OLIDAY HJANUARY 2018 EDITION

THE QUEENSCLIFF AND 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 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 After Wendy, John and Michael fly 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 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 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 '' 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 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 ’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

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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. queenscliffe.vic.gov.au answers community to help prevent fires from www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au 2016 to continue my service to the for civil construction confirmed; Ten- all these questions and more. The starting. The CFA declares the Fire Public Meeting Thursday 11 Jan- community. I would also like to ack- der for detailed design consultant Guide contains a wealth of infor- Danger Period for each municipality uary 2018 at 5pm to hear submissions nowledge the efforts and achievements advertised and awarded following mation to help residents and visitors at different times in the lead up to the on the draft Rating Strategy. of our outgoing Mayor, Cr Tony endorsement of final sport precinct select the most appropriate recycling fire season, depending on the amount On behalf of the Councillors and Francis, and all my fellow councillors concept plan. and disposal options for household of rainfall received, grassland curing staff of the Borough of Queenscliffe, I over the past 12 months. The civil construction program that items during the Christmas and New rate and other local conditions. wish you all a happy and prosperous We achieved some very satisfying commenced on Tuesday 12 December Year period and throughout the year. Local area information and advice New Year. Enjoy the summer! results in the first year of our four-year 2017 will mean that the netball courts, Head over to the Recycling and is available on the CFA's website at Cr Susan Salter term, including completion of the car park (and associated drainage Waste page on Council's website to ce www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/ Mayor, Borough of Queenscliffe Point Lonsdale Village Playground, works) and cricket nets will be installation of AFL-standard lighting completed by April 2018. at the Queenscliff Oval, and con- Council has also worked with our firmation of significant funding for State and Federal Members of Say 'I do' to weddings al fresco our 'Point Lonsdale Lighthouse Res- Parliament and the local community Borough of Queenscliffe Council is rolling out the the borough's local businesses for couples looking for erve - Stage 1' and 'Destination and resolved to relocate the new eco- red carpet for weddings held in public open spaces in the perfect outdoor place to say 'I do'. Queenscliff' projects. cabins from the Queenscliff Light- Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. Permit fees are being If you're planning to marry in 2018 Council wants Looking to the future, our agenda house Reserve to the Queenscliff waived during 2018. to hear from you. RSVP by 31 January to includes further advocacy to secure Recreation Reserve. This will not im- Council's Wedding Guide will showcase the best of [email protected] funding for the Queenscliff Cultural pact on the delivery of the upgrade to Hub, completion of the netball courts the sporting facilities. and civil works at the Queenscliff Council secures Winter Weekends Sport and Recreation Precinct, and funding MARRIAGE CELEBRANT development of a strategy to guide the On Friday 8 December, Lisa future of the Avenue of Honour so Neville MP announced that the that our heritage and the safety of our Borough of Queenscliffe has secured a residents and visitors are preserved. I $30,000 grant from the State Govern- look forward to working with my ment's Regional Events Fund to host Council colleagues and the members Queenscliff Winter Weekends in of our community to progress these 2018. This complements the $59,000 initiatives in the year to come. allocated in Council's 2017-18 budget Queenscliff Sport and Recreation to develop this great initiative. Precinct The Winter Weekends will be held Council is pleased to confirm that a from Thursday 21 June to Tuesday 17 number of elements of the upgrade at July 2018 in Queenscliff and will the Queenscliff Sport and Recreation include a curated program of music, Precinct have progressed ahead of the performance, film, food and wine summer sporting season. Since the combined with local exhibitions and funding agreement was finalised in community markets. Council is June 2016 the following actions have thrilled that Queenscliff Winter been completed: Installation of solar Weekends is coming to the Borough. Stalls in the Hall PV system on the Monahan Centre We are very proud of the vibrant local and oval sports lights; Extensive arts and culture scene and this event is St Georges and St James Annual Fundraiser community consultation undertaken designed to celebrate the best of the Saturday 6th January from 8.30am Cakes, jams, toys, books, Devonshire Teas Hold the date Gill Hall, St James Anglican Church January 12th 2018 AGM 1 Albert Street, Point Lonsdale Phone: (03) 5250 1987 PLCA AGM Fax: (03) 5250 1248 Friday January 12th WANTED 7:30 pm CARAVAN OR SITE HUT I encourage you to contact me if there is anything I can ROUGH IS OK - ANYTHING CONSIDERED assist you with or any issues you would like to discuss. Lisa Neville MP, Shop G066, Gateway Plaza Point Lonsdale OLD MINE 621-659 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold, 3224 Primary School OLD INCINERATORS AND LIDS RUSTY IS FINE - ANYTHING CONSIDERED PH Ian 0437 333 303

Sacrededge Festival, Queenscliff SUPPORT WORKER Volunteers, Logistics & Promotion Are you someone who enjoys connecting with people and values inclusivity? Are you highly organised and enjoy putting ideas into action? Copyright: Swansong Publishing 2016 ISSN: 1443-5071 Would you like to be part of an enthusiastic team who curate a festival of story, music and spirituality? The Sacrededge Festival seeks a person to assist with the planning of this growing festival held each year in May. This position is the equivalent of 8 hours per week. Flexibility of working times is essential. READERS PLEASE NOTE Full position description at: www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au The next edition will be available on Email your application to: Wednesday February 7, 2018. Mr Peter Fayers, Chairperson of Church Council Copy deadlines are two weeks prior for this Queenscliff Uniting Church edition on Wednesday, January 31. [email protected] Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 – Page 3

away, I can say that patrons will be on News from your local MP the edge of their seats for most of the GPAC launches its proceedings. The choir Raise the Bar Sporting Club Grants Program The State Governments Regional is the adult choir from youth Grants of up to $1,000 are Events Fund is helping to grow our choir. available to buy new team uniforms or enviable calendar of events - and that The Season, by Nathan Maynard, equipment, while grants of up to means more jobs and stronger 2018 theatre season brings lots of laughs and centres on an $2,000 are available to expand the economies across our regions includ- Aboriginal family who come together skills of coaches and officials. Clubs ing here on the Bellarine. Oh what a night it was! Geelong's This innovative group have for the traditional mutton bird harvest can also receive up to $5,000 for Thanks to our Emergency Service theatre enthusiasts gathered at the performed in 39 countries to over 1 with hilarious results. Big hearted and initiatives that strengthen their oper- Workers Geelong Performing Arts Centre million people, delighting with honest, this production gives an ations and grow their membership. In the midst of our holiday season, eager to find out what is in store for acrobatics, solo acts and duets. Circa has intriguing glimpse of a little known Already, the program has provided and as the Minister for Police, I the 2018 theatre season, and they been called 'A revelation in the art of tradition. over $2.8 million to more than 2,000 acknowledge and thank all those were not disappointed. circus' and promises a great night out. Jurassica brings Red Stitch Com- sport and active recreation organ- police, fire fighters, life savers, SES A generous nine shows will grace A change of pace comes in May pany back to GPAC and a favourite isations across the state. and Coast Guard personnel who do the Playhouse and Drama theatre with The Bleeding Tree described as a with Geelong audiences. This Grants available to support travel an outstanding job in looking after not stages bringing laughter, tears, and murder ballad blown up for the stage. company brings a story of migration, and accommodation costs over a 12 only locals but the thousands of every emotion in between. Written by Victorian playwright family language and growing old. I month period for athletes, coaches, visitors who flock to the Bellarine over First cab off the rank 22-24 Angus Cenini the Bleeding Tree believe it is also about dinosaurs, but officials or teams that are required to summer. February is the Sondheim classic A promises laughter powerful lyrics and not necessarily from pre-historic travel to train or compete - whether it's Sometimes these men and women, Little Night Music, starring Nadine a highly original take on Australian times. their local competition or an Abor- who are committed to ensuring our Garner and John O'May featuring gothic. The 2018 season winds up in iginal sporting festival. safety, can be taken for granted in the unforgettable music including Send in In complete contrast, and to the October with a production which is The new Aboriginal Participation work that they do, mainly because of the Clowns and A Weekend in the delight of Jane Austen fans, Sense and heart stopping. It is set in a refugee category is specifically working to the way they quietly and without Country. Sensibility makes it way to the camp in Tanzania with a young break down barriers and make it easier fanfare go about their tasks. So from Coming up in April we have Playhouse in June. This sparkling Congolese boxer gearing up for the for Aboriginal Victorians to get me to all those emergency personnel I Peepshow from the Circa Company. presentation has been described as National Championship title and involved in grassroots sport. commend them and sincerely thank Jane Austen on theatrical steroids. It haunted by his tortuous past as a boy Applications close 24 January them for their work. promises laughs a plenty together with soldier. 2018. More information or apply As always, please don't hesitate to Vale Mary Walker a great cast from the State Theatre There is definitely something for online sport.vic.gov.au contact me by email or call my office if Sadly Mary Walker passed away Company of South Australia. everyone in this season. Book early as Funding Boost for Queenscliff there are any matters that I may be 21/12/2017 after a short illness. Her The Events written by David Greig seating capacity has been reduced due Winter Weekend able to assist you with directly. articles in the Queenscliffe Herald will certainly cause a stir when it to renovation work and the balcony Queenscliff is set to host the Hon Lisa Neville MP reflected her passion for theatre opens in July. Claire is a reverend, will be closed. Queenscliff Winter Weekends, thanks Member for Bellarine whether it was a show at the Geelong feminist, lesbian and choir director By Mary Walker to a $30,000 grant from the State [email protected] Performing Arts Centre (GPAC), with a motley crew of followers from Queenscliffe Herald theatre Government. The Winter Weekends Ph 5250 1987 GSODA Junior Players, Footlight all areas of society. Not to give the plot columnist will be held 21 June - 17 July and are Productions where she played the role expected to attract up to 15,000 people. of Mrs Higgins with much aplomb in Over 4 weekends in June and July, My Fair Lady in 2014, the Potato a curated program of music, per- Shed in Drysdale, amateur theatre formance, film, food and wine com- groups including the Queenscliff- bine with local exhibitions and Lonsdale Theatre Group and Theatre community markets to reinvigorate of the Winged Unicorn in Ceres. Queenscliff’s the senses, indulge in gastronomic Mary was a welcome presence at delights, discover the local environ- all these performances as she loved ment and warm the most romantic of discussing plays with the directors, meeting the cast and promoting the Carnival of hearts. Events like this mean welcome show in time for theatre-goers to make business for Queenscliff. They attract an early booking. visitors, create jobs, and keep local Mary contacted the Queenscliffe SUMMER FUN businesses busy. And importantly they Herald several years ago offering to put Queenscliff and the wider write reviews for plays at GPAC 'at no on the map for cost… I just want to keep my hand in'. The only all children’s carnival on visitors. Mary had been a theatre critic for the Geelong Advertiser and The Age, a the Bellarine Peninsula! drama teacher in schools, a voice coach and actor. I refused her generous offer explaining that as a OPEN DAILY monthly newspaper the plays would be over before we went to print. I told her I had a soft spot for amateur FROM 26th DECEMBER theatre and if she was up for it would she cover their productions and the UNTIL 20th JANUARY deal was done! OPEN TILL APPROXIMATELY 8PM Mary never missed a deadline and always wrote enthusiastically about Rides, games and entertainment the cast and crew in a professional for all ages, a large jumping castle manner. Her last article about GPACs 2018 season is on this page. My and the all famous fairy floss for kids husband Allan and I will miss meeting Mary over a pre-dinner show at The SPECIAL OFFER Gordon and in the GPAC Green Room with her theatre companion Ken who usually drove her to the theatre. The Queenscliffe Herald and ‘Daily Wrist Band’ its readers will miss her contributions Unlimited rides for two hours! to its pages. Carmel Murphy Page 4 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018

Despite it being a job that he Cottage by the Sea had never even considered, Lachie seems more than pleased Ever since 1890 Cottage by somewhere other than the famil- with where he is at this point in the Sea has been a not-for-profit ies of the children who they help. his life. There is no doubt that he charity that provides a homely As such, their main source of not only has a personally fulfilling place for disadvantaged children income is received from don- job, but also a job that helps to to take a break from their lives. ations from the public. There are a fulfil the lives many disadvan- With their 127th anniversary number of foundations that are taged children. imminent, they take in an generous in supplying funding for It's not possible to know if average of 1,500 disadvantaged various camps that the organ- Cottage by the Sea is the place children offering three different isation runs, however the maj- where Lachie is going to be programs. It is also where ority of their funding is from the spending the rest of his career but Lachie was lucky enough to find generosity of the public. for now, he is enjoying his time his life's calling. How does one get into a working with the children, the Lachie has worked with Cott- wonderful and rewarding job like staff and volunteers all the while age by the Sea for two and a half this? Well, it's different for making the lives of others just years; his responsibilities evolved everybody, but Lachie was lucky that bit brighter. slowly leaving him with a job that enough to find his calling at To learn more about Cottage he loves. Being able to work with Cottage by the Sea while his by the Sea and the wonderful and meet amazing children who previous job was washing dishes. organisation that Lachie is work- are inspiring with the way that A job like Cottage by the Sea was ing with visit: https://cottage they lead their lives is a great joy to something that he - like many bythesea.com.au/ him and they are nothing short of others - had never had on his radar By Gemma Nicholls an inspiration themselves. before he found it waiting for him. Humans in Geelong The building itself is heart- ening not only to Lachie, but all those who enter. With its homely BOQ Economic Development Strategy feeling, you can't help but feel welcomed by everyone within. After many months of planning, consultation, feedback and They allow the children who visit discussion with local businesses and the wider community, the inspiration, fun and opportunities Economic Development Strategy for the Borough of within a seaside environ-ment. Queenscliffe was unanimously endorsed by Council at its The three main programs that Ordinary Meeting on 14 December 2017. they run are 'Take A Break' for "The resulting Strategy is built around our existing strengths Grade 3-6 children, the 'REEF to provide a solid foundation for development of local industries program' for Grade 6-7 children and business capacity," said the Mayor Cr Susan Salter. and the 'Mentor program' for "Input from the Borough community has been crucial to the Year 8-12. Each program offers success of this project. Council thanks everybody who has different opportunities and sour- provided ideas and feedback during the creation of the Economic ces of inspiration for these dis- Development Strategy." advantaged children. The full Economic Development Strategy and an accom- As a not-for-profit organ- panying Overview document that highlights the vision, im- isation that receives no govern- mediate priorities and principles and key strategies, are available ment assistance, Cottage by the for download on Council's website, www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au Sea's funding has to come from

PORTALINGTON – DOCKLANDS Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 – Page 5 The Ice Cream Shop My love for ice-cream occurred at an early age - and has never left! ~ Ginger Rogers Mi Shells Seafood Looks like these two young visitors from over the water, and I do mean over the water, are developing a love for ice-cream too. The Ellis family from Newcastle on Tyne, FFRREESSHH FFIISSHH Lexie 6 and her brother Lachlan 8 N 8.30-3pm with their parents Alun and Fiona, OPEN SAT & SU were holidaying in Rosebud and caught the ferry from Sorrento to AT QUEENSCLIFF HARBOUR spend a leisurely day in Queenscliff. Their first stop was the newly opened ice-cream parlour, simply FISH, OYSTERS, PRAWNS, MUSSELS, named The Ice Cream Shop, in the middle of Hesse St where they ordered ATLANTIC SALMON, SCALLOPS delicious colourful ice-creams Bubble- gum and Rainbow. While mum and FRESH OFF THE BOAT. dad found it harder to choose from the large variety of hand-made ice-creams, gelato and sorbets they all looked Lexie & Lachlan enjoying a seat and an ice-cream at The Ice Cream Shop. delighted with their choices. The Ice Cream Shop's owners, Queenscliff locals Kylie Crane and CLIFFE’S CAFÉ AND PIZZA Gary Tucci, their children Patrick and Port Phillip Ferries PHONE: 03 5258 1166 Camryn along with local teens will be One of behind the counter most days during K Rocks the summer holidays 7 days a week OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Saturday Services Top 10 BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER from 11am-9pm. Pizzas! Call in for an ice-cream any time On top of their normal Portarlington to Docklands services, where Sunday - Thursday: 10am to 9pm but they're especially nice for dessert they travel every day of the year, Port Phillip Ferries are offering the Friday & Saturday: 10am to 10pm while taking a walk after tea. Who chance for Bellarine and Geelong people to explore their own backyard knows… just like Ginger Rogers your and extending heir Saturday services between Portarlington and • PHONE ORDERS AVAILABLE walk could turn into a dance. Geelong until the end of January. Visitors on Port Phillip • FULLY LICENCED Ferries have been loving the • EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY TRY OUR AWARD WINNING SNAGS AND KABANAS, amazing summer so far and • GREAT FOOD EVERY DAY! GOLD MEDAL WINNING BACON, will be enjoying more blue • HOME DELIVERY HOMEMADE ... READY MADE MEALS, skies and calm seas over the holidays. CURRIES, PIES, PASTIES AND SAUSAGE ROLLS. FIND US ON Facebook OR Hop on board and head to www.cliffes.com.au Melbourne for a big city adventure. There's heaps of 1 SYMONDS STREET, QUEENSCLIFF, VIC 3225 family fun activities around Docklands and Melbourne is heaving with festivals and great events. For the foodies, this is the way to travel. Get off at Docklands, hop on a tram and Queenscliff Village News head straight for the city centre for all the top eateries… and 72 Hesse Street, Queenscliff, 3225 bars too! As you step off the Ph: (03) 5258 1828 Fax: (03) 5258 1828 Fresh quality cuts & great service every day. ferry you can get straight onto Email: [email protected] the free CBD tram network. 82 Hesse Street, Queenscliff No Myki card needed. Cruising 365 days of the Happy New Year Phone: 5258 1742 year, 400 seats and two levels to Let's get those champagne corks popping choose from, Port Phillip Ferries offers a relaxing and with some great New Year specials and unique journey for day trippers enjoy some holiday fun! and those commuting to Hats & Sunnies: We have a terrific range of Melbourne for work. Discover the bay like you Summer hats and fashion look sunglasses, top have never seen before and take value and in-store now. lots of selfies along the way. FISH AND CHIPS So for your next dose of Books & Magazines: We have an extensive range of Vitamin Sea and stunning magazines together with discounted book titles. Relax and TAKE AWAY FOOD views, there's only one way… enjoy your holiday reading… FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD DAILY Port Phillip Ferries. Check out Kids' activity packs, toys, beach gear and games: We OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK their website for what's on and all their hot tips on what to see have a great selection to keep the kids happy over the PHONE ORDERS WELCOME and do. holidays! BAIT & TACKLE AVAILABLE QUEENSCLIFF: 4 Gellibrand Street – 5258 2334 The Queenscliffe Herald wishes all its readers, CLIFTON SPRINGS: Jetty Road – 5253 1821 locals and visitors, a Happy New Year. TYRE CENTRE

• Large range of popular brands • Fleet Vehicles - most major companies Phone 5255 5611 can be accommodated 16 MARINE PARADE, • Computer wheel alignments • Computer wheel balancing OCEAN GROVE (off Grubb Road) • Seniors discount available Page 6 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 That's Our Hotondo Home! With its upbeat nature and catchy music, it's hard to miss Hotondo Homes' latest television ad. But what you might not notice is the stunning home featuring the happy family in the ad was filmed in our very own Mt Duneed display home. Located on Unity Drive in the Armstrong Estate you'll find the Marcoola 245, the beautiful home featured on TV. Mixed materials along with a skillion roof provide the perfect street appeal for the Marcoola and capture the eye of all those who pass by. The brickwork, timber and cladding complement one another perfectly to showcase the contemporary design before even entering the home. From the moment you step through the doors, the Marcoola instantly feels like home with its high ceilings and free-flowing layout creating a warm and welcoming environment. To the left you'll find the master suite complete with a large walk-in-robe and ensuite. From the large front-facing window to the double basin and large shower, the suite leaves you feeling as though you're living in a 5-star hotel. Moving into the all-encompassing living area you'll find the dining, family and kitchen which wrap perfectly around a beautiful alfresco. The heightened ceilings and large windows help to create the illusion of more space and take advantage of natural lighting leaving you feeling comfortable in the home. An added timber feature in the television alcove provides greater character to the modern interior design and complements the alfresco decking perfectly. The kitchen itself provides a luxurious touch with the ceramic tiled splashback, 40mm thick stone bench tops and large walk-in-pantry. With plenty of bench and storage space, the kitchen is ideal for your family chef whether you're a budding beginner or the head chef. As you continue through the home you'll find a clever study nook which takes advantage of space and removes the need of a separate study. The rumpus area is one that can truly be made your own whether you're after a home theatre, private lounge or kid's area. The remaining three bedrooms surround the rumpus area and each feature built-in robes with easy access to the bathroom. The Marcoola 245's clever layout and design make this an ideal home for growing families. With practicality kept front and foremost, this design pays respect to the key areas in a home to create a place that will truly become a family sanctuary. Local builders Andrew Hopper and Aaron Anstis believe the Marcoola 245 display home showcases a beautiful family home that is well within reach for local residents. "The Marcoola 245 has definitely turned heads from the moment we opened the doors. From the layout itself to the interior design, we've heard nothing but positives from all those who visit," Andrew said. "This home is the perfect example of a beautiful house that is still affordable for the average family. There's no reason why you can't have a stylish home without having to sacrifice what you want for the sake of your budget." Courtesy of Hotondo Homes Hot Club Swing Club Celebrating 20 years of Classy Music Queenscliff Uniting Church 7pm Wednesday 24 January Bringing you the finest in French Gypsy Jazz, Hot Club Swing. Formed in 1997, Hot Club Swing play 1930s swing, latin and gypsy music. Their influences include Django Reinhardt, Latcho Drom, Bireli Lagrene, Hungarian and Romanian gypsy music. With delightful vocals, strings and banter, this swinging quintet have thrilled sell out audiences at the church many times. Cafe Style concert includes nibbles on arrival, a sumptuous barbecue at interval and sweet platters. Bar available. Book online at www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au

2.00pm EVERY SATURDAY $15 per person, children free. Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 – Page 7

My two daughters disappeared guilt slip away to enjoy people's from the Queenscliff caravan park kindness and fun as the tale of the two just after sunrise in January, 1985. I Queenscliff - a sense of place children who refused to get into the didn't hear them leave their bunks. police car took on its own momentum. Nor did I hear the annexe unzip just 'My heart pounded as I noted the empty beds and the partially opened tent flap. The girls were gone.’ I took it all in and cherished this enough to release the girls out onto town that gave us such happy days the narrow dirt track that separated our track and we had often found them my pyjamas, wretched and filled with was no stranger. The police were across many decades. Swimming, our two rows of camping sites. It was happily enjoying home cooking the worst of all fears. I stretched to highly amused by it all, as they pointed making sand castles, walking, talking, the intense silence that eventually during the day. People loved them. It look in the back seat. It was empty and to the girls, just visible, smiling, in the meeting people and passing the time drew me from deep sleep. The had become a game to call for them dread was overwhelming. The police back seat of Big Geoff's car. of day, enjoying barbecues and caravan was bereft of any sound - and hear soft giggles in response as we car stopped beside me and the officers There was laughter as the girls got cooking fundraising fish dinners at the disturbing. I couldn't hear the girls popped our heads in to see if they were eased themselves out onto the track. out and ran to us. The ubiquitous relief bowling club. Tennis, bowls, church, moving in their beds nor sighing as with this or that family. As we checked People moved back as if to give them of laughter. I cried, guilt all over me. I water, social groups, Queenscliff they sometimes did when turning every caravan and woke families in our room. One officer pointed behind us, had failed to wake when the girls got always felt like a vibrant community from side to side on the squeaky, searching, panic found its roots within back along the track, at another vehicle up, failed to hear the zip as it opened and we were part of that. narrow canvas. There was just no me. I ran to the oval. I ran to all the drawing near. the canvas door. I had failed as a Queenscliff became a second home sound. places we often went during a day. Turning back to me, he explained mother in the worst possible way. The for the girls. Their names are on the I crept down the caravan steps into Nothing. that they had found my girls playing at girls, however, were elated at their tennis club honour boards and they the annexe, unsure about everything. People joined the search and the the bull ring, at the lookout just outside adventure and thrilled be the focus of have worked and lived in the town over My heart pounded as I noted the weight of loss and fear grew within me the park gate. They had stopped and the large group that milled around our the years. Twenty years after my empty beds and the partially opened as moments became minutes, and asked the girls about their mum and van that morning. Everyone was daughters crept out of their beds tent flap. The girls were gone. I called longer. The girls were only two and dad, but the elder child would not smiling, retelling the story as others seeking adventure, my husband's ashes to my husband and stepped out onto three years old and they were gone. speak with them because they were wandered along the track to see what splashed on the waves down below the the track. There was nobody in sight, Left on an adventure or, unthinkable, strangers. They had refused to get into the commotion was all about. lookout as I said goodbye to a life anywhere. Everything was still - they had been taken. Tears fell as I the police car, choosing to stand their It wasn't long before the story got together. More recently, heartbreak- unusually still for a caravan park. I ran shivered on that track, tremulous with ground, confident in what they had around. Queenscliff is a small place ingly, the ashes of a young woman to the bowling club gate towards the dread for each minute that the children been taught about stranger danger. and we knew many locals. The girls slipped onto more white-topped bottom of the track. Nothing. I turned were not found, not discovered. The story continued. Big Geoff, a were thrilled with their celebrity as we waves, the mother of her own two and raced up the track towards the Somebody mentioned the police. local fisherman and bowler, happened walked around town that afternoon. small children, and who, years before toilet block, then around the entire top Reality too much to bear. I was to be sitting in his car at the lookout The ladies at Eddie George's wel- had led her little toddler-sister out of park looking everywhere and finding surrounded by campers when the reading the morning paper when he comed them with hugs and smiles. bed, unzipped the annexe door, nothing. sound of a vehicle nearby turned our noticed the children with the police Ivan gave me a wink as we paid for our walked down the track, around the My husband was standing outside heads in unison. A police car was officers. He approached to see what groceries in the supermarket. The oval, through the park gates and out to our van when I returned. I called to slipping along, towards us, two officers was going on. 'Big Geoff,' the girls milkman gave the girls flavoured milk, the bullring to play on the playground. him to check inside every caravan. The in the front seat. called as they recognised him. They and the baker, a roll. I had to let my Queenscliff has become my refuge. girls were at home in most vans along Hysteria was not far as I stood in happily agreed to get into his car as he It keeps me safe as I grieve and try to find my way - the library, cafés, the harbour, the ocean view lookout and the streets of houses, so many of WE ARE HERE which remain intact after so many years. What made BAY it safe and joyful for my children makes it safe and joyful for me. My grandchildren visit each school enkins & Son holidays and they know it almost as well as their mother knew it. People ask when they are coming down from Sydney. My little grandson, Charlie, loves Fresh Fish it as much as I. We visit the same places over and over Seasonal varieties include: and he greets people confidently and caringly in his Pike, Schnapper, Garfish, Shark, joy of life. People adore him. Calamari, Whiting, Flathead and Ling. Sometimes, we walk backwards along the footpath Fresh Prawns, Oysters and Crayfish. in the main street near the bookshop, and sometimes Frozen products. we walk sideways, just for variation and fun. I cannot imagine Queenscliff ever losing its essence, the spirit Ask for Peter or Donna that sees change and constancy, caring about the 42 GEELONG ROAD, PORTARLINGTON world, and its community. Ph: 5259 2889 Open 7 days 9am-5pm By Pauline Parker A Sense of Place, Queenscliff Literary Festival

Page 8 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 Bilarni Burnside Country Storytelling Sounds like the title for an If you're more into fishing than episode of cowboys and Indians gardening for relaxation Burnside Theatre with Jan but Shane Burns is no cowboy! His Country also stocks fishing rods, Chris Wilson in Concert 8pm Wed 3 Jan business is making unique timber lures, bait and ice. Shane listens to Wositzky With George Picha and Fenn Wilson! furniture like bars and benches the locals when they talk about Queenscliff Uniting Church Ticket $25 (includes refreshments) incorporating corrugated iron as a where the fish are biting and is happy 5pm Sunday 21January feature or wine rack and not a to share his knowledge with you. 8pm Wednesday January 26 Seaside Knits and Tea Cosies Exhibition wagon wheel in sight. Shane’s grandparents Jack and Shane's shelves are filled with Flo Burns ran the Foodland store in Jan 'Yarn' Wositzky heard the 10am - 5pm Fri 5 Jan - 7 Jan cute homewares and rustic look the 80s and Shane attended Queens- voice of Bill Harney on the radio, Tea cosies & artful knitting sensations for sale shelving, clocks and attractive, cliff primary from 1978-81. packed his panel van and headed Luscious scones. decorative metal work for garden Burnside Country is open daily north, to a beautiful and brutal land, walls. They would make an ideal gift over the holidays from 8am-7pm. where everything and nothing is Summer Art Workshops for any occasion and Shane is happy Just mosey on down towards the black and white, tracking the greatest Collage & Colour Tues 9 Jan to work with you to design a bar or colourful windmills on the corner of yarn spinner of them all, the 'expert' 11am - 12.30pm 7-12 years & 1.30pm - 4pm Teenagers/Adults bench to fit any space. Hesse and Symonds Sts. on Aborigines, W.E. (Bill) Harney Mosaics Thurs 18 Jan & Fri 19 Jan (two-day workshop) (1895-1962). Scripted from Harney's many 10am - 12 noon 8 years and over books, radio broadcasts and personal Kids $15 Adults $25 (per session) Bookings essential papers, and laced with Jan 'Yarn' Wositzky's weird and wonderful Jimi Hocking Solo 8pm Wed 10 Jan adventures, Bilarni tells of an Superb songwriting & performance 'uneducated' Northern Territory make Jimi a 'must-see' act in blues bushman who returned from World Ticket $25 (includes supper) War One to live amongst Aborig- ines: as a lover, husband and father Film Nights 7.30pm Sun 31 Dec and Tues 16 Jan who lost it all, a Patrol Officer, graz- ier and bush worker who in 1957 ‘Bilarni’ - Storytelling Theatre became known around the world as by Jan ‘Yarn’ Wositzky the 'Custodian of the Rock' (Uluru). Two performances: 5pm Sun 21 Jan & 8pm Fri 26 Jan Bilarni puts black-white relation- ships at the heart of Australian Ticket $25(includes refreshments) identity as Jan 'Yarn' Wositzky Hot Club Swing Café Style 7pm Wed 24 Jan recounts Bill Harney's epic life. Shane's hung up the spurs and is content making rustic furniture and selling Tickets www.unitingqueens- ...the finest in french gypsy jazz fishing gear at Burnside Country. cliff.org.au Ticket $40 includes 3 course meal. Bookings Essential. Tables of 6-8 or individual tickets Book online at www unitingqueenscliff.org.au INXSIVE Summer Beach Tour - Pt Lonsdale Info Jan 5258 2854 Uniting Church, Point Lonsdale Hall will be BYO Food & Drinks. General cnr Hesse & Stokes Street Queenscliff rockin' as part of INXSIVEs admission tickets are just $38. 2018 Summer Beach Tour on Buy yours at the Queenscliff Saturday 6 January. Doors open Village Newsagency in Hesse St at 7.30pm. Show time is 8.30pm. or at the door on the night if there INXSIVE bring to life the are any left. sound and style of INXS and have Rock up and purchase your been staging largely sold out shows tickets early as the show has been throughout Australia since 1997. a sellout around Australia!

Featuring live music from a variety of locals and Handmade and Homegrown Produce over 100 stalls selling quality home made goods. NEXT MARKET: Sunday 28th JANUARY NEXT MARKET 9am – 2pm SUNDAY Lower Princess Park Cnr Gellibrand & Symonds Sts. 14th JANUARY Enquiries: [email protected] or look for Queenscliffe Community Market on facebook

R I S T O R A N T E FULLY LICENCED DINNER FROM 5PM TILL LATE KIDS MENU & PLAY AREA AVAILABLE EAT IN & TAKEAWAY - HOME DELIVERY OPEN 7 DAYS FROM 27 DECEMBER 38 HESSE STREET, QUEENSCLIFF PH 5258 3763 Queenscliff [email protected] & Ph: 5258 1838 Coastal Holiday Bookings 80 Hesse St, Queenscliff Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 – Page 9 Your invitation to a Rock Wedding Sunday 4 March 2018 – At Geelong's Classic Rock Tribute Festival Clifton Springs couple, Fiona stand. Gourmet Food Trucks, real ing cider. Not only are they being Coltis and Joe Webber, who will be toilets, easy safe car parking and even treated to a Rockstar wedding, but married by celebrity marriage inclement weather won't be a con- Prestige Jayco has provided a celebrant Tottie Goldsmith in front cern with plenty undercover areas. Winnebago for 7 days for their of their friends, family and a few Local promotor Andrew Malouf honeymoon. thousand of their newest friends at put the call out over Bay 93.9 radio BYO Picnic Hamper, Blanket and Geelong's Classic Rock Tribute looking for a Geelong couple to who Chairs. Gourmet Food Vans - 6 Bars Festival, Beckley Park Geelong. would like to be married on stage at Indoor and Outdoors - Drinks at Bar Larger than life rock guru Wilbur his Classic Rock Tribute Festival 4 Prices - VIP area with bar. Kids Wilde will host the day and 7 Hours March at Beckley Park, Geelong Activities - Jumping Castles - Rock of Victoria's best tribute shows like Harness Racing. Wall Climbing - Easy Free and Safe Fleetwood Mac, Creedence Clear- Joe decided to step up and enter as Parking - All weather event licenced water Revival, Midnight Oil, Cold he said 'he had nothing to lose'. In 25 areas. (Strictly No BYO Alcohol.) Chisel, AC/DC and INXS will Rock words or less he came up with just the Gates open 11am. Festival ends at hit after hit. right thing to say to win himself and 7.30pm. All the boxes are ticked for a Fiona a free wedding. Tickets from Moshtix start at $50 family fun Rock Concert with a safe Joe 44 and Fiona 42 are a typical for adults. Children $18. Under 6 are kid's area and plenty to keep them Aussie couple have been together for Free. Family Tickets $130. occupied, BYO Picnic Hamper, Rug, 25 years and engaged for 18 with two and Chair or sit up in the comfortable children and a mortgage. They love Geelong's Classic Rock After an 18 year engagement Joe and Fiona are finally 'going to the chapel of love' to air-conditioned bar in the grand- AC/DC, fishing, beaches and drink- A Festival For All Ages tie the knot - and you're invited!

TICKET GIVEAWAYS FOR SPIEGELTENT SHOWS IN BARWON HEADS To be in the draw for one of four DOUBLE PASSES to Circus Wonderland, Papillon or Rouge answer this question: Where is the Spiegeltent located during January? Email your answer along with your name, phone numbers and your show of choice by Monday 11 January to [email protected] Page 10 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 Tranquility@Twilight Fair Queenscliff Harbour Saturday 6 January 4pm-9pm, Presidents Ave, Ocean Grove This modern marina precinct has must do on your holiday list and they'll grown over the last few years with its clean, fillet and bag the fish for you. For two decades on the first singing Maori songs, Malahdo, a complete the lineup. Mia Davina with retail precinct offering visitors Gear includes quality rods, tackle and Saturday of the New Year, the Ocean Bellarine 4-piece group offers indie her LED Hoop Twirlers finishes the adventure tourism, clothing, furn- fresh bait. With years of local Grove Community Park hosts the rock with surfy vibes, acclaimed local Fair at 9pm. iture, giftware, restaurants and cafes knowledge, Kyena's skipper knows Tranquility Fair. This year's fair is musician Wayne Jury, Raised by The Tranquility Fair is a popular to suit all tastes and budgets, a hair- where the fish are biting and is happy offering a new evening format Eagles, one of Melbourne's most event attracting crowds from all over dressing salon and a day spa. to show you the ropes. allowing more families to attend the sought after independent acts with the Bellarine. It's a wonderful place to There are amazing water views from If it's bigger fish you're after you can fair after being at the beach, shop- their classic Americana sound, and catch up with friends and neighbours, the tower where you will see cargo get up close and personal with the ping during the day where they can the electrifying Sugar Fed Leopards and enjoy the evening atmosphere boats navigate the Rip and Searoad dolphins, snorkel the reefs and view relax, enjoy the local and inter- with their blend of pop and disco with music, food and entertainment. Ferries making their hourly bay marine animals with Sea All Dolphin national music artists, eclectic food crossing from Queenscliff to Sorrento Swims suitable for everyone - an choices like German, Turkish, Mex- or watch the orange Pilot Boat amazing experience you'll never forget. ican, Spanish, Tibetan, Mussels, returning from navigating tan-kers Looking for an unusual gift or Dumplings, Vegetarian, Pastries, through the Rip's treacherous waters. casual clothing? Try Housewarming Ice-creams and 80 quality craft stalls, While walking around the harbour and Wharf Street Apparel. If you a wine bar, seating and festoon keep your eyes peeled for 'Stumpy' a fancy seafood straight off the boat lighting throughout park. huge tailless stingray skimming the head for Mi Shells berthed a short Alcoholic beverages will be avail- harbour walls between boats or just sit walk away. able at bar prices, but strictly no BYO. and maybe daydream about captain- After all this cruising, shopping The kids will enjoy horse riding ing a ship across vast stretches of and daydreaming you've probably and rock wall climbing and there's ocean or in one of the iconic couta worked up an appetite. Try Charlie room to spread out in front of the boats passing through the Cut. It's a for casual dining, pizzas and stage so bring a rug or deck chair. tough life… more tasty fresh meals inside or Live entertainment from 4pm-9pm Looking for something a little outside - open for breakfast, lunch and hosted by the 'Sheikh of The Shake' different? dinner inside or alfresco. DJ Tom Noonan will see Port Kyena offers family friendly scenic The seafood at Scully's Oyster Bar Whanua, a local cultural group tours and calm bay fishing trips - a is guaranteed to be straight off the boat and the menu innovative. or Queenscliff Fish & Chippery just a few doors away is a tad more casual The Q Train - a true complement to The Bellarine Taste Trail offering eat-in or takeaway. The Q Train has only been suppliers, so the decision source only visitors to Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale To finish off your meal or to give operating for 4 short months and local produce was easy," enthused a more convenient place for departure. the kids a treat stop at Lix Ice- already is the talk of the town. And multi-award winning head chef Greg New Dates are been added reg- Creamery & Café for Queenscliff's not just our town as evidenced by the Egan. Come and join us for a unique ularly to keep up the with high demand only yoghurt ice-cream and dozens of number of bookings from across the dining experience. we are now also running Australia Day ice-cream flavours like rainbow - a Bellarine, Geelong, Ballarat and Exciting Summer Announcement! Weekend 25 & 27 January, with lunch favourite with kids or enjoy a light Melbourne. As of December 29 The Q Train will services starting in February. meals outdoors. Seems the Dinner Train Service be bringing the Q back to Queenscliff For more information Visit: 360Q at the Harbour offers won- operating on The Bellarine Railway operating from the seaside town's www.theqtrain.com.au derfully tempting meals in the rest- just 15 minutes from Geelong is the Queenscliff Railway Station until 12 The Q Train's 6-course Degustation Menu serves aurant or café style if that's your new 'it thing to do'. January 2018. The service usually local produce as it travels around the shores of preference. Watch out for 360Qs en- "We are surrounded by amazing local operates from Drysdale so it's time to give Swan Bay - delicious food, glorious sunsets. tertainment nights - they are great fun!! Opera for beginners Queenscliff Harbour Emotionworks Cut Opera pres- ents Bizet's 'Carmen' a 90 minute Fish & Chips cabaret version of this colourful opera that has it all - sex, murder and SHOP 8 - 4 Wharf Street intrigue. Presenting opera in a casual, cabaret-style production, intense and QUEENSCLIFF HARBOUR fast moving with a healthy dose of humour, love, irreverence and raunchiness thrown in. Ph: 5258 1277 Cut Opera condenses well known operas to 90 minutes in OPEN 7 DAYS length and performs in unusual and Choose from our excellent selection dramatically relevent sites and of Fresh Seafood and Snacks spaces. This is opera in its most essential form using a mix of LOCAL FRESH FISH GOURMET musical genres, contemporary singing and vocal styles combined SEAFOOD SELECTION HAMBURGERS with wonderful Flamenco and SEAFOOD PACKS SOUVLAKIS Salsa dancing - this truly is fantastic CHIPS SNACKS opera. Venue: Wonderland Spiegeltent at SELECTION OF BEER WINE & COLD DRINKS Barwon Heads. 27 January 6.30pm. Tickets: $40. Age 25 and under $25. AVAILABLE Bookings: Our reputation is only surpassed by our quality www.trybooking.com/SWVN Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 – Page 11 Joint Christmas Party welcomed summer fun at 360Q Local small businesses and community groups came together to celebrate the end of 2017 with wine, a gourmet feast and danced the night away at 360Qs inaugural joint Christmas party. Nadine Kuc from Baie Wines came along to treat the crowd to the vineyard's new Saigne'e - a beautiful full flavoured, juicy, cherry rose-style of wine to guests. Teams from Queenscliff Newsagency and Portar- lington Mussels among many others created a wonderful community spirit which won rave reviews for the food, wine and live entertainment from crooner Brendan James. "I have been wanting to do an event like this for some time, and it went even better than I had imagined," says The team from Queenscliff Newsagency getting into the spirit of Christmas at 360Qs 360Q owner and chef Barry Iddles. "We had so many inaugural Christmas party. different groups who were planning a small Christmas celebration but instead joined in with locals and they had a ball. It really kicked off our summer program of events.” Beach Boys Sounds of Summer party on 13 January Upstairs in the venue's magnificent function space. Tickets are $70 for a gourmet two-course dinner and 1960s vibes thanks to the live The Beach Boys Summer Holiday Show. On the 28 February 360Q will host a Ladies Lunch featuring a fashion show and launch of the Autumn/ Winter 2018 collections from Queenscliff boutiques Sukii, Wharf Street Apparel and Homebody Orchard. Tickets $90 for the show, two courses, bubbles and wine. Bookings for both events: www.trybooking.com/TMAL As the holidays approach and the population of Queenscliffe blossoms with holidaymakers, the 360Q team are gearing up for a huge summer. From 26 December, 360Q is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. New online booking system –visit www.360q.com.au and click the 'reservations' button. Subsidised training sessions at Queenscliff Marina Business Hub Local small business owners will be able to access subsidised training sessions thanks to an exciting partnership between the new Business Hub at Queenscliff Marina and the Geelong-based Small Business Smart Business (SBSB). The SBSB is an initiative of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce that helps small businesses to grow and consolidate by providing subsidised programs and workshops. These help to upskill small business owners and staff to help them to run their operations more efficiently, stay up-to-date with changes in technology and eventually employ more staff. In December the SBSB helped to fund two sold-out Facebook Advertising workshops run by Mel Stewart and Tim Davies from Ocean Grove social media and digital marketing company, HyperSocial. Arash Harandian, owner of the Business Hub, said it is an exciting venture for the team and he was looking forward to many more collaborative events in 2018. "Everyone at the workshops got so much out of it and left here with a campaign out there on social media," he said. "The partnership we have is incredibly valuable to all business owners in the Borough of Queenscliffe and we are very pleased to be part of their journey to grow." The Business Hub will be posting more details of upcoming events on their website. Visit www.bhqm.com.au and sign up to the newsletter for hiring a desk or private meeting room at the Business Hub on a casual or more permanent basis.

Over two sessions with HyperSocial twelve local participants learned how to set up Facebook ad accounts, design ads and create a campaign to help drive more sales to their business. Page 12 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 Hellenic Republic Food Map Summer at "How happy was I to hear My partner Theo prepped the Seaview Gallery from this beautiful crew again? canvases for me and I worked in It was my absolute pleasure egg tempera - a beloved medium. Our Summer Program includes an ever-changing painting St George at Hellenic It was simple to work this way as I display of stunning work from a wide range of artists with Republic Brunswick owned by painted on various size canvases a variety of styles and media that ensures a selection to suit celebrity chef George Calom- wherever I could knowing the all tastes, décor and price range. baris a few years ago," said artwork was going to be photo- Cocktail Evening with Emma Hack Soula Mantalvanos of Queens- graphed and then manipulated Saturday 6 January will be a highlight of the summer. cliff Gallery & Workshop. and put together in photoshop. Cocktails & Finger Food with Emma Hack 5-7pm. "This time the 'crew' Made This made it really easy to show Emma will be showing her new Geometric works and a Establishment, had an idea for a variations and move the detailed wonderful selection of highly sought after pieces from food map to depict the origin of 'pull outs' of Italy, Cyprus, Egypt previous collections. various foods but also reflected and Crete. Emma's Exhibition runs from 6-22 January. George's heritage. It was fun The options remain a plenty Seaview also introduces three new artists this summer. meeting up and throwing the now, in fact before the map was Dana Dion and Brendan Mogg, both well established ideas around, there's so much installed today, a request for a Sydney artists, and Lynne Bickhoff from Victoria. energy when you work with this second map was made for Seaview's owner Colleen Kenwood says in her 16 years group. Hellenic Republic, Brighton." in Seaview Gallery she still has the same passion for art as Given painting on site would For Theo and Soula opening she when she first started in the gallery. have been an issue now I live in the Queenscliff Gallery &Work- "I feel I am blessed to be able to work in such a delightful Queenscliff working straight on shop two years ago has been very space with beautiful works of art surrounding me every the wall would have been rewarding. "I'm also ever grateful day," said Colleen. difficult. However, given the idea to my art and design experience "Another wonderful thing about the gallery is that the Theo and Soula Mantalvanos of QGW with George Calombaris, was all about a map, the paste up and how it continues to come people who come through the door come because they Travis McCauley and Jason Buesst at Hellenic Republic. solution was very appropriate. together in my day-to-day life.” want to be there, not because it's something they have to do. I love helping them choose just the right piece of art for their homes or a gift for that someone special. I am lucky to meet so many lovely people and it's always great to hear how much they enjoy the gallery and especially the wide variety of art and styles on its walls." Treat yourself with a visit to Seaview Gallery for your Summer Art - there's always something pleasing to the eye.

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EMMA HACK EXHIBITION 6-28 JANUARY COCKTAIL EVENING OPENING 6 January 5-7pm

Geometric – Emma Hack

Rural Pattern Dana Dion Giants of the Forest Lynne Bickhoff Seaview Gallery 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 Phone 03 5258 3645 email: [email protected] www.seaviewgallery.com.au Contemporary, Traditional Fine Art, Glass and Jewellery Open 10:30am - 5:00pm DAILY Closed Wednesdays Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 – Page 13 The resurgence of Whitehall Guesthouse "For many years Whitehall Guesthouse was time, effort and cost. Strouts who sailed from New Zealand to Australia in the most exclusive place to stay for the well As a family we had lived in the building for a 1887/88. heeled. During the renovations we were year and it became quite apparent that the design Thus, with this thesis, Percy Richards finally directed and closely monitored by Council's and orientation had been well thought out, with receives the artistic attention paid to his three other heritage advisor with paint colours, roofing the building naturally capturing light and colleagues in various encyclopaedias in Australasia materials, and external changes to ensure we retaining temperature. From our own experience nearly a century ago." maintained the fabric of the original building. we decided the building was ideal for use as The construction and exterior presentation was We first had an association with Whitehall accommodation for mixed use, especially family almost totally unique and very cutting edge for its time, when it was known as 'The Manor' a special group reunions, small conferences and school with cream brick exterior with clinker brick trim, full accommodation facility when we owned the groups as it had a comfortable home feel even span timber floors with internal masonry walls built Queenscliff Bakery at 34 Hesse St until though it was so large. over them; using rendered chicken wire as a base. The December 1995. We delivered bread to the The council was very accommodating of this roof truss structure is full span origan beams. This kitchen staff. The property was a functioning use with many councillors commenting on construction technique I have been informed is facility with 48 residents and about 15 staff. Whitehall's 'white elephant' status, and their extraordinary for its era and reflects the architects desire The Manor ceased operation in early 1996 desire was to see the building become operational to create a unique experience for the owners and guests and remained vacant until we bought the as public accommodation once again. with wide open halls, clean uncluttered rooms, and room, ballroom, lounge, smoking room, and ladies property in April 2002. Prior to our purchase the With council planning and heritage en- simple elegance." room provided with player pianos and ordinary pianos owner, Solgear P/L, had accepted a conditional couragement, we applied and received a heritage This was a vast contrast to the contemporary form the main portion of the building. We were offer of purchase in March 1998 with the loan from council (the largest ever provided) to style of Victorian/Edwardian/Federation informed by the proprietors, who very kindly showed us condition relying on council approval of the replace the roof. The building had a red, tile- elaborateness. An example of the contrast is the through the establishment, that every room is booked up guesthouse being demolished and ten town- imitation metal cladding that was applied over building Olinda (now the Queenscliff Inn), a for the holidays and that a most successful season is houses to be constructed on the cleared land, and the original galvanised corrugated iron roof . We Victorian/Federation property in Hesse St, built anticipated. the retention of the name 'Bronte'. The council at replaced it with galvanised corrugated iron, as the by the same owner within a close period of time. We came wondering whether the builders had any this time refused the application due to an original. Olinda was built to be quite elaborate and to be modern adaptation of 'Aladdin's Lamp' at work for it overdevelopment of the site and the recognition We rebuilt the three very tall chimneys and viewed from close proximity to the street, seemed incredible that human hands could have of Whitehall as a building of some significance. removed the 1970s roof cladding using original whereas Whitehall was designed to be viewed brought such an extensive structure into existence in We investigated many options for its use bricks recovered from salvage centres. These from a good distance to appreciate its significant such a short time. The Hesse Street frontage of the including conversion to apartments, group works, along with the removal of numerous stark form presence in the street. ground is being formed into tennis courts, which will accommodation, artist cooperative, restaurant or vents, fans and other roof piercing, restored the It was now apparent that the property was of create an additional attraction for 'Whitehall'. backpacker accommodation. We also considered feel of a large purpose-built accommodation considerable importance to the developmental Altogether the new boarding house supplies a large asset options for the 'release' of the significant Bronte building, and removed the 'commercial' look that history of Queenscliff. When it was built, and for in the progress and prosperity of Queenscliff and every from its encapsulation (by proximity) of its had dominated for the past 27 years. We removed many years after, it was a dominant feature of the lover of the dear old town is pleased when they notice elaborate front; so close to Whitehall's stark west- non-original fibro cement eaves and gutter facia town and held dominant presence in the northern anything tending in that direction. facing back wall. exposing the rafters and painting them to the streetscape of Hesse St: the last purpose There is a pathetic story in scripture of how the Jews One such option considered was the original colour. This made a significant change to guesthouse built in Queenscliff. sat down by the waters of Babylon and wept when they relocation and rotation of Bronte to the south the buildings' appearance, giving it reference to An article published by D.O.D. in the Geelong remembered the glories of Jerusalem and its subsequent west of the property, so the front of the building the 1920s era it was built in. All windows and Advertiser, Saturday December 17, 1927 destruction. I am afraid we felt very like following their could present again to the public and have views timber work were painted and a full restoration of described Whitehall: footsteps when we came to the corner of Hesse and to Swan Bay. This option was rejected outright by the external gazebo was undertaken with the "Strolling up Hesse Street from the railway station Hobson Streets and saw the heart rendering spectacle of council's heritage advisor due to the significance original oregon timbers exposed and oiled. we pass the property which belonged to Pilot Caught the (very recently burned) ruins of the erstwhile Grand of the location of the property and its tower; with We restored the cantilever verandas that and his family for 70 years, but which last summer Hotel. " its original views out to the Heads for the pilot to dominate the facade to the east (viewed from the passed into other hands. It was known as 'Bronte', but During our very noticeable renovations we see ships arriving and leaving. main street), and to the north, with the removal in the future is to be called 'Whitehall'. And we stopped had continuous support and compliments from We considered total or partial demolition of of non-original cedar cladding and 1960s cedar and rubbed our eyes and began to wonder if we were locals and through this have gleaned some of the Whitehall, primarily to free Bronte, and that the windows, back to the original form and seeing things, or as a friend suggested we might put past history of the property. Many locals had condition and appearance of Whitehall seemed presentation. more water in it! Here on an acre of ground which last weddings in Whitehall, large community balls significantly altered from its original con- The council heritage advisor was by now April we had seen covered (with the exception of the were held and many event dinners. The grandson struction, its decrepit state and did not appear to much more aware of the significance of small area at Learmonth Street, and occupied by the of the original owner, Ces Anderson now be worth the cost of restoration. Whitehall due to our combined research. Any old homestead) by a wild waste of brushwood and here deceased, related how his grandmother kicked In discussions with councils the option was works applied for were stringently tested to the and there one or two remnants of the splendid orchard the cook out on Christmas Eve due to met with mixed reactions as the history and appropriateness, especially from the public view which existed there sixty years ago. incompetence and cooked roast turkey for 170 significance of Whitehall had not been from Hesse St. This included paint scrapings and Now we see an enormous two-storied brick building guests. researched in detail, and the heritage advisor felt analysis, photographic evidence, structural with splendid broad balconies facing east and north and For many years Whitehall Guesthouse was the the original fabric of the building had been evidence and local knowledge. providing magnificent views over Swan Bay, St most exclusive place to stay for the well-heeled. It altered so significantly denigrating the original Through this research we found that Leonards, and Portarlington hills, the West Chanel was modern and imposing in the unconventional buildings appearance and purpose. Many people Whitehall had been designed by the renowned (Port Phillip Bay) as far as the eye reach, and a grand cream brick for 1927, the architect hailed from believed that the building had been clad in cream architect, Percival Richards, of Ballarat. A thesis sweep round the eastern coast. The building is not Ballarat and used local brickworks from home on brick sometime in the mid 1950s and that the held in the library of the University of picturesque, but it is intensely utilitarian. Whitehall and in his many church designs. We original building was possibly weatherboard. Melbourne had been produced on the Every room is so constructed that it is provided with have some of the original guests, children of The heritage advisor however had some significance of this architect by Dr Gay Sweely, a maximum of light and ventilation. All the latest wealthy Western District families, who remember significant reservations, as she had recently read PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Art & forces of civilisation have been brought into use in the visit as very special for its time. of a thesis written about the architect of Design, East Kentucky University. She complimenting its entourage, and the architects and Today Whitehall is gaining in popularity, with Whitehall and had begun some research into the concludes: furnishers must be warmly complimented on their most weekends booked throughout the year, and origins and history of the building. "As of 1998, Percy Richards is now documented as admirable work. Electricity plays a strong hand in we are beginning to attract the corporate and After extensive investigation it was apparent one of the foremost Australian architects of the early lessening the necessity for manual labour, electric lux school group markets, providing a needed boost to that the building had indeed been significantly 20th century. His designs are well-respected in the vacuum cleaners seem to exist in every hole and corner, the local businesses in times that are traditionally altered from its original use as a guesthouse when Western District, and the history of his firm, structures, mechanical lifts run trays to and from the dining room very quiet. If you're keen to inspect Whitehall or converted as special accommodation in the late and educational practices have recently achieved much and kitchen, up-to-date bathrooms with hot and cold make an enquiry about bookings for functions of 1970s. It was also apparent that the exterior publicity. showers are found in easily accessible positions and the all types with the benefit of accommodation, give presentation to the public of the building could be In retrospect, he was one of four Christchurch latest discoveries in the costean system of sewerage have Antony a call on 0418 107 523. restored to its original form with considerable architect/draftsmen related to the firm of Frederick been brought into action. 45 bedrooms, large dining Courtesy of Antony Heath, Whitehall.

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In a power Port is provided by the Port Phillip Sea We record and store information together to tell the story. exploration the waters between Port failure a bank of batteries automati- Pilot Service. Tugs, lines boats and about people of the Borough, how The Borough is rich with stories. Phillip Heads were recognised as one cally comes into operation for up to 48 linesmen are provided by other they lived their lives, where they The army story began almost 160 of the most hazardous harbour en- hours, with a generator for further commercial organisations. met, raised their families, made a years ago with three cannons on the trances in the world. The entrance is backup if required. The Port Phillip Sea Pilots Service living, enjoyed the company of top of Shortland's Bluff and sixty local called the 'Rip' which reflects the The lighthouse was one part of the was started in 1837 by George Tobin, others and much more. men making up the Volunteer Artil- extreme waters experienced by all Point Lonsdale Lightstation. A flag- using a whale boat, with an official At the launch of our 50th Anni- lery Corps. The Fort followed some 20 seafarers attempting to pass through it. pole mounted high on the hill showed Government license being granted in versary Celebrating History book years later and it still there today as the As more ships voyaged to Port signal flags. In times of fog a foghorn 1839. They now use five specially recently Ted Baillieu, Museum army 'place' for the many of army Phillip in the early 1800s the need for operated to warn of the approach. To designed launches, two at Queenscliff patron, spoke of the importance of personnel who passed through those guidance to mariners was recognised. support rescue operations a rocket one at 18 metres and the other 15.6 people but also of the importance of walls and their children who passed The increase in shipping arising from shed was built below the lighthouse, metres, Williamstown and Western- 'place'. The place where you grew up, through our schools. the gold rush and associated migration above the pier. Rocket equipment used port continue to use smaller 13 metre where you went to school, where you The fishing fleet story began to the new colony led to the to assist with rescues was stored in this launches with a 14.5 metre vessel for raised your family or where you around the same time 160 years ago. establishment in 1851 of a private shed. Today the lighthouse and Westernport also. worked for 10 years with a great bunch Fishermen settled along Wharf St, signal station at Point Lonsdale by foghorn are the only functioning parts The speed of the large launches is 30 of people. Places that give you an first in huts but by 1870 their habitats Captain John Preston. An oil-burning of the former light station. The shed knots whilst the smaller boat operates at inner warmth and peace. were referred to as cottages, a term still lamp was mounted on a pole at the top alongside the Lighthouse contains the 24 knots. These new launches were built For many of us an important place used today. At the time they had built of the sand dune. Captain Preston 1928 Foghorn. Restored and main- at Hart Marine in Mornington, previous has been the family home, every house on the Crown land needed for the became the first Point Lonsdale Signal tained by Queenscliffe Maritime boats were built in W.A. The service in the Borough has been a home for railway and extended into the reserve Station Superintendent until the Museum volunteers, this foghorn is operates with approximately 32 Pilots one or many over time and each house area opposite the Brewhouse, much to erection of the first lighthouse in 1863. sounded on ceremonial occasions but numbers fluctuate in response to has a multitude of stories stored the consternation of the pro-tourism He died in 1875 aged 74 and is buried such as International Lighthouse shipping and economic factors. These silently in its fabric, in the walls, the councillors. But a local plebiscite (not in the cemetery at Point Lonsdale. Weekend in August and New Year's Master Mariners pilot between Port floors, the spaces once filled, now a postal vote) supported the rights of The first lighthouse was a wooden Eve. The signal flags are also raised for Phillip Heads, Melbourne and Geelong, empty or filled again. the fisherman and subsequently saw structure relocated from Shortlands such events. a typical voyage takes four hours. We often have the new owners of the building of Bay and Bridge streets Bluff Queenscliff, and replaced in Queenscliff Lighthouses Pilots board ships at 5 nautical miles these 'places' come to the museum and the establishment of the fishing 1902 by the present concrete tower. The establishment of Point Lons- southwest of Point Lonsdale lighthouse seeking information about these community in Fishermmen's Flat. This tower is 22 metres high, with dale Lightstation took place in and are taken off in the same area on stories. We troll the archives, uncover They had their place. walls about 2 metres thick at the base, conjunction with the lighthouses at the outward trip. Most ships over 120 many stories but probably miss some Ted spoke of the importance of tapering to about 1 metre at the top. Queenscliff. The first light house was require a Pilot but exemptions can be too. It's a different group of volunteers place and the importance of touch. To The light is 37 metres above sea level. erected on Shortlands Bluff in 1843, granted to Masters with local that searches the records now for some hold your father's christening cup In 1950 the base was modified to followed by a succession of structures knowledge who must obtain a Pilotage with the knowledge have left and evokes much stronger memories that house the observation and shipping until the current black and white Certificate issued by Marine Safety others are gone forever. Although our seeing a photograph or reading the control operations. lighthouses came into operation. Victoria. All overseas registered ships records contain details of many words in a family history. Seeing the Originally a vaporised kerosene The signals at Queenscliff and are subject to compulsory pilotage. stories the nuances of the past winning scooter used in the 1936 lamp was used for the navigation light. Point Lonsdale operate in conjunction Experience tales of the shipwrecks, remembered by a participant or Geelong to Queenscliff scooter race In 1934 the light was converted to to provide guidance through the Heads lifeboats, fishermen, rescues, light- observer are lost to the record reader. tells you much more about the electricity, lit by a 500 watt 240 volt and the shipping channels. Large and houses, shipping and boating, and the But then we find a tape, a record of nakedness of that event than any incandescent globe, with gas backup. small craft all make use of these maritime heritage around the 'Rip' (the an interview, Jack is talking about his video could. The sign says 'Don't The current light issues from a 250 signals. A model and large scale charts entrance to Port Phillip from Bass Strait). house as a lad, about the huge storm touch' but up close you are touching watt quartz iodine halogen lamp of the Rip are on display at the Queenscliffe Maritime Museum when the trees swirled as if in a spin every part of that scooter with your powered by a 115 volt inverter, Queenscliffe Maritime Museum. 2 Wharf St Queenscliff 5258 3440. dryer and when the front tree dropped eyes, the wheels so small, the introduced in 1974. The light source is Port Phillip Sea Pilots Lighthouse Twilight Tours: a branch cracking many of the slate handlebar so narrow, the running converted into a horizontal beam by Pilotage is compulsory for com- tiles on the house, slate no longer board not big enough for two good refraction through the dioptric lens. In mercial shipping, and in the Ports of Every Saturday in January 6-9pm there. The volunteer looks up and says sized feet. the event of a lamp failure a back-up Melbourne, Geelong and Western Bookings 0490 550 837 to the new owner: 'Yes it did have a This 3D closeness conveys so slate roof but after the storm of '44, much more than a photograph. which took off the Espy tower as well, Having the item is important, not they couldn't afford to buy new slate, being able to handle it is a concession Queenscliffe Historical Museum Fort Queenscliff Museum so the roof was replaced with tin'. Bits Historical and Educational Guided Tours we make for eyes of the future. Come Enjoy the rare opportunity of information finding their way in and see our history for yourself. to tour a 19th Century through goodwill and effort, some Lindsay Chatterton Lonsdale's Beginnings Coastal Artillery Fort from a document, some from a Queenscliffe Historical Museum Point Lonsdale, find out where the name orginated and let the children dress up in military uniforms. On Thursday February 22nd when Kevin Lyons and his guest A great photo opportunity. John Wilkins unveil Captain Wm Lonsdale. TOURS: Saturday & Sunday 1pm & 3pm. "Celebrating History - items from QHM Collection" Check website for tour times during school holidays. Book with beautiful photos and fascinating stories. Tours commence from 27th Dec 11am, 1pm, & 3pm. Adult $15, Child over 15 $7, Concession $10, Family Ticket $30. Exhibitions include - Items from "Celebrating History" & Guided tours last 1hr and 15mins. "Stichers and Stories", great craft work from the collection. Historic films from the 1930's on: the pilot service, holidaying here in the 1950's, William Buckley and more. We can all do research like we can all sing. Join the Museum and help us test the theory. 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All enquiries 5258 3507 www.bellarinerailway.com.au Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 – Page 15 Sea All Dolphin Swims Surf School is in! Half Day Tours abilities - couples, families, school Mark Phipps (Phippsy) is the man behind, in, and The Maureen M leaves Queens- groups, and social and special all-over Point Lonsdale School of Surfing. Phippsy is cliff twice daily conducting tours interest groups. offering 2 hour surfing lessons in small groups or within the southern reaches of Port The Bay Wave private lessons with qualified instructors, boards and Phillip Bay. Surrounded by the Victoria's first and only man wetsuits provided. "It's a great activity for all ages and historic fishing ports of Queenscliff made wave learn to surf experience. skill levels," he says. "You'll learn to assess ocean and Sorrento, the area boasts some The wave, created by the hull of our conditions for surfing, develop at your own pace and fascinating maritime and military 11 meter timber vessel, breaks right have fun. Once you've learned the basics techniques history and is home to the highly beside the boat and will take you on surfing becomes an artform, a form of self expression. diverse Port Phillip Heads Marine a ride that can last for minutes at a Surfing itself is challenging, regardless of whether National Park, world renowned for time covering kilometers. you're just learning or you've been surfing for decades. its rich biodiversity and unique You will be fitted out with a This surfing program is designed to help students develop The Point Lonsdale School of Surfing program is designed to help marine life. warm, buoyant wetsuit and the basic fundamentals necessary to become an students develop the basic fundamentals necessary to become an Start with a snorkel at Popes Eye provided with expert learn to surf independent surfer. We will be working in small groups to independent surfer - and have fun in and out of the water. (part of the Port Phillip Heads instruction while we head out from ensure students get the attention they require, build Marine National Park). Its shallow the harbour. fundamentals and techniques, engage in proper surfing and protected waters are teeming Once on the water, we will find etiquette, learn how to keep themselves, others and their with colourful fish and marine life. the perfect sheltered location for equipment safe. Sounds like a classroom - but it'll be the Chinaman's Hat is next, a local your surf lesson and provide a greatest one you'll ever be in." haul-out site and temporary home comprehensive live demonstration Surf School Bookings/Enquiries - Mark Phipps 0418 to 30-40 young Australian Fur Seals and instruction. 178 125 or schoolofsurfing.com.au waiting to share their water world It's the easiest way to learn to Phipps Surfboards with us. surf. 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That lets him enjoy the best surf in each location and keeps him in touch with the international network of travelling surf pros who favour his specialist, custom made surfboards. Every Phipps surf board bears Mark's name, his craftsmanship and his reputation. Shipping available. To check them out visit markphipps.com. Trees Adventure in the Otway Ranges Looking for something a tad more challenging for the kids over the holidays? Trees Adventure in the Otway Ranges might just be the ticket. The new attraction offers 8 challenge courses from 4 Visitors to Queenscliff enjoying a Sea All Dolphin Swim. years old and up with sessions lasting 2 hours. Varying age ranges have 5 colour-coded course levels to choose from and have the independence to choose which course they will traverse depending on their skills. Trees Adventure Otway Park offers over 80 challenges and ziplines at a height of 2 to 25 metres. Between each challenge are wooden platforms built around the trunks of native eucalypts that allows for continued growth of the host trees. Minimal impact to the trees is part of the brilliance of the design. The founders of Trees Adventure, Nicolas Dansin and Marc Flaster, have opened up in six locations throughout Australia. The eco-friendly, outdoor adventure concept was inspired by popular adventure courses found throughout Europe. Trees Adventure Otway Park - 70 Possum Ridge Rd, Yeodene 3249. Open daily 9am-5pm during Public and School Holidays. Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday- Sunday 9am-5pm, closed on Monday. Bookings www.treesadventure.com.au or 0429 374 653. Page 16 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 Strong heart, strong head, strong spirit Pubs are often good places to start a conversation This is a township in Australia so it is natural with other grey nomads or locals who are happy to for the children to see written signs, labels, share their experiences on the road or in their home packaging, logos in English as we all do but town. I met the Waddell's at the Palace Hotel in generally books and newsprint are seldom seen. Broken Hill who were enjoying the Renaissance-style When these children start school they do not murals decorating the walls and ceilings of the historic have the years of familiar reading experience hotel, a meal and a drink. most southern Australian families provide. The Waddell's are retired school teachers For these children English is their third participating in the READ (Reading Every Available language. Some people fluently speak three or Day) program that operates in 16 schools in the more languages, but the majority of us only speak Northern Territory's Central and Barkly regions. They one language at home so we have little idea how were making their annual trek to a remote Indigenous clever these children are to grasp even a smattering school in Arnehm Land where they spend a month of English. listening to Aboriginal school children read. I dare say most of us would struggle to read They explained that you didn't need to be a teacher fluently with this as our background. It is for this to participate as training was provided but you do need reason a rolling pair of grandparents visit the a Working with Children Certificate. There are five school in the cooler months for four weeks to help teams in the program and the Waddell's were set to the kids learn to read. All we do is all many build on the success of previous teams. parents and grandparents do. We take every Collectively READ has conducted nearly 14,000 opportunity to listen to each child in the school one-on-one reading sessions this year and the students read each day. It is not onerous and it is effective in have read over 22,000 books. Since the program started relieving busy teachers, however its effectiveness in 2011 there has been over 100,000 individual reading in assisting children read is marginal. sessions with students reading 150,000 books. Oral reading does assist children reach I invited the Waddell's to send information about fluency and it is commonly practiced until READ as it's something I'd like to do when I retire one children reach competency for silent reading but day. For them it's become a holiday destination with a to be effective it is necessary to have daily purpose and a unique experience few of us even know practice. We know, from our previous visit, last about. Below is their contribution to the Queenscliffe year's eager readers are not always the same Herald for readers to enjoy. Ed. children this year. Family, cultural, sporting, or just life style choices interfere with a teacher's Pirlirrpa pirrjirti daily program. It really doesn't matter which school a child attends it is just as true here as it is Ltherrk narlkwelwelhem there. Regular school attendance helps with These words are not spelling mistakes but development and especially reading. Our tiny words from our first people's language. The first sample illustrates the dangers of absenteeism. line is in the Warlipri language; the second line This neatly brings us back to the Anmatyerr says the same thing in the Anmatyerr language. and Warlipri words at the beginning. This In a tiny township about half a tank of fuel school, like most, has a school motto. 'Strong north of Alice Springs most families speak one, heart, Strong head, Strong spirit.' as a first language, and the other as a second. The school is specialising in literacy, Children grow up hearing these languages and numeracy, and culture. The children are taught by the time they start school they are about their motto in the two aboriginal multilingual. The words a can be written, as you languages and in English. At my school we see, but it is unusual for the language to appear in learned about our school motto in English and print as it does here. Each language has a printed Latin. I think this learning is more appropriate. dictionary but first people native to the language By Bruce Waddell don't need them. Living and working in Remote Schools in Central Australia

Irrultja school and teacher house. Pauline Parker of Point Lonsdale moved to to 24 remote Indigenous Community schools to Central Australia in 2008 following her return provide professional development for teaching from the Maldives where she had worked for a staff, including Indigenous teachers. Pauline year as a volunteer teacher trainer/lecturer. travelled to schools for a week at a time, working Posted to Ampilatwatja Community for two in classrooms, mentoring and supporting teacher years, Pauline moved to Irrultja Homeland development and children's learning. She School, a community of 50 to 85 people with completed numerous courses herself throughout no services nor infrastructure except the school her tenure to offer the appropriate expertise and and a weekly visit from the health service. experience as part of the Remote Schools She was the sole non-Indigenous person in Support Team. "I changed at least 30 the community and experienced the extremes Landcruiser tyres out bush by myself. We had to often occurring in remote Central Australia. be self-sufficient in and out of community." Pauline was once flooded-in to her community Pauline also spent six months at Papunya and for ten weeks, then months later joined in efforts Docker River communities as Acting Principal. to save the community from bushfires that "Papunya was where I learned the hardest and surrounded them. "The elderly women saved the most significant lessons. It was a wonderful time community," Pauline recalls. "They stood as still and very hard. Docker River was challenging in as statues, watching the fire and the winds and a different way, as I was the only teacher with up waited as many in the community left for the to 35 students from Pre-school to Year 6." main highway. As the wind turned, the women Pauline treasures her years in remote Central lowered their firesticks and set their own fire Australia. "Those years were the beginnings of creating a back burn that stopped the new and important relationships and encroaching fire in its tracks. The image of those understandings about Indigenous culture, women remains set in my memory. It was education, family, language, relationships, extraordinary." community living and communication. I made What Pauline learned during those early many mistakes and they gave me some of the years in the Territory became the basis of a best learning opportunities, particularly from promotion which saw her move to Alice Springs Indigenous women, including teaching partners for a further four years. Pauline's job was to travel and women in the communities." Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 – Page 17

Cosmopolitan Letters to the Editor Masonic Musings Lodge Freemasonry is an Organisation of Good Men, No. 96 By John Ellis - Documentary Photographer supporting each other, their families and the community. For many years John Ellis has John recently published his 'Letters recorded and photographed actions to the Editor' from 1968-2017, more Junior Scholarship Awards 2017 against the Vietnam War, countless for personal use as he says at the age of This annual award is given to a meetings of peace organisations, 88 he's too old to attend meetings. "I Queenscliff Primary - Sol Bowtell Year 6 boy and girl chosen by the Hiroshima Day, Palm Sunday mar- keep up-to-date with national and and Jewell Allen. Point Lonsdale teachers. Students must display the ches, anti-nuclear rallies, trade international issues via membership Primary - Callum Taylor, Sabrina following characteristics - leader- union actions, picket lines of all with many activist and protest groups Horne. St Aloysius Catholic Primary - ship, consideration for others (child- sorts, environment issues like Save and enjoy reading their newsletters." Jack Knuckey, Bianca Pollard. Our ren and adults), a willingness to Albert Park, logging in the Otways, I asked John if he felt his years of Lady of the Sea Catholic Primary in assist others, a cooperative nature, Hands Off the ABC, rallies Land activism had made any impact on the Gulf War protest, City Square Melbourne Ocean Grove - Liam Duckett, Bridget self-motivation. Rights, uranium mining, sacking the issues listed above. "Yes and no," he 1991. Keating. Surfside Primary Ocean Recently presentations were made Whitlam Government, marching said. "The positive side of it was that I, Hill said: "John Ellis' 'Letters to the Grove - Luke Podger, Chloe Jeffrey. to primary schools on the Bellarine against the Kennett Government's and many other like-minded people, Editor' book is an invaluable collec- The awards are proudly supported by Peninsula. industrial policies and more. brought injustices to the attention of tion for several reasons. 'Letters to the the Lodge and Freemasons Foundation. Since moving to Point Lonsdale in the public via newspapers. This is what Editor' is that part of a newspaper 1999 John has photographed issues we did to try and save the planet." which carries our voices as citizens. It concerning reconciliation, refugees The foreword of John's book was is a direct line out of what we feel of Casual Yoga Classes environment and local government. written by Barry Hill a much- 'us'. It reveals us as the democrats we The University of Melbourne has celebrated, award-winning Australian aspire to be. Impotent we might have archived the 'John Ellis Photograph poet, historian, journalist and aca- become in the light of many social, during January Collection 1971-2009' containing demic. His books include, Broken political, and technological events, but around 20,000 images. Due to John's Song, T.G.H. Strehlow and Abor- citizens we remain in so far as we still Kyo Yoga has been established in quality sleep and learning how to work in the printing industry he knows iginal Possession, winner of the have a political consciousness that can Ocean Grove for 11 years and offers switch off the sympathetic nervous the importance of accuracy about National Biography Award in 2004, find expression… Letters to the Editor two unique studios. Both spaces are system. Courses run for 8 weeks and names, dates, places and memorabilia and his poetry collections, Ghosting offer glimpses of complex social inviting and calming retreats with both begin on Monday 5 February. relating to events he covered. William Buckley, and The Inland Sea. history." outlooks onto lush established There are many other options for gardens - the perfect space for those with some experience. During restoring body and mind. Term 1 our timetable offers around 20 Yoga is a discipline that creates group classes per week. For more body/mind awareness. It can alleviate information check out or website, many physical stresses caused by our connect with us on Facebook or everyday lifestyle and bring clarity and contact Louise 0438 562723. focus to our mind. Starting a practice www.kyoyoga.com.au can be a great New Year's intention Kyo Yoga Hub - 91 The Parade, and bring the focus to 'you' and your Ocean Grove wellbeing. Kyo Garden Room - 73 The Why not join a casual yoga class Esplanade, Ocean Grove during the January holidays? There is one offered on most mornings at 8am (and Pilates on Wednesdays). Some 6pm classes will also be held - all at the Kyo Hub (next to the Kyosk Café). The studio also welcomes holiday makers to drop in for a casual visit during this time with one of our experienced teachers. Bookings via the Mindbody app to secure your spot in class. Next Term for Locals Two new courses are on offer suitable for people with little or no yoga experience. Beginners Yoga Introduction and Yoga for Sleep for those who would like assistance with Casual classes are available at Kyo Yoga calming the mind in order to achieve over the holidays.

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Tel 5258 1817 Fax 5258 4128 Open Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm Call now for appointment: 5258 2388 and Saturday 9am to 5.00pm Page 18 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 BUSINESS DIRECTORY ‘Tenacious’ The Tall Ship 'Tenacious', a three masted Barque, sailed around Port Phillip Bay last month, completing a voyage that proved memorable for those on board. The ship is one of two operated by the Jubilee Sailing Trust and along with the 'Lord Nelson' is fitted out to accommodate people with various disabilities including lifts for wheelchairs. 'Tenacious' was built by the Trust and commissioned in 2000. The crew included some professional members. The Captain, first and second mates, a bosun, medical officer, two engineers and a cook made up the permanent crew. A volunteer cook, two volunteer bosuns and a volunteer medical officer supplemented the Elise Richards, with the help of her friends, climbing the rigging on 'Tenacious' that describes her regular crew. The remaining crew members on attitude to a 'T'. Photo courtesy of Stuart Richards. board consisted of some with disabilities and rigging unassisted to a height of around 10 he could place in his mouth and operate by able bodied personnel bringing the total on metres and later was raised to a similar height blowing or sucking.” board to thirty two. in a wheelchair. "She was prepared to roll up Elise Richards was the other wheelchair Two yachtsmen from the area joined the her sleeves andA jSelfust pPiortchtrait in to help with crew member and was accompanied by her voyage at the eleventh hour. Experienced anything," said Colin. father Stuart on the voyage. Stuart explained sailors, Colin Gibbs, from Marcus Hill and "There was a cross section of people from how 15 year old Elise, the youngest member of Tony Doolan from Ocean Grove, learned of all backgrounds. There were safety drills the crew, had become disabled. vacancies on the voyage with only a few days involving the evacuation of the wheelchair "Elise has been diagnosed with Lupus for 3 to spare. Both have spent many hours sailing crew members, in case of any mishaps and the years and 12 months ago it attacked her spinal the waters in and around Queenscliff. Colin is standard of the instruction was very thorough." cord and she became very ill. She spent 6 the current Commodore of the Queenscliff Colin was impressed with the size of the months in the Monash Children's Hospital Lonsdale yacht club and a member of the ship and the attention to detail on 'Tenacious'. and as a result lost the use of her legs and is Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club. Tony has "It's a magnificent ship, the biggest timber built starting a new life as a paraplegic." been sailing since he was fourteen and sailed ship still operating. It has been built along The Tall Ship adventure was the first the waters of Swan Bay as a member of the traditional lines but with modern materials holiday Elise has had since her injury and Queenscliff Sea Scouts. Both were one time and equipment. Accommodation consists of despite having apprehensions, both Elise and employees of the Queenscliff Marine Science bunk rooms for 12 people. Toilets and other Stuart were keen to give it a go. Laboratories. facilities are fitted out for the disabled. Our "Everyone on board was considered part of 'Tenacious' sailed from Williamstown on duties revolved around being on watch or the crew and kept busy keeping logs, hauling the 7 day voyage and anchored at Altona Bay, serving in the galley." ropes and cleaning. Those that were able Portarlington, Mordialloc, Capel Sound and Tony was impressed with the way everyone climbed the mast. Others were assisted by the the Quarantine Station. For 24 hours a watch on board contributed. "The principle was you permanent crew. We had safety lines on at all was posted and all on board were rostered for did not help any of the disabled people unless times and felt very safe. The view was beautiful watch duties. they specifically asked for it and they were up the top and so worth the effort. We both ELECTRICIANS Despite his considerable sailing experience, expected to contribute as much as they could. had a wonderful time with the permanent Colin discovered new challenges. "Climbing Other crew members would only facilitate as crew and others being so kind and helpful to up the mast was daunting at first but after a few much help as they needed and only if they Elise and the few other passengers with attempts it became easier. The voyage was asked. Lauren, a young, totally blind woman, disabilities. Elise was quite overwhelmed with affected by a lack of wind and sailing was was allocated a 'buddy' to help her get around the kindness shown. We were delighted with confined to the Bay due to generator but she proved brilliant at finding her way all our fellow crew and the particular kindness problems." around the ship. Two crew, Elise and Dave, that was shown to Elise touched my heart." One crew member, Marjorie, a very able where in wheelchairs and they were incredible. Despite the voyage being confined to Port bodied 85 year old Belmont woman (Marjorie Dave's story was amazing. He had a Jabiru Phillip Bay due to the lack of wind and the turned 86 the day after the completion of the light aircraft that he had flown around generator problems, Tony was very Warren Jankowski sail) proved to be somewhat of a character, Australia without the use of his legs. He had philosophical. "The trip wasn't about the 0404 163 609 prepared to tackle anything. She climbed the adapted the pedal controls to an apparatus that destination, it was about the journey. On a number of occasions it was very moving being [email protected] with people most of the crew don't get to deal Registered Electrical Contractor 23229 with on a day-to-day basis and being inspired Fort Queenscliff Museum by them. Of an evening crew members had the opportunity to socialise in the ships' bar. It was Major Robert Charles (retired), museum manager at Fort Queenscliff, recently returned a chance to learn how people's lives had led from a tour of Arnhem Land where he learned a great deal about indigenous culture, them to be on board and at times it was very Chinese history and the British government establishing a settlement followed by a military powerful. I was served a meal by a person in a establishment along Australia's northern coastline almost 200 years ago. wheelchair and served a drink and a meal by a RESTORATION "The tour started at Nhulunbuy on the Gove Peninsula at the north-east corner of Arnhem blind woman. It was a very humbling Land and proceeded across the top to Seven Spirit Bay and on to Darwin by plane," said Robert. experience." "The Aboriginal art, on rock, bark and more modern mediums was fantastic. We saw ancient 'Tenacious' has since sailed for New rock art depicting the culture of the traditional owners, paintings of animals, including a picture Zealand. Further information on some of a thylacine (Tasmanian tiger) said to be at least 4000 years old. It's proof that the animal amazing sailing experiences, can be obtained inhabited the mainland in those times. It is thought that the arrival of the dingo lead to the by visiting Jubilee Sailing Trust. decline and extinction of the thylacine on the mainland. By Denis Walters The people of Arnhem Land inter- zine that served the battery of naval guns. acted with the Macassans from Sulawesi in Gordon Bremer, first commander of Indonesia who came to collect trepang (sea the settlement wrote in praise of the slugs) to trade with China where they were conduct of the officers and men, and the considered a delicacy. There was lively cheerfulness with which they went about trade between the Macassans and the their laborious duties. Aboriginal people in the area including By the seventh year of its existence, iron weapons and tools. I was shown a progress on the settlement had ceased. PLUMBING photo of a big rock in the Mount Borra- Victoria was abandoned in November daile area with a Chinese junk painted on it 1849. The region continued to be used by that is believed to be over 4000 years old.” pearlers, trepang fishermen, pastoralists, Robert was interested in the areas mili- salt gatherers, buffalo shooters and timber tary history learning that in 1818 Captain cutters. A civilian settlement was estab- Phillip Parker King explored and named lished at Palmerston (Darwin) in 1869. Cobourg Peninsula and Port Essington. Fort Queenscliff Museum has an "With the fear of Dutch and French equally interesting military history and expansion in the southern East Indies, the offers visitors tours where you can inspect British government established a settle- a multitude of indoor and outdoor ment along Australia's northern coast- displays and the kids can dress up in line. After the failure and abandonment military clothing for a photo. Fort of two settlements, Victoria, a military Queenscliff dates from 1860 when an establishment, was constructed.” open battery was constructed on Short- "By 1838, Victoria had developed the land's Bluff to defend the entrance to Port appearance of a considerable village. A Phillip Bay. Its garrison included volun- governor's house, church, hospital and a teer artillery, engineers, infantry and collection of military buildings created a naval militia, and it was manned as a MINI EXCAVATOR HIRE British colonial character. Cottages with coastal defence installation continuously shingled roofs housed the new settlers. from 1883 to 1946. Other fortifications Next to each cottage small gardens and armaments around the Heads were supplemented the settlement's main gard- completed by 1891, and together made ens with crops of pumpkin, cabbage and Port Phillip one of the most heavily a variety of fruit. The best preserved re- defended harbours in the British Empire. maining structure is the powder maga- Queenscliff Fort Tours 5258 1488. Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 – Page 19 Queenscliff Coast Guard News BUSINESS DIRECTORY CAR DETAILING QPLCE funds hand held radios detail is available. We are not allowed to break they turn out to be 'good intent calls'. A huge thank you to the Queenscliffe Pt the road rules so one needs to get out the door Raffle Lonsdale Community Enterprise for a $900 ASAP and then drive in a legal manner whilst The Coast Guard-Rotary car raffle has sold Q MOBILE CAR CLEANING grant to purchase two hand held radios. The running scenarios in your mind enroute to the 187 books to date. Look out for sellers at We come to you waterproof radios will assist our operations boat. At the boat the first on board opens up Queenscliff, Pt Lonsdale and Portarlington especially when we are towing a vessel which the vessel and begins start up procedures as markets and outside the Queenscliff Call Pete – 0497 019 687 has no operational radio. Previously we have other members arrive. This is usually about the Newsagency in Hesse St. Tickets are just $2 Rates start from $60 had to rely on hand signals to advise a time second reports come in and the task each or 5 for $10 and you could win a fantastic distressed vessel of our requirements whilst becomes clearer. Ford Escape 1st prize, a Ford Fiesta 2nd prize, under weigh. Now we can instruct, direct or With five members on board we were about $5000 travel package 3rd prize. ARBORIST warn the skipper of our requirements or clear of the pontoon when we received a stand Boating Knowledge Course directions. down. A collective sigh of relief echoed Needed to get a boat license. The next TREE HEALTH & SAFETY A busy day around the boat as we resecured the vessel course is Thursday 18 January 2018. Contact As I try to write this article we have had two ready for our next turn out. As we all felt the Training Officer Gary Tomlins 0409 380 359 SPECIALIST TREE CARE callouts: First a broken down boat off St adrenalin drain away a few bright sparks start a for bookings and information. Qualified Arborists Leonards late on a warm afternoon. Two young series of jokes that raise a laugh and break the Summer Reminders Tree Removal & Pruning blokes in a very secondhand open ski boat with tension. Further word comes through that Remember the sea can be unforgiving, plan Hedging an electrical problem. A fairly run of the mill job persons on the beach saw large amounts of every voyage, your life or that of friends and Branch Removal that gave one of our trainee coxswains the smoke emitting from a passenger ship and family could be at risk if you don't. Have a safe Experts in Tight Space Removals opportunity to do his first 'operation in made the call. We think it came from the summer on the water with these tips. command' albeit with an experienced coxswain funnel. Not one member of our crew really - Child size and adult lifejackets for all. Fully Insured – Pensioner Discount at his side. A smooth operation and short tow complains about the 'good intention' call that - Don't drink and drive, especially on the water. David Stevens 0411 785 181 gave him a taste of the future. started this it's just one of those things. - Slip, slop, slap. Bryan Doheney 0459 902 233 Our second job was rush, rush, stop. As all With the boat secure we climb back in the - Fuel, one third out, one third back and one [email protected] emergency service volunteers know one rarely car, adrenalin still leaching from our systems third in reserve. receives the total story in the first pager and head home. For me that means trying to - Consider the weather forecast before you message. This was to a reported large ship on finish this article after two false starts, meet my leave the dock or ramp. Make sure you carry TREE REMOVAL fire in Port Phillip, a category three page deadline and still get to bed before 1am. This and drink plenty of water out in the hot sun. (Urgent Response) from Coast Guard that had story is not exclusive to Coast Guard where we - All ways tell someone where you are going originated from a triple 000 call to the fire are part of some 800 Victorian marine rescue and when you are due back. service. volunteers, but also 55,000 CFA and 5000 Vic Remember: Plan every voyage, your life When an urgent call comes through one SES volunteers who keep this state safe by depends on it! responds immediately no matter how little responding to emergency calls 24/7 even if Safe Boating, Ric Lasslett

from there using the existing copper network to the home. When connected via the system to the node, the phone outlet closest to the street will be NBN services; Telstra is but one of those connected to the NBN. Homes and businesses retailers. The National Broadband Network is will be provided with an NBN-capable The NBN is coming owned by the Australian government and the gateway, or modem, which connects to this "Every Australian household and company 'nbn' is responsible for its outlet to provide connectivity to the home or business will have high-speed access to the maintenance. business. Any existing internet-connected National Broadband Network." These were Using fibre optics, the company 'nbn' is able devices, as well as home phone/s will need to the words of the visiting speaker at the recent to increase the speed at which internet can be connect to the gateway/modem. meeting of the Probus Club of Point delivered to the home or business. Compared Justin cautioned about compatibility with Lonsdale-Queenscliff. Telstra's Justin to the old copper, fibre can support far greater medical alarms and home alarms, stressing Harvey and Haley Ellis briefed members on speeds of delivery. Accessing information for that it was important to check with the alarm the status of the introduction of the NBN. business or entertainment, in most cases, will manufacturer to ensure compatibility with the Justin explained that the principal reason be faster, thus giving users more options for the new NBN system. If not compatible, an for the Australian government needing to type of information or entertainment that can alternative connection might be necessary. He upgrade the old existing system was to replace be accessed. said that in the event of a power outage, any PROPERTY MAINTENANCE the copper cables that currently run from the Fibre would deliver to homes differently equipment that relied on a connection over the Telstra exchange to the home or business. depending on a number of factors: the distance new network, such as alarms, internet and PROPERTY Because of the growing demands of Australian of the home from the exchange; how newly home phone/s would not operate. He MEN AT WORK MAINTENANCE homes and businesses, the existing network developed the residential area is; what suggested that a charged mobile phone would REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE & SOLUTIONS could no longer support demand. infrastructure is already in place; and be advisable in that instance. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS: With increasing data use in other countries, Government policy regarding new homes to be Justin ended his talk by stressing the fact GARDENS/LAWNS/HEDGES LOCAL YOUR and in order to keep up, both competitively in connected. that everyone should be aware of the FENCES/PAINTING DYMAN the global market and in what could be There are two connection systems: fibre to mandatory disconnection of the old services. FLAT PACKS/WOODROT/DOORS HAN JOB the home; and fibre to the node. Fibre to the When an area was designated 'ready for FURNITURE/FLYSCREENS NO L provided in the home and for business, the O SMAL government of the day tasked the company home connects the exchange directly to the service' a period of 18 months to transition to DECKING/LETTERBOXES TO 'nbn' to provide access to a high-speed network home. It will provide greater speed and will, NBN service would apply. After that time, any & MORE... in every Australian household and business. most often, be used in areas that are newly old services that have not transitioned to the FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL LAWRY The company 'nbn' is in charge of the roll- developed, or where there is not any existing new system would be disconnected. He MOBILE: 0499 772 686 FAMILY RUN out of the system to all Australians. It is the copper infrastructure. On the other hand, fibre emphasised: "Don't leave it to the last minute." FULLY INSURED [email protected] ABN: 91181452146 'wholesale' business of the new network. to the node will provide broadband by running Bryan Hughes There are any number of 'retail' sellers of the fibre to a neighbourhood node, or pillar, and Probus Club of Point Lonsdale-Queenscliff PRINTING & COPYING MARINE SERVICES To advertise or promote your business in The Queenscliffe Herald call Carmel 5258 4828 Clinton White, Manager Wharf St Queenscliff, VIC 3225 Tel: Office (03) 5984 4333 Wayne Parr, New Boats, 0421 426 844 Tim Phillips, Director, 0407 244 336 Page 20 – Queenscliffe Herald, January 2018 Early Chinese Play Island Golf Fishermen of Queenscliff these holidays

In a corner of the Point Lonsdale cemetery in For bookings phone 5258 4344 what was once known as the 'Alien' part of the cemetery lie the so-called 'alien deceased' people Clubs, buggies who died during the 1800s. These people included Aborigines, some European, Jewish, Chinese and others unknown. This area is where many a Chinese and carts fisherman found his final resting place buried in a simple, often unmarked grave. available The Chinese were among many nationalities that left their homeland to come to Australia hoping to for hire find plentiful work and subsequent wealth. Arriving by sailing ship, many walked to the goldfields of Ballarat, Bendigo and beyond. Some were fishermen Play 9 or who found their way around the shoreline t the coastal areas of Williamstown, Werribee, St Leonards 18 holes and beyond. The early Chinese who came to Queenscliff were Open 7 days 7am to 6pm relegated to the area of Queenscliff on the sand flat north of the plank road that is now Wharf Street. This spit was called 'Chinaman's Point' and is now known as 'Fishermen's Flat' or The Flat'. This area was once the home of the local indigenous Wathaurong Aboriginal tribe. It was in the Flats' area that the Chinese built their little shacks on crown land leased for one pound a year. They built small wooden boats 14-15 feet long with oars and makeshift sails and mostly fished within a 2 mile radius of the back beach. Netting along the shoreline was also an important method of fishing for te Chinese but the fishing was very dependent on the weather and prevailing winds. So their fishing boats were kept moored in the safety of the creek as far up as Swan Island. Lewis Ferrier (the Barefoot Fisherman deceased) once related a story about the art of 'skulling', a technique that became a tradition for Australian fishermen. "Howie, a Chinese fisherman, asked a local fisherman if he could go fishing with him. Rowing out to his boat they couldn't board because of the many boats moored so close together in the creek. 'No good, No good.' Howie said to his friend. So instead of going fishing he got to work chopping a piece out of the stern of the row boat shaving it smooth with a pumice stone for an oar to fit. He bound the oar with leather where it fitted in the groove and using movement by the oar in a figure of eight he maneuvered the boat deftly between the others, much to the delight of the other boat owners." In those days the Chinese fishermen, and others of the area, were considered to be of a lower social class than those who lived further up the town on 'the hill' and were treated as such. The Chinese embraced their own internal social and spiritual beliefs. They were superstitious even to the point of allowing their fellow fishermen to drown rather than rescue them for fear of bad luck befalling them! Both fresh and dried fish were an essential commodity and at that time there was an increased demand for food at the goldfields. The fishermen operated a fish smoker to produce dried and cured fish, squid and eel caught in Swan Ponds. They remained in this industry until at least 1875. Some Chinese fishermen stayed, others returned to their homeland once they had made their 'fortune'. Others seemed to just disappear. There is not much evidence left although rice and bean jars, tableware, ceramics and earthenware have been found underwater and buried as rubbish as proof of Chinese occupation. Sailing ships outward bound would sometimes drop anchor in the bay just off Queenscliff and those wishing to return to their homeland could board via a row boat. Maybe Sing Hop, Sea Long, Sind, A. Wee or perhaps Ah Ching, Ah Ling or J.Le Wy who were amongst the first Chinese to arrive were lucky enough to take a row boat and return to their homeland, happy, wealthy and wise. Or perhaps they found a safe, prosperous and happy home somewhere in Australia. By Wendy Watson Queenscliffe Historical Museum