THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, FEBRUARY, 2018 – Number 219 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. FREE – Average monthly circulation 5000 Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au

work, a priceless gift to Council and of our landscape. These outstanding the community. results have motivated members of the Australia Day Awards The removal of environmental and community to participate in caring for noxious weeds and the re-estab- the environment, created an atmos- Borough of Queenscliffe Mayor, the Queenscliff High School into the season. Working at YMCA Camp lishment of indigenous plant species phere where friendships can flourish Cr Susan Salter, extended her con- Bellarine Secondary College and Wyuna, she volunteers her time to have created safer tracks for walkers, and provided volunteers with the gratulations to the recipients of the introduced innovative education pro- assist charity and not-for-profit improved habitat for local wildlife, and necessary skills to seek paid employ- Borough's 2018 Australia Day grams such as robotics, electronics and organisations. boosted the amenity and attractiveness ment in the field. Awards at the Queenscliff Town Hall. viticulture to the school and the Rock Community Event of the Year: "These awards recognise those who Eisteddfod Challenge. Queenscliff Primary School 'Biggest have made outstanding contributions Young Citizen of the Year: Joint Morning Tea' to the Borough of Queenscliffe com- winners - Alexandra Scorgie and The Morning Tea brought the munity. They acknowledge the di- Isabelle (Belle) Kidd entire school and members of the Australia Day versity of programs run by volunteers Alexandra became one of the wider community together to create a in our community and demonstrate youngest female players for Water wonderful event that raised awareness, the many different aspects of our com- Polo Australia Barbarians, a Victorian as well as $1300, for Cancer Council Citizenship Ceremony munity that together make the Bor- team consisting of club players in the Australia. Catering was provided by ough such a wonderful place to National Water Polo League, in 2017. volunteers and donations from within live,”she said. As Captain of the Victorian Water the primary school and Borough Citizen of the Year: Rob Hurley Polo team, most valuable player in the community. The event provided stud- Since taking up the position of Under-16 Victorian State Water Polo ents with an opportunity to showcase Principal of the then Queenscliff High Championships, highest goal scorer in skills gained in their fortnightly School in 1987, Rob has been a pillar the Under-16 Victorian State Water cooking classes as well as an addit- of the Borough of Queenscliffe com- Polo Championships and is a National ional transition activity for Queenscliff munity. He was an inaugural member Identified Athlete on the Australian Kindergarten students in the lead up to of the committee that established the Winning Edge (AWE) list and a Train their Foundation year. Queenscliff Neighbourhood House, On VIS athlete with the Victorian Community Environment Project of been an active member of many com- Institute of Sport. the Year: Conservation Volunteers munity organisations including the Belle has been a member of the Australia Queenscliff Community Association, Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club Since 2013 volunteers have re- Queenscliff Music Festival, Queens- for over seven years attaining a number moved 210,000 square metres, or 20 cliff Golf Club, Swan Bay Environ- of surf life saving qualifications as tonnes, of weed across 12 work sites in ment Area, Swan Bay Gardens for Junior Club Captain, participated in the Borough and collected 1,325kg of Wildlife, Bellarine Self-help Parkin- Cadet and Junior Bronze camps and rubbish and 60kg of seed over 180 son's Group and Trinity Aid for played a leading role in establishing, project days. The total amount of Refugees. As principal from 1987 to and captaining, Queenscliff's first all- work put in equates to 1,200 days or a 2001, Rob oversaw the integration of female football team (the Coutas) last massive 8,400 hours of volunteer Brian Cornish became an Australian citizen at the Australia Day celebrations. Brian is originally from Vancouver Island, Canada. He has been living and working in Australia for 14 years and in that time married Alison who runs 'Hermit Crab' gift shop in Point Lonsdale where they have been full time residents for 5 years. Red Cross needs you Can you spare a couple of hours small community due to the great to assist Red Cross with their support from both collectors and Annual Door Knock Appeal? It donors. could be that you could door knock Many of our members are reach- your street or part of the street if it is ing advanced years and are finding it a long one, or perhaps ask a friend to more difficult to continue this form of go with you for company. collecting. I would love to hear "Red Cross has been conducting from you if you can assist Red Cross. these Door Knock Appeals for over 50 Many hands make light work! years and over the last 25 years the If you can help call me, Val collection from our small area has Lawrence, on 0432 281 563 or 5258 Borough of Queenscliffe Australia Day Award recipients been an excellent response from our 1616."

OCEAN GROVE – 12 Park Lane – Ph: 5256 1517 QUEENSCLIFF – 40 Hesse Street – Ph: 5258 1533 LEOPOLD – 670 Bellarine Highway – Ph: 5250 6101 Page 2 – Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 Letter to the Editor Mayor’s Queenscliff Sport and Recreation Reserve In response to concerns raised by tenders were received by the close of providers on price, quality and the Point Lonsdale Civic Assoc- the tender period. These were availability, to give preference to the Column iation in the December 2017 edition evaluated by a panel of three Council local provider. of the Queenscliffe Herald, Council officers with relevant skills and The budget for the project has provides the following assurances of abilities relating to contract evaluation increased based on the detailed design, Listening Posts the Borough of Queenscliffe from the high standard of probity in the and the scope and size of the civil quantity survey and market response Council held the first of our new Buckingham Palace. The Narrows and other roads in awarding of the contract for civil works, who ensured that both tenders through a public tender. Council is Community Listening Posts on 18 works at the Queenscliff Sport and were evaluated with careful attention Queenscliff will be closed between 12 working hard to identify project January to provide an opportunity for Recreation Precinct. to the criteria and priorities detailed in and 1.30pm. Police will be supervising savings without compromising ob- both visitors and residents to exchange Pursuant to the Local Government the tender documentation. access to the Bellarine Highway. I look jectives of the project. information and ideas with coun- Act 1989, works valued at $200,000 or Following the evaluation pro- Council has provided updates forward to seeing you at this once-in-a- cillors in an informal setting. The sug- more must be advertised for public cess, the response to tender from about the upgrade of the Queenscliff lifetime event. gestions raised at our first event have tender. The tender for civil works at the John Monahan Pty Ltd was assessed Sport and Recreation Precinct in the Local Economy Portfolio - provided council with plenty of food Sport and Recreation Precinct was as offering the best value for Council November 2017 edition of the Cr Ross Ebbels for thought. advertised in The Geelong Advertiser because it was strong across all Borough Bites newsletter, on the News Council's endorsement of the Council has high hopes for this and The Age on Wednesday 9 August evaluation criteria, financially com- page of the Borough of Queenscliffe Economic Development Strategy for new community engagement init- 2017 and on the TenderLink e- petitive, and demonstrated an ex- website, www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au, the Borough of Queenscliffe puts us in iative. If you have suggestions that you procurement website from Saturday 5 cellent understanding of the con- and in the Mayor's Columns that are a strong position to make the most of would like to share with us, I strongly August 2017 until the close of tender tract requirements. regularly published in local news- encourage you to come along and trends in the most recent National and on Thursday 31 August 2017. The The appointment of John Mona- papers. have your say. Guidelines for Com- International Visitor Survey reporting tender advertising generated requests han Pty Ltd, a local contractor with Lenny Jenner munity Listening Posts www.queens- that show both travel to Geelong and for the tender documents from 36 longstanding connections to the Chief Executive Officer cliffe.vic.gov.au the Bellarine, and visitor spend, have interested parties, and pre-tender site Borough of Queenscliffe community, cc. Greg Monahan Next Listening Posts 10.30- increased over the past 12 months. visits and communication with four meets the specifications of Council's 11.30am 22 February at the Point The Economic Development interested parties. updated procurement policy, which A creative man is motivated Lonsdale Primary School Hall, Strategy has been designed to provide In accordance with Council's pro- includes commitments to give local by the desire to achieve, not by us with the leverage we need to get a Bowen Rd and 15 March at the curement policy and relevant proced- providers an equal opportunity to the desire to beat others. Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall, bigger slice of this pie. The priorities ures, sealed tender boxes were pro- quote and tender and, where a local ~ Ayn Rand corner Hesse and Stokes Sts. within the Strategy enable us to vided for receipt of tenders. Two provider can match or better other Queen's Baton identify opportunities and offer On Monday 12 February the Gold enhanced experiences for visitors and Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games residents, and there are a number of preparation for the summer season (GC2018) Queen's Baton Relay will examples that demonstrate how this and we have been thrilled to see our Vale Ron Tandberg arrive in the Borough of Queenscliffe. can work. efforts pay off with increased use and The Queen's Baton Relay is bringing The Geelong Street Rodders enjoyment of these areas. These Local resident of Queenscliff, award winning cartoonist and good the excitement of the Gold Coast Queenscliff Rod Run and Show 'n' examples show how we are able to neighbour, Ron Tandberg died on 8 Games right to our doorstep and I Shine events on Saturday 3 February work smarter to get the most out of January 2018. From their first visit encourage everyone in the community and Sunday 4 February, as well as the our many existing assets. to Queenscliff, the Tandberg's fell in to join in the festivities and cheer on Peninsula Film Festival on Saturday I was delighted at the announce- 10 February and the Queen's Baton love with the borough and soon our local legend baton bearers Jack ment of State Government grant found the house that met their Relay on Monday 12 February are Beazley, Meagan Canaway, Tom funding for the Geelong Regional desires. lined up to maintain the wave of Limb and Sue Winton. Library's Geelong Honours Them Ron loved the ambience. From visitors after a successful January The Baton is scheduled to arrive in project. Within this project, infor- their house he could stroll across the holiday period. Queenscliff on the ferry just before mation from World War I Honour park to the beach to walk the dog or Council has supported local midday. Some brief formalities will Boards in the Borough of Queens- swim. He shopped locally and readily businesses to provide dining and follow on the stage in Lower Princess cliffe, City of Greater Geelong, supported local activities. Given his accommodation packages that piggy- Park before the Baton travels along Golden Plains Shire and Surf Coast love of horses and racing, he might Hesse, King and Flinders Sts and the back onto the Peninsula Film Festival Shire will be collated into a com- have regretted that Queenscliff no Bellarine Highway. event. This is an approach we can prehensive webpage. This is a fantastic longer held picnic races. We would really love to see the utilise with many of our existing result that not only preserves our Queenscliff's quiet, gentle, wel- residents of Wharf, Hesse, King and visitor drawcards, including the social history but makes it easily coming air away from the big city In his small upstairs studio, Ron Bethune Sts get into the spirit of the Bellarine Heritage Railway, Blues accessible to everybody in the bustle allowed Ron to maintain his produced his almost daily take on the event and decorate your houses and Train and newly launched Q Train community. privacy; the haven so many other news of the day: witty, pertinent, shops. We invite all residents to line restaurant. Next Council Meeting notables have found here. Many of his succinct, thought provoking cartoons the route and enjoy the moment as the We have also invested in beach Thursday 1 March commencing at sketches show his feeling for this with national impact. His cheeky grin Baton passes on its journey through cleaning and park maintenance in se 7pm. All welcome. place. and sharp observations will be missed.

PUBLIC NOTICE CELEBRANTS

QUEENSCLIFFE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Expressions of Interest

The Borough of Queenscliffe is seeking written expressions of interest for eight industry and / or skills based members on its Economic Development Advisory Committee.

The committee's primary responsibility is to provide strategic advice to Council on economic development related opportunities and issues.

Applicants must address the selection criteria outlined in the Expressions of Interest application form.

Copies of the Application form and the Committee's Terms of Reference are available to download from the Council website www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au and hard copies are available from the Council Offices, 50 Learmonth Street Queenscliff. Copyright: Swansong Publishing 2018 ISSN: 1443-5071 Expressions of Interest are invited from Monday 5th February 2018 and close Friday 2nd March 2018.

Lenny Jenner Chief Executive Officer READERS PLEASE NOTE The next edition will be available on Wednesday March 7, 2018. Borough of Queenscliffe Copy deadlines are one week prior for this 50 Learmonth Street (PO Box 93) Queenscliff VIC 3225 edition on Wednesday, February 28. Telephone: 03 5258 1377 | www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 – Page 3

stealth as the MCC didn't approve of the team representing Australia. The Australia Day Ambassador - Ian Coutts team boarded a ship in Queenscliff that took them to England where they Ian's extensive background in porary and dynamic nation. From our in the late 1860s, in particular the In early 1867 the team toured acquitted themselves very well. sports marketing and commun- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander match against the Melbourne Cricket Victoria and New South Wales before Mullagh was a fierce advocate of ications began with the North people, who have been here for more Club at the MCG in 1866 and the tour returning to Western Victoria. Later in Aboriginal rights and refused to live on Melbourne Giants in the National than 65,000 years, to those who have of England in 1868. the year with two financial backers and a state controlled reserve. He lived in a Basketball League before switching lived here for generations, to those The Mullagh Wills Foundation a new captain, Charles Lawrence, the rabbitter's shack, continuing to play codes to AFL. After a stint at the who have come from all corners of the celebrates the remarkable achieve- team regrouped, and in February 1868 cricket until a few months before his Fitzroy Football Club he joined globe to call our country home. ments of this team and focuses on the the Australian Aboriginal Cricket Team death in 1891. In 2011 Mullagh was Carlton as the Marketing Services Our First Peoples are the traditional brilliance of the recognised star of the became the first international cricket one of the 20 inaugural inductees into Manager and in 1998 became the first custodians of our beautiful lands and team, Johnny Mullagh, and the team to leave Australian shores albeit by The Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll. Communications/Media Manager waterways and have a fundamental role original coach of the team, Tom Wills. for a Victorian based AFL Club. in the great Australian story. We aspire Wills and Mullagh both played in the In 2000 Ian was appointed General to an Australia Day that can in- Aboriginal Team against the MCC on Manager Communications managing creasingly include a recognition and Boxing Day in 1866. media and developing commun- celebration by all Australians of the Johnny Mullagh (Unaarrimin) is a ications policies and reputation importance of Aboriginal and Torres true sporting legend and the star of the management initiatives for Carlton. Strait Islanders to our nation. team, making him one of Australia's Since 2013 Ian has been consulting in There have been mistakes along the first international cricketing stars. strategic communications for organ- journey but this still is 'the lucky Mullagh played one season with the isations in the sporting and not-for- country' and we should be proud to Melbourne Cricket Club on his return profit sectors including fundraising for celebrate on 26 January," said Ian. from the tour of England before a Victorian charity. Reconciliation through sport returning to his home near Harrow. In "On Australia Day we celebrate all Ian was born in Kaniva in the 1879, at the age of 38, he represented the things we love about Australia: Western District, not far from Harrow Victoria against an all-England side. land, the sense of a fair go, lifestyle, where the history museum celebrates Tom Wills, the original coach of the democracy, the freedoms we enjoy but the origins of a very famous indig- Aboriginal Cricket Team, played cricket particularly our people. Australia Day enous cricket team. Ian is secretary of for the Melbourne Cricket Club and is about acknowledging and cele- the Mullagh Wills Foundation that Victoria, was the MCC Secretary and a brating the contribution that every recognises the tremendous achieve- pioneer of Australian Rules Football Australian makes to our contem- ments of the Aboriginal Cricket Team who founded and played for Melbourne Football Club. An inaugural inductee into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, Wills is also considered a symbol of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Cricket played an important role in helping to break down the barriers that existed between Europeans and Aborigines in the 1860s. An Aboriginal team from Western Victoria was invited to play the Melbourne Cricket Club on the MCG on Boxing Day in 1866. Tom Wills travelled to Edenhope (Western Victoria) in November 1866 to coach the Australian Aboriginal Cricket Team for the Boxing Day match against the MCC Cricket played an important role in helping to break down the barriers that existed that attracted a crowd of 7,000. This was between Europeans and Aborigines in the 1860s. The Aboriginal team boarded a ship some 10 years before the first white in Queenscliff that took them to England making them the first ever Australian Australians took the field at Lord's, and cricket team to play in England. 14 years before the 'birth' of the Ashes.

FISH AND CHIPS Featuring live music from a variety of locals and over Handmade and Homegrown Produce 100 stalls selling quality home made goods. TAKE AWAY FOOD NEXT MARKET: FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD DAILY Sunday 25th FEBRUARY NEXT MARKET OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9am – 2pm SUNDAY PHONE ORDERS WELCOME Lower Princess Park Cnr Gellibrand & Symonds Sts. Enquiries: [email protected] or look for 11th FEBRUARY BAIT & TACKLE AVAILABLE Queenscliffe Community Market on facebook QUEENSCLIFF: 4 Gellibrand Street – 5258 2334 CLIFTON SPRINGS: Jetty Road – 5253 1821

Regional Tasting Room & Cellar Door Local Craft Beer, Wine & Artisan Produce Tastings Available Page 4 – Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 – Page 5 ‘Coast Australia’ You're always welcome coming to town at Queenscliff Library Local bookseller and keen histor- Queenscliff Library has been eKnowHow sessions, school holiday entitles members to borrow from the ian Peter Ferrier has written a operating in its current building activities include the popular Fish network's extensive collection of adult humourous article informing to since 1888 welcoming members and Tales held in partnership with the and children's reading materials. The inform readers that 'Coast Watch' is visitors from the Queenscliff and Marine and Freshwater Discovery library is wheelchair accessible and coming - beware of the Limey's. Point Lonsdale communities for over Centre. includes an electric scooter recharge That's no bluff and the Shortland's a century. Queenscliff Library offers Wi-Fi, point. better get ready. British TV producer Library manager, Hilary Stennet, internet access PCs and scanning free Further information: Queenscliff Johanna Gibson is sending a team to welcomes people to drop in anytime of charge. Library www.grlc.vic.gov.au or 5258 Queenscliff late February to produce and relax, catch up with friends and Library membership is free and 2017. a program based on Queenscliff's browse and borrow from the library's unique maritime history to feature in extensive collection of adult and Series 4 of Coast Watch. children's books, DVDs and maga- “Filming will cover the history, zines. geography and infrastructure of the One of 16 libraries in Geelong area and its coastline. It will explore Regional Libraries' network, Queens- the way we live, how we use it and how cliff Library is the closest branch to we have changed it. residents in Point Lonsdale and There will be some emphasis on Queenscliff and offers access to the our unique maritime history in terms network's entire collection and of salvage, locals from the Bluff extensive program of events including (Bluffies), Fisherman's Flat (Flatties) Queenscliffe Council expects every Author Encounters, Open Mind and Point Lonsdale (Ballygook) man, woman and child to their duty. Lectures, children's and youth activ- residents do not need to dress up as Anyone giving the wrong impression ities offered across the region. Cornish-like wreckers to be involved, could be punished with stale bread and Preschool story time sessions run nor fill in any paperwork relevant to brackish water and for more serious every Thursday at 10.30am during receiving any sea bounty washed misdemeanours a few licks of the cat school terms and no bookings are ashore as flotsam and jetsam or lagan o' 9 tails will be overseen by a work required - simply come along and join Located within Queenscliff's central shopping and dining strip at 55 Hesse St, the as in the past. A general amnesty will safety officer. in. Similarly, no bookings are needed library is the perfect spot to drop in and relax. Open 6 days per week Mon-Tues 1.30-5, apply overall. Sightseers are expected to behave for the monthly book chat sessions. Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat 9.30-12 noon. Any individuals pretending to be like respectable paywit parishioners William Buckley must have the right and not halfwits. Women from the connections and the WB tattoo in Temperance movement and the town's Geelong's Biggest Classic Rock Tribute Festival appropriate places. The height coffee palace will monitor the requirement of 6ft 4in will be waived. occasion. If you love to rock, Geelong is Going to the chapel of love Peninsula home, along with their two Wearing possum skins and a chesire No doubt the current merchants hosting an all-day classic rock festival Celebrity celebrant Tottie Gold- children who share their parents' grin would help. Tars and old salts, will welcome the crowds and some for the entire family on Sunday 4 smith will marry Clifton Springs musical taste, and a mortgage, the pair Long John Silver types, Benito's and locals may form a cheer squad at the March at Beckley Park, Geelong couple Fiona Coltis and Joe Webber, have been together for 25 years. Prestige Jayco have given Joe and Kerosene Jack lookalikes will be Narrows. Harness Racing Club. on stage in front of their family, close Fiona a Winnebago to embark on a 7- tolerated to a Point but plastic pants No correspondence or discourse Seven hours of solid gold hits friends and a couple of thousand day honeymoon. will not. A silver coin (solid) will will be entered into. Refuge by the Larger than life rock guru Wilbur festival punters. * Free, safe kids play area with accepted. Would be La Trobes and author has been undertaken under the Wilde will MC at Geelong's Classic Driving the call out over Bay 93.9 jumping castles and rock climbing. Joes will be encouraged to apply for Pirates Privacy Act.” Rock Tribute Festival, a spectacular radio, the Classic Rock Tribute crowd control and an Impress gang (ex hits by Fleetwood Mac, Creedence Festival was on the lookout for a die- * BYO picnic hamper, rug, and chair. navy welcome). Excerpt of Peter Ferrier’s humourous Clearwater Revival, Midnight Oil, hard rock 'n' roll couple to perform * Seating in the comfortable air- Generally speaking the Borough of take on the forthcoming filming. Cold Chisel, AC/DC and INXS. their nuptials on stage. Forty-four year conditioned bar in the grandstand. old Webber took up the challenge and * Gourmet food trucks, real toilets, in 25 words came up with just the right easy safe car parking and undercover thing to say to win himself and long- areas ensure a brilliant day out for time partner Fiona a free wedding. everyone. Strictly no BYO alcohol. With a shared passion for AC/DC, * An all-weather event. fishing, beaches and drinking cider, Tickets for the VIP package, Joe and Fiona are the quintessential Family, Adult, Concession and Group Aussie couple. Calling Bellarine (10+) passes through Moshtix.

GIVEAWAY: 2 x family passes 2 adults + 2 child valued at $320.00. Who is hosting the event? Email you answer to [email protected] to be in the draw to win two family passes. Page 6 – Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 CLIFFE’S CAFÉ AND PIZZA $70,000 raised for local PHONE: 03 5258 1166 One of children's charity K Rocks OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Queenscliff's Cottage by the rooms that will see more Top 10 BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER accessible for all with the install- Pizzas! Sea raised an amazing $70,000 at ation of a lift, upgrades to underprivileged children enjoy a Sunday - Thursday: 10am to 9pm their 2018 Annual Fair on dormitories and children's bath- holiday by the sea. Friday & Saturday: 10am to 10pm Saturday 13 January toppling the total from last year's fair. This • PHONE ORDERS AVAILABLE makes up part of the charities 2018 • FULLY LICENCED Community Appeal targeted at improving the facilities and • EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY creating a better Cottage by the • GREAT FOOD EVERY DAY! Sea for children of the future. • HOME DELIVERY The event is largely organised and run by volunteers and 100% of FIND US ON Facebook OR takings from the stalls goes to the www.cliffes.com.au Cottage. Blue skies, spectacular views 1 SYMONDS STREET, QUEENSCLIFF, VIC 3225 overlooking the Rip and a steady stream of attendees kept food stalls busy and the coffee machine did not get a break and bargains galore were TRY OUR AWARD WINNING SNAGS AND KABANAS, quickly snapped up. The money GOLD MEDAL WINNING BACON, will go towards making the Cottage, Volunteers from local community, young and old, enjoy giving time to the annual HOMEMADE ... READY MADE MEALS, a building that is over 80 years old, Cottage by the Sea Fair. CURRIES, PIES, PASTIES AND SAUSAGE ROLLS. House Gallery's February Exhibition Mandala Peace Arts presents Reverie Mandala Peace Arts is a coll- February's exhibition includes peace, relaxation and contentment. aboration of likeminded creative multi-media, clay modelling, photo- This is also experienced in other people who just love to play, create graphy, collage, textile pieces and forms of creativity bringing a sense and have fun, whether as a group mandalas (formed by writing of satisfaction, accomplishment or individually. MPA began by positive, uplifting, life-enhancing and joy when complete. only exhibiting mandalas and has words). now expanded to include other These written Mandalas are Neighbourhood HOUSE Gallery Fresh quality cuts & great service every day. forms of art and creativity as we created as a tool for mindfulness, 3 Tobin Drive, Queenscliff. explore the creative impulse with meditation and connecting with Monday to Thursday 9am-4pm 82 Hesse Street, Queenscliff abandon. your inner self. It brings a sense of Friday 9am-12noon. Phone: 5258 1742 Swinging with the Gypsies The great Australian jazz treat with two hours of very exciting guitarist, Ian Date, now based in jazz of the 30s, 40s and 50s Ireland, will be touring Australia The Queenscliffe Historical Queenscliff Village News next month with his brother Nigel Museum Catering Corp will serve from Sydney on rhythm guitar. delicious finger food all evening. 72 Hesse Street, Queenscliff, 3225 These two great musicians make Drinks at below bar prices. Tables Ph: (03) 5258 1828 Fax: (03) 5258 1828 a formidable duo, particularly when seat 10-12 and can be booked or they are performing the exciting Email: [email protected] shared. repertoire of the French gypsy Date: Sunday 5 March 5pm. guitarist Django Reinhardt. They Tickets: $70pp. will be joined by the superb trio of Venue: Point Lonsdale Don't miss the next Jazz Australia Need Ink? Need Toner? David Gardner, clarinet; Kym Community Hall, Bowen Street. concert with Ian and Nigel Date You know what to do - Dillon, piano and James Clarke, Enquiries/Bookings: performing at the Point Lonsdale on bass. Attendees are in for a great Diana Allen 5258 3936. Sunday 11 March 5pm. SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!

e.g. Brother LC67 3pk - save $5.00 our price $62.95 (Officeworks $67.95) Festival set to be a feast of film, food and fun Queenscliff Town Hall – Saturday 10 February e.g. Canon CLI-521 Plus Pack - save $4.00 For the first time ever, the filmgoer I am especially looking our price $125.00 (Officeworks $129.00) Peninsula Film Festival will forward to seeing many of my showcase independent Australian fellow Borough residents there too." and international filmmakers in Several local businesses have “If you are buying your ink from anywhere else, the Queenscliff Town Hall at 50 partnered with Festival organisers you are paying too much!” Learmonth Street. to offer dining and accommodation "This popular event is a welcome d e a l s. C h e c k t h e we b s i t e addition to our thriving arts and www.peninsulafilmfestival.com.au culture scene of which Council is under 'Festival' for information Free entry. Alcohol-free event. TO ADVERTISE IN THE QUEENSCLIFFE HERALD very proud," said the Mayor, Cr about the films and the 'Queenscliff Entertainment from 5pm. Film CALL CARMEL - 5258 4828 Susan Salter. "As a keen and regular location' tab for accommodation. screenings from 7pm. Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 – Page 7 Summer Fun for Junior Rangers Parks Victoria on the Bellarine whelmingly positive response to the If you couldn't make it to one of Mi Shells Seafood Peninsula held many educational program this summer and he loves these activities this summer, you activities over the summer holidays. seeing the enthusiasm of these can still be a Junior Ranger. Check Rockpool Rambles in Barwon Junior Rangers. "It's inspiring to see out the 'Make and Do' section of Heads, Beachcombing sessions in the next generation so engaged and www.juniorrangers.com.au for fun Point Lonsdale and the ever- showing a genuine interest in all the ideas you can download and take popular Beach Treasures hosted FRESH FISH creatures and habitats in our with you to any park or reserve. FRESH FISH across the local caravan parks. programs." More information13 19 63. SUN 8.30-3pm As the population of the OPEN SAT & Bellarine Peninsula swells during summer, this places additional AT QUEENSCLIFF HARBOUR pressures to the coastal environ- ment. The Parks Victoria's Junior Ranger program aims to get child- FISH, OYSTERS, PRAWNS, MUSSELS, ren aged 6 to 12, and their families, exploring and appreciating the ATLANTIC SALMON, SCALLOPS plants, animals and environments of our parks while limiting the FRESH OFF THE BOAT. impact to the local fauna and flora. It's designed to get kids outdoors, having fun and getting active, whilst learning to protect and preserve the amazing nature of our parks and reserves. Program host and Seasonal Ranger Steve McGain says getting kids involved at a young age is particularly important as they will become 'the future caretakers of our wonderful national parks'. He says there's been an over- Junior Rangers come in all shapes and sizes just like this crab. News from your local MP Australia Day Award Recipients Queenscliff New Year's Eve Celebrations My sincere congratulations go to those locals who From all reports New Year's Eve at Queenscliff have deservedly received Australia Day awards in 2018. Harbour was thoroughly enjoyed by all those people Barrie Provan OAM for services to the community who attended. I congratulate the Queenscliff Harbour of Queenscliffe. Barrie has long been contributing to the team. community through his work with organisations such Crowds were entertained by Dazzling Dan the the Good Shepherd Nursing Home and the Magician Man and live music from artists such as Queenscliff- Point Lonsdale Uniting Church. Jordie Lane, Baby Blue and local Holly Joyce. Our great Dr Paul Hemming AO currently Chancellor of restaurants ensured that patrons enjoyed fine local food Federation University in Ballarat and has a life time and wines. Fireworks at 9.30 and midnight were service in the health sector, including as President of the enjoyed by all, the first fireworks at Queenscliff for Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. more than 30 years. Diana Allen received OAM for outstanding Vic Health Active Club Grants Open services to jazz music. Diana is principal of Jazz The grants will be open to all sporting clubs and are Australia. Through her efforts via charity perform- aimed at assisting those clubs provide more opportunity ances Diana has led the way in raising many thousands for less active Victorians to get involved. Grants are of dollars for charity and local organisations such as the available from $3000 to $10,000. Grants opened on 30 Queenscliffe Historical Museum. January and will close 2 March. More information at Rob Hurley is a very much a deserved winner of the the VicHealth website or please contact my office. Citizen of the Year. Rob was an outstanding Bellarine As always, please don't hesitate to contact me by Secondary College Principal and continues to be an email or call my office if there are any matters that I active member of the Queenscliff community. My may be able to assist you with directly. congratulations also to Belle Kidd and Alexandra Hon Lisa Neville MP Scorgie as joint winners of the Young Citizens of the Member for Bellarine Year. Also to the Queenscliff Primary School for their [email protected] Biggest Morning Tea being recognised as the Twitter@Lisanevillemp Community Event of the Year. Ph 52 501 987 And finally I acknowledge the Conservation Volunteers Australia for their Community Environ- ment Project of there Year. Jazz Australia presents Beginning of the 2018 School Year As we move into February it is of course an ‘SWINGING WITH important time of year for schools, students and their parents. Preps have just embarked on school life, while THE GYPSIES’ Year 12 students are commencing the most important featuring guitarists Ian and Nigel Date year of their education. plus David Gardner, clarinet; Kym Dillon, Across Victoria in 2018, 927,700 students will attend piano and James Clark, bass school of which 80,200 will be prep students. In Sunday March 11th @ 4.30pm for 5pm recognising that starting school can be exciting but challenging for both students and parents alike, this year Point Lonsdale Community Hall, the state government is supplying each state school prep Bowen Road To advertise or promote your business student with a library bag. Amongst other things this Tickets: $70 includes beautiful finger food all bag will contain helpful information and advice for evening or event in the Queenscliffe Herald parents. I wish all our Bellarine students (and their Bookings: Diana Allen 5258 3936 parents) all the best for 2018. call Carmel: 5258 4828 Page 8 – Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 Boxwood Festival featuring the A sultry 'Carmen' traditional music of Ireland, Scotland in the Speigeltent and maritime Canada Emotionworks Cut Opera is a that this was Spain and it was musical experience for the broad- fortunate that Laura Uhe with her World-renowned musicians re- Flute-player and Boxwood Dir- Patrick Street and the legendary folk minded music lover. Though opera haughty swirls and fine stamping was turn to Queenscliff St George's ector Chris Norman is one of the group Planxty. James was the TG4 may be the launch pad, the story line on stage to illustrate the art of Church for the third time to present a foremost tradition bearers playing the Irish traditional musician of the year, is altered to accommodate contem- flamenco dancing. delightful, fun concert featuring the music of Maritime Canada: dances, having been awarded the Gradam porary music. The recent production When it came to unbridled traditional music of Ireland, Scot- airs and songs from Nova Scotia, Ceoil TG4 2006 Irish Musician of the of Carmen in the travelling romping all joined in. Even the front land and maritime Canada. Acadia and Quebec; roots music of Year award in recognition of his Speigeltent at Barwon Heads late in row displayed their dancing skills. But This concert is the pinnacle event Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, and the outstanding musicianship and contri- January was such a mad-cap venture. it all ended badly, bodies everywhere - of Boxwood Festival Australia which USA. Chris' playing brings forth butions to Irish music (TG4 is Director, Julie Edwardson, takes after all this is opera. Bullets started to is a three day residential workshop for music bursting to life, leaving Ireland's Irish-language TV station). her unsuspecting audience on a fly: the band was wiped out and the flutes, fiddles, small pipes and guitar audiences with a deeper appreciation He has 18 albums to his credit. "As a musical journey exploring many drama was finally over. that attracts participants from across of how traditional music sings across virtuoso violinist and exponent of styles of music in rapid succession. At By Rosemary Brown Victoria and interstate. the centuries with timeless beauty, wit, Irish traditional music, James ranks times the songs tumble out in jarring and vitality. Chris' playing appears on among the very best in Ireland today." juxtaposition putting unusual de- Saturday 24 February 7:30pm the Soundtrack of the Oscar winning Die Fledermaus Tony MacMahon, Radio Telefis mands upon the singers. Saint George the Martyr film Titanic, as well as numerous Don't miss the fast moving, frivolous, Eireann. A sultry Carmen, engagingly sung Anglican Church editions of the Swoon compilation and funny Die Fledermaus Chris and James will be joined by by Alison Lemoh, tormented her Mercer & Hobson Sts Queenscliff CDs issued by the ABC in Australia. at the Point Lonsdale Hall Rennie Pearson, a multi-instru- jealous suitor Don Jose sung by Jason Boutique wines available for purchase James Kelly, a native of Ireland, is 8pm Saturday 24 March. mentalist from New Zealand Wasley. Support cast included Peter prior to the concert and during interval. one of the greatest Irish traditional Tickets $40 General specializing in flutes, whistles, vocals Vadiveloo, a striking Latin lover. If the $35 adult / $25 concession fiddlers alive today. James has toured $10 Under 25s and DADGAD tuned guitar. With a Drug Lord, Wayne Cuebas, planned trybooking.com/TLTU Europe, the US, Canada and South Bookings firm footing in Irish music, Rennie to alarm the audience, he succeeded. facebook.com/events/ America as a member of several www.trybooking.com/TYOE delves into the musical traditions of The lively dancers reminded us 213352899236748/ influential Irish groups, including Scotland and Canada, as well as ancient classical music from India. This concert is presented by Evergreen Ensemble and Boxwood Festival Society and is made possible with support from Culture Ireland and The Canada Council for the Arts. Stamp Fair Saturday 10 March, 9am-2pm Senior Citizens Clubrooms 101 The Terrace Ocean Grove Dealers in attendance for valuation and buying. Great range of Australian and Worldwide philatelic material, coins and banknotes. Limited amount of memorabilia. Entry - gold coin. Light refreshments available.

Summer At Seaview Seaview Gallery David Hobday Exhibition 3-25 February Summer at Seaview Gallery continues with a queenscliff wonderful exhibition featuring glass artist David Hobday. David, a former marine biologist, started his glass journey with leadlighting in the 1970s. He has progressively DAVID HOBDAY experimented and developed through his career to his stunning glass today that involves extensive use of kiln- EXHIBITION formed or fused and slumped glass. His work often features underwater life, fish, seahorses, jellyfish, shells and an 3-25 FEBRUARY ongoing theme the wave. David has created some stunning new pieces for this exhibition. David's work will be featured with a wide collection of seascapes from Seaview artists. This collection will comprise a fantastic variety of traditional and contemporary pieces from Paul Evans, Fred Thompson, Jennifer Pullen, Georgie Gall, Sara Paxton and many more. This will be a wonderful backdrop for David's marine themed glass. Call in on Saturday 3 February from 3-5pm for drinks with the artist.

Also featuring a stunning collection of Seascapes from Seaview Artists

Seaview Gallery 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 Phone 03 5258 3645 email: [email protected] www.seaviewgallery.com.au Contemporary, Traditional Fine Art, Glass and Jewellery Open 10:30am - 5:00pm DAILY Closed Wednesdays Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 – Page 9

Exclusive local fashion launch Queenscliff Harbour at 360Q Fish & Chips Barry Iddles and the team at 360Q are collaborating with three Queenscliff Fashion Boutiques to host an SHOP 8 - 4 Wharf Street exclusive ladies luncheon and fashion launch on Wednesday February 28. Owners of Sukii, Homebody QUEENSCLIFF HARBOUR Orchard and Wharf St Apparel will launch their Autumn/Winter fashion ranges with a fashion show Ph: 5258 1277 throughout the two-course lunch. Barry, a staunch advocate of collaboration between OPEN 7 DAYS small businesses, said he was "excited" about bringing Choose from our excellent selection this event to life after his executive assistant Lucy Carew of Fresh Seafood and Snacks came up with the idea. "The idea of using our beautiful upstairs function space to showcase some of our local LOCAL FRESH FISH GOURMET fashion stores is brilliant. We think the ladies of SEAFOOD SELECTION HAMBURGERS Queenscliff will love it." Jacqui Sidwell, co-owner of Wharf Street Apparel, SEAFOOD PACKS SOUVLAKIS said events such as this were valuable for businesses in CHIPS SNACKS small towns. "Collaborations are great opportunities for local businesses to support their community and likewise SELECTION OF BEER WINE & COLD DRINKS local residents to support their local businesses all while AVAILABLE having a great day out," she said. "We would love this to 360Qs doors open at midday on Wednesday 28 become an annual event." February. Book tickets online via TryBooking: Our reputation is only surpassed by our quality Jacqui said there would be plenty for guests to admire www.trybooking.com/TMAL from her new collections at the launch. "We have some amazing knitwear from Gant and Ella Sanders, super shirting from Maison Scotch, a great range of basics and a couple of new brands!" The $90 ticket price per person includes a gourmet two-course meal (main and dessert), wine and bubbles, the fashion show and a complimentary gift bag to take home. Best of all, ladies can purchase items from each boutique on the day and enjoy special discounts. 'We believe in fairies' Over 1500 holiday makers, visitors and locals enjoyed the pantomime 'Peter Pan' staged by the Point Lonsdale-Queenscliffe Theatre Group. Out of 14 performances six were sold out. Director, Debbie Fraser, captured the magic of panto with the audience booing the villainous Captain Hook yelling 'We believe in fairies' to save Tinkerbell. Sam Cameron played a confident and believable Peter, Edwina Royce was a sweet and loveable Wendy whilst her two brothers, Michael and John were cheekily played by Cooper McKee-Young and Harry Williams. Melody Campbell-Gordon was charmingly convincing as Tiger Lily. Matthew King portrayed a deliciously bumbling but despicable Captain Hook and Ian Rooney as Smee provided a wonderful comedic foil for Hook with Meegan Baker as the poetry spouting crocodile completed the main characters in the show. Supporting roles were competently played by Bernadette Byrne as Mrs Darling, Conor Allsop who doubled up as Starkey and Panther. The 'lost children', some appearing on stage for the first time, obviously enjoyed themselves and what they lacked in experience they made up with enthusiasm! Another magical touch was the children coming on stage to meet the cast and have photographs taken. Excerpt from Jennie Roles.

Emotionworks Cut Opera presents Fledermaus starring Cole Porter 'Together at last - Porter and Strauss' At the fabulous Point Lonsdale Hall 22 Bowen Road, Point Lonsdale Saturday March 24th - 8pm A desperate housewife, A cheating husband, A sexy maid, An oversexed plumber! The manipulative best friend that invites them to an A list party with revenge on his mind. 'Now who is who and what is true' In this comic cabaret production of Strauss' Die Fledermaus, award winning opera director Julie Edwardson has cut down the opera to within 90 minutes and mixed in all of Cole Porter's greatest songs. Emotionworks Cut Opera continues to go where no one else dares - in creating a new idiom - Opera Fusion!! Fast moving, frivolous, and funny is our Fledermaus. Tickets - $40 and $10 Under 25's Bookings - www.trybooking.com/TYOE Enquiries - Julie - [email protected] 0408 687 305 http://www.emotionworks.com.au/ Page 10– Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 Stitchers and Stories Train rides a family favourite Queenscliffe Historical Museum The Bellarine Railway's, Day The women of our borough have came to Queenscliff with her father Out With Thomas event was to be always been busy with the needles. and stepmother from England. Alfred held over four days at Queenscliff Over the years the museum has McDonald, a wheelwright, worked on Station. While families enjoyed the collected local craft work and now Swan Island. Anne met Ted Foster event 7, 21 and 21 January, the first selected pieces are on display in who was working locally. She was a event day (6 January) was cancelled Stitchers and Stories. very skilled crafts person and always due to the predicted temperature of The oldest piece is a sampler from had a project on her needles. Her 40 degrees and everyone's safety 1849 signed C. Ingle. Who is C. Ingle? daughter Jennifer and her great being considered. Charlotte, Christina? And why is her grandchildren, Daniel, Toby and The event brings characters from sampler in the Queenscliffe Historical Oscar came into the museum to look the popular children's program to life Museum? There is much to discover at a fine piece of knitting done by and include Henry, Oliver, Douglas, and maybe you can help. Anne Foster. Salty, those Troublesome Trucks, Sir Too often beautiful items are We invite you into the new display Topham Hatt and of course Thomas anonymous. That is very disappoin- Stitchers and Stories to honour the The Tank Engine! ting and we want to address the quiet women in our community who Upcoming event dates for 2018 problem. keep craft alive during February and are 7-8 April and 13-14 October - see One local craft person we have March. Join with us and tell their website for details. researched successfully is Miss Anne stories. McDonald (1911 to 1997). Anne Rosemary Brown, Volunteer http://bellarinerailway.com.au/ day-out-with-thomas Thomas the Tank Engine puts a smile on everyone’s face.

Queenscliffe Historical Museum Monthly Talk Australia Day–Invasion Day Thursday 22 February 10 for 10.30 Tens of thousands of people marched around the country calling for equal rights and to change the date of Captain William Lonsdale Australia Day that some Aboriginal and John Wilkins, OAM RFD, author of 'The Life and Times of Captain William Torres Strait Islander people call Lonsdale', is the Museum's first guest speaker for 2018. Invasion Day or Survival Day. Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall, Hesse Street Protesters shut down Melbourne's city Refreshments and talk $7 non-members. $5 members. centre, shouting "Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land". Few local residents know any- Lonsdale's place in the history of An estimated 25,000 Aboriginal and thing about Captain Lonsdale's Victoria. Torres Strait Islanders and their supporters history and the role he played in the The Museum has since appointed a marched from Parliament House in founding of Port Phillip District in local committee to assist in planning, Flinders Lane in Melbourne, calling for 1836. Point Lonsdale resident, funding and establishing a memorial equal rights and an end to Australia Day Kevin Lyons, became concerned plaque. Two residents have already being celebrated on January 26. Organisers about the lack of knowledge behind offered major donations to ensure that said it should be abolished while others the naming of Point Lonsdale after this project is successful. supported calls to change the date. reading John Wilkins' book. Fundraising Concert Queenscliff Mayor Susan Salter said He wrote to the Museum sug- Easter Sunday 5pm it was up to the Federal Government to gesting a bronze plaque be erected at Popular local guitarist/vocalist, deliberate over the date of Australia Day. "Such a decision would have to be based the observation deck on Point Lons- Ian Zierk, has offered his services for on broad community consultation and dale beach. this significant cause, at Kirk Hall in support. Australia Day is arguably one of This plaque would give infor- Kirk Road Point Lonsdale. More the most popular civic events held Toby, Daniel and Oscar Azoor with Jennifer Zikos are all proud of mation about the naming of Point details in the March edition of the annually which respects, and includes, all Anne Foster's knitting. Lonsdale and the role of Captain Queenscliffe Herald. sectors of the community.”

Fort Queenscliff Museum Queenscliffe Historical Museum Historical and Educational Guided Tours FEBRUARY EVENT Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Thursday February 22nd, John Wilkins OAM RFD, author Coastal Artillery Fort of "The Life and Times of Captain Wm Lonsdale …" and and let the children dress Kevin Lyons will talk about the man who supervised the up in military uniforms. founding of Port Phillip and from whom Point Lonsdale Crusin’ Through Life! A great photo opportunity. gained its name. Messy Church Sunday 4 Feb from 10-ish TOURS: Daily 11am, Weekends 1pm & 3pm. 10am Morning Tea for 10.30am start. Foot-painted Cars, a Community of Cars, Car Food! Check website for tour times during school holidays. The Uniting Church Hall, cnr Stokes & Hesse Streets. Art, Stories, Songs and Brunch for All Ages Adult $15, Child over 15 $7, Concession $10, Family Ticket $30. All Welcome Entry $5 members, $7 non-members. Pancake Day “Flipping For A Good Cause” Guided tours last 1hr and 15mins. Exhibitions include - "Stitches and Stories", great craft 6pm Wednesday 14 Feb work from the collection, also Items from the book "Cele- brating History" $15 donation for all-you-can-eat pancakes (savoury and sweet) All funds raised go toward UnitingCare programs Historic films on the history of the Bay, the Pilots, the history that support people living in crisis of the Borough, the Scooter Races and more. Service of Ashes follows at 7.30pm Date for the Diary: 5pm, Sunday 11th March, Gypsy HERITAGE SERVICE guitarist Ian Date and David Gardner Trio, catering Festival of Harvest and Sea 10am Sunday 18 Feb fundraiser for QHM Together we celebrate the good things of the earth Scenic Train Trips and give thanks for the food that we eat and share Private Carriage Hire Visit us at 49 Hesse St, Mon to Fri 11am to 4pm, Closed Thurs, Weekends 1am to 4pm Please bring produce, jams, cakes, wine etc 4, 11, 18 & 25 February to add to our display and auction 4, 11, 12, 18, 25 & 31 March See: www.queenscliffe-history.org Contact: [email protected] PLUS: See website for our Rhythm 4 Wellness FREE 4-week program Easter weekend Mondays 6.30-8.00pm Feb 19, Feb 26, Mar 5, Mar 12 Trains & Specials Experience the power and healing of Drumming. And it’s FUN! P Register online www unitingqueensliff.org.au MA AR (so that we have an instrument ready for you!) U K He S ritage FREE Hearing Clinic run by Australian Hearing Trai n Trips at Queenscliff Uniting Church Monday 26 Feb Book HOMESTEAD on-line Hearing Checks & Hearing Aid Health Checks sa & ve 10% Call Alex 5244 7200 to book your spot Regular Groups open to All Knitting Group 1-4pm on second Tuesdays and fourth Thursdays Knitting Circle 1-4pm fourth Saturdays Movie Club 2pm fourth Tuesdays Book Group 12md fourth Fridays 7-8 Community Dinner 6pm weekly on Wednesdays RIL Info and bookings online at www unitingqueenscliff.org.au AP or contact Jan 5258 2854 email [email protected] Uniting Church, cnr Hesse & Stokes Street Queenscliff © 2018 Gullane (Thomas) Limited Events also in October & January © 2018 HIT Entertainment Limited CONFERENCES FUNCTIONS School Holiday Activities Train Driver Experiences WEDDINGS Easter Bunny Specials Halloween Trains ACCOMMODATION Santa Trains New Volunteers are always welcome WINERY CELLAR DOOR

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ex-headmaster of our Church of England Grammar School, the Queenscliff Times erstwhile teacher of the present PLSLSC - a great club Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr "This event has caused considerable sensation, especially amongst Childers, the champion of Sunday in many ways clergymen. The bride is in her teens, and the bridegroom is - well, in the freedom in every direction, and the humorous and popular speaker at hoary winter time of life.” every festive gathering that a clergy- David Hunt of Canberra contacted The Daily Telegraph Sydney man figuring in so many capacities the Queenscliffe Herald regarding 7 November 1884 before the public should have seen fit assistance with his research about the Over the Murray in the sunset of life to lead a maiden of marriage between 75 year old Dr It would be hard to say which has 16 to the altar is only another striking Bromby and 17 year old Theodosia excited the greater amount of interest illustration of the old saying that truth who travelled from their homes in of late - the marriage of Dr. Bromby or is stranger than fiction. Melbourne to be married at St the Melbourne Cup. Most probably Ladies have been heard indignantly Georges, Queenscliff, 29 October the former, seeing that the peculiar denouncing the tying of the knot 1884. Bromby was the inaugural matrimonial ceremony that was under such circumstances as 'horrid' headmaster of Melbourne Grammar solemnised at Queenscliff the other whilst the males generally refer to the and according to David's research the day may not occur again for years, old doctor's conduct as 'plucky'. Every marriage caused quite a stir. whereas the Melbourne Cup is a paper in the country has had its The Argus Melbourne regular annual certainty. sensational paragraph with the big 1 November 1884 That a venerable doctor of dvinity beading 'May and December' and one The Rev. Dr Bromby, who is in his 76th year, the incumbent of St. metropolitan daily has given its considerably over 70 years of age, was Paul's Pro-Cathedral, the recognised readers a curious philosophical essay Point Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Clubs new building will provide essential space to train married on Wednesday by special leader of the Broad-church party in on the reasons that induce young girls future generations of lifesavers and be a wonderful facility for use by local groups. license at Queenscliff to a young girl Australia, the brother of the late to marry men old enough to be their The Point Lonsdale Surf Life- The Nipper Program for 7-12 year about 17 years of age, whose parents Bishop of Tasmania, the founder and grandfathers. saving Club began the 2017/18 olds was a great success as the young are in humble circumstances. Strong The elderly bridegroom season in November with a wonder- guns learnt vital surf safety skills from efforts had been made by Bishop is doubt-less enjoying the ful celebration of the 70 years of our cadets and bronzies at Santa Casa Moorhouse and others to dissuade the social commotion he has lifesaving at Point Lonsdale. The beach, culminating in the annual doctor from taking the step. raised, and his eyes will club offers the community, and Nipper Championships 6 January. A Launceston Examiner twinkle all the more com- especially the 'nippers' so much in special thanks to Richard Howden, Wednesday 5 November 1884 ically when he returns from the way of volunteers patrolling the Romney Jones and Louise McInerney The Reverend Dr. Bromby's Marriage the honeymoon, and in- beaches to keep us safe, swimming for their magnificent organisation of The Queenscliff correspondent of stalls his child wife as qualifications, surf carnivals where this wonderful program and to the the Ballarat Star writes: "The Rev. mistress of St. Paul's Pars- competition hones their skills, First volunteers for such a smooth event. John Edward Bromby, D.D., was onage. Bishop Moorhouse Aid courses and fun in the sun while The Nipper Door Knock raised over married this afternoon at St. George's exerted all his influence to Church, Queenscliff, to Miss Eliza- raising money for a new clubhouse. $20,000. dissuade the doctor from In December 70 young people Nippers attended the annual beth Margaret Theodosia Banks, by marrying Miss Elizabeth the Rev. H. J. Wilkinson. This event qualified with their Bronze Medallion Nipper carnival at Cosy Corner in Theodosia Banks, the Swa- under the instruction of Millie Larsen, Torquay and our senior members has caused considerable sensation, nston Street boot maker's Charlie Bidgood and Justine Cain and competed at Anglesea, Fairhaven and especially amongst clergymen. The daughter, but the amorous 65 completed their Cadet Surf Rescue Lorne with excellent results recorded. bride is in her teens, and the bride- parson chose to exercise Certificate under the watchful eye of Good luck to members competing at groom is-well, in the hoary winter time the right of private judg- Tom Pearson and Lucy Church. of life. ment, and to ignore the carnivals in February and March The marriage was by special episcopal advice. These enthusiastic and capable groups which conclude with the Junior State license. The bridegroom was the only It was whilst preparing are now an integral part of the Championships 10-11 March and gentleman who assisted in the a class for confirmation volunteer patrols which provide Senior State Championships 24-25 ceremony, except the brides father, that Dr. Bromby dis- lifesaving services at the Point March. who gave her away. The Melbourne covered, his future wife, so Lonsdale Back Beach on weekends New Clubhouse Age of Saturday indulges in a long if the Bishop wishes to and public holidays from December to Plans for this exciting new building leading article on the subject of guard against anything of Easter. Further training continued in are on display in the clubhouse and marriages between elderly men and the kind occurring again, January with Advanced First Aid the capital campaign to fund this young women, and argues that there is he will order that for the courses and an Adult Bronze Camp is project is well underway. The nothing to be surprised at in them, as future the pretty candidates scheduled for March. Victorian Government has committed the union of January with May is an for confirmation must be James Coutie and his team ran a $1.5m to the project and to date the occurrence of fabulous antiquity, and instructed by steady mar- most successful 30th Rip View Swim club and members of the community Theodosia dressed as Queen Elizabeth for a ball at old men have been marrying mere ried men and not by frisky Classic, the club's largest fundraiser, have pledged a further $1.25m to this Government House. buds 'of maids from the time of the old widowers. on Saturday 30 December when 1,350 once in a generation capital appeal. Photo and information courtesy of David Hunt, Patriarchs down to that' of Sir Peter David Hunt swimmers took to the water in choppy We are in discussion with the Federal Teazle. Canberra. conditions. Government to secure an additional grant, and looking for the support of all those who value and cherish what our club and community offers to raise a further $1m to make this project a reality. Donations gratefully accepted. Please contact Kirsten MacLeod, Chair Capital Campaign committee [email protected] or visit our website. http://www. pointlonsdaleslsc.asn.au/ PLSLSCs shady deal Don't jump to conclusions here! It's good news about Barwon Water's contributions towards local surf life saving clubs in the region has reached $100,000 with the latest community grant of $2,500 going to Point Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Club for a new beach sun shelter. Point Lonsdale is one of four clubs offered a grant this year, with Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, and Bancoora also eligible. PLSLC Captain Charlie Pitney said the funds had been put to good use and had been of great value over summer. "Our surf lifesaving clubs are a vital part of our community helping visitors to local beaches have a safe and enjoyable experience," said Ms Murdoch, Barwon Water General Manager Customers and Community, said. "At Barwon Water, we are very pleased to be able to help them through our community sponsorship program." Page 12 – Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018

‘History Alive' cemetery tours at Queens- We met Dr David Williams (Barry Eeles) cliff Cemetery saw the dead come to life who took up the a position as ship's surgeon on during January. Actors dressed in period a new luxury yacht, the 'Queen Victoria', a gift costume stood beside gravesites of several Final destination from Her Majesty to the Russian Tzar deceased locals whose lives and contributions Alexander who was about to visit England. "I to the borough were greeted with applause for met the Queen herself, and needless to say, the actor's ability to bring their character to assured her that I would take good care of the life. Participants were amazed at what our Russian monarch. I spent the following summer early pioneers achieved and how their legacy sailing in that yacht with the Tzar and his family. impacted on society. And when he had given the yacht to his brother, Frank DeGroot of the Geelong Cemeteries Grand Duke Konstantin, I was appointed Trust initiated cemetery tours in Geelong personal medical officer to the Tzar, and spent resulting in 1,500 visitors to date. Due to this the winter serving him, and several hospitals in success the decision was made to extend the St Petersburg. The Tzar had suffered bouts of tours to Queenscliff Cemetery. Entertainment severe indigestion which I was able to allay with Geelong's Colin Mocket said it took him just potions of my own, so I was held in high regard over a year to research and write the scripts that by the Imperial Court. The Tzar gave me an came together while on holiday in Bali. "It's engraved jewel-encrusted ring and the Star of been polished and enhanced with several the Order of St Anne for personal services to the rewrites," said Colin. "The challenge was to give sovereign. each individual their own, different, voices I arrived in Melbourne aboard the 'Bride' in inside the restrictions of framing historical facts May 1853 and went into private practice before and using Victorian-era language. And I know gaining a position in the Government service, where the bodies are buried. Please come and visit us occasionally… it's a lovely spot to reside. posted to the Quarantine Station at Point We had several relatives of our 'revitalised Queenscliff Cemetery Tours - Thursday 1 March 11am, 1pm, 5.30pm twilight tour. Nepean in September of that year. residents' come on the tours - Mrs Birrell and it became increasingly clear to me that most Australian colonies were very much the place of The following year I was transferred to two of her sons, Vera Deakin White's daughter, accidents were preventable and the official the future. It also had the benefit of warm Ballarat as District Surgeon, where I conducted and relatives of Mrs Dod. All were highly figures regarding alcohol's influence were sunshine, which was recommended for those the inquest into the death of innkeeper James complimentary. We also had several suggestions completely at odds with reality. These were the with weak chests. It was an uncomfortable Scobie on 7 October - that was the death that led for other, extra people who might be included in days of the 6 o'clock swill and there was a great journey for me, for I was heavily pregnant. to the unrest at the Eureka Stockade. And future tours." deal of money and power in the breweries and Unfortunately, my husband, Charles' health following that rebellion, as Camp Doctor I James George Baillieu (Colin Mockett) hotel industries. There were also few, if any, difficulties meant that it frequently fell to me to attended to the wounded, as well as conducting welcomed around 30 people to the History road safety laws. be the strong one. Once it became clear that life inquests into the dead. You would need Alive tour of the Queenscliff cemetery in front I set about seeking practical ways to reduce at the gold diggings was too hard for him, our reminding that that confrontation is regarded as of the Baillieu gates donated by the family in this unnecessary carnage. I soon found that I doctor recommended that Charles move the the birthplace of Australian democracy. 1953. had some fierce and determined opponents, not seaside. So in 1852 we invested our capital and I settled here in Queenscliffe, where I was "I'm the first member of the well-known, only in the alcohol and hotel industries, but took up grazing land at Shortland's Bluff. We appointed the district health officer well as well-heeled Baillieu family that provided surprisingly, the premier, Henry Bolte, the son had to cut our way through the scrub and bush taking an active part in civic and church affairs. I Victoria with its 46th premier, Ted Baillieu, my of a hotel owner and loved his whiskey and his from Geelong. We worked the land, with became the first Mayor of the Borough of great-great grandson. I won't list them all government, but also magistrates, judges, difficulty, until we were able to sell part of it into Queenscliffe in 1863. I lived in Mercer St, and because I had 10 sons and 4 daughters and we academics - even the police were against the housing blocks that become a township on the helped build and equip the handsome St all had productive families. I was the third son measures I was calling for. The official coast, where fishermen were living. This was George's Anglican Church on the corner of among 15 children. You could describe me as argument was that my suggestions would called Shortland's Bluff until it was renamed Mercer and Hobson Sts. I'm particularly proud the founder of the Baillieu Group, which today infringe on people's freedoms and human rights Queenscliff by governor Charles La Trobe. of the stained glass windows that I installed in is prominent in share broking and real estate - as if the freedom to get drunk and crash your We had six more children in the next eleven the 1890s." among many industries. But in truth, it was my car into something or someone was a human years, including our first son, Charles Henry, A little further on we meet the lovely, ill-fated son William Lawrence, (WL) who was the true right! who was the first white male child born in Miss Mary Elizabeth Jones (Emma Jones). She businessman among us. He diversified the I was banned from speaking in public Queenscliff in 1854. My husband's health drowned at a tragically young age (18), and family business into brewing, newspapers, because my views were so opposed by our deteriorated and I deputized for him while today she would have been saved. But in finances and many other lucrative industries. lawmakers but I gathered some very powerful bringing up our eight children. We began the Victorian times there were strict protocols that But it all started here, in Queenscliff, with me. allies, mostly by taking influential people along first bank in town run from our postal office that covered the behaviour of men and women and Although this is the Queenscliff Cemetery, it on my accident. These included the editor of the merged into the State Savings Bank then the they could certainly not enter the same piece of is physically situated in Point Lonsdale. The Age, who mounted a really effective campaign, Commonwealth Bank." sea together to bathe. "A young fisherman, original Queenscliff cemetery was laid out and an influential politician and future premier name of Samuel Smith, the region's best among the sand dunes close to the shoreline at Lindsay Thompson. And over time, and with Military section swimmer, was watching from the rocks above, Shortland's Bluff before the district's name was patience, influence and sheer awkward bloody- "While most of these men died at what we and he testified at my inquest that he did not changed by Gov Charles LaTrobe to mindedness, we managed to get our measures would consider a young age, they all died in the enter the water to try to save me because of Queenscliff in 1853, the year I arrived. But passed. service of the Queen, or King, none of them protocol," said Mary. "Might I recommend that when there were unusually high winter floods in Mr Baillieu took us on to the Catholic section died in wars or battles. The majority died from you accept my example and take every 1857, some of the coffins rose up to the surface, to see the graves of some brave boatmen, diseases because of the conditions in the Fort at opportunity to savour the pleasures that your so it was decided to rebury them in higher including Henry Ford. "Henry Ford has an the time - poor living conditions, dysentery, lives affords while you are still able." ground. The whole cemetery was relocated here anchor and a cross on his memorial, carved in respiratory ailments, crowded quarters, lack of The history of several of Queenscliff's in 1860. stone. Seamen are notoriously superstitious, so fresh water, sparse medical knowledge and pioneering women resurfaced on the 'History But now it's time for you to meet your second this combination meant the owner would face accidents with weapons. Alive' cemetery tour with the likes of Henrietta resident of the tour. I'm the first. And he's not certain salvation in the afterlife. There is a Unlike the wider cemetery, the size and Dugdale born in 1827 in St Pancras, Middlesex really a historic person having died in 2003. His language to monumental markers, the obvious prominence of each gravestone does not signify in England, one of Australia's strongest women ashes are interred in the new Moonah enclosure ones are anchors for seamen, Celtic crosses for the high rank or prominent position of its and president of the Victorian Women's among the Black Paperbark trees. those of Irish heritage, tall columns for resident. These soldiers were laid to rest by their Suffrage Society Many people on the Bellarine knew him upstanding men of the community, broken comrades in arms. Their funerals were paid for "I had always held strong opinions on public because he was the long time local GP Dr John columns for those whose lives cut short and by the army, but their headstones by their mates. affairs, especially on the subjects of education Birrell. But he was no ordinary doctor. Prior to several draped by the shroud of Jesus Christ. So the size and decoration of each grave reflects for girls and the freeing of women's restrictive coming here, he was the Victoria Police surgeon Anna Maria Dod (Maureen Eaton): A strong how popular the soldiers were. dress by writing to the newspapers on these for 20 years introducing road safety measures as pioneer woman, a true Queenscliff founder and There was always a tension in Queenscliff subjects. My letters provoked many discussions random breathaliser tests, motorcycle helmets our first, unofficial postmistress when women between the fishing community and the soldiers and my areas of concern widened to include and compulsory seat belts in cars despite stiff were not allowed to hold down a job. at the garrison. This poem written by a issues including, birth control, temperance and opposition from police and politicians, among "I was married to Charles Dod in Bristol in fisherman on 28 February 1918 illustrates this women's equality, especially in the justice others. He is credited with saving more lives in 1849. Almost immediately we began a family tension well. system. One deep wrong in that time was that, Victoria than any other. and made plans to emigrate to Australia as When you take a boat to Queenscliff as you're in issues of marital violence, the law invariably Dr John Birrell (Bryan Eaton): "I'm not one assisted settlers. Charles was from a large family, standing on the shore, favoured the aggressor rather than the victim. to blow my own trumpet. If I did save those you see, he was in the middle of 14 siblings and You will see some dinkum soldiers for a cert; Has it changed much today?" lives, it was because I was doing the job I was did not enjoy good health, which meant he had For when they are not drilling or the amber liquid Those above ground on the tour were paid to do, to the best of my ability. I was no real future on the family property in swilling, enthralled by the stories of those below ground frequently the first to arrive at car accidents and Somerset. And the word at that time was that the They are down there on the lookout for some skirt. whose legacies still live on. Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 – Page 13

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She's called them 'Cambodian wash houses and save more lives. motivated when she's been making Demir, 13, who attends St Ignatius the name of my business," Georgie Sunshine', 'Hello Darkness My Old Georgie plans to return to Cambodia soaps all day. Her mantra is Make a College Geelong, is doing something said. She saw the good the building of Friend', 'Don't Be Afraid to Sparkle' at the end of 2018 to project manage difference. Help others. Back yourself. in our world to Make a Difference. hand-wash houses does, and thought and 'Bee Kind to Others'. the wash house that she's helped to Georgie's on-line store is https:// In 2017 she travelled to Cambodia about starting her own enterprise to "The image on the packaging is fund with Head, Heart and Hand www.arkoun.org/ You can learn with her mum volunteering to build a fund more projects. from a girl I met at one of the schools. Holidays. She is hoping friends, family more about her story on Facebook school wash house with Head, Heart Georgie was inspired by the video She couldn't speak English, and I and Arkoun supporters will join her in and Instagram by searching Arkoun. and Hand Holidays. Georgie fell in of an American boy who made soaps didn't know Khmer, but we still had a Cambodia to help make a difference. Jacqui Bennett love with the Cambodian kids and for the homeless. After much Friend', lot of fun and the friendship con- Georgie has put together over 60 Humans In Geeolong tinues," said Georgie. "In 2017 I started Arkoun to make soaps with all profits going to build Cosmopolitan wash houses. It has been exciting and Masonic Musings Lodge crazy busy. I've already sold 700 soaps Freemasonry is an Organisation of Good Men, No. 96 so I'm on my way to funding the first supporting each other, their families and the community. wash house. Each wash house gives The Bellarine Masonic Centre supporting the local Lions Club at the about 400 school children access to hosted the 101st Annual 'Wakan- Hot Rod Show and Shine in Queens- basic hygiene education and hand yanas' lunch last December to raise a cliff. washing facilities. One in three significant amount of funds for Ms Jane Sydenham-Clark, Chief Cambodians has access to these underprivileged children to have a Executive Officer Freemasonry Vic- washing and toilet facilities and one in beach holiday at Cottage by the Sea. toria, is the guest speaker at a Spit 380 children under five die each year Almost 100 people attended and Roast 12 noon Sunday 25 February at due to poor sanitation. enjoyed listening to Rob Gaylard who Bellarine Masonic Centre. Positive feedback about the100% spoke on his life and time in the media. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier recycled packaging and the quality of February Events A special ANZAC meeting cere- soaps is heartening. Repeat orders are Lodge members will attend the mony is open for the public to attend. always exciting. Vegan and vegetarian official handover of the Mannerim To ensure a seat contact Dick Clark Georgie Demir in a spin helping to build a wash house in Cambodia. friendly soaps, sparkle soap with no Fire Brigade new Light Tanker and 5258 2680. Dick Clark Secretary Meet your new PLCA Feel Fit & Fabulous Queenscliffe Dental while you have Fun President: Rob Minty WE HAVE MOVED!! being 50+ The Point Lonsdale Community Association's (PLCA) new secretary, Rob Minty, has had over 18 years in the travel and tourism industries with the Our new location is - 28 Hesse Street, Queenscliff Group Classes biggest brands and companies. His formal quali- fications include Master of Business Administration Bigger and brighter premises (MBA) from RMIT University, Graduate Diploma in in comfortable surroundings Energy for Life Management from RMIT University, and held a with modern equipment and commission in the Australian Army. Rob built the largest travel brand in Australia, the digital x-rays. Ring Kerry 0414 581 670 Jetset Travel network, selling all Jetset's products and Providing quality dental care services plus third party tour products. His career in local to Bellarine families government was Business and Economic Development, General Dentistry, Denture, compliance and special projects across a number of Crown and bridge, Implants, municipalities. He has volunteered as a Small Business Teeth whitening and much Mentor via the Victorian Government scheme, Small more. Astarya Massage & Business Mentoring Service. The area he was attached to apart from Melbourne was south western Victoria, from Natural Therapies Geelong to Colac. Call now for appointment: 5258 2388 TREATMENTS PERSONALISED Robs interests include fishing, travel and family plus FOR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS community support and service. He is a member of a number of organisations including Probus and the RSL. Rob welcomes your enquiries concerning your community. Contact him via [email protected] at a PLCA meeting or 0409 023 652 during business hours.

PLCA February Meeting Friday 9 February 7.30pm Dip. Remedial Massage, Dip. Reflexology, Dip. Counselling Point Lonsdale Primary School, Bowen Rd. Our 3 elected CoGG Representatives - Crs. Stephanie Asher, Jim Mason and Trent Sullivan from the Bellarine Ward of the City of Greater Geelong will speak about relevant topics and issues that concern all the Bellarine Peninsula - particularly those that impact 3225/CoGG residents. An opportunity to ask questions available. Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve update from a reference group member. Website: www.plca.org.au P H A R M A C Y H E A L T H I S B E A U T Y Helpful advice always available. Free delivery and pick-up in Pt Lonsdale & Queenscliff daily – Senior’s Card Welcome. WEEKLY WEBSTER PACKS Takes the worry out of taking medication. Call in for details. 52 Hesse Street Queenscliff Tel 5258 1817 Fax 5258 4128 Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm and Saturday 9am to 5.00pm Page 14 – Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Shortland's Bluff lights up with a potential world significant searchlight emplacement Fort Queenscliff volunteer historian Queenscliffe Council proposed to build 10 drawcard to the area, and, by improving Keith Quinton had looked at the 1916 two-storey tourist houses on the site. With recognition of these structures, it will also Barrett map at the Fort many times without limited heritage protection in place and no assist with their preservation by stimulating a realising a significant reference was written heritage assessment completed as part of the public interest in them. We believe there are vertically on the map. It read 'see saw council project, local residents took up the significant regional opportunities from all searchlight'. Dating from around the early challenge to ensure formal recognition of the levels of Government implementing an 1890s Keith believes this is a highly site's overwhelming heritage importance in integrated management and promotion significant structure. conjunction with its value to the community strategy for the three headlands given their "This is a mammoth new discovery in as 'open space' around the white lighthouse. exceptional linked heritage," said Mr relation to the 1893 searchlight position on The Council's decision to abandon Sutherland. the foreshore. It is really a unique facility in construction on the site was welcomed by David Connoley, president of the terms of Australian searchlights. Clearly many who wanted to protect both the glacis Queenscliff Community Association, there was one in New Zealand and a few in fighting slope to the south of the Fort, and the concurs with the significance of the sites rich the United Kingdom. I would put money on world-class uninterrupted views of Rip from military and maritime histories that adds to it being the only one in Australia. All are the Fort's wall. Both these element enable a the jewel box of significant structures located linked to the period 1888 to 1893 and very, powerful understanding of the design intent along the coast. very rare," enthused Keith. of the Fort's defence operations and "Nowhere in the world would you find Late last year a brief survey of the Shortland Bluff's navigational aids. such an abundance and dense layer of headland at Shortland's Bluff and Crows Nest A nominatioAn Selfto H eProritatraitge Victoria and an navigational, shipping, military history. The emplacements by Keith, Victoria Heritage, inclusion with a separate National Heritage more you scrape the surface more gets and QCA President David Connoley sparked listing for Point Lonsdale revealed the how revealed," said Mr Connoley. "To have people a closer look at the almost completely buried important the Port Phillip headlands were to like Brad and Keith who are so attuned with searchlight emplacement facing the famous Victoria and indeed nationally. these histories involved in the project is a Rip and headlands of Point Nepean and Andrew Sutherland, one of the group godsend for the local community. In the past Point Lonsdale. which recently presented a detailed study of months we have found that Victoria's noted Keith and David and a dedicated small the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Reserve to the architect Percy Everett had designed park team of qualified and amateur local Australian Heritage Council as part of the plans for Shortland's Bluff in 1919 as part of a historians began an immediate investigation site's assessment for national heritage, repatriation grant. Fortunately the Council's of searchlight histories and found what was believes the inclusion of Shortland's Bluff on plan to undertake a development on thought a WW2 emplacement had a much the register is a logical next step in achieving Shortland's Bluff has been reconsidered as the richer and significant history. greater recognition of the Borough's remar- heritage values of the area could have been Keith soon realised it was a rare example kable history. lost for all time. of a see saw searchlight - one of perhaps 4 "Our group's research showed the cohesive To many in the community the remaining in the world. Queenscliff's could military and maritime links between Point importance of Shortland's Bluff to Victoria well be one of the most intact and unique in Lonsdale, Point Nepean and Fort and indeed nationally grows and grows. It the world. The searchlight had been Queenscliff/Shortland's Bluff. There are very adds significant weight to Andrew's dismantled around 1908 but the emplace- few areas in Australia which can com- nomination for the three headlands to be ment remains. Keith explains the unique see prehensively demonstrate the evolution of included as a national heritage area. This saw search light technology dating from the coastal defences and maritime navigational really has world heritage potential. ELECTRICIANS 1870s with the invention of the electric carbon aids. Heritage Victoria is currently preparing a lamp. Each of the headlands has its own detailed report on the nominated site and "The searchlight consisted of an electric fascinating story but together they provide an Council has proposed a community carbon lamp, capable of a strong beam for important historic narrative about how engagement plan to provide community input target illumination, because the bulb was critical Port Phillip Heads have been to into the relevant design details for Destination vulnerable to enemy fire, it was protected in a Australia in terms of defence, economic Queenscliff." recessed emplacement whilst a large mirror, growth, ocean rescue. The three headlands David Connoley attached to the end of a 'see-saw' pivoting iron have a very real capacity to act as a strong Queenscliff Community Association beam Warren Jankowski Dr Brad Duncan who had completed a groundbreaking thesis on Queenscliffe in 0404 163 609 2006 and the author of 'Please God Send Me a Wreck' had a reference to a see saw [email protected] lighthouse based on the Barrett map. Dr Registered Electrical Contractor 23229 Duncan who has been instrumental in researching the rich maritime and defence history of Queenscliffe believes this is of international interest to military historians and the developmental history of searchlight history that Queensliff RESTORATION and Point Lonsdale possesses. The emplacement is part of a series of military installations near the heritage listed Fort Queenscliff and unique Lighthouses that were built in 1862. The nationally listed Fort Queenscliff forms the impressive backdrop to Shortland's Bluff. Shortland's Bluff became the subject of significant controversy during 2017 when RAR letter writing blitz over Australia Day weekend MARINE SERVICES Rural Australians for Refugees The former Australians of the Year say groups ask: Where is our Australia the Turnbull government should 'take "fair"? They are asking you to consider responsibility for the men, find safe haven the plight of refugees and people seeking for the genuine refugees and restore PLUMBING asylum, not only over the Australia Day essential services on the island in the weekend that's just past, but to write to meantime'. MPs and politicians regularly. “We believe that it is time to stop the Twelve former Australians of the Year unacceptable and internationally criti- have written to Prime Minister Malcolm cised treatment of the refugees on Manus Turnbull calling on the government to act Island, who, though innocent of any over the 'human disaster' at the former crime, have been incarcerated and now refugee detention centre on Manus Island. abandoned there.” 2015 Rosie Batty 2013 Ita Buttrose RAR ask you to consider Australian 2011 Simon McKeon 2010 Patrick values, and the many ways the govern- McGorry 2009 Mick Dodson 2007 Tim ment is devaluing us. Flannery 2005 Fiona Wood 2003 Fiona - We are losing the right to transparent Stanley 2000 Gustav Nossal 1997 Peter government, to fair trial, to nobody being Doherty 1996 John Yu 1983 Robert de above the law, etc. Castella. - We are being deliberately divided, "Much of the letter is still relevant, and citizen is pitted against citizen. timely, given Australia Day will produce a - Vulnerable members of our comm- new Australian of the Year," says a unities are being trampled on, manip- MINI EXCAVATOR HIRE representative of the Queenscliff Rural ulated. Australians for Refugees group in RAR ask you to push back by writing reference to the men on Manus. about these issues to capital city and The article and letter referring to the regional newspapers, MPs and Senators. stand-off as Manus Detention Centre was For more information and lists of who closed can be read on https://www. to write to contact Sue Longmore Clinton White, Manager Wharf St Queenscliff, VIC 3225 businessinsider.com.au/australians-of- Queenscliff Rural Australians for Tel: Office (03) 5984 4333 the-year-manus-island-refugees-2017-11 Refugees [email protected] Wayne Parr, New Boats, 0421 426 844 Tim Phillips, Director, 0407 244 336 Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 – Page 15 Are seagulls going vegetarian? BUSINESS DIRECTORY The dietary habits of seagulls have been a CAR DETAILING source of intrigue for me over a number of years but a recent incident in a supermarket carpark set me wondering if perhaps they Q MOBILE CAR CLEANING were becoming vegetarian. We come to you A customer dropped a bag of large green grapes. Most were retrieved by the shopper but Call Pete – 0497 019 687 some rolled near some patrolling seagulls. I was Rates start from $60 surprised to see the seagulls gobbling down the grapes. Perhaps the competition for chips and ARBORIST barbecue morsels had become too fierce and some seagulls had decided to diversify. During many visits to the tip, the TREE HEALTH & SAFETY scavenging tactics of the seagulls there have SPECIALIST TREE CARE often amazed me. The fact that they seemed to be able to make a meal out of nothing and Qualified Arborists in the process always maintaining pristine Tree Removal & Pruning plumages is impressive. Despite the surround- Hedging ings they would not look out of place in Branch Removal advertisements for some new cleaning agent. Experts in Tight Space Removals Perhaps times have got a bit tougher for the Fully Insured – Pensioner Discount humble seagull. It was a different story back in the 70s. As the Christmas season David Stevens 0411 785 181 approached one year at Fort Queenscliff, the Bryan Doheney 0459 902 233 staff gathered for the Christmas breakup, as feed. The birds threw caution to the wind as misfortune of having a stick penetrate right [email protected] did the ever vigilant seagulls. There was a keg they had their Christmas feast as well. through his paw and was walking with a of beer and the usual array of meat, salad and Jonathon hovered nearby with his legs severe limp due to the severe swelling in its bread for the traditional barbecue. hanging down, as they do. He had obviously paw. The mate fed Bert some meat after TREE REMOVAL As always, there was keen competition been emboldened somewhat with a couple of soaking it in alcohol. He wasn't able to between the seagulls to gather up discarded drinks under his plumage. capture the dog but it came into camp the next morsels and it was a source of entertainment Perhaps the edge had been taken off his morning with the paw minus the stick and the to the gathering to witness the competitive reflexes and back then mine were a lot foot in a far healthier state. nature of the birds. There were so many sharper. Holding another offering in the right The question on the seagulls possible seagulls focusing on a feed and beating the rest hand and with my left hovering, Jonathon dalliance with vegetarianism was answered a of the flock that I thought it wouldn't be was seduced into coming within range. My few days after the grape incident in the same difficult to capture one. I aired my thoughts to left hand shot out and for a brief moment I car park. With green and red grapes at my the gathering and a wager was suggested. Now captured a leg. It was only seconds before I disposal I intended to share some with the before there is any squawking about seagull released Johnny, and I know that he suffered seagulls. They swooped on the green grapes cruelty, readers can rest assured there were no no trauma in the process, because before long but soon decided that they were not to their seagulls harmed in the writing of this article. he was back looking for more beer soaked taste and the red grapes were shown no One particular bird, who for the purpose bread. He only got bread or meat, after all, I interest at all. of the exercise will be called Jonathon, didn't want him flying over the limit. It seems the dalliance with vegetarianism, became the focus of attention and with great Years later I relayed the incident to a mate was just that, a dalliance. Perhaps they would skill, three or four pieces of beer-soaked who was working in the outback and was have shown more interest if the grapes were bread, were delivered so that Johnny trying to capture a half breed dingo called coated in batter and deep fried. managed to beat the others in the race for a Bert. The canine had somehow had the it in By Denis Walters Business Hub in full swing over summer Boat owners, holidaymakers staying in ‘city thing' but regional business owners have "We'll soon be developing our new Queenscliff and local small business owners just as much need for a professional work and program of events to help business owners PROPERTY MAINTENANCE needing to 'escape' visiting family to do meeting space as their Melbourne counter- learn new skills and grow their operations in some work have been filling the desks of the parts. We are also getting professionals and 2018. 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I encourage you to contact me if there is anything I can assist you with or any issues you would like to discuss. Lisa Neville MP, Shop G066, Gateway Plaza 621-659 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold, 3224 Page 16 – Queenscliffe Herald, February 2018 Introducing Libby Coker Queenscliff Coast Guard News Your Labor Candidate for Corangamite In December, I was once again 19 boating incidents during December/January endorsed as the Labor Candidate for the Federal seat of Corangamite. I After a reasonably quiet period the for the community support that keeps Queenscliff Newsagency in Hesse St. am standing because I passionately number of boating assists and rescues CG09 on the water. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. believe it is time for change - change shot up during December and Sidchrome support Coast Guard Six fantastic prizes valued at over that acts on people's increasing January. Coast Guard Queenscliff Queenscliff. A fortunate meeting $1700 donated by local businesses concerns about: the casualisation of attended some 19 incidents in just two between Coast Guard's best scrounger include 2 tickets for the entire weekend our workforce, action on climate months including one day with three our Deputy Flotilla Commander at the 2018 Queenscliff Music change, renewable energy and our call outs including a tow to Werribee. (Stumpy) McLennan and a represen- Festival, the Blues Train Extravaganza escalating energy bills, the sub- Incidents - 6 searches, 12 mech- tative from Sidchrome (the spanner tickets for two with accommodation at standard NBN and importantly, anical breakdowns,1 props snagged on people) led to a conversation some say Point Lonsdale Guest House includ- investment in the things that help mooring lines. Our vessel CG09 went like this (Stumpy): "We've got a ing nibbles, transfers, and breakfast for people to prosper - investment in expended 32 operational hours on lot of old worn out tools at Coast two. Dinner or lunch at 360Q valued education, health, rewarding em- these jobs (excluding training and Guard can you help us out?" The at $200. Sea all Dolphin Swims ployment and caring for people as we patrols) and returned 41 adults and 6 Sidchrome man looked Stumpy up exciting new two and a half hour Bay age. children to safe harbour. Vessels and down and replied: "Yes I can see Wave Experience for two. Six bottles As a Surf Coast Councillor and assisted had a total value of $971,500 that, let's talk." of fine wine from Banks Road Winery twice Mayor over the past decade, I and our crews contributed 98 volun- After a brief discussion and a few and from the Trident Fish Bar (voted also understand the value we place on teer hours to complete the required phone calls it was arranged for Stumpy Victoria's BEST Fish shop) a magnifi- open space, low-key coastal develop- "I look forward to working with you." - tasks. and Commander Graham Douglas to cent Seafood Platter of your choice. ment, community connection and Libby Coker, Labor Candidate for the Mechanical breakdowns - 2 flat visit Sidchrome in Box Hill and obtain Drawn 4pm Easter Sunday 1 April. public transport. These are the things I Federal seat of Corangamite. batteries, 1 water in fuel, 1 engine fire a comprehensive Tool Kit valued at Recreational Boating Operators fight for every day. with 4 adults and 4 children on the $1045. A huge thanks to Sidchrome Licence Knowledge Course Education is a particular passion and I invite you to meet with me to vessel which fortunately was quickly for their support of Coast Guard (Needed to get a boat license) of mine. As a former secondary discuss the issues that matter to you. Held in Queenscliff Thursday 22 extinguished by those on board, Volunteers. Don't forget the old adage teacher in Geelong and Melbourne, I I will also be speaking with Feb-ruary. Contact Training Officer numerous failed to start, reason "You canna hand a man a grander know how investment in education Queenscliffe's many sporting, cul- unknown. spanner, Sidchrome". Gary Tomlins 0409 380 359 for can be the catalyst to success. Funding tural, business environmental and We responded to several 'good Raffles bookings and information. education, whether it is our kinder- community groups which help to intent' calls including a reported Ballarat South Rotary Car Raffle Summer is a long way from over, so gartens, TAFE, universities or secon- make Queenscliffe such an amazing aircraft crash, a vessel believed to be organized by Queenscliffe Rotary in please take care with children and dary schools, is not an expense - it is an place to live, work and visit. floating through a mussel farm, 2 support of Coast Guard Queenscliff is inflatables on the beach, make sure investment in all our futures. Health I will keep you informed of separate kayaks floating unattended, a now closed and will be drawn in your boat is in tip-top condition, know and the ongoing protection of upcoming visits and opportunities for person floating offshore on a rubber Ballarat 11 February. Thank you and your boating rules and even if you Medicare, our universal health-care discussion via the Queenscliffe raft and recovered an inflatable good luck to all those who purchased think you or your child can swim well, system, is also essential. Herald. You can also connect with me oversize beach toy (nil persons tickets. wear a lifejacket when boating. aboard). All in all an interesting mixed Easter Raffle. Look out for sellers at Remember: Plan every voyage, Mobile Office in Queenscliffe via mobile 0455 500 232 or email bag of jobs some of which may have Queenscliff, Pt Lonsdale and Portar- your life depends on it! I will be bringing my mobile office [email protected] or facebook had a sad outcome if it had not been lington markets and outside the Safe Boating, Ric Lasslett to Queenscliffe in the coming months - Libby Coker Labor for Corangamite. Bellarine Agriculture Show Sunday 11 March 2018 It's time to get your entries in! Enjoy demonstrations and learn about classing Closing date for entries is Monday 26 wool fleeces. Look at trucks and classic cars, February unless otherwise stated. Pick up a vintage machinery and see some working up schedule around town or check the website for close. This year's focus of the vintage machinery further details www.bellarineshow.com.au will be market garden equipment and chopping A family friendly event in picturesque wood. Portarlington - 80 minutes from Melbourne Vintage Machinery Things to do: toss a gumboot, ride a The Bellarine Peninsula from its first mechanical bull, get your face painted for free, European settlement had an agricultural take a selfie on the tractor, listen to music, ride a industry base. Due to its close proximity to the pony, watch a dog jump or go on a ride, do wood Melbourne market, many market gardeners set and craft activities on the kids discovery trail, see up on the peninsula. Crops grown varied and interact with native animals such as between corn, carrots, peas, potatoes and wombats, dingos, crocodiles, snakes, turtles, onions. Vegetables could be picked and sent by frogs, and owls at the mobile zoo, look at horses, 'steamer' just across the bay to go on sale at the sheep, alpacas, cows, and chooks as they Melbourne markets. Before the days of rail or compete for ribbons, view flower arrangements, fast road connection the 'steamer' crossing the many craft items, cookery and art/photography. bay was the perfect solution. The 'Bellarine onion drill' was invented it 1877 by James Grieve of Drysdale. Wood Cutting Another rural activity conducted on every farm was cutting wood for clearing the land for planting crops, the construction of building and posts for fencing, and firewood. Farmers and their workers first started cutting timber by hand with axes and saws, then with the development of steam power and the combustion engine where large scale of timber cutting could be done with lower amounts of labour required. Entry: Family pass $25. Adults $10. Concession $5. Under 5 free.