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THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, JANUARY, 2020 – Number 242 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. FREE – Average monthly circulation 5000 Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Aladdin Presented by the Queenscliff Lighthouse Theatre Group Once again Queenscliff will be treated to a great family show during the January school holidays. With lots of laughs, a sing-along, colourful costumes and sets, this Climate changers at the town hall wore red but weren't seeing red after Council traditional pantomime set in China reaffirmed its commitment in preparing for climate change. is not to be missed! It all begins when Darkana the Sorceress is visited by a dark and BOQ declares a mysterious stranger, Abanazzar. He arrives from a far away land search- ing for a tailor who has in his climate emergency possession a 'magic' lamp. He soon discovers that only the tailor's wife, With the support of more than a Local Kitty Walker has taken a Widow Twankey and her son hundred residents in attendance, the leading role organising community Aladdin are still living in the house Borough of Queenscliffe endorsed a support for the motion. “Climate and the lamp is stored under the motion declaring a climate emergency change requires urgent action by all ruins of a temple. at the December council meeting. levels of government,” said Ms Abanazzar lures Aladdin to Mayor Ross Ebbels, who spoke in Walker. “More than 1100 residents travel with him to retrieve the lamp, favour of the motion, said that climate signed our petition inviting Council to but Aladdin being a stubborn young change was among the most impor- join us in declaring a climate boy refuses to hand the lamp over, so tant issues of our time. “The Borough emergency,” she said. “We are of Queenscliffe has a proud history of overjoyed that they've joined us in Abanazzar seals him in the cave to climate leadership,” said Cr Ebbels. taking this critical step towards a perish. “In declaring that we are facing a sustainable future for us and our Aladdin is surprised firstly by the climate emergency, Council is children.” Genie of the Ring and escapes to reaffirming its commitment to meet The motion passed by the Borough share his adventures with good the challenge of preventing and of Queenscliffe Council calls on friend Wishy Washy and his pet preparing for climate change.” Council officers to develop a climate panda Typhoo. Over the past five years the Bor- response plan that builds on the Aladdin falls in love with the ough has reduced its emissions by a achievements Council has already Princess Baldroubador and after third, run community solar bulk-buys, made in reducing emissions and cleaning the lamp is treated to riches and taken a leading role in assessing caring for our local environment. beyond his imagination by the and preparing for sea level rise. A For more information on how the Genie of the Lamp. On visiting the Council motion moved unanimously Borough of Queenscliffe is preventing Empress he secures the hand of the in October reaffirmed Council's com- and preparing for climate change, visit beautiful princess. But things don't mitment to action on climate change. queenscliffe.vic.gov.au/climate go to plan. To find out what happens come Cr Susan along to see Aladdin at the Queens- Salter, cliffe Uniting Church Hall. January climate 13th-19th. Show times are 10.30am activist Kitty and 1.30pm each day. Evening show Walker and on Friday 17th. Mayor Ross Tickets: Ebbels Trybooking and Queenscliffe celebrating Great family entertainment. Don't miss the Lighthouse Information Centre. the Theatre Group's performance of Aladdin. Group bookings are available for declaration Photos by Dean F Bateup school holiday programs. on Thursday evening.

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accreditors commended BCH for its A day out with Thomas BCH Accreditation High efforts in developing consumer Thomas the Tank Engine will be feedback and consultation processes at Queenscliff all day, for unlimited Bellarine Community Health under the National Safety & Quality unities," said BCH CEO Shane including the establishment of the rides in those Troublesome Trucks (BCH) is delighted to announce that Health Services Standards (NSQHS) Dawson. Community Advisory group and the on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 it has achieved full accreditation for its Dental Services, the Quality Focus areas during the three diff- series of Community Conversations," January. across three Standards. Improvement Council Standards erent accreditation periods included said Mr Dawson. Oliver will take everyone on a The standards test an organisation (QIC) for services to clients under 65 clinical governance, partnering with Focus areas for the GP Clinic scenic 45-minute trip from Queens- across a wide range of critical clinical, and the Australian General Practice consumers, medication safety, preven- included ensuring vaccines are within cliff to Lakers Siding and return - governance, quality, safety and con- Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) for ting and controlling infection, man- their use-by-date and stored at correct trains depart at 10.30am, 11.30am, sumer measures to ensure that the the new GP clinic at Portarlington. agement systems, information man- temperatures, that the practice equip- 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm community is receiving quality, safe "Our focus has always been on agement, service delivery and con- ment is clean and sterile, practice staff Our guest attraction for the and best-practice health care. delivering the best quality and safe sumer and community engagement. up to date with their training, and the January event will be Dazzling Dan's BCH underwent accreditation health care services to our comm- "We are particularly pleased that practice has emergency care available. Magic Shows!

Queenscliff Village News 72 Hesse Street, Queenscliff, 3225 Ph: (03) 5258 1828 Fax: (03) 5258 1828 Point Lonsdale Primary School Staff, Email: [email protected] School Council and students congratulate all past students on their success in 2019. Happy New Year We are so proud of your achievements Let's get those champagne corks popping academically, creatively and in leadership. with some great New Year specials and enjoy some holiday fun! Copyright: Swansong Publishing 2020 ISSN: 1443-5071 Hats & Sunnies: We have a terrific range of Summer hats and fashion look sunglasses, top Val Lawrence value and in-store now. Books & Magazines: We have an extensive range of magazines together with discounted book titles. Relax and READERS PLEASE NOTE enjoy your holiday reading… The next edition will be available on Wednesday February 5, 2020. Kids' activity packs, toys, beach gear and games: We Copy deadlines are two weeks prior for this have a great selection to keep the kids happy over the edition on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. holidays!

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Shop GO66, Gateway Plaza, 641-659 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold 3224 Funded from Parliamentary Budget Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 – Page 3 Wedding in ‘the Gypsy wagon readings Once upon a time a girl named Ghost tours around the borough women with a smattering of business little yellow church Donna dreamed of travelling in a were very popular as there's a lot of men, entertainers and politicians in gypsy wagon telling fortunes to paranormal activity around like the the mix. She won't do readings for those who wanted a peep into the Royal Hotel cellar, once used as a anyone under 18 but otherwise it's a on the hill’ future. Donna's dream has come morgue, where she felt a shove from fun experience seated comfortably in true and she now offers Tarot Freddie whose spirit was disturbed Lily where you may gain a peek into Julia Grand visited Queenscliff holidays there. The happy couple readings, palmistry, astrology, tea by too many visitors. She hopes to the future. a lot as a child and always had this plan to settle on the Bellarine as soon leaf readings (tea supplied) and start them up again. Ring Donna for an appointment dream of getting married in 'the as possible, Glen especially as he is a teaches those who want to explore Donna says most of her clients are 0417 768 067. little yellow church on the hill'. Her golfer and plays with the SGA Tour their 'fey' side. dream was realised on Saturday 7 Victoria on a weekly basis. He also 'Fey' is defined as having December when she and Glen travelled the world circuit for supernatural powers of clairvoyance McColl were married by Minister Professional Tennis. or someone that gives the impression Peter Martin at St George's Church Julia's parents, her two sisters and of vague un-worldliness or mystery - in Queenscliff. families attended from Melbourne that's Donna Barnard to a T. Julia and Glen met at a cafe in and Glen's three brothers and Donna is the third generation to Melbourne with friends and after families and his mother flew down have some form of psychic ability. four or five dates became a couple for from Brisbane. While her family came to Australia four and a half years. The black tie reception was held from Scotland Donna believes her Julia loves Queenscliff and has at 360Q at the harbour so all in all it surname, Barnard, has a Romany many happy memories of childhood was a very local event. history and is researching the family name. Donna has named her very beautiful, magical wagon she refers to as Lily - a flower symbolising that the soul of the departed has received restored innocence after death. Pink stargazer lilies represent wealth and prosperity - something we all desire in one form or another. Donna's natural psychic abilities have been enhanced with studies at the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London, Summer School at Oxford University, she is a Professional Member of the Tarot Association in Australia and the British Isles. She has given psychic demonstrations in Corwnall, London and onboard a cruise ship, interviewed by the ABC Newlyweds Julia and Glen McColl were married at St George's church surrounded and BBC and has had articles by family and friends. published in Prediction magazine. Donna preparing for a Tarot reading inside her beautiful wagon, Lily.

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5258 1717 Page 4 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 – Page 5 Rolling Pin's Midas Touch Queenscliff - Over its fifteen years entering compe- major title of Australia's Greatest Gourmet Pt Lonsdale Lions titions Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes have Pie," said Nathan. "Bakers and pie makers “We serve” won over 400 medals. This winning streak from all over Australia converge alternately began with Geoff and Susie Chalker when in Sydney and Melbourne each September to Traditionally Lions clubs take a 'breather' over they took over the bakery and continues compete for the most sought after award in the festive season break. It is a time to recharge the with their two daughters and sons-in-law, their industry, The Official Great Aussie Pie batteries after another year of community service. Stacey and Todd Lincolon and Christy and Competition." For the Lions Club of Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale Nathan Williams. Stacey looks after the Nathan says while the awards are it is a little different. finances, Todd is a general handyman and encouraging for daily operations and the For the towns in the Borough, it is a busy time driver while Christy, a pastry chef, manages future of the business as a whole, they won't the bakery, her husband Nathan is overall be resting on their laurels. "We are when people visit the area and take in all the delights it general manager. committed to continuing to provide our has to offer. The Lions Club of Queenscliff/Point The business has grown over the years and customers with quality, delicious products Lonsdale is busy during this time. We have a number Rolling Pin now has four shops - two in now and into the future. The Australian of events we undertake or support. Ocean Grove, one in Leopold and one in baking industry has become very competitive Lions Spinning Wheel at Queenscliff Market Queenscliff. The Chalker's retired last year and with large supermarkets trying to make Keep your eye out for the Lions Club spinning and the young guns are carrying on the their mark in the baked goods market we wheel famous for its 'cray' spins. tradition of providing great cakes, pastries need to keep focused on fresh, quality food to Cottage by the Sea Fete and gold winning pies and pastries. go at competitive prices. Lions support this event with - what else - a sausage Rolling Pin celebrates "We use 100% Cape Grim Tasmanian free sizzle!! You can be assured of the famous Lions another amazing year range beef that contains no antibiotics or quality of cooking and service. Fourteen Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze, Best growth hormones and all our delicious award Australia Day Pie made from scratch by apprentice Caitlin winning pies, cakes, pastries and other goods Third year apprentice Caitlin Houstin was delighted to win the inaugural Best Pie award for This important day is when recent arrivals to Houstin (a new category), and Runner Up for are made daily on the premises for maximum Australia take the pledge and become true blue Best Plain Pie in the country, an award freshness. Customers tell us that's why the an apprentice at the latest Great Aussie Pie Competition. Aussies. The Lions club are there to make sure they greatly coveted by all bakeries. Rolling Pin is their first choice for baked get into the swing of their new citizenship - once again "Rolling Pin Pies and Cakes officially goods. That quality will never be com- always popular with customers looking for with a BBQ! make Australia's best poultry pie (Garlic promised." an easy lunch in the shop or to take away and Show 'n' Shine Pepper Chicken), best breakfast pie, and the Sandwiches and wraps, rolls, toasted enjoy in the park or by the sea. The Geelong Rodders put on a great event each best red meat gourmet pie (Country Lamb Paninis, Genovese coffee and cold drinks, Catering and celebration cakes are a and Rosemary) which also took out the novelty biscuits and gingerbread men are year and the Lions are there in a number of ways to specialty and the Rolling Pin's amazing sweet support this important event. indulgences like the bee sting is a delicious Membership THE OFFICIAL GREAT AUSSIE PIE COMPETITION – 2019 AWARDS melt in your mouth bun filled with velvety As you can see from the above, we are involved in • Fourteen Gold - Best Brekkie Pie, Pork Apple & Fennel, Garlic Pepper Chicken custard cream topped with toffeed almonds. Pie, Pepper Pie, Country Lamb & Rosemary, Beef & Ale Pie, Beef Rendang, "Rolling Pin has great staff in the bakery our local community. However, we are small in Lamb, Pea & Potato, Fish Korma, Seafood Laksa, Thai Green Curry, Apprentice and it's a buzz when we get it right," said numbers. To fulfill our potential to help the Chunky Combo, Mince, Chunky/Combo Nathan. "It's a pleasure to hear customers say community, we need members. If you would like to • Two Silver - Smokey Bourbon Beef & Backon, Chicken & Truffle Pie. the staff are efficient and courteous. So it's a put something back into the community - and have • Two Bronze - Mushroom & Truffle Brie, Cheken Leek & Camberbet Pie. team effort beginning with management, our fun doing it, then Lions is for you. • Runner Up for Best Plain Pie in the country made from scratch by apprentice bakers and staff - a winning combination." Contact Phil Newey 0408 524 059 or Adrian Caitlin Houstin (a new category). "Amazing Pies… Great coffee and good old Miles 0417 556 086 for information. fashioned, friendly service." Tripadvisor. You will be most welcome.

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Australia’s Best Gourmet Pie Maker 2016/17 LEOPOLD 670 Bellarine Highway Ph: 5250 6101 OCEAN GROVE 12 Park Lane Ph: 5256 1517 QUEENSCLIFF 40 Hesse Street Ph: 5258 1533 OCEAN GROVE 17 Marine Parade Ph: 5255 2625 www.rollingpin.com.au Page 6 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 SacredEdge - a weekend of diversity O Space at harbour and inclusion under one roof New Event Space Embracing Innovation Now in its seventh year, the 2020 Organisations are taking small size teams of it being in their calendar, creating fresh space for SacredEdge Festival is on from Friday 1 to employees to offsite collaborations more thinking and better focus and overall greater Sunday 3 May at Uniting Queenscliff. This frequently than ever before as they realise the productivity." year's theme is 'Diving Deep Into Diversity'. benefits that an offsite meeting can bring to So it's no wonder, with his steadfast mission to "What an amazing thing you all do in this festival their teams. change how people work and meet, that Arash - the inclusion, the welcome, the education about Of course offsite meetings incur an additional has opened a new offsite collaboration space at O politics, and art and power and ideas. Wonderful". expense and means time spent away from the Space, fitted out with the latest technologies and Poet Padraig O'Tuama, presenter 2019 office and the employee's daily tasks, so is it the perfect venue for your next off site meeting. SacredEdge Festival. worth it? According to Arash Harandian, owner O Space's Collaboration Space is a designed "SacredEdge is a weekend of stories, poetry of O Space in Queenscliff, it is, and we will see space that fosters collaborative meeting practices. and music, great local art, workshops and more of it in 2020. The bold colours and natural timbers reflect the discussions - all of which focus on Indigenous, "If we watch what larger businesses are doing, colour of the harbour outside - and create a refugee, LGBTIQ, mental health or they're investing in collaboration opportunities versatile meeting space for workshops, brainsto- environmental issues. This multiple focus gives Leah Flanagan is the opening act for the for their teams," Mr Harandian said. rming, breakouts or smaller collaborations. SacredEdge a unique flavour, providing people of SacredEdge Festival in May. "Firstly, a change in physical environment can Arash says the space has been used for all ages with opportunities to learn and connect, Hailing from Darwin, Leah will be familiar to make an enormous difference when brain- everything from community consultations to full rather than simply be entertained; to listen to some from her 2010 single release 'September storming new ideas or driving ideation and day conferences, private events, external team voices from the edge and celebrate their diverse Song' and her collaboration on the 2017 Mission innovation. It can give team members an oppor- projects and offsite meetings. It holds up to 40 culture, gender and unique contribution to our Songs Project. Her music 'resonates like sweet tunity to think bigger, have new perspectives and people theatre style and 20 in boardroom style. communities," said Festival Coordinator Kerrie moments of peace amidst the chaos of a crowded feel more motivated to engage in strategic pro- And the good news? O Space, being located at Lingham. "It's an all ages event with children's room'. Leah is an active mentor for young and cesses." the picturesque Queenscliff Harbour, means activities and childcare is available." emerging First Nations Australian songwriters. "Furthermore, interruptions and distractions everything is at your fingertips - parking, coffee, Headline act announced The line-up will have a strong Indigenous during meetings held in your normal office space, wine, catering and adventurous team activities. Ukulele enthusiasts will be delighted to learn presence with Leah as one of the many can hinder success over team collaborations. It's With close proximity to Mornington, Geelong that First Nations singer/songwriter/guitarist performers we are excited to be hosting. not uncommon for attendees to be arriving late, and Melbourne, it's the perfect option for your and 'ukulele whisperer' Leah Flanagan will Queenscliff Uniting acknowledges the being distracted by emails or daily tasks and next offsite meeting venue. headline on the evening of Friday 1 May kicking Borough of Queenscliffe's support for this event. general office interruptions. Offsite meetings are You can find out more by visiting off a weekend packed with an array of activities To keep abreast of what's on offer visit given greater importance by team members with www.theospace.com.au/event-space delivered by over 40 different performers. www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au Students helping to end our plastic world A short video created by along our coastline and in our angamite federal member Sarah three Queenscliff Primary oceans. Henderson offered prize money School pupils has won their The Salty Lake Film Fest of $10,000 to the winning school an impressive $5,000. offered young people living in schools, including $250 for win- Georgia Grillinzoni, Grace the Corangamite electorate the ning participants, the Queens- Dunphy and Izzy Honey- opportunity to express their cliff Civic Association and QEF Wilson recently won first prize creativity as well as showcase Award inspired by Bob Fuller. in the Salty Lake Film Fest, their talent. 'Let's End our Plastic World' Primary and secondary competition. school students were invited to The girls' one minute cre- submit either a photograph or ation highlights the need to short film up to one minute in reduce the impact of plastics in duration. our environment, particularly Cotton On and former Cor- Geelong Small Business Festival events at O Space accommodated large audiences. Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 – Page 7 QPS end of year Creating a happier, healthier community In 1935 the Queenscliff branch of pantomime - Aladdin the Ministering Children's League and Matron Irene McPaul organised "To say we are proud is an under- carpet worn by a cute tot, beggars, the inaugural Cottage by the Sea statement," said Queenscliff primary shop keepers, Elvis who didn't leave Annual Fair. The Fair has continued school principal Richard Buck- the building and an enormous python as a significant fundraising event on ingham. "The incredible passion and with glowing eyes. the Cottage calendar. Over the past commitment shown by our students in When the lights dimmed for Act 2 several years it has raised close to our school production was incredible. the rustle of flying feet and the $70,000 each year. Students showed they could improvise fluttering arms of the increasingly This money is put directly into and adapt to anything thrown at them! excited massed juniors sped down the funding for children's programs. The To hear comments at the end of the central aisle and four times around the administration of the Cottage is performance such as 'I can't believe hall. I don't know who was more funded through investment, which this is a primary school show!' thrilled, the children or their parents. ensures every dollar donated by the endorses the professionalism of all of During interval a wonderful Genie community has direct benefit to the our students. had turned Aladdin into a Prince children. In fact, recent research sug- Performing to a sold out audience on beautifully dressed in gold and satin. gested that for every dollar donated, two nights, with the same enthusiasm, He coaxed Jasmine on to the Magic Cottage by the Sea programs delivered makes all the staff feel incredibly proud Carpet for a High Adventure and they over three dollars in social value. That and privileged to work with such an appeared to rise away into a sky of is value in children staying engaged amazing group of students." colourful whirling clouds. It was truly with their school and family, value in Act 1 saw the stage filled with spectacular. helping children grow into confident Scouts, Lions and Rotary Clubs have their access to new opportunities. exotically dressed children, a magic By Rosemary Brown and happy young adults who all donated money, goods and time to Children and their families feel positively contribute to their comm- support the children. In its day the supported by the Cottage and by unity. Value created by giving children Staff College, and in particular the extension they feel supported by a hope and inspiring them to live wives of the officers, also provided broader community. This helps bring fulfilling lives. generous support. families and communities closer The local communities of Thanks to the local community, together, creating greater happiness Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale have children who would normally never and benefits for us all. long been integral to Cottage by the have an opportunity to visit the Cottage by the Sea Sea's success. Speak to almost anyone beautiful, peaceful beaches of Queen- in the community and they will tell scliff and Point Lonsdale get to come you how their mother, grandmother and stay at Cottage by the Sea. Half a or aunt served on one of the Cottage's century ago one matron wrote: "Our branches, fundraising locally and programme is purposely simple. We throughout the suburbs of Melb- try to provide the kind of holiday ourne. Very few locals or holiday which we give to our own children." makers have gone long without The Cottage continues to offer child- coming to the Annual Fair. ren a simple holiday experience. It is a Throughout the early to mid- place for children to take a break from century, the Point Lonsdale Sports lives that can be stressful - lives that are Committee donated money and limited in opportunities and are more organised social events for the difficult than life should be for a child. children. The early history of the Recent research confirmed that the Cottage also makes mention of the Cottage offers children a chance for a Queenscliff Younger Set, who raised happier and healthier childhood. The money for the Cottage through dances confidence children gain through The final scene of Aladdin with a cast of 109 singing Come so Far will be a cherished and soirees. The local Girl Guides, Cottage by the Sea programs supports memory for everyone. Congratulations to all. Page 8 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020

Cosmopolitan Historic Waratah up for sale Masonic Musings Lodge Freemasonry is an Organisation of Good Men, No. 96 As time goes by things have supporting each other, their families and the community. changed at Waratah but one thing has Cosmopolitan Masonic Lodge No 96 Junior Scholarship Award is an remained constant in that this annual Presentation made to nine Primary Schools on the Bellarine charming former guesthouse has Peninsula and proudly supported by the Lodge and Freemasons Foundation. always provided accommodation for (This has been increased from 6 schools last year.) large families or the public. The award is open to two students in Year 6, a boy or girl, or 2 girls, or 2 boys Today Waratah serves as a large chosen by the teachers, against a criterion selected by the Lodge. family home with 6 bathrooms, another Criterion for Selection 8 rooms, large kitchen and family The children chosen will display the following characteristics where one room. Little Waratah cottage offers 1 characteristic is no more important than another. bedroom with ensuite. Back in the a) Leadership 1900s Little Waratah was a cottage with b) Consideration for others (Children and Adults) a dirt floor and may have been used by c) A willingness to assist others the Modens as sleeping quarters when d) A cooperative nature they had guests at Waratah that e) Self-motivation accommodated 34 persons. 2019 Students selected from the following schools: The Modens ran Waratah by Queenscliff Primary School - Isabella Honey-Wilson & Rico Wishart themselves with other members of the Point Lonsdale Primary School - Jaidyn Morrison & Ella Parsons family helping. They sold Waratah St Aloysius Catholic Primary School - Luke Adam & Angelina Pollard house was sitting on. Lots of old Joseph Martyr as evidenced by the on the 20th December 1949 to Otto Our Lady of the Sea Catholic Primary School Ocean Grove bottles, china teapots and cups were original deed which the present William Zumpie and Bridie Dorea- Bree Sampson & Allegro Cook found under the house which would owners hold. Thanks to the Historical thea Zumpie for three thousand Surfside Primary School Ocean Grove - have been used back in the days when Museum at Queenscliff with its pounds. Waratah was then made into Harriette O'Keefe & Lachlan Norton Waratah was a guest house. dedicated volunteers for preserving a 7 flats with showers. Waratah re- Wallington Primary School - Billy Hose & Sienna Edwards The renovations of each room lot of history about Waratah and mained as flats for around 20 years Clifton Springs Primary School - Kai Jones & Ella Hobbs were completed a few years ago with other Queenscliff buildings so that the before the present owners bought the Drysdale Primary School - Noah Milne & Maya Rees rewiring and plumbing and now town's early history is not forgotten. house that was in a pretty dilapidated St Thomas Catholic Primary School Drysdale - Waratah is a simply beautiful home. The present owners are sure that state and a daunting task to take on. Riley Bowers & Charlotte Iles Waratah has changed from the day new owners will love living at The house had to be restumped Education Awards Joseph Martyr bought the land on 21st Waratah as much as they have. which resulted in special equipment Freemasons Foundation Victoria is committed to supporting the youth of November 1853 when Lieutenant Agents to contact: Neil Laws 0419 being used to lift the house. They Victoria. A major initiative is our annual Education Awards for Tertiary and Governor Charles Joseph La Trobe 586 633 and Charles Caldwell 0421 found an old tree stump under the Secondary students. signed a grant of the town lot to 570 248. floor which was all the front of the Each year the Foundation grants over $400,000 in Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries to students. The Awards available this year are: Waratah Tariffs in 1938 Secondary Awards - closes 6th February 2020 104 Hesse Street, Queenscliff Tertiary Awards - closes 13th February 2020 Comfortable Accommodation When reviewing applications, the following criteria is taken into for Visitors consideration: Tariff: 1. school results/academic progress Xmas Fortnight 63/-per week 2. demonstrated financial need or difficulties Summer 3. school and community activities 50/-per week; 10/-per day Applicants will be notified of the outcome before the end of March 2020 Winter and if you are successful the payment will be made in May 2020. 35/-per week; 7/-per day Family association with Freemasonry is not a criterion for an Award. Misses W. and P. MODEN, Awards are awarded at the discretion of Freemasons Foundation Victoria Proprietresses and the value and number of awards may vary at its discretion. Details and Phone Queenscliff information www.freemasonsfoundation.org/grants 139 'Waratah’ If you are seeking information regarding Freemasonry, I can be contacted for Your Holiday on 03 5258 2680 or 0400 553 939. Dick Clark Secretary, Cosmopolitan Lodge No 96

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Other attractions • GREAT FOOD EVERY DAY! in the park include ample EAT IN & TAKEAWAY - HOME DELIVERY car parking, playgrounds, OPEN 6 DAYS (Closed Wednesdays) • HOME DELIVERY walking trails, free electric BBQ facilities and a station FIND US ON Facebook OR www.cliffes.com.au kiosk. 38 HESSE STREET, QUEENSCLIFF Further details from 1 SYMONDS STREET, QUEENSCLIFF, VIC 3225 Merindee 0476 124 598. Ph: 5258 1838 Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 – Page 9 The Blues Train 25 years on Blitz Golf revolution at Curlewis "It would be impossible to sum- little bit of pocket money from Dad The revolutionary fast paced golf household names such as Zach Geelong Cats player Gary Rohan. marise 25 years in a few short words! has been a regular on our calendar for format that is Blitz Golf is returning Murray, Whitney Hillier, Jason Blitz Golf is not always about the However, what I can say about while. to Curlewis Golf Club on Sunday 5 Norris, James Marchesani, Deyen golf either. One of the main elements running The Blues Train for 25 years We've had some amazing parties January. Described as the T20 of Lawson, Stephanie Na - with many that make this exciting new format so is, it's a bit like our lives, it's been full including birthday parties for myself, tournament golf, Blitz Golf packs all more big names to be confirmed. Last attractive to players and spectators is of laughter, fun, music and a lot of and my wife and many of our the excitement of a traditional four year's winners Matt Millar and the carnival atmosphere. There's love of trains," said The Blues Train amazing friends have had very round event packed into one spec- Montana Strauss will be primed and outdoor bars, DJ's, kids activities as founder Hugo T Armstrong. significant parties on the train, where tacular day. ready to take them all on. Confirmed well as free junior clinics with PGA "I guess it's a predictable thing to we've been part of the entertainment As this dynamic concept takes off celebrities who will be taking to the Pros to keep the whole family say, but never would we have dreamed experience as guests. nationally, Blitz Golf Curlewis is the fairways include Brendon Goddard, entertained throughout the day. Entry that we would still be here after all Of course, there are many people first of three events in early 2020 with Charlie Robbins (ninja warrior) and to Blitz Golf is free. these years running The Blues Train, behind the scenes, the amazing staff the series heading to Hope Island but I guess that hindsight always has I've had the pleasure of working with QLD on January 10 before returning 20/20 vision! And here we are looking in the office and of course on the train, to where it all began in 2018 at back at hundreds of shows, thousands suppliers and people that have helped Glenelg, SA 12 January. of patrons, hundreds of musicians in the good times and the bad times. Blitz Golf 2020 will see men and plus many thousands of kilometers This is a business that has been women play in the SAME groups for travelled up and down the Bellarine through global financial crisis and the the SAME purse. railway. insurance crisis of 9/11. Blitz Golf is still a traditional A big part for us has been the A lot of people ask what keeps me stroke play event that's played friendships that have been made, going after 25 years and the answer is according to the rules of golf but that whether it's with work colleagues, pretty simple - it's the enjoyment the is where the similarities end. The 40 musicians, sponsors, volunteers and show brings people and I love that player strong field is split into two most of all our patrons. We've met people often discover blues music for pools and players compete over four some great people and ended up the first time through The Blues Train individual rounds, but not the sharing incredible special times. and then we see them at music traditional 18 holes per round. Naturally we've had people come out festivals and coming back time and Round 1 is just nine holes before the on dates and end up proposing on the time again to visit the show. first cut is made. The top-12 players train, we also ran a couple of It's been a privilege to be part of from each pool progress to round 2, Last year's winners Matt Millar and Montana Strauss. The inaugural Blitz Golf at weddings from people who met on the such an amazing experience and this time played over six holes. A Curlewis was awarded Regional Pro Am of the Year at the 2019 Victorian Golf train. We've had a couple of break- although it hasn't always been smooth further cut is made before round three Industry Awards. downs and even a level crossing sailing, there's been plenty of tough with the top-6 players per pool accident and everybody kept having a times, lots of tears and heartaches, but progressing to the exciting three-hole Dining, Catering & Snacks – Open 7 Days at Curlewis Golf Club great time singing and dancing. there's also been an incredible joy and third round. After the three hole sprint, Head Chef Tara Thyer has fast acquired a reputation as a 'foodie' I've had the joy of becoming a dad adulation, with love, laughter and the players have played all 18 holes on destination for a great, contemporary lunch and as a true Bistro 'find' for in that time and I love bringing my dancing and I very much look forward the golf course. The final cut is then dinner on Friday and Saturday nights. daughter down to the railway. Helping the future of The Blues Train. A huge made with the top-2 players from each Everyone is welcome to enjoy freshly ground, barista-made coffee, loose putting stickers on buckets and putting thanks to everyone and lots of love pool now moving to round four, a leaf Love teas, soft drinks and milk shakes. Both bars stock a range of ice on the drinks at the beginning of from Hugo and everyone involved sudden death playoff on the 18th hole. premium local wines, draught, light and heavy beers, spirits and non- the night before everyone arrives for a since 1994. At the Curlewis event, expect to see alcoholic beverages. Special dietary requirements upon request. Gypsy Mi Shells Seafood Wagon Readings FFRREESSHH FFIISSHH .30-4pm • Tarot • Palmistry OPEN THURS-SUN 8 • Runes • Astrology AT QUEENSCLIFF HARBOUR • Tea Leaf Readings (tea provided) FISH, OYSTERS, PRAWNS, MUSSELS, ATLANTIC Take a peek into the future with Donna SALMON, SCALLOPS FRESH OFF THE BOAT. Call 0417 768 067 for an appointment Orders taken anytime on 0432 934 104 Mention this advert for special rates during January Check Facebook for updates

Shop 1/44 Hesse Street, Queenscliff. Ph: 03 5258 1386 Open 7 days. Monday to Friday 10-5. @_frankiesayrelax Saturday 10-4. Sunday 10-3. Page 10 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 Summer menu and events at 360Q Queenscliff Harbourfront restaurant 360Q "Alessandro has had an impec- mousse with salted caramel popcorn. has unveiled its new summer menu, cable career and brings with him 30 B o o k i n g s w w w. Tr y b o o k i n g Fishing appointed a new head chef and years' experience starting off at 12 .com/BHEUR released tickets for two signature years of age working with his Nonna! Saturday 11 January - Beach Boys Charters events in January. "He's worked at not one but two 2- Summer Party Summer Menu Star Michelin Star Restaurants in Cool Californian sounds from BAY & OFFSHORE Brimming with global flavours, Italy, alongside celebrity chef Gordon musicians from The Sounds of fresh local produce and 'just a little bit Ramsay at five-star Italian resort, Summer - a Beach Boys tribute. FAMILY FISHING of theatre' says owner Barry Iddles. Castel Monastero.” $120pp includes entertainment plus a "Our signature dish on the summer Summer Events gourmet 3-course dinner, free-flowing TRIPS menu is the prawn espetada with Saturday 4 January - Beatles Tribute sparkling, red and white wine, beer BAY FISHING chermoula flavourings and a crisp Show & Dinner and soft drinks. Entree of Thai bao Southern end of salad served as a 'tower'," he said. "It's Tribute band Just Cruzin' will buns of prawns with spicy mayon- quite spectacular and diners love the perform the Fab Four's greatest hits naise and Asian salad, main course Port Phillip Bay presentation." including Hey Jude, Please Please Me Chicken Katsu don (360Qs take on a Other new dishes include Peruvian and Ticket to Ride. $120pp includes a Japanese dish, crumbed chicken, nori New head chef Alessandro Delfanti's DEEP SEA FISHING scallop ceviche, Vietnamese caramel sumptuous 3-course dinner prepared rice, sweet soy, pickled vegetables and summer menu will delight you whether Port Phillip Heads pork belly, beetroot gnocchi, blood by 360Qs amazing chefs, free-flowing chipotle mayo (gf available), you're dining casually overlooking the & Bass Strait orange and almond love cake. beer, wine, sparkling and soft drinks. passionfruit Eton mess (gf) for dessert. harbour or at one of 360Qs Summer events. Iddles is excited to welcome a new Entree of chicken karaage with mayo Bookings: www.trybooking.com To book for any upcoming event Head Chef, Alessandro Delfanti, who and pickled vegetables, a spectacular /BGWZZ visit http://360q.com.au/whats-on/ 0458 504 058 comes to the iconic 360Q by way of 'tower' of eye fillet espetada with 360Q will be open seven days a and to book a table call 5257 4200 or Book online 24/7 at Dubai, Malaysia, China, the Carib- chimichurri on a crisp spring salad for week for breakfast, lunch and dinner book online:: www.360q.com.au www.queensclifffishingcharters.com.au bean and most recently Italy. main, dessert is white chocolate all summer from 8am to 10pm. /reservations Lifesavers prepare for a busy Summer Sunday 1 December marked the start of the 65th year of volunteer lifesavers from the Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club patrolling Point Lonsdale's coastal beaches. Volunteer Surf Lifesavers will operate patrols from 1st December to Sunday 1st April Saturday afternoons and Sundays/Public Holidays morning and afternoon. Paid Lifeguards will operate to support the volunteer surf lifesavers during the main summer school holiday period to provide 7 day a week coverage at the Point Lonsdale Back (Surf) Beach from Boxing Day until Australia Day Monday to Friday 10am-6pm and Saturday mornings 10am-1pm, when the volunteer surf lifesavers will commence. While over at the family friendly Santa Casa Beach Queenscliff Paid Lifeguards operate 7 days a week to provide coverage during the main summer school holiday period - Thursday 26 December to Saturday 25 January 7 Days a week 10am-6pm. Again we've had an extremely large interest in the Club's Nipper program. All applications for Nippers are now closed. We advise waitlisted applicants to check for space at other Surf Life Saving Clubs in the district. 25th Duchamp Rip View Swim Classic Sunday 5 January is the Club's largest annual fundraiser and we thank our generous sponsors and swimmers. More information www.pointlonsdaleslsc.asn.au http://twitter.com/ptlonsdaleslsc http://www.facebook.com/PLSLSC

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Featuring live music from a variety of locals and over 100 stalls selling quality home made goods. NEXT MARKET: Sunday 26th January Enquiries: [email protected] or look for Queenscliffe Community Market on facebook Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 – Page 11 Lighthouse Reflections Balenciaga: An Inspiration This will be the last temporary shops. Home dressmakers pored over exhibition of the Queenscliffe His- paper patterns by Butterick and Vogue Sea hunt, Jacques Cousteau and the weedy sea dragon torical Museum before the closure of who interpreted the Paris fashions of Summer brings on our favourite Summer holidays surfing, snork- Lonny treat. Kelp between your the Museum in 2020 for redevelop- the season. time of the year. Mild winds, crystal elling and sunset strolls. Our beaches toes, a trapped octopus until the tide ment that brings my twenty years of Every girl aged 12 learnt to use a clear warm water, salt encrusted are some of the best in the world made begins to make. Always something to work to a halt. pedal sewing machine at school. The bodies, maybe a healthy tan and a bit pristine by the ever-changing tides. It's see but remember these are living I enjoyed researching all our farm cleverest went to factories and earned of sunburn washed down with a low tide now, wonder what I might creatures in a marine sanctuary. machinery for Down on the Farm, their living. Betty Stroud now Mrs crisp white or beer. find. There's Mr Pacific (Gull) looking Watch them but always leave them in and particularly the reaction of the Martin worked in the Frieze Clothing Fondly I remember as a 12 year old for abalone or a piece of slate from a peace for this is their home. public to it, but my greatest pleasure at Factory at the bottom of Hesse Street frolicking around the reefs of the shipwreck of old. I haven't speared a Across that tidal channel known as the Museum is in our textile collec- making uniforms. See the smart outfit Queenscliff back beach I had become fish since my teenage years preferring shark alley is one of the most peaceful tion. I have chosen to close these from 1955 that Betty has given the entranced by the undersea world - its to glide with them, make friends and places I've known. A resting place for museum temporary displays with Museum. colours, its kelp, its shells and the peacefully enter their world. shipwrecks from a hundred years ago dresses of the decade 1955 to 1965. I I have sought out Australian many beautiful fish darting from reef The Cottage by the Sea and the low bringing settlers, crockery and slates called upon Queenscliff resident Val designers of the period. Locals Jill to reef in a magical dance. I laugh tide Glaneuse reef offer safe havens for their new homes but not quite Lawrence and her outstanding Murphy has donated a Norma Tully when I pen this, there was Rodney the for you to begin. I remember taking making it to Melbourne to unload. wardrobe to augment our show. skirt, Maryanne Joyson has lent a hunter with trusty Christmas present my son Jai on an adventure under the I remember diving with cups, The display is titled Balenciaga: An classic Prue Acton dress and I found a in hand eying off dinner for my Lonny pier then across the sandbanks plates and bottles of wine swirling Inspiration. Local dresses 1955 to Prue Acton jumper in the Op Shop - $2 family's table. and reefs and the look on his face, we round in the tidal zone, kelp rising to 1965. Any connection with the great well spent. A beautiful butterfish smiles at me were surrounded by 100+ school of the ceiling, fish watching you from exhibition in the Bendigo Art Gallery The Museum is in Field Park, and begs to pan fried. I didn't miss and glistening, sparkling, twisting salmon above. Or if you were really lucky the this year is not entirely accidental. Hesse Street, beside the Post Office. It drag this monster up the beach much on the boil. Something he'll never shadow of a stingray waiting to see What will you see? Wool, cotton is open Monday to Friday 11am-4pm. to the delight of my family and forget as a young boy. what you have found in the sand, and rayon as it gave way to bright Closed Thursday. Weekends 11am- friends. Rockpool rambles are such a se are maybe some dinner for him as well. polyester. The clothes of the sixties 4pm. You must go under water to see what I became more colourful and are crease Rosemary Brown tell, shallow, deep - it's a beautiful resistant. A huge range of materials Temporary Displays, place 'the silent world' said *Jacques was sold in Emporiums and local Queenscliffe Historical Museum Cousteau. So put on your goggles and splash! There you go! The fish will be waiting to put you under their spell. Say hello from me. Happy New Year - Rodney Nicholson Rodney's Reminder Please remember everything you leave on the land will eventually end up in the sea. When the rain comes stormwaters flow to the beach. So clean up everything you can, it's our beautiful place to be free and the sea creatures will be thankful and healthy till next time you meet. *Jacques-Yves Cousteau, AC was a French naval officer, explorer, conservationist, film- maker, innovator, scientist, photographer, author and researcher who studied the sea and all forms of life in water. He co- developed the Aqua-Lung and pioneered marine conservation. Photo courtesy of Award winning photographer, Robyn Curtis. Queenscliff’s Carnival of SUMMER FUN The only all children’s carnival on the Bellarine Peninsula! OPEN DAILY FROM 26th DECEMBER UNTIL 19th JANUARY OPEN 12 NOON TO 8PM Rides, games and entertainment for all ages, a large jumping castle and the all famous fairy floss for kids SPECIAL OFFER ‘Daily Wrist Band’ Unlimited rides for two hours! Page 12– Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 Boxwood Festival returns Letter to the Editor Wonderland Oh Oh, Oleanders! 27 February to 1 March It's good to see the Council so Spiegeltent For the fifth time, Boxwood Festival practices and technologies of the past can concerned for the well-being of Queens- returns to Queenscliff bringing inter- teach us about what we do now and where cliff residents. They've finally cut down The Barwon Heads foreshore will be home for the nationally renowned tutors and perfor- we're heading. those four nasty Oleander bushes outside Wonderland Spiegeltent from 20 December to 27 January. As mers from Ireland, Canada, USA and Boxwood tutor, music historian and Athelstane House in Hobson Street. always there will be a spectacular program of live Australia, plus participants from across director of Evergreen Ensemble, Shane Now some of you might say those lush entertainment for all ages - circus, cabaret, comedy, Australia, to engage in a 3-day im- Lestideau, has met with local historian and healthy plants have enhanced the burlesque, music and shows for the family. mersive experience of classes and and musician Ron Hodgetts and has streetscape for over twenty years and they Now in its third year at Barwon Heads the program is sessions in traditional and baroque learned that he is the custodian of a violin haven't been a problem. That's all well and guaranteed to wow audiences with thrilling shows performed by music, focusing on flute, fiddle/violin, that was often played at silent films and good, but what about the recent spate of world-class talent in its intimate setting reminiscent of travelling tin whistle, small pipes, harp and song, concerts in the Queenscliff Town Hall deaths and hospitalisations from human shows of years gone by. plus an evening concert, while enjoying earlier in the 20th century. Work is being consumption? Entertainment and Leisure Director Melissa Head said the the beauty and inspiration of Queens- done to find out if the violin can be What with people unwittingly performers love being by the ocean and 'this year's shows will be cliff and Swan Bay. brought back to playing condition so that concocting those potato and oleander the biggest yet'. This year Boxwood introduces a it can be performed at the concert on winter soups; mums adding the dried Kids & Family singing day on Saturday 29 February. It's Saturday 29 February. leaves to the kiddies' school lunch boxes as Circus Wonderland Circa 1920 - December 26-January 27 especially suited for people local to the New scholarship for people under 30 a tasty snack; the Ladies' Auxiliary The Listies Make you LOL - January 3-4 Bellarine who love to sing, or looking for years, in memory of leading Australian garnishing the cucumber sandwiches with For the Grown Ups an interesting one-day activity. It will flute and recorder maker, Michael chopped up leaves; and the kids wrapping Railed - December 27-January 3 focus on folk songs of America and Grinter. Applications close 1 February. their chewing gum in leaves to boost that Debauched - January 3-11 Maritime Canada and the registration fee Join us for a long weekend of hands-on sugar hit - they're dropping like flies. So Yummy Dluxe - January 14-19 also includes lunch and entry to the learning and discovery including we're bloody lucky the Council got on to it All Ages 15+ Jo Camilleri and the Black Sorrows Boxwood concert in the evening. instrumental classes, ensembles and before the carnage continued. Lover/Surrender Tour - December 29 A significant focus of Boxwood sessions, a concert and a guided night Boy, it's such a scary world out there, Kids in the Kitchen and Uncanny X-Men - January 5 Festival is to explore traditional Celtic and walk of the historic seaside town. isn't it? Kate Ceberano - January 12 folk music and culture and what the Registrations www.boxwood.org/australia Paul Clydesdale, Stokes Street Matt Perkins and Tex Walker - January 16 Ross Wilson and the Peaceniks - January 24 Kings of Queen, a Queen Extravaganza - January 26 Free Events Coopers Blues Music Festival - January 19 Family Movies - Dumbo, Toy Story 4, Mary Poppins. Updates and information - wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au Ticket Giveaway To be in the draw to win one of these passes email [email protected] with the Show & Date in the subject box. 5 x Double passes Yummy Deluxe JAN 14 4 x Double passes Kids in the Kitchen and Uncanny Xmen JAN 5 Please include your Name and Address. First nine entries received are winners. You will be notified if you win. Tickets emailed to you. Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 – Page 13

promenade decks. In addition, there was a large that the days of the excursion steamer had Queenscliffe Historical Museum upper promenade deck which greatly increased reached their peak in popularity, and that with the the ship's accommodation. end of the war, fashions were changing. The 'Weeroona' was fitted out most In 1942, the United States Navy purchased the Life in the static displays luxuriously with sumptuous lounges, dining 'Weeroona' to be used as a place of convalescence saloon and bars, bookstall and hairdressing and accommodation. Her engine was now out of Half way through the museum against the At the turn of the nineteenth century saloon. The wash cabinet has crafted drawers and commission and she was towed to Queensland, northern wall is a washing basin set into a Queenscliff had moved on from its general cupboards all in fine wood. There is a water tap New Guinea, Manila and to Sydney, to be put to cabinet made especially for the cabins on board perception as a fishing village and the home of and an outflow, the dirty water being dispensed uses many and varied. An offer was made in an the 'Weeroona' a state-of-the-art steamer ferry the Pilot Service. Its appeal was now to the visitor with when the metal dish is closed into place. attempt to revive the days of the excursion which sailed between Melbourne and who came for the delights of a seaside holiday, or There is a metal tap and soap basin. A mirror is steamer but it failed. There was no ongoing Queenscliff via Sorrento in the late 19th and to take in the ambience of sun and sand. set into its wooden frame - a sophisticated interest in the steamer and the 'Weeroona' was well into the 20th century. The tourists came mostly from the city, addition to the general style of furnishing within finally dismantled in Berry Bay in 1951. The days The wash cabinet would have been standard travelling by steamer, perhaps via Sorrento. They the steamer itself. of the excursion steamers had come to an end. equipment in the private cabins of the landed at Queenscliff and their luggage was Midway into the 20th Century, it would seem Eva Millie 'Weeroona'. It is an indication of the level of taken down the pier and thence by horse-drawn modernity and sophistication of the ship itself. dray to their guesthouse if staying overnight. If they were day trippers, they would be escorted uptown as desired. Here they frequented the teahouses and shops, or the parks for sport, or perhaps just promenaded around the gardens before reboarding their ferry and returning to the city. A number of steamer ferries provided this service bringing visitors from the city to Queenscliff, the 'Hygeia' and 'Ozone' among them. Perhaps the best known though was the 'Weeroona' the last ferry steamer to join the run. One of the distinguishing features that set her apart from other ferries was her siren, rather than the normal whistle. It is interesting though to note that the 'Weeroona' was not superior in speed to that of the Hygeia or Ozone. Built in Glasgow the 'Weeroona' was a steel paddle steamer with a foremast and two funnels and three-cylinder compound engines. She joined the ferry service between Melbourne and Queenscliff in 1910, having just A wash cabinet salvaged from the 'Weeroona' is just arrived under her own steam from the UK via one of many fascinating aspects of the town's history Suez. The ship was similar to the Hygeia and on display. Ozone but differed in the size of her larger tion, Summer by the Sea Activities 2-26 January An action-packed program for Summer by Following Summer by the Sea 2019, many the Sea offered by Coastcare Victoria, in participants said they were highly likely to take partnership with Parks Victoria, offers over 300 action to improve coastal and marine environ- activities along Victoria's coastline encour- ments as a result of what they had learnt. 23% aging people of all ages to explore our coastal expected to change their rubbish-disposal habits, and marine environments. 24% planned to undertake direct action such as New activities for Geelong, the Bellarine and volunteer work, and 55% were motivated to share Surf Coast include: what they had learnt with others. ~ Shark Detectives - educational sessions at Bookings: summerbythesea.vic.gov.au the Queenscliff Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre. ~ Split Point Lighthouse tours - covering maritime history and lighthouse operation. ~ Birdwatching at Limeburners Bay - learn about the unique birdlife at a local wetland. ~ Fossil safaris at Point Addis and Aireys Inlet, surfing lessons at Anglesea, rockpool rambles along Surf Coast and Bellarine beaches. The program combines fun and education through a wide range of activities where participants learn about protecting coastal and marine environments for future generations.

Snorkel with wild dolp hins and seals

Ride the boom-net hammock

Jump from the roof of the boat

ife Get up close with wildl Page 14 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 Summer Show at Seaview Gallery Creative Victoria Award in Any Media 28 December - 31 January Queenscliff artist Kelly Koum- A total prize pool of $32,000 went The Koorie Heritage Trust People's Seaview Gallery presents a Stanley and bright and colourful alatsos recently won first prize of to Peter Waples-Crowe, Ngarigo as Choice Award $1,000 will be stunning Summer Show with a pieces from Sara Paxton and Clair $10,000 at the Koorie Art Show, winner of the Metro Tunnel Creative announced at the close of the diverse collection of works from Bremner just to name a few, Creative Victoria Award for Excel- Program 2D Award $5,000; Ngar- exhibition. quality artists to suit all budgets and Seaview also features fabulous lence, for her work Portrait of Sister dang Girri Kalat Mimini Victorian "The incredible range of work is décor. sculptures from Rod Dudley, Gillian In Laws; Wemba Wemba Great Indigenous Women's and Trans indicative of a flourishing contem- The Summer Show is a wonderful Govan, ceramics from Ann-Maree Aunty Frieda Stewart and Wergaia Diverse Art Collective as winner of porary Koorie art scene in Victoria," collection from artists from all over Gentile and wonderful glass from Great Grandmother Eleanor Stew- the Viva Energy 3D Award $5,000; says Tom Mosby CEO, Koorie Australia. Beautiful seascapes from James McMurtrie and Denizen Glass. art, 2019. Kait James, Wadawurrung as winner Heritage Trust. "The show continues Paul Evans, quirky pieces from Kate If you are looking for that special "The photo was taken early 1900s. of the Lendlease Reconciliation the Koorie Heritage Trust's role of Smith and Christine Robinson, piece please call in to Seaview Gallery The possum fur printed blouse is from Award $5,000; Tammy Gilson, nurturing and promoting Victorian tranquil seascapes from Richard for a browse. the late 1800s to the early 1900s. It Wadawurrung as winner of the RMIT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander represents the strength of the women University Emerging Artist Award art and artists to the broadest possible in my family and their ability to do $3,000; Greg Muir, Yorta Yorta and audience." more than simply survive the Tanisha Lovett, Wotjobaluk, Gun- The Koorie Art Show is open until Christmas Spirit for BCH Volunteers oppression of the times. The possum ditjmara as winners of the Koorie Sunday 23 February at the Koorie "Volunteers are great because 40 per cent of our workforce and we're fur print symbolises the cultural Heritage Trust Highly Commended Heritage Trust, Yarra Building, they help us and they help the growing that army every day with over identity of Granny and Aunty Award x 2 $500 each. Federation Square. community, volunteers give up their 40 new volunteers joining us in the regardless of the colonising life that time to help us learn new things, past year." was around them. Granny was born volunteers help us read, do "Each volunteer makes an im- on Ebenezer Mission in 1887. She was gardening and help us make and portant contribution, whether it's an a strong and determined woman who draw." Comments from St Leonard's hour here or there or a larger regular had kept her own dictionary of primary school students. commitment," said the CEO. Wergaia language," said Kelly a proud "We have had almost 160 active "That combined effort equates to Wergaia, Wemba Wemba artist. volunteers this year and it's wonderful tens of thousands of hours across the The judging panel for the art show to be able to acknowledge their year and many of our programs were Aunty Esther Kirby, OAM efforts," said BCH CEO Shane simply wouldn't happen if it weren't (Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri), Elder Dawson. "Volunteers represent about for our volunteers." and Artist; Myles Russell-Cook, Curator Indigenous Art, National Gallery of Victoria; and Steven Rhall (Taungurung), artist and academic. The panel concurred that the awards represented some of the best work at the Koorie Heritage Trust Art Show. Ninety artists from across Victoria submitted works. It is the only Cultural identity inspires Kelly Koumalatsos award-winning art. exhibition in Victoria dedicated to showcasing the work of Koorie and Victorian-based Aboriginal and SacredEdge Visual Art Exhibition Torres Strait Islander artists. It has This annual exhibition allows works that are 2-dimensional and been a springboard for national recog- artists, local and beyond, to contribute ready to hang. nition with many of the artists finding pieces reflecting the theme 'Diving Expressions of interest close Fri- gallery representations, going on to Deep Into Diversity'. The themes are - day 20 March. present solo shows throughout Indig-enous, Refugees, LGBTIQ Care Enquiries: Australia and have their work in for the Earth, and Mental Health and [email protected]. national collections, both private and the health of the broader community. Information and online booking: Over 70 volunteers enjoyed Christmas songs performed by prep to grade two students public. Artists may submit up to two www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au and lunch at St Leonards primary school.

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Special Sundays in Summer SUMMER SHOW 10am Sun 5 Jan Curious about 2020, and the Blessing of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. Celebrating Epiphany and the visit of the Wise People from the East 84 HESSE ST QUEENSCLIFF I 03 5258 4496 10am Sun 19 Jan ‘Day of Mourning’ www.THEBOOKSHOPATQUEENSCLIFF.COM Reflect upon and lament the effect of colonisation of this nation upon the First Peoples Tea Cosy Party ~ Celebrating 10 years! STALLS IN THE HALL 10am - 5pm Fri 3, Sat 4, Sun 5 Jan Annual Fundraiser for St Georges Tea cosies & artful knitting sensations for sale. and St James High Tea ~ Luscious scones ~ Wonderland Display Saturday 11th January from 8.30am. Jimi Hocking Solo 8pm Wed 8 Jan Cakes, toys, books, Bric-a-Brac, Superb songwriting & performance make Jimi a ‘must-see’ act in blues Devonshire Tea Ticket $25, includes supper. Bar available Gill Hall, St James Anglican Church . 1 Albert Street, Point Lonsdale Aine Tyrrell 8pm Wed 15 Jan Story is at the forefront for troubadour Aine Tyrell whose rich songwriting practice draws deeply on her Irish roots, elements of country, soul, and rock n roll. An incredible performer Special out-of-season event! Ticket $25, includes supper. Bar available. The Queenscliffe Literary Festival presents: Titus O'Reily, talking about his new book The original Soul Sister Swing Please Gamble Irresponsibly: The rise, fall and 7pm Wed 22 Jan rise of sports gambling in Australia. Singing, swinging and soulfully punching out those nostalgic songs This is an irreverent exploration of the history Ticket $42, includes 3 course meal. Bookings Essential. of gambling in Australia, from colonial times to Tables of 6 or individual tickets. No BYO. Bar available gambling apps and many of its sillier moments. Book online at www unitingqueenscliff.org.au Described as 'Australia's least insightful sports- Info Jan 5258 2854 writer', the wildly popular O'Reily is an hilarious Unitingqueenscliff, cnr Hesse & Stokes Street, Queenscliff Seaview Gallery raconteur with countless true stories that defy 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 belief. Phone 03 5258 3645 Friday 10 January 2020 at 5:30pm email: [email protected] www.seaviewgallery.com.au Uniting Church, Hesse Street, Queenscliff Contemporary, Traditional Fine Art, Glass & Jewellery Tickets: $20.50 Open 10:30 - 5:00 daily. Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 – Page 15 Point Lonsdale War medals for animals and birds The Dickin Medal was instituted During the World War 2 (1939-45) Lighthouse in 1943 by Mrs Maria Dickin CBE Mrs Dickin was aware of the who founded the People's Dispen- incredible bravery displayed by Captain Preston displayed signals Outside the lighthouse below the sary for Sick Animals (PDSA) in animals and birds on active service in relation to tides etc in 1851 from main light, shown in a vertical line, England. The honorary Dickin and on the Home Front. Inspired by Point Lonsdale, but the first official (west side), there are Red and Green Medal features a bronze 'Honorary' their devotion to man and duty, she lighthouse was not built until1863. lights which indicate the tides. bar on a green, brown and blue introduced this special medal specif- This was a wooden lighthouse which One flashing Green light gives striped ribbon. ically for animals and birds in war. was built at Queenscliff, but was tankers and deep draft ships outward It is a large bronze medallion A recent Australian recipient is dismantled and rebuilt at Pt Lonsdale. clearance, and one flashing Red light bearing the words 'For Gallantry' and Kuga, a Belgian Malinois who served The current lighthouse was built in gives tankers and deep draft ships 'We Also Serve' within a laurel with the Australian Special Air 1902 from concrete, and is about 2 inward clearance. The light can be wreath. The ribbon is striped green, Service Regiment in Afghanistan in metres thick at the base and about one seen 17 miles (27 kms) out to sea, on a dark brown and pale blue representing 2012. A PDSA Dickin Medal was metre thick at the top. The octagonal very dark, clear night. water, earth and air to represent naval, awarded to Kuga 'For outstanding and courage in the face of enemy fire, base section was built in 1950 to house Lighthouse Tours available. land and air forces. gallantry and devotion to duty in both Kuga's handler and the patrol the Communications Officers, and Afghanistan as part of the Australian this is manned 24 hours per day seven would have walked into the enemy Special Operations Task Group ambush with potentially devastating days per week. They facilitate the (SOTG) during Operation Slipper, movement of traffic through the heads loss of life'. Kuga's later death is Khas Uruzgan, Uruzgan province, officially recorded as 'Died of in accordance with the Port rules. Afghanistan'. If it wasn't for Kuga's The lighthouse is now totally Wounds'. actions in the early detection of the The Dickin medal was awarded 65 automatic, operating with a 250 watt concealed enemy position, his drive Quartz Iodine Halogen lamp powered times between 1943 and the centenary through a 115 volt inverter system. of WW1 in 1914. Recipients This is backed up with 3 spare globes, comprised 32 pigeons, (2 to Aust), 29 one of which automatically indexes dogs, 3 horses and 1 cat. The first into position if the operating globe recipients of the award in December fails. If the power fails the light 1943 were three pigeons serving with switches to battery operation for up to the Royal Air Force who contributed 48 hours, in the event that power is not to the recovery of aircrews from restored in that time, a generator ditched aircraft. comes into action. In 2014 the first Dickin Medal to The previous lighting system specifically honour all animals that operated from a 500 watt globe with served in WW1 was awarded to an acetylene/propane back up light. warhorse 'Warrior' the subject used by From 1902 to1934 the light was from a film director Steven Spielberg for the vaporised kerosene lamp, and the red Oscar-nominated film 'War Horse'. pipes coming through the windows Stroll the beautiful heritage town of Queenscliff, learn about its rich history and heritage. As of October 2018 the Dickin Medal has been awarded 71 times. were to allow air (oxygen) into the Enjoy a glass of wine at one of Queenscliff’s delightful historic venues. Article by medal expert - Major lighthouse so that the flames would Admire the stately Victorian homes, majestic hotels, quaint shops and beautiful churches. Don Gerling RFD ED (Retd) burn correctly. Catch a glimpse of days gone by and see how old meets new in a community that celebrates its past. courtesy of Newsletter of the Friends The lighthouse is 22 metres high A self guided walk booklet ‘Queenscliff - A Living Heritage’ is also available for purchase. of Fort Queenscliff Issue No. 3/2019. (37metres above sea level) and 121 Guided walks are provided at 4.00pm every Saturday during the month of January steps to the lense platform. Each and take approximately one and a half hours. Group walks are available at other times by appointment. This medal awarded to Kuga is lighthouse has its own distinct light Please contact the Queenscliff Visitor Information Centre for bookings, prices or other information. popularly referred to as 'the animals TO ADVERTISE IN THE flashing sequence, for identification Queenscliffe Visitor Information Centre VC' and is the highest award any QUEENSCLIFFE HERALD purposes. 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QUEENSCLIFFE MARITIME MUSEUM 2 Wharf Street, Queenscliff Phone 03 5258 3440 www.maritimequeenscliffe.org.au Page 16 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 Queenscliff and the first Aboriginal cricket tour to England 1868 One of the fascinating stories of Queenscliff is its pivotal role in helping to get the first ever touring cricket side out of Victoria and eventually onto the boat to England. Even to this day, Queenscliff continues to play a role in keeping alive this important memory via a local descendent of one of the key players. Local real estate identity Ian Friend is a relative of Charles Lawrence and was instrumental in setting up a museum at Harrow, a small town in Victoria.

Winding the clock back events unfolded in late October 1867 during a year in which the predominant Aboriginal side had toured Victoria and also played in Sydney against a variety of country and metropolitan sides. The team was composed of a collection of Aboriginal players hailing from the Western District near the Lake Wallace district. Originally the side was meant to tour England in May 1867, but financier troubles prevented that tour taking place. The next proposed tour was due to take place in 1868 subject to approvals from various authorities including the Protectorate Board. Captained The Australian Cricket Team in England. by an English all-rounder Charles Lawrence, the tour was organised by W.R Hayman a boxing great Lionel Rose and DJ Ruby Rose. Stoneman could have also helped deliver the resident of the Lake Wallace area. Lawrence The team that played in Geelong in October Aboriginal team to the outgoing ship or (sometimes written as Laurence) had come also included Charlie Rose. helped make arrangements for the side to to Australia in an English touring side of Getting the side to England became a come to Queenscliff, muster a local 1862-63. By chance, it was the dismissal of an battle to overcome the strict protocols and Queenscliff cricket side and assist in offer of £7000 by Charles Dickens to embark edicts of the Aboriginal Protectorate Board boarding the team onto the Rangatira. on a reading tour Down Under that of Victoria. But like a deceptive googly, it Another possible local involvement could eventually brought out H.H. Stephenson's turned out the key players were too cunning have been that of Charles Dod, a relative of England cricket team tour of Australia to evade the decree of being compelled to Hayman. The team eventually sailed from instead. Dickens was then offered £10,000 to stay in Victoria. The Protectorate, concerned Sydney aboard the Parramatta to the home visit Australia in the summer of 1862-63, and about the loss of three lives after an earlier of cricket in late February 1868 to engage in the offer was increased substantially over a tour, were concerned about the welfare of the one of crickets most historic events. . number of weeks, but the great novelist Aborigines under their 'protection'. They After arriving in England, the Aboriginal rejected them all. He was destined never to argued changes in climate and other XI played 47 matches against county and set foot in Australia. But what became indulgences, including associated issues local teams, between May and October 1868, literary loss soon became a cricketing gain as surrounding the alleged profiting by spec- including a match against the viscounts and the Englishmen took guard on a successful ulators from the 'circus' of performances earls of Marylebone Cricket Club on the Australian tour in 1862/63. from the troupe of cricketers under their care hallowed turf at Lord's, where Johnny A key member of the England team that was another cause of concern. They refused Mullagh (Unaarrimin) top-scored with 75. visited was Charles Lawrence. In the ensuing permission for the team to leave Victoria. The results were impressive: the Aboriginal years Lawrence with the help of Tom Wills This refusal was reported in the press XI won 14, drew 19 and lost 14 of their (football and cricket great from Ararat) when the team was in Geelong and may have matches. The schedule, however, was a coached a superb outfit of athletic and highly led to some hasty escape plans over that gruelling one: King Cole (Bripumyarrimin) Queenscliff skilled Aboriginal players hailing from weekend when the Aboriginal team played contracted a fatal case of tuberculosis during & 'country' west of Ararat and Warrnambool their second match against Geelong in that the tour, and Sundown (Ballrinjarrimin) and Coastal Holiday Bookings and over the border into South Australia. week. Jim Crow (Lytejerbillijun) returned home Tom Wills the 'founder' of the AFL code of The events that unfolded included a key soon after. The remaining 11 players football grew up near Ararat and saw the role in having the team put on at Queenscliff (pictured on the stamp with their tour athletic potential of these Aboriginal players have a touch of daring and romance in an age manager) not only managed to continue POINT LONSDALE & QUEENSCLIFF first hand. It was said he adapted the discrimination, oppression and exploitation. playing but also equalled the overall HOLIDAY HOMES ON THE COAST aboriginal game of football into the national It turned out to be a defiance of high handed performance of their UK opponents on the game. police and Protectorate authority and the tour. Johnny Mullagh (Unaarrimin) story During the spring of 1867 a number of goodwill possibly of the local pilot service, and exploits are featured in the Johnny country matches were scheduled. The team the captain of the Rangatira and arguably Mullagh Interpretive Centre in Harrow of 13 Aboriginal cricketers, most of whom Thomas Cawker the Portland mail carrier. Victoria. were Jardwadjali, Gunditjmara and Another name, George Wharlow, owner of What is also incredible is the fact that this Wotjobaluk men from the Western District the Western Stage Company that ran coaches tour was conducted at a time when of Victoria, were selected. Several of these to Queenscliff, is referenced in 1867 as international cricket touring was a rarity. The men had also played in the historic 1866 transporting the team to Queenscliff. To only previous international tours were by Boxing Day match between an Aboriginal XI muster possibly the pilot boat and coordinate English sides: one tour to the United States and the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), with the outgoing ship would have required and Canada in 1859, and two to Australia, in held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground some intimate connections with the local 1861-62 and 1863-64. (MCG). The response to this match is said to marine authorities. Wharlow, as the mail In essence, Queenscliff became an have inspired the idea of a tour of England. deliverer would have been a logical important side player in the first Australian Due to the inability to articulate the connection given he was a mail deliverer cricketing tour to England. Whether Thomas indigenous names many were given from Queenscliff to Geelong and onto Stoneman played a part in the 'neatly sold' pseudonyms and nicknames such as Red Ballarat. He undertook regular runs to deception some people in Queenscliff most Cap, Twopenny, Tarpot, Jim Crow, Dick a Queenscliff and was to later run Cobb and likely helped assist in an important piece of Dick. The team included greats such as Co runs to Warrnambool. It is possible the cricketing history. Johnny Mullagh and Harry Rose a relation to local Cobb and Co. owner Thomas By David Connoley

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(BCH) is enhancing its capacity to Team, BCH supports clients through Community response to Bellarine It's a place filled with youthful International College. They volun- help older people to remain living at an extensive team of Counsellors, Community Health's palliative care enthusiasm - a place buzzing with tarily give their time to assist in home and in their communities. Our Psychologists, Dietitians, General services is extremely positive and conversation - a place of teaching teaching English through literacy aim extends to providing the level of Practitioners and Occupational demand for our services continues to and learning. A room where smiles games, maths homework, and most supports required to allow more Therapists. grow. Support through donation, are frequent and engagement is high. importantly, friendship. people to live and die in their place of Bellarine Community Health is fundraising or leaving a gift to BCH This is the Homework Club at St One Year 11 Kardinia student has choice. also proud to partner with Compass- helps us continue to have a positive Andrew's Anglican Church, Corio. been coming along for over two years We know seventy per cent (70%) of ionate Hearts on the Bellarine. impact in our community. "It's inspirational seeing the energy to support the club, mainly because he Australians would like to die at home, BCH strives for excellence in You can have a confidential between the young people learning and really enjoys the friends he's made yet only 14 per cent (14%) people are community palliative care through the discussion about making a contri- the confidence that grows between with the students he's been helping. able to do so. most innovative use of available bution by contacting fundraising them," said Jillian Giddings, He explains that it is a learning Palliative care is an approach that resources and providing planning of @bch.org.au or calling 5251 4679. Coordinator of the Homework Club, a journey for them as mentors too. "I've improves the quality of life of clients local parish initiative which runs in learnt so much about different facing the problems associated with a partnership with Anglicare Victoria, learning styles. Everyone learns life-limiting illness. Geelong Grammar and Kardinia differently. I think that's what I'll take Our Community Nursing and International College. The club has with me into my career beyond school Palliative Care Team has delivered been operating since 2010 and has a from this experience." palliative care services to twice as strong membership. Teachers from Kardinia Intern- many people in the past year, with a Local Grade 5 to Year 12 students, ational College and Geelong Gram- staggering seventy-nine per cent (79%) for whom English is an additional mar also attend to support learners, of those clients being supported to die language, attend Homework Club after and have seen the difference this in their place of choice. school once or twice a week with the experience has made for both the The team has grown to include a students and their mentors. "The kids common purpose of improving their Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care and make genuine connections through English literacy skills. Many are a Palliative Care Consultant along relationships that grow organically." refugees from countries such as with specialist Palliative Care Nurses. They have seen the mentors reflect on Mayanmar (formerly Burma), Iran, They deliver clinical, psychological their own learning, and their comm- Thailand, Afghanistan and Sudan; and spiritual support so that remain- some born in refugee camps, others itment to the club has been an ing at home with a life-threatening born in Australia. Jillian explains that opportunity to be part of providing illness is possible. Palliative care the Homework Club is important to the equity and access to language. Some requirements differ and change over students for many reasons. "We forget teachers who have been assisting with time, and our team regularly assesses sometimes that these children are Homework Club have seen students these needs and adapt accordingly. Teresa Prior, Sue Berry and Jacob Miller are part of the BCH Palliative Care Team. coming from traumatic circumstances, with little English knowledge go on to so their emotional wellbeing is our first graduate from university. priority, the learning comes second." Jillian says the key to the success of These bright young people have a Homework Club is building confi- Camping's amazing family benefits terrific attitude to life. After speaking dence in the students. "Children's Research reveals benefits of Association of Australia's Real Rich- even 69% of non-campers believing with a few students, it's apparent that confidence levels grow when they taking kids on camping trips, a ness report revealed: camping teaches children important they are self-motivated to attend form relationships, as it's then that holiday that can also support our 75% of campers feel close to their life skills. Homework Club, not only because it they are able to open up. I see that regional areas. With the holiday children compared to 63% of non- The Real Richness report found helps them with school work and happening each week." season just around the corner, now is campers. significant educational advantages to improves their English literacy and The Homework Club provides a the perfect time to finalise your plans 85% of campers felt close to their caravan and camping trips with 97% conversation skills, but it's a great safe space for students to achieve for the summer break. One of the spouse compared to 65% of non- of campers surveyed believing it social event. through positive engagement with best options for a family holiday is a campers. allows children to learn about the Students especially enjoy the time others, and is a truly inspiring example caravan or camping trip. 93% of campers believe it brings environment. they have with their mentors. This is of young people building strong In addition to being an affordable families closer and 92% of campers So there you have it - camping trips the most unique part of the club. The relationships that will make a diff- and enjoyable holiday option; camp- believe it is fun for the whole family. could be the perfect way to combine mentors are high school students from erence to the future of our community. ing trips also have a myriad of positive 94% agreed that camping trips learning, fun, and quality time either Geelong Grammar or Kardinia Story by Sarah Treacy. benefits for families. Caravan Industry enable children to engage socially and together as a family this summer!

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Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9am to 5.00pm Page 18 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 Queenscliff Cruising Queenscliff Coast Guard News Yacht Club Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club recently held their 57th Opening Day on Swan Island that members refer Murphy's Law HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical were impressed with their leaders work and to as 'a little piece of paradise'. Sunday 15 December was a special day Service) pilots and crew off Sandringham. a general consensus of Emmy material was Proceedings were officiated by the new Commodore, for Coast Guard. We were celebrating The role of Coast Guard was to provide a agreed. Chris Laker. Chris and his new team, consisting of Vice Christmas with a barbecue for members vessel moving at speed to receive More Seats for Coast Guard Commodore Michael Graf and Rear Commodore Allan and families at our Queenscliffe Base. Ambulance Officers across sections of Port It's a good sign when we need to Farman, are the first Flag Officers elected to run the Club Some late training had just finished before Phillip. Travelling at 10 knots our vessel and purchase more seats to allow all members who are all locals of Queenscliff. we relaxed with some good tucker and a crew were lashed with stinging spray and to meet at one time. Coast Guard The ceremony was attended by Flag Officers from glass or two of the fruit of the vine. The noise as the six and a half tons of Queenscliff has just received a grant of most Yacht Clubs around Port Phillip along with an enthusiastic group of Past Flag Officers and Members of weather was fine. What could go wrong? downwash attempted to push our boat off $800 through the Victorian Emergency At 12.21 hours, the snags were sizzling QCYC. Father Peter Martin performed the blessing of its fixed course. The morning session Service Equipment Program. the fleet with the traditional casting of the cross and a and our duty crew together with about 40 provided an opportunity for the Helo Our contribution of $400 provides great rendition of the hymn Eternal Father, Strong to others fell silent as a call came in for a vessel Crews to be winched down onto, and be $1200 for 20 new chairs for our training Save. unable to start and taking on water off St retrieved from, our boat whilst the room and monthly Recreational Boat The striking of the pennant and firing of the canon by Leonards. Gary, Dave, Jen and Peter turned afternoon exercise concentrated more on Operating Licence courses at our our Gunner and Senior Historian, Les Irving-Dusting, their backs on the impending feast and pilot training in manoeuvring at low Queenscliff Base. Many thanks to the and the presentation of a cheque to Cottage by the Sea for headed for our vessel CG09. While most of altitude and low speed alongside and over Victorian Government and in particular approximately $4,700.00 wound up the formal part of us continued with the festivities our 'Dry' our craft. Our tired crew returned to Local Member Lisa Neville for her support. the day. team (Duty Crew don't drink on duty) Queenscliff around 17.30 (5.30pm). Don't forget! A light luncheon, a few drinks and stories of old, headed to St Leonards to render assistance Engaging in this joint training assists both On hot summer days don't forget to slip, finished a delightful day at paradise. to the distressed vessel. The team returned Ambulance Service Victoria as well as slop, slap and drink plenty of water when Anyone wishing to become a member of QCYC to the remains of a magnificent feast 2 Coast Guard crew maintain a high level of out on the boat. Sunburn, heat exhaustion, please call 0418 521 199. hours later having towed the $15,000 vessel experience and skills which can be applied heat stroke, dehydration and in the longer containing one adult and two children to when a real rescue is required. term skin cancers may be the result of failing safe harbour at St Leonards boat Ramp. A Star is Born to take simple precautions when you can. Any time, any day we strive to ensure we HEMS training Flotilla Commander Recreational Boating Operators Licence can respond. It later became evident our Michael Donohue took part in two Course (Needed to get a boat licence) client was a Frequent Flyer having been interviews with Channel 9 news crews for Thursday 30 January and Thursday 27 towed in on a December day in 2017. C'est transmission on that evenings 4 o'clock and February 2020. Contact Training Officer la vie. 6 o'clock news bulletins. Concise and to the Gary Tomlins 0409 380 359 for bookings HEMS Training point Michael fielded queries about the and information. Tuesday 17 December found Coast types of problems boaters find themselves For Marine Emergencies call: 000 Guard members Michael, Gary, Peter T in, how to avoid these types of strife and Remember: Plan every voyage, your life and John Mc up early and on the boat at how to survive when everything turns to depends on it! 0700 (7am) to assist with training for the custard. Members who saw the bulletins Safe Boating, Ric Lasslett. Father Peter Martin with Commodore Chris Laker and helpers Casey and Harry. Rocketing up the Australian Rankings! Curlewis Golf Club catapults from 51 to 37 in 12 months! It's all cheers at Curlewis Golf Club! With the recent release of the Ausgolf's Golf Course Guide Top 100 Courses 2020, Curlewis has emerged as the club with the highest leap in official rankings - from being ranked 51 in 2019 to 37 for 2020 in just 12 months. The Ausgolf Golf Course Guide presents the most comprehensive assessment of where to play golf in Australia - with separate lists showing how our judges ranked the candidates in each of three key criteria: Design, Conditions and Aesthetics. The official Ausgolf comments presented in the Guide say it all: "The biggest jump amongst the Top 50 was Curlewis up 14 spots to #37 with improved rankings in all three categories. This hidden gem just outside Geelong on the Bellarine Peninsula has benefitted from recent design work and is in fine condition year round thanks to its sandy base." Queenscliffe Herald, January 2020 – Page 19 An amazing 'healing walk’ Singer songwriter Neil Murray, song 'My to understand what was gnawing at me Despite only being aged 20 and being on Island Home' was sung by Christine Anu at because he told me the right stories. After he her first Healing Walk, Abby Gilmore has the closing ceremony of the Sydney passed, I floated the idea to his family that we already crammed a good deal into her life. Olympics, decided with around 20 others, to all walk up the creek from the coast, up the Abby is about to begin her third year of recreate the migration of elvers (baby eels) Hopkins River and up the Salt Creek to Lake studying Neuro Science at Melbourne from the sea to Lake Bolac. The walk and the Bolac, the way the juvenile eels travelled. University next year and hopes to go into celebration that followed on arrival saw the My primary desire was to gather with medicine. She has already spent some months birth of both the Healing Walk and the Lake aboriginal people and walk with them through backpacking around Europe and in South Bolac Eel Festival. their ancestral lands - country from which America where she spent time living in the Born and raised around Lake Bolac, Neil they'd been removed due to colonization - and Amazon jungle. trained as a teacher and spent 12 months as a in the process reenact a journey to Lake Bolac Rachel Taylor is also a singer songwriter secondary art and craft teacher before heading (the most celebrated place for eels in western and has been on several of the walks. to the Northern Territory and working in the Vic) where once up to a thousand First Originally from South West Western Australia Abbey giving tree a hug. Western Desert with Aboriginal communities. Nations people gathered annually to harvest she moved to Victoria to teach languages. just submitted her Masters. She has written While there he became a member of the the eels that were induced to leave the lake at Rachel is involved with the Festival's Art environmental histories from the point of view Warumpi Band. the onset of the Autumn rains. Exhibition and Auction. She lives in of the flora and fauna. She teaches "Everyone asked me 'Where you from?' and So we did that in 2005 and that was the first Castlemaine and works as a relief teacher. Conservation and land management and when I told them Lake Bolac, they said, Healing Walk. Una Allender who has been A former top class chef and restaurant bushland horticulture. Jodie is an ecologist 'That's your country.' So I started thinking involved from the beginning contacted a lot of owner, a few years ago, Ian Wilson established who studies plants and animals and their about this belonging, attachment to country. I property owners to get permission to walk on a new career as an award winning interior relationships. She conducted a multiple tree said it was terrible down my way. Terrible private land. These walks are designed to get a designer. Despite this being his first Healing planting during the walk as a conclusion to her massacres. People lost their languages. It has connection with the land." Walk, Ian has completed many long distance Masters. really been devastated. I gradually understood Neil envisaged on reaching Lake Bolac they walks in Spain, France, Sicily and Tasmania. Competent horsewoman, artist, printmaker, what they were saying, 'But it is still your would have a campsite and a singsong but Rob Casanova works with ceramics and sculptor, are just some of the titles that sit country. You have to sit down in it and the Una, David Allen and others wanted more paints with acrylics on canvas. After missing favourably with Veronica Phillips. A great land will teach you.' and the Lake Bolac Eel Festival was born. It last year's walk he returned for his second time granddaughter of renowned artist Samuel Finally Neil felt compelled to return to try became an annual event until recently when it in the Grampians and the experiences of good Birch, Veronica was born in Carnarvon while to make sense of it all. He wanted to do a has become a biannual festival but the Healing food, company and the fresh air. He possesses her father was stationed there as part of the walk. He knew about Lake Bolac and the Walk continues to be an annual event. an uncanny natural science knowledge and team that provided a link in the recording of gatherings in the past, the gathering of the Walking in the scenery of the Grampians, revealed part of an amazing storyline from a the landing of the first man on the moon. This clans and the eel harvests. Neil wanted to Gariwerd as it is known by local indigenous book he intends to write. was her first Healing Walk but she has always recreate the journey of the migration of the people, and experiencing the flora and fauna at Rachel Peters is somewhat of a regular on loved the bush and lives at Dean's Marsh, on eels. He was told about an Elder, Uncle Banjo, a leisurely pace is a unique experience. Native the walks having walked four or five times and 24 acres adjoining 200 acres of Crown Land and got to meet him in the early nineties. wildflowers abound and several members on enjoys hearing the stories of fellow walkers which connects to the Otways. "He was the Elder I was yearning for, a the walk provided detailed knowledge of and landowners. Rachel works as an Daryl Clark, a trained physchiatric nurse wonderful old man," explained Neil. "He's plants and birdlife. Occupational Therapist but is also a talented and natural story teller often had the group in passed now but he told me stories and seemed Sleeping in swags under a communal tarp artist. Rachel painted a miniature scene each stitches with his stories and original songs or in individual tents provided what for many day of the walk as a visual diary. This year she around the campfire at night. "I was born and would be a rare outdoor experience. spent time in Greece, participating in an art bred in Ararat with the Grampians in the Gatherings around the campfire each night workshop. backyard but never actually went for a were entertained by a range of singers, Gen Blades, from Castlemaine, worked at bushwalk," said Daryl. "I went off to the Big musicians and story telling that at times Latrobe University until recently and then Smoke to chase a career, came back here 20 stretched the imagination. completed her PHD, submitting it just before years later and discovered the Grampians. I This year there were twelve participants and the Healing Walk. Ironically her PHD was on was blown away by the bushwalks and the it would be difficult to gather a more diverse, walking. diversity. There were 60 bushwalks in the interesting and knowledgeable group of "I think a lot of us have our own search for Grampians and I set myself a goal to do them people. our pilgrimage and our connection to country all. I have done 45 and every one is different." Lou Hollis, Joint organiser of the walk, has on foot and an exploration of mind in various The serenity of walking in the Grampians, been involved with all walks except the first. ways. Sensory bodied experience of walking in the company of wonderful diverse people, Lou organises the healthy food for all dietary nature and trying to centre nature more and fuelled by good food and inhaling large requirements and the logistics of bringing cultivating some way of shifting the human quantities of fresh air certainly proved to be a everyone together. She is the local Hub Liaison self a bit so that nature is more present in Healing Walk in more ways than one. Officer with Women with Disabilities Victoria walking." The 2020 Lake Bolac Eel Festival is on and administrator for the Murray to Moyne Jodie Honan from Port Fairy and a regular Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March. A majestic old growth eucalypt. Cycle Relay. volunteer at the Port Fairy Folk Festival, has . DenisWalters LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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