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P.O. Box 235, Whittlesea, Vic. 3757 Telephone 8401 3330 • Registered by Australia Post, Publication No. VBH 8051 Telephone/Fax 9716 2267 Website: towncrierwhittlesea.wordpress.com FEBRUARY 2017 VOLUME 315
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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK...... We begins another year, school starting, and a new beginning for a lot of children placing their foot on the path of education for the first time. I wish them all well in their studies. We begin this year with a Town Crier website where you can access the monthly magazine if you miss getting your hard copy. The site is: towncrierwhittlesea.wordpress.com Whittlesea Country Music Festival is on again, and there is a lot of interest in the line up of entertainment. Let’s hope the weather matches the enthusiasm of everyone attending. YOUR PIECES OF TRIVIA FOR THIS MONTH ARE:- ‘GO’ is the shortest complete sentence in the English Language. Americans eat on average 18 acres of pizza every day. And, they say that Celery has negative calories? It takes more calories to digest a piece of celery than the celery has in it to begin with. (Interesting) Regards...... Betty
Everyone is welcome to join us for WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Hosted by Whittlesea Presbyterian Church Lime Street, Whittlesea (next to IGA) Friday 3rd March, 2pm Light refreshments provided (An event of the Authorised by R Mitchell, Shop E00-48 Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre, Craigieburn VIC 3064. Combined Churches of Whittlesea) OUR HUMBLE BRETHREN - Not to hurt our humble brethren (the animals) is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission - to be of service to them whenever they require it... If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men. St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1860), Italy
Whittlesea Chinese Association celebrates the Lunar New Year of the Rooster! 威特西华人协會慶祝雞年 Saturday 4th February 2017 星期六 2月 4日 2017年 Epping Memorial Hall Epping 纪念堂 827 High Street, Epping 1.00pm - 4.30 pm 下午一時至四點半 Free Entry All Welcome 免费入場 歡迎參加 Contact Regina 04 3226 7557 貭询 Peter 04 3400 6102
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EASTERN CORDILLERA OUR POET’S CORNER By Glen Davis THE MOUNTAIN Whittlesea nestles at the foot of the southern end of the Eastern When I was young I roamed Tasmania’s Central Highlands, Cordillera, more commonly called the Great Dividing Range. It is our I climbed many peaks and viewed the wide world from there. largest mountain range, being possibly the third biggest globally. I learnt to love the wild spirit of the mountains, Running around 3,700 kilometres it commences in far North to know their ways and understand their ever changing moods. Queensland, adjacent to Cape York, winding its way down the eastern There I found solace, freedom and contentment. seaboard, with part of it finishing off in the Grampians of Western Victoria, whilst a southern spur is located in the central mountains Unlike the mountains of my youth, of Tasmania. the mountain I face now is a different one, existing in my mind, yet an obstacle so solid and real, No single mountain range dominates this landscape, with various unfamiliar and forbidding. mountain ranges, complemented by plateaus, interspersed by running waters creating this majestic feature of nature. I am different too, worn down by sorrow, tired, not as strong as I used to be. Its origins go way back, right back to the period when this land It has taken all my strength just to survive was part of what we call Gondwana, covering large swathes of the these past few years, southern end of planet earth. As the earth went through splits and each day inching my way forward in life. upheavals over the eons, the shape of the land changed, rising, falling, and settling, all this helping create this geological masterpiece. All the time I have felt the presence of this mountain, This wonderful feature of nature saw the epoch of the dinosaurs, standing before me, its summit far away in the distance. the mega fauna, our first humans, thousands of years of ongoing I am still at the base of it, looking up in trepidation. occupation by the first Australians, followed then by the European It is so steep, immense and difficult, invasion. but I have taken a few steps closer, Countless fires, floods and other natural events have occurred across it’s not a journey that can be pushed, its length and breadth. If only this range could talk, the stories it yet one that I must undertake. would tell us. That way, I know, is the love I lost One of the features of our Great Dividing Range is Australia’s highest and to regain it I must go on. peak, Mount Kosciuszko, named after the Polish explorer Thaddeus There is a pathway through that mountain, Kosciuszko, 1746-1817. It is our highest land mass, standing 2,228 one day I will find it and follow it. metres high. I will trek over that mighty mountain, for that direction leads to renewal and rebirth. Our great rivers including the majestic Murray, as well as the Murrumbidgee and the Snowy rivers originate in the Great Dividing I STAND IN WONDER Range. These waterways are pivotal for the existence and survival of life in South Eastern Australia. I stand in wonder at the stunning sight before me, the early morning air is cold, crisp and clean, The Great Dividing Range is the home for many varied species of each freezing breath is felt deep down inside my body. Australian fauna and flora. Much of this fauna and flora are at our back door, in the ranges adjacent to us. Amongst the fauna you are likely Ice and dew hang from branches and leaves, to encounter nearby are marsupial’s like the Eastern Grey Kangaroo, a dense mist hugs the earth close, Short Beaked Echidna and the Platypus, to name just some. here and there mountains and trees protrude above the haze, reaching for the sky. In the skies you see many birds including Swamp Harriers, Crimson Rosellas and the Red Wattlebird. For lovers of the cold blooded As the sun slowly rises above the sodden landscape, animals, there are a myriad of lizard species such as the Black Rock delicate shafts of sunlight filter through, Skink and the Tree Goanna: their snaky cousins are there including glistening on gum leaves, shimmering on the frozen water, the potentially fatal Tiger Snake and the Eastern Brown Snake, whilst setting the drenched bush aglow, not forgetting the amphibians like the Southern Bullfrog and the with splashes of myriad rainbow colours. Spotted Marsh Frog, all are animals you may encounter around here. As the sun’s rays begin to penetrate the icy ground, The flora includes Victoria’s tallest tree, the majestic Mountain Ash, the snow begins to melt and the forest awakens, (Eucalyptus Regnans). There are a range of other species such as to the dawn of a new day in the wilderness. Myrtle Beech, and various species of Acacia. Complementing these is Steven Katsineris Tussock Grass, and Bush Peas, with a good spread of Fungi’s, Lichens and Mosses. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and never give up. Sitting on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range, not too far from us, Native American Indian Quote is the Kinglake National Park. For thousands of years this place was home to the indigenous people of the area including the Wurundejeri May you have the strength of Eagles wings. The faith and and the Taungurung people. Many of these people still live in the courage to fly to new heights, and the wisdom of the universe area, their ongoing presence reminding us to be respectful to their to carry you there. links to the country, as is the case throughout this land. Native American Indian Proverb In the early part of the twentieth century a push was made to reserve Apathy is the door to ignorance. Empathy is the door to and preserve this land. Individuals such as Professor William Laver, wisdom. Suzy Kassem William Everard and Sir James Barrett were key figures in this push. A plaque honouring Professor Laver is just inside the Masons Falls/ Mt Surgarloaf entrance. Their hard work came to fruition when the SOUTH MORANG CWA National Park was established in 1928, with just over 5,500 hectares Happy New Year to all. South Morang Night Owls provided. Over the ensuring years it has expanded, now covering are gearing up for 2017. We had a trip to the over 23,000 hectares. Johnson Collection in January, and have the group Highlights of this beautiful area include Masons Falls, Mount Sugarloaf conference in February. Our craft schedule is full and and Wombelano Falls. The majority of the Park was burnt on Black the girls are rearing to go. We are planning a ‘get together’ with our Saturday 2009, but hard work by volunteers, the staff of Parks sister branch from Daylesford Spa to Mason’s Falls in March. That Victoria, combined with the marvellous restorative powers of nature should be a great day out. have seen the park recover to once again be a place of beauty. It Our program is full on and we are all looking forward to a very stands proudly as a National Park, allowing all of us to see the beauty productive new year. Why not come and see if you would like to join of the Australian wilderness. in ?? Any inquiries ring Fay on 9717 3597 6
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WHITTLESEA MARKET (In aid of Chaplaincy Committee) 3rd Sat. Month at LIONS CLUB OF MARKETS Whittlesea Secondary College, Laurel St, BOLLYGUM COMMUNITY MARKET at Whittlesea. 8am-1pm. Enq: 0419 357 395 WHITTLESEA Bollygum Park, Kinglake. 2nd Sunday of the MEETINGS:- Held at Whittlesea Bowling month. 10am-2pm. Market season Sept. to May WHITTLESEA MONDAY MARKET, Club, Church Street, Whittlesea (Excluding Jan.) Enq: Ilona 0409 849 722 Showgrounds, Yea Rd, Whittlesea, 8am - 1pm. 2nd TUESDAY - Business Meeting 7.30pm Find us on Facebook Fresh produce, plants & wide variety of stalls. 4th TUESDAY - Dinner Meeting & Guest School & public holiday fun. Permanent BROADFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE Speaker 6.30pm for a 7pm start stallholders, & casuals welcome. INDOOR WINTER CRAFT MARKET Enq: Janine 0428 821 644 FEBRUARY 2017 1st Sunday of each month at Communith Centre 14th - Business Meeting 158 - 162 High St, Broadford. Enq. Broadford th Community Centre 5784 2043 28 - Dinner Meeting Membership enquiries: nd DIAMOND VILLAGE CRAFT MARKET 2 David Cordell 0418 348 057 Sat. month, Diamond Village Shopping Centre, 78 Nepean St, Watsonia (Mel.20,F4) 9am-1pm. Tim Wood 0417 056 602 Quality arts & craft, plants, homewares, kids clothing, bric-a-brac & more. Stalls undercover. Parking. 9438 3437 THE COMBINED ELTHAM CRAFT & PRODUCE MARKET PROBUS CLUB 3rd Sun.(Feb-Nov), 1st & 3rd Sun.( Dec), at Alistair OF WHITTLESEA Knox Park, Panther Place, Eltham (Mel.21, J5) 8.30am-1pm. Approx. 120 stalls offering wide WHITTLESEA COLLEGE Sharing Fun, Fellowship range of quality home made, home grown & handcrafted products. Enq: Coordinator Laurel St, Whittlesea and Friendship 0401 288 027, www.elthammarket.com.au Mel. 246, G9 New Members are always welcome. You ELTHAM MARKET, Library Place. 8.30am- 0419 357 395 will hear interesting guest speakers at each monthly meeting. 12.30pm. Family & pet friendly. Balloon man, https:www.facebook.com/Saturday.community. hot food, craft wares. Cheryl 0401 288 027 market.whittlesea Experience Trips & Tours to various www.elthammarket.com.au destinations, including day trips, FLOWERDALE COUNTRY MARKET 3rd MARKET DATES overnighters, short Victorian and interstate Sun. Month at Community Hall, Yea-Whittlesea 18th February 19th August stays, plus the occasional international Rd, Flowerdale. New & Used items. Stalls 18th March 16th September trip. There is also a monthly dine-out at needed. Alison 5780 1223 or Vicky 5780 1434 15th April 21st October various enjoyable venues. HURSTBRIDGE FARMERS MARKET 20th May 18th November If you are interested in coming 1st Sun. Month. (except January) 8.30am- 17th June 16th December for a look, please contact the 1pm, Fergusons Paddock, Arthurs Creek Rd, 15th July 20th January Hurstbridge(Mel.185, J8) Enq: 9433 3315, Enq. Membership Officer on stallholders: 0414 703 186 9716 2429 or the
KILMORE SCOUT MARKET Last Sat. Month Secretary on 9716 1136 (weather permitting) 9am-1pm. Hudson Park, LIONS CLUB OF Sydney St, Kilmore. Enq: 0427 230 971 Stall WANDONG/WALLAN Probus meets on the first Enq: 0408 862 296 Monday of each month, KINGLAKE PRODUCE & ARTISAN ‘We Serve’ th 9.30am at the Whittlesea MARKET 4 Sun. month (Dec. varies) 10am- Meetings held 2nd and 4th Wednesday of 3pm. In heart of Kinglake township. the month at 7.30pm. Dinner Meeting Bowls Club 0497 598 948, [email protected] th www.kinglakemarket.com on the 4 Wednesday held at the Australiana Motel. KINGSBURY DRIVE COMMUNITY MARKET Every Sun. 9am-1pm. Carpark “Lets Get Involved” is our President’s 2, LaTrobe Uni, Kingsbury Drive, Bundoora motto and we would love to see more (Mel.31.F7) Enq: Diamond Valley community people joining and/or supporting us. Support 9435 8282, [email protected]
www.dvsupport.org.au For further information contact FRIENDS OF Ron Howell 0418 336 060 or LANCEFIELD & DISTRICT FARMERS TOOROURRONG MARKET, 4th Sat. Month, (3rd Sat. in Dec) Karen Sheehan 0422 401 480 Centre Plantation, High St, Lancefield. 9am-1pm. (In aid of Lancefield Neighbourhood House). (F.O.T.) Enq: Meggs 5429 2115, or If you would like to know Vivien 5429 1214 (Tues.-Thurs) ROTARY CLUB OF WHITTLESEA more about the Friends of WADAMBUK MAKERS MARKET Toorourrong or maybe join Community Centre, Caledonia St. St. Andrews MEETINGS:- Held at Just up the road from weekly market. 2nd Sat. Whittlesea Bowls Club, as a member then please Month, 9am-2pm. Indoors. All local makers. feel free to contact the Enq: [email protected] Church Street, Whittlesea 1st & 3rd MONDAY, 6.30pm Secretary WALLAN OLD TIME MARKET, 2nd Sat. Month, Hadfield Park, Northern H’way, Wallan. Dinner Meetings Jan Hyndman 7.30am-2pm. Enq: 5783 3186 We welcome your participation WATSONIA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE in the Whittlesea Community. So 0427 510 092 INDOOR MARKET 1st Sat. month (except please come along and join in with email: [email protected] January). 10am-1pm, $5 per stall.. our Rotary conversation. 47 Lambourne Rd, Watsonia. Postal Address: Enq: Lyn Prescott 0402 350 656 Bookings/Enq: 94334 6717 P.O. Box 283, Whittlesea 3757 7
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FAMILY CORNER DEATHS THANK YOU
PLEASE NOTE:- It is a requirement of I wish to thank all my family and the law that anyone submitting articles, friends for their flowers, cards and notices etc.. for publication must have the writers contact details attached, phone calls and for all their help but not necessarily for publication. and assistance on the death of my Anything received without these beloved son, contact details will not be included. Perry Allan Stuart Mason. Thank you everybody BIRTHDAY WISHES Lesley Whyte
28/1/2017 - Tim Ewert Thank you to all for the kind 3/12/2016 - Marie Luscombe thoughts, cards, teddy bears, PERRY ALLAN STUART MASON 6/12/2016 - Charlotte Wright flowers and especially the prayers 24/11/2016 8/2/2017 - Rob Tims for my recovery from an accident Beloved son of Lesley & Peter 1/1/2017 - Andrew Hart while I was in Africa. The visits (dec) Mason, much loved stepson 14/1/2017 - Sue Binion (50) from friends and the help with of Derek Macey and beloved 14/2/2017 - Maddux Lemi (3) meals has bee most appreciated. brother of Leah Mason 15/2/2017 - Pauline Tims The medical care both in Africa and 26/1/2017 - Kim Johnson (40) at home was great and I am now 27/2/2017 - Muriel Turner (92) BEREAVEMENT on the road to recovery. Can’t wait to start walking around town. Sandra Hocking BIRTHDAYS PETER MOLENKAMP (STUBBA) 19/11/2016 MARIE LUSCOMBE - 3/12/2016 A special smile, a special face, and To a very special lady on her 72nd in our hearts a special place. A birthday. tender thought that brings a tear, Happy birthday Mum/Nana, you’re a silent wish that you were here. loved by one and all. A wonderful person, so loving and Love always Robert, Tina, Luke, Rhys kind, what beautiful memories you and all your family & friends. have left behind. Sharing and caring always content. CHARLOTTE WRIGHT - 6/12/2016 Loved and respected wherever you Happy 12th birthday sweetheart. went. With lots of love Tina, Rob, Luke & R.I.P. Stubba, you one of a kind. Rhys and all your family xxxx Condolences to Tania & family Love the Mitchell & Luscombe crew 50th BIRTHDAY ANDREW HART - 1/1/2017 BRETT GREAVES (Greavesy) Happy 50th birthday to one special 13/1/2017 bloke, Love ya guts. A Very Special friend that was taken With lots of love Tina & family xx too soon. My heart breaks whenever I see your photo, a Harley drive 50th BIRTHDAY past, your family, a flannelette SUE BINION - 14/1/2017 shirt, even a man with a big beard. To dearest Sue, wishing you a very Good Bye my dear friend, say hello happy 50th birthday, Love always, to Big Cliff for me. Love you from Kinglake love all your family and friends the bottom of my broken heart. Condolences to dear Levonne, Brock, Chinese 40th BIRTHDAY Darcy & the Greaves Family Always in our hearts – Tina, Rob, KIM JOHNSON - 26/1/2017 Luke & Rhys xxxx Medicine To dearest Kim, wishing you a very happy 40th birthday. Enjoy dear, with Dr Angela Palmer love always, all your friends and GLENN BOLLEN (Boxing Day 2015) CMRBV Reg 1347 One year has passed, and I still can’t family xxx AACMA Memb 2154 believe you have gone, can’t stop MADDUX LEMI - 14/2/2017 thinking about you, always brings ACUPUNCTURE A very happy 3rd birthday to our tears to my eyes. gorgeous darling boy. Love Mum. Missing you every day, Glenn, I hope you have reunited with Sharlene and HERBAL MEDICINE Dad, little brother Marley, Grandy, Grumpa, Great Nan and a very large are at peace extended family Love always Tina and family CUPPING THERAPY
CASSIE WILLIAMS - 29/12/2016 CHINESE MASSAGE GET WELL One year has gone Cass, and I can still remember that beautiful smile 5786 1889 Liz Draper Laurie Fitzpatrick of yours whenever I saw you. U2/1 Victoria Road, Kinglake 3763 Petra Leaford Sandra Hocking Rest in Peace, Cassie, we will never John Leaford Rosalie Johnson forget you, Love Tina & family xx Workcover & Private Health Fund Approved
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FIRE ROOSTER A MESSAGE FROM By Lilian Kwiatkowski YOUR LOCAL The rooster is known to herald in a new day with his cock crow; MESSENGER and so with the New Year, 2017, we are entering the year of the KEEP COOL THIS SUMMER Fire Rooster. We are awakened to With the ongoing hot weather conditions we are currently experiencing new energies and fresh challenges police are reminding the community to keep cool and be aware that which requires quick wit heat related illness can occur when the body cannot sufficiently cool and practical solutions! itself. This Year of the Rooster is ruled A number of factors can contribute to heat related illness including: by the fire element and it is a Yin ~ High temperatures and humidity year. This is the time to be spent ~ Amount of air movement in solitude and harmony with ~ Radiant temperature of surroundings friends and family. The year will ~ Physical activity be a powerful one, with no middle ~ Level of hydration of the road when it comes to moving forward. This year, impressions Signs and symptoms of heat illness include feeling sick, nauseous, count. You’ll want to look your best and be clear on your intentions dizzy or weak. Clumsiness, collapse and convulsions may also be concerning love, money, and business. Stick to practical and well- experienced as a result of heat illness. Anyone experiencing any proven paths to ensure success, rather than risky ventures. Hard of these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention. work is the key to achieving success in this Chinese New Year. PREVENTING HEAT ILLNESS AND/OR DEHYDRATION: The Chinese New Year 2017 predictions suggest that this year can be beneficial in your career and financial investments. However, time The risk can be minimised by: your business ventures well if you want to take advantage of the * Reducing the time spent being exposed to the sun most profitable periods. It is a good time to start taking better care * Limiting alcohol intake the night before and during hot days of your health and taking time to enjoy life; try alternative healing * Staying well hydrated therapies to keep stress at bay so that you can use your potential to * Drinking water (approximately 200ml) every 15 to 20 minutes the maximum. * When working outdoors, protecting against ultraviolet exposure by The Rooster year 2017 is auspicious for marriage and relationships. wearing a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen If you are married, you can plan for a pregnancy. Professional * Limiting caffeinated and sugary based drinks as they can add to relationships too will turn out to be fruitful. Do not complicate things dehydration by over thinking and analysing too much, and do not indulge in risky Dedicated police patrols will continue over the state during periods and shady dealings as they might seem tempting and profitable. of high fire danger and remind the public to remain vigilant about Nevertheless, as long as you have the will power and focus to bushfire arson. overcome all challenges, nothing can stop you from reaching your While police will be actively patrolling, the community can play a big targets! part in catching bushfire arsonists. The public have an obligation to come forward if they see or hear of anyone who just doesn’t seem right or is acting suspiciously. If you see something, say something by: CRAIGIEBURN ART GROUP Immediately reporting any suspicious behaviour to police by calling th Triple Zero (000) 28 ANNUAL ART SHOW Police ask that callers take note of the description of any suspicious vehicles or persons. FUNCTION ROOMS Alternatively, if a member of the public suspects someone of bushfire 127 Craigieburn Road West, arson, Crime Stoppers can be called confidentially on1800 333 000 Craigieburn For more info contact th th Crime Prevention Officer 4 & 5 March LSC O’CONNOR on 9409 8146 10am - 5pm Whittlesea Police Service Area Free admission. Ample parking Artists Demonstrations ALVA PRINTING PTY LTD Saturday 10am - 3pm For all your Sunday 10am - 12 noon Raffle drawn to raise funds for SES, printing needs Craigieburn. Great prizes. Books, magazines, craigieburnartgroup.com leaflets, newsletters, business cards, IT’S A DOG’S DAY OUT flyers etc... AT WHITTLESEA SWIM CENTRE, 50 Walnut Street, Whittlesea Call John Saturday 4th February, 2017. 9am – 10.30pm Tel. 9716 2137 www.whittleseaswimcentre.ymca.org.au 0425 819 535 Email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Facebook: @whittleseaswimcentre3757 9
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OPERATIONS CYCLE AND AERIAL OPERATION ARIEL The British forces remaining in France were under the command of June 1940 General Alan Brooke and by the evening of the 14th June he decided By Denys Potts the situation was hopeless and contacted Winston Churchill and convinced him it was necessary to evacuate the rest of the troops Details of the evacuation of Dunkirk, operation DYNAMO, between 26th before it was too late. May and 4th June 1940, were published in the December issue. Two The operation was split into two sectors, evacuations to take place very much lesser-known but significant evacuations of allied troops, from firstly Cherbourg and St Malo and secondly from Brest, St Nazaire civilians and equipment occurred shortly after during the same month. and La Pallice, this last sector to later include ports on the Gironde Estuary, Bayonne and St Jean-de-Luz only if considered necessary. There were insufficient ships available to form a convoy system so a flow of independently routed ships were despatched from British ports and this enabled the evacuation from Cherbourg to proceed smoothly with most of the 52nd Division embarked on 15th -17th June, followed by Norman Force, a composite unit of other formations on the 18th. When the final ship left Cherbourg, 30,630 men had been rescued, including the 9,000 from Le Havre. The evacuation from St Malo was also a success, 21,474 men from the 1st Canadian Division having been rescued. A total of 28,145 British and 4,439 Allied men were rescued from Brest but St Nazaire was not free from German intervention and the larger ships had to use the bay as anchorage before they could pick men up. Up to 40,000 troops were retreating towards Nantes, 50 miles upstream so it was decided to begin the evacuation early and 13,000 base troops were taken onboard. On the 17th a tragedy occurred when the liner Lancastria was sunk by German bombing and 3,000 of the 5,800 men embarked on her were killed, even though she sank relatively slowly in shallow water, as rescue attempts were hampered by a sheet of burning oil that surrounded the ship. This disaster was not revealed in Britain for some years as Churchill forbade publication saying, ‘The newspapers have got quite enough disasters for today at least.’ At the time he had intended to lift the ban after a few days, but this was followed by the French surrender, the start of the Battle of Britain and the constant fear of invasion. As it turned out, under the pressure of these events, he simply forgot to lift the ban until reminded of it later in the war. OPERATION CYCLE Despite this, the evacuation continued and soon after dawn on the This operation took place between the 10th -13th June at the French 18th a convoy of ten ships carrying 23,000 men left the port leaving port of Le Havre, in Upper Normanby, south-west of Dunkirk. only 4,000 still to evacuate and these were taken off at 1100 hours. As the Germans had still not arrived at the port by the 19th a further th On the 5 June, the ‘Battle of France’, the second phase of the German 2,000 were rescued and by the end of the day 57,235 troops had been campaign in the west began as they unleashed a series of fierce evacuated from St Nazaire, 54,411 British and 2,764 Polish. artillery and aerial bombardments in order to enable their troops to link up and finally capture the whole of France. When the senior naval officer reached La Pollice he found all the ships he required had been sent to Brest and St Nazaire so he requisitioned Although much of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) had escaped a fleet of cargo ships and the final figures of rescued men from that from Dunkirk, the 1st Armoured and 51st (Highland) Divisions were area were 2,303 British and over 4,000 Poles. trapped south of the Somme when the Germans reached Abbeville. Although this was the last of the planned operations it was decided to The hastily organised allied Beauman Division and other units, lacking continue, this time from the ports of the River Gironde, Bayonne and both training and sufficient weapons, was sent to an area south of St Jean-de-Luz and the main focus was on civilian refugees and staff the Somme in an attempt to eliminate German bridgeheads, but after from Allied embassies and legations. On 18th -19th June thousands heavy fighting the Germans broke through and the allies began to of refugees were picked up from Gironde. Later, information was head for Le Havre from where an evacuation was planned for 9th June. received that 6,000 Polish troops were heading for the mouth of the Gironde so they were rescued on the morning of the 23rd. The destroyer leader HMS Codrington, six British and two Canadian th destroyers plus a number of smaller ships and transports were ordered On the 19 four liners were sent to Bayonne, from where 9,000 troops to rendezvous at Le Havre early in the morning of the 10th. were rescued by two ships, the other two going to St Jean-de-Luz. Because of the armistice being signed by the French the evacuations There was a 24-hour delay and the evacuation commenced on the 11th were due to cease by noon on the 25th but despite this the last ship and on that day the personnel ship Bruges was destroyed by bombing left at 1430 hours on that day and the final result was 19,000 soldiers, so RAF support was requested and fighters began to patrol over the mostly Poles being saved. th harbour on the 12 . That night saw most of the men evacuated and A final set of evacuations took part from the south coast of France th by dawn on the 13 it was complete, a total of 11,059 being rescued, and between 24th -26th June another 10,000 troops, mostly Poles and 9,000 of whom were taken directly to Cherbourg. Czechs, along with a similar number of civilians reached the safety of The rest of the Highland Division were unable to reach Le Havre as Gibralter. the Germans had reached to coast close to St Valery and another Both operations managed to rescue 191,870 fighting men, 144,171 evacuation was organised but thick fog prevented most of the ships British, 18,246 French, 24,352 Polish, 4,938 Czechs and 163 Belgians. reaching the right beaches near the town and no rescue was possible, Also saved were 310 artillery guns, 2,292 vehicles, 1,800 tons of however, fortunately, on the night of 10th - 11th June, 2,137 British stores and a small number of tanks. When combined with the Dunkirk and 1,184 French troops were lifted from the east end of the defended operation, this meant that more than 558,000 men were rescued, a perimeter. success due in no small measure to the Germans not capitalising on Later, on the 11th, the remaining troops were forced to surrender, their advantage amongst them were 6,000 from the Highland Division, becoming the If you would like to speak with Denys regarding this only large British formation to reach the coast and not be evacuated. article or any of his previous entries, please contact the Town Crier 10
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ROB MITCHELL MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR McEWEN CENTRELINK STUFF UP MUST BE FIXED Federal Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell MP says many local families and pensioners are being sent incorrect Centrelink debt notices. WHITTLESEA MEDICAL CLINIC ‘We have had community members reaching out to us ever since this scheme began, with very serious 77 CHURCH STREET, WHITTLESEA 3757
concerns about the automated service charging people in error’, Mr. Mitchell said. PHONE : 9716 2207 FAX: 9716 2989 Minister for Human Services, Alan Tudge has been called on to suspend Email: [email protected] Centrelink debt collection program until these problems are resolved. The Australian National Audit Office has been requested to mount an OPENING HOURS: investigation. However, the dragnet approach is hurting thousands of honest MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8.30am - 7pm Australians who have done nothing wrong. The flawed data matching program has resulted in the wrong outcome around twenty per cent SATURDAY 9am - 1pm of the time. Centrelink’s debt recovery program also reverses the onus of proof SUNDAY 10am - 12 NOON that means that even people that don’t have a debt and don’t respond to the letter will automatically have the debt raised. Enough is enough, █ PLEASE PHONE THE CLINIC FOR AN too many honest local residents are being accused of fraud, and this is APPOINTMENT causing an incredible amount of hardship and distress. Local residents who receive a debt recovery letter from Centrelink can █ PENSIONERS & HEALTH CARE CARD contact their local Legal Aid for more information: HOLDERS ARE BULK BILLED Broadmeadows (03) 9302 8777, Shepparton (Goulburn region) (03) 5823 6200 ALL CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS Rob Mitchell MP OF AGE ARE BULK BILLED Shop E00-48 Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre, We are an AGPAL accredited practice offering a wide range of services to the local community. 340 Craigieburn Rd, Craigieburn 9333 0440, Fax 9333 8377
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WHITTLESEA BOWLS CLUB Ph: 9716 1966 101 Church Street, Whittlesea Email:[email protected]
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~ FREE “Twilight with the Stars” concert at the Whittlesea Cricket FRANKIE J HOLDEN AND Ground (The Walker Reserve cnr. Forest and Laurel Streets) an WILBUR WILDE open air concert running from 4pm until 9.40pm. TO HEADLINE THE 2017 ~ Fireworks display, at 9pm to conclude WHITTLESEA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL the festival.
The Whittlesea Country Music Festival (WCMF) is set for another The WCMF wishes to acknowledge their bumper year with Frankie J Holden and Wilbur Wilde, James Blundell, A festival partner, the City of Whittlesea Taste of Tamworth, local artists Carter and Carter, Travis Sinclair, Jayne for making this event possible. Denham and The WCMF is proud to be showcasing popular up a strong line up of home grown and coming Aussie talent yet again, and hopes the artist Mitch community will embrace the day with King all to their friends and family. perform live. Email:[email protected] The WCMF is or visit the website at the perfect www.whittleseacountrymusicfestival.com.au summer festival * Due to circumstances beyond the control catering to of organisers, the line up may change locals and without notice. The official web site will visitors, keep attendees up-to-date with any families changes to the artists’ line up. and music fans, people of every age. As in previous years, 2017 will include the festival Pictures left top and middle, Frankie twilight concert, and a J Holden & Wilbur Wilde, bottom left, range of fun activities James Blundell. during the day which Top right, Travis Sinclair, below him is are all for FREE. Mitch King. Below, Carter & Carter The festival will kick-off on Friday 10th February with a free opening party at the Whittlesea Bowls Club which includes an ‘intimate night with James Blundell’ supported by up and comer Mitch King. The main festival day’s entertainment commencing at 10am will be held in Church Street, Whittlesea. The activities include bush poets, horse and cart rides, street buskers and activities for the kids like a jumping castle and face painting. At 4pm there will be a free
twilight concert at the Whittlesea Cricket Grounds and the event will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display Need a BATTERY? at 9pm. The list Call the Doctor of confirmed performers that will be pleasing crowds on the twilight stage includes; upcoming local performer Mitch King from 4pm ■ ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE followed by Jayne Denham, Travis Sinclair, Carter and Carter, A Taste of Tamworth, James Blundell and will wrap up with headliners Frankie ■ CARS, TRUCKS, CARAVANS, J Holden and Wilbur Wilde. BUGGIES, BOATS AND MORE
‘It’s a fantastic free day out for the whole family and great opportunity ■ WON’T BE BEATEN ON PRICE, for us to show charming Whittlesea to the rest of Victoria. There will SERVICE OR WARRANTIES be a variety of tasty food and drinks from local vendors available on- site so we encourage people to bring a rug or chair and kick back and CALL RYAN ON 0409 224 485 enjoy the night,’ said Festival Vice President David Watson.
The 2017 WCMF festival highlights include: One of the first things they teach you at driving ~ Free performance by James Blundell on acoustic and Mitch King on school is where to put your hands on the wheel, Friday, 10th February at the Whittlesea Bowling Club, Church Street, Whittlesea (booking essential for this event Ph. 9716 1966). at 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock. ~ 11th February - Church Street Festival activities kicking off at 10am I put mine at 9.45 and 2.15, it gives me an extra at Church Street, Whittlesea. Here you will find horse and cart half hour to get where I am going. rides, street buskers, bush poet’s a jumping castle and other fun activities for kids. Marty Fields, from his book ‘Funny things’ 13
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WHITTLESEA COMBINED CAN YOU HELP? PENSIONERS This column is aimed at helping people or Reg: A0025361A community groups who need help with a project Our Vice President Ian McKenzie opened our and may not have the resources or finance to December Meeting. get the required assistance. If you have a project you think fits this bill, then send the request to 60 Members enjoyed their Christmas the Town Crier, and it will be considered for Luncheon held on 15th December 2016. REC: 13433 AU27974 inclusion in the next issue. We hope that this Brad: 0411 875 207 Thursday 16th February, we will travel to may benefit and help the community with the Wonthaggi Desalination Plant for a Day Tour community helping others in the local or broader Samantha: 0407 811 402 and then onto Wonthaggi Golf Club for a community. (The Town Crier accepts no liability Specialises In: two course lunch. We depart South Morang for the matter presented) KNITTERS FOR KOGO CHARITY - ► All electrical service & 7.30am, Mernda 7.40am and the side of the Old Commonwealth Bank at Whittlesea at contact Lorna McCarthy on 9438 8350, installation 8am. Cost $35 [email protected] ► Melbourne’s BEST Split System (see notice on page 17) Thursday 16th March, we will travel installations ‘Around the Bay’ and visit the Cottage By The METAL BOTTLE TOPS - The Town Crier ► Free home site inspection & Sea. Sit back and relax with a drive to the has had a number of enquiries from people quote Mornington Peninsula then making our way who have collected these and need to find someone to give them to. If anyone is doing ► 24/7 Emergency break down to Sorrento aboard the ferry to Queensclif. this for a charity or a pre-school etc. then service Then to Queenscliff Bowling Club for a two course lunch, after we have taken a tour of please contact Sue, 9716 2267 so that we EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND the Cottage By The Sea. The cottage was can direct the enquiries to the right person. WORKMANSHIP FROM established in 1980 to provide care and RING PULLS FROM CANS - Aluminium accommodation for children recovering from ‘Ring Pulls’ from aluminium cans continue to LOCAL FAMILY BUSINESS illness. We depart South Morang 7.30am, help support the funding for Xavier who is Mernda 7.40am and the side of the Old now a teenager with Cerebral Palsy. Money Commonwealth Bank Whittlesea at 8am. raised goes towards the regular upgrade Cost $35 of his ‘Second Skin’ lycra suit. Thanks to everyone who has helped and continue to Thursday 20th April, we go to Kyneton help collect and recycle these towards this Bringalbit Day Tour. We go to the Bringalbit great cause. Please feel free to contact Sue Country Retreat and Garden. This farm consist 9716 2267 (Whittlesea & surrounds) or of 1263 acres established in 1858. Then we’re Bill 9465 3116 (Thomastown) when you off to Kyneton RSL for a two course lunch. We have some to be dropped off. depart South Morang 8am, Mernda 8.10am and the side of the Old Commonwealth Bank TEA BAG TAGS - The response from the Whittlesea at 8.30am. Cost $35 public on the collection of these has been outstanding. I can now advise that through A 5 Day trip is still to be arranged. Looking at a couple of dedicated ladies via the Catholic Eden, Kangaroo Island and Merimbula. Dates Church in their area that 1 tonne of these for trip is Monday 1st – 5th May, 2017. buys a new wheelchair for a cancer patient Thursday 15th June, is our Birthday through the Anti-Cancer Council. Just Luncheon held at the Whittlesea Community recently 2 new wheelchairs were donated Activity Centre at 12 noon. Cost $20. from the collection of T-Bag Tags - quite Whittlesea Combined Pensioners & remarkable. Sue will be in touch with those Superannuants Association of Victoria who have contacted her to work out the drop Inc. is opened to all types of pensioners, off point. Please contact Sue when you have their carers and funded superannuants. some collected on 9716 2267 and keep up the good work. Annual Membership fee is $8 VOLUNTEER DRIVERS WANTED - CALL Trips and Luncheons are partly subsidized by LINK Community Transport 9353 8600 the Club except for the 5 day trips. linkcommunitytransport.org.au ALL TRIPS MUST BE PAID DURING THE VOLUNTEERS WANTED - Contact Nesta st 1 THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH on 9716 1046 or the Whittlesea Courthouse Always know, no matter where you If members would like to attend any of the Visitor Information Centre on 9716 1866 are, the one who knows you best, above trips but are unable to come to the (4 hourly shifts once a month) who claims your soul, is always next meeting they can contact VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Contact WACCA watching over you. Is always by Nella Palmieri on 0433 114 960 (Whittlesea Area Care and Community your side. Anonymous Our next meeting will be held on Assistance), Whittlesea Community ------Thursday 2nd February, at the Whittlesea House, 9716 3361 Community Activity Centre at 1pm When the power of love overcomes WHITTLESEA COMMUNITY the love of power, the world will New members are always welcomed CONNECTIONS - Volunteers needed. know peace. Jimi Hendrix ‘Til next time be safe. Nella Palmieri Contact Parry 9401 6666
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KINGLAKE RANGES FEBRUARY NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
By Sue Lloyd Our Semester 1 2017 Program is out! It’s a month of abandoned resolutions We have some terrific new activities starting this of contradictions, warm sun, the sea, the beach, semester as well as our popular ongoing classes, dry cracked earth, searing hot blustery winds, we are sure there will be something for you to enjoy and participate in. the preposterousness of looking for new green shoots What’s on in February...... on the trees, of sorrow and joy, the pain of a life left behind, ENROLMENT NIGHT @ CAPPA ROSSI’s Tuesday 31st January the loss of childhood of adolescence, as new beginnings roll 4pm – 6pm. Come in and see us to find out what classes and activities inexorably closer. we have on this semester and how you can enrol. It’s marketing gimmick month, of red hearts and flowers, FITNESS & HEALTH - YOGA. Saturdays 11th Feb – 25th March it’s love flying towards a secret sky, the heart having reasons 9.00am – 10.15am. $60 for 6 weeks of which reason knows nothing, it’s loving her because she’s her ELEVATE - Pump Style Class suitable for all ages/abilities and you’re you, it’s frying pans, hot oil, pancakes and maple syrup, Mondays 13th February – 27th March, 9.30am-10.30am. it’s gorging on watermelon, the red juice dripping down your chin $60 for 6 weeks (or $12 per class casual) and a seed spitting competition. FIT AS A FIDDLE - Your Fitness Journey Starts Here February, we’ve got everything we need right here, and everything Mondays 13th February – 27th March, 10.45am-11.30am. we need is enough. $60 for 6 weeks (or $12 per class casual) Happy New Year to everyone. May it be peaceful above all else. GET SUPER CHARGED - Circuit Training & Boxing Combo Wednesdays 15th February – 22nd March, 7pm-8pm. WHITTLESEA PHYSIOTHERAPY $60 for 6 weeks (or $12 per class casual) LINE DANCING - Thursdays 16th February – 23rd March 7pm-9pm. $60 for 6 weeks TRX SUSPENSION TRAINING KIDS ACTIVITIES - CHILDREN’S DANCING, Tues 7th Feb – 28th Suspension training was invented by a Navy SEAL to keep his fellow March. 4.15pm – 5pm. $88 for 8 weeks troops fit in remote parts of the world. The use of gravity and body ART & MAKERS - LIFE DRAWING with a TWIST weight while completing various exercises on a suspension trainer Mondays 6th February – 27th March. 7pm – 9pm. $84 for 7 weeks leads to improved strength, balance, flexibility and core stability. WATERCOLOUR with Alexandra Leti. Thurs 16th & 23rd February BENEFITS OF TRX/SUSPENSION TRAINING: and 2nd & 9th March. 10am – 2pm. $100 for 4 sessions th th th th 1: Suitable for all fitness levels - Adjusting your body position can LEADLIGHTING - Mons 6 -27 Feb, 6 & 20 March, 10am – 12pm th th th th change the difficulty of the exercise Tuesdays 7 -28 February, 7 & 14 March. 7pm-9pm. $80 for beginners. $60 for ongoing participants. 2: Improve Cardio and Strength - By altering the tempo of the th th exercise you can increase the workout on your heart and lungs whilst MOSAIC ART - Mondays 13 February – 20 March improving their strength. 6.30pm – 8.30pm. $60 for 6 weeks 3: All over body workout - The functional exercises target multiple LIFE-LONG LEARNING - BIO DYNAMIC FARMING & muscles at the same time GARDENING COURSE. Thurs 9th Feb – 6th April at Toolangi 4: Low impact - Your joints are not put under a lot of stress therefore Community House (8 wks). 10am – 1pm. $130 ($80 conc) for 8 wks decreasing the risk of injury and is safe for most people. BASIC MICROSOFT EXCEL COURSE - Sats 18th Feb– 25th March 5: Helps build core strength – Due to the instability of the suspension 10am – 12pm. $60 for 6 weeks (incl Workbook). Laptops available for use. trainer your core is constantly activated. DESIGN FOR LIVING FORUM - Small, sustainable housing for Now available at Whittlesea Physiotherapy. Call 9716 2250 to book affordability& environment. Sunday 26th Feb.10am–2pm. FREE. your session. ON THE COUCH WITH KATH - Wed 15th Feb. 11am. Samantha Heyfron B. Physio, APAM, $5 includes morning tea. Nora Kabisch M. Physio, Musc, Sports HELP FOR WILDLIFE - Saturday 11th February 10am-12pm. $5 which will be donated to Help for Wildlife carers. Whittlesea Physiotherapy, For more information on our classes and activities go to 2/17 Church Street, Whittlesea www.kinglakeranges.com.au and follow the links to our semester 1 program. Alternatively you can drop in and see us or Like and follow Phone: 9716 2250 us on Facebook [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/kinglakeranges.neighbourhoodhouse www.whittleseaphysiotherapy.com.au COMMUNITY GATHERING - Kinglake Ranges Community Groups, service providers and individuals are encouraged to attend these quarterly meetings as an opportunity to come together to update, support and share information and ideas about all things ‘Kinglake’. Tuesday 28th Feb. 7pm at Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House CASH for COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS - A big THANK YOU to the sponsors of the 2016 Christmas Carols - HIGH MOUNTAIN WATER, KINROSS FARM, KINGLAKE BRANCH BENDIGO BANK and THE SCRAP KINGLAKE PUB. Their financial support to the Carols helped make this one of the most successful and popular community events of the year. • Lead • Steel We would also like to thank our three local primary schools; West, • Copper • Whitegoods Middle and East, Whittlesea College School Band, Diamond Valley • Cables • Aluminium College Singers, local performers, Kinglake CFA, Kinglake CERT, Mother • Brass • Radiators 9467 5505 Christmas & Elf, volunteers, audience • Electronic motors Mon–Fri 7:30am-5pm members and all those who helped bring this special community event together – we hope you will all be 20 Clements Ave, part of our Carols again this year! BUNDOORA See you at The House soon. [email protected] Vicky, Laura, Denise & Sarah
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THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN CLOSE KANGAROO ENCOUNTER IN CRAIG WALSH
K HURSTBRIDGE QUIC NEW RY D By Steven Katsineris RIDS YOUR CARPET OF UNWANTED DUST MITES, PET FLEAS & BUGS LEAVING A CLINICALLY CLEAN FRAGRANCE One Friday morning in August, I was driving back through Hurstbridge
after dropping my daughter Lara at the school bus and was heading SPECIAL! 3 ROOMS FOR $69 home at about 8.30am. I turned left off the main road at the PHONE CRAIG NOW 9716 2777 OR 0412 434 104 roundabout onto the Hurstbridge/Arthurs Creek Road. Just before Greysharps Road I caught a glimpse of something from the corner of DEODORIZED & KITCHENS GARAGES SCOTCH GUARD my eye on my left moving fast straight towards me. I realised it was BATHROOMS DRIVEWAYS PROTECTION & OFFICES & CARPARKS an Eastern Grey Kangaroo and quickly put the brakes on and swerved AVAILABLE slightly to the right as there was no oncoming traffic.
As the car stopped, I waited in dread, but hoping not to hear a thump of it hitting the front side of the car. But the car stopped in just enough
time to allow space for the kangaroo to land on the road beside the car. But as it landed it slipped and its legs slid partially under the left front part of the car, behind the left front tyre. Fortunately, it didn’t strike the car as it slid and emerged unhurt, stood up and hopped CAR INTERIORS UPHOLSTERY MATTRESSES around in front of the car and bounded across the road, over the COUCHES CLEANED DEODORIZED AND CLEANED fence into the garden at Allwood House and disappeared. After it DINING CHAIRS SCOTCH GUARDED & DEODORIZED went I waited and looked around to make sure there were not more kangaroos about. As I drove on I noticed a woman ahead of me next
to the road. She must have witnessed the close encounter, as she smiled and waved at me, obviously also relieved that the kangaroo was uninjured.
At night Eastern Grey Kangaroos roam around feeding and at times
After 15 years of Carpet Cleaning, I now have the come out of the nearby woodland Carpet Cleaning Machine that supersedes others. and countryside into town to feed on This machine is the best available and together grassy road verges, school grounds with the new improved pre-spray & an all new quick drying technique, the results will astound and other open areas where there you. are lush grasses. But at dawn they This is without question the state of the art Carpet Cleaning Machine. Also with capability of reaching sometimes are stuck in town confused 3000 psi, I can also clean concrete paths & about how to get out. And by then driveways, garages, tile & grout cleaning & all there are people, dogs and cars about
types of pressure cleaning. This machine is the and they are panicked and frightened. ULTIMATE! So over the years I’ve quite often seen Eastern Grey Kangaroos in or near
the centre of town, at night and in GARDEN OF ROSES the early mornings. And consequently I’m very careful when driving about OR our streets and roads at dusk and PADDOCK OF PRICKLES dawn. And as on this occasion I’ve spotted them even later hopping across roads or through the school If you have something you would like to grounds or parkland while taking the children to school or the train contribute to ‘ROSES’ or ‘PRICKLES’ station. This incident was a reminder to be aware of the presence of kangaroos, wallabies and wombats wandering about the town. And email it to: [email protected] that we residents should be alert and cautious as we drive around the town and district, as we can come across native wildlife at quite All submissions must include name and unexpected times. Sadly, one morning a couple of days later I saw a contact details, including phone number dead wombat on the side of the road near the Monash Bridge. So for (Not necessarily for publication) the sake of the native animals and your own safety please take care driving on our suburban and rural roads. KNIT ONE GIVE ONE I support a charity ‘Knit One Give One’ (KOGO) that distributes WHITTLESEA0 SENIOR knitted clothing to the disadvantaged. My role involves co-ordination of knitters, collection and delivery to KOGO. This is a not-for-profit CITIZENS CLUB INC organisation and has been established for more than 10 years. They NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME distribute knitted goods to approximately 200 community agencies HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL, MAY IT BE SAFE, HEALTHY and who support the disadvantaged. My knitters feel a sense of community PROSPEROUS spirit in their support to KOGO and Victoria Police. DATES AND ACTIVITIES FOR FEBRUARY KOGO not only provides warm clothing to the community, they also 1st - 12.45pm Meeting followed by Afternoon Tea. run a Christmas Angel Program where they purchase/accept toys to 8th - 1pm Bingo and Afternoon Tea. distribute for Christmas presents. 15th - 11am Elvis entertainer followed by light refreshments. www.knitonegiveone.org 22nd - 1pm Trivia with Afternoon Tea. Cost $7 I’d like to encourage not only active members of the community to knit President – John Peachey - 0433 160 016 for a good cause, but also other members in the community who may Secretary - Faye McAuley – 0420 414 698 have this interest but may be physically or socially limited. Patterns Treasurer - Denise Hopkins – 0409 136 273 are available on the website. If you can help in any way please contact Please call if you have any enquires. Thank you Senior Sergeant Lorna McCarthy (03) 9438 8350, fax: (03) 9438 8351 Deadline for March Town Crier is no later than th [email protected], Wednesday 15 February address: Diamond Creek Police Complex, For advertising call Sue on 9716 2267 or 83 Main Hurstbridge Road Diamond Creek 3089 [email protected] 17
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At the table at dinner time, amongst the men from other departments, A FIVE POUND NOTE was an old salesman, from the Gents clothing section. He really should have been retired but was still there. He was one of the oldest, if not By Matt Dickinson the oldest staff member in the department store. He asked what was It all happened in a very large Department Store, with floors, known about, Bill, and in particular the missing 5 pounds. amounting to five acres, the largest Department store in the north of He was told, ‘No way in the world would Bill rob his own till, and risk England. One complete floor taken up by the accounts and mail order his job. Shifting him was the worst thing they could posssibly have section, employing many girls. Now, largely replaced by computers I done. He’s really depressed about the whole thing and thinking of suppose, in this modern world. getting another job.’ This incident occurred in the grocery section of this huge store, on the The old man asked me to find out, if money had been missed from Cooked Meats Delicatessen counter, as it is now known. This island the island cooked meat counter before this incident. I contacted counter was a very busy place, staffed by three people, two girls and the financial section to find out. Yes, there had been a ten shilling ‘Bill Brown’. discrepancy in the takings, a few days previous, but that had been Bill was a married man, with a very young family, he had failed the put down to error in change giving. A second shortage, pointed to medical for the forces and had worked for this store long before I someone ‘tickling the till’. This was the cashiers opinion, from the joined it. He was a thin, nervous type of character, a good salesman experience of past events in the store. and a good bloke to my way of thinking. I passed on this information to the old salesman, using the internal Most of the department store, used the air cash tube system for sales. phone system. In this system the bill and the tendered cash is sent by vacuum tube He thanked me, ‘Tell the manager, we will be visiting the grocery to a central point where the change and the bill is then returned back section.’ to the counter and thus the customer. This is nigh on a fool proof When I gave the manager this news, he wanted to know what was system. going on. On the island counter there were no cash tubes. Instead there was a ‘That old bloke has nothing to do with this section.’ three drawer IBM till. This till was the latest in till technology at that I knew this too, but I also knew the old man carried a lot of ‘clout’ time. Three people, able to use it at one time, with A, B.and C till with management due to his wide experience, in many sections of the drawers. Bill was on the C drawer. To open your till, a lever is moved department store, including being section cashier, at one time of the to a C position and your drawer would then operate. Change was men’s wear department. given from these tills and also a small printed receipt. The following morning he arrived, well before opening time, and he Because the display units on this island counter were all refrigerated wasn’t alone. He had a senior from accounts and also a tradesman the women were regularly changed, to different girls on a fortnightly with him. They went into the manager’s office. They had a cordial basis. The theory being, the cold from the refrigeration would affect meeting in the office then went to the island counter, in the middle of their health. the shop floor and to the IBM three drawer till. The tradesman was Bill worked on this counter, for a considerable time, months or maybe a an IBM specialist. He set to work and very quickly had the machine year or more. A well liked chap, and a good salesman who was happy in pieces with the outer covers off the big till and the till drawers out in this position. But things can change rapidly and unexpectedly. and separated. Carefully examining the space where the cash drawers had been, the technician stood back and said, ‘Have a look in here’. This particular morning, to his, and everyone else’s surprise, he was called into the managers office. In totalling the previous days takings The manager, the accounts man, bent down, peered into the empty from his till, they discovered it was 5 pounds short. At that time, 5 space, which the till drawer had occupied. It wasn’t empty at all. No, pound was equivalent to a good 2 weeks wages. (Consider the present at the very back where the drawer had been, amongst the dust, were value of two, week’s wages for an idea of the loss). Bread at that time two small crumpled pieces of paper. There was the five pound note was fourpence halfpenny a loaf of two pounds weight. Five pounds and a ten shilling note. They were delighted at the find, and called was a considerable amount to be missing. Bill over. ‘Bill, we have found the reason for the missing money.’ The manager asked the unfortunate Bill, ‘Do you know anything about the missing money? Was there any reason for the shortage?’ ‘No, I have no idea how there could be five pounds missing, we had been very busy, but not many 5 pound notes are ever taken’. ‘Did anyone else use your till for change?’ ‘No, neither of the girls were anywhere near my till.’ The two young lasses, were both new to the job and as honest as the day’s sunshine. The manager knew that well. He should have really known Bill by this time and trusted him. But he didn’t. I suppose, with money missing, he had to do something. While he didn’t say anything directly to suggest Bill had pocketed the money he said, ‘We’re moving you off the Island Counter to one of the other counters.’ All the other counters were on the cash tube system. Bill said he was Bill came off his counter. He was wiping his eyes, trembling with relief, not involved in the missing money. But, the manager had his doubts. and when he spoke, he surprised and shocked everyone. All the staff Being shifted to the another counter brought gossip and doubts from had now gathered in a group around Bill as he said to the tradesman all the staff, and soon his friends. Gossip spreads quickly to other and old salesman, ‘Thanks for finding the money, it is a big relief for departments. What did his work mates think? Bill said, ‘I feel like a me.’ Then turning to the manager said, ‘Manager, I am clocking off, leper’. He was really amazed at the differing reactions, by the other right now’!! sales people to his problem. Some, by their attitude, really thought he had pocketed the money, even though Bill had worked with them for ‘What? Bill, are you feeling sick? Go to the tea room and have a years. Some asked if had he left the counter for the toilet or to buy cuppa. Have a rest!’ something in the store. He answered ‘No I didn’t, I was there all the ‘No, I’m OK. I’m OK now. I’m fine now. I have to knock off, got to go. time’. Then he was asked, ‘Did you see the cash removed from the till Thanks all.’ for totaling?’ With that Bill turned and left the group just standing there. Knocked ‘Yes. I was there when the till was cleared.’ off? Before even starting? To all of the staff’s amazement and the The problem was the straight amount of 5 pounds. If it had been a manager shock. few shillings, it could have been a mistake in change, but not 5 pounds The following day, there were further surprises. Bill gave a weeks straight. Very few 5 pound notes were in general use. Bill started notice. He had a new job with a cooked meats company. The very working on the other counters. Everyone settled down, seemed to same company that supplied the department store Island meat forget and perhaps forgive, but not Bill. He was heartedly sick of being counter with their produce. under suspicion, and contemplated getting another job away from this The following week he left, the hat went around, and we bought him department store. He knew a job reference would be needed and may a golf club as he was a keen golfer. Now everyone was sorry to see not be given, due to this money missing. This went on for a while. him go. 18
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I lost contact with him after that for a number of years. And for years Bill never crossed my mind. Time and life went on, I got married. One DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR? day my new wife and I were having afternoon tea in ‘Carricks cafe’ in NAME: Robert Hyndman Newcastle, and to our surprise, a very well dressed man came across to our table. HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN WHITTLESEA? It was Bill Brown. He asked me, ‘How are you going, after all these I moved to Whittlesea in 1973, years? Are you still at the store? Don’t tell me, - you married Mary?’ originally living at the Royal Mail My wife had worked with Bill on the Island counter. Hotel until my clinic and surgery ‘No, Bill, I’m not there anymore, I’ve a new job. Yes, Mary has married was completed in May 1973. me. How are you going? You’re looking very well.’ HOW HAVE YOU BEEN It turned out, he had advanced in his new job and was now Company INVOLVED IN THE sales manager of this very successful national firm. He had done very COMMUNITY? well indeed in those few years. After the clinic had become I asked him, ‘Bill, do you remember that missing 5 pound note from established and my son started the IBM till?’ playing football with Whittlesea ‘Remember it? Remember it? I can never forget it. It is still in my juniors I began coaching the thoughts, every day. I was very happy, working for that store, very Under 10’s with the help of David happy until that happened.’ Johns, Gary Hawking and the late Ken Buckland. We had lots of fun ‘You’ve done very well, Bill, what do you think made you so successful?’ watching the development of the young players’ skills and seeing them grow into superb young men. I was fortunate enough to be President ‘What a change from being a counter jumper in that department store of the Club in the nineties and my involvement with the players and to a National Sales manager of my present employer? I’ll tell you the community broadened. The redevelopment of the oval meant a what made the difference? ONE missing five pound note. But for that shared arrangement with the Mernda and Epping Clubs that created note, I’d be still on that cooked meat counter. THAT ONE FIVE POUND greater horizons of community involvement. NOTE!’
I joined the Freemasons and was Master of the Lodge in 2000 and this meant a wider involvement, especially with the less fortunate in our WHITTLESEA DISTRICT society. Last year I was humbled to receive a 40- year Long Service Award from the Whittlesea Agricultural Society for my veterinary TABLE TENNIS ASSSOCIATION involvement. My work as a veterinarian in the early years took me from Caulfield to Nagambie, Sunbury and Alexandra and I even did some work around PLAYERS WANTED Holbrook. Fortunately, as the profession developed some of these practice holes filled with other clinics. This area of practice introduced Any standard and age me to a diverse range of people and their opinions. is welcome I was involved in writing the veterinary notes in the Town Crier for a number of years when Cheryl Kerr was the editor. This was a lot of fun Play commences and there are many stupid and hilarious anecdotes from these times. th My involvement in football led to further involvement in the DVFL, Wednesday 8 February, especially the Tribunal and all of the Whittlesea players, who were clearly innocent, were found guilty. This developed into a local 7.30pm community radio involvement and being able to represent differing community opinions. Chandler Pavilion, Since the Black Saturday Bushfires in 2009, my wife Jan and I have been heavily involved in the Bushfire Memorial at the Toorourrong Whittlesea Showgrounds Reservoir and Coombes Road, which not only honours the memories of our friends that perished, but also honours the superb work done Come join the fun and keep fit by the community during and after the fires. This really does typify the spirit of Whittlesea in being able to unite in both adversity and the Further details phone: Les 0419 466 018 celebrations. Or Ian 0411 314 501 The Toorourrong Reservoir Park has now been re-established and Jan and I are involved in the Friends of Toorourrong to assist in the www.wdtta.org.au maintenance of this fantastic park for not only the local but the wider community. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT LIVING IN WHITTLESEA? WHITTLESEA CHILDREN’S The Post Office is 25 miles (40 kms) from Elizabeth St. This gives easy CENTRE access to the CBD and the suburbs and yet retain our rural feeling. 57-61 Laurel Street, Whittlesea. PHONE: 9716 2153 WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN THE TOWNSHIP? Whittlesea Children’s Centre provides the Community with an essential I think our village is pretty well catered for, but I would like more service offering: publicity promoting our assets. I think the efforts of our forebears * 3 & 4 year old Kindergarten sessions are run by qualified setting the town up, the Golf Club, swimming pool, tennis courts etc Kindergarten teacher. are insufficiently recognised, particularly the efforts of the late Jack * Long daycare for Children from 3months to 6 years of age. Wailes. * Occasional Care (3 hour sessions) * Fully qualified, dedicated and experienced staff SNOW TANK - In countries where there is snow for part * Stimulating programmes tailored for your child needs, based on of the year, such as in Russia, it is common for children accordance of EYLF * Open 50 weeks of the year, 7am to 6pm. to build snow forts and for grown ups to try their hand at * Nutritious meals & nappies provided making simple snow sculptures. But Alexander Zhuikov, POSITIONS AVAILABLE ~ Whittlesea Childcare Centre is a not for a university student from Novosibirsk, made something profit, community managed centre. quite realistic out of snow - a life size model of a war We provide a safe, caring and engaging environment where children tank. The model he chose was the SU-122-54 Soviet have the opportunity to interact with others, whilst enhancing and war machine. He did if perfectly, complete with all the developing skills. Parents can be assured that their children are safe, details including green paint. Zhuikov used shovels, secure and supported. Please give Tracey a call on 9716 2153 and arrange a guided knife blades and hand trowels to carve out the shape of tour of our friendly community centre or to make a booking. the tank and its details. 19
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Seeds planted for 2017 COUNCIL Home Harvest FEASTival NEWS We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal custodians of the land the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and pay our With the summer holidays fast becoming a distant memory, the new respects to their Elders past and present. school year is upon us. I’d like to take a moment to remind drivers of Seeds have been planted to celebrate local food and the summer the speed zones and crossings around schools; including at our three harvest at the 2017 Home Harvest FEASTival. A community event, newest schools - Mernda Central P-12, Mernda Park Primary School the Home Harvest FEASTival is based on the simple notion of coming and Harvest Home Primary School in Epping. together and sharing a meal using home-grown and local produce. It is being held at Edendale Farm in Eltham on Sunday 26th February The 40km zones and crossing are there for the safety of children and 2017. families and our local laws staff will be patrolling to ensure drivers Nearly 80 local growers have already planted the seed by registering comply with the rules. to contribute produce to the FEASTival. Amongst them is Beales Road Parents of pre-school aged children should also take note that kindergartens across the City of Whittlesea will open their doors to Farm, a recent winner of the Practically Green Sustainability Award for rd Sustainable Community Organisations. the public for one night only on Thursday 23 February from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Beales Road Farm started three years ago in response Applications for 4 year old kindergarten in 2019 open on Wednesday to the social isolation being 1 March so you can use this opportunity to find out more about experienced by the leaseholder kindergarten enrolment. Details are on our website www.whittlesea. of the land where it is based. vic.gov.au or find out more by calling the enrolment officer on 9217 The leaseholder, Hayden, has 2170. autism and needed to meet With the kids back at school and kinder, maybe it’s time to stop and new community members think about learning a new hobby. to help him feel safe and Due to popular demand, Greenbrook Community House is now connected to his community. offering programs from Mernda Community House including: Gardening was something - Painting and drawing that he was interested in. - Sewing Garden coordinator Rachel - Kids singing/choir Bishop said ‘Hayden enjoys interacting with the gardeners who have - Men’s Social Group brought new friendships into his life and taught him how to grow - Writing groups plants from seed and keep his garden tidy. In addition a constant - Social activity groups for adults with a disability supply of fresh, organically grown food is always available for Hayden - Art for teens and his carers to use in their cooking.’ Social media posts are made - Garden club to local gardening group pages flagging when food is available and - Patchwork, crochet, needlework and more demand far outstrips supply. To see the full Term 1 program visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au and type ‘Neighbourhood Houses’ in the search. Being part of a community like Doreen offers a range of opportunities to be involved. One coming up is Clean-Up Australia Day on Sunday 5th March 2017. It’s a great way to meet your neighbours and to support a cause that benefits your entire community. Visitcleanupaustraliaday. org.au or whittlesea.vic.gov.au to find out more and register. Sites run from 10am-12pm and are followed by light refreshments. And if you’ve recently moved in to the area, our new Pop-Up Recycling Station can help you rid yourself of those pesky relocation leftovers. Launched in January, the station has been designed specifically with new residents in mind, providing opportunities to recycle large cardboard and polystyrene boxes, packaging, small electrical items and other articles often left hanging around after moving to a new Photo: Gardeners at Beales Road Farm, Veronica Curmi, Josh house. To find out when we’re coming to Doreen visit Hogan, May Middleton, Maggie & Ron Gordon and Scott Jordan www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au Since the first feast, the enthusiastic gardeners at Beales Road And finally, do you know someone who is passionate and committed to Farm have been Hayden McLean, Veronica Curmi, Josh Hogan, May reconciliation? Why not acknowledge their contribution by nominating Middleton, Maggie and Ron Gordon, Scott Jordan and Rachel Bishop. them for a Reconciliation Award. The awards are open to Aboriginal They have been involved one way or another, over the past six years and non-Aboriginal people, services and organisations, our diverse and it’s been a long, winding yet rewarding road. This year they’re communities and people of all abilities and faiths. growing leeks, tomato, eggplant and zucchini. The Awards are presented by the City of Whittlesea in partnership with healthAbility, previously Nillumbik Health, is a proud supporter of the the Whittlesea Reconciliation Group. Home Harvest FEASTival, a partnership between Nillumbik Shire and You can apply at www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au and applications close st Banyule City Councils, Local Food Connect, Sustainable Gardening 31 March 2017. Australia, Eltham High School, Real Food Catering, Home Grown Catering and healthAbility. POT OF STEW - The city of Sarajevo in Bosnia and Brendan Walsh, Chief Executive Officer at healthAbility said, ‘It’s great Herzegovina was the scene of a major cooking event to be part of a community celebration supporting healthy and fresh when over 100 cooks and volunteers got together food grown locally. We know most people get into veggie gardening to make a gigantic pot of chicken stew. The meal for the health benefits that come with getting active, getting outdoors of stew was enough to serve 14,000 people. In and eating fresh produce.’ Bosnia, chicken stew is known as Bey’s soup and this The annual Home Harvest is in its 6th year and will be transformed particular batch used 1,000 kilograms of chicken into a FEASTival, with a number of food-related workshops and meat. Also in the huge pot which was a metre high, entertainment, alongside a picnic-style shared meal. It will be held at Edendale Farm, Gastons Road, Eltham, on Sunday 26th February 2017. were 300 kilograms of vegetables. The chefs involved People from all backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to plant the hoped to break a record for making the biggest pot seed and get involved in the Home Harvest FEASTival – it’s not too of stew while serving scores of onlookers. However late. To find out more, register as a grower and join the FEASTival, much of the batch was delivered to soup kitchens to visit www.nillumbik.gov.au/homeharvest or ring 9433 3316 feed the needy. 20
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LEMON After 3 more hours mix again and replace cling wrap and lid for another hour or two, or overnight. Depending on your freezer, the longer you (CITRUS LIMON) leave it in the harder it will become, and may need a minute and a hot Here’s something you can use spoon to dish it out. without doing anything other than It is very rich, you only need one or two spoons. your usual shop, or if you have Serve with a sprig of fresh mint on top, or with berries. Your friends them in garden - even better. won’t believe you’ve made the best fresh gelato they’ve ever tasted. The best thing about lemons is Julie Novak, Naturopath that they’re full of antioxidants. Vitamin C is one we all know, and thanks to the lemon (+lime) containing this vitamin, sailors over a century ago were able to keep themselves free of scurvy on long journeys. HEALTH BENEFITS - We know that lemon helps alleviate a sore or sticky throat, and a glass of lemon juice in some water can also help clear the sinuses. It can help cleanse the palate after a heavy meal, but more interestingly can help stimulate your liver and encourage bile formation that actually helps you break down those heavy foods and helps fat metabolism. If you have trouble digesting foods, have some lemon water half an hour before your meal. Lemon is antiseptic and antimicrobial so can help with coughs, colds, flu, parasite infestations, intestinal and mouth cleansing. Healthy Vitamin C intake from fresh fruits and vegetables may help reduce your risk of stroke, and protect you free-radical damage leading to cancer and other degenerative conditions. Vitamin C is vital for collagen production – helping keep our tissues looking and feeling younger. It boosts the immune system, increases absorption of some minerals like iron, and many health professionals recommend vitamin C for asthma – particularly if associated with respiratory infections. Vitamin C is always best consumed from freshly picked fruit and vegetables rather than supplement form. It is astringent and contains mineral like magnesium and especially potassium. The peel is high in phytonutrients so I always eat a little of it with my lemon tea. PRECAUTIONS - People with excessive stomach acid, ulcers, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may find lemons exacerbate their conditions, therefore should not eat a lot of citrus foods particularly on an empty stomach. Only in moderate amounts for those conditions. HOW TO USE - Squeeze fresh lemon on top of cooked meat dishes such as chicken, lamb or steak, also of course with fish and seafood. It can be used on top of your fruit salad (grate some ginger and honey with it, or on its own.) Lemon is excellent to keep lunchbox fruit and veg fresh and free from browning. Jazzes up a garden salad or steamed vegies with olive oil and a touch of salt. Add to some curries after they’re cooked. And if you have a sore throat go straight for a good squeeze of lemon juice followed by a half spoon of good local or manuka honey to soothe the throat almost instantly. Keep half a lemon on the shelf of your fridge to keep the fridge smelling fresh. My best tip for utilising the antioxidant potential of lemon is to simply have some in water in the evening (not with stomach ulcers or GERD). Samantha Heyfron B Physio, APAM Antioxidants will be busy working away while you’re sleeping and you Nora Kabisch M Physio, Musc, Sports will be less likely to wake up with bad breath. LEMON GELATO Juice of 5 lemons (+ juice of ½ orange for a sweet softness) Grated rind of ½ Lemon, 1½ cups thickened cream ½ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla essence OR DAIRY + SUGARCANE FREE VERSION Juice of 6 lemons (+ juice of ½ orange), Grated rind of ½ lemon 1 cup coconut cream, ½ cup honey, Pinch of salt ½ teaspoon vanilla essence If you have an ice cream maker – follow those instructions for how to 2/17 Church Street, Whittlesea Victoria 3757 complete this and turn into your delicious dessert. Tel: 03 9716 2250 Fax: 03 9716 2275 If, like me you don’t have an ice cream maker, combine the above ingredients and mix with a food processor, beater, or even a nutribullet www.whittleseaphysiotherapy.com.au until fluffy (if using electric mixers it will be only a minute orso). Be sure all ingredients are combining well throughout the mixing – especially with nutribullet type mixers. Pour the mix into a plastic container and top with cling wrap (to keep SOME TRIVIA QUESTIONS the air out), followed by a lid and place in the freezer for approximately 1. Who was the American Composer who wrote songs for ‘Kiss Me Kate’ 4 hours. and ‘Can Can’? After 4 hours take the container out and with a spatula/spoon mix 2. True or False? ‘Philosophy’ means ‘love and wisdom’ in Greek. again whilst maintaining the fluffiness (the underneath and middle 3. What hopping marsupial lives in Australia and New Guinea? wont yet be frozen but the edges will). Then replace cling wrap and 4. What is China’s major east-west water transport artery? lid and put back in the freezer (if you can’t wait then just taste a little Answers: bit at this point!) 1. Cole Porter 2. True 3. Kangaroo 4.Yangtze River 21
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PRACTICAL PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE WHAT’S THAT IN THE SKY? To be amazed by the heavens, first get your bearings and note that 2017 Year of the Fire Rooster North is the warmest side of the house. Face north and on your right, is the east where the Sun rises, and on your left, is west where the Welcome 2017! How did that Monkey year of 2016 go for you? For sun sets. Behind you is south. The brightest night is with the Full Moon many it seems, the twists on the 11th February and the darkest night is on the New Moon on the and turns of the Monkey 27th February. as it leapt from tree to tree was a little too much, FOR ALL YOU NIGHT OWLS ~ All the action is happening in the leaving many bidding last west in the first half of the month just after sunset. We have a close year good riddance. For association of the Goddess of Love, the God of War and the nurturing adrenalin junkies and lovers Moon…all very cozy, and beautiful to see. Lowest and brightest is of challenges and change Venus and just above her is reddish Mars. We begin the month with the Monkey was an exciting the Moon aligning with Mars. They disappear in the early evening year, though not without it’s but as a reward just for you I have organized the appearance of The moments of course. Saucepan (Orion’s Belt), along with Taurus and the Pleiades. As we go to press the Lunar If you draw an imaginary line through the bottom of the saucepan and New Year is nearly upon us. follow it to the ground you will pass by Aldebaran, in the eye of Taurus On January 28th, so begins the the Bull, and you will pass through the Pleaides. Aldebaran, Arabic Year of the Fire Rooster. for follower, is thought to be so named as it is forever chasing the The Rooster is a magnificent Pleiades across the heavens. bird; he is proud and watchful, protective and loyal to his brood. The Pleiades are also called the Seven Sisters who in mythology are Anyone with chickens knows he never rests until his chickens are all always fleeing Orion as the night passes. There are similar stories safe on the roost for the night and he will be the first to attack a fox in indigenous Australian mythology of a hunter (or a fishermen) and perish in defense of his chickens. He is also benevolent and shares chasing seven women! Amazingly these stories began when there his special food finds with cluck cluck cluck….but he is not subtle about was no (supposedly) contact between the Greeks and the Aborigines. it, he struts his stuff and is quite boastful and un-ashamedly crows to Maybe history, global mythology and the skills of ancient people (as the world of how fabulous he is… just look at my fine feathers and my travellers), needs to be rewritten. magnificent tail! Follow the line though the base of the saucepan upwards and you will So how does that colour our year? Well it won’t be a restful one that find Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky. He is known as the Dog is certain. In Chinese Astrology the Rooster also represents buckling Star and Harry Potter fans will understand the literary association. Clever! down and working hard. Gains are not easy this year, but for all those The Southern Cross is swinging low and may be difficult to see but it who don’t give in, those who get up and greet each day with a positive is always in our night sky, so stand on tippy-toes. approach … they will find that the year will bring rewards, especially the second half of the year. Those who are inclined to laziness, sleeping FOR ALL YOU EARLY BIRDS ~ Look up to the north to see Jupiter in and expecting others to pick up the slack will feel the sharp talons shining overhead. On your left (west) is the bright star Regulus, in of the Rooster as he brings them into line. the heart of Leo the Lion. On your right and overhead is the Scorpion poised to strike at any perceived threat. Lower to the left (west) is The Fire element is likely to usher in a passionate year that can be creamy colored Saturn. both positive and negative. Internationally there will be considerable muscle flexing, disputes over borders will fire up and a fair bit of one- The Moon joins Jupiter on the 16th February and joins Saturn on the up-manship will be evident. American foreign policy will see division 21st February. Look south to see The Southern Cross which is high in and have many countries re-assessing their loyalties. This year will the sky and right side up making it worthwhile being up so early. not be a quiet one. Roosters expect people to listen to them and get Let yourself be awed! kerrygalea.com.au quite irritated if they don’t, which can test tempers and we will see this locally as well. Suffering in silence is not the Rooster way. In a very ‘look at me’ fashion the last Rooster year was 2005 and saw the birth of You Tube which is so very Rooster. PODCASTING THOMASTOWN First impressions count and so it’s a good time to get that haircut, buy The Thomastown Neighbourhood House (TNH) nestled within The some new clothes and clean up your home and affairs both privately Thomastown Library, is a place where people can feel safe, engage and financially in readiness for the year ahead. It’s a great year to other community members and just be. let yourself shine and strut your stuff but remember it is the cocks Most mornings as you enter the library you can smell the freshly crow that announces the sun is up ready to get to work. So, be ground coffee beans, turn right and you’ll hear hot coffee being alert and maintain a healthy routine as this year rewards effort and poured through the machine. The rustic TNH coffee cart is inviting, commitment, and above all, have a safe and joyous year. this is the place you come to have a ‘chat’. Mothers, Fathers and their Until next time, stay well, Dr Angela Palmer children float past on their way to Maternal Child Health. B.AppSc Human Biology, B.AppSc T.C.M. R.M.I.T On Tuesday’s (and any other arranged time) you can take the ‘chat’ Kinglake Chinese Medicine to another level by being part of the new podcast. ‘This Thomo Life’ is another initiative by TNH and they invite you and your children 2/1 Victoria Road, Kinglake to capture your local story. The story can be part of the recorded Phone:- 5786 1889 podcast and eventually broadcast to the wider world. The stories TNH are looking for, fill no requirements other than being A bloke went to a psychiatrist about his wife. ‘Doc, it’s yours and in whatever spoken form you present it. Stories that have amazing,’ he said, ‘My wife thinks she is a horse!’ The shrink links with the suburb of Thomastown are not essential but preferred. said, ‘What do you mean? Thinks she’s a horse?’ “This Thomo Life” is funded by The Whittlesea Community The bloke said, ‘Well, she sleeps standing up, all she eats is Development Grants Program. hay, she’s growing hair down the back of her neck and she whinnies.’ Thomastown Library, The shrink said, ‘This sounds extremely serious, now, I should warn you, the treatment could be expensive.’ 52 Main Street, Thomastown ‘Well that’s the good part,’ said the bloke, ‘money is no 8376 6939 object, she’s won her last three starts.’ This is a gag that Maurie Fields often told. E: [email protected] From Marty Fields book, Funny Things W: tnh.org.au 22
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Town Crier February 2017 KIDDIES CORNER Back to School
Puzzle courtesy of RaisinOurKids.com Assignments Enroll Lunchroom Rules Backpack Eraser Math School bus TRIVIA Bathroom Exams New friends School office Q. What is the largest city in south America, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Bell First day Notebook School yard Paolo or Buenos Aires? Binder Gymnasium Nurse Science A. Sao Paolo Cafeteria Hallway Old friends Secretary Chalkboard Intercom Padlock September Classroom Janitor Pencil Social studies WHITTLESEA PRE SCHOOL Inc. Clock Language arts Pens Student We are now taking enrolments Courses Learning Principal Study for 3 year old and 4 year old Desk Library Quizzes Teacher programs. We provide children Doors Locker Roll call with an environment that Puzzle courtesy of Livewire Puzzles, http://puzzles.ca encourages and stimulates their development, and builds self confidence and social skills in readiness for school. The program and the environment are determined by the children’s needs and interests. Activities are based on play, which is central to the lives of all children. 92 Church St., Whittlesea 9716 2405 [email protected]
2017 COMMUNITY FESTIVAL CAN YOU CONTRIBUTE ARTWORK? All local schools, preschools, playgroups, clubs, groups, aged care facilities and wider community are invited to contribute artwork to the City of Whittlesea Community Festival to be held on Sunday 19th March 2017. The artwork will be displayed in the outdoor gallery at the festival. In 2017 the theme will be Tapestry. Tapestry inspires us to notice the richness of our community and the contributions of individuals to the strength of that fabric. Woven from strands of different colours and textures a fabric is created that is the sum of different and differing threads. A tapestry serves as a metaphor to remind us that a strong society is built on cultural, genetic and social diversity. Intersecting at numerous points, these threads create a fabric that is stronger than any single thread. When viewed from outside, it may contain complex but cohesive images… documentation of personal stories, social activities, history, myths and legends or ongoing cultural patterns… this year the theme invites us to appreciate that we all have various threads running through our lives and these all contribute to the rich tapestry of our diverse community. For this fabric to be strong, it is crucial that these threads come from different Puzzle courtesy of RaisinOurKids.com directions – as do the members our rich community. 23
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WHITTLESEA U3A Sharing skills, knowledge, friendship for people 55+ NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Choose from 80+ Classes, keeping mind & body in excellent condition. VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES - Volunteering is a wonderful way to become involved with other seniors, share knowledge and experiences while making friends. We are particularly looking for tutors in the German language as well as Military History. If you are interested please contact our office At a time when warmth, compassion, PHONE 9464 1339 gentleness and understanding mean so much Leave a message if no answer WHITE LADY FUNERALS [email protected] is there for you To access our website & for application forms www.whittleseau3a.org.au 24 hours a day, every day of the year Or google: whittleseau3a ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP $40 Single, $70 Couple Thinking of planning WU3A are looking for volunteers who can instruct on the following subjects. Computer, History, Current affairs, Crafts, Dancing, Voluntary ahead? tutors, and leaders for our classes and activities running weekly. Volunteering is a wonderful way to get involved with other seniors, Guardian Pre-paid funeral plans available. and contribute to a cause you are passionate about. Volunteering can also be a chance to make new friends or share your expertise. If Your Pre-paid Funeral plan is inflation proof - interested, contact the office, details above. unlike Funeral Insurance. No rising premiums. HAPPY NEW YEAR Call for a no obligation appointment. The end of an old and the beginning of a new year always brings
a moment of reflection and plenty of exciting plans for the fresh start. Are you planning to do something different this year? Whittlesea 03 9408 4200 U3A offers many courses of interests, some old and some new. Our website has a fresh new look with lots of information, so why not visit WHITE LADY FUNERALS us on https://www.whittleseau3a.org.au 25 Cooper Street, Epping Tel. 03 9408 4200 The 2017 program includes 91 classes and activities most of which are available on a weekly basis. In the meantime, WhittleseaU3A has successfully established a working relationship with the City of QUOTABLE QUOTES Whittlesea’s Positive Ageing Team, Confucius Institute RMIT University ‘Justice is truth in action’, - Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Chinese Medicine and Melbourne City Football Club enabling WU3A to Beaconsfield offer new classes in Walking Football, Tai Chai, and Chinese Medicine ‘If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help & Wellbeing. These classes are a further demonstration of WU3A make the world safe for diversity’, - John F. Kennedy working with other organisations to provide our members from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities participate in a diverse ‘The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is range of classes that enables them to learn, create, connect while comprehensible’, - Albert Einstein developing, wellbeing knowledge and skills. The next Town Crier is due out An expression of interest is being sought for 5 new courses being Wednesday 1st March offered in 2017 Deadline for all copy, ads and alterations to We have also received requests to consider providing classes in the existing entries is no later than following subjects; Creative pottery, Public speaking, Current affairs Wednesday 15th February SHORT COURSE - COMPUTER PRIVACY AND INTERNET SECURITY with tutor Chris Bennetts A new short course is being organized for Term 2 on the importance WHITTLESEA GARDEN CLUB of understanding Internet Privacy and Security. No computer skills needed. The class will be held during the day (day and venue to be Are You organized) over 3 weeks beginning in Term 2. CHESS AND MIND GAMES – tutor John Kolonis Starting a new Garden, Are you interested in learning how to play or improve your skills in chess, checkers, French checkers (similar to checkers) or backgammon A parent at home or and would like to take an evening class? Perhaps retired? If so why not put your name down for this great new class which will be held in the evening (day and venue to be organized). Come visit and join our friendly Details will be available early in February providing more information about enrollment but don’t forget to contact us before then.
WHITTLESEA GARDEN CLUB If you are interested in taking the class please contact the Whittlesea U3A Office on 9464 1339 or Mobile, 0404 119 189 and leave a Come with us for Inspiration, message. Special Speakers and Great opportunity to learn how to feel just that little bit safer when using your computer on the internet! Visits to Beautiful Gardens Details will be available in February providing more information about enrollment but don’t forget to contact us before then. Contact: Keith Sutton 9716 2461 Lilian Kwiatkowski
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Town Crier February 2017 WHITTLESEA WHITTLESEA FIRE BRIGADE PHOTOGRAPHY In December Whittlesea Fire Brigade held CLUB Inc. its annual dinner and awards evening at GET YOUR SHUTTERS CLICKING IN THE NEW YEAR! the Whittlesea Football Club. CFA Board Deputy chairperson, Michelle McLean, Whittlesea Photography Club has a big year planned with educational Operations Manager, James Dullard, nights, club outings, guest speakers, location shoots, competitions Operations Officer, Brian Wright, Group and much more. There is something for photographers of all levels Officer, Urs Biederman, former Group and interests. Officer Rod Holland, retired Whittlesea 2017 kicks off with our first meeting being held on February 2nd at the Captains Ken Williamson and John McPhee Whittlesea Agricultural Society Admin Building at 7.30 pm. For any joined brigade officers, members and newcomers, it’s not too late to register your interest in attending this families to conclude another safe and meeting or our second meeting on 23* February. successful year of volunteer service to We’re looking forward to making this our biggest and best year yet. the community. Captain Jeff Rowden Contact: [email protected] in his address thanked ex Captain Ken Williamson, Operations Officer Brian Wright, his wife Carol, and the brigade at Whittlesea Fire large for supporting him with his Captaincy. Fighter, Ian Kay chosen for the 2016 Jeff also acknowledged the advancements A.F. Walker Fire made by members in the successful Eden Fighter of the Year Park fire fighters recruitment program, award Community Education, Brigades in Schools, Whittlesea Show and Emergency Medical Response. Rod Holland from R& P Properties and Mark Parker and Matthew McDonald from Parker’s Auto Plus were gratefully acknowledged for their donation of funds, parts and labour which significantly assisted the upgrade of the brigade’s support vehicle. Special guest speaker Phil Hawkey Vegetation Officer (Districts 12&22) provided an interesting account of his experienes at an indigenous ‘Burn Camp’ held in Wujal Wujal (near Cooktown Qld) where attendees were shown how traditional land owners carefully manage country using ancient burning techniques. All who attended the evening enjoyed a delicious meal, cheerful banter and of course the night was rounded off with the brigade’s traditional ‘Passing Of the Port’ an old ceremonial toast that harkens back to the days of medieval knights. Congratulations to the recipients of awards as follows: Graham Roberts National Medal 1st Clasp Tony Duckmanton National Medal 1st Clasp (ex Capt) Ken Williamson Life Membership For children aged 0 – 4 Ian Kay A.F. Walker Fire Fighter of the Year award Your first two visits are free! Callum Duckmanton - Greg Walker Memorial Trophy best competitor Dale Cranston 5 year award Develop your children’s social skills & development Danny Cobb 5 year award with our creative crafts, awesome activities, BRIGADE INCIDENTS - During the month of December the brigade educational toys, outdoor area and excursions! responded to 17 incidents: 4x Motor vehicle accident, 6x Smoke alarm Open Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday activation (inc. cooking smoke/fumes), 2x False alarm, 3x Grass & 9.30am - 11.30am Scrub (2x supporting other brigades), 1x mulch fire, 1x investigate controlled burn off. Rear of 28 Forest Street, WHITTLESEA TRAINING - The December training schedule saw Summer For more information visit our Facebook page prerequisite training in full swing with grass fire attack, entrapment www.facebook.com/whittleseaPlaygroup drills, pumping and draughting. Sessions on navigation and local or call Melanie 0430 091 303 navigation were held as were specialized courses for Strike Team Leader, and Advanced Hydraulics. Emergency Medical Response and vehicle driver training continues. WFB Training Officer Lt. Scott Allen WHITTLESEA ANGLING CLUB NEWS praised the great work the 18 new firefighters have been putting in The Whittlesea Angling Club was re-established in since their graduation from basic training and thanks them for their 2014 and is a not-for-profit organisation. The club is continued support of the brigade. family orientated and we are happy to accept anglers COMPETITION TEAM - Whittlesea Fire Brigade’s Gunnaz have at any skill level. The members are always happy to begun their Summer Competition training. Interested in joining the share their experience and knowledge. We have some team? Come down to brigade running track (opposite the Whittlesea trips and events organised. Show Grounds entrance, Yea Rd) Tuesdays 6.30pm. Our team will The club meets 7:30pm, the second Tuesday of every month at the continue training and attending competitions during January and Royal Mail Hotel, Beech Street, Whittlesea. February and are set to blitz the State Fire Championships Labour Day Please come along if you are interested in becoming a member. Weekend in March. Visit Whittlesea Fire Brigade’s web site MEMBERSHIP PRICES www.whittleseacfa.com Adult: $50.00 Juniors under 16 years: $15.00 FIRE RESTRICTIONS ARE NOW IN FORCE FOR Family: $80.00 CONTACT: 0488 677 582 THE CITY OF WHITTLESEA Email: [email protected]
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CRAIGIEBURN SUPPORT & EXERCISE EPPING RSL ANGLING CLUB, meets 2nd COMMUNITY CALENDAR GROUP Are running classes in chair based Monday month, meeting room, Epping RSL, MEETING DATES & CONTACTS exercises, Qi gong, Nordic walking, craft group. Harvest Home Rd, Epping. All Welcome. Spencer 1st EPPING SCOUT GROUP, Scout Hall, Duffy For more information phone Brenda 9308 4456 0408 888 773 [email protected] St, Epping. Scouts Mon.7-9pm, Cubs Tues. Or email [email protected] EPPING PENSIONER ASS. Meets Tues. 12.30- 6.30-8pm. Joeys Wed. 6.30-7.30pm. Enq: Group CRAIGIEBURN RESIDENTS ASSOC,. Inc., 3.30pm, Memorial Hall. Happy, friendly group, Leader Marita Bassett 0409 997 714 Meet 1st Wed. Month, 7.30pm, Selwyn House, many activities & outings. 1st KINGLAKE SCOUT GROUP, Scout Hall, Craigieburn. All Welcome. Brenda, 9308 4456 Irene 8401 3332 or Doreen 9401 4431 Kinglake Football Ground, Kinglake Central. CMSC (Council of Single Mothers & their EPPING TENNIS CLUB Inc., Epping Reserve, Cubs (7-11yr) Wed. 7-8.30pm. Scouts (11-15 Children) FAWKNER, Meet monthly, 12.30- Cnr. High & Park Sts. Lynn 9408 6932. Players yrs) Tues. 7-8.30pm. Venturers (15-18yrs) Fri. 2.30pm, free lunch. Meet others in support group of all standards welcome. Social, Coaching. Day 7-8.30pm. Enq: Mel Ennis 0438 237 836 Natalie 9654 0327, [email protected] & night tennis available. 1st WHITTLESEA SCOUT GROUP, CSMC, VICTORIA phone support & referral FINDON CALISTHENICS CLUB Sth.Morang Scout Hall, 40 Fir St. Joeys (6-7yrs) Thurs. for single mums by single mums, support group. Primary School, Tues. & Thurs. evenings. Glenys 6-7pm, Cubs (8-10yrs)Wed. 6:30-8pm, Rovers Family law,domestic violence,houseing info 9716 2568 (18-26yrs) meeting with Turbo Rover Crew young mums etc.. (03) 9654 0622 (rural callers) FINDON PONY CLUB Beginners to Mon. 7:30-9:30pm. Enq: ALAN HARDING 1800 077 374, [email protected] experienced riders. Rally days 1st & 3rd Sun. 0409 515 998 www.csmc.org.au Month. Fully catered. Regent St. Mernda. CWA HURSTBRIDGE Meets 3rd Wed. month, AFRICAN DRUMMING CLASSES, weekly at [email protected] Allwood Neighbourhood house, Hurstbridge. 7.30pm. Community Centre, Greysharps Rd. All Thurs. night,Fri. afternoon. Timid beginners, age groups welcome. Anne 9714 8541 FRIENDS OF SOUTH MORANG (FOSM) nd adults & older children welcome & free trial C.W.A. JUMBUNNA BRANCH, Interested in Meet 7.30pm, 2 Thurs month, except Jan. A not offered, at start of every school term. CWA? Ring Sandra Hocking, 9716 2345 for profit comm. Group representing the interests Annie 0407 102 578, 9718 1002 of residents of City of Whittlesea based Sth. DIAMOND CREEK BOWLING CLUB, Morang. Trevor 0418 513 304, or Facebook AL-ANON, SEYMOUR, meets every Mon. Recreation Reserve. A friendly club, synthetic 12 noon, Uniting Church Hall, 15 Crawford St, greens, play all year. Social & Pennant comps. FRIENDS OF TOOROURRONG (F.O.T.) For Seymour. Enq: Colleen 0422 879 388 Free Coaching. 9438 1717 www.dcbc.org.au info & meetings/activities, Sec. Jan Hyndman 0427 510 092 [email protected] P.O. DIAMOND VALLEY 50’s CLUB Inc., Mon or AL-ANON, WALLAN, WED. 7pm, Box 283, Whittlesea. Neighbourhood House, Wallan. Thurs. try Zumba Gold for Seniors. $4 session. Tai Chi & Aeorbics $3 session, also Bowls, FRIENDS OF WESTGARTHTOWN, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS , Whittlesea, Table Tennis, Cards & Craft. Sat. afternoon, New Westgarth Precinct, Ziebell’s farmhouse, 100 nd group meet every Friday 8pm, Uniting Church, vogue dancing & monthly bus trips. Community Gardenia Rd, Thomastown, (Mel. 8,H5) open 2 Cnr. Forest & Walnut Streets, Whittlesea. Hall, 37 Lambourn Rd, Watsonia, Pres: Dennis Sun. Month. 1-4pm, Nanette 9464 1805. Guided AURORA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, Richards 9016 8238, 0447 575 098 tours Mon - Fri. for groups 10+ Tatiana representing Epping Nth/Wollert community www.dv50plusclub.org.au 9464 5062, www.westgarthtown.org.au since 2009. Advocacy on matters of local DIAMOND VALLEY ARTS SOCIETY FRIENDS OF THE WILDLIFE RESERVES importance, social gatherings/events. Classes daily, Morn, arvo, evening in pottery, Inc., Working bees, held Gresswell Nature www.aurora.asn.au/ [email protected] sculpture, life drawing, painting watercolour. Conservation Reserves, Bundoora monthly. BELLY DANCING LESSONS for women, Oil, acrylics & pastels. Greensborough College, Shirley 9466 9292, http://home.vicnet.au~fwir/ Tues. 7pm, Wed. 10am. Peter Lalor Vocational 199 Nell St. Greensborough.(Mel.20,G3) Edith GREENBROOK COMMUNITY HOUSE 40 College Gym, 35 Duncan Rd, Lalor. Children Meaklim 9432 9871, www.dvartsociety.com McFarlane Cres.Epping. Liz, 9408 0916 welcome. 0413 423 926, 9408 8407 DIAMOND VALLEY CAKE DECORATING MARVELLOUS MOSIAC during school terms BEVERIDGE & DISTRICT PONY CLUB GROUP Meet every 2nd month, Sat. 1pm, people with disabilities welcome. 9408 0916 Rally days held 3rd Sun. Month, experienced Library, Ibbotson St. Watsonia. Workshops, guest MUSIC4FUN Every Thurs. during school terms instructors. New members welcome. demonstrators, afternoon tea & raffle. Dot Evans SINGING GROUP meets Tues. during school Enq: Lynda 9745 2151 or 9303 8000 or Liz Blake 9717 1036 terms. 12-1pm, Prof. leader. 9408 0916 www.beveridgeanddistrictponyclub.piczo.com DIAMOND VALLEY GEM CLUB, Grace DYNAMIC DRAWING FROM LIFE Learn BONSAI, Northern suburbs meet 2nd Thurs. Park Cottage, cnr. Henry St & Duncan Ave, to draw from life using range of materials & month, at Lalor Library Community Room, May Greensborough. Keith 9437 1356 surfaces. Suitable beginners, rusty drawers. Rd, Lalor, 7.30pm. Mark 0408 059 094 www.diamondvalleygemclub.com.au Professional artist teacher. Tues. 7-9pm STEPPING OUT IN EPPING Friendship & BRIDGE CLUB, WHITTLESEA, Plays DIAMOND VALLEY MULTIPLE BIRTH Exercise. Tues. 9-10am. Free 9408 0916 Mon.12.30-4.30pm, Wed 7.30-10.30pm at Bowls ASS. Inc. Kristi, 9438 6820 ART4KIDS Primary school age kids. Wed. Club. Enq: Lyndall 5786 1839 DIAMOND VALLEY PENGUIN GROUP 4-5.50pm 9408 0916 nd th BUSINESS STUDIES CLASSES, Whittlesea Speaking club for women. Meet 2 & 4 Tues. GET CRAFTY Not a class, a group getting Community Network, 1st time computer users, month at Greenhills Neighbourhood Centre, together over tea & biscuits. Bring your craft. MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Photoshop, MYOB, Community Drive, G’borough. Visitors welcome. MOSIAC FOR BEGINNERS & BEYOND 9716 3361 Lyn 0438 907 393 Design your project, cut tiles, glue, grout, seal CHEETAHS SOFTBALL CLUB www.penguinclub.victoria.com your work, friendly class. Wed. 7-9pm Jun.,Sen.,Male,Female,come along, join club. DIAMOND VALLEY VIETNAM VETS All above enquiries: Liz: 9408 0916 Cater for all abilities, incl. T.Ball, Pixie,& (DVets) Meet Fri. arvo, RSL,G’borough. 3.30- HUFF & PUFF VICTORIA Inc., Meets 1.30- Primary levels. Kerry Laird 9466 4197 7pm in Nui Dat Room. All Viet. Vets welcome. 3.30pm, 1st Wed. Feb to Dec. at Banyule CHS Peter 0400 363 143 CITY OF WHITTLESEA PLAYGROUP Cnr. Catalina St & Alamein Rd, West. Heidelberg. ASSOCIATION Enq: Des 9465 8664 DOREEN COMBINED PROBUS CLUB Inc., (Mel.19E12) Max Beach 9435 5731 Respiratory Meet Laurimar Comm. Centre, Cnr. Hazelglen support group, pateints,& carers. COMBINED CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF Dve & Brookwood Ave. 1pm, 1st Wed. month. HURSTBRIDGE BOWLING CLUB, WHITTLESEA Info. contact: Ivan 9716 2330, Faye Ridway 0418 846 143 Lesley McKinnon Greysharps Rd. New bowlers welcome, Ladies & Shane 9716 3057 9717 1780 Mens Pennant. 9718 2159. Free Coaching. CONTACT COMMUNITY CENTRE, DOREEN CHRISTIAN HOME HURSTBRIDGE PROBUS CLUB Semi, Bundoora Hall, Noorong Ave, Bundoora. Wide FELLOWSHIP Meet every 2nd Fri.,8pm, retired folk invited to join, fellowship,friendship range of activities, arts, crafts,exercise etc.. Cookes Rd, Doreen. Pastor Peter 0410 651 903 New members welcome. 9467 6305 & fun. Carolyn, 9719 7322, or 9435 4108 COWRA (Ratepayers Association of Whittlesea If your notice needs updating, is out KILDONAN UNITING CARE, YOUTH Inc.) Meets 3rd Thurs. month, rotating between of date or no longer required please REBUILD Outreach support,Whittlesea, for Whittlesea Comm. Activity Centre & Riverside notify Betty, 8401 3330 young people 18-26, and families. Jessica Eaves, Comm. Activity Centre, 8pm Kerry 9715 1503 [email protected] 8401 0118, 0427 795 178 26
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KILMORE MINIATURE RAILWAY, Last Sat. MILL PARK SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Inc., NORTHERN BREAST CANCER SUPPORT Month.(weather permitting) 10am-1pm. Meet Wed. 8.30am-2.30pm. Includes Bingo, Carpet GROUP, providing comfortable atmosphere for 5781 1711 www.kilmoreminiaturerailway.org Bowls, Snooker & outings. Maureen Watts 9216 1763 those affected, family & friends. Moral support, [email protected] MITCHELL AGILITY DOG CLUB Inc., Meet laughs & shared experiences. Meet 2nd Mon. KINGLAKE BADMINTON CLUB, Sports Sun.arvo. At L. B. Davern Reserve, Wandong. We month, 1pm, Northern Hospital. Morning tea at stadium, cnr. Main/Extons Rd, (near footy oval). train in the VCA recognised sports of dog agility & Epping Plaza near Aldi, 10am & in food court, New players welcome. Tues. 8pm, Wed. 9.30am jumping. Graeme 5782 1335, Cheryl 5782 1693 meet last Mon. month. Unable to offer transport, Neville 9716 2020, Betsey 9716 3731 or Agnes MITCHELL BICYCLE USERS GROUP but have fun outings. All welcome. Veronica 9714 8272 (MBUG) Runs a ride every Sunday 9am, unless (Pres.) 9401 2030 Fran (Sec.) 9465 4642 KINGLAKE CRAFT GROUP Inc.,Group stated otherwise. Beginners welcome. John Pyle NORTHERN SUBURBS FIBROMYALGIA meet weekly Wed. 11am-2pm craft room rear 5787 1333 or www.mbug.org.au SELF HELP GROUP, people medically K’lake Sports stadium, Cnr Extons & Kinglake/ MITCHELL BUSHWALKING GROUP, meets diagnosed (FMS) or Chronic Fatigue (CFS) Whittlesea Rds. [email protected] fortnightly, weekends. Mary 0428 479 469 Wayne 9464 7756, [email protected] Jo. 0409 175 124 0451 519 734 [email protected] PAWS, Parent Association at Whittlesea KINGLAKE PONY CLUB Inc., Rallies 3rd Sun. MITCHELL MASONIC LODGE, meets 4th Secondary College, 3rd Tues. month, 7pm, in month. Andrew McDowell 9418 999 986, Bunty Mon. month, 7.30pm (Dec. 2nd Mon) at Masonic Conference room at WSC. O’Bree 0413 130 659. Box 157, Kinglake 3763 Centre, Murchison St, Broadford. Non-affiliated & [email protected] affiliated members most welcome. The Sec. KINGLAKE RANGES TENNIS CLUB PLENTY VALLEY ARTS, LePage Homestead, 5784 3223, further details, 1800 068 416 Coaching - Wayne Broom. Mondays: kids 5+, Gordons Rd, South Morang. Welcome inquiry NATIONAL SENIORS GREENSBOROUGH 3.45-6pm. Ladies: 6-7pm. Thurs: Kids 5+, 3.45- re: classes in Watercolour, Oil, Pastel & Pottery. 6pm, Sutherland Rd, Kinglake Central. 0437 008 788 BRANCH, Servicing Banule,Nillumbik, Marilyn Schofield 0419 960 760 or LALOR COMMUNITY DANCE GROUP Whittlesea & surrounds. Meet RSL G’borough Pam Ziedas 9848 4171 10am, 3rd Tues. Jan, Feb, Apr, May, June, July, Learn Rock’n’roll, Salsa, Latin, Ballroom nd Aug, Oct & Nov. 6pm for March & Sept. PRETTY SALLY GARDEN CLUB, Meet 2 etc... Tues. at St; Luke’s Hall, David St, Lalor. Marlene Goodyear 9435 2529 Wed. Month, 7.30pm, Bowls Clubrooms, Kilmore. Beginners/Intermediate 6.30pm, Advanced. 9pm. [email protected] Speakers, trade table, supper & club excursions. Alby 0418 319 415 www.greensboroughnationalseniors.com.au Helen 5782 0102, June 5782 1236 LALOR/THOMASTOWN COMBINED NATIONAL SERVICEMEN’s ASSOCIATION RADIO LICENCE CLASSES, Join a fast PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION meet Wed. OF AUSTRALIA - NORTHERN DISTRICTS growing hobby. Get licence to operate your own 1pm, 1 Spring St, Thomastown. Games, choir, SUB-BRANCH, P.O. Box 1702, Preston, 3072. station. May take a single weekend plus the day trips & fun. New members welcome. Honor Sec: Michael Fahie 0403 225 609 reading of a book. Barry Robinson, Amateur Radio 9465 2182 NE ROADSAFE SAFETY COUNCIL, meets 3rd Victoria, 0428 516 001 LEISURE & LEARNING CLASSES & Wed. Month. New members welcome. Help reduce [email protected] ACTIVITIES Whitt. Comm. House, - Art, road toll. Peter Bishop 9313 1189 ROSANNA PHOTOGRAPHIC CLUB, Meet book,photography, reading & music groups & NEST NATURE PLAYGROUP, meets during 1st, 3rd & 5th Thurs. month 8pm, in Hall, St. Pius X more. 9716 3361 term, Bollygum Park in Kinglake. Wed. 10am- Church, 431 Waterdale Rd, West Heidelberg, (cnr. MEN’S SHED, WHITTLESEA at midday. Free play, songs, rhymes, morning tea & a Altona St.) (Mel.31,F2) Showgrounds, 30 Yea Rd. Open Mons, Thurs story. All welcome. Mary-Anne 9716 7314. Weekly www.rosannaphotoclub.com 9am-2pm. New members welcome. Pres: Ken fee help costs. Sue Maslin, (K’lake Steiner Playgroup). [email protected] Lennox, Sec: Dan Guidetti. Postal: Box 87, NEUROLOGICAL DISABILITY SUPPORT st Whittlesea 3757. 9716 0116, Inc., Fun group run by volunteers for people with ROTARY CLUB OF WHITTLESEA, Meet 1 & rd [email protected] neurological disability. Make friends, learn crafts 3 Mon. 6.30pm for 7pm, Whittlesea Bowls Club, www.whittleseamensshed.weebly.com & enjoy social interaction with others. Meets twice Church St, Whittlesea. Bain Simpson 9401 1373 [email protected] MERNDA CHESS CLUB MV Community month at Greenbrook Comm. House, Epping. Activity Centre,, 70 Mernda Village Dr, Mernda Lynne New 9401 2179, or Jenny Wallis 9404 1706 ROXVALE CALISTHENICS COLLEGE, Thursdays 7-9pm,all ages all welcome NILLUMBIK GARDEN CLUB, meets 1st Mon, Competitive, enrolling pupils all year. Classes held MERNDA COMMUNITY SINGING, Thurs. month, 8pm at Melbourne City Mission Retirement Greenvale, Tues. Thurs., nights. 7-9pm, at Community Activity Centre, Mernda. Centre, Diamond St, Eltham. Club bench comp. Renae 5782 0506 or 0427 817 957 Open to everyone. Jeannie Taylor 0438 931 749 Flower of month, Trade table & supper. Chris: 9434 2023 SAFETY HOUSE ENQUIRIES, 9775 0099, [email protected] NILLUMBIK PROBUS CLUB Semi or retired nd [email protected] CWA MERNDA Meets 1st & 3rd Mon. month people, join our club. Meet 2 Wed. Month, 9.45am for morning tea & chat, followed by SEW HAPPY CRAFTWORK, Women, all ages, 7.30pm, Uniting Church Rooms, Schotters Rd. interesting speakers, at Bridges Restaurant & or skills. Tues, 10.10am-2.30pm, Creeds Farm Craft 1st Mon. month. Kate 0437 719 838 Nursery, Hurstbridge. Friendship, activities & Living & Learning Centre, Cnr Redding Rise & [email protected] outings that are usually local, with an annual trip Snugburgh Way, Epping. $3 ea., bring your own MERNDA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Inc., within Victoria. Come to a meeting or phone materials. Rose 8320 3973 Meet 1st, 3rd, & 5th Mon. 10.30am-3pm $1.50 per Marg 9436 1392, or Brenda 8748 0314 SINGING GROUP, meet 2nd Thurs.7.30-9.45pm, head & a plate. CFA clubrooms, Schotters Rd. NORTH EASTERN BIPOLAR SUPPORT Wallan Multipurpose centre. Lead by professional Lorraine Smyth 9404 8095, 0415 305 119 nd GROUP, Meet 2 Wed. Month, 274 High St. choir leader, wide range music. Great fun & feeds rd MILL PARK GARDEN CLUB, meet 3 Fri Thomastown (Next to Bridgestone Tyres) Railway the soul. $15, tea, coffee, fruit, chocolate supplied. month (except Dec, Jan). 1-3.30pm, Community side of High St. Neville 0403 278 163 Sarah 5781 1950, Joanne 0419 564 915 Centre, Cnr. Mill Park Dve & Blamey Ave. (Mel. NORTHCREST CALISTHENICS CLUB, SOUTH MORANG CWA NIGHT OWLS, 10, A6). Guest speakers, mini show trade table, & Classes Mernda Mechanics Institute Hall, Cnr. ‘Heritage Lakes’ at Estia Nursing Home, Plenty outings. Chris: 9404 1554, Shirley: 9456 4135 Bridge Inn & Plenty Rds. Mon., Tues., & Thurs. Road Sth. Morang. Craft, 1st Tues. month, email: [email protected] evenings. Justine 0409 429 016 Meetings 3rd Tues. Month, 7-10pm Lyn 9435 6048 MILL PARK LIBRARY - Media Conversion NORTHERN VETERAN CYCLING ASS. INC. SOUTH MORANG PROBUS CLUB Inc., meet Workshops - Every 2nd & 4th Monday month, Provide cycle racing for women 30 & men 35+. Mill Park Baptist Church,11 Morang Drive Mill 1-2pm. Learn to convert VHS, Cassette tape, Racing is mainly scheduled on Sunday a.m.’s and Park. 2pm 3rd Tues. month. Ron Cassidy 9401 2587 photo slides to digital. is graded. Criterium racing is at Campbellfield, MILL PARK LIBRARY - Discussions of the handicap road racing is at a venue about 1 hours STRENGTH TRAINING or WATER Unexplained. 2nd Wed. Month. 7-8pm. Come, drive. We have a trial ride system so come along EXERCISE CLASSES, Join this self help class. discuss all things mysterious & unexplained. and enjoy your cycling. Albert Rain 0407 561 028 Plenty Valley Community Health, 9409 8724 or Allison Watt 0438 010 530 MILL PARK RECYCLED TEENAGERS THOMASTOWN NETBALL ASSOCIATION, SENIOR CITIZENS Inc., Meets Tues, 1.30-4pm, looking for individual teams for Ladies Comp Community Hall, Cnr. Mill Park Dve, & Blamey 2016. Tues. nights, RMIT (BNASC) McKimmies Ave. Activities include games, speakers, day trips Rd, Bundoora. Cater all levels & culturally aware. & short hols. 9404 2385 Diane Ostovich 0402 279 608 27
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UNITED BUDGERIGAR SOCIETY Inc., WHITLESEA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL, WHITTLESEA & PLENTY VALLEY Pres: Vic Murray 0414 344 081, Festival committee, 0434 398 805 info@ TOURISM ASSOCIATION Inc., Meets 2nd Wed. [email protected] Sec.: Eva whittleseacountrymusicfestival.com.au www. Month. Charles 9438 2785, Barry 9457 6895 De Rango 9816 3560, www.budgieunited.asn.au whittleseacountrymusicfestival.com.au WHITTLESEA PLENTY VALLEY DRESSAGE ULYSSES CLUB, WHITTLESEA BRANCH, WHITTLESEA COMMUNITY GARDEN, meet CLUB, an EFA affiliated club, regular training days meet Sat. Mornings for coffee, catchup. Social Mon & Thurs, 10am-1pm. Lease a bed or share one. with top coaches. Vacancies. club for motor cyclists 40+. Rides on Tues. & Mosiacs, art projects, workshops & friendly chat & Yvonne Dinnage 9436 1365 Thurs. for lunch weekly as announced. cuppa. Laurel St., next to Comm. Activity Centre. WHITTLESEA PROBUS CLUB, open to new Ron 9716 1642 [email protected] Megan: 0407 699 775 members. Social group, dining, tours, gardening, www.whittlesea.au2.com [email protected] walking, theatre etc... Open to retired, semi retired VICTORIAN COASTER COLLECTORS WHITTLESEA COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, people. Meet 1st Mon. month, 9.30am, Bowls Club. CLUB, meet 1st Sun. Mth, 12-3pm, Great Northern holds monthly Volunteer Information sessions, for Andrew McCormick 9716 2429 Hotel, Cnr. Rathdowne & Pigdon Sts, Carlton. (Mel.29,K11) those interested in being involved in the community. WHITTLESEA RSL, Sub branch. The Returned P.O. Box 281, Melton, Vic, 3337. Olive 9744 6094 Sessions are free & open to all of community. Enq. & Services League meet 3rd Wed. Month, 2pm, at or make booking Sarath 9401 6666 VICTORIAN FARMERS FEDERATION - Bowls Club. Seeking new members. Denys Potts BUS HIRE - Ecomonical, for Community WHITTLESEA BRANCH, Meet 2nd Wed, Feb, 9716 1361 or Ed Reeves 9716 2118 Organisations, available evenings & weekends. 12 March, May, July, Sept. & Nov., 8pm, DST, & & 24 seater buses. Must have appropriate license. WHITTLESEAMERS - Meet Fridays, 10am - 7.30pm EST, Whittlesea Agricultural Society’s Parry 0448 354 271 3pm, in Christ Church Hall, bring lunch, tea,coffee Administration Building, McPhee’s Rd. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY in local provided. Craft, patchwork,embroidery, crochet, Bob or Joanne 9401 2880 community. Practical & rewarding roles with knitting, etc...Contact Jenny 9716 0079 or VIEW CLUB PLENTY VALLEY supports community transport. Parry (03) 9401 6666 Sandra 9716 0079. Love to have you. Smith Family charity for children. Social group for WHITTLESEA CYCLING CLUB Inc., Interested WHITTLSEA SENIOR CITIZENS, meet 1st st women of all ages. Meet 1 Wed. Month for Coffee, in joining? 0431 599 156, whittleseacyclingclub.com.au Wed. Month, 1-3.30pm, activities other Wed., Friendship. New members welcome. Lorraine WHITTLESEA COURTHOUSE ASSOCIATION Community Activity Centre, 57-61 Laurel Street. Beasley 9408 3962 Inc., Meets 4th Wed. Month 7pm, Bowls club, 101 Faye 0420 414 689 WACCA (Whittlesea Area Community Care & Assistance) Church Street. 9716 1866 or 9438 2785 or 9716 2267 WHITTLESEA TABLE TENNIS CLUB, play meet 9.30am, 3rd Mon. every 2nd month, St. Marys WHITTLESEA CRICKET CLUB, juniors, aged Showgrounds, Wed. 7.30pm. Players of all ages & Pastoral Centre, Fir St. New volunteers wanted, to help 6-16yrs. Craig McDonald 9716 3224, 0408 501 474 ability welcome. Les 0419 466 018 support community work, incl. Visiting people at home/ www.wdtta.org.au aged care facilities, transporting people to medical WHITTLESEA DISABILITY NETWORK, nd WHITTLESEA TENNIS CLUB, 8 courts under appointments, sharing time, company & cuppa for those meets 2 Tues. month, 10-12noon, at Whittlesea lights. Cater for all standards of comp. & Social in need. Maureen 9716 2494, Robyn 9716 2115 City Council. Seeking new members, especially those with disabilities, families & carers. Viv players. Mens, Ladies day & night, mixed, juniors. WANDONG HISTORY GROUP Inc. Meets on Shepherdson, Co-Ordinator Disability & Carer Laurel Street. www.whittleseatc.com the first Thursday of the month at the Wandong Public Support, 9217 2429 [email protected] 0439 355 877 Facebook Hall, 7pm. Contact: Secretary Di Vidal 03 5787 1314 WHITTLESEA GARDEN CLUB, meet 1st Wed. for upcoming events. Coaching Toplinetennis.com E: wandonghistorygroup4 @gmail.com morning Month, outside Cricket & Tennis Pavilion, Call, speak to qualified coach, David, Bayden or WANDONG/WALLAN LIONS CLUB, meet 2nd Laurel Street. All Welcome, Various outings, Ben, 0425 831 666 & 4th Wed. Month, Australian Motel. speakers, gardens. Start time varies. Bev 9716 2461 WHITTLESEA TOWNSHIP CARERS GROUP, WATSONIA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE, WHITTLESEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Inc., meet fortnightly Tues, 10-12pm, 92a Church Street. 47 Lambourne Rd, Watsonia. Is a place where art Meet 2nd Wed. 7.30pm, Feb - Dec., at Whitt.CAC, Denise 9716 3361 [email protected] & community come together as an outward sign Laurel St.. Venue for Oct. meet, to be verified. WHITTLESEA TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY of the House’s philosophy that aims to celebrate Contact Marg in case of changes 9716 2760 or HOUSE, classes & groups include, broadband for creativity in friendship, living & learning through Dawn 0407 342 036 seniors. Free internet access, computers, craft, art, community. 9434 6717, Mon-Fri 9.30am-2pm WHITTLESEA HORSE & PONY CLUB, if book, writers & gardening groups & more. Also www.watsoniah.org.au interested in joining, call Linda Dickson have meeting room. 9716 3361 WATSONIA RSL, Pipes & Drums has vacancies 0419 629 231, P.O. Box 59, Whittlesea, Vic 3757. WHITTLESEA TOWNSHIP CHOIR, join th for new learners on pipes & drums. Meet 4 Sun. Month at showgrounds. Come along enthusiastic group singers, meet Mon.1-3pm, Practice Thurs nights, Heidelberg Repat. Hospital. to watch a rally before you decide? Community House. 9716 3361 Sec. Bev 9435 2322. Vice Pres. WHITTLESEA INTERFAITH NETWORK is WHITTLESEA TOWNSHIP GEORGE John 9717 3580 (A/H) a group of like-minded people from many different SHERWIN BANDSTAND Inc., Meet 3rd Wed faiths who wish to communicate, and learn from each WESTFIELD WALKERS, Friendly group, month, 8pm, Whittlesea Courthouse Visitor other as fellow citizens. Meet Whittlesea Council meet Tues.7.45am outside Woolworths, Westfield information Centre, Cnr. Church & Beech Sts. Offices th4 Wed. of month, 1.30 – 3pm. Please contact Shopping Centre, McDonalds Rd, South Morang, Nesta 9716 1046 followed by coffee & chat. Sec: 9467 4135 Glenys on 9436 5581 or Nathan on 0412 237 972 WHITTLESEA U3A, Offers a large variety WHITTLESEA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY WHITTLESEA JUNIOR BASKETBALL CLUB, Summer Larkin 9717 5255 or 0404 093 549, Box of educational, creative and leisure activities. Inc., ‘Whittlesea Show’, 1st full weekend in Nov. 273, Whitt’ea, Vic, 3757 [email protected] Small annual fee enables member to any of 80+ Sec: 9716 2835, Fax: 9716 2540 activities, courses at Epping, Lalor, Mernda, Mill WHITTLESEA JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB, WHITTLESEA ADULT RIDERS, a HRCAV Park, Sth Morang, T’town & Whittlesea township. Colin Newport, [email protected] affiliated club providing varied programmes We are looking for new members & volunteer www.whittleseafc.com.au/juniors/2015 for riders of all standards. Instructional rallies, tutors. and/or activities on 1st & 3rd weekend. Now at WHITTLESEA MASONIC LODGE, meet 1st 9464 1339, 0404 119 189 Wed. Month, 7.30pm, (except Jan), Masonic Temple, showgrounds. Megan 9716 2728 WHITTLESEA WALKERS, meet Tues. 9am, Beech St. Garry Ewert 9716 2267 or 0414 692 835 WHITTLESEA ANGLING CLUB, meet 2nd Community Health Centre, Walnut Street, & Fri 9am WHITTLESEA & DISTRICT NETBALL Tues. month, 7.30pm, Royal Mail Hotel, Beech St. (terms 2&3) 8.30am (term 1&4)Community House ASSOCIATION, Junior, Ladies & mixed comps. 0488 677 582 [email protected] 92 Church Street. All ages & abilities welcome, no Wed & Thurs nights. Sue 0438 180 240 need to book, just turn up. WHITTLESEA CHINESE ASSOCIATION WHITTLESEA PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Inc., WHITLESEAMERS CHRIST CHURCH, meets (WCA), meet Wed. (except outings & term Meet last Thurs. month, 7.30pm (not Dec.) Whitt. Fri, 10am-3pm, BYO lunch. Patchwork, embroidery, breaks) Community Hall, Library, Main St. Agricultural Society Bldg, McPhees Rd. W’sea knitting, cross stitch & scrapbooking. Jenny Thomastown.10am-2pm. Tai Chi & lots of fun Kerrie 0407 822 139 Speakman 9716 0079 Regina: 0432 267 557 or Jessie 0421 639 819 [email protected] WHITTLESEA COMBINED PENSIONERS WHITTLESEA PLAYGROUP, meets Tues, Wed & Fri, YAN YEAN TENNIS CLUB INC., ‘T.H. Hurrey CLUB, meet 1st Thurs. month, 1pm, Activity 9.30am, rear 28 Forest Street. Offer access to educational reserve’, Plenty Rd Yan Yean. Isabel 9716 2037, Centre. Pres: Mrs Sonia Derndorfer: 0409 020 195 toys, craft, excursions, outdoor area & developmental or Adele 9715 1198. Any standard of player is or Sec: Nella Palmieri: 0433 114 960 activities. Ages 0-4 Melanie Hrzic 0430 091 303 welcome. Coaching & night tennis available. www.facebook.com/WhittleseaPlaygroup Doug 0438 566 588
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BOOK REVIEW WHITTLESEA COMMUNITY GARDEN THE BAREFOOT INVESTOR We hope that you all enjoyed the holiday season. Even with the By Julie Novak holidays it has been a busy time at the garden. The heat has certainly Marvellous! Full of techniques to help you been a challenge, but we have lots of magnificent roses in bloom, create your own financial freedom and help strawberries ready to eat and tomatoes ripening nicely. you get more out of the money you have now Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas BBQ in December, – however limited. especially Whittlesea Garden Centre and Mini Mix, Aumann;s Building Scott Pape, who you may have seen on TV, in & Garden Supplies and Kmart Plenty Valley. It was a perfect summer the papers, or heard on the radio, has made evening with lots of friends, food, fundraising and fun. this simple plan which requires one pleasant We have been busy planning another year of great activities and hour a week to manage your money. workshops. All of our workshops are open to the whole community. Followed later by an hour a month. Yes, that’s it – one hour. Does it If you would like a copy of our calendar of events please drop into work? There are plenty who testify that it’s worked for them, and I the Whittlesea Community House, call Megan 0407 699 775, can see every reason why it would. email: [email protected] or simply visit Ever wondered what the difference between super payouts from us at the garden. different funds might really amount to? After all you’re apparently If you missed our Beekeeping workshop last year you can join Sue already spending up to 15 hours per week earning it. Do you think Zuber from the Bee Keepers Club at the Whittlesea Library, 11am that sort of thing is all regulated and so there isn’t much you can Saturday 25th February. do? Wrong. What if someone told you that just by spending a few COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE FOR FEBRUARY 2009 moments of your life making sure you had the right fund (not paying BUSHFIRES too many fees) - it could amount to over a hundred thousand dollars Date: Tuesday 7th February Time: 7pm difference, possibly even more than double that? Would you then take Venue: Whittlesea Community Garden a few moments to increase your future wealth? I thought so. After Please feel free to join us in the shady trees of the reflective all it is your money, not the people your money buys expensive cars garden, but please arrive early. for, people you’ve never even met who spend the profits they make from investing your hard-earned money. You wouldn’t let a stranger LEARN TO WEAVE WITH NATURAL MATERIALS choose the home or car you buy, you should also have some say in Learn to weave and help us to create an art piece to be displayed at which super fund you are using. the City of Whittlesea Community Festival 2017. Date: Thursday 9th February But this book is not all about super, not some get rich quick scheme, Time: 10am – 12noon not all about shares. It‘s getting to know what your money is doing Venue: Whittlesea Community Garden now and how to get more mileage from it – a lot more. Full of logical, easy to follow, practical steps that even a schoolkid could grasp. No LEARN TO MOSAIC strict budgeting. I’ve been on those budgets that feel like a lettuce- Learn to mosaic and help us to create a seat only diet and after a few successful weeks of going without things for the garden. There will be 3 sessions to run I want to splash out and gorge on everything – including things I through the whole process. Come to one or never even wanted. Scott’s plans encourage you to enjoy your life, come to all. all the while knowing your money is working for you. I wish I’d read Saturday 18th February 10am—12 noon it decades ago, but it’s never too late. Thursday 23rd February 9.30am—11.30am nd If like me, your only investments are in property (that you haven’t Thursday 2 March 9.30am—11.30am paid off yet but sleep in every night), automotive (like the old bomb SUPPORTED SESSION TIMES - With the in my driveway), or racehorses (such as the one I bought after it was holiday season over our supported session times have resumed to our deemed too slow so it now prefers a hand-fed retirement– hence my normal times of every Monday 9am – 12noon & Thursday from renaming it the Thoroughbroke). Chances are if your share portfolio 10am – 1pm. If you come along at these times you will always have resembles that at all, then you can really benefit from reading this company and someone to show you around and help you get started. book. If you have debt, credit cards, personal loans - getting your Once you are a member the garden can be accessed at other times. hands on this book could save you a fortune, and relieve a lot of stress. Come along and join us for a cuppa & a chat at the garden. Scott, from Victoria, has released this 2017 Barefoot Investor with It’s more than just gardening. We have a range of activities perfect timing in a market very ripe for debt-control and wealth and lots of friendship! building. Can you afford not to try it? Laurel Street Whittlesea (Melway 246 H9)
WHITTLESEAMERS We meet in the hall behind Christ Church. If you would like to share your craft with us we would love to have you. We do a variety of craft such as patchwork, embroideries, crochet, knitting and more. We meet 10am - 3pm on Fridays Please bring your lunch. Tea and coffee are provided. We have a lot of fun. We also do charity work to help others.
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Town Crier February 2017 ★★★IN THE STARS★★★ ANCIENT MOON GARDENING ALMANAC Aries 21 March – 19 April ~ This is a month of high energy especially Dates Moon Position Planting and sowing days when Venus enters your sign and increases your personal radiance AEST and Phase which brings undivided attention. Venus will help all, except authority 3rd Feb (af- Waxing Fertile 1st Perfect for all sowing and figures, smile upon you. Life for loved ones may seem to be in reverse ternoon) Quarter planting. and they will soon feel challenged, but its full steam ahead for you. Especially for vegetables Big ideas can be achieved. whose leaves we eat. Taurus 20 April – 20 May ~ It’s time to think carefully about your role 4th 5th 8th 9th Waxing Fertile 2nd Perfect for all sowing and and your work; paid or not. Does it satisfy? One day you will change it; Feb Quarter planting. perhaps not yet. But decide now what you would prefer to be doing. Especially for vegetables that Family issues or dramas from long ago, probably those that vibrate bear fruits or seeds for eating. through whole generations, are building and will soon need attention. 11th Feb Full Moon Official gardeners rest day so Gemini 21 May – 20 June ~ Recent tensions have caused restlessness in Leo do nothing. and its time to think big. You have two different options open to you Harvest and share creativity. and one of them is to go for a holiday and simply escape. The other is to gain the knowledge, either by your own study, or by seeking advice. 14th 15th 16th Waning Fertile Plant root crops Knowledge is power, for the one who has the knowledge; has the power! 17th 18th Feb Moon 3rd Quarter Cancer 21 June – 22 July ~ On one hand there is energy and coming 27th Feb New Moon Rest and do nothing. Cultivate changes in your zone of work. At first it smiles on you, so take in Pisces and grow an active imagina- advantage of that. Then later in the month it frowns at you so stay out tion. of the firing line. On the other hand, there is a lot of energy around secrets, what you know and what you don’t. Keep in balance. Correct for Vic, NSW, TAS. Subtract ½ hr in SA & NT, Leo 23 July – 22 Aug ~ Creativity is blocked and this is a serious 1 Hr Qld. Subtract 3 hrs in WA. Add 2 hrs NZ. practical time, with loved ones having different needs to yours. It The Super Almanac has timing for every possible garden may feel limiting and emotions may run high, but for you a serious task. Did you know there is a perfect time to prune approach is now needed. To be ahead of the game go out of your way for growth and a different time to prune to minimize to gain extra knowledge. Take time out to rejuvenate your batteries. growth? Pop over to my website to see a copy for Virgo 23 Aug – 22 Sep ~ Time to focus on the ordinary rituals, habits yourself. Enjoy your garden! and responsibilities of life. For you, this duty is a big word! Remember Kerry Galea 0419 382 131 that one of them is your health and while you may not think it’s a www.kerrygalea.com.au priority, I do. This is a great time to start a new healthy lifestyle, or www.ancientmoongardening.com.au get rid of a bad habit, and to do it easily. Libra 23 Sep – 22 Oct ~ This is a great time to share good times or celebrations with partners. Some issues can come from the home or LALOR/THOMASTOWN COMBINED family, as both need maintenance! Your family roots as well as the PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION actual home you live in need to be repaired. Either get in a handy Meet Wednesdays, 1pm person or have the last word in an argument…. and say sorry. Scorpio 23 Oct – 21 Nov ~ What is enough? A king can bemoan a At: 1 Spring Street, Thomastown lack of money and a beggar can celebrate abundance. It’s all in the Games, a choir, day trips and lots of other fun stuff are perspective ones takes. Something around the home, youthful, risky enjoyed. New members wanted and will be made most or simply good old fashioned fun, could be costing you. Know your welcome limits then settle back and enjoy the ride; for serious duties are just Info: Honor 9465 2182 around the corner. Sagittarius 22 Nov – 21 Dec ~ Yes, a new future beckons but for now it’s time to make decisions and get serious, and that means WHITTLESEA COURT HOUSE making hard decisions. Have you decided to hold? Or to let go? This time will have long term consequences and it’s never too late to make VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE an adjustment. Be prepared that something good will involve a cost, Cnr Church & Beech Streets, Whittlesea so squirrel some money away. OPEN 7 DAYS 9am - 5pm Capricorn 22 Dec – 19 Jan ~ Beware of rash or hasty decisions as Craft, Souvenirs, Cards, Gifts, Historical Books the cost will be greater than you expect. An increase of energy around You are welcome to come and browse the family home can either cause emotional friction or the desire to do some repairs and renovations. You want the atmosphere to improve Enq: Phone:- 9716 1866 and a fight never improves it, while discussions or a clean-up can lead to greater harmony. TOWN CRIER SUBSCRIPTION Aquarius 20 Jan – 18 Feb ~ Challenges drive us to ask the right Name:______questions and Yes, you are worthy of being you, of achieving your dream, of standing firm, of going to the next level! This is the time to Postal Address: ______ask the questions and grow in self-understanding and self-knowledge. Postcode: Journeys can be taken both in body and in mind. Which one are you ______on? Telephone No: ______Pisces 19 Feb – 20 March ~ This is a perfect time to start something I wish to subscribe to the Town Crier for 1 year. new, and to begin a plan or project or a new activity. But it’s not a Please post a copy to me each month at the address good time to make rush decisions with finances; unless it’s a new listed above. budget plan! Yes, budgets are boring I know, but don’t let it hold you back. Grow yourself in the direction that you wish to go. Enclosed cheque/money order for $50 (incl. GST) For your personal Astrology and Palmistry forecast, TOWN CRIER or for the Ancient Moon Gardening Almanac contact P.O. BOX 235, Kerry Galea 0419 382 131 Or email:- [email protected] WHITTLESEA 3757 kerrygalea.com ancientmoongardening.com Signed: ______May all your weeds be wildflowers 31
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CORNERSTONE LIFE CHURCH (Wesleyan THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 455 Epping Rd, CHURCH NOTES Methodist) Pastor: Rev Marco D’Angelo 0413 141 122 Wollert. Enquiries Inger 8457 9304 email: [email protected] Meeting Times: Sun, 11.30am or 7pm Meeting each Sunday at 2pm at the Uniting Church Please enquire. Wed. 8pm ALL WELCOME 97 Schotters Rd, Mernda. A contemporary church for all people. Kids Church for 5 years and up THOMASTOWN LUTHERAN CHURCH Weekly groups: - Health and Well-being (Gentle Cnr. Mountview Road & German Lane, Lalor Exerciser) meeting 10:30am Fridays Services:- 2nd & 4th Sun each month at 2.30pm ANGLICAN CHURCH (Church of England) - Mid-week group bible study. Please call pastor if EVERYONE WELCOME Serving Whittlesea, Kinglake, & Upper Plenty interested .EVERYONE WELCOME Manse 9435 6846, Office 9432 0824 Christ Church: 5-9 Wallan Road, Whittlesea (Mel. GREENVALE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST PLENTY VALLEY SALVATION ARMY 246, E9) Sun.Service: 10.30am Communion CHURCH. Meeting every Saturday morning, for Fred Hollows Way & Morang Drive, Mill Park. St Peter’s Kinglake: Cnr. Bald Spur, Whittlesea/ prayer, Bible study and friendship. 825 Somerton Rd, Monday:- Doorways Comm. Supp. Services Kinglake Rds, Kinglake (Mel. 250, B4) Greenvale & Section Rd ( Opposite Greenvale Tennis 9am - 4pm. Playgroup 9.30 –11.30am Sun. Service: 8.30am Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala Club) Pastor: Rod Anderson 0422 603 941 Tuesday:- D’ways Comm. Supp. Serv. 9am-4pm, Craft & Craft Stall & Sewing Group - Priest in Charge, Parish of Whittlesea [email protected] 9.30 -11.30 am. 2nd Tues Community Garden Ph 9716 2042 Mob 0458 113 099 Services every Saturday morning with accredited 10am onwards. Community Luncheon teachers. Children’s (Age suitable) Bible classes Church Office: 9716 2042 12.30 pm - Gold Coin Donation. 10am. Juniors, Teens and Youth Bible classes/groups Web Site: www.christchurchwhittlesea.org Young Adults Bible Study - 7pm Band Practice 10am. Adult bible study groups 10am Weddings/Baptisms: By appointment. (fortnightly). Wed:- Ladies Bible Study - 10am 1st & Services to the Community: Whittlesea Family Worship Hour 11:20am 3rd Wednesday. Cameo - 10am - 2nd Wednesday Opportunity Shop, 7 Laurel Street, Whittlesea NEW HORIZONS, WH’SEA & LAURIMAR Thursday:- Doorways Comm. Supp. Serv. Ph: 9716 3144 – Open weekdays 10am – 4pm, (Australian Christian Churches) 9am - 4pm. Playgroup 10am – 12 noon Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm. Enquiries: Marg Jolly Senior Pastor: Ps. Shane & Millie Lepp Saturday:- Ladies Breakfast – Bi-monthly 9716 2663 or Jean Hemming 9716 2663 Ph. 9716 3057 Mobile 0418 526 773 Sunday:- Prayer Mtg 9.45am. Family Worship Laurimar Pastor: Bruce Langford 0406 468 567 (incl. children’s program) 10am ANGLICAN CARE: is an innovative and SUNDAY SERVICES: Venue: 28 Forest Street, Whit- Futher enq. Lt.Aaron Stobie 0431 213 870 progressive quality provider of aged care services for tlesea. 10am - Includes full Children’s Church more than 600 residents, offering a wide choice of 4pm Laurimar, 25 Hazel Glen Drive Doreen. VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH options. www.anglicancare.com.au Youth: Every Friday night during the school term. Pastor: Richard Wilson 0427 331 327 Internet www.vpc.org.au ANGLICARE AUSTRALIA: a national network All youth welcome Email: [email protected] of care and social justice agencies of the Anglican Contact: Jason & Melissa Donnini 0435 895 691 Connect Groups: A variety of groups is offered in the Meeting each Sunday at 10am at the Plenty Valley Church. Provides assistance to needy families, youth, Whittlesea/Doreen area Christian College, 840 Yan Yean Rd, Doreen. children and aged. www.anglicare.asn.au Mainly Music: Whittlesea, Thurs 9.30am 11am, A contemporary church for all people. Jobs at Anglican Care: www.careerjet.com.au Laurimar, 25 Hazel Glen Dve, Doreen. Fri 10am Kids Church includes programs for 4 age levels. New Horizons Community Kitchen: Wednesday ARTHURS CREEK UNITING CHURCH Contact Valley Youth meets each Fri evening at 7:30 pm for Church Malcolm 9714 8220 12pm – 1pm, Church portable. Free lunch every Wednesday. Great time of fellowship. For more Growth groups meet through the week. Kids Holiday CATHOLIC PARISH OF EPPING, EPPING NORTH information contact church office on9717 3057 Club for children in the holidays. Parish Priest: Rev. Maurie Cooney FAMILY FAITH CENTRE - Meets each Sunday WHITTLESEA/MERNDA PRESBYTERIAN Assistant Priest: Rev Martin Jeramias at 10.30am - 12noon in the PVAC Building, 160 CHURCH - SERVICES - Mernda (1345 Plenty Rd) Parish Office: 13 Davisson Street, Epping Centenary Drive, Mill Park 3082 (Just off Plenty Rd) 9.15am. Mernda Arabic service 1pm Ph: 9401 6300 Fax: 9401 6350 Whittlesea (7 Lime St) 10.30am [email protected] www.jmpparish.cam.org.au PLENTY VALLEY ADVENTIST CHURCH (A Enquiries Rev. Botros Botrosdief 0401 967 468 Schools - St Peter’s Epping - Seventh-Day Adventist congregation) Cnr. Plenty Sec: Allan Johnson 9407 1797 Principal: 9401 1157 Road and Centenary Drive, Mill Park Sunday School 10.45am. Enq. Adele 9715 1198 & Dianne 5783 1658 St Monica’s Secondary College Epping - Principal: Bible Study all age groups:- Sat 10 - 11am ALL WELCOME Brian Hanley 9401 2444 Worship Service:- Sat. 11.15am - 12.30pm St Mary of the Cross Mackillop Epping North PLENTYLIFE ANGLICAN CHURCH MERNDA UNITING CHURCH - 103 Shotters nd th th Principal: Geraldine Dalton, 8432 4500 Location: Hazel Glen College Child and Family Road, Mernda. Meets 11am on 2 , 4 & 5 Sun of Mass Times: St Peter’s Epping - 9.15am Tues-Fri, Centre, Cnr Eminence Blvd and Painted Hills Road. month. Minister: Rev.David Anderson We gathers on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays of each ALL WELCOME. For all enquiries re: Hall hire at 7.15pm; Sat, 9am & 10.30am Sun nd th month from 10 am. On the 2 and 4 Sundays we Mernda contact Brendy Stanley 9717 2336 St. Mary of the Cross Mackillop Epping North gather in ‘Community Groups’ who serve the local Saturday 5.30pm community in various locations across Mernda DOREEN UNTING CHURCH (HAZELGLEN) Reconciliation: St Peter’s Epping, and Doreen. To find out more about our children’s 1030 Yan Yean Rd, Doreen. Meets 11am on Saturday 10.30am ministry, youth group or Community Groups give us 1st & 3rd Sun of month. ALL WELCOME Sacraments: Baptism: Office -9401 6300 a call or drop in sometime, we would love to see you! Minister: Rev. David Anderson Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation: For more info. Craig Ogden 0430 505 593, [email protected] www.plentylife.org.au WHITTLESEA UNITING CHURCH Contact Parish office9401 6300 26 Forest Street Enquiries 9716 2330 For prep. information for children who don’t attend DOREEN BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Service: 10.30am. our Parish Primary Schools. Pastor: John Edmonds 0417 568 576 Know Your Bible-Bible Study 2pm Weds. St Vincent de Paul queries - 1300 305 330 [email protected] Contact-Wendy Stokes 5783 1584 CATHOLIC PARISH OF KINGLAKE, www.doreenbaptist.org.au Whittlesea Foodshare, Foodshare Shed behind Uniting Church. Tues 12noon-3pm, Wed 11am-2pm MERNDA, WHITTLESEA Services: Sundays, 10am at Laurimer Community Free fruit/veg & bread, for those not so well off Parish Office: 48 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda Hall, 25 Hazelglen Drive, Doreen 3754 Enq. Les Booth 9716 2340 Phone: 9715 2455 Parish Priests: Fr Martin Ashe *Warm welcome to all *Family friendly worship Playgroup Church Hall 10-11.30 am Weds. & Fr Joseph Truong *Children included Call Pastor for enq. or assistance. Enq. Jenice Stokes 9716 2479 Email: [email protected] DOREEN CHRISTIAN HOME FELLOWSHIP Prayer Meeting-Thurs 9-10am in the small Schools – St Mary’s Whittlesea – Meets every 2nd Fri. at 8pm in Cookes Rd, meeting room Enq. Frank Reale 9716 1208 Thursday Threaders (Craft Group) Thurs Principal: Phillip Smith 9716 2478 St Joseph’s Doreen. Enq: Pastor Peter 0410 651 903 10am-12noon Vivien Lashford 9716 1003 Mernda – Principal: Marita Richardson ROSANNA CHRISTIAN CHURCH Ladies Evening Group (LEGS) 9717 6480 St Paul, the Apostle, Doreen – 19 Tyrone Ave, Macleod. “Not just a Church, more Monthly on 2nd Thurs night at 7.15 pm Principal: Phil Doherty 9216 2000 like a Family” Services:- 10am Sunday Enq: Vivien (Pres.) 9716 1003 Mass Times: St Mary’s Church, Main Lay-Leader 8364 0600, Sec. 8339 2534 Boyz Nights-monthly, usually 2nd Thurs night, 6.30pm Enq: David Kenyon 9716 2659 Rd, Kinglake, Sun 8.30am St Joseph’s Church, Affiliated with the “Fellowship of Evangelical CRE Teaching-Whittlesea Co-ordinator 1490 Plenty Rd, Mernda. Weekdays: Wed Churches of Australia” (FECA) Wendy Stokes 5783 1584 & Fri 9.15am Saturday: 5.30pm. Sunday: PLENTY VALLEY UNITING CHURCH ST JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 789 HIGH st rd 8am Individual Reconciliation: 1 & 3 Sat. 180 McDonalds Rd., Epping Ph/Fax: 9408 0958 Min- STREET, EPPING Sundays: 8am Said Eucharist, 10am Nazareth Centre 44 Mernda Village ister: Rev. David Anderson. Sun. Service & Sunday School (Kidzone) - 9.30am followed by a ‘cuppa’ 10am Sung Eucharist. Messy Church 3rd Sunday Drive, Sunday: 10.30am St Mary’s Church, Fir month, 4pm-6pm. Wed.: 10am mid week Eucharist St, Whittlesea. Weekdays: Tues & Thurs 9.15am, For Christmas and Easter Services Check out our Sunday 10am Individual Reconciliation: 2nd & website: www.epping.melbourneanglican.org.au 4th Sat.10am. Sacraments and Baptisms contact Contact Vicar: The Reverend Margaret Hartley Parish Office.St Vincent de Paul1300 305 330 9401 4118 32
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FOR SALE HALLS FOR HIRE FUNERAL SERVICES HAY – SMALL BALES – Undercover, $6.00 STRATHEWEN HALL – Modern fully WHITE LADY FUNERALS – A Woman’s each. Phone David 9716 2230 or 0456 617 820 equipped kitchen, separate meeting rooms, large Understanding. Experts in At Need and Pre-paid flexible hall space, AV facilities, off street parking, funerals. Call us on (03) 9408 4200. Available DEUTSCHER 360 RIDE-ON MOWER – Good beautiful views. Bookings contact 24hrs/7days per week condition. 14hp motor, electric start. $700 ONO. Karl Apted 0418 350 345 Phone 0448 926 361 or 9436 1816 Email: [email protected] For further information visit our website at TAXI SERVICES www.strathewenhall.com HALLS FOR HIRE CROWN CABS – Your Local Taxi Service. WHITTLESEA COMMUNITY HOUSE Call 9310 5422 including wheelchair/maxi or ARTHURS CREEK HALL - For enquiries and 92 Church Street, Whittlesea. www.crowncabs.com.au for online bookings bookings contact Ruth White 9714 8438 or Enquiries 9716 3361 0423 864 542 ARTHURS CREEK UNITING CHURCH WHITLESEA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB THE MERNDA HALL – Comfortable venue for small groups. (to Inc., Yea Road, Whittlesea. Fully refurbished 50) Contact:- Malcolm 9714 8220 rooms. Inspection welcome. Suitable for CHESS CLUB Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements and other CONTACT COMMUNITY CENTRE parties up to 120 people. Full catering available. The Mernda and District Residents Association ANNEXE – Noorong Ave., Bundoora. Annexe Contact Kaye 0487 013 533 or (MADRA) has recently started a new Chess for hire. Holds approx. 80. For information & Helen 0413 029 485 Club. It is open to all residents in the City enquiries phone Wilma 9467 6305 of Whittlesea and is free to join. Chess is a st DIAMOND CREEK MASONIC HALL – 46 1 WHITTLESEA SCOUT & GUIDE HALL great indoor game and is suitable for any Main Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek. Ideal – Fir St, Whittlesea. Large main hall with great age group, old or young. Our secretary Brian for family & community functions. Heating & facilities including full kitchen, toilets, chairs Herlihy, who is an excellent chess player is Cooling. Excellent kitchen & facilities. Chairs & and a few trestle tables. Available for any type of also the head coach and is willing to train trestle tables. Can be inspected at suitable times. function. Bond required and inspections welcome. players of any skill level. Contact Des 9435 4208 or [email protected] All enquiries contact Ian Goding 0408 066 412 or Mernda Village Community Lorraine Gregory 9716 2684 EPPING COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Activity Centre, CENTRE, Findon Rd, Epping. WOLLERT COMMUNITY CENTRE, 70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda Enq. Helen 9408 6646 Epping Rd., Wollert. ENQ. 9217 2368 Thursdays, 7-9pm WOODSTOCK HALL, Donnybrook Rd., GREENSBOROUGH DISTRICT MASONIC All ages, All skills All Welcome CENTRE, 23 Ester St Greensborough. Ideal for Woodstock. Ph. Len & Pauline Lord 9408 1494 Family Functions, up to 100 people, Seminars, or 0410 300 146 Contact: Brian Herlihy 0414 Groups etc. Round & long tables, modern chairs. YARRAMBAT WAR MEMORIAL HALL 973 993 Some permanent bookings are available. Ample 450 Ironbark Rd., Yarrambat. Heating, cooling, off street parking. Modern full kitchen, full 80-100 people. NO 18th’s. Enq. 0421 288 498 disabled access, heating & cooling. Website: gdmchall.org.au Enquiries welcome – Lindsay 0409 687 755 or 9465 2534 RECREATION Is there something you HURSTBRIDGE BOWLING CLUB – 36 NETBALL – Open aged & Mixed Netball. Any Graysharps Road, Hurstbridge. All amenities teams or persons interested in playing Wednesday would like to see in the available. FREE HIRE. 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WHittleseA FlOWerdAle KiNglAKe Almost 14 Acres of Horsey Heaven! elevated 1 Acres (4267m2) Quality Family Home in township Imagine almost 14 well-equipped acres of horsey heaven and Fantastic allotment with easterly aspect and hill top views – solid Just up the road from Bollygum Park tucked into its lush an outstanding family home. Total pony pleasure is afforded by 7 pattern paved concrete driveway with parking area, sizeable surroundings this beautiful 1 acre property boasts magnificent well-fenced paddocks with reticulated water & loose boxes, huge excavated home site ready to go, plus other excavated site ( suit gardens full of ornamental plants and trees. 4 spacious bedrooms lock-up shed/feed store /tack room, fully-lined stable, abundance shed ). Septic tank, 5000 litre poly tank & other galvanised water (including master with full en suite), three open plan living areas of water, established gardens and orchard. Whittlesea shops and tank. Power, some fencing , front gate and letter box already in (Kitchen, dining & living), with a separate formal lounge, the kitchen schools just minutes from home practicality, all of this could be place. Kindergarten and community hall just down the road. acts as the homes central hub. Large utility room & laundry, walk in yours! pantry, Brick paved entertaining/BBQ area of the kitchen. range $950,000 plus price $99,500 suit $530,000 plus buyers contact Sue Sinclair 0417 599 555 contact Sue Sinclair 0417 599 555 contact Jodie Thorneycroft 0438 861 288
PANtON Hill KiNglAKe FlOWerdAle total Privacy With Mudbrick Charm great View of Mt st leonard Affordable Home – River Frontage Set on 5 acres (approx) accessed via a made road, surrounded This lovely ½ acre (approx) property is ready to build on. The Set on a generous allotment of 1100m2 approx. This home by a mix of cleared spaces and light bush and connected to owners have commenced developing the site with a house and comprises of 3 bedrooms, main bathroom, lounge and kitchen. town water, this unique and desirable property introduces a four shed site excavation already done. With fantastic views to Mt Added features are a new wood combustion fire, new carpets, bedroom home and complements it with a two room studio and a Leonard, planning permit, power & phone in close proximity. freshly painted throughout, new floating floorboards in kitchen second self contained dwelling perfect for teens and guests. This Walking distance to the Kinglake Township. and wet areas, new water tanks, security system, and to top it is the complete family package where lifestyle reigns supreme! off plumbing and electrical systems have all been updated or replaced. auction 25 Feb at 11am suit $1,190,000 plus buyers price $120,000 auction 18 February at 11am contact Lynn White 0419 434 111 contact Jodie Thorneycroft 0438 861 288 contact Donna Wilson 0409 676 933
Hurstbridge dOreeN dOreeN relaxed Family sanctuary Mortgagee Auction 100 Acres of Prime Cattle Country! With plenty of interior space to spread out in complete comfort This striking home offers spacious family living ! Comprising 4 100 acres of breathtaking countryside with a 5-bedroom family complemented by a vast undercover entertainment area and spa bedrooms (ensuite and walk in robe to master), entertainers home, panoramic mountain views. The land is thoroughly fenced under a gazebo for all weather enjoyment this relaxed sanctuary kitchen and open plan family / dining, separate lounge and an around the perimeter as well as internal fencing into 5 paddocks. on a generous 3072m2 allotment (approx) just a few minutes from upstairs kids rumpus area. Extras include a covered alfresco area There are 4 large dams, cattle crush, ramp, huge machinery shed, the centre of Hurstbridge’s shops, café and station will appeal to a and a large double garage with internal access. All set on a 476m2 automated front gates and approximately 110,000l of water tanks. wide range of buyers. allotment within a few minutes drive to schools and shops. The solid brick family home enjoys prized views throughout the Terms: 10% Deposit, balance 30 days. fireside lounge. suit $770,000 plus buyers auction 4 February at 11am price $TBA contact Brenda Thorneycroft 0418 396 495 contact Tony McDougall on 0408 305 463 contact Lorraine Grimshaw on 0419 311 873
39-41 Church st, Whittlesea 9716 3300 shop 1 glenburn rd, Kinglake – OPeN 7 dAYs 5786 1199 784 Main rd, Hurstbridge 9718 2222 shop 10/67 Main Hurstbridge road, diamond Creek 9438 4422
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Job: c70512 Town Crier Feb 2017 705xx Town Crier Feb 2017.p4.pdf Date: 30-01-2017 10:57:38