THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, OCTOBER, 2014 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. Circulation 5000 – Number 179 – FREE Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Peace Convergence disrupts Swan Island base For the forth consecutive year, members of the Peace Convergence attempt to disrupt the Swan Island Military Base to draw attention to its involvement in training SAS troops. The activists challenge Australia's involve- anti-war activist since 2003 when Australia ment in United States wars of aggression they committed troops to Iraq. I'm against the state is 'particularly significant as Australia government's war making policies and arms considers returning troops to Iraq and an manufacturing that supports the war machine." increased military presence in Afghanistan'. Join the Peace March We believe that War Never Brings Peace The group maintains a strong practice of "The Australian Government has committed nonviolence in their civil disobedience. Their SAS troops to Afghanistan for another decade, activities include disruption to the base, peace but we should bring our troops back home to vigils and marches, Skype calls with Afghan- safety. istan, and being available to discuss these issues The current outbreak of violence in Iraq whatever your views or join them in a Peace shows that these wars only breed more violence," March from the Swan Island Military Base said spokesperson Greg Rolles. "I have been an 3.30pm Thursday 3 October. Residents of Eric Tolliday Units fear eviction by BCH The CEO of Bellarine Comm- tioning whether BCH can break their unity Health Ltd (BCH), John contracts and why BCH hasn't Fendyk, announced at the mid July provided them with information about meeting with residents of the Eric options for housing and relevant Tolliday Units (ETU) that the Board financial matters. would inform them within the next Ms Neville assured the residents 12 months of options relating to the that she would take the matter further Point Lonsdale site where the Eric and had contacted a solicitor who Tolliday Units are situated. would go over their contracts and leases Since the July meeting the elderly immediately and if they had a case he residents have had no communi- would work for them all probono. The cations from BCH regarding the future relief at the meeting was tangible. viability of the site and the units and Borough of Queenscliffe's Mayor believe they will soon be on notice to Helene Cameron attended the meet- vacate. ing and also expressed concern for the Some have already moved or died plight of the residents. "I've been leaving just seven units occupied. working with Ms Neville for some time "Scare tactics," said Bud Down in his now and despite meetings with BCH 80s. "But most of us have 99 year leases we haven't made much progress," she and contracts that Mr Fendyk said said. "I will do my best for the residents would be honoured. He also said BCH no matter what the outcome." would pay relocation costs. I've got Former borough mayor and family in Canada..." he quipped but ETU residents Ken, Janet, Thelma, Bud and Mary with MP Lisa Neville, Val Lawrence and Mayor Cameron. councillor, Val Lawrence, expressed emphasised he didn't want to leave his where they would end up. "I've have $50,000 to my name," said ETU resident Mary Kearins con- concerns about BCH's understanding home and friends or the seaside checked everywhere in the region," Thelma Matthews. "Hardly enough to tacted MP Lisa Neville, Member for of governance and its decisions to location. said Janet Reeman. "There are no pay a bond somewhere else," she said. the Bellarine, seeking her support in dismantle its aged care component Bud's sentiments were echoed by assisted living options available. I paid "Over the past 16 years I've paid sourcing legal advice or advocacy as without any community consultation. the remaining residents who all said a bond of $125,000 to come here and monthly maintenance costs (currently none of the residents were in good "I believe it's the Board's role to rep- they were losing sleep about the when I leave BCH keeps $32,000 of it," around $450 a month) and my unit financial positions to pay expensive resent the community and keep them uncertainty of their futures, felt very she said. hasn't been touched inside or out in legal costs and were floundering in informed about decisions that affect vulnerable, and were anxious about "Once I've been paid out I'll only that time." uncertainty. The residents are ques- them." 13.7% OFF!! PRESENT YOUR SENIORS CARD IN OCTOBER AND MEALS FROM Mothers groups / playgroups RECEIVE 13.7% OFF! welcome *OFFER VALID UNTIL OCTOBER 31 **NOT VALID ON DISCOUNTED ITEMS OCEAN GROVE – 12 Park Lane – Ph: 5256 1517 QUEENSCLIFF – 40 Hesse Street – Ph: 5258 1533 Page 2 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2014 Mayor's Column SOLD OUT! Ann Nichol House community who made it clear that this Bellarine Community Health was unacceptable. This facility was Board has sold the Portarlington built and owned by the local Senior’s Festival October at 2.00pm in the Queenscliff celebrate the 100 years of the aged care facility in Portarlington to community. It sat on Crown land and The Spring weather is certainly Town Hall, 50 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale Red Cross Arcare for an undisclosed sum should have remained a community treating us to some lovely sunny days Queenscliff. Branch. The tree was purchased using despite hundreds of people in the asset. The State Government clearly and some soaking rain, both very good The play, based on true stories, is funding of $798.00 The Red Cross had community requesting it be sold to a worked hand in hand with BCH to for the garden. October is also the time funny and touching with a mixture of received through Council's community not-for-profit organisation. ensure they could sell the land and of year that we celebrate the 2014 grants. comedy and tragedy, as is always found Ann Nichol, spokesperson for the ANH. Despite their constant denials Victorian Senior's Festival and I in life. The Red Cross will be conducting interim committee of the North that it had nothing to with them the encourage you to be part of local events The performance is followed by a an Official Ceremony in a couple of Bellarine Hostel for the Aged - Ann and activities. months after the plaque is made. It was State Government did a secret deal to chat with the actors and playwright and Nichol House Inc (NBHFA.ANH) The Victorian Seniors Festival aims afternoon tea. Gold coin entry will be imperative for the tree to be planted sell the Crown Land at a bargain price said: "We believe elderly people to recognise the valuable contribution donated to a local community project. now to allow the roots to establish prior to BCH without any community older people have made and continue to For further information or to make a to the warmer months. should have a choice of private or discussion or consultation." make to our community. All the events booking please contact Council's Stage 2 of Undergrounding public not-for-profit facilities should Ann Nichol to remove naming are listed on Council's website Customer Service Team on 5258 1377. Powerlines in Point Lonsdale Village they need residential care. A 2013 rights www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au or pick up Australia Day Awards 2015 I am pleased to advise that Stage 2 of Report on the residential aged care "I plan to take whatever steps I can an event brochure from Council or the Nominations Now Open undergrounding powerlines will com- sector by KPMG prepared for the to have my name removed when the Queenscliffe Visitor Information Do you know someone who should mence in early October after the Aged Care Financing Authority facility is privatised," she said. "The Centre. be recognised for service to the September school holiday period. noted: The number of people aged 85 naming rights were given to me to Queenscliff Precinct Tourism Plan community? Council is inviting These long awaited works were first years and over to more than quadruple represent all the people who fought so Community Open House Session nominations from the community for identified in the Point Lonsdale to 1.8 million. The prevalence of hard in this community to build this The Borough of Queenscliffe the Australia Day Awards 2015. Shopping Village and Foreshore Areas dementia is expected to increase to the home, but this decision goes against Council in conjunction with the The award categories are advertised Urban Framework Study 2002 (UDF). equivalent to 2.8% of the population. those values." Department of Defence, has commis- on page 5 of this issue. The Point Lonsdale Main Street In 2011-2012 religious, charitable and Coorabin Aged Care Facility sioned the preparation of the 'Fort The Australia Day Awards are Community Reference Group's prior- community based providers owned BCHs decision to sell Ann Nichol Queenscliff Precinct Tourism Plan'. provided under the auspice of the itised the UDF recommendations with 52.4% of operational residential care. House comes less than a year after it The purpose of the plan will be to National Australia Day Council. It is Village power undergrounding their The residents of the Bellarine Pen- closed the Coorabin nursing home in identify possible future tourism an opportunity to honour individuals or second highest priority after the insula will no longer have the choice Point Lonsdale just weeks before opportunities at the Fort to support and groups who have made an outstanding installation of the roundabout at of such facilities." Arcare opened a 90-bed facility enhance the local economy. As part of contribution to their local community. Admans St. Philanthropic Trust nearby. The Board stated they would the plan's preparation, a community All award nominations will be Stage 2 works include the under- Community leaders have ques- be concentrating on primary health, open house session will be held on considered by Council's Australia Day grounding of high and low voltage tioned BCH's right to sell the home, health prevention, community aged Saturday 11 October from 10:00am - Awards Selection Reference Group, powerlines between Admans St and explaining it was 'gifted' to BCH care packages and wellness services 1:00pm at the Queenscliff-Point which consists of Councillors and Kirk Rd, the undergrounding of 12 without payment in 2002 when volun- across the Bellarine. Lonsdale RSL in King Street, community members. overhead property connections, the teers could no longer manage it. They The closure proved to be very Queenscliff. The awards will be presented during removal of 4 power poles and 5 service also argue the Crown land should not unpopular with many locals who said The Community Open House the Australia Day celebrations on 26 poles, the installation of 2 streetlights at have been sold for private use. the BCH Board had changed its session will provide an opportunity for existing light locations and the install- January 2015. The NBHFA.ANH interim com- culture from one of providing quality community members to speak with the Nominations must be submitted on ation of a distribution box near the mittee intends to claim full en- project consultants (TRC Tourism) and phone box. care for people from birth into their the official nomination form by 4pm, titlement of the financial contribution offer their thoughts about possible Wednesday 26 November 2014. The Stage 2 is funded by Regional old age to an organisation driven by from the community towards the directions on the consultant's prelim- nomination form can be downloaded Development Australia Fund (RDAF) economics. capital cost of the 60 bed facility from inary ideas for tourism development at from Council's website www.queens- - Round 3 Small Town Grant, Local MP Lisa Neville said at the time: the Fort. People interested in learning cliffe.vic.gov.au or is available in hard Government Infrastructure Program the proceeds of the sale saying BCH "The lack of consultation with the more about the plan are encouraged to copy from Council offices. (LGIP), and contributions from was not entitled to profit from the sale community caused great distress and attend the open house session. 100 Years of the Red Cross Council and Powercor. The works are of the community asset. uncertainty for residents, their For further information please Memorial Tree planted programmed to be completed in early Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said an families and fifty staff," she said. contact Shannon Di Lisio, Tourism and Council recently planted a Stone December, well before the busy independent inquiry was needed into "Coorabin has been part of the Point Community Development Program Pine (Pinus pinea) in the Bull Ring, the Christmas season. both the sale of Ann Nichol House and Lonsdale and Queenscliff community Leader on 5258 1377. grass area situated to the western side Next Council Meeting the Crown land. "The announcement for almost three decades providing My Dog Has Stripes Performance of the Ocean View Car Park at Council next meets on Wednesday by BCH to sell Ann Nichol House to a supported accommodation for aging My Dog Has Stripes will be Queenscliff. 22 October at 7pm. All welcome. private provider is extremely disap- residents and employment for performed by HealthPlay on Monday 6 The tree was planted by Council to Cr Helene Cameron pointing and a slap in the face to the hundreds of local people."

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FORT QUEENSCLIFF PRECINCT TOURISM PLAN COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE SESSION The Borough of Queenscliffe Council in conjunction with the Department of Defence, has commissioned the preparation of the 'Fort Queenscliff Precinct Tourism Plan'. The purpose of the plan will be to identify possible future tourism opportunities at the Fort to support and enhance the local economy. As Published by Swansong Publishing part of the plan's preparation, a community open house session will be 31 Hobson Street, Queenscliff 3225 held on Saturday 11 October from 10:00am - 1:00pm at the Queenscliff Phone: 5258 4828 Town Hall. Email: [email protected] The Community Open House session will provide an opportunity for READ US ONLINE EVERY MONTH AT: community members to speak with the project consultants (TRC www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Tourism) and offer their thoughts about possible directions on the Editor: Carmel Murphy consultant's preliminary ideas for tourism development at the Fort. 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Chief Executive Officer Call Carmel - 5258 4828 Queenscliffe Herald, October 2014 – Page 3 A brief history of Eric Tolliday Letter to the Editor Eric Tolliday's family say closure of the Eric Eric Tolliday, my father, was born QDMHS accepted the Hospitals and Delacombe, Eric was appointed one in 1894, at Learmonth, near Ball- Charities Commission proposal for a of three trustees, with EB Pinney and Tolliday Units raises questions about social arat. He started work in the Kaniva new kind of health care centre, HL Walters. justice and transparency Bank of Victoria at Kaniva aged15 providing ancillary medical, day J Campbell Hurry, writer of 'A We, members of the Tolliday family, are deeply concerned at the prospect and later served in the Medical hospital and domiciliary services, with chronicle of the Queenscliff and that the sixteen Eric Tolliday Units for independent living, for 30 years an Corps as a medical orderly in the cottage accommodation for aged District Memorial Hospital Society' integral part of Bellarine Community Health Centre, may be sold. 12th Field Ambulance of the First people. (1978) quotes Joseph F Newton: Remaining residents of the units, who had expected to be cared for in their AIF in France. He married Mavis "Everyone can do a little, and if each At time of the inauguration of the lifetimes, have told us of their distress at being faced with uncertainty about their Balding in 1921 and they had three does his part faithfully, the sum of our Queenscliff and District Community occupancy rights. sons, Alan, Brian and Neil. labours will be very great…" Health Centre, in 1972, by the A recent conversation with Bellarine Community Health Ltd CEO John He was a hard working, com- By Neil Tolliday Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Fendyk failed to clarify the Board's plans for the future of the units. We ask: Will passionate man, with a driving ownership be shifted to a for-profit provider? passion to participate in the life of our We feel that, as with the recent sale of Ann Nichol House at Portarlington, community with the Returned Sold- and the earlier closure of Coorabin Hostel, the Board operates with silence and iers League (RSL), the South secrecy, blocking communication with the public. Gippsland Football League, the Pres- The BCH Annual Financial Statement for the year 2012-13 shows a healthy byterian Church, the Freemasons $2 million surplus. We ask: Why dispose of key assets? Lodge and the local Meeniyan When the Bellarine Community Health Centre began, citizens of the Mechanics Institute building project. Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale towns envisaged a service which would take a In 1947 Eric became manager of wholistic approach to preventative health care. Hesse Street, Queenscliff branch of "Cottages for the older people" as an integral part of the master plan became CBC of Sydney. He was appointed a reality with the construction of the Eric Tolliday Units, making available Treasurer of the Borough of Queens- suitable accommodation at a reasonable rental. cliffe and was a founding member of Now, it seems the Board has lost its way, forgetting the original mission of the Queenscliff District Memorial health care, and instead adopting a 'bean counter' modus operandi. Hospital Society (QDMHS) when We feel that fairness demands that justice be seen to be done, with land was acquired at the Springs for a transparency. hospital site. Consequently, we ask: Will the Board communicate to the residents of the During the 1950s the Queenscliff Eric Tolliday Units, and the public, its intention as to the future of this facility? Hospital committee took over the We ask: In order to overcome the previous secrecy and lack of running of the carnival rides and communication, that the Mayor of the Borough of Queenscliffe convene a amusement galleries in the Princes public meeting, so that questions as to the way ahead may be brought out into Park. Eric spent many summer In 1982 and 1984, twenty one units for aged people were built and opened, and Eric's the open, before any decision is made. evenings supervising the project and contributions were honoured by naming them the 'Eric Tolliday Units'. Stage one was Brian Tolliday, Neil Tolliday, Graeme Tolliday and Ross Tolliday managing the income and expen-diture. opened by the Minister for Social Security, Senator Fred Chaney and president of the Altona Meadows In 1971, after much negotiation, the CHC committee Chris Laker. Remembrance Day - 11 November Granny Flat Wanted Art Show to Celebrate World War I VC Heroes Great-grandmother Thelma Matthews, currently residing at the Eric Tolliday Units, On Remembrance Day the confirmed. A highlight will be artist exhibition to Queenscliff where 40 of has been informed by Bellarine Community Victoria Cross Exhibition, currently Joe Zapp painting a 'speed portrait' of the works will be displayed for 10 days Health Ltd CEO John Fendyk that she, and touring Australia, is heading to a VC recipient, Drysdale-born Percy for the cost of a gold coin donation. the remaining few residents at the facility, Queenscliff. The Exhibition consists Cherry, that will be auctioned on the Joe's portraits can be viewed on will soon be on notice to vacate the units. of award winning artist Joe Zapp's night along with war memorabilia. ww.artistatwork.com Thelma is desperately seeking accom- evocative portraits of one hundred Funds directed to a local charity. Tickets for the Gala night are modation in the borough that she loves so World War I Victoria Cross recipients. Tour coordinator and local resi- limited. Bookings to Andrew 0407 much. If you have a small unit or granny flat The Exhibition opens with a Gala dent, Andrew Malouf, says it is an 517 122 or email andrew@westside available to rent please contact Thelma Fund Raising event at a venue to be honour to bring such an amazing talent.com.au a.s.a.p. on 5258 2376.

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Queenscliffe Herald, October 2014 – Page 5 Toy town Retire by the bay A $51m retirement village, Bell- Springs offers a relaxed pace of life on ced building with a final completion turns thirty arine Springs, for the over 55s is the Bellarine with easy access to date of 2019. Around 40% of the first now under construction on the many golf courses, wineries and stage release had been sold with 20 Queenscliff Toy Library is cele- Recreation, $395 from Apex Club of Bellarine at Drysdale. The village coastal villages and was 'the perfect homes ready for occupancy in brating 30 years of providing toys for Ocean Grove and $200 from the comprises 200 homes and a comm- place to retire'. September 2015. Units range in size children with a 30th birthday party at Rotary club of Drysdale. There were unity centre with a heated indoor Local contractors have commen- from 12-18sq m. the Queenscliff Town Hall from also $100 grants from the Borough of pool and a wellness retreat on 24 10am-12noon on Saturday 25 Oct- Queenscliff and the Shire of Bellarine. acres of landscaped gardens. ober. Funding was also obtained through Chief Executive Officer of Pinn- Children aged 0-7 are invited to memberships and fundraising. This acle Living, Geoffrey Reeve, said the enjoy a sausage sizzle, children's was the first toy library on the Bellarine facility will employ 10 full time staff activities and view the wonders of the Peninsula. including health professionals, gard- Toy Library. Past parents and com- Although new toys are bought eners and bus drivers. Pinnacle mittee members are also invited to regularly, classic toys stand the test of Living operates Yarrbat Place in celebrate and reminisce with refresh- time. Some of the children's favourites Balwyn and Tudor Village in Lily- ments between 12noon and 1pm. include toys that are over 20 years old dale. An early birthday present is a 'Toy and other originals. Recently a new City of Greater Geelong Mayor Amnesty' for returning toys misplaced member borrowing for her grandson Darryn Lyons said: "The Bellarine is or discovered in your child's toy box joined up and revealed she was a rapidly becoming one of the states' over the years. member when her children were small. most important centres for high end Kerry Smurthwaite of Pt Lonsdale Grandparents are welcome to join up. retirement living. When you take and Rosemary Dowling of Queens- Over the years the Toy Library has into account the new custom for cliff were the instigators of the toy been located at the Pt Lonsdale Pri- local businesses, the overall eco- library that has proven to be a great mary school, the library, someone's nomic impact will be significant." success over the past 30 years. A public garage and is now located in a shed at Cr Rod Macdonald who repre- meeting held on 28 June 1983 was Turning the first sod at Bellarine Springs were Geoffrey Reeve, COGGs Cr Rod Queenscliff Primary school with 25 sents Clifton Springs said Bellarine attended by 20 mothers of preschool members. Open 9.15-10.15am Thurs- Macdonald and Mayor Lyons with future residents Arthur and Irene Nettley. children keen to establish a toy library. days during school term and 9-10am The first committee members the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the included Rosemary Dowling, Vicki month. Green, Vicky Hyduke, Sheree Gray Would you consider fostering a child? and Karyn Hobday. Fundraising included jigsaw parties, cake stalls and “Foster Care Week in September apply to become a foster carer," he "We are urging potential foster a toy drive for new and unused toys. is not only a time to acknowledge, said. carers to take the first step and contact The toy library officially opened in h ighlight and celebrate the work of Since 2002, the number of children us now to learn more about foster care June 1984 with 82 children as members wonderful foster carers and other and young people in out-of-home care and particularly about the training and 183 toys for a subscription fee of $6 agencies, but also raises awareness in in Victoria has grown by 5.3 per cent and 24-hour support that foster carers and $4 for each child. Their first home our community for the need for more per annum. A key contributor to the receive," Mr Morrison explained. "We was at the Bellarine Community foster carers," said Glastonbury growth in the number of children and currently have a number of children Health Centre where it opened for one CEO, Mr Sandy Morrison. young people in care in Victoria has who need foster care and yet we hour a week servicing families from "Foster care programs provide safe been the increasing length of care simply do not have enough foster Ocean Grove, Drysdale, Clifton and nurturing homes for children and placements. Glastonbury is actively carers to match them to." Springs, Queenscliff and Pt Lonsdale. young people when they are unable to encouraging potential foster care To learn more about how you can Following the early success, plans live with their own families. Foster households to make contact with become a foster carer call Glaston- were made for a branch to be set up in Sarah, Elly and Maeve say their carers come from all walks of life, them to learn more about foster care bury Community Services 5222 6911 Ocean Grove. Initial funding was $500 membership at the Toy Library is worth backgrounds, ages and experiences, and how local people can provide a or go to www.glastonbury.org.au from Dept of Youth, Sport and every cent! and anyone over 21 years of age can local child with a safe home. and follow the prompts. Page 6 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2014 Team Triumph's ride to Rolling Pin has conquer cancer Midas touch For local lovers of delicious pies medal winning pies, the Bolognese The Ride to Conquer Cancer will and cakes it's no surprise to learn and Roast Pork pies, were 'concept' see hundreds of people cycling that Rolling Pin Pies & Bakery has pies and luckily we got them right in throughout Victoria's scenic coun- won eleven medals from eleven time for the competition," said tryside on the 25 to 26 October to entries at the Official Great Aussie Nathan. "Murray Valley Pork, duck help raise funds for the Peter Pie Competition. fat roast potatoes, cinnamon apple MacCallum Cancer Centre, the only The latest gold medal perfor- and pork crackle on top…It's Christ- public hospital in Australia solely mance, two silvers and a bronze adds mas dinner in pastry." dedicated to cancer. to the growing collection of national "To come home with 8 gold, more awards and achievements, including Team Triumph's Captain Bianca than any other bakery in the country, Australia's Best Pie, resulting in Trewhella says: "We're riding because is awesome. Despite our production appearances on Channel 9s Today we know that cancer is too big a manager being at home with a Show and Postcards and in the Herald disease to ignore. It affects everyone, newborn, the team pulled together to Sun Top 100 Food Experiences. maybe you, me, our parents, kids, produce some brilliant pies. The competition, held over four siblings or friends. But by riding in this All the staff are passionate about days, is the largest nationally recog- event we are doing something about it. our products and the people that buy nised competition for pie making in We're rolling closer and closer to the them…something that's reflected in Australia and the pinnacle of end of cancer. It's an awesome the quality of our food and customer industry excellence. Chefs, bakers triumph in a physical sense and service at our Rolling Pin bakeries in and leading 'pie industry profess- emotionally as well." Queenscliff and Ocean Grove." ionals' judge the pies, hot and cold, Among the gold medal winners Team mate Zane McCurdy's grand- Team Triumph Zane, Bianca and Sam appreciate your support. for aroma, flavour and mouth feel. were Jumbo Chunky, judged Aus- mother spent a significant amount of Psychology focusing on the impor- formation to guide the delivery of "Bakery Manager Nathan Will- tralia's Best Pie last year, plain beef, time at the Peter MacCallum Centre tance of regular exercise for health more effective therapeutic options. iams says it's top quality ingredients beef and burgundy, country lamb, earlier this year. "Her passing motivated and wellbeing," she said. that make a great pie. Two of the gold breakfast and chicken carbonara. me to become involved in this Contributions welcome charitable event," he said. "Being an $500,000 of funds raised by the 2013 To donate go to Zane McCurdy's ambulance paramedic has exposed me Ride to Conquer Cancer supp-orted site (Participant Number: 781279-4) to the devastating effect that cancer has the development of the first phase of http://ml14conquercancer.org.au/sit on patients and their families. It is an integrated program to link a e/TR/Events/Melbourne2014?px=1 gratifying to know that I will be making patient's clinical and genetic in- 4205050&pg=personal&fr id=1141T a difference, however small, towards easing the suffering of patients, and positively contributing toward preven- The Savoy Opera Company presents 'Ruddigore' tion research.” Saturday 8 November 5pm The third member of Team Point Lonsdale School Hall Triumph, Samantha Armstrong, says Savoy returns after their highly successful performance of The Gondoliers in being part of the Ride to Conquer 2012. Ruddigore has something for everyone with the usual Gilbertian wit and Cancer has been an inspirational beautiful music by Sullivan. Ruddigore's talented orchestra is led by David journey learning of the hardships and Singh, directed by Cordelia, musical direction by David Campbell. triumphs of cancer survivors. "Their Some lead singers are studying music at Melbourne University and the heartwarming stories, coupled with combination of youth and experience makes for a wonderful show with solos, my family's history with cancer, drives duets, trios, cheerful chorus numbers, country dances, a Sailor's Hornpipe and me help those undergoing treatment beautiful costumes. and contribute to future research. I am Tickets - Queenscliffe Village Newsagency or Von Philp 5258 4681. Rolling Pin's general manager Nathan Williams, owner Susie Chalker and staff Ebony & currently studying my PhD in Sports Adults $25 Concession $20 Child/Students $10. Lucia with some of the awards the bakery won at the Great Australian Pie Competitions.

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I was really taken with the size finals tickets since the Footscray solve a momentous problem that has and preservation of the 4,000 year miracle of 1954. bothered me for years. What is the Oaks Day Races old city. Being interested in mosaics, But Kerry plays Donegal in the difference between knowledge and it was glorious to see how shards of All Ireland grand final this weekend. wisdom? Well, knowledge is know- these works of art were being Kerry is awash with green and gold ing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom & Picnic Lunch collected, sorted, numbered and flags and bunting. Some idiot with is not putting it in a fruit salad! then replaced in their original the same initials as me caused an Okay. Now that leads into Suma Park Homestead position. Ephesus had undergone a international incident in Rosie's pub another culinary matter. I have Thursday 6 November 12.30-4pm when he walked in and asked where complained since February about landslide some time in its history but Ladies Day there was so much to see being he could buy a Donegal flag. 'Twas the salt and pepper shakers in this carefully restored. surely the quickest pint of Guinness house. They twist one end and the The third day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is Oaks Day and Sorry folks! Irreverence has re- he's never had. product comes out the other gadgets. traditionally known as 'Ladies Day'. turned. It's Muzza and I did enjoy When we were in Waterville and They work for Gae but not for me. Mothers and daughters, aunts and nieces, sisters, friends, men and the voyage and I owe it all to Captain the McSweeny's were here in However I have fixed them at last; women can enjoy a wonderful picnic hamper on the lawns of historic Gae. Ballinskelligs, a bewildered postman with a little help from the captain Suma Park Homestead where you will learn more about the For months we have been turned up and asked Dennis, who pointed out that I hold them Homestead's racing connections to 1876 Melbourne Cup, Derby Day watching the development of black- "Would this letter be for you?" It was upside down! Slow learner! and Oaks Day winner Briseis. berry canes in the lanes. Blackberries addressed in pencil to Muzza and Gae has just completed an art Race Day Program in Kerry are a lot like me - they Gae Ballinskerlig PO I.Reland. weekend with Ide and four friends. belong here. They grow in a con- Dennis grinned and said, "No but Much chatter, laughter, creativity, * A spot under a shady tree overlooking Swan Bay. trolled, sophisticated manner totally I will get it to the people concerned." wine and expensive food. They had If storm clouds appear the event will be moved on to the historic unlike the rampant, destructive It was from six year old grand- a great time and produced paintings verandah of the Homestead. brutes of our homeland. And pick- daughter Evie in Ocean Grove. We as well as glass mosaics using * Suma Park Fashions On The Field. ing season has arrived. Conse- just love the work of the Irish Postal material swept on to the beach by the * Dress up if you wish or just be casual and comfortable - there's room for quently, we and several acquain- Service and the trusting innocence tide. My contribution was to sweep everyone's taste and style. tances have been feasting on Gae's of the young. the floor beforehand then make * Races of Interest - 1.40pm, 2.20pm, 3.40pm. jam, ice-cream and chutney. The early autumn weather has myself scarce. Lousy at the former; So sad to hear of the early been magnificent. Calm, dryish and skilled at the latter! Picnic Lunch Box includes a bottle of sparkling or still wine. departure of the Cats from the footy around 18 degrees. Perfect for beach Newsflash!! Kerry in a cliff- * $75 for two. * Singles $40. * Children $15 ea. finals. The poor pussies may just walking, culture and soaking in the hanger. They have now been prem- Tickets must be pre-purchased by Monday 3 November. have well finished down the bottom scenery and the pleasantness of the iers 36 times more than my mob. Numbers are strictly limited so book early! with my desperate Bulldogs. Just Kerry Irish. In our eight months Gae & Murray Gray Bookings/Enquiries to Suma Park 5258 3507 or [email protected] Oaks Day Picnic at Suma Park Homestead Suma Park Homestead was built VRC Derby, the Melbourne Cup and in the 1880s for prominent stud the VRC Oaks in the space of six breeder and horse racing entre- days. Both Peter St Albans and preneur James Wilson of 'St Briseis have become racing legends Albans', Whittington. James loved with Briseis regarded as one of the sport of all kinds captaining greatest mares foaled in Australia. Geelong Football Club from 1879- A race carries her name at the 1882 and was club president seven Melbourne Cup carnival each year, times between 1879 and 1888. the Briseis Gold Cup at Geelong is James owned and trained 'Briseis' named in her honour and the Suma Park Homestead on the Bellarine a 3 year old filly that won the Geelong Racing Club named the Highway welcomes you to enjoy a picnic Melbourne Cup in 1876 in a time of Briseis Function Centre after her. lunch, races, fashion and its very interesting 3.36.35. Briseis was ridden by Peter Suma Park is hosting an Oaks racing history. St Albans just twelve days short of Day Picnic Lunch on Thursday 6 for purchasing more wine, bubbles his thirteenth birthday making him November 12.30-4pm where you and beer. the youngest jockey ever to win a can enjoy a freshly made picnic Tickets are strictly limited and Melbourne Cup. lunch hamper for two including a must be pre-purchased by Monday 3 Briseis went on to crate a record bottle of wine for $75 and $40 for a November from Suma Park 5258 unlikely to be equalled winning the single. The Briseis Bar will be open 3507 or [email protected]

POINT LONSDALE PRIMARY SCHOOL MARKET Featuring live music from a variety Held 2nd Sunday of each Month of locals and over 100 stalls selling Stunning homes that complete your holiday. quality home made goods. Handmade and Follow us on facebook or visit qchb.com.au NEXT MARKET: Homegrown Produce Sunday October 26th NEXT MARKET 9am – 2pm SUNDAY Holiday Bookings Lower Princess Park Cnr Gellibrand & 12 OCTOBER Symonds Street 9am to 2pm rear 80 Hesse St. Queenscliff (03) 5258 3763 Enquiries: [email protected] or look BOWEN ROAD, POINT LONSDALE for Queenscliffe Community Market on facebook FREE PARKING ON SCHOOL OVAL Page 8 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2014 Queenscliff Music Festival Queenscliff Music Festival 28-30 November 2014 Now in its 12th year, the Telstra Australia's best: MC Colin Lane Comedy Show Road to Discovery program offers (Lano and Woodley), Claire Hooper home grown independent unsigned (Good News Week), Dave Thornton “We're really excited to present the QMF Comedy Show showcasing four very different comedians on songwriters a real and genuine (FOX FM) and Rod Quantock the Hippos Stage on the Sunday. This is the first time the festival has had standup comedy as part of the pathway into the Australian music (Melbourne stand up comedy program and an exciting addition to the wonderful music on offer," said QMF Director Andrew Orvis. scene. pioneer!). "Ticket sales are breaking all previous QMF records and I strongly encourage you to buy your tickets now Victorian and local acts, Comedy Victorian acts Charles Jenkins, as ticket prices increase on November 1st.” Show and Telstra Road to Discovery WILSN, Aluka, The Yearlings, and Showcase featuring five of the top Matt Katsis (the 2013 QMF Busking Rod Quantock is one of the rambling fills the stage. Clever, simple names from the Telstra Road to Competition Winner), along with reasons that Melbourne is the live and acid... a comedian for thinkers." Discovery competition, the QMF local Geelong Region acts Murdena, comedy capital of Australia. 2013 was The Melbourne Times. Comedy Show line up, plus even more Yirrmal & the Yolngu Boys, Residual, Rod's 45th year in comedy. Rod has new Victorian and local Bellarine acts. The Kite Machine, Bec Goring and remained a contemporary stand up Claire Hooper - Stand Up Breathe it in. Helen Shanahan and the Ellwood Winters, Aine Tyrrell, comedian, evolving and staying at the Comedian/Writer/Broadcaster Christopher Coleman with his outfit the Sagamore, Jordan Riddle, Alister forefront of the craft working in Claire is known across Australia Christopher Coleman Collective, Turrill, Max Rudd Band, Georgia cabaret, theatre, television, radio, for her role as a Team Captain on Andrew Redford, Angie McMahon, Rodgers, and Tides of Welcome. advertising and the corporate sector. Network 10s Good News Week, but Hayden Calnin, and Kelly Menhennett. Tickets are selling fast and will His contribution to Australian for comedy fans it is her wonderfully For a little light relief the QMF increase 1 November. Buy yours now cultural life was rewarded when he inventive, skilful and completely Comedy Show features some of at www.qmf.net.au received the Individual Award at the engaging stage shows that set her Claire Hooper 2004 Sydney Myer Performing Arts apart. Awards, putting him in the company of arts luminaries Geoffrey Rush, Colin Lane 'Out of the Darkness' Robyn Nevin, Nick Enright, Lucy Comedian/Professional Show Off Since 2004 artists from Queens- Protection Visas with no family Guerin & Paul Grabowsky. Best known as the Lano from Lano cliff Rural Australians for Refugees reunion; the forced returns to danger; "A living Melbourne treasure." and Woodley, Australia's best loved has created a series of exhibitions the plight of those trapped in The Age, Melbourne. "Sophisticated comedy duo. In almost 20 years shown locally and throughout dangerous homelands; and the reasons satire, unpretentious, daffy. His easy together Lano & Woodley won the regional Victoria and metropolitan for seeking asylum. coveted Perrier Award for best show at Melbourne. Now it is time for the artists to present their fourth exhibition 'Out of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, starred The exhibitions attracted many the Darkness'. The exhibition is in their own TV series and toured sold thousands of visitors, and played a presented as a large installation out shows across the country. significant role in bringing about community awareness and stimulating combining paintings, fibres, graphics, Colin Lane photography, sculpture and text. Dave Thornton - Stand Up change around asylum issues. The artists hope that this powerful Comedian/Presenter/Broadcaster The inspiration for these exhibitions and beautiful exhibition will encourage With his accessible humour and came from witnessing the heartache and despair faced by asylum seekers us to reaffirm our commitment to our free flowing style, Dave's success as a who had been imprisoned in core values, to honour the UN Refugee comic has quickly broadened into a Australia's notorious Immigration Convention that Australia has signed, range of performance credits on TV, Detention prisons. The first exhibition and to confirm that we, as a humane radio and stage. Dave hosted the first 3 'Pillows of Tears' told the stories of and caring society, can shine a light in seasons of Channel 31's Studio A in those whose voices could not be heard the darkness. Victoria seeing the show through to from behind the razor-wire. 'Out of the Darkness' Wesley win 'Best Live Show' and 'Most Subsequent exhibitions 'Beyond Church Hall, 100 Yarra Street, Outstanding Program of The Year' at Tears' and 'Tears from the Heart', Geelong, 11-19 October 10am-5pm. the 2009 Channel 31 Antenna focused on other aspects of Australia's Free entry. For further information Awards. Dave Thornton refugee policies: the cruel Temporary contact [email protected] Queenscliffe Herald, October 2014 – Page 9 Geelong National Trust An Evening with Seaview Gallery the Society Anna Blatman Exhibition Emma Hack's Newly Released to visit Queenscliff 'My Garden' 11- 31 October Works Syncopators Spring has truly arrived at Seaview Protection' Emma Hack takes the The Geelong & Region Branch of Trust and to residents of the Borough. 8pm Saturday 18 October with an exhibition by Anna Blatman. illusion of body art into the third the National Trust of Australia (Vic) The work done by Ms Lawrence and Queenscliffe Town Hall Anna is inspired by the plants in her dimension pushing the boundaries of is holding its October meeting in the Restoration Committee is well this art form by creating a 3- The Society Syncopators, arg- garden and the different shades and Queenscliff on Tuesday 28 October 2 known to locals. dimensional, lenticular triptych. uably Australia's leading classic jazz textures and light playing on them. pm in St George the Martyr Church After the talk the gardens of the This translates directly into the The installation, photographed band, are celebrating their 30th Hall in Hobson Street. Old Vicarage in Mercer Street will be textural nature of her paintings with over many angles creates a wonderful Anniversary this year. The 7-piece At 3pm church member Val open for visitors to admire the glorious layering of tone on tone and the use of trompe l'oeil of intricate hand-cut classic jazz band will be joined by Lawrence, a former Borough of spring display courtesy of the owners, many pigments to achieve the finished paper/lace work. Emma's work must popular vocalist Hetty Kate so dress Queenscliffe Mayor and Councillor, Jan & Ken Nienaber, followed with effect. be viewed by the naked eye to fully to impress and practice those dance will speak about the Restoration of the afternoon tea in the Church Hall foyer Texture and layering is very appreciate. steps - it promises to be a great night Historic Church St George the for the cost of a gold coin donation. important when works are to be hung Also on view is new work from of music and dancing. Martyr. The topic is of great impor- RSVP Rosemary & Bill Brown in a domestic setting - her works invite Kate Smith. This fundraising event is to assist tance to members of the National [email protected] or 5258 3735 people to look at them in a variety of So spring into Seaview Gallery and the Queenscliffe Historical Museum ways: a few steps back will reveal the pick the best of the seasons crop to raise $50,000 to commission a bronze over all effects of the design, while brighten up your life. bust of Victoria's first Governor, close up it is possible to see the layers Every artist dips his brush in his own Charles Joseph La Trobe, sculpted by of pigments, glaze, and brush or knife the eminent Australian sculptor Peter soul, and paints his own nature into his strokes. They are very tactile pieces. pictures. ~ Henry Ward Beecher. Corlett OAM. The bust will be gifted by the Museum to the community in recog- Theatre of the Winged Unicorn presents nition of the landmark contributions La Trobe made during his term of ‘The Woman in White’ office to the Bellarine area and Wilkie Collins fifth published novel, written in 1859, is considered to be specifically to the town of Queenscliff. among the first mystery novels and is widely regarded as one of the first (and It is proposed that the bust be erected finest) in the genre of 'sensation novels'. A major impetus of the plot is the in the forecourt of the Queenscliffe disadvantageous position of married women in law at the time. Museum in the centre of town and Adapted and Directed by Amelia McBride Baker become a major drawcard for gener- Barwon Park Mansion - Sat 4 October 8pm & Sun 5 October 2pm. ations to come. All tickets $35. Tickets are $50pp. BYO supper and Ceres Temperance Hall - 3, 10, 11, 17 October at 8pm. 12 October 2pm. drinks. Bookings and enquiries to The 18 October 5pm. La Trobe Memorial Appeal Chair Ceres Tickets: Adults $28. Seniors $27. Concession and Groups of 10+ $25 Diana Allen 5258 3936. Refreshments available at both venues for $5pp. Bookings 5241 1900 or www.theatreofthewingedunicorn.com.au

Its Spring!! and a feast of local literary events Rotary Art ... with a shop full of new titles ... join us!! ROTARY Show Seaview Gallery Wednesday 8th October – 5.30-7.30pm Melbourne Cup Weekend queenscliff Simon Rickard "Heirloom Vegetables" Rotary Ocean Grove's Simon, an heirloom vegetable specialist, ART SHOW Art Show in the Point ex-Diggers Club, ex-Annie Smithers Lonsdale Primary School ANNA BLATMAN EXHIBITION Garden, accomplished bassoonist & MELBOURNE CUP Hall, Bowen Road Point wearer of a most debonair moustache! Lonsdale opens 31 October ‘MY GARDEN’ Barwon Heads Community Garden Cost $30, includes $15 Book Voucher! ... bubbles & nibbles and continues across the WEEKEND Melbourne Cup Weekend 11-31 OCTOBER 14 Saturday 11th October – 4.30-6pm on November 1st and 2nd. Dr Brian Keon-Cohen "A Mabo OPENING NIGHT OCT 31st Art Show Treasurer Memoir: Islan Kustom to Native Title" Tickets $10 - Coral 0417 319 465 John Calnin said: "The 'An insider's comprehensive account of Painting, Drawing, and the Mabo litigation (1982-92) estab- CUP WEEKEND OPENING TIMES: Printmaking entries to date lishing native title in Australia'; 'a are excellent and prepar- wonderful story in human terms' by Dr NOV 1st 10.00am - 5.00pm ations for the event are well Bryan Keon-Cohen: 'junior counsel in underway. As in other Mabo (No 1) and Mabo (No 2); and num- NOV 2nd 10.00am - 4.00pm erous additional native title and other years we anticipate lots of cases in both Federal & High Courts'. local and visitor support The Bookshop at Queenscliff Cost $10, (incl glass of wine) POINT LONSDALE the show. Proceeds to local char- Wednesday 22nd October – 5:30-7pm PRIMARY SCHOOL HALL ities Riding Develops Abil- David Hill "The Making of Australia" BOWEN ROAD, POINT LONSDALE ities and Disabled Surfers How a tiny, starving and corrupt convict All proceeds are divided evenly between Riding Association. Opening SPRING PROFUSION – ANNA BLATMAN settlement grew into six dynamic to Develop Abilities, Surfing for the Disabled Night Tickets $10pp from colonies & the remarkable nation of and Local Charities. Coral 0417 319 465. Australia; the key figures who built the country into the thriving nation it is today. David Hill once again offers up Australian history at its most enter- The Queenscliffe Museum taining and accessible'. presents Previous books: The Forgotten Children, 1788, The Gold Rush and The Great Race were bestsellers. The Monahan Centre, Queenscliff Cricket Oval Cost $10, AN EVENING with drinks at bar prices THE SOCIETY SYNCOPATORS "Save the Date" ... Tuesday 11th November 2014 6.15-7.15pm – The Wheeler Centre On Tour*. Music for listening and dancing! Very very special guest, details soon to follow. Queenscliff Town Hall – $20 full/$12 concession featuring vocalist Hetty Kate In partnership with The Wheeler Centre All ticket sales through the Wheeler Centre See: http://wheelercentre.com/about-us/ticketing HYDRANGEA WITH VASE – ANNA BLATMAN

Tuesday 25th November 6.30-8pm He’s back!!! Graeme Simsion NEW EMMA HACK ‘PROTECTION’ with his sequel to The Rosie Project ...The Rosie Effect ‘We've got something to celebrate,' Rosie said. I am not fond of surprises, especially if they disrupt plans already in place. I assumed that she had achieved some important milestone with her thesis. Or perhaps she had been offered a place in the psychiatry-training programme. This would be extremely good news, and I estimated the Saturday October 18th, 2014 8pm probability of sex at greater than 80%. 'We're pregnant,' she said. Cost $10, drinks at bar prices. the Queenscliff Town Hall Pt Lonsdale Bowling Club 6.30-8pm Tickets $50 per head, tables seat 10 Open 7 days - 10:30 - 5:00 the BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR BYO supper, drinks & a glass 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 bookshop ALL EVENTS For further information please contact: a t q u e e n s c l i f f Bookings, tickets and enquiries Diana Allen 5258 3936 (OTHER THAN Colleen 03 5258 3645 Ph. 52584496 WHEELER La Trobe Memorial Appeal Fund Raiser – Dress up! [email protected] CENTRE*) [email protected] Page 10 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2014 Book Review Experts say reading is better than TV The Golden Widows by Isolde Martyn Grade 5 & 6 students from Point Reading is better than TV evolutions. They are an ancient way of “Widowed by war...redeemed by Lonsdale and St Aloysius primary by Geordie Whittaker permeating messages and infor- schools were invited to participate in love." The cover blurb says it all? No, In this modern world that is being mation. Fiction narratives and first the annual Frank Mountford Liter- not at all. Within the 300+ pages of thrust into the age of technology, person stories let you escape into a ary Competition run by the Queens- her newest historical novel, The books are still fighting strong. They world run by your imagination, each cliff-Lonsdale Rotary Club. The Golden Widows, Sydney-based are one of the oldest and most useful one a new adventure that even after a awards honour Frank's service as a author Isolde Martyn immerses her forms of inscription known to man; in hundreds of reads will never bore you. Rotarian and his time as principal of reader into late 15th century Britain this piece I will compare the limitless Above all, who doesn't love the Queenscliff High School. only glimpsed in an English class on benefits of the book to the lump of luxurious, matte feel of a new book? This year's topic was 'Reading is Shakespeare. metal and glass called a TV. You pay an astronomically larger better than TV'. Twenty one essays While carefully pursuing the roles Books run on the world's best amount for a TV than a book and, were submitted, all from Pt Lonsdale of actual historical figures - Katherine graphics chip, the imagination. When where the average book will cost $20, primary. Neville and Elysabeth Woodville - you open the pages of a book, it comes the average TV will cost over $1100! The majority of students said Martyn shows us the politics and the to life in your own mind, the way you Then once you've bought it, there are reading was better than TV and after day-to-day social lives of the families perceive the inked words that form a the huge electricity and internet bills hearing the three excellent essays it was of the houses of York and Lancaster. I story is completely up to you. No two to keep it working. Even after paying obvious that reading has supported found this an intriguing and over a rose-hued underskirt, Kate had people read a book the same way. On all that you will be extremely their use of language and writing skills. enlightening read from start to finish. to step carefully to keep her hem the other hand it is impossible to do dissatisfied and let down by the bleak "I chose the runner up from the There is a huge cast for the reader unmired by the steaming clumps of anything but watch and try to and dull material offered up by the TV. students who preferred TV," said local to meet and remember, but the author horse dung..." And later the cuisine is comprehend another's thoughts when Whether you curl up with a good writer and judge Pam Baker. "The use wisely provides us with a Dramatis presented expertly as "Richard was you watch TV, as the perception of the book or glue your eyes and ears to the of one's own imagination was a Personae. She is a trained historian generous with his hospitality... director and the perception of another incessant droning of the TV defines favourite argument for reading. Most and it shows. The author is always Malmsey, claret and bastard wines... are never the same. the person you are. I think we all know thought TV depended on someone careful to plumb the motivations and the best of ales washed down the Endless genres and ways to which type of person we want to be, else's imagination or was strictly behind her characters' behaviour and slabs of beef riall, slithers of peacock, communicate are portrayed by the and the one that society has come to factual. her version shows us the trivial nature crane and partridge, morsels of fish a book. Factual documentaries or fic- expect we be. Many argued that TVs cost money, of so many goings on, the results of folie and Yuletide rosettes, fritters of tional narratives, informative papers or To sum up my story of compar- not just in the original purchase which which had repercussions down the crispy sweet batter." gossiping magazines, the list goes on. ison, I will leave you with this quote; involves a greater outlay than buying, centuries. Later she accompanies the king Each non-fiction text tells of historical "Man's most technologically efficient or even better, borrowing a book. The It is good to remember that the so- and other men in an early morning moments, current concerns or living invention is the book." called Wars of the Roses could have fishing excursion on the Thames, a cost of using electricity to operate the been settled by informal dispute scene enlivened by conversational TV and the harm to the environment resolution...and marriage counselling! double entendres as several of the from coal mining in generating much And, while we're at it, Martyn has no males flirt with Kate, a scene worthy of our electricity were popular trouble taking a sizable leap forward of the best Restoration playwrights. arguments. The runner up argued that in having her Kate quite the proto- At times it just seems like good fun TV gives us much more up to date feminist at times. As she wrestles but the various games being played information. mentally with the attractions of the have national implications. The future It was difficult to choose the award lordly Hastings, she numbers off the of Britain will depend on a unified winners because so many stood out reasons she must avoid his amorous and strong monarchy whereas the this year. The encouragement award pursuits: "No gallivanting whoreson contemporary (1460s) situation is went to a more imaginative way of to become stepfather and guardian to verging on civil war. It is the story of dealing with the topic.” her daughter; she won't marry a what went on between the wars and is 1st Prize $100 - Geordie Whittaker nobleman who would never be home, every bit as intriguing for that. The 12. 2nd Prize $50 - Harry Gower 12. but be out nursemaiding and two noble women become important Encouragement Award - Robbie procuring for (King) Ned," and so on. players on the opposing sides. Taylor 11. All those historical characters are Isolde Martyn is a fine storyteller, All prize winners received a book brought down to the level of the reader recreating this fascinating and im- voucher donated by the Bookshop at and rendered living and breathing - a portant chapter in British history with Queenscliff. Point Lonsdale primary students Geordie, Harry and Robbie with their literary awards also wonderful way to teach history. all its passion and intrigue. Her book is enjoyed dinner with their parents and Rotarians at the Point Lonsdale Guesthouse. I enjoyed the forays into 15th available from the Bookshop at century London via Martyn's lively Queenscliff. prose. Here is Kate en route to her By Bernard Ryan host of 'The I must say I find television very brother's city dwelling: "It took a great Blurb' a weekly books program educational. The minute somebody amount of blowing on horns and ripe Tuesdays 2-4pm on 94.7fm The turns it on, I go into the library and 50 Golden Years invectives to clear a path through the Pulse Geelong Community Radio read a good book. chaos. In her robe of mulberry velvet streaming at www.947thepulse.com ~ Groucho Marx. Point Lonsdale's Dave and friends. "We came to Point Lonsdale Margaret Campbell met in 1963 looking for a holiday house but when he was in the Royal Marines decided to move here permanently," and she was in the WRNS seconded said Dave. Margaret joined the local to the Royal Marines at RMB Eas- Red Cross Unit (Ps & Qs) and the tney in England. After a whirlwind Queenscliff Lighthouse Theatre romance they became engaged early Group at its inception in 2001. "Our in 1964 and married in St Mary's daughters and their families moved to HERITAGE SERVICE - Church, Bideford, North Devon 15 Point Lonsdale and we've had the Scenic Train Trips Carriage Hire Oueenscliffe August 1964. pleasure of seeing our six grand- Locomotive Cab Rides In December 1964 Dave had an children attend Point Lonsdale pri- unaccompanied posting to Singapore mary," said Margaret. 2, 5, 19 & 26 October Historical Museum subsequently serving in Borneo and The years have been good to Dave WHAT’S ON BOARD FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE Malaya. In 1965 Lucinda was born and Margaret who celebrated their and in May Margaret joined Dave in 50th Wedding Anniversary with Magic Show & Workshop LA TROBE MEMORIAL Singapore for two years. Victoria was family and friends in Mulwala. And 2 October 8pm Saturday 18 October born in Changi in October 1966. the secret to a long and happy Santa Train Specials 'An Evening with the Society Syncopators' On returning to the UK, Dave left marriage… just say "Yes dear". 7, 14 & 21 December Enjoy dancing or just foot tapping with 'The the Royal Marines and began a career Syncopators' one of Australia's leading seven piece with Securicor attaining the position classic jazz bands and popular vocalist Hetty Kate. of Regional Manager. In 1973 they Tickets $50pp. BYO supper and drinks. Bookings sold up and immigrated to Australia essential to Diana Allen 5258 3936. to give their children a better oppor- tunity in life. "It was quite a wrench to HISTORY- TALK leave our family in the UK," said Margaret. "But it proved to be a very Thursday 23 October 10am good decision." Dr Dianne Reilly After five weeks at sea as 10 pound Two Gentlemen of Melbourne Town Poms, the family rented a flat in West Brunswick. Dave found employment La Trobe and Sir Redmond Barry with Mayne Nickless and after six months they bought a house in UPCOMING FAMILY EVENT 49 Hesse st,- Queenscliff Melton where Margaret worked in a local medical clinic. (Next to Post Office) In 1975 the Campbell's bought their first caravan and secured a per- manent site at Beacon Caravan Park tober and membership to the Queenscliff 2 Oc Golf Club where they made great 11-1 ation enscliff St at the Que e today! kets on-lin et your tic ’t delay g © 2014 Gullane (Thomas) Limited Don © 2014 HIT Entertainment Limited Read the Queenscliffe Herald online at Visit website or call 5258 2069 for details & bookings www.bellarinerailway .com.au www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Queenscliffe Herald, October 2014 – Page 11 Salty sea dogs

Ocean Grove photographer Tim Henshall is in his final merely skim the surface. I don't believe year of a four year part time course and received accolades in selling a photo unless it's good." at a recent exhibition in Sydney. His latest portfolio 'Salty Tim had an early introduction to Sea Dogs' features men who have lived and breathed the photography as his father was a ocean in any form. He chose men because the style of hobbyist photographer with his own photography he wanted to pursue was not particularly darkroom for developing black and flattering to women. He wanted the gritty earthy look. white photos. "He was always de- "They had to have character and a weathered appearance, veloping photos at home at the back of the look of people who had spent a lot of time outdoors," the house or in the shed and he still has he said. his enlarger and all of his slides." One of the 'Salty sea dogs', a horse breeder, was chosen Tim did photography at school then because as well as living by the coast for 40 years, he was one progressed to colour surf photography of the organisers of the Collendina Cup Beach Races that but soon found that form of photo- went on to become the Ocean Grove Cup. The beach races graphy became too competitive with held over a number of years drew crowds of up to eight the advent of digital photography. thousand spectators. One of the three photos in the series of "Once digital photography came in I John (Gus) Rogers the breeder was a photo of a thoroughbred stallion, Berga. noticed everybody on the beach had a Tim entered three of his 'Salty sea dogs' photos in the digital camera, so I don't bother taking make it as a musician, whereas photo- Australian Institute of Professional Photographers (AIPP) surf photos that much any more, al- graphy is an art form I can do forever." APPAs awards in Sydney and it was his emotive photo of though it's something I still love to do." Tim enjoys the challenge of cap- Berga that scored a silver medal while his other two entries Tim has been working in Human turing a great photo and can see a future were well received. Services for twenty years in disability, despite the changing trends in photo- Tim is studying at Photography Studies College in mainly environmental or outdoor edu- graphy. "The money in some areas of Melbourne and told why he chose that particular course. "I cation. After high school, as an aspiring photography has dried up to a degree, where photographers were once paid to Berga chose the course after looking for the most reputable course I musician he had a choice - to pursue his could find, I didn't want to do a six week diploma on line and music or outdoor education. While cover an event and come back with a choosing the latter it was his music that story and photos, now they have to pay became an outlet for his creativity as at their own way, take photos and do a that stage he had never seriously presentation to magazines. The same considered a photographic career. applies to advertising where photo- As a musician he has played in front graphers had a considerable budget to Lighthouse Reflections take a single photo but that is becoming of 15,000 people at Womadelaide and travelled to China to play at the World less and less common." Celebrating 40 years of photography Expo with Dan Sultan. Kate Miller Tim considers himself to be more Heidke and Jessica Mauboy were also 'old school' by comparison to some in China to showcase Australian talent. younger photographers who are coming Tim has played at numerous other out with amazing art work photos. festivals including Queenscliff, Pt "Towards the end of the course you Fairy, Apollo Bay and the Byron Bay specialize in Art, Photo Journalism or Blues Festival. Commercial but it is all melding now He still plays in a band, Junglebeat, and I don't think it really matters that with some older jazzheads who really much any more. In advertising they are enjoy their music and they plan to do looking for an artistic look anyway. Ten some gigs this summer. They play years ago there were photos that would Reggae and Ska performing instru- have been considered art but now mental covers of less familiar old tunes, people in advertising are looking for that with the emphasis being on having fun. same look." It was only in the last four years Ted Grambeau, a renowned surf when a desire to be more creative, he photographer, told Tim to keep chose photography over music as an shooting photos the way he does Mark’s pilchards Bruce’s Beauties outlet. The factors that influenced his because even though it is not the artistic look that is becoming popular, it will A tale of fish and friendship years ago but I remember it as clear as the gallery to get my camera, and put decision, was the independence to pursue his creativity and the con- always be relevant. A style of photo- From film back to frying pan,' came yesterday as I sip my Pasquini's coffee the Gone Fishing sign in the window. I straints the music industry placed on graphy he would like to pursue is about while on my way to Pasquini's and refresh Mark's memory. proceeded to arrange the garfish on his time with wife Libby and four year similar to that seen in publications the for a coffee back in '96. Ned and Mark I took my share of the pilchards home some matt board then photo'd them old daughter Ruby. "You have to be calibre of National and Australian Rogerson and Tex and Lachie Miller that day admiring their colours and fresh gars. exceptionally talented and lucky to a Geographic. kidnapped me for a fish opposite front laid them on a piece of shipwreck slate "You're mad, you bugger!" quipped “I like doing portraits and land- beach. Well the pilchards were and took about ten frames and the rest Bruce. "Thanks Big Daddy," that's one scapes and what I consider real, trad- bubbling thick in the corner at front is history. A simple image that gained of Bruce's nick names, and I headed itional photography, rather than mod- beach, the birds were diving and the a Merit/Acceptance award in an back to the gallery a bucket of fish and ern. Now that I have become seriously fishing lines were all tangled. international photographic salon, and camera in hand. I waited to finish the involved in photography I have found The excitable youngsters were a simple pleasure shared with young roll of film, yes film! And when I got that I love photographing people and hassling me to get on with untangling friends. the roll back was most happy with the animals, especially portraiture as much their lines. In the end with dip nets in 'Bruce's Beauties' result. I was producing full colour as I do landscapes. I look for inspir- hand I yelled, "Get in there with those Back in 2003 I was running My Sea calendars at this stage and decided to ation in nature. I see so much neg- nets!" Well the boys were screaming as Gem's Gallery and had the pleasure of put Bruce's Beauties in the 2004 ativity around I like to photograph tiny blue pilchards slid round their my landlord being the charismatic edition in his birthday month. Well I'll beauty and focus on the positivity and bare legs, even going up their shorts Bruce Priddle. I'd pay my rent and never forget sitting him down on the seeing things for what they are." much to my laughter. After 15 minutes have a beer over the back fence and seat out front of Sea Gems and giving 'Salty Sea Dogs' in Tim's portfolio of side-splitting action the boys came we'd often share a story and a fish or him his Christmas present, number include Point Lonsdale photographer ashore with dip nets full of fish and two on the barbecue. One quiet one of the 2004 calendars hot off the Rod Nicholson, Queenscliff Ferry excitable stories at hand, well worth midweek trading day Bruce called me, press. I waited for him to come across Captain John 'Gus' Rogers, flautist giving up a coffee for! "Come over I've got something for Bruce's Beauties. He looked up at me Andy Richardson 'Howlin Wind', I had a laugh with Mark the other you." Well down the stairs, out the with a tear in his eye that said it all. eternal grommet Yestin Griffiths and day about this adventure. He has back, through the gate and over to Fish and friendship. Till next time - thoroughbred stallion Berga can be grown into the image of his dad Rick Bruce's, he was cleaning some freshly Yabbity, Yabbity not Yibbity, Yibber. viewed at www.timhenshallphoto- as he serves up their coffee with lots of caught garfish. "I'll be back in a Rodney Nicholson graphy.com tongue in cheek, that was some 18 minute," I said to him and ran back to 0417 582 887 Denis Walters Fort Queenscliff Museum Queenscliff Historical and HOTEL Educational 2011 Australia Day Community Award Guided Tours 150th Anniversary Military Presence Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort and let the children dress Accommodation – Restaurants – Bar up in military uniforms. A great photo opportunity. TOURS: Weekends: 1pm & 3pm Courtyard Restaurant – 2 course Lunch $33 per person School Holidays: 1pm & 3pm The Boat Bar – 2 course Dinner Special $33 per person Guided tours last 1hr and 15mins. 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Police review must hear from population which is clearly no longer a community priority for BCH. In Parliament, I have called on the News from your local MP Eric Tolliday Units Minister for Police and Emergency The State Government and BCH Services to reverse the decision to Police are provided to communities by Bellarine Community Health Ltd's businesses gave generously and worked have failed to listen to the local downgrade police services in Bellarine during the peak summer period, as has (BCH) proposal to sell ANH, the last hard on the basis that the money would community and I am now calling on until the recently announced six-month been the practice for a decade; discuss not-for-profit aged-care facility in be used to build and operate a not-for- them to guarantee they will not close review is completed and the comm- the terms of reference of the review Bellarine, to a private provider. profit aged care facility. the Eric Tolliday Units to ensure that unity has had a say on what sort of with key community leaders to ensure I have raised the issue on many It is only right that BCH, who have those older residents have secure policing it wants. the range of concerns can be occasions in Parliament, calling on the ignored the community for so long, housing. The Police Minister said the investigated; and ensure that the review Government to intervene, including now listen to their call for BCH to: Jirrahlinga Cup Government would do a review over is a public process and that the most recently asking the Environment * Agree to place all money that was As the proud patron of the Jirrah- the next 6 months into the changes to community will be able to formally Minister to review the legal issues raised by the community, businesses, linga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary, I Police services in Bellarine following participate involved in the proposed sale, asking service clubs and charitable trusts - the encourage the Bellarine community to the recent visit to the Bellarine Police We are awaiting a response from the how ANH can be sold and not just equivalent of $5 million - into a support the work of this wonderful stations by the Minister for Police and Minister for Police. leased given that it is situated on philanthropic trust. local not-for-profit organisation. Chief Commissioner of Police. I have had many complaints from Crown land. * Ensure that the philanthropic trust Jirrahlinga are holding The Jirrahlinga City of Greater Geelong Cr residents about long delays when Now that we know the Napthine fund be community run and not Cup on Friday 31 October at The Pier, Lindsay Ellis, Borough of Queenscliffe calling Police, and stations not opening Government approved the sale of the associated with BCH. Geelong. Enquiries 5254 2484. Tickets Mayor Helene Cameron and I called when they are supposed to. Please Crown land to BCH, I believe there * Outline what arrangements were - www.jirrahlinga.com.au on the Minister and Chief Comm- contact me if you have any concerns needs to be an independent inquiry made about the Crown land on which As always, please don't hesitate to issioner to guarantee that the review of on this important issue. into both the sale of the Crown land ANH sits. contact me by email or call my office if Police services in Bellarine will hear Ann Nichol House and the sale of the ANH facility, and so BCH must act in good faith and there are any matters that I may be able from the community. Sadly, and despite the efforts of so I have now written to the Auditor hand back the money to the to assist you with directly. The two Councils and I, as the local many across the community, Ann General asking him to investigate the community. BCH has treated the Hon Lisa Neville MP MP, are calling on the Government to: Nichol House (ANH) has now been process the Government has followed. community with disrespect, it is Member for Bellarine halt the changes to Police services on sold to a for-profit provider. As readers ANH was built with money raised imperative that they agree to this 5248 3462 the Bellarine until the review is will know, residents throughout by the community. All those local arrangement to ensure that we can Twitter @LisanevilleMP or completed; ensure that additional Bellarine were concerned and angered residents, organisations, groups and continue to support our ageing [email protected]

PLCA/QCA Vale Edward Vandegraaff The Flying Dutchman 1918-2014 .target area of Broome so we headed for Meet the Candidates Eddie was one of five children born in Port Hedland where we refueled. We flew Utrecht in the Netherlands where his by the Germans in May 1940 and from on to Perth where we had our first night's parents ran a shoe repair shop. The family that time communications were im- rest for several days, I slept on the floor of Meeting went through many hard times at the end possible so Eddie had no idea of the fate a school, then on to Melbourne. The Point Lonsdale Civic Association and the of the First World War and Eddie, like the of his family. So that's the story of the last plane out After the surrender, KLM staff were Queenscliffe Community Association are jointly holding a rest of the family, was expected to get a of Java. It was called Wielewaal after a without protection and the Dutch were 'Meet the Candidates' meeting. job and contribute financially. Eddie Dutch water bird and subsequently flew studied shorthand and typing but his on their own without defence and at risk for the US Air Force. It is preserved in a Lisa Neville (Labor) and Ron Nelson (Liberal) have agreed sights were set on becoming a pilot. of capture. The KNILM fleet was museum in Tamworth NSW. The escape to participate and other candidates for the seat of Bellarine will Eddie moved out of home so he wasn't mobilized into the NEI Air Force was not very heroic - you just did what be invited along with one representative from each party a burden on the family and volunteered evacuating people from the islands and you had to do." standing for the upper house in the Western Victoria Region. with the Dutch Air Force at Soesterberg Eddie began flying regularly at that time. He flew the Mauritius Route and in This will be an opportunity to ask candidates about a range to learn a trade. He applied for pilot Eddies team provided assistance with 2005 a book ‘De Mauritius Route-KLM of state and local issues such as the future of the Point Lonsdale training along with 200 others making evacuation from Bandung to Broome on Constellations in the Wake of Abel and Queenscliff Lighthouse Reserves. into the short list of 20 only to be rejected a DC3. The flights were at night, the only Tasman’ by Leo van Maare included a Meeting - 7pm Friday 7 November in Point Lonsdale as he was 2cm short of the regulation time to make a landing, and were exposed story that Eddie had a part in. It covers Primary School, Bowen Road. height - no adjustable seats in those days. to bombing and strafing by Zerors during special flights during the time all Muslim Undeterred he studied aviation by the day. Bachelors were instructed to stay countries in the Middle East (Iran, Iraq, correspondence and became a trainee while others got out - we felt dispensable. Egypt…) the Sub-continent (India and engineer in 1936. As we weren't enlisted with the armed Pakistan), South East Asia (including After completing two years compul- forces I thought we might be spared be- Malaya and Singapore) closed their UNITING CHURCH EVENTS sory military training in the Air Force cause we were civilians but the Japanese airports in support of Indonesia's struggle Eddie visited Germany in 1938 and were rounding up everyone and putting for independence to prevent KNILM Go Set Cafe-style Concert witnessed the country's preparations for them in POW camps. from refuelling on the way to NEI. "WE war. Eddie applied to KLM as a civil The last plane out of Java flew from Ansterdam to Rome to Combining Folk, Celtic, and timeless airline flight engineer flying for five years "Our desperate flight departed in Khartoum and from there to Johan- Rockn'Roll energy, with KNILM in the Dutch East Indies. darkness in the early hours of 7 March nesburg, then to Mauritius - a hazardous Friday 10 October at 7pm Eddie's first visit to Australia was to 1942. The plane had been stripped of flight but we had beaten the Indian repair a Lockheed aircraft on its return seats, luggage, galley etc and an extra 200 blockade!" service from Sydney to Batavia with a gallon petrol tank fitted behind the Eddie's war history and commen- stop at Cloncurry. A maintenance team forward bulkhead. Fourteen government dations are remarkable as is the rest of his worked for two months in searing heat official boarded followed by KNILM life living and working in Australia where from dawn to midday and couldn't work pilot Harry Simons who had been shot he married an Aussie girl, Merle, in 1947 on the plane as it was too hot too touch. down earlier and parachuted resulting in and briefly returned to Holland. The The team slept on the verandah of the a broken arm. We pulled him in by his family settled in Melbourne in 1951 where Post Office Hotel. good arm so we had two pilots who took Eddie could have worked for KLM but Japanese invasion shifts during the 7 hour flight to Australia. instead chose another career as he didn't The Japanese advanced to Singapore We had no radio transmission or lights want 'to live most of his life in a suitcase'. with minimal resistance by the allies. The and flew in cloud where possible, over They had one son, Robin, a vet who threat of war became real with the mountains and out to sea. became Chief Veterinary Officer in SA. Tables of 6 or 8 preferred Japanese invasion of Malaysia. The Going sough east we had to bypass He will be sadly missed by Robin, his Tickets $35 (includes meal) British warships, the Prince of Wales and Kupang, Timor - a heavily fortified wife Jenny, grandsons Nick and his wife the Repulse, were sunk and Singapore Japanese based used for launching air Melanie and their sons Owen and Hugh, capitulated within five days. War was attacks on Australia. We heard on the and Stuart's wife Sarit and their daughters CAR BOOT SALE raging in Europe, Holland was overrun radio that the Japanese were active in our Myan and Ella. @ KIRK’S PLACE, cnr of Kirk & Winterley Rds SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 & NOVEMBER 1 from 9am-1pm (stalls still available, contact Heather 5258-2854 - free for community groups, $10 individuals.) Blessing of Pets & Animal Companions Lisa Neville MP All pets and humans welcome MEMBER FOR BELLARINE from 10am on Sunday, Oct 12 Includes a Petting Zoo for kids I encourage you to contact me if there All bookings or enquiries to Heather: 5258 2854 or is anything I can assist you with or 0478 611 481 or [email protected] any issues you would like to discuss. Phone: 5248 3462 Lisa Neville MP, Shop 1, Newcomb Central 71 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb 3219. Queenscliffe Herald, October 2014 --Page 13 “Having a Bairnsdale Ulcer is Celebrating a similar to being handcuffed decade of care to an ex in a phone box” Now into their 10th year of service to the Bellarine and The medical reference is Myco- wider communities, Bellarine Memories is opening its bacterium Ulceran, but it is more doors to anyone interested in learning about the work commonly referred to as a Bairns- they do in the community, have a look inside their dale Ulcer. Most will know a little, premises, and have conversations about how they but not a lot, about the dreaded flesh operate. eater and if you live in Australia the Bellarine Memories has supported many families to find odds of infection are about the same unique and relevant ways of celebrating life events. • Counselling/Life Coaching as winning Tattslotto. But if you live Richard, Philip and Niki look forward to sharing their story, • Reike either side of Port Phillip Bay your what they have learned and where they are going in the • Bowen Therapy chances start to improve dramat- future. Please join them at one of their 30 minute • Ear Candling ically and if you spend a little time, presentations: • Complimentary Health & Nuttrition in or about Queenscliff, the prospect Friday 3rd October • Health Benefits Rebate Available becomes greater. 3pm - How to write a good eulogy. Narrow the parameters down to Ulcer as similar to being handcuffed to 4pm - Questions and Answers - Trends in the Funeral one street in the borough and there is his ex-wife in a phone box. It is an Industry, general and local. the very real possibility someone in open sore, constantly annoying, 5pm - Preserving Memories - move to digital; how we can Dip. Remedial Massage, Dip. Reflexology, Dip. Counselling your house, or a few doors either side, stressful sometimes, painful if prodded help with telling your story. is sporting a Bairnsdale Ulcer. A local and it hangs around 24/7. And there is Saturday 4th October medical clinic has diagnosed six no quickie divorce with the ulcer often 11am - The role of the Funeral Director, what happens patients harbouring the bug from the taking up to and in excess of 12 next? same street in Queenscliff. months to heal completely. 12pm - The benefits of a pre-paid funeral! According to Barwon Health Associate Professor and a key 1pm - Preserving Memories - move to digital; how we can statistics there has been a marked spike member of Barwon Health's Infectious help with telling your story. with the reporting of Bairnsdale Diseases team, Dr Dan O'Brien Light refreshments available. Bellarine Memories Cnr Ulcers having gone up 500 per cent laughed when he heard about the ex- Grubb Rd and Sinclair St Ocean Grove. since Christmas. There have been 300 wife analogy and then commented it cases identified since the late 1990s, 50 may be the most apt description after cases over the last six years, 14 taking various testimonies from Victorian cases reported in the first hundreds suffers. Naturopathy quarter this year, and the evidence Dr O'Brien, a world renowned indicates that trend will continue to expert on the subject, has seen reams While Naturopathy stretches back to the dawn of advance well through 2014. of anecdotal evidence purporting to human existence its development and uses today are According to research, the ulcer label certain structures as the catalyst welcomed by many seeking therapies based on nature and can appear anywhere on the body, but for the bacteria, but the research supporting their health collaboratively with health is more commonly found on exposed cannot exactly stab the initialisation professionals like Bettina Wren ND. areas such as hands, feet, arms, legs, point. Bettina's journey into complementary health began over and not uncommonly, ears. The He said there were various theories, 20 years ago when she discovered the effectiveness of infection has been commonly mis- but he was of the belief the root cause natural remedies when treating clients with skin conditions diagnosed as the early symptoms of Bairnsdale Ulcers are related to linked to their internal health in her first career as a beauty present as a painless little spot or insect possums, or more precisely, their therapist in Ballarat. "To get the best result for my client's bite. faeces. He said it appears the possum skin condition I began researching how food affects our skin The toxin produced from the faeces compromise the environment and general health and that led me on to further study," said infection severely damages the skin and the disease has been spread by Bettina. "Naturopathy strives to maintain wellness in all and underlying tissue causing the coming into contact with contam- aspects rather than simply helping to prevent and treat recipient to embark on a prolonged inated soils or stagnant aquatic areas. illness." and brutal course of high-end The advice to reduce the risk of With a Degree in Health Science - Naturopathy under antibiotics. The same antibiotics have infection, according to Dr O'Brien, is her belt, Bettina uses the many modalities of Naturopathic been used to treat leprosy and HIV. to protect cuts or abrasions when care with skill and confidence to improve the physical, Health professionals are perplexed working outside. Wear gardening mental and emotional health of her clients. She encourages to explain how humans exactly gloves, long sleeved shirts and trousers, them to play an active role in their own healing by devising contract the bacteria, but the one thing and avoid insect bites by using individual treatment plans and educating them in dietary they all agree on is that you don't need repellents. Cleaning possum faeces and lifestyle choices tailored to improve health and vitality. one and you don't want one. One from the immediate environment such Bettina specializes in Live Blood Morphology - a first in patient described having a Bairnsdale as outside decking areas is essential. the region. The live blood is examined to determine an individual's health status, and a treatment protocol is advised. Conditions Bettina can help with - all women's and children's issues, anxiety, cognitive changes/decline, insomnia, arthritis, ageing, allergies, weight loss, IBS, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, PCOs, Endometriosis, Infertility, Menopause and many more. So if you're someone interested in supporting your health using Natural Therapies and the latest trends in Naturopathy, give Bettina a call on 0438 016 769. Children in Detention Guest Speaker: Sr Brigid Arthur, advocate, litigant guardian and supporter of asylum seekers. First in the region to offer Tuesday 7 October 4pm-5pm Summer is on Live Blood Morphology St James Anglican Church Hall 1 Albert Street, Point Lonsdale – All welcome. the way Oxfam Get ready for it by coming to any of Queenscliff/Point Lonsdale Group the following classes or get some Annual friends together and ring me for a group session. Dinner Uniting Church Hall, Step Circuit: Queenscliff Friday 17 October Mon, Wed & Fri @ 9.15am 6.30pm Boxing Circuit: Tues 6pm Tables of 8 A donation of $25 includes a Boxing: Fri 6am complimentary drink on arrival. BYO drinks. Ring Kerry Tickets and enquiries - Les or Maureen on Energy for Life 5258 3849 or 0409 874 548, 0438 211460. 0414 581 670 Page 14 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2014 Mosquito control HIA Regional Housing Awards BUSINESS program begins Borough of Queenscliffe in Nick and Allie Barker from Hotondo partnership with the City of Homes in Ocean Grove were among the Greater Geelong has commen- best at this year's HIA Regional Housing DIRECTORY ced the annual mosquito control Awards for their Dakota 237 display program across the Bellarine home in the 'Display Home up to Peninsula. $300,000' category. There are several locations in The husband and wife team were Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff delighted to be recognised for their hard monitored and treated through- work and quality workmanship. "Our out the season to proactively display home is the best way we can show manage mosquito numbers on a our clients and potential clients what to wider scale. expect when they build with us," says Ground and aerial based Allie. "The Dakota 237 at the Oakdene treatments occur as new larvae Estate is the epitome of sustainable living develop in identified breeding and showcases the latest in home building, sites. The products used only stylish fittings and energy efficient tech- affect mosquito larvae. People, nology. Dakota is fitted with sustainable, other animals and the general natural products, a striking façade and the environment are not adversely interior has a distinct homely seaside feel Rachael Boor, Hotondo's Nick and Allie Barker with building affected by aerial treatments. with bamboo flooring and neutral, earthy supervisor and Aaron Anstis sales consultant Nick Ford at the HIA Precautionary measures interior fittings." Awards night. As mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, residents are encouraged to take precautionary measures around there home to BOQ wins Coastal Building help eliminate potential mos- quitoes breeding sites like empty- ing water in left in containers, and Design Award keeping rainwater tanks covered Borough of Queenscliffe Council has won the and ensuring swimming pools behalf of the local community in recognition of the prestigious Coastal Building and Design Award at remain chlorinated. Also wear contemporary revitalisation project. the 2014 Victorian Coastal Awards for the Point light coloured, loose fitting cloth- "This honour belongs to all who contributed to Lonsdale Foreshore Revitalisation project. ing that covers arms and legs and the project's success especially the representatives on The aim of the project was to increase foreshore an effective insect repellent. the Point Lonsdale Main Street Community Ref- amenity, facilities and accessibility, whilst retaining erence Group who assisted Council to create a vision the iconic foreshore character and village feel. Key to for revitalising the foreshore," Cr Cameron said. the win was Council's partnership with the "This project was stunningly achieved through con- Oakdene William community to thoroughly consider the scope of scientious scope development, meticulous material project. selection and sensitive design to the coast and Shiraz - Dual Mayor Helene Cameron accepted the award on previously historic built environment." Trophy Winner The 2013 Oakdene William Practical Weather Forecasting Shiraz was awarded Top Gold in At The House Wednesdays 7-9pm October 22 to November 26. its class, Trophy for Best Reg- Learn To Speak Spanish Cost: $25. Bookings essential. ional Shiraz and Trophy for Best Wednesdays 4-5.30pm October 15 to November Learn to Crochet Regional Red Wine at the 2014 26. Cost $105 for 7 weeks. Mondays 10.30am to 12noon November 3 to Ballarat Wine Show. Zumba Gold December 8. Cost: $60 The Oakdene team credit the Tuesdays 6-7pm November 18 to December 9 and Introduction to Mosaics success to a fantastic site for Fridays 9.30-10.30am November 21 to December Wednesdays 1-3pm November 5 to 26. Cost: $60. growing high quality fruit, and 12. Cost: $40 for 4 sessions. Bookings - Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House dedication to excellence in the Decoupage for Beginners 5258 3367. vineyard. Saturdays 10am-12noon November 8 & 15. Cost: Have you visited our House Gallery? The vineyard team led by $25. October Exhibitors: Shirley Hurley. November: Caroline Suthers, manage an Paper Jewellery Making Lisa Hollingworth. December: Suzanne Cronin. FLOORING CENTRES immaculate vineyard ensuring top Mondays 4.30-6pm, November 10, 17 & 24.Cost: Visitors welcome Monday to Friday 9.30am-4pm. quality fruit is harvested each year and delivered to the winery and thanks to Robin Brockett and Marcus Holt for their outstanding Motorclassica ticket giveaway wine making skills. Motorclassica is Australia's premier exhibition of collections across the globe. Donald's daughter Gina, a The 2012 and 2013 growing unique, collectable and historically significant cars world water speed record holder, is the Ambassador for seasons produced some fantastic and motorcycles featuring special displays of 2014 Motorclassica. fruit across the board at Oakdene, automotive memorabilia, models and other Over 150 cars and motorcycles and 380 cars and with the reds benefiting most from collectibles, the latest models from iconic automotive motorcycles will be displayed in the adjacent 'Club a long moderate growing season. heritage brands including Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Sandwich' displays. Visitors can take advantage of the All fruit is hand harvested, fer- Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin and Lotus and great deals available from specialist traders servicing mented using wild yeast with the motorcycles from Benelli, BMW, Indian, MV the motoring lifestyle. addition of 15% whole bunches to Augusta and Triumph. Morotclassica roars into town with the Tour enhance perfume and structure The 2014 Motorclassica features the Australian Classica on Thursday 23 October at the Melbourne then matured for 16 months in International Concours d'Elegance contested by the Zoo with a parade of historically significant cars and new and seasoned French oak world's most significant and valuable cars and motorcycles touring nearby parklands and university barriques. motorcycles and a Collector Car Auction Saturday suburb environs before a red carpet arrival at the Royal Accepting entries from wines evening. Exhibition Buildings October 24-26. made from grapes grown in the Milestones – 100 years of iconic Italian manu- Information and for tickets online for express entry Ballarat, Geelong, Henty, Gram- facturer Maserati and 50 years of the Ford Mustang – go to www.motorclassica.com.au Australian Motorsport specials and unique racing pians, Pyrenees, Bendigo and Queenscliffe Herald readers are eligible to win a vehicles built here in the '40s and '50s. Double Pass to this event by answering this question: Sunbury regions, the Ballarat Motorclassica pays homage to Donald Campbell's What dates will the Mororclassica Exhibition be held wine show offers a great opport- dual World Land Speed and Water Speed records set in at the Royal Exhibition Buildings? 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Letter to the Editor The worm turns Who spat the BUSINESS The arrival of spring heralds be converted into a much richer attracting their roots to the increased activity in the garden casting than a mix containing moisture and nutrients in the bin. Dummy? DIRECTORY and some of the greatest friends grass clippings, cardboard and An alternative is to place black What small-minded miser- a gardener can have are worms, paper.. plastic, bricks etc. underneath the able person has removed all the in particular composting worms. The rules for successfully bin to prevent intrusion by the dummies from Queenscliff's The three species that are building up a dynamic supply of roots. dummy tree? What harm do commonly referred to as com- worms are simple but they must A thousand worms and eggs they do? Does the removalist posting worms, are Tigers, Reds be followed to achieve success. in a bedding of horse manure, is a think they suck all the sap from RESTORATION and Indian Blues. There are Worms need to be fed regularly. good starting kit for a compost the tree? many different species of worms They require consistent watering. bin. Place the worms and their On regular bike rides to but the advantages of composting Avoid excessive heat if bedding in the bottom of the bin Queens-cliff with our six year worms are their prolific breeding possible. and regularly add food and water. old granddaughter, the high- habits and voracious appetites. There are numerous methods The smaller the food the faster the lights of the outing are the seeing They have the ability to convert of building up the supply of worms will convert it to castings. the train, climbing the tower, an any type of organic matter into worms and one of the more The level of foodstuffs will ice-cream at the marina - and a rich castings, soil full of nutrients popular methods is the basic decrease as the worms convert stop to see the dummy tree. for the garden. compost bin. the food to castings. Approxi- Recently having found an old Types of food are many and If breeding worms in a mately 2-3 months after setting dummy, we stopped so our varied and include: compost bin, it is best to leave the up the bin, providing sufficient young rider could add her con- •Paper and cardboard (the finer lid of at all times as a sealed bin food has been supplied to the tribution to the collection. She and wetter the better). will raise the temperature of the worms, castings should be ready was dismayed to discover the •Seaweed (rich in nutrients). mix, especially over summer, to to be harvested. An indication dummies were all gone, but •Animal manures including dog uncomfortable levels. When that this stage has been reached is undeterred, she hung her dum- poo. choosing a site for the bin, when the level no longer de- my anyway. Now it has gone too, •Grass clippings but not too remembering that it is important creases. In no time your garden but there are a couple of other many at one time as they can to position the bin away from will be flourishing. new ones. We hope they multi- generate too much heat. trees and shrubs to avoid By Denis Walters •Weeds and plant clippings. ply. •Household waste. Do a search on www.den- Although considerable liter- mark-pictures.com for 'pacifier ature recommends avoiding tree' to view the famous tree in citrus, onions and garlic, due to the Frederiksberg Gardens, near their acidity, they can be included Copenhagen, where children in the mix. As worms do not like have given up their dummies to an acidic environment, lime the tree for many years in what dissolved in water needs to be has become a ritual for local added to the mix. The recom- people. There's been one in mended rate is a heaped table- Cronulla for years too. spoon to a litre of water and a cup So all I can say to the dummy of this solution weekly will help tree spoil sport is to find some- balance out the PH level. thing useful to do, leave the The quality of castings dummy tree alone, it's doing no depends on the food type fed to harm. the worms, for example a food Worm farmer turned feature write Denis Walters at the Ocean Grove Library Margaret Smith source containing seaweed will where 30 keen book worm turned up to learn all about composting worms. Point Lonsdale The trip of a lifetime A Melbourne man who reportedly 'died twice' on the Sorrento-Queenscliff ferry on Friday 20 September was revived by crew members using a defibrillator. Searoad Ferries managing director Matt McDonald said the man appeared to be fine when boarding the ferry but his condition quickly deteriorated. Mr McDonald praised his crew for their quick response to the emergency. "They did a fantastic job. They do medical training and practice using the defibrillator and it's paid off." A short time after boarding the ferry in Sorrento the man aged about fifty collapsed and the crew swung into action using the defibrillator. Two ambulances and the air ambulance arrived within 14 minutes to treat the man and transported him to the Austin Hospital in a critical condition. Picture: Andrew MacKinnon MARINE SERVICES PRINTING & COPYING Anyone for tennis? Point Lonsdale Ten- nis Club is conducting a tennis session on Friday evenings for players of all abilities and ages 7 to 77+. Court sizes, net TREE REMOVAL heights, balls and rules are modified so you can play tennis in a fun environment. Players will be ran- ked and grouped so that they play others of a similar standard and age. There is no need to play every week. Starts Friday 17 October 5.30- 7pm. $5 per family. Free BBQ on the first night. BYO picnic thereafter. Fit 2 Hit, followed by social doubles, starts Tuesday 7 October 7pm. Enquiries: Contact Denis Day on 0401 989 882 or denisdaywb @dodo.com.au Page 16 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2014

@ Queenscliff Bowling Club – Open 7 Days Overseas Winter at Queenscliff Harbour visitors A winner in every way Young ski instructors - Jakob Soukup (Austria), Emma Bengtsson (Sweden), Tetiana Bogdanova This year's photographic com- to experience clear skies and stunning (Ukraine) and Jonathon Campagna (Canada) - fresh petition must have been extremely sunsets and sunrises to cold and wet off the ski slopes at Mount Buller enjoyed a trip on the busy to judge going by the number of days shown in his photo. "I've always Ferry, the penguins at Phillip Island, and the sights entries received and the quality and been interested in photography and along the Great Ocean Road with Nomad Tours guide creativity of the photos submitted. appreciated other peoples work. Just Damon Murphy before heading off to Rockhampton, First & Second Prizes went to Peter over two years ago I brought an SLR Sydney, Bali for the surf and other exotic destinations. Chaloner. "It uses the condensation as to take on an overseas trip and got a A tough life but someone has to do it. a fantastic way to imply winter. Even couple of nice shots. I became with blue skies it immediately feels hooked, so now a camera goes with cold, a fantastic effort in a photo- me everywhere. This is the first time graph. Abstraction of the harbour is a I've shown my photos so really pleased valid method of giving it location," that someone liked one of them," said said the judge about his first prize Sherman. entry. Students Prize went to Brandon Peter says what he loves most Dellow of Northern Bay College about photography is capturing Goldsworthy Campus whose Studio photos that really give other people the Arts teacher encouraged him to enter feeling of excitement that he gets the competition. "I began taking an when taking the photo. "Sometimes interest in photography about two you just know when you have nailed a years ago. I completed a week-long good shot but other times you have to work experience at MSP Photo- do a bit more work on the computer to graphy, learning about the process get it to feel like it was on the day. I had before, during and after school photo my first digital camera about ten years days. I occasionally receive mentoring ago and have been hooked since," said from Deakin Universities photo- Peter. "I've put a website together at grapher, Donna Squire-Edwards, and FromMyTripod.com showcasing we work on information and tips for some of my images from travels different events like weddings and overseas and Australia as well giving major public events. some tips to others on photography." Photos can be seen on: Despite their fruitless mid-week search for some night life in The judge said of Brandon's photo: It gives location, people Third Prize went to Sherman www.queenscliffharbour.com.au and town, these international visitors enjoyed the beauty of the walking around in coats, and the muted autumnal colour gives it a Watson who said visiting the harbour www.facebook.com/queenscliff.harbour region, its peaceful atmosphere and running tracks. winter mood. Good things come to those who wait After nearly a year of chasing that time when boats come out from lines. Batteries need to be checked, on the line. For a full list, check the Queenscliff the last Thursday evening spare parts from five different under a dusty tarp and head for the cleaned and charged. Spark plugs Transport Safety Victoria/Maritime of each month. For details and countries, Queenscliff Coast water. Each spring our call outs soar as gaped or replaced. Drain and replace website and obtain a copy of the bookings call Gary Tomlins 0409 380 Guard's 'CG09' rescue boat is back some boaties jump into unprepared Gear case oil, Check Radio's, lights, Boating Safety Handbook. It's free. 359 in the water ready for service and we craft and break down at sea. ropes, torches, fire extinguishers and Whether or Weather to go: Until next month, Stay safe on the have finally returned the Squadron A Few Hints: Check your fuel is life jackets. It' a good size list but the Changeable weather is common this water and don't forget to put your spare vessel to her rightful home. fresh and clean. So too filters and safety of you and your passengers are time of year so check the weather the bungs in! Now we have resolved our tactical night before, the morning and during problem (a broken down boat!) we are the day out on your boat. If a change is Win a Toyota Yaris: Our summer moving to the strategic level and have heading your way think ahead and Fundraising/PR program started approached the state government to decide early whether it's safe to ride it with the Queenscliff Market last fund a brand new and more reliable out or best to head in before it's too weekend and will run to the first week vessel more suited to the rescue tasks late. The last thing you want is to be of January. Look out for our in this area. We are waiting for a DEAD wrong about your decision. uniformed Coast Guard crew selling response on the request for an 11 New Members Welcome: We are raffle tickets with 1st prize a Toyota metre Stebber craft similar to those always looking for new members at Yaris (or $16,000 cash), 2nd prize currently operated by the Port of Coast Guard so drop in at our $1,000 in jewellery and 3rd prize a Melbourne. If successful, this will headquarters near the Queenscliff Netbook/Tablet. $2 Tickets will be on replace our 14 year old 9.3 metre boat Boat Ramp any weekend or call our sale at Markets and street stalls around and meet our requirements for the Deputy Commander Graham the Bellarine so drop in pick up a next 20 years. With a little bit of luck Douglas 0419 009 477. ticket, a handy brochure or two and we hope to see a replacement vessel Boat Safety Seminars: To qualify have a chat. We'd love to say hello. announced before 2015. for a Boat License Certificate attend a Ric Lasslett - Coast Guard Now the Grand Final is over it's Boat Safety Seminar at Coast Guard Queenscliff