The Waterline News ISSN 2208330 (Online) www.waterlinenews.com.au

Volume 7 #1 January 2021

ACTIVISTS TAKE TO THE HIGHWAY

Since the 2019 Bushfires first revealed the Grantville Grass Tree Forest, the future of remnant vegetation across the Bass hinterland has been a hot topic locally and in Spring Street.

Now, an application by Dandy Premix to expand sandmining operations at its Grantville site has been 'called in' by Planning Minister Richard Wynne and will be heard by a planning panel in March. The panel will have to balance the need for raw materials for the State’s building-led recovery against the preservation of bio-links, remnant vegetation and habitat. The current pit is within the red line to the left of the map. The red circled area to the right is the proposed new extraction site which would breach the last wildlife corridor linking the Gurdies and Grantville Reserves, according to local activists.

Late last month, protestors signposted the to alert people about the dangers to local remnant woodlands and wildlife. The signs were later removed by persons unknown. More local news - pages 3 & 7. THE WATERLINE NEWS Publisher - Waterline Publishing PO Box 324, , 3995 Editor - Geoff Ellis Email: [email protected] Website: www.waterlinenews.com.au ABN 97 336 380 867 ISSN 2208-9330 (Online) ISSN 2208-9322 (Print)

Welcome to your January 2021, on-line, edition Advertising Rates for on-line edition: of the Waterline News. Full Page $180; Half page $100 It was certainly great to be able bring our families together over the last couple of weeks and, on the whole, Quarter page $60 the weather was pretty kind to us. Enquiries: 0403917746 It’s unusual for the Waterline to be published in January. [email protected] We hope that the information contained in this truncated version is helpful. All previous editions, as well as the current on-line edition of the Waterline News can The best advice I can pass on is to remember the basics. Sanitize, distance, mask up when appropriate, be read or downloaded from: get tested at the earliest/slightest symptom and follow https://www.waterlinenews.com.au/ the instructions of the authorities.

Salutations Deadline: Geoff Ellis

February Edition Due to the changeable nature of COVID19 restrictions, the Water- line News suggests that readers should check these websites for the January 22 latest updates and advice about the pandemic: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/case-locations-and-outbreaks

https://www.covidbasscoasthealth.org.au/covid-19updates

https://m.facebook.com/BassCoastShire/

Information about local events – 1300 366 422 –

Some important contact details: DG Nurse Practitioner Wonthaggi Hospital. 235 Graham Street Wonthaggi VIC 3995 Grantville Transaction t: 03 5671 3333 Cowes: Health Hub 50 - 54 Church Street Cowes VIC Centre t: 03 5951 2100 Cowes: Urgent Care Centre (UCC) @Phillip Island Health Hub (Cnr Bass Hwy & Pier Rd) Open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week 50 - 54 Church Street Cowes VIC 3922 t: 03 5951 2101 BCH San Remo: 1 Back Beach Road San Remo VIC 3925 (03) 5616 2222 t: 03 5671 9200 San Remo: Maternal Child Health 23 Back Beach Road SR 0467 841 782 t: 03 5671 4275

The Waterline News is produced on the lands of the Wonthaggi Maternal Child Health Bunurong, Boon-wurrung, members of the Kulin Nation Miners Dispensary, 169 Graham Street who have lived here for thousands of years. We offer our Wonthaggi VIC 3995 t: 03 5671 4275 respect to Elders, past, present and emerging and through them, all First Nations People.

The Waterline News, January 2020 Page 2 A Bass Coast Spokesperson has confirmed that Guy Road Pathway Council is constructing a shared pathway to connect Bass Valley Primary School to Corinella via Tenby Point. Council officers are currently progressing a tender for the works and the Guy Road shared pathway project is expected to commence construction in the 2020/21 financial year. Council has completed designs for the 5.9km path, from Jamieson Street in Corinella along Guy Road via Tenby Point and then unused road reserve to Corinella Road and Bass Valley Primary School. The shared path is one of Council’s top three pathways in its Aspirational Pathway Program and has been a key advocacy priority. The path will provide both recreational and active transport options for residents and visitors looking to experience the Waterline area through walking, running and cycling.

Bass Coast’s multisport court facility in Corinella is ready to play. The new facility at Corinella is located with Harold Hughes Reserve and follows Council’s adoption of the Harold Hughes Reserve Master Plan. The project includes a tennis court, with an acrylic playing surface which meets Tennis ’s guidelines, a multi-purpose court, which includes a netball and basketball ring, soccer goals and is line marked for an additional Marion Munroe and tennis court, as well as new fencing and lighting. Barbara Oates, at the In addition, Grantville Recreation Reserve is also undergoing a opening of Corinella significant upgrade, with the construction of a new tennis court Multi Courts and a multi-purpose court, as well as new fencing and lighting.

Celebrated Street Artist Jimmy Dvate has created a major artwork in Bass Coast. Jimmy touched down in the Wonthaggi IGA car park to translate his design, incorporating frequently seen birds in the area , on the wall of Connell's Bakery. Jimmy's birds can be seen from hundreds of metres away and provide a focal point for the community and visitors alike. Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari, said that Bass Coast is very fortunate that Jimmy – who has strong connections to the region – was able to find a window of opportunity for this fantastic piece of art. Street Art brightens Wonthaggi

Bass Coast Shire Council is disappointed with the lack of meaningful rates reform Disappointing response to rating review from the State Government following its recent Rating Strategy Review. The State Government released its final report on 21 December.

In 2019, Council made a submission to the review and Council’s CEO Ali Wastie was a member of the Municipal Association of Victoria’s taskforce that also made a submission.

Ms Wastie said the current COVID-19 environment reduced the Government’s appetite to reform the current rating system.

“The Review failed to address the inequity faced by declared tourist destinations like Bass Coast, which experience significant visitation and need to build and maintain additional infrastructure and facilities without a financial contribution from the tourists and day trippers.”

For more information on the State Government’s Rating Review, visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/

The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 3

Jan 17 1921:

The full length silent comedy-drama film The Kid, written, produced, directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin, premiered at Carnegie Hall in New Jan 25 1921 York before becoming a Robots were introduced to the world. smash hit across the world. Karel Čapek's popular science-fiction play R.U.R. premiered in Prague in Czechoslovakia. R.U.R. stood for "Rossumovi Univerzální Roboti", the name of the company, described in the opening exposition as having been created by Dr. Rossum to build artificial servants.

Jan 27-28 1921 In 1920 Airship R-34 became the first aircraft to cross the Atlantic Ocean. On 27 January 1921 R.34 set off on what should have been a routine exercise. Over the North Sea the weather worsened and a recall signal sent by radio was not received. Following a navigational error the craft flew into a hillside on the North Yorkshire Moors during the night, and the ship lost two propellers. It went back out to sea using the two remaining engines. In daylight it followed the Humber Estuary back to Howden. Strong winds made it impossible to get it back into the shed so it was tied down outside for the night. By the morning further damage had occurred. R.34 was scrapped. Jan 3 1921 Jan 17 1921 As part of negotiations of the Treaty The illusion of of Versailles, Germany filed its reply sawing a to France's disarmament ultimatum. person in half was given its The German Chancellor Constantin first public Fehrenbach recited that Germany had performance, turned over 50,000 cannons, 60,000 when English machine guns, 5,000,000 rifles and magician P. T. 20,000 grenade launchers. Selbit demonstrated Jan 3 1921 Amelia Earhart, who disappeared the trick in over the Pacific in 1937, had her first flying lesson. London.

The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 4 CHICKPEA & ALMOND NIBBLES A Cook’s Journal Ingredients 420 gram can of chickpeas drained and rinsed with cold water. 150 grams of almonds or a mixture of al- 1. Who designed the - Jan Cheshire monds and halved walnuts. 2 tablespoons Opera House? These two very easy recipes should help of vegetable oil. 2 teaspoons of smoked 2. What is the largest species of shark? with the nibbles. The dip is a favourite of paprika.1 teaspoon of curry powder. ½ - 3. Which Australian swimmer died in a mine because it’s so simple and tastes 1 teaspoon of salt (to taste). 3 teaspoons car crash in 1957 after setting 28 world great. The chickpea nibbles go down well of honey. 2 teaspoons of dried oregano. records? with everyone because they are not too Method : Heat oven to 180 degrees, line 4. How many throws make up each turn spicy. They are actually quite good for a baking tray with baking paper. in a game of darts? you! I sometimes snack on them during Dry chickpeas well with a clean tea towel 5. Which Irish city is known for its the day. or paper towels. crystal? FETA & MINT DIP Ingredients 150 6. Which vitamin is formed by the human Mix with the whole almonds and walnuts grams of feta cheese. 115 grams of sour body in the presence of sunshine? if using. cream. 1½ teaspoons of toasted fennel 7. Who, with , proved seeds lightly crushed (optional). 1 table- Add half of the oil and toss well. was an island by sailing spoon of sliced mint leaves. 1 tablespoon between it and the mainland? Sprinkle over paprika, curry powder and of finely chopped chives .The juice of 1 8. Which British king was a famous half of the salt. small lemon. Salt and pepper stamp collector Toss well and transfer to the prepared 9. Who was ‘The Sweater Girl’? Method baking tray. Bake for 45 minutes tossing 10. Which Peanuts character clings to Put the feta and cream into bowl and lightly every 15 minutes. a security blanket? mash. 11. Who invented the mercury Cool a little and put into a large bowl. thermometer? Add seeds if using, mint, chives and lem- Stir in the honey and remaining oil and 12. What musical instrument did Don on juice and season. oregano and toss to coat. Bradman play on a record he once made? Stir with fork till well mixed. 13. What is the world’s largest dog? Return to the tray, sprinkle with remain- 14. Which Australian swimmer once held Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours be- ing salt and cook for 10-15 mins until every world freestyle record? fore serving with a couple of mint leaves golden and crisp. Enjoy! 15. Who played J.J Gittes in on top. ‘Chinatown’? The Argus, 19 May 1887,: 16. How many pints in a quart? The Philosophers Zone and Bass Mail Service. 17. What sport would you hear the term Ten things money can’t buy: ‘Jack High’ in? Mr. L. L. Smith, M.L.A., yesterday 1. Happiness 18. Who played Lois Lane in the 1978 drew the attention of the Postmaster 2. Morals movie ‘Superman’? General to the complaint of the 3. Respect. 19. Which literary figure kept the most residents of Kilcunda and Bass, that 4. Character famous diary in the English language? the letters addressed from the former 5. Common Sense 20. What is the most frequently broken to the latter township, although it is 6. Trust bone in the human body? only four miles from Kilcunda, have to 7. Patience be sent to before they can 8. Class be forwarded to Bass. Mr. Derham 9. Integrity said that he would see what could 10. Love be done during the next fortnight to effect some alteration in this “How could we have ever believed condition of affairs. that it was a good idea to grow our food with poisons ?” QUIZ ANSWERS - Jane Goodall 1. Jørn Utzon. 2. The White Shark. 3. John Marshall. 4. Three. 5. Waterford. 6. Vitamin D. 7, . 8. King George V. 9. Lana Turner. 10. Linus. 11. Gabriel Fahrenheit. 12. The Piano. 13. The Irish Wolfhound. 14. Shane Gould. 15. Jack Nicholson. 16. Two. 17. Lawn Bowls. 18. Margot Kidder. 19. Samuel Pepys. 20. The Clavicle or Collar.

The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 5

Motoring Tips

Take your time. History Don ’t leave everything to the last minute. The Grantville Drive In opened in the Most angry people get angry because early 1970s and closed in 1984. they are under time pressure. So start with a plan. Shrouded by trees, the screen is the last Leave with plenty of time to spare. visible remnant of Grantville’s “picture- Remember you can always use your paddock”, which had room for 150 cars phone for 10 minutes if you arrive early. when it opened.

Leave a gap Locals who knew the operators, Wally Gaps in traffic are your braking zones for and Margaret Beer, now sadly passed on, safe trips. One way to cut aggression is to Health say they were told the framework was avoid tailgating and don’t stress if some- IN AN EMERGENCY part of an old State Electricity Commis- one is doing it to you. Closing the gap CALL 000 sion (SEC) transmission Tower. won’t make them drive faster and if you are being tailgated the best tactic is to The besser brick home where Wally and ignore it. Just concentrate on the road SNAKE BITE Margaret Beer lived still stands amongst ahead and blank them out. As the warmer weather approaches, the new homes in the developed estate. so does our snake population and we Kill the phone. all need to be aware around rubbish Local historian, Libby Skidmore, vividly and long grass. remembers the Drive-In, albeit if only as Nothing is more distracting on the road. a “paddock with posts” Sure, we all love our phones and keeping has approximately six in touch, but is a Facebook post or a text different species of snakes: Libby remembers going one night to worth a life? watch Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh Eastern Tiger Snake light up the screen in Gone With The (Highly Venomous) It’s a distraction that you don’t need, and Red Bellied Black Snake Wind, but says the venue didn’t leave a there are new fines, penalties and (Highly Venomous) lasting impression in her mind. detection methods coming in across Aus- Brown Snake tralia. (Highly Venomous) Looking back she says, “It wasn’t all that Lowlands Copper Head flash - kind of scruffy actually. The If you really struggle to disconnect, (Highly Venomous) sound was terrible and the colour on the throw your phone on the back seat or White Lipped Snake screen was also strange”. the boot. (Mildly Venomous) Bandy Bandy Snake (Mildly Venomous) She also said “The Drive-in always exud- ed a temporary, make shift vibe”. Most people keep their distance from snakes out of respect and snakes will probably only bite if you block their The Grantville Drive-in screen was escape our disturb their habitat. actually advertised on Ebay in 2015 for $500, buyer to pick up. If you are unfortunately bitten, DO NOT run for help, lay still and The Grantville & District Ratepayers and summon help, Call 000 and ask for Residents Association looked at the cost ambulance. of dismantling the screen, storing it and re-assembling it at the Recreation First Aid treatment for Snake Bite Reserve as an outdoor theatre. Correct first aid treatment for snake bite is known as the pressure immobilization The cost of close to $100,000 put the method. It works by limiting the spread project beyond the realms of possibil- of venom throughout the body. ity.

Start by placing a small gauze dressing over the puncture/bite marks, this allows The ebay listing said “The mammoth any venom that is left on the skin near the structure which still stands at the edge of bite to be collected and tested by the hos- the housing estate would make a great pital, this enables the most appropriate billboard”. anti-venom to be given.

Place a broad crepe bandage over the The ebay auction failed to attract a buyer affected area usually an arm or leg, roll and the screen still stands, its future still the bandage around the limb overlapping to be determined. Some say it is unfortu- as you roll up the full length of the limb towards the heart. nate that heritage registers fail to recognise the social significance of the DON’T remove the bandage until the state’s beloved Drive In theatres, espe- patient gets to hospital. cially to those of us who grew up in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 6

Remembrance Day 2020

Bass Coast & District Friends of the RSL celebrated Remembrance Day 2020 with a Community Gathering at the Memorial Wall in Grantville.

Present were Hon. Russell Broadbent Federal Member for Monash, a Representative from State MP, Jordon Crugnale, Cr Bruce Kent, and Cr Clare Le Serve.

Mr Wayne Machette was a guest speaker, Ilse McDonald said a prayer and Colin McKenzie, AKA Tex, did the Ode and played the Last Post.

Wreaths were laid on behalf of Hon Russell Broadbent, Jordan Crugnale, Bass Coast Shire Council, Grantville Bendigo Bank, Bass Valley Friends of the RSL, Corinella Community Centre, Corinella Ratepayers Association, Red Cross, Young Veterans and by family members.

Photographs courtesy of Mr. Les Ridge.

Wayne Machette Hon. Russell Broadbent Tex

The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 7 Community Groups. Can reps please check that details are current?

Artists’ Society of Phillip Island 56-58 Church Street Cowes Grantville & District Ambulance Auxiliary Phillip Island-San Remo - Bass Coast For more information http://aspi-inc.org.au/ Contact - Shelly 0417 593 497 Vegan Community Find us on Facebook under our title as above Australian Red Cross Grantville Business & Community Woodleigh Vale Branch Association Phillip Island Senior Citizens Club Contact Sheila Campbell 5678 8210 Secretary Sandy Ridge Phone bookings 5952 2973 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Bass Coast Community Baptist Church Minister - Barry MacDonald 5995 3904 Grantville & District Foreshore Committee Phillip Island World Vision Club Contact: Barbara Coles Second Wednesday each month 1.30pm Bass Coast L2P Learner Driver Mentor Email [email protected] St. Phillip’s Church Cowes Program Wonthaggi Enquiries - Thelma 5678 5549 Leanne Tilley 5672 3731 or 0467 590 679 Grantville Recreation Reserve Committee Pat Van 5997 6221 Pioneer Bay Progress Association Bass Coast Strollers Zena Benbow Email: [email protected] Contact Liz Hart 5678 0346 Grantville Tennis Club Inc. Website http://basscoaststrollers.org/ Contact Pat Van 5997 6221 Probus Club of San Remo Second Monday of the month (except Bass Friends of the RSL Lang Lang Bowling Club January) 10am at the Newhaven Public Hall. Secretary Trish Thick 5678 1071 Ian Painter 5997 6554 M: 0419 646 040 Visitors Welcome. Mobile 0409 851 599 Email [email protected] Enquiries Diane Glanz 0417 610 611

Bass Valley Community Group Lang Lang Cricket Club Monday - Friday 5678 2277 Secretary: Sharon May 0459 368 431 Rhyll Community Association. Secretary Cheryl Overton 0427 680 483 Bass Valley Landcare Lang Lang Playgroup 2-4 Bass School Rd, Bass 5678 2335 (0-Preschool) Thursdays 9.30am South Coast Speakers - Toastmasters Contact: Leah Dyall 0418 463 963 Meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday Boomerang Bags Phillip Island & San Amanda Gray 0458 195 258 from 7.30 to 9.30pm at the San Remo Hotel, Remo - Wednesdays 10am - 4pm. 145 Marine Parade, San Remo. Contact [email protected] Lions Club of Bass Valley Contact Patricia 0412 339 795 First Tuesday each month 6pm Email [email protected] Cape Woolamai Coast Action Grantville Transaction Centre then third Email [email protected] Tuesday each month, Dinner at Bass Hotel. Arthritis Support second Saturday Monthly. 8.00am to Lyn Renner 0416 024 356 Group 10.00am Marg Dumergue 0419007758 Contact: Adam 0408 353 785 Youth Group Marg 0417 154 057 Corinella & District Probus Club Contact Michael Felton Diane 5658 1443 First Wednesday of each month Bass Hotel. Email [email protected] Heather Reid 0421 012 519 South Gippsland Mental Illness Carer’s Phillip Island Bowls Club Group Corinella Boating & Angling Club Dunsmore Avenue, Cowes. Maggie 5658 1781 Rosemary 5662 4352 Website www.corinellafishing,com.au New members welcome, Free coaching Contact George Mol 0407 851 065 South Gippsland Parkinson’s Support Corinella Bowling Club Inc. Group Balcombe Street Corinella. Phillip Island Camera Club Third Friday each month 10am for 10.30 Jacquie Carter 5678 0596 Meet at the Heritage, Cowes. RSL Contact Susan 0408 136 717 Meeting/Guest Speaker/Lunch available. Corinella & District Community Centre Email [email protected] 48 Smythe St Corinella. 5678 0777 Phillip Island Community Art & Craft Website www.corinellacommunitycentre.org.au Gallery Inc. South Gippsland Support after Suicide Cowes Cultural Centre Thompson Ave Phone 9421 7640 Corinella & District Men’s Shed All Enquiries Call Aleta 0419 525 609 Email [email protected] & Woodies Group Corinella Road Contact Ken Thomas 0427 889 191 Phillip Island Indoor Carpet Bowlers Survivors of Suicide Come and join the fun. Phillip Island Raising awareness to aid prevention Corinella Foreshore Committee Celebration Centre 6 Lions Court, Cowes Jillian Drew 0413 056 165 Contact Barbara Oates 0427 780 245 Contact Jack 0434 944 380 St Pauls Anglican Church Bass Coronet Bay, & Surrounds Playgroup Phillip Island & District Railway Modellers Inc. HC at 12.30pm every Sunday (0-4yrs) Coronet Bay Hall The Phillip Island & District Railway Contact Sandy Ridge 5997 6127 Wednesdays 10am - 12noon Contact Peter 5956 9513 Contacts Catherine 0416 112 629 St Georges Anglican Church Corinella Phillip Island Bicycle User Group Op Shop open Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri Coronet Bay Adult Social Club Meets Wednesdays 10am Amaze’n’Things 10am - 2pm Saturday 9am - 12.30pm Tuesday 7-10pm Coronet Bay Hall Secretary Ruth Scott More information at Ann 5678 0341 Phillipislandbicycleusergroup.com.au and Fb Tenby Point Residents Association President Jean Coffey 0419 500 593 Country Women’s Association of Vic inc. Phillip Island Community and Learning Bass Group. Centre (PICAL) Wonthaggi Genealogy Inc. Cowes Lorraine 5952 2165 56-58 Church Street, Cowes 5952 1131 Family History Centre, Library Complex. Glen Alvie Libby 5678 3280 Email Linda Morrison [email protected] Murray Street, Wonthaggi 5672 3803 Grantville Annie 5678 8037 Tues & Thurs 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm Loch Val 5659 4268 Phillip Island Patchworkers [email protected] Woodleigh Vale Carol 5678 8041 Meet on a Monday night from 7.30. Contact - Lyn Duguid 0427 593 936 Woolamai Racing Club Cowes Table Tennis Group Email [email protected] Contact the Secretary (03) 5678 7585 Barbara Parrott 0425 885 834

The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 8

The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 9 The Waterline News is published on the lands of the Bunurong, Boon-wurrung, members of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to Elders, past, present and emerging and, through them, all First Nations People. The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 10 Freemasons Victoria (Wonthaggi & Phillip Island) Good men, supporting each other, their families and the community Powlett Lodge No. 611 Meets at the Wonthaggi Masonic Centre 17 Edgar Street Wonthaggi 1st Wednesday each month at7.30pm.

Woolamai Daylight Lodge No. 277 Meets at the Wonthaggi Masonic Centre 3rd Tuesday each month 10.am. except June July August & September Phillip Island Lodge No. 512 Meets Phillip Island Masonic Centre , Church Street Cowes

The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 11

The Waterline News, January 2021 Page 12