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No 536, DECEMBER 2019 GOLDFIELDS Since 1970 | Priceless PLAZA Editorial & Advertising: 9844 0555 | Email: [email protected] Celebrating community

INSIDE Be Fire Ready As the Diary heads into its 50th year, we celebrate all that is wonderful about our community. — Pages 4-5 This month we have much to celebrate, with the people-power win to retain the Emergency Housing, to have a Beauty & the Beast Jr. place for our most vulnerable to call home in a time of crisis. We profile the epitome of community spirit and meet — Pages 18–19 the winner of Warrandyte Community Bank’s Community Spirit Award. Remembering Jean We celebrate the opening of a new village for our older residents to call home, and look towards a colourful 2020 — Page 20 and another fantastic Warrandyte Festival. All that and more in this month’s Warrandyte Diary. Your community hall Merry Christmas from our community of contributors to our community of readers. — Page 26 Photo: BRUCE DAVIDSON

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OVER THE HILLS By JOCK MACNEISH

TheOVER more THE things HILLS change... By JOCK MACNEISH DECEMBER The Diary’s researchers have started from the corner of Bourke Street number of Miners with voting rights, and Stephen Street (now Exhibition Captain Anderson was elected with an Peace, love been trawling the internet and Street) commenced regular operations, overwhelming majority. have come across a bit of a find. which continued thrice weekly each way Gold was still the main industry at and hope Tucked away on the Warrandyte throughout the summer. Anderson’s Creek, the Gold Circular 232 Yarra St Cricket Club’s website is a copy The journey took the best part of a day. stating a rush was in full swing and up to This, apart from gold, was probably the 100 ounces to the ton being obtained. Warrandyte of a book tracing the history of main single factor which contributed One reliable source quoted a Scot as 0411 528 142 the Warrandyte Cricket Club and towards the rapid growth of the district. earning more than £400 by breaking quartz therefore the township. It was not all work during that first year. with a sledgehammer. Cricket was, apparently, the main social But James Sloan caused the biggest stir HOURS The Warrandyte Story relaxation, for the Club came into existence in Melbourne when he got 12 oz. from a Fri, Sat, Sun: 11am–5:30pm before New Year’s Eve. single bucket of quartz. 1855–1955 Thus, 1856 was “bowled in” with great Within a month Dransfield Dowlings Compiled by LOUIS CRANFIELD, expectations. Company erected the first quartz-crusher Written & Illustrated The first election campaign at Anderson’s on the field. by HARRY HUDSON Creek, June 1856, was contested by Importing a 20hp crusher — the first of its Advertisers’ forum Captain W. A. C. Anderson, Commissioner kind in the Colony, and which was also Chapter 3: Development of Public Works, and William Pender, of equipped for flour-milling — the Company Businesses: How can the Diary help you St. Kilda. exploited the goldfield outrageously, by Contd... The shadow of Eureka Stockade was cast charging the unheard-of rate of £5 per ton engage with your customers? As early as October 1856, the first coach over the election when fervent appeals for crushing. We will be holding a forum in early 2020 service from Melbourne began operations. from all over the State were made for The dearest rate in Victoria, at that time, It was a great day, worthy of celebration, electors to vote against Captain Anderson, was Castlemaine at £1 per ton. to discuss how the Warrandyte Diary when a large crowd gathered at Cameron’s who was described as a civil servant and a This monopolistic exploitation not only and local businesses can better work Store to welcome the first Ford & Co. Eureka Stockader. put the Company out of business within Coach. It was alleged that he dealt harshly two years, but caused a developmental together. Although the coach, which became with employees in the Public Works setback in the area, from which it took bogged at Deep Creek, never arrived, the Department, besides which, he had served years to recover. Email your expression of interest to: celebrations went on — disappointment with the Military at Eureka Stockade. Those were the days of “get-rich-quick- acting as an extra spur to the gaiety. Although Anderson’s Creek was Johnny-let-development-go-hang”. [email protected] Several weeks later the service — which regarded as a key centre because of the But, there was always cricket.

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DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 3 Community Housing saved by people power By SANDI MILLER DHHS was considering selling the emergency housing for the local COMMUNITY GROUPS scrambled to property. community, and it did do that for a save Warrandyte’s Emergency Housing “When the previous tenants vacated while when a family moved in after in Police Street after the Department of I asked around to see who the next their house burnt down, but from Health and Human Services (DHHS) tenants were but didn’t get much of a therein it never seemed to follow the placed the building up for sale. response, then I discovered that it was rule, in that there was a tenant who President of the Warrandyte going to be sold, so I contacted a few lived there for 15-plus years. Community Association, Carli Lange- people and talked to people at local However, he said he was disturbed Boutle contacted the Diary following events … and the snowball started that when the last round of tenants left, the news that the Old Warrandyte from there,” he said. the property had to be decontaminated. Police House was for sale. After being contacted by members “Where was the DHHS to let it get to However, a week after it was of the community, both the Member that condition?” he asked. placed on the market, the Minister for Warrandyte Ryan Smith and However, Mr Walker said he is very for Housing, Richard Wynne, had a Member for Eastern Metropolitan pleased that people have managed to change of heart and intervened to Sonja Terpstra petitioned the Minister save it again. stop the sale. to keep the building in public hands. Ms Lange-Boutle says that the WCA A spokesperson for the Director The Old Warrandyte Police House was “furious” that the property had of Housing, said: “The Minister for Emergency Housing Support been placed on the market “without Housing has carefully considered the Service was community managed by any community consultation” but she matter and agrees that this site remains Margory Lapworth but was given to says that she is “ecstatic to the point public housing. DHHS when she became ill, under of tears” that community action has “He has requested the Department the agreement that it was used for delivered such a great result. and local businesses. Shed is a really needed program. to take the property off the market and short-term emergency housing for The DHHS originally advised that Former Labor candidate, Stella “Mental health for men is a big ensure it remains in public hands to Manningham and Nillumbik residents. it applied to the Minister of Planning Yee has been investigating the social issue, he said,” I think that would be a provide a safe place for Victorians who Before the building was used to sell the property because DHHS need in the area and says, “there is a brilliant opportunity.” need a roof over their heads.” for emergency housing it was the resources do not allow for them to significant need for social services in In a letter obtained by the Diary, The spokesperson said the residence attached to Warrandyte manage the property when they have the community”. Member for Warrandyte, Ryan Smith Department will now get on with the Police Station — Officer in Charge areas with a much higher housing According to Doncare’s 2018 annual said in September, the “Department job of completing the necessary work of the police station from 1992-2011, demand than Warrandyte. report, the Manningham based charity has advised that there are significant to refurbish the property so it is fit for Keith Walker lived in the station when However, Ms Lang-Boutle says the provided 3,325 cases of assistance maintenance issues, including tenancy. it was considered a country station, need for emergency housing is not under the category of Emergency structural work, graffiti removal, rodent Ms Lange-Boutle said: “This however Mr Walker said that he was based on the affluence of the town — Relief Services. infestation and methamphetamine community win for a community disgusted when, in 1996, the Kennett the need for short-term emergency Sgt Henderson said that there is need residue to be cleaned up — this work service is a combined effort from Government sold off more than 100 housing can affect anyone. in the local community. was estimated to cost up to $200,000”. all people involved, especially the houses attached to Police Stations and “Divorce, house fire, loss of “The people who are in need are The property has since been cleaned representatives from five community State Parks. employment, death of a spouse, it often embarrassed about it, so there is up enough to put on the market, but groups — Warrandyte Community He said it caused a huge disruption can happen to anyone at any time,” need, it is just not in your face,” he said. there is still much more work required Association, Warrandyte/Donvale to him and his family given he was she said When the WCA first learned of the to make it fit for tenancy. Rotary, Now & Not Yet, Warrandyte ordered to live in the house when he “To have the ability to stay within our plan to sell the property, they set up an Mr Smith was originally advised by Police, Warrandyte Riverside Market took the position, so sold the family community can be a major benefit, Emergency Housing Support Service the Planning Minster that it was not an and support from Park Orchards home in Croydon, only to be effectively particularly for people with school- (EHSS) Task Force to stop the sale. option to retain the premises once the Ratepayers Association, Warrandyte evicted three years later when the aged children,” she said. Ms Lange-Boutle tells us this task work was done, “as it is deemed to be Diary and Doncare, as well as support government sold it off. Sgt Henderson says the property’s force will now be submitting a business too old to continue to remain in public and assistance from Warrandyte “I was delighted to see the support of proximity to the police station allows plan for the community to manage the hands, with the preference to purchase Liberal MP Ryan Smith, Eastern the community rally to keep the house the police members to foster good property. new stock”. Region Labor MP Sonja Terpstra MP in the community at that time.” relationships with the tenants. She floated the idea of a Men’s However, the pressure from the and Labor candidate Stella Yee. He said the property was transferred He said the whole community came Shed being established and based in community has, happily, changed Warrandyte Police OIC, Sergeant to another Government department together to support the children the building while they carry out the the Minister’s mind and the building Stewart Henderson, said he did some and given to Margory Lapworth to of the last family of tenants, with refurbishment to make the property is now going to be able to continue detective work when the property manage on their behalf. relationships fostered with the suitable for tenancy. supporting vulnerable people in our became vacant and discovered that “It was supposed to be used for Community Church, the football club Sgt Henderson thinks that a Men’s community in the years to come. Helping get the message out Fire Danger Period By SUSAN FOREMAN track Santa on board the closest fire advantage of the app too. THE COMMUNITY Variable Message truck, whichever brigade that might For further information and declared in Warrandyte Board at Warrandyte Fire Station has be with, so the kids in any of the guidance on how to download the app FIRE RESTRICTIONS chainsaw/lawn mower, welding/ been given a significant upgrade. communities that conduct Santa runs visit: warrandytecfa.page.link/santa are now in effect in grinding equipment and vehicles Captain Adrian Mullens said, such as North and South Warrandyte, See Page 12 to find out when Santa Nillumbik Shire. that come in contact with vegetation “the Variable Message Board is a Wonga Park and Research can take will be coming around your area. Manningham will and machinery with an internal critical method of communicating see restrictions combustion/heat engine are permitted emergency messages, community Photo: SUSAN HUMPHRIES in place from 1am, provided conditions are followed. safety messages such as fire December 16. Farmers can find legal guidelines danger period and total fire ban A written permit is required to burn and practical advice at: communications as well as being off grass, undergrowth, weeds or cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/farms available to community groups to other vegetation during the FDP. This information is important advertise messages”. This permit may be issued by the especially for new farmers, bush The upgrade was funded thanks Municipal Fire Prevention Officer or block owners or hobby farmers. to the support of the Warrandyte the CFA District Office. A Total Fire Ban declaration means Riverside Market Committee, Please check with Council in the no fires can be lit for the declared Warrandyte Rotary, Warrandyte Lions Club and the North Warrandyte CFA first instance. district for that day unless there is a who, along with the Warrandyte CFA, Lighting a fire in the open without specific exemption or special permit provided funding for the new board. a permit is an offence and can bring issued. Another high-tech innovation a penalty of over $19,000 and/or 12 This applies irrespective of the comes for this year’s Santa Run and months’ imprisonment. Fire Restriction status for a given is available to allow kids to track Santa Barbeques and fires for cooking municipality. and warmth do not require a as he comes around aboard the big For more information on what you red truck. permit, but must be lit in properly An Android and Apple app has been constructed fireplaces (to view can and can’t do during the fire developed by Warrandyte Firefighter complete conditions visit cfa.vic.gov. danger period, see the CFA website Jeff Smith to track Santa’s journey. au/warnings-restrictions/can) cfa.vic.gov.au/warnings-restrictions The technology will allow kids to The use of an incinerator,

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By SANDI MILLER from fighting fires in New South Wales The event drew on many local John said that management of the Joe and Mikayla Bobassa TAKE A LAZY Sunday afternoon, with were given free tickets to the event as businesses to make the day possible CFA was tremendously supportive. some kicking music, a bottle of wine a token of appreciation. The Hustrbridge and Eltham Bendigo “They provided all the marquees, and scrumptious food, surrounded by The event was the brainchild Community Bank provided seed and some of the financial and friends, and what do you have? of professed “Ideas Man”, North funding for the event, Easthill Estate administrative aspects.” Almost the perfect day. Warrandyte resident John Elliot, who provided the venue, and Go Green He said there was fantastic support To make it absolutely perfect is that wanted to do something to show provided bamboo plates and cutlery. not only from local residents, but all warm feeling of doing something for appreciation to the local CFA brigades. Philanthropist Paul Herbert, who has levels of government turned out to the the community. With Warrandyte’s brigades already provided catering for Variety events for event to show support. That is what happened recently at the beneficiaries of the highly almost 20 years donated and prepared Federal Member for Menzies Kevin Easthill Estate Winery when they were successful Fireball, John wanted to all the food for the event, and even Andrews, State Member for Eildon do something for the brigades in the provided several kegs of beer. the venue for the inaugural Fire Fest. Cindy McLeish and Nillumbik Mayor more sparsely populated communities Indi alt music smorgasbord brothers The event raised more than $10,000 Karen Egan, all attended. to Warrandyte’s north. VanderAa travelled from Queensland Mr Andrews told the Diary, it was for the “Hills Brigades” of Kangaroo “There is a lovely community in the to headline the event, supported by Ground, Christmas Hills, Panton Hills important to recognise the firefighters’ Hills, but it lacks places where they can a number of bands including local efforts. and St Andrews. engage, they don’t have the Diary, they musicians Amie Grisold, Joe and But more than that, it gave the “For the community to come don’t have all the things Warrandyte Mikayla Robassa, and Jacob Fitsgerald. together it is just wonderful to be able community a way of acknowledging takes for granted,” John said. There were more than 50 items the hard work of their local firefighters, to do that, and to raise a bit of money “It is an opportunity for us to say donated for the silent auction, with is really important,” he said. and to give CFA members an thank you to them and for them to local artists, businesses, and Nillumbik opportunity to have a great time as have a nice time with their families. Mayor Karen Egan who donated If anyone would like to get on they head into what might be a very “They probably don’t do enough several of her stunning landscape board the committee to help busy fire season. of that because they are always busy photographs. organise the next event, contact: In fact, the firefighters who returned training,” he said. The auction alone raised $5,000. [email protected]

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Local heroes help combat New South Wales fires By SANDI MILLER were Glenn Irvine, Glenn Smith, The crew undertook asset Members that assisted were: Trent They have been in various locations OUR LOCAL fire brigades were busy Neal Smith, Andy Hedderwick and protection, back-burning activities Burriss, Ken McAlister, Peter Cahill, working out of Glenn Innes, Grafton, during November as they provided Cameron Mackay. and responded to 000 calls with fire Craig Miller, Mick Keating, Andrew Singleton and the Clarence Valley on firefighting crews to the horror Warrandyte related incidents. Crump and Tanya Levick. multiple fire fronts. bushfires that have engulfed New David Thorne was deployed in Crews were based out of Grafton The volunteers have been actively Warrandyte’s work consisted of a Rotation Three, operating in the performing fire suppression with South Wales and Queensland. large amount of dry firefighting, which working day and night shifts assisting Warrandyte Captain, Adrian Glenreagh Area, Liberation Trail Fire the NSW Forestry corporation and the direct attack, asset protection, involved a physically demanding and Banyabba Fire. containment, back burns and working Mullens said: “I’m very proud of task of creating fire breaks using NSW RFS. the Greater Warrandyte brigades Rotation Four saw Captain Adrian with aircraft. rake-hoes, as well as responding Mullens deployed as Crew Leader, Wonga Park Brigade 1st Lieutenant, Warren Aikman capability to crew a tanker in support to a number of 000 calls to protect along with firefighter Ray Hiller. Members have been active in NSW, said: “Working with other agencies of the complex New South Wales fires, community assets. They, along with the rest of the crew starting their first deployment on including the RFS — our Firies have over the course of November, as well Jeff Watters was the long-haul driver undertook back-burning activities October 22 and the Brigade still really done some great work in these as maintain coverage in our home that took South Warrandyte Tanker to on the Banyabba Fire and responded had three crew on the fireground in fire ravaged areas”. areas and stand up strike teams”. the staging area at Albury and then on to multiple 000 calls for spot fires December. Thank you South Warrandyte to Singleton. threatening assets. There were five members deployed He was relieved by Will Potter Captain Mullens reflected the South Warrandyte sent a tanker as “The fires were complex in nature over this time — Lieutenant Luke for the second rotation which was and put to work our high level of gratitude of all of Warrandyte, and part of a strike team, which initially initially deployed to Singleton and Summerscales, Lieutenant Rhys indeed Australia when he said: “Thank worked out of Singleton. training, skill and preparation,” Keown, Ryan Brindley, Gareth subsequently responded to a fire Captain Mullens said. you to our volunteer firefighters that A crew made up of volunteers from in the North Rothbury area, then Phillips and Michael Weighell — for travelled interstate to support the several brigades worked on the tanker redeployment to Grafton with the North Warrandyte a combined total of 40 days with firefighting effort, you demonstrated across four deployments. Liberation Trail Fire in the Glenreagh The Brigade provided two rotations some members doing multiple professionalism and your hard work South Warrandyte volunteers area. of crews to crew Strike team 1421. deployments. is appreciated.” DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 5 Bushfire Scenario shocks community By DAVID HOGG temperature is 39°, wind is a strong back as the fire roars into North ABOUT 200 people attended a very south-westerly, Forest Fire Danger Warrandyte. clever Bushfire Scenario evening at Index is 60 so the fire danger level is at It is evening: 2,350 hectares have North Warrandyte Family Centre Severe and so those who were going to been burned, three bodies have been on November 27, presented by Be evacuate on Extreme or Code Red days pulled from cars, 10 people are missing Ready Warrandyte, a branch of the have not done so. possibly in the remains of their homes, Warrandyte Community Association. At 9am a bushfire is reported in 50 houses have been lost and hundreds The evening was intended to inform Beauty Point Road, Research; trucks are damaged. the community as to what would are despatched and on arrival call for The area will be locked down for at actually happen in a serious bushfire more assistance as the fire spreads least a week, possibly a month as there scenario, rather than give specific quickly west and 000 receive calls of are trees and powerlines across roads detailed advice as to how people further spot fires. and embers still burning. should act or how they should write Emergency Services issue a “Watch Residents cannot access the their individual bushfire plans. and Act” for North Warrandyte, fireground, and any who have survived It certainly succeeded. Warrandyte, South Warrandyte and and decide to leave the area will not be Steve Pascoe, Emergency Park Orchards, and many people start allowed to return. Management and Bushfire Safety to leave North Warrandyte by car. Councils will provide emergency Consultant and a survivor of the By noon the Watch and Act is relief centres in due course, possibly at 2009 Black Saturday bushfires upgraded to an Emergency Warning Diamond Creek Stadium and Eltham at Strathewan, together with Joff stating: “It is now too late to leave”. Leisure Centre, and at Manningham Manders, Commander Emergency Power is off to the whole district and DISC and the Pines Shopping Centre, Management Liaison at Melbourne the water supply is reduced to a trickle. where victims can obtain assistance, Metropolitan Fire Brigade, took us on a By 12:30pm the temperature is 40°, advice, comfort, and some food. simulated journey of what will actually humidity is 12 per cent, there is smoke Power may not be restored for weeks happen if and when a serious bushfire everywhere; Research Road and and emergency crews will be busy hits our region. Kangaroo Ground Road are jammed removing fallen trees, erecting new Set on the lines of a Geoffrey with cars trying to go south across powerlines, dousing burning embers, Robinson Hypothetical, with brilliant the bridge. removing any dangerous trees from and disturbing graphics, photographs, Others are trying to get north across roadsides and removing the remains and map simulations on a big screen, the bridge to join their families who are of many cars. these two eminent experts took us trapped on the north side but they are step-by-step through each stage being turned around by Police at the The presentation was very of the disaster, from time-to-time roundabout informative and made most residents calling other experts in their field — A 4WD with horse float has jack- more aware of what could happen. police, CFA, local authorities — to the knifed on Research Road. The photos were, at times, disturbing. microphone to provide additional The north-westerly wind change The evening finished with snacks and clarification. comes through and the flank of the drinks outside, and the emergency fire now becomes a wide fire front services and council personnel 3 dead, 10 missing, many in hospital, which the wind pushes as a huge storm were available to answer any further 50 homes gone, many more damaged towards North Warrandyte. question. It is Terrible Thursday, February The fire has quickly doubled in size Well done Be Ready Warrandyte, and 13, 2020. and embers are spotting up to 10km congratulations to all involved with This is the second of two very hot ahead of the front. this very professional and informative spells of weather so far this year, Firefighters have now been pulled scenario session. Preparing for a long, hot, dangerous, summer BYO BBQ By SANDI MILLER Ms Terpstra said that in 2012, FOLLOWING A HORROR start to the the Bushfire Royal Commission at Jumping fire season in New South Wales and Implementation Monitor, Neil Comrie, Queensland, Warrandyte is bracing for advised that delivering an annual Creek Reserve a long hot summer. planned burning target of five per cent Are we prepared? of public land may not be “achievable, By SANDI MILLER Member for Warrandyte, Ryan Smith affordable or sustainable”. “There may be planned burns locked PARKS VICTORIA have announced thinks not. that, as of the beginning of December, “I went for a walk around Fourth Hill in but they have to assess the weather conditions and look at whether the wood fired barbeques have been this morning — and it is horrifying,” he removed from Jumping Creek Reserve. told the Diary. conditions are appropriate, I mean you wouldn’t necessarily want to proceed Earlier this year, the Diary reported He said he believes the fuel loads in that nearby residents were concerned Warrandyte State Park are concerning. with a planned burn on a 40 degree day,” Ms Terpstra said. about the presence of wood fires being There is a lot of dead leaves and used in the reserve, and the likelihood branches, and it is very dry, and if we Mr Smith said that weather should not be an excuse for failing to carry out of fire escaping the fireplaces to cause get a spark in there it is going to go,” Photo courtesy CFA Media a bushfire. he said. a burn schedule. “When we were in government, we The Diary also reported in June “We always worry here over summer, that Member for Warrandyte, Ryan escalated the amount of burns quite He said that with our changing impacted by seasonal factors and but it is actually really bad”. Smith raised the matter in Parliament, significantly, and in that time we had climate, the window for safely must be carried out when weather He said he will be speaking with the warning Environment Minister Lily two major floods, and we had [heat undertaking planned burning is conditions are suitable. Emergency Services Commissioner in D’Ambrosio of the fire risk at Jumping waves] — you have got to make it work.” getting smaller — with more Severe “While the planned burning program the coming weeks. Creek Reserve. Mr Smith went on to say, “you have fire days occurring in spring and fire plays an important role in reducing the “I will be putting a number of In March, Member for Eastern got to have more people on the ground seasons extending into autumn. impact of bushfires, it is only one of the questions to him about the preparation Metropolitan Region, Sonja Terpstra, and make sure you are prepared at “We will only do planned burning actions we take to protect Victorian that they have done here, on the highlighted the dilapidated condition short notice when the weather is when the conditions are right, ensuring communities and the environment,” surface of it isn’t much”. of the fireplaces in the reserve and suitable, and I don’t think they are, community safety remains our top he said. Chris Eagle, Deputy Chief Fire Officer said that aside from bushfire concern, because they have not put as much priority. He said the majority of planned of Forest Fire Management Victoria there was also a risk of personal injury money in to it”. “The right conditions are crucial for burns are done in autumn when told the Diary: “In the Warrandyte area from the barbeques. Ms Terpstra told the Diary that planned burning, usually occurring in conditions are most favourable. over 71 hectares have been subject to Information provided by Parks there has been $750m spent to deliver autumn when there are sunny days, “During the 2018–19 period, planned burns in the past five years, in Victoria says that barbeques have the recommendations of the Royal light winds, cool nights and overnight we delivered 251 planned burns addition to 66 hectares of annual fuel been removed “to align with other Commission to reduce bushfire risk, dews,” he said. treating over 130,000 hectares, and a break and roadside slashing”. visitor sites within Warrandyte State with $107.8m allocated in the 2017–18 Mr Eagle said that fuel loads are further 12,034 hectares were treated Mr Smith says that the lack of burning P a r k ”. budget. not the only measure of risk; “in mechanically,” he said. is a state-wide problem. A Parks Victoria statement said the She said there have not been any determining risk we consider fuel Mr Eagle told the Diary that FFMV’s “The level of burns have gone down barbeques have been removed in budget cuts at all, and managing the type and load, weather, topography, strategy is to improve access and egress to about just over 120,000 hectares consideration of: state wide, which is ridiculously planned burns are on track. location of people and assets, as well from forests and parks, and to remove small, and the year before it was only Mr Eagle told the Diary that in as our ability to prevent fires from hazardous trees from thousands of • visitor use of facilities 70,000, which is at the levels pre Black 2015, the Inspector General for igniting and supress them once they kilometres of roadsides, “meaning • impact on the natural Saturday. Emergency Management reviewed have started”. firefighters can quickly and safely get environment A report provided to the Diary by the performance targets for bushfire State-wide risk has been maintained to bushfires when they do occur”. • bushfire risk Forest Fire Management Victoria fuel management on public land, below the 70 per cent target, and is He said FFMV firefighters contained The statement further advises that (FFMV) states that since 2009, almost and recommended the Victorian currently at 69 per cent. 94 per cent of the more than 2,000 fires “visitors are still welcome to bring 1.7 million hectares, or around 20 per Government move from the hectare- Mr Eagle said FFMV works closely that in the 2018–19 fire season to less their own gas barbeques to Jumping cent, of public land has been treated based target to a risk-based target. with communities to manage bushfire than five hectares in size. Creek Reserve, except on days of Total across Victoria to reduce bushfire fuels This recommendation was accepted, fuels across private and public land, “This was a remarkable effort over Fire Ban”. with planned burning and mechanical and a state-wide bushfire risk target of and to ensure people take appropriate a long and difficult season — and Both Ms Terpstra and Mr Smith have methods such as mowing and slashing. 70 per cent was adopted. action to prevent fires from occurring, testimony to the effectiveness of our also raised concerns over the fuel load Member for the Eastern Region, “The risk target drives us to more and are well prepared for them if they planned burning program and the in the park. Sonja Terpstra says that the State is on effective planned burning — burning to do. skill and professionalism of our forest They have both also called for track with its fuel reduction schedule. reduce fuel loads close to communities “We use a risk-reduction target to firefighters.” installation of timed gates to restrict “Our approach has been formed by and in the back country, where fires focus our fuel management efforts to Mr Eagle said fuel management is access to the park at night, following a the Bushfire Royal Commission, which can start, grow and build in intensity,” reduce risks to life, property, critical one of FFMV’s key strategies. hooning incident last April which saw talked about needing to have a lot of he said. infrastructure and environmental “It won’t stop fires occurring, but a car set alight in the park. investment and planned burns, and we Fuel loads vary across the state values.” it does reduce fire intensity, making The fire spread to nearby bushland make sure we manage fuel reduction and accumulate at different rates He said fuel management activities, it easier for our forest firefighters to before CFA volunteers were called to in an ongoing way.” depending on the forest type. including planned burning, are control when they do happen.” extinguish the blaze. 6 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019 Nillumbik adopts Green Wedge Management Plan By DAVID HOGG Council received 746 submissions Nillumbik’s Green Wedge is one of landowners play in a successful green on this project was outrageous.” FOLLOWING extensive community in response to the draft GWMP during 12 across Melbourne and covers 91 wedge has been long overdue and was Following up with Mr Macrae, consultation, Nillumbik Shire Council the six-week community consultation per cent of the Shire. sadly lacking in the previous plan. he has confirmed this figure is a adopted its Green Wedge Management period in July and August and their Land uses include conservation, “This has been achieved whilst “conservative” educated guess based Plan (GWMP) at the Council meeting Future Nillumbik Committee also agriculture, rural living and tourism. simultaneously balancing the on Council approving consultation on November 26 by four votes to heard 80 verbal submissions in Now that the GWMP has been importance of biodiversity and fees of $345,000 in 2017 and factoring three, but not without controversy September. adopted, annual implementation significant important vegetation with in the costs of running the community as the meeting was interrupted by a The plan was further revised in plans will be prepared. a landowners’ right to live and thrive panel. group of eight protesters. response to the feedback received Max Parsons of the Nillumbik within the same green wedge.” A spokesperson for the protestors The new plan will provide direction from the community. Proactive Landowners Group (PALs) Don Macrae from the Wedge Tales told us “Council disregarded the for the management of the Green Nillumbik Mayor Karen Egan said told the Diary “PALs fully supports the blog — which is sponsored by the results of their own community Wedge over the next decade. Council appreciated the feedback and new GWMP as adopted at the Council Warrandyte Community Association, consultation process, wasting over It includes a vision, principles, had listened to what the community meeting on November 26. the Friends of Nillumbik and the $300,000 of ratepayers’ money.” goals, objectives and key actions had to say. “The new GWMP provides a Green Wedge Protection Group tells We reproduce Green Wedge Plan and has been informed by extensive “While there have been divergent comprehensive strategy for the future us that “the most positive outcome Adopted by Council, no cigar by Don community engagement over the past views on how the Green Wedge of the Green Wedge that represents of the entire program has been Macrae — which has been edited 18 months, including an independent should be managed, one thing is an appropriate balance of all the community involvement in the plan” for print publication and an account panel to provide recommendations clear — our community is passionate factors that contribute to living in the and gives it tacit approval but awards from the Green Wedge protest group to Council. about this unique landscape in which landscape. no cigar. in attendance at the November 26 we live, work and visit,” Cr Egan said. “Acknowledgement of the role that “To spend in the vicinity of $500,000 council meeting. Environment protesters Council’s Green Wedge Plan falls disrupt Council meeting short of community expectations By HANNAH GRAHAM have left us no other choice. Wedge Zone (GWZ) so that land contrary to Cr Clarke’s claim at the AT THE NILLUMBIK Council meeting “They disregarded the results of their opinion owners can engage in agriculture council meeting. on November 26, a group of eight own community consultation process, without getting a permit. No Steering Committee was protesters interrupted Councillors wasting over $300,000 of ratepayers’ To create a rezoning proposal would established and no formal money. By DON MACRAE require significant effort but there collaboration with relevant bodies before they voted to pass their draft WEDGE TALES BLOG Green Wedge Management Plan “The majority of the community does not appear to be any intention was embraced. (GWMP). objected to the draft plan which AMID SCENES of protest, at its to embark on such a project. Management of the program Eight people, dressed in cloaks seemed intent on looking at the Green November meeting Nillumbik Furthermore, if the intention is appears to have been overseen by eco-printed with local native plants, Wedge as capital for a minority of Council “adopted” a new Green Wedge to allow agriculture to proceed on an external consultant without a walked into the meeting when the private landholders, rather than vital Management Plan (GWMP). suitable land it is entirely within the planning background, and in the Green Wedge Management Plan native habitat, and a carbon sink. The gallery was packed and the Council’s control to expedite permit face of the loss of long term Council agenda item was announced. “At this time of mass extinction and Council divided, but the motion to assessments. planning staff. They broke into song; singing about an unsafe climate the revised Green “adopt” the GWMP was passed along Sustaining agriculture on agricultural One clear outcome of the community saving the Green Wedge, and asking Wedge Management Plan was an the now familiar 4–3 lines. land in green wedges is a challenging consultation program was to confirm why the majority of the community opportunity for Council to prioritise Nillumbik’s first GWMP was adopted issue, but this rezoning idea probably that the Shire overwhelmingly values were ignored during the consultation the environment for the safety of all in 2010 and was intended to serve as a has more to do with satisfying the “less the environment and in principle process in regards to this plan’s review. Victorians. basis until 2025. regulation” constituency than with supports the planning scheme. Both Mayor Karen Egan and Cr Jane “That’s what the community wanted, For reasons never explained the promoting agriculture. Only a very few survey respondents Ashton promptly left the room when but they ignored us. current Nillumbik Council decided The Green Wedge townships are complained of too much regulation, so the protesters walked in. “We disrupted the councillors in this to prepare a replacement, which after important elements in the Shire and it was surprising that the draft GWMP There was both support and way because we knew they couldn’t a year-long project has now been need to work as attractive gateways to contained significant elements which disapproval amongst the audience in ignore us.” formally adopted by Council. the Green Wedge for visitors as well as did not respect this. the gallery. This new GWMP shifts focus away providing amenity for residents. The adopted GWMP is less offensive. Some joined in on the singing, from the natural environment and The GWMP recognises also that But, at the conclusion of the project, as lyric sheets seem to have been towards the expectations of resident [the townships] will need to be the what have we got for all that expense and effort? circulated. landowners, as expressed in the focus of additional ageing-in-place This has been a council intent on The protesters then silently turned phrase “Living in the Landscape”, the facilities for Shire residents, as well as change. their backs on the councillors whilst title of the current Council Plan. for increasing population. Its cavalier treatment of two standing in a line. The best that can be said about it is The State Government mandates development applications in 2017 They wore signs on their backs that it is unlikely to do much harm. that green wedge councils must and its apparent attack on its own which read, “Don’t turn your back on It is a document of only 26 pages prepare a Green Wedge Management organisation makes this plain. community”. which is more like notes towards a plan Plan. It is believed that council staff Signs on their fronts read, rather than an actual plan. But this GWMP appears to have been turnover in 2017/18 exceeded 25 “$300k+ Community Consultation”, As a pamphlet or discussion planned as a public relations exercise. per cent, and eventually included all “Community Panel Ignored”, “80% of document it is better than the The focus of the project was a Senior Managers. Submissions Ignored”, “You speak for published draft, but it is insubstantial. community consultation program To replace the substantial, previous us not just your pals”, “Next Election: A reference to “buffer zones”, a culminating in a “Community Panel”, GWMP with this brief document has October 2020”. concept that featured in the draft, which made recommendations to the appearance of a political act. After standing for a couple minutes, designed to allow more subdivision Council. The most positive outcome of the the protesters were warned to leave the in the vicinity of the urban growth Then came the publication of a entire program has been community room by Mayor Karen Egan — who had boundary and which attracted massive draft and the hearing of community involvement. since returned. community criticism, has been submissions on the draft. There were 688 responses to an An agitated man in the gallery removed — a distinct improvement. The total cost of the project has not online survey and 181 people attended attempted to shove protesters apart But, the idea that some areas of been made public, but if all internal community workshops. and the protesters proceeded to walk the Shire zoned Rural Conservation costs as well as consultant charges are There was a total of 746 submissions out of the gallery in silent procession. should be rezoned remains, although included it is probably approaching in response to the draft, mostly critical. One of the protesters had this to say it really does not look like becoming a $500,000. Many Shire residents have an about the disruption. serious proposal. As was pointed out in several of the increased understanding of how our “We don’t want to upset the peace The document suggests that there submissions on the draft, the State Green Wedge works. by going against the council meeting is “land dotted throughout the RCZ Government’s Planning Practice But to spend in the vicinity of $500,000 process, but we feel that the councillors that is already cleared for agriculture”, Note 31: Preparing a Green Wedge and which should be rezoned Green Management Plan was not followed, on this project was outrageous. DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 7 Planning Permit issued for Hall Road School Campus By SUSAN FOREMAN • Relocation of bus parking from along that section of road. told the Diary that the school is pleased decisions are solely DCC’s,” he said. MANNINGHAM Council has found in Hall Road onto the school site. Council heard that the difference in the planning application was approved. When Mr Argall spoke with the Diary, favour of establishing a Year 9 Campus • Car parking spaces in front of the the school’s catchment area from when “We look forward to working he made no mention of VCAT, but said for Donvale Christian College (DCC) at Community Hall instead of a it was the South Warrandyte Primary closely with council officers to meet the school “was mindful that some of the former South Warrandyte Primary bus stop. School drives most of the change within the conditions that form part of the the approved conditions require signed School site in Hall Road. • Incorporate a traffic management the proposal, including the larger car approved planning application. off documentation prior to works Residents have been fighting the plan to identify how the on-site parking and kiss and drop off area, “We acknowledge that this will require commencing”. decision since the planning application bus parking, kiss and drop et cetera and infrastructure improvements in some reworked documentation; we are “We want to ensure that all is in order, was advertised in September. will operate with annual revision Hall Road. happy to provide this as part of moving in terms of the approved application Council received 106 objections for and amendments to the This difference in the catchment towards the planned usage of the site,” and its associated conditions, before the proposal. satisfaction of Council officers. area is also a key concern of nearby Mr Argall said. classes commence. Council heard the proposed • Management of on-site bus drop residents. Resident Timothy Plumb said that “Our plans are now to commence redevelopment of the site involves the off including circulation route to South Warrandyte resident Greg one reason for his objection was due classes for Year 9 students at the campus refurbishment and upgrade to existing ensure there are not multiple bus Kennedy contacted the Diary on behalf to the increased fire danger, he said in 2021,” he said. school buildings, and the addition of arrivals without appropriate of objectors. he objected: “not just for ourselves, Mr Argall said he appreciated the a new relocatable building to replace queuing space. One of the points objectors were our privacy, quiet lifestyle and hard willingness of residents to engage with the existing former school residence • Driveway and car parking area concerned about was large busses earned investment, but for the rather them, over several months, prior to last in the northeast corner of the site, and to be constructed to Council’s travelling along the narrow sections of extraordinary stupidity of building a week’s Council decision. a 10,000-litre water tank. satisfaction. Hall Road to the north of the school. school … in a high fire risk area — when “We look forward to being good An existing classroom and storage • Works in Hall Road Reserve to be Mr Kennedy said that the amendment other safer options are available,” he neighbours who contribute positively shed will be demolished in the to Council’s satisfaction. “would now allow a 55-seater bus said. to the lives of our local residents in southwest corner of the site to make • Subject to a Council inspection, if leaving the school site to turn right off Mr Plumb says “the planned ‘token’ Warrandyte South, as the Hall Road way for an enlarged car park including speed calming measures (i.e. the property and no longer need to school water tank will provide water for campus is prepared for usage, and then 12 spaces for a “kiss and drop off” area. speed humps) are recommended travel to the north”. approximately 5–10 minutes”. once we commence lessons there,” A total of 36 car parking spaces will in Hall Road, Kendal Road “I am sure Council feels it has done Mr Kennedy says that “DCC might he said be available at the start and end of the and Colman Road, then DCC to enough to avoid DCC taking the matter decide that the permit conditions Mr Kennedy said that objectors have school day. contribute to the cost. to VCAT to have the permit conditions are too restrictive and too difficult to 28 days from the date the permit is Manningham Councillors voted • Council officers to undertake road altered to the revised application. comply with and simply challenge the issued to consider if they will lodge an unanimously to adopt a Councillors survey in Hall Road, Kendall Road “By taking the action they have and Council decision at VCAT”. objection with VCAT. Alternative Motion and grant planning and Colman Road with a view to avoiding any action before VCAT, they He said this would mean Council On the surface, Council has arrived at approval, with several conditions installing traffic calming measures. remain the “Responsible Authority” would have to defend the action and a middle-ground where many resident’s changed from those recommended by • Council to install appropriate and can therefore influence the the residents would be able to join the concerns have been addressed and Council officers. devices on the east side of Hall management plan that DCC must action. where DCC will accept the conditions The changes to the officers’ report can Road opposite the community hall provide,” said Mr Kennedy. “DCC may not wish to upset Council and work with Council to achieve an be summarised as follows: to prevent cars stopping/parking Tim Argall, Acting Principal of DCC by taking this matter to VCAT but these outcome. Wonga Park Possums pose power New loos a boost for drowning A TEENAGE BOY from Springvale has problems for locals student wellbeing drowned during an outing at Wonga By SANDI MILLER Park in late November. By DAVID HOGG pleasant to go, and where we will put The body of the 17-year-old was AS REPORTED in the November lots of positive affirmations and decals POSSUMS caused more problems on the wall to help reset mindset”. found after he went missing while with power to the area on the night edition of the Diary, Warranwood swimming in the Yarra River with Primary School is being granted almost “There have been lots of published of November 28. studies into toilets that show that they friends. A possum managed to get itself $300,000 by the State Government to Police say he was swimming at refurbish three toilet blocks across the play a huge role in student welfare.” across high voltage (HV) lines at a Mr Harrop said also that having Wittons Reserve, just off Homestead switch pole on the corner of Godfrey school campus. Principal of Warranwood Primary presentable facilities affects the pride Road in Wonga Park about 4pm when Avenue and Ringwood-Warrandyte School, Shane Harrop, invited that kids have in “their place”. he failed to resurface. Road at around 10:25pm causing a Police Search and Rescue, Water Parliamentary Secretary for Schools, “It’s theirs, they own it, it is not mine huge explosion and destruction of the Tim Richardson, and Member for or the teachers, we are a part of it, but Police, Police Air Wing as well as SES associated switchgear and a power and Ambulance attended the scene Eastern Metropolitan, Sonja Terpstra, it is theirs,” he said. transformer. to visit the school to see how the The school community raised and located the boy’s body several The short circuit on the high voltage hours later. money was being spent. $32,000 for the project before the lines put a huge strain on further Mr Harrop said money will make a Government stepped in to cover the Sgt. Jess Moran of Doncaster Police sections of the network, which caused told the Diary that the friends were significant difference to the wellbeing costs. safety switches to trip throughout the of students. “Parents shouldn’t have to raise playing on a rope swing at the popular whole area, plunging many parts of watering hole, and the boy, who “Students use the toilets as a refuge money to upgrade toilets, Mr was not a strong swimmer got into North Warrandyte, Warrandyte and if they have an upset during the day, to Richardson said, “it should go into difficulty. South Warrandyte into darkness. the North Warrandyte area may not enable them to take some quiet time to programs that matter”. “His friends were also not strong At the outset around 2,135 be suitable to be fitted here as they work through things and recalibrate,” The toilet blocks will keep the existing swimmers, so were unable to assist customers were affected but Ausnet were designed for the new bundled he said. plumbing and exterior façade but will him.” Services were able to rapidly identify HV cable in bushfire-prone areas; The funding will enable the school to be gutted and refurbished and include Sgt. Moran said that while swimming the source of the fault and remotely so maybe Ausnet will have to do refurbish the 23-year-old toilet blocks some water saving features, in time for in the river is a popular pastime isolate that section. more research on how to prevent a used for Preps to Grade 4, that.. well… the next school year. around Warrandyte and Wonga Park, This in turn allowed the wider area recurrence. not to put too fine a point on it, stink visitors and residents alike should to come back online, which occurred And in a similar incident power was beyond the point of cleaning. always be mindful of the dangers. within the following 10–20 minutes. out to over 7,000 customers on the Assistant Principal, Suzanne Kot, “Recognise your capabilities and The remaining 375 customers in morning of December 4, this time due said the toilet floors are constructed avoid swimming in areas with currents the affected section had to wait until to birds on the powerlines. of a porous material that allows the if you are not a strong swimmer,” she 4:18am, by which time night crews All of the Warrandyte area was “spills” to soak in, making it impossible said. had replaced the failed transformer affected, but the source of that fault to clean effectively. The death is not being treated as and associated switchgear. was rapidly identified and power to all Mr Richardson agreed that the suspicious and police will prepare a The new Possum Guards recently except 364 users, in Ringwood North, facilities are no longer “fit for purpose”. report for the coroner. fitted successfully to powerlines in was restored within 20 minutes. “To have a place that is actually 8 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte War Memorial to get a needed facelift By SUSAN FOREMAN proposed building. for the memorial, Mr Everard MLA Photo: STEPHEN REYNOLDS WARRANDYTE Returned Over the next two years, numerous reminded his audience that the money Serviceman’s League (RSL) has accounts of carnivals and fetes appear they would spend would be used received a $5,000 grant from the in the newspapers, all raising funds for to complete the Warrandyte War State Government to restore the the proposed new memorial hall and Memorial. War Memorial which overlooks clubrooms even as debate still took He said he hoped it would be finished Warrandyte Bridge. place over the best site. before the next war but it seems this The grant will allow the RSL to In early 1922, tenders were invited hope may not have been realised. repair ageing and damaged mortar for the erection of a Soldiers Memorial In July 1939 tenders were invited to and stonework, as well as refurbish Hall, but in August, The Reporter complete the War Memorial Tower at the commemorative plaques on the published an article which confirmed Warrandyte. Memorial. that despite four to five years of Later that year, Great Britain (and Don Hughes, the History and patriotic fundraising, there was to be therefore Australia) declared war with Heritage Representative from the no new hall, but that the existing funds Germany. RSL Committee says that they are were to be diverted to the Mechanics It remains unclear as to whether the delighted with the announcement. Hall. tower was finally completed before World War Two was underway and a “The War Memorial was designed The article finished with the anguished cry; Whose duty is it to new wave of local men went off to fight. as a landmark for the whole of the The project took many years and a Warrandyte Community, so it is uphold the honour of our revered dead? It’s then not until 1934 that great deal of division and controversy fantastic that this whole community before it was finally completed and asset is getting the attention it reports start appearing in the local newspapers about starting work on a made the centrepiece of attractive deserves,” he said. landscaped grounds in the centre of Val Polley of the Warrandyte Warrandyte War Memorial. In February 1936 The Advertiser the township. Historical Society provided a The tower stands today providing a background of the somewhat reported: “A start had been made with the focal point close to the bridge. chequered history of the erection of the Memorial Tower by the Its memorial plaques commemorate establishment of the war memorial, members of the Warrandyte Returned those who fought in WW1 and WW2 the full version of which appeared in Soldiers on their recently purchased and the conflicts in Malaya, Korea the Society’s newsletter in 2016. allotment overlooking the Bridge and Vietnam. Following the end of World War over the Yarra, considered a most Mr Hughes says looking to the future One the community decided to picturesque spot. the RSL has big plans to refurbish commemorate the sacrifices made The structure is being built of local the landscape around the War with the erection of a Memorial Hall. sandstone to a height of 25 feet on a Memorial, including updating the Intersection intervention However, conflict and division base 10 feet x 10 feet. commemorative plaques to include By SANDI MILLER Ringwood-Warrandyte, Croydon immediately ensued over where such At three parts of the height, a clock the conflicts and peace keeping FOLLOWING A recent online petition Road, Husseys Lane and Brumbys a hall should be located. will be installed; and under the clock, missions in the 21st Century, such as calling for the upgrade of the Five Road is an accident waiting to happen. The existing hall site was deemed by on the base, a gun is to be placed in Iraq, Afghanistan and the many UN Ways Intersection, Member for “I have been asking about this for many as inadequate and a new site in position.” Missions in which service personnel Warrandyte, Ryan Smith has taken quite a few years, but the inference Webb Street was proposed. By March good progress on the tower from Warrandyte have participated. up the cause. seems to be when we have a fatality, By September the following year, a was being reported. There are also plans to improve the “Unfortunately, people don’t know we will do something about it.” meeting had been held between two But then building appears to have accessibility to the site from Yarra there are particular forms that a He said that intersection is not an delegates from the Soldiers’ League stalled due perhaps to lack of funds Street. petition has to be in to make it able issue for the people who travel along and the Progress Association to form as reports then appear in 1937 about “It is a very difficult site, but we are to be presented to Parliament,” Mr Ringwood-Warrandyte Road. a specific scheme for the erection of establishing a Flower Show to raise looking at ways to enhance the site for Smith said. “But if you are in one of the side the building. funds towards the completion of the the whole community — ensuring we “I am sending out a letter to streets it is dangerous, and it needs In November, 1920, it was reported Soldiers’ Memorial Tower, which had are sensitive to the Indigenous, and everyone in Warranwood and South to be looked at.” that the Soldiers Memorial Hall was been in an unfinished state for some cultural heritage of the site, and to Warrandyte as well as some associated Copies of the petition are available at to be built at the south end of the time. promote the site not just as a watering streets in Warrandyte with a copy of a the Shell garage in South Warrandyte Warrandyte Bridge and Mr Penleigh In November 1938 in a speech to hole for old soldiers, but as a facility petition that I can actually table.” and by contacting Ryan Smith’s Boyd had drawn up plans for the open a Village Fair to raise funds for the whole community.” Mr Smith says the intersection of electoral office.

SATURDAYS: DECEMBER 21 FEBRUARY 01 DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 9 Street named after Angry Penguin By DAVID HOGG we named Vassil Court after Danila on the property. VASSIL COURT is the new street name Vassilieff, a Russian self-taught artist “Stonygrad became a focus for for the road accessing nine residential and pioneer of expressionist painting younger “modern” artists such as blocks previously known as 8–20 Keen in Australia.” Albert Tucker and John Perceval and Avenue in Warrandyte. Known as the Father of Australian Vassilieff painted a controversial four- The old lot numbers will become the Modernism, as part of the Heide school part screen for Connie Smith which new street numbers for Vassil Court. of artists, Vassilieff was a mentor to had great influence on Arthur Boyd The original Keen Avenue which runs the likes of Albert Tucker, Joy Hester and John Perceval.” off Everard Drive is unaffected and and Sydney Nolan, and together they Angelo Kourambas, director of remains as Keen Avenue. formed the art movement The Angry City Planning and Community at Six of the blocks were sold at auction Penguins. Manningham Council told the Diary in September last year, one lot was The inspiration to use this artist’s “Manningham Council has approved Protecting our kids retained by the developers for their name came partly from the Warrandyte the name suggested by the developer By SUSAN FOREMAN Meanwhile, the playgroup at Wonga own use, and the remaining blocks Historical Society’s book Wonderful for the new internal road as it is in Park’s Burch Memorial Kindergarten Warrandyte by Valerie Polley, the line with the State Guideline Naming SIX LOCAL groups will be receiving numbers 4 and 6 are now on the grants to help them be SunSmart. is receiving a Great Start Community market at a price around $800k. Society’s secretary. Rules for Places in Victoria and Playgroup Grant to purchase a shade In it she writes “Danila Vassilieff Manningham’s Road Naming Policy. YarraWarra Preschool is the recipient Chris Chapman from Jellis Craig of a sun protective equipment through sail as well as registration and mentoring came to Warrandyte in 1939 to be the “Generally, preferred names for roads told the Diary: “the works to construct the State Government Community with Playgroup Victoria. foundation art teacher at Koornong, within the Manningham municipality the main court and provision of Shade Grants Program along with Ms Terpstra said playgroups help the experimental school established are those that commemorate people electricity, gas, water, NBN, drainage other sports clubs in the area including promote the development of babies by Clive and Janet Nield. or historical events associated and sewerage to each property are now Doncaster Baseball Club, Doncaster and toddlers by involving them in play complete, titles have recently been “After purchasing land near the with the history, settlement and Little Athletics Centre, Manningham that stimulates their curiosity and love finalised, and housing construction creek at Koornong, he started work development of an area, recognise Cricket Club and St Davids Cricket Club. of learning. should start early in 2020.” on his own house ‘Stonygrad’ — his local geographical features or reflect Member for Eastern Metropolitan “Playgroups can make a big difference Developer Chris Vellios told the place of stone which was considered the zoological, botanical or common Region, Sonja Terpstra MP said “we by connecting families in a local Diary: “we wanted to name the Court revolutionary at the time because it name of Australian flora and fauna.” know how much Australians love the community so they can support each after an artist in recognition of the was built from materials found on the Photo: Albert Tucker outdoors. other,” she said. artistic movement that occurred site, rocks quarried from the hillside “These grants mean that locals can In 2017, 270 Victorians died from in Warrandyte in the late 1930s, so and whole tree trunks from trees cut still enjoy Warrandyte’s great parks, melanoma and almost 3,000 people sports fields and playgrounds while were diagnosed with invasive staying SunSmart,” Ms Terpstra said. melanomas — making it the fourth The grants were made available for most common cancer across the state. community groups to construct new The five-year survival rate for shade structures, purchase portable Victorians diagnosed with invasive shade, plant natural shade, repair an melanoma was at 90 per cent in 2013– existing shade, purchase sun protective 16. items or any combination of the five. The State Government has provided a When used alongside other sun $10 million boost for the program in the protection measures such as sunscreen Victorian Budget 2019/20 — paving the and clothing, shade structures are the way for more schools and community best defence and can reduce overall groups to install shade over the next exposure to UV radiation by up to 75 four years. per cent. This initiative is part of the Labor Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos, Government’s election commitment to said the grants program has helped provide $15.1 million over four years in hundreds of schools and community SunSmart programs. groups provide the protection Ms Terpstra said it forms part of the Victorians need to prevent cancer. Labor Government’s Victorian Cancer “Now, even more children will be Plan 2016–20 which sets out a target Danila Vassilieff Building Stonygrad 1944 Photo courtesy Jellis Craig Real Estate shielded from the sun’s harmful rays,” of saving 10,000 lives from cancer over Courtesy Heide Museum of Modern Art she said. a decade. 10 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019 Riverside retirement housing officially opened By DAVID HOGG the land and of growing up in West End Val told us: “The dream of having a Photos: BILL McAULEY RIVERSIDE, the new community Road in the days when the milk was small housing village close to shops retirement complex at 10 West End delivered to your door. and transport was a need seen by the Road, was officially opened on Val Polley who has been a long-term community, and in true Warrandyte November 13 by long term Warrandyte campaigner for suitable retirement fashion when the community identify identity and former Mayor of Doncaster, housing in Warrandyte then gave an a problem they get together and solve it. Val Polley OAM. interesting talk on the history of the “This is a shining example of how to These five retirement units were cooperative, and the long and difficult provide such facilities without the input built specifically to cater for the needs legal, financial and planning battles of Council, Government or Business.” of older Warrandyte residents as a which were part of getting the project New resident Jock Macneish heartily second development initiative by the off the ground — and gave specific agreed. Warrandyte Community Retirement thanks to Andrew Yen who had project- “It is a privilege to be living next Housing Cooperative, which was managed the construction. door to friends we have known for originally a sub-committee of the She also gave thanks to the Diary and decades and who share our love of Warrandyte Community Association. more specifically to its founder Cliff the Warrandyte environment and Their first venture was the highly Green, who is one of the new residents, community,” he said. successful Creekside retirement units for the Diary’s long campaign in the Manningham’s new Mayor, Paul at 26 Harris Gully Road. 1990s to get community retirement McLeish, thanked all the people Dick Davies OAM, Chair of the projects going. involved and the community; then Cooperative, introduced the speakers. Specific reference was made to a Val and he unveiled a plaque to Long-time resident Sybille Ims, whose wonderful Jock Macneish cartoon in the commemorate the opening. family had made the land available to October 1996 issue of the Diary, which We wish the new residents all the very the cooperative, gave a brief history of we reproduce below. best for their retirement living.

Archive: Don’t grow old in Warrandyte, Page 3, Warrandyte Diary October 1996

The British are coming — to the banks of the Yarra JANE ANOIS IS a ceramics potter They held an exhibition French see the development in each other’s Emma Parker, who has recently moved and an avid Francophile. Connections in Carlton, and following work over the year. to live in Melbourne. The Warrandyte Pottery Expo an article in The Age, the visitor Saturday night is a chance to relax, The range of ceramics at the Expo numbers pushed out to the Expo at enjoy a drink with Hops and Vine from is as broad as the imagination of the has been marking the start of the Warrandyte, with Yves’ pots sold out Warrandyte and dinner from Nardee at makers. Warrandyte festival season since it by lunchtime on Saturday. the Expo site. Expect the unexpected, functional began in 2001. The Pottery Expo has been at its Looking to 2020 and non-functional, whimsical and current site, on the riverbank opposite practical, but above all skilled and In 2020, Warrandyte will celebrate Our international guests for 2020 will the 20th edition of the Warrandyte the shops and the pub, since 2002. honed. It has grown every year, and could be from the United Kingdom; Richard Clayworks and Manningham Pottery Expo and in to get everyone grow more, but we like the current site. Phethean from Cornwall and John Art Centre will offer hands on clay excited, Jane has provided a We are in the middle of Warrandyte, Higgins from Hertfordshire. experiences for the children. “potted” history of the expo and a close to the river, where we can cool off They are both active members of Slow Clay will offer “Tent Talks” of preview of what to expect and who when it gets too hot. the Craft Potters Association of Great interest to all. Britain. we will see in 2020. It is a contained space with the Pie Bolton from the Kiln Room will ambience of a village green, providing They have extensive teaching be creating the 20th Anniversary Pot From a seed of an idea and a nudge a natural amphitheatre, becoming experience in the UK and Europe and where all visitors can add their part. from the French potters, The Pottery bigger would also become less have exhibited widely, even globally. Our music program is pretty good Expo at Warrandyte began in February manageable, and not necessarily They work in very different ways too. 2001, on the grassy patch of riverbank better. but use similar materials, terracotta Ricky Ozimo and Black Cat Bone will near the Bakery, now the Federation As the demand — and interest — in and slips. be roving the Expo with saxophone Community development grant, the Playspace. ceramics grows, we are turning away They will also be featuring in an and playing cool jazz on Saturday Warrandyte Community Branch of At the first Expo there were just 25 30 per cent of applications, setting the associated exhibition at Manningham afternoon. the Bendigo Bank supporting our potters from Victoria. bar higher for professionalism and Art Gallery Take it Out of the Garden On Sunday we will enjoy the music of music program, The Lions Club It was hot of course, but busy, with a excellence in contemporary studio and be running workshops in February Julia Mohr and Jay Smith and friends. and Warrandyte Riverside Market supportive crowd. ceramics. for those interested in discovering how The Expo is a free event where committee, and the enormous good The Expo began with the intention The Expo has now become a they work. everyone is welcome and encouraged will of the Warrandyte community. of continuing and contributing to the recognised showcase for ceramics, It is an enormous pleasure to have to join in. Thanks to my main helpers Mary Lou ceramics link with Warrandyte, at the attracting potters from all over them joining us in Warrandyte for most Marc Pascal from Myriad will be Pittard and Steve Dale (tireless and time when Potters Cottage changed Australia with international guests. of February. joining us to create a light spectacular smiling) and a shout out to Marymae direction. The French have returned every few I met both Richard and John while over the river, at the Expo site, at dusk Trench who supported all the earlier I had seen the success of the potters years, with other invited guests coming exploring ceramics in the UK in 2017, on Saturday night, we would love years of the Expo. markets in France, and decided to from India, China, New Zealand, participating in a workshop with everyone to share the 20th anniversary Check out the February edition of follow their model, with the help of Tasmania, Perth and NSW. Richard at his studio in Cornwall. celebrations. the Warrandyte Diary for a full itinary Yves Gaget and Jean Marc Plantier, The Pottery Expo is an opportunity We will also be showcasing a The Expo could not go ahead without of events at 2020 Warrandyte Pottery who came out from France. for potters to catch up, socialise and figurative ceramic artist from the UK, the support of Manningham Council’s Expo. DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 11 Recognising a selfless occupation

clubs, the Community Spirit Award “There is a lot of that in what you do.” Doreen who rallied together, with on the fire danger rating and weather was created to put a spotlight on those While there is some support for help from the Doreen Produce shop conditions. working behind the scenes. wildlife shelters, carers and rescuers who bought vital food and equipment Maxine offered her congratulations “Maxine is a shining example of a — Maxine spoke about a compassion to help farmers affected by the Bunyip to co-finalist Louise Callahagn on her volunteer who has worked tirelessly fatigue session she attended, run bushfires. nomination and wished her the best ‘above and beyond’ for many, many, by Help for Wildlife, which allowed Maxine dedicates her life to helping for her community projects, and gave years.” Maxine and her peers to “get some injured wildlife and making sure thanks to the Warrandyte Community Maxine has had a passion for wildlife things off their chest”. the other Help for Wildlife shelters Bank and to Sue for her nominiation. since she was a little girl in Eltham, The job is often distressing for both around the State are ok. Maxine does not expect recognition where she used to visit a local wildlife the carers and the wildlife and the She liaises with Sue Kirwan during for her passion which is why she is carer and artist who looked after wild opportunities to vent are limited. the summer, keeping her informed fully deserving of this award. birds. Which makes Maxine’s recognition “There was a lady there and birds even more significant. would fly through her windows… I was She also spoke about the recent always finding an excuse to go up that bushfires in New South Wales and By JAMES POYNER street to be invited in to have a look. Queensland and the devastating “I think my fascination with birds impact that has had on the koala VOLUNTEERING is part of the fabric started there.” population. of Warrandyte. In 1998, Maxine moved to North “The politics involved in the koalas In October the community voted Warrandyte and, under the guidance getting all that money has put a lot of on who they think should be the next of renowned wildlife carer Ninon other groups out, but that money can recipient of the Community Spirit Phillips, learnt how to look after wild set the reseeding of that area with the Award, an award sponsored by the Warrandyte Community Bank Branch birds and other wildlife. koalas for the next 25 years and that in honour of outstanding volunteer Maxine joined Help for Wildlife is a wonderful thing. work in the community. after receiving her wildlife shelter “If I lived up there and looked after Achieving 90 per cent of the vote, permit and has an aviary set up on her another species there is no way I Maxine Rosewall, who runs a wildlife North Warrandyte property where she would be jealous or anything like shelter out of her North Warrandyte rehabilitates birds. that – it’s all in.” home for Help for Wildlife (HFW), But Maxine’s compassion for birds She says she tries to avoid the was presented with her award at does not just come from a childhood politics. Warrandyte Community Bank’s AGM. passion. “It’s also an area that has a lot of Sue Kirwan, HFW manager and Maxine had a career in aviation but politics in it, but working on my own friend, had these words to say in her had to give it up for medical reasons I never got to see that side — really nomination for Maxine. and said “because I was winged, I can — so much time and effort goes into help them get their wings back.” [politicking], you could be doing “Maxine has been a wildlife carer for But work as a wildlife rescuer is something else that is beneficial.” more than 20 years. emotionally taxing and there are, While Maxine’s work and attitude “This is a voluntary role with no unfortunately, more bad news stories is inspiring, she recounts how she is government funding. than good. also inspired by some of the random “She rescues and rehabilitates Maxine recounted several acts of human kindness she has wildlife with a special passion for experiences where the animals had witnessed. birds of prey. been involved in road accidents, From donations by locals to Help “All expenses come from her own animal attacks (from domestic pets) for Wildlife to the community of Maxine Rosewall with her lastest charge: Wayne the Wallaby pocket and she is on call 24/7. and of birds who end up tangled in “She is also an active member of Help barbed wire fences. for Wildlife a state-wide volunteer “There are rules of what gets saved, organisation and charity. they have to be viable – the eyes have “Maxine has a strong sense of to be open, the ears have to be up and community and has also been a it is really hard to tell someone ‘I know volunteer at other local charity it is alive but the chances that they will groups.” not make it are very high’. When asked to list three words to “So we have to deeply think about describe Maxine, Sue chose dedicated, that and how it will affect the public, ethical and compassionate. but all of this is because of the public,” After meeting Maxine, it is hard to she said. disagree with Sue’s words. She said that nature and society When I first asked Maxine her living in close proximity is a large thoughts about winning the award, part of why these animals come off she seemed perplexed. second best. “Because it was two volunteers being Bushfire can also inflict extended voted on, I thought that was a bit odd suffering on Australia’s indigenous because volunteers do what they do for species. a different thing.” “Two months after the Bunyip fires But, as Lance Ward, Managing we were getting called by farmers to Director of Warrandyte Community come down and assess some of the Bank, told me — it is because of this larger roos — they had obviously that Maxine is the ideal recipient for been burned two months before, but this award. it takes that long for the infection to “Working in and for the community, get up their legs and then they just our directors see first-hand the good can’t move, and then it goes to organ work being undertaken by volunteers failure and it is quite a long, torturous and as such our Board decided to death actually. acknowledge and celebrate those “So we would go down there every wonderful folk who demonstrate the weekend for a few months there and values of Community Spirit. that will never leave me. “There are many unsung volunteers “And they weren’t all big old ones, working quietly from their homes they were little ones too — but it’s the and within community groups and kindest thing to do. 12 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019 NBN rollout slowly underway in Warrandyte By DAVID HOGG May 2020. when their individual property will be whilst their service provider or nbn THE MUCH-DELAYED NBN has We asked nbn co for comments eligible to order a retail service over themselves make further adjustments. finally arrived in parts of Warrandyte on the further slippages to the the nbn™ network.” As expected the biggest problems with the new Fibre-to-the-Curb remaining areas of Warrandyte, and As we have pointed out in earlier concern provision of a landline (FTTC) technology, and the process a spokesperson explained: “we are articles, there is no rush to sign up telephone service where one or more should be complete for this area by working hard to roll out the nbn™ for an nbn service if it is available in phones are required at points distant the end of May 2020. network across Australia by 2020.” your area, but decision will have to be from the router. Currently more than 1,780 homes “In order to achieve this, we have made within the next 18 months from Whilst the younger generation are and businesses in Warrandyte are developed a sequence for the rollout nbn availability at your premises as prepared to do without a landline able to connect to the nbn™ network, that takes into account practical, existing telephone and ADSL services phone and rely on a mobile, the older and this comprises nearly all those financial and engineering criteria. will be progressively shut down after generation prefer to retain a landline premises south of the river and to the “Determining the sequence is a that time. and this requires considerable re- cabling work in the home if multiple west of Whipstick Gully Road. complex process of weighing up Users who have connected to the factors, including the location of nbn are mostly very happy with phones and sockets are installed. Another 1,800 premises in construction resources, existing the speeds, although some do not Our Editor, Sandi Miller, advises:“we Warrandyte, Warrandyte South and broadband infrastructure and appreciate that one only gets some 80– are extremely happy with local ISP Wonga Park will be able to connect proximity to nbn infrastructure. 90 per cent of the maximum speed at Australia Online. street was progressing — two weeks later this month. “We ask the community for its most times depending on other users. “We originally moved over to nbn later it is all working well with evening Residents in North Warrandyte patience as this important work is However, there is mixed response to and it didn’t work, so we went back speeds approaching 90 Mbps on a 100 are expected to be able to connect carried out. the installation procedure. to ADSL, after an almost complete Mbps plan. in March 2020, with those in Park “The best thing for residents to do Many have made the connection rewire by the nbn technician, Australia “Considering we were getting about Orchards, Ringwood North and is to use the Check Your Address within a few minutes, but others have Online kept on nbn’s back for us to 1Mbps before on ADSL, it’s like a Warrandyte South able to connect in function on the nbn website to see had to revert to ADSL for a week or two ensure the additional work in the dream,” she said. Fed-up residents call for Warrandyte truck ban By DAVID HOGG services, the people that comforted area that crosses the Yarra and is in a And far from banning trucks on tonne limit on Research Road now YET ANOTHER truck accident in me, made phone calls for me and direct line between the end of the Ring our roads, VicRoads are actively that the culvert at the bridge traffic North Warrandyte hit the headlines stayed until the emergency services Road at Greensborough, and the start considering removing the current 30 lights has been repaired. when, on November 19, a horrific arrived; the beautiful police, CFA, of Eastlink at Ringwood. accident closed Research-Warrandyte ambulance officers! Whilst the North East Link might Emergency services inspect aftermath of truck losing control, November 19 Road in the morning rush hour, “Everyone was so amazing and reduce some of the traffic, it is not due causing chaos, and two car drivers looked after me so well; thank you so for completion until 2027. were extremely lucky to escape with much everybody!” By that date, it is possible that their lives. It could have been far worse. the congestion through the Melba A 10-tonne truck carrying beer lost Speakers to Channel 7 reporters and and Mullum Mullum Tunnels at control in rush-hour traffic when it had to 3AW all made mention of the fact Ringwood, combined with the extra to slow for traffic Warrandyte-bound that these roads through Warrandyte distance of the North East Link, will on Research Road near Albert Road, are very steep and winding and simply cause heavy trucks still to queue to get and ran backwards taking out two cars not designed to carry many of the through Warrandyte. before coming to a standstill across heavy vehicles that now use it. Residents campaigned in 2015 to the entire road and demolishing a In May, there was a similar incident have signs on Research Road erected tree which subsequently fell onto at the same place when a truck rolled to instruct trucks not to use engine powerlines. back and the driver jumped out. brakes in residential areas. Simone Mariani, driver of one of In November, last year a truck rolled After months of discussion and the cars which had its passenger over at the (then) new traffic lights eventual, apparent, agreement side completely demolished took to north of the bridge. between Nillumbik and VicRoads, it Facebook and said a big thank you to The problem, of course, is that was finally scuppered by VicRoads “the people that called the emergency Warrandyte has the only bridge in the citing health and safety liability.

Courtesy of the CFA and their mighty fire trucks, Santa will visit Wonga Park on Saturday December 21, Warrandyte and North Warrandyte, South Warrandyte on Sunday December 22. Research on Tuesday December 24. Proudly supported by Warrandyte Community Bank® Branch DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 13 Warrandyte Festival… come, paint the town! By CHERIE MOSELEN organises its Grand Parade. Warrandyte Festival. WARRANDYTE Festival organisers If someone were to draw up a list After the parade in all its colourful are asking locals to “show us your of Warrandyte-focused locals who’ve glory moves through town, the festival colours” when the giant celebration made more than a few significant is officially opened and the good comes to town next year, during the differences to the community, then times are ready to roll. weekend of March 20, 21 and 22. Valerie Polley’s name would be all Family-friendly fun is at the heart Off to a shining start, Tom Bone and over it. of Warrandyte’s biggest weekend… Valerie Polley have been chosen to In 2018, Val was awarded an and what’s more fun than the circus? lead Saturday’s parade as honorary Honorary OAM for her “services to Roving the reserve on Saturday monarchs. the Warrandyte Community”, which and offering circus experiences for Tom Bone is a Scotsman with a recognised her tireless work over a everyone, Ruccis Circus School will heart of gold who came to live in period of almost 50 years. perform and run circus workshops Warrandyte in 1952. At the time, President of the from 12:30pm to 4:30pm at the Now in his 80s — bright with smile Warrandyte Community Association, Lounge Tent, with two coaches. and often, bowtie — Tom worked as Dick Davies, told the Diary: Ruccis specialists will also be trapeze — organisers are asking Therefore, please bring your own a butcher (hence his nickname, “T “While many personalities and wowing onlookers with acrobatic festivalgoers to carry another reusable bottle. Bone”) for over 50 years. identities contribute greatly to the performances on large aerial rigs important item during the celebratory Bottled water will no longer be sold Also a keen harmonica player, community, it is hard to match Val’s outside the Lounge and offering weekend: a drink bottle. at Warrandyte Festival. he and late wife Popsy (a singer) long-term dedication as a planner, aerial skills workshops with three Alongside Warrandyte Festival’s Markets, Billycarts and henna on regularly played and sang for many environmentalist, historical society experienced coaches (for daring continued initiatives to reduce waste your hands. years, bringing joy to folks in nearby stalwart, former Councillor and festivalgoers) during the afternoon. over the years, the event is striving to Games, graffiti art, Battle of the nursing homes. Mayor and one of the founders of Parade watchers will get an early become more “water-wise”. Bands! Inheriting Tom and Popsy’s musical the WCA.” glimpse of the action when the Water stations have gradually been Weekend entertainment also genes, their daughter Heather Author of the book Wonderful tumblers join the march to Stiggants increased around the grounds and includes fresh music, fine buskers has been a long-time performer Warrandyte, Val also added her Reserve on Saturday morning. in 2019, for the first time, (plastic) and other brilliant acts. at Warrandyte Festival, and Tom’s wisdom to local history, Best Along with your colours — and bottled water was not available to Warrandyte Festival in March… granddaughter Maydeena currently One Ever! Celebrating 40 Years of nerve, if you decide to tackle the buy on site. colour me happy.

Photos: STEPHEN REYNOLDS — Warrandyte Festival 2019

In the Rotary year 2018–19 the Rotary Club of Warrandyte proudly raised around $105,700, which was disbursed via donations and awards.

Some of our money was spent as follows: • Warrandyte Neighbourhood House • Six local schools for End of Year Awards • Local secondary students to attend various programs: • (motivational, enrichment, science and exchange) • Warrandyte Cricket and Football Clubs, for their youth programs • Local CFA branches • Local families in need

Funds also were put towards general support of: • Local schools • The local branch of the Salvation Arm • Now and Not Yet Café Project • And many other Community Organisations.

Our International projects include: • Disaster Relief • Eye Surgery for people in developing countries, • Rotarians Against Malaria • Wheelchairs for Kids • Needy villages and orphan support in Africa • “End Polio Now” • Interplast, Medecins Sans Frontieres • Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children

The Club wishes to thank everyone who supported our fundraising efforts via our Tunstall Square market, The Warrandyte Riverside Market, the Art Show and our Warrandyte Op Shop. Without your support we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year and look forward to your support in the coming year. 14 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019 Memories of the Old Warrandyte Dairy By VAL POLLEY the old dairy, various members of the FOLLOWING MONTHS of planning Bellinger family — who ran the dairy and the removal of hazards such as — came forward with stories about the asbestos and a fuel tank, work is finally building’s working life. underway on changes to the “old dairy” Phil Bellinger, one of six siblings who building in Yarra Street. lived and eventually worked at the old While the roof had to go, the dairy, run by their father, Ray, wrote remaining side walls will be angled this fresh account of life at the old dairy and the back wall retained. for the Warrandyte Historical Society, The end result will be a shell with of which the Diary is pleased to be able signs and information panels to remind to reproduce here. people of what was there before, it will We moved from Burwood Dairy in also have the word “Dairy” painted 1954. on the back wall — in keeping with its Our family was Ray and Margaret former use. with children Lorraine, Alan, Lyndsay, It was agreed by the participating David and Philip, our younger brother parties that retaining these elements Geoffrey was born in 1957. was the best outcome for a building I do not recall any horse drawn that was severely compromised. vehicles from this dairy, but we certainly Picnic tables and seating will also be had them at Burwood. added to the site, turning the gateway At that time, Ringwood was using to the township into a great place to horses. have some lunch and admire the river, However, my memory is of an old and read up on an important asset to Bedford truck with open tray back. The distances and terrain around hose them with water. Landers also had a stint in the service. Year Medal from the CFA, which was a Warrandyte’s heritage. He would do that at intervals around Lovely guys that treated us kids well. passion for him from day one. Melbourne Water own the site and Warrandyte were not suitable for horses. The house was built by a local builder the journey, wherever there was a hose A full time job In the early 70s, the larger dairy cut initially wanted to knock the building about. Warrandyte from its operation and Dad down and sell the land. named Alec Edwards just after the war I Deliveries in those days were seven believe and so I assume the dairy came That was round one, it was done by worked at the White’s Corner Dairy for But as previously reported, this action employees. days a week and for many years Dad a while, taking him back briefly to his was stopped by local groups and this with it. did not have a day off with ill health. Milk was delivered from a larger dairy Dad had round two which took him horse and cart days as they still used new outcome reached. along Beauty Gully Road, and into If I remember correctly, his first day them around Doncaster. Nicholas Kerr, Waterways and in Malvern. off from milk deliveries is when my A large truck would deliver around Park Orchards, as far as the Whitefriars That was short lived, and he re- Land Officer for Melbourne Water College area, right through all the grandfather passed away. established our dairy, bought his own commented on how happy Melbourne 98 wooden crates of 20 one-pint glass As you can imagine you can’t just get bottles and it was loaded into the cool back streets and Milne Road along to trucks and continued the milk run with Water was to reach an outcome like Hams Chicken Farm on the Ringwood a temp to step in so when Dad was too my older brother Butch and then Alan this. room for delivery the next day, and sick, Mum would drive the truck on the empty bottles taken away from the Road, and then back through South until he retired in 1987. “After many years of discussions Warrandyte and eventually home the round and us kids would get the The trucks were sold, and the business and planning, it’s great to see this previous day’s deliveries. job done. Most of the milk was delivered to via Jumping Creek Road, in which he shut down. first step happening and great to see travelled nearly to Warranwood. 1954 to the early sixties without a Over the years he experienced wooden this outcome for the community, and homes around Warrandyte and as far break is a pretty good run. north as Pigeon Bank Lane then back It was quite a large round. crates, then wire crates and then cartons to preserve this slice of Warrandyte Around the mid to late 60s, Dad cut He had the privilege of delivering to instead of bottles and the now familiar history.” and along Blooms Road, Research Road family homes and playing with their as far as Swallows in the Treetops in some of the work from the rounds to plastic milk crate — the old wooden Mitch Lakeland, the Project Officer make a smaller round for my brothers, kids who would come out to see the crates were the best to sit on. has advised: “Works are progressing Glynns Road and then back to the dairy, “Milkie”, to delivering to those same delivering along the way to reload and and eventually myself, to do before well so far. going off to our day jobs. kids as adults and sometimes with their Stories and photographs such as “We’re taking a slow and steady start the second part of round one. own kids. these add to the archive at the museum approach. This took you around the township The employees Even with starting at 3am every and contribute to the history of the “It is certainly a different challenge and down to the end of Alexander Road, My earliest memory was of Earl morning and working until around town during the 20th century. to the works we normally carry out”. back around the old Melbourne Hill Kitchen who lived on Pound Road. 11am, Dad still managed to do casual Many older residents have fond The roof ventilators have been Road and then home to unload and do After that there was “Tiger” Flowers work around the town in the afternoons. memories of their milk deliveries and removed and will be moved to be on the shop deliveries. who worked with Dad for many years He worked for Bill Tinn Cupboards, of the Bellinger family. display at the museum in Yarra Street. A lot of the existing roads were not and was well known and liked, as was Tony Scott cabinets, Hams Chicken The dairy coolroom picnic area will there in those days, so the route was Memories of the milk round his family. Farm at Park Orchards and Fields serve as a reminder to them, and quite basic. I believe Alan Day worked with Dad Chicken Farm as well. others, of earlier, quieter times when After a Facebook post by the historical To keep the milk cool, Dad used to for a while and after that Bill West. He was involved in the local cricket milk, bread and firewood was delivered society about the proposed changes to place hessian bags over the crates and My brother in law Ken Venn and Paul and football clubs and received a Fifty- to the door. Progress of the Old Warrandyte Dairy works to date

Photos: MITCH LAKELAND New era for a grand dame of Warrandyte By SANDI MILLER Speaking to the Diary about losing community — second to none.” “We also do pet cushions, you send “You have to honour the heritage THE ICONIC business that graces the her favourite tenant, the owner of The Avenue stocks products made us a photo of your pet and we put it of the building and with that comes old Warrandyte Wine Hall building, the building, Hazel Celotti said she is by women from the local community. through a computer program and character,” she said. run by local treasure Pamela Hipwell, very sad that Pamela will be closing “Everything we stock is from pop it on a cushion — that is my only For Pamela’s part, she was reluctant is changing hands, as Pam heads into Folk Art. Warrandyte and surrounds, and in creative thing that I can do — it’s to make a fuss about her retirement. retirement. “I’m going to miss her,” Hazel said. female driven businesses — I think we digital, so I can cheat a little bit”. “I just want to disappear into the Having run Folk Art by the bridge “Since Pam announced she would be will be a really nice fit for Warrandyte The business will retain the name — bushes,” she told the Diary. for almost 45 years, Pam, and her retiring I had a fair bit of interest in the and for keeping it local.” The Avenue. “I really like anonymity, I’d show off business, are well known and loved by space,” she said. Rebekah said she has always had a “It is named after our farm in the the shop any day — I love the building, the whole community. Hazel told the Diary that the business passion for women in business. Yarra Valley, where we do animal even when Keith Walker retired as Even prior to that, teen-aged Pamela that is currently operating at the rear “I love everything handmade, but rescue — racehorses and dairy cattle Police Sergeant, he came to get a photo used to work in the summer holidays of the building would be moving into I am terrible at it — this all kind of — they just live their lives out there”. in front of the shop,” Pamela said. in the milk bar which used to occupy Folk Art. happened accidentally but it has been Rebekah says what she loves about Despite Pamela’s protestations, the same building. So welcome to The Avenue. amazing,” she said. Warrandyte is the treasure troves. the community would like to extend “My sister and I had first option Owner of The Avenue, Rebekah Folk Art will be winding up over “All the nooks and the little stores a warm hand of thanks to an icon because we lived close by,” Pam said. Shanks is delighted to be able to move Christmas and will close in January. with the stories —I wouldn’t want and champion of the town and wish “You used to stand behind the into such an iconic space. After a bit of a freshen up, The Avenue anything that is white and clean. her well for a long and enjoyable counter serving ice-creams and drinks, “I’ve got some very big shoes to fill!” will open in the new position in March. “I was talking to Pam about getting retirement. it was very busy,” she said, “we used to she told the Diary “We will be open Wednesday to some old photos of what it looked like Best wishes Pam. sell more ice cream than the milk bar in “I have been here six months; Sunday 10am–4pm, selling candles, when she came in and I am going to See a farewell letter from Pamela [the beachside resort town] Tooradin.” we’ve had amazing support from the soaps, pet treats and gift hampers. put them on the wall. on page 25. DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 15 16 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019 Hot north wind and fix the fish traps season 28 equals 364 days. As already indicated, Aboriginal The obvious time to do annual sailed up Hovell’s Creek at Geelong in Birrarung stories So, there was a one day adjustment on seasons were however not simply maintenance on these fish traps was May 1835. the summer solstice each year. defined by the prevailing weather at a when the river was at its lowest flow. “We saw several places on going up, And of course every four years there particular time of year. This of course which was during the which the natives had made with stones By JIM POULTER was a two day, leap-year adjustment. They were also defined by what you hottest time of the year. across the creek, to take the fish. In the Melbourne area, the Aboriginal have to do at that time. “The walls were built of stones about ABORIGINAL PEOPLE were skilled So, this is why the two month period season referred to in Europe as summer When you think about it, the tasks from the summer solstice was the four feet high and well planned out. astronomers. therefore began at the summer solstice associated with the hot north wind “Two or three of these places following Like at Stonehenge, they often used “Hot north wind and fix the fish traps on December 22. season are obvious and logical. season”. each other down the stream with gates circular stone arrangements to map However, it only lasted two lunar In tribal times, all births were planned to them.” the summer and winter solstices and There were many places along the months from December 22 to February to occur in September and October, in Yarra in Manningham where families These fish trap walls were of the lunar cycles. 16. order to be in tune with nature. course obliterated by floods within a Aboriginal people used an ordinal congregated particularly at this time This is because it was followed by By the start of the hot north wind of the year. couple of years of colonisation and counting system that went from first to the eel harvest season, which went for season these babies would only be dispossession. twenty-eighth and stopped there. They fixed the fish traps whilst about one lunar month from February between two and four months old, so enjoying the lifestyle in the shade by So, at an unconscious level, for most This showed they understood the 16 to March 16. the logical place to be in hot weather Australians it was like they were never relationship between the rotation of the river. So whilst this was also the “summer” was by a river. The riverfront at the Warrandyte there. the Earth, its movement around the However, if you take an opportunity period it was defined by its particular Also, October is the wettest month of Township is just one example of this. Sun, and the movement of the Moon seasonal activity. the year in Melbourne and the Yarra to walk down the Warrandyte Township The fact that settlers observed around the Earth. When I was young, my grandfather used to regularly flood. riverfront, just say between the bridge We know this is so, because from told me that the Aboriginal summer This annual October flooding only middens, piles of freshwater mussel and Forbes Street, you will see the one observed full moon to the next full period was named after the hot north stopped when the Upper Yarra Dam shells, in this location is testament geological structures across the river I moon is twenty-nine and a half days. wind. was built in 1956. enough by itself. am talking about. So Aboriginal people understood He said that the word for this was So it also stopped the annual practice These fish traps were built on the It takes no imagination at all to the planetary movements, then Mallee, because that was where the hot of kids making rafts in the winter to natural geological structures in the immediately see where the fish traps compensated for this and worked on north wind came from. punt around the flooded river flats in rapids of the rivers and were often over Batman was talking about would have a thirteen month lunar calendar of 28 This made immediate sense to me as a October. a metre in height. been. days each. kid, because I knew that in summertime In tribal times, these October floods Many settlers observed and marvelled It will be like you have had laser Well, the month ending at the summer we would often have red rain from all would cause damage to the fish traps at these structures and the following is surgery to correct a lifelong vision solstice had 29 days, because 13 times the Mallee dust in the air. all along the river. a quote from John Batman when he impairment. Kings of Kangaroo Ground bring home gold for pinot noir By JO FRENCH Capturing the moment when the “We are two guys in a shed that have vegan compliant. LOCAL WINERY, Kings of Kangaroo grapes are at their peak and transferring rolled the big guys,” said Ken. Ken developed the business as a Ground have been awarded a Gold that moment into the wine is pivotal in Contrary to conventional wisdom, one-man band for over a decade, Medal for their 2018 Thirteen31 Pinot Kings’ winemaking process. the vineyard was planted on a south establishing a loyal band of local Pinot noir is a complex grape, slope to deliberately delay the ripening followers, in particular for chardonnay Noir at the recent 2019 Australia/New known amongst winemakers as “the of the fruit, and the rich volcanic soil and pinot noir. Zealand Boutique Wine Show. heartbreak grape”, says Ken. provides all that the hand-worked In 2013, Chris Ramsay partnered Less than 10 per cent of entries in the “It is the most difficult variety to get vines need. with Ken as co-owner and assistant pinot noir class were awarded gold and right in the vineyard and its sweet And with everything grown, crushed winemaker. of these, Kings of Kangaroo Ground, a spot of picking can be right down to and bottled on site, they truly are “vine This partnership has allowed Ken boutique winery owned and worked one day.” to bottle”. and Chris to step up production and by Ken King and Chris Ramsay, was Crushing less than 20 tons each “Our winemaking philosophy is very increase both wine volume and quality the only one from the Yarra Region, vintage, this small, local operation traditional,” said Ken, “with minimal for the Kings of Kangaroo Ground with Tasmania taking out the majority. is pretty happy to be recognised handling to let the fruit express itself brand. Kings opened their cellar door to alongside some of the more well- in the wine.” The medal winning Thirteen31 is the Diary and let us in on some of the known boutique brands across All wines are clarified by natural now available at their cellar door at secrets behind their win. Australia and New Zealand. settling and filtering, so all wines are 15 Graham Road, Kangaroo Ground. DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 17 Managing anxiety All I want for Christmas is... without medication green edge By SANDI MILLER By CHARLOTTE STERRETT Claire Hudson-McAuley WarrandyteCAN STRESS AND anxiety are common in everyday life. Long term, they affect our health and the ability to be at our best. Neuroscience now offers ways to manage anxiety and stress by resetting Ziggy, 11, Donvale leaders: the nervous system without the use Eleven years left to stop climate “We’re sorry. We got it wrong. of drugs. change. We’ve denied there’s a climate crisis A seven-week evening course will The future rests in our hands, and yet and have only paid lip-service to be facilitated by local psychotherapist we live on ignoring what’s happening the Paris Agreement. We’ve served Claire Hudson-McAuley at Warrandyte to life on earth. vested interests in the fossil fuel Neighbourhood House. CHRISTMAS IS just around the corner, Climate change will affect everyone industries instead of the national Claire spoke with the Diary about her and as we plan for the festivities, and my age when we grow up. interest. But all that will change. approach to mental health. off most, if not all, of their meds after reflect on the year that has past and I feel trapped. We promise to listen to the world’s “I am very much based on a drug- a while.” the future ahead, we asked some of our Hoping we succeed isn’t good scientists, drastically reduce our free approach, but I am not anti- She says that to give people really supporters and their families what they enough. carbon emissions, and make a rapid drugs,” she said. strong medication makes it harder for would like this Christmas. Our leaders are doing nothing. transition to renewable energy — “Compared to when I started working them to process their emotions. Here are some of their heartfelt and Rainforests get cut down and coal even though the cost will be great.” in the field in the 80s, there is a huge “People who are on strong anti- hard-to-ignore responses. mines continue. If you would like to write your own uptick in drugs being used. depressants — it numbs their Carbon is released into the “You get a 16–18-year-old walking depression, but it also numbs their letter to Santa, we encourage you to atmosphere heating our planet. also send a copy to your local Council: into their doctor’s office after breaking feelings of joy and happiness — they Antarctica is melting and we are up with their girlfriend, and they are can’t really grieve their past, or move [email protected]. suffering severe droughts. au; [email protected] given really strong medication for that. on from their past, if they can’t feel it. Fossil fuel is the main culprit. “What I can do is empower people to “I would never judge anyone for In 2020, WCAN along with many Many countries are trying to stop. other groups will be ramping up know what they can do, over and above taking drugs, either prescribed or not, Norway has more electric cars than taking a pill, to change their life for the but I do think a lot of people don’t efforts for governments at all levels petrol. to declare a climate emergency better,” she said. realise there are options other than Paris has banned fracking and climateemergencydeclaration.org Claire specialises in working with drugs — so I am about giving people Germany has more solar panels then We hope you will support this people with complex trauma, such as options.” we do. PTSD and survivors of child-sexual She says that the human body has There are many ways to stop using campaign. abuse. enormous capacity to heal itself. fossil fuels. WarrandyteCAN wishes everyone “What I will be doing in this course “There are so many things that are We are within our means to use a peaceful Christmas and we look is teaching people to identify patterns making people more likely to have forward to working together in 2020 Kitty, 7, North Warrandyte alternative methods such as solar that are making their stress or anxiety anxiety or depression — we can do panels and wind farms. to make our young people’s wishes worse and using neuroscience to teach some simple things, not easy things, I have asked Santa for a few presents come true in 2020. this year, but the one I really want My wish is that global warming them how to change those patterns — but simple things, to change those ends now! Afterall, a safe future for all is not too it is a bit of work, but is life changing patterns.” is for our [Great Barrier] Reef to be much to ask for is it? for the people who I have taught this Those interested in the course should protected and our future to be saved. 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By TRACEY MAILE Term 1 when it was revealed to the and their confidence. into the role without being at all self Beast Jr. AT THE END of November, Warrandyte students during assembly. “Sometimes the most surprising conscious on stage — and of course, “I just go into my own zone when I’m Primary School (WPS) put on yet “Throughout the following months of stars of the show are the students who they have obviously been beautifully performing,” Hailey said. another fabulous adaptation of a auditions, song and dance rehearsals are the shyest ones the rest of the year. trained in the lead up to the show,” she Jasmine (12), told the Diary about the Disney classic in their whole school and scene blocking with sets and “In seven years, they have come told the Diary. day she found out she would be playing production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. props, the students’ enthusiasm for a very long way with their singing, “The girl who played Mrs Potts was the role of Mrs. Potts. at the George Wood Performing Arts telling this much-loved story about dancing and acting skills, and more a standout — she could easily have “My favourite part of the whole Centre. love, friendship and acceptance has than anything else, their confidence been taken for a professional child process was the day we found out Performing Arts teacher and only grown. and the sheer joy of performing. performer. which roles we’d been given. production director, Kirsty Wolters “Students themselves were closely “It takes courage to put yourself ‘out “Such a stunning voice, hit all the “It was the most exciting day of my told the Diary that 2019 has been involved with the selection of songs for there’ and audition in front of your high notes but she really had the life — I’ve never had an opportunity particularly busy for Performing Arts each class, and our Grade 6 students peers, to really give it your all and sell accent, the mannerisms and the facial even vaguely like this, and it has made at Warrandyte. prepared their own auditions for the your performance. expressions to match the character. me realise that this could really be my In March, two WPS teams were main characters they wanted to try “It is always such a joy to see students “The girl in the role of Lumiere the future.” selected for the big Victorian State out for. who have gradually built up their candelabra [Ella] was so convincing Wes (12) was more down to earth Schools Spectacular which aired on “When it came to staging the show, confidence over so many years at in her role too. about his motivations for the role of Channel 7, on December 7. during Performing Arts classes school, who are ready to get up on a “Again, such a lovely voice, but I Gaston. For the first time, the school had students participated in discussions pretty big stage and entertain hundreds honestly thought she could have been “I really wanted to play Gaston teams selected for both the Mass Choir about how to stage each scene, in the audience,” she said. French. because it’s the role that gets all the and the Mass Dance performances and contributed their own creative The audience at the George Wood “Her accent didn’t slip even once laughs. over two days at Melbourne Arena. suggestions and ideas, many of which Theatre were equally impressed by the when she was singing or speaking. “It was a lot of fun to be the goofy bad “This has been a very big commitment were incorporated into the final performances from all the students. “And the boy who did Gaston [Wes] guy, and I just really went for it on the for the students,” Ms Wolters said. production,” said Ms Wolters. The Preppies performed to Be Our was hilarious. night, it was great.” “Students auditioned late last year Ms Wolters has been the Performing Guest and were a sheer delight. “Not at all afraid to really ‘sell’ the A tribute to Kirsty Pring Arts teacher at Warrandyte Primary Other year levels performed Belle, comedy of that vain and puffed up and started training as soon as school This year a special tribute was made started back this year. for the past seven years, which means Human Again, Beauty and the Beast, character. that she has seen this year’s graduating The Mob Song, and Gaston. “And of course all the rest of the to the contribution of former WPS “There have been many, many after parent and School President, Kirsty school and weekend rehearsals. Grade 6 students develop from 5-year- Many members of the audience children in their classes who were old Preppies to becoming the school commented on the professionalism just delightful in the group ensemble Pring, who tragically passed away in “It’s a huge undertaking to bring May this year. together over 3,000 students from leaders — and lead characters in the of the production, not only the staging pieces — especially the Preps who production — that they are today. and the costuming, but also the brought the house down as a set of tiny “She was an amazing lady,” Ms schools around the state for the mass Wolters told the Diary. dance ensemble and the mass choir. “In that time, I have seen their confidence of the performances. little bakers.” confidence and talent in performing Warrandyte Primary School tends to Hailey (12) who played Belle told “She worked tirelessly for the school “The coordination is phenomenal, and was a brilliant costume designer and the actual performances are on a arts just flourish,” Ms Wolters bring out a level of professionalism that the Diary that apart from the joy of continued. is surprising for a local primary school, performing on the night, the real and seamstress — her costumes were level of professionalism that has to be exquisite. seen to be believed, considering that “Participation in musical theatre and the lead actors are often mistaken pleasure had been in developing her embraces and develops skills in music, for professional child actors. representation of the role over many “It brought back so many wonderful these are all just regular students from memories for me to go through the regular schools. dance and drama, and each school Retired Warrandyte Primary School months. production has given our students a teacher, Gail Parkes, was in the “It was a gradual process to find Belle school’s costume stores this year and “It really is an amazing opportunity bring out class sets of Kirsty’s costumes for our students to be part of, and of new platform on which to shine. audience and loved the show. — her character and her voice. “Every year we have students “It’s just amazing that a small school “I’ve never done any performing for use in this year’s production of course all of them were rehearsing for Beauty and the Beast Jr. Beauty and the Beast Jr. at the same who surprise us when it comes to like this has been able to put on such or singing outside of all the performing. professional productions. opportunities that we have at school “For those who knew her, she is never time.” far from our minds, and never more so Beauty and the Beast Jr. was the “Given the opportunity in the ‘safe “I think the real skill is in the ability — the Warrandyte Festival, Bushband, space’ of Performing Arts classes, to bring out the absolute best in those Assemblies, State School Spectacular. than at school production time,” Ms culmination of nearly a whole school Wolters said. year’s worth of work, which began in students gradually build their skills students, so that they throw themselves “All of that led me to Beauty and the

Photos: YOLANDE LARRATT and LACHLAN WOLTERS Warrandyte Diary 19 See our best: WPS puts on a “beauty” of a performance 20 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019 Photo: BILL McAULEY Irene (Jean) Chapman (nee Gray) 2nd May 1925 – 17th October 2019 Jean was a great mum and although She was also instrumental in the family did not have much in the initiating some groups that are still in obituary way of possessions, she was a great existence today. manager of funds. They are the Bakery, the Child Care The lack of possessions was far Centre, and the Neighbourhood JEAN CHAPMAN was born on May outweighed by the love the family felt House, the latter of which Jean was 2, 1925 in Ararat, to parents Vivian throughout their lives. made a Life Member of in 1991. and Alma Gray, but they lived mainly The house was powered by kerosene Some of the organisations Jean in Mitcham with Jean’s sister Norma, for the lights, ice for the fridge, an volunteered for, contributed to and/ who was born in January 1927. outside toilet, no phone, tank water or was a member of; Warrandyte When Jean was a teenager, Bob Pratt and cooking was done on a wood Cricket Club, 1950–1992, Warrandyte — who still holds the AFL/VFL goal fired stove. branch of the ALP, John Shaw Neilson kicking record (with Peter Hudson) of In 1955, Allan built a new house in Society, Warrandyte Historical Society, 150 goals in a season — would take her Pigeon Bank Lane, moving the family Macular Disease Foundation, the Girl to the football and tell the people on there. Guides, the Football Club and the the gate that she was his sister. This house was destroyed in the 1962 Mothers’ Club at the primary school. Bob’s mother taught Jean a great deal bushfire and so Allan set to and built In 1992, Jean sold the house in Pigeon about gardening, fostering a lifelong another house. Bank Lane and bought a weatherboard love and respect for plants, trees and This was much fancier and had house in Taroona Avenue, putting her flowers and for growing, using seeds, electricity, telephone, a briquette hot unique stamp on the home by creating tips and cuttings. water service and an internal toilet. a beautiful garden and house filled Jean went to Business College, In 1962, Jean worked in the with books, photos and love. training as a stenographer and newsagency in Warrandyte until her In 2000, Jean was awarded the bookkeeper. last child, Brian, was born in October. Centenary Medal for her contribution She worked as a secretary until When he was nine, Jean started an to Australian society. April 3, 1948, when she married Allan Under-12 cricket team at Warrandyte Jean was a Justice of the Peace for Chapman — a local Warrandyte boy Cricket Club. 30 years and in 2018 received a letter who left school at 12 to work and then When John, Suzanne and Jenny of appreciation from the Governor of joined the army at 18. attended Warrandyte Primary School, Victoria for her voluntary service. Allan fought the Japanese in New Jean volunteered in the canteen and Jean felt very fortunate to have many Guinea in WWII, during which time he later at Norwood High School. beautiful grandchildren — Tricia, was shot through the arm and suffered When Brian was at Diamond Creek Janine, Kelly, Matthew, Tristan, Tim, from malaria and dengue fever. Technical School, Jean joined the Ethan, Chris, Daniel and Amy. He rose to the position of Regimental School Council. She also had sixteen great Sergeant Major, leaving the army in Allan died very shortly after being grandchildren — Jasmine, Samantha, 1946. diagnosed with a brain tumour in June, Amy, Ashleigh, Thomas, Jaxon, Stella, He then bought 40 acres in North 1981, aged 57. Amelie, Eva, Mietta, Henry, Lucia, Warrandyte for 25 pounds per acre. The family was devastated. Frank, Sarah, Jarryd and Gemma. After Jean and Allan were married, Later, Jean continued campaigning Jean’s health had not been great Allan started building a house on the for the ALP, which she had joined in for the last eight years, but she was land. 1972 and worked hard in both the well looked after in her home by her Their first child, John, was born in Federal and State levels. daughter Jenny, and some wonderful March, 1949, and soon after the small Jean helped form and later carers, until she quietly passed away family moved into the house. managed the Warrandyte Workshop on the morning of Thursday, October In September, 1951, Suzanne was Cooperative, which created 17, 2019, surrounded by her beautiful born followed in December, 1955, by employment for local people in the garden, books, her collection of owls, Jenny. early 80s. and people who loved her. A spiritual life: Jean’s crossing By KAREN THROSSELL And this is important when you want a positive thing. JEAN ASKED me to officiate at her to be sent off in the right way. We are returning to and nurturing send-off for a whole lot of reasons: Our belief involves no priests, no the earth which nurtured us. not just because we were soul sisters, weekly rites, and no temples. Our religious calendar honours the both Taureans and born a day apart, For us it is nature that is holy. four seasons and the corresponding both typically feisty, stubborn and We revere the earth from whence four elements (earth, fire, water, air) earth loving… we came and where we shall return. as the basis of life. Not because we were political We don’t believe in heaven or hell They are held together by a fifth comrades, rusted on Labor supporters — places of reward or punishment. element which could be described as with a belief in social justice and The traditionalists believe that the spirit or soul. political activism. when we die we cross over to the Or for the less philosophically Not just because Jean was also a “Otherworld” or the “Summerland” inclined it has been equalled to music. where the soul parties a bit before community activist, founding mother May the air carry your sprit gently The Colour Purple of the WNH, the organisation I gave choosing a new path. This is where I think both Jean and May the fire release your soul For Jean my heart and soul to for many years. May the water cleanse you (with apologies to Toni Morrison) Not even because she had the same I are less traditional and emphasise the “return to the earth” rather than May the earth receive you smile as my mum. May the wheel turn again Purple comes from the combining of the calm and stability of blue She asked me primarily because we any kind of reincarnation… seeing and the fierce energy of red shared the same spiritual beliefs. death as part of the natural cycle and Blessed Be.

What do I think when I think of purple? Jean (centre) and her children; from left: John, Suzanne, Jenny & Brian

I think of lavender: Not dainty dowagers with lace hankies, No ‘grown-up pink’ for our Jean but the lavender of the hedge-witch with her healing herbs, with her tansy and rue, her foxglove and sage; The alchemy of the softest wool transformed in her hands; The twisted wraith of virgin smoke, tint on evening grasses caught in the sun’s last rays.

I think of violet: Much maligned violets: They are not blue (poor violet, violated for a rhyme) nor always, always shy There is bright violet, flamboyant, unconventional insisting on being seen, and heard. That surprise bright splash in the green of winter Its delicacy deceptive – The colour of passion, commitment, action…

I think of deep purple: The colour of the mystical and spiritual of imagination and inspiration The colour of Gay Pride and bravery The most powerful wave-length of the rainbow The symbol of Feminism – of Strong Women The colour of royalty Queen Jean – Gone now, into deep purple dark, forever strong in our hearts, forever missed… —KAREN THROSSELL DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 21 Sunshine, freedom and a little flower it down in the water with an old brick. in preparation with the dry months This is all I do to fertilise my waterlily. ahead. gardening It thrives on the neglect. Make sure your taps, hoses and A little bit like my orchids. buckets are all in position. By KATHY GARDINER I pull my blinds open in the morning That there is a bucket collecting water and just spend a couple of minutes in the bottom of your shower, ready IT HAS BEEN a sad month of November taking in all the plants that come to to be tipped on the plants closest to as we learn news of the ravaging fires peer in the window. the house. up north and the decimation of our The salvias, struck from tips put into Remember to wander around the beautiful country, farmland, National the ground this time last year, are now garden in the afternoon snipping Parks, the wildlife, birdlife and other two feet high and flowering. off the dead heads of the annuals, critters. The clematis and Pierre de Ronsard perennials, roses and lavender — make It brings to harsh reality the roses entwining each other — pot pourri with the cuttings. dangerous place we live in. clamouring over a rusty old arbour. It is not too late to plant seedlings in We rely on Mother Nature to look The euphorbias, an old reliable in the the vegetable garden. after us, and for our neighbours to be garden, are flowering profusely, the Beetroot, lettuce, parsley, peas, aware and watchful of how they tend Jerusalem Sage a pop of yellow and pumpkin, silverbeet and radish, their gardens, their cigarette butts and just their consideration of others always covered with bees. Cistus is a great plant to plant out in general. Poppies that I have never planted now. December 1 is the time when panic have decided that they will come to It is a Mediterranean native from Italy sets in on when we last cleaned out stay; probably brought in with bird and Greece. the gutters, is our fire plan in order droppings. They love sunbaked soils and are and have we cleared flammables from The scent of the lemon blossoms, drought tolerant. around the house. mock orange, the scented verbenas Always remember the plants with We look in admiration at the CFA and the roses of course, waft through grey leaves or spiky small leaves as we drive past the station, knowing the window on the morning breeze. are an indication that they like arid they will have our backs when we The day will always be a rush but conditions. need them. this is the few minutes of peace we Salvias, the perfect example; Are we leaving out water bowls for can have. rosemary, lavender and catmint the birds and animals? Moments to plan. others. It is amazing how many native Moments to contemplate life and its Maybe hunt down the beautiful pink animal sighting there have been this ups and downs. rosemary and the white lavenders. year. The vegetable patches are looking a Or catmint (nepeta) “Six Hills Giant” How many are frequenting our bit forlorn this year. that will grow up to a 70cm high and gardens and river. We have the lettuce, spinach, peas one metre across. It makes me laugh when someone and beans, tomatoes, basil, fruits and Remember that basil, lavender, and comments on Kevin the Kookaburra herbs. catnip are all plants that mosquitoes who arrives on their balcony waiting Still all doing their thing even though can’t stand, while other varieties, like for tidbits and someone else comments they have been neglected this year. lemon balm, are best crushed up and that “this is not Kevin” but their There is nothing so humbling as applied to skin for a natural insect kookaburra Harry. finding the plants flowering and repellent. My water lillies are showing their fruiting even though no one will be Gift giving? faces out of the murky water of my old there to witness it. Packets of seeds are always a beautiful copper near the front door. December is a time to batten down gift, as are new gardening gloves. They flower year in and year out. the hatches as we prepare for the Or of course a pair of secateurs. Just a single simple plant. predicted heat waves and scorching Wishing everyone a happy and I love how the birds come to admire north winds that will dry out the peaceful Christmas surrounded by themselves in the water while they are garden. your garden and those that love you. drinking. Hopefully you took my advice last Wishing you peace in the new Try popping a little chunk of manure month and got on top of the mulching, decade, and a garden that always in an old piece of stocking and weigh trapping the moisture underneath it blooms.

That most wonderful time of the year time to catch up before Christmas that visit our house every December styled right out of Vogue and trees are is the spirit of Christmas. (because after Christmas doesn’t and I am less than impressed with so fancy they look like they belong in We all know that though the corner of my eye count) and the madness of activity their delivery of service. Times Square, while my table is set decorations are wonderful and the around the house as we pull out boxes They have one job to do — just one. with the last two months’ worth of presents are nice, the moments that By JO FRENCH and put up a tree and Christmas-ify All they have to do is move, nothing paperwork and shopping lists and really matter are when gingerbread any horizontal surface not used for fancy, they don’t have to keep up with the sparkle of honey that dripped at men look more like snowmen, and DECEMBER — by my definition it food prep. Instagram and the elf next door, but breakfast. the time spent together without is that time when energy is low but This year, I am very pleased to say, they do have to move. Anyone available for a house the fuss of fancy means there is an spirits are soaring towards parties and the tree was up and decorated within But no, every second morning we makeover before tomorrow night? atmosphere of joy and fun in a house, lights and barbeques and presents a day — not our normal way of doing wake to the disappointment of elves I have friends arriving for dinner willing to open its doors to anyone. and just hanging out with friends things, as I am a great instigator of in the same place they were the day and drinks. What is important this season, and family, staying a little longer and ideas but not so much a finisher and before — seriously!? — it’s one job, Hang on, no need. amongst elves and imagination, is to not caring so much about children’s I often leave the job half done, hoping and not a hard one. I just remembered they actually reach out to the ones that are possibly bedtimes. magic elves will finish it while I sleep. And did I just mention Instagram? won’t notice the lack of candles and not having that same fun, and inviting I must admit, I am the first to Knowing full well (spoiler alert) You think elves have a lot to answer tinsel. them in to a not so perfect house to bemoan the commercial crush of that elves do not decorate, it sits for? They are coming to sit at my table, share time together. shopping centres, and I can certainly unfinished for a few days and I end A few minutes on Instagram this and just stay awhile, and so all I really Whatever December has in store for be a Grinch at times, but I do love this up hurriedly applying the finishing week will have even the best of us need to do is scoop up the papers and you, I hope it finds you at a table with season of catching up with people. touches as guests walk in with platters rocking quietly in a corner. wipe up the honey and make sure the friends, raising a glass to the year past There is the flurry of messages to and eskies. Each photo placed with pride is all second bottle of wine is at the ready — and to whatever lays ahead. and from friends asking if there is And speaking of elves, there are two shiny and sparkly, tables are set and it’s not so hard and not so fancy but it From me to you… Cheers. 22 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019

sent to me sent to me Double shot decaf soy latte with a Twelve days of A reminder to not ride my bike A welcome slab of their finest twist of lemon in the park Excursion forms that needed My shoes and fascinator from Oaks Day Some fluffy duckling feathers to be signed in June Lists for Santa I’ll need to sell my Warrandyte More vegan pies with pastry An envelope for donations that would left kidney for that’s going blue be gratefully received A VicEmergency App with 30,000 Christmas A query of what even is the internet Some seedlings from the warnings to ignore Advice to pay my rates in FOWSP nursery A cold weather backburn that’s got recyclable hard plastics Mings Chinese Restaurant recipe out of hand If no one saw the tree fall did it even for Peking Duck Eleven Ducklings to rescue cut the power? More vegan pies, nothings new Vegan Pie with extra meat A home phone for when the Walkie Talkies with spare batteries On the seventh day of Christmas 3G drops out Annexing my own property so I can be The local CFA Tankers sent to me A rubbish bin that gets picked up Mayor of my own kingdom The traditional packet of Twisties once a fortnight Refund on my next power bill A fine for riding my bike A promise the power would be back as compensation because I didn’t listen on by three Some unhatched eggs to roll On the twelfth day of Christmas into the pool On the tenth day of Christmas No-one sent On the fourth day of Christmas More vegan pies that taste like glue Riverfront Café sent to me Nothing to me much ado Everyone’s favourite IGA sent to me A Netflix show that is unable to stream A triple shot espresso No need for a bank account when you Vegan pies with pastry that’s gluten free Two hard rubbish vouchers The raffle winner’s meat tray have no money Still no NBN so I’ll try dial-up And my power temporarily restored Forged school reports that No need for a café when you By KATRINA BENNETT claim next level genius I’m not paying my rates On the eighth day of Christmas don’t drink coffee ON THE FIRST day of Christmas You guessed it; no power due An invitation to the Fireball No need for a pub when you My electricity company sent to me My children sent to me Advice on how not kill the seedlings to a fallen tree Three schoolbags with a years’ worth don’t drink beer No power due to a fallen tree Mother duck blocking my driveway I’ve shipped the kids off to my favorite On the fifth day of Christmas of old fruit Vegan pies are vegie pies that just cost Uncle Scrooge On the second day of Christmas My unwanted resident ducks sent to me A guide of what to do in a bushfire more, who knew No need for the CFA when I have Nillumbik Council sent to me A swimming pool of avian poo Some stray blackberry bushes to No landline, NBN contractors a garden hose Another huge rates hike More vegan pies with pastry pop my tyres accidently dug it up No need for a ranger when I have a goat And I’ve still no power due that’s gluten free A hissing drake asserting his masculinity Council Election Notices so I can vote to keep down the weeds to a fallen tree Internet speeds of two megabytes More vegan pies that make me spew for someone I’ve never heard of No more feathers in the pool after a per year A Nokia 5110 that doesn’t need data Promises the power will now be On the third day of Christmas A green waste bin too small to fit twigs delicious Duck L’Orange My NBN provider sent to me But no recycling pickup, on by six in No more vegan pies. Ever. Nothing because I live north of the river so no rate payment And no power due to a fallen tree Power to be cut for service works On the eleventh day of Christmas No NBN required. I have tin-cans on I’m not paying my rates Warrandyte Branch of the Bendigo a string Cos I’ve still no power due On the sixth day of Christmas On the ninth day of Christmas Bank sent to me What powerlines? I listened to Greta to a fallen tree Warrandyte State Park Rangers The good old Warrandyte Pub An automatic external defibrillator and went solar.

By DAVID HOGG Over 100 stars dangled. in Warrandyte. MANY LOCALS headed to the In the church was an exhibition of A Giving Tree accepted presents for They followed the star Warrandyte Uniting Church on miniature nativity scenes, and adults the UnitingCare Christmas Appeal for December 8 for another Christmas and children alike could be dressed up those who can’t afford to celebrate event “Follow the Star”. as shepherds, kings, wise men, fairies Christmas. The people of Warrandyte Uniting or angels and have their photos taken. Outside we passed a BBQ serving Church again created a series of In the main hall was a sale of up Christmas sausages, then on past displays, with proceeds to help victims handmade gifts and food, and new a clever inn with “No Vacancy” sign to of domestic violence. this year wooden “bee hotels” akin to a full-size nativity scene with realistic Stars, angels, toys and Christmas a garden bird table with native plants animals made of sheepskin and cotton trees captured the imagination designed to attract native bees; this wool. of children as they wonder what whole display and sale showcasing the A great and heart-warming Christmas day will bring. fantastic creative talent we have here Christmas display and sale.

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Event: Doncaster VIEW Club Lunch Event: Intro to (Hula) Hoop Dance When: Tuesday, December 10, 11am When: Starts Tuesday, February 4, 6:30pm–7:30pm Where: Manningham Club, 1 Thompsons Road, Bulleen Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Info: Shirley: 9879 2380 for more details. Christmas luncheon meeting Info: EB $109; Full $117. Bring fun to your exercise programme. Our Hoop with musical entertainment from Sing Australia. Dance classes are for adults, both beginners and those with some experience. See below for booking details. Event: Yarra Valley VIEW Club Lunch When: Tuesday, December 10, 12pm Event: Dressmaking Where: Yering Meadows Golf Club When: Starts Wednesday February 12, seven weeks, 1pm–3pm Info: Val on 0419 007 728. Christmas Auction Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Info: EB $150; Full $165. Award winning couture designer will guide you Event: Baby Settling Talk through constructing an unlined skirt that is made to fit you. See website for When: Thursday, December 12, 1:30pm–3pm more details and materials list. See below for booking details. Where: Norwood Family and Children’s Centre, 18 Noylen Street, Ringwood Event: Children’s Yoga Info: Bookings essential. www.maroondah.vic.gov.au When: Starts Thursday, February 13, seven weeks, 4:15pm–5:15pm Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Event: Open Mic Night Info: EB $75; Full $89. A fun way to build physical strength, health and When: Thursday, December 12, 6:30pm–9:30pm wellbeing. Tutor is a qualified primary school teacher and yoga instructor. Where: Warrandyte RSL See below for booking details. Info: Warm up your vocal chords or dance the night away. Event: Structured Playtime Event: Mum’s Wine and Cheese — late night shopping When: Starts Thursday February 13,seven weeks, 10:30am–12pm When: Friday, December 13 and 20, 6pm–9pm Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Where: Creation Station — Arts & Crafts Clearance Pop Up, Info: EB $110; Full $126. Facilitated playgroup led by a qualified primary 107 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood school teacher. Each week will centre around a theme and include activities Info: 0499 007 046. such as a story, art, songs, free play and fruit time. See below for booking Event: Art Exhibition details. When: Weekend December 14 and 15, 10am–4:30pm Event: Sensitive Santa Photos Where: Warrandyte Mechanics Institute Hall, 180–186 Yarra Street When: Sunday, December 15, 9am–10am Info: An exhibition by members of the Visual Art Group, WMIAA. Where: Stockland The Pines, 181 Reynolds Road, Doncaster East Event: Christmas Pet Parade 2019 Info: Special photo session for kids with sensory conditions such as When: Saturday, December 14, 11am–2pm aspergers or autism. Bookings essential Where: Main Street, Croydon www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/centres/stockland-the-pines Info: www.croydonmainstreet.com.au Event: Cardboard boxes and electronics Event: Christmas Music in Croydon When: Starts Wednesday, February 19, five weeks, 4:30pm–5:30pm When: Saturday, December 14 and 21, 11am Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Where: Main Street, Croydon Info: EB $99 & Full $114. Get creative with cardboard boxes & electronics. Licensed Roof Plumbers Info: www.croydonmainstreet.com.au 8-12 years. See below for booking details. • Re-roofing & New Roofs • Gutterguard & Leaks Event: Life Ministry Church Sound and Light Show Event: Go Girls • Gutters & Downpipes • Rainwater Tanks When: Sunday, December 15 –24, When: Starts Thursday, February 20, five weeks, 5:30pm–7:00pm • Skylights & Whirlybirds • Insulation 9pm–11pm each night Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Where: Life Ministry Church, 15–49 Old Melbourne Road, Info: EB $80; Full $95. Fun club where girls can make friends and enjoy Chirnside Park fun activities. 10–14 years.See below for booking details. 0411 267 490 Info: www.lmc.org.au [email protected] Event: Film Society — Lady in the Van Event: Yarra Valley Cup When: Friday, February 21, 7pm for 7:30pm start www.selectmetalroofing.com.au When: Friday, December 20, 11am–5.30pm Where: Warrandyte Neighbourhood House Where: Yarra Glen Racecourse, Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen Info: Sign up for annual membership, only $50. Fee includes access to ALL WORK GUARANTEED Info: www.yarravalleyracing.com.au all screenings and nibbles prior to film, coffee and conversation afterwards. Wine is sold by the glass. DVD’s available to hire, free of charge to members. Event: Ringwood Repair Cafe Friendly social group. Come along and meet new people. See below for When: Saturday, December 21, 2pm-4pm booking details. Where: 30-32 Station Street, Ringwood Info: [email protected] Event: Santa Visits Chirnside Park When: Sunday, December 22, 10am–4pm Where: Various streets around Chirnside Park Info: www.chirnsideparkcfa.com Event: Local Market Co — December Indoor and Outdoor Market When: Saturday, December 24, 9am–2pm Where: Lilydale Marketplace, 33 Hutchinson Street, Lilydale Local markets Event: Warrandyte Repair Cafe When: Sunday, February 2, 10:30am–12:30pm Park Orchards Warrandyte Where: Warrandyte Mechanics Hall, 180-186 Yarra Street. Christmas Market Christmas Market Info: Bring your items for repair or give us a hand repairing them. Saturday, December 21 Saturday, December 21 9am–1pm 8am–1pm *EB=Early Bird Park Orchards Primary, Stiggants Reserve 1-3 Bowmore Avenue, WARRANDYTE Park Orchards Warrandyte Warrandyte Diary What’s On guide would Riverside Market 2020 GLASS not be possible without the contribution Park Orchards Saturday, February 1 from the In Your Backyard Facebook Market 2020 8am–1pm All types of Group. Saturday, February 15 Stiggants Reserve Carter Art glass, glazing, For more events across the Yarra Valley 9am–1pm Artistry in Iron Search for @IYBinyourbackyard on Park Orchards Primary, Kinglake Produce and mirrors, shower Facebook Functional products with 1-3 Bowmore Avenue, Artisan Christmas artistic qualities – hand screens Park Orchards Twilight Market rails, screens, gates, house Sunday, December 22 hardware, handmade to Terry Ryan Wonga Park 3:30pm–8:30pm your design or mine Tel: 9844 1839 Farmers Market 2020 94 Whittlesea-Kinglake Rd, 9879 0373 Email: [email protected] Saturday, February 22 Kinglake or Website: 3pm–8pm 0418 357 282 warrandyteneighbourhoodhouse.org.au NEIL CARTER Mobile: 0418 369 294 Dudley Road, Wonga Park

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community chest A BIT OF WARRANDYTE BY THE SEA? YOUR LAST CHANCE TO STAY AT MAGICAL WYTALIBA This charming muddy at Aireys Inlet is the ideal place to get away from it all. It is set on two acres of bush Christmas spirit and cottage garden, has three bedrooms (two queen IT’S THAT TIME of year again where attended with many local community beds, two singles), a fully equipped kitchen, open fire Warrandyte’s not-for-profit social groups getting onboard with the and bush barbeque. Close to Angahook State Park, enterprise community cafe, Now and project. bushwalks, beach and general store. Not Yet shows true Christmas spirit by Manager of Now and Not Yet, Derek Available December and January for a minimum of one putting on its free Christmas lunch. Bradshaw said that volunteers to help This year, they have decided to out on the day are always welcome. week, prior to sale in March. partner with Urban Life in Ringwood, “We would love for anyone who just so that the event can be held there, wants to come along and either wait giving people better access to public tables, help in the kitchen, or just have Phone Karen on 0425 609 789 for all enquiries transport. a chat with the customers,” he said. re: pricing, bookings and requirements. The free feed for all will also make To volunteer to help out on the sure people have presents for the day, contact the Now and Not Yet family, and is expected to be well Café on 9844 0994 TAXATION AND ACCOUNTING • Taxation Return Preparation Christmas Services • Electronic Lodgement Service • Accounting & Business Consultants ANGLICAN 9844 2193 Community Carols Christmas Eve 6pm. Christmas Day 9am SHOP 5, 35-37 DRYSDALE ROAD, WARRANDYTE 9844 2661 A/H 9844 2540 Warrandyte Carols By Candlelight Saturday December 21 Friday, December 13 CATHOLIC 9876 1509 7:30pm 6pm–10pm Christmas Eve 6pm (Park Orchards) Stiggants Reserve, Ruffey Lake 9pm (Warrandyte) JOHN ROBERTS Warrandyte Templestowe Christmas Day 9am (Park orchards) and Associates COMMUNITY 9844 4148 Certified Practising Accountants HALL CARETAKER WANTED Christmas Eve 4:30pm and 6pm Christmas Day 9am The Warrandyte Mechanics UNITING 0439 442 959 Institute Hall is looking for a new Christmas Eve 7:30pm and 11:30pm caretaker, to start work from Christmas Day 9am February 2020. LIFE MINISTRY CHURCH www.lmc.org.au If you are interested in this Kings of Kings position, please send an email to: Sunday, December 15 7:15pm–9pm [email protected] 15-49 Old Melbourne Road, Chirnside Park

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Andrew John Managing Director ‘We cover all areas of painting and decorating’ p: 0412 765 210 e: [email protected] Member of Master Painters Association No. 3993 Ring or Email for a No Obligation Free Quote 26 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Theatre Company bares all By JAMES POYNER “They need to have this mindset Warrandyte to keep putting on plays. For many locals, the Follies cannot grow if it does not acquire THE ARTS are an integral part of that this is more than just something “If you didn’t attract people from is a highlight on the calendar, the new experiences and the best way for Warrandyte’s community culture. I did and then I went away and did beyond the community,” begins Warrandyte-centric production is WTC to do that is by bringing people Warrandyte Theatre Company something else. Adrian, “and relied only on the viewed as a great opportunity to with that experience to Warrandyte. (WTC) has been entertaining locals “That sense of ownership includes resources you had in the community, support local theatre and poke fun at But this is your theatre, so go along and the wider Melbourne theatre- Follies types of experiences and then you would be only doing one or two one’s self at the same time. to their next production and whether going community since 1956. feeling that ‘ah, this is a good gang things a year.” WTC’s decision to push the Follies you like what you see or not, maybe Like many community groups and of people, this is my community “So, to attract people from outside back from the Warrandyte Festival and go find a member after and see if you other well-established organisations organisation, I’m going to hang around the community, you have to do other then to drop it completely from the can join in. within Warrandyte, the people who and I am going to put up my hand to shows which are not specifically 2019 calendar was a shock for some. Put it in your calendar were there at the beginning have do some jobs’. targeted at the Warrandyte community. But as Adrian and David explained, “But while there were 20 such people “You have to do some more serious the work involved in producing the Warrandyte Theatre Company is moved on, and as the culture changes delighted to announce the cast for within Warrandyte, WTC — like many like that, now there are 10. stuff, some more cutting stuff, some Follies “sucks a lot of creative energy “It’s not that it can never be again, but more challenging stuff to attract out of people”. their first production in 2020, Calendar other groups — struggle to find the Girls by Tim Firth. next generation to see it continue. we have to quite consciously work to people to come and [work] with you,” Their decision to make the Follies grow that sort of base.” said Adrian. biennial has allowed WTC to put on Directed by Susan Rundle, Calendar The Diary sat down with David Girls is based on a true story of a group Tynan, Adrian Rice and other members In the past, initiatives like the Youth Susan Rundle, from Blackburn, more plays this year and has given Theatre were also a way to bolster these has an extensive career working in WTC the headspace to pursue more of middle-aged Yorkshire women who of WTC to talk about the importance of produced a nude calendar to raise community theatre and the challenges numbers and WTC’s 2019 production television and theatre in Australia and challenging productions. of Animal Farm, was an attempt to re- New Zealand, and has both acted and There are some obvious “big money to buy a couch, under the it faces into the future. auspices of the Women’s Institute (WI) “We’re amateur theatre, in the engage young, local, aspiring actors. directed for WTC. hitters” that WTC could put on — Adrian said in 2011 some teenagers Susan is a prime example of WTC’s safe comedies such as The Vicar of in April 1999, after the cancer death of community”, said Theatre Company Annie’s husband, John. President, Adrian Rice. came along and said “want to do stuff necessity to attract talent from outside Dibley, or Yes Minister — but as Grant and we don’t want to do it at school of Warrandyte to ensure its survival. Purdy, director of the recent play, The Calendar Girls was also a hugely “So without the actors and the successful movie, starring Helen directors, who want to do it because because they are only doing musicals “I have been fortunate to perform Lady from The Sea says; “there is an — we want to do something different”. and direct with several Community argument that only popular comedies Mirren and Julie Walters. they are interested in theatre, The play is equally uplifting, human there wouldn’t be a theatre in the “We did three One Act Plays — a core Theatre companies across Melbourne. draw in the crowds and are thus the of them stayed and we had rich youth “Why do I keep coming back to only ones community theatre should and hilarious, and is a must see. community.” The Warrandyte Theatre Company In the past, the numbers of people theatre for five or six years.” Warrandyte? s t a g e .” Then, he said, they went from teen- “Because the people are great to “However, I think this is both wrong cast includes: involved in “the Company” were Cora: Lisa Upson significantly larger than in recent aged to 20, 21 and moved to the big work with; like-minded about putting and patronising. smoke. on quality theatre, with a mixture of “The large houses we continue to get, Chris: Ana Isabel years, with local talent often garnered Annie: Jeanne Snider from the annual Follies. “We’ve tried to get the youth theatre classics and new works, and shows demonstrate that WTC’s audiences up again this year — we did Animal they know the audiences will love.” appreciate solid drama.” Jessie: Lou Phelan However, the 2018 Follies only had a Celia: Jane Menze cast of 13, the smallest Follies cast WTC Farm because it’s got 10 roles and we “Having a community theatre right Warrandyte Theatre Company, thought that would be great. on your door step is such an advantage. like many community groups in Ruth: Sim Keifer has had for a very long time — in the John: Jeremy Skuse mid 90s, WTC managed a cast of 40 “But we cast five people over the age “It’s an affordable option for families, Warrandyte, is going through a phase of 50 in the show because there were it’s close to home and can be an of metamorphosis as it looks to attract Rod: Gary Wall for the Follies. Brenda Hulse: Sally Close The cast of 13 was one of the reasons not enough young people,” he said. enriching experience to be shared younger members into the company, Without people, theatre will not across all generations. so must continue to reach out to Lady Cravenshire: Noelene Cooper WTC chose to drop the Follies for the Elaine: Luisa Romeo 2019 calendar. happen in Warrandyte. “A great movie is fabulous, as is people outside of Warrandyte to be on To sustain numbers, WTC have reading a great book, but watching a the stage, off the stage and in the stalls. Liam/Lawrence: James Poyner “There is a process of enculturation Marie: Sandi Miller with anyone who comes in new, to had to attract actors, directors live performance has that emotional Diversity in WTCs membership and technicians from outside of connection,” she said. is a good thing, an organisation The cast are currently rehearsing, and hang on to them”, said David. performances begin March 4, 2020. Community forum discusses future programs at the Mechanics By DAVID HOGG Pottery Group held on Tuesdays or brings in up to 900. inform about the specific activities in the Youth Theatre STANDING PROUDLY on the corner Wednesdays in the studio, housed in The recent Art Show brought over that operate as part of the Association, • the difficulty of reaching out to the of Yarra Street and Mitchell Avenue is the old fire station directly behind the 200 people into the hall. but more importantly to share the ever-increasing newer residents of a vital part of Warrandyte’s heritage — hall, which has facilities available for WMIAA funding comes from future plans and proposals for the hall Warrandyte, many of whom do the Warrandyte Mechanics Hall. earthenware and firing. revenue raised by the association and in a workshop type environment, not It is managed by the Warrandyte Music Group comprising an affiliate through shows and exhibitions, and explore the strengths, opportunities take part in community activities Mechanics Institute and Arts a cappella choir, The Chocolate Lilies by grants and sponsorship provided and challenges to determine how • how to raise the profile of WMIAA Association Inc. (WMIAA) who since each Monday night, and also run by Bendigo Bank, Manningham WMIAA should position itself over the in the community 1986 have looked after it and all the concerts and musical get-togethers. Council and Ruby Tuesday Jewellers. next 10 years. • constant need to maintain associated groups who use it, but Visual Arts Group who meet every Generous members donate money About 30 people attended the funding more importantly they manage it Friday for a life art and still life drawing to the association to facilitate evening including Manningham’s new for building maintenance and on your behalf, because from its session. maintenance of the hall, which is Mayor Paul McLeish, Manningham improvements original inception in 1882 through to Craft Group which meets on the required constantly. Councillor Andrew Conlon, State • some ambitious plans for new its current location since 1928, and third Monday in each month There are great aspirations for MLA Member for Warrandyte Ryan facilities, thwarted by building through to today, it is owned by all Warrandyte Repair Café which development and improvements to Smith, and State Upper House constraints imposed by the who “live within a mile” of it. operates on the first Sunday of the the hall, and WMIAA are working Member for Eastern Metropolitan heritage overlay. So, it really is your Mechanics month with a stable of expert fixers towards raising funds and increasing Region Sonja Terpstra. President David Tynan indicated Institute and is not, as many believe, and a dedication to reducing waste. their profile to better reflect the WMIAA President David Tynan that the feedback had been most owned or run by the Council. Current membership extends to 140 community that surrounds the hall. opened the meeting and introduced useful and thanked all those who Currently, WMIAA is comprised of: members and there are significant Members and Friends Forum well-known facilitator Bruce Turner attended. numbers of others who come to watch who ran the workshop session. Theatre Group (Warrandyte Theatre WMIAA held a public forum at the He later told the Diary, “this was a Company), with theatre productions and join in activities as audience Major points coming out of the most useful evening and has given members and patrons for its various Hall on November 8 to discuss the workshop session were: including the famous Follies revue, future of the Warrandyte Mechanics’ the WMIAA much to reflect upon as full length and one act plays, and a activities. • the need to get younger people we look to find ways of ensuring the Each theatre production attracts Institute and Arts Association. dedicated Youth Theatre company The forum was partly intended to more involved, and success in this hall and the association continues to showcasing young actors aged 15–24. upwards of 400 people, the Follies area was indicated by the interest thrive for the next 100 years!” WTC rounds out 2019 with two thought provoking One Act plays By BRIONY BOTTARELLI On brainwashing the employee, I felt By DAVID HOGG when the employee was forced to TWO PLAYS, four actors, four brilliant vague undertones of Orwell’s As Director David recount the intimate details of her review performances! Excellent in fact. 1984. Tynan described sexual acts to the employer. CONTRACTIONS had to be received I struggled with CONTRACTIONS by I kept reading ahead, wrongly. ELEGY FOR A LADY. I had assumed that either the HR Erin managed to capture a young as satire. Mike Bartlett was proprietress who seemed to have To be taken seriously, it would be It is suggested that written as a satire manager was getting some sado- it relates to Arthur masochistic kick out of quizzing the the wisdom and understanding of very disturbing for audiences. at a time when HR someone much older. The play exaggerated the shortage Miller’s relationship departments in employee, or that she was also having with Marilyn Monroe, an affair with the same male employee. The whole point of the dialogue of good work positions and therefore larger corporations somehow escaped me, and I’m not the overwhelming pressure placed on although written were adopting an This was not a play for me, as I decades after her death. found the whole story somewhat quite sure what the relevance is that employees to perform today. American model of the dying lady is his mistress rather Emma’s appraisals were not about It could relate to any requiring employees to unbelievable. man’s relationship with But I was able to admire the brilliance than his wife, nor quite why the age her working ability, but an inquisition sign contracts forbidding difference seems to matter so. into her private life. a younger women. I wasn’t sexual relationships in the of the acting and direction, and a It left me perplexed; perhaps others My daughter had a similar sure at times if the male actor was workplace. simple set which enabled various enjoyed it. experience. The interview focusing on talking in the third person, or whether Brie Snare brilliantly captured the sections to be performed in separate Again, we witnessed brilliant acting a personal issue, not her professional the proprietor was the young lover. contract-hugging corporate ethos parts of the same office. and direction and mention has to capabilities. Very distressing, a However, his guilt didn’t stop him follower of the HR manager whose only ELEGY FOR A LADY by Arthur be made of the lavish set of the gift dream shattered. Power opposing having sex with her. lip-service to caring for employees’ Miller was the second play and again shop, which looks a picture postcard the powerlessness. Miller’s guilt could have been more welfare was because they had a “duty involved just two actors. of colourful hanging clothes and There were many scenes, with the about his relationship with Monroe of care” The parts were played very knickknacks. breaks in between, emphasising ending, when she so clearly needed Francesca Carl played the professionally by Don Nicholson Missing from this year’s production the ongoing lapses between ghastly help and direction. subservient Emma, who was having and Erin Brass, both of whom we saw was the variety of different play genres appraisals. Another brilliant production by the an affair with a male colleague, to earlier in the year in All My Sons, also The manager was completely WTC, up there with the MTC. perfection. by Arthur Miller. we have seen in the past, when we devoid of empathy, robot like, with Casting, direction, props, costume – Billed as a “wickedly funny satire” it Don cleverly portrayed the man as have witnessed a good mix of comedy, her irritating voice adding to her all very professional for a supposedly certainly wasn’t. a confused individual with a far-away a thought-provoking play, and emptiness. amateur company. The play started on difficult ground look. something from the Youth Theatre. DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 27 Local boys battle it out at Eltham Rotary Festival By BRIDIE OAK FRANCIS The next day, Gus and Lachie showed them, Gus replied that he “just wants to Photo: EUGENIE SIMPSON GUS, LACHIE, SKYTE, and Halley up, and they decided to start a band. perform more”. make up the self-described “hard rock Now with Lachie on vocals, Gus on Skyte then added, “paid gigs! So that band” called Ritual. bass, Skyte on lead guitar, and Halley I can buy a guitar”. The guys, all current students at on drums. Ritual call their one finished song Templestowe College and living in and Skyte describes the band’s sound as Halley’s song, “because Halley wrote around Warrandyte, gave their public a mix between Royal Blood and Highly the riff”. debut performance at the Eltham Fair Suspect. All of the guys are beginning to write Battle of Bands on November 9. Some of the guys’ musical inspirations songs individually and evolve in their They won top prize because of their include Jeff Buckley, Jack White, Jimi song writing. amazing performance! Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. Skyte said that when they are writing I spoke with Skyte and Gus of Ritual The Battle of Bands prize includes as a band “generally someone will about how it felt to win Battle of a three-hour recording session at Jets come in with an idea, riff, progression, the Bands at their first ever public Studios in Bundoora. or even just a line, and then everyone performance, and heard all about The band said that they had a couple will go home and write their respective where the band came from and where of original songs that they are excited parts to it”. it is headed. to record at Jets, including the one Gus said that for him, writing music Gus said humbly that winning was original song they played at the Eltham is easiest when you’re really tired, “pretty cool” but that they were more Festival, which is yet to be named. because “you have no idea what you’re excited just to be part of the event in Skyte and Gus also said that they doing, so you think ‘that sounds cool’ the first place. think it would be pretty cool to release because you’re so tired”. from them having their own ritual thinks we’re crazy — but they’re not The band is extremely new, and only a song in the future. My last question for the guys was where they all “get in a huddle, and to winning”. formed in July this year, when Skyte When I asked the guys what their how they came up with their thought vibe ourselves up, jump up and down”, I think we can all agree that Ritual and Halley decided to jam some Royal trajectory for the band was and where provoking band name, Ritual. which gets them pumped up for a gig. was deserving of their win, and we Blood songs. they thought their next step would take They said that the idea basically came Gus added cheekily: “everyone are excited to see where they go next. Explore a world of A Cheetah’s Cubs come to life By JO FRENCH the detail of each illustration you will Primary School. LOCAL ARTIST and emerging understand why. Lilly (12) and Rowan (7) are both very children’s book author Sarai Meyerink Sarai uses “fine pen stippling” for excited about having their mums book pure imaginationNillumbik Artists’ Open Studios. each illustration, a technique involving in the school library. has created a book that illustrates eye spy Open Studios is held twice a a passion in her art, alongside a the use of fine dots rather than lines to Sarai will be hosting a special reading year in May and November. captivating story. create an image. of A Cheetah’s Cubs at Whimsical Make sure to put it in your diary Published in London by Austin “It’s a lot of dots,” said Sarai, “and it Treasures, rear shop, 250 Yarra St Local artists Syd Tunn and Ona and pay a vist to Creek House Macauley Publishers, A Cheetah’s Cubs takes a long time, a really long time.” Warrandyte, on Sunday, December Henderson played host to a Studios or one of the other 27 is a beautifully illustrated story about “I like to write a story with my 15, at 11am. bevy of visitors during the recent studios open May 2–3, 2020. the life and struggles of two cheetah pictures,” said Sarai, “and I was drawn Signed copies will be on sale at the cubs on the African plains. to cheetahs.” event for $25. As the pages of this beautiful book The cheetah population today is turn, the reader embarks on a visual classified as “vulnerable” and Sarai journey through the eyes of cheetah hopes her book encourages us to cubs as they head off on their first explore cheetah conservation with day out exploring on their own, and our children. encounter many African animals along Sarai was born into an artistic family, the way. her grandfather being a successful Facing many obstacles, the cubs watercolour artist and her mother a will have to use their instincts and the painter and many of her illustrations knowledge their mother has passed to have been sold and displayed. them if they are going to survive. Sarai lives in Warrandyte with her Sarai says the book took about six husband and three children, two of years to complete, and when you see whom currently attend Warrandyte

For further information, contact Sarai on: [email protected] or visit her Facebook page @saraimeyerinkillustrations Recommended age for 4-8 year- olds, the book is also available online through Angus and Warrandyte Art Show Robertson and other online call for entries booksellers. three recipients will each be awarded a prize of $750. The Award Recipients may be invited to exhibit as a guest artist at the following exhibition in 2021. Emerging Artists Definition: “They THE ROTARY Club of Warrandyte will not have previously received a Donvale extend an invitation to significant award for their art (not exhibit at the 36th Annual Warrandyte over $1000) and will be currently Art Show, to be held on March 20–22, under the tutorage of a recognised art 2020. teacher or institution”. • Best in Show $2,000, Requirements for the Emerging • Best Oil or Acrylic $1,000 Artists’ Art Submission • Best Work on Paper $1,000 Each Artist will be required to enter • Highly Commended three works: a drawing, a landscape, 5 prizes x $100 each and something from the studio, either • Best Small Painting $500 portrait, figure, still life. • People’s Choice Award $250 All styles will be accepted. • Emerging Artist Awards Drawing is defined as Pen, Charcoal, 3 prizes x $750 each Pencil. Entries close March 2, 2020. Landscape includes Seascape and Please note Emerging Artist Award is City Scenes. by invitation only, see criteria below Size limits of one key piece not General entries greater than one metre in width or height and two smaller works will Visit: apply. warrandytedonvalerotary.org.au Participants will need to submit and navigate to the Art Show tab. entries ahead of the exhibition date Emerging Artist Awards for selection accompanied by short This Award is being run in bio and rationale regarding their work conjunction with the Warrandyte and a photo of themselves. Art Show. An official submission form detailing Entry is by invitation only. requirements needs to be filled out 25 artists will be invited to exhibit and is available from Julian Bruere: in the Emerging Artist Category and [email protected]. 28 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019

Skirts on the Snowy NOT ONE to shy away from leaving the bridge and civilisation enviable finale of a pudding. towards us. bathed us in late afternoon light. behind for the next four days, the To punctuate the end of a good day, The rain drops began. Our final day surprised us with a adventure, Warrandyte’s raft sat low on the water with us four the obligatory cask of wine appeared Large. Heavy. Raindrops. mist across the river but the cliffs answer to Indiana Jones, “senior” rafters (average age of 60 in to unite us as a group before the rain Counting the seconds between the bathed us in sunshine. DEBI SLINGER, took on the raft — oh the retro helmets and set in for the night. lighting and thunder started at seven, After paddling for a few hours, the gear!) plus canoe drums filled with all Not to be outdone, the next morning but soon they were stacked on top of first sign of civilisation — a house — the ebbs and flows of the the comforts of home. was a culinary treat of bacon and eggs each other, setting the scene for an broke the spell. mighty Snowy River. Accompanying us were seven (yes, eggs on the river) or muesli, unforgettable trip. Soon there were farmlands, cows, Resplendent in their experienced kayakers unmissable in porridge with blueberries, brewed We finished lunch as torrential rain sheds and roads. kayakers’ skirts, Debi their bright aquatic boats and attire. coffee and tea. began and although that may sound The “real world” was sneaking Banjo Patterson wrote the poem, The It’s all about the food! menacing, it was in fact, a somewhat back into our lives, albeit we still felt and friends navigated the Man from Snowy River in 1890, almost The second day sent us further into make-believe picture as we paddled connected to the river and were in no wilds of the Australian high 130 years ago, which has immortalised the wilderness. the stretches between ominous rapids. rush to finish. country. this part of Australia. The isolation and seclusion is At times the rain was so heavy, Our trip concluded at the pull-out That, along with television, movies palpable, yet comforting. kayakers were enveloped into its point of the convergence with the and stage productions. There are periods of stillness, no curtain like they’d been beamed up Buchan River. After packing up our Over the years, I’ve watched many The Snowy maintains the essence of conversation, just soaking up what we by the USS Enterprise. of my students, outdoor education kit and changing into dry clothes, we the romantic yesteryear of Australian are experiencing. As a reward for the group moving headed to the Buchan Cave Hotel for colleagues and dear friends head off life. During one long stretch however, through another series of rapids, the to raft the Snowy River. the ideal debrief and reflection of our We were all now engulfed in what my fellow rafters, Vik and Andy sang skies cleared slightly and we arrived four days together. Despite many invitations which I’ve is the quintessential “Aussie” folklore Latvian ballads that had us moving at our second campsite on what declined, I was invited for the annual Mother Nature and The Snowy that with every stroke taking us away in time with our paddles strokes, appeared to be an island. brought along its full suite of nature Cup Weekend trip and this time had from our everyday lives, disconnecting as the melodious sounds echoed The sandy beach invited our boats the courage to take the leap after years delights — platypus, swans, ducks, us from the 9–5 world and connecting downstream to our sometimes spread to rest for the night and we hauled fish, eagles, goannas, water dragons, of giving up being somewhat of an us with this remote and isolated part out group. our gear to a clearing to set up camp average rafting guide. a lot of ants and spiders as well as of Victoria. As we entered the gorge, the expected where a campfire warmed our bodies swooping plovers. On the first morning, I woke at The low forested hills gave away to severe weather conditions began to and our spirits. Buchan Backpackers Lodge to a Add in spectacular cliffs, gorges, rocky outcrops. show what was in store. Day three brought more spectacular boulders the size of caravans and flurry of tie down straps, spray decks, Flora started to change. Light rain escorted us to our sandy scenery with long flat paddling plastic boats and sorting of camping blooming flora sprinkling its colours Wildlife appeared. beach lunch spot, abundantly sections as well as rapids that kept along the river edge. equipment as other members of my Water dragons baking in the sun peppered with Californian poppies. our interest high. group prepped for the adventure. We humbly took each moment with captured our attention, but by day four We could feel the impending storm We camped on a bend in the river joy, awe and gratefulness. For the shuttle to the put in point, I we were well used to their presence. roll across then down the gorge with an escarpment whose shadows was fortunate enough to be the sole First day on the river isn’t long and passenger of Geoff Hodges, long-time we could spy our first campsite for local resident and hunter. some time before reaching it. He captivated me with tales of his Campbell’s Knob’s unique shape is a life living and working in the district. beacon that lures you towards it. If the weekend had stopped there, I We piloted our way through the would’ve been happy. “rock garden” to our first campsite and As we drove through the remote and hence began the ritual of each night. spectacular hills, with precipitous Without delegation, people went drop offs on the dirt track down into about making a campsite that worked. the valley, the effects of the drought Tents erected. were obvious. Campfire started. Knowing we were in for some rain Dinner on trangias began. in the next few days, although not Some collectively tarpology ideal for us paddlers, was comforting skills were utilised to ward off the knowing it would fall where it’s needed impending rain. most and provide some respite to the This is river life. farmers. The bonus of having a raft is the McKillops Bridge is the starting breadth of food you can bring and this point and it’s impressive in length trip was no exception. and height. Roasted capsicum, gherkins, olives, As only one of two crossings on the dips and crackers. Snowy in Victoria it has a colourful After dinner spoils of fudge, brownies construction history that took two or slices. attempts before completing what But the kayakers weren’t to be stands there today. outdone with their well-planned We quickly set up our crafts and mixture of curries and stir fries and the DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 29 Diary goes global Kaje Aragona-Murray and family recently spent some time holidaying in to New Zealand. Their favourite pastime was to soak in the hot pools... and where better to catch up on the latest news in the Diary?!

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pitching a tent on the bank of a river it Have your mail held at the post office appliances at the plug — not only for of socks and undies here are some is important to plan ahead. or ask a neighbour to collect it for you. safety but you will be doing your bit for other useful items you may not have To ensure you are well prepared, and Practice makes perfect the environment! thought of — small denominations for peace of mind whilst you are away, Check the fridge for perishables and of foreign cash including US Dollars here is my pre-departure checklist: Advise your bank you will be put out the garbage and recycling. and Euros for tips, a kitty purse and travelling overseas. Forward planning Lock the windows and doors, check notepad for shared expenses, a travel This way they won’t block your and set security and smoke alarms. diary, a phrase book or local guide Watching foreign currency exchange credit card when foreign currency If you are leaving an empty car port, book, photos of home to show or give rates, purchase a cash passport when transactions appear. ask a neighbour to park their car in it away, holiday reading, electricity currency is strong. Practise packing your bag, then occasionally so your house doesn’t adapter, battery chargers, camera Make sure you have obtained any repack, and repack again, removing look deserted. with additional memory cards, iPod required vaccinations or visas. unnecessary items and making way Keep your house keys secure but and headphones, laptop or iPad, Remember your passport must have for some serious souvenir shopping! accessible. pocket calculator, luggage locks, Carolyn’s at least six months’ validity from the Check in online, check weather If you are flying somewhere during Swiss Army knife (in your checked date of your return to Australia. forecasts and finalise your airport the holiday break, arrive at the airport baggage only), binoculars, flashlight Arrange care for your pets, garden transfer. early – it will be busy. with batteries, refillable water bottle, Travel Tips and pot plants. If you are planning on leaving your Make sure you have your tickets, compact umbrella, small first aid kit, Prepare your property as best you car at the airport you can save by pre- boarding pass, passport, driver’s reusable shopping bag. can for possible fire danger days. booking your parking online. license, travel insurance, prescriptions Of course, don’t forget the sunscreen Christmas Don’t forget to let the neighbours Alternatively check the public including glasses or contacts, and insect repellent. know you are going away. transport links or pre-book a cab! medications and an explanatory note By ticking the boxes against your own Share your itinerary and contact Leaving the house from your doctor, photocopies or checklist – you are well on the way to a vacation numbers with them as well as your Set your email to auto response and scans of vital documents, emergency relaxing and enjoyable holiday break. YOU HAVE made your holiday family. numbers and online access details for Arrange payments of any bills falling record voicemail messages for your Carolyn Allen is our local travel plans, locked in your reservations phone. credit cards, embassies, banks and and have been eagerly awaiting the due, suspend newspaper or any other airlines. agent regular deliveries. Turn off the hot water, heating and — Warrandyte Travel and Cruise big day to arrive. cooling systems. Remember to pack Whether you are jetting off OS or Don’t forget to return library loans or Email her at: any DVD rentals. Turn off and unplug all unnecessary Apart from the obvious packing list [email protected]

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For all enquiries and bookings (03) 9844 2477 [email protected] 2 Webb St, Warrandyte VIC 3113 , www.warrandytetravel.com.au 30 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019 Ladies and gentlemen of the class of 2019 By JOSEPH CARUANA RECENTLY I HAD the privilege of attending the 2019 Year 12 Valedictory dinner which took place at the Karralyka Centre in Ringwood on November 19. It was a wonderful night and a great way to celebrate the exciting milestone achieved by the Warrandyte High School Class of 2019. The school captains, Nic Dodds and Skye Gedye spoke wonderfully, as did Dr Steve Parkin (Principal) and Sarah Boodle (the Year 12 Level Leader.) It was a magical night filled with pomp, ceremony, nostalgia, achievements and awards. Parents and teachers and Year 12 students came together to celebrate the graduating Class of 2019. It was a wonderful way to acknowledge the Year 12s of Warrandyte High School reaching the zenith of their secondary education. The night was enjoyed by all. What an exciting future awaits the Class of 2019! Smiles all around By MARTINE CORBETT entertained with song and dance. CATJUMP PRE-SCHOOL share One major obstacle for older Doncare’s philosophy to foster a people is the ability to get to a social strong sense of community and activity and Doncare is very fortunate create opportunities for people to to have a terrific group of volunteers make meaningful connections. who provide transport and support The fabulous bunch of children to help seniors remain connected to from the 4-year-old kinder spent their community. the morning with the seniors from If you’d like to spend some Doncare’s Carramar Friendship time making magic happen for group and there was certainly a lot socially isolated seniors, Doncare is of joy in the room. recruiting volunteers for the Social Little Paddy was absolutely Support program. besotted with George’s stories of his Please call 9856 1500 or visit travels in the Navy and the adults www.doncare.org.au for information were equally so, as the children on how to apply. George and Paddy enjoying each others company DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 31

Volleyball champions By TRACEY MAILE On November 22 at the State WARRANDYTE Primary School again Volleyball Centre in Dandenong, the showed that they consistently punch seven girls from Warrandyte Primary above their weight in a variety of battled it out against teams from sporting arenas. much bigger schools from across Recently it has been the turn of the Victoria. school’s girls’ and boys’ volleyball Having trained five days a week teams, both taking out the Interschool during lunchtimes for months in Premiership at District level, then the lead up, on the school’s outdoor going on to win Divisional finals. courts in all weathers, the girls were From there they went to the ready to spike, wipe, dig and joust Regional finals, and up to this stage against the best of them. the girls’ team had yet to drop a set in Whilst the Warrandyte girls didn’t any game. bring the State Premiership home this Unfortunately, the boys were beaten time, they were fiercely competitive at the Regional level, but the girls won on the day. their pool and went on to win the Congratulations to Ella, Hailey, Grand Final, bringing the pennant Farrah, Jessica, Maggie, Lily and home and qualifying for the State Trixie. Finals. A sensational effort, girls. Warrandyte High students win Vocation Ed awards By CLAIRE BLOOM YEAR 10–12 students at Warrandyte It was a great pleasure to see that Lauchlan Jared Tyler High School have opportunities to four of Warrandyte High’s Vocation undertake studies in a diverse range Ed students were recipients of awards of areas. through their VET group, the Mullum In 2019, around 40 students Cluster. participating in the VET stream Lachlan McLellan, Year 12, won offered at Warrandyte High School, the Excellence Award for his studies travelled on a Wednesday afternoon in Automotive at Ringwood Training to a plethora of places: from Ferntree College. Gully to Chadstone, from Box Hill to Year 11 student, Caleb Andrew, won Preston and everywhere in between. the Excellence Award for his first year These students undertook various studies in Sound Production at Box qualifications in the automotive field Hill. and other areas including Fashion Year 12 student, Jared Ottosen, won Design, Horse Studies, Plumbing, a Merit Award for IT and Tyler Cerni Dance, Music and Sound Production, (Year 11) was also a Merit winner Hospitality, Electro-technology and for his first-year study of Kitchen IT, Visual Design and Carpentry, to Operations at Aquinas. name but a few! Well done to these “switched on” Although TAFE studies involve a fair Warrandyte High School students. bit of written work as competencies WHS provides highly academic have to be assessed, most are highly pathways which lead to university, but orientated to the workforce and are also provides a range of other equally aligned with the skills needed in the fulfilling pathways, of which the VET “real world” program is one. We Wish You A Very Merry (International) Christmas By TRACEY MAILE STUDENTS AT Warrandyte Primary School have just started receiving Christmas cards and letters from school children around the world. In an international initiative started by a teacher in Poland last year, schools in 23 participating countries have been exchanging hand made cards and letters, describing how Christmas is celebrated in their country. In the lead up to the Christmas season, Warrandyte Primary has been receiving post from countries as diverse as Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, America, Japan, France, Spain, Portugal, Ukraine, the Philippines and England. Students are fascinated by the different traditions in each country. Grade 3/4 teacher Jenny McDonell told the Diary that there was a great deal of discussion in trying to agree on what constituted a typical Warrandyte Christmas before students embarked on writing their Christmas letters to be sent overseas. Students recalled some Christmases that were hot, while others remembered one particular Christmas that saw hail stones and floods in Warrandyte, mid afternoon on Christmas Day. Some mentioned a roast with Christmas pudding or pavlova for lunch, while others said that a barbecue or picnic at the beach was the tradition in their family. Most students agreed that a big part of Christmas in Australia was about families getting together. 32 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019 Ho, ho, ho! Christmas tax tips for employers employer’s premises. business associates are outside threshold thereby avoiding FBT at finance If clients attend as well as employees the FBT rules which only apply to 47 per cent which would apply if and associates there will be no FBT employees and their associates. the $300 threshold is exceeded. implications, but the cost is not tax Therefore the $300 exempt minor • Staff may prefer to receive a series By BRIAN SPURRELL deductible. benefit is not relevant when setting of irregular exempt minor benefits a limit on the level of generosity. over the year as well as at CHRISTMAS IS rapidly approaching Taxi or other form of transport Instead, the issue is whether Christmas time that are tax free and those of us that are in business It is quite common for employers to the gift is construed to be in their hands rather than a cash will be planning Christmas parties and either pay for taxis or other forms of “entertainment” or not. bonus that would be taxable to maybe gifts and/or cash bonuses for transport to take staff and other guests i) Gifts that constitute them at their marginal rate which employees and possibly gifts for clients to and or from the venue at which the entertainment are neither tax could be 32.5 per cent, 37 per cent and business associates. staff Christmas party is held. deductible nor GST credits or 45 per cent plus the Medicare Therefore, once again it is timely If the travel cost is for employees claimable as the tax legislation levy and the Medicare levy for this column to offer some tax transported to and/or from work was amended some years ago surcharge where applicable. tips to business owners and their premises to the function premises it to specifically deny entertainment A good case in point would be to bookkeepers in the hope that will normally be exempt from FBT, expenses as a business deduction provide taxis for staff to get home unforeseen tax problems do not arise non-tax deductible and GST credits or work-related expense. safely from the Christmas party. as a result of their generosity at this non claimable. ii) Gifts that are not entertainment Recipients may also prefer a gift festive time of the year. Travel by taxi from the Christmas are both tax deductible and GST voucher, which offers greater The issues explained below are party to home for employees and most importantly gift vouchers. credits are claimable. choice to the recipient and is less relevant for employers who are not associates will only be exempt from • Gifts to employees and their Cash Bonuses hassle for the employer. tax-exempt organisations, but elect to FBT, non-tax deductible and GST family members • Should staff members still prefer use the “actual cost method” of valuing credits non claimable if the cost of the i) Gifts that constitute It is quite common for employers to to receive rewards in the form meal entertainment which includes fare together with the other costs of entertainment and cost less than provide cash bonuses to employees of a cash bonus they may prefer Christmas parties and some gifts. the party are less than $300 per head. $300 including GST will be treated in their end-of-calendar-year payroll. to salary sacrifice their bonus into Bonuses are a business cost and The Christmas Party Gifts as exempt minor benefits and will super by requesting their employer therefore be exempt from FBT, therefore deductible as a business to make a concessional • Held on the employer’s premises • Entertainment or non-tax deductible and GST credits expense. (deductible) contribution into If food and drink (including not-entertainment not claimable. Whilst eagerly anticipated by staff, their super fund. alcohol) is provided to employees The tax treatment of gifts firstly If the gift is associated with a unfortunately this benefit is taxed Be sure however that the total of and their associates on the depends upon whether the gift is Christmas function the $300 minor as ordinary income in the hands your employer super contributions employer’s premises on a working in the nature of entertainment or benefit exemption may be treated of employees, effectively at their and your personal deductible day and the actual cost, inclusive not. as a separate minor benefit marginal tax rate. contributions do not exceed the of Goods & Services Tax (GST) Examples of gifts that would enabling employees and associates Whilst FBT and GST issues are $25,000 contributions cap. per employee is less than $300. constitute entertainment to receive two separate exempt not relevant for cash bonuses, This expenditure will normally be include drinks served in benefits which would not be consideration should be given to Disclaimer: exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax glasses, meals, theatre tickets, taxable to the recipients. super guarantee and payroll tax issues The content of this article is not (FBT) as an exempt minor benefit, holiday accommodation, hired ii) Gifts that are not entertainment that increase the cost to the employer. intended to be used as professional but will not be tax deductible and entertainment and hired sporting and cost less than $300 being Tax Tips Summary advice and should not be used as no credit will be available for GST equipment. exempt minor benefits will be • Because the FBT rate is 47 per cent such. If you have any questions you on any of the expenditure items. Examples of gifts that are not exempt from FBT, are tax should consult a registered tax agent. • Held off the employer’s premises deemed to be entertainment and the company tax rate for small deductible and GST credits are business enterprises is 27.5 per Brian Spurrell FCPA CTA Director, Providing the cost per head is less include bottled wines and spirits, claimable. Personalised Taxation & Accounting than $300, the same exempt minor groceries, games, TV sets, DVD cent there is an incentive to keep • Gifts to clients and business the cost of Christmas Parties and Services Pty Ltd. 0412 011 946 benefit situation will apply if the players, computers, household associates [email protected] party is held elsewhere than the items, gardening equipment and Gifts to staff and their associates Gifts to clients, customers and under the $300 minor benefit www.ptasaccountants.com.au The whys and wherefores of local laws: Party time By SANDI MILLER Nillumbik CEO, Carl Cowie told the authorised under the provision of the parks are prescribed no alcohol areas. growth boundary, “which means that SUMMER MEANS parties. Diary, under the regulations, noise Environmental Protection Act. People cannot consume alcohol fireworks can be only used within the How do we go about it to ensure from musical instruments, stereos, “If residents have concerns about or be in possession of alcohol in an urban growth boundary and only by a we are safe, neighbourly and within radios, TVs and public address systems excessive noise from neighbours, open container in these areas, unless licenced pyro technician”. the law? are prohibited Monday to Thursday the first step should be having a a permit has been issued. Fire Danger before 7am or after 10pm, Friday conversation with their neighbour. Permits are available for events such Parties before 7am or after 11pm, Saturday On many occasions, people are not as festivals or community events. Party organisers should also be aware that your celebrations coincide Hosting a party can come with risks, and public holidays before 9am or aware they are creating a problem. Fireworks firstly there is regulating the number after 11pm, and Sunday before 9am “If speaking to the other party does with days of Total Fire Ban. and behaviour of your guests, and to or after 10pm. not resolve the concern and the matter Private fireworks are not illegal Particularly in areas such as ensure you remain on good terms with Noise from swimming pool, spa or needs to be attended to urgently, in Victoria, but only licenced pyro Warrandyte, CFA recommends you are your neighbours. water pumps is prohibited Monday residents can contact council during technicians can use fireworks. hosting a party on a TFB you should Residents are encouraged to register to Friday before 7am or after 10pm, business hours or Victoria Police after Mr Kourambas told the Diary, rethink your plans and consider large parties with Victoria Police’s weekends and public holidays before hours,” Mr Kourambas said. private fireworks and pyrotechnics are relocating or rescheduling. 9am or after 10pm. classified as an explosive substance During the fire danger period which Partysafe Program to minimise risks Drinking in public of violence, intoxicated guests or gate Noise from air conditioners, and can be a safety risk. runs this year from December and crashers. evaporative coolers or split systems In Manningham, unless a permit “Under the Dangerous Goods Act could continue as late as May, there Residents can register either online used for cooling is prohibited Monday has been issued by the Victoria 1985, it is an offence to possess these are restrictions around campfires or at their local police station. to Friday before 7am and after 11pm, Commission for Gambling and Liquor without the relevant permits in place. and bonfires of which you should be weekends and public holidays before Regulation, alcohol consumption Before they are used, there are a aware. Noise 9am and after 11pm. without a permit is prohibited in number of authorities that must be To find what you can and can’t Noise restrictions are not just about Manningham Director City Planning public places. notified including Council. do during the declared Fire Danger dogs and doof doof, even your air and Community, Angelo Kourambas Public spaces in Nillumbik’s main Mr Cowie says Nillumbik’s new Period, and on days of Total Fire conditioner is subject to EPA noise says noise restriction laws in residential townships of Eltham, Diamond Creek Local Law prohibits fireworks in rural Ban, go to the “Can I or Can’t I” page rgulations. areas can be enforced by Officers and Hurstbridge, incorporating some areas of the Shire outside the urban on the CFA website: cfa.vic.gov.au ‘round the track Rhianna, Lindsay and Olivia By ED MUNKS for new friendships and the kids really RELAY SEASON is in full swing with enjoy having the chance to compete many U9–U16 athletes competing as a team. at the recent Box Hill and the We wish all the Doncaster Little Eastern Metro Regional (EMR) relay Athletics competitors running at the competitions. State Championships the best of luck. Local Warrandyte girls Macey Lachlan Parrott competed at the Hansen and Chloe Baldock along recent AVSL competition and set PBs with their team won gold medals in in long jump 6.06m, 100m in 11.90s three Under 9 events at Box Hill and and a 55.5 for the 400m and a pole at the EMR competition. vault of 3.70m. This then qualified them for their Matt the younger “Fast” Parrott three events at the State Relay competing in the Athletics Victoria Championships, which will be held in Senior competition yesterday also December at Casey Fields. set an early season PB in the 100m of Fraser Cummings (Under 9s) also 12.70m at the Meadowglen athletics had great success at Box Hill and EMR, track in Epping. and will also be competing at the State Little athletics is open for ages U6– Championships along with Rhianna U16 of all abilities and everyone is Cummings and Olivia O’Connell who welcome, for more information on won the bronze medal in the U15/16 East Doncaster Little Athletics club 4 x 200m event. please contact Karl Iuel on 0488 Other local Warrandyte athletes 447 426. competing were Grace Baldock, Holly East Doncaster Little Athletics Club Hansen and Karlie Van Zyl. is sponsored by the Warrandyte The relays are a great opportunity Bendigo Community Bank. Under 9 Golden Girls Zoe, Lucie, Chloe and Macey DECEMBER 2019 Warrandyte Diary 33 Warrandyte Tennis: it’s a winner! By JOSH HUNTLY He is especially pleased in the WARRANDYTE TENNIS Club players work that is being put into the next Results faced off in the Club Championship generation with Warrandyte’s youth while their very own Tennis Guru, tennis players turning out in big 10&U: George Dunkley Coach Craig Haslam, was recognised numbers. def Jess Mizzi at the Tennis Victoria awards night. “The most exciting part of the Club Haslam was nominated in the Championships this year was that the 12&U: Hamish Pattenden category of Coaching Excellence highest participation was in the Under def Callum Aldenhoven (Club or Centre) and says while he 10 and Under 12 events, which is great 18&U Girls: Erika Hamilton took pride in being a finalist, it was not for the future of the club,” he said. def Farrah Haslam simply recognition for his own work. On a day of high-quality tennis, S.E. Melbourne Phoenix “It was a great honour to be Tristan Jackson claimed the Men’s 18&U Boys: Daniel Mizzi action for the students demonstrating recognised for all of the effort over Championship while Ruby Bradford def Harvey Arifovic their phenomenal basketball tricks the past few years,” said Craig. claimed the Women’s title. spotlight on such as slam dunking, alley-oop and Daniel Mizzi and Erika Hamilton Women: Ruby Bradford “But the award also recognises the def Erika Hamilton 3/4 court shots. work of the whole coaching team and claimed the U18s Men and Women’s By SUSAN FOREMAN After the game, students were the club committee for the incredible Championships respectively while Men: Tristan Jackson presented with an NBL GameTime work they have done to improve the Hamish Pattenden and George def Judd Harding NOVEMBER has been a very special basketball singlet each, and treated to facilities, participation and standard Dunkley prevailed in the lower age month for Warrandyte Basketball an exclusive signing session from the of the tennis in Warrandyte.” brackets. Association with the first event of Phoenix players, where students ran our new affiliation with National from line to line having their singlets Under 10 finalists Under 12 finalists Basketball League team, South East signed. Melbourne Phoenix taking place at Another exciting event to take Warrandyte Primary School. place this month was the Warrandyte Warrandyte Basketball coach Briony Basketball Association Coaches Clinic Wylde and Warrandyte Venom Youth hosted by Phoenix Assistant Coach, League player Alec Leeson spent Ian Stacker. the morning putting Prep to Grade Ian is a legend in the basketball 5 students through the paces at the coaching world, so it was a massive fun WBA Redbacks Rookies School opportunity for Venom and Redbacks Clinic, followed by a visit from some coaches to learn from his knowledge very special guests in the afternoon. and experience. As part of the NBL GameTime Ian ran an extremely informative by Kmart clinics, 15 Warrandyte and easy to follow session with tips Redbacks players from Grade and training drills that coaches of all 6 at Warrandyte Primary School age groups benefited from. experienced an amazing opportunity Continuing with the affiliation with to take on South East Melbourne this generous NBL team is a high Phoenix players Mitch Creek, Terry priority for WBA. Armstrong, Kendall Stephens, Jaye The Association’s next big event is Crockett and Dane Pineau in an due to take place in mid-December, exhibition game in front of the entire when the South East Melbourne school. Phoenix stars visit the students of These superstars really turned on the Anderson’s Creek Primary School. Eat, drink, be merry — but remember to keep exercising Which is ironic as most of us want to Again, be sensible with your to know for every calorie you consume ups, squats, dips, lunges, pull ups, ab look and feel our best with less clothes portions. that you don’t burn off, you will gain crunches, star jumps, renegades and on, and relaxing by the pool or beach Yes of course indulge in your weight. mountain climbers. in our bathers. favourite Chrissy treats, but don’t Pretty simple really! You could do 20 x 3 of each. Holidays and extra social events eat four portions of turkey, twelve If you know you over consume treats Be prepared often lead to a change up in our pieces of crackling, a three-inch slice and enjoy monstrous quantities, you’ll routine, often leading to our exercise of Christmas pudding and wash it all need to keep an eye on your calorie This is in regard to nutrition. schedule being thrown out the down with fourteen beers — unless intake. If you know you are heading to a window; and several other factors you are aiming to have a gut like Santa It may be doubling without you party and will more than likely have that every year have my clients coming by mid-January! realising. some drinks and nibbles, then don’t back at least five kilos heavier after Otherwise you will gain five kilos by just throw your whole day out the Keep hydrated and window. their summer breaks. fill up with water the end of January. Here are a few sensible and perhaps Keep your calories in check! Until the event treat it like any other Quite frequently we mistake thirst day. obvious tips to help keep you in check Don’t abandon your over the festive season. for hunger. Exercise and have a healthy During the silly season we are often exercise routine breakfast, drink plenty of water, have Watch your alcohol intake rushing around like headless chooks I see clients so frequently stop a nutritious lunch and snacks and It’s a given (in most cases), that and we can forget to hydrate. exercising over the holiday period and then enjoy your night. fitness alcohol consumption at this time of We then often think we are hungry the result can be very demoralising You may even fast before then. year will increase. but in fact we are just thirsty. upon returning to their training — all Don’t just think this day is a write-off The best thing you can do is drink Another trick to avoid over-eating that hard work undone so quickly. so I might as well eat anything all day! By CHRIS SHARP plenty of water and have a decent meal at social events is to consume a large Recruit a training partner. This is a sure way of welcoming those before you start consuming alcohol… quantity of water before a meal. Try and continue with your usual extra kilos to your midsection. FIRSTLY, TO everyone who reads and try to not go overboard. This will fill you up and will help training schedule as this will be easier So be sensible, keep moving, have my column, I hope you’ve enjoyed Avoid sugary premix drinks and stick avoid over-eating. to maintain. fun and stay safe. reading them as much as I have If you can’t get to the gym, ask your to low calorie options. Keep an eye on calories Have a wonderful festive season and writing them for you. And of course — drink responsibly! trainer for a holiday program or devise I look forward to bringing you more This time of the year sees us This is a strategy that will freak you one for yourself and for your friends. health and fitness tips next year. celebrating with food and drink. Portion control out — and in this case that is the There are so many bodyweight Bigger portion sizes and extra Portion sizes for some reason seem intention. programs that can be performed Chris Sharp owns and trains at alcohol makes it hard not to put on to boom this time of year and people I don’t really want you to forensically anywhere. rivvaPT 4-5/266 Yarra Street weight. use the excuse that it’s Christmas. count your calories, but it’s important Some examples are burpees, push Warrandyte. Ph. 0419 553 058 34 Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019 Pre-season begins From blackboard Warrandyte By JOSH HUNTLY in the coming weeks. represented PREPARATIONS for Warrandyte Warrandyte Football Club’s coaching Football Club’s 2020 season have appointments have been finalised with to backboard begun in earnest, with pre-season the appointment of Wayne Dalton to at VMCU commencing at the High School oval. the Reserves role, joining Warrandyte Training is off to a strong start with with experience at EFL clubs East 50+ players at every training sessions Ringwood, South Croydon and most carnival thus far, intent on going deeper into recently, Scoresby Football Club. finals. He takes over the role following the WARRANDYTE will again feature Off the field, the club announced resignations of Ash Grybas and Clint in the RDCA representative teams that Jason Smith would step into the Wheatley with the latter announced at the Victorian Metropolitan role of President after Peter Hookey as the second 2020 coaching Cricket Union carnival in January. stepped back into the Vice-Presidents appointment. 11 players selected stands as role along with Stephen Dunn. Wheatley will take over the Under a record for the club’s league While the majority of the Senior 19s role with a talented mix of current representation at a single carnival squad has put pen to paper for 2020, players and 2019 Colts players at his By SUSAN FOREMAN Mr Caruana said the event was and includes a host of Warrandyte’s the Club has farewelled several of its disposal. top young talent. THE COMPETITION was fierce at enjoyed by students and teachers players. Anthony McGregor and Luke Parker The Under 12 RDCA team will Warrandyte High School’s Teachers alike. Warrandyte’s first major signing of will continue to lead the Senior side “Authentic relations between feature local boys Tate Hodgson the off-season is that of key forward in 2020. versus Students basketball match. Vice Principal, Joseph Caruana students and teachers is a huge priority and Ned Gidley while Isaac Ryan Phillips, formerly of Vermont Pre-Christmas sessions take place here at Warrandyte High School,” he Rakuscek will take the field for the and recently Upper Ferntree Gully on Monday and Wednesday nights said “Both the teacher team and the student team showed unrelenting said. Under 14 side. where he was their leading goalkicker commencing at 6:30pm at Warrandyte “Great sportsmanship was displayed Blake Haslam’s strong form has in 2019. High School. determination — but in the end, the students triumphed!” he exclaimed. by all team members.” warranted a call-up to the Under More recruits are set to be announced The club welcomes all new players. 16 squad. Chris Rakuscek and Halley Simpson make it back-to-back representative appearances while Hitting them for six Harry Brown rounds out the trio By JOSH HUNTLY and enjoyed the drills set out for them. of Warrandyte U18s who have been selected for representative duties. A NEW INITIATIVE geared towards Social Sixes is a program open to women of all ages, fitness levels and First XI player Bailey Bowyer also Women’s Cricket has landed at makes it back-to-back RDCA squad Warrandyte, with the popular Social cricketing ability. It is set to be a welcome inclusion to appearances after being named Sixes format making its debut at the for the leagues U21 side while Reserve. the Warrandyte sporting roster. Equipment is provided on the night teammate Lachlan McAlary will The Monday night sessions, helmed join him in the Neil Wright Shield. by club Women’s Co-ordinator and the one-hour sessions have participants taking part in bowling Warrandyte will also be Michelle Heffernan and run through represented in the girls’ squad Cricket Victoria, focuses on fitness and batting activities before moving into a modified six-a-side match. with Emer Heffernan set to play and fun while offering a relaxed social in the RDCA’s U12 side while setting in which to enhance your skills. The club plans on running more sessions in the new year, so contact Juliet Edwards was selected for the Without the pressures of competitive associations U14 team. play, those in attendance flourished the club to get on board.

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Warrandyte to 115 after their first The 2nd XI were dominant against batting stint in the split-innings format. cross-town rivals South Warrandyte Mitch Gaffney and Sproat returned and Wonga Park, propelling them to figures of 2/1 and 2/2 respectively in an fourth on the Meehan Shield ladder. impressive display of bowling to help The 3rd, 4th and 5th XI remained dismiss Ainslie for 88, and send them unbeaten at the end of November, back in to bat for a possible outright and all sides were sitting atop their victory. respective ladders after five rounds. A resurgent Ainslie side posted a The 6th XI have, staggeringly, only more imposing second innings total of managed to play two out of their five 259 and Simon Bowyers quick-fire 67, matches due to inclement weather. with six 4s and six 6s in Warrandyte’s Remarkably, they sit just one game second batting innings, saw the game outside the top four. out to round off a strong month of The 7th XI find themselves squarely cricket for the side. in the finals frame as well, with two 6th XI wins and a loss placing the side in Rounds 2, 3 and 5 third place. washed out 1st XI celebrate a wicket 1st XI Round 4 Round 2 Warrandyte 179 Warrandyte 6/181 opposition for 128, and once again it the following week with Tom Jackson with 87 of the imposing 138 runs in the def by Montrose 271 def by Bayswater Park 9/183 was Ben Taylor with the bat who laid joining him in routing the top order. opening stand. M Quick 30, P McAlary 3/37 Taylor 95, B Jackson 3/16, the platform for his side. Aitken and Brown worked in tandem The score of 244 on a slow running Madushanka 3/31, Taylor raised the bat for his third to roll the middle and lower order, ground would be enough for the side The 6th XI only have two games Liyanapathirana 3/77 half-century of the season with six dismissing Wonga Park for just 77 runs to defend as Luke Warren’s 18 overs under the belt after five rounds, falling boundaries. in a comprehensive victory and their of leg spin proved too difficult for St to Montrose in their sole November Round 3 washed out Middle order contributions second consecutive win. Andrews to combat. match. from Lewis Jaksic (15), Lakshan Two wickets to Jake Stubbs (2/25) Danny Weatherley (27) and Graham Round 4 Madushanka (20) and Bailey Bowyer 3rd XI and an even spread of contributors saw Round 2 Rees (25) got the innings off to a solid Warrandyte 7/203 (17) saw the side pass Wonga Park six Warrandyte win by 64 runs and go 3–0 Warrandyte 6/239 start before a collapse left the side def Kilsyth 6/184 down for an impressive four wicket to start the season. def Scoresby 9/224 teetering at 7/97. Liyanapathirana 51, Taylor 33, victory. 4th XI Matthew Quick came in at #10 to Handley 2/18 C Padfield 69, J Weatherley 64, save the innings, top scoring with 30 2nd XI D Gidley 3/22, Round 2 Round 5 Round 2 Warrandyte 5/142 runs and helping Warrandyte post 179. Warrandyte 6/131 Warrandyte 163 & 5/136 Rounds 3 and 4 washed out def Chirnside Park 140 Patrick McAlary and Bill Stubbs def Wonga Park 128 (2/41) toiled away and Anthony Dale def South Warrandyte 84 T Heffernan 2/18 & 25*, Killey 5/28, Liyanapathirana 2/35, Round 5 didn’t concede a single run in his spell, Holland 60 & 4/24, J Poole 40, Warrandyte 6/244 Khatry 5/25 & 25 but Montrose pulled away to take the Taylor 50 Simpson 4/44, Oremek 2/9 def St Andrews 180 Rounds 3 and 4 washed out win, leaving the team searching for A Luke Killey five-fa and Ben Taylor’s Rounds 3 and 4 washed out L Warren 87 and 3/36, their first win. sizzling form with the bat spurred C Padfield 74, J Stubbs 2/25 Round 5 the 1st XI to two crucial victories and Round 5 Warrandyte 5/126 7th XI fourth on the Wilkins ladder. Warrandyte 206 Undefeated and currently sitting first def Kilsyth 123 Round 2 Taylor’s second consecutive 95 came def Wonga Park 77 and 4/59 on the C-Grade ladder, they are yet to C Jackson 56, R Khatry 3/9, Warrandyte 7/437 be dismissed under 200 runs thanks to def Eastfield 129 & 136 against Bayswater Park, but it wouldn’t JP Aitken 68, T Ellis 35, S Ison 3/23 a dominant start to the season for the be enough as the side fell to a one- TA Jackson 3/18, H Simpson 2/11 R Fyfe 98, S Grocott 88, wicket defeat in the last over. side’s top order. The 4th XI also remain undefeated G Warren 73, T Hodgson 71 Their disappointment was short lived The 2nd XI were simply dominant Two consecutive hundred-run atop the E-grade ladder with no side however, as Warrandyte’s bowlers against cross-town rivals South stands for the first wicket have driven coming close to toppling them. Rounds 3 and 4 managed to stifle Kilsyth in the one- Warrandyte and Wonga Park, with the imposing totals, such was the case Rakesh Khatry took the clubs first abandoned due to rain in a cold and dreary fixture against five-fa of the season before chipping in day match for their first win of the skipper Campbell Holland and young Round 5 Scoresby. with the bat alongside Tom Heffernan season. quick Halley Simpson leading the team Warrandyte 6/298 After 60 runs in Round One, Callum to cap a strong all-round performance Batting first at home, Nuwan to second on the ladder. def Kilsyth 88 Liyanapathirana move up the batting Despite falling to 6/69 against South Padfield backed up his performance against Chirnside Park. order proved to be an inspired one, Warrandyte, the side rallied against the with a well-made 69 and was well The 4th XI were another victim R Fyfe 76, G Warren 60, as he clobbered a quick-fire 51 that Hawks with Holland and Jack Poole supported by James Weatherley’s 64 of Melbourne’s sporadic weather S Grocott 59, H Hay 3/27 featured a remarkable flick 6 over the driving the score to all out for 163, in a first stand of 116 runs. patterns, losing two games before The 7th XI posted the sixth highest square leg fence. before getting a bowl at the opposition Defending 239, the going was nearly travelling to Kilsyth. team score in club history in Round Taylor’s 33 and Dave Mooney’s 30 before the close of play. as slow for Warrandyte’s bowlers The bowlers set the pace again and Two before a clinical display saw them helped Warrandyte to 203. Holland and Simpson spear-headed before Max Coutts (1/16) took his first Khatry’s hot streak continued, leading undefeated in November. Despite losing an early wicket, a a devastating spell of bowling, taking wicket for the team, to break a strong the attack with 3/9 while Shaun Ison Bowling first against Eastfield, Henry 91-run second wicket partnership two wickets a-piece to reduce South opening partnership. (3/23) and Dave Malley (3/34) also Fyfe led the charge with 2/5 and saw Kilsyth seemingly cruising until a Warrandyte to 5/50 at stumps on day Dean Gidley was introduced into took a trio of wickets. backed up by Royce Jaksic’s 2/14, typically frugal bowling performance one. the attack and his consistent line 56 from Chris Jackson took the game managed to bowl Eastfield out for 129. from skipper Scott Handley slowed the The two quicks picked up where they and length approach brought about away from Kilsyth early in the innings Four Warrandyte batsman passed run rate down. left off the following week to take the three wickets to wrestle back the and the middle order finished the job 50 with Rob Fyfe coming agonisingly Warrandyte took just six wickets, but remaining wickets quickly, en route to momentum. comfortably to take a five-wicket win. close to a century on a day dominated Kilsyth would fail to reach the total, an impressive victory. A tight finish went the way of 5th XI by the batsman. giving the home side their first win. Warrandyte didn’t let up against Warrandyte, recording a 15-run win. Round 2 The final score of 437 is the sixth The showdown against Wonga Park Wonga Park, doling out a similar Two weeks of no cricket had the side Warrandyte 2/186(dec) highest total in club history and the could be the turning point for the performance. primed to take on St Andrews in a clash def Wantirna 43 & 45 largest team total in 7th XI history. season as Luke Killey ran right through A Josh Aitken 68 and runs from of the undefeated sides. Eastfield were sent back in to bat Wonga’s batting line-up. Tom Ellis and Harry Brown (30) in Callum Padfield was part of a B Trayford 50, N Mooney 50*, Bansal 3/12, Craig Haslam 2/3 and fell to a total much the same as The left-arm quick removed the the middle order had Warrandyte hundred-run opening partnership the first innings. entire Wonga Park top order, and defending 206, and again the bowlers for the second consecutive match Rounds 3 and 4 Rob Fyfe’s capped off an exceptional bagged a wicket late in the innings to were allowed a bowl before stumps and managed to bat 70 overs for a abandoned due to rain game with 2/16 and the young brigade raise the ball for his five-wicket haul. on day one. patient 74. of Tate Hodgson, Kane Jaksic and Ethan Round 5 Two wickets to Liyanapathirana Halley Simpson struck the first Skipper Luke Warren opened with Padfield helped bowl Warrandyte to a Warrandyte 3/115(dec) & 1/144 helped Warrandyte dismiss the blow of the innings and the second Padfield and kept the score ticking valuable outright victory. def Ainslie Park 88 & 6/259 They would nearly reach the same BR Thomas 67, S Bowyer 67, result against Kilsyth, again posting an B Trayford 46, A Lawson 3/36, imposing total. Ultimate XI — December edition M Gaffney 2/1 Hugo Hay set the tone as Warrandyte With many teams losing two games to the rain, Warrandyte’s players had minimal opportunities The 5th XI round out the trio of bowled first with the young leggie spinning a web to take 3/27 and Greg to perform and stake their claim for a spot in the Ultimate XI. undefeated Warrandyte teams and like the 4th and 3rd XI, sat atop the ladder Warren (2/11) chiming in to dismiss Taylor, Warren and Holland carried their strong form into November to lock down back-to-back after five rounds. Kilsyth for 88. spots, Khatry and Killey join the line-up as the clubs sole five-wicket takers this season and The side were clinical against The usual suspects reared their Wantirna, dismissing them twice heads in the batting with Rob Fyfe some strong batting in the lower grades rounds out December’s Ultimate XI. under 50 runs for a dominant outright again batting superbly again to top score with 76, while Greg Warren and • Ben Taylor 95, 33, 50 (178 runs @ 59) • C Holland 65 & 4/24 victory. Ben Trayford and Ned Mooney Stephen Grocott contributed to the • Rob Fyfe 98, 76 (174 runs @ 87) • H Simpson 4/44, 2/19 (6 wickets @ 10.5) put on a 89-run opening stand with final score of 298. • Stephen Grocott 88 & 59 (147 runs @ 73.5) • Rakesh Khatry 5/25, 3/9 (8 wickets @ 4.25) both making half centuries and after While the outright eluded • Callum Padfield 69, 74 (143 runs @ 71.5) • Luke Warren 87 & 3/36 losing just two wickets called for the Warrandyte, they’ll be content after declaration. Round Five, sitting third and two • G Warren 73 & 60 (133 runs @ 66.5) • Luke Killey 5/28 games clear in the top four. • Josh Aitken 68 & 2/17 Warrandyte bowled well to an Warrandyte Diary DECEMBER 2019