ISSUE NO. 108 September 2019

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facebook.com/RedesdaleMiaMia Where Are They Now Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School Students Jasper Cadusch

Jasper aligning laser beams in his optics lab at The University of Melbourne. Story page 6. Veterinary Surgeon Mobile: Metcalfe: Malmsbury: Mia Mia

Small animal veterinary work by appointment

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2 BRIDGE CONNECTION Edition 108 September 2019 Community Newspaper for the Redesdale and Mia Mia Region Editorial Hello Dear Readers, Bridge Connection Mission Statement Welcome to Spring, The Redesdale Fire Brigade would like to reward your efforts by once again announcing the " Best prepared The mission of Bridge Connection is to bring property award ". A $100 Bunnings voucher is on offer. people together by: more info on Page 4. The Bridge Connection Committee would like to send 1. Providing information about local issues, goals a fond farewell to Jamie Coombs we will miss your and events, and to celebrate local achievements, smiling face at the cafe but wish you well as you head home. Photos on page 14. 2. Encouraging economic growth in the area, On front page & continuing on page 6. A new segment 3. Fostering geographic identity, and toIf you find would out where like to our submit Primary a story School about student you or are your now children for the where are they now segment send to 4. Providing a platform for public debate, the below e-mail address

Email [email protected] Bridge Connection is published by local people who volunteer, for local people as a free paper and online at redesdale.net and via facebook on Regina Bennett facebook.comRedesdaleMiaMia

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Redesdale CFA 75 Anniversary

Redesdale CFA 75 Anniversary. An enjoyable and well attended night, to celebrate 75 years of the brigade, was recently held at the Redesdale Spring is here at last and the days are getting warmer, Hotel. The format of the night was to have brigade members brush cutter fumes. It's that time of year when getting on past and present speak about their thoughts and thetop grassof the is growth growing is aand battle. the air is filled with the smell of memories of the Redesdale Fire Brigade over the years. The Redesdale Fire Brigade would like to reward your Brian James then Tony Leahy told us of the formation of efforts by once again announcing the " Best prepared the brigade and had stories from the early times. property award ". A $100 Bunnings voucher is on offer. Graeme Newnham had recollections from the " Newnham We will be looking for the amount of grass and fuel that years ". A period of time when he and his father Merv were Captains of the brigade for a combined 26 years. Andrew Campbell spoke of the present day. Localhas been residents removed can from nominate the property themselves as well or anyoneas firetruck else whoaccess, they property feel is worthy identification by calling and into water the supply Fire Station points. on microphone role while trying to keep his father under a Sunday morning or calling me on 0428253104. Brigadecontrol. HisPresident, questions Tom had James, everyone played fascinated, the roaming especially Good luck. Andrew Campbell Beaters and Graeme saying how he started out as a with Brian talking about putting out fires with leather present day members would have been thinking how teenagerlucky we byhave being it! appointed " Knapsack officer ". The Fire Prevention Officer CFA representative John Brakes. John presented a number Theof long night service concluded medals. with Congratulations Captain Paul Atkins to those introducing members who received one .

Captain Paul Atkins introducing CFA representative John Brakes

4 BRIDGE CONNECTION Edition 108 September 2019 Community Newspaper for the Redesdale and Mia Mia Region Rural Communities Committee Committee focus areas for 2019/20: 1. NBN network coverage Update 2. Mobile phone network coverage As advised in last month’s Bridge Connection, The City 3. of Greater Bendigo (CoGB) has reconvened the Rural 4. Aboriginal cultural heritage and agriculture Communities Committee (RCC). The Committee provides 5. PublicInvesting transport in people options and social and use capital an important forum for rural community members, Councillors and CoGB staff to collaborate about what’s We also agreed to submit a response to the CoGB important for our community. development ‘Greater Bendigo – where people thrive’ strategy. The objectives of the strategy include: The RCC’s terms of reference outline its purpose as: 1. Economic Development 1. To identify key issues and opportunities relevant . Growing from Within to rural community wellbeing, vibrancy and resilience 2 3. Invest in our people and develop and implement collaborative, coordinated Attracting investment responses. 4. 5. Seeing the big picture 2. To support diverse rural community perspectives being gathered and considered in local community and Council decision making. Details of the strategy can be found at https://www. 3. To support the planning, delivery and evaluation bendigo.vic.gov.au/About/Document-Library/Greater- of targeted initiatives aimed at strengthening rural Bendigo-Where-people-thrive-discussion-paper or I can community capabilities and capacities. provide hard copies if preferred. I will also make available 4. To identify potential opportunities and rationale the intent of improving community and organisational make your own representation if you feel the need. our submission once it is finalised and you are invited to foroutcomes. Council processes and practices to be modified with If you have any queries regarding any of the matters Community members are appointed to the Committee by discussed above or you would like an issue tabled in the Council on the basis of their demonstrated passion for, RCC forum, please contact me at [email protected] commitment to and participation in the rural community outside the urban boundaries of Bendigo. I am pleased be a representative of our rural community Bestor PO Regards, Box 7 Redesdale VIC 3444 or call on 0422001924 on the RCC and invite constructive and positive ideas and feedback that I can take to our committee meetings that John Beurle can help make our community safer, stronger and vibrant. I commit to feedback on a quarterly basis progress made and will provide any news as and when it happens.

The following matters were identified as priority

Woodend Community Farmers’ Market Sat 7th September Cnr High & Forest Streets, Woodend 0487 444 090 Sharon Kittson

Daylesford Farmer’s Market Sat 7th September It is recommended that Daylesford Primary School you check these dates 03 5664 0096 Peter Arnold with the market website QUALITY FARM SHEDS Kyneton Farmers’ Market if possible. Sat 14th September Machinery Sheds Barns St Pauls Park, Piper Street, Kyneton 54 221 025 Veronica Manifold Hay Sheds Horse Arenas Riddells Creek Farmers’ Market Stock Shelters Workshops Sat 21st September Riddells Creek Primary School, Riddells Creek Shearing Sheds 0408 254 626 Ali Bant Lancefield & District Farmers’ Market Building Quality Farm Sheds since 1975 Sat 28th September Centre Plantation, High Street, Lancefield 0407 860 320 Meggs Hannes

Maldon Market Sunday September 8th T/A Central Vic Sheds www.vicfarmersmarkets.org.au 1300 955 608 8 Hoyle Court, Kyneton

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Where Are They Now Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School Students

Jasper Cadusch and all over Australia. In September he will head to Jasper was born at Bendigo Base hospital on June San Diego, Silicon Valley, Salt Lake City, Manchester, 13th Optical Society of America. He has thus far authored of Robyn and Steve of Blacksmith Lane Mia Mia, and 16Washington journal articles D.C. to on present his research his latest and findings his work to the 1989. A healthy baby, he is the first-born child has been cited over 230 times by research groups old he became a big brother to his sister Mia, they around the world. This year he was asked to lecture the first grandchild of Bev and Fred. At 14 months He attended Redesdale - Mia Mia primary school and would both go on to become kite flying champions. lectureship.2 weeks of Masters’ classes on Statistical Physics in physics and mathematics. He performed well enough the Engineering department, the first step towards a then Kyneton Secondary College, where he excelled at He continues to live happily in Yarraville with his wife of Melbourne to further his education in physics, beginningin VCE to receive in 2008. scholarships to attend The University and his cats, Frankie and Arnie. He attributes part Michelle, her mother Maravene, his loyal dog Peggy He moved from the peace and tranquility of Mia Mia to learned during his childhood growing up in Mia Mia. of his success to the patience and self-sufficiency he

departmenthis Aunt’s place of Coles in Caulfield Elsternwick, North. one To supportof the busiest his new storeslifestyle in he the took country. up a positionHalfway inthrough the Fresh 2009 Produce he met Michelle and by December they had moved into a small apartment together in Yarraville. In 2010 Jasper

offinished Melbourne. his bachelor’s At the end degree of 2012 and Jasper enrolled was in awarded the severalMaster ofprizes Science upon course completion (in Physics) of his atMSc, the for University both his scholastic performance and for the quality of his research thesis.

In 2013, still working at Coles, Jasper had saved all his overtime for the one love of his life and had decided to propose. He had planned a trip to Hobart to ask her to marry him, but the ring he had selected was not ready in time. Instead he proposed the following weekend in Williamstown, in the park near the HMAS Castlemaine. Thankfully Michelle said yes. The same

theyear, Reserve Jasper startedBank of his Australia PhD in andthe Physicshe was taskeddepartment at The University. His project was funded in part by security features for Australian banknotes. with developing the next generation of nanophotonic In 2017 Jasper and Michelle were wed in a bluestone amphitheatre on the banks of the Maribyrnong River in Footscray. Mitchell Thomson of Redesdale was one of his groomsmen and both Robyn and Steve made wonderful speeches after the ceremony at the

and, now a doctor, secured his current position, a reception. Later that year, Jasper finished his PhD post-doctoral research fellowship in the electrical and Jasper & Michelle Cadusch Wedding Photo of Melbourne. During his career thus far, Jasper has presentedelectronic engineeringthe results of department his research at at The conferences University in

6 BRIDGE CONNECTION Edition 108 September 2019 Community Newspaper for the Redesdale and Mia Mia Region Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School

Acting Principal: Aaron Taylor Phone: 5425 3155 Email: [email protected] Vision:

The community of RedesdaleǦMia Mia Primary School considers itself a family that fosters wellǦbeing and em- braces diversity. We strive to develop independent leaders who are globally capable.

This term has been a busy and enjoyable one. So far we have completed a Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) incursion, had a visit from the Life Education Van, planted 120 trees as part of National Tree Planting Day, farewelled our 3/4 students to the Pioneer Settlement at Swan Hill for a 3 day camp and investigated clay during our Art sessions. Moving Forward The school is constantly looking for ways to improve and further engage our students in their learning and environment. We aim to provide our students with a high quality education in a modern and engaging setting. As such, we are currently investigating and prioritising several projects to improve our grounds and facilities. We welcome community feedback to assist in this process. Please feel free to email the school or speak with Aaron directly if you have any thoughts on how our school can improve to better serve our students and the wider community.

Volunteer Required The school is looking for some volunteer support to help with the maintenance and upkeep of our grounds and gardens. Ideally, the preferred candidate would be The Royal Flying doctor service will be visiting our school on able to regularly attend 2– 4hrs per fort- Tuesday 29th of October. They will be running a session for night completing duties including mowing, the students during school hours, which involves bringing a weeding, pruning, raking etc. life sized simulator of the fuselage of the plane, with all In exchange the school can assist in help- stretches and equipment on-board. ing the candidate to obtain a Working With Childrens Check (WWCC) and completing The RFDS will also be delivering a 1 hour session for the wider the necessary workplace inductions. community in the early evening with the simulator again available. We’d love to see as many people here as possible. You’ll also be welcomed into our school Watch this space or check the Redesdale community website and the wider school community. If you’re for further information. interested, please contact Aaron on the number above.

Thank you The school would like to acknowledge and thank the Redesdale and District Association for their support of the 2019 school camps program. The RaDA committee generously donated $300 which will be used to sub- sidise the costs for students attending. This year we have a 3 camps. Our Year 3/4s students are off to Swan Hill from August 21—23rd, the Year 2s will be heading to Billabong Ranch in Echuca in October while our Year 5/6’s will be heading away to Anglesea in November. All our camps are attended by neighbouring cluster schools in Langley, Elphinstone, Taradale and Chewton Primary schools.

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current issues sections.

Although the river warning has been lifted, many

questions remain. For example: management strategies on realistic, relevant data and variedWhen willtechnologies, Coliban Water and discard and the any EPA reliance base their on ourwaste

[email protected] erratic· rainfall and river flows? upstream, nearer the actual point of discharge, insteadWhen will of overthe river 40km flow away monitoring at Redesdale, be taken to HELPDear Bridge SUPPORT Connection THE HEALTH Folk, OF YOUR CAMPASPE RIVER determine the 1 to 5 ratio of wastewater to river The Campaspe needs your help!

On Mothers’ Day this year, it was noted by locals that · waterWill the the data, EPA not licence only sets?on volumes, but on the actual water quality be freely released to the one of the tributaries to the Campaspe River, Snipes public on a regular basis?

water despite the fact that we’d had little if any rain in · What is the difference between Class B, Class C Creek, was frothing and gurgling with a good flow of foul and BNR waste water? mystery. Results of testing are due to be released by the the months prior. The source of this flow still remains a · Would our Campaspe be better off with Biological Nutrient Removal tertiary treated water? EPA Investigations in the next byfew a growingmonths. number of very concerned · Do the industries in our area have responsible locals revealed that Coliban Water had been releasing ongoing practices to deal with the waste they are treated wastewater from the Kyneton Water Reclamation creating, safely and effectively, without causing environmental degradation? th www.epa.vic.gov.au/updates ,Plant, into the some Campaspe, of it Class on C, and in dilutions off since beyond2007. After their the license · Are there foolproof checks and balances in place recent(please releases view EPA in UpdateJune, the June Campaspe 6 River was severely regarding Coliban Water’s partnership with compromised from Kyneton to Lake Eppalock. A totally Hardwicks to ensure safe, reliable long term solutions for waste management? untenable situation. · Is the hierarchy of responsible authorities, This not only shows a dismal lack of planning by the relevant authorities to have the appropriate infrastructure working cohesively towards providing a lasting in place for the rate of residential and especially industrial solution?Government, EPA, MRSC and Coliban Water, and commercial development, but also a disturbing lack of concern for the river eco system and environment, the · Will safe guards and appropriate infrastructure landholders with river frontage, their safety, their stock, be in place before summer to avoid further their livelihoods, as well as the local anglers, hikers and contamination? unsuspecting visitors to our region. Some signage that There have eventually been positive statements from many of the responsible authorities, but we must ensure 6th that these plans and platitudes are acted upon to become contained the pertinent EPA Information from their June signage Update, from was Coliban undertaken Water byemerged a local midresident July!???, concerned just interest in the health of our river and talk to others about for fellow river users. It’s worth noting that some official itslong plight. lasting, We effective need to ensuresolutions. that Please, stringent if you guidelines, can, take an Article July 16). The lack of appropriate communication with best practise guaranteed, through rigorous checks withbefore residents the river north warning of Kyneton was lifted and (refer the wider Midland public Express was disgraceful. If you are a landholder with river frontage you Ask questions, lend support, and help to keep our river healthy.and balances, are clearly stated in any EPA licences given. should by now have received a letter from Coliban Water

1300about 363 future 200 notifications. to register with If you them haven’t, and/or and let wish the tolocals be Lindy Connell knowinformed by contacting of official ColibanGraham Water [email protected] updates please ring or 0409419340.

th www.epa.vic.gov.au/our-work/current-issues/campaspe- river-wastewater-contaminationThere is an EPA overview of the situation released July 30

. Please refer to this and check the EPA website for updates in their news and 8 BRIDGE CONNECTION Edition 108 September 2019 Community Newspaper for the Redesdale and Mia Mia Region Mia Mia Cricket Club Training Nets Proudly printed in Kyneton

The Mia Mia Cricket Club is raising money to re-construct Design & Pre-press training nets and upgrade the security of the club rooms at our Plan Scanning, Finishing Services.

The club's fundraising effort was recently dealt a blow after the roomsground were in Central broken Victoria. into and ransacked. Thieves got away with Not just a Copy Centre... club gear and an amount of cash that was being raised to pay for the nets. Refer to news link below for details. we are so much more. The Mia Mia cricket club is a small, tight knit, community club

recently made the Grand Final after a successful season, coming agonisinglythat plays in close the Emu to the Valley ultimate Cricket success. Association. The Club The enjoys club a lot of community support in a region in the grip of drought. We recently replaced the centre pitch ourselves, which consumed the majority of our funds. Fundraising efforts have since focused on the training nets that have been in disrepair for 10+ www.windarring.org.au years. Reinstatement of the nets will allow the team to improve our training quality and our skills, allowing us to enjoy long 58 Mollison Street term success and club sustainability. If you can Help a go fundme page is setup info below Kyneton https://www.gofundme.com/26na8t-mmcc-training-nets 03 5422 2400

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Farmers deserve to feel safe at work and in their homes, but that’s not been the case while law-breaking activists feel they

The Federal Liberal Nationals Government has taken positive cansteps break-in to strengthen and steal privacy livestock, law by only moving to get to a $1impose fine. hefty penalties on anyone found guilty of using a carriage service to incite farm trespass. The changes signal a strong message that anyone encouraging others to break onto family farms and steal livestock is risking jail time.

are also demanding strong action. At the state level, Victorians farmers and farm communities pressure from regional communities and The Nationals The Victorian parliamentary inquiry, established after ongoing Leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh deliver the change our communities are calling for. Member for Eastern Victoria Melina Bath, is an opportunity to The illegal and intimidating actions of law-breaking activists are closing down farm businesses and forcing hard-working ThePublic Nationals submissions stand are with a criticalour farm piece families of evidence and regional that will farm families off the land. communitiesinform the Committee’s against the final invasive report. and illegal actions of law- breaking activists. If you do too, I urge you to contribute to the Yarragon’s popular Gippy Goat Café closed its doors after inquiry before submissions close on August 2. multiple break-ins, livestock theft and constant harassment. Our farmers urgently need your support. And in recent weeks, a free-range poultry farmer revealed their family had “lost the love of farming” and sold up after Have your say now and help to shape stronger laws that better two traumatic invasions last year that resulted in the death of protect our farmers and their families for the future.

These are just two of many stories of how the illegal actions a submission to the Inquiry into the Impact of Animal Rights 300 chickens and significant property damage. of activists are hurting our agriculture sector and leaving Visit www.parliament.vic.gov.au/eic-lc/article/4202 to make farming families feeling unsafe in their own home. Our farmers urgently need your support. Activism on Victorian Agriculture. There’s just days left to have your say by making a Inclusive practice training for healthcare submission to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry that’s professionals taskedtheir family with andfixing the Victoria’s biosecurity farm of trespass our farm laws. businesses. The inquiry is the first step to better protecting our farmers,

Inclusive practice training for healthcare professionals Healthcare professionals from across the area are invited to an evening of diversity and inclusion training. Aimed frontline staff and anyone else who works in a healthcare atsetting, GPs, nurses, counsellors, allied health professionals, the training organised by Cobaw Community Health, inclusion. examines best practice in LGBTIQ+ disability access and

The presenter of the training, Jax Jacki Brown, is a disability and LGBTIQ+ writer, public speaker, advocate anddisadvantages educator. Jaxpeople uses with emerging disabilities research, face, best particularly practice models and lived experience to address the powerful insight and guidance on how to make services LGBTIQ+and workplaces people more with aaccessible disability. with Jax willsuggestions provide on

inclusion into your work practice. toolsIf you to want better to makeembed an LGBTIQ+ inclusive access difference and in the way in which you work, your registration is welcome. The training is taking place on Wednesday 18 September from 6.30 to 8.00pm at the Macedon Ranges Hotel & Spa, 652 Black Forest Drive, Macedon. A light meal will be provided. Registrations for this free event can be made by 0428 535 101 contacting [email protected] or calling Cobaw on 1300 026 229 for more information.

Media enquiries: Margaret McDonald, 0407 806870

10 BRIDGE CONNECTION Edition 108 September 2019 Community Newspaper for the Redesdale and Mia Mia Region Reusable Bags On Offer Ahead Of Plastic Bag Ban

Member for Euroa and The Nationals’ deputy leader Steph Ryan is offering residents of the Euroa electorate free re-usable shopping bags before plastic bags are banned in November this year.

single use plastic bags, ahead of a vote on the issue in the MsLegislative Ryan has Assembly told Parliament tomorrow. she supports a ban on

From November 1 all single-use lightweight plastic shopping bags with a thickness of 35 microns or less will be banned, including bags made from degradable, Producers Brace For Blue Over Cheese biodegradable and compostable plastic. Farmers across the region are being urged to review the details of the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) and seafood, garbage bags and bin liners and dog waste Produceand nappy bags bags used will for still unpackaged be legal. food like fruit, meat Memberbetween forthe Euroa European and TheUnion Nationals’ (EU) and deputy Australia. leader “While there were a few grumbles when supermarkets Steph Ryan said the Federal Government was seeking feedback on the impacts that might arise from the voluntarily took the step of eliminating plastic bags, I proposed agreement. think most of us have now adapted and changed our behaviour,” Ms Ryan said. ban them from using the term prosecco,” Ms Ryan said. “Local wine producers are fighting a move by the EU to “Inwe canVictoria is a small about but 10 veryper cent practical of all waywaste we disposed can reduce of to our food names, known as geographical indicators, as part of landfillenvironmental is plastic, impact. so eliminating single use plastic where “Thenegotiations EU is now over seeking a free totrade protect agreement. a number of other

“Anyone who wants a free reusable bag ahead of the ban is “These protections are a real bone of contention for a lot of Australian producers.

welcome to pop in or phone my office.” agricultural and other foodstuff names as geographical “Inindicators total, the in EUAustralia wants including236 spirit dairy, names meat, and 172smallgoods, Msteam Ryan who also successfully told Parliament prosecuted she was the proudcase for of athe ban on horticulture, confectionery, oils, beer and spirits. contribution made by the Strathbogie Youth Parliament “A number of these goods are the common names used “Youngplastic bagspeople during have Youth led the Parliament debate over last the month. need to increase recycling and cut down on single-use plastic,” Ms Ryan said. forcheese products makers, in Australia.pork and oliveThe EU’s oil producers. demands could have significant ramifications for local farmers, including Statistics from 2012-13 showed Australians were using 1.5 million tonnes of plastic a year, or 65 kilograms brie, camembert, edam, gouda, pecorino and cheddar per person. More than a third of that was single-use “Parmesan,could all be gorgonzola,impacted. Grana Padano, taleggio, haloumi, disposable packaging. “The geographical indicators also include meats like Globally, plastic production has grown rapidly in recent bresola, jamon and prosciutto.” Ms Ryan said producers had the opportunity to object to years. years and is expected to double again over the next 20 products. the protections the EU was trying to place on particular “Allshopping other bags,”states Msand Ryan territories said. in Australia, except a huge boon for many producers, but it is important that Victoria and NSW have already banned lightweight plastic “There’sthe rights no of doubt Australian that market farmers access are not to traded the EU away,” would Ms be Anyone wanting a reusable bag ahead of the ban can Ryan.

pickposted. one up from Ms Ryan’s office in Bridge St, Benalla, or phone the office on 5762 1600 in order to have one “Thedollars European and a population Union is an of enormoushalf a billion market, people.” with a Media contact: Steph Ryan – 5762 1600 or 0488 441 820 gross domestic product of more than $17 trillion US To view the full list of European geographical indicators, visit https://dfat.gov.au/trade/agreements/negotiations/

aeufta/public-objections-gis/Pages/list-of-european- Mediaunion-geographic-indications-gis.aspx contact: Steph Ryan – 5762 1600 or 0488 441 820

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District Association Report

Redesdale and District

Hello Redesdallians Association Happy September – the last month of winter and a dormant one for RaDA news. Only 2 updates and they are both for October diaries: Annual General Meeting Last edition we mentioned that RFDS are coming to Redesdale and a date would be forthcoming. We’re just synchronising Saturday 5th diaries with all concerned and it looks like Tuesday 29th October at 10am Connection – it will feature both here and in the school’s update.October. Please look for next update in October Bridge @ Another October date is the RaDA AGM: Saturday 5th at 10.00 The Redesdale - Mia Mia will be provided. at the Redesdale - Mia Mia Primary School. Light refreshments That’s it from me: short and sweet. Bring on Spring! Light refreshments will be Kym De Lany Primary School. Secretary, Redesdale and District Association provided.

Turn your house into a home with Tucks Redesdale locallylocally mmadeade pproductsroducts Afternoon Tea Dance

Sunday 22nd September Redesdale Community Hall Quality Kyneton - Redesdale Road Music • Aluminium and Timber Windows • Window Replacements • Security Doors By • Shower Screens • Wardrobe Doors Rod McKenzie WeWe are in youryour area regularlyregularly Delicious Afternoon Tea aand offer a FREE measure Novelties & Prizes & Style aand quote service. $10.00 per person We can offer supply and install prices.

Celebrating 43 Years Contact Dorothea 5425 3118 providing top quality Tucks products and Sue 0488 253 222 WindowsWindows professional BENDIGOBEN IGO friendly service. P: 03 5446 8855 E: [email protected] www.tuckswindows.com.au

12 BRIDGE CONNECTION Edition 108 September 2019 Community Newspaper for the Redesdale and Mia Mia Region Kyneton Croquet Club Party Equipment for hire The following party equipment is available for Kyneton Croquet Club Cnr of Ebden hire from the Redesdale Recreational Reserve and Donnithorne Streets. Kyneton, are Committee (RRRC) welcoming new members for the next season. Commercial sized steel roaster $120 per weekend Large marquee 3m x 6m $225 per weekend On Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Collapsible marquee 3m x 3m $80 per weekend afternoons, Tables - 1.8m x 1m $8 each per weekend come and find out how the famous Marx Table cloths, white $10 each brothers loved to relax. Chairs, white plastic $2.50 each Umbrellas, charcoal $5 each

Exercise gently in the fresh air while you A bond will be required on most hires. devise cunning moves and enjoy lots of Proceeds go to the RRRC laughter. All equipment and coaching provided For more information or to make a booking during your first free 5 sessions. No high call: heels please. Rod: 0418 130 206 Les: 0427 280 814 Gary:0409 705 250

OLD GREETING CARDS NEEDED to recycle into new cards. If you have any at home, please ring Janette for pick up 0407 004 728

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Farewell to Jamie

Farewell to Jamie. After almost 5 years the likable Jamie Coombs is heading back to the "Old Country ". Most of us at some stage would have been served a coffee, by Jamie, at the Rural Cafe .It was not hard to strike up a conversation with him, he was known to like a " Chat". A farewell dinner, or massive feast, was held at his Australian home Liz and Shane's place. There was laughter and at times the tears flowed as close to 100 people said their goodbyes. Safe travels and good luck Guv'.

14 BRIDGE CONNECTION Edition 108 September 2019 Community Newspaper for the Redesdale and Mia Mia Region Redesdale / Mia Mia RainfallRainfall

The average yearly rainfall for Redesdale is about 601mms. Thank you to Mary Bennett for the Mia Mia readings.

DEFIBRILLATOR The Community owned defibrillator is now accessible to all community members. It is situated on the outside wall of the CFA building (next to the Rural Café).

July Rainfall Total Redesdale 30.4 ml Mia Mia 37 ml

CHURCH SERVICES UNITING CHURCH 10am Start

Barfold: Sunday 1st No Service Metcalfe: Sunday September 8th Mia Mia: Sunday September 15th Sutton Grange: Sunday September 22nd

9.40 am. Morning tea is served at each of these Uniting Churches at For more information go to www.macedonrangesunitingchurch.org.au

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Redesdale: 2nd Sunday of each month 11 am

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Redesdale Ramblings: varieties so keep an eye out for them. Although they are Iris, Flower of the Rainbow, part 4: The Water Iris tolerant of sun, I find that some of the flowers tend to It might seem a bit strange to be recommending water iris getupright burnt petals if they or open “standards” during extremeand three heat. much There larger, are to anyone in this part of the country when you think about two types of flowers: the singles which have three small our hot, dry summers and the constant risk of drought . But same size which can overlap to give the impression many people have dams or ponds or even water tubs which wider “falls”; the doubles have six petals of roughly the can accommodate an iris or two or more. attractively. Ifof plantingbeing a disc, them though in a garden often bedruffled the andsoil texturedneeds to be fairly

Thewhich most can easily overwhelm accommodated a small pond species and isdiminish “the yellow the surface flag”, Irisarea pseudacorus, if not strictly butcontrolled. it’s an extremely In fact it isaggressive a prohibited grower plant richthe pots to promote aren’t fully good submerged growth and then flowering. you can In top-dress pots they in several parts of the world – you can’t even send seeds of shouldwith organic be repotted fertiliser into though fresh mixthe riskevery is 2that or 3it years;could if it into America! However it has some hybrids which are less pollute the water if it’s scratched out. Covering it with vigorous and don’t set seed so are less invasive. The one we gravel might prevent that occurring. Having lived in Louisiana for a short while, I am quite with a broad fall with brown veining radiating out from a growbrown here signal is called at the ‘Roytop. ItDavidson’ can be quite and hascolourful yellow when flowers a big raised by crossing some of the native iris of that state. drawnAustralia to “Louisianaactually has Iris” had which a number are aof mix breeders of hybrids of here yet) have been raised by crossing Iris pseudacorus these iris and some of “our” irises have won awards clump is in flower. A range of hybrids ( which I haven’t seen overseas! These really do love water and soil that stays or “Eye Shadow” hybrids they have very broad falls with wet all year round such as at the edge of a dam or pond. andvery the distinctive Japanese signals Iris, Iris often ensata. edged Known in dark as purple,“Pseudatas” hence A popular way of growing them is in a “bog garden”. the common name. ( ) a foot (30 cm) deep and lining it with plastic which has The Japanese Iris, Iriswww.ensata.com/HTML/PlantPages/ ensata has been known by a few Usuallybeen perforated these are so made that bysome digging water out escapes a depression into the about differentPseudatas.htm names over the years, including Iris kaempheri, soil underneath. We’ve used weed-matting for a similar “Marhigo” or “Higo” irises (but not Iris japonica, which is a totally different thing which requires cool conditions with its effect. The “bog” is then filled with moisture retentive mix suchthe different as standard species potting used mix to create to which the a hybrids large amount there’s (up a These water iris can be grown in ordinary garden beds as broad green foliage and small frilly flat flowers). towonderful 50%) of varietypeat or ofcoir colours fibre hasfrom been pure added. white Because to yellow of growth but they don’t want to be too wet over the winter. longWhich as is they why get when sufficient they are water grown while in largethey arepots in that active can through to purple and red. The flowers generally look be partially submerged in ponds, lakes or water-tubs, they like“falls”. smaller We’ve versions found these of the are Japanese probably Iris more with suited the six to our should be removed from the water once they start to die petalsgarden all than sitting the Irisflat ratherensata thanhybrids having but “standards”all are worth and the down in autumn. They have some of the most sumptuous

blue, pink and white but with patterns stippling, mottling Cheers effort of searching out and trying in Central Victoria. flowersand veining in the giving whole them genus an inunique colours appearance. of mauve, Havingpurple, been Fermi favourites of Japanese hybridists for generations there is an incredible variety available – overseas! However there are The Redesdale Rock Gardener a number of nurseries in Australia which can supply named

White Louisiana Iris hybrid Double Japanese Iris

16 BRIDGE CONNECTION Edition 108 September 2019 Community Newspaper for the Redesdale and Mia Mia Region Hello Dear Readers, Lady Bombay escapes from the cold The house boy asked the gentleman in English, “anything with more snippets from her times else your majesty?” I must have looked like a deer in front of away. headlights. “Excuse me Mangku, now I might be an intrusive and silly tourist, but are you the King?” “Yes,” was his Here’s a little story to be read by the response. Thank goodness he doesn’t have the power to chop warmth of the fire either by yourself peoples heads off for trespassing. or to your grandchildren. One could say it’s a fairy story, Bombay style. Of all the fences I had to pick in the world to peek over, it had to be this one. After an hour or so of chatting about his The day after our horrid white palace and me of ‘Mia Mia Manor’, I thought I should not out water rafting experience in Bali (see stay my welcome. Before I left, the house boy took a photo previous missive) I decided that I of HRH and myself in front of the palace, otherwise nobody needed a little me time, so I left Lord would ever believe my story of today. B reading his Country Life at the Villa and Thorne (the gardener) had decided to learn how to climb palm trees near the villa. Lord B phones me as to my whereabouts as it was rather late. I asked him to send the driver to pick me up. My response to I decided to take a little sight-seeing adventure on terra-firma, Lord B was errr….. “The Palace please”. Quite day I might a much more refined exercise! No guides or maps required as say. I ventured through the rice paddies adorned by my new wide brimmed straw hat and wearing my sensible walking shoes and Till next time, let’s not forget a tipple of Mothers Ruin for remedial purposes only of course. yours Lady Bombay. Before I knew it, I had arrived in the village of Ubud. I came across a big marketplace where I was confronted with the words, “You buy, you come with me, I do good price and you want taxi?” I was thinking, this is definitely not like the market atV ille Franche-sur-mer and how Lord B was going to pay for this trip for such a long time. However, now was not the time to dwell as I thought the need to escape the mayhem was upon me, I decided to look for pretty gardens that would feed my touristic wants. Such beautiful plants everywhere once you take the time to observe. Bougainvillea’s flowers sprayed with so many colours. One in particularly caught my eye over a very tall wall. Off I went to find its origin as it seemed to spread for at least one hundred metres until I approached a gated archway and there it was. Snap snap with my camera not to mention images taken of the array of other beautiful tropical plants on show. Frangipani, Hibiscus with flowers the size of a lily pad which prompted me to acquire a better vantage point to take more photos of this what seemed a rather big and beautiful garden. Near the gate down the street was a large statue with a ladder leaning against. Feeling game, up I went like a possum to get that perfect shot of this magnificent garden. I sat there for over 20 minutes looking over this wall at the amazingly beautiful garden. On my return and to come down from the statue I was surprised to find that the ladder had disappeared. As it turned out, the ladder was there all along but had been moved. So, my challenge now was to get down from the temple wall without attracting the law. Fortunately for me there was someone in the garden raking leaves and cleaning up so with a loud projection and my best private Quote of the month: school girl voice I yelled, “May I look at your garden kind sir? It’s quite beautiful.” The ladder was now on the inside wall so down I came into Fashion is a form of ugliness so Shangri-LA, speaking to a gentleman who had the most beautiful and articulate English accent. Without a weed in sight, the intolerable that we have to alter gentleman introduced himself as Mangku and he kindly showed it every six months. me around the garden with great pride explaining all the plants as we walked. I was then asked if I would like a light refreshment as we sat on the steps of this mammoth black and gold temple. A bell tinkled Oscar Wilde (1856-1900) and out came the house boy with what completely astonished me. That’s right, Mothers ruin for two!

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Cryptic Crossword Set by Alberich Quick Crossword ACROSS

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18 BRIDGE CONNECTION Edition 108 September 2019 Community Newspaper for the Redesdale and Mia Mia Region RECIPE OF THE MONTH 45 Lentils and Greens

Serves 4

2 tbls olive oil 1 leek, thinly sliced 1 brown onion, thinly sliced 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 stick celery with leaves finely chopped 1 parsnip, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 cup French lentils, rinsed (Or 2 cans lentils, drained) 4 cups vegetable stock The RRedesdaleedesdale Hotel 2 fresh bay leaves 8 sprigs of fresh thyme 3 leaves of silver beet, destemmed and sliced finely 6 leaves of kale destemmed and sliced finely 1 tbls lemon juice 1/3 cup cream Salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, Classic Country Pub Dining Add leek, onion, carrot and celery. Cook stirring for 6 minutes or until softened. For bookings Add parsnip and garlic. please call (03) 4405 0601 Cook for a further 4 minutes. Monday - Closed Tuesday TuesdayTuesday - 4pm -- ClosedClosed to 8pm Add lentils, stock, bay leaves and thyme. Wed to Sun • Lunch 12noon - 2.30pm Simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. • Dinner 6pm - 8.30pm Add silver beet and kale and cook till wilted. The Redesdale Hotel Stir in lemon juice and cream. 2640 Heathcote-kyneton Road Season to taste Redesdale, Vic, 3444 [email protected]

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to be open and compassionate, but try also to treat it like a Your Health! normal conversation. With good ways to do this are like “You haven’t seemed yourself latelyIt’s always and I’m most worried difficult about to start you” the or conversation,“I’ve noticed (such and Dr Tim and such) about you lately - I’m wondering how you are going”. Suicidal Thoughts Even if the person you are concerned about is unable to open up to you, you can keep the door open to conversation Suicidal thoughts - what we should look out for in with something like “I want to help you and I am here for ourselves and others you when you want to talk”. There is the “conversations Suicide is top of the list for causes of death for Australians matter” website if you need further information about how to talk about suicide. been completed, there were over 3000 suicides, with malesaged 15 dying to 44. by In suicide 2017, atthe more last yearthan inthree which times figures the rate have agreement with the person about what should be done. of females. IfHaving they tell had you a conversation, that they have the an next intention step is to to suicide come to an Every death by suicide is a personal tragedy, a terrible and you think they also have the means or ability to failure of prevention which impacts hugely through grief carry out a suicide plan then you should contact mental and loss on all who are connected - whole communities health services to facilitate further assessment as soon as suffer. possible. This can be achieved most easily by local mental services through the Bendigo Mental Health Regional There has been much in the news about mental health Triage number listed below. This should ideally be done in general, and suicide in particular over the last 12 with the person by your side. months. The federal health minister has announced increased funding for mental health services, but I If this is not possible, it is still ok to contact the Mental think that it is important for all of us to be aware of the Health Regional Triage for further advice, without indicators of suicidal risk, and to be able to discuss these pointers with those around us, whether they be work Sometimes no further action will be possible, but it is colleagues, friends, relatives or perhaps even just casual compromising confidentiality of the person concerned. acquaintances. nevertheless very beneficial for the caller for this call to If someone collapsed beside you at the football because Ifhappen. you need It can to talk:be beneficial for the person at risk as well. ourselves (its a skill I would recommend for everyone), of a heart attack, even if we could not administer first aid Beyondblue ph. 1300 22 4636 likelihood of survival. Your GP – when you book, explain that you need a we would expect first aid to be administered and a high In a similar way, we need to be able recognise those who longer appointment are critically sick mentally, and to assist in getting help Bendigo - Mental Health Regional Triage 1300 363 788 Headspace ph. 1800 650 890 Soquickly what and things efficiently. should we all be looking for in others? Mensline ph. 1300 778977 Well sometimes it might just be a hunch that something Kids Helpline ph. 1800 55 1800 include reported feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness WIRE Women’s support line ph. 1300 134 130 oris not feeling right alone, . Specific but alsothings there that might you can be uncharacteristiclook out for irritability or aggressiveness, risk taking or self-harm,

making preparations for death. Only you can make the callor talking as to whether about death, behaviour giving is away out of significant character items or not, and but remember there is no shame or downside in raising the topic and showing that person that you care. One of the concerns in learning to manage suicide risk, from anyone new to this area has always been the concern that “I could just make things worse”. The evidence is much to the contrary however. Just as in resuscitation for cardiorespiratory arrest, doing Dr Tim Stobie 5422 1397 something is far better than doing nothing. So how do you approach the conversation in someone you think might be having suicidal thoughts? There is no one right way to say you care. It’s important

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STINSON MEMORIAL UPDATE

Late in July Ellis Knight and myself went to ABC Radio Studios in Napier Street Bendigo for an interview with Memorial site. The four species of tree we had to choose Greyfrom boxwere saplings all unsuitable had to stayfor the that site were as they near would the middle crowd of quite prepared for a live to air interview at so early in each other, So we have now the approval to use ten rocks Fiona Parker at ten past nine a.m. Actually we were not instead of trees.

the morning, we expected it would be pre recorded and memorial trees were not even native, yet seemingly not glass of water in case we got dry throat syndrome. We edited to fit a time slot later that day. We had a quick Robbie Stockfeld made mention of the fact that “Lone Pine” briefing from Jonathan Ridnell whom gave us both a some discretionary leeway is required in circumstances like giving her an update during the music interval. subjectours. to the previously mentioned regulation. Perhaps sat patiently across from Fiona Parker at the microphone Jim Coombes and I were invited by Ross Knight to look for a suitable rock to mount the Memorial plaque and believe OurIt was first not question long before and weI was felt first at ease cab andoff the the rank. dialogue I gave a we have found the best possible rock. The Rock has a large brief description of the officially accepted chain of events. that morning from his point of view, that obviously had metre on about a 60 degree angle from the base and must stirred deep emotions within him from the tone of his flowed naturally. Ellis told the story of what had occurred smoothweigh to almost about perfectly1.5 ton this flat will face create on it theof almost centre a piece square of the voice. I have no idea how many listeners there were, but I Memorial and provide the view aspect of the crash site as hope they are a little wiser of that tragedy than they were well. before. I have received word today from the Shire of Mitchell that About two weeks later myself and Jim Coombes met two we have their permission to commence work in earnest meters including car parking space. to our dismay we were told we could not plant ten Esk environmental officers from the Shire of Mitchell who on the memorial site that is now approximately 20 by 15 cameRiver topines examine (Callitris the Oblonga,site for the Aust Memorial. Native) Unfortunatelyon the site as they were not native to this area, and two self sown Rob Chapman

Saturday 7th September 2019 – Lions Bush Market – 8am Saturday 21st September 2019 – 1pm. Stall bookings can be made by calling Jean on 0400 675 995 or via email at www.lionsmarketmanager@gmail. - Phil Zinger Blues Band live com. Barrack Reserve, High Street, Heathcote. @ Palling Bro’s Time: 7pm-10pm. Free Entry. Bring the whole family down for this amazing night of music. Ph 0427 848 073 Saturday 7th September 2019 Sunday 22nd September 2019- Sunday Session- Cameron Venue: Palling Bros Brewery168 High St Heathcote Bros. Brewery - The local band Crosswind will be playing Mason @ Heathcote Inn- Time: 2pm-5pm. Cameron Mason is a live set of music for a great night, – Crosswind with amazing live beerat Palling and a solo country singer, from Bendigo, bring the whole family down for a great afternoon. For ticket pricing please ring ph Street, Heathcote. foodSunday as well. 8th September7pm – 9pm with2019 free- Sunday entry. Session- Venue: 168Anthony High Saturday 28th September 2019- Jefferson Smith- AFL 5433 2409 Venue: Heathcote Inn 9 Hunter Place Heathcote Taylor @ Heathcote Inn- Time: 2pm-5pm. Talent singer/ songwriter & guitarist, Anthony Taylor will entertain you Free entry. Country superstar Jefferson Smith is returning to with country music this afternoon. For ticket pricing please Grand Final Day @ Palling Bros Brewery- Time: 7pm-10pm.

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