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January 2018.Cdr OLIDAY HJANUARY 2018 EDITION THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, JANUARY, 2018 – Number 218 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. FREE – Average monthly circulation 5000 Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au A short history of Queenscliffe The Adventures of The Wauthaurung clan of abor- Paddle Steamers, the Hygeia, the igines visited the Queenscliff area Ozone and the Weeroona. The rail- seasonally, particularly when the fish way, opened in 1879, was primarily for Peter Pan were running. The first recorded defense purposes, but it boosted both entry by explorers into Port Phillip the tourist and fishing industries. Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group was in 1802. Consequently, right from the Come away to the magical world sing where the male roles are often European permanent settlement of earliest times the people of Queens- of Neverland and meet the mischiev- played by women and female roles Queenscliff - Point Lonsdale began cliff were as varied as might be found ously, cheeky lost boys led by Peter played by men are guaranteed to make only one year after the Port Phillip anywhere: fishermen, seamen, pilots, Pan. There is Tootles, Nibs, Slightly, the audience laugh more. Audience District was first surveyed for sale or lighthouse keepers, army personnel, Twins 1 and 2, Curly, Whizzer and participation is an important part of a lease. It was clear from the first railway men, hoteliers, shop keepers, Restless. Along the way they are pantomime. "He's behind you," and explorations that the entrance to Port tradesmen and holiday makers. joined by the Indian squaw Tigerlily, "Oh no he's not - Oh yes he is!" and of Phillip, known as the 'Rip', was one of In the 1940s and 50s the town fell Panther and the savvy crocodile. course hissing and booing the villains. the most hazardous in the world and into recession as once family cars After Wendy, John and Michael fly Borough of Queenscliffe emblem The origins of the pantomimes lie so, in 1838, George Tobin started a became more common, people away to Neverland with Peter Pan, from the cover of “Celebrating History, in the old Christmas 'mummer plays' pilot service to guide ships through its travelled further for their holidays, and they are captured by the villainous presented by all male casts in the great hazards: six men in a whaleboat, who Items from the Queenscliffe Historical sought newer activities, notably Museum Collection” launched recently. Captain Hook who along with Smee halls of English manor houses. Every ventured out in all weathers. He was surfing. The 70s saw a revival of and Starkey try to make the boys walk play had a moral and always the The waterfront developed as a soon joined by others and the Port interest in the heritage of the town, the plank. But Peter Pan saves the day extreme good defeated the extreme simple fishing village, settled in the Phillip Pilot Service came into being. and it is fortunate that so many period and soon Wendy and her brothers are evil, much like what happens in 1850s by fishermen of many nation- It continues, a private company, to this buildings and the parks have been returned to their mother, Mrs Darling. pantomimes today. alities including Chinese. The harbour day. It is called 'Port Phillip Pilot preserved. An excellent example is the The cast includes, Matthew King, Peter Pan promises fun for the Service' even though it covers Western slowly evolved to meet the changing railway which closed in 1977 but was Ian Rooney, Edwina Royce, Berna- whole family with lots of audience Port as well, because the service need as the fishing fleet expanded and revived by the Bellarine Railway group dette Byrne and Sam Cameron as participation and catchy tunes. predates the naming of 'Victoria' boat building was started to meet the which, as well as regular excursions to Peter Pan. The production, under the following separation. particular requirements of this area. Drysdale it hosts the famous Blues expert direction of Debbie Fraser, Venue: Queenscliff Uniting Church The area was known as Shortlands The Couta boat was evolved here. Train and now The Q Train. brings to life all the lovable characters Hall, Hesse Street. Bluff and in 1841 a sandstone The high cliff of Shortland's Bluff The Queenscliffe Historical Mus- from the JM Barrie classic tale. Shows: 8-11 January 10.30am & lighthouse was erected. Concern for with its commanding view of the Rip eum has one of the largest collections A pantomime is a traditional 1.30pm. 12 January 10.30am, 1.30pm the quality of the stone lead to it being was fortified from 1861 for the of early photographs illustrating the British Christmas play performed in & 7.30pm. 13 January 10.30am & replaced by the bluestone lighthouses protection of Melbourne and its history of a seaside town in Victoria. theatres, village halls and community 1.30pm. 14 January 1.30pm. we see today, built using stone wealth. It was manned first by a The Museum houses documents, centres. They contain a number of Tickets: Queenscliff Info Centre quarried from near Melbourne. The volunteer Militia recruited from the diaries, newspapers, artefacts, and standard ingredients like cross dres- 5258 4843 or www.qltg.org.au Black Light is one of very few in the town. In about 1880 the regular Army relics from shipwrecks, textiles, lace, world, and when lined up with the low, took over and soon built the wall and costumes. It regularly shows white light gives the line of the safe around the gun batteries. After 1945 historic films of the area. passage through the reefs off Points the Fort became the Administrative The Fort offers a guided Tour and a Nepean and Lonsdale. Staff College training higher level Museum covering the history of the The peninsula was leased out for officers. Since 2000 when the College defence of Port Phillip. grazing until in 1853 Governor moved to Canberra, the Fort has The Queenscliffe Maritime Mus- Latrobe decided that it would be the continued to be used for more eum houses the last lifeboat (rescues base for not only the pilots, but also for administrative military purposes. now rely on Pilot launches or the customs, post office and police station. From its beginning Queenscliff was Coastguard) and memorabilia from The Health Officer in charge of the recognized as a holiday town noted for the fishing industry, boat building, Quarantine Station at Portsea was its healthy climate. Many fine hotels lighthouses and the Pilot Service. based in Queenscliff. The town was and guesthouses were built; the first Our small town remains a wel- laid out, following the plan known as hotel was the Royal in 1854, followed coming holiday destination. Take the the Colonial Grid, and Governor by the Vue Grand, Casey's, the opportunity to stroll along the fore- Latrobe changed the name to Queens- Commercial, the Victoria Tavern, the shore, past heritage buildings and get cliff. Land sales commenced and the Esplanade, and the Queenscliff. Most the feel of its past grandeur and its town's first houses were built. By 1863 of them remain though some, such as present delights. the town's population had grown large the Ozone, have been converted to Queenscliffe, with the 'e', refers to the enough to be proclaimed a Borough. It apartments. There were very many Borough which includes Point Lonsdale, is now the sole remaining Borough in guesthouses notably along the front at Queenscliff, without the 'e', refers to the Victoria, and has had an elected Point Lonsdale. Tourism was encour- town. council ever since its proclamation. aged by the development of the Bay Courtesy of Bill Brown Peter Pan takes on Captain Hook at QLTGs ‘Adventures of Peter Pan’. WINNER! Lamb & Rosemary Australia’s Best Gourmet Pie 2016/17 Garlic Pepper Chicken Australia’s Best Poultry Pie 2016/17 Breakfast Pie Australia’s Best Brekkie Pie 2016/17 Prawn Laksa Australia’s Best Seafood Pie 2017/18 OCEAN GROVE – 12 Park Lane – Ph: 5256 1517 QUEENSCLIFF – 40 Hesse Street – Ph: 5258 1533 LEOPOLD – 670 Bellarine Highway – Ph: 5250 6101 Page 2 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 Borough throughout the winter access the A-Z Guide and lots of other your local-area. Click on 'Stay In- season. useful information about recycling, formed' www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au Mayor’s A-Z Guide for post-Christmas green and general waste, and Council's for CFA local information and advice. recycling options initiatives to reduce the amount of For Total Fire Ban information Did you know: Jars and bottles waste sent to landfill in the Borough of visit the CFA's 'Can I or Can't I?' Column don't need to be rinsed before being Queenscliffe. webpage at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/war- placed in your recycling bin? Fire restrictions in Queenscliff and nings-restrictions/can or call the Christmas lights and fairy lights Point Lonsdale VicEmergency Hotline 1800 226 226. As I begin my term as the Mayor of and concept plans finalised in late can be dropped off at Council's annual The Fire Danger Period for the Next Council Meeting the Borough of Queenscliffe Council, 2016. e-waste collection event for recycling? Borough of Queenscliffe commenced Wednesday 24 January comm- I would like to thank both my fellow Detailed design for civil construc- Real Christmas trees can be placed at 1.00am on 4 December 2017. encing at 7pm. All welcome. councillors for their support and the tion works at sport precinct com- in your green waste bin for collection? The Fire Danger Period is when the Ordinary Meetings dates in 2018 residents of the Borough for the trust pleted; All required Planning Permits The Guide on Council's website CFA restricts the use of fire in the are available on Public Notices they have shown by re-electing me in and Coastal Management Act consent www.
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