI, the great lie of empire. In who were to make up part of the 17th during WWI to institute overseas ther relaxation of COVID restrictions. all cases they trusted those who sent Infantry Brigade; young men still, not conscription as the red maw of Gisborne Library has reopened, them. My father Bob (Korean War) was yet become fodder to war’s scythe, slaughter demanded more troops. His though with some limits to its hours president of the local RSL here for sev- were being shaped into its form. push divided the nation. A local pro- to begin with. Limits to the number eral years. He helped arrange and take The Argus of November 10, 1913, conscription advocate, James Crow, of people inside the library will apply part in both Anzac Day and Remem- reported: ‘‘Until long after 11 o’clock had his car pelted with stones outside a (see current details on page 7). brance Day commemorations. last night the hills and valleys in the rally in the Mechanics Hall in Gisborne. The swimming pool in Gisborne On Anzac Day services, it wasn’t vicinity of Gisborne echoed the tramp, (His car was not hard to identify – no has reopened fosr limited use. Swim- a long march along the service road tramp of almost 3000 pairs of young more than a handful of families had a ming will be available for those aged to the memorial, but if it was short on feet, and the usually placid stillness of car in Gisborne in those early days.) 18 years and under, with limits on the metres, it was long and deep and well- the mountains was broken by stirring Crow had lost his 19-year-old son in number of people in the pool. Swim- worn with feeling. One year his wee quick steps, the blare of bugles, the the war. Who knows what made him ming lessons will resume on a date grandkids marched with him. His chest rattle of kettledrums, snatches of song, push for more young men to go. yet to be fixed. was bursting with pride. The commem- and enthusiastic cheers. The town What we know now is peace. Hydrotherapy will be available for oration, to him, was always about both was gay with bunting and Japanese History, however, has shown it is but one-on-one sessions, with a limit of 10 memory and the future. lanterns, while eucalyptus boughs the pause between wars’ deadly toll. people in the pool at one time. Remembrance Day, November 11, festooned every shop front as though Siegfried Sassoon wrote in Aftermath, Facility hire will be available for marking the end of the War to End All Christmas had arrived.” a poem often broadcast in England outdoor contact and non-contact sport Wars, is a low-key affair. A few gather The trainees were teenagers, sub- on Armistice Day (later changed to for those aged 18 and under (with around the memorial, a few wreaths ject to the universal service system, a Remembrance Day): limits on the numbers playing). Facility are laid. form of conscription for home defence. Have you forgotten yet? hire for outdoor non-contact sport for The land hereabouts has never had They were not to be sent overseas. Look up, and swear by the green of adults will be available, with limits on to be defended from invading forces. Billy Hughes tried unsuccessfully the spring that you’ll never forget. numbers playing or training. In coming weeks the Council will look to reopen other facilities in line Watch out for 'roos on the hop at this time of year with government advice, subject to appropriate restrictions being in place This time of year marks Colliding with an animal to a collision with an to ensure the health and safety of the the start of the kanga- as large as a kangaroo can oncoming car that community and staff. roo breeding season damage vehicles or cause may result The pandemic situation is being and drivers are urged to be aware of injury to those in the car. in severe continuously reviewed by the Govern- an increasing number of kangaroos Swerving violently to avoid an animal injury or ment and announcements expected bounding across roads, especially at on the roadway, however, can result in death to after the Gazette went to press this dusk and dawn, and slow down by yel- a loss of vehicle control or serious colli- humans. month may change the restriction de- low animal warning road signs. sion with oncoming traffic. Motorists who encoun- tails listed here. Grass at the sides of roads is often Steer straight and apply the brakes ter injured wildlife should To keep up to date on Council’s fresher due to water run-off, making in a controlled manner. While it is sad, contact Wildlife Victoria on service changes and closures, visit these areas more appealing to wildlife. a collision with an animal is preferable 8400 7300.

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Boxes) [email protected] 5427 4455 Gisborne Festival forced to cancel This year's Gisborne Festival has had tend a very restricted The Lions Club is very apprecia- 16 Brantome Street to be cancelled. event on the oval at tive of those who annually support the 16GISBORNE Brantome Vic Street 3437 The Gisborne and District Lions Gardiner Reserve. festival, including the large range of 16 Brantome Street Club, which organises the festival, As the Lions businesses as sponsors, participants All16GISBORNE hours Brantome 03 Vic 5428 Street 3437 3355 16GISBORNE Brantome Vic Street 3437 says that after considering a range Club’s mission for in the parade, market and food stall  [email protected] Vic 3437 AllGISBORNE hours 03 Vic 5428 3437 3355 of scenarios, it has made the agonis- this important event holders, performers and those en- www.gisbornemedical.com.auAllGISBORNE hours 03 Vic 5428 3437 3355  [email protected] hours 03 5428 3355 ing decision to cancel this significant is “to produce an annual festival that gaged to provide a range of activities  [email protected] hours 03 5428 3355 www.gisbornemedical.com.au [email protected] community event, which was sched- brings the community together to for the event. www.gisbornemedical.com.au [email protected] uled to be held on December 11. have a fun-filled evening in an inclu- The Lions Club looks forward to www.gisbornemedical.com.au Due to the range of restrictions im- sive and safe environment”, the club their support for the December 2021 posed by the government as a result felt it would have been unfair to hold Festival, hopefully after the end of the of COVID-19, only a limited number an event which only enabled limited current health and economic crisis clinic hours clinic hours of people would have been able to at- numbers to attend. that is confronting our community. Mondayc –clinicli nFridayic hoursh o8amu r tos 8pm Monday –clinic Friday hours 8am to 8pm Saturdays/SundaysMonday – Friday 8am9am to to 8pm 3pm Saturdays/SundaysMonday – Friday 8am 9am to to 8pm 3pm Saturdays/SundaysOnSaturdays/Sundays-call GP available 9am 9amafter to hours 3pm Saturdays/SundaysOnOn-call-call GP GP available available 9am after after to hourshours 3pm BookOn-call your GP available appointment after hours BookOnB-ocallo kyour GP yo availableu rappointment app oafterintm hoursent Support Macedon Cats BookONLINE your or appointmentmobile app – Happy helper BookONLINEONL yourIN Eor o appointmentmobiler mobile app app –– and maybe win a ute ONLINEseese ewebsite w eorbs mobileite for for details d eapptails – see website for details see website for details The Macedon Football Netball Club has see ourwebsiteour GP GP doctors doctors for details launched its major fundraising activity for ouourr GGPP doctors docto rs Dr Kulbir Gill our GP doctors Dr Stephen Newton season 2021, a high-value raffle to be DrDr DrKulbir Kulbir Kulbir Gill Gill Gill DrDrDr Stephen Stephen Stephen Newton Newton Dr HeenaKulbir GillChoksey our GP doctorsDr StephenKasey Hogg Newton drawn on May 2, 2021, at the clubrooms DrDr DrHeena Heena Heena Choksey Choksey Choksey DrDr Dr Kasey Kasey Kasey Hogg HoggHogg DrDr KulbirDrHeenaCarlie Trisha DiGill Choksey CCamillo unningham DrDr TimKaseyStephen Tim Phillips Phillips Hogg Newton DrDrDr KulbirCarlie Carlie DiGill Di Camillo Camillo DrDr Tim TimStephen Phillips Phillips Newton at Tony Clarke Reserve, Macedon. 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6 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 Proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Gisborne COMMUNITY SERVICE

News from the GREAT Gisborne Foodbank AGM The Gisborne Community Care Association Foodbank Inc would like to give notice of our Annual General Meeting It has been decided by the which will be held on Wednesday GREAT Committee that regretta- November 18 at 7pm. We hope to be bly we will not be able to open the able to hold the meeting at the Gisborne Foodbank Gisborne Olde Time Market for at 23 Brantome Street, Gisborne, however, this is the remainder of 2020. The an- contingent upon the State Government’s COVID-19 nual GREAT Centre and Gisborne Gazette function reopening roadmap for regional Victoria. will also unfortunately not be held this year. If we are unable to hold the AGM on site, the After many valued years in the role of market meeting will be conducted via Zoom. All are wel- manager for the Gisborne Olde Time Market, Phyllis come. Please visit our website for further details. Boyd has advised she will be retiring from the role in The location of the meeting will be updated on the 2021. GREAT would like to thank Phyllis for all her Help sought to provide website and Facebook page when this is confirmed. hard work and dedication over her many years in The Foodbank is now accepting donations for this role and for offering to assist with training and Christmas gifts for our Christmas hampers which we will be packing on handover to a new market manager. GREAT will be December 14. We distributed over 60 hampers last those in need advertising this position once a date for the reopen- year to our customers to brighten up their Christmas. ing of the market has been determined. If you would like to donate Christmas items to the After serving vulnerable local families as the Mace- Berneice Callow has resigned as secretary of the Foodbank, you can deliver them in person or leave don Ranges Toy Shop for 11 years, the partnership GREAT committee and Deb Fleming has agreed to of Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Kyneton Baptist take on the role until the next AGM. them in the containers at drop points at Foodworks, Church and Cobaw Community Health are once more As soon as we are allowed to meet in larger Coles and Liberty Health and Happiness in Gisborne, partnering to support families in need at Christmas. groups at an indoor venue a date will be set for or the Macedon Newsagency and Post Office. We're now known as the Macedon Ranges Gift the AGM and members will be advised. New mem- The Gisborne Foodbank is open on Wednes- Shop and, due to COVID-19, we're doing things a lit- bers and volunteers are always welcome to join the days and Fridays from 10am to 3pm. If you need tle differently this year and introducing a gift card pro- GREAT family and we encourage anyone to con- assistance putting food on the table, please contact gram. We are seeking financial donations to make sider nominating for the committee. the Foodbank on mobile 0492 850 520, drop in on this possible. For any enquiries, please contact either Moc Wednesday or Friday, message us via our Facebook Registered families will receive Macedon Ranges (President) on 0419 502 710 or Maxine (Vice-Pres- page (@GisborneFoodbank), or visit our website: Gift Shop gift cards, a set amount for each child. Gift ident) on 0438 711 138. www.gisbornefoodbank.org.au. cards can be redeemed at participating local busi- Julie Ireland nesses. We hope to have as many businesses on board as possible, offering as many products and services as possible. By offering gift cards to spend at local businesses Large print calendars for 2021 we are supporting not only local families in need, but Vision Australia calen- largest size dates possible also the local economy. dars for 2021 are now with extra room for impor- The amount of gift cards and assistance we can available priced at $15 tant dates. Dates are easy provide per child will depend solely on the amount of each and can be a very suitable pre- to read with large bold print and one financial donations we receive. Our target is $15,000. sent for Christmas. month covers two pages. Great for Donations can be made by direct deposit, cash, The Seeing Eye Dog A3 size cal- those with low vision. cheque and online. Donations can be made in person endar features images of cute and Both calendars show public at any Bendigo Bank branch in the shire. playful puppies starting their journey holidays and school term dates. To If you are a Macedon Ranges business interested into becoming a working dog. Plenty buy a calendar please contact the in joining in the gift card system, we’d love to partner of room for notes and birthdays. Per- secretary of the Gisborne Friends with you. Contact details can be found on our fect for dog lovers! of Vision Australia, Elaine Millar, on Facebook page. Follow us for updates. Elaine Millar displays the 2021 The Extra Large A3 size calen- 5428 2522 or 0413 781 501. Macedon Ranges Gift Shop Seeing Eye Dog A3 calendar. dar is ideal for those who require the Elaine Millar

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8 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 This month Bryan Power concludes the story of the Gisborne Fire Brigade, which this year celebrates a 75-year association with the Country Fire Authority. This milestone has been reached through the dedication of generations of volunteers. The brigade had planned to celebrate the event in SeptemberFighting but, because the flames of the pandemic, the night has been postponed until May 2021. PART 2 About 1970: Members of the brigade's discipline team which competed in the state firefighter competition in Bendigo that year. Back, L-R: Phil Gilbert, Laurie Keane, Bish rom the 1970s, the Gisborne Fire Hike, Allen Bennett. Front L-R: Tom Ritchie, New CFA station opened in Robertson Street in 1983. Brigade was increasingly called Bill Byrne, John Hike. Fupon by the CFA to assist at other fires around the state. Brigade was sent to the edge of the until 2012 when he handed over to Sam gagement by providing opportunities for Laurie Keane took over the leadership Wombat State Forest but a wind change Strang. residents to learn how to prepare their from Bill Byrne in 1969 and served two saw the fire roar north-east to destroy the On February 7, 2009, a day that properties for the annual fire season. terms as captain: 1969-1976 and 1980- towns of Macedon and Mt Macedon. Bul- will always be remembered as Black The Gisborne Brigade has come a 1982. Keane’s focus was on profession- lengarook and South Gisborne suffered Saturday, Gisborne crews played their long way in its 75-year association with alism and he established teams for each too but Gisborne itself was safe. Within part. One crew was assigned to a convoy the CFA and is rightly regarded as one of officer, and regular training nights. 36 dreadful hours seven people died and escorting ambulances to Kinglake to look the most respected and valued organisa- Under Peter Moore’s captaincy, in 157 homes were lost. for survivors. Other crews were involved tions in our district. May 1977 a Junior Brigade was estab- in blacking out operations during the In closing, here is the final stanza of lished with 14 members. weeks that followed. Many members Ed Gardiner’s poem The Big Red Giant or some time after the trauma of Ash By the early 1980s the old fire sta- were awarded the National Emergency that goes to the heart of the courage that Wednesday members were unsettled tion in Brantome Street had become F Medal as a result of their valuable service. CFA volunteers must summon when the but under new captain Michael Mundy, run down and too small for the brigade’s From the early days of the brigade call comes: who led the brigade between 1984 and needs. Construction of the new station women had played a supporting role Men and women now, all volunteers began in the newly established emergen- 2000, great changes were made with providing food during emergencies and new trucks, equipment and training who have the same devotion, cy services precinct in Robertson Street being involved in fundraising and social As those brave men of long ago, and was completed in June 1983, but not procedures. The new fire station could events. they share the same emotion, before the tragedy of the Ash Wednes- finally provide the much-needed space Dawn Keane was the first woman to Of not knowing if a call will come, day fires in February of that year. and facilities for a modern brigade. work in an operational role and she was not knowing where or when, Low rainfall and high temperatures Brad Jepson was captain from 2000 the brigade’s communications officer But knowing they must face the foe meant anxiety about the looming 1982- to 2004 and he instigated a successful from 1994 to 2000. – when the giant comes again. 1983 summer was justified. On Janu- recruitment campaign that also saw the From the mid-1990s Sue Kukola was ary 8, 12,000 hectares were burnt in senior members responsible for mentor- the first to join the firefighting crews and the Greendale-Wombat State Forest ing the new recruits. her example has since been followed by • This article draws on Peter R. area and two lives were lost. On Febru- Tony Wade took on the captain’s role several women including Dawn Whittall Hewett’s book Two-O-Two: A History ary 1, 27 homes were destroyed in the in 2004 in the middle of the Millennium and Sandra Barrotta who were part of of the Gisborne Fire Brigade. If you are Macedon Ranges. On Ash Wednes- drought when Gisborne firefighters were the Gisborne crew who fought the fire at interested in learning more about the day – February 16 – another blisteringly called on to be part of strike forces to Mallacoota on New Year’s Eve 2019. brigade’s history you can request a copy hot day became very ugly as a fire near battle constant summer fires through- Current captain Sam Strang empha- of this book – free of charge – through Trentham rapidly spread south. Gisborne out Victoria and NSW. Tony was captain sises the importance of community en- the Gisborne CFA.

Gisborne Gazette November 2020 9 Proudly sponsored by Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art & Craft, The Gallery Mt Macedon, The Gisborne Singers, Licorice Allsorts, Macedon Music, The Mount Players, Friends of Music at Resurrection, Macedon ARTS Ranges Photographic Society and Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society Central Victoria

Gallery artists let Photographers focus nature inspire them on making meaningful The Gallery Mt Macedon is open during masterpieces November at weekends from 10am to 4pm. Visitors are welcome to visit and We have all seen fa- enjoy our range of mixed media art. mous paintings, prints Members have been using the lockdown and photographs of time to make new work and nurture the artist within. fruit bowls, flowers, On a beautiful spring day in Macedon, Marian books and other items. These often hang in art gal- Alexopoulos and Colleen Weste captured nature on leries, restaurants and homes and are referred to paper and textile. as Still Life. Macedon Ranges Photographic Society Colleen said they were inspired by artist John Art with a message members explored this style through an online digital Wolseley, whose work is about finding ways of photographic competition. The brief for this task was collaborating with plants, birds, rocks and earth from St Brigid's “the depiction of inanimate subject matter, typically a using watercolour, nature printing, collage and small group of objects”. frottage. Frottage is doing a rubbing on any surface St Brigids students made their feelings clear in This style of photography is perfect for those texture using pencil or crayon. these artworks created as on-site school resumed windy, unpredictable spring days or colder rainy Colleen Weste last month. ones. Choosing special objects, arranging them School pages, 24-26 in an artistic way, adjusting lighting and then pho- tographing them, can be done from the comfort of home with any type of camera, even a phone camera or tablet. The winning image in the recent competition was a stunning vase of sunflowers by Cheryl Connell. Many entries de- picted fruit, glasses, flowers, books and a range of other interesting items. If you find yourself looking for a challenge that can be done from home or a fun activity for the family, you could try out some still Cheryl Connell's image life photography. Children 'Flowers in a Vase'. might like to choose some of their most treasured toys to arrange and photograph in their own unique and artistic style. By printing and framing their still life images, you can create your own special family art gallery at home. For more information about MRPS, please visit www.macedon-ranges-photography.org.au or you Colleen is frottaging – taking a rubbing from tree bark and can email questions to mrps@macedon-ranges- textures in the bush, while Marion works on an abstract photography.org.au painting near a creek on her property. Colleen Mahoney

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10 Gisborne Gazette November 2020

Mount Players reminisce with… the Camerons

Marg and Allan Cameron have been design. In 1997 she was very an integral part of the Mountview surprised and proud to receive life Theatre for the best part of 50 years membership of the Mount Players and helped establish the strong in recognition for her contribution basis for what we enjoy today. They to the company. met through the theatre in 1979 and Allan became involved in the married in 1981. mid ‘70s and was recruited to the After reading an ad in the local committee in late 1978 with a core paper in March 1978 inviting people group of about ten managing the to join the group, Marg found herself original theatre. It was tiny with stage managing her first show in cramped backstage facilities and April the same year. She had been half the current stage area we a member of theatre groups in every have now. town where she worked as a teacher Allan performed on stage in and embraced the opportunity to a few musicals from 1979 and meet people from a wide background Marg and Allan Cameron went on to be involved in stage and work in a team for a common managing, set building, lighting positive purpose. and front of house for over 30 shows. He was Marg has worked on about 70 shows with the secretary for a while and elected president in 1983 company in a variety of roles – directing, backstage, following the Ash Wednesday fires that destroyed lighting, set building, pianist and front of house, and the original theatre. was even ‘on stage’ for two productions. In 1984 Allan resigned as president to concentrate Serving on the committee from 1983 to 1987, she on the process of incorporation which was achieved had a range of major tasks, including (importantly) in 1985. He was then elected the original public supporting members who had been affected by the officer of the group. fires, designing the new theatre, raising money, In 2004 it was Allan’s turn to be caught by surprise starting rebuilding, creating and being part of end- and awarded life membership, about which he said: less working bees, and taking shows on the road. ”That simple plaque contains a million memories. She was also adviser to the committee during The gallery in the theatre – a million more”. the ‘80s and early ‘90s on lighting needs and Marg and Allan Cameron and Karen Hunt

Yet another Zoom term for Young Voices With current concerns about the journey with Captain Noah risk of infection posed by group and his floating zoo and all singing, Young Voices of Mac- will begin learning Christmas edon, along with countless other songs. Australian choirs, is continuing to Our dedicated team of operate on the Zoom platform in Term 4. teachers continue to devel- Term 3 came to a joyous conclusion with a Zoom op and refine strategies that party themed around current repertoire: pirates for engage children in singing the young Vivo group and the octopus for the Can- and promote good learn- tabiles. Competition for the best homemade pirate ing. Given that singing at hat and octopus headpiece was keen, also for the The winning octopus state schools (and possibly best sea-themed decorated cup cake. With silly headgear. others) will not happen this songs, jokes, a game of Pictionary and magic tricks term, our choir offers an opportunity for children to by Orson Pillay, everyone had a fun time. enjoy this valuable activity. New members are wel- In Term 4 the Cantabiles will continue their come. Visit www.yvmacedon.org.au Dianne Gome

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Gisborne Gazette November 2020 11 Profile: Geneaology Group life member Heather Tumber

In March 1991 a small number England, and helped by visiting repositories member. She has contributed with donations of people gathered to form the in Kent and collecting certificates from St to our resources, regularly writes articles for Friends of the Gisborne Library Catherine’s House in London. They also the newsletter and keeps members informed Genealogical Group – Marion talked to relatives in England. Getting your about worthwhile genealogy websites to visit. Button, Janet Drysdale, Bob Gale, John Till, Judy information was much harder and slower in In 2018 she was made a life member of the Cockbill, Heather Tumber, Glen Edwards, and Ian the 1970s. GGG. McDonell. Only Heather remains a member of the group After her father died in 1983, Heather Heather and Colin moved into the district in that became known as the Gisborne Genealogical became even more interested and joined the 1982 and ran the New Gisborne Post Office Group when it was incorporated in 1995. Genealogical Society of Victoria. and Store until 2010. While working there Heather has been a keen genealogist for more than A member of the Port Phillip Pioneers Heather Tumber Heather encouraged many customers to 40 years. She became interested after her father and Group lent Heather a fiche and a reader so become interested in genealogy. aunt did a family history course at CAE in Box Hill. she could continue her research at home. Next year the Gisborne Genealogical Group will be Heather typed up their findings of early BDM and land Heather has been an enthusiastic and much-valued 30 years old. What a celebration that will be if we are records. member of our Group, serving as president, treasurer able to hold our usual meetings and activities by then. In 1977 Heather and her husband Colin went to and newsletter editor, as well as general committee Lyn Hall

Singers begin the search for A shout out to Foodbank new musical director We’re getting closer to the end of the the year – but like most things, MEMBER'S Gisborne the Christmas period will look very MESSAGE Singers different this year. For those most vulnerable in With Mary-Anne Thomas The Gisborne Singers are our community, coronavirus has starting the search for a meant that the summer holiday new musical director. Adver- period has become even more gymnasium and administration tisements are being placed and challenging than normal. That’s why building. This is on track to be choral resources scoured. I want to acknowledge Anita, Julie complete in mid-2021. The musical director leads and the amazing team at Gisborne Down the road at New Gisborne the direction of the choir, Foodbank. Primary, work is under way to deliver planning performances and The hard-working volunteers at a brand-new synthetic grass oval – conducting the choir (and this great service have provided the first step in their exciting $3.1 million upgrade, which will be fully orchestra if appropriate) for George Fyfield (centre) performs with The Gisborne Singers invaluable support throughout the year to many families in our completed in early 2022. I know that rehearsals and concerts. community. students will love getting outside He or she is assisted by a professional companions in our first Zoom session. The If you’re able to help, I’d and active on their new oval! accompanist and supported by an active sad weirdness of this year had made me encourage you to make a cash And at the Bullengarook campus committee and enthusiastic members and disinclined to sing...but a happy time shared donation to Gisborne Foodbank and of Sunbury Macedon Ranges friends. Rehearsals are held weekly and the virtually revived my singing voice!” help them continue their fantastic Specialist School, work continues choir presents two major choral works, a Other news includes the very sad work. You can do this at www. on transforming the senior campus winter cabaret, and performs at community passing of much-loved tenor George gisbornefoodbank.org.au. which includes a new administration functions throughout the year. Closing date Fyfield. George joined the choir around I also want to give you an update building and multipurpose hall. This for submissions is December 4. Subject to 2006 and will be remembered for his sense on the exciting upgrades happening is on track to be completed early COVID restrictions, it’s hoped that the new of humour, cheerful persona and cabaret at our Gisborne schools. next year. director will start in February. acts that showed off his acting talent. Construction has begun on And news is coming on our new In the meantime, the choir has started up The choir will be looking for new members Gisborne Primary’s huge upgrade, school and kindergarten in the south weekly Zoom rehearsals which have been (especially tenors and basses). If you’re which includes a competition-grade of Gisborne, stay tuned. well received by members. As one chorister interested in joining, please go to www. said: “It was so good to reconnect with choir gisbornesingers.org.au Alison Kinghorn

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12 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Health HEALTH & WELLBEING Preparing for the BETTY'S 'new normal' BOOP Like every other organisation in With Betty Doolan Gisborne is probably doing, the Men's Shed is looking towards We are still in lockdown – residents are allowed the longer term COVID- and out but have their temperatures taken on their supported by benetas post-COVID future. return. I have not gone out yet but I suppose I am The buzzword for that process these days seems afraid of what I will find. I do have an appointment to be “futureproofing” and it’s more important now to get fitted for a new shoe so I will see what has than it has been for a very long time. So while we changed in November. have got the time, some of our thinking is about: Not many hostels can brag they have four ● Clarifying our strengths so we can work out how Shedman Rainer gives hand-made feeding tables to residents over 100 years old; at Gisborne Oaks to build on them. local guinea pig wrangler Sally McCauley. we have Elly, 101, and Eric, Jeanette and Diane, ● Defining our weaknesses to help us mitigate all 100. They are happy and you can have a nice them for the wider community, like guinea pig feeding conversation with each of them. The hostel is very ● Exploring our opportunities so we can make the tables made by Shedman Rainer for local guinea pig proud of these four incredible residents. best of them and wrangler, Sally McCauley. Other special birthdays have been Annie, ● Identifying potential threats so we are prepared Whatever your age, if you’ve got a bit of time Eunice, Thelma and Helen. There were lots of to confront them. on your hands in the shorter or longer term, think cakes, balloons and flowers and they all had a In the meantime, we’re still functioning ‘in the about joining the digital Men’s Shed now so you’ll special visitor, being a member of their family. now’ with members remaining digitally connected be ready to enter the physical Shed when the time Table tennis has really taken off and everyone and there are a range of projects happening in is right. Phone 0437 303 762 if you would like more is challenging each other. The keen players so far members’ own sheds. Some of those projects are information. are Harold, Mary, Ralph and Harrison. I have gone for less energy – I play draughts with Harold. So far I haven’t won too many games. New coordinator for Macedon Ranges Health volunteers Last month there was a lovely story in the Gazette about a lady who made fiddle rugs, We are thrilled to announce Lisa Newman in community activities and had a habit Sandra Turnbull, whose Dad is Laurie John and as the new volunteer coordinator at of “volunteering” the services of her is a resident at Riddell Gardens in Sunbury. Laurie Macedon Ranges Health. Lisa will be family to any project she was involved was part of a team called Wally and Laurie. Wally familiar to many in the community and at with. Lisa never ceases to be amazed played the piano and Laurie sang. This pair of the Gisborne Oaks through her work in the and delighted by the passion, hard work lovely men came to the Oaks and would have Lifestyle Enhancement Program over the and skills that volunteers bring to their residents clapping, singing and feet jumping. past six years. organisations. Laurie’s lovely wife helped with the music books. English by birth, Lisa grew up in country MRH has had a great response to On behalf of residents past and present, we thank Victoria and after secondary school could the call for an Op Shop coordinator you for the hours of pleasure you and Wally gave. not decide if she wanted to do nursing or and look forward to confirming our new Sandie from the Life Enhancement Program study science; so over time she did both. Lisa Newman coordinator soon, in readiness for when has started an art and craft group and the ladies Her family includes two sons, two we can open the shop again. have made lots of things; the little rock people daughters, her husband and a menagerie of dogs, Sadly volunteering cannot recommence yet. If are so cute. The ladies have also made lovely cats, guinea pigs, horses, the odd sheep and, most you are interested in joining our incredible volunteer wall hangings out of twigs, gum nuts and bits and recently, a flock of eight black ducks. team on the other side of the pandemic, please pieces. There is also bead jewellery – this is a Despite having a varied career background, contact Lisa on 5428 0300 to have a chat about most successful group. Thank you, Sandie. one constant has always been her commitment to which opportunities might be a perfect fit for you. Stay safe and please wear a mask. Betty volunteering. Lisa’s mother was always very involved

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These core beliefs intentionally take advantage the Macedon Ranges align with result from the combination in some way, I would numb traditional masculine stereotypes. of our inborn temperament and environmental the healthy desire for closeness with a range of The chair of the Macedon Ranges experiences such as early significant relationships addictive behaviours so that the perceived risk Suicide Prevention Trial Site, and experiences. never takes place. Shelly Lavery, said, “We know that Once formed, our core beliefs take over and The trickiest process to catch is over- traditional masculine stereotypes despite evidence to the contrary, they make us compensation, which makes us behave in a are harmful. They contribute to men’s high rates of perceive and behave in self-perpetuating cycles. manner opposite to what we believe deep down. suicide, depression and anxiety, risky behaviours Children who develop a core belief that they It appears healthy but it overshoots the mark and such as drink driving, and violence against women. are incompetent, rarely question it, even as adults. ends up backfiring. A person who believes they are Unfortunately, there is still a lot of pressure on men They may avoid challenges or always seek help unlovable would act as highly desirable, perhaps to live up to these unhealthy stereotypes, such as from others, thus denying themselves the chance unattainable, pushing others away. always being strong and in control.” to develop and experience competence. The role of psychological therapy is to identify The research will identify local factors that If I believe that deep down there is something our problematic beliefs, to examine where contribute to these attitudes and behaviours, and profoundly wrong with me, I would actively avoid they come from, to clarify whether we live as if what can be done to challenge these stereotypes and closeness with others. This would make me they’re true, whether we numb ourselves or act improve the health of everyone in the community. actually isolated and I would further conclude that the opposite way. With some effort and ongoing Ken Reither from Gisborne Men’s Shed said, there is something wrong with me. practice, we can get out of our own way and form “My hope is that this project moves the community These are examples of belief surrender. In this a more realistic and healthy view of ourselves, understanding of masculinity to be more like process we live as if the belief is true and act others and the world. humanity, whereby we all keep an eye out for those needing assistance, we don’t walk past what we don’t accept and it is ok for any of us to ask for help.” North Western Melbourne PHN is funding this work through the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Trial Site. To find out more about this What motivates you to exercise? project, contact [email protected] Before COVID-19 with lockdown A regular article while he lectured at university. Despite restrictions and working from home, about general health this, I would mostly do my 10,000 steps. A dietitian can help you eat motivating myself to get out and This year, however, has been an exercise was easy. I’d go to work, unusual one; a year in which motivating your greens, and more... take a couple of breaks during the day to myself to get out of the house and exercise grab a coffee from my favourite cafe and go every day has not only been more difficult Only 14% of people in the Macedon Ranges eat for a 30-minute lunch walk. mentally, but has been discouraged as we enough vegetables. A dietitian can support you to There was lots of incidental exercise, have bunkered down to keep our families and friends safe from COVID-19. maintain affordable, healthy eating habits. They can walking to meetings and the car park at With warmer weather and restrictions help with shopping healthily on a budget, decoding each end of the day. easing, it’s time to get motivated. Whatever food myths and simple healthy recipes for the family; When I bought Fitbits for my family, your motivation to exercise, we need to find chronic health conditions, food intolerances, special we enjoyed stepping competitions – the By Julie something that gets us off the sofa, out of the diets, weight management, gastrointestinal disorders ‘Workweek Hustle’ and the ‘Weekend Ireland house and moving. We know exercise is good and nutritional support for conditions including Warrior’. We followed our progress on a for our physical and mental health. cancer, malnutrition and loss of appetite. ladder each day and trash talked each other at I’d better get the Fitbit out and charge it up. Now There are a number of dietitians in town. For dinner each night. I took the wooden spoon in these that my husband’s lectures are all via Zoom, I think I those with a health care card, a consultation with the challenges, competing against my teenage son who can take him! Julie dietitian at Macedon Ranges Health costs just $11 ran around at school, and my husband who walked and doesn’t require a referral.

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14 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 Health Talk Testicular cancer with Dr Umair Masood Help available for Along with the month of November and other causes. The doctor may also order some comes the Movember movement. blood tests, which may include a tumour marker. submissions to Movember is about raising awareness If the lump is determined to be a cancer, you will be of men’s health issues. It would be referred to hospital for surgery to remove the testicle. Disability Commission timely to talk about testicular cancer. For the vast majority of patients, no further treatment Advocacy support for the Disability Royal Com- Testicular cancer tends to mainly occur in the 15- is needed. Depending on the type of testicular cancer mission is now available in regional Victoria. 35-year age group. It is a young man’s disease and and if it has spread elsewhere, some men may need People with disability who have experienced most young men are not aware of that fact. It is the radiation or chemotherapy as well. violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation can now most common cancer in young men. What happens to fertility and hormones? gain access to free and independent advocacy Signs and Symptoms: A lump in or around your Thankfully, testicular cancer mainly affects one support and counselling from the Rights Information testicle, pain in the testicle or scrotum, heaviness in side. The remaining testicle produces enough and Advocacy Centre (RIAC). Advocates can help the scrotal area, collection of fluid in the scrotal area, testosterone to keep a man healthy. In the very rare people make a submission to the Disability Royal dull aches in the lower abdomen or groin, back pain, event that the other side is involved, testosterone Commission, arrange interpreters, and connect tenderness around the breast region. Usually only supplements may need to be taken. Unfortunately, them to relevant services and supports. one testicle is affected. this disease can cause infertility in men. There will The RIAC is one of 50 providers to receive Risk factors be an option to store sperm for future use prior to additional federal funding to provide this support. The vast majority of men do not have a known risk treatment being started. Testicular cancer and For advocacy support from RIAC, call 5222 5499 factor. Known factors include history of undescended treatment don’t diminish the ability to get an erection. between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. testes, even if they have been relocated to the However, the psychological effects of treatment may People can also contact the National Counselling scrotum by surgery, and family history – so check cause erectile dysfunction. and Referral Service on 1800 421 468 9am to 6pm with your male relatives. What is the good news? weekdays and 9am to 5pm weekends and national How can I identify this? The good news is that the vast majority of testicular public holidays. The Movember community has a simple phrase: cancers can be cured. The five-year survival rate is People who are deaf or have a hearing or speech “Know your nuts. It’s that simple.” Young men should 95%. As with all cancers, the earlier it is diagnosed, impairment can contact RIAC through the National have a feel in the scrotal area at least once a month. the better the outcome. Relay Service on 133 677. You can do this when you are in the shower. You will What should you do? The Department of Social Services’ website has then get used to what is normal for you. If you ever If you are reading this and have a teenage son, captioned videos, Easy Read and Auslan resources, notice something does not feel right, head to your brother, nephew or friend, please show them this and a full list of organisations providing counselling, doctor. article. It is a young man’s disease, but most young advocacy, legal and financial supports for the What will the doctor do? men don’t know that. Play your part in educating Disability Royal Commission. For more information, The doctor will examine you initially. Not all lumps them. If you are a bloke, it is time to put the paper visit www.riac.org.au or www.dss.gov.au/disability- are cancer, so there may be another explanation. down, stand up, pull your pants down and have a feel royal-commission-support If there is a concern, an ultrasound scan will be of your testicles. Just don’t do that in a public place or If you are currently experiencing any form of ordered. This can help distinguish between cancer in front of young children! violence or abuse, or you are concerned for your or someone else’s safety, please call 000 immediately. staff felt like my second family and the clients Look who’s back! were just so lovely and grateful to see me. It Cold temperatures can be good really put a smile on my face.” Hashan (Hash), podiatrist at Macedon for your health Ranges Health is back, and he’s here to stay. “I did receive a number of emails from a few of my previous clients telling me to come Colder temperatures may help reduce After some heartfelt goodbye messages, allergies and inflammation and Hash couldn’t stand being away from MRH back, and so I did. I’m back!” Hashan is available Tuesdays and Fridays research has shown that it can help you think and the community at Gisborne. more clearly and perform daily tasks better. “I really enjoyed working at MRH. The at Macedon Ranges Health. Hashan Fernando

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By Robin Godfrey material, and the whole slope of the hill was covered with the tents of men ajor Thomas Mitchell’s expedi- engaged in the work of breaking up tion of 1836 was an explora- the stone to the required dimensions. Mtory one, the aim of which was The quarry (within what is now known to develop and expand the colony of as Wybejong Park) provided the blue- New South Wales and to seek poten- stone for the rail-over-Riddells Creek- tial grazing and farming land, as well bridge and the nearby rail-over-Riddell as sites for new settlements. Major Road-bridge. These two bridges were Mitchell named Mount Macedon dur- constructed by Samuel Amess, who ing the expedition’s survey of what was a subcontractor to Cornish & Mitchell termed ‘Australia Felix’. Set- Bruce, the main contractor for the rail- tlements developed rapidly; about 90% way works. of his route, through what was to be- Samuel Amess purchased farm land come Victoria, came into use mainly for to the east of the town, upon which wheat, sheep and cattle. he eventually built the Bolinda Park Above: Cairn Hill in the 19th century and, below, Cairn Hill today John Carre Rid- homestead. He also owned Warrawee dell and his cousin, homestead at Bolinda. Today Amess Thomas Ferrier Road, at the eastern edge of the town, Hamilton, were in runs between Main Road and Suther- the right place at lands Road. the right time in In 1864, Samuel Amess was elected 1840 when they a Member of the Melbourne City Coun- were successful cil. He was Mayor in 1869-70 and an in purchasing at Alderman, the next in status to the John Carre auction, for about Mayor, in 1879. When he was elected Riddell £2,000, the 16,000- Mayor, it was noted that he was the acre (65 square first contractor to rise to such a high kilometre) Mount Macedon run which position in the Melbourne City Council. had been established by Henry Howey. The completion of the railway from Howey perished with his whole fam- Melbourne to Echuca on the Murray Riddells Creek flour mill was provided Nursery will ultimately provide a Botan- ily in a shipwreck when he was on his River in September of 1864 encour- with a steam engine-driven dynamo ical Gardens of Riddells Creek on an way from Sydney to Melbourne and aged establishment and expansion which provided electric lighting to the easement, beside and alongside the to occupy the run. The land was not of agricultural enterprises in Riddells mill and mill residence. The threat of creek, created by the subdivision. freehold, being occupied, as was cus- Creek – it also attracted agricultural fire in the mill was thereby reduced. In the 1870s, the Rosenberg Vine- tomary, under a squatter’s licence, for service industries. The mill residence became one of the yard was established in Riddells Creek which Riddell and Hamilton initially Dairy farming initially was the prin- first private residences in Victoria with on the south side of the railway line. paid £10 per year. cipal occupation of the townspeople, this superior form of lighting. The property included 42 acres (17 In 1841-1842, Riddell and Hamilton who found that it was much more prof- hectares) altogether, of which 13 acres established a homestead beside the itable to devote their time to the mak- were planted with grape vines. The pre- Macedon River (later named Riddells ing of butter and cheese than to grow y 1867, John Smith and his three dominant variety was Hermitage, cov- Creek) on a site which is now part of crops. Bsons had established Smith’s ering 7 acres. There was about an acre the Daffodil Farm south of the town. In 1866, a flour mill, driven by a Nursery at Riddell which initially was of Cabernet, three-quarters of an acre They named their homestead ‘Cairn water-turbine, was opened by James devoted chiefly to the raising of fruit of Chasselas, and Reisling, Verdelho, Hill’ after a Hamilton family property in McKenzie, producing flour and trees. The railway enabled the export and other kinds in lesser proportions. Scotland. oatmeal. A weir was created in the of nursery stock all around the colony The vines grew vigorously due to the creek about two kilometres upstream of Victoria and, through the Smiths' as- soil type being strong black loam. By he township of Riddells Creek and a head race, cut into the southern sociation with Baron Von Meuller, sup- 1884, the vineyard had cellars storing Tcame into being as a result of the bank of the valley wall, enabled a nine- plied nursery stock to help establish 36,000 litres of wine. construction of the Melbourne and metre water drop to power the turbine. the Melbourne Botanical Gardens. Riddells Creek in the late 20th and Murray River Railway. Riddells Creek, Today, the ruins of the mill foundations Riddells Creek is noted for its oak early 21st century has essentially be- in 1859, was initially a railway town – are at the bottom of Flour Mill Lane trees, many of them sourced from come a commuter town and dormitory a scattered collection of canvas huts, and, in that same laneway, the original Smith's Nursery. suburb for people who work in Mel- a few weatherboard houses of a more bluestone mill residence still stands as In August 1909, a disastrous flood bourne. Many of today’s townspeople permanent character, and a wilderness a private house. practically ruined the nursery and the are not aware of the rich history of Rid- of ballast heaps. Flour milling in the 19th century was remnants along the creek lay aban- dells Creek and of the times when the Riddells Creek was the main depot often beset by fire and dust explosions doned for more than 100 years. area was an important agricultural cen- for the ballast required for the railway – these often triggered by the naked The recent subdivision of the land tre to the colony, soon after to be the line. Its quarries supplied the ballast flames of lamp lights. In the 1880s, the which formerly incorporated Smith’s newly declared State of Victoria.

16 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 Macedon CWA update CWA sells 19 score and After a year of highs and lows, Macedon ten scones in one day CWA can look forward to gathering Gisborne Library outdoors according to COVID-19 rules Last year the CWA cafeteria at the in December. We have greatly missed Royal Melbourne Show sold a record the friendship and support we share at 15,565 scones over 11 days. With the our meetings. show cancelled this year, a scone drive Library reopens The plentiful rain we have had has given me a was held on October 17 all over the state to try to We’re pleased to be able to take the first steps in lovely harvest of asparagus and broad beans, which better the record. reopening, but must follow State Government safety are sweet and tender when freshly picked. A pop-up stall was held at Riddells Creek Farmers’ guidelines. This means we can allow up to 20 visitors In Holland and Belgium, asparagus Market in October with scones supplied by Macedon, into the library at any one time. We would appreciate season is celebrated and most Romsey, Lancefield, Riddells Creek and Gisborne it if you keep your visits brief so we can allow as restaurants serve their versions of this branches and sold 390 scones. This contributed to many patrons as possible. There will be some time- spring delicacy. a state total of 13,443 – not quite last year’s figure limited access to public computers and wi-fi. Here is a recipe to try if you enjoy but not a bad job over a much shorter period of time. Our librarians are still here to help via phone and these vegetables. Jenny Strang Due to not being able to have email and we have some great online resources, It will serve 4 people. a formal AGM this year, Gisborne programs and events. CWA's executive will stay in place for Please remember to practise social distancing, Spring Asparagus Dish another 12 months. 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed use hand sanitiser and wear a mask. Please bring We’ve baked enough scones for 2 cups baby broad beans, popped from their skins your library card or photo ID with an address. a while, so here is another popular Butter or olive oil, according to taste Christine Opening hours, to begin with, are Monday 10am- CWA recipe to try. Edwards 1 or 2 eggs per person 1pm, Tuesday 1pm-5pm, Wednesday closed, Melting Moments 8 slices prosciutto Thursday 10am-1pm, Friday 1pm-5pm, and Saturday 250gm butter Pepper and salt November 7 and 21, 10am to noon. Please keep an 1½ cups plain flour 40g extra butter eye on www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/libraries/gisborne for Steam asparagus and broad beans for two minutes. ½ cup cornflour 2tbsp raspberry jam any updates. Drizzle with oil or butter. Set aside and keep warm. ⅓ cup icing sugar 3tbsp icing sugar Remote printing now available Gently fry in butter or oil eggs and prosciutto. Serve on Cream butter and icing sugar until light in colour and Do you have something you need printed? Email top of vegetables, with pepper and salt creamy. Add sifted flour and cornflour. Place mixture your file to us at the addresses below and pop by the to taste, and grate into a piping bag or spoon onto a greased tray. Bake library during Reserve + Collect hours to pick it up. A some parmesan in moderate oven for about 10 minutes. Allow to few details you need to be aware of cheese on top. cool, join with filling. • Your file must be an attachment in the email (it Jenny Strang Filling: Mix extra butter and jam together then add can’t be in the body of the email) icing sugar. Christine Edwards • Accepted file types: PDF, XPS (Portable document files), DOC, DOCX (Word documents), XLS, XLXS (Excel), PPT, PPTX (PowerPoint), PNG, JPG, JPEG (image files) Learner driver program returning to Gisborne • A4 single-sided prints only • Library staff don’t have access to the document, so The Salvation Army Bendigo has taken over delivery have access to a car or has no one we can’t make any changes to it. (Your document will of the TAC L2P program in Macedon Ranges Shire who can act as a supervising driver also be encrypted for security purposes) and is working with local organisations to get the on an ongoing basis. • Normal printing charges apply. program up and running again in Gisborne next year. Young people are referred to Your email will only be held for 48 hours. For colour A partnership between VicRoads and the Trans- the program from organisations and agencies such printing, email [email protected]. For port Accident Commission, TAC L2P is a community- as youth welfare, youth accommodation, juvenile black and white, email [email protected]. based volunteer program designed to provide justice, neighbourhood houses, education and young learner drivers with equal access to driving employment services and schools. New releases experience and instruction to help them get their After helping many local young people obtain Lots of new books have come in lately. Two to take probationary licence. their Ps, the program ceased operation in the area in notice of are the latest releases from popular authors The program is free for young people aged 16- 2017. Its reestablishment has been enthusiastically Jane Harper and Trent Dalton. 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18 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 Are you making MACEDON RANGES use of the MUMMA GisBus service? with Kat Buttigieg Go local for Christmas presents This is the first of a series of columns to let you know how It’s hard to believe but Christmas is not that far Gisbus can assist with your away! With the mail taking as long as it is at the Helen Kalajdzic and volunteers on a working bee at local travel requirements. moment, and the pressure on Victorian businesses Stanley Park GisBus started in 2009 to this year, it is even more important to shop locally take commuters to and from 1300 447 287 for Christmas presents. In some families they the railway station. Over its 11 organise presents in this clever way: each person Creek Stories years of operation, GisBus has expanded to now will get something they want, need, can wear and operate two services. read. It is a great way to write a clear, concise The third in the local Creek Stories series ● A permanent route (Route 473) operates seven list for Santa, be sustainable and economical at days a week to a timetable which can be found Christmas time. Here are some amazing Macedon Turritable Creek at your local bus stop or on the Public Transport Ranges businesses where you could shop for Victoria website these different categories this year. "Babies, babies everywhere! Baby wombats, baby ● An on-demand service (Route 474) operates five Something You Want: Find something for the kids wallabies, baby echidnas, possums galore, very fit, days a week during peak commute hours within at Myths and Legends in Gisborne or Karismatic healthy, chunky, fluffy possums." – Helen Kalajdzic. a roaming area also shown on the PTV website. Kids Toystore in Woodend. For the adults, Helen is delighted with what the cameras in Bookings for the on-demand service need to be check out Mount Macedon Trading Post, Ric’s Stanley Park are revealing. In the middle of the made by 8pm on the day before travel using the Convenience Store in Riddells Creek or one of the housing on the southern slopes of Mt Macedon, Online booking service found on the GisBus website many other gift stores in the Ranges. You might Stanley Park is a refuge for native animals. or by calling 1300 447 287. also consider buying a voucher for a favourite local In 1919, local residents banded together to buy Since both services run through the centre of eatery or winery. Macedon Newsagency has gifts these 16 acres of bush along Turritable Creek. But town, the bus also offers a convenient way for locals for all ages. the blackberries moved in, then broom arrived in the to go into the Gisborne shops. For train travellers, 1950s. The weeds grew five metres deep over the the cost of the bus trip is included in the train fare Something You Need: Head to your newsagent creek. When Stanley Park burnt out in the fires of and for locals heading into Gisborne township the for stationery supplies, your favourite gift shop 1983, the weeds came back stronger. fare is $2.40 ($1.20 concession). for homewares and Macedon Nursery or Riddells After years of unrelenting slog by committed local Please note that all routes and times are Creek Garden Centre for gardening supplies. residents, things are improving. controlled by PTV, therefore your friendly Gisbus Something to Wear: You can find women’s The kingfishers have returned, the Nankeen night drivers (Tony, Henry, Kelvyn, Chris, Gary, Andrew, clothing at Style 25 and Loujo in Gisborne, Camilla heron is flying in from China, and the rufus fantail. Gavin and Kevin) are not permitted to make any on Piper in Kyneton; baby clothes at Gisborne Helen Kalajdzic loves Stanley Park, and she’s ready changes. Cottage Flowers and Woodend General; and to go toe-to-toe when people do not respect it, such PTV advises that everyone must currently wear a something for everyone at Jumbuck Sheepskin as the tourists who arrive by the busload, trampling face mask on public transport. There are exemptions and Leather in Gisborne or Endangered in the creek bed to get their Instagram snap beside for children under 12, individuals with breathing Woodend. There are also shoe stores in Gisborne the falls. difficulties and and Kyneton. Then there’s the disappearing Turritable Creek. those who have "Every summer since the 90s, the residents physical conditions Something to Read: Unfortunately there is no upstream from Stanley Park suck the creek dry," that make it bookshop in Gisborne any more, but there's Helen said. 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Gisborne Gazette November 2020 19 By Bryan Power

isborne has long been a destination for people wanting to own a few acres on which toG run a horse or two. One of those Harry White people was a man with a great affinity with horses who drove to Gisborne one CHAMPION JOCKEY day in 1979 and on the spot bought a property which became his home for that Harry had at Wallan. They drove 36 years. up together and Peter worked on the That man was Harry White, one of job until about two o’clock when he the all-time greats of the Australian turf. said, “Harry, I’m starving. I need to In a riding career that spanned 35 eat because I’m playing in the ruck for years Harry rode 2,112 winners. Four Melbourne tomorrow.” Harry replied, of those wins were in Australia’s most “I’m starving too but I have to ride at famous race, the Melbourne Cup, on 51 kilograms tomorrow.” Harry had an Think Big (1974 and 1975), Arwon apple in his pocket for his pet cow and (1978) and Hyperno (1979). He also Peter said, “I’ll have that!” won two Caufield Cups: Sobar (1972) Harry was looking for a larger and Ming Dynasty (1977), a Cox Plate: property and one day in 1979 he Rubiton (1987), 69 Group 1 and 243 answered a phone call from Tom Feature Races. Morrow, a Gisborne real estate agent, Harry won five Australian Cups, who said, “I’ve got a property on the three Newmarket Handicaps, three market here and you’ll never find a Futurity Stakes and five Duke of better one.” Intrigued, Harry drove up Norfolk Stakes – all at Flemington. It Harry with his four Melbourne Cup trophies. Picture: Jake Nowakowski, Herald Sun and met Tom at the Telegraph Hotel is no wonder that it was his favourite before travelling up Kilmore Road to racecourse. inspect Glen Junor. He said to Tom, “I’ll He is an Inductee in the Australian Then his luck changed after he met all the way on a wet track to record a have it,” and then realised that he had Racing Hall of Fame and a Life a special girl at a party in Essendon. famous back-to-back win on Think Big, no money on him so back in Gisborne Member of the Victorian Racing Club. Her name was Lauris Gurry and she one of his favourite horses, who carried he borrowed $100 from a friend, Jim From 2015 the whip awarded to the was to have a great influence for the top weight of 60 kilograms that day. Matthews, for the deposit. winning Melbourne Cup jockey has better on his life from that time on. The Asked if he thought in retrospect been named the Harry White whip, an young man who had loved to party that he had made a too hasty decision arry was credited with being a great ironic prize as Harry was loath to use settled down to become a devoted Harry said, “No, like in a race, if you judge of pace in distance races but the whip on his mounts. In fact the husband whose successes on the race H hesitate you miss your chance and I he claims that all jockeys are expected video of Harry riding hands and heels course began to multiply. wanted that property.” to be able to cover set distances in on Rubiton to win the 1987 McKinnon He won the Victoria Jockey Lauris and Harry lived in the original accurate times and this is drilled into Stakes is shown to apprentices as part Premierships in 1967-68, 1973-74, house for four years with their children them in the endless hours they spend of their training to demonstrate what 1978-79 and 1980-81. Karen, Dean and Brent and then built a riding track work in the early hours of can be achieved without the use of a However, Harry’s quiet, easy-going new home similar to the Ewing house the morning. Nevertheless, his record whip. nature never changed and he was in the TV series Dallas. “We were very of success speaks for itself and it also Harry’s relaxed manner and genuine always relaxed before races. In fact, happy there,” said Harry. “I enjoyed needs to be noted that in his career he love of horses must have been felt by as the jockeys were being presented working on the farm and driving down won many of the top sprint races. these great animals as he had success to the crowd before the running of the the Kilmore Road hill looking over Harry’s great friend Peter "Crackers" with several horses that other jockeys 1975 Melbourne Cup, Harry was found Gisborne down in the valley.” Keenan tells of their meeting through found difficult to manage. Hyperno, asleep in the medical room by the VRC Peter tells of a comment made by their mutual association with Bart on which he won the 1979 Melbourne doctor. Bart Cummings that captured Bart’s Cummings. Harry knew that Peter had Cup, was considered something of a It is history that Harry rode the ride estimation of Harry. The occasion was grown up on a farm and asked him if rogue but he raced truly that day for of his life that day, sticking to the rails a function at Crown Casino to honour he could install a gate on a property Harry to win in a very tight finish. Bart at the time of his retirement. The three of them were on a high platform ready to make speeches when Harry arry was born in Mentone in stumbled and went over the side. 1946 to Harry and Joyce White, H Fortunately Peter grabbed and held the middle child in a family of three. him and Bart was heard to say, “Don’t His father was also a jockey and he let him go Crackers, he’s the best won the 1943 Caulfield Cup on Saint jockey I ever had.” Warden. In turn, Peter had good reason to Harry went to school at Mentone be grateful to Harry who told him that Primary and Reservoir High before Captain Filou at odds of 10-1 had a becoming apprenticed to Tony Lopes very good chance of winning a race at at Flemington at the age of 13. Two Caulfield in 1980. At the time Peter was years later he rode his first winner at in charge of the Essendon Football Flemington. Although he shared first Club end-of-season trip fund that stood place in the Apprentices’ Premiership at only $4,000, not enough for much of in 1963-64 and won his very first race a getaway, and he put it all on Captain after becoming a licensed jockey, the Filou. The win allowed the players and following three years were lean ones staff to go to Hawaii! with only three occasions when his mounts were first past the post. Harry with Think Big (front) and Hyperno at Glen Junor in 1993. Picture: John Feder Continued next page

20 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 Harry White: champion jockey

From previous page In 2003 Harry was diagnosed was like a bird, strong in the body with multiple scleroris and as time and skinny in the legs!” Harry retired in 1995, riding his went on working the farm became Harry has donated a consid- last race in Geelong at the age of increasingly difficult for him. His erable sum to the Injured Jockeys’ 51 after 35 years as a jockey. He beloved wife Lauris died in 2012 Fund and the trustees consult him arrived home and said to Lauris, and Harry sold Glen Junor in 2015. before distributing about $28,000 “I’m not going back to work any He moved to an established home each year to jockeys in need. more.” And that was it. No fanfare, in Sheedy Road, and again – with In 2012 Harry donated his no farewells. Typical Harry White. no hesitation or bargaining – Harry cups and racing memorabilia to In retirement Harry cared for bought it on the spot. the Victoria Racing Club where Think Big, Hyperno and Captain Harry is now well below his best they will be displayed in the Harry Filou at Glen Junor. The three riding weight of 51 kilos but he White Room as part of the Racing Harry and Lauris enjoy a day at the races after horses are buried there and each remembers when he was very fit. Museum at Flemington Racecourse. his retirement. has its own headstone. “I was never exhausted in a race. I His legacy will live on.

Old South Gisborne roadhouse was a popular stop

During the Stage 4 pandemic Frank Cooke was announced in 1948 restrictions over the past few months, and he appears to have lived in a cars have been stopped at a roadblock small dwelling behind the roadhouse, on the Calder Freeway near Millett helping Gilligan to run and maintain it, Road, South Gisborne. but the relationship was over within Way back in the 1940s and 50s, a few years and the marriage did not cars stopped at that same spot for take place. another reason – not a roadblock but In late 1953 she advertised for a roadhouse. a helper: “WANTED: young girl to The roadhouse cafe was on the assist in roadhouse, live in, treated as corner of Millett Road and the Calder one of the family. No work Sundays. highway where a disused service £5/10/ week clear. Gertrude Gilligan, station now sits. It belonged to a farm Morella Roadhouse, Gisborne. Phone called ‘Morella’ owned by the Gilligan Sunbury 73.” family and was run by one of the When electricity was connected daughters, Gertrude Gilligan. to South Gisborne (then known as The roadhouse was a large Couangalt), a 'switching on' ceremony weatherboard building with a frontage was held at the roadhouse. of about 18 metres. There are people Records of when the roadhouse around who recall their family always finally closed have not been located, stopping at Morella Roadhouse for a but eventually that piece of land was Inside the roadhouse about 1950. bite to eat on the trip from Melbourne hived off from the farm, the roadhouse to Bendigo in the fifties. buildings were removed, and a who remember calling in for petrol derelict for many years. Some years Gertrude Gilligan was an admired petrol station was built which also and grabbing a carton of milk on their ago the site was taken over by a car sportswoman with a busy life and she stocked basic grocery items: that is way home from work. club. An application for a permit to chose to remain single, although there the building which exists on the site The petrol station was closed in run a roadside diner on the site was was a shortlived engagement at one today. There would be many present 1995 as part of the Calder Freeway refused by the Council. time. Her engagement to Englishman and former South Gisborne residents roadworks and the site was left Pip Butler

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Gisborne Gazette November 2020 21 NEWS FROM THE COUNCIL

Council appoints acting Nominate a Youth Award young Macedon Local meal assistance Chief Executive Officer nominations open Ranges person for older residents who you Mr John Nevins has Nominations are now open for think is doing Are you over 65 and looking to been appointed Acting Macedon Ranges 2020 Youth Awards, awesome enjoy a meal out at an affordable Chief Executive Off- and can be for any young person, or things, like cost? Maybe you’re a local icer. Mr Nevins served group of young people, aged 12 to 25, 2019 winner food business that would like as CEO at the City of who lives, works or attends school in Laura to support older people? If so, Kingston for 15 years. the Macedon Ranges. Crozier, left. Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Prior to his time at Acting shire The awards celebrate young peo- Picture: Ties Urie new meal voucher program is just City of Kingston, Mr CEO John ple in the following categories: Will- what you’re looking for. Nevins held positions Nevins power: who show character and Free online workshop: The program provides eligible including director of city works and perseverance, especially in the face clients with 10 meal vouchers, director of strategic management and of adversity; Good deeds: who give Cloth nappies 101 worth $5 each, redeemable support at the City of Boroondara. their time and energy to activities that Whether it is for cost savings, support the wellbeing of another in- at participating local food environmental impact by reducing businesses, to contribute towards dividual, group or community; Pure waste, or the health benefits for your the cost of a meal. imagination: who are pursuing their child, join Elana from Cloth Nappy Council voting finishes passion for creativity through the If you are a business holding Workshops Melbourne to discover the a current Registration of Food arts; Nicely played: who are kick- Bryan world of modern cloth nappies. Premises or an older resident who Heffernan ing recreational and physical activity The workshop, from 10.30am on would like to know more, contact shows civic goals; Skilling it: who are excelling Saturday November 14, will cover duty on in a mentorship program, workplace the council’s Healthy Ageing October cloth nappy styles, washing tips, Engagement team at 5422 0333 or business; Well aware: who shine where to buy them, debunk myths, 21. Results a light on important issues and raise or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/Live- were and share simple tips and tricks. Work/Older-People. expected awareness in the community. Limited numbers so bookings Submit a nomination at mrsc.vic. The program is funded by the after are crucial. For more information or Commonwealth Home Support October gov.au/youth, or email youth@mrsc. to book, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/cloth- Program. 30. vic.gov.au. Closing date November 22. nappies

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old friends and meeting new ones. to ensure that everyone remains 5 What is 7 times 7, minus 6 plus 9? Playgroup sessions run from COVID-safe. The indoor play space 6 What do caterpillars turn into? Monday to Friday with three will remain closed until restrictions sessions each day: Morning from are further eased. 7 What type of bird lays the largest eggs? 9am to 11:30am, Midday from We look forward to meeting new “Watson, come here, I want you” were the 11:30am to 2pm and Afternoon members! For information, please 8 first ever words spoken on what? from 2pm to 4:30pm. contact newgisborneplaygroup@ The sessions are currently being gmail.com. 9 How many colours are there in a rainbow? held in our outdoor space. The kids Website: www.newgisborneplay Cruz and Tobias are happy to be back have been enjoying the toys and group.com Kate Lamla 10 What planet is known as the Evening Star? at New Gisborne Playgroup. play equipment in the fresh air. The New Gisborne Playgroup Committee Answers page 39 Calling all Volunteers

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What's doing at Gisborne Primary School Teachers and Gisborne Primary School is straight students dress up back into learning after the second like 100 years ago time being in remote learning. to celebrate Preps’ All the students are exhilarated to 100th day of school. see their friends and teachers. Back: Teacher Leisha Year 6s are very excited to hear Jamieson, Bec that camp is back on. They will be heading to Underwood, Carmen an adventure camp in Anglesea where they will Thomson, Nicole do a wide range of activities such as a giant Palmer and Liam GK. swing, mountain bike riding, archery, canoeing Front: Preps Lilah S and more. and Keira GK. If you have passed Gisborne Primary School Picture: Cindy-Ann lately you may have seen some changes as the 100 Days of Prep Felsinger school is taking on a $10 million project. The bike shed has been moved to the other The Preps at Gisborne Primary celebrated 100 days chips for lunch as a special treat. The Preps were side of the school and the playground equipment of school on October 14. To celebrate, they dressed really happy and were laughing when they saw their has been temporarily taken down because we up as if it was 100 years ago. teachers do ‘funny stuff!’ are building a new office and gym where it used During this special day they got to do fun activities, After that, at 3pm, all the Year 5 students made to be. such as making collages of what they thought they signs and banners to celebrate and cheer the Preps New play equipment is coming very soon! So would like when they are 100 years old. Then they on as they continued their parade. don’t worry if you like playing on the monkey talked about what they would like to be when they The staff and students are very proud of the bars, you will be back in action soon. are older. Tate, from Prep C, said he wanted to be a Preps and how far they have come. Taj Collings firefighter. Arabella (Prep C) said she wanted to be By Addison G, Monique M and Ruby R Year 6 Writer’s Club a mum. Then they were lucky enough to receive hot Year 5 Writers’ Club

Exciting plans for term 4 at New Gisborne Primary

New Gisborne Primary captains work with their house to create a School students are song to perform. We dance and have a lot delighted to be back at of fun together. In the past years there have school. Here are some of been some great performances, props and our plans for Term Four, teamwork. This year we’re doing a modified as shared by our house captains… PAC Day so we still get to celebrate and compete, but it will be different because of Virtual Assembly – Charlie restrictions. We are making the most of our remote Highlight Days: learning and Webex knowledge and holding Oaks Day Dressing Up – Ava virtual school assemblies. Many things are We are going to celebrate being back at the same; we still sit with our class, sing the school by having some Highlight Days. One national anthem, listen to our principal Mr of these will be Oaks Day Fashions for which Kozak and school leaders. A lot is different the Year 6s can dress up as if they’re going as well; we see everyone on a screen and to the races or somewhere fancy. There will if you receive an award, you don’t stand in be a mini fashion show where the Year 6s front of the whole school and applause is walk down an aisle and a “reporter” talks near silent! Due to COVID-19 restrictions about their outfit. We are all excited to dress parents are not allowed to attend but we look up for this day. forward to welcoming them back soon! New Gisborne Primary house captains: (front) Marnie, Ava, Frankie, Angus Graduation Ceremony Plans – Jemma Virtual Tours – Amelia (back) Charlie, Jemma, Lachie, Amelia. We know that we are having a graduation This year people have not been able to come ceremony one way or another. We are going and do school tours. Instead, our student leaders while to get shots right and there was lots of editing. to dress up and celebrate graduating from primary have created a video showcasing our wonderful In the end it turned out really well! school in this tough year. It will definitely be different school which is available to watch on the NGPS PAC Day – Franky and Marnie because of restrictions and number limits but awards website. Student leaders Chloe and Sadie, who We have four school houses: Devlin, Lee, Hurst and will still be given out and we’ll still get to celebrate helped make the video, explained how they filmed Galloway. Each year we hold a day called PAC day. It together. We hope all goes well and everyone the virtual school tour bit by bit. They said it took a is normally a big celebration for all houses. The house graduates happily!

24 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 St Brigid's student sends cards of caring

Keely Deveraux, a Grade 6 student, sent S Brigid's 160 cards to residents Catholic Learning Community of Wyndham Grange In faith, we grow and learn. Retirement Village during the lockdown trying to make people happy. This is what she told me about this awesome project. Principal Tony Falls with Isabella Denko, Isabella and Jameson Howley, Harrison, Lachlan and Austin Wilkes and Zac What did you do? Dickson feeding Dora. I wrote cards that I sent though to a retirement village to make them happy, to wish them well Kids are not the only ones happy to be back and to tell them to keep safe and Not only were the staff and parents happy to of the fruit scraps each day and Dora the well. see children back at school to start Term 4, goat was very happy to be hand fed when Why did you do this? so were our animals! the children returned. A big thank you to the Because it would be a great HOLY CROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL They have missed the attention and their School’s Out team for taking such good care ST. BRIGID'S PARISH opportunity to show my extra snacks. Our chickens love the arrival of our animals during remote learning. leadership skills and also just to make people happy and brighten their day. I also did it because Keely Deveraux during these tough times some Montessori students display kindness older people can’t see their family or friends. It’s a good way to reach out to the Gisborne Montessori School What is kindness? “Helpness!” (Saxon, 4¾); “It’s people who need happiness. recently completed 150 when you give love.” (Elora, 6) What did they think about the cards? GISBORNE Random Acts of Kindness to MONTESSORI What do you do that is kind? They were grateful. I got two cards back and a few SCHOOL commemorate 150 years of “At my old school a classmate was being bullied, responses and messages. Montessori education globally. I stood up for her then I stayed with her for the day What did you write in your cards? Students wrote letters of gratitude to and I told the principal.” (Katana,11); “I I wrote a wish of happiness. I also asked them a essential workers, are making gifts for the went shopping, helped Mum and Robbie question, one being ‘What two foods do you like residents of Warrina Aged Care and we are do things.” (Violet, 5) together?’ and they responded with chocolate and writing letters to our penpals in Bergamo, What can others do to be kind? chocolate! I also stuck in a word search so they had Italy. Students are supporting charities and “Share something with me” (Finn, 4); something fun to do. those in need in our local community. “Bring me a present” (Emelina, 5); “Being Did you enjoy writing them? We have a Band of Hope, a silver band kind is very easy all you basically need Yes I did. I knew it would brighten their day, and since gifted across the school from student to to do is everything that isn’t rude or hurt they are older people they need something to make student to recognise acts of service and people’s feelings. Kindness can come them feel good about their life. selflessness towards others. Our students in all different types; little kindness, like This was such a kind act. Thank you, Keely, for now complete acts of kindness without helping someone do the dishes, or big doing this to represent our school. recognition and advocate strongly against Boaz Pattison helps Jax kindness, helping someone getting over Eden Fennessy, School Reporter social injustices. Abela do his laces. a fear.” (Brody, 10) Karlisa Smy

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Macedon Scouts celebrate medallions and new members The Australian Scout Medallion (ASM) is the highest award possible in the Scout section, ages 11-14. It is a great achievement and shows the dedication and effort of the Scouts who receive the award. On October 20, the 1st Macedon Scout Group celebrated with a presentation of the ASM to two members, Jacqui Birkett and William Shaddock. The Ross Watt Scouts on a hike. event included a hike up Mt Macedon to the Memorial Cross with an award st ceremony and cake. News from 1 Gisborne Scouts Jacqui and Will have been exemplary Scouts, showing courage to try new adventures, discipline All sections of scouts are really pleased to be back lots of different birds, smelly puddles and soft grass to complete the program, leadership to help others to face-to-face scouting for Term 4 – keeping COV- to play running races on. With the weather starting and they certainly had fun as they did it. We are ID-safe of course! Seeing those smiling faces, hear- to warm up, more adventures are planned – a much very proud of them and will miss them in our Scout ing the excited voices as they meet each other af- awaited canoeing expedition at Nursery Lake in No- group. Both are moving up to the Venturer program. ter months of Zooming, makes all the planning and vember will be a highlight! We also had the opportunity to invest two new preparation worthwhile. Scouts, Cohen Bush and Ronan Yow Yeh. Both The Joey unit started off the term with a big birth- The Ross Watt scouts are out and about and started in Scouts in the past few months and are day party to celebrate the fact that the Joey section enjoying their new freedom after months of online already important additions to the troop. We look of Scouts has been around for 30 years and is still Scouting. The scouts have planned many activities forward to camping, hiking and other activities with going strong! Then it was a ‘Sensory Walk’ at the in the next three weeks such as a night hike, bike them this year. Gisborne Botanical Gardens where the Joeys were ride and a canoeing day. All within COVID restric- These are the last celebrations as the 1st Macedon encouraged to use their sense of sight, hearing, tions and compliance. They are so looking forward Scout Group. We are merging with 2nd Woodend touch and smell to explore the world around them. to it. Scout Group to become Macedon-Woodend Scout Carolyn Goode It’s amazing what you can discover; the Joeys found Group (MWSG). We welcome anyone interested in outdoor games and activities to join Cubs, Scouts or Venturers with MWSG.Term fees have been waived until March 2021, so come and give it a try! st Mark Baeten 1 New 1st Macedon Scout Leader, 0428 678 670 Gisborne enjoy being outdoors We are excited to enjoy the gradual opening up of opportunities for outdoor Scouting in Term 4. Each of our sections, Joeys, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers, have had their first outdoor COVID-compliant activities. Yet it’s not the easiest of times still, working within COVID rules, more than ever remembering our Law and Promise and living out our “love thy Leaders and Scouts enjoy a fish and chip dinner in Gisborne as they plan neighbour” obligations. activities for Term 4 and 2021. We’ve just received the planning rejuvenation of Scouting in and around the New Gis- permit for our Scout Hut to be built next year, hopefully in time for Founders Day, which is February 22. borne area. Donations are tax-deductible. The first phase of this project is our equipment shed, We are planning for our annual Canoe Night in the second phase later in 2021 will be the addition mid-December at Nursery Lake, Macedon (subject of an amenities block, kitchen and Venturer Room. to COVID rules). 1st Macedon Scout Group leader Ken Bryce (left), Jacqui We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in Contact Group Leader Skipper (0450 922 787 Birkett, Scout Leader Mark Baeten and William Shaddock helping with funding for this exciting project. [email protected]) if you’d like to learn more after receiving their Australian Scout Medallions at an The Scout Hut will be central to the post-COVID about 1st New Gisborne Scouts. event at the Memorial Cross, Mt Macedon, in October.

Gisborne Gazette November 2020 27 PETS Me and my pet Think like a dog when rewarding yours

“I don’t care about the fancy training, I Vet talk can do this by choosing your timing, just want my dog to come back when only let him/her free when you can he’s called.” Sounds familiar. Why with Dr Caitlin guarantee a recall reward which is should that be so hard? better than freedom itself; play ball Recall training is one of the most Horwood-Skelton games such that he comes and goes complex requirements you will ever to you, and is rewarded as such with ask of your dog. Think of it in terms more freedom; don’t call him when of the classic concepts of reward should be obvious in this circum- he’s having more fun than you are; and punishment. If a behaviour is stance that the ‘reward’ you offer is roll in the grass with your pooch when ‘rewarded’, the animal tends to per- competing with every exciting sensa- you call him, create a reward in which form that behaviour more often. tion the dog is experiencing by being the recall is the fun. And so on. If a behaviour is ‘punished’, the ani- free in the park. Think like a dog, not like a human. mal tends to avoid doing it. In freedom, a dog's every move Your dog knows what he likes and That should be easy, then: if you is ‘rewarded’ with a new smell or an what he considers a reward. When simply reward your dog for coming exciting experience. If you now try a you too can identify and provide that, back to you, she or he will come when ‘punishment’ (you admonish the dog then you are in a position to call him called, right? Wrong. for not coming), the dog starts to as- back to claim it joyfully! Imagine your dog is out playing in sociate your recall request with the the park, having the time of its life, punishment itself, and doesn’t want to come back at all. And so the cy- romping in the grass, sniffing sensa- Looking for me? Max? cle goes. Freedom is its own reward. tional smells and experiencing the de- This month I decided to Recall – returning to you – becomes lights of doggy freedom. Time is up, play hide and seek. I there is a car coming close, or a storm less desirable. sometimes fancy myself Kafka the samoyed and Hendrix chill after a good on the horizon. You call the pooch To improve recall behaviour, you as a bit of a sportsdog so I moved romp on the oval on October 22. See more Kafka back, offering the comfort of your have a couple of choices. A: Don’t let myself over the page to the sports adventures on Instagram @kimba_and_kafka_ company, or perhaps waving a fa- your dog off lead. B: Make the recall section (page 30). samoyed and soon in an illustrated book. vourite treat. You're ignored. Why? It more desirable than the freedom. You

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28 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 GISBORNE RAMBLERS At the time of writing, the COVID-19 rules have relaxed a little, allowing the Ramblers to walk again with up to 10 people. Hopefully by the time of reading, this will have eased more as the trending is largely positive. Hilly walks are not the thing when wearing masks (currently required) and with this in mind, perhaps you may like to try the Newham loop walk, which is quite easy and very rewarding with great vistas on good days. The Ramblers enjoyed this walk on the October 2 in good weather. On the day, we found a fine display of golden moth orchids in the grassed areas on the left-hand side of Shelton and Hennerbergs Roads. November may not be too late to see donkey orchids and the other wild flowers that share these areas. Charles Snape [email protected]

Morning tea spot on the Gisborne Bushwalker’s first walk since early July. Local Walk No 7 Misty morn sees bushwalkers out again

Members of Gisborne Bushwalking Club managed members are required to wear face masks. NEWHAM to get out for a short walk on October 7. It was These make breathing a bit more difficult An open-country loop walk, with panoramic not without some regret, however, as many of the during the exertion of walking up steep views. members live in the Stage 4 restrictions and were still inclines. And of course social distancing Distance: 7km not allowed to participate. was adhered to during this 10km walk. Level: Easy In spite of the misty morning, nine members of the This photograph above was taken against an eeri- Directions: From Gisborne, drive along the Cal- club (within the maximum allowable group size of ly misty background after morning tea, without which, der Freeway towards Kyneton. Exit at the sec- 10) set out for an easy, relatively level walk on bush along with lunch, a walk would not be complete. ond turnoff to Hanging Rock/Romsey/Lancefield. tracks and local roads through the Wombat State Members returned to their cars after a very enjoy- Turn left passing the Hanging Rock entrance Forest. The group passed a number of very full water able walk and are looking forward to the day when all and drive towards Lancefield. holes (resulting from a few days of rain), in the native club members can get together again. On reaching Newham, turn right at the corner bush that the forest has to offer and around a large New members are welcome. If you are interested, store into Rochford Road. After about 3km, turn pine plantation. visit the club’s website, www.gisbornebwc.org.au left into Bolgers Lane. Drive a further 3km until The level route was carefully selected as club Martin Leitch you see a right turn – this is Sheltons Road. Park offroad at the junction, the walk starts from here. Although the walk is on dirt roads, there is little traffic, mainly servicing local properties. Walk Fly fishers get another view on Victoria’s western lakes up Sheltons Road (a gentle incline) until a four- way crossing is reached. Take the left turn (this Fly fishing for trout in west- is Hennerbergs Road) and walk until you find a ern Victorian was again a left turn called Saunders Road. topic for a Zoom presenta- Walk the full length of Saunders Road until a tion to Calder Fly Fishing T-intersection – this is Bolgers Lane. Take the Association last month. Our presenter was Philip left turn to return to your car. Weigall, well-known fly fisher, guide, frequently published author, the editor of Flystream magazine, and life member of the club. Phil’s latest book, Fishing Victoria’s Western Lakes, informed a great presentation based on the coverage of 70 waters, catchment by catchment, focused on being a guide “to those lakes and a few streams which more often than not are worthy of serious consideration”. He explained that planning, techniques and tactics were based on the idiosyncrasies of the waters selected, to enable fly Philip Weigall shares his experience at the club’s October fishers to find and catch a “mini marlin”. meeting. He preferred “sight fishing” (walking to find and cast to a visible fish) to “blind fishing”, since on a lake successful anglers don’t want to share, unsuccess- you could possibly spend too much time casting on ful anglers want to complain, and the weird ones just View towards the Cobaw Ranges from Hennerbergs the assumption a fish might be in the vicinity. want to make stuff up.” Road. He advised care in accessing online fishing re- If you’d like to know more about the Calder Fly ports because he believed there was a tidal wave Fishing Association please visit calderflyfishing. of unchecked information online: "[On some sites] com.au Louis Bokor

Gisborne Gazette November 2020 29 SPORT IN PICTURES

 Charlie Kotlar (left), Blair Nicholls and Xavier Watson ride the waves at Gisborne Skate Park on October 3.

▼ Dylan Vaughan prepares for Thursday  Zoe Kotlar likes the night tennis variety at Gisborne Skate competition Park. restarting in October at Macedon Tennis Club.

 Luke Cooper gets ready for Thursday night tennis to restart –  Teddy Dusting hits up at Macedon Tennis Club Macedon Tennis Club, October 3. on October 3.

THE CONTINUING ADVENTURES OF MAX...

Max feels famous Ah! Are we going for a walk? Yes, she’s by kids. Obviously, they recognised me things to consider. It’s exhausting. And I putting on her socks and runners! But from the paper. What can I say? haven’t even been for my walk yet. will she go to the magic drawer and get I need to enjoy my newfound celeb- The female drynose has put on my my harness and lead? Yes, she is! We’re rity status. Perhaps I need shades for a crown and given me my sceptre (you going for a walk! walk; or a scarf like George Clooney, in would call it a harness and lead). It’s Am I looking my best? Yep, still cute. case I need to pose for photos with fans. time to go meet the fans – I mean go I need to worry about these things now; And do I need a webpage? Maybe for a walk. I’m a local celebrity! My photo and ar- even my own Twitter account. If people Down the front steps. First stop, the ticle appear monthly in the Gisborne read President Trump’s tweets, surely, end of the driveway – to relieve myself Gazette. The last time I took the female they’ll read mine! And what about an en- and let the other dogs know this is my I hardly need a caption to identify dry-nose for a walk we were besieged tourage? Do I need one? All these new territory. This is Max’s kingdom! myself! Everyone knows I'm Max.

30 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 SPORT IN PICTURES

 Andrew Willmott lines up at Gisborne Golf Club on October 3.

 Kalan Gauci bowls in the U15b comp, Gisborne v Bacchus Marsh, on October 17.

 Stuart Neill displays style with the bat in the Division 3 Cricket's back, and although matches match Gisborne v Bacchus Marsh, on October 17. on October 24 were washed out, earlier matches went ahead as scheduled, and what a joy for  U15b James Watson bowls all concerned. for Gisborne against Bacchus Marsh on October 17.

 Spencer Paton bats for Gisborne in its Division 3 match against  Josh McDonald with the ball in the McIntyre Cup match Gisborne v Bacchus Bacchus Marsh on October 17. Marsh on October 17. Gisborne Gazette November 2020 31 Proudly sponsored by Rob Mitchell AROUND THE GROUNDS Federal Member for McEwen 1300 701 966 Riders happy to rally again Bulldogs seek Members of the Gisborne & District 17/U netballers Adult Riding Club (GDARC) were delighted to attend our first rally The Gisborne Football Netball post the recent lockdowns on Octo- Club is seeking expressions of ber 10. We invited interest from junior netballers for along local riders our 17/U team. of other clubs in Gisborne has a formidable his- the Horse Riding tory as one of the strongest clubs Club Association in the Bendigo Football Netball of Victoria (HRCAV) that have not League and we are looking to uphold and build on yet been able to recommence their that reputation in the 2021 season. activities. This made for a large rally The Bendigo league is one of the premier and thankfully the weather did not leagues in country Victoria and offers young play- let us down. The beautiful sunny ers great pathways to higher levels of netball, in- day made for a great day’s riding. cluding (but not limited to) the Victorian Netball Attendees thoroughly enjoyed League, Netball Victoria State Titles (North Central their lessons from Nicole McOwn Netball Region) and the Netball Victoria Associa- and Ruth Webb. HRCAV has in- tion Championships. troduced COVID-safe guidelines As a club, we are committed to the development to enable clubs to run safe rallies. and success of all our young players and will en- GDARC is fortunate to have many deavour to support them in their netball ca- helpful members who ensure that GDARC riders with the new clubhouse at IR Robertson Reserve in the reers. We welcome any and all players to we meet all these requirements at background. submit an application form and attend our our rallies. trials in early December. The HRCAV membership year Please know that all trials will be starts in November. If you are in- held in accordance with the COVID terested in learning more about Safe guidelines as published by Net- GDARC, or would like to join, you ball Victoria. Information will be pro- can find information on our web- vided to applicants closer to the date. site (www.gisbornedarc.com.au) or Applications for 17/U trials close on Facebook page (facebook.com/gis- November 28. bornedarc). Alternatively, you can Open trials for the Gisborne A come along to one of our rallies – Grade, A Reserve, B Grade and B the next one will be November 14 at Reserve teams will be held early the IR Robertson Reserve. in 2021. Details will be released GDARC is a friendly club that ca- through the Gisborne Football ters for riders of all levels. Our facil- Netball Facebook page so please ities include two large sand arenas, like and follow along for updates. a cross country course and a brand- For any further information or new club house which we can’t wait clarification, please contact gfnc- to get into when restrictions ease. Fenella Smith and her horse Bloom under the instruction of Nicole McOwn. [email protected].

New cricket nets a major asset for Macedon club

Bank for its ongoing support as a major sponsor. new players. If you or the kids would like to have a MACEDON “The nets were constructed by Macedon-based bash with the willow, contact details can be found company Global Turf who have delivered a terrific on Macedon Cricket Club’s Facebook page. MUSINGS result that will be sure to last the club many years. With Belinda Carlton-Doney The three-lane net complex has been designed with retractable soft netting so that the space is Have you noticed the new cricket nets, down at flexible and can be used for things such as catch- Tony Clarke Reserve? Here are a few words from ing drills. Steve Harrison of Macedon Cricket Club. “The club is fielding eight junior teams (including “In the last couple of weeks Macedon Cricket a girls’ team for the second year) and two senior Club have taken possession of their new cricket teams this season. nets which are a stunning upgrade over the pre- “With the new nets and other upgrades, vious dilapidated and unsafe facility the club had. Macedon Cricket Club has the best facilities in the “Many thanks to the State Government and region and is a great place to play cricket. With the Macedon Ranges Shire Council for their generous growth in our juniors the club is well placed for the support for the project. future”. Thanks Steve. “The club would also like to thank the Bendigo The cricket club is always happy to welcome The new cricket nets get a workout.

32 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 Rolling Thunder Young footy fans get some professional tips in verse When COVID exploded Former local boys and Our swimming life as we knew it corroded now AFL players Harry BUT Jones (Essendon) and Sam Our club stood up and trained online Ramsay (Carlton), and We swapped from H2O to terra firma ex-Hawthorn premiership Although we aren’t tanned our training is grand player Clinton Young We swapped togs for trackies and thongs for visited Gisborne for a sneakers We all dived in and played a part Footy Star Academy Although not damp we are all still champs clinic on October 24. Even with, the odd cramp Participants were Max Who knew we could all bloom on Zoom? Allen (third from right wearing Clinton’s 2008 So, when we see each other in person premiership medal), We will no longer be uncertain Xavier Freeman, Eddie We will marshal on deck Hall, Joseph Oliver, Rex And strive for our best Freeman, Zai Towers and The starter gun will sound the outcome shall be found George Chlpan. We will celebrate with our teammates

Like Thor, the God of Thunder, we will soar once again. Macedon Ranges Mentally Active When the club returns to the pool, club meets are held on the second Saturday of each month Sports project gets going (5pm, 6pm summer) at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre. Swimmers need to be competent in swimming The Macedon Ranges Suicide 25m in freestyle plus one other form stroke (back- Prevention Trial Site is thrilled stroke, breaststroke or butterfly). Come along and to announce the launch of its give it a try; the first night is free. Lachlan Casey (Vice-Captain) Mentally Active Sports Project. The project will work with two clubs in the Macedon Ranges – Gisborne Cricket Club and Riddell Football Netball Club – to pilot Spring in full swing at mental health activities over the next 18 months. Gisborne Golf Club Shelly Lavery, Chair of the As we approach the heart of Macedon Ranges Suicide Pre- spring, daylight savings is once vention Trial Site, said, “We know again upon us and golf can con- that every club is different. This tinue after work hours. project gives clubs the freedom Now established, The View Bis- and flexibility to work with their tro at Gisborne Golf Club will be members to choose the mental Project kick-off meeting with Gisborne Cricket Club. Clockwise from top right: opening on Friday nights to accommodate the late health activities they run. The Deepa Patel (Suicide Prevention Officer at Macedon Ranges Health), Lauren afternoon golfers and their families. More important- selection panel was really Fawcett (Sports Focus), Gavin Mckay (Gisborne Cricket Club) and Corinne ly, the club committee is inviting all members of the pleased with the level of interest Shaddock (Gisborne Community Bank board). community to come and taste the newest dining ex- in this initiative, demonstrating the perience in the Macedon Ranges. range of sporting clubs within our Generous indoor and outdoor seating arrange- community who have the mental our members – as well as their ments (restrictions still apply) alongside picturesque health and wellbeing of their parents and siblings – in breaking views provide the perfect end to a hard-working members in their thinking and down mental health stigma Our club sees this as week. planning.” and beginning the education of a fantastic opportunity New and experienced golfers are welcome for With approximately 450 our community around staying players, as well as many parents mentally healthy.” to ... work to ... break nine before they dine with timesheets opening from and general spectators, crossing If you or someone you know 3 to 5:30pm. all age groups and genders, is in need of immediate mental down mental health The club’s Friday night twilight golf and/or dining Gisborne Cricket Club has health support, phone Lifeline on stigma and begin experience begins Friday November 6. Bookings are many touch points in the local 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 essential but easy to make by calling 0411 152 296 community. (6pm-midnight). the education of our or emailing [email protected]. Club coach Gavin McKay To see the menu visit www.gisbornegolf.com.au. said, “we are really excited to This project is generously community around There is lots more to come from the the club this be working with the Macedon funded by Community Bank staying mentally spring so keep up to date by visiting our website or Ranges Suicide Prevention Gisborne and District (Bendigo following our socials; simply search ‘Gisborne Golf Trial and Sports Focus on this Bank) and supported by the healthy Club’ on Facebook and Instagram. See you at the club soon! project. Our club sees this as a Macedon Ranges Suicide Preven- – Gisborne Cricket Club fantastic opportunity to work with tion Trial Site. John Griffiths

Gisborne Gazette November 2020 33 News from Mt Macedon Golf Club Macedon Ranges Croquet Club Thanks to one of our sponsors options for juniors (up to 18 years), students (18- our clubhouse has received a 25), adults, concession card holders, couples and It’s been an ‘on again’ ‘off again’ season for us this much-needed facelift as we con- families at an excellent, well presented and chal- year. In a normal year we would have opened our tinue to welcome new members and green fee players lenging course. Find out more and make contact 2020-21 year on September 9. We have been able to to ‘our hidden treasure on the Mount’ through spring. via our website at www.mtmacedongolfclub.com.au. open the courts (but not the clubhouse) for up to 10 The easing of restrictions in regional Victoria allows Look forward to seeing you on our greens. Walrus players on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. the clubhouse to be open and group sizes have in- Practising social distancing and wearing masks, we creased to four players. Masks must still be worn on have enjoyed catching up in these small groups in course. ‘Doing it for Jarrod’ the lovely spring weather. Double banger on November 28 The greens have benefited from the recent Mike Hoiles maintained his consistent form which saw rain and are looking very nice. him grab both the August Monthly Medal playoff and The Mt Macedon Golf Club invites district golfers On October 12 we welcomed Heather from Mil- the full field September medal as well. to play in the inaugural ‘Doing it for Jarrod’ chari- dura Croquet Club and her friend Doreen to have a Geoff Pickles was the midweek ty golf day on November 28. The event will raise game. We hope they come again. gentlemen’s October Mug o’ the Month funds for Challenge – a not-for-profit organisation Noeline and Lyn (local ladies) have come to learn recipient with a fine 37 stableford that supports kids and families living with cancer. the rules and have a game. We welcome them. points. The early morning boys, Rob Having been diagnosed with cancer three We are hoping that the restrictions will be eased Devereux, Terry Bonello and David times in his life, Jarrod Lyle knew firsthand the or lifted before too long so we can have all our mem- Watt, were the three-person Irish hardship that young people and their families face bers back enjoying a game and each other’s compa- Stableford winners with 82 points when battling this disease. Despite the challeng- ny once again. Here’s hoping/hooping. from runners up Bruce Fraser, Darcy es, Jarrod became a professional golfer, eventu- Faye Armstrong Doyle and Greg Mighall (80 points). ally playing on the US PGA tour. Why not try a membership Funds raised will go towards Jarrod’s Gift – the The six-month Summer Playing legacy created by Challenge in honour of Lyle. Rights membership started on Oc- The event will be for teams of four players play- tober 1 and goes until March 31 ing in a Gentsome’s format for a range of prizes. next year. All memberships are ad- Further details will be posted on the club’s justed pro rata and we believe website and Facebook in the near future. we offer a range of affordable Tournament organisation and the serving of food and drinks will be strictly in accordance with  Geoff Pickles, October Mug COVID-19 guidelines. o’ the Month winner. Social distancing on the green.

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34 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 ‘How I started playing Great to be on the road (and trail) again petanque’ With our increasingly gorgeous weath- Petanque… “never heard of it,” I er and for those of us who can, day thought, though I often walked past rides through our wonderful region the playing field behind the Caltex beckon. The Macedon Ranges are service station in Gisborne. The ter- blessed with picturesque and interest- rain they call a piste… “crikey, what a name!” ing local rides on both bitumen roads and dirt trails. I was invited to have a go, so I wandered down Many Macedon Ranges Ulysses Branch (MRUB) one Wednesday evening and joined a team. The members get out into the deep bush regularly whilst object was to have as many of our boules closer to others enjoy less frequent visits to well-known the cochonnet (jack) than the opponents. Easier said haunts such as the Wombat Forest and the network than done! Soon I was enjoying the game and decid- of bush tracks around Gisborne, Riddell and Mac- ed to join the club. edon. In the bustle of busy lives, it’s easy to forget There are three main aspects to the game; skill, how pristine our area is with colourful seasonal wild- tactics and an element of luck determined by the ter- flowers and fresh clean air. For those who can, it’s rain. With practice my skills and tactics improved. I time to get your bike out and enjoy our wonderful Going bush near Riddell. Photo: Cherry Cole enjoyed meeting people from various cultures. The natural environment. sport is popular in Europe and the French colonies Top Tip: Always ride responsibly, particularly on please stay well and keep safe! But remember, club and I was introduced to these groups as I played in dirt tracks. They are generally shared carriageways get-togethers won’t happen if our community and Victorian interclub competitions. used by walkers, other vehicles and horse riders beyond don’t do the right thing and stay vigilant in I went along as a spectator to the 2019 Oceania too. Plus remember, there are mobile phone black fighting this pandemic! competition held at Caulfield. It was great to see spots in our hills, so don’t fall off or take unneces- Stay in touch by checking out our Ride Calendar teams from Tahiti, New Caledonia, Australia, New sary risks. Help may be difficult to call! at www.mrub.org.au or join us for a chat and club Zealand and Wallis and Futuna competing. My wife So until you can share a coffee, meal or just news via Facebook. See you on the dirt sometime! and I enjoy the weekends away at places like Apollo great company with our wider MRUB family, Cherry Cole Bay, the Grampians, Avoca and Nagambie where I get to compete against other like-minded people. I’m currently looking forward to some interstate competitions when opportunities arise. The Petanque Club plays on the second and Seen around town fourth Saturday of the month starting at 10am. For further information and enquiry forms please go to our website: mtmacedonpetanqueclub.weebly.com Bob Bossner Vice-President Mt Macedon Petanque Club

Bob Bossner A piece of concrete wall is lowered into place at the Aldi plays at site in Aitken Street on October 15. By the end of the A new cricket pitch goes in at Tony Clarke Reserve, Avoca month the building was substantially up. Macedon.

four months after meeting. Their first person and would flowers in oils and watercolours. Her Obituary daughter Jennifer was born in 1968, do anything to help other interests included gardening and Evelyn Ivy Mueller followed by Joanne in 1971 and Mi- people. She en- handicrafts and she was an excellent 1941-2020 chael in 1974. They bought their first joyed playing ten- cook. Evelyn and Jurgen enjoyed live home at Raymond Terrace NSW in nis and netball and theatre and attended most shows in Evelyn was born in Newcastle, NSW, 1969. loved to follow the Melbourne. to Harold and Rose Anderson and was Due to Jurgen’s work as an RAAF children and later the Following the Ash Wednesday fires, a sister to Robert, Carol and Rozlyn. Engineering Officer, they moved to grandchildren in their Evelyn was in charge of the Gisborne Evelyn attended Warner’s Bay various locations. They loved to trav- sports. She derived Mechanics Hall Distribution and Help Primary School and later the Hamil- el and over the years visited Fiji, Du- Evelyn Mueller much joy and hap- Centre. ton Girls High School. Upon leaving bai, Austria, Germany, France, Ireland, piness from her five grandchildren, She suffered a stroke in 2004 school, Evelyn worked in photogra- USA and most Australian states. Bronte, Mason, Hudson, Abby and which resulted in short-term memory phy as a retoucher and colourist in the The family moved to Gisborne Sage. loss and she developed macular days of black and white wedding pho- in 1979 and have lived on the same She was a past member of the Pos- degeneration which slowed her down tos. property ever since. In 2015 Evelyn sums Netball Club and longtime mem- but failed to stop her. Evelyn passed In 1965 Evelyn met Jurgen at Stew- and Jurgen celebrated their 50th wed- ber of Red Cross and the former Gis- away on September 14 and a funeral art & Lloyds Social Club, Newcastle. ding anniversary back at Newcastle. borne Lions Club. A talented painter, service was held at TJ Scott’s Chapel, It was a short courtship and they mar- Evelyn was always a very caring Evelyn loved to paint landscapes and Kyneton, on September 21. ried in Newcastle in the same year, Gisborne Gazette November 2020 35 Life during the pandemic Long-time resident involved in many community groups Hello, my name is Emma Norton. I’ve lived in Gis- Obituary became a cutter at Lady of Fashion. borne all my life and was born with an intellectual dis- Valerie Daly She met David through a work colleague who ability. I live independently which I enjoy as it gives 18 June 1935 – 10 October 2020 moved to Mt Macedon and Val and David were mar- me freedoms in my decision making about what I ried on November 20, 1954, at All Saints Church want to eat, watch, do and plan for in my day. Valerie Audrey Daly nee Moore was of England in Preston. They built a house at 1 The pandemic has dis- born in 1935 at Fernleigh private Barkly Avenue, Mt Macedon, that would be their rupted the way I go about my hospital in Preston to Hilda and Eric only family home. everyday life. I’m lucky my par- Moore, a little sister to Thelma Lil- Val and David’s family grew with the births of ents live on the property but I lian. She grew up in Preston, and their five children – Janice, Philip, Rhonda, Gail miss my extended family and attended West Preston Primary and Brendan (stillborn) – and later their chil- friends. I feel for people with School and Northcote High. One of dren’s partners Joe, Bev, Ken and Paul. In later disability as we sometimes find her teachers, Miss King, was head- life, Val was the matriarch of 12 grandchildren it difficult to understand why mistress at Kyneton High many and 11 great-grandchildren whom she adored. we can’t do the things that we years later when Val’s children at- Valerie Daly Val was involved in many clubs and committees have become accustomed to! tended. including Red Cross, Gisborne and Mt Macedon Emma Norton I am regularly in the Gisborne Family holidays were often spent at her grandpar- Districts Historical Society and later Macedon Sen- community and catch up with friends at Windarring. I ents’ house at Hurstbridge or camping at the beach. ior Citizens Club. She played tennis, loved swim- now fill in my time trying to keep active with garden- Val enjoyed many activities while growing up, no- ming and was lady president at both Gisborne and ing, art activities, reading and exercise, but I miss tably basketball and softball. She went to Brownies, Macedon bowls clubs. my friends. Guides and Rangers and stayed involved through Her involvement with Red Cross spanned 30 I believe in working together and we will get though adulthood, becoming captain of Mt Macedon Girl years and she received the Red Cross Special Com- COVID-19 and be stronger! I have worked in the lo- Guides from 1964 to 1970. mendation Award for services given during and after cal community before and would like to gain employ- She learnt to play the saxophone as a child and the Ash Wednesday bushfires. ment again after COVID. I believe everyone has the later the melodica piano. She loved listening to Val loved fish and chips, particularly wrapped in right to achieve and be valued within the community. bagpipes and old-time music. newspaper, and her last food request was a hot salty To my friends, and everyone: set goals, work hard Val’s first job was at Joy Toys but breathing the fur chip which her daughters were able to give her and but most of all keep smiling! Emma Norton made her sick, so she did a dressmaking course and she enjoyed immensely. Be a leader. Become a teacher. Become a teacher to lead us into the future, and inspire who comes next.

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36 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 Long-time resident involved in many community groups brainbusters QUIZ

1. In which building in England are the Crown 6. Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable? Jewels on display? 7. Which present-day capital city is the only 2. Which event of 1929 caused the worst peri- capital city appearing in the Bible? od of the Depression? 8. What is the lightest metal? 3. Who is the patron saint of lovers? 9. From which film is the saying “You fooled 4. On which continent would you find the Ka- ’em, chief! You fooled ’em, you fooled ’em all” lahari Desert? 10. In which month do Russians celebrate the 5. Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of what? October Revolution?

Questions supplied by Graeme Millar Answers page 39 Gary and Jan Jones in their garden. Probus personalities: The origins of Halloween Jan and Gary Jones Jan and Gary are long-term Gisborne residents who have been enjoying YOUNG retirement for over 10 years. Active community members, they participate BEAT in many activities available for retirees with Asher Kroon in the Macedon Ranges. Gary plays competition tennis for the Gisborne Tennis Club where he has served as president, sec- Since moving to Gisborne, I have found Hallow- retary and committee member. Jan, a non-player, een to be enormously popular in certain parts of served as treasurer for three years. town. Every year we buy more lollies than the They both volunteer at Macedon Ranges Health. year before and still run out completely. Jan has helped in administrative assistance for sev- I love dressing up and going around town with 1920s Halloween costumes en years, while Gary drove residents to appoint- my group of friends. Whether or not you agree ments. Together they have enjoyed participating in with this holiday, I think it’s a great event that Eve, but it was still the same as All Souls’ Day. activities as members of Probus and are both valua- everyone can get involved in, and tell some of its Then finally, with the passing of time, the name ble committee members; Jan producing the newslet- history here. developed into Halloween and the day became ter and Gary secretary for two years. Halloween is an international holiday celebrat- the way we know it now. An active member of the Men’s Shed, Gary has ed every year on October 31. It was originally a Trick-or-treating started in the late 1800s and completed projects such as a coffee table and a festive Irish holiday and today’s celebration is a was introduced as a way to stop young teenagers tea trolley. He also plays in the Men’s Shed Music modified version of the one that took place 2000 from causing trouble in the neighbourhood Group, which regularly entertains at Gisborne Oaks years ago. Celts would dress up in scary cos- by giving them something to do. The aged care. He also pursues his passion for music, tumes and light fires to ward off evil ghosts. tradition slowly grew between presenting a bluegrass music show weekly on com- It had absolutely nothing to do with eat- each neighbourhood before it munity radio 99.3FM. ing treats and door knocking. But that eventually went global and is now Jan has undertaken short courses in modern just goes to show how far history the famous tradition so many of us floristry and cake decorating and longer courses has changed. take part in today. in china painting and watercolour. However, her The original Celtic festi- Over time it has spread to passion is gardening where she has put many, many val was celebrated on No- America and other parts of hours into their lovely home garden. They walk daily, vember 1 in the UK, Ire- the world, although Amer- belong to a euchre card group that raises funds for land, and north of France. ica tends to do Halloween community organisations and have still found time to In 43AD, Rome had cap- particularly well. Contra- travel, visit family, friends and renovate their home. tured a large majority of the ry to popular belief, Hallow- Celtic territory and Roman een is not an American-born and Celtic festivals were celebration. combined to create the cel- Over the years Halloween Gazette at Large ebration as we know it, Hal- has grown very popular in loween. Australia, influenced by the It was not called Hallow- media and retail stores. een right away. The com- Halloween has a lot of bined festival was first called history, and I’ve only just All Souls’ Day. This day was scratched the surface. to honour the dead. It was You’d be surprised to see traditional to dress up in cos- what you find if you re- tumes to scare off the evil search it! I hope I’ve in- spirits that would possess formed you a little bit about the bodies of the dead. Next, this festive holiday. it was renamed All-Hallows’ Gisborne Montessori School sent in this photo of Liam Asher and his sister Alyssa Leyden and Tori Taig reading the local news. We can only set out on a previous Halloween. commend such studious reading of a newspaper at a young age and hope the Kids’ Page provided a light break.

Gisborne Gazette November 2020 37 Sponsored by Anglican Parish of Gisborne ■ Uniting Church in Australia ■ St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne ■ House of the Rock Church, Gisborne ■ Gisborne Church of THE CHURCHES Christ ■ Faithworks-Manaaki ■ St Brigid’s Parish

Halloween, All Hallows Day WE ARE OPEN St Brigid’s Parish (All Saints) and All Souls ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN OP SHOP Catechetics enrolment 2021 Often, there is a tension in parts of the church when it Yes, two days a week, Wednesday and There will be an information evening at St Brigid’s comes to Halloween. Since the 1920s, the night has Friday, from 10am to 4pm. become a commercial opportunity. Church on Tuesday December 8 at 7pm for parents But... we are observing social distancing Sadly, there have been instances in who wish to enrol their children (from Government which people suffered harm through rules according to the law. No more than and independent schools) in the sacraments of: seven customers in the shop at any given abuse and dangerous “tricks”. Reconciliation grade 3 – Monday February 1 to time. Generally people only have to wait a The origins of the night are very Monday March 29 minute or two before entering the shop. much Celtic. Eucharist grade 4 – Monday July 12 to Monday On the night before the end of summer all the We now have four rooms packed August 23 departed came home for one evening. with unbelievable bargains. We are also Confirmation grade 6 – Monday April 19 to Monday The early church, as was the custom, took over accepting, on a limited basis, bric-a-brac, June 14. many pagan feasts. The church used local customs books, kitchen items as well as clothes, as part of evangelising. shoes and handbags, but NOT furniture. We Please note that the enrolments need to be final- The next day, November 1, was the day to give are still located at the corner of Fisher and ised by Monday February 1, 2021. thanks for the holy ones (hallowed, saints) who Brantome Streets. For further information please call the parish of- have gone to heaven, and November 2, those still Graeme Millar 0413 781 501 fice on 5428 2591 or go to our website, www.cam. to achieve this. org.au/gisborne Many people today take the opportunity to remember their loved ones. The Jack O’Lantern tells the legend of Irishman Jack, who is not allowed into heaven or hell. As a CROSSWORD – MELBOURNE CUP WINNERS punishment, Jack now carries a lump of burning coal from hell for eternity. Jack put the coal into a hol- 1 ACROSS lowed turnip with a face carved on the outside. Across Riddells Creek, 1st Riddells Creek Scout 3. The winner of last year’s Cup 2 6. The fastest horse ever to win the Cup Group will be hiding lanterns to provide a child-safe was in 1990 and family night. The Parish of Gisborne is happy to 10. This mare won the Cup in the same support this child-safe activity. 3 month as the Melbourne Olympic Games Fr Dennis 12. Race caller Joe Brown broadcast his last Melbourne Cup in 1980 when this horse 4 won the race. 5 Faithworks Christian 6 7 8 Church 9 10 Such strange times. It is disappointing to not be able to meet together as 11 a family every Sunday, but we’re getting used to our 12 13 Zoom and pre-recorded services. It’s still really lovely to be able to see each other’s faces, touch base 14 or just see everyone contributing to our new service 15 style. We’re very grateful for modern technology. 16 Apart from missing our church family and our wonderful friends at Warrina, we have so been missing Encounter Cafe. The day the Gisborne Market is 17 18 back, we will be happy people. Throughout the years doing Encounter Cafe we have met some wonderful people. It really brings us much joy to serve people, 19 to sit and chat, have a laugh. So, thank you to our Encounter Cafe friends. To our one-off visitors, to our regulars – thank you DOWN (ACROSS cont) for community, for bringing joy, and thank you for 1. The first winner of the Cup 9. Bart Cummings’ first Cup 16. Michelle Payne rode this gelding home your donations. Our children’s home in India really 2. The winner of the 2009 Cup winner (of 12), in 1965 17. The last mare to win the Cup with three appreciates your generosity and it makes a huge dif- 4. This Cup winner carried the 11. Gay Waterhouse trained this consecutive wins ference. most weight – 63.5kg winner seven years ago 18. The winner of the 1995 Cup As a church, we look forward to meeting again 5. Just seven horses ran in the 13. This mare was the last horse 19 Darren Beadman won two Cup winners. when permitted. For the time being we will continue 1863 Cup. Who won? to win the Melbourne Cup/Caulfield One was Kingston Rule. What was the other? to enjoy our pre-recorded and Zoom services. 7. Jockey Jim Pike's only Cup win Cup double in 2001 was on this highest-rated horse in 14. Harry White's first Cup win on Feel free to view our services on our website; the Australian history this horse link is in the sermon section. Questions compiled by Graeme Millar, 8. This horse won the Cup in the 15. The first of jockey Jack formatted by Thomas Shaddock. Shelley Farrugia same year that Ned Kelly was Purtell's three wins faithworkscc.com.au or find us on Facebook hanged Answers page 39

38 Gisborne Gazette November 2020 New 100 WHAT'S ON members Sewage treatment plant REGULAR MEETINGS always growing with Gisborne YEARS AGO welcome From the pages of A major upgrade to the Gisborne Recycled Water the old Gisborne Gazette please check with your group regarding Plant is in planning by Western Water. Subject to activities allowed in november government approval, work on the upgrade is ex- NOVEMBER 1920 pected to start next year. ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis) 2nd Saturday I R Robertson Res With the population serviced by the Gisborne plant ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve expected to grow significantly Macedon News ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon The tennis court is now about finished, and it over the next 15 years, the up- BOTANIC GARDENS working bee every Thurs 9.30am-10.30am grade will ensure Western Water promises to be a good court and will no doubt BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s Church make things a little livelier in our town. Most Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 can manage the increasing vol- of the work has been done by working bees. BUSHWALKING CLUB Various locations Tel 5428 3490 or 5427 0888 umes of sewage for treatment. Our cricket club wants shaking up. There Western Water’s chief operating officer, Graham CANASTA CLUB 1.30pm every Mon except first Mon of month appears to be no secretary, and no one Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) Holt, said “the Gisborne plant has been ... treating seems anxious for the job. Cannot some CANCER SUPPORT GROUP last Wed of month MRH local sewage since it was constructed in the early enthusiast of the game be found to give it a CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park, New Gisb 1980s. Despite several upgrades since then, popula- go and get the club moving. CARERS GROUP (Mac Ranges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL tion growth means it is now nearing capacity. I note a letter in a former issue of the 5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only) “The planned major upgrade will not only meet the COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9am Church of Christ region’s increasing demand for sewage treatment, “Gazette” in which the writer rather criticises CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field Macedon and mentions a Sunday train CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Gis Secondary College but also improve the quality of the Class B recycled service would benefit Macedon as far as CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd water produced and significantly reduce the plant’s energy consumption.” land values are concerned. The writer, DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am Scout Hall, Daly Res however, must not blame Macedon, as the The plant receives sewage from customers across “aristocracy” lives in Upper Macedon and I FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323 Gisborne, New Gisborne, Macedon and Mount Mac- FLY FISHING CLUB 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne edon, treating an average of close to two million litres am afraid our Progress Association will not FOCUS CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club be able to Influence them. FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon a day. Sewage is treated to become Class B recycled water which is used to irrigate green spaces around Cricket: Gisborne V Romsey GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed various venues 0424 038 474 town as well as suitable crops in parts of South Gis- The above elevens played at Romsey GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library borne. Recycled water not used locally is released GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall into Jacksons Creek, in line with strict requirements on Saturday under pleasant conditions. GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS Gisborne went to the wicket first and were set out in Western Water’s licence to discharge from HISTORICAL SOCIETY open Wed 10am-4pm Court House disposed for a moderate total of 62. Skipper the Environment Protection Authority. Oakley 13, F. Stephens 12, Alex Gardiner 8, JPs SIGNING STATION Thursdays 1-3pm GREAT office Hamilton St Residents are encouraged to seek information and sundries 15, were the chief contributors. LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am and have their say on the project. Visit Western F. Collery 5 for 19, G White 3 for 24 and LIONS CLUB First Thursday of month 7.30pm 247 Station Rd Water.com.au for the latest project factsheet, com- Scanlon 2 for 7 shared the bowling honors for MARTIAL ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall plete a survey about what you value about the sew- the home team. Romsey responded with 49. MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St erage service and Jacksons Creek, and/or register Charlie Carlick, 5 for 19, and Rev. Raverty, MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve your interest in joining the project’s community panel. MEN’S SHED BARBECUE Last Mon 12.30pm Lyell Street For more information, call Western Water on 1300 3 for 27, trundled for Gisborne. Ron Coutts MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues 8pm Horticultural Hall kept wicket admirably, and fielding for both MUFFINS ’N MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church 650 422. teams was good. In their second attempt MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St Gisborne lost 2 for 42, George Martin 26 OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am Riddells Rec Res not out, and George Edwards 8 not out. Will Crossword answers PARKINSON'S SUPPORT 2nd Wed, 1pm Lancefield Bowling Club resume the innings tomorrow. The Romsey PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat, 10am behind Caltex service ACROSS DOWN ladies provided afternoon tea, which was station, Station Rd, Gisborne 3 Vow And Declare 2019 1 Archer 1861 much appreciated. PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday phoenixmrac.com 6 Kingston Rule 1990 2 Shocking 2009 The match continued Sunday. Gisborne PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Riddell’s Creek 10 Evening Peal 1956 4 Poitrel 1920 put together 85 in their second innings, Neighbourhood House PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve 12 Beldale Ball 1980 5 Banker 1863 George Martin 29, Rev. Raverty 15, and PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve 16 Prince of Penzance 2015 7 Phar Lap 1930 George Edwards 12, being the principal run PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall 17 Makybe Diva 2005 8 Grand Flaneur 1880 getters. Requiring 99 to win, Romsey could 9 Light Fingers 1965 QUILTERS (Gisb) Wed 7pm Room attached to Gisb Library 18 Doriemus 1995 only manage 78, leaving Gisborne victors by 19 Saintly 1996 11 Fiorente 2013 a small margin. Rev. Raverty, 5 for 24, was RAMBLERS Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field 13 Ethereal 2001 the successful bowler. ROTARY (Gisborne) Tues fortnightly, 6.45 for 7pm Wine O'Clock, 50 Aitken St 14 Think Big 1974 (book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon) 15 Hiraji 1947 (Macedon Ranges) 1st & 3rd Monday Baringo Food & Wine Local News RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gis Aquatic Centre A public meeting was called for Tuesday RSL 1st Mon 2pm Hall at 247 Station Rd 5428 2233 KIDS' QUIZ ANSWERS night at the Mechanics’ Hall to endeavor to SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 11am Tony Clarke Res arrange for the holding of a sports meeting SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Wed 12 noon Rec Reserve Bullengarook 1. Buzz Aldrin 6. Butterflies at Gisborne on Boxing Day. Years ago, 2. Fiji 7. Ostrich TABLE TENNIS Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon 3. Sow 8. Telephone Gisborne was noted for such successful THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Gisborne Aquatic Centre 4. Atlantic Ocean 9. Seven gatherings and there is no reason why they TOY LIBRARY Every Sat 10-11am; first & third Wed, 8.45-9.30am, should not be revived. This is a dinkum effort second & fourth Fri 9-10am 71 Robertson St 5. 52 10. Venus to get things moving again so don’t let it be U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC said you never had a hand in the matter. ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC Brainbusters QUIZ answers Come along Tuesday night and take a VINTAGE MACHINERY Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at live interest in the proceedings. Anyone and Steam Park; Meetings last Friday 7pm at Steam Park 1 Tower of London 7 Jerusalem WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend N’hood House everyone welcome, so assist to put a bit of 2 Stock market crash 8 Magnesium WRITERS (Scribes & Scribblers) 2nd Tues 10am-12 Riddell N’hood House “ginger” into the movement by being present 3 St Dwynwen 9 One Flew Over the on Tuesday night. YOUNG VOICES Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm Norma Richardson Hall, 4 Africa Cuckoo’s Nest Buckland St, Woodend, 5426 4801 or [email protected] 5 The number 13 10 November 6 Fruit Gisborne Gazette November 2020 39 A complete offset account…

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