THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, JUNE, 2014 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. Circulation 5000 – Number 175 – FREE Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Celebrating 100 Years of Red Cross Women have been at the forefront raise money for Red Cross," said Val. of Red Cross since its foundation in "Mrs Marj Anderson owned the Ociana Australia and on Thursday 29 May the (Queenscliff Inn) where the mobile local Red Cross Unit, the Ps&Qs, blood bank collected blood and the celebrated this milestone with High donors enjoyed refreshments. Marj died Tea at the Town Hall. a few years ago well into her nineties." A meeting to form a Geelong Red "Mrs Audrey Baker had a radio Cross Unit 25th August 1914 held by the program during WW2 providing mayor's wife, Mrs Lascelles, was the mothers with advice about looking after catalyst for Queenscliff to form their own infants, cooking with rationing and first unit under the presidency of Mrs Cox aid and ran a Junior Red Cross in local Taylor. Their main role was fundraising schools. Gwen Munro, a member for to make or knit clothing, buy food, over 60 years, worked in the Blood Bank toiletries and cigarettes for servicemen and transferred to Point Lonsdale on her overseas and of course train in first aid. retirement." Gwen Munro, a member Chairman of the Ps&Qs unit, Val for over 60 years, worked in the Blood Lawrence, said there was very little Bank and transferred to the Ps&Qs on history about the Queenscliff Branch but retiring to Point Lonsdale and is known when she joined 22 years ago the seven for her great jam and cakes. members shared their memories. As Val Today women serve overseas for Red recounted stories and characters that Cross providing humanitarian relief in had been active members many heads conflicts from South Sudan to Afghan- nodded in recognition of her service. istan working as emergency and disaster "Miss Marie Zula, a Red Cross relief specialists and community aid and member for over 70 years, organised development workers. As we look ahead dances for soldiers based at the Fort to the next 100 years, we invite the next during WW2 affording them the generation of young women to join this Ps&Qs members Val Lawrence, Betty Jalbart and Gwen Munro enjoyed reminiscing about their Red Cross years at the Town Hall. opportunity to meet the local girls and humanitarian cause. Bongo! Get on board!! Point Lonsdale shoppers liked Co-owner, Greg Jones, is delighted Cook Islands … and to think it began what they saw this week when they to be a part of such a ground breaking right here in Queenscliff!" got the opportunity to get up close and concept, revealed exclusively to the Tickets will be an all day ticket for personal with the soon to be released Queenscliff Herald that the Bongo's family, children and adults can hop on 'Bongo!' that literally stopped traffic in were in the final stages of complying and off at their leisure from 9am-5pm. the main street as drivers slowed down with national ADR standards. Check it out on the website www. to have a look at the bright red van. "This might take another month bongotransit.com.au Queenscliff's ferry terminal was the but my business partners Phil Luchetta In the meantime Bongo! Transit is Bongo's next public appearance where and Dennis Buhagiar are making looking for people interested in driving people boarding the ferry left their cars every effort to launch the Bongo the vehicles with an emphasis on and the staff came up for a closer look Transit Community Connect project people who need an extra bit of in- resulting in smiles all round. in early spring," Jones said. "This is come such as retirees, pensioners and The Bongo vans are expected to surely one of the most innovative students with a little knowledge of the greatly enhance Queenscliff's comm- tourism transport solutions on both town's history for added interest to the ercial trade by transporting tourists sides of the bay. The Bongo will also ride. and locals around the borough. The be available for commercial and A full driving license is required. Transit System will base three Bongos community events." Email your interest to greg@bongo in both Queenscliff & Sorrento ferry "We are in negotiations to supply transit.com.au terminals before going up through ten vehicles to a number of prospective So as they say at Bongo! Get on each township and returning in time customers around the country, even as board! for the next ferry arrival. far away as Auckland NZ and the By Peter Taylor The Bongo Van that Greg plans to operate between the Ferry Terminal and town. You asked for it!

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and the natural environment so participants could explore and News from your local MP Mayor's celebrate environmental landmarks, incorporate digital experiences and Police Stations about the proposed sale and I hope acknowledge ancient traditions along The recent announcement that all their voice will be heard and the the way. The Borough hosted two of police shifts will start and finish in Minister will call a halt to the process so Column the 12 official rest stations. Ocean Grove is very concerning. The that the residents and the broader Congratulations to all involved in this planned changes will mean the virtual community can be consulted and all closure of the Queenscliff, Drysdale Community Environment Alliance Written submissions can be made wonderful event. options considered. and Portarlington stations, with them Launch up until 24 July. More information Annual Report Awards Ann Nichol House provides great only being open a couple of days a I urge businesses, community about the Consultation Sessions and It is with great pleasure that I care from dedicated staff and is a week for a few hours. groups and private individuals to the submissions can be found via our recently accepted two awards for the genuine community asset, built with I have again raised the issue of become involved in our new Com- website www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au or Borough of Queenscliffe 2012-2013 funds raised by local people. I will Police numbers in Bellarine in munity Environment Alliance. I be contacting Customer service on 03 Annual Report. The Institute of continue to support the community in Parliament requesting that the Minister recently had the great pleasure of 5258 1377. Chartered Accountants Australia and their campaign for Ann Nichol House for Police stop the downgrading of officially launching this new initiative. Council Budget the Municipal Association of Victoria remain as a public, not-for-profit police services across Bellarine. The It was so good to see the large Council has prepared its draft awarded the Borough with the "Best residential aged care facility. Minister's response completely ignored number of people who attended the budget for the 2014/15 financial year. Governance Reporting - Low Bellarine Police Community Support the three Bellarine stations and lumped occasion and commit themselves to It was tabled at the Ordinary Meeting Resource" for the publication of our Register Bellarine in with Geelong and the Surf the preservation and protection of our of Council held on Wednesday 30 2012 -2013 Annual Report. That same The Register supports isolated, older Coast. natural heritage. The good work we April 2014 and public information publication was 'runner up' in the Best and disabled residents across the The Shadow Minister for Police and do today in safeguarding our sessions have since been held. Council Overall Annual Report and received Bellarine who need social contact, I are committed to maintaining all four environment will reap dividends for is now seeking community input and an Honourable Mention. information on safety and security stations if elected in November, with years and generations to come. invites written submissions on a Queenscliffe Lonsdale Yacht Club through a register overseen by Queenscliff, Drysdale and Portar- Council has a strong commitment proposal contained in the draft Budge. I had the pleasure of attending the volunteers and Bellarine Police. They lington operational 16 hours, and the to the environment and aims that the Submissions close Thursday 5 June. Queenscliffe Lonsdale Yacht Club also receive a regular phone call from Bellarine station in Ocean Grove municipality will be carbon neutral by Please visit www.queenscliffe. presentation night and met Finn volunteers to keep them connected. In operational 24 hours a day. Residents the year 2020. I have no doubt our new vic.gov.au for more information. Moate. Fin is 11 years old and after an emergency contact details for their Community Environment Alliance Community Grants Open doing a sailing course at Limeburners and visitors to our region deserve to feel doctor and pharmacist, property access will have an extremely positive impact Applications are now open for Lagoon in January he has become a safe and secure in Bellarine, as they details and even information about on sustaining and safeguarding our community grants. The purpose of member of the Yacht Club. He sails have in the past. I encourage you to sign their pets can be accessed by police and uniquely beautiful environment. the grants program is to assist local every Saturday as part of the the petition, through my office or other emergency services. You can become involved via the not-for-profit community groups in Sundance crew. At the awards night locally to support this campaign. Vounteers are needed to support this Ann Nichol House council's website www.queenscliffe securing funding for the benefit of the Finn was awarded his first Burgee flag great initiative. Email bpsupportregister On May 6, I tabled the petition in .vic/gov.au or by calling the Borough's local community. Grants of up to and was pleased as punch. It was @bigpond.com or call 5255 3968. Parliament with more than 1,300 Sustainability Officer Jacqueline $2,000 are available for community, lovely to see his commitment to the As always, please don't hesitate to signatures, calling on the Napthine Wilson on 5258 1377. art and cultural projects and activities club and his excitement about the contact me by email or call my office if Government to intervene in the Planning Scheme Review that enhance the wellbeing and quality winter series which starts in a couple there are any matters that I may be able proposed sale of Ann Nichol House. The Queenscliffe Planning Scheme of life of residents living in the of months. to assist you with directly on 5248 3462. Cr Helene Cameron There is deep community concern Review Analysis and Recom- Borough of Queenscliffe. Application Hon Lisa Neville MP mendations draft report has been forms and program guidelines are completed. Council is keen that the available from Council Offices or community review and comment on it. online at Council's website. Appli- Local police operations slashed The Queenscliffe Planning Scheme is a cations close at 4.00pm pm Friday 13 principle tool for managing land use June 2014. The Mayor of Queenscliffe Cr that such a serious reduction in police The Borough has a real need for a full and development within the Borough. Mountain to Mouth Arts Extra- Helene Cameron has expressed shock services was imminent," she said. "It is a time police presence. The permanent It is a statutory document that sets out vaganza and disappointment over the imminent state government responsibility to population of 3,000 increases five-fold the objectives, policies, zones and This year's M~M 24 hour extreme closure of the Queenscliff Police Station provide police protection to all of its during the busy holiday periods of planning permit requirements for the arts pilgrimage was an absolutely saying council had been kept in the dark citizens." summer, Easter and long weekends. use, development, protection and amazing experience to be a part of about the closure. She said the state "The people of our community need Major events such as the Point Lonsdale government decision to slash local police the reassurance, security and protection Rip View Swim Classic and the conservation of land. You are invited to and I was honoured to represent the operations to only two hours a week was that only a proper police presence can Queenscliff Music Festival also see a attend Community Consultation Borough. The adventure began with a a slap in the face to the residents of the provide," she said. "Our predominantly large influx in visitor numbers. Sessions which will be held: traditional indigenous smoking Borough. Other police stations on the mature age population needs to feel safe Council has been extremely Queenscliff: Tuesday 24 June 2014 at ceremony at the You Yangs prior to Bellarine Peninsula, at Drysdale and on the streets and in their own homes. concerned about the lack of police 7pm at the Queenscliff Town Hall and the 80kms walk down to the Borough Portarlington, will also be shut down for Our priority now is to seek urgent talks locally and last summer engaged private Point Lonsdale Thursday 26 June 2014 of Queenscliffe, concluding at the all but a handful of hours a week. with the Premier and the Police Minister security guards at municipal caravan at 7pm at Point Lonsdale Primary Mouth of the Barwon River. The "We were not consulted by the state regarding the restoration of a full time parks and camping grounds costing the School. program integrated arts, storytelling government or forewarned in any way police presence in Queenscliffe." Borough $32,000.

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QUEENSCLIFF KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS 2015 Applications open from the 12th of June, 2014 for positions in the 3-4yo and 4-5yo program at the Queenscliff Kindergarten for 2015. COMMUNITY The Queenscliff Kindergarten offers quality education for 3 - 5 year olds, with experienced, qualified staff. We have an exciting program planned for 2015 and would love you to be a part of it. Contact us at: [email protected] for an enrolment kit. More GRANTS information about Queenscliff Kindergarten is available at www.queenscliffkindergarten.org.au. Enrolment applications for 2015 close on Friday 27th June, 2014. NOW OPEN SITUATIONS VACANT Applications are welcome for community grants, to assist not-for-profit community groups secure funding for the benefit of the PH: 9318 4188 local community. Up to $2,000 is available for community, art and cultural projects and activities that enhance the well-being and quality of life of residents living in the Borough of Queenscliffe. Maintenance The Grants program also aims to assist local If something happened to you today, would your wishes community groups and organisations to be carried out tomorrow? increase involvement and provide opportunities Coordinator for Council and the community to work SPECIAL together. Searoad Ferries are seeking a Take advantage of our discounted fees for Wills & Powers of Attorney at our new branch at 16 Stokes Street, Queenscliff, Application forms and the grants program suitably experienced maintenance open every Monday. guidelines are available from Council Offices, 50 coordinator to manage the day-to- We have been providing practical and cost effective support and Learmonth Street Queenscliff, or online at day maintenance tasks at both the advocacy to our local community in Melbourne for over 35 years. Council's website. Applications close at Queenscliff and Sorrento Ferry Our skilled and experienced lawyers can assist you with a range of 4.00pm, Friday 13 June 2014. Terminals. legal matters including family law, probate, conveyancing and commercial law. For more information please call 03 5258 1377 For more information, or to apply Advocacy now and into your future or visit www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au visit www.searoad.com.au Lenny Jenner E: [email protected] PH: 9318 4188 Chief Executive Officer Queenscliffe Herald, June 2014 – Page 3 Community Environment Alliance Celebrating the power The Borough of Queenscliffe communities' and encouraged people aims to be a carbon neutral comm- to have their own vision about what unity by 2020. Queenscliff and Point works for their business or home and of volunteering Lonsdale locals are working together to share their knowledge and “Council is very proud of the high you bring to your roles, helps to make to reduce carbon emissions. Such successes. rate of volunteerism within the our community special. A place that is reduction can happen through a IGA in Point Lonsdale are Borough of Queenscliffe. We believe it characterised by the care and enthus- combination of: Reducing electricity committed to reducing electricity plays a central role in developing and iasm we share for each other." and gas usage; Using solar or wind consumption by 7%; Queenscliff maintaining a 'healthy, involved and The St Vincent de Paul Society aka power; Offsetting any remaining Harbour is partnering with Corio emissions. creative community' which in turn, Vinnie's Waste for composting and intro- adds to our overall sense of wellbeing," Volunteers at Vinnie's are a small part The idea is to 'think globally and ducing recycling bins at the harbour; act locally' with businesses and said Mayor Helene Cameron at the of the 6 million plus people volunteering Stuart Miller Design Solutions will Town Hall celebrating volunteering in annually in Australia equating to about community groups becoming an continue to educate clients on alliance partner. As a partner, you'll be the borough. 36 per cent of the adult population. The building sustainability. "Our volunteers offer a range of St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia asked to sign a commitment to Logo Design different skills and talents to the has over 40,000 members and 627 shops complete an action to reduce your Council's Sustainability Officer community. The combination of these where money from selling donated impact on our environment. This organized two workshops for local different skills, together with the goods goes towards supporting the action might be a simple change to school students and community warmth, compassion and good humour disadvantaged in our society. your daily habits or working with members with the designers gleaning others as part of a larger commitment. a local perspective on the natural and By taking action now we can play a built environment for incorporation role in protecting our natural assets to into the final design. ensure our environment is sustainable Reflecting on their own drawings for our children and grandchildren. and the colour mosaic, students were Guest speaker Phoebe Howe from asked to vote for the top three colours the Australian Youth Climate that best represented the areas natural Coalition said the world was 'being and built environment - blue, mus- changed on the ground in local tard/yellow and cream/sand were the most popular. The concept symbolizes the local environments iconic Moonah tree, waves and the tones of sand and water. The waves are made of hands to reflect the 'alliance' or 'working together'. The name reflects the key components of the program; comm- Enjoying the celebration were Vinnie's volunteers Jackie Porter, Raika Sattalich, Michal unity, environment and alliance. Scott and Margaret Barratt. 150 trees mark a special anniversary Queenscliffe council has com- at the J.L. Jordan Reserve, near the boat areas; they are hardy and low main- pleted a mass tree planting project to ramp, in Hesse Street and 75 in park- tenance and will take about seven to ten mark the Borough's 150th anni- land at Ganes Reserve, Point Lonsdale. years to mature and reach their adult versary. They will beautify each location and height of between three and four metres. A total of 150 trees, one for each provide much needed shade. Queenscliffe Mayor Councillor year, were planted following a sugges- The Coastal and Silver Banksia and Helene Cameron said the trees will be a Council's Sustainability officer Jacqueline Wilson with Cr Sue Westerval and tion from the Queenscliff Community Black and Drooping Sheoak trees are permanent reminder of the munici- Phoebe Howe. Association. Seventy-five were planted native to the region and thrive in coastal pality's 150th anniversary.

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TRAIN STATION END OF QUEENSCLIFF Page 4 – Queenscliffe Herald, June 2014 Queenscliffe Herald, June 2014 – Page 5 Queenscliff Kindergarten During the recent Allergy and Australia has one of the highest much less obvious kind of reaction Anaphylaxis awareness week incidences of food allergy in the such as a constant runny nose or a Queenscliff's kinder kids made world with one in ten babies born never-ending cough when dairy is a pancakes taking into consider- today developing a food allergy by feature in the diet, for example. FISH AND CHIPS ation the allergies and dietary the age of 12 months. They range Food allergies can affect behaviour, requirements of their kinder from the life threatening kind to a sleep and learning. TAKE AWAY FOOD group. FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD DAILY Under the direction of kinder teacher Ruth Savage the littlies OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK made sugar free strawberry jam, a PHONE ORDERS WELCOME traditional pancake recipe substi- tuting the egg and trialling a coconut Queenscliff: 4 Gellibrand Street – 5258 2334 flour, coconut milk recipe. Ruth's Clifton Springs: Jetty Road – 5253 1821 daughter Kiera has a nut allergy. "These days, everyone knows someone with a food allergy," said CHICKEN CHICKEN Nicole Azzopardi, mum to 4 year PIN WHEELS - $2 each MINI ROAST old Stevie who is allergic to nuts. $4 each More and more, it's becoming a BUTTERFLY community-wide effort to keep an CHICKEN - $15.00 each eye out for this next generation of TASTY PATTIES children," said Nicole. "We are so $8.99 kg OR grateful for the care this kinder AWARD WINNING Kinder teacher Ruth with Chloe, Nicole and Stevie, Rose, Sadie, Edwin, Lara and Leah 10 for $6 community has shown our family." Cabana, stras all took turns mixing the pancake batter. and boneless ham are always available FULL RANGE OF QUALITY Fresh quality cuts & ALL YOUR NEEDS good old fashioned HOME MADE War of Words over sale of ALL YEAR ROUND service every day SNAGS Ann Nichol House 82 Hesse Street, Queenscliff Since the announcement by unity Health continues to operate and the failure of Lehman Bros in Phone: 5258 1742 Bellarine Community Health Cen- Ann Nichol House at a loss, it puts at the US. Losses with Lehman Bros tre Ltd Board to sell Ann Nichol risk the financial viability of the were quoted as $4.4 million, ($1.2 FREE DELIVERY IN QUEENSCLIFF & POINT LONSDALE House in March, the Inbox of the entire Bellarine Community Health million has since been recovered)." Queenscliffe Herald has been in- network." Cr Ellis' asks whether the decision by undated with requests to publish An email from the Ann Nichol Bellarine Community Health to in- letters to the editor from concerned House Advocacy Group expresses vest $4.4 million with Lehman Bros families, the newly formed Ann concerns about the financial man- in 2006 was when "the rot set in". Nichol House Advocacy Group agement of the facility. "ANH Ms Neville MP has taken a Watermark committed to keeping the Portarl- opened debt free after six years of petition to Parliament with over ington aged care facility not-for- fundraising by the North Bellarine 1,300 signatures calling on the Nap- profit, Member for the Bellarine Hostel for the Aged Inc committee. thine government to intervene in the clothing & lifestyle Lisa Neville, and an opinion piece Funding came from federal govern- proposed sale and supports the com- circulated by Bellarine Community ment, philanthropic trust, grants munity campaign for Ann Nichol Health Ltd Board’s marketing from service clubs, pledges, dona- House to remain not-for-profit. TM bureau. tions and community fund raising. The Bellarine Community Health Dozens of articles and photos Funding for the Sims Wing exten- Ltd’s opinion piece quotes a Deloitte MERINOMINK have appeared in local papers across sion was funded through the sale of Access Economics Report: "There is the region relating to the sale and its the Sims Lodge building and land as evidence that the aged care industry N E W Z E A L A N D impact on the residents, staff and well as a grant from the state govern- in Australia is unsustainable, already F I N E M E R I N O A N D L U X U R I O U S P O S S U M F U R community. Bellarine Community ment." exhibiting signs of a shortfall in Health's Board Chair Hazel Ingram's A letter to the editor in the investment in high care." Contact for opinion piece states: "Change must - 8/5/2014 edition of the Bellarine the Board Chair [email protected] and is - occurring in aged care across Times by Coryule Ward Councillor The Ann Nichol House Advo- Australia... When a small, not-for- Lindsay Ellis expressed concerns cacy Group say selling the facility to profit community health provider about Bellarine Community Health another not-for-profit aged care has a facility operating at $200,000 Board’s 2006 financial investment provider is the group's preferred loss per year after exhausting every with Lehman Bros in America. "... option and is calling on the Minister available avenue, something simply substantial financial losses attrib- for Ageing, David Davis, to recognise has to change. If Bellarine Comm- utable to the Global Financial Crisis the concerns of the community and investigate alternative management APOLOGY options. On page 5 of the May edition of the Queenscliffe Herald, a Letter to the Explanations, questions, doubts Editor written by Andrew Morgan was published titled 'BCH does not and divided opinions - a war of represent the wishes of the community when it chooses to sell Ann words. So it's over to you - the mem- Nichol House'. Whilst the views expressed in the letter were not the views bers of the community - to take it all of the Queenscliffe Herald, we acknowledge that some comments made by in, take it or leave it or take action. Mr Morgan about Mr Fendyk, Chief Executive Officer of Bellarine The Ann Nichol House Advo- Community Health Ltd, were perceived by Mr Fendyk as potentially cacy Group anh@portarlington defamatory. oz.com encourage you to take it up The letter was published without malice or ill intent towards Mr with Federal and State Government Fendyk by the Queenscliffe Herald and again offers him an unreserved Ministers - Senator the Hon Mitch apology. Our editor initially made an apology to Mr Fendyk during a Fifield Assistant Minister for Social telephone call from him on 8 May. Mr Morgan has publicly withdrawn Service Parliament House Canberra Phone: 5258 1008 personal comments made about Mr Fendyk and also offered him an 2000 and The Hon David Davis apology. MLC Minister for Ageing GPO Box 53 Point Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale, 3225 4541 Melbourne 3001. Page 6 – Queenscliffe Herald, June 2014 Fifteen minutes of fame Disco diva Alicia Bridges and fennel and away we go." restaurant, Julian's, at the Bellarine Farm Food proprietor Julian Just how much grounding has Estate Winery." Glad we got the Melican have little in common Julian had in the food and beverage short version. aside from their passion for industry? Following unrelenting According to Julian, switching dancing. Bridges, a one hit wonder, decades in hospitality, Julian first from working nights to days and gained her 15 minutes of fame opened the Farm Foods doors in signing on with Farm Foods have spruiking I love the nightlife, a 2007 renting premises in Symonds been some of the best decisions of view contrary to Julian. Street next to the Esplanade Hotel. his life. Though, they were not his Julian's 15 minutes of fame came "How far back do you want? finest moments "…marrying Diedre recently when his Thai Chicken Briefly, I grew up in Warrnambool, was," Julian says, which should with Fresh Basil and Coriander took doing a variety of jobs, started in keep the fires burning brightly on the out first prize in the regions Poultry hospitality there, took on a home front. Julian is clearly very Category of the Australian Meat management role in Port Fairy at a happy living and working in the Industry Council's annual Sausage motel then up to north east Victoria borough and watching his three King Competition. The win was to manage an accommodation and girls, Olivia 17, Laura 15 and based on the criteria of Cooked, conference centre at Marysville. Scarlett 10 grow up in such a great Uncooked, Aroma, Texture and From there it was general manager place. Flavour and his delicious snags will of the Vue Grand then my own Peter Taylor compete in the state awards in July. Farm Food's Beef and Pork Chorizo won Silver in the Continental Category. So who or what is Farm Foods? PIZ "It's the butcher, the greengrocer, H ZA provedore and liquor," Julian says. OM & E PA Sounds more like the butcher, the DE ST LIV A baker and the sausage maker. ER With an emphasis clearly on the Y latter it's just not the locals lining up FULLY LICENCED for the gourmet snags. Client TRADING 7 NIGHTS confidentially pending, but some of 5PM TILL LATE the finest eateries on the Bellarine are jumping the queue to acquire PIZZA AND PASTA RESTAURANT Julian's prize produce. "My duck and pork sausages are a big winner • Kids Playroom and Menu all year round," Julian says. "We use • Now taking bookings for Private Functions Otway Pork, premier duck, fresh Julian's award-winning sausages are proving to be winners right across the Bellarine. Come straight off the beach and into Lombardys for a stress free meal 38 HESSE STREET, QUEENSCLIFF Students explore Aboriginal culture Ph: 5258 1838 Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale "I enjoyed the music, dance and both schools to give younger Menus available: www.lombardysonhesse.com.au or the shop primary school students recently drama. I think it was great because we residents an opportunity to become spent the day at Queenscliff got to do a play about the Dreamtime experts on our place and ambas- Primary actively participating in stories. The characters were a lizard, sadors for our community and en- aspects of Aboriginal culture. two emus, a bat, a crocodile and a vironment. They built shelters, made fire and whole lot more animals. I was playing School principal Jenny Cowburn cooked mussels, wove baskets, the lizard." Sol V. said it was a memorable day where made paints and tools and parti- The Aboriginal Adventure day everyone developed a greater app- cipated in music, drama and dance. was part of the Guardians of the reciation and understanding of our Wathaurong Cultural Heritage Borough program developed by Aboriginal culture. Officer David Tournier explained that the Wathaurong people in- cluded many different clans with their own laws and language, showed the children Aboriginal artefacts and demonstrated their use. "Yesterday was the best day ever! I made a tool and we had to get a rock and make it sharp. Then we had to get a stick and some string and tie it to the rock." Jed. OPEN EVERY NIGHT "My group was the fire making and cooking. We had marshmallows FOR DINNER that were delicious. We cooked Breakfast & Dinner 7 days • Lunch on weekends mussels, damper and sweet potato. I tried some damper but I did not like Livia, George, Brodie, Isaac and Kade in front of one of the shelters the children 4 Hobson Street, Queenscliff it." Brodie. built on Aboriginal Adventure Day. Phone 5258 1024 www.athelstane.com.au Celtic cultural exchange a highlight at the Celtic Festival "Portarlington's National Somerville's composition about Europe's top cultural events Celtic Festival is widely recognised Scottish emigration at 6pm on including the Edinburgh Fringe as the premier Celtic festival in the Sunday at the festival. Festival, the 2014 Commonwealth southern hemisphere. With a The next phase of the project will Games in Glasgow and the reputation that grows every year, see the selected group of Australian Cambridge Folk Festival. this is Australia's largest and most musicians travel to Scotland next For further information on the diverse Celtic gathering, attracting year to participate in a Ceilidh Trail Fèis Rois organisation visit audiences and performers from there and perform at some of www.feisrois.org The Vic - Sample Menu across the country and around the world," said festival director Una Fish in saffron batter, Chips, salad McAlinden at the festival launch. Lamb's Fry & Bacon A first this year is the festival's 2 year Cultural Exchange Project to Roast Mushrooms, carmelised onion, eggplant crisps foster young Trad musicians. The Scotch Fillet, parsnip & horseradish puree, beans, red jus project, in collaboration with Scotland's Fèis Rois organisation Chicken Parmigiana (meaning Ross Shire Festival, is free Homemade Desserts for young Australian musicians aged between 18 and 25 who play a All the usual pub fare tweaked so that it's Gluten Free. Celtic folk instrument. Facilitating the workshops is Fèis Rois director You'll be amazed at the taste! Fiona Dalgetty (fiddle) and composer James Ross (piano). Four visiting young Highland musicians Lunch and Dinner 7 days will join them as tutors. They will Fiona Dalgetty from Scotland with festival director Una McAlinden launched the perform composer/musician John National Celtic Festival with a bit of craic in Portalington. Queenscliffe Herald, June 2014 – Page 7

First World War. Museum president ANZAC– 2014 - 2018 – Jocelyn Grant said the museum was collecting stories of local men and Who's the Boss? women who had joined up from the CENTENARY borough and their families. Jocelyn's At Coast Guard Queenscliff the father was a veteran of the Gallipoli Boss is our Flotilla Commander, Ted Sharing Victoria’s Stories & Making Connections campaign. Beggs, who is elected by the mem- Mr Bailleiu said there were many bers every two years. Ted came to The 4th of August 2014 marks the recent Queenscliffe Historical Mus- 'firsts' from this part of the world - the Queenscliff in 2004 following car- centenary of the commencement of eum's monthly talk about commem- first convoy gathered outside the eers in farming, engineering and the First World War. The ensuing orating Victoria's involvement in and Heads and travelled to Perth and electroplating in Ballarat, W.A. and conflict that lasted until the Arm- contribution to World War I, and to Albany as a group. The first Allied the Western District of Victoria. istice on 11 November 1918 saw more encourage community involvement. shots of World War I were fired when Having mucked about in boats all than 400,000 Australians enlist with "I encourage all Victorians to a gun at Fort Nepean fired across the his life, including building several plus some 60,000 service men and women reconnect with their past, to discover bow of the German freighter Pfalz as his own plane, Ted joined Coast making the supreme sacrifice. forgotten family connections with the she was attempting to escape to sea Guard in 2005. Not long after he For Victorians, the Anzac Cen- First World War, and to share their 5/8/1914. The orders to fire came qualified as a Marine Coxswain drinking hot coffee. Ted drew along- tenary (2014-2018) provides a unique stories with each other - especially with from Fort Queenscliff. He said the obtaining part time employment as side and asked "What's the problem?" opportunity to reflect on commitment the younger generations," said Mr committee was developing an icon that Coxswain on 'Kyuna'. Over the next Our wet and cold fisherman replied to nation and the contribution of our Baillieu. "By reconnecting with our could be touched by every school child 18 months he took out (and returned) that for some reason the boat wouldn't own. The State Government is Victorian World War I stories, we can in Victoria as a tangible reminder of over 6,000 kids on Marine Discovery start. "It was alright this morning. encouraging and supporting local honour the service and sacrifice of those who went to war and those of us Cruises. We've been sitting here for 5 hours. We communities to delve into their those men and women who proudly enjoying peace today. At Coast Guard Queenscliff Ted haven't seen a fish and now there's no heritage to commemorate our Anzacs wore our nation's uniform." Grants are available to assist with was appointed Section Officer radio, no lights and no start. We've and the legacy they left behind. Anzac Centenary commemoration celebrations. Personal Service Records, (Facilities) in 2008 and following a been drinking coffee all morning just The Victorian Anzac Centenary events and initiatives will bring our rich Embarkation, Honour Rolls, Mapping disastrous fire in 2009 took on the to keep warm." Ted looked at the 12 Committee under the leadership of local history to all Victorians, pro- our Anzacs and more information can responsibility of rebuilding our volt kettle clamped to the battery. "I former Premier, the Hon. Ted Baillieu, viding opportunities to better under- be accessed on http://anzaccen- headquarters. Thanks to Ted and our think it's a gearbox problem, the brain MLA, addressed a full house at the stand and appreciate the stories of the tenary.vic.gov.au/ industrious members the new building wasn't engaged!" opened in January 2011. Ted's current In 2012/13 some 1,123 vessels mission is to obtain government were assisted in Victoria due to Fort Queenscliff funding to replace our tired vessel. mechanical breakdown. I wonder Ted's favourite war story… 'On a how many times the brain wasn't Museum AGM cold and wet July day Coast Guard engaged! Remember, a flat battery in a Queenscliff were called to a boat car is an inconvenience; a flat battery Jason McGregor is taking broken down near the West Channel in a boat is a safety hazard. over the presidency of the off St Leonards. Two chaps were Until next time - Safe boating - Ric Association despite not being a huddled in the small damp cuddy Lasslett serviceman. Outgoing president Bryan Hughes said he was resigning from the position quoting Article Snugglin' up for winter! 7 : 4. "When you're 74 it's time to retire," he joked. As part of the World Wide Knit in public weekend you can In recognition of his long and learn to knit or crochet or just watch some of the experts at dedicated service, the Assoc- work. Get cosy with the knitters at the Queenscliff Uniting iation conferred the title of Vice Church in Hesse Street 7-8 June 10am-5pm. Knitted goods Patron and honorary life mem- The history museum was also celebrating its 40th Anniversary equating to 14,000 days including knee rugs, beanies, scarves and slippers for sale. And if ber on Bryan, and life member on of manning the museum by volunteers. President Jocelyn Grant presented Mr Baillieu that doesn't warm you up, you can feast on Devonshire teas, his wife, Cynthia. with a photo of school children outside the old Queenscliff primary school that soup and scones. included some of his forebears. Page 8 – Queenscliffe Herald, June 2014 Donna Tarrt’s - 'The Goldfinch' QMF Annual General Meeting One of the best novels "From many perspectives, including attendees, artists and reviewers, the 2013 Queenscliff of 2013! Music Festival was a winner," said American novelist Donna Tartt Chair Lisa Meyers at the festival's recent Annual General Meeting. was immediately recognised as a Ms Meyers said the great financial superior new voice in fiction when success of the 2012 festival and the 'The Secret History' appeared almost quality venues, screens, kids area and a decade ago. For her second novel, artists like Russell Morris, The Basics, 'The Little Friend', Tartt stayed in Darren Percival and other great her ancestral Deep South but now discovery's the Board were confident of she has gone global. 'The Goldfinch' another bumper festival in 2013. takes us into contemporary New "Unfortunately our confidence was York City with a longish detour to a misplaced," said Ms Meyers. "A very UNglamorous Las Vegas and number of factors showed us that the even to Europe. difference between a profitable festival This is not, however, the full extent and a significant loss can be difficult to 550 volunteers contribute to QMF's success. Eva Mutton accepted Geoff's Life of this prodigious writer's new venture predict or control." Based on the 2012 Membership award. 15 year service awards were presented to David Sweeney, Stuart for her protagonist is a young male. ticket sales the festival budgeted for Miller and Julie Walker beside Lisa Meyers and Andrew Orvis. Not only that, but she has her Theo similar sales for the 2013 festival. Over her minor characters are painted with anchored in adolescence for much of that weekend there were other festivals this long but never boring or absolute definition. I found Mrs with headline acts that saw numbers monotonous modern moral tale. The Barbour, Hobie and Theo's father drop. Combined with high artist fees opening pages are utterly enthralling quite unforgettable though realis- and production costs the festival loss as the events of Theo losing his tically as fallible as we all are. was $234, 264 leaving a reserve of mother unfold. Tartt manages some I am reluctant to throw around $213,363. of the most taut and emotive writing words like 'classic' but there is "We need to keep in mind the I've read in a while. 'The Goldfinch' is something here that we don't overall benefits the festival brings to the a coming of age story for the 21st encounter much in contemporary Queenscliff community with attendees century with a little nod perhaps to literary fiction - a book that reflects the spending $1.66 million in town, Come to the Point Lonsdale School Hall Saturday 14 June 6-11pm. Dickens' 'Great Expectations'. More confusing even terrifying times in donations to the Bellarine Peninsula Featuring Stonefield, Bombay Royale, Sweethearts and Yirrmal. or less abandoned at 13, the boy is which we live by telling a deceptively Railway, Queenscliff's Coast Guard, Fundraiser for the 2014 Emerging Artist Grant - Tickets $25. fostered into a Salinger-Glass sort of simple story about a lonely boy trying Cricket Club Sea Scouts, Sports The Grant aims to kick start the careers of local musicians in the regions of New York family - before taking up to grow up. There is a bit of sex, a fair Association and CFA in return for Geelong, Barwon South West and the Bellarine Peninsula. It is based on with a soulful, almost saintly furniture bit of drugs and a definite nod to volunteer services," said Festival artistic merit and potential for sustainability beyond the funding period - there restorer, Hobie. There is a mysterious rock'n'roll. Director Andrew Orvis. is no age limit. Importantly, it provides a platform for artists to access ring, a vagrant father - and a mate, Don't be put off by the book's "The Board are working to ensure a recording time, new equipment or the right mentor for management or Boris, who is surely The Dodger length - as the critic who reviewed one more modest budget for the 2014 marketing. Emerging Artist Grant Applications - Open until 30 June. reincarnated. That all sounds like a of James A. Michener's tomes said: festival without compromising the Friends of the Festival simplistic reading and it is - though “My first advice is don't read it; my standard set in previous years. Changes Tartt is so clever that any and every second is, don't drop it on your foot!” Become a Friend of the Festival in 2014 and your donation will go toward include 3 main tents instead of 4, the QMF Emerging Artist Grants. allusion is possible. Available from the Bookshop at phased ticket purchases - cheaper the QMF Early Bird Ticket Prices At the centre of it all is a rare 16th Queenscliff. earlier you buy - and focusing on century painting, 'The Goldfinch', By Bernard Ryan Queenscliff as a weekend 'experience'. 3 Day Adult Tix - $175 (save $65) which links it all together. You need Host of the 'The Blurb' Tuesdays Artists will be more diverse with the 3 Day Adult Silver VIP Tix - $275 (save $65) plenty of time to red this book, but it is 94.7fm, Geelong community radio THE white soul California Honey Drops, 3 Day Adult Gold VIP Tix - $375 (save $65) a quite accessible tale. Tartt brings the P U L S E - n o w s t r e a m i n g a t Casey Chambers and Perfect Tripod an 3 Day Youth Tix - $75 (save $35) ever-fascinating New York to life and www.947thepulse.com a'capella trio featuring Eddie Perfect.” QMF Camping Tix - $35 (save $10) Queenscliffe Herald, June 2014 – Page 9 Seaview Gallery Spellbinding jazz, Brighten your winter with a visit This month we also introduce new to Seaview Gallery. Back to usual artist Diana Hone. Diana's work is blues and gospel singing after a holiday, we're open every day influenced by her love of patchwork. except Wednesday through the While living in America she studied American Independence Day will winter months. the Amish style of quilting and on take on a new meaning in Queens- We're excited to be showcasing a returning to Australia, created and cliff when the great Afro-American series of brand new works from taught this style for many years. Her jazz, blues and gospel diva, Marilyn Emma Hack. Don't miss this paintings derive their shape, colour Keller, shows what July 4th means to opportunity to see Emma's stunning and form from her patchwork. her as she sings the American new releases. Emma has had a huge Also this month is new work from National Anthem like you've never year so far with solo shows in New Anna Blatman, Sara Paxton and heard before. This event is not to be York (featured in Vogue US) and more. Fine art films, missed by those who love great jazz, Hong Kong. Come in from the cold and say hi! blues and gospel music performed food, wine and authentically by a descendant of the creators of jazz. Queenscliffe History Museum conversation… Marilyn, a majestic and beautiful woman with an extraordinary voice The Great Country Houses of Western Victoria Part 2 The third Bellarine Lighthouse and riveting stage presence, has a presented by Diana Allen at the Queenscliff Uniting Church Films Winter Program in the spellbinding effect on audiences. Her in Hesse Street on Thursday 26 June 10am. historic Queenscliff Town Hall unique voice imparts honesty and promises a highly entertaining and depth of feeling and reaches into the thought provoking cinematic soul of her songs. Great blues singers journey where nothing is as it like Mahalia Jackson, Ella Fitzgerald The Stephen Grant Jazz Quartet, St Francis' Youth Choir seems. You'll fall in love, take a and Billie Holliday were major four or Melbourne's leading jazz road trip through mid-north-west influences for Marilyn since she began musicians - Stephen Grant, piano; The choir, based at historic St Francis' Church in central Melbourne, with its America, attend an Orthodox singing in her Minister father's Baptist Jonathan Hunt, clarinet; Michelle Director, Rhys Arvidson is singing at the following services on Sunday 15 June. Jewish wedding, travel through Church as a young girl in the USA. Scully, bass and Ian Smith, drums - All are welcome. time and get divorced - in just one When Marilyn is not touring the will accompany Marilyn. 9am - St James Anglican Church, Albert St, Point Lonsdale. weekend! world she is the music director of the Tickets at $50pp include hors 11am - Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Stevens St, Queenscliff. Friday 25 July is the Opening Augustana Lutheran Choir in Port- d'oeuvres before the concert and at in- Night Gala with film critics and land, Oregon which regularly attracts terval. Seating is General Admission. writers Debbie Enker & Tom Ryan audiences of over 700 and sang a Uniting Church Queenscliff 'in conversation'. Saturday 26 to 'truth and reconciliation tribute' to Friday 4 July 5pm for 5.30pm Sunday 27 July it's movies from Bishop Desmond Tutu and world Bookings Diana Allen, Jazz around the globe. dignitaries. Australia 5258 3936. Two course pre-movie dinner $25pp Saturday 6pm at the Queenscliff Town Hall. Bookings Oxfam essential - Marg 5258 1798. Pre/post Oxfam film drinks and nibbles Friday and Saturday night at The Lounge @ Film Night Book Sale Salt. Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale Oxfam Saturday 28 June 9am-1pm Group presents Weekend pass - $65 (includes Ocean Grove Uniting Church opening night). Single sessions $15. 'Saving Mr Banks' Corner of The Parade and Tickets available from 1 July from $15 donation includes supper. Eggleston Streets The Bookshop at Queenscliff 5258 Bar facilities available. All brand new books at 4496 and Wildpurl in Point Uniting Church Hall, Queenscliff Lonsdale 5258 5349. at 7.30pm Friday June. a fraction of cost price.

Theatre of the Winged Unicorn presents Jazz Australia presents Seaview Gallery queenscliff MARILYN Winter Dreaming KELLER A site specific literary experience in three parts. EMMA HACK

Jazz, blues and gospel Theatre of the Winged Unicorn invites you to a literary NEW RELEASES diva with event by the fireside at Barwon Park Mansion and in The Stephen Grant the studio at Ceres. Jazz Quartet Actors from Theatre of the Winged Unicorn will dramatizate the short stories of Katherine Mansfield, poems by Dylan The Uniting Church, Queenscliff Thomas and soliloquies by William Shakespeare. Independence Day Friday July 4th 5 for 5.30pm Tix $50 incl. refreshments Bookings Diana Allen 5258 3936

“THE LOST LEGIONS OF My Arms Around You Especially When One Man In His Time NEW ARTIST FROMELLES” From the works of The October Wind From the works of Visiting British author/historian Katherine Mansfield From the works of William Shakespeare DIANA HONE Dylan Thomas PETER BARTON Join Theatre of the Winged One Man In His Time fea- The Fromelles Project historian over Unicorn in front of the fireplace in The poetry of Welsh born poet tures a collection of broth- the last 10 years, a documentary the drawing room at Barwon Park, Dylan Thomas is imaginative and ers, lovers, friends and sons filmmaker, World War 1 Specialist, and or at the studio in Ceres, for a obscure. It is a feast of words. from the works of Shake- archaeologist. celebration of the life and works of Dylan Thomas is the most famous speare. Katherine Mansfield. Mansfield’s Wednesday July 2nd 2.30-4.00pm Welsh poet and this performance Actor Ben Mitchell will share short stories remain unequalled; celebrates the centenary of his @ Queenscliff Uniting Church this winter we will share readings an experience from the birth in Wales in 1914. It is to be Controversial and ground breaking, this is the most and short performances of her greatest playwright in the presented in the beautiful dining authoritative book ever written on the battle of stories, as well as excerpts from English language. Set on room at Barwon Park Mansion Fromelles - the worst day in Australia's entire military her letters and diaries. Nearly 100 the grand staircase of around the great dining table and history. years after her death, New Barwon Park Mansion, the at the studio in Ceres. The The story has always appeared simple, but in truth Zealand’s most important writer audience will be thrown into remains exciting, complicated, readings of his poems will be the entertainments of Eliza- history did not unfold in the way we have for so long linked by Welsh folk songs. been led to believe. and completely fascinating. bethan London. Peter Barton has written an authoritative and revelatory book on Fromelles. He … investigates the in- June 21 & 22 at 2pm terrogation of Anglo-Australian prisoners, and the results of shrewd German propaganda techniques ... the Barwon Park, Inverleigh Rd Winchelsea circumstances surrounding the 'missing' Pheasant Wood June 28 at 8pm & 29 at 2pm Open 10:30 - 5:00 daily graves. Cost $10.00 (incl.Tea & Scones!!) Ceres, Thomas St Ceres Closed Wed thru winter the bookshop Barwon Park - $22 (includes entry to the mansion). 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 a t q u e e n s c l i f f Ceres - $15. Refreshments - $5pp. For further information please contact: Bookings essential – Ph. 5258 4496 Bookings - Heather 5241 1900 or Colleen 03 5258 3645 Email: [email protected] www.theatreofthewingedunicorn.com.au [email protected] Page 10– Queenscliffe Herald, June 2014 Queenscliff Bricks Lego Display The First Fateful Shot: Queenscliffe Bricks' LEGO fans display at the Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall in Bowen Rd is on Saturday 21 June 9.30am-5pm and Sunday 22 June 9am-3pm. The event, hosted by the Port Phillip Bay Rotary Club of Queens- cliffe, is their major fund- Shortly after midday the How was Australia placed at this Front:Patriotism and pacifism in raiser for the year. President gunners at Fort Nepean lined up moment in history? What were the 1914. Dr Dale Blair, Historian and Marianne Deacon said the the German merchant steamer - views of the people and the govern- Author - A war worth fighting: LEGO movie has rekindled the SS Pfalz - as it bolted towards ment of the day? Was our military Australian enlistment motivations in major interest in LEGO the heads and fired the first shot in prepared or equipped for what lay 1914. and the models provided by a terrible war that would last four ahead? Enquiries to Jason McGregor the Melbourne LEGO long years and scar the world. These and many other questions 0419 256 681 or [email protected] User Group (MUGs) fea- Hosted by the Fort Queenscliff will be posed and answered at this The conference will be followed ture an award-winning Museum, the conference will unique conference event by a range of by the Fort Queenscliff Museum's Quidditch Pitch and a huge examine the lead up to the outbreak speakers including Dr David Day, Friends of the Fort Black Tie Sydney Harbour Bridge. of World War I from the Australian Honorary Research Associate at La Dinner. Bookings for the confer- Additional new inclus- perspective, and the events of 1914 Trobe University - Election on the eve ence, accommodation and Black Tie ions are the LEGO free including the Australian Naval and of war - The new nation's politics and Dinner www.mhhv.org.au play areas, a retail zone and Military Expeditionary Force the declaration of WWI. Dr Janice More information and program a LEGO prize to be won at landing at Rabaul and the islands of Croggon, Senior Historian, Sovereign details http://mhhv.org.au/wp- each of the 18 sessions and the Bismarck Archipelago. Hill, Ballarat - The Home content/uploads/First-Shot- a LEGO movie standee where children can have their photo taken in. The Quidditch Pitch Coming to a property settlement was Jen Sasson's first LEGO project taking 18 months to build it received after separation 3rd Best in Show at Brick- vention 2012, Melbourne's Separation can be upsetting for likely costs, can provide a sense of not always possible, in which case top LEGO exhibition. The all involved, and particularly empowerment in circumstances we can advise you as to your number of pieces in the stressful when your finances are many feel are no longer within their options. By engaging McManus & Quidditch Pitch is un- thrown into doubt. However with control. Co Lawyers to deal with your known but there are 500 the right advice and assistance, the At McManus & Co Lawyers, we family law matter, you can be students in the stadium and stress of dividing the assets and understand the sensitivities and assured that we will look after your 100 professors and guests in liabilities of the relationship can stress that arise from separation. We interests, so that you can look with the towers. be minimised, as can the costs. also know the emotional and confidence to the future. The Sydney Harbour If you and your ex partner or financial costs of litigation. That's McManus & Co Lawyers are Bridge by Ross Crawford spouse agree about property why we endeavour to achieve the open every Monday at 16 Stokes St, was built for an exhibition settlement, you're probably off to a best outcome for you by way of Queenscliff. Call 9318 4188 for at the Museum of Sydney good start. However, even if you are negotiation whenever possible. If further information. to commemorate the 75th both on the same page about who an agreement is reached, we will anniversary of the land- should get what, it's recommended seek that the Court make Consent mark's opening. you get legal advice so that you can Orders in the terms agreed, without Landcare's Adults $10. Children 5- be confident that you have not the need for you to go to Court. 14 $6. 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UNITING CHURCH EVENTS them at the Court's door and we can assist you to negotiate an Schools, pre-schools and youth financially worse off for it. How- World Wide Knit in Public Day arrangement. We consider arrange- groups can also apply for funding ever, seeing a family lawyer soon ments by agreement are usually the June 7th & 8th through the Planting the Future after separation to receive advice as best outcome for separated couples Junior Landcare Grants program. Locally made beanies, rugs, scarves, etc. Come along to your rights and options, and the with children but recognise this is Applications close 13 June. and help knit for the PNG Babies. Devonshire teas, soup & savoury scones avail. Pentecost - Feel the Breath of Life 10am Sunday, June 8. A Soirée for La Trobe Wear red and join us for the annual The Queenscliffe Historical Museum invites you to cutting of the pentecost 'birthday cake'. A Chicken and Champagne Soirée Music courtesy of Ian Zierk is Southern Light Film Night-Chasing Ice At 'Oak Hill' 110 Creswell Road, Marcus Hill (off Banks Road) Wednesday, June 11 at 7.30pm. Entry by donation. Saturday 14 June 5pm Help to green your neighbourhood - Speaker Dr Dianne Reilly AM - Topic: Charles Joseph La Trobe on the Bellarine all funds raised will go towards solar panels for the church. All proceeds to the La Trobe Memorial Appeal. Tickets $50. Bookings Diana Allen 5258 3936. Winter Solstice Celebration 6pm Wednesday June 18 Join us around the fire for simple reflections, hearty food, marshmallows and mulled wine as we mark the turning of the season. Winter Warmer Concert Series Sunday, June 29 at 5pm - Tides of Welcome incl. campfire damper and soup at interval Saturday, July 26 at 7.30pm - Steve McEwan & the Yes Men and 'Knight" - Sweethearts vocal trio - includes pre concert mulled wine and marshmallows Saturday, August 30 at 7.30pm - Ukulele Carnivale and Soft Gold incl. pre concert mulled wine and chocolate fondue Seasons Pass $50 - see Heather at the Church. Single Ticket $20 at Info Centre, church or at the door. "ITS PICNIC TIME" Includes refreshments. Bar Available. Open: Choose from our farm fresh produce of Award Winning Extra Virgin Olive oils, Bookings Heather: 5258 2854 or 0478 611 481 or Weekdays: Kalamata Table Olives and our new Olive 11am – 4pm [email protected] Tapenade. Weekends: Open Thur-Sunday 11-4pm 11am - 5pm Lighthouse Olive Mill Shop P: 5251 1100 648 Andersons Rd, Drysdale Mel ref 472 A4 Queenscliffe Herald, June 2014 – Page 11 ‘Hell or Melbourne in 60 days’ Author John Thompson's book with two wonderful voyages in the clippers sailed this route, returning vessels 'held up' in Port Phillip because would make the passage in 60 days. 'Hell or Melbourne in 60 Days' To Marco Polo and a still more famous home with valuable cargos in a their crews had deserted for the The Schomberg proved sluggish, Australia Under Sail 1845-1885 was voyage in that remarkable vessel relatively short time. However, this diggings. He had his crew imprisoned and poor time was being made when it part of the Borough of Queens- Lightning. In 1854-55 it made the route, passing south of the three great on a charge of insubordination until ran aground 35 miles west of Cape cliffe's Sea of Words Festival held at longer passage from Melbourne to capes and running for much of its he was ready to sail again. The Marco Otway. It was stated that the accident the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum, Liverpool in 65 days completing a length through the Southern Ocean, Polo anchored in the Mersey just 76 might have been averted but for a fitting venue. circumnavigation of the world in 5 also carried the greatest risks, days out from Melbourne so Forbes Captain Forbes ill temper. He was Captain 'Bully' Forbes, born in months, 9 days, including 20 days in exposing ships to the hazards of fierce had made good his boast and flew a losing at cards when the mate Aberdeen in 1821, is the most famous port. winds, huge waves, and icebergs. This pennant 'The fastest ship in the world'. informed him that the Schomberg was and the most romantic of all skippers Forbes made fast times as he had combination of the fastest ships, the The Marco Polo brought home getting close under the land. He that raced from English ports to no consideration for his crew or highest risks, and the greatest rewards more than £100,000 worth of gold played another rubber and by the time Australia in the days of the gold passengers. From the beginning to the combined to give this route a dust including a present of 340oz. he went on deck it was too late. He rushes. While he had a meteoric rise to end of each voyage he would let it be particular aura of romance and from the Victorian Government to ordered "About ship" but as there was fame he came to an ignominious end. known that storms would not deter drama. Queen Victoria. The imagination of some wind and a current running to So many stories have been told of the him. On one of his voyages the pass- Forbes first voyage to Australia in the people was fired when they were the westward the ship refused to come man that it is difficult to dissociate fact engers were so frightened about him the Marco Polo in 1852 made him the told by the ships' officers that on their round, slid on the bank and stuck fast from legend. In every way James forcing the vessel that a deputation pride of the Black Ball line. The arrival at Melbourne small boats had in four fathoms of water. Forbes cried, Nicol Forbes was a remarkable figure. asked him to shorten sail which he Marco Polo carrying 930 immigrants swarmed around the Marco Polo and "Let her go to hell, and tell me when An old brig was Forbes first curtly refused barking, "This is a case for the Emigration Commissioners the occupants had thrown nuggets to she is on the beach." command. He made such wonder- of Hell or Melbourne!" arrived off Port Phillip Heads after a the passengers on deck. A court of inquiry acquitted fully good passages to the Argentine in The clipper route from England to run of only 68 days covering the James Baines built an emigrant Forbes of all blame because the it that he came under the notice of Australia and New Zealand, returning distance in an average of 336 nautical ship designed to surpass anything of sandbank was uncharted. At a mass James Baines, the head of the famous via Cape Horn, offered captains the miles a day. its kind on the seas, the 2,600 ton meeting held in Melbourne the Black Ball line, and gave Forbes fastest circumnavigation of the world, When Forbes arrived the colony of Schomberg, for £43,103 and placed passengers declared that Forbes was command of the Maria, and later the and hence potentially the greatest Victoria was in a ferment following Forbes in command. At the dinner so disgusted by the slow passage of the Cleopatra both on the Australian run. rewards. Many grain, wool and gold the discovery of gold. Forbes found 50 before sailing in 1855 he declared he Schomberg that he let the vessel go They were poor ships but the ashore out of pique. achievements of Forbes with them Forbes never commanded a vessel soon made him known wherever of the Black Ball line again and square rigged ships were sailed. remained in Australia 'a silent and sad He astonished the shipping world man'. In 1864, during the cotton famine, he was in Hong Kong in command of the General Wyndham Fort Queenscliff owned by Gibbs, Bright and Co. He was described as 'a seedy, broken Museum down skipper with the forced joviality of a broken hearted man'. He still Historical retained some of his old time fighting and spirit and in Hong Kong he insulted Educational two Americans. When they look 2011 Australia Day Community Award offence he pulled off his coat and Guided Tours 150th Anniversary Military Presence soundly thrashed them both. He died Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century in Liverpool in 1870. On his Coastal Artillery Fort and let the children dress tombstone in Smithdown Road up in military uniforms. A great photo opportunity. cemetery is written 'Master of the TOURS: Weekends: 1pm & 3pm Author John Thompson with Queenscliffe Maritime Museum president John Barratt at the museum. famous Marco Polo'. School Holidays: 1pm & 3pm Special commemoration August 5th - Firing of the First Shot (check website) Guided tours last 1hr and 15mins. Family Ticket $25, Adult $12 Child $6, Concession & Senior $6.

HERITAGE SERVICE Steam Train Trips Locomotive Cab Rides 1, 8, 9, 15, 22, 29 June 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 20, 27 July JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIALS* Dazzling Dan -Oueenscliffe Magic Show & Workshop Tuesday 1 July Willow Star Historical Museum Music with Motion •New WWI Display Tuesday 8 July •Help with Family Histories QUEENSCLIFFE •Photographs Copied MARITIME MUSEUM Adults:- $5 Concession: $4 Children free (accompanied by an adult) Groups by appointment 49 Hesse st,- Queenscliff (Next to Post Office) Opening Hours: * Bookings required Mon to Fri 11am to 4pm Please visit website or phone Sat & Sun 2pm to 4pm 5258 2069 for more information [email protected] www.bellarinerailway.com.au www.maritimequeenscliffe.org.au 20 Symonds St, Queenscliff * 2-10 Station St, Drysdale Page 12 – Queenscliffe Herald, June 2014

The house swappers, the Grays and the McSweeney's, are having a great time in each other's home territories. Their stories are loaded with humour and obvious pleasure while they explore what we often take for granted. The Gray's in Ireland The lusty month of May On May 5 we landed at Cork a massive suitcase steering itself before her escape to England. A less It is probably a result of some gene- rooms and emerging with an early 1941 Airport after a week in Scotland. The through the traffic on a bridge over the than happy escape for poor Mary. No buried coding in my DNA, but, above copy of the works of J.M. Synge, a Colm trip was a matter of necessity, not the River Lee. A head popped out from doubt about the Medieval English. all months, I love May. So many of my Toibin and a Dermot Bolger among a result of being filthy rich or, in my behind the luggage and we exclaimed They sure had a penchant for family celebrate birthdays in May, it pantheon of renowned Irish authors and case, any real desire to go there. This in unison, "There's Mary!" On lifting beheading royals with grandma and might be possible to drift through the Booker Prize titles. What made it even man belongs in Kerry! Ireland has a her suitcase, I was sure she had grandson both getting the chop in the month in a happy haze. more special was the warm conversation Hemispherically away, the end of 90 days visa policy after which smuggled Bud into Ireland with her. space of 62 years. and discussion we had with the erudite spring brings lush green growth in bookseller on topics literary and other. I inferior life forms such as colonials Before leaving Australia, many The mists of May have been lawns, hedgerows and flower beds. Our believe he had some Gaelic ancestry. from the Antipodes must vacate its people warned us how expensive it playing tricks on my mind. I dreamt shores. last night that the Bulldogs were on kind neighbour has sent us pictures of We are law-abiding, self-supporting, would be to live in Ireland. Well those our verdant garden in Cork. Imagine Immigration/Customs will now top of the AFL ladder and that 80 fully insured people with a stake in this people have never been to Scotland. our surprise when I discover that in country in the shape of three working allow us to stay for an extended period billion dollars had been cut from Even to engage in some light relief in a Victoria, this late autumn period is tax-paying sons, and two grandsons. Our provided we can support ourselves Health and Education in the Budget. public place, costs 30 pence. We'll take when everything greens up again. I neighbours here find us reasonably financially, have no criminal record, Of course both eventualities are way the Irish prices, and service, anytime. I need to keep the garden in Point agreeable company. However, the out of the question. and don't barrack for the Geelong hadn't realised that so much of Lonsdale under mower control as the government seems to be able to take us Our friendly Police Chief in Cats. Okay. We're certainties on the Scotland's heritage came from Greece. onset of rains makes everything fresh only in short, no-longer-than 90 day Cahersiveen is assisting us with last item. I say this because all of its road signs again. The whole colour of the doses at a time. Never people to force application for residency until May 15, The use of that word 'antipodes' were Greek to us. landscape begins to resemble our home ourselves where we are not fully 2015. "No need to be running down to prompted me to look up its origin. In Scotland we visited Falkland in the Emerald Isle. This time, welcome we high-tailed it to New Seems as though it means the exact Palace, a favourite haunt of Mary Immigration in Dublin," said he. seasonally, in Ireland I would be putting Zealand for a short spell before the 90 opposite, geographically. If a Queen of Scots. In the drawing room "Bring me your details and we'll fix it my mower and tools away for the days were up. monstrous knitting needle was thrust hangs a huge portrait of her grandson up here." Slight hiccup as ID photos season, grass growth well finished. We shared the continuing painful into the earth in Ireland and passed Charles the First of England riding a had to be taken with a white Rainy days bring another dis- reminder of the destructive power of through the centre of the planet it small horse. The horse was painted background so we held a piece of traction. We abandon the walkways nature when we visited Christchurch, would reappear very close to Victoria. small to exaggerate the size of the king butchers' paper behind each other. and beaches and moonah bushland to whose very core was ripped apart just a That mind blowing information who stood only 5 feet nothing. When And the electronic fingerprint mac- follow the Bellarine Wine trail. A wet short time ago. South Island is larger means that we are about as far one considers the enforced removal of hine was on the blink. Sunday sees us in the yards of Oakdene, than Ireland with about a fifth of the removed from you, dear readers, as it is his head in 1649, and a large royal After Take Seventeen, lots of McGlashans and any number of population. To say it is a stunning place possible to be. head at that, I guess the grave diggers' laughter and heaps of quaint Irish vinicultural distractions. Of course I is no exaggeration. Milford Sound fjord We were to meet Mary K. at the job was reasonably simple. language, we finally got there. Pleased used the spittoon, Constable! I did is a geological wonder. A school of bus shelter in Parnell Place, Cork. The We also took a short boat trip to to report that common sense and really. Having visited vineyards in dolphin chased our boat along the Grays were a bit late. Wee Mary a bit Loch Leven Castle to see where Mary alacrity rule in the Irish bureaucracy. Tuscany, Amalfi, Normandy, Anda- southern precipice, performing tricks for early. Mild panic set in until we spotted Queen of Scots was held prisoner "Connor the 'copper''and his staff will lusia and my favourite, on the Gironde, the gallery of cameras. We tramped up be receiving some of Gae's beautiful what I really liked about the Bellarine through Paradise above Glenorchy and hot scones with jam and cream next was that nobody took themselves too on into the Routeburn Track. Mt Cook week. No sillies! Not a bribe. We paid seriously - everybody was quite chilled held us in its snow clad hypnosis and we that before we went in! out. gazed on the turquoise lake that flows Finally, the summer has arrived At McGlashans we stumbled into a from the Tasman Glacier. with two lovely days and barmy 'mature' birthday party in a quirky The observatory at Lake Tekapo evenings at 18° and 16 hours of setting of motoring memorabilia and shares with only two other global sunlight. Who could ask for anything were made to feel quite included. The locations the approved Dark Skies more? Seems as though we've emerged range of cool climate wines available in location designation. One of those is from a scaraveen period during which such a tight geographical area like the Ballinskelligs where the Grays currently the weather tests our confidence. Will Bellarine is remarkable, produced on a reside in our home. The naked eye views the summer really arrive or are we unique soil type of sandy loam over into the starry vastness from on top of simply being teased? Is summer clay within whistling distance of the the hill, uncluttered by man made light knocking at the door we dare not sea. We tried pinot noir, pinot gris, pinot pollution, take one's breath away. open? Sort of like a Lonny October! grigio, sauvignon blanc and cabernet Perth beckons for a week to see son Farewell to the Rough Month of sauvignon and merlot. We happily number two and then it's northwest over the Cuckoo as it is locally known and made selections to be savoured later in the equator to what we hope will be a it's time to put the hat and coat in the tranquillity. nice summer at home. But we'll be back cupboard. But we won't mention that Another 'soft day' saw us losing in a short few months - visa permitting. old saying, "Cast not a clout till May is ourselves in the intriguing second hand After all, we've got quite a stake here - out." Mary leaves for a Lonnie winter book shops on Hesse Street amongst and we're beginning to feel quite at Gae and Mary at the Charlie Chaplain statue in Waterville, his hideaway holiday on May 20 WITH her winter clouts! their eclectic collections sniffing out home. village 10 minutes from Ballin Skelligs. Murray Gray literary treasures in the tightly stacked Denis & Íde McSweeney

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Alzheimer's Australia says that is online so is accessible anytime and OYL Restaurant is located at 650 Adults with hobbies that exercise anywhere. The Agency offers its own Andersons Road, Mannerim and we their brain are 2.5 times less likely to original range of Crosswords, Code- will be there 10-11.30am each have Alzheimer's disease'. words, Sudoku, Word Finds and Thursday. So just turn up! We look This inspired Catherine Eagleson Trivia Quizzes. forward to sharing a morning of from Portarlington's Clue Detective Membership to the Bellarine mentally stimulating fun with you. Puzzle Agency to start the Bellarine Puzzlers' Club starts at as little as $11 a Enquiries to Catherine 0458 591 799. Despite a pirate invasion no one walked the plank, stole the trophy's or found Benito's Puzzlers' Club hosting weekly social Treasure. Pirates and wenches - Chris Laker, Allan & Margot Farnan, Louise & David week. Rowe, Michael Graf, Jo Richtie, Jock Renfell. puzzle mornings at local Bellarine Benefits include: cafes. •Weekly puzzle meetings. Codeword Around 70 people attended the She welcomed guests including In a first for the Bellarine, the •Delicious homemade mor- Have fun playing Detective, as you solve this annual Presentation Dinner at Honorary Life Members Bob Mayne, gatherings aim to provide residents ning tea provided. codeword puzzle. Lonsdale Golf Club where they John Barry, Steve Lee, Colin Bishop and tourists alike with the opportunity •Clue Detective Puzzle Each letter of the alphabet has been used at least enjoyed milestones and misdemea- and Brian Golland and Honorary to - enjoy a social outing - make new Agency subscription. once, and is represented by the same number (1- nors and received awards for the Life Governor and member Jack friends - indulge in a mentally •Regular competitions and 26), whererever it appears in the grid. racing season. Golightly and his wife Audrey. stimulating activity that is fun. prizes. For example, P might be 18 or B might be 9. Commodore Jill Golland proudly Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor Catherine has run the Clue •Special offers. You have 3 letters to help you get started. Can announced that in 2014 the club Helene Cameron awarded the Detective Puzzle Agency since 2004 •Newsletter. you crack the code? celebrated 67 years of sailing since it Aggregate Championship Cup to says: "Whilst solving puzzles is very Hands Across the Water reformed in 1947 after the war and Colin Gibbs and crew with 'Tiercel'. stimulating and beneficial for our The Clue Detective is '100 years of sailing from our Jill acknowledged the 'On The brains, it can also be very solitary. If also passionate about historical home on the shores of our Beach' functions organised by you can combine it with a social giving back. From now beloved Swan Bay'. Geoffrey Mathews resulting in three occasion, it's a win-win for everybody." until February 2015, these new memberships for each event and And what better environment to events will be supporting of course the many members who work around the club keeping it ship- shape. Club Captain, Stephen Lee, reported that of the 29 events scheduled just five were cancelled and two of those rescheduled. The Maritime Weekend sailing was abandoned due to an almost total lack of wind! The average number of boats on the water was 7 with several races of 9 and 10 boats with an average of 27 sailors on the water and over 35 most Saturdays. Zen and Christabelle QLYC Commodore made a special presentation to 11 year old Finn Moate as retired at the end of Season while junior sailor and 'Apprentice Skipper' on Nellie, Maude, Lionheart and Bellarine Puzzler's Club members at OYL Restaurant - Sarah, Charles, Sundance under the tutorage of skipper Defiance were unable to sail Catherine, Angie and John keep 'the little grey cells alive' by solving John Barry. regularly. puzzles.

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After leaving the west coast to Fremantle, school Terry studied accountancy Albany, Adelaide and home to at Swinburne Institute and Von Melbourne." took up nursing at St Vincent's The Philp's moved to Point P H A R M A C Y Hospital which didn't leave much Lonsdale 10 years ago after H E A L T H I S B E A U T Y time for courting and with no car renovating what had been the Helpful advice always available. the couple resorted to letter family holiday home for many Free delivery and pick-up in Pt Lonsdale & writing. years. Terry runs a tax business Queenscliff daily – Senior’s Card Welcome. They married 2 May 1964 at St from home while Von's love of Michael's in Ashburton and singing and music keeps her A NEW solution to recently celebrated their 50th involved at the Holy Trinity parish wedding anniversary with their four playing the organ and with the treat Fungal Nail children and eleven grandchildren. Queenscliff Lighthouse Theatre Infections Terry and Von have just returned Group. To celebrate Anzac Day on from a 'holiday of a lifetime' aboard board the Dawn Princess Von Don’t wait till summer - the Dawn Princess cruising around helped to form a ship's choir and have beautiful feet all Australia's coastline for 25 days. they we sang at the Anzac service year round at a very "The ship's slogan is 'escape and presented a concert. A great reasonable price. completely' and that we did!" said way to celebrate being an Aussie Von. "The ship docked at all capital and 50 happy years filled with 52 Hesse Street Queenscliff cities as well as Cairns, Port music and love. Tel 5258 1817 Fax 5258 4128 Vale Bob Foster Beware what is Scientist, Engineer 19/9/1931-31/3/2014 beneath the waves! When you next go swimming or a rogue wave produced by a sandbar. Robert Jacomb Foster was surfing in the sea, be mindful that the Thankfully this injury did not result in a born in Darwin, where his depth of water isn't always what it fracture but did cause significant father was a lawyer. At age eight seems. discomfort. Both were freak accidents, he was sent to Adelaide for Physiotherapists from Pt Lonsdale however according to research, the schooling where he studied Physiotherapy have recently seen an majority of injuries in the surf do geology but graduated in increased number of spinal injuries happen in the smaller waves. engineering from the University related to surfing and swimming at the Barb Vallance, senior physiotherapist of Adelaide. Bob was one of local beaches. They warn swimmers and from Pt Lonsdale Physiotherapy, Australia's more significant, surfers alike to be aware of the possibility recommends avoiding diving too far erudite - and controversial - of sandbars reducing the depth of the below the surface and using your hands scientists. water, which in certain circumstances in front to possibly protect against He joined the Royal Dutch Shell group in 1956 and could potentially cause a spinal injury. submerged objects and checking the worked as an exploration geologist in Brunei, Nigeria, A spinal fracture was sustained by a depth before diving below. In the event Texas and the Middle East. He returned to Australia in swimmer diving into an oncoming wave of an injury Barb recommends seeking 1966 to bring up his family just as BHP was recruiting for and hitting his head on an unseen an opinion from a doctor or its new Oil and Gas Division and became the marketing sandbar. Another spinal injury was physiotherapist if you have sustained manager for BHP Petroleum. sustained by a surfer, who was forcefully any injury in the surf, especially if the Bob was one of several talented young scientists and driven into shallow water, when his spine is involved, to be sure there are no engineers who joined BHP in the late 1960s when it surfboard was flipped up from behind by fractures present. started producing oil and natural gas from Bass Strait. They helped turn what had been a rather stolid steel manufacturer, with coal and other mineral production geared to its manufacturing needs, into what became the natural resource behemoth BHP Billiton. Beauty and the Beast Retirement in 1992 allowed him to pursue his interests This magical Disney classic will in science for its own sake, in such esoteric fields as come to life when GSODA Junior geophysics, relationships between the earth, the sun and Players perform the musical Beauty the other planets; and palaeoclimatology, the study of and the Beast. Geelong's premier ancient climates. He questioned the basic concepts and youth theatre company's cast with over methods of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate 60 performers aged 11-17 who will sing Change (IPCC). He became a climate change sceptic and favourites like: Be Our Guest, Gaston, an activist in that cause. He was a pioneer of the Lavoisier Human Again and the beautiful title Society, a penniless sceptic minnow compared to the well song Beauty and the Beast. padded whale of the IPCC. Andrew Cook, choreographer Nikki Bob argued that the IPCC has greatly overestimated Leneghan and vocal directors Adelle the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and the damaging role of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere Gregory and Queenscliff's Hannah Andre Jewson who has a principal role and that the relatively small volume mankind has added Petrie-Allbutt oversee the magic. in The Lion King in Sydney. is more likely to help the planet, especially through Former GSODA Juniors include Beauty and the Best - Geelong increased plant growth; additional heating as has movie star Guy Pearce, opera singer Performing Arts Centre 21-28 June. occurred and is likely to occur is mainly due to natural Peter Coleman Wright currently with Bookings 5225 1200. Codeword climate variability, including an average half a degree of Solution warming a century since the 'Little Ice Age' around 1700. He attributed the extra warming in the 1990s and early this century to temporary factors such as unusually strong sun activity caused by pressure on the sun from outer planets and an exceptional run of El Nino droughts of uncertain cause. Nothing pleased him better than an argument with a 'warmist'. His wife Jan and three children, Carol, Tom and Anna, and five grandchildren survive him.

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TO ADVERTISE IN THIS BUSINESS DIRECTORY CALL CARMEL – PH: 5258 4828 Page 16 – Queenscliffe Herald, June 2014 'La Bella' a monument to bravery Mornington Standard 23-11-1907 helped rescue four members of the DROMANA ---- Among those now crew on the yacht Merlan, after it ran doing duty at our local lighthouse is no less a on to a reef near the Point Lonsdale distinguished personage than Mr. W. Ferrier Lighthouse. hero of the La Bella wreck whose gallant However, fame took its toll on action in setting out alone in a small dinghy William and he moved his family to the through mountainous seas, and rescuing 3 eastern side of Port Phillip Bay to of the crew of the ill fated schooner, La Queenscliff to avoid further publicity. Bella, wrecked at Warrnambool on Nov. Captain Mylius fronted an inquiry into 10th, 1905, has stamped him as one of our the wreck which found him at fault for nation's heroes. Mr. Ferrier's heroism, losing his ship. While not found guilty endurance and skill so gallantly displayed of manslaughter his license was sus- on that memorable occasion was highly pended for 12 months. The tragic seq- commended by press and public throughout uence of events, adverse publicity and Australia, and he was the recipient of letters, damage to his career took its toll on his telegrams and gifts from all quarters of the health and he died of a heart attack six Commonwealth. He was awarded a medal months later aged just thirty-seven. by the Royal Humane Society of Victoria, The wreck of La Bella now lies on and other societies made similar her port side in 13m of sheltered water acknowledgment. From the Governor of inside the reef she struck. The bow Western Australia came glowing tribute in section is relatively intact and part of the form of an illuminated address drawn the stern has drifted north easterly up by the President of the Life Saving towards the mouth of the Hopkins Society, Perth, and signed by the leading River. The reef the La Bella struck now men and women of the State. The bears its name. concluding part of which reads as follows:- Ray interviewing William's son, Queenscliff's barefoot fisherman Lewis Ferrier now 89, who still fishes outside the Rip most days William had a heart attack in his "When in our own or distant lands, there in his boat Rosebud, on the porch of 'Rosebud' in Beach Street Queenscliff. fishing boat at the back of Swan Island may be dire danger by wreck or otherwise, 19 December 1937. His 15 year old son may God again give the guidance of a exposure. Worried onlookers watched it to Ferrier's boat and signalled to the The seven who lost their lives were in the moonlight as the men weakened remaining three sailors to do the same. Mr Coulson (1st mate), Charles Mansley was fishing with him that day Ferrier". Residents extend to Mr. Ferrier a and sailed the boat on to the shore healthy welcome and trust that he will have and were washed overboard. Two of the sailors summoned the Jackman (cook) Gustave Johnson, On shore, the lifeboat crew could courage to jump but left one terrified Pierre Johann and Robert Gent (all where William was conveyed by trolley a pleasant time at the local station. over the bridge and ambulance to On November 10, 1905, La Bella see La Bella was about to break up and sailor on board to watch as the lifeboat able seamen), Harry Watson (ordinary made a final attempt to rescue the five and dinghy returned to shore. seaman) and Jack Denham (ships boy). Geelong Hospital but didn't survive. was approaching Warrnambool. The Ray Gibb, a history buff with the night was misty and there was a heavy distraught sailors remaining on the By this stage conditions had eased. Shortly afterward, the vessel broke up ship. A young local fisherman, Ferrier attempted to rescue the last and sank. News of the daring rescue Dromana History Museum, is re- south-westerly swell. Captain Mylius searching this amazing history with was steering the ship towards Lady Bay William Ferrier, had taken a small sailor left on board. He rowed to the spread and William Ferrier became a dinghy out to help with the rescue. stern and brought the dazed man to national hero. He was honoured by the the aim of celebrating its 110th Channel when it was thrown to one anniversary in 2015 in Warrnam- side into heavy breakers and onto Both boats could still get no closer than safety. Those five rescued from La Governor and the Prime Minister and 200 yards from La Bella. Two of the Bella were Captain George Mylius, was awarded a medal for bravery by the bool, Rosebud and Queenscliff with submerged reef south of the Warr- the involvement of municipalities, nambool breakwater. Waves crashed sailors, clinging to the wreck, including Leonard Robertson (2nd Mate, 21 Royal Humane Society. William the captain, took their chances and years old), R. Payne, Oscar Rosen- Ferrier's son, Frank, received a similar historical societies and primary over the ship and the force of the sea schools. wrenched a one and half ton anchor jumped overboard. The captain made holme and Jack Noake. award almost fifty years later, when he from its fastenings tossing it overboard. Some men were washed overboard, while others managed to lash them- that most of the keel had been ripped tatives are currently deciding the selves to the port side railing. La Bella's High Caliber Ricochet off, the engine was visible through future of the craft. It should be noted fore and mainmast were washed away holes in the hull and the propeller was that she had 'high caliber' navigation not long after it hit the reef. Three men were lucky to escape eventually taking the crew off before damaged. equipment on board at the time of the The crew clung to La Bella serious injury when the 21m luxury arranging for salvers to attend and Salvers and insurance represen- grounding. exhausted and cold. The hull which cruiser 'High Caliber' ran aground secure the vessel with anchors until shone with a reddish glow in the on Nepean reef around 3.30pm on completing the salvage Sunday moonlight could sometimes be seen for Saturday 10 May. The futuristic morning. nearly its whole length but would then 'stealth' cruiser valued at $1.1 Next morning 'High Caliber' had disappear under the breakers for some million dollars struck the reef when floated out through the Heads before minutes. cutting inside Corsair Rock at the being seen by Lighthouse on the way During the ten hour ordeal which beginning of delivery voyage to back in! The vessel was barely afloat followed, several attempts were made Brisbane. The vessel began taking on with water up to the gunwales. Port of to rescue the anxious sailors. At times water and leaking diesel fuel whilst Melbourne safety and security vessel the lifeboat crew could not get close resting at a steep angle on the edge of 'Tim Muir' took 'High Caliber' in tow enough to the ship and were forced to the reef. and on a slow and careful voyage to return to the shore. 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