2019 BENALLA FESTIVAL 2 - 10 NOVEMBER art show children's entertainment fireworks live music markets open gardens ride on mower mania scarecrow art silo art street parade

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WELCOME TO THE 2019 BENALLA FESTIVAL

Our nine-day festival is a celebration of country living and community spirit. This year's Benalla Festival is again the result of community collaboration to design events that celebrate and embrace all that is great about our region through the celebration of art, music, history, sport, entertainment, family attractions and more. On behalf of the Council and the Benalla Festival Advisory Committee, thank you to our major partners, sponsors and Friends of the Festival, community volunteers, school groups and many others who have made it possible. We look forward to sharing the fun of the Festival with you. Cr Barbara Alexander AO Chair Benalla Festival Advisory Committee

FESTIVAL THEME

'Fiesta of Festivities'…a celebration of events and festivals that brings the community together to interact, feel good, learn, celebrate and grow.

BenallaSEEBenalla THE ART IN EVERYTHING Home of the renowned Benalla Art Gallery, high-speed action at Winton Motor Raceway, street art, silo art, the nationally significant Winton Wetlands, events, cafes and so much more.

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The Benalla Festival spans two weekends. Rural Rural village events are highlighted The events are displayed using a colour Villages with an icon throughout the booklet. code for each weekend. Featured events are indicated on this page Visit www.benallafestival.com.au for more with a coloured bullet point and bold type information about each event. l Tatong Art Show FESTIVAL INFORMATION

Welcome...... 2 Bus Travel...... 25 Festival Theme...... 2 Locality Map...... 26-27 Site Map...... 24 Partners, Sponsors and Friends...... 28 EVENTS 2-8 NOVEMBER Benalla Aviation Museum...... 12 l Tatong Art Show...... 4 Game, Set, Match...... 12 l Goorambat Scarecrow Art...... 5 Ceramic Pottery Exhibition & Sales...... 12 l Moorngag Mower Mania ...... 6 Painters Exhibition & Sales...... 13 l Happy Wanderer Festival...... 6 Mockingbirds...... 13 l Devenish Remembrance Day Luncheonette...... 7 Marvels of Magic Show...... 13 Benalla's Silent History - l Tatong's Great Big Garage Sale...... 7 Twilight Cemetery Walk...... 14 l Benalla Open Gardens...... 8-10 Writing and Colouring Competition l Benalla Migrant Camp Exhibition...... 10 Award Presentations...... 14 l McDonald's Family Fun Day...... 11 'Fiesta of Festivities' Storytime...... 14

North East Artisans 'Party Time' Exhibition...... 12 Benalla Golf Club Festival Tournament...... 14 EVENTS 9-10 NOVEMBER l Festival Sounds at The Shed...... 22 l Marangy Open Garden...... 15 l Other Art and Museum Exhibitions...... 22 l All Aboard Skateboarding...... 15 l Benalla Festival Street Parade...... 16 Benalla Golf Club Festival Tournament...... 23 l ...... Village by the Lake 17-18 Benalla Aviation Museum...... 23 l Schneider Electric Music Stage...... 19 Ceramic Pottery Exhibition & Sales...... 23 l Benalla Motor Group Fireworks...... 20 Tatong Art Show ...... 23 l A Day in the Gardens Market...... 21 l Teddy Bears Picnic...... 21 McDonald's Family Fun Day...... 23

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FEATURED EVENT TATONG TATONG ART SHOW ART SHOW Tatong Memorial Hall, 8 Tiger Hill Road, Tatong Gala Opening Night, Friday 1 November, 7pm - 9pm Benalla Festival and Tatong Art Show Opening l Entry $10 includes light refreshments. Beverages available for purchase. l Announcement of winners at 7.30pm. BEST IN SHOW $1000 Proudly sponsored by the Goulburn Murray Credit Union PLUS 9 SPONSORED PRIZES Total prize pool $3150 Exhibition Open: Saturday 2 - Tuesday 5 November and Friday 8 - Sunday 10 November, 10am - 4pm daily 2019 is the sixth annual Tatong Art Show at the Tatong Memorial Hall. The exhibition features original works in oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel, gouache, photography and mixed media from some of Victoria's finest artists. Entry: Exhibition Admission $5. Children under the age of 12 free. Delicious cakes, tea and coffee available for purchase. Catered by the Tatong Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal Committee. Take a drive out to Tatong and enjoy the views, the art and the food. Proudly brought to you by the Tatong Memorial Hall Committee of Management. Sponsored by the Goulburn Murray Credit Union, Benalla Rural City Council, DeFazio Concreting and Paving, Lima South Quarry, Rodwells, The Tatong Tavern, HVP Plantations and Milner Watson Pharmacy.

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Eligible deposits of up to $250,000 are protected under the Australian Government Financial Claims Scheme. Goulburn Murray Credit Union Co-operative Limited ABN 87 087 651 509. AFSL and Australian Credit Licence Number 241364. Rural Villages FEATURED EVENT SCARECROW GOORAMBAT SCARECROW ART ART Halls Road, Goorambat Saturday 2 November - Sunday 10 November [FREE ENTRY] l Food and beverages available for purchase in Goorambat $900 during the Festival. WORTH Enjoy the creative, fun and unique scarecrow sculptures in the OF CASH rural village of Goorambat as part of the Festival’s Scarecrow Competition. During your visit take in the amazing silo art and PRIZES street art at the church.

CONTINUES FOR THE DURATION OF THE FESTIVAL Competition Entry: Be creative and design and enter your own scarecrow. Entry is free. For competition details visit Facebook.com/Goorambat and District Community Group Inc. or www.benallafestival.com.au Further information can be obtained by contacting Jenny on (03) 5764 1397. Competitors to have their scarecrows at the Goorambat Hall between 10am – 4pm on Saturday 2 November. Judging Day: Judging of the scarecrows will take place on Sunday 10 November at 2pm followed by a scarecrow auction. Competitors or a representative to be present. A barbeque and light refreshments will be available from 12pm at the Goorambat Hall with market stalls and entertainment. Goorambat, the small town with the big art! Proudly brought to you by the Goorambat & District Community Group Inc. Sponsored by Benalla Rural City Council. 5 Rural Villages

MOORNGAG MOWER MANIA Moorngag Hall & Recreation Reserve, 2206 Samaria Road, Moorngag Saturday 2 November, 9.30am - 3pm Mower Mania returns to Moorngag with more racing action. FEATURED EVENT The event is open to all mower racing enthusiasts featuring MOWER standard and modified racing lawn mowers with classes to suit RACING all ages and skill levels. A large model train display will feature inside the hall. Food and beverage available for purchase. Entry: Spectators: gold coin donation. For more information and participant registration details contact Andrew Lavis on 0408 793 606. Proudly brought to you by the Moorngag Hall & Recreation Reserve Committee and supported by the Australian Ride on Lawn Mower Association. Sponsored by the Benalla Rural City Council.

HAPPY WANDERER FESTIVAL Music/Arts/Creative Workshops 97 Yin Barun Road, Benalla Friday 1 - Monday 4 November The Happy Wanderer Festival is an ecology of good local music, creators and adventurers that takes you along their wanderings and soulful good times. So pull up a bale or kick off your shoes for a jig and take in some of our best home-grown music. Toes in the earth, laughter in the belly, love in the heart. Wander together to a place we belong. For artist line up and ticket information: www.happywandererfestival.com

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DEVENISH REMEMBRANCE DAY FEATURED EVENT LUNCHEONETTE MEMORIAL Devenish Silos, Main Street, Devenish SERVICE Sunday 3 November, 11am Honour the commitment servicemen and women have made to our great country. Take in the magnificent view of the three silos representing a WW1 nurse, a modern day combat medic and a light horseman. A memorial tribute by the RSL will form part of the remembrance service. A delicious country style luncheonette will follow the service at the Devenish Hall catered by the famous Devenish Ladies Catering Group. Entry: Memorial service and Luncheonette free. Due to limited seating at the hall only 80 tickets are available for the Luncheonette. Tickets are available from the Devenish General Store. Food and beverage options also available at the Devenish Hotel. For more information contact June Howard on 0409 160 154. Proudly brought to you by For the Good of Devenish Committee. Sponsored by the Benalla Rural City Council.

TATONG'S GREAT BIG GARAGE SALE Tatong Recreation Reserve, Tiger Hill Road, Tatong Sunday 3 November, 9am - Noon A treasure trove of more than 30 garage sale sites await you at the foothills of the picturesque Tatong valley. Items range from regular garage sale fare to antiques, old farm wares and hidden treasures – bargains galore. Be entertained by buskers and sample great food and coffee. For stall bookings contact John Knapper on (03) 5766 6268. Entry: Gold coin donation. Proceeds go towards supporting a local charity or community project. 7 BENALLA WEEKEND ONE 2 - 3 November FEATURED EVENTS

BENALLA OPEN GARDENS Saturday 2 November only, 10am - 4pm Be inspired as you discover five unique gardens that have a distinctive character of their own. FEATURED EVENT Refreshments, plants, condiments, secondhand gardening OPEN books, cards and vases will be available for purchase at GARDENS specific gardens. Owners will be available to answer gardening questions. Proceeds to Benalla Garden Club projects, Benalla Health, Cooinda and Tomorrow Today Foundation. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Strictly, no dogs. KA'MELLIA GARDEN 79 Faithful Street, Benalla Saturday 2 November, 10am - 4pm This property purchased in January 2016 was named ‘Ka’mellia’ after the plant ‘camellia’ which the owners love. Many of the foundation plants were given by neighbours and through a call out to the community. The garden is now established with various bulbs, camellias, golden gleditsias, wisteria, grapevines, climbing roses and fruit trees. Through the use of ground covers, mulch and a watering system, minimal maintenance is required. Entry: $5. Proceeds to Benalla Garden Club projects and Benalla Health. This garden will feature a display of Tony Levy’s metal garden sculpture for sale.

POTS AT STEWART'S 27 Clarke Street, Benalla Saturday 2 November, 10am - 4pm This garden features a vast range of plants housed in pots, including bulbs, herbs, grasses, ground coves, shrubs, hellebores, roses, pelargoniums, cannas, ferns, succulents, miniature iris and many more. Some plants in the garden may be for sale – visitors will need to contact the owner. Entry: $5. Proceeds to Benalla Garden Club projects and Benalla Health. A huge range of plants, secondhand gardening books, cards and vases will be for sale at this garden.

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STAFFORD GARDEN 17 Warana Court, Benalla Saturday 2 November, 10am - 4pm The front garden has a little Gem Magnolia and a big area which is a cottage garden with ornaments. Moving through the gates there are camellias, Japanese maples and a Crepe Myrtle, as well as a succulent area with lights around the rock border. The paving area leads to a path under the arch and around it is a circular bed which is a ‘pretend pool’ with ducks and swans. Come and enjoy. Entry: $5. Proceeds to Benalla Garden Club projects and Cooinda. Morning and afternoon tea/refreshments available for purchase.

FEATURED EVENT OPEN GARDENS

REDDING HOUSE GARDEN 9 Mitchell Street, Benalla Saturday 2 November, 10am - 4pm Redding House is the oldest surviving residence in Benalla. The Griffins purchased the house in 1988 and in 1994 restoration work began. Eventually a parterre garden was established at the front. With the loss of nine mature Malus ioensis trees and the removal of the clipped Ficus pumila in the courtyard they now enjoy a simple planting of trees, the privacy of clipped ivy hedging and a walled garden at the rear of the property. Entry: $5. Proceeds to Benalla Garden Club projects and Tomorrow Today Foundation. The P-12 College Waller Street Campus will hold a produce stall of items made from the school’s Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. Benalla Garden Club is a proud supporter of this educational program.

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WARNOCK GARDEN 103 Clarke Street, Benalla Saturday 2 November, 10am - 4pm This garden originally consisted of some mature trees. The FEATURED EVENT owners created rose gardens, a water feature, gazebo and added a date palm. From the front there is a meandering stone OPEN path with paving slabs leading to the house. There are lots of GARDENS interesting features. Come and discover them! Entry: $5. Proceeds to Benalla Garden Club projects and Cooinda. Collect some free sunflower and pumpkin seeds courtesy of the Benalla Garden Club. For further information on any of the gardens contact Heather from the Benalla Garden Club on 5762 5569 or email: [email protected]

FEATURED EVENT BENALLA MIGRANT BENALLA MIGRANT CAMP CAMP EXHIBITION @ HUT 11 Benalla Airport, Samaria Road, BARC Hut 11 (enter via the Gliding Club entrance) Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 November, 10am - 3pm The moving photos in this exhibition tell the story of life at Benalla’s post-war migrant camp, which housed approximately 60,000 migrants from 1949-1967. The collection houses more than 200 personal photos contributed by former migrant camp families as well as personal documents, a short film and 100s of Benalla migrant cards sourced from the National Archives that tell the story of life at the post-war migrant accommodation centre. Entry: $2 adults, children under 12 free. For more information visit www.facebook.com/benallamigrantcampexhibition

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MCDONALD'S FAMILY FUN DAY McDonald's Benalla, Bridge Street, Benalla Sunday 3 November, 11am - 2pm [FREE ENTRY] FEATURED EVENT Sunday 10 November, Noon - 2pm [FREE ENTRY] FAMILY Come along and celebrate the fun of the Benalla Festival with a range of family fun activities at McDonald’s Benalla. FUN DAY

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FOOD, WINE AND RETAIL With charming cafés, award winning bakeries, classic country pubs and boutique wineries, Benalla offers a variety of dining experiences. Many local restaurants and cafes use regional produce on their seasonal menus and there is always a good local wine to accompany dishes. A listing of dining options is available from the Visitor Information Centre, 14 Mair Street, Benalla. If you are looking for some retail therapy, take a leisurely stroll down leafy Bridge Street and the central retail strip. Delve into an array of contemporary boutiques, quality homewares, an eclectic mix of giftware, fashion and jewellery. WEEKEND ONE 2 - 3 November EVENTS

NORTH EAST ARTISANS 'Party Time' Exhibition of Works North East Artisans, 122 Bridge Street, Benalla Open 10am - 4pm (closed Sundays and Mondays) [FREE ENTRY] An exhibition of works by North East Artisan artists and artisans based on this year’s Benalla Festival theme, ‘Fiesta of Festivities.’ The exhibition features images, objects and artworks of and for parties. Let’s party! BENALLA AVIATION MUSEUM Benalla Airport, Samaria Road, Benalla Saturday 2 - Sunday 3 November, 9am - 3pm Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 November, 9am - 3pm The Benalla Aviation Museum offers a fascinating look at Australia’s military air training history, from the historic home of a World War II RAAF pilot training school. Aviation enthusiasts can look forward to a variety of aircraft on display. Entry: $5, children free. GAME, SET, MATCH Benalla Lawn Tennis Club 94th Annual Tournament Benalla Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Ackerly Avenue, Benalla Saturday 2, Sunday 3 and Tuesday 5 November, 10am - 7pm Tennis enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy a three-day gala of grass tennis in singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitions. The tournament includes events for all ages. Spectators free. For further information or registration contact Wendy McDonald on 0409 190 529 or email [email protected] CERAMIC POTTERY EXHIBITION & SALES BARC Hut 66, Hangar Lane, Benalla Airport complex (behind the Aviation Museum), Samaria Road, Benalla Saturday 2 , Sunday 3, Monday 4 November, 11am - 3pm [FREE ENTRY] Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 November, 11am - 3pm [FREE ENTRY] Highly recommended is a visit to the Broken River Potters’ Exhibition where each potter has their own unique style. Works include architectural sculptures, birds, animals, flowers and functional kitchen ware. Ideal for gifts at inexpensive prices.

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PAINTERS EXHIBITION & SALES BARC Hut 11, Hangar Lane, Benalla Airport complex (behind the Aviation Museum), Samaria Road, Benalla Saturday 2, Sunday 3, Monday 4 November, 11am - 3pm [FREE ENTRY] This exhibition offers art enthusiasts a chance to explore paintings by the long established Broken River Painters including Australian landscapes, abstracts, portraits and animals. The group uses a range of medias, including pencil, oils, pastel, acrylics and watercolour. MOCKINGBIRDS Benalla CWA Hall, 117 Bridge Street, Benalla Sunday 3 November, 2pm - 3.15pm [FREE ENTRY] The guitar duo Mockingbirds was formed four years ago to bring love, joy and peace to the Benalla community. Artist Tomoko Fujiie playing guitar and flute and Kyohei on guitar will delight and entertain you. Their repertoire includes old-time pop, classical music and folk music of the world. MARVELS OF MAGIC SHOW Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Learning Centre - Benalla Library 2 Fawckner Drive, Benalla Wednesday 6 November, 6pm - 7pm [FREE ENTRY] The imagination of children and adults will be ignited with Marvels of Magic, a show and workshop developed especially for libraries. This spectacular production is presented by Elio Simonetti, an artistic wizard of much renown. This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Benalla Library.

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ENROL1300 GOTAFE (468 NOW! 233) | gotafe.vic.edu.au *Eligibility criteria apply. Free TAFE on selected courses only. Other fees and charges may apply. (RTO 3094) 13 WEEK ONE 5 - 8 November EVENTS

BENALLA'S SILENT HISTORY - TWILIGHT CEMETERY WALK Benalla Cemetery entrance, Cemetery Road, Benalla Wednesday 6 November, 8pm [FREE ENTRY] Friday 8 November, 8pm [FREE ENTRY] Genealogy, history buffs and anyone with a passing interest will find a stroll through the Benalla Cemetery fascinating. Rich in Australian history, the Benalla General Cemetery has some seven thousand burials. The tour will recount stories around Benalla’s historical buildings and people associated with their history. For more information and to register your interest, contact Benalla Festival Committee member Vince Branigan on 0448 046 484. Please bring a torch. 'FIESTA OF FESTIVITIES' WRITING AND COLOURING COMPETITION AWARD PRESENTATIONS Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Learning Centre - Benalla Library 2 Fawckner Drive, Benalla Thursday 7 November, 6pm [FREE ENTRY] The talents of budding Benalla Rural City writers and colouring artists will be recognised with winners of the competitions announced and prizes presented. Winners of the Writing Competition and Colouring Competition entries will be on display at the Benalla Library throughout the Festival. The Writing Competition is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Benalla Library and Charles Sturt University. The Colouring Competition is proudly sponsored by McDonald’s Benalla. FOR THE LITTLE ONES 'FIESTA OF FESTIVITIES' STORYTIME Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Learning Centre - Benalla Library, 2 Fawckner Drive, Benalla Friday 8 November, 10.30am - 11.30am [FREE ENTRY] A celebration of festive stories for preschool children. BENALLA GOLF CLUB FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT Benalla Golf Club, 170 Mansfield Road, Benalla Friday 8 - Sunday 10 November See full listing on page 23. 14 BENALLA WEEKEND TWO 9 - 10 November FEATURED EVENTS

MARANGY OPEN GARDEN 45 Standish Lane, Benalla Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November, 10am - 4.30pm FEATURED EVENT Set in picturesque rural surrounds, the garden features mature OPEN GARDEN elms with lawn area, a walled vegetable garden and extensive low water-use gravel plantings with agaves, yuccas and perennials. The garden extends to local indigenous and other native plantings, wetlands and olive grove. Delicious morning and afternoon teas are available for purchase. Afternoon entertainment by the Benalla Guitar Ensemble and the Benalla Guitar Trio. All proceeds to the Tomorrow Today Foundation. Entry: $10, $8 concession, children free.

FEATURED EVENT SKATE SESSIONS ALL ABOARD SKATEBOARDING SESSIONS North East Skate Park Series Benalla Skate Park, Fawckner Drive, Benalla Saturday 9 November, 12pm - 4pm [FREE ENTRY] An epic day of non-stop skateboard action. 12pm – 1.30pm: Learn to skateboard. Skateboards and safety gear provided if needed. No experience necessary but if you have some that’s cool. This session is also aimed at working on your existing skills. 1.30pm – 4pm: Skateboard, scoot and BMX competition. A judged event with participants being able to scoot, skate or BMX within their age category. Winners and prizes announced on the day. LIVE MUSIC 12pm – 1.30pm Register for the event on the day (if under 18, you will need the permission forms signed by a parent or guardian). An alcohol and drug free event. Proudly sponsored by FReeZA 15 BENALLA WEEKEND TWO 9 - 10 November FEATURED EVENTS

BENALLA FESTIVAL STREET PARADE Bridge Street, Benalla FEATURED EVENT STREET Saturday 9 November, 2pm [FREE] PARADE Join the fun and celebration of the Benalla Festival Street Parade as a participant or spectator. The tradition of the Benalla Festival Street Parade has been delighting our community and visitors for over 50 years with colourful floats, carnival characters, entertainers, historic cars, aircraft, bands and more. 2pm: The parade starts at the Monash Bridge and moves down Bridge Street to the roundabout at Carrier Street (Miller’s corner) and returns along Bridge Street.

PARADE ENTRY For parade entry details and creative assistance visit www.benallafestival.com.au This event is proudly sponsored by Benalla Rural City Council, Creative Victoria, GOTAFE and McDonald's Benalla.

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VILLAGE BY THE LAKE ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM FEATURED EVENT Lake Benalla Foreshore, Fawckner Drive, Benalla LIVE Saturday 9 November, 2.30pm - 10pm [FREE ENTRY] ENTERTAINMENT The Village by the Lake will provide a vibrant mix of live music, performing and visual arts, children’s entertainment and theatre, workshops, food and beverage, all culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. Theatre, Dance and Music from 2.30pm: Check out the blackboard on the day for performance times.

STREET BUSKING SHOW (on the foreshore) Master of the moment and top flight improviser Daniel Oldaker aka ‘Dandyman’ presents unforgettable shows that illuminate your imagination. THE WORLD KITCHEN This food stage hosts cooking demonstrations by local chefs, food stories and a kids cooking workshop. THE BIKE CAROUSEL A spectacular Australian spin on a classic merry-go-round. This one is made from a Hills Hoist and yes, you guessed it… bikes. Hop on, pedal and ride like the wind. Once you start you can’t stop…Its so much fun! KIDS FLEA AND PRODUCE MARKET, 3PM - 5PM Entrepreneurial kids from Benalla and beyond will be selling or swapping their old toys, clothes, handmade artworks, plants or anything really. Grab yourself a bargain. Want to be part of it? Contact Caroll: [email protected]

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VILLAGE BY THE LAKE (CONTINUED) GOLF ZONE A fun and interactive golf zone that can be enjoyed by all ages. Brought to you by Golf Australia and the Benalla Golf Club. STRANGE GARDEN Watch the beautiful abstract garden installation made from cardboard come to life. Created by Benalla school children with visual and performance artist Eliza Gilchrist. DREAMING SPACE This is the place for the young and young at heart. Become a circus star, trying hula hoops, juggling and diablo. Get involved in the interactive workshops including puppet play, the magic island show, storytelling and science show. PENNY CANDY SIDESHOW Penny Candy will sell you lollies, sing you songs and make you split your sides with laughter. SKEETERS In a world where wheels reign supreme, Skeeters are swift urban creatures. Playful rascals, they appear when you least expect it, delighting all around. GLOW IN THE DARK As night falls look out for the Benalla SES marquee and purchase one of their many crazy and fun glow sticks. Proceeds to Benalla SES emergency projects. WAIT, THERE'S MORE! We have creative craft workshops and storytelling hosted by the Benalla Library team.

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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC MUSIC STAGE FROM 2.30PM FEATURED EVENT l School bands LIVE l Local talent MUSIC BLACK ORCHID STRINGBAND, 5PM With an emphasis on rhythmic ukuleles and big vocal harmonies, the Black Orchid Stringband is made of musicians from the West Papuan community in Australia. The group’s music draws on the rich backlog of songs written and archived in the spirit of cultural survival and political expression of West Papua. WALLY HOWLETT FEATURING THE ELLIOTTS, 6PM Benalla boy and singer/songwriter Wally Howlett has played all over the world with indie rock band, The Elliotts. Wally and this super fun band will entertain with great originals, lots of harmonies and a couple of Beatles and Crowded House tunes thrown in. NEW MONOS, 7PM With their roots in Argentina, Melbourne-based band, The New Monos combine the flavor of contemporary Buenos Aires with reggae, Latin beats and rock, all expressed with the passion of tango.

LOUISE ADAMS AND BAND, 8PM Runner up on X Factor 2015 Louise Adams is an artist with impact who tells passionate stories through great songs. Her voice is soulful one moment and soaring with grit, grunge and power the next. Her music exudes fresh soulful vibes with flecks of grunge, alt country, and indie pop. Joined by Tullara and Rose Callaghan, the three distinctive singers deliver amazing three part vocal harmonies, show off their instrumental talent and create undeniable energy and chemistry on stage.

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BENALLA MOTOR GROUP FIREWORKS Saturday 9 November, between 9pm - 9.15pm (weather permitting) [FREE ENTRY] Enjoy spectacular fireworks near Lake Benalla by Marshall Fireworks Australia. Please note: Subject to weather conditions the fireworks will be released as night falls somewhere between 9pm-9.15pm. CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL: The consumption of alcohol will only be permitted within the red line area. For more information see page 27. DOG RESTRICTIONS: NO DOGS will be permitted on the Lake Benalla Foreshore FEATURED EVENT within the red line area between 6pm - 11pm FIREWORKS DISPLAY

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A DAY IN THE GARDENS MARKET Benalla Botanical Gardens, Bridge Street, Benalla Sunday 10 November, 9am - 3pm [FREE ENTRY] A Day in the Gardens presents something for everyone with FEATURED EVENT market stalls, kids’ entertainment, music and food, all set around the beautiful Benalla Botanical Gardens and Lake MARKET & Benalla. FAMILY DAY Golf Zone Look out for the golf zone. A fun and interactive golf hitting zone that can be enjoyed by all ages. Brought to you by Golf Australia and the Benalla Golf Club. A Day in the Gardens Market proudly brought to you by the Rotary Club of Benalla.

FEATURED EVENT TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC Benalla Botanical Gardens, Bridge Street, Benalla Sunday 10 November, 10.30am - 11.30am [FREE ENTRY] Bring your favourite teddy and join in singing, dancing and having fun at the Teddy Bear’s picnic. Special free snacks and treats for the children will be provided. The Teddy Bear’s Picnic is proudly sponsored by Mary-Lou and Rob Davis and Barry Plant Benalla.

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FESTIVAL SOUNDS AT THE SHED The Shed, 126-128 Bridge Street, Benalla FEATURED EVENT Sunday 10 November, 2.30pm - 8pm [FREE ENTRY] LIVE Are you into live music? Book a spot to be part of this open MUSIC mic event where aspiring local musicians and singers of varying ages and music styles can perform and show off their talents. This is a great opportunity for artists wanting to gain stage time in a supportive environment. Ages 12 – 17: 2.30pm – 5pm. Special guest performer Wally Howlett 5pm - 5.30pm Open age group: 5.30pm – 8pm. All intending performers must register prior to the event by contacting Robert Sherwill on 0407 500 133 or email [email protected] If you love listening to great live music, come along and support our local talent. Wood fired pizza and beverages available.

OTHER ART AND MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS BENALLA ART GALLERY Botanical Gardens, Bridge Street, Benalla Open 10am - 5pm (closed Tuesdays) www.benallaartgallery.com.au BENALLA COSTUME AND KELLY MUSEUM

14 Mair Street, Benalla Charles Bryant, Fishing Fleet Open Monday - Friday 9am - 4.30pm, weekends 10am - 3.30pm at Sunset, n.d, oil on canvas. Benalla Art Gallery Collection. www.benallafestival.com.au for exhibition details.

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BENALLA GOLF CLUB FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT Benalla Golf Club, 170 Mansfield Road, Benalla Friday 8 - Sunday 10 November Golf enthusiasts can tee off at the annual club tournament and enjoy the manicured Santa Ana fairways and grass greens in a peaceful bushland setting: All players must hold a AGU golf link handicap. For entries and more information contact the Benalla Golf Shop on (03) 5762 2404 or email: [email protected] Entry: $12 per day. BENALLA AVIATION MUSEUM Benalla Airport, Samaria Road, Benalla Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 November, 9am - 3pm See listing on page 12 for full details. CERAMIC POTTERY EXHIBITION & SALES BARC Hut 66, Hangar Lane, Benalla Airport complex (behind the Aviation Museum), Samaria Road, Benalla Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 November, 11am - 3pm [FREE ENTRY] See listing on page 12 for full details.

TATONG ART SHOW Tatong Memorial Hall, 8 Tiger Hill Road, Tatong Friday 8 - Sunday 10 November, 10am - 4pm See listing on page 4 for full details. MCDONALD'S FAMILY FUN DAY McDonald's Benalla, Bridge Street, Benalla Sunday 10 November, Noon - 2pm [FREE ENTRY] Come along and celebrate the fun of the Benalla Festival with a range of family fun activities to try at McDonald’s Benalla.

23 LEGEND Benalla Festival Site Map 1 Art Gallery Street Parade float 2 assembly area Village by the Lake live _ visitor information CHURCH STREET 3 _ music and entertainment T accessible toilet 4 A Day in the Gardens Benalla Aquatic Denny Street 5 Visitor Information Centre Centre Carpark MAIR STREET

T 5 Town NUNN STREET T CARRIER STREET Hall

T BRCC Benalla Customer Art Service Centre Gallery BRIDGE STREET

T 1 4 FW FAWCKNER DRIVE T 2 FW Sir Edward Street Parade Route 3 ‘Weary’ Dunlop Showgrounds Learning Centre Fawckner T Drive Carpark Free Parking Skate Park Benalla Benalla Recommended viewing Showgrounds Parking Scout Hall FW sites for Fireworks FESTIVAL BUS SERVICE

BENALLA/RURAL EVENTS Benalla Bus & Coach Lines will run a FREE bus service to events within Benalla and to rural event locations. SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER A FREE bus service will be offered to the following events: DEVENISH REMEMBRANCE DAY LUNCHEONETTE GOORAMBAT SCARECROW ART Departs the Benalla Bus Lines depot, 6 Nunn Street at 10.15am and travels to Devenish returning via Goorambat and arriving back in Benalla at approximately 3pm. Bookings essential. See pages 5 and 7 for more information about these events. SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER The free Benalla bus service will be in operation from 11.15am – 1.15 pm due to the Street Parade commencing at 2pm. The free service will resume at 3.15pm and operate through to 5.15pm. BOOKINGS AND INFORMATION For bookings and more information on service times, contact Benalla Bus & Coach Lines on (03) 5762 6566. The free bus service proudly sponsored by Benalla Bus & Coach Lines and Benalla Ensign. www.benallafestival.com.au

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By Monique Freer A sophisticated hydroponic cannabis system that is suspected to be part of a Melbourne-based drug syndicate was Drug den uncovereduncovered by police at the Victoria Hotel last Tuesday. Electrical items, light shades, growing containers and remnants of the cultivation were found in 21 rooms of the Carrier St building. About 100 stripped Ev and harvested cannabis plants were ie also found, the estimated value of which would have been $400 000. Responding to a report of damage to the hotel, Benalla police discovered the sophisticated system and members of the Crime Investigation Unit executed a search warrant. a Benalla Police CIU Detective Acting gi Sergeant Simon Hunter said the level of ft fingertips every Wednesday sophistication of the hydroponic system indicated that it was part of a bigger drug ring. ‘‘The way that it was set up indicates that it was part of an organised syndicate, most likely from Melbourne,’’ he said. nitely weren’t sold in of ‘‘The drugs defi l Benalla, they would have been shipped o By Monique Freer v up and taken to Melbourne. e Kristy Morrison had watched MAJOR SPONSORS ‘‘This sort of stuff happens all the time in Melbourne, they’ll have 10 houses on the go through heartbreak. her friend Kristy Anderson MORE - go,’’ he said. eld last year After 14 failed attempts at in-vitro fertilisation, Mrs ‘‘There was one in Mansfi Anderson and her husband Darryl’s fi that was similar and of a similar size. October 2011 was again unsuccessful. nal attempt in ‘‘Whether it’s the same people or not It was their last frozen embryo. I couldn’t say, but it’s the same sort of Mrs Morrison sent techniques.’’ offering to help. Mrs Anderson a text message Sgt Hunter said it appeared the building “Just say the word and I’d do it for you.’’ was used for cannabis cultivation Local news – local sport – local community news between February and August this year. One week later they had agreed that Mrs Morrison would carry a baby for her friends. ‘‘The set-up would have required extensive preparation and planning and Drew and Kristy Morrison have three daughters from it is believed the offenders were there for IVF: 11-year-old some time,’’ he said. twins Grace and Holly and seven- year-old Georgie. ‘‘We knew the feeling of thinking that it might not For full story, see page 3 happen and how horrible that was,’’ Mrs Morrison said. SILVER

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