THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, JUNE/JULY, 2020 – Number 247 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. FREE – Circulation 3000 Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Medal of the Order of Australia awarded Bill and Rosemary Brown would 'thank you' to those whose efforts make be familiar to most people living in our communities and our nation a the Borough of Queenscliff. They to caring local couple better place. have both given many, many hours Perhaps the best part of the volunteering in the Queenscliff com- Centre in 2005 (retiring recently), young children to keep entertained scout leader in Singapore and son Australian system is that it is 100% munity and formerly in Werribee tutored history at the Queenscliffe and no kindergarten she became a Rowan started The Western Suburbs nomination based. All people that while raising their family. Historical Museum and at the Surf founding member of a Playgroup that War Gaming Association that has receive awards have been nominated by Bill was the co-founder of the Coast University. was very much needed by mothers been running for 28 years. their peers. This means that it doesn't Werribee Community Centre, known Rosemary's life of volunteering and young children for socialising. The Governor-General of the matter who you are, where you are from as the Cottage, in 1975. On moving to also began in Werribee where she was The history museum was also a Commonwealth of Australia, His or whether you're known to millions or Queenscliff he became a volunteer on the management committee at the great way to join the community and Excellency General the Honourable just a few. If you have constantly put and heritage guide with the Borough Werribee Community Centre for 19 over 25 years Rosemary has been David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) states: others ahead of yourself, served tirelessly of Queenscliffe Visitor Information years and she taught art. With three secretary of the collections committee "The Australian Honours and Awards and made a difference you can be organising over 60 displays, convenor system provides the people of Australia nominated and recognised by a grateful of articles and textiles, acting presi- the opportunity to recognise and say nation.” dent and is the current vice-president. Bill and Rosemary say they were surprised and privileged to receive recognition for their volunteering via the Queen's Birthday Honours. It's not their first award as in 1983 they became Life Members of the Werribee Community Centre for service to the centre. "Volunteering has been a great way to form friendships and we have worked with many wonderful people in the community - our social life has been the better for it," said Rosemary who attends many local events and often writes them up for the Queenscliffe Herald. "Our children and grandchildren were excited and proud too," said Bill whose children have inherited the volunteering gene. Their daughter Sarah received an Australia Day award for services to the Boronia Park Bill and Rosemary received life memberships at the Werribee Community Centre for The Brown's retired to Queenscliff in 1993 but they never retired from volunteering. primary school, son Christopher is a their years of volunteering.

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Rather than partisan recriminations, $892,000 having been approved in the 2019/20 member of the community who otherwise can the Queenscliff Community Association why not see this hiatus in development as an State Budget. easily become socially isolated. (QCA) published in the May/June edition of opportunity. I have been happy to have worked with the In recognising this point and the fact that the the Queenscliffe Herald. No town Australia-wide can boast the school on their plans to build the new VCE current CoVid lockdowns have forced clubs to I am not sure when the letter was written, but centre, which will include new seminar and class effectively close down, the State Government has I assume that it was prior to QCA receiving the incredible backdrop of an historic Fort, still with rooms, a student lounge and administration opened the 'Victorian Community Sport Sector detailed responses to the 15 emails they sent active elements. As a gateway to the Borough, it space. Short Term Survival Package' Grants. Council about the Hesse Street South upgrade. can't be surpassed, but is often overlooked and VCE is the most important year of a students The grants are aimed at helping leagues and I'm making this assumption because there are undervalued, particularly by local people. education and the new centre will ensure clubs maintain their viability and importantly still a few errors and oversights in the QCA Hesse Street south can provide a great Bellarirne VCE students are given every chance assist them returning to training, play and correspondence. perspective to view and approach the Fort. Why to succeed. support their members. The QCA letter fails to acknowledge that not seek support for the relocation of the RSL The Centre is the latest addition to the school Eligible organisations and clubs can apply for storm water has been flowing into the dry moat activities into the Fort and the removal of the and follows on from 2018 when the school funding in four categories, with grants available since before 1982. The works to upgrade Hesse current RSL building? This would allow an significantly upgraded its IT area, general pur- for amounts: Street South include the replacement of the historic Fort to provide an incredible entry to our pose classrooms, science lab, metal activity area •Up to $350,000 for large state sporting assoc- existing pipe and an upgrade of the existing town and encourage tourism at a scale which and administration offices. iations. storm water system. The works do not introduce preserves the otherwise 'country town' flavour of Bellarine Secondary College is a great school, •Up to $200,000 for smaller state sporting assoc- any new elements that might "compromise the the Borough. one we can all be proud of, and I commend iations, regional sports assemblies and academ- heritage integrity of the dry moat." David Graham Principal Wayne Johannesen and his team, as ies, and other state sport and recreational bodies. QCA make reference to the "challenge of Queenscliff well as past Principal Alison Murphy for their •Up to $15,000 for associations and leagues. connecting the new pipe work with the higher hard work to continually improve and upgrade •Up to $1,000 for individual clubs. beach outlet pipe." This statement is also the college. Applications for grants will be accepted until incorrect. There is no challenge, because the Queenscliff Pier Upgrade 15 June 2020, or until the funding allocation is beach outlet is not higher, and the replacement ‘Every Works are about to commence on the repairs exhausted. pipe is part of an existing, functioning storm and upgrade to the Queenscliff Pier, Lifeboat and For further information and directions on water system. Waiting Sheds. Parks Victoria received a how to apply, visit sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and- There are other misrepresentations in the little Heritatge Grant in April this year to undertake funding. correspondence. For instance, Council has the upgrade works, which will commence in June These grants will make it that little bit easier worked closely with the Department of Defence bit and be completed by late 2020.The works to be for clubs to pay the bills as they start to train again and has been doing so since mid-2019. The undertaken include repairs to the substructure and move cautiously towards a return to the park. upgrade of the storm water system creates a gravity system from King Street, not a pumped beneath the two sheds, protective wrappings of As always, please don't hesitate to contact me helps’ system. No additional storm water is directed to Cr Rob Minty the piles and repairs and painting of the Waiting if there are any matters that I may be able to assist the beach outfall. There is no increase in Sheds external walls. The complex is an you with directly. Easing restrictions - COVID-19 untreated water. The proposed design was important part of not only Queenscliff's maritime Hon Lisa Neville MP It has been wonderful to see so many included in the material that was distributed to history, but also that of Victoria. Member for Bellarine people out and about with their friends and the community in the last two rounds of relatives. Like you we visited local friends consultation for Destination Queenscliff. for the first time for many weeks and Here is the simple truth: this project rectifies enjoyed the simple pleasure of adult decades-old drainage issues, incorporates the conversation face to face. It was also great use of rain gardens and vegetated swales which to see young families enjoying the area will improve the quality of storm water, puts unsightly power lines underground and again. increases the availability of parking along the Don't forget distancing and hand southern end of Hesse Street. These are critical washing is now the normal practice in improvements that our community has been efforts for avoiding not only the virus but asking for and our essential infrastructure also the flu. requires. We are getting on with the job of fixing Council Budget and Support Package these problems, and I'm grateful for the support I have had comment on the Draft of the Victorian Government, our expert Budget for 2020/21 and the resident and engineers and our award-winning landscape business support package developed by architects as we move towards getting con- Council. struction under way. This positive feedback about clear, Martin Gill CEO simple and understandable budget infor- Borough of Queenscliffe mation, and support for the community in these difficult times, has been well received. Guidelines for Letters to the Editor If you have any questions regarding Please keep letters under 400 words that have not been published by any other media. support contact the council offices. I look We welcome concise letters that offer a new perspective forward to reading the community re- or add depth to the discussion of an issue. For verification sponses and acting on them. letters must include the writer's full name, address and If you would like to give any suggestions phone no. or feedback on these or any other matter Letters are edited for clarity, fact checked and please email rob.minty@queenscliffe sometimes shortened to fit the space available in the news- paper while endeavouring to keep the writer's concerns/ .vic.gov.au or phone 0418931 508 Best wishes - Cr Rob Minty Authorised by L Coker, ALP, 3A/195 Colac Road, Waurn Ponds information foremost. The opinions expressed are always the writer's own.

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Despite Covid19 preventing the sharing of that after 14 long years the draft design for The the ongoing work of sorting and cataloguing the Zoom licenses or 'channels' run up to three shopping bags in our local supermarkets, The Hub is now available on the Council website backlog of hundreds of items. This is vital for different group meetings simultaneously. We are Boomerang Bags group are connecting via queenscliffe.vic.gov.au/hub them to carry out their work with confidence in currently running art and Italian classes, music Zoom each Friday morning and are continuing Successive Museum Committees of Manage- our data retrieval systems. groups (choir and ukulele), and community to work from home. They have been making ment have been the unrelenting 'drivers' in terms Videos for sale group meetings - Shedding the Blues, Men's scrubs for thankful staff at Geelong Hospital and of getting the project off the ground and at long Those of you who attended our last 'Monthly Shed discussion group, Boomerang Bags and are also linked to the Rona Scrubs Program, a last, we have cause for optimism with most (but Talk' delivered by movie guru Ron Hodgetts in local not-for-profit organisations. growing state-wide movement. Any local sewers certainly not all) of our expectations visible on February would be aware that two videos would We have some spare capacity (subject to wanting to join in are most welcome. the drawing board. If you think you can identify be produced for those wanting copies of the talk. timetabling) to open up access to the QNH Staged re-opening any other improvements to the draft, please They have been directed and produced by Zoom platform to non-profit local community Some measures we will be implementing communicate your ideas to Council. Ron's talented grand-daughter Diana. Queens- groups. include: Research cliffe Now and Then is in stock for $10. A Day in the If you are interested, please contact Greg •Upgrading our cleaning regime with a strict One of the functions of the Museum we have Life of the Museum is available to order at the same Thorpe at QNH on 5258 3367 or qnhouse protocol for wiping and sanitising surfaces been able to keep going has been research price. @fastmail.fm •Changed approaches to sharing spaces and because these volunteers thrive without Alternatively, if you'd like to see Ron's New Online Program equipment interruption in isolation. presentation, plus the two videos on the one 'Troubleshoot' your device and zoom with •Control of pedestrian flows in small spaces such In spite of the lockdown, our post-grad DVD for $10, that's available to order as well. volunteers Tara (Android) and Paul (Apple) will as our hallways students have made good progress and You can obtain copies whilst the museum is be available for free. Q&A sessions for you to •Renewed focus on strict attendance record appreciate the treasure trove of original material closed. Contact Peter Ley 0428 849 884. seek help with your IT device and/or Zoom keeping for contact-tracing purposes issues. •Seeking alternative venues that our larger Further information at qnhouse.com.au and groups can use safely Bellarine Railway update social media. Greg Thorpe, Coordinator Once further easing of the COVID-19 please help us maintain our wonderful railway so Change our Game Vinnie's CEO Sleepout restrictions occur over the next few weeks we that you can soon ride along the shores of Swan grant for sports club Libby Coker, Federal Member for Coran- will be doing the best we can to get back to Bay and the rolling hills of the Bellarine gamite, is taking part in the Vinnie's CEO Queenscliff Football and Netball Club is some sort of normality. Peninsula. Sleepout to raise funds to help break the cycle of one of 37 community sporting organisations Our volunteer crews have been busy keeping Projects that need to continue during the homelessness experienced by hundreds of in line with all the social distancing rules, shutdown include ongoing maintenance for our across the state set to benefit from the second round of the Victorian Government's 2019-20 thousands of Australians. working on various projects including track locomotive and carriage fleet. One of our biggest Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year's work, maintenance on locomotives and ongoing challenges when we do return is being able to 'Change Our Game Community Activation Grants Program' a $241.6 million funding Sleepout will take place online, with participants restorations as you would have seen from some help families ride our beautifully restored trains sleeping on their couches, in their backyards or in of our posts. and maintain social distancing at the same time, commitment to level the playing field for women and girls in sport and recreation. their cars. The CEO Sleepout will take place on We need your help!! we can do this with compartment carriages and Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville welcomed 18 June 2020. Whilst we don't have a return date set just yet modifications. the announcement, and congratulated Queens- Ms Coker said the impact of COVID-19 has it is hoped that maybe in the next few months we Please consider helping The Bellarine cliff for its successful bid. "Community sport led to an increase in demand on support services can start running passenger trains again and also Railway. We have a direct link for donations. and recreation clubs play such an important role across the region as the pandemic has led to look at some of our famous events such as Donations to our Museum and Operations in uniting our community and driving positive greater need as a result of people losing their jobs Thomas the Tank Weekends. https://www.trybooking.com/BJMMC social change," said Ms Neville. or experiencing a reduction in their income. As I am sure you can appreciate even though We will keep you update with the progress of Community activation grants help support "The CEO Sleepout raises awareness of the we are not running services we don't have an the railway and we look forward to the day we local sporting organisations to offer more challenges being faced by people experiencing income and we still need to pay the bills and keep can welcome you all once again. Victorian women and girls the opportunity to homelessness, and raises much needed funds for the lights on. Being a not for profit (NFP) Steve Dalton, President participate and lead through sport and recre- frontline services. organisation this has and is exceedingly difficult Geelong Steam Preservation Society ation as well as undertake leadership roles You can make a donation to Libby Coker's fundraising for us. 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Shop GO66, Gateway Plaza, 641-659 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold 3224 Funded from Parliamentary Budget Page 4 – Queenscliffe Herald, June/July 2020 Queenscliffe Herald, June/July 2020 – Page 5 Queenscliff - Pt Lonsdale Lions Cottage by the Sea You would think life is quiet without children at the Cottage, but our “We serve” building contractors have been making up for it. With increased hygiene and appropriate social distancing, Capital Works have continued at a steady pace. As we prepare to install a central staircase, the 'girls' stairs at the With the gradual easing of the to assist with the important recovery area, about 800 km from Dartmoor, western end of the Cottage have been removed making way for a grand COVID-19 restrictions the Lions from the bushfires. for bushfire relief to burned out window that will help flood the building with natural light. Club hopes to slowly resume their Donations to Lions Australia farmers. The Programs Team continue to deliver remote children's programs to our service to the community in the near Foundation, and Lions Clubs The Lions paid for the freight from REEF and Mentor children, with a few of the Team's challenging antics future. International, have contributed to the its Bushfire Relief Fund. making it into public via our social media and website. "The good news is that the fantastic supply of almost 100 x 24,000 litre Timboon Lions Club organised The Programs Team have also taken this time to review the Intended work being done by the broader Lions water tanks at a cost of $3,000 each, delivery of 80 plus B Double and Semi Outcomes theory and documentation that sits behind the work we do at family is continuing," said club completely installed with water, to loads of hay into the Corryong area Cottage by the Sea. These guiding principles are based on our values president Adrian Miles. assist with the rebuilding and recovery with the Wangaratta Lions providing Adventure, Belonging, Community, Integrity, Respect and our mission of "The dramatic changes to all of our in the bushfire affected areas. In many an evening meal and breakfast for over inspiration, fun, opportunity. lives has made the summer bushfires instances, Lions Club Members are 100 drivers and families. At the end of By focussing on the Intended Outcomes in the development of our seem a long time ago. However the manhandling the tanks into areas as the journey a barbeque was held for all children's programs and activities choices, our Programs Team ensure we make combined effects of the fires and the the wooden bridges have been families affected by the bushfires. a positive impact while creating happy memories for the children. The REEF Covid-19 virus has been a 'double destroyed or damaged by the fires. Simpson Lions received donations camp we held in early March focussed on Team Work and specifically met the whammy' in many towns in The Lions Club of Queenscliff-Pt of 800 bales of hay and they were Intended Outcomes of: Gippsland and north-east Victoria, Lonsdale has been a conduit for transported to the North East of • Adventure: Participate in a variety of activities NSW and SA. injecting almost $23,000 into the Victoria. • Belonging: Experience social acceptance On top of that, believe it or not, Lions Bushfire appeals including a In addition, trucks have been • Community: Contribute to the group some areas are still drought affected. donation from the Queenscliff Bowls loaded and dispatched to Kangaroo • Integrity: Try out new behaviours, explore identity These are the challenges of our Club who saw that Lions ensure that Island by the Cavendish community. • Respect: Support and encouragement from others sunburnt country. In this issue of the 100% of the money is used for the Tools Drive While each camp has a specific focus, such as Team Work, the children Queenscliffe Herald I want to tell you appropriate purposes. No money is Three utes and a trailer load of experience numerous benefits at Cottage by the Sea that are all underpinned by a few stories that the broader Lions kept back for administrative or other tools has been delivered to Bruthen, our principles. For example 'experiencing fresh, nutritious and tasty colourful community has been doing to help purposes. Corryong and Mallacootta. Another food' falls under the confluence of Inspiration and Adventure. Or exploring the those in great need." Need for feed load went to Sarsfield, near Bruthen, a local environment in Queenscliff which meets the outcome of Community and Bushfire Relief Dartmoor Lions Club received the small community heavily affected by fulfils all aspects of our mission: inspiration, fun, opportunity. Australian Lions Club members donations of 220 bales of pasture hay the bushfires. The tools were Everyone at the Cottage has been making the most of this time. and the public have donated more (approx 120 tonnes) from generous gratefully received by the local However, we are ever than $1.2 million to Australian Lions farmers in their surrounding areas residents. conscious that restrictions Foundation. Much of this money has who had a very good grass growing So you can see that the Lions Club and social distancing are been allocated as Emergency Grants year. The bales were transported by is a vibrant enthusiastic group of having detrimental impacts to Clubs and Districts on a needs basis three B-Double loads to the Corryong volunteers, many of whom give very on mental health and, in generously of their time, labour and some cases, domestic safety. means. At Cottage by the Sea, we We are always on the lookout for are preparing for an increa- new members who can help us to sed number of children who continue this great work. If you have will need our support on the some spare time and are looking to other side of lockdown. Our give something back into the comm- children's programs receive unity we want to hear from you. no government funding and Contact Phil Newey 0408 524 059 rely solely on donations from or Adrian Miles 0417 556 086. our community. If you are in a position to To advertise support us this financial year, please consider making a or promote your donation. Every little helps business or event to ensure the Cottage is here for as many children as in the possible to create happy Queenscliffe Herald memories and provide early intervention into trauma. call Carmel Adam Wake, CEO The Lions Club of Portarlington-Drysdale's Tools Drive resulted in much needed tools 5258 4828 and all the staff at being taken to Gippsland and North West Victoria. Cottage by the Sea Mi Shells Seafood Salt Bush FISH AND CHIPS Fine Foods FFRREESSHH FFIISSHH TAKE AWAY FOOD -4pm The provedore is offering OPEN THURS-SUN 8.30 FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD DAILY OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK several AT QUEENSCLIFF HARBOUR PHONE ORDERS WELCOME take-away options: Menu items to go and take FISH, OYSTERS, PRAWNS, MUSSELS, ATLANTIC BAIT & TACKLE AVAILABLE home meals like Massaman SALMON, SCALLOPS FRESH OFF THE BOAT. 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Shop 3 & 4 DINE IN OR TAKE AWAY – BYO only • HOME DELIVERY Phone 5258 4829 13 Hesse Street Queenscliff FIND US ON Facebook OR www.cliffes.com.au or email: Phone: 4225 2924 1 SYMONDS STREET, QUEENSCLIFF, VIC 3225 [email protected] Page 6 – Queenscliffe Herald, June/July 2020 Dining is back on Queenscliff Music Festival COVID-19 PANDEMIC SHUTDOWN the menu at 360Q A huge thanks to all our fabulous Breakfast: Served Saturday and MUSEUM RE-OPENING guests who supported us through this Sunday from 9am to10.30am and Update QUEENSCLIFFE MARITIME MUSEUM difficult time by purchasing our 10.30 to 12noon Festival director, Andrew Orvis, reports that the isolation packs, taking part in Zoom will re-open for business on Lunch: Seven days a week from 12 2019 festival was another fantastic year for QMF on cooking classes, Zoom dinner parties noon to 1.30pm and 1.30pm to 3pm many levels. "Financially we strengthened our SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2020 and bought our heat and eat meals. Dinner: Seven days a week from reserves just in time for a Global Pandemic that will We are forever grateful. 6pm to 7.30pm and 7.30pm to 9pm certainly have a negative financial impact on QMF in 11.00 am – 4.00 pm every day Now we can't wait to welcome High Tea: Sundays 3-5pm during 2020," he said. "Despite this we are in a strong customers for lunch and dinner seven June position to make it out the other side of COVID, Safety protocols will be applied including days a week and for breakfast on We will be hosting guests in both which unfortunately is more than many festivals and Social distancing and sanitising Saturday and Sunday and to launch upstairs (weekends as dictated by events will be able to manage. our amazing new winter menu. demand) and downstairs restaurant "The success of 2019 was due to a number of key Please come in and see our latest exhibit, the The number of patrons we can areas to ensure we can maintain factors, many of which are a direct result of the Board historic Sea Pilot Launch accommodate is limited due to State appropriate social distancing. and QMFs focus on minimising our risk, creating Government regulations (at this stage To book a table, please call 5252 sustainable operations and forward thinking beyond the MAVIS III 20 people in each separated space of 4200 or www.360q.com.au current festival cycle but who could have predicted the restaurant with adequate room for Safety comes first where we'd be at in 2020!" We look forward to seeing you at social distancing until June 22 when 50 360Q is adhering to all safety meas- Festival facts 2 Wharf Street Queenscliff people will be permitted), so to make it ures for our staff and guests as outlined * The 2019 Festival recorded further increases in ticket Tel: 5258 3440 a safe and comfortable experience for by the Department of Health and Hu- sales than in 2018. [email protected] all, we have introduced sitting times man Services in relation to the reopen- * Sales were higher than ever before, and earlier than an d set menu prices. ing of restaurants across Victoria. ever before, that has set a new benchmark in attendance for QMF. * Our engagement with the community and getting community groups involved in the festival continues to grow, and we are now actively supporting other current WE ARE EXCITED TO HAVE RE-OPENED ON JUNE 1st and emerging arts and cultural events with contributions to Sacred Edge, Queenscliff Literary Due to ongoing restrictions and limited numbers we will be offering set price Festival, and a commitment to contribute to the development of the New Hall project being undertaken dining from our exciting new Winter Menu. by Lighthouse Arts Collective. Key stats and outcomes * $4.49m Economic Impact (up from $3.78m reported in 2018) * $144k in Community Benefits through donations and fundraising * 7.2% overall ticket sales increase on 2018 * 27,389 total attendance over 3 days * 514 volunteers * 95% of waste generated at the event diverted from landfill * 178kg of waste (equivalent of 6.5 x 240L wheelie bins) collected at the festival sent to landfill. * 94% of attendees come from outside of 25km radius * 55% of the crowd is aged 45+ * 71% female * 88.9% of attendees stay locally 2 or more nights "A big thank you to the QMF Office Team - Chris Longmore, Taylor Crotty, Viv Fogarty and Monica Clemow for all the hard work that went in to 2019 and for their patience as we work through 2020. Thanks to our Team Leaders, Contractors, Suppliers, Artists, Community and Supporters who make QMF, the Q-Crew, and QMF Inc and without whom our successful festival would not have been possible. A special mention to Dennis Farrugia, who after 12 EXCITING years on the Board and 20+ years involved with QMF, has decided to stand aside from the Board this year - a sincere thankyou for your incredible contribution over NEW so many years." Andrew Orvis WINTER QMF Director MENU

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BOOKING TIMES WILL BE: 7 DAYS A WEEK - Lunch: 12 TO 1.30pm & 1.30 to 3pm Dinner: 6 to 7.30pm & 7.30 to 9pm Seaview Gallery BREAKFAST - Saturday & Sunday: 9 to 10.30am & 10.30 to 12pm Seaview reopened on Friday 5th June. New gallery hours for winter will be 10.30 to 4.30 pm from HIGH TEA ON SUNDAY - $55pp from 3 to 5pm with free-flowing bubbles (book online) Thursday to Monday. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. We have refurbished with new carpet and paint work so looking forward to being open. The gallery will feature new pieces from Vida Pearson who is renowned for her hand painted lino prints. Also new work from most of Seaview artists and new artist Salvador Medina. Call in for a browse - we have missed you and look forward to being open again. Queenscliffe Herald, June/July 2020 – Page 7

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Contact one of our friendly consultants Seaview Gallery 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 [email protected] 5258 3763 Contemporary - Traditional - Art - Glass - Sculpture p: 03 5258 3 0428 998 863645 www.qchb.com.au w.seaviewgallery.com.au e: [email protected] Closed Tuesday & Wednesday LONNIE SNAPS PHOTOGRAPHY Page 8 – Queenscliffe Herald, June/July 2020 The Easter Encampments For a number of years in the 1880s to the early 1900s the Easter Encampments became a common feature in Queenscliff. At their height township numbers could swell up to nearly 2000 or more personnel. With hostilities growing in Europe, the aftermath of the American Civil war and intrusions and possible threats from powers outside the Empire for example Russian aggression, the fortifications at Queenscliff became a major priority. Works and defence upgrades were also being devised in other colonies. In 1877 British officer Captain (later to a close on Monday. Some good drill forces was represented. Reports indicate Lieutenant Colonel) Peter Scratchley RE and practice was given to the various corps in the over 1700 men attended the annual Major General Sir William Jervois morning, and in the afternoon firing from the encampment. Despite the appearance recommended improvements at Queenscliff. big guns took place. The firing was very good. of two heavy Armstrong guns they were not Two years later the original battery was Sir Bryan O'Loghlen and other members of allowed, however, to be fired for fear of Public Works, and Minister of Lands visited demolished and two new ones, an upper and a the Ministry, with a party of distinguished breaking the windows in Queenscliffe, 'which Queenscliff, witnessed the repulse of the lower battery, were being installed. By 1878 visitors from other colonies, went to is a rather fashionable watering place'. The ti- invaders, and inspected the defence works on utilising the Easter holiday period for training Queenscliff by special train and visited the tree near the beach provided excellent coverage the cliff. Whilst the sham fight was purposes use of the Volunteer Corps was encampment. Unfortunately, a shocking for the sham fights. proceeding, the Garrison Artillery were having entertained as a means of maintaining some accident occurred through the premature It was reported in the Australian Sketcher shot and shell practice at the 40, 68, and 80 defence capabilities and doing some of the bursting of a 40-pounder Armstrong shell. that: 'THE Victorian land forces went under pounders, and made some excellent shooting. battery construction work. Several shells had been fired, when, suddenly, canvas at Queenscliff during the Easter Major Ellery at the same time was with his However, this proposed 1878 volunteer there was a commotion in the crowd, and holidays. The main encampment was about men laying dummy torpedoes in the West camp was cancelled and sandbag works at remarks made about someone having been two miles and a half from the township, and in Channel. On Monday night the infantry Queenscliff were undertaken by the Victorian hurt. A rush was immediately made to the it were collected together the cavalry, field returned to their various districts by special Defence Corps and the Volunteer Engineers. beach below where two young men were artillery, infantry, and engineers. As the trains, and the artillery and cavalry followed These works pre-dated the Jervois and found stricken down just at the water's edge by Garrison Artillery bad to be constantly next morning. The encampment, in fact, Sratchley design for Fort Queenscliff. A the fragments of one of the shells which had practised at the guns in the batteries on the ended with the sham-fight.' Frederick Kruger photograph from this time is been recently fired. The first man picked up cliff they had a small camp for themselves 1884 saw a smaller encampment owing to an important image of the period. was found not to be very severely injured, and alongside the works. The Torpedo Volunteer the changes in the defence force due to a The works in 1878 were marked out on the he was at once carried up to the room within Militia Corps also pitched their tents at the reorganisation of the Forces. 'Only a small sandy spot near the White Lighthouse in the the battery enclosure in which the medicines, Battery Camp but spent their time chiefly on section of the militia will this year engage in vicinity of the current Ocean View carpark at surgical implements, etc., were stored. The Swan Island. The combined strength of the the usual Easter encampment and Shortland's Bluff. The Easter encampment other man presented a dreadful appearance. little army was 1,758, and embraced over 800 manoeuvres. The most interesting work will be was also cancelled in 1879. It appears another The trousers were out through over the infantry, over 400 Garrison Artillery, about done by the Torpedo Corps, who go down to planned camp was also not held in 1880. hipbone, marking the spot where the shell had 250 field artillery with 18 guns, a cavalry Swan Island on Thursday afternoon, and However, it appears to Victorian land boom struck, while the position of the left leg brigade of 150 swords, with two field pieces. camp there until Monday evening, this assisted in freeing up additional funds and by showed plainly that it was broken. Drs. Reid, The whole were under the command of constituting the four days field drill required 1881 serious war games were afoot. Gillbee, Hudson, and Surgeon-major Williams Colonel Hutton, the acting commandant. by the new regulations. The work will consist In 1881 war practices and battles took place were quickly in attendance. Under their The encampment was formed on Thursday largely of the training, laying moving and at Portsea where it was described as: 'Another supervision the injured man was placed on a March 22 and on Friday and Saturday the men lifting of torpedo lines. It is expected that good day of work was done by the metropolitan stretcher and carried to the place where his were kept steadily at company and battalion about 80 men will turnout. Major Ellery in rifles yesterday at the Quarantine station. As this comrade was located. He gave the name of drill. On Sunday a church parade took place at command, with Captain Moors next in rank was the last day of their outing they were up by 6 George Russ, upholsterer, residing at 260 headquarters and the Rev. H. Plow Kane, Captain Josephs will have charge of the camp.' o'clock, and by half past 7 o'clock all the bedding Drummond Street, Carlton, in the employ of M.A. officiated. On the afternoon of the same This camp also included other officers had been stowed away and most of the baggage the Melbourne Dress Supply Company. He is day the ceremony of trooping the colours was including Captain Ind, Lieutenant Otter and packed up for removal. After breakfast the whole unmarried and is about twenty-six years of performed, and the brigade was put through a Colonel Disney. force was mustered and divided into two battalions age. On removing his clothing, the full extent number of interesting movements by Major 1885 saw more of a focus on naval matters as on Saturday. The first battalion, under Major of his injuries was at once apparent. The piece Templeton. and a 350 strong appearance of officers and Treeman, who was supported by Major Small, of shell had struck him on the left thigh bone, Next day a Sham fight took place. The naval personnel. There was much action at sea marched off in the direction of Portsea. After half passed through the limb, tearing it dreadfully, forces were divided into two parties, one under with the gunboats Victoria and Albert and the an hour had elapsed the second battalion, and then out through the hind part of the right Colonel Rede, and the other under Colonel torpedo boat Childers involved in actions at commanded by Major Templeton, who was assisted thigh, making a dreadful gash. In fact, his legs Bull. Colonel Rede's brigade consisted of the The Heads and involving the three forts - by Major Buchan, started in pursuit, and a sham are nearly cut off. The medical men were of Metropolitan and Mount Alexander Rifles Queenscliff, Nepean and South Channel. fight took place.' opinion that amputation would be useless, and under Majors Templeton, Freeman, and Other parts of the Victorian fleet including The volunteers left Portsea on Easter they considered the case as being a perfectly Aitken, and two batteries of the field artillery Cerberus, Nelson, Lonsdale and Nepean were Monday landing at Australian wharf late in hopeless one. The injuries were, however, under Major Sargood. These represented an involved. However, it was reported that: 'Some the afternoon. dressed, and the unfortunate young fellow was expeditionary force which had landed with the disturbance was created in the Queenscliff 'After dinner the troops embarked Steam was got despatched in the Ministerial special train to view of attacking the batteries in the rear. camp this morning by several residents up about 3 o'clock and as the boats left hearty cheers the Melbourne Hospital where he died on Colonel Bull's was the defending party, and it complaining of the loss during the night of were given to Dr Bulmer, the superintendent of the Tuesday morning. His companion's name is consisted of the Ballarat Rangers under Major poultry, the birds having been found dead in station, for the facilities he had given and the most Alfred Daley, also an upholsterer, aged twenty- Sleep, the Engineers under Major Shakespear, the vicinity of the battery. (This would obliging disposition he had manifested. The men six years, unmarried, and in the employ of the Metropolitan Field Artillery, under Major necessarily come within the programme of were all landed at the Australian Wharf by 5pm Messrs. Steinfeld, Levinson, and Co. furniture Clarke, and the cavalry under Major Caleb actual hostilities).' and were dismissed. Major Templeton and his fellow dealers of Elizabeth Street. He had received a Anderson. The Engineers, in anticipation of In 1886 military actions centred around officers may be complimented on the success of their contused wound of the thumb, and a wound in the attack, had thrown up two temporary Lake Victoria and the railway line near the Easter muster.' the left thigh. He made the following batteries on the crest of a hill which present day Lakers siding in one of the biggest Apart from one small incident involving statement to one reporter, who was present commanded all the approaches to the town. displays of the Volunteer and Permanent Carlton and Collingwood corps the muster while his injuries were being attended to: "We The assailing brigade forced the defenders Defences. Heavy rain set in that year. It was appeared a very orderly affair. came down together to Queenscliff in the back to the town and into the permanent reported that: 'arrangements are now being 'During the four days of the outing the men, steamer Williams. We walked along the beach batteries, from whence they were repulsed. made by the officers of the Headquarters Staff whilst in camp, were most orderly, and the same and were returning again to the wharf when The proceedings were witnessed with much for the Easter encampment which is to be held remark may be made of their general conduct the shell struck us. We saw no sentries on the interest. The officers commanding corps and about three miles out of Queenscliff. All the outside. There were, however some exceptional cases beach, and did not hear any other shells, or we battalions were put on their mettle, umpires defence force of the colony will be of unseemly behaviour. The most extreme instance would not have gone there." having been appointed to watch their represented, and it is expected that there will was that of about half a dozen men belonging to the 1883 saw a major exhibition of force with movements, and decide when one party was be 2,500 men on the ground, including 500 Carlton and Collingwood corps, who took advantage one of the biggest displays held over the Easter out-manoeuvred or beaten by another. mounted rifles. The camp equipment is now of their leave of absence on Sunday to visit Sorrento period where it was lauded for the first time in During the afternoon the Premier, Chief ready, and Lt-Colonel Brownrigg intends to and to get drunk. A quarrel began amongst them in many years that every branch of the land Secretary, Minister of Customs, Minister of visit Queensciiff on Saturday to select a site. the bar of the Continental Hotel, and they had to be He is now in correspondence with officers in ejected by physical force. They then rolled about in the country, and it is hoped the camp will be a the street with their uniforms on, and bellowed forth great success.' volleys of oaths, to the great annoyance and disgust 'Roughly speaking the area is half a mile in of the residents. These men should be called to length by a little more than a third of a mile in account for their disgraceful behaviour, and if their extreme depth, it lies parallel with the main identity can be proved will doubtless be done.' road between Queenscliff and Geelong and is By 1882 Queenscliff at Easter became the intersected by the railway line between those scene of major defence training activities and towns. The camp proper is on a slight slope, for an extended period became a regular the fall being from the road towards the line, feature of volunteer Defence activities. Fort and the surrounding country is undulating and Queenscliff was changing the face of the covered with light timber the plan shows very village as it quickly turned into a garrison clearly how the ground has been occupied.' town. The following years saw these Easter 'The commissariat is conveniently placed encampments grow in numbers. In 1883 the near the temporary platform, on the railway camp was located within about 200 yards of line, where are also the tanks from which is the camping ground. Later it would be held obtained all the water required at the out where Lakers currently sits. It was the site encampment. The long open space along the near the present Lakers Siding alongside the road and in front of the tent lines is 50 yards in railway line that had been completed just a few width and will be used as a parade ground.' years earlier. With Fort Queenscliff building By 1887 a series of sites were selected works progressing, the military practices including Frankston, Queenscliff, Fort appeared to have success. 1882 didn't pass Nepean, Swan Island, and the South Channel without a serious incident to a tourist. His Fort. In 1889 Queenscliff still hosted Easter resultant death a day later from shell wounds The site was on 'new ground' having never been occupied by an armed force and it is the more suitably encampments but the main forces were located lead to an inquest. placed because Queenscliff is easily approachable, and any attempt to land an invading party in that at Langwarrin. 'The Queenscliff encampment was brought quarter could be promptly met.' By David Connoley Queenscliffe Herald, June/July 2020 – Page 9 National Volunteer Week May 18-24 Congratulations to our six National Volunteer Week 2020, Volunteer Ambassadors. Their stories were told each day the week to celebrate their achievements and to highlight the tireless work of volunteers. Our comm- unity would not be the same without them. Humans in Geelong are made up of a team of dynamic volunteers who aim to inspire, connect and strengthen our community by sharing the stories of locals who are making a difference one way or another. You can catch up on the stories of the selected Volunteer Ambassadors on the Humans in Geelong website www.humansingeelong.com When the aliens Humans in Geelong, genU and Volunteering Geelong Top L-R Deb Elliott of Helping our Hospital Heroes Australia, ran the awards and it was a very tough decision, narrowing Lynne Hill of genU, Suzanne Elkington of Geelong Hospital. down the many nominations to just six ambassadors. Keep Bottom L-R, Brandon Dellow of Humans in Geelong, Judy came to Queenscliff up the great work everyone and thanks for volunteering! Lidstone of The Winged Horse Equine Centre and Scott Cooper Humans in Geelong of Golden Plains Shire. It wasn't just a solitary sighting. of alternative/experimental rock, had There were at least 150 people in the crowd mesmerised. It was a go- Community transport attendance each time they arrived lden era for pub rock and roll on the and they visited more than once. local scene. Some of the other bands support during COVID-19 It was at the end of the 70s. that played at the Ozone over a two to Residents on the Bellarine have been taking advantage of Queenscliff was quite different back three year period were Men At Work, Bellarine Community Health's COVID-19 Community then. There were more fishermen and Goanna and The Angels. Transport service during the past few weeks. there were three hotels operating in Not far down the road at Ocean Dozens of locals have been using the free service to get to the town doing a roaring trade. There Grove, The Boatshed at the Collen- doctors appointments, pharmacy scripts, or help with picking up was the Ozone Hotel at the top of the dina Hotel hosted many rock acts. food shopping. hill, the Queenscliff Hotel midway Cold Chisel, John Farnham when he The service was launched last month along with a dedicated down the hill and The Esplanade at was fronting Little River Band, phone line to assist community members in need of additional the bottom of the hill not far from Hunters and Collectors and Killing support during COVID-19. Fishermens' Flats. Heidi were just a few of the stellar "We are really pleased with the uptake of the service," says The two main 'watering holes' for acts. BCH Community Engagement Manager Caroline Jordan. "We locals were the The Ozone and The One of the highlight performances have been using our staff, some of whom have been redeployed Esplanade. The Queenscliff was was the appearance of Tina Turner. from other areas of the organisation, to handle incoming calls to evolving and gaining a reputation for At the time her career was in a hiatus. the dedicated number and drive people to appointments." providing fine dining with the estab- Appearing at the Boatshed might well Portarlington residents Win and Derek Hunter have been lishment of the renowned Mietta's have been the catalyst (perhaps not), regular users of the service for the past few weeks after a restaurant. as soon after her career soared to new neighbour told them about it. 89-year-old Win says the service has It was at the Ozone Hotel where heights. Tina had a considerable role been wonderful. "We have kept ourselves completely isolated and The Aliens appeared. Those present at as Aunty Entity in Mad Max Beyond we felt to get into a taxi or onto a public transport bus was just too the original sighting some weeks Thunderdome alongside Mel Gibson. dangerous for us, so to be picked up at your door has been so earlier had been mesmerised and like Then she became the face of the good." loyal disciples spread the word and National Rugby League and her song Support is available for people around the Bellarine including they and others were drawn back as if Simply The Best ensured she enjoyed Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Wallington, Drysdale, Curlewis, under a hypnotic trance. more of the limelight. Clifton Springs, Leopold, Marcus Hill, Mannerim, Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale, Portarlington, Indented Head and St Leonards. The Aliens appeared in the large Over at the Barwon Heads Hotel COVID-19 community support number: 5258 0835. dining room inside the Ozone and bands that have entertained apprec- many, trying to catch at least a iative crowds included The Loved glimpse, would be turned away in Ones, Mental As Anything and The disappointment. Hoodoo Gurus. Former original committee mem- Kim recalls seeing iconic Aussie ber of the Queenscliff Music Festival, rockers, Billy Thorpe and The Aztecs, Kim Goodall, who was at each a headline act at the Sunbury Festivals appearance, shared his recollections. of the early 70s, play at venues in Gee- "There were four of them. All long. Many years later, patrons of the dressed in black. The lead guitarist Queenscliff Music Festival were was a smaller guy, quite short and his treated to a performance by the legend head was shaven. He looked like an himself. For many, the performance alien. He played a transparent guitar by 'Thorpey' proved the highlight of and often played one handed prod- that year's festival. ucing weird and ethereal sounds," he The pub rock scene is only a said. shadow of the former heady days. The There was no coronavirus back popularity of live music still continues then, no social distancing rules and but venues are evolving from the 'pub the dining room was packed. Even scene' more to festivals or larger venue hardened fisherman and tough performances. footballers not known for gracing the The Queenscliff Music Festival, dance floor, stood around the booked out well in advance in recent perimeter, upper torsos and heads years, underlines the ability of live moving to the beat. music to attract and entertain crowds. "The lead guitarist took his There have been no more sightings strumming hand off the guitar and of The Aliens for a number of years. push his foot down hard on the wah Not in Queenscliff. pedal then did a whirling motion in But like many others, I was pleased the air, playing only with his left to experience the aura they created hand." when they last visited. The Aliens with their unique brand Denis Walters Page 10 – Queenscliffe Herald, June/July 2020 Holidaying at the Point Test cricket on the I have enjoyed holidays off and on at Point Lonsdale for the past 60 years. The memories are endless yet certain events, people and places are firmly etched in my mind. I have catalogued a few of those memories that may rekindle your recollections of the best holiday spot on earth. Lonsdale back beach Getting there located on the corner where Fellows Road Every time I hear Greg Champion's As a six-year old our family set off for our intersects with the bitumen to Ocean Grove. ditty 'I scored a century in the backyard at first holiday at a dot on the Broadbent's map I'm told the Club had two meetings per year Mums' I have flashbacks to memories of - Point Lonsdale. and were popular amongst members of the great Test matches played on the back Melbourne faded in the dust as Werribee Bellarine society. beach at Point Lonsdale. loomed and our first stop was for fish and Glen Miller and his music To set the scene, it was circa early 1960s, chips. Many years later I thought Werribee As time went by we had visitors who the pitch was a bit spongy having been was half way to this mythical place, Point ventured the trip from Melbourne. First stop freshly rolled by the incoming tide, and Lonsdale. to show off Lonsdale's finer points was a trip needless to say the weather was immaculate. We finally made it to our rental in to the Lighthouse. A favourite story my The growing crowd spread themselves out Buckley Road - a timber house imaginatively Mum always trotted out was 'In the still of amongst the patch where the beach sand constructed from containers left over from night you can hear the band playing on meets the dunes. World War 2. Very accommodating with board the liners as they sail through the All was ready for an encounter using a most mod-cons of the time and a Heads'. Mum always was the imaginative battered old willow bat found on the beach thunderbox down the track. one. and a well worn tennis ball kindly loaned by Exploring the Point The Fog Horn a labrador. As kids the front beach was our go-to It may well be an urban myth but it has The batting order was take-it-in-turn as meet and greet place. It had adventures worn well over time. When visibility was a was the bowling. This was a Test match for Pete Williams everyone - guys and girls. If you were not around every corner. danger at sea the lighthouse blew its fog Pete retired not out and another unofficial bowling you were fielding. Just prior to Toc H and the Lighthouse area horn. One foggy night it blew and blew and record was broken. To open the batting in strode Pete was a Tea House which was a den of almost all residents at the Point, and beyond, For all this summer fun, Pete Williams Williams, a regular holiday maker at iniquity for kids my age - it had a slot copped an earful. Next morning one went onto greater things playing 4 First Lonsdale, and no stranger to wielding the machine where you played soccer with seasoned resident was quizzed if he had Class games for Victoria 1965-66. Pete is willow. Pete was an elite school boy moveable players. We played for hours for heard the fog horn. 'Oh, is that what it was. I retired from the legal profession and cricketer. A hush came over the crowd as the cost of a penny a game and winner took thought it was Nancy (his wife) snoring'. resides in rural Victoria. The Williams Pete smashed the soggy old ball all over the all -safety matches. Fast forward to today Boom, boom. family still holiday at the Point. and those same slot machines have made a As youngsters we had our share of the beach, and keeping score was an impossible task. Pete was on fire. Drastic action was When he wasn't in Monaco, real Test comeback to adorn foyers of bars and lighthouse sounding off when ships had run cricket royalty joined in a game on the creative hotspots. How kitsch can one go? off course. We rode our bikes down to Rip needed. A fielder and his dog were dispatched to stand knee deep in the surf to Lonsdale surf beach where Bob Cowper Fly away View to see boats facing the wrong way or made mince meat of the local bowlers. In the paddock next to the Tea Rooms wedged on rocks. hopefully catch one of Pete's Big Bash hits. No such luck and being a true gentleman Bob swapped his Baggy Green for a floppy was, no kidding, a small, full size passenger Picture Show People white hat and his nose was smeared with aeroplane. It just sat there - historical As teenage years kicked in, we, as a group white zinc cream to match. information was scant other than it may (because that's the way we travelled at the Roger Little was a beach cricketer with have been used in WW2. This fair dinkum Point) went to the flicks at the Lonsdale style and a successful batsman for district plane made reading Air Adventures of Picture Theatre located in Main Street where sides in Melbourne and Sydney. Roger Biggles all the more relatable. the concrete toilets stand today. The wooden played delicate strokes like square cuts. The endless queues structure had seating for about 40 people. Another 'cricketer' I recall was John Keeping the lines of communications open Films were far from blockbuster movies, the Elliot who was a pretty average batsman with family and friends was a major exercise projector was a bit dodgy and broke down at yet made plenty of headlines in his later during peak holiday time. Only posh people the most inappropriate times. The theatre business life. Among the spectators was had phones in their house, so parents had to burnt down and that spelt THE END to Allan Moffat, a Canadian who preferred form a queue outside the Post Office while regular films. motor racing more than watching beach the telephonist dialled up your Aunty, boss, Your memories cricket. or whoever. Phone calls were made after Please email me your memories of Life was simple, beach cricket was fun 7pm and the queues snaked down Main people, places and happy snaps that and when the game was over players Street. happened at the Point over the 1950 to 1970s cooled off in the surf. What a life. Queenscliffe Race Club era. Or, elaborate on any further funny facts Many memories... why not drop me an I was fascinated with the remains of what of my memories listed in this article. email [email protected] of your memories had been a local horse racing course. The My email is [email protected]. Thanks on the Bellarine circa 1950, 1960 and 1970 wooden remains of the track and finishing in advance. people, places, etc? box were in their final stages of life and By John O'Keefe By John O'Keefe

Meet John O'Keefe The Queenscliffe Herald welcomes semi-retired journalist John O'Keefe to its pages. John's first job as a 'journo' was writing part-time for the Queenscliff Pilot filing news on surf carnivals, local events and just about anything for 3 pence a line way back in the late 1950s. "This led to a working lifetime in the media, marketing and advertising - I'm forever grateful to the 'Queenscliff Pilot," said John. His link with Point Lonsdale goes back even further when his parents owned a holiday house in the town. "I'm filling in time writing a weekly article for Ash Long's Melbourne Observer," explained John. "It's a labour of love as no money changes hands and the reason I do it is because I enjoy the task along with the research and fact finding." His borough-based articles and titbits are very welcome. Ed. Queenscliffe Herald, June/July 2020 – Page 11

Freemasonry is an Organisation of Good Men, supporting Cosmopolitan each other, their families and the community. Lodge Point Lonsdale VIEW Club No. 96 Our club formed late last year and with lots down temporarily. We look forward to of enthusiastic work we soon had 60 members continuing to create a great club and serve The that's risen to almost 90. Our meetings were Smith Family. Masonic Musings filled with laughter and well attended. Plans For further information go to VIEW .org for our inauguration on March 18 had been Margarita Fair - President Cosmopolitan Lodge Snapshot lodge, various lodge business including such items finalised. In 1882 eight Freemasons applied to the as correspondence, accounts, lodge finance, We were looking forward to officially VIEW's 60th Anniversary United Grand Lodge of England for a warrant to reports from the various committees, propositions becoming part of VIEW and being presented On 30th April a celebration was held for form a Freemasons Lodge in Queenscliff. The for candidates into Freemasonry. with our badges. We were making plans to form VIEW'S 60th birthday via Zoom! Anton warrant was granted on Thursday September 13, The main program consists of activities such as more activity groups, guest speakers had been Leschen, The Smith Family general manager, 1883 and the Lodge was known as the a lecture on a variety of Masonic or other topics of organised and we were developing a list of congratulated all clubs for the 60 years of Cosmopolitan Lodge No 2065 under the English interest, ceremonial work including the pro- fundraising events. VIEW; National President Anne-Louise Constitution. motion of candidates, the presentation of such Along came COVID-19 and like everyone O'Connor spoke of the 60 years of strength and The inaugural meeting was conducted on items as long service jewels and finally concludes else plans were upended. No Inauguration support reflecting on friendships, activities and Thursday September 13, 1883. Fourteen gentle- with the closing of the lodge by the various office celebration, no meetings and no way to get to fulfilment, the pride and satisfaction of helping men were proposed and initiated on this first night bearers. know each other. As a new club we discussed those in need. with the meeting being conducted at St Georges The final part of the night consists of a meal or our next moves. The ingenuity of women in this Margie Sinclair, tertiary student coordinator Church of England Grammar School, Queens- supper and other activities and concludes by time of shutdown has continued to shine and we for The Smith Family, said the catch-cry for cliff. 10.30pm. must all embrace it with enthusiasm, vigour and many sponsored children is: "I know someone On Thursday May 9, 1889 the Lodge affiliated New Lodge office bearers are placed into their confidence in the future. The committee believes in me." with the United Grand Lodge of Victoria and iss- various offices every twelve months when a new navigated the Zoom app to hold our meetings. ued with the No 100, amended five months later to Worshipful Master is installed, which is Sixty children from all over Australia, via the We wanted to retain contact with our No Happy 96. The membership at that date was 47. conducted on the second Wednesday in Sep- wonders of technology, said Happy 60th members so we have put a lot of effort into Warrant 2065 E.C. was returned to the United tember. Birthday to VIEW. Grand Lodge of England where it was officially Other activities performed by this lodge are sending out a monthly newsletter. This has ideas View Diamond Jubilee 60th year badges cancelled and unexpectedly returned on May 15, involvements with various community programs for keeping busy in various ways from craft to available for $8 each from Margaret Woodhouse 1890 to Cosmopolitan Lodge where it now hangs and assistance to lodge members or widows who virtual tours of famous museums and galleries. [email protected]. in the original lodge room of the current building. may require help. Social activities are also We will also be using it to educate our members Judith Worland - Zone Councillor VC03 Cosmopolitan Lodge first made a move for its conducted throughout the year. about the work of The Smith Family. While we own premises in 1890 but it was not until Tuesday The Lodge gained full quality accreditation in have had positive responses from this initiative it April 15, 1930 that the foundation stone for the September 2011 and received the Community doesn't have that personal touch. The current building was laid. The initial meeting in Services Award from the Borough of Queenscliffe committee has been contacting members by that new centre was conducted on Wednesday on Australia Day 26 January 2012 and again in phone so hopefully they will know that we care August 13, 1930. 2013. about how they are. The emblem used by the Lodge depicts a Some of the Charities and Groups that the Though we are unsure when we can hold full sailing frigate and lighthouse and is the main Lodge have assisted over the years include Cottage member members as yet we are still looking at feature of our lodge banner. The words associated by the Sea, Seafood Feast, Bellarine Community ways we can meet within the State regulations with this emblem 'Statio Tutissima Nautis' Health, Lions Show and Shine, Junior Schol- and safety requirements. meaning 'I stand for the safety of seamen'. arships, Mannerim CFA, Bellarine SES, Sus- We have resumed our outdoor activity Cosmopolitan Lodge conduct regular tainable Living Project, Feed Me Bellarine, Bush groups of walking, cycling, dog walking, meetings at the Bellarine Masonic Centre, 60 Fire Relief, Hope Bereavement, Queenscliff Sea morning teas, photography and are hoping to Learmonth Street, Queenscliff on the second Scouts, Good Friday Appeal Royal Children's resume or begin some of our other groups such Wednesday of every month commencing at 7.30 Hospital as craft, book club. pm but this year the Lodge has been closed since The Cosmopolitan Lodge No 96 extends its Despite lockdown we have been able to March due to COVID-19. best wishes to the community and please contribute financially to Smith family programs. Virtual meetings via Zoom have replaced face remember social distancing. Through our fundraising we hope to be able to to face meetings until such time as the state Further information regarding Freemasons begin to sponsor students later this year. government restrictions are eased. from Secretary, Richard Clark 0400 553 939 or Our members are the life of our club. 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Flotsam, a French word 'floter' to float. Jetsam is an abbreviation for jettison. Under Maritime Law flotsam may be claimed by the original Queenscliff Coast Guard News owner where as jetsam can be claimed by the finder. Fishing restarts after Covid-19 a s s i s t a h a l f c a b i n v e s s e l with 2 persons on board plenty of fuel and battery power the motor would Operations Summary: With fishermen and women rushing to their reportedly just off St Leonards. After some time not restart. Taken in tow the craft was returned to 1 July 2019 to 4 June 2020 boats it didn't take long for the jobs to start. searching we found the vessel 500 meters west of safe harbour at Queenscliff Ramp. Time on job: 1 Requests for assistance: 66. Persons assisted to 13.05.20 at 15.43 hours. Just less than 16 the drilling rig Ocean Onyx some kilometres hour 8 minutes. safe harbour: 155. Value of vessels assisted: hours after Covid-19 fishing bans were cancelled away from the expected location. Their engine 25.05.20 at 11.03 hours. Called to a half cabin $2,601.600. Coast Guard Queenscliff were called to assist had refused to start. Imagine our joy when cruiser east of the Coles Channel near St Recreational Boating Operators their first Distressed Vessel. advised they had launched from Werribee South. Leonards. The skipper had used the battery Licence Course (Needed to get a boat licence) A recreational fishing boat was reported It was a slow tow back to the Werribee South driven winch to raise the anchor. Attempting to Due to the Covid-19 situation RBOL courses capsized 2 nautical miles North East of Indented ramp arriving just after dark. Safely berthed, we start the boat he found his battery was flat. We remain suspended until further notice. Heads. We were advised that whilst three men left them for our long journey home. Time on job: provided him with a battery pack which enabled Covid-19 Update had been in the water for some time they had all 3 hours 23 minutes. 18.05.20 at13.40 hours. A him to start the engine and then motor home to St At this time health requirements remain the been taken to shore by a passing vessel and smoke flare sighting was reported to Police and Leonards. Time on job: 1 hour 7 minutes. same to ensure the health of our volunteers and transferred by ambulance to hospital suffering further enquiries led to information that a jet ski In all 5 call outs in 12 days and some 7 hours their families. We have, as required, suspended from the effects of immersion. Our task was to had broken down in Port Phillip Heads and was 55 minutes on jobs. active training. Some training will continue assist with the recovery of their boat which was being carried out into Bass Strait on an outgoing What is the difference between flotsam and online. Our monthly business meeting is being now a hazard to shipping. tide. A quick response soon had our Coast Guard jetsam? According to NOAA, The United States, held online. The Queenscliff Base will remain On arrival we found that a private vessel had vessel alongside the small craft which was being National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- closed. Our volunteer crews WILL continue to taken their boat in tow and was slowly making its assisted by a Good Samaritan boater who tration flotsam is marine debris in the water often respond to 000 calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week way to shore. Our offer to take over the tow was ensured he wasn't alone and all at sea. The single as the result of a shipwreck or accident that was as per normal. declined but we soon had work to do. As the semi occupant of the Jet Ski had set off from Indented NOT deliberately thrown overboard. Jetsam is For Marine Emergencies call: 000 submerged boat under tow listed from side to side Heads to do a little fishing. After catching a few described as debris that was deliberately thrown Remember: Plan your voyage and maintain it slowly released numerous pieces of flotsam, his motor refused to start. Following a slow tow overboard by the crew of a ship in distress, most your distance, your life depends on it! our task was to trail behind retrieving torches, fuel to the safety of Queenscliff boat ramp he secured often to lighten the load. Safe Boating, Ric Lasslett tank, fishing rods and seats. We felt like the rose his vessel and a Coast Guard gardener who follows the milk cart. Returning member drove him back to the gear to the tow boat we escorted them back to Indented Head where he picked harbour before returning to our Queenscliff base. up his car and trailer. Time on Word passed to us next day suggested that Job: 2 hours 17 minutes. having caught a fish all aboard the hapless vessel 25.05.20 at 09.58 hours. Our moved to one side causing the boat to capsize. It D.V (Distressed Vessel) a half was 5 weeks since our last job. Time on Job: 2 cabin cruiser had lost power hours. whilst underway North East of 17.05.20 at 16.07 hours. We received a call to Queenscliff Harbour. 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