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INSIDE Nillumbik’s recycling crisis — Page 3 NBN arrives — Page 9 PHOTO: BILL MCAULEY Your dental health — Pages 18–19 Warrandyte Primary School students celebrated National Tree Day by planting a veritable forest in the grounds of the school. Olive (pictured above), her classmates, teachers and parents put in 200 indigenous seedlings in the Footy finals on the horizon— Page 31 ground — and learnt valuable lessons about caring for their environment. Full report on Page 25.

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OVER THE HILLS By JOCK MACNEISH

TheOVER more THE things HILLS change... By JOCK MACNEISH AUGUST The Diary’s researchers have the banks of the Salt Water River through and unwittingly became the founder of Ballan to Sugarloaf Mountain, the party Warrandyte. Silver been trawling the internet and came upon a fast-flowing stream 10 miles A widower without family, Anderson was have come across a bit of a find. to the south east, which they named Plenty one of the few Port Phillip settlers to drove Jewellery Tucked away on the Warrandyte River. stock overland from Sydney. Continuing in an easterly direction across His station homestead, surrounded by 232 Yarra St Cricket Club’s website is a copy the Plenty they hoped to find the upper gum trees and wattles, consisted of slab Warrandyte of a book tracing the history of reaches of the Yarra Yarra River. huts with earthen floors, in one of which 0411 528 142 the Warrandyte Cricket Club and After following a high ridge — more than he slept. likely what is now the Resea rch Road from He always took meals with his hired men, therefore the township. Eltham to Warrandyte—they crossed what however. HOURS must now be Stony Creek, although it was Of more than passing interest to Australians Fri, Sat, Sun: 11am-5.30pm The Warrandyte Story pretty boggy just then, to make camp on is the fact that Anderson engaged Samuel 1855–1955 the hills now known as Huntingford’s Hill. Furphy and his wife on their arrival from Compiled by LOUIS CRANFIELD, The party then returned to Batman’s Scotland, March 31, 1841. Written & Illustrated Settlement at Port Phillip, a distance of Mrs. Furphy, only 21 years of age, was the by HARRY HUDSON about 17 miles. first white woman to live and work among When James Anderson, in 1839, took up ticket-of-leave men, in a locality around Chapter 2: Beginnings a selection to the east of the Yarra Yarra, the upper Yarra, where uncivilised blacks on the banks of the creek which has since were numerous. 42K Media It was back in February 1836, that the first borne his name, it seems fairly certain there Warrandyte can take some small credit Community Media Solutions exploration party, led by J. T. Gellibrand, were no other white settlers in the area. from the fact that the Furphys were the came to the area now known as Warrandyte. His nearest neighbour was John Bell, parents of Joseph Furphy — the celebrated Contact James & Sandi Among the party was [William] Buckley — dairying at Research about six miles distant. “Tom Collins” who wrote Such is Life. the “wild white man” — who had lived for Anderson, who sprang from a well-known Although Joseph was not born until 1843 at 0458 218 380 or 0429 121 969 years with the blacks around Port Phillip Tasmanian family — his father was one Yering, we like to think of the courageous Bay. of the original free settlers at Norfolk Scots woman at Anderson’s Creek going No project too big or too small. Great rates for Warrandytians. Having re-learned his native tongue, he was Island until it was requisitioned as a penal about her tasks with the smell of wood- invaluable as interpreter and “go-between” settlement in 1809—came to Melbourne smoke and wattle in her nostrils, and the on Gellibrand’s goodwill tour among the in 1838. blue sky casting purple shadows along 42kmedia.com.au aboriginal tribes at Geelong and Bellarine For a time, he worked as messenger at the creek. Peninsula. the Bank of Australasia until he decided A courageous and worthy mother for a great [email protected] Returning to the west of Port Phillip, along to spend £10 on a squatting licence, Australian writer.

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AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 3 Infrastructure blitz hits Warrandyte By DAVID HOGG identified in response to community THROUGHOUT June and July, concerns about safety for pedestrians Warrandyte residents will have seen crossing Yarra Street, including much work taking place in the area students crossing the road near the in various construction efforts to bus stop. change roads and update power, “The works aim to improve safety water, sewerage, transport and for pedestrians, particularly during communications. peak times.” However, the new pedestrian island Community Centre does not seem to have met with the Pedestrian Island approval of some locals who vented As many noticed roadworks their concerns on social media on commencing outside the Community July 24 when a bus broke down at Centre at the Webb Street bus stop, the location and traffic had difficulty more than a few of us thought; “ah, getting through. great, at last they’re removing that Jim Geary posted “I cannot see other protruding bus stop that prevents the buses or trucks getting past; cars will bus from pulling in and holds up the squeeze through; cannot believe the traffic”, and our minds turned to the Einstein who thought this would be Follies sketch “You put your bus bay the place to install a traffic island”. in, you put your bus bay out!” Matthew Magilton replied: “the Not so; the controversial works same Einstein who removed the bus involved extending the bus stop stop indents?” protruding pavement on the north Keen Avenue development side of Yarra Street to make it longer, Work on providing services, and installing a pedestrian refuge in Photo: SANDI MILLER driveways and access to Yarra Street the middle of the road. is proceeding apace for the nine This project does not seem to have residential lots in Keen Avenue. drainage works, we will be reviewing This project will provide these been the subject of any consultation Of the nine lots, one was retained the existing 30 tonne load limit on customers the ability to connect to with the community, however a by the developer and six were sold at Research-Warrandyte Road.” the North Warrandyte sewer network Notification of Works letter from Courtesy AusNet Services auction in September last year. Yarra Valley Water works and decommission their existing David Young, Coordinator Civil Chris Chapman from Jellis Craig septic tanks to help prevent excess Following our story last month on Projects at Manningham Council was tells us: “the remaining two lots discharge and nutrients from running first customers, mostly west of the a burst water main at the Museum, sent to adjacent businesses. have been taken off the market but into Stony Creek. exchange, able to start connecting Yarra Valley Water (YVW) have now So we asked Manningham Council will be advertised again when the These customers will also no longer this month, and the remainder completed repairs. for information as to what the works infrastructure works are complete.” have to deal with soggy discharge progressively through to the end of were and why, and asked if the Dona Tantirimudalige, General Research Road culvert areas on their property which are the year. community had been notified or Manager of Distribution Services common with old septic tanks. consulted. Works throughout July have taken at YVW, said “We have successfully Koornong Crescent power Leigh Harrison, Director City place at the intersection of Research completed repairs in Yarra Street, NBN In a complex operation on July 2 Services at Manningham Council Road and Kangaroo Ground Road to Webb Street and Magpie Lane and in Contractors have been busy around Ausnet Services replaced a power advised “A new pedestrian island improve drainage and safety at the North Warrandyte. Warrandyte laying optical fibre from pole in Koornong Crescent. is being installed on Yarra Street in culvert which runs under Research “We would like to thank our the telephone exchange to curb nodes The new concrete pole, 12.5 metres Warrandyte and will be completed Road. customers for their patience while throughout the area, and Distribution high and weighing 630kg was lowered by the start of August. A Department of Transport works were carried out.” Point Units (the equipment in the carefully into position by helicopter “The works are part of a plan to spokesperson told the Diary: YVW will be completing works on a street to which the customers’ copper and a ground crew of nine, as the road improve safe road crossings at points “We’re expecting to complete these sewer reticulation extension on Colan lead-in connects). was too narrow for access by truck. across Manningham. important works by end July. Road in North Warrandyte during the Fibre-to-the-Curb NBN is due to The delicate operation was observed “This pedestrian island was “Following the completion of the next few months. be available in Warrandyte, with the and filmed by local residents. Recycling crisis hits Nillumbik your say By DAVID HOGG finding alternative recycling options. comes at a cost, as all Councils have SKM has been in an insolvency Crossing concerns ON AUGUST 2, the Supreme Court “Like several other councils that are to pay a State Government levy for hearing at the Supreme Court, facing Dear Diary, ordered recycling processing business also affected, we’re very concerned every tonne of material deposited in liquidation from creditors, with debts about how we’re being forced to landfill — an extra expense that has The proposed pedestrian crossing and SMK Recycling is now to be liquidated. reported to be in the millions. island refuge, is complete madness in This followed a July 25 announcement send recycling to landfill this week”, not been budgeted for. The recycling company — who has this the most congested spot in Yarra that the firm would cease accepting she said. Additionally, any contract with an contracts with 33 Councils in Victoria Street especially as we have a pedestrian Council recycling waste from 33 Cr Egan said Council will continue alternative collector would come at — had warned 400,000 tonnes of crossing with lights so close, evening municipalities, including Nillumbik. to work with the Metropolitan Waste a significantly higher price than that recyclables would be sent to landfill traffic congestion will be a nightmare As a result, Nillumbik Council, which and Resource Recovery Group and agreed with SKM. each year if the company was to with this narrowing of the road and no has been sending all its material from other councils to create sustainable More worrying is that although we permanently close. safe zone for cyclists and cars to pass household recycling bins to SKM, may solutions for managing waste. do not know what advance payments, There is genuine concern that his will through the narrowed area. Nillumbik has been in a long-term have to divert this material to landfill if any, have been made to SKM, we do become the reality . Denis Robertshaw collaborative contract with Wyndham, until a new solution is found. know that at the last Council meeting As the recycling situation has (member Warrandyte Lions Club). Brimbank, Melbourne and Port Phillip on June 25 the existing contract was deteriorated during the last month Moments after news of SKM’s Councils, with the Metropolitan Waste Dear Diary, imminent demise was made public, amended to change the price. there has been no shortage of blame and Resource Recovery Group as That item on the agenda was heldin in the mainstream press. Is there a new problem in Yarra St? Nillumbik issued a press release, contract principal — this contract was advising residents of the situation. camera, and despite our enquiries to Minister for Energy, Environment With the new line markings, can you not due to expire until 2026. Council as to whether additional sums and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio legally turn into Mitchell Ave? The Council have continued to Cr Egan said the state’s recycling over and above the original contract recently labelled SKM as a “rogue Debbie Hodgson collect recycling bins as normal and service is a state-wide and long encourage residents to continue their agreement had been paid to SKM in operator”. Warrandyte term issue that “requires a stronger the last month, we are told that “the Victorian Waste Management recycling efforts. response and commitment from all The Diary have sought clarification After the courts announcement, detail remains confidential”. Association’s Chief Executive Peter from Warrandyte Police. levels of government”. Anderson criticised councils for Nillumbik Mayor, Karen Eagan said Apart from the obvious concern of all The bigger picture The paint is to simply make drivers continuing to send recyclables to residents can help by reducing the environmentally-conscious residents Earlier this year, SKM was ordered aware there is a raised island and cars amount of waste they generate that recyclable material is once again to stop receiving waste at its Coolaroo SKM and of being irresponsible in can turn over the painted island. whether its recycling, food or general going to landfill, there are serious and Laverton North sites after they maintaining their contracts with the company. You just can’t turn right from Mitchell waste. financial aspects to this fiasco which failed a waste audit and SKM was fined Avenue [into Yarra Street], as per the “Every effort is being made by will undoubtedly have a significant $16,000 for failing to get its facilities SKM pointed the finger at signs. Council to find short term, interim effect on Council rates in future years. back within regulation within the households for contaminating the recyclable rubbish. Sergeant Stewart Henderson and long term solutions, including Sending this material to landfill prescribed timeframe. Warrandyte Police

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By JAMES POYNER Although the proposed reforms Commission of Inquiry pathway. illustrated by Nillumbik Shire Council THE SUBMISSION period for the Local are generally seen as positive by Nillumbik Council stated in their spokesperson, Mitch Grayson. Government Bill 2019 (the Bill 2019) local councils, many councils submission to the Bill 2019: “Nillumbik Shire Council is generally closed on Wednesday, July 31. are concerned and are opposing “A complaint based on a 200 word supportive of the proposed reforms, Eventually, the Bill 2019 will the reform to make all local submission, and allowing a 200 word however without an exposure draft introduce changes to the existing governments single-councillor response is not sound grounds to — a document that explains the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) wards. pursue a serious matter.” proposed reforms and identifies the aimed at making the Act more modern Manningham Mayor Paula Manningham Council wrote: research and rationale — Council is and robust. Piccinini spoke to the Diary “Council holds concerns about unable to form a solid view. This process has been in the works about Council’s concern over the the proposed two new pathways of “The greatest concern for Council is for years, beginning with a discussion proposed single-councillor ward disqualification. not the proposed reforms themselves, paper in September 2015. structure. The Community Initiated but the lack of due process followed An Exposure Draft was released in “Manningham Council does not Commission of Inquiry will be and lack of consultation undertaken December 2017 and received 190 support the reform proposal for particularly damaging for both the with the local government sector. submissions, many from Councils and single-member wards. individual and the council as a whole “Council has written to the Minister associated groups. “Manningham has been given the outlined process in the for Local Government expressing this TheLocal Government Bill 2018 was governed successfully under a reform paper.” position.” introduced to State Parliament but multi-member ward structure for The statement goes on to say: What may be needed here is more lapsed as it failed to be passed before many years. “In addition, organised groups time and a new exposure draft, a the November 2018 State Election. “We support the inclusion of with wide networks and significant sentiment which both Manningham The Bill 2019 includes six key reforms multi-member wards as a third funding could potentially abuse the and Nillumbik share in their to the expired Bill in the areas of; electoral structure in the proposed process to secure the removal of a submissions to the Bill 2019. simplified franchise, standardising Local Government Bill,” she said. strong opposition to reform of councillor from office. Although a new exposure draft electoral structure, training, donation At the eleventh hour, during the Community Accountability which, “This process requires significant would potentially push back the reform, improved conduct and July 24 Ordinary Council Meeting, under the Bill 2019, included an review and in the absence of draft passing of the Local Government Bill community accountability. Manningham Council voted on a investigation and possible regulations, there is insufficient detail 2019 into mid 2020, it would make Minister for Local Government, Hon. submission to the Bill 2019, joining disqualification of a councillor upon contained in the reform proposal to sense to take the time and allow both Adem Somyurek MP, is looking to many other councils across Victoria receipt of a (no more than) 200 word provide more meaningful comment.” Councils and the general public to get the Bill 2019 through Parliament who also made their submissions petition signed by 25 per cent of This reform is not the only reform fully understand how these reforms this year with its implementation before the July 31 deadline. eligible voters in the municipality in the Bill 2019 which Councils say are going to be written into a new completed by March 2021. Across Victoria, councils voiced — under the Community Initiated lack appropriate “due process”, as Local Government Act. Holloway Road subdivision heads to Planning Panel By SANDI MILLER risk respectively. (Schedule 23) will be applied to the A CONTROVERSIAL development The report tabled at Council’s July proposed Neighbourhood Residential proposal in Wonga Park has been 23 Ordinary Meeting contained a Zone part of the site. referred to a Planning Panel by Yarra number of recommended changes to The associated planning permit Ranges Council. the amendment. application seeks approval for: Planning Scheme Amendment C176 Given the broad nature of issues • Residential subdivision and concurrent planning permit raised in submissions, Council referred • Removal of vegetation application YR2018/358 proposes a the amendment to an independent • Works associated with a wetland 48-lot residential subdivision, public planning panel appointed by the and sediment pond. open space and creation of a water Minister for Planning. Once appointed, the panel is required treatment wetland at Lot 3 Holloway Director of Social and Economic to consider all documentation relevant Road, Wonga Park. Development, at Yarra Ranges Council, to the application and all submissions The areas of open space and James Collins told the Diary the put to Council. wetlands are proposed to be owned undeveloped land has been previously It will hold a public hearing at which by Council but jointly by both Council used for grazing. all submitters are entitled to present. and Melbourne Water through a Part of the development will see Mr Collins said the panel must approximately 7.030 hectares of land management plan. address all matters raised by submitters, Image courtesy Yarra Ranges Council Following the required advertising rezoned from a Rural Living Zone in their original submissions and their and submission period, which closed to Urban Floodway Zone, which is presentations at the panel hearing. in February, 51 submissions were intended to help protect the Brushy “It may also address matters that Regional Strategy Plan, which includes being surrounded by urban residential received. Creek floodplain. have not been raised by submitters the site in a Landscape Living B Policy development on most sides, and The majority of submissions were Mr Collins said this land will be if it considers it appropriate to do so. Area, and thus classifies it as semi-rural by any reasonable measure can be objections to the proposal. handed over to Council for public open “The panel will then make a land, and the Urban Growth Boundary, effectively considered to be in an urban Key concerns related to increased space “once it has been developed and recommendation to Council, and which classifies the site as urban. environment,” he said. traffic on local roads, loss of vegetation landscaped to a sufficient standard”. Council is required to consider Mr Collins told the Diary that in However, he assured the Diary and habitat, and small lot sizes under Approximately 3.186 hectares of land this recommendation prior to most of the municipality, these two there would be no precedent set by the proposed planning permit. will be rezoned from a Rural Living deciding whether or not to adopt the boundaries are identical, but there are development of this site. State Government agencies, the Zone to Neighbourhood Residential amendment for the Ministers to then some locations where they are not, and “Council assesses all applications EPA and the CFA also raised concerns Zone — Schedule 1, and will be approve.” land is classified as rural by one but on their individual merits and ensures about buffer distances to the nearby subdivided into 48 residential lots. The Officer’s report tabled at Council urban by the other. they meet the requirements of the Yarra sewerage treatment plant and bushfire A Significant Landscape Overlay also outlined a conflict between the “This particular site is distinctive in Ranges Planning Scheme.” North East Link hearings underway By JAMES POYNER works have been pressing councillors Council responded to the resident’s youryour saysay ALTHOUGH Warrandyte may have to ensure residential, recreational question, opening its response by avoided being directly impacted by the and business amenity is not severely stating Council publically opposed Letters to the Diary including emails must include full name, address and North East Link, the proximity of the impacted by the works. Option A at the September 26, 2017 works will still see some effect on the Both Manningham and Boorondara Ordinary Council Meeting. phone number, even if not intended for publication. Content may be edited for lives, and potentially on the working Councils are calling for the tunnel to “In principle, we need to somehow reasons of style, length or legality. [email protected] lives, of some Warrandyte residents. be extended to the Eastern Freeway solve the congestion problem caused A joint Inquiry and Advisory to avoid the loss of public land along by the obvious missing link — but we Committee (IAC) is considering Bulleen Road, including tennis courts, oppose Option A. Nillumbik rates the Environment Effects Statement a swimming school, football grounds “At the State Election, Option A had Dear Diary, Having engaged consultants and and around 14 per cent of the Koonung bipartisan support”. (EES), Works Approval Application, In the last issue of the Diary, the item on established a representative Community draft planning scheme amendments Creek Reserve. Council went on to say it was made the latest local council budgets noted Panel for advice the Council then affecting local government planning “If you are going to pick a strip of land “very clear” at the NEL Directions that there is nothing significant in the ignored the most consequential of the schemes, as well as public submissions. where you will impact the most public Hearing that “they are not going to Nillumbik budget for North Warrandyte. panel’s recommendations. open space and sporting fields, this is consider the other options”. A Directions Hearing was held Of more significance for all Nillumbik The draft GWMP circulated by Council the spot,” said Manningham Mayor “As a council we need to put the subverts the spirit and substance of the in mid-July, with a Public Hearing ratepayers is a series of decisions which being conducted throughout late-July, Paula Piccinini. best possible position to the panel panel’s recommendations. At the July Ordinary Council Meeting, for the best possible outcome for cast doubt on the financial competence August and September. of their elected representatives. The Council could have saved Meanwhile, State Government has a Manningham resident asked Council our community given that Option A ratepayers’ money by simply calling for announced the contractors shortlisted why it had not tried harder to oppose appears to be proceeding. Councillors decided to freeze rates in the submissions, but apparently it preferred first year of their term. for the initial $200 million tender for Option A, also making reference to “We are very pragmatic … we want to to engage in this costly exercise to give the initial power and utility works. the outcome of a study conducted by spend our time making submissions Nothing wrong with that you may say. the appearance of consultation. The tender for the $8 billion Primary the Joint Road Planning Group in 1978 that will be heard that are relevant which proposed a freeway to finish — and are relevant to the terms of However, Council then attempted to sell The most recent example of waste was Package — the building of twin three- off public open space to raise revenue. the expenditure of $382,000 on the now the Metropolitan Ring Road which reference.” lane tunnels which will travel for Had ratepayers been presented with aborted proposal to “develop” the old six kilometres under Banyule Flats almost exactly follows the Corridor C The Public Hearing, where shire offices site and war memorial pre- option debated in 2017 — for decades, a choice between a modest increase and the Yarra River — is currently Manningham is currently making its school and hall. this proposed route was marked on case for the “best possible outcome in rates or a sell-off of irreplaceable under review, with an announcement Melways maps as “Proposed Northern for its community” began on Thursday, public assets it is pretty clear from the This proposal, arrogantly floated without expected in the third quarter of this Arterial Road”. July 25 and runs until September 13. community’s reaction how ratepayers any community input, has produced year. Opponents of the project are arguing For those interested, the schedule for would have voted. nothing and has now been abandoned. Construction is scheduled to begin the City of Manningham has been the Public Hearing can be found on the Another example of waste and The Council has sought to portray in early 2020 and is expected to take developed under the pretence that State Government Engage site. mismanagement concerns expenditure itself as financially responsible, but the seven years. Option C was always going to be where Check the Diary website for a of over $300,000 on community evidence so far suggests otherwise. Communities around Bulleen who the road went and, now this decision summary of the hearing over the consultation regarding the Shire’s Green Terry Tovey will be directly impacted by these has been flipped, they want answers. coming weeks. Wedge Management Plan (GWMP). North Warrandyte AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 5 6 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2019 Solar batteries? Are they worth it? By DAVID HOGG Do the sums carefully means determining what you are But the battery problem has other to query whether the expenditure for IN 2012 WE HAD 18 solar panels fitted To cut a long story short; after many loosing by not exporting as much factors which need to be considered such a system gives a good return over to our roof at a cost of around $8,000. questions and a seemingly sham energy to the grid, and comparing that too. the life of the investment. This is a 4kWh system, and it reduced approval process, we were offered a to what you are paying when you need In our household, we use cheap rate So be careful to do all the sums our annual power bills from $2,100 3kWh solar battery at a cost of $5,980, to draw from the grid to boost what “controlled load” tariff energy from before you invest, work out the actual per year to around $900 per year, a deposit of 10 per cent required you are generating from your panels. the grid overnight to heat our water, savings for yourself and do not rely which is where we are today with our immediately and the balance before Crunching the numbers was a and this consumes 6.2kWh of energy on unsubstantiated and undetailed household of two people. installation which would take place complicated process. per night. testimonials! Nearly half of this annual cost is in “the next eight weeks”. You firstly need to pull down the So a 3kWh battery is only going to The current Victorian Solar Homes made up by the “Daily Supply Charge” We asked what we would actually figures for a year’s worth of usage supply half of this need alone, let scheme, launched in 2018, has briefly of $1.20 per day, so we have been get for our $5,980 in terms of savings and then: alone cope with lighting, heating and re-opened from July 1, 2019. longing for the time when battery on our bill, and were advised that they Determine the amount of energy cooking needs. Rebates for installation of solar technology was good enough for us couldn’t possibly answer that as all generated from the sun — which can It should also be pointed out panels are passed through to eligible to be able to store our excess energy usage was different, however some be obtained from one’s solar inverter. that a 3kWh system is very small, households as a discount on the sale from the sun during the day and use of their clients were saving $500 per Subtract the amount of energy underpowered and overpriced at price of 50 per cent of the system cost it to run our home at night. quarter. exported to the grid — which can be $6,000, as $1,000 per kWh would seem up to $2,225. Then we will be able to say to the The company in question have a obtained from one’s electricity bills. to be the going market price for solar However, the scheme is pegged at power companies: “take your pesky website with testimonials, but their The resulting figure is the amount of batteries. 3,333 of these rebates available each poles and wires and daily supply claims of huge savings are nonsense… solar energy used in the home. By comparison, a Tesla 13.5kWh calendar month. charge away, we don’t need you any “Douane from Queensland now pays Then, making allowance for the fact Powerwall would cost between Eligible households can now also more”. just $0.88 per day” for his power from that, with the battery, less energy will $10,000 and $15,000 installed and apply for a no interest loan over So, it was of huge interest when a the grid… when one considers that the be exported, and having crunched all would certainly meet all the needs of four years through Solar Victoria for letter headed “Closed Group Testing supply charge alone is more than this. the numbers, I find that this battery this household on an averaging basis. installation of solar panels. Phase” arrived recently from a Solar The seemingly impressive before- system would reduce our annual However, there would be periods Solar Victoria is piloting an up-front Battery Company offering “eligible and-after graphs on consumption electricity bill by about $100 per year. in winter with many cloudy days rebate for battery storage installed in customers” in Warrandyte the chance got me thinking and I was compelled So it would take around 60 years to in succession where the energy homes with existing solar systems in to install a battery system to their solar to determine the viability of such a pay for itself; not only will we not live generated would not be enough to select suburbs, but the Warrandyte equipment at wholesale prices for a purchase. that long, but the life of a solar battery charge a 13.5 kWh battery and with a area is not currently on the list of very limited testing phase. Working out the viability essentially is less than 15 years. battery life of around 15 years one has available suburbs. Liberal forum discusses local grivances By DAVID HOGG He also told the gathering that a 1,800 train services were cancelled or IT WAS STANDING room only on Liberal government would bring back short-shunted in June, with speakers August 1 when about 180 people the Police in Schools program. blaming inappropriate government packed in to the East Doncaster RSL Population penalty clauses in contracts with the operators. for a forum on community issues with Constituents expressed concern guest speaker Michael O’Brien MP, at the population growth and Energy leader of the Victorian Liberal Party proliferation of new high rise Electricity prices increased by 24 per opposition. buildings. cent since the closure of Hazelwood The forum was organised by local Mr O’Brien responded that current power station and have not come member for Warrandyte Ryan Smith government policy on population down since. MP, and Matthew Guy MP, Member growth does not match jobs and Current government policy makes it for Bulleen. needs; particularly it concentrates illegal to search for or extract natural Mary Wooldridge MP, Upper House growth in the metropolitan areas and gas in Victoria, speakers claimed it member for Eastern Metropolitan ignores the country. robbed Victorian residents of a good Region was also on the podium. Transport and Roads cheap means of energy, and could be Mr O’Brien welcomed everyone done completely without fracking. and emphasised how the Liberal North East Link, as expected, party was committed to listening provided much scope for discussion Recycling and advocating to review its policies with Bulleen residents vocal about the On this subject the Warrandyte General and ensure that the voices of our wrong choice of route. attendees came to the fore. Most questions came from people community are heard. Mr O’Brien made it clear that by the Much discussion ensued about the in the more urban areas of Doncaster, The audience was not shy in calling time of the next election contracts current Labor government taking Bulleen, Donvale, Blackburn, and for the roving microphone and a wide would have been signed and tunnel huge sums off local councils by means only a few from the Warrandyte area. range of topics was discussed. borers would be in operation and it of the landfill levy, not spending it Those with anecdotes of problems Law and Order would be too late to change things. on resolving the current crisis, but in the Warrandyte area, e.g. one Much discussion was had on public charging local councils even more constituent had concerns over lack Many speakers vented their transport with differing views on the now that recycling waste was diverted of street lighting in areas where frustration at matters such as existing bus services; some had good to landfill. youngsters walk home from the bus diminishing police powers in areas things to say, others described the bus Mr O’Brien described current in the dark, were urged by Mr Smith such as pursuits, lack of action on system in Doncaster as “hopeless”. government policy as a “lost to take his card from a pile at the door graffiti, gangs and thefts, and at the It was generally agreed that Park opportunity”. and advised that he would take up justice system for huge discrepancies and Ride facilities were completely their cause personally. Religious Freedom in sentencing. inadequate, being full before 7am, In conclusion, it was sad to see that Mr O’Brien said: “currently we have and that more needed to built, with One speaker waxed lyrical on the age of attendees was probably a legal system, we don’t have a justice the one at Doncaster needing to be the need to restore the Catholic averaging 68, and that there were system”, and emphasised that the made multi-storey. Confessional as a place of total very few people in the room below system needed to be changed to give $2.5M had been taken out of the TAC sanctity and privacy. the age of 40. the victims a fair go. budget, and still the road toll goes up. Mr O’Brien responded that policies It seems sad that the policies that He also said “in Victoria we have the There are now more people involved needed to ensure that there was a will shape the future for the next most expensive jails and the lowest in road accidents with drugs in their balance between religious freedom generation are being steered by a large rehabilitation rate”. system than with alcohol. and the need to uphold law and order. number of grumpy old folk! AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 7 Sue retires after 25 years behind the till By SANDI MILLER and they know everybody. “I don’t want to go,” she says. LONG-TIME face at Quinton’s IGA, “That is one of the benefits of a local However, despite cutting back her Sue Anderson, is retiring after almost supermarket, you can go into the big hours in the last few years, the long 25 years. shopping centres — you can walk days behind the counter have taken She says she has been through many into shops and nobody knows you, their toll physically. ups and downs at the store over the but I think that is one of the really But she has plans to keep busy into last two and a half decades. important factors of living locally, her retirement. “I’ve seen lots of changes,” she said, working locally. “First thing is I am going to declutter “when I started it was Harry Heath’s.” “Sue has been a very important part — start with my kitchen and keep She says that the retailer who took of our business, and she is certainly going,” she said. over when Harry Heath’s moved on going to be missed, very dearly, and And then she said perhaps some was a very dark time for the store — not just by us, but by the customers,” travel. literally. said Julie. “I would like to see parts of Australia “The first thing they did was come in The interaction with the customers — I have only been to Sydney and and change all the lights and made it is important for the customers but Adelaide, so would like to go to dull — it was a creepy place to work,” also for the staff. Perth and I would like to go to Port she said. “That people interaction is such Douglas,” she says. She said things changed when an important part of all of our lives Although the grandkids are a big Brian and Julie Quinton came in and — and I think there is something incentive to stay home. brightened everything again. really special about walking into “I don’t want to be away too long “It is just a beautiful store to work somewhere and seeing familiar faces, because I have three grandson’s and in — and it is a family environment there is a sense of comfort in all of I would like to see them — they are 11, — that’s what I like, that’s what I am that, isn’t there?” nine and seven,” Sue said. going to miss,” she said. And Julie says customers appreciate She may also redouble her work Store owner Julie Quinton says they having more mature people behind with the Lions Club, having been a will miss her too. the counter. member since she met her husband “Sue is an icon in Warrandyte, Although Sue laughingly protests as a young Leo. everybody knows Sue, when I first at the term. “I was privileged earlier this year, got into the business obviously Sue “I am not sure I am all that mature!” when I won the Lion’s Club service was an integral part of the front end Sue jokes. award,” she said. — everybody knew her — she has just Julie says it is important to find She has lived, worked and been such a big community person. people who understand customer volunteered in Warrandyte for 44 “Sue watches out for the kids — she service. years. knows all the kids, she knows who “I think you get great customer “I’m a local now!” she joked. the mothers are — she knows what’s service from people who understand “I have been at the kinder, I have what — if ever there is anybody that customer service and what it means. been a lollypop lady, I have been on you need to have a talk to mums, Sue “We bring the younger staff the basketball and netball committees has always been able to point us in members in and we bring them up. — it has always been focussed on Grand in a couple of weeks. JULIE: There is still time!! the right direction — not that we have “So we have got a real cross section Warrandyte — and I enjoy it — I am “When you have worked for that SUE: No that’s okay, I don’t want to any problems — hardly any really,” so we find that the more mature staff going to miss talking to everybody — I long you deserve a bit of a bit of a go to the meat room. says Julie. members are a guiding light for the will miss that. send-off,” said Julie. Julie reiterated how much they will Julie says that having people like others, bringing them up — which “I have managed to exchange a Sue reveals to Julie during our miss Sue when she retires in mid- Sue work at the store is what makes is why I think our customers service few phone numbers with customers interview that she has worked in every August: “it is going to be weird going the store so great. is like it is — because we have lots of already,” Sue said. department, bar one. to the front and not seeing her”. “The majority of people who do mentors,” said Julie. Julie says the store will be giving her SUE: The only place I haven’t worked And on behalf of the customers of work here are from the community Retirement for Sue is bitter sweet. a send-off at a staff function at the here is in the meat room. Warrandyte, we will miss you too, Sue. A helping hand By LEEANNE KEAN together to build a prosthetic hand. WARRANDYTE’S Uniting Church Team members are encouraged to benefitted from a Bendigo Community develop their understanding of the Bank Branch grant to incorporate challenges of life with a disability by disability access improvements into covering their preferred hand with a their hall renovations. stubby holder to carry out tasks. The congregation then decided it As one congregant said: “we were would be a great gesture to “pay it forced to collaborate with each other forward” in keeping with part of their to get the job done”. “Peace with Others” vision. The prosthetic hands (after quality The aim for the church members control) are then packed into cases was to assist a program which also decorated by the group, a message of supports those with a disability, support is added and then they are particularly in developing countries sent to the in-country support team where resources can be very low or who will distribute the hands to those unavailable. who need them, usually to amputee After doing research and fundraising, landmine victims throughout the they raised enough money to fund developing world. four prosthetic hands (at $450 each) The recipients are resilient and through a group called Helping Hands strong people who have usually set up Program. businesses or attend school and these These programs usually run as a prosthetics will give them “a helping team building exercise for businesses, hand” in their lives. as each group is required to work Photos: STEPHEN REYNOLDS 8 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2019 128,000 reasons to support our market By DAVID HOGG committee members, local The market is held on the first be made available. THE WARRANDYTE Riverside Market beneficiaries included Warrandyte Saturday in each month except January, With this in mind, the organising continues to go from strength to High School, Neighbourhood House, with two markets in December. committee investigated the hire of an strength, distributing $128,000 in the Be Ready, Warrandyte bushfire The market management is by a ATM tent for the market. grants, donations and jobs created in campaign, Warrandyte Festival, a sub-committee of Warrandyte The July market was the first time the last financial year. Pottery Expo award for innovative Donvale Rotary under licence from ATMs were on site and available As a not-for-profit community contemporary ceramics, Rotary Art Manningham City Council. to visitors and stall holders, and it was organisation, revenue raised by Show, Warrandyte Junior and Senior Other members of the organising a huge success. stallholder leases is used in small Football Clubs and Warrandyte Pre- committee consortium are the The committee had been prepared part to pay for management and school. Warrandyte Lions Club, North to invest funds for the provision of this operating expenses, and also fees to Most of the running costs incurred Warrandyte CFA, the Warrandyte facility, should the demand not have Manningham Council and St John’s by the committee create jobs in Community Association and the met the required transaction level. Ambulance for attendance. Warrandyte. Warrandyte Community Church. Happily, in their first appearance, A large part is distributed back into Over and above the Market ATM to stay the ATMs exceeded the minimum the local community by way of grants committee’s revenue, is the additional transaction level and so will now to schools, kindergartens and local overall return to Warrandyte One of the most asked questions at become a regular part of the market community groups, including the stallholders, who otherwise would not the market office on market day is: infrastructure. member service organisations and have an outlet on a Saturday morning “where is the nearest ATM?” They are located in Stiggant Street car associations. — all of which adds up to a sizeable For a while stallholders and market park near the market office and the St In addition to the management return to the Warrandyte economy. visitors have been asking if one could John First Aid station. A dog’s life at Warrandyte Reserve Scouts scupper shops’ eye spy stocks of sausages By DAVID HOGG The next platoon sallied forth to the Dogs on the river reserve are THE JULY market saw the Warrandyte butcher’s, where again they emptied a regular sight in Warrandyte. Scouts’ best stall yet with over $1,000 the store of snarlers. Diary photographer, Bill raised. And still they ran out, eventually McAuley sent in this picutre Over the last 12 months the scouts having to turn people away. have improved the layout of their The Scouts’ market stall offers the taken by Dinah Ward during scouts the opportunity to develop skills Bill’s Forth Hill Camera kitchen and introduced some new ideas. in service, cooking, money handling Workshop: With his winter and organisation while serving their coat to protect him Freddy In July they offered slow cooked roast pork and lamb rolls, cooked over the community. the Border Collie enjoys Warrandyte Scouts is one of the most sliding through a muddy coals on a traditional scout campfire. The problem was, there were so successful groups in the district. puddle down near Stiggants They use the income from the market many people attending the market, to buy equipment and materials for Reserve. the mouth-watering smells of fine If you would like to share camps and adventures. food attracted the market visitors by And they proudly announce that your photos of life around the droves, and there was not enough one of their venturers, Hamish, is Warrandyte, send them in to: to go around when it got to lunchtime. representing Warrandyte at the World [email protected] They sent a detachment of troops Jamboree in Virginia this month. with “eye spy” in the subject to IGA where they bought up all the Next market, beat the crowds and line. remaining bangers. help the scouts fund their next Still not enough! adventure.

NEXT MARKETS: Saturday September 7 Saturday October 5 8am to 1pm AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 9 Warrandyte and the NBN: what do we need to know? INTERNET connection/speed using a LAN cable. Then within six you’ve had for years. You go from if you migrate to NBN with another frustration is a frequent topic hours, NBN detects you’ve plugged paying $35/month for line rental, just company. Also, contrary to some discussed in Warrandyte’s cafés and everything in and remotely activates so you can have a dial tone, to free! misinformation, you don’t have to on numerous social media pages. your NBN. Diary: Free is good! stay with Telstra to keep your current Diary reporter SUSAN FOREMAN Diary: That sounds pretty simple. Michael: Secondly, if you do keep home phone number. recently sat down with Michael Michael: Be aware though, if you want your home phone service, you do Diary: What about security or Bethune, long-time Warrandyte to retain your home phone number have to have it with the same provider medical alarms? resident and director of national your ISP will need to have secured as your internet, you can’t have one Michael: If you currently have a internet provider Australia Online. your phone number before you plug with one company and the other security or medical alert that relies Who is better suited to address the NBN box and router in, because with someone else as you can now. upon your home phone service to Warrandyte’s NBN needs other once you plug them in your phone The flip side is, most companies “call back to base,” it may not work on than a company who can not only will be automatically cancelled. won’t provide a home phone service the NBN so you’ll have to talk to your deliver NBN but lives and breathes Getting your phone number back without providing internet. alarm provider to remove the need for Warrandyte’s internet issues? after it’s been cancelled is long and Diary: Hmm, do I have to stay with the landline. In the final part of this three-part torturous. Most ISPs will emphasize my current phone company to keep Diary: Thanks Michael! I’ve spotted series, Susan and Michael talk about that you not plug any NBN boxes in my home phone number? the NBN box on the pole outside what happens when it is time to until they inform you that your phone Michael: No, you can keep your my house, so it’s almost time to get connect. number is safe. existing home phone number even connected. Diary: So NBN’s people don’t come Diary: So, let’s say I’m ready to out to install? connect, do I just ring NBN? Michael: Sometimes they have to Michael: NBN doesn’t deal directly attend if they detect your lead-in from with the public; it’s the wholesale the street needs work or if the NBN provider to retailers such as ourselves. service doesn’t activate remotely as You contact your preferred Internet expected. Service Provider (ISP) and they Diary: And now I’m online, faster arrange your connection with NBN. than ever? Diary: OK, so I’m contacting my ISP Michael: Yes, now you’re online. now, what then? Diary: Since you’re locals, are you Michael: Your ISP will arrange doing anything special for Warrandyte connection at your address with NBN customers? NBN. Michael: We’ll personally drop the Diary: So then some NBN contractor router over for Warrandyte residents, or another comes to my house? and plug it in and get your Wi-Fi Michael: Generally not. Most often up and going, for no extra charge, with Fibre-to-the-Curb, no one something Telstra charges $180-$240 comes to your house; there are no for. We’ll also give you a $50 discount appointments and you don’t have on our premium Wi-Fi router, being to take time off work to meet NBN $59 instead of $109. contractors. Diary: What things should I consider Diary: So I’m confused, how do I get before I organise to connect? online? Michael: First thing, you can dump Michael: NBN post you an NBN the landline; you don’t have to have box, called an NCD, a “Network a home phone service to have NBN Connection Device,” about the size Internet. Still some providers such of a small modem, one side of which as ourselves don’t charge NBN home plugs into a “phone” wall socket and phone “line rental,” so there’s no power, the other side into your router extra cost to keep that phone number 10 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2019 Baldessin Studio — a legacy in pictures By SANDI MILLER of Victoria exhibition, Baldessin/ THE BARN GALLERY and Residents Whitely: Parallel Visions, put George’s Gallery at Montsalvat are both posthumous career back on the map. currently playing host to a collection It was a perfect time for the Baldessin of works created by a variety of artists Press to delve deeper in to George’s at a remarkable studio nestled in the legacy and for the artists following in beautiful St Andrews bush. his footsteps, to show their work. The exhibition showcases 39 The story artists who have a connection to the The Baldessin Studio was established Baldessin Press, including Rick Amor, and built in St Andrews in the 1970s by Michael Leunig, Rob Hails, Lloyd the artists George Baldessin and his Godman, Chris Ingham and Tess wife, Tess Edwards. Edwards, and the works are as diverse The untimely death of George as the artists who produce them. Baldessin (1939–1978) might have Several stories are told via videos robbed art of one of its creative giants, screened at the exhibition, one however Baldessin’s legacy has only spirit,” she said. outlines the history of the studio itself, intensified. So, in 2001 Tess decided to open and there is a heart-warming story of Following George’s death Tess up the studio and called it Baldessin five young men who studied at what is moved to Paris, in part to run away Press, in George’s memory. now the Monash University’s School of from her grief, and in part to work as The space is still dominated by his Pharmacy in 1915. an artist in her own right, without the large-scale electric printing press, The men gave up their studies to fight pressure of the Baldessin name. used with pride by many artists, and in the Great War — and gave their lives “By going overseas, nobody knew by his sculptures in the grounds. in the process. the name, and I changed my surname “I didn’t know what form it would Curator of the exhibition Christine to my maiden name of Edwards,” she take, we started with a few etching Johnson worked at the Baldessin told the Diary. workshops and then things went on Press to produce floral artworks to “I had also wanted to give my kids when Silvi Glattauer came along and represent each of the soldiers, which space, so they did not grow up as she was instrumental in getting it all were presented to each of the families tragic figures who had lost their father, together,” Tess said. of the fallen solders as they were because when George died, in the art Since then, the studio has gone from presented with posthumous degrees world it was huge, because he was so strength to strength and in the last few a century on. well known as an artist and a teacher years they have forged an alliance with The exhibition is complemented at RMIT. the State Library. by a selection of George’s own prints “During that time, George’s work, “Two of their fellowships are now and by The Baldessin & Friends which had been in storage, was really residencies with the Baldessin Studio, Commemorative Folio, which not seen because there was no one was one is sponsored by Rick Amor, and celebrates the 15th anniversary of the championing his posthumous career. the other is the Tate Adam’s memorial Studio’s operation as a not-for-profit “I knew I had to come back to do the residency — sponsored by Morag organisation. right thing by George, and so I girded Fraser — they are very prestigious,” The folio brings together seven my loins and put my own career on said Tess. celebrated Australian artists — Rick hold, and I came back here and moved They have also recently joined with Amor, GW Bot, Jock Clutterbuck, into the house,” said Tess. Australian Galleries and Fox Galleries Michael Leunig, Jan Senbergs, Imants She returned after 17 years to a for two further residencies. Tillers and John Wolseley — each of studio which was largely left as George “Apart from that, we do workshops whom shares a personal connection had left it. in all types of print making and to George Baldessin or to the Studio. “It was almost like Miss Havisham’s photographic processes,” she said. wedding feast, with the garlands of Baldessin Studios — The Story is cobwebs adorning every surface. The exhibition on at Montsalvat, with works in the “George’s studio had always been This exhibition is an exploration of Residents Gallery on display until somewhere where people dropped George Baldessin’s legacy. August 18 with the remainder of the in — there was always somethings to “Many people don’t understand exhibition on display in the Barn do — it was a lot of work but there was what the history is” said Tess, Gallery until September 15. always a lot of good will and collegiate explaining last year’s National Gallery

ENTRIES ARE now open for the forthcoming Rick Amor Self Portrait Prize 2019 sponsored by prominent Australian artist, Rick Amor. $20,000 prize non-acquisitive. Applications are now open and close September 12, 2019. The Rick Amor Self Portrait Prize is open to Australian Citizens living in Australia or abroad. The work must be painted without assistance from digital technology. Maximum size 73cm x 60cm or 32 inches x 24 inches unframed. All traditional mediums including oil, acrylic, gouache, egg tempera, watercolour on all traditional surfaces. Entries must have been painted after 1 January 2018. Images from top left: Personage with Striped Dress by George Baldessin, The exhibition will be held at Tess Edwards in the Barn Gallery, Home by Tess Edwards, Circle (2nd Montsalvat, November 14, 2019– state), detail, by Barbie Kjar. January 26, 2020. Photos by Bill McAuley AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 11 Vale Sigmund Jorgensen

By SANDI MILLER Godfather of Eltham, is remembered THE ARTS COMMUNITY is in for his significant and considerable mourning for the passing of Sigmund contribution to the arts and the Jorgensen OAM, a cornerstone of the broader Nillumbik community. arts in Nillumbik, aged 79. He made Montsalvat a haven for He was the son of Montsalvat local and international artists. founder Justus Jorgensen and served His contributions to art and culture as chief executive and artistic director were many, including the Melbourne of the historic artist colony from 1969 culinary scene, running the award to 2005. winning restaurant Clichy, being a Justus and his partner, Lily Smith, judge at the Melbourne Asian Food established the beautiful artist’s Festival, food critic for the Melbourne colony in Eltham in 1934, naming it Times and played host to, and support after the home of the legendary Holy the formation of, the Montsalvat Jazz Grail. Festival, which has gone on to become Originally built for Justus and his one of the major Melbourne cultural family, Montsalvat attracted many events. artists, artisans and intellectuals over Sigmund was also a supporter of the years, including Clifton Pugh, the acclaimed student orchestra, the Betty Roland, Leonard French, Helen Geminiani Chamber Orchestra. Lempriere and Albert Tucker. Sigmund was a Nillumbik Shire Sigmund and his brother, Sebastian, Councillor from 1999 to 2002 and are the children of Justus and colony served as Mayor from 2000 to 2002. member Helen Skipper. Nillumbik Shire Council Mayor Lily and Justus remained married Karen Egan acknowledged his and reportedly dined together with important involvement in Nillumbik’s Skipper each night, much to the arts and culture scene. Where the blue shadow dances under the cream panama by Syd Tunn “We are deeply saddened to hear chagrin of the less liberal-minded. portrait, however Ona says initially print of Syd’s acrylic on canvas,” the news of Sigmund Jorgensen’s memories working with Sigmund Current Executive Director of he was shy. recalled Ona. passing and offer our condolences for several years on projects at Montsalvat, Jacqueline Ogeil “I said I’d make a gorgeous lunch, In 2013 he was awarded the Order of to his family, friends and colleagues. Montsalvat. expressed the sadness of the whole and Syd said (being a quick painter) Australia Medal for service to the arts. “Sigmund leaves an enduring The couple said they found Sigmund Montsalvat community at Sigmund’s that it would only take a couple of He is remembered as a friend and legacy as a passionate advocate for to be “a warm-hearted generous and passing. hours. supporter of the arts and artists all the arts, and we are grateful for his honest supporter of so much in the “It is a very sad end of an era for us. “Well it was memorable! And we his life. tireless promotion of Nillumbik and cultural life of Eltham and beyond”. “His contribution and dedication to dined in style with a classy vintage red Sigmund Jorgensen is survived by Montsalvat as significant cultural “His passion was legendary, Montsalvat was all encompassing and to wash it down. his partner Sue and brother Sebastian. centres,” she said. innovative and determined — for all his love for his heritage and artistic “Syd painted this portrait (above) in Montsalvat will be holding a public Bend of Island’s artists Syd Tunn art forms.” expression was ever present,” she said. several hours, it sold at The Archibald memorial service at 2pm on August 9 and Ona Henderson recalled fond They invited Sigmund to sit for Sigmund, known lovingly as the them in their studio for an Archibald Salon and Sigmund asked for a framed and will be closed to visitors that day. From the fjords to the Yarra Back to school By ADRIAN RICE before, you should. Warrandyte. Photo: BILL MCAULEY WARRANDYTE Theatre Company’s The closeness will involve you in This is a small audience show and repertoire continues to demonstrate every nuance of the barely contained will sell out early. the troupe are not afraid to take on frustrations, suppressed passions and literary greats. eventual elation portrayed in this Get your tickets from Only the greatest writers are known wonderful play. Trybooking.com/BCVCR. just by their surname; Shakespeare, The Lady from the Sea runs August Orwell, Ibsen. 16 to 31 at the Mechanic’s Hall in This August, Warrandyte Theatre Company will stage Ibsen’s most captivating play, The Lady from the Sea. This play, a delightful and sensuous drama set in a small fjord-side town in Norway, concerns the lives and loves of the (what these days would be called dysfunctional) Wangel family. The play takes the audience on a roller-coaster of emotions; laughter interspersed with high drama. Beneath which, like the sea, lies a restlessness that infects all characters as the play builds to a tense and highly dramatic conclusion. NOW RESIDENT on the Gold Coast, in Grades 1 to 8. Director, Grant Purdy, has chosen to 85-year-old Arthur Bloom went back Arthur, who’s family used to own stage the play “in the round” — where to school to visit his old stomping the property on what is now Blooms the audience sits on all four sides of ground at Warrandyte Primary Road, and a citrus farm in Wonga the acting area. School. Park where Arthur worked before This format is not only challenging Arthur entertained the current working for the Department of and exhilarating for the cast, it is also students with tales of his time in the Agriculture. highly rewarding for audiences and if old stone building in the 1940s when He has fond memories of his many you’ve never experienced this format the historic building housed children friends made in his days at WPS. 12 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2019 Sometimes good help is hard to find Manngingham

dirt, leaves and other things I didn’t representaton much ado want to give too much thought to. Sauntering over to the fireplace he lays down and assumed his lounging review update By KATRINA BENNETT position complete with the languid By JAMES POYNER TODAY I AM “working” from home. scratching of himself. Attempting to resume the process THE WINDOW for submissions to Unfortunately, and probably not Victorian Electoral Commission’s unsurprisingly, I find myself way too of fulfilling my obligations to the government and the Australian Tax (VEC) Preliminary Report into easily side tracked from my EOFY representation of ratepayers by paperwork. Paying Public with the help of my The piles of what probably used currently favourite marsupial, but Manningham Council has closed to be manna gums are drowning probably not registered Business Tax and the number of submissions me as I have a lacklustre fossick Agent, we plough our way through the received would indicate most through them looking for words irrelevant but tempting FBT, WET and ratepayers are happy with the and numbers that may magically LCT whilst trying to locate my ABN current system. transform themselves into BAS, PAYG and TFN. The VEC received three We hit “lodge” in the online portal and SBSCH summaries while I really submissions for the Preliminary and celebrate with a quick self- ask DILLIGAF. Report, compared with Nillumbik satisfied fist-paw bump. who received 76. Whilst the inside of my house may be Just as we are about to sit and relax a blizzard of pulped old growth forest, Whereas Nillumbik’s review with a steaming cup of Rounded Noon indicated a clear divide within outside the yet to be pulped manna Flower tea, there is an almighty crash gums are getting blown sideways as the community between those and one of my not-pulped manna wanting single councillor wards a southerly gale tears their limbs off. gums crashes through the roof of the If the koalas that used to live in living room. and those wanting a multi- them still existed, they would’ve been Heading out to assess the damage, councillor ward system, those muttering to each other “Lucky I’ve I’m greeted with laughter erupting who have submitted to the just had a manicure from the Yarra from the still standing but wildly Manningham review indicate Day Spa, I really needed my shellac bending trees. they are happy with the current claws today”. “Arrgghh” is the best I can system of three wards, each with Hail lashes my windows and the three councillors. Normally this great big ball of grey to the dry warmth of my humble intelligently articulate as my mangy, most interesting thing that has mohawked, feathered nemeses The Preliminary Report is happened to me all day occurs. fur, long black nails (no need for a abode. scheduled for publication on Yarra Day Spa for these bad boys) and I take the unexpected opportunity chortle down at me. My property is transformed into a “What are you laughing at?” August 21. muscles (that make Arnie look like a and casually ask him if he understands snowlike winter wonderland as the Smirking down at me, whilst Unless the widely contested hail carpets what we optimistically patch of Patterson Curse), spends his the ATO’s $30k instant asset write-off day lounging around my yard in the apparently enjoying the Big Dipper proposed reform in the Local call our weed infested, possum poo scheme and could it possibly include rollercoaster ride in the Antarctic sun scratching himself and his furry Government Bill 2019, which fertilized “lawn”. the purchase of a new mobile phone? breeze, the ringleader replies “Durrr seeks to make all local councils Excitedly, I run for the door to go dangly bits. Baring his four pairs of incisors at we’re kookaburras!” Not today. me, he grins and extols his book- single councillor wards, has an outside and take some photos. Glancing behind, I hope for unforeseen influence on the Just think how awesome and unique With a snowy layer covering him keeping virtues: “I run a small support from my newly warm and from his twitching whiskers to his business keeping the grass down outcome of the representation my images taken on my hand-me- dry macropod friend. review, it seems safe to assume down from the kids, cracked lens and Altair Restaurant worthy kangaroo tail in the yards of Warrandyte, got my He hops over and hands me a piece out of date iPhone will look on the soup tail, Big Daddy looks as relaxed nose into local real estate and I could there will be no significant of paper. changes to the number of wards, Warrandyte Nature Facebook page. as Santa Claus at 11:32 on Christmas tell you how George Calombaris “Sorry, no help with the tree, but Throwing the door open, I stop dead. Eve being pulled over by the cops for underpaid his staff by $8m.” or the number of councillors, here’s your bill for my grass clipping when the Final Report is Standing at the door, paw at the his fifth speeding ticket of the night. With the wind slamming the door services. $10/hr + GST since last ready to knock, is our resident Big I jump back. shut, Big Daddy shakes his fur giving published on Wednesday, December” October 19. Daddy Roo. Big Daddy takes this as his invitation my floor and walls a spray tan of hail, Great more paperwork. FFS. AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 13 Fireball to dazzle in stunning local venue By COREY BLACKWELL Photo: SANDI MILLER LOCAL RECEPTION venue Bramleigh Estate has shown its support for the greater Warrandyte community by making a very generous donation to the fourth Fireball. Bramleigh Estate, which is owned and managed by Warrandyte local Mary-Anne Lowe, has not only donated the use of its beautiful venue, but will also fully cater and staff the 2020 event. “I feel very privileged that Fireball have allowed us to host the event,” said Mary-Anne. “I just think that as a business in the area, it’s important that we give back to our community.” No stranger to hosting various community and charity events, Mary- Anne said Fireball was among those she was most passionate about. “The CFA, especially Wonga Park being an all-volunteer brigade, need our support,” she said. “They get up every-day and do their job not because they’re paid, but for the love of it. “It’s something that we all have to get behind and support because we all might need the CFA to come to our houses one day.” Bramleigh’s overwhelming sponsorship will allow for 100 per cent of the profits from every ticket sold to be donated to the CFA volunteers. Since opening Bramleigh’s doors sponsorship came about when a “People want something that’s a Bramleigh’s donation to Fireball. Wonga Park Brigade Captain Aaron 18 months ago, Mary-Anne said the couple of Fireball committee members little bit unique, just like us.” “Thank you to Mary-Anne and the Farr said the donation had greatly overwhelmingly positive response visited Bramleigh for its open day. Formerly the iconic Alfred’s team at Bramleigh for their substantial reduced the overheads that would from the community inspired her to “It was literally the stars aligning Homestead, Bramleigh Estate has donation to protect our community.” otherwise need to be covered. get involved in local initiatives such when the connection came with undergone a radical transformation, Mary-Anne encouraged other local “Bramleigh have already significantly as Fireball. Fireball,” Mary-Anne said. while retaining many of the building’s residents and businesses to support increased the possible donation to the “We’ve been very warmly welcomed “They said they hadn’t locked in a original features, such as the grand Fireball anyway they could. Wonga Park brigade even before the by everyone into Warrandyte, from the venue yet, and I basically offered the stone fireplace and the striking “If you can donate a voucher, a box event commences,” he said. community to other local businesses” whole sponsorship up on the spot.” exposed beams. of wine, if you can donate $100, every Fireball Committee founder Julie said Mary-Anne. While it’s a significant contribution “Greater Warrandyte is so fortunate cent counts” she said. Quinton was amazed by the sheer “The more and more we got to from her business, Mary-Anne said to have this beautiful event destination “We hope the community gets on generosity of the donation for next know everyone locally, and what a everything would be worth it to raise on our doorstep,” Julie said. board like they have done in previous year’s event. community it is, the more we wanted funds for the local volunteers. “I have no doubt [the event] will be years. “The phenomenal support shown to help out.” “It’s such a great cause,” she said. spectacular.” Tickets will go on sale next year, by Bramleigh Estate for Fireball is After hearing of last year’s Mayoral “It could potentially make over Fireball will be held on Friday 23 and anyone interested in attending like nothing we have seen before,” Fireball, Mary-Anne knew next year’s $100,000 for Fireball.” October 2020, and will cater for 300 should register early, because tickets she said. event was something she wanted to Nestled among stunning natural guests. are expected to sell out fast. “For such a new local business be involved in. bushland, Bramleigh Estate offers a The proceeds from next year’s “I think it will be a fantastic event,” to come on board offering such an “I’d been thinking about it, I’d seen unique blend of contemporary luxury event will be donated to the Wonga Mary-Anne said. extremely generous sponsorship signs down outside the IGA,” she said. and classic Hamptons style that makes Park Brigade for the purchase of a Those who are interested in being is just so appreciated by not only “I thought we should get in touch it perfect for Fireball’s event. replacement fire truck. involved with Fireball or wishing our committee but also by our local with them to see what we could do.” “Fireball is something quite On behalf of the Wonga Park Brigade, to donate to next year’s event can brigades.” In a fortunate co-incidence, the different,” said Mary-Anne. Aaron expressed his gratitude for register at fireball.org.au. League of their own Talking about performance By JAMES POYNER own children or your brother or sister. IT IS LESS than a month until the latest Both Joel and Kate value what Doncare presents an evening with Ben Crowe social enterprise charity fundraiser to community can mean when the people come to life in our community, League in it work together. By SUSAN FOREMAN connection and performance mindset. Ben also shares the High- of Gentlemen, launches its first event. So when they decided to “pay it BUDDING sportspeople will not want The evening includes a two-course Performance principles behind It is a business and social networking forward”, they wanted to not just raise to miss a special evening in November meal and wine and a chance to some of the world’s most successful event — for men — that will be held at money for a worthy cause, but find at the Manningham Civic Centre. discover the quirky and counter- organisations, having worked closely Potters Receptions in Warrandyte. some way to enrich business and Discover what is behind the winning intuitive principles behind successful with business leaders across the globe, Set up by husband and wife Joel and personal connections within that attitude of the world’s sporting greats, teams and leaders, as Ben unpacks including Toyota, Facebook, Ernst & Kate Gniel, their aim is to raise vital community, especially amongst men. and support a worthwhile charity at authenticity, vulnerability, connection Young, Telstra, Lexus and Nike and “It is a cliché to say men don’t funds to assist the building of a new the same time. and storytelling. how to focus our attention to avoid “holiday home” in Healesville for the communicate very well, but there Hear how Roger Federer’s counter- the distractions that typically sabotage is always some truth to a cliché and Doncare are hosting an evening charity, Challenge. with the man behind Ash Barty, Cathy intuitive focus on gratitude, humility performance. Challenge supports children going we felt there was a hole in the social and humour enabled him to become support network for men in the 20-55 Freeman, Stephanie Gilmore, Alistair through treatment for cancer, and their the No. 1 tennis player in the world. When: Thursday, November 14 age group,” said Kate. Clarkson, Damien Hardwick, Trent families. Using story to highlight the Where: Manningham Civic Centre Challenge’s goal is to unite and allow “Often when men and support are Cotchin and the Australian Cricket used in the same sentence, it is about team. principles of “Connection” mindset, Info: Tickets from $95 (through these families to spend time together, Ben explains how to embrace Eventbrite). To find out more about especially when times are tough. mental health; depression, suicide, etc. Using personal stories from Andre I wanted to create a support network Agassi to Michael Jordan, Professional vulnerability, imperfection and self- the event, visit doncare.org.au or call The charity achieves this through worth, and challenges the audience Doncare 9856 1500 a number of programs, ranging from which was just blokes being blokes, but Mentor and Mindset Coach, Ben slumber parties and school holiday away from the Aussie bloke stereotype,” Crowe unpacks the power of purpose, deeply about their own perspectives. Funds raised support Doncare. programs to music therapy, date night said Joel. (for mum and dad) and holiday homes Their event at Potters Reception Pictured from left: Ben Crowe, Ash Barty and Stephanie Gilmore. Photo supplied. in Victoria and Queensland. on Friday, August 30 will feature a The Park Orchards family of five’s networking lunch with guest speakers youngest son, Harvey, is currently including Simon Waring – who talks going through leukaemia treatment internationally about acceptance and after being diagnosed at the age of two. positivity when faced with change — as Kate and Joel’s experience over the well as well-known personalities from last three years, watching Harvey go the AFL world. through treatment and living with There will also be a live auction, the stresses this can put on both the selling “money-can’t-buy” products child and the rest of the family, means and services donated by the event the couple are only too aware of the sponsors and partners, and a raffle and necessity for programs like the ones run door prizes. by Challenge. This will all be followed up by a more “Not only have we seen first-hand the social after party at the Grand Hotel, strain it can place on a family but also with music from Aussie unplugged the incredible support a community covers band Ozcoustic. can provide,” said Joel. Tickets for this event are on sale This support opens the pressure valve now, visit leagueofgentlemen.com. on the emotionally draining experience au to find out more about the event, of seeing anyone go through cancer its partners, and Challenge, and to treatment, but especially when it is your buy your tickets. 14 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2019 Asian-fusion’s new home in Warrandyte By JO FRENCH were busier than they expected to be, Phoebe went on to say she is thankful MAMA DUMPLING is the new and were disappointed that they had for the local interest and support for restaurant in town, situated on the to turn some customers away. their new restaurant and is looking site of Bolero’s, Mama Dumpling “Many people had to wait a long time forward to returning that support in adds Asian-fusion and handmade for their meal, and we were so sorry the near future. dumplings to the townships diverse about that,” says Phoebe. Mama Dumpling is open from 5pm– restaurant palate. But the locals have rallied and the 10pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday, But Manager, Phoebe Xue, is quick restaurant has stayed busy, with many and 11am–10pm Friday–Sunday. to assure us that it is more than the customers already becoming loyal It is fully licenced with a BYO option handmade dumplings that will have regulars. and their menu also includes special customers returning regularly. “Some come every week,” she says, lunch packs of noodles, yum cha, Chef Kee Yong Oh, or Johnson as he “they say we have good customer healthy rice bowls and Asian wraps. is also known, has an extensive resume service and delicious food.” Wednesday is senior’s night — and including Hilton Singapore and The team at Mama Dumpling are seniors card holders will receive a free various Malaysian and UK restaurants. happy to be part of the community hot drink and entrée with their meal “We do many Asian dishes, with in Warrandyte, and have noticed the from a selected menu. a blend of Malaysian, traditional community spirit. Mama Dumpling is also looking for Chinese, and Japanese styles,” says “This community is strong and junior waiting staff. Phoebe. focussed on the environment and Anyone looking for casual work “We are focussed on fresh and health, people living in this area are should drop in for a visit, have a chat healthy food, including vegetarian nice and friendly and everyone is with Phoebe and leave their resume. and gluten free dishes and we cater involved. for allergies.” “We love the community and are Mama Dumpling is next door to the Opening on the Queen’s Birthday happy to be in the community,” says Mechanic’s Institute Hall at 1/188 long weekend, Mama Dumpling’s staff Phoebe. Yarra Street. Snake, gold dust and blackwood and her works captured the very spirit also brings other garden nasties that Remember to look for wattle seeds of Warrandyte. we forever battle with. (collected from some acacia species) gardening She also captured the beauty of Gorse, boneseed and oxalis being the in local supermarkets. Warrandyte in her work Evensong, three banes of our lives. They are safe to eat and use in By KATHY GARDINER c. 1900–1914, and depicted local Gorse and boneseed can be pulled cooking. landmarks in works such as Warrandyte out and oxalis will need to be treated Use them to expriment with cooking AUGUST IN Warrandyte brings a Hotel, c. 1910 and the tranquillity of the when they finish flowering. with indigenous bushfoods. change of colour and mood. nearby Yarra River, in works such as A Do NOT pull oxalis. In September 1920, the Sydney The river sends up wisps of fog on our Cool Corner, c. 1918. August is the time to get back into Morning Herald stated: “to many early morning walks. Clara Southern became a well- the veggie gardens by planting onions, Australians the wattle stands for home, Everyone in Warrandyte is addicted known local identity in Warrandyte. peas, parsley and don’t forget to feed country, kindred, sunshine and love to photographing the wildlife and flora I love the colours and she has caught roses and fruit trees. — every instinct that the heart most we are surrounded with. the river at a special time. If you see lumps and bumps on your deeply enshrines”. If you are wanting to join like- Another favourite place to celebrate acacias, they are called galls. Remember September 1 is National minded people, make sure you join the wattle is the Hotel Sofitel in Melbourne Most common on acacia but they Wattle Day ... a day to celebrate life and Facebook groups Warrandyte Nature where, as usual, I pause in front of the also appear on eucalypts, lilypillies community in Warrandyte. and Warrandyte Garden. stunning tapestries on the first floor at and hakeas. Two community groups with the top of the escalators. Gall sometimes looks like giant seed populations of gentle neighbours who Two tapestries depicting two of pods but sometimes like little pimples want to celebrate the good things in life Australia’s best-known floral emblems: on leaves. rather than dwelling on the bad things. the golden wattle and the pink heath, Abnormal growths on plant parts, We are besotted with colour, light, the emblem of the State of Victoria. either lumps on stems, leaves or buds birdcalls and vistas. Both of the artworks were created are caused when an insect lays its eggs We celebrate successes in the garden in the late ‘70s and they still fascinate in the stem or leaf of a plant. and commiserate on the failures in the me today. The plants reaction to this invasion vegetable patch with great advice. Both of the tapestries at 3.65x6m from wasps, beetles or moths is by We all have albums of photos of long. forming a lump around the damaged wellness in our phones that we want Epacris impressa or common heath is area. to share. flowering now until early spring. Usually they will not kill the plant, but Walking the river and along the local Widespread in low grassy open they do look ugly. state park trails you are reminded with forests, they grow up to 1.5m wide and I usually prune them off, but you both colour and aroma that the acacias 60 cm high. don’t need to. (wattles) are in their element. Most common is the white but the If you encourage birds, lizards and Bursts of yellow surround us. pink will make your heart skip a beat. insects into your gardens these are It has been a relatively dry winter, Heath is a favourite amongst the little the natural predators of the critters so the flowers are yellow balls of honeyeaters and pardalotes so well that cause gall. A Cool Corner, Clara Southern perfection. worth the effort of planting them in Snake, gold dust, silver, spreading, your garden if you get the opportunity. lightwood, cinnamon wattles and Rather than planting one or two; more colour our horizons. plant a swathe of them on a moist, well All wattles (we have up to 1,200 drained bank. different wattle species in Australia, Wattles will appreciate it there too nearly all of them only occur naturally as will cherry ballart (Exocarpos in Australia) have a relatively short cupressiformis) another family of lifespan of between 7–10 years so don’t fascinating local natives worth looking get disheartened if you don’t have into. much success with them. Walking down the back of my But if you keep them pruned after property both the wattles and the flowering you can encourage stronger pink heath abound but I also have to growth. admit that I have cootamundra wattles I was only talking the other day about as well. the art of Clara Southern depicting the The big no-no in Warrandyte. wattles along the Yarra in one or more Along with sweet pittosporum. of her paintings. Both of them have colours that look You can see one of her paintings on unnatural in the Warrandyte bush and the signage on the Yarra River track. should be plucked out if you ever come Clara Southern was born near upon them. Kyneton, Victoria on October 3, 1860 It seems that the gold of late winter AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 15 Lions trackday puts visually impaired in the fast lane By JAMES POYNER accompanying lights and sirens. be more specific, my inability to be able Other programs Warrandyte Lions is a way you can help. SANDOWN RACEWAY once again “A lot of clubs found out about it last to obtain a licence, has frustrated me. are invested in include Doncaster All If you are inspired by the impact of played host to the Warrandyte Lions year and wanted to come along.” “It means continually relying on Ability Basketball League which plays projects like In The Drivers Seat and Club and Vision Australia as the “We had busloads from Bendigo and friends and family to get to events out of Mullum Mullum Stadium on would like to volunteer some of your visually impaired were given the rare from other places, they get up really they’re going to, or to rely on public Thursdays with training from 4pm and time in the community, check out opportunity to get behind the wheel early and make their way down… they transport or taxis to get somewhere matches starting around 6pm, with 36 Community Chest on Page 23 to find and put the pedal to the metal — if they had a really good time.” on my own. teams playing across eight divisions. out what Warrandyte Lions and the chose to — and complete a number Highway Patrol from Bendigo also “It’s a fact of life that I’ve come to With numerous community other local volunteer organisations and of hot laps around the motorsport turned up to the event, after hearing accept. organisations and groups raising organising committees are currently circuit, under the careful supervision about the day on the radio, and became “For those fifteen minutes, whizzing money for a variety of projects through looking for. of qualified driving instructors. a highlight. around Sandown, you truly feel alive community events and Op-Shops, and This was the 23rd running of In The “One of the guys with the Stop/Go and get to experience what everyone only so much money in one’s pocket, Drivers Seat, an annual event originally sign was standing there — holding up else must feel every day. it can be difficult choosing who to give the brain child of Warrandyte Lions the police car telling him he can’t go “It was a great moment; I was money to. Club member Peter Watts, who was — there were all these ‘joy-ride’ cars particularly proud and lucky to have Without the community spending its also President in 1978/79. behind, and then — Go! — and he shot my father and my girlfriend tag along hard-earned money in Lions Op-Shop Peter arranged the first event in 1997 off, so then it was a free-for-all”. in the backseat. or by buying a sausage, projects like after he was diagnosed with glaucoma “We had a couple of people who were “While neither of them will be this would lack the necessary funding which put an end to his legal ability so thrilled to be chasing a police car throwing their keys at me and letting to continue. to drive. that they tried to overtake them.” me take the wheel in their own cars, Warrandyte Lions and similar groups Although numbers at the event have The cars are allowed to “officially” they did think I did better than they also need your time as well as your been down in recent years — Ken top-out at 100kph on the closed track, expected. money, these organisations rely Gunning first started attending the day although most tend to go a little faster. “I think it’s a fantastic opportunity for on volunteers to keep the machine in 2000 and recalls “busloads coming The “joy rides” allow both the visually the blind and low vision community running and roles can be anything from down from Geelong, Castlemaine and impaired, their friends and family and it’s one I full heartedly endorse manning a shop or a tent, to driving a Bendigo” — the contingent of driving and event volunteers to sit in the anyone who qualifies for it to bus or offering IT or administration instructors, Warrandyte Lions and passenger seat in for a lap of the track undertake, I’ll be back next year!” support — whatever your skillset, there Leos, and with support from numerous in everything from classic Mustangs The In The Drivers Seat and Sandown Lions Clubs including Nillumbik, and open-top Cadillacs to motorcycles, Raceway will continue to be an Park Orchards and Noble Park, the police cars and an original VW Combi. important event for the vision impaired Warrandyte Lions continue to put on But the day is all about allowing the community and Warrandyte Lions an event which is a highlight for the visually impaired a chance to have Club have no intention of stopping vision impaired community. some fun behind the wheel. any time soon. Warrandyte Lions Club Coordinator, Matt Collins (pictured below It is because of funds raised in the Lyn McDonald spoke with the Diary alongside his track instructor) was local community, through Warrandyte about the success of this year’s bumper there on behalf of Vision Australia and Riverside Market, sausage sizzles and event, which not only had added is also vision impaired. through the money made with the support from local Lions Clubs and He spoke to the Diary about what items sold at the Lions Op-Shop that community members, but extra drivers a day like this means to the vision the Lions are able to cover expenses and racing cars — even the Police impaired community. and give groups and individuals access Highway Patrol turned up to give “I think In The Driver’s Seat 2019 was to experiences they are normally attendees a hot lap, complete with an absolute success. denied due to legal, physical, financial “For years my inability to drive, or to or mental disadvantage.

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Facing Warrandyte’s true nature

By ANDREW FRANCIS WARRANDYTE is a unique place to live. We are close to the city, but enjoy all the benefits (and anxieties) of also living close to a — sometimes very wild — nature. There are river bends, forest paths and valleys still that a human eye hardly ever chance upon. In this living landscape, every one of us enjoys daily close encounters with the flora and fauna of Warrandyte. Are they part of our community, or are we part of theirs?! Here is a selection of pictures taken by your neighbours and posted on the Warrandyte Nature Facebook page. Join up, post your own pictures, and get to know your community a little better — human Photo: DARRYL MITCHELL and non-human!

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Photo: SONDRA VLASIC Photo: ANDREW FRANCIS 18 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2019 Talking teeth for Dental Health Week By SUSAN FOREMAN getting your five serves of veggies a to as much healthy stuff as possible, remaining teeth shift into that position confidence, along with their overall TO MARK DENTAL Health Week from day. because before you know it that is or the opposing one, where the gap is, wellbeing. August 5–11, the Australian Dental But what about your teeth or what they will go for because that’s grows up and eventually you can have “To know that they can get their new Association (ADA) is encouraging dentures? what they have been trained with — further tooth loss,” said Jacqueline. dentures and pay them off over time is all Australians to think about the How is YOUR oral health tracking? but kids will be kids too”. She says partial dentures is the very exciting for them, and we can get She says that, happily, she is seeing perfect way of replacing those that are on with giving our patients back their importance of maintaining good oral Current literature confirms good health fewer kids with cavities. missing while you still have healthy natural smile,” she said. oral health is essential to a person’s “Primarily because oral health natural teeth. Caring for your natural teeth Talking teeth general health and that oral health and consciousness is there — teeth are “I deal with people from 40 to 103 You can keep your pearly whites disease are closely interconnected to being maintained with good oral and you see all the progression of what Dental Health Week gives fresh sparkling (and more importantly general health and disease. hygiene at home, diet, education all goes on and the people that didn’t opportunity for all oral health care keep your pearly whites in your Poor oral health shares links with of that is helping.” replace their natural teeth sooner professionals to begin or keep the head) by following these simple chronic conditions such as diabetes, She also believes the Children’s with a partial denture and the partial conversations going with their patients, recommendations: cardiovascular disease, respiratory Dental Health Benefit Schedule, denture is a bit of a roller coaster to educate and create awareness. • Brush twice daily with fluoride diseases and cerebrovascular diseases. which provides support to low income because the other teeth have over- “We want individuals to take a look toothpaste. Warrandyte dentist Dr Shirani families for their children to see erupted so much,” she said. at their own oral health regimes and • Use floss at least once a day. Thevarajan says there are three things private dentists, has also helped. She says that denture technology question whether they’re on track and • Eat healthy and have less sugary that are essential for the health of your “We are so supportive of the is progressing quickly with “digital caring for their teeth and or dentures drinks and food. teeth: good oral hygiene, good diet and Children’s Dental Benefits Schedule, dentistry” — 3D printing — making a properly,” Jacqueline said. • Have regular check-ups with your regular check-ups and maintenance. because it allows everyone to have huge impact. She says if you are unsure as to oral health care professional. “You are what you eat”, she says, but access,” she said. Jacqueline is excited about the whether you should have your that also includes what you drink. The maintenance of good oral health development of flexible dentures dentures checked, the best course of It is a tempting thought to think “Sugar laden drinks are a nightmare action is to have them checked. everyone is watching their mouth is also extremely important for older which can be used instead of cost when it comes to dental health. people, with medical and dental prohibitive implants. It is essential people have their and practicing good oral health, the “Sugary drinks impact teeth — dentures checked at least annually. reality is that: problems becoming more complex as “This is perfect for replacing 1–3 horribly — the pH of sugary drinks is age increases, this ultimately impacts teeth, so this is flexible material and “While dentures can last upwards • 55 per cent of Australians have not really low — which means it is acidic, it on the individual’s quality of life, the pink material just blends in with of five years, changes in the gums, had a dental check up in the last is going to erode [your tooth enamel]. especially the elderly in Registered the gum, so you don’t see the metal denture wear and the patients overall 12 “Not only is it the pH, but the sugar Aged Care Facilities (RACF). clips and it just blends in beautifully oral health can impact the effectiveness months. content: Streptococcus mutans is the Our senior community in RACF and will last years and years. of dentures. • Just under 50 per cent of bacteria that causes cavities and it are particularly at risk due to their “Implants are the way to go, they The risks associated with not Australian’s only brush once a day. loves sugar — when you combine frailty, cognitive impairment and are like having your natural teeth of maintaining your dentures include, • Only half of Australian children high sugar and low pH it is a recipe dependence upon the RACF staff to course — just very expensive”. headaches, neck and joint pain, (5–6 years) have visited a dentist for disaster. assist them with their oral hygiene Even with the relatively modest cost poor digestion, irritated and soft before the age of five. “Sports drinks are promoted as a care. of dentures, the cost factor can still be gums, bone loss, as well as changes • 73 per cent of young people are healthy alternative to have but they in facial contours giving the look of Dental Prosthetics a reason why some people do not seek consuming too much sugar. are full of sugar as well and the pH is regular dental care or comply with premature ageing, not to mention These are startling figures from the not that much better than soft drinks Jacqueline Bell from Keep Smiling recommended treatment. further tooth loss for those who wear ADA, and it’s one of the reasons why — fruit juice is also high in sugar and Dentures, says many people shy away However, Jacqueline says that Keep partial dentures. this year’s Dental Health Week is very acidic,” said Shirani. from replacing missing teeth because Smiling Dentures offer an interest free Whether you are a patient of Shirani all about reminding people that the She recommends water, or milk of the cost, but underestimate how payment plan solution so patients can or a patient of Jacqueline — or both — responsibility for their oral health without flavouring. replacing missing teeth effects to your get the dentures they need when they good oral hygiene is important, and primarily rests with them. “Water is the fruit of life — it is good whole oral health. need them. Dental Health Week is a great time to If you are like most people, you are for your teeth, it is good for your skin, “A lot of people don’t have $5–6 “This is proving a real success for so touch base with your mouth and make probably keeping track of a big, long even on a cellular level everything thousand dollars for an implant, many of my patients, it’s a life changer sure everything is okay. list of things. works better if you are hydrated.” so you are better off replacing your and a great relief for them. And if and when you do need some Daily steps taken, calories She says parents play a big role in tooth — or two or three missing teeth “As some of my patients have had no help, at least Warrandyte knows consumed, calories burned, heart educating kids about healthy eating. — with a partial denture, because teeth at all for some time, this has a Shirani and Jacqueline have all the rate, your next doctor appointment, “Make sure you expose your kids when you are missing a tooth, your huge impact on their self-esteem and bases covered. Continuing the family practice By SANDI MILLER locums out there and if I were to take community practice DR SHIRANI Thevarajan (pictured a big holiday that is probably what I “I will go back to trying to give my right) has been practicing in would do so I am not leaving everyone time to some community practices Warrandyte for 22 years. completely stranded, but for now I am when things are a little bit calmer Until last year she shared the Trezise managing,” she said. here — there is a different sense Street practice with her mother, Ranee, She continues to run the surgery four of satisfaction when you work for who has retired as a dentist, but still and a half days a week most weeks, community — I worked for the Red “has her admin hat on for another Wednesdays they are usually shut but Cross in Springvale and that was quite y e a r ”. they are open on Saturday mornings amazing.” Shirani told the Diary that solo each alternate week. Shirani says there have been some Ranee had a truly international great advances in dentistry since she practice has psychological challenges. She also warns against people career, starting in Sri Lanka, she also commenced practicing, such as 3D twenty years and I have not had anyone “Physically I am as busy as ever, I buying products online or buying practiced in Africa, in the UK and then printing. where it has had a negative side effect, have taken a lot of mum’s patients, but the chemicals online where the for 30 years in Australia. “I think some of the crowns and except a little bit of sensitivity,” Shirani knowing that there is no back up is a ingredients are unknown. Shirani, on the other hand, has no bridges are not made by technicians said. little more daunting, especially when “You may as well be using White compulsion to repeat her mother’s any more, they are 3D printed”. She says she is concerned about it comes to school holidays and taking King!” she said. cosmopolitan experience. The trend in tooth whitening she says untrained people carrying out the holidays on my own, that probably is She says if you do opt for a home She has worked the last 22 years here, has also become a safe and effective procedure, such as beauticians. the only difference really, otherwise it treatment, make sure it is from a following her residency at Monash procedure which can have some great “Because you still need to have a is the same”. trusted source. then opening a private practice in benefits. check-up to make sure you don’t have She says she does not feel the need “Some of the stuff is coming without Greensborough and Diamond Creek, “The white of your eyes and your cavities, or gum disease. to get another dentist into the practice any labels as to the concentrations of but she is happy to report she plans to teeth are supposed to match, as we “As soon as you start bleaching teeth just yet. the bleach, trays that are not custom see her time out in Warrandyte. grow older they don’t. with cavities, the bleach is going to go “I am fond of my patients and the made for you so they leak and you “I am not leaving Warrandyte — the “It is one of the most cost effective, into the cavities and it is going to be people here — so if and when I do swallow the stuff and you don’t know day I started in here I said I am never easy, reversible, non-invasive facelifts worse for the cavities, worse for the introduce an new dentist, I want to what you are swallowing,” she said. leaving here,” she said. you can give yourself — if it is done in pain management. make sure they are the right fit for this “You have to get the foundations Dr Shirani Thevarajan is at the community. However, Shirani said she would a safe way,” she said. still like to spend some more time in a “I have been doing it now for over right before you work on anything Warrandyte Dental Surgery, 2 Trezise “I am sure that there are brilliant cosmetic,” she said Street. Warrandyte. 9844 0761. AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 19 Jacqueline’s Twenty Years of Smiles WARRANDYTE’S very own Dental let it evolve organically sometimes it’s Prosthetist, Jacqueline Bell from Keep good, other times its “argh”, but most Smiling Dentures is celebrating her people are understanding. 20th year in private practice, where Diary: Have you always lived in she has helped thousands of people Warrandyte? with their new smiles with functional, Jacqueline: I grew up in East comfortable, natural looking dentures Doncaster, went to East Donny over her career. High, East Donny Primary School Jacqueline, a master of her craft, used to walk our puppies to the East focuses on not only providing long Doncaster Animal Farm that used term oral health but on also restoring to be at the end of Blackburn Road, her patients smile by replacing but I always came out to Warrandyte, missing teeth with dentures. canoeing at Jumping Creek Reserve A process that is considerably etc. cheaper and less painful than I moved here 20 years ago with my implants. husband, we rented our first house She is also highly specialised in opposite the Miner’s Cottage, and dealing with patients with complex then opposite the Stonehouse, before prosthetic requirements. buying here, near Goldfields. Jacqueline is also doing her part for We thought we would never be able Dental Health Week by offering free to afford to buy here and were happy denture checks. with just renting, but when this came She sat down with Diary reporter, up, it was a blessing. SANDI MILLER to talk about 20 years The old owners still live next door. in private practice and how her clinic Diary: Then you built your clinic has evolved. here? Jacqueline: The renovations took Diary: So the burning question, what twelve months to do, all under the is the difference between a Dentist and house. a Dental Prosthetist? I always imagined it going in the Caring Jacqueline: A General Dentist looks granny flat and thought having it after your natural teeth and a Dental under the house would make it feel Prosthetist manages the treatment like a dungeon, but it came up so well, and provision of removable dentures. and the patients love it. for your Diary: How did you get into Dental So it all worked out in the end. Prosthetics? Diary: Do you mostly see local Jacqueline: I had always liked patients? working with my hands and then I dentures Jacqueline: Most of my patients IT IS IMPORTANt to treat your was introduced by a friend to dental followed me from East Doncaster technology. dentures as you should treat your and I even have patients that have own natural teeth. I was fortunate to do my training at moved away, that continue to come the Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital and see me. They must be kept as clean as — the old one that is no longer there I have patients who have moved to possible to prevent inflamed gums, — and I started studying and got an the beach but still travel up from the bacterial and fungal infection or apprenticeship and loved it! Mornington Peninsular and even one further tooth loss. Because I am such a people person I woman who still visits after moving to Clean your dentures twice a day didn’t want to just sit in the lab making Merimbula. and after eating when necessary. teeth I wanted to know the people I There are not many women who do was making teeth for. Always remove your dentures for what I do. cleaning and ensure you also brush While studying, I enrolled in a Most people don’t want to take their prosthetics course and in 1999, after your gums to stimulate blood teeth out in front of anybody, let alone circulation. completing my studies I started my a female take their teeth out in front DO NOT clean your dentures own clinic in East Doncaster, one little of a male. with toothpaste, there are many denture clinic amongst 11 dentists. I think [female practitioners] I was 26, and I have never looked different types of cleaning products understand a women’s needs more, available from grocery stores, or back. have more patience with the fine Diary: You run your clinic from chemists. tuning of characteristics, of the things Having a professionally fitted Diary: What is the most rewarding home? you can do to make their teeth look Many denture cleaning solutions Jacqueline: I have been working mouthguard when you are playing part of your work. are inexpensive and readily more natural. sport is so important. Jacqueline: I love seeing people from my home-based clinic for 11 I think this has something to do available. years, just after my daughter was born. Accidents happen, a kid falls off his who have not had teeth for years and with my success as well; I am happy skateboard and loses his two front years just transform — to see them For more tips on cleaning your I think I first started treating my first to stand there and watch them fiddle dentures, visit patient when my daughter was 11 or teeth, that is something that is going just get that confidence of being able with their teeth for an hour. to affect them their whole life. to smile again. keepsmiling.com.au 12 months old — and it has proven I remember when I first got my fantastic, especially for a working glasses and I was standing there at mum. Eyes on Warrandyte going; “I don’t I don’t have help with pickup or know, what do you reckon, what do basketball training or swimming you think?”, and I go “oh my god, I lessons or guitar lessons or whatever sound like my patients”, I probably so you can zoop in, zoop out and spent 45 minutes trying on different manage it all. glasses, and I say to myself “Okay I Many of my patients go, “oh I can’t get it.” come at that time because I am Diary: What is your biggest picking up my granddaughter from frustration? primary school” or “I have my Pilates Jacqueline: When I have young class” and I go “that’s fine, I’ve got people come in with missing teeth Pilates, I have to pick my kids up from that could have been completely school” and you just juggle it around, preventable. Keep on smiling WHETHER IT’S time to consider All health funds are accepted as dentures for the first time or replace well as the Department of Veterans those you already have, Keep Smiling Affairs and the State Government Dentures can offer a complete range Victorian Denture Scheme. of services for both your immediate No referral is necessary but and long-term needs including: welcome from your General • Interest free payment plans Dentist, Dental Specialist or GP. • Full dentures Book in your free denture check • Implant retained dentures so you can keep smiling. • Partial metal dentures • Partial acrylic dentures Keep Smiling Dentures • Flexible partial dentures (perfect 11 Lorraine Ave Warrandyte for replacing one to three teeth Ph. 9844 4321 when implants are not an option) [email protected] •Denture repairs including emergency denture repairs Visit keepsmiling.com.au and •Denture adjustments to relieve dentalhealthweek.com.au pain Open Mon - Fri 10.30am to 7pm •Maintenance of existing dentures (after hrs can be arranged by •Professional cleaning of dentures •Denture relines and modifications appointment only) •Sports mouthguards 20 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2019 Soak it up while it lasts see a small beam of light, with a fern subsist only on the odd gum leaf in nature waiting in just the right spot to take winter. full advantage. Our wildlife doesn’t truly hibernate The mosses and lichens too revel like bears; however, many possums By IAN HAWKINS in the wet, and those fuzzy banks of enter a low energy state or “torpor”, moss play host to other species with sleeping deeply but still waking THE DAYS HAVE been short, and the their high moisture content, whilst nightly for a little snack and a stretch. landscape has been at perhaps its simultaneously smothering out the Winter is when a hollow in a dead most hydrated. weeds. tree becomes prized real estate. The sky seems drab, but quite These will continue to drip out As the inside of the tree rots it literally, soak it up while it lasts! water for many months to come, releases heat, much like a compost Before you know it, we’ll be back to helping those heavy rain periods heap, just enough to keep a hollow a dust and searing heat. nourish the landscape for a longer little warmer than the outside world. For the naturalist in mid-winter, period. The first few acacia flowers signal things can seem uninteresting. With water so widespread, life is an explosion just around the corner. Many animals are tucked away in good for our amphibious friends, More subtle signs of spring appear hollows and burrows and the “higher” the frogs. in the form of orchid leaves appearing plants (trees, grasses, flowers, etc) are on the ground surface, and various at a standstill. Their habitat is at its greatest extent at this time of year. lilies putting out some foliage ready However, a whole different slice of for the spring time delight. biodiversity has been doing its thing Small dams and even dips/trenches in the landscape may be full of water So, chuck on your favourite trench this month. coat, some good boots and get out in The trick is just knowing how to now, but not so in summer time. As the summertime grasses are the bush while it is still full of life’s spot them. most precious element — water. The large “flushes” of mushrooms drowned by water, a host of macro- invertebrates — water bugs — move may have passed, but the fungi are Ian Hawkins is a local ecologist, by no means silent. in to feed on the decaying grass, triggering the beginnings of the operating his own small business, Turning a clump of soil or leaf litter Magpie Ecology. may reveal fine white hairs — hyphae freshwater food chain. — the roots of the fungi. Without fish to eat their tadpoles, As these are highly sensitive to and nice small, tadpole sized meals drying out, winter is their time to swimming about, these little puddles break down all of last season’s organic are the perfect place for frogs to matter and cycle it back into soil. complete their life cycle. Springing from the soil after a good Such water logged soils, when drink are the ferns. combined with high winds prove Their fronds emerge as coiled the down fall of many trees at this bundles known as fiddle heads, for time of year. their resemblance to the end of a Some healthy giants, but also many classical string instrument. smaller dead trees that lost the race Thriving in low temperatures, there for top spot. is a clear connection between ferns If you’ve had such an event at your and trees. house/your local bit of park, look out The canopy trees shield out the for weeds that may germinate in these harsh sunlight of midday, whilst areas come spring. allowing the gentle, angled light of As if this didn’t make life hard dawn and dusk to nourish the fern. enough for the poor possums, with Often at sunrise and sunset, you will very few moths about, many possums AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 21 Make a climate emergency declaration a direct existential threat” for “the helping to build a national and green edge emergency we face”. global response. Did you know that 888 councils in In emergency mobilisation By CHARLOTTE STERRETT 18 countries worldwide (covering mode, governments allocate all WarrandyteCAN almost 206 million people) have discretionary funds available to declared a climate emergency? the task of community education, In Australia alone, 29 councils advocacy for action by other levels covering almost three million people of government, mitigation (to end are part of a worldwide campaign greenhouse gas emissions), draw to stop climate change in its tracks. down excess carbon dioxide and resilience building in the local area. So, what is a climate emergency It is also about building knowledge declaration? in government and the community The purpose of a climate emergency about the science, projected local declaration is to accelerate sustained impacts, risk frameworks, solutions and meaningful action by all levels and strategies. MANY OF US here in Australia have of government, and for people Be involved experienced emergency situations globally to engage with the challenge of avoiding catastrophic climate The strength of this movement such as bushfires, floods or cyclones lies in the many individuals and where, for the duration, nothing else change and restoring a safe climate. The goal is to provide maximum groups taking initiative and matters as much as responding to working together — or separately, the crisis. protection for the local community • Take placards to rallies and climate emergency. and for people, civilisations and or both — to achieve the campaign If we want to survive, or help goal. events — help amplify the • Join the global climate strike on species, globally, especially the climate imperative by taking September 20 and make your others effectively, we don’t rush in most vulnerable, and to enable local EVERYONE can do something to thoughtlessly, but focus on a plan of help build the public demand for a along Climate Emergency voice heard. communities to be strong in the Declaration placards to public action, implemented with thought face of any unavoidable dangerous Climate Emergency Declaration and Find the Melbourne event on and all possible care and speed to Mobilisation. rallies, gatherings outside the Facebook. climate impacts. offices of MPs and fossil-fuel protect others and get to safety. The use of the term “emergency” Head to: Thanks to Breakthrough (www. Everyone chips in, with all hands climateemergencydeclaration.org/ corporations, etc. breakthroughonline.org.au/) and is a way of signalling the need to go • Talk to your local MP — we on-deck. beyond reform-as-usual. todo for a list of great activities: the Climate Emergency Declaration Climate change has now created want every single state and group (climateemergencydeclaration. The strategy is to start with local • Promote the petition on social federal MP to receive a visit from an emergency, which is being governments because it is easier to media — the toolbox has org) for source material for this recognised by leading climate at least one local resident. article. find innovative local governments to numerous Facebook and Twitter • Talk to local Councillors from scientists, public leaders and be early movers. auto share links. Charlotte Sterrett is a member of community activists. Manningham and Nillumbik Local councils and communities Or use the images on that page — talk to them about what local local climate change action group UN Secretary General António have an indispensable role in with your own posts and tweets. WarrandyteCAN Guterres recently said that “we face councils can do to tackle the Three different experiences of Burke and Wills Tom, and at 18 had already reached to find anywhere of Lanky’s father, sorting out, but that too is another re-enactment that was to be held in his full adult height of barely five feet. Murrum. story. August 2010. Birrarung stories Perhaps his jockey-size had been By that time Murrum was aged 56, so By the time August 1860 arrived, However, when I rang up on the an advantage, because Lanky had given his age and the life expectancy everyone in Melbourne was in a fever third to confirm the time for the next By JIM POULTER already proven himself to be a gifted of Aboriginal people at that time, I can of anticipation, with the Burke and day, I was told that the re-enactment IN JUNE 1859 the South Australian horseman while employed as a only assume that Murrum had died Wills expedition due to leave Royal had already taken place the day Government offered a £2,000 stockman in the Wonga Park area. by early 1860. Park on the fourth. before. reward for a successful north-south Lanky’s father, Murrum, had This assumption also fits in with a Young Tom Chivers was by then I was quite peeved that I hadn’t only one month away from his 16th exploration of Australia. worked closely with Simon Wonga in significant life choice made at that made up for Tom missing out in birthday, so he decided to ride his 1860, but then in some weird way it In today’s money this was worth setting up these job opportunities for time by his son, the diminutive Lanky. horse into Melbourne and see for seemed to add a little more symmetry more than $300,000. Aboriginal people with local settlers. Around early 1860, Lanky decided himself. to our lives. The Royal Society of Victoria Together with Wonga, Murrum to leave the Yarra area where he had The 19 man expedition took 23 As it turned out though, Lanky was accordingly set up an exploration had taken a delegation of Elders to grown up and go droving at Swan Hill. the Aboriginal Protector William He soon gained work with a local horses and 12 camels. in Swan Hill when the expedition committee to plan and raise funds for They had 20 tonnes of food and passed through there on September 6, an expedition. Thomas in February 1859, seeking a pastoralist named Manton, and as grant of land at Acheron in the Upper was common practice he adopted his equipment, loaded on six wagons. 1860, so he often proudly related this The inexperienced duo of Robert This included a cedar table with two fact to his children and grandchildren. O’Hara Burke and William John Wills Goulburn. employer’s surname. Murrum’s presence in that So for ever after that he was known chairs and a Chinese gong. When he returned to the Yarra were appointed to head the ill-fated The expedition finally set off at 4pm Valley 10 years later and resumed adventure. delegation was due to the fact that he as “Lanky Manton”. was a Senior Elder of the Taungerong, The only problem was that another watched by about 15,000 people. his friendship with Tom, he also no By early 1860, Australia was abuzz One wagon broke down before they doubt told him. with the proposed expedition, the Goulburn River tribe. Aboriginal worker had also adopted That meeting was successful in the surname Manton and he had a had even left Royal Park. From 1870 onward, for the next 20 including two local boys. Unfortunately, young Tom Chivers years, Lanky continued to show his The first was my great-grandfather gaining a promise of land at Acheron son named Lanky, who was born in and the local Kulin quickly took it up. 1853. was not among the 15,000 spectators considerable horse-riding skills by Tom Chivers. because he arrived too late. taking wild rides on a chestnut horse He was then aged 15 and fast They were ultimately cheated out So there ended up being two people of the land by squatters, who were named Lanky Manton in Swan Hill at Tom went home disappointed and to visit Tom. gaining on his adult height of more for ever after told the story against The Aborigines Protection Board than six feet. also Parliamentarians, but that is the same time, but who were 12 years another story. apart in age. himself. tried in vain to identify just who The second was his lifelong Having often heard this story when was taking these unauthorised Aboriginal mate Lanky. The point here is that February 1859 Their biographies subsequently was the last reference I have been able became confused and it took a lot of I was young, I decided to make up for rides between Coranderrk and Lanky was three years older than it and attend the 150th anniversary Templestowe. Time alone with a cat, a dog and a good bottle of red leading up to the retreat and I caught for dinner-for-one started floating I’d set myself some goals, The days passed quicker than I myself daydreaming about sitting at a through my mind. determined to find the perfect blend thought they would with a few visits corner of my eye tidy desk, looking out on to a garden With the glass finally poured and the of work, rest and play over my nine to nearby towns and catch-ups with a that was not mine to maintain, writing fire up a notch, I grabbed my book and days of solitude. friend that lives out that way. By JO FRENCH whatever I felt like, whenever I felt like settled in for a pre-dinner session of I was going to eat healthily, walk Walking the streets of Woodend and it — or not. page turning. more, sleep more and read more. sitting in a cosy café with a large pot WHEN YOU house-sit for strangers, The idea of grabbing the TV remote Clearly this was an invitation for Mr I was determined to finish work that of tea soon overrode my original plan you learn a lot about them — and and settling in for hours with Netflix Darcy to join me. was way overdue and leave the retreat and the work I thought I would get about yourself. was also quite appealing. The cat was on the couch quicker refreshed and up to date. done slipped silently away. Housesitting is a cheap and easy I had met the owners, and the than my bookmark was removed and The retreat was my reset. Instead of working, I thumbed way to have a holiday and it has the animals, a few weeks earlier, so there he was settling in for the evening. With no tedious house duties to through a leather-bound copy of a added bonus of altruism, so the feel- were no real surprises waiting for Challenge number one (or two, if perform or family to feed, there was thesis I would never have picked up in goods last a while longer than the me, except the fire, already lit, and you count the corkscrew) had just nothing in my way. a library and flicked open paperbacks post-holiday blues. inviting me to sink in to the space presented itself — I’m not a cat fan that caught my eye. I had the chance to escape to the Well, nothing that is, except the immediately. and somehow they know it. inner extrovert that shook the door of I wore the same shirt for four days other side of town recently, to get (maybe more), and possibly didn’t Abandoning my suitcase in the Mr Darcy was determined to be my the cage every now and then and had away from the mountains of washing hallway, I assured the animals that companion for the following days. change my socks all week. that speak to me more than my kids me running to the local café where I I loved a dog that was missing its they were in good hands, added He slept on the chair beside the soon became friends with the owner. do and head to the Macedon Ranges, wood to the fire and set about pouring desk as I worked, walked across my family and made peace with a cat. A tad restless one afternoon, I to a house with an open fire, a dog, a myself a glass of wine. keyboard to get my attention and I lost track of time watching birds cat and some chooks. At first I felt uneasy rummaging drank water from a running tap. almost jumped the counter to help and gazing into the fire. I called it a “retreat” and then through a stranger’s kitchen as I Mr Darcy was certainly used to her with the dishes — but that tiger I wrote a story, read a book and watched as envy spread over the faces hunted for the evasive corkscrew, but getting his own way. was soon tamed as she convinced me spent time with a friend. of friends and fellow writers. as I discovered foods I’d never heard And I think he knew I didn’t know to order cake with my coffee and settle Retreating from my initial intentions Flights of fancy filled the weeks of and brands I’d never tried, ideas the rules, so he made a sport of me. in to a quiet corner with my book. was, in fact, the reset I needed. 22 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2019

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Event: Bush Nomads — North Ringwood Community Event: Yarra Valley VIEW Club Lunch House When: Tuesday, August 27, 12pm two birds When: Mondays, 9:15am – 3:30pm Where: Yering Meadows Golf Club and a barrow Where: Various Info: Speaker is Ellie Amman from Animal Aid, Contact Info: Great social outings and walks of 8–10kms with an Val on 0419 007 728 GARDENING experienced group leader. Discover new bush parks and walk- specialising in natural Australian gardens ing locations. Moderate level of fitness required. B.Y.O. lunch. Event: Still Life Drawing — Short Course $1.50 per session. More information www.nrch.org.au When: Starts Wednesday, August 28, 4 weeks, 11:15–1:15pm Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Event: Hot Chocolate Festival Info: Course costs $97. Contact Warrandyte 0488 994 669 When: Until August 31 Neighbourhood House for bookings and more information. Where: Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, [email protected] 35 Old Healesville Road, Yarra Glen Event: League of Gentlemen Charity Lunch Info: Enjoy 31 flavours over 31 days. www.yvci.com.au When: Friday, August 30 from 12pm Where: Potters, 321 Jumping Creek Road, Warrandyte Event: Friday Night Drinks at Rob Dolan Wines Info: Join like-minded local men for an entertaining When: Friday, August 9, 5pm–10pm lunch with guest speakers and raise money for a good local Where: Rob Dolan Wines, cause. Bookings essential. Tickets $150. 21 Delaneys Road, Warrandyte South leagueofgentlemen.com.au Info: Free entry but bookings required: trybooking.com/BDRAD Event: AGM: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Licensed Roof Plumbers When: Tuesday, September 3, 1:30pm • Re-roofing & New Roofs • Gutterguard & Leaks Event: AGM: Warrandyte Senior Citizens Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House When: Thursday, August 15, 10:30am Info: Contact Warrandyte Neighbourhood House. • Gutters & Downpipes • Rainwater Tanks Where: Senior Citizens Club, Taroona Avenue • Skylights & Whirlybirds • Insulation Info: 9844 2437 Election of officers, followed by light Event: Interchurch Dinner refreshments. When: Thursday, August 29 0411 267 490 Where: Now and Not Yet, Yarra Street, Warrandyte [email protected] Event: Open Mic Info: The combined churches of Warrandyte and Park When: Thursday, August 15, 6:30pm-9pm Orchards annual dinner. Enquiries to Heather 98443490 www.selectmetalroofing.com.au Where: Warrandyte RSL, 113 Brackenbury Street Info: Dust off your guitar and tune up your vocal cords for ALL WORK GUARANTEED Event: Create with clay the regular open mic session. When: Saturday, September 7, 2pm–4pm Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Event: Film Society — Hidden Figures Info: Get creative with air-drying clay. Make a number When: Friday, August 16, 7pm for 7:30pm start of projects during the afternoon including a lampshade, tiles WARRANDYTE Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House and small bowls. No experience required. All materials sup- Info: Sign up for annual membership, only $50. Fee plied. Cost $55. Contact Warrandyte Neighbourhood House includes access to all screenings and nibbles prior to film, for bookings and more information. GLASS coffee and conversation afterwards. Wine is sold by the glass. All types of Contact Warrandyte Neighbourhood House for bookings and Event: Espana El Vito: The Spirit of Spain: Carter Art more information. Guitar concert with Flamenco Dancer glass, glazing, When: Sunday, September 8, 3pm Artistry in Iron Event: Doncaster VIEW Club Lunch Where: St Andrews Hall, mirrors, shower Tuesday, August 20, 11am Functional products with When: 1 Proctor Street, St Andrews screens Where: Manningham Club, 1 Thompsons Rd. Bulleen artistic qualities – hand Info: Internationally renowned 10-string virtuoso Guitar- rails, screens, gates, house Info: Shirley: 9879 2380 for more details. Tasty lunch and hardware, handmade to Terry Ryan interesting speaker. ist Matthew Fagan and Flamenco Dancer Laura Uhe combine your design or mine musical passion and dance in an exciting innovative new 9879 0373 Event: Dinner at the Farm performance. Adult $30, Concession $25 Ch U18 $10 0418 357 282 or When: Friday, August 23, 6pm–9pm Bookings: guitar_dancer_standrews.eventbrite.com NEIL CARTER Mobile: 0418 369 294 Where: The Farm Yarra Valley, 21 Delaneys Road, Warrandyte South Info: $85 per person for three courses and drinks available to purchase. Limited tickets so booking essential. Industrial, Commercial, Domestic thefarmyarravalley.com.au Event: Meet Me @ the Movies When: Last Tuesday of each month — August 27, September 24, 12pm–4pm Local markets Where: Croydon Cinemas, Hewish Road, Croydon Info: Organised by North Ringwood Community House. DAMIEN NOTT Meet volunteer, Isobel, at Croydon Cinemas to see the latest Eltham Farmers’ Market Eltham Farmers’ Market blockbuster with a social group of like-minded movie lovers. Every Sunday Food Swap 0438 537 773 Enjoy a nice cuppa and afternoon tea afterwards. 9am–1pm Sunday, August 25 Ring 9876 3421 for more details and to register your interest. Eltham Town Mall, 9:30am–10:30am Arthur Street, Eltham Eltham Town Mall, Event: Hurstbridge Wattle Festival 2019 Arthur Street, Eltham When: Sunday, August 25, 10am–4pm Park Orchards Market Where: Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, Hurstbridge Saturday, August 17 Warrandyte Info: wattlefestival.org.au 9am–1pm Riverside Market Call Damien for a quote on 0438 537 773, 9844 2287 Park Orchards Primary, Saturday, September 7 1-3 Bowmore Avenue, 8am–1pm Park Orchards Stiggants Reserve Warrandyte Diary What’s On guide would not be possible without the contribution Eltham Craft and Warrandyte Food Swap from the In Your Backyard Facebook Produce Market Warrandyte Group. 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THIS MONTH Communty Chest discovers some Warrandyte Festival great, worthwhile groups around Warrandyte who are Once a month, in a welcoming Andrew John currently seeking volunteers for committee or to help environment, an inspired Managing Director out with their day-to-day activities. group of people of all ages come together to plan the Warrandyte Theatre Company much loved Warrandyte Festival. ‘We cover all areas of painting and decorating’ If you have experience in events and/or planning, a love of the p: 0412 765 210 e: [email protected] Warrandyte Theatre Company is looking for arts, a good idea you would like to see flourish or you just want volunteers to help in all aspects of running the to help keep this 43-year-old gem shining, come and join the Member of Master Painters Association No. 3993 theatre. festival family. Ring or Email for a No Obligation Free Quote We are an amateur group with aspirations and Opportunities to learn and contribute are many: work alongside regularly receive plaudits for our work. We are an experienced volunteer or take on a job of your own. part of the Warrandyte community and want to be able to offer It’s the most fun you can have on a committee! good theatrical experiences to our audiences. We are looking for Email: [email protected] people to assist with the following: • sound and lighting operations • crewing backstage Warrandyte Riverside Market • front of house TheWarrandyte Riverside Market • set building committee is always in need of more • publicity helpers, particularly younger people (i.e. • producing younger than all the old codgers on the • and acting too of course! committee). We currently stage four productions annually and regular opportunities exist to get involved. If you are able to help, please contact [email protected] Contact Adrian Rice: 0439 311 428 or email For more information: warrandyteriversidemarket.com.au [email protected] Warrandyte Lions Op Shop The Rotary Op Shop Warrandyte Lions Op Shop is a special place. The Rotary Op Shop is always Every day we see kindness, consideration after volunteers. and smiles. We are after weekend People come from all over to pop in, say volunteers between the hours of 10am and 4pm. hello…stay awhile and maybe have a cuppa. We are also after weekdays volunteers between the hours of 9am And, hugs are free. and 5pm. We are a reflection of you; our most generous, compassionate We are happy for people to work on a weekly basis, fortnightly, or community. monthly. We need help in keeping our shop running smoothly and Or people with a few hours to spare to just sweep the front of the happily. shop, cut down boxes, odds and ends jobs or to work in the shop We are a supportive, proactive team that values the small things. with the customers. If you have a genuine desire to support and help, please pop Contact Judith Lightfoot: 0433220095 or email into the shop at 168 Yarra Street and say hi. [email protected] We’ll have the kettle on! Information Warrandyte Wonga Park Rover Crew Rovers is the last section in the Scouting Information Warrandyte are movement, catering for 18 to 26-year-olds. seeking volunteers who have Rovers provide a positive environment Celebraang 22 years of dental a passion for supporting the that fosters and encourages adventurous most vulnerable members of activities, leadership development, personal hygene in Warrandyte the Warrandyte community and are willing to volunteer their growth and community service — and your time weekly. local Rover Crew has been doing just that! We are a very happy group who have lots of fun while We strive to create an engaging, balanced volunteering. Dr. Shirani Thevarajan program that challenges us to learn new skills, help out in the BDSC (Melb) Volunteers are required to complete the CISVic community community and get into the outdoors. support workers training paid for by Information Warrandyte. We’re always looking for new members to join in on the fun, so The service is confidential and non-judgemental. check out our Facebook page for a snapshot of what we do. Should you wish to volunteer we would love to hear from you. Dental Surgeon To volunteer, email us at [email protected] Contact Helen Heller: 9844 3082 www.facebook.com/WongaParkRovers Warrandyte Dental Surgery Community Chest is a space where not-for-profit groups in and around Warrandyte can promote their forthcoming 2 Trezise Street events and their volunteer needs. Warrandyte, 3113 If you would like to share something with the community, email [email protected] with “Commuity Chest” in the subject line for our listing guidelines. Telephone: 9844 0761 By appointment only

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Hear me roar ALL VICTORIAN schools are striving Coupled with crafts to build fine motor skills, Makers and Bakers has By NIETA MANSER A dress up day was organised to create a learning environment that with students coming dressed in an caters for and includes the varying grown to include up to 12 students ONE OF THE most commonly used from a range of age groups. terms in Victorian schools today is animal theme and making a gold coin adjustments necessary for students donation towards the event. with additional needs. Friendships are formed amongst “student voice”. the group and the ES staff support the Not simply a catchphrase, schools The JSC used the weekly newsletter Providing these students and assemblies to advertise their opportunities to have success in their students by encouraging them to take genuinely work towards giving turns, help others and follow agreed students a voice, not only in their event. day and build the necessary life and JSC Coordinator, Evie Fifis, says social skills that will assist them in expectations. learning, but also in the decision- In doing this, they practice expressive the representatives took their the everyday interactions they have is making process for whole school language skills and gain a sense of responsibility very seriously when a core component of a school’s role. events. organising and running the event. satisfaction in being part of a team. At Anderson’s Creek Primary School It takes a team to do this, and at July’s session was a Japanese theme “They wrote a presentation about Anderson’s Creek Primary (ACPS) one (ACPS) being part of the Junior School the cause and educated the school and had them exploring the skill of Council (JSC) means you are given a of the programs specifically created origami and making rice paper rolls community on the important role the for this purpose is the Makers and forum to put forward your ideas and RSPCA has in rescuing animals who using fresh and healthy ingredients. those of your peers in regular formal Bakers team. Education Support worker, Kellie have been mistreated and the costs Run by the Education Support (ES) meetings. associated with providing medical O’Dwyer, says she has seen the group At the beginning of the year, the staff at ACPS, these fortnightly sessions grow from a simple sandwich making care.” have boosted the confidence and skills elected members of the JSC devise a The school community also learned activity to an exploration of new tastes list of things they wanted to achieve. of its student members and exposed and cultures. that part of the role of RSPCA is to them to a wide range of social skills. This year, that list included a desire to provide evidence kits to assist police in Each session, the students set their didn’t like it, but he was proud to have use their position to create fundraising Makers and Bakers has been running own goals to challenge themselves and charging those who mistreat animals. challenged himself.” events for a range of charities their for over three years at ACPS, however build confidence. The day was announced as a huge Each student supports the others and peers had identified as worthy causes, success with a $491 being raised for this year the ES staff have taken it to a “The students often set themselves it becomes a real bonding experience new level by arranging international challenges to eat a food they would close to their hearts. their cause. for them. After inviting the school principal “The Junior School Council is a cuisine themes. never usually dream of trying,” says Even the ES staff practice what they This new approach is designed to Ms O’Dwyer. to their lunchtime meeting, a suitable wonderful example of community preach by eating foods they do not like. date was agreed upon and they were coming together to make a difference expose often-fussy eaters to new tastes “At our last Makers and Bakers, a “I ate avocado, which I really do not and textures, while helping them learn student who had said he would never advised to devise a plan to advertise through student voice,” says Ms Fifis, like; but we lead by example,” said Ms and put a theme in place for the day. “we are looking forward to planning to prepare and cook healthy meals to eat tuna, agreed to give it a go — he O’Dwyer. The charity selected by the student more exciting fundraisers throughout Mount Evelyn School Camp Review body was the RSPCA. the year.” By REMI T (AGED 9) On camp we had a stormy night. That night we had a pillow fight. The scariest part of camp was the giant swing. We did hut building, had water fights and a treasure hunt. We also had an eco warrior challenge and played hockey. For food, we had fish and chips, eggs and bacon and lasagne. Thank you to the adults who came on the camp with us: Jenny, Cathie, Sally, Photo supplied: TRACEY MAILE Rick and Penny. Grades 3/4 at WPS’s I did not like the high ropes, but Mount Evelyn Camp everything else was awesome!

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We offer: • over 30 VCE subjects • subject acceleration • University Enhancement Program • strong pastoral care program • a balanced approach to VCE AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 25 A forest for the future By SARAH QUALTROUGH Photos: BILL MCAULEY CELEBRATING National Schools Tree Day has long been a tradition at Warrandyte Primary School, and this year was no exception. On Friday, July 26 students dressed in their finest gardening garb to plant over 200 indigenous seedlings across the school grounds. The playground was a hive of activity as parents battled the unforgiving Warrandyte terrain in dubious climatic conditions preparing the site, while students discussed the vital importance of trees, watched a planting demonstration and learned how they should continue to care for their plants. Despite the weathers best efforts to put a dampener on the event, all students participated in successfully planting at least one seedling each, giving their charges a thorough soaking from above. Since Tree Day, the students have taken ownership of the care of their seedlings, some even giving their plants identities — one tree has been named Jeffrey, another Christopher. National Tree Day began in 1996 and has grown into Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature care event. It’s a call for action for all Australians, encompasses our schools core values, and is a day we are always happy to get our hands dirty for. Many thanks to Osborne Peninsula Landcare group, Manningham Council and Ryan Smith MP, for their generous donations of plants in support of the event. A trip to the moon By SUSAN FOREMAN revolved around many of the familiar ON JULY 19, Warrandyte Primary things that we use on a regular basis School celebrated the 50th that were developed due to the space anniversary of the moon landing by program. the Apollo 11 mission. A few of these include, Nike Air The students came dressed in a trainers, LEDs, camera phones and variety of costumes that ranged CAT scans. from Jupiter, to space and of course No great learning happens without astronauts. some hands-on activities. Acting Principal, Rick Griffiths Students across the schools loved said: It is so important that we making their own paper rockets — and they were surprised by the commemorate these important distance they travelled. events in the history of mankind”. The plans for these rockets can be The students really enjoyed found on the NASA website if anyone watching a video of the rocket taking is interested. www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/ off and then following its trajectory learn/project/make-a-straw-rocket/ out of the atmosphere and then into Some grades made cardboard moon orbit around the earth. rovers, and others made astronaut “There was so much wonderful landers. discussion about gravity, the size of These activities helped them to the atmosphere and the amount of understand the complexity of the energy supplied by the fuel to propel whole Apollo 11 mission. the rocket into orbit,” said science All in all, it was an enjoyable day for teacher Jenny McDonell. all in celebrating a significant event in In the upper grades the discussion human history. Teaching in the internet age teacher who held the keys to the village to raise a child, is still very kingdom of knowledge. relevant in today’s globalised world. education In today’s classroom, teachers have Then there are things that should had to shift their practice to work never change. By NIETA MANSER in line with a modern world where Ask teachers why they teach and classroom walls are eroding. rarely will they say they want to simply HOW MUCH has the role of a teacher The global student is surrounded by impart knowledge onto students. changed over the years? facts, opinions and information from They will answer in terms of There are some that would argue it everywhere. changing the world, helping another Featuring School fiction has always been hard work and the We can no longer separate this human reach their potential or being stresses of teaching have always been globalisation from formal education part of something that makes a WARRANDYTE Diary is proud Grades 3 and Up, a copy of which has present. and so the role of a teacher must now difference to others. to launch its new School Fiction been kindly supplied to the Diary by Yet, the traditional idea of a teach the students to filter, analyse The moral purpose of a teacher is initative aimed at helping improve Anderson’s Creek Primary School. classroom no longer fits within the and critique that information. always at the core of what they do and litracy in chidren, as well as instilling With this guide, the Diary will be world our children live in. Head of La Trobe’s Department while the methods of delivery and the a love for srtory telling at a young age. able to showcase not only a good Society has changed and, as such, the of Education, Associate Professor complexity of the student is changing, The Dairy is encouraging all story, but a story which also meets students that enter into our education Barbousas says the most important the reasons for teaching them remain primary aged children at Warrandyte the technical standards required in system require a completely different skill a teacher needs in the 21st the same. Primary School and Anderson’s century is adaptability. the public education system. set of skills, and the modern teacher The 45,000 public school teachers Creek Primary School to get involved. is adapting. They must arrange and modify The Diary encourages parents and across Victoria work to inspire and Each month we will publish, on A teacher has traditionally been the information so it can become children to talk to your school about motivate students to be the best our website, a selection of short getting involved and asks all Primary gatekeeper of information. knowledge for students. stories and poems written by our Cast your mind back 20 or 30 years Teachers have also become possible versions of themselves that School teachers to be on the lookout they can be. community’s young aspiring authors. for potential authors. to when a teacher had access to the a parent’s partner in their child’s From September, we will feature There is nothing more satisfying WPS and ACPS will submit stories information and chose what to pass education. one of the stories submitted and print onto the student. Schools are communities within than seeing a student’s face light up it in the Diary. to the Diary. when they feel success. The Editors, and the rest of the Without internet access, 24-hour communities and the interaction The Editors will choose which story news, or mobile phones to locate between teachers and parents has It becomes the motivator for the appears in the print edition using the Diary team look forward to reading become an essential relationship. hard work, and it lies at the heart of all your work. and receive instantaneous facts, Traits of Writing Scoring Guide for information was limited, it was the The old saying, it takes the whole everything a teacher does. 26 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2019 Markets of the world: Naka Market INTREPID traveller and the incessant haggling between buyer travel section regular DEBI and seller. Moving beyond the merchandise SLINGER knows that the soul to the food section, here is where the of a place can often be found food and flavours will entice you at in the local market. every turn. Allow your olfactory sense to take Our own monthly markets are over with diversity of gastronomic testament to that, whether it’s treats on offer. Warrandyte, Wonga Park or At our beloved Warrandyte Riverside Market, you will find a wide array Park Orchards, the community of produce and food to eat as you comes alive for a few hours stroll through the aisles: fresh fruit as our community and our and vegetables, pastries, macaroons, poffertjes, bacon and egg rolls, stallholders go on show to dumplings, freshly made organic visitors from near and far. coffee and so much more. Deb has been sharing the It’s a little different at Naka, with the assortment of food poles apart. sights, smells and distractions Here, you have an opportunity to of markets from Cairo to Cusco taste all the classic Asian delights: and we want you, dear reader, fried, boiled, steamed, crushed, rolled, to reflect on how our own chilled, deep-fried, fermented and sliced treats. local markets compare to their Some aromas are familiar, others exotic overseas cousins. are not. For her third instalment, she For the adventurous and those who have somewhat of a strong heads to Thailand to go for constitution, you can try the deep- a wander around a market in fried grasshoppers, crickets, silk Phuket. worms, water beetles and cockroaches — artfully displayed in baskets. If you’re a local visiting the Warrandyte I passed on the fried duck beaks, Market, it’s frequently a social spiders, scorpions, bats and red ant experience as you bump into friends, eggs. neighbours and even visitors from out Perhaps another day — or not! of the area. Moving further into the market you With dogs a plenty and buskers come to a covered food court area. entertaining the passers-by, the Here you can choose yourself a meal community vibe permeates the air that is usually a little more traditional. and unites us as a collective. The seafood is enticing and be 7,000kms away in Old Phuket Town, assured that it’s fresh, as the fishing you’ll find something similar to the boats trade their stock to the Warrandyte Riverside Market — if you stallholders as soon as they arrive in look closely enough. port after a night at sea. At first glance, the Naka Market Select your meal, then watch it be appears to cater for just tourists. prepared in front of you, all for only a But, if you take the time to survey, few Australian dollars. not with westerner eyes, but as a I recommend you take up the denizen of Phuket, you’ll be pleasantly opportunity to sit at one of the many surprised. 1970s looking Formica tables under This colourful and impressively the fluorescent lights along with other diverse market is a fine introduction to diners and soak up the atmosphere the life, trade and culture of Thailand that resembles so many markets and the interrelationship of traders, across Asia. stallholders and visitors. I can personally recommend the Stocked with a variety of goods noodle soup and spicy fish baked in directly to tempt travellers with banana leaves with sticky rice. everything and anything they need Unlike our own local market, the — or don’t need for that matter — Naka Market starts at 4pm and winds much is imported from overseas, down around 10pm. unlike our own market where many The best time to visit is from 5pm as goods are handmade, homemade or the sun sets and the heat and humidity home-grown. is slightly less intense. One area of the Naka Market is Certainly, as I sat sipping my water totally dedicated to stalls selling and watching people from around the t-shirts, runners, watches, handbags, world explore the market, I could see makeup, perfume, DVDs, phone a few parallels to our own local one. accessories, comic books, homewares The most part being the interaction and much more. of people going about their usual daily It’s hot and it’s crowded. lives selling or buying wares and more It’s a little overwhelming with an importantly, the nods, smiles and auditory overload of loud pop music, hugs when seeing familiar faces from vendors coaxing you to their stalls and their community. AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 27

Send us an image of you and your Diary on your travels, both near and afar to feature in our Travel Diary goes global section. email: [email protected] Warrandytians Joy Marshton and Michael Hubbert recently returned from a cruise around Japan and the east coast of Russia. Tokyo, Osaka and Otaru via Vladivostok, you can read all about their grea far eastern adventure in July’s Diary, available online. Travelling with their trusty Diary, Joy and Michael also sent us these snaps from highlights of their trip. Bottom left sees Joy standing outside Matsue Castle, Sakaiminato and bottom right you can see Joy and the Diary standing in front of Lenin’s statue in Vladivostok. Ask Thank you Joy and Michael for sharing your adventure with us. Carolyn An oriental wonderland I am wanting to visit Japan but can only travel during their winter — am I mad? Barbara, Warrandyte

Japan is a popular winter destination with soft powdery ski runs. Well, it’s not all bindings and boards that are on offer. Following are a selection of other winter experiences not to be missed: Sapporo Snow Festival Sapporo, located on Hokkaido, is one of Japan’s winter wonderlands. It is famous for its ramen, beer and annual snow festival and is easily reached by a 90-minute flight from Tokyo. The 2020 Sapporo Snow Festival will be held from January 31 to February 12 and will feature spectacular snow and ice sculptures, illuminated by rainbows of colourful lights in the evening. Take a side trip to the pretty port town of Otaru which holds its own Snow Light Path Festival — which runs from February 8–16 next year. The streets, pathways and canals are decorated in lights, lanterns and small snow statues creating a magical storybook- like atmosphere. You can also indulge in some of Japan’s freshest sushi while there. Snow monkeys We have all seen the iconic images of the wild snow monkeys bathing in the hot springs. Travellers generally base themselves in Nagano to visit the Japanese macaques, known around the world as snow monkeys. They live in Jigokudani Yaen Koen, a stunning forested valley. Get up close and personal with the pink-faced monkeys while they are chilling out in their own private onsen. Coach The surrounding landscape is beautifully covered in a deep blanket of snow during winter. Tokyo and Kyoto’s Temples and Shrines Overboard Many start their journey through Japan in Tokyo or Kyoto. LOCAL TENNIS coach, Craig Haslam Both cities illuminate and sparkle in winter. had something of a near death Tourist attractions are less crowded — a big plus for many. experience on a recent trip to the Discovering some of Tokyo and Kyoto’s shrines and temples Philippines. is a must. “Our dive boat flipped upside down Take in the magical combination of the winter climate, cultural an hour off shore from Malapascua discoveries and natural wonders. Island,” Craig told the Diary. Enter a fairy-tale like world away from crowds. The boat was on a SCUBA diving So, what are you waiting for? Japanese winter is just around trip with twenty passengers and crew the corner... on board. Travel Tip: “It was a big boat and the back of it just rose out of the water and went How to dress in Japan in winter: It will be very cold and snowing during your winter visit, so it is completely over the top of us. wise to put some thought into what you will pack. “It was touch-and-go for a while, The heating is usually turned up inside tourist attractions, in with most of us under the boat,” Craig shops and on public transport and the difference between the said. Happily, everyone came out of it temperature indoors and that outside can be huge. with nothing more than cuts and Wear layers of warm clothing which can easily be taken off and bruises – and a good tale to tell. put back on so you can be sure you will be comfortable wherever “A miracle really!” said Craig. you are. The men were in the water for Take care when walking: around 90 minutes before a passing Streets can be very slippery during winter. fishing boat came to their rescue. The locals have adopted a method of shuffling as they walk to Craig’s phone and wallet are now ensure they don’t slip. resting at the bottom of the ocean off Investing in good winter boots will also help. Cebu, if anyone is in the market for a Our travel expert, Carolyn Allen is Manager of Warrandyte treasure hunt! Travel and Cruise. [email protected]

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only incurred as a consequence of utilising space in a shared room or a finance home office room. Typically these are costs for heating, By BRIAN SPURRELL cooling, lighting and cleaning costs. You can also claim deductions for IN OUR CHANGING world, more of us furnishings such as a desk, office chair, are now choosing to undertake work bookshelf and filing cabinet and also at home either as an extension of our items of office equipment including employment duties or as a basis for computers, printers and repairs to running a small business or generating these items. some rental income. Where the cost of these items are Due to both the complexity and the $300 or less you can claim the full importance of understanding the tax cost, otherwise their cost must be implications, this topic will be split depreciated at the set rate. into three parts spread over the next Other running expenses you can three monthly editions of the Diary claim include computer software, as follows: printer cartridges and stationery items. Part A: You must have evidence that the Splitting work time between home expenses have been incurred such as and place of employment — August. invoices, credit card payment receipts Part B: and be able to demonstrate how you Operating a business from home — have calculated the work-related September. proportion of shared expenses and the nature of the connection between record number of calls and internet calculate your actual cost as follows: and opt for the 52c per hour method. Part C: time. Renting out part of your home — the expenditure and your employment • determine your cost per unit Finally, a warning duties. The ATO has advised that you of power used (normally kwh) by October. can claim up to $50 with limited The ATO has committed substantial referring to your utility bill funds to auditing both personally When choosing to take work home Calculating running costs documentation based upon diary • determine the average units or negotiating flexibility to undertake lodged and tax agent lodged tax Using the ATO set rate of 52 cents records rather than invoices for phone used per hour being the power work at home it is usually necessary to returns in response to research that per hour usage based on the following rates: consumption per kwh for each set aside either an area of a room for has discovered mass over claiming You can avoid the chore of recording • 25c for calls from your landline appliance, item of equipment or on unjustified work related expenses, a work place or preferably a separate • 75c for calls from your mobile light used room to serve as a home office. your actual expenses for heating, including home office expenses. cooling, lighting and determining the • 10c for text messages sent from • the total annual hours used for Irrespective of whether you use the As the activity undertaken may your mobile work related purposes as per your be either directly or indirectly value to claim for your office furniture services of a tax agent or not, ultimately by claiming 52 cents per hour you For all other running costs such as diary record the responsibility for justification of work-related, the costs you incur • adjust your total hours for use of as a consequence must satisfy the have worked at home on employment computer expenses, stationery and your work-related deductions lays with related activities. consumables, repairs to furniture and your home office or work area by you the taxpayer. requirements for tax deductibility. other members of your household It is important to distinguish between The ATO raised this rate from the equipment, books and journals etc., The content of this article is not previous rate of 45 cents to apply for claim them separately at the relevant and apportion your expenses different categories of costs that may be accordingly. intended to be used as professional claimable as tax deductions. the 2019 tax year. work related item category based on advice and should not be used as Also what expenses you can To claim your deductions using this your invoices or receipts. 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Contact Rob Edwards 0409 258 744 Shop 2, 90-92 Melbourne Hill Road, Warrandyte (next to Ruby Tuesdays) Ph 9844 2465 www.osteopathymelbourne.org AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 29 Young Bloods gear Spotlight on… Warrandyte Basketball Clinics By BRIONY WYLDE AS WE HEAD towards the end of the 2018/2019 Victorian Junior Basketball up for cricket season League (VJBL) season and the 2019 Eastern Districts Junior Basketball BY JOSH HUNTLY kids took the opportunity to catch up Associations (EDJBA) Winter season, WARRANDYTE Cricket Club’s up with their teammates and get sized up Warrandyte Basketball Association and coming young talent have begun for uniforms. (WBA) is already busy looking ahead preparations for the 2019/2020 season “The morning was a great success and preparing for next season. with the commencement of the Winter and we now have over 50 children Currently WBA have 17 Venom Development Program. registered to play cricket this season representative teams and 41 25 players under the tutelage of at the Warrandyte Cricket Club,” said Redbacks domestic teams. Vice-President Luke Killey have been junior coordinator, Martin Rakuscek. To help discover the future players sharpening their skills at Topline Anyone still interested in signing of Warrandyte Basketball Association, Crickets facilities with the aim of on can register online via the club’s over the month of August we are playing senior cricket this season and website. excited to be running clinics at a so far, Killey likes what he sees in his While the cricketers are waiting for number of local Primary Schools, as young charges. the footy players to vacate the playing well as four free introductory sessions “WCC is really fortunate to have so field, the indoor sessions have proved at Warrandyte Sports Complex many fine young cricketers coming very popular with both the junior and designed for local children from Prep through our ranks,” he said. senior teams. to Grade 4 who have never played This program is designed to focus on Juniors playing on Saturday and domestic basketball. skills development that will help them the adult teams training on Sundays These school clinics and the throughout the season.” at 10am introductory sessions have been The Juniors have also commenced Those interested in participating in made possible by the generous pre-season preparations, holding a the upcoming season are encouraged sponsorship of local business, H2-Pro “meet the coaches” session where the to tag along, a small fee applies. Plumbing. WBA are excited to team up with H2-Pro Plumbing, a local company that supports our local community. The H2-Pro Basketball Introductory Sessions are for children interested in trying basketball and will be run by Briony Wylde and Aaron Klos, two of the club’s qualified junior coaches. They are aimed to be a fun and basic introduction to some fundamental skills of the game while experiencing a normal training session. All sessions will run from 4pm to 4:55pm at Warrandyte Sports Complex. Prep to Grade 2 aged participants are invited to attend sessions on Wednesday, August 14 and Thursday, August 22. Grade 3 to 4 aged participants are invited to attend sessions on Thursday, August 15 and Wednesday, August 21. Also running in August and September, are the WBA Rep Ready import, Jacob Thom. Sports Complex on Fridays, August 2, Clinics. Jacob has come to the club with an 9, 16 and 23. These clinics are an opportunity impressive and extensive basketball for domestic players who have never background and has been very eager WBA encourage all interested played representative basketball to to share his knowledge with the junior participants to access the gain a better understanding of the program, running multiple clinics, Warrandyte Basketball Association representative program and prepare attending Venom and Redbacks team website or Facebook page to book themselves for Venom tryouts in trainings and games and offering one and forward any questions to October. on one private sessions. admin@warrandytebasketball. This year the WBA Rep Ready The WBA Rep Ready Clinic will run net.au. Clinics are being run by Youth Boys from 5:15pm to 6:15pm at Warrandyte Spots will fill quickly so be sure to Coach and Senior Big V playing book as soon as possible. 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PranaOn Power Plant Protein and, Warrandyte 0419 553 058 30 Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2019 Venom sees two teams heading to finals By JOSH HUNTLY Brenton Charles leads the majority of the match until Warrandyte Five Venom players scored in double regular season. competition in assists with 116 at 5.06 took an 11-point lead into the final figures and Seb Goldby continued his The side copped a sour taste of what Division 1 Men a game and Jacob Thom leads in steals quarter. strong season with 17 points while Eric may be in store at the pointy end of the THE VENOM men have elevated with 76 for the season. Craigieburn made up the points Shanygin was also instrumental in the season however, with a 36-point defeat themselves as the team to beat in Warrandyte’s ability to choke up and held a one-point advantage in win with 17 points of his own. at the hands of top of the table Casey Division 1, taking top spot on the way opposition scoring is proving to be its the dying seconds before a foul on On the road, Warrandyte banked making it clear where the standard to their second-straight finals series. most valuable asset coming into finals, Warrandyte’s Amanda Anderson a crucial win against Sunbury to would be set. The assignment against top- not conceding more than 80 points in allowed her to convert her two free ultimately consign the Jets to the Despite the efforts of Whiting-Lecras placed Sunbury away proved the previous six rounds. throws and seal a thrilling 70-69 win bottom of the ladder. (18 points) and Michaela Kuen (16 to be Warrandyte’s only blemish, Division 1 Women for the Venom. Aaron Klos exploded for 32 points points, 14 rebounds) a 42-point second succumbing to a narrow six-point loss. Meg Dargan and Mollie Burke led the and 10 rebounds to lead the side to a The Venom Women are seeking to quarter set Warrandyte too much of a Their return to form was swift way with 20 and 12 points respectively. 94–72 win. task to close the gap. however, putting Coburg to the sword finish their season well after lifting With a game to go against top placed Their opponents on the run home Warrandyte’s response the following the following week with a 94-67 victory themselves off the bottom of the ladder Hawthorn, the side will be hoping to posed a harder challenge for the on the road. with some crucial wins. week was swift and ruthless, putting bank another win and avoid finishing Venom, facing the table topping Eltham to the sword to run away with Brenton Charles led the way with 18 Warrandyte went head to head with last as their season comes to a close. Ballarat in Ballarat and finals aspirant points while Jacob Thom and Mitch Mildura twice in Round 15 and despite an 86-51 win. Youth League Men 1 Camberwell on their home deck. Claudia Kuen (17 points) and Hawley both banked 17 points a-piece. the Heat getting up comfortably in the The going was tough for the Venom It was against Shepparton the first leg, the Venom found their rhythm Warrandyte’s Youth League Men Andreina Gammilonghi (15 points) who succumbed to a 50-point were instrumental. following week that the side made to topple the second placed side 87–81. finished their 2019 season solidly, defeat but will take heart out of their championship ambitions clear. Ellie Locke dominated the scoring banking two wins on the run home Warrandyte went on to defeat their performance against a strong Camberwell 58-48 and then McKinnon Bryan Moore led the way for the with a 41-point game to stun the Heat with promising signs for next season. Camberwell side as Tyler Whitnish and Venom up in Shepparton with 22 points and earned a Blue Carpet nomination They scored arguably their finest 57-47 to put together a three-win streak Lachlan Kershaw led the way with 18 until a one-point loss to Keilor slowed and 12 rebounds to steal a 17-point win for her efforts. win of the season against finals- and 13 points respectively. against their championship rivals. Losses to Bellarine and Western Port bound Altona in Round 14, upsetting the Venom momentum somewhat. Thom (19 points, 11 rebounds), put a halt on the sides run of form the Gators 91-88 after coming back Youth League Women 1 Currently in third place, Warrandyte Hawley (18 points) and David Moore before a thriller against Craigieburn from five points down to seal a well- Warrandyte’s Youth Women are are bound for Big V finals and are (10 points, 7 rebounds) all contributed revitalised the Venom’s campaign. deserved win to get back on the locked in for Big V finals, finishing set to challenge for the Division in the impressive victory. Both sides traded buckets for the winners’ list. in 3rd place to cap off an impressive championship. Social events a smash THE LADIES came and conquered was successfully sold by Chris on one of Warrandyte Football Club’s Chapman from Jellis Craig to cap off (WFC) most anticipated social fixtures an outstanding day. as a special guest speaker put the The following week was another cherry on top of another successful important day on the WFC social Ladies Day. calendar with the annual Presidents The day’s guest speaker was none Luncheon taking place, with a other than former Australian Netballer treat for Blues supporters after the and current Collingwood AFLW player announcement of the event’s guest Sharni Layton. speaker; Carlton club champion and The ladies were treated to a former coach Roberts Walls. speech about her inspiring journey Walls regaled the full house to throughout the course of her career. insightful tales of his earlier days, his Those in attendance were also coaching career and the changing treated to the sounds of talented local dynamic of the modern game. band Soul, with the crowd showing The centre-piece was a framed their appreciation by getting up for a dance. Carlton Silvagni Legacy Jumper, Sponsored by the Warrandyte signed by none other than the Community Bank Branch, the day combined Silvagni pedigree of Sergio, won plaudits all around the park. Stephen and Jack. Platter Perfection saw to it that The item was successfully auctioned everyone was well fed for the occasion off and rounded out an exceptional while the spectacular auction item, event period with the club, as both a 0.54ct diamond ring donated by events turned out to be roaring Anthony’s Manufacturing Jewellers, successes.

Photos courtesy Basketball Victoria AUGUST 2019 Warrandyte Diary 31 Bloods fighting for finals Photos: TREWELLA SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY By JOSH HUNTLY Bloods Best on Ground, his second for Tim Foster who slotted the Bloods’ WITH THE Home and Away season in as many weeks. first early in the fourth quarter. drawing to a close, all three tiers at With four rounds to go, Warrandyte Dave Wilson gave the Bloods Warrandyte Football Club are playing is currently in fourth spot but tied on their second but Warrandyte were for a spot in the Finals. wins with Waverley and Donvale. consigned to their second heavy The Bloods will take on both teams defeat to the Saints. Seniors in the run home in what’s sure to be a The Reserves currently sit sixth, two thrilling conclusion to the home and games behind fourth spot and need Warrandyte arrested their run away season. to win all four remaining games along of losses with a strong win over Round 12 with favourable results elsewhere to Chirnside Park. be a chance of playing finals footy. But concurrent defeats in the Warrandyte 18.9–117 def following weeks against Ferntree Chirnside Park 9.10–64 Round 12 Gully and South Belgrave leave the Goal Kickers: Q. Clark 3, Warrandyte 18.16–124 def Bloods fighting for the last spot in the T. Grimes 3, J. Grimes 2, S. Jellie 2, Chirnside Park 4.4–28 Division 3 Finals. M. Cullum 2, N. Brooking 2, Goal Kickers: G. Hitchman 5, Josh Appleby and Nicholas L. Dunn 2, N. Grimes 2 J. Beasley 4, C. Prior 3, Johnstone returned to the side for Best Players: J. Grimes, J. Meyers, A. Balemian 2, T. Beasley, L. Hogg, the home clash against Chirnside S. Jellie, K. Thompson, T. Grimes, N. Thornbury, L. Brewis C. Tout while Josh Huntly was named for his Best Players: A. Balemian, T. Beasley, first senior game, Warrandyte’s 13th Round 13 C. Whitfield, C. Prior, N. Thornbury, debutant of 2019. Warrandyte 0.3–3 def by G. Hitchman With Chirnside Park intent on Ferntree Gully 4.8–32 Round 13 logging their first win of the season, Best Players: T. Versteegen, C. Tout, the Bloods were mindful of the Warrandyte 2.4–16 def by J. Powell, L. Oliver, K. Thompson, Ferntree Gully 4.9–33 Panthers’ fast start in their previous N. Grimes encounter but two quick-fire goals Goal Kickers: J. Hale, K. Speers ensured history would repeat itself. Round 14 Best Players: T. Foster, J. Hale, Goals to Jack, Tom and Nathan Warrandyte 6.7-43 def by K. Speers, H. Buyn, J. Appleby South Belgrave 16.9–105 Grimes sparked a six-goal run to Round 14 the Bloods who took an 18-point Goal Kickers: L. Dunn 2, M. Jaffrey, Warrandyte 2.2–14 def by advantage into the first break. C. Tout, N. Grimes, J. Beasley South Belgrave 15.14–104 They pulled further away in the Best Players: T. Versteegen, second quarter as Josh Meyers and K. Thompson, N. Grimes, J. Grimes, Goal Kickers: D. Wilson, T. Foster Jack Grimes dominated around the C. Tout, P. Donahoo Best Players: T. Beasley, R. Reardon, park while forwards Quinn Clark and T. Foster, K. Speers, J. Appleby, J. Hale Luke Dunn hit the scoreboard. Reserves Under 19s Clark struck twice more in the third The Reserves dished out a 100-point term and the 40-point three quarter drubbing to Chirnside Park but fell Warrandyte’s U19s are all but locked time deficit proved unassailable for to both top placed sides in Ferntree into Finals, sitting in second and Chirnside as an eight-goal-to-five Gully and South Belgrave and displaying imperious form on the second half sealed a much-needed currently need everything to go their back of some strong victories. 53-point win for Warrandyte. way for a shot at finals footy. The Bloods were toppled just once Kyle Thompson continued his On-baller Tim Beasley was in July football, falling to ladder leader fine season, sparking multiple everywhere early and Andre South Belgrave by 20 points in their rebounding efforts out of defence Balemian put in his best game of the rematch at Warrandyte Reserve. where Warrandyte’s kicking efficiency season playing off the wing with two Boell, Addison and Van Der Ree going inside fifty led to Warrandyte goals to his name, winning him Best had their hands full in defence having eight multiple goal-kickers on Ground honours. against some slick ball movement for the day. Gareth Hitchman and Josh Beasley but weathered the storm well down Clark led the goal-scorers with back for Warrandyte. three for the day and Jack Grimes was enjoyed a shoot-out inside the Bloods’ forward line with Hitchman edging Blake Trevorrow continues to be appropriately named Best on Ground one of the sides most consistent for his performance. Beasley five goals to four in Beasley’s first game back from overseas. performers, named in the best players In extraordinary playing conditions for the fifth week running. at Ferntree Gully the following week, Warrandyte took an imposing 10- goal lead into half-time and never Darcy Poole made it 11 goals in the Bloods were forced into a hard three games as he hit a purple patch, slog in a hail-storm up the mountain. looked back, slamming on another eight goals to take out a 96-point win. but ultimately Warrandyte will be Against second placed Ferntree, forced to wait for another crack at the Warrandyte’s back six were under A sterner test awaited them against Ferntree Gully and like the Senior side Saints come finals time. pressure for the majority of the match The Bloods didn’t miss a beat as the Eagles made the most of the they were subject to the worst of the winter weather. against their previous opponents, mire to kick the only four goals of however. the game. In a low-scoring affair, Josh Hale and Kyle Speers rose to the occasion In squalid conditions up at The loss of backman Andrew White Ferntree Gully, Warrandyte’s big just 10 minutes into the first quarter to slot the Bloods only two goals of the match and were strong around three forwards in Poole, Padfield and would hurt Warrandyte as the game Clark combined for 11 of the Bloods’ progressed. the contests on a day suited for hard ball gets. 13 goals while the back six managed While the goal-kickers column to keep the Eagles goalless for the was empty for the day, the efforts Warrandyte found themselves just eight points behind the second- match in an exceptional all-round of Versteegen, Powell, Oliver performance. and Thompson in defence were placed Eagles at half-time but suffered the loss of backman Drew Just one win behind 1st placed outstanding. South Belgrave, Warrandyte will be While Chris Tout was solid in the Corke to a season-ending knee injury during the second quarter. looking to sew up the double chance midfield on a day where it was hard on the run home. to find much precision in a forgetable Clean marking from Tim Foster 29-point loss. down back was instrumental to keep Round 12 Warrandyte faced their hardest the Bloods in the game, needing to Warrandyte 11.5–81 def match of the year in Round 14; facing overcome a 13-point three-quarter Chirnside Park 2.7–19 off against the undefeated South time deficit to pull off a famous win. Goal Kickers: C. Padfield 3, Belgrave. Both sides played the ball down the L. Durran 2, D. Poole, L. Downie, The Bloods made their intentions middle of the ground in a wet and F. Swedosh, B. Davies, L. Garrick, known early in a physical first quarter, wild back and forth but an early goal M. Philpots with both sides sharing the honours. to Ferntree in the last quarter put the Best Players: D. Poole, E. Boell, A goalless second quarter and six to game to bed, Warrandyte falling to a B. Trevorrow, L. Vaughan, C. Addison, South Belgrave put the Bloods on the 17-point defeat. J. Van Der Ree back foot, trailing by 45 points. The challenges kept coming for Round 13 Tout, Grimes (Jack) and Donahoo Warrandyte who took on first placed Warrandyte 13.9-87 def worked hard in a bruising midfield South Belgrave in Round 14. Ferntree Gully 0.1-1 encounter and quick-fire goals to With a good side in, the Bloods were intent on causing an upset Goal Kickers: D. Poole 6, Q. Clark 3, Dunn, Beasley and Jaffrey to start the C. Padfield 2, B. Trevorrow, third quarter launched Warrandyte and keeping their season alive but the class of South Belgrave was C. Addison back within four goals. Best Players: D. Poole, B. Trevorrow, But another five to the Saints immediately obvious. Tim Beasley and Josh Appleby B. Vermeulen Brown, C. Addison, following left the side needing to M. Baynon, O. Bell overcome a 56-point at the final worked hard in the midfield for the change, a margin that proved majority of the game to move the Round 14 insurmountable for Warrandyte. ball forward but Warrandyte’s attacks Warrandyte 7.5–47 def by Despite the ten-goal defeat, were repelled by an experienced South Belgrave 10.7–67 a highlight to come out of the opposition. Goal Kickers: D. Poole 4, C. Martin, match was defender Versteegens With a half-time deficit of 10 goals, C. Padfield, Q. Clark performance on Division 3 leading the Bloods were forced to work hard Best Players: E. Boell, D. Poole, goal-kicker Leigh Odermatt, who he to get something out of the game and O. Hodgson, C. Addison, kept to just one goal to take out the a move up the ground proved fruitful J. Van Der Ree, C. Martin Warrandyte Diary AUGUST 2019