Bridge Connection

Barfold, Baynton, Derrinal, Elphinstone, Glenhope, Heathcote, Kyneton, Langley, Mia Mia, Metcalfe, Redesdale, Sidonia, Sutton Grange.

Edition 61 January 2015 A community owned newspaper Mia Mia history celebrated

A nostalgic look at the past Mia Mia Celebrated its By Kate Hicks Ross, and Turner. History at the launch of ‘Mia The book includes a compre- This grant assisted with and/or post office from 1848 Mia The Place and its hensive coverage of the first design, copy editing, and to 1970. People’. Australian made aeroplane to printing. Representatives from many The book was written by the make a successful flight with Volunteers provided res- other Mia Mia families also community of Mia Mia, pub- a first hand story about the earch, content selection, and attended. lished by the Mia Mia Mech- joys and challenges faced by writing. Family names recorded in anics' Institute, and officially the Duigan brothers, John The 90 or so people who the book include Andrew, launched on Sunday 30 Nov- and Reginald. attended the launch included Bennett, Campbell, Coombe, ember 2014. Seventeen photographs of descendants of the founding Cullen, Daniel, Dempster, Costs were offset by an Aus- the plane chart its progress as families of Mia Mia, the Duigan, Ferguson, Hamilton, tralian Department of En- the brothers built, tested, Coughlan, Madden, West- Hill, Hyslop, Knight, Mad- vironment. ‘community her- crashed, rebuilt, and tested it. blade, Dwyer, and Linklater den, Marshall, McDonald, itage grant’. Continued Page 4. families who ran the hotel Monro, Pigdon, Pohlman, Index Bendigo to host international Page 3. Anzac Commemorative book. squash championships Page 4. Private Robert Mactier Victoria Cross. Page 5. Private Robert Mactier Victoria Cross. Bendigo Squash Club will “With support of sponsors Page 6. Heathcote U3A activities. host the inaugural Bendigo such as the City of Greater Compulsory voting yes or no (Louise Joy). International Squash Cham- Bendigo, we are leading the Page 7. Chad Morgan at Mia Mia. pionships from Wednesday way for profiling Australian Page 8. Volunteers needed for Bendigo Easter Festival. 19 to Sunday 23 August Squash,” she said. Aquathon series to suit all comers. 2015. Australian 2014 World Business backs need for Bendigo airport upgrade. The championship matches Women’s Squash Team La Trobe University to host ambulance conference. will be held at the Bendigo member, Christine Nunn, Page 9. Discover the mystery of Hanging Rock. squash courts in Barnard said she was thrilled to hear Sharpen up on tourism service knowledge. Street, and will feature a of the Bendigo International. Page 10. How will the shire grow? highly competitive field of “It is great to have these ‘Community’ (Louise Joy). professional internationals, opportunities for Australian Council wants healthy eating at leisure centres. as well as up and coming players to compete against People needed for health survey. locals keen to have a crack the rest of the world in our Page 11. Injured wildlife phone number. at the title. own backyard,” Christine Tender for fire truck Men’s and a Women’s Open said. Page 12. Danielle Snowdon Bendigo Young Citizen 2015. with prize money of $5000 , Team mate and Glasgow Learn to develop youth mental health issues. plus world ranking points, Commonwealth Games Page 13. Diary dates. Editorial. Rainfall. for each event. member, Sarah Cardwell, Page 14. Penny Davies is Bendigo Citizen of the year. Squash and Racquetball Vic- said it was fantastic to see Marist College and council develop precinct. toria President, Peta Murphy the regional areas really get- Page 15. Farmers Markets. said Victoria now had a ting behind our sport.” Consultant appointed for Redesdale study. package of high calibre ev- Graded events, open to play- Strong commercial floor usage. ents on the International ers of all abilities on the Page 16. Bendigo new home to national gymnastics. Professional Squash Assoc- Saturday and Sunday, pro- Bluelight support for suicide prevention. iation tour calendar for next viding an opportunity for Recycled water for Kyneton botanic gardens. year. our locals to shine.

Please support Cystic Fibrosis research Opportunity to age well www.cysticfibrosis.org.au Ageing Well, Bendigo, would like to hear They would share experiences and ideas Cystic Fibrosis Victoria from older people interested in supporting about ageing well and planning for a good 03 9686 1811 peers with disability. life in older age. Volunteers would participate in group dis- cussions, take part in planning, reflect on and develop their own plans for a full and meaningful life, and support an older per- son with a disability. Further information is available from age- ing well project worker, Kir Larwill, 0n 5441 2666. Defibrillator Redesdale Store Available 24/7 5425 3154 if store is closed.

Page 2. Bridge Connection January 2015 From Page 1 descendant, who attended much appreciated. Thanks content makes riveting read- Not all the stories provided the launch, making her first also for the wonderful book ing and is nicely balanced by community members fit- visit to Mia Mia. which is an absolute credit to between the interests of a ted into the book, and the "I am so pleased I made the all concerned, and such a local Kyneton historian, me, Mia Mia Mechanics' journey to Mia Mia on Sun- superb production from the and the people who live in Institute plans to add those, day to see the place where initial idea, the gathering of your magical area. In partic- and others available, to the my side of the Madden fam- information, the writing, ed- ular I was amazed to find Mia Mia website at ily lived. iting and design. It has obvi- that Howard Nathan a con- www.miamiavic.com. If I am looking forward to ously taken an enormous temporary of mine at Law you have any Mia Mia sto- returning with a camera. amount of effort on the part School at Melbourne Uni is ries you are invited to send Many thanks to the people of of many people who must one of yours. them to:- Mia Mia for their kindness now be very proud. Please Well done from almost a [email protected]. and generosity of time in could you pass on my very local - Greenhill. Kind The book is beautifully putting together the story of grateful thanks to the com- thoughts and congratulations printed and bound, with a Mia Mia and its people," she mittee and anyone else on this fascinating book.” stunning image provided by said. involved in the book and the Cliff Pannam." Mia Mia's Deb Agnew who From Judith Ballard, a launch. Congratulations to George Marshall, descended received many accolades Dwyer descendant: "Thank all.” Judith Ballard (nee from one of the early settlers from the attendees at the you and the Mia Mia com- Dwyer). in the district, was unable to launch. The book can be munity so much for the From a Mia Mia outsider, attend the launch; he ordered purchased online at:- launch of the book last now an admirer of Mia Mia: two books to be mailed to www.trybooking.com/11016 weekend. "Dear all, And that is what I him at Torquay. 5; at Aesop’s' Attic book- It was a great opportunity to liked best of your book The day they arrived his wife shop, Kyneton; and at the get together and to see where which I acquired and sent an email which said: Heathcote or Bendigo Vis- my father's family settled in devoured today - it is a we "The books arrived today itor Information Centres. the 1850s. book and not a me book. and George can't put it down. Feedback on the book:- The launch was excellent Putting the production to one It looks fantastic - job Very Patricia Doherty, a Madden and Mia Mia hospitality was side, which is superb, the well done!" Anzac Commemorative Book Bendigo Coucil, Bendigo RSL, and the Hindsight Club are encouraging residents to sign a commemorative book for presentation to the Papua New Guinea High Commission at this year’s Bomana War Cemetery Anzac Day Dawn Service. Bomana is located at the southern end of the Kokoda Trail, near Port Moresby, and is the largest war ceme- tery in the Pacific. It is the final resting place for 3779 soldiers, sailors and airmen, who fought in PNG and includes the graves of 3069 known and 237 unknown Australians. Bendigo Mayor Peter Cox said the book would be located at the Bendigo RSL Club in Havilah Road until early April and then be available to sign at the City’s offices in Heathcote for a week. “The book is designed to allow the Bendigo communi- ty to acknowledge this year’s Anzac Day centenary and our brave war heroes.” The idea for the book came from the Hindsight Club, a group of 19 local businessmen following in the foot- steps of our armed services and completing the 96 kilo- metre Kokoda Trail. Bendigo RSL President Cliff Richards said: “No element of war is easy but the fight by our servicemen on the Kokoda Trail was nothing short of remarkable considering the horrendous condi- tions. Lest We Forget all that has been done for us so we can enjoy the world in which we live.”

Bridge Connection January 2015 Page 3 Private Robert Mactier Victoria Cross By Ross Mactier - second cousin twice removed land in 1872 and selected clearly see the position held land at Tatura, calling the by the ANZACS. property ‘Reitcam’ which is Monash’s plan was to attack Mactier spelt backwards! from a number of sides In 1878 he married Chris- rather than a full on frontal tiana Ross, daughter of an- assault. other pioneer Angus Ross, Prior to the advance of the the storekeeper in Tatura. battalion it was necessary to They had 10 children, Rob- clear up several enemy ert being the seventh child. strong points close to the He attended the Tatura state ANZAC’S line. school where there is now a Bombing patrols sent for- memorial plaque. ward failed to effect this and On leaving school he worked Mactier, a battalion runner, on the family farm and later was dispatched to see why with his brother Jack grow- there was a hold up. On ing cereal crops at Caniambo inspection he found there on the banks of the Broken was a well placed enemy River. machine gun near the ‘jump- Robert enlisted at Seymour ing-off point’. in the 19/23rd Battalion at On his own initiative he the age of 26. jumped out of the trench in The battalion went into camp daylight and charged the at Broadmeadows before gun, killing its crew of eight sailing to England in July men with his revolver and 1917. bombs. Robert was a natural sports- He then charged two other man, a good runner, boxer, machine guns, killing more talented footballer, and an crews and causing forty of Robert Mactier VC excellent shot, however con- the enemy to surrender. A ceremony was held at the tler’s descendants from stant drill and standing to He was killed by a fourth Tatura War Memorial on Central Victoria attended the attention was not what he machine gunner at close Friday 31 October to unveil ceremony to honour their wanted. range. a statue of Private Robert heroic relative. “I don’t think they will ever Undoubtedly his solo effort Mactier who was awarded John Mactier, Robert’s uncle make a soldier of me” he enabled the ANZACS to the Victoria Cross (VC) for arrived in Melbourne in wrote in his diary, after a capture Mont Quentin and his part in the battle of Mont 1852. ducal inspection. take 2500 German prisoners. St Quentin. After some years in business This was proved wrong In the posthumous award of The ceremony which took he bought Stratford Lodge, when the battalion left for the Victoria Cross the cita- place in front of a crowd of Metcalfe, in 1869. France in November 1917. tion stated: “It was entirely 500 people, was conducted Descendants of John Mactier On Sunday 1 September due to this exceptional val- by the Tatura RSL with the continued to farm in the 1918 the ANZACS, were our of Private Mactier that unveiling performed by The Metcalfe Elphinstone district under the command of the battalion was able to Hon Peter Ryan MP, the then for more than 100 years, General Monash, with 1000 move on to its ‘jumping off’ Deputy Premier and Minister Descendants, Robert and soldiers who had been fight- trench and carry out the suc- for Regional Development William still remain at ing continuously for the pre- cessful operation of captur- of Victoria. Elphinstone. vious three weeks. ing the village of Mont St The Mactier family has been Robert Mactier VC was born He was ordered to send his Quentin a few hours later.” well known in this district on Saturday 17 May 1890. men into attack to secure (London Gazette Saturday for nearly 150 years and a His father, Robert, migrated Mont St Quentin, then occu- 14 December 1918). number of the original set- from Wigtownshire, Scot- pied by several thousand An acknowledgement by the German troops who could To Page 5

Page 4. Bridge Connection January 2015 From Page 4 officers and men of the bat- talion presented to Robert’s parents dated Sunday 8 December 1918 stated: “Private Mactier VC gave his own life, but by doing so saved the lives of many of his comrades, and what he accomplished at Mont St. Quentin contributed greatly towards the ultimate success of the Battalion’s operations. Here your son was honoured by us as a man among men, and those of us who are left will always cherish the mem- ory of a fine character, and The Victoria Cross for duty well done the exam- ple he set will never be for- Those who survived to gotten”. wear it, fought in the face Robert Mactier is buried in of death. the beautifully maintained Fought for the land they Hem Monacu cemetery over- worshipped. looking the River Somme. For their mates and their kin at home. Grateful we are to them. Those who were never to wear it, Who fell down as their task was done. Lost to us all forever, but forgotten? Never was one. Grateful we are to them. Church services Catholic Church. St Laurence, Redesdale. Service at 11am on sec- ond Sunday each month. Uniting Church. First Sunday. Barfold. Second Sunday. Metcalfe. Third Sunday. Mia Mia. Fourth Sunday. Sutton Grange. All services at 11am. The memorial at Tatura is a On the fifth Sunday the constant reminder of the price Uniting Churches com- we pay for preserving our way bine with Kyneton for a of life in Australia. 10am service at Kyneton.

Bridge Connection January 2015 Page 5 Heathcote U3A activities Compulsory voting yes or no By Louise Joy Email – [email protected] Perhaps compulsory voting fresh, forthright, and some- Chair-Based Exercises. All Fridays 10.30am in the Guide and primary schools in times controversial insights Hall. Coffee morning moved to first Friday thereafter. Australia have something in into issues of contemporary Convener Glenys Baldwin 5433 2925. common, both organising Australian life. Coffee Morning. Moved to first Friday from Friday 1 lines for the main event. What more could we expect August. Organiser Stephanie Bastock 5433 3649. We enjoyed the line up at on the topic of compulsory Current Affairs discussion group. Second Monday at Heathcote RSL Hall for the voting in Australia. 1.30pm. Convener Win Jeavons 5433 2887. Saturday 29 November 2014 Blainey concludes, ‘In a de- French Conversation (Beginners). 2nd Saturday 2.30pm. Victorian State Election. mocracy, all voters are equal, Convener Sally Heley 5433 5363. Whereas we could chat with but not all are responsible. Garden Club. Fourth Wednesday 1.30pm at Guide Hall. friends, and there was a Compulsory voting ignores Convener Peter Baldwin 5433 2925. cheerful banter between opp- that elementary truth’. History Group. Third Thursday 10.30am at Guide Hall. osing sides handing out how Blainey argues that surpris- Convener Win Jeavons 5433 2887. to vote cards, as school ch- ingly few of those who fail to Luncheon Club. Third Friday. Convenor Barbara Clement ildren we were kept in strict vote are actually fined. 5433 3278. silence. Unlike the hope that political Music Appreciation. First Tuesday 2. 4pm at Guide Hall. I promised to write more knowledge in the country Convener John McClure 5433 3269. after my comment on com- would improve, the main Understanding Technology. First Thursday 10.am at pulsory voting in the the interest people have taken is Guide Hall. Except for May due to the Art Show. Convener December Bridge Connect- in avoiding the fine. Peter Baldwin 54332925. ion once I’d had time to Experience of other nations Walk and Talk. First and third Monday 10am. Meet at explore the field. suggests most people will Guide Hall. ‘Infantile’ pronounced Prof- vote whether voting is com- essor Geoffrey Blainey in an pulsory or not, giving the article for The Australian on examples of Netherlands, Wednesday 21 February Austria and Sweden. 1990, and reproduced in the This was written well before ‘Blainey Eye on Australia the US Primaries in 2014 Speeches and Essays of which had electors crying Geoffrey Blainey (Schwartz out a general disaffection and Wilkinson 1991). with both political parties Professor Blainey is des- and the system of govern- cribed as an immensely pop- ment. ular commentator with a On Google I discovered only large and faithful following 22 countries in the world who have come to expect his were registered for compul- sory voting and only 11 out of 22 enforced the law. Bridge Connection Inc. In a sort of school primer in Management Committee. Distribution the Heathcote Goldfields 1000 printed copies of Library, ‘Australia’s System President; Mary Bennett 03 5425 5551 Bridge Connection are of Government Issues in Secretary; Regina Bennett 03 5425 5402 circulated in the Mia Society’, edited by Justin [email protected] Mia Redesdale Healey (The Spinney Press Treasurer; Terry McKenzie 03 5425 3262 Region, taking in 2008) I found on page 21: [email protected] Barfold, Baynton, “Compulsory voting at fed- Derrinal, Elphinstone, eral elections has been Advertising:- Callum Jones 5425 5574 Glenhope, Heathcote, Australian law for 83 years, [email protected] Kyneton, Langley, perfunctorily endorsed by Metcalfe, Sidonia, the Federal Parliament after Sutton Grange. Editorial:- Jim Mynard 0417 567 741 Anytime. a collapse in voter turnout at [email protected] the 1922 election spooked Hard copy to 453 Bourke Rd, Katamatite 3649 MPs on all sides. To Page 7.

Page 6 Bridge Connection January 2015 From page 6. November 2014, I heard no From just 60 per cent of eli- rumblings or grumblings ab- gible voters at that election, out being forced to vote. the turnout impact was im- We all seemed to be happy to CONNOLLY GLASS mediate, with Australia’s be in the town on a fresh participation rate one of the warm day doing our bit for highest in the world. democracy, even if we did 0428 535 101 In the 24 elections since not voice our marks on the 1946, it has averaged 95 per papers, in such high flowing cent.” terms. 177 LYELL ROAD REDESDALE VICTORIA 3444 Blainey, of all historians Infantile we may be, but at with the most acute eye for least we got out of bed. detail, noted that election Email. [email protected] day in 1922 when the vote Chad Morgan fell from 72 per cent in 1919 BROKEN WINDOW REPAIRS, MIRRORS, to 59 per cent in 1922, was at Mia Mia on Saturday 16 December, The legendary Chad Morgan one of the preparation days will perform at Burke and BALUSTRADES SHOWERSCREENS: FRAMED, for Christmas. Wills Winery on Sunday 15 Feeling himself into the March. mindset of the people in Tickets are $65 for lunch SEMI FRAMELESS, AND FRAMELESS, 1922, Blainey writes: “Elec- and show, and $35 for show tion Day, therefore, found so only. RETRO FITTED DOUBLE GLAZING many busily preparing for a Ten dollars from each ticket AND special holiday that naturally goes to the CFA. they were tempted to forget Bookings 5425 5400 or COMMERCIAL WINDOW FRAMES AND GLAZING their opportunity to vote.” email wineandmusic@big- In Heathcote on Saturday 29 pond.com

Bridge Connection January 2015 Page 7 Volunteers needed for Aquathon series to suit all comers Swimmers and runners of all want to ‘have a go’. ages and abilities can test The event is open to all age their fitness levels and com- groups and abilities, with a Bendigo Easter Festival pete at any of four aquathon mini, short and long course, events in Woodend, Lance- and the option to enter indi- The Bendigo Easter Festival roles in-cluding, but not lim- field, Kyneton, or Gisborne. vidually or as part of a team. is looking for volunteers to ited to stage supervisor; The first event will be held at Competitors who enter three work at the festival from entertainment activity assis- the Lancefield Outdoor Pool or more races will be in the Friday 3 April to Sunday 5 tant; hidden creatures assis- on Sunday 1 February, fol- running to become the first April 2015. tant (WWCC required); lowed by Woodend Outdoor Macedon Ranges Aquathon This is a great opportunity information Tent Assistants Pool on Sunday 22 February. Series Champion. for students who are required (WWCC required); spic and Kyneton Toyota Sports and Age categories exist for both to complete volunteer hours. span assistants; parade assis- Aquatic Centre will host its the short and long courses. Training is provided and tants; survey data assistants; 8th annual event on Sunday Team entries are for the short working hours are flexible. bike parking attendants; 15 March, and the Gisborne and long courses only. Uniforms are supplied and torchlight procession Aquatic Centre will host its All mini course participants include a free free pair of Lantern carriers; and roving event on Sunday 12 April. will receive a medal, certifi- shoes from Peak Sport. entertainment chaperone. While the courses are slight- cate, and voucher for a sun- A Working with Children Information and application ly different at each venue, dae from Soltan Pepper certificate (WWC) check forms are available at:- they offer something for restaurant, Romsey. may be required for some www.bendigoeasterfestival.o everyone; a long course for Entry forms and course roles. Applicants must be rg.au those who like a challenge, details are available from over 15 years old and are Applications close on Friday short course, and a mini Council’s website:- required for a wide variety of 20 February 2015. event for those who just mrsc.vic.gov.au/Aquathon20 15 Information about participat- Business backs need for Bendigo airport upgrade ing in the event or volunteer- ing to help with running Bendigo Airport could in- ready contributed $5 million (RPT) services to respond to events is available from ject $34.9 million into the each for the $15 million a growing regional popula- Kerry Hammond:- local economy and create 84 project. tion and demand, and the [email protected] jobs. Five million dollars is being needs of industry and emer- u or by calling 5422 0333. A business argument devel- sought from the Common- gency services. oped to support a bid for wealth Government’s Stron- It argues a strong case for La Trobe University Commonwealth funding to ger Regions Fund. establishment of RPT serv- share the cost of upgrading Proposed works include a ices operating from Bendigo to host Ambulance care the airport with the City of new parallel runway able to to destinations including conference Bendigo and State Govern- accommodate passenger air- Sydney, Adelaide, and other ment is highly optimistic craft carrying up to 70 pas- south east Australian region- La Trobe University will about the plan. sengers and development of al cities. host a paramedicine con- The business case put by a business park. Other key findings show an ference highlighting clini- SED Consulting argues the Bendigo Council is owner- upgrade is financially feasi- cal advances in pre-hos- upgrade is needed because operator of the Bendigo Air- ble over short and long pital care. Bendigo Airport is a declin- port, and is required to main- terms; a new runway with The aim of the confer- ing facility of restricted tain airport infrastructure to RPT should enable the air- ence is to share ground- breaking research relat- capacity. a standard approved by the port to become sustainable, ing to the clinical man- The facility is said to be in Civil Aviation Safety Auth- freeing up $300,000 in annu- agement of acutely ill increasingly poor condition ority (CASA) to retain a lic- al City funding for other patients with out-of-hos- and at a standard well below ense to operate. economic development ini- pital care providers. that of airports with compa- A report before the council tiatives; and the develop- Key speakers will share rable populations and reg- says the airport requires ment would remove future knowledge on emer- ional significance. upgraded runway facilities infrastructure financing gency and internal medi- The State Government and that can accommodate Reg- needs on State and Federal cine, physiology, and car- Bendigo Council have al- ular Passenger Transport Governments. diac arrest research.

Page 8 Bridge Connection January 2015 Discover the mystery of Hanging Rock

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and the 40th anniversary of Peter Weir’s ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ at the exclu- sive twilight viewing of the film on Saturday 14 February. Pack a picnic basket and blanket. Enjoy the supernatural at- mosphere of watching the film as the sun sets behind the mysterious rock. Based on the 1967 novel, the Australian classic was filmed in 1975 and contin- ues to intrigue with its eerie tale of vanishing school- girls. Where could they have gone? Tickets are adults $25; chil- dren $10, and families $60. Gates open at 7pm with the film beginning on dusk around 8.30pm. The café will be open for coffee and light snacks before the film begins. Tickets are available on 1300 888 802 or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/filmnight. Enquiries can be made at Macedon Ranges Council on 5421 1468. Just checking where those school girls could have gone. Sharpen up on tourism service knowledge Tourism event organisers, ly, your bottom line. The workshop will be at tailed workbook, light re- accommodation, transport, Tourism experiences are Moto Bean Café, Malms- freshments, and a follow-up day spa, restaurant, or cellar generated by the people met, bury from 5pm to 8.30pm on session to identify potential door providers can add to places visited, activities par- Monday 9 February. packaging partners. their service skills by attend- ticipated in, and memories Facilitator is Rachel Don- Further information is avail- ing the Macedon Ranges created from travel. ovan from Insight Commun- able from Lianne on ecode- Tourism Excellence Work- This is particularly through ications. [email protected] or shop. watching, tasting, smelling, Online bookings are avail- 5421 9616. Learn how packaging tour- touching, listening, and be- able at mrsc.vic.gov.au/busi- The CFA has asked ism products can help ing part of a culture or ness-events. increase your exposure to the lifestyle that is distinctly dif- Tickets are $50, including people to check for marketplace and, important- ferent from everyday life. facilitated workshop, de- fire hazards

Bridge Connection January 2015 Page 9 Council wants People needed ‘Community’ healthy eating By Louise Joy at aquatic and for Whenever I am in a park cel- their instruments were most ebrating small community engaging. An all women’s leisure centres health survey occasions, big cities roll choir (Brunswick Women’s Macedon Ranges Shire We are seeking adults inter- away as not the way to live, Choir) with varied songs in Council is reviewing prod- ested in the health of their especially when we hear of the most delicate timbre ucts stocked in kiosks and rural or regional community increasing sizes for Mel- came on to the little stage vending machines at aquatic to participate in research to bourne and Sydney. Even in under the tent while the vig- and leisure centres in an ef- help develop a framework to the cities, small communi- orous MC kept everything fort to improve healthy eat- assess how a community ties are making their mark. moving. There was a Men’s ing options. understands and uses health In Axedale and Heathcote, Choir starting in Italian and Council aims to promote information and participates there are always Christmas moving on to English carols. healthy active lifestyles in health promoting behav- carols al fresco. We hear that Wonderful to have the con- through programs offered at iours. Mia Mia has restarted their trast between the voices of its leisure and aquatic cen- This research has been cricket at the MMCG with women and men. tres in Kyneton, Woodend, approved by the Faculty of characteristic flourish. So Finally a huge choir of Romsey, Riddells Creek, Health Sciences Human many occasions when we mixed voices led an hour of and Gisborne. Ethics Committee La Trobe feel our identity. carols for the evening. The It therefore makes sense to University. On Saturday 13 December organisation was superb offer healthy eating options The study is being undertak- we joined the community of with a tent for lost children, to patrons who visit these en as part of a PhD project, Northcote at the Park for All and a real little tent city for facilities. and will be carried out Nations Christmas Carols. all emergencies or food Over the next six months, according to the Australian The park was crowded with sales. We loved watching the Council will review stock at Code for the Responsible little children running every- toddlers playing with each kiosks and vending mach- Conduct of Research, as where and parents sitting other, one bent over rather ines, explore practices at defined by the National back on collapsible chairs or like the croquet hoop of aquatic and leisure facilities Health and Medical Re- rugs. The Mayor praised the Alice in Wonderland while outside the shire, and con- search Council of Australia. occasion as ‘religious and the other kept trying to sult with members and pat- Participants will be asked to community’. The Northcote remove her position. rons for views and feedback. complete an online survey Uniting Church Minister Then they rushed to the open Recommendations will be requiring approximately 10 was splendid with his drums, arms of their parents. presented to Council and the to 20 minutes on up to four lifting up a prayer as he These children certainly Health and Wellbeing Ad- occasions, over four to six moved around a brass bowl have a good start in life. visory Committee before months. in meditation. A true community celebra- being implemented. The first survey includes My son was in the first choir, tion and such a relaxing way The project is expected to be basic background questions the High Street Bells Choir. for a family to spend the completed by July 2015. such as gender and age. A group of children with summer evening. Members and the broader Full details from chief community will be notified researcher, Diana Guzys via How will the shire grow? of the proposed changes. email at:- d.guzys@latrobe. Further information is avail- edu.au, or Virginia Dickson- How many people will live The Macedon Ranges Shire able at:- Swift via email at:- v.dick- in the Macedon Ranges Population Forecasts will www.mrsc.vic.gov.au [email protected] Shire in 15 years or in 25 help us understand how the years? population, age structure and February is Ovarian Cancer Month Where will most people household types will change live? each year between 2011 and Each day in Australia four women are diagnosed with ovari- What is driving population 2036. an cancer and three will die from the disease. Ovarian cancer change in our shire? These Forecasts are available for has the lowest survival rate of any women’s cancer. Ovarian and many more questions the shire and the seven dis- Cancer Awareness Month is an annual national campaign to can be answered on tricts within the shire. raise awareness of the symptoms, risks and impact of ovari- Council’s new online popu- The population forecasts are an cancer, as well as to raise funds for support, awareness, lation and household fore- available at:- advocacy and research. Awareness packs are available by casts. mrsc.vic.gov.au/population calling 1300 660 334.

Page 10 Bridge Connection January 2015 Fire truck for sale by tender The Redesdale Fire Brigade is selling a redundant tanker by tender. Documents are available from Jim Boyd on 5425 3194. Tenders close Monday 16 February 2015. Injured wildlife number People in the district who find injured wildlife are asked to ring the Macedon Ranges number. 0476 158 080.

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Bridge Connection January 2015 Page 11 Children’s author, Danielle Snowdon, is Bendigo youth citizen 2015 Children’s author, Danielle Snowdon, is the 2015 City of important anti-bullying message. Greater Bendigo Young Citizen of the Year. She turned to crowd funding platform Pozible to raise funds Bendigo Mayor Peter Cox said it was a pleasure to acknowl- to publish her book. edge Danielle for her significant contribution to Bendigo. A range of teaching tools and activities have since been “To be named Young Citizen of the Year is the greatest hon- developed to accompany the book to remind children to cel- our the City of Bendigo can bestow on an individual,” Cr ebrate their differences. Cox said. The Nerdy Birdy took 18 months to develop, with Danielle Danielle is author of ‘The Nerdy Birdy’, which delivers an writing and her husband, David, doing the illustrations. Their book aims to remind us we are all strong in our own ways and each have different talents that allow us to shine. The Nerdy Birdy was shortlisted for the 2014 Children’s Book Council of Australia Crichton Award for New Illustrators. Danielle hopes her book will encourage young people not to ‘dumb themselves down’ in order to fit in, to strive to be themselves rather than blend into the crowd and look beyond what they initially see. Prior to writing her book, Danielle was actively involved with Lead On Bendigo, a community development organisation, from 2007 – 2010. She was editor of The Loop, a youth supple- ment in the Bendigo Advertiser. Learn to identify youth mental health issues Parents with children of secondary school age can learn vital skills to identify and address youth mental health issues by attending courses run by Macedon Ranges Council. The fully accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaches adults how to assist young people who might be developing a men- tal health problem such as anxiety, depression, psy- chosis, alcohol, drug issues, or eating disorders. The Albion offers a fine selection of local Participants receive advice wines and famous beers on tap. Local Ideal for functions or on steps to take if they think produce from the Macedon region is carefully parties. The Albion offers a young person is in a men- prepared for classic Italian dishes. Children dining in the main tal health crisis or suicidal. catered for with a special menu just for their restaurant or outdoors in the The 14 hour course is being discerning palates. courtyard offered in March, May, June, July, and October. Dates, times and locations can be found on Council’s website:- mrsc.vic.gov.au/live4life.

Page 12 Bridge Connection January 2015 Diary Dates Editorial Rainfall Sunday 1 February. Lancefield Aquathon. Details 5422 0333. Saturday 14 February. ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ Twilight screen- Lest we forget Mia Mia ing. Tickets 1300 888 802. ‘Lest we forget’, poignant lines in Friday 27 February. 2013 538.00 Outdoor cinema. 8.30pm. Free entry. Rudyard Kiplings ‘Recessional’ written Jan 0 0 Feb 63.5 63.50 Barrack Reserve Heathcote. 0439 858 083. for a queen. A prayer, written with his thoughts, probably searching for words to Mar 24.5 88.00 Sunday 22 February. April 5.0 93.00 Woodend Aquathon. Details 5422 0333. match his task. May 63.0 156.00 Saturday 28 February. But a warning, because of those days of June 32.0 188.00 The Rock’N’Roll Eagles at Hanging Rock. lesser comfort in the community, a warn- July 78.5 266.50 Sunday 8 March. Aug 88.0 354.50 ing that his readers had better not forget Sept 83.5 438.00 Redesdale Bush Market. Stalls 0419 513 976 the sacrifice of Christ. Oct 40.5 478.50 or 5425 3194. Little did he know the world would be Nov 38.5 517.00 Sunday 15 March. thrown into turmoil for the next half cen- Dec 21.00 538.00 Carlton versus Collingwood NAB Cup 2014 Challege game. 4.40 pm at QEO Bendigo. tury because some wanted to enforce their will on others. Jan 8.00 08.00 Sunday 15 March. Feb 1.00 09.00 Kyneton Aquathon. Details 5422 0333. Let us not forget those days as we ‘re- Mar 51.5 60.50 Friday 20 March. member’ and honour, and thank, the peo- April 72.5 133.00 Spanish Festival Heathcote. ple who were willing to place their lives May 77.50 210.50 June 59.5 270.00 Saturday 21 March. on the line to protect our emerging way of July 61 331.00 Spanish Festival Heathcote. life in Australia. August 7.5 338.50 Sunday 22 March. ‘Lest we forget’ the effort and sacrifices Sept 52.5 391.00 Spanish Festival Heathcote. made by people like Robert Mactier VC. Oct 23.00 414.00 Saturday 28 March. Nov 38.5 452.50 These next few weeks, and hopefully Rod Stewart Concert at Hanging Rock. Friday 3 April. Good Friday. beyond, because of the Gallipoli Centen- Redesdale ary celebrations, we will remember them Monday 6 April. Easter Monday. 2013 514.90 Sunday 12 April. more than ever, and we hopefully will not Jan 00 00 Gisborne Aquathon. Details 5422 0333. forget the freedom and way of life we in Feb 54.0 54.00 Saturday 18 April. Australia enjoy, shared with many nation- Mar 28.5 82.50 Australian DrillDance championships. alities, because of the welcoming country April 4.7 87.20 Bendigo Sports Centre. May 24.3 111.50 our forebears built us. Let our leaders see June 65.0 176.50 Sunday 19 April. the love people have for this country, the July 63.0 239.50 Australian DrillDance championships. way it is, and their will to protect what we Aug 94.0 333.50 Bendigo Sports Centre. Sept 79.0 412.50 have. Those leaders need to ‘watch it’, Oct 32.9 455.40 Sunday 25 July lest we lose it. Nov 50.5 505.90 National Tree Week. Dec 9.00 514.90 Wednesday 19 to Sunday 23 August. 2014 Inaugural Bendigo International Squash Sunday 11 October. Jan 10.50 10.50 Championships. Victorian Netball State Ttitles. Bendigo. Feb 1.00 11.50 September 2015 (12 days) November. Mar 57.00 68.50 National Gymnastics festival - Bendigo. Redesdale Festival. April 85.00 153.50 October May 46.50 200.00 Thursday 26 November. June 72.00 272.00 State calisthenics championships - Bendigo July 71.5 343.50 Tuesday 6 October. August 3.5 347.00 Elmore Field Day. Sept 67.00 414.00 Wednesday 7 October. Bridge Connection email addresses Oct 22.00 434.00 Elmore Field Day. Nov 42.5 476.5 [email protected] Dec 18.5 495.00 Thursday 8 October. [email protected] Elmore Field Day. [email protected] Redesdale Hall Saturday 10 October. [email protected] Carolyn Victorian Netball State Titles - Bendigo. 5425 3194

Bridge Connection January 2015 Page 13 Penny Davies is Bendigo Citizen of the year Bendigo Mayor Peter Cox ing with the disease encour- began in 1998 and has also joint recipient of the inaugu- named La Trobe University aging them to live a positive served on the La Trobe ral City of Greater Bendigo Honorary Associate Pene- life with CF. University Bendigo Region- Community Leadership Aw- lope Davies ‘City of Greater Penny is passionate about al Advisory Board. ard. Bendigo Citizen of the Year organ donation awareness In 2007 Penny was awarded When not serving her com- 2015’. and maintains a connection the La Trobe Medal and munity, Penny enjoys travel Cr Cox said to be named with the Heart Lung Trans- Distinguished Alumni Award with her husband Cled, and Citizen of the Year was the plant Trust, which provides for her contribution to the pursuing their shared interest greatest honour the City support for people who, like university and in 2008 was a in classic motoring. could bestow on an individ- her own son, have undergone ual. organ transplantation. Marist College to develop major educational “Penny has served her com- She has also advised State munity for more than 40 and Federal Governments on and community precinct with council years,” he said. the issues facing rural and Penny Davies has served on regional Victorians in acces- Marist College Bendigo and lies, these facilities will help consumer advisory commit- sing medical services in the City of Bendigo will us to build an engaged, fit tees for the Melbourne Royal Melbourne, after spending develop a range of facilities and healthy community,” Mr Children’s Hospital, Mt Al- more than 30 years travelling to be shared by the school McGregor said. vernia Hospital Bendigo to the city to access health- and community. CFA (now St John of God) and care for her children. Each will contribute $4 mil- Bendigo Health Care Group Penny has been instrumental lion to facilities across two Alerts and is current Board Chair of in raising more than $1 mil- stages and a six year funding the Bendigo Tertiary Educ- lion for the Bendigo Tertiary agreement. ADVICE ation Anniversary Found- Education Anniversary The partnership will deliver There is fire activity in the ation. Foundation, which was es- a car park, internal road, sen- area and you should keep In 1984 Penny was a found- tablished to encourage phil- ior sports oval, junior sports informed on its status ing member of Cystic Fib- anthropic contributions that oval, netball courts, walking through a range of sources rosis Victoria and served on support scholarships and and cycling paths, play including radio, smart the board for five years. awards for tertiary study at space, and multi-purpose phone, computer, and local She also fundraises for local La Trobe University Ben- community centre at Maiden networks. support services and coun- digo, and Bendigo TAFE. Gully. You can also call the sels Bendigo families deal- She has been the Found- Bendigo Mayor Peter Cox Bushfire Information Line ation’s Board Chair since it said a partnership of this on 1800 240 667. Redesdale scale was significant for the WATCH AND ACT Redesdale City. Hall “This is a win-win for the Conditions are changing, Website community, the school, and you could be impacted in Bush Market Council. To be able to share the next two hours and you Bookings are open the costs of a project such as should enact your fire plan. for stalls at the www.redesdale.net this ensures the delivery of If your plan is to leave, then Sunday 8 March 2015 [email protected] top quality facilities. now is the time to leave. Redesdale Hall “Maiden Gully is one of Go to the place you have Bush Market. Greater Bendigo’s fastest identified in your plan e.g. More than 60 stalls Clear growing areas at a rate of family, friends, Melbourne will be available five per cent a year,” Cr Cox EMERGENCY at $20 each. said. WARNING Please contact Marist College Bendigo You are about to be impact- Alwyn on Principal Darren McGregor ire hazards ed by a fire and it is too late 0419 513 976 F said the facilities ushered in to leave. Carolyn an exciting chapter for the The safest option is to shel- 5425 3194. Maiden Gully community. ter in place. Business sponsorship “We are building more than This means stay where you is available. Away just a school for local fami- are indoors.

Page 14 Bridge Connection January 2015 Macedon Ranges Farmers’ markets Consultant appointed for Redesdale study Saturday 7 February. The City of Greater Bendigo the area of feasibility studies. economic outcomes for the Woodend Farmers' Market. has appointed Community The Redesdale study will town. It is anticipated the Corner High and Forest Leadership Loddon Murray focus on how a community study will be completed by Streets. Sharon Kittson 0487 Inc. to complete a feasibility hub could optimise social and Tuesday 30 June. 444-090. study to investigate develop- Saturday 14 February. ment of the existing Redes- Kyneton Farmers' Market dale Hall and Recreation Strong commercial floor usage St Pauls Park, Piper Street. Reserve. Bendigo City Centre has a Development Prue Mansfield Veronica Manifold 5422 Twenty-three Redesdale resi- commercial floor space vac- said the sector was very dyn- 1025. dents met in October 2014 to ancy of only 3.3 per cent and amic and was constantly Saturday 21 February. discuss their shared vision of 4.5 per cent in the retail core. changing. Riddells Creek Farmers' transforming the hall and This indicates strong per- For example, new retail floor Market. Riddells Creek Pri- reserve into a community hub formance for Bendigo’s com- space has been created as part mary School. Amanda John- to service a broad range of mercial real estate market of The Grand development in son 0419 523 324. community needs. compared with other regional the Bendigo Advertiser’s for- Saturday 28 February. The group compiled a list of cities, where floor space mer building in Pall Mall that Lancefield and District Far- goals that formed the basis of vacancy averages around will provide an opportunity mers' Market. Centre Plan- a brief for the study and eight per cent. for existing businesses to tation, High Street. Meggs included opportunities to City Director of Planning and relocate.” Hannes 0407 860 320. support specialist and general Bring your own bags, bas- medical visitations, a public LOUISE SMITH FINE ART kets and trolleys. Friendly internet café and provide dogs are welcome on a leash. office space for community Castlemaine Free face painting for chil- groups. www.louisesmithfineart.com dren. Buskers welcome. Community Leadership Lod- don Mallee operates across [email protected] rural and regional Victoria 0418 519 747 Redesdale Hall and runs various programs Fine Art Consultant for Valuations and projects that aim to Insurance activities increase community capacity, Sunday 8 March. vibrancy and sustainability, Deceased Estates Redesdale Bush Market. and has proven expertise in With 35 years experience

sion. The up-front cost of establishing the rules. Linda used this power on her father’s company generally give long-term benefits (Ervin Katz) subsequent death to pay herself that far outweigh the upfront cost. approximately $1.2 million of his death ben- The introduction of the new administrative efit. penalty regime in mid-2014 can now result Ervin and Evelin were the original in an administrative penalty ranging from trustees/members of their SMSF. After 5445 4200 $850 to $10,200 for each contravention. Evelin’s death, Ervin appointed his daughter Importantly here, the penalties are imposed Linda as the other co-trustee. Shortly after There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution for on a per head basis for individual trustees. Ervin’s death, Linda appointed her husband Self Managed Superannuation Funds, there In contrast, the directors of a company are (Peter Grossman) as co-trustee and refused are a number of strategies that are simple only jointly liable to one penalty per contra- to follow her late father’s non-binding nom- and cost effective that can set the foundation vention. Thus, if an SMSF loan is made to a ination (an equal sharing between her and for SMSF succession. RSD Chartered member or related party, and there are two her brother Daniel). This case could have Accountants can advise you on how to pro- individual trustees, the minimum penalty is easily been avoided if a corporate trustee vide smooth and effective succession for $20,400 (compared to $10,200 for an SMSF had been appointed with Ervin gifting an SMSF members. Over the next few months with a corporate trustee). equal number of shares (in the corporate we would like to provide you with informa- Legal Case, Katz v Grossman [2005] trustee) to each child via his will. In addi- tion to assist you in your SMSF succession NSWSC 934 a family relationship between tion, Ervin could have left a binding death planning. SMSF Series – Sole Trust vs two children (Linda and Daniel) was jeopar- benefit nomination (‘BDBN’) paying his Corporate Trustee dised as a result of Linda being admitted as death benefit to his deceased estate (ie, his We strongly recommend that an SMSF have a co-trustee on her mother’s (Evelin Katz) executor as legal personal representative a sole purpose corporate trustee rather than death to satisfy the SMSF trustee-member (‘LPR’). Cara Hall CA, Dip FP individuals as this greatly enhances succes- Paid advertisement E [email protected]

Bridge Connection January 2015 Page 15 Bendigo new home to national gymnastics festival Bendigo will host the 12 day performances of the Olym- Stadium, Flora Hill Stadium, significant economic bene- Festival of Gymnastics for pic disciplines of men’s, and the new Ulumbarra fits for our local economy three years from September women’s, rhythmic and tr- Theatre. over the next three years and 2015. ampoline gymnastics, as “The City continues to work will showcase Bendigo’s Gymnastics Australia said well as the highly energetic hard to attract events to the wonderful facilities and City of Bendigo and Sport sport aerobics, acrobatic region. lifestyle to 4000 people,” Cr and Recreation Victoria, sup- gymnastics, and non-com- “This carnival will provide Cox said. port meant both the annual petitive gymnastics. Aerobics Australian Champ- “Gymnastics is a truly global Bluelight support for suicide prevention ionships and AEROSchools sport with 140 countries Macedon Ranges Bluelight Kyneton Secondary Col- competition, and the inaugu- affiliated to the international committee, donated $700 to lege,” she said. ral National Clubs Carnival governing body. the Macedon Ranges Shire Further information about will be held in Bendigo from “Gymnastics Australia has Live4Life program. Live4life program is avail- 2015. more than 165,000 registered Youth Resource Officer for able at live4life.org.au The event will attract almost members and has enjoyed Victoria Police Senior Con- 4000 competitors, officials, continuous growth during stable Joe Grbac said the and support staff, plus spec- the last 10 years,” said Mr committee hoped the money Recycled water for tators from across Australia. Rendall. would go towards helping Gymnastics Australia chief Bendigo Mayor Peter Cox Kyneton the worthwhile program for executive Mark Rendell said said he welcomed this fan- the young people. botanic gardens the event would be an explo- tastic major event to Ben- Live4Life is a mental health sive fusion of fun, entertain- digo. promotion initiative target- Heritage trees, and lawns, in ment and athleticism, featur- “This is an exciting event ing young people in the Kyneton Botanic Gardens ing incredible displays of that higlights the city’s repu- shire. will be connected to the gymnastics from seven gym- tation and capacity to host Macedon Ranges Mayor Jen- town’s recycled water sports. national sporting events at nifer Anderson said dona- pipeline. “The event will showcase facilities such as Bendigo tions to Live4Life were This means the drinking always welcome. water supply is no longer “We are extremely grateful needed to irrigate trees and for the Macedon Ranges lawns in the gardens. Photographs Bluelight’s ongoing support Work on the extensions will and interest in the work we be completed by the end of published in Bridge Connection do. February 2015. The council hopes to extend are available for sale - $10 each pre paid to Bridge Connection “The funds will go towards the delivery of Teen Mental the irrigation system to Sent by email in jpg. Health First Aid Training to incorporate the entire Kyne- [email protected] year eleven students at ton Botanic Gardens.

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