THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, NOVEMBER, 2016 – Number 204 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. FREE – Average monthly circulation 5000 Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Queenscliffe Historical Society brings history to life History Week in the borough to stay a while at the local guesthouses included an extensive 8 day program and hotels. The Queenscliffe Historical starting 15th October with 'History Gil Allbutt talked about the Museum letterhead bears a state- at the Heads' at the Monahan Centre changing landscape of the Queens- ment which is indicative of how where the magnificent views of the cliff harbour from 1948 when he the committee presented History Heads could have been a distraction joined Peter Locke to learn boat Week 2016. 'Informing the future for the 60 or so in the audience. The building. He witnessed the constant through a conversation with the past.' event was a combined effort of the build up of sand around the sheet Museum president Garry Spry three Queenscliff museums - the piling and the need for constant said one of the highlights of Maritime Museum, the Fort Mus- dredging of the cut entrance that led to History Week was the organizing eum and the Historical Museum. the creation of Dutche's Island. By the committee's determination to Four great speakers indulged their 1960s Gil's boat building business was involve people from all three of passions for history beginning with one of three wooden boat builders the borough's museums - the Bill Brown, museum member and supporting a large fleet of timber cray Queenscliffe Historical Museum, well known local historian, taking us and shark boats. the Queenscliffe Maritime Mu- on a journey through the Heads with Bob Marmion launched his new seum and the Fort Queenscliff the earliest European arrivals, Bowen, book, Murder at the Fort. As Fort (Military) Museum. Murray and Flinders. Jack Beazley, Queenscliff Historian he learned of The actors at the Mercer Street home of Henry Handel Richardson. “All three museums provided Master shipwright and local identity, two unsolved murders at the Fort in an insight into the rich heritage of ating interview with Sophie and born and bred in Queenscliff, spoke of 1942, and having been a detective in Henry Handel Richardson this unique community and acting Local actors Melinda Hughes, Dan Charles La Trobe. Sophie talked of his 50 years in the Pilot Service, the the Victoria Police, his interest was collectively were able to raise Eastwood, Laura McMahon, Isobel her upper class lineage in Switzerland, boats and their quirks as well as the piqued. Ten years later, after scouring awareness of just how diverse and McDonald and Stewart Firth, presen- her experiences journeying to Aust- people and their quirks. Police and Military records, his book intensely interesting are the stor- ted a cameo of the imagined life of the ralia, and her love of the family's Ron Hodgetts, our film archive tells the story of those deaths and the ies from Queenscliffe's past. ‘At expert, spoke of the wreck of the SS Richardson family during the 1870s, summer holidays in Queenscliff. bizarre military response to these The Heads’, a series of eight talks Time that stood watch over the Heads on the front porch of the house they Several of Sophie's relatives who were events. covering items from Queens- for many years and provided oppo- had lived in, Ultimo in Mercer St. vignerons followed her to Australia cliffe's Social, Maritime and rtunities for the locals taking sight- Dorothy Johnson, local author and and their vineyards are still in Military past, held audiences of seers and scoring useful 'booty'. Fin- script writer for the cameo, provided existence in Geelong. ally Peter Ferrier, raised in Queens- background on Ethel (Henry Handel Historic films ran throughout around 90 people of all ages in cliff, teacher, book collector and a Richardson) and led a discussion History Week at the Queenscliffe thrall over two successive Satur- lover of Queenscliff history, spoke of about her life. Matt King read the well Museum and the Cemetery Walk was day afternoons”. his fishing family, local myths, his known death scene from The For- attended by a stalwart group of 15 It is hoped that the three diving experiences and his love for tunes of Richard Mahony. Matt had who hung in there through wind and museums will build on the success bottles. the audience entranced as he brought rain to hear stories about cemetery of this innovative approach to History at the Heads returned to this passage of death to life. residents and view the award winning 'storytelling' and that it will be a the Monahan Centre on October 22nd Actors Maureen Eaton, Bryan Moonah Walk. feature of History Week every with four new speakers. Keith Historian Bob Marmion launched his Eaton and Colin Mockett, all in By Lindsay Chatterton year." Quinton kicked off the afternoon with solution to the ‘Murder at the Fort’. period costumes, presented a fascin- Queenscliffe Historical Museum a talk about various fleets that have passed through the Heads. These included the US Pacific Fleet in 1925 Councillors elected comprising 46 ships, the famous British battleships of their time, HMAS Hood and HMAS Repulse for four year term and visits by Japanese training fleets in The Victorian Electoral Commission has the 1920s. declared the following candidates elected in the Mary Grundy spoke of the Bay Borough of Queenscliffe 2016 elections. Steamers, from the early small The successful candidate are: steamers which carried small numbers through to the larger paddle steamers Tony Francis 1st elected in the 1900s like the Hygeia and the Helene Cameron 2nd elected Weeroona which could carry up to Boyce Pizzey 3rd elected 1900 passengers. We were reminded More details Susan Salter 4th elected of the crowds that would disembark at Pages 8 & 9 Queenscliff either for a day picnic or Ross Ebbels 5th elected

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Recruitment of extra police These officers supervise those held Precinct Concept Plan As I have written in previous in police cells freeing up police officers The draft Concept Plan key editions of the Herald, community who had previously performed this Move the cricket nets away from sports precinct, goal netting to protect objectives of the project is to provide a safety and policing is important to me, role. the oval boundary to improve safety campers and caravans. clear separation of camping and as it is to all on the Bellarine Penin- Community safety is of paramount and usability of the nets, construct Provide a symmetrical oval while sporting activities and provide im- sula. As your local member, and in my importance and I will continue to new practice nets at the south of the maintaining the current length and proved sports facilities and major role of Police Minister, I have taken work hard in tackling crime on the reserve. width dimensions and compliance improvements to the Monahan Centre. Monahan Centre - Construction with AFL guidelines and improved direct steps to ensure crime is targeted Bellarine. Key Features and fit out of a community gymn- access to camping facilities. and police are well resourced. New laws banning 'Puppy Farms' Provide a dedicated sport and asium, upgraded change facilities, The draft Concept Plan is available Locally the state government has Many people over the last year recreation precinct zone integrating install solar power. 33 dedicated oval for inspection at the Municipal Offices reopened the police stations at have contacted my office supporting high quality facilities for netball, boundary parks, 64 parks for and on council's website. Submissions Queenscliff, Portarlington and Drys- our commitment to ban the cruel cricket and football, parking, access participants and spectators. Enhanced accepted until 16 November to Phil dale closed in 2014 by the previous practice of puppy farming. I can and egress via Mercer St. separation of the sporting and Josipovic, General Manager of government. And 15 extra police have report that a major amendment to the Relocate netball facilities to the camping functions within the reserve. Planning and Infrastructure, PO Box Victorian Domestic Animals Act is been recruited to the region to assist in south west of the Queenscliff Clear separation of the sports pre- 93, Queenscliff 3225. staffing those stations. currently before the Parliament that Recreation Reserve. Two new courts, cinct and the caravan park. Dedicated Second Community Consultation Community safety is an issue will deliver on that commitment. The lighting, kitchenette, toilets, covered entrances for each precinct. at the Queenscliff Town Hall - across the state and as such the state legislation is designed to protect the viewing area and seating. Elimination of camping within the Friday 11 November 4-7pm. government has fast tracked the re- welfare of breeding cats and dogs and cruitment of over 400 extra police. give consumers certainty that their This means these extra police officers pets are coming from good homes. Letter to the Editor will all be sworn in by the end of June In brief, the major amendments to 2017, rather than the planned June the Act will reduce the number of Queenscliff Community Association critical of council's community engagement processes 2018. These new police are in addition fertile female dogs a breeder can keep In the dying days of this council, whole community. The latest announcement of to the hundreds of police trained over from as many as 350 to 10. Breeders residents were again faced with a This latest episode has continued a funding for Shortland's Bluff council- the course of the year to cover those will have until April 2020 to reduce secret confidential council meeting trend with this council to deny a totally run cabins is a further example. The leaving the force by way of retirement. their numbers by naturally breeding concerning the Draft Concept Plan open and transparent process. It is little concept had little community support And the government continues to out their dogs. When the new laws are for the Queenscliff Sport and Rec- wonder that residents come away from the earlier 'community engage- give Victoria Police the resources and introduced people can be confident reational Precinct. thinking consultation is more a word ment' process and is indicative that the powers it needs to fight crime, that their new pet came from a This occurred just a week before the game than a fully engaged process. community voice has become more a including new technology and reputable breeder. caretaker period began. Given the The QCA sincerely wish with a new burden for the council bureaucrats and specialist equipment and the As always, please don't hesitate to importance of this public facility and council that the veil of secrecy imposed elected representatives than a positive introduction of new laws to target contact me by email or call my office if the impending so called public over the past few years be removed. We contribution for ensuring good out- offenders who commit home there are any matters that I may be consultation process, the QCA asks also hope that community engagement comes. invasions and carjackings. able to assist you with directly. what could be so confidential? did not begin from pre-determined QCA In addition more than 220 new Hon Lisa Neville MP This is public land. This affects the positions in place. President and Executive 'Police Custody Officers' have been Member for Bellarine 5248 3462 recruited and deployed to 22 stations [email protected] across Victoria, including Geelong. Twitter@Lisanevillemp Funding of $3.489m has been granted to the $6.99m Destination Destination Queenscliff Queenscliff Precinct Revitalisation project. Federal Member for Coran- to create an attractive entrance to the facilities for ANZAC Day commem- gamite, Sarah Henderson, recently redeveloped lighthouse and sport and orations and the relocation of the Red Cross gets the boot announced the funding under Round recreation precinct," said Ms Hender- caravan park entrance, increased Oh! What a Boot Scootin' night it Linedancers, star- 3 of the Turnbull Government's son. "Some 479 applications were employment. was! Over 60 people attended a Red ted the night off National Stronger Regions Fund lodged nationally with only 67 pro- NSRF is providing $1 billion over Cross P's & Q's fundraiser in the with Achy Breaky (NSRF) at the Queenscliff Visitor jects selected. Given how competitive five years to promote economic Pavilion at Queens Park. The Pavil- Heart and soon had Information Centre. this program is, it is a great result for growth and address disadvantage in ion was decorated with bunting, flags, everyone on the "The project, designed to boost Corangamite." Australia's regions. lights and hay bales while the tables floor learning the first dance. tourism in the area, includes the The Destination Queenscliff pro- A total of $4.84m has been with red and white checked runners to There was a bumper raffle thanks construction of Fort Walk, the Wall ject includes six eco-design high awarded to three projects in Coran- created a great atmosphere. to local traders and those in Ocean Lights Up project with up-lighting and quality units at the Queenscliff Light- gamite - the Destination Queenscliff Boots, jeans, fringed shirts and Grove for their very generous con- projections on the magnificent red house Reserve, a new visitor hub project, the Bannockburn Civic Heart cowboy hats were a feature of the tribution. Supper was provided by the brick fort wall, a pedestrian and bike including cafe and public toilet, project and the Winchelsea Town night and several prizes were awarded wonderful ladies of the Red Cross. link along the town facing wall, the improved car parking at Ocean View, Centre Beautification project, creat- to best dressed. Our expert line dance This was a really great night and revitalisation of Hesse St between landscaping including ship viewing ing local jobs and improving com- instructor, Peta Connell from Bayside everyone had fun. Yeeha!! King St and the Ocean View Car Park areas, BBQ facilities, improved public munity infrastructure.

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Holiday Bookings and Property Management Demand of holiday homes in Queenscliff & Point Lonsdale is Copyright: Swansong Publishing 2016 exceeding supply. ISSN: 1443-5071 Contact us today to discuss how your holiday property can make you extra income. Call Cheryl and Philip to assist you READERS PLEASE NOTE to provide the perfect “beach break” The next edition will be available on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Ph: 0424 172 050 Copy deadlines are one week prior for this Email: [email protected] edition on Wednesday, December 14. www.beachbreaksbellarine.com.au Queenscliffe Herald, November 2016 – Page 3 Councillors reminded of their promises The candidates elected to council recently put Helene Cameron Susan Salter about community engagement and 'listening their visions to the community about how they Wants to see the Point Lonsdale fore-shore "I am passionately committed to the posts', transparency and making informed would perform as councillors. Visions can and Lighthouse Reserve completed and the preservation of the borough's environment, decisions, heritage and financial sustain- become reality but not without a lot of hard Queenscliff front beach cleared using the historical buildings, our community. I am ability.” work. We remind our readers of their promises Green Army. committed to the ongoing responsible finan- The community deserves strong leadership, and commitments to engage with the community. Boyce Pizzey cial management of the council and exploring and councillors who demonstrate sound decision- Tony Francis Boyce is optimistic about recharging the the benefits of the 3225 campaign. I will work making as a collective body regardless of their His vision for council is to lead with spirit of visitors and residents. "Heritage to improve the ways council listens to and involvement with business and sporting interests, integrity, work as a community, ensure values are a priority. Overseas small comm- engages with the community." and who are prepared to engage with the comm- council delivers on health, age and engaging unities like ours are buzzing. It takes enthus- Ross Ebbels unity at every level. ‘Being impartial means youth. "I don't need a consultant to tell me iastic people with a vision working as a team "Business and history can work hand in treating all parties, rivals, or disputants equally; about our toilets and beaches." to make small great." hand. The doors are open. I'm enthusiastic not partial; not biased; fair.’ Windows into Moonah Memorial Walk wins Eternity Premier's Sustainability Award During October the Queenscliff Geelong Cemeteries Trust has enthusiasm. The project focused on protecting their environment and Uniting Church was home to an won the Environmental Protection conserving the endangered Moonah thinking creatively about new sustain- exhibition of beautiful religious icons category in this year's Premier's woodland at the Queenscliff Ceme- able practices," says CEO Sustain- painted (written) by three Uniting Uniting in Worship 2 includes a Sustainability Awards for develop- tery and after extensive community ability Victoria, Stan Krpan. "Our Church ministers - Rob Gallacher calendar of special days for remem- ing a nature reserve with unique consultation, botanical assessment state has an excellent track record of AOM, Ken Gilson (dec), and Peter bering particular holy people that have burial and cremation memorials. and careful, thoughtful environmental delivering innovative projects that Blackwood - all members of the guided, influenced and inspired the The awards ceremony held at the planning and restoration the walk was benefit our environment and the Uniting Church Icons Schools. church through the ages. This Plaza Ballroom was hosted by created within the protected area." community through efficient waste The style of iconography of the Calendar of Other Commemorations entertainer Eddie Perfect. "Each year we continue to discover management, resource recovery, and Uniting Church Icon Schools is is a single table; it calls to mind a The Moonah Memorial Walk, the passion Victorians have for new technologies for clean energy." influenced by the church of the East - representative group of people from now a habitat for the endangered Greek, Russian, Coptic (Egypt) and the communion of saints who have woodland was augmented with over Ethiopia. The influence is spreading been the servants of Christ in their day. 1500 additional trees, shrubs and and it is common to see Western saints It includes a representative list of the understory plants, is home to a variety appearing in modern icons. This names of men and women across the of fauna and flora in a beautiful exhibition represented some of the centuries, from east and west. Some natural setting for burial and cre- major church festivals as well as Christ give a particular emphasis to our mation memorials. and the saints, not only Western, but Christian heritage in Australia and the In his acceptance speech Chair- Protestant. Pacific. man of the Geelong Cemeteries Trust, Rob Gallacher founded the Schools These icons are set up as an Mr Lynden Smith said, "This project 21 years ago. Some 200 artists from exhibition of religious art, but the has gained interest within the ceme- many traditions of the church have primary purpose of icons in the tery industry, both nationally and learned and refined the craft of Eastern tradition is to guide Christians internationally, and is a first for painting icons in the Byzantine style in their prayers. We are invited to visit working with existing original vege- through these schools. Iconography is each icon and remember the saint or tation and creating a true natural steeped in tradition. They are painted the biblical story it represents. It is burial setting. We thank our won- on wood panel in tempera - raw dry liturgical art. As you look at the icon, derful staff for their creativity and pigment mixed with egg yolk. ask "What can I see?" Then imagine hard work in completing the project, The Uniting Church Assembly that Christ, the saint or the story is the Queenscliffe Council and the Geelong Cemeteries Trust Chief Executive Officer Darryl Thomas, encourages the church to remember looking at you, and ask yourself, Communities of Queenscliff and Chairman Lynden Smith, Deputy CEO Frank de Groot, our saints. "What can it see in me?" Point Lonsdale for their support and Manager Finance & Administration Trevor Colbert at the awards night.

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VicHealth's Walk to School month encourages primary school children to walk, Walk to school ride or scoot to and from school throughout Queenscliff Village News October, to help them get the 60 minutes of physical activity they need each day. Children 72 Hesse Street, Queenscliff, 3225 who take part are building healthy habits for Ph: (03) 5258 1828 Fax: (03) 5258 1828 life. Email: [email protected] Students and staff of Queenscliff primary school walked to school every day in October! School principal Richard Buckingham said, "It Need Ink? Need Toner? was fun being out in our community, enjoying each other's company and staying fit along the Or even a Printer? way. We especially liked our pancake breakfast You know what to do - with St Aloysious primary school, hosted by the Borough of Queenscliffe and Camp Wyuna." Less than one in five Victorian kids walk to school regularly, at a time when childhood obesity is rising to epidemic levels. Since 2006, VicHealth's Walk to School has aimed to tackle this worrying trend by encouraging Victorian primary students to walk to and from school more often. Highest enrolments in 6 years Richard is proud to report that the Queenscliff primary has increased enrolments 120% for 2017 and are in the process of writing a new targeted 4 year strategic plan with the QPS students hardly needed a map to navigate their Department of Education and Training and way around the borough but found it useful some outstanding principals from Geelong. Proud Winners of the 2016 nevertheless. Premier’s Sustainability Awards The future looks very bright for the school. The Geelong Cemeteries Trust are delighted to announce that they are the proud winners of the 2016 Premier's Sustainability Awards in the category of Environmental Protection, for the development of the Moonah Memorial Walk at the Queenscliff Cemetery. Waterways warriors This walk provides an opportunity for burial and cremation memorials in what will now Queenscliff's St Aloysius primary school future and inspire the next generation of leaders serve as a reserve for the endangered Coastal Moonah Woodland, a natural canopy of was one of 60 schools chosen to attend an to create truly liveable cities. They enjoyed Moonah, Coast Wirilda, Coast Tea-tree and Coast Beard-heath, which provides shelter to internationally recognised environmental hands-on in environmental activities creating a a variety of understory shrubs, grasses, herbs, mosses and Lichens. education conference in Melbourne 24-25 rain garden, building with recycled materials, October sponsored by Melbourne Water. doing a water survey. This sensitive design incorporates sweeping paths of crushed local limestone, with the The conference was officially opened by the Mrs Sadler, Science Leader at St Aloysius mature Moonah trees enhanced by the addition of over 1500 additional trees, shrubs Minister for Water the Honourable Lisa said, "The eight students representing our school and understory plants, thus ensuring an important protected habitat for endangered Neville, and the Honourable Lily D'Ambrosio, in Melbourne were proud and excited to be plants and native animals, as well as providing a unique, serene, natural setting for Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate experiencing this opportunity making a movie traditional burials and cremation memorials. Change spoke at the event's gala dinner. that reflects the history of Swan Bay and how we Five hundred and fifty students from years 5- need to look after our special environment. The 11 were challenged about how our reliance on movie screened on the main stage in front of all water and impact on waterway health has the participants during the conference." changed, their role as future custodians of Conference founder and City of Melbourne Australia's waterways and discussed solutions councillor, Arron Wood, said the conference around the theme of 'Past, Present, Future'. was packed with valuable learning oppor- Students took over the lessons by leading tunities that happened outside the classroom workshops on water and sustainability topics giving students an appreciation of how much important to them and their local community. can be achieved by one person, one community They used songs, drama, games and videos to or one region towards solving what can inspire understanding and action amongst their otherwise seem to be daunting problems. Over peers about future water challenges. 110,000 Australian kids have been part of They discussed how we should manage our similar 'Kids Teaching Kids' events over the past catchments, waterways and oceans into the 17 years.

Stage 1 of this beautiful setting is now available for purchase with space strictly limited to 70 graves due to this being an environmentally sensitive development. There are also a relatively large number of cremation memorials available. For further information about the Moonah Memorial Walk please contact our administration office at (03) 5249 3939. GEELONG CEMETERIES TRUST Caring for the Barwon Region St Aloysius Melbourne Water Conference delegates Mia Adams, Niamh Leonard-Smith, Alice McAloon, Bianca Pollard, Maria Glass, Ada Hand, Brodie Ryan and Grace Butler. Queenscliffe Herald, November 2016 – Page 5 Excitement on the menu at 360Q opening "I'm excited to be operating in Guests were greeted with the Furphy and Prickly Moses craft beers Queenscliff and I can't wait to ramp sound of champagne corks popping and cider. it up with special live music events that set the scene for what was to come Among the diners was Roger and get the word out about our as Barry kept the sparkle happening Grant, Executive Director of Tourism incredible functions space upstairs," all evening behind the bar, talking to Geelong & The Bellarine, who com- said celebrity chef Barry Iddles at the guests and delivering a birthday cake pared both sides of the peninsula opening of the iconic 360Q to one lucky guest. leading to the Great Ocean Road as restaurant at Queenscliff Harbour The delicious 3-course meal was the Silk Road connecting its many on October 8th. overseen by head chef Mathew tourist attractions. "Opening 360Q is a "It was really gratifying that our Hallam who has worked with Barry at positive sign of a vibrant future for hard work to reopen 360Q had paid Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club, the Queenscliffe and a vote of confidence off in spades," he said. "The whole Tarnuk Room at Australian Gardens in the harbour precinct and the Bella- night people were congratulating me in Cranbourne and Elk Restaurant at rine," he said while enjoying the views, and my team and saying how thrilled Falls Creek. The entree dish of sweet the meal, the wine and good company. they were that this incredible building corn ravioli with smoked Point Hooked on Fish Cafe Bar and at Queenscliff Harbour is full of life Lonsdale tomatoes was light and the Restaurant is open seven days a week again." mix of ingredients refreshing, the for breakfast and lunch, and for dinner 360Q is co-owned by vineyard main was Peruvian chicken breast on Friday and Saturday nights. The identity Doug Rathbone of Rathbone with jalapeno sauce, cocktail chats and function space above is available for Wine Group which includes Mount broccolini cooked to perfection and weddings, birthday and engagement Langi Ghiran and Yering Station now the dessert, an Eton mess, was parties, corporate events and under the management of Barry colourful and refreshing. Drinks Christmas parties by appointment. Iddles, Mornington Peninsula's cele- included Scotchman's Hill, Yering [email protected] 0412 Many locals were among the 166 diners who enjoyed the magnificent views, fine brity caterer and restaurateur. Station and Mt Langi wine along with 580 968 or 5257 4200. dining or danced to old Beatles favourites by The Beatlez tribute band.

Barry Iddles greets co-owner Doug Rathbone and Harbour Manager Sean Blackwood.

Portarlington's Peter Fanning celebrated his birthday at the opening night where Barry surprised him with a chocolate cake fizzing with sparklers - a hit with Peter, his family and friends.

Sunday lunch saw a conga line of patrons at the door and once inside they enjoyed tasty tacos and tequila accompanied by mariachi band 'Los Romanticos' whose vibrant music was greeted with smiles, photos and mucho applause in the café and harbour precinct.

Locals enjoying a ‘Getting to know 360Q’ night. Page 6 – Queenscliffe Herald, October 2016 Back to back individual awards at The Vue Grand's Caleb Fleet and Jesse Hughes have taken out Vue Grand the top individual awards at this year's Golden Plate Awards for the these awards to recognise second year in a row. The awards, excellence and support and now in their thirteenth year, are promote the area," says Mr Fleet. hosted annually in the Geelong, "We are a close team at the Vue Ballarat and Bendigo regions to Grand," added Mr Hughes. "These recognise excellence in hospitality. awards are as much the rest of the Food and Beverage Manager teams as they are ours. We both Caleb Fleet won the Golden Plate take great pride in what we do and for Most Outstanding Front of it's very humbling to be put House in the Geelong/Otway alongside the best in the region." Region while the hotel's Executive The Vue Grand also received Chef, Jesse Hughes took out the Highly Commended awards for Golden Plate for Best Chef in the Best Contemporary Restaurant Geelong/Otway Region. This is and Best Customer Service, and Jesse's fourth consecutive time was nominated for Best Menu Caleb and Jesse will soon attend the taking home the award. Local Food and Best Cellar Local state awards where they have been "Hospitality in the region is Beer, Wine & Cider. nominated for the overall Golden growing and there are some really The winner of the overall Plate for Most Outstanding Front of exciting restaurants and cafes at the Golden Plate went to Number One House and Best Chef amongst all the moment. It is great that we have Restaurant at RACV Torquay. regions. Circa 1902 Sally and Chris, the proud new owners of Circa 1902, say they feel especially proud and privi- leged to begin their new venture in such a charming building, known as Olinda House in bygone days. "Our aim is to breathe new life and vitality into this regal old establishment at 59 Hesse St," said Chris. Refurbishments undertaken so Chris and Sally have left teaching careers and with their enthusiasm for far have lightened and brightened hospitality they are sure to find it just as rewarding. "Turning first time visitors the restaurant spaces and private to Circa 1902 into contented return customers is our sole reward." function room. The 110 year old Baltic pine floors have been If you're game try the Circa the best of the Bellarine. Dinner brought back to life and compli- brekky with the lot, smashed avo service is just around the corner. ment the superb leadlight entrance and eggs, eggs Benedict with Keep an eye out for our Curry and and interior arches that never fail to smoked salmon, open egg and Paella nights to complement the CLIFFE’S CAFÉ AND PIZZA draw comment. The twelve accom- bacon roll, raisin toast. For lunch it's wine bar and great acoustic perfor- modation rooms reflect simple yet share plates of irresistible gozleme mances in the main dining room. classic comfort with new bedding, flat breads (a true traditional Turkish We have enjoyed great support PHONE: 03 5258 1166 carpet and TVs. delight!) filled with fetta and and encouragement from the local "Our vision extends beyond the spinach, olives and melted cheddar. community and hope Circa 1902 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK obvious visual aesthetics to the Drizzled with a squeeze of lemon, provides a venue that offers great, BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER comfy ambience created by a warm gozleme is the new pizza! Mussels affordable food in spacious surr- greeting, delicious fresh local in white wine and chilli, spicy pulled ounds indoors and outside. There is Sunday - Thursday: 10am to 9pm produce, fantastic coffee and pork rolls and crisp beer battered fish no better place to sit and sip on a Friday & Saturday: 10am to 10pm attentive personal service," added and chips are regular favourites. warm day than the sun-drenched Sally. The beer and wine list features veranda and alfresco area.” • PHONE ORDERS AVAILABLE • FULLY LICENCED • EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY EAT

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Please be aware that FULLY LICENCED – 5PM TILL LATE while the event is in FISH AND CHIPS Queenscliff, there will EAT IN & TAKEAWAY – HOME DELIVERY be a large increase in TAKE AWAY FOOD cyclists and vehicle traf- FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD DAILY fic in the surrounding OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK OPEN 6 NIGHTS A WEEK area. The riders will de- PHONE ORDERS WELCOME CLOSED WEDNESDAY part on Sunday 4 Dec- ember prior to 9am and BAIT & TACKLE AVAILABLE 38 HESSE STREET, QUEENSCLIFF the campsite will be free from all of the infra- QUEENSCLIFF: 4 Gellibrand Street – 5258 2334 structure by midday on CLIFTON SPRINGS: Jetty Road – 5253 1821 Ph: 5258 1838 the same day. Queenscliffe Herald, November 2016 – Page 7 Gaté makes a duck at QCC Second hand Rose Celebrity chef Gabriel Gaté was Gabriel is a chef with an inter- "Watching TV shows does not Queenscliff's Uniting Church the drawcard at a fundraising lunch national reputation as a cookery make you a cook. Practice, patience held another successful Op Shop for the cricket club held at the author, television presenter and and persistence are needed. You must Fashion Parade & Dinner to raise Queenscliff Community Sports Club cookery teacher, so it behoved us to start young, with simple tasks. Don't funds destined for the church's use in presided over by club president listen to his words of advice. "La wait. Teenage is too late - they already many ways. Volunteers modelled Michael Limb and Farm Foods pratique, de la patience et la know it all." stylish and still very fashionable Julian Melican. persévérance sont nécessaires." By Rosemary Brown clothes matched with accessories Over 180 diners, cricketers and from the Vestry Op Shop. lovers of fine food enjoyed a 4-course Over the years the models have meal created and introduced by become more comfortable parading renowned chef Gabriel Gate. The the garments stopping to let would be menu was tested at the Vue Grand by buyers feel the quality or check sizes or chefs Georgina Low and Jesse Hughes just to chat. Minister Kerrie Lingham and delivered by Georgina Low, coordinated the models onto the Damian Flouch, Dale Penn and a catwalk that saw Anna claim as her well-disciplined staff. It took 40 own with her distinctive smile and minutes to serve the diners during walking style. Minister Charles which time the level of happy chatter Gallacher resplendent in a pink shirt rose. and bow tie kept to the script Delicate canapés were followed by describing the clothes with panache. pea soup garnished with prawns and Milan has nothing on these two when goat cheese served, surprisingly, at it comes to flare and great timing! room temperature. "It's about texture," Clothing was paraded in categories said Gabriel, as we relished the like fun in the sun, casual and beach smooth cream of peas against the wear and of course stunning evening While charity shops are often crunch of the lightly curried prawns wear. In between we enjoyed a 3 popular with people who are frugal, dusted with ground chestnuts. course meal while being entertained environmentalists may prefer buying The main course, confit duck leg Word for Word Non-fiction Festival by the Monday 'Singing for Fun second-hand goods as this uses fewer and green peppercorn sauce on a bed The truth will prove more Angela Pippos, Rachael Treasure Group' whose raunchy version of 'I'm natural resources and the goods are of finely mashed carrot contrasted fascinating than fiction when Geelong (Down the Dirt Roads), Dave O'Neil a Little Teapot' was a hoot and the usually collected locally. Second hand well with apple. Gabriel revealed the Library & Heritage Centre hosts the (The Summer of '82), Karen lyrics to 'Second Hand Rose' were items are a form of recycling reducing secret of achieving a succulent bird third annual Word for Word Non- Middleton and Anthony Albanese perfect for the event. the amount of waste going to landfill. with a crispy skin. The duck was twice fiction Festival on November 18-20. (Albanese - Telling It Straight). Father has a business strictly second hand People who oppose 'sweat shops' often cooked. "The chef must control the Presented in partnership with *Friday night, critically acclaimed Everything from toothpicks to a baby grand purchase second hand clothing as an level of water remaining in the meat. Geelong Regional Library Corpor- Australian author and slam poet Stuff in our apartment came from father's alternative to supporting clothing This is the way to achieve tenderness. ation, Deakin University and the City Maxine Beneba Clarke (The Hate store companies with dubious ethical Over cooking makes the meat dry." of Greater Geelong, the Word for Word Race) will deliver the opening keynote Even clothes I'm wearing someone wore practices. Indeed the duck was succulent. Merci. Festival will be held at 'The Dome'. address, kicking off a packed weekend before… Op shops sell a mix of clothing, Dessert of blueberry tart and vanilla Three days of discussion, dialogue of stimulating speakers, in-conver- A charity shop, thrift shop, thrift books, toys, DVDs, CDs, and bric-a- ice-cream ensured that all diners were and debate with a series of writing sations and panel discussions. store (US and Canada), hospice shop, brac while some, like Kirk's Place in well satisfied. workshops, hosted at Belmont and *Saturday night, Deakin Uni- resale shop, drift store, opportunity Point Lonsdale, specialise in like Born in the Loire Valley of France Waurn Ponds libraries. History, versity's School of Communication shop or op shop (Australia and New vintage clothing, furniture, electrical where his father grew all the family's racism, indigenous issues, fine dining, and Creative Arts will present Word Zealand) is a retail establishment run items, or records. Whatever inspires fruit and vegetables and made wine art, architecture, surrogacy, true crime for Word's inaugural Great Debate. by a charitable organization to raise you to shop for second hand goods it's from the small family vineyard, and the AFL drug scandal are just MC Angela Pippos will wrangle two money. They are a type of social money well spent when you get a Gabriel learned the joys of eating and some of the subjects covered. teams of wordsmiths as they argue for enterprise selling mainly used goods bargain and it's satisfying knowing the cooking from his mother and grand- Peter FitzSimons (Victory at and against the topic: 'Books Are donated by members of the public, money is going to support worthwhile mother who were excellent cooks. Villers-Bretonneux), Stan Grant, Dangerous'. and usually staffed by volunteers. projects.

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Call the hotel on 5258 1544 or enquire to: [email protected] Page 8 – Queenscliffe Herald, November 2016 Queenscliffe Herald, November 2016 – Page 9 Welcome to the Andrew’s Top 10 Festival Acts 20th Queenscliff Music Festival! We’re very excited to welcome such an amazing and diverse program once again this year. I really do believe this will be the best program we’ve had in 20 festivals..... Ben Harper, Paul Kelly, Peter Garrett, the reunions of George & Killing Heidi, and so many more fantastic acts. The list goes on.. .In 2016 we present another stellar bunch of international guest artists. An Ben Harper & The Innocent Crimminals - Getting these guys to Bullhorn - A big band with lots of horns all the way from Brisbane! amazing group of artists make their way QMF is a major coup. There one of my favourite acts of all time. They’re funky and fun, a bit soul, a bit hip-hop....and a whole lot I grew up with the Live From Mars double live album on repeat. of dancing. over from North American this year A massive 2 hour show to close out the 20th QMF in style. headlined by Ben Harper & The Innocent Crimminals. From the US; The Queen of the minor key Eilen Jewell, Triple J favourite Julien Baker, the highlight of the last 2 Port Fairy Folkies, Steve Poltz, plus rising soul star Son Little. All the way from Canada; the band with the best name in the world The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer, and soulful Bluesman Matt Andersen who’s voice will blow you away! There’s plenty for the Families in the Kids Quarter area. Lots of activities, performances, carnival rides etc all on Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers with Chris Wilson - Two absolute Matt Andersen - I saw this guy up at the Woodford Folk Festival in offer. Make sure you ride the QMF legends of Australian Blues music join forces for this special QMF QLD a couple of years ago and he was the absolute standout for Express, wander Hesse St and check out performance. Both have performed at QMF many times through- me (and 1000s of others). Matt has one of the best voices you will out our 20 years. It’s definitely one not to miss on Saturday night. ever hear. Absolutely do not miss him! some music on offer while you’re there. Yoga is back again in 2016, and due to popular demand there’s 2 sessions running each morning at the Town Hall. Many thanks to our 400+ Volunteers, our Board, Staff, Artists, Sponsors & Partners, and most of all our Community. Queenscliff is what makes this weekend so special! Thanks to everyone for your support of our organisation over the past 20 years. I look forward to working with you all on the 40th Queenscliff Music Festival in 2036. Steve Poltz - Steve is that popular he was asked back to Port Fairy George - I’ve been working on getting them to QMF for a couple Yours in music, Folky for the 2nd time in a row last year. I’ve never seen someone of years now and the planets finally aligned. They celebrate 20 Andrew Orvis manage to have a tent overflowing with people singing, laughing years this year as well, and are getting back together for a Festival Director and crying all at once like he can. handful of shows.

The Story of the Queenscliff Music Festival Queenscliff Music Festival is launching Sue Beeton's 'Then Dad Put Me On His

Shoulders - the story of the Queenscliff Kylie Auldist - Kylie is an absolute star. A full on soul, funk, disco William Crighton - A real discovery for me this year. I put his album Music Festival' to mark the 20th year of explosion will hit the Hippos Stage on Friday night. Kylie’s vocals can on in my car and listened to it twice over, then booked him the this great event. be heard on the 2016 summer anthem by Cookin’ on 3 Burners next day. Fantastic story telling, folk songs.Reminded me of Sue's book is a beautifully told story of which I’m sure you’ve heard 1 million times on the radio recently. Weddings Parties Anything and Paul Kelly all at once. a festival that 'has grown into a contemporary and confident cultural project powered by diverse, organic music and the visionary community'. (Jamie McKew OAM). Derek Guille writes "As QMF hits an important chronological landmark, it's fantastic to revisit the festival via this book, from birth pains to maturity. And looking at such a great past helps to build expectations for the future of this mighty music festival." Festival Memorabilia from the past 20 great years will be on show at the festival and Sue's book will be available The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer - The band with the best Alice Ivy - A rising star in Aus music who is receiving rave reviews for purchase. name in the world, all the way from Canada. Foot stomping at the moment. She just so happens to be a local from Geelong blues & rock. and has performed at QMF before with the Sweethearts. Page 10 – Queenscliffe Herald, November 2016 1866 and all that - Bunce and Ormerod in Queenscliff One hundred and fifty years ago take photographic views of all the two colonial gentlemen were in principal places in and about the Cliff.' Queenscliff sowing the seeds for a According to the Geelong Advertiser 3 lasting horticultural and a photo- October 1866 it was stated: 'The graphic imprint of the borough that Borough Council have just held a still resounds today. meeting and wisely decided to extend Daniel Bunce from the Geelong their order from ten views of the Botanical Gardens provided seeds and leading sights of the Cliff to fifteen plants for the public gardens, now views, and to have them put in an Victoria Park, and private gardens that elegant frame and forwarded to the provide a rich and unique canopy over Exhibition. A photograph of the Seal a century later. Geelong photographer of the Borough is to be placed in the Lionel Ormerod, who had just in- centre of the frame, to be surrounded vented a new reproduction technique, with the views, and accompanied with was invited to Queenscliff in the a condensed statement of the statistics winter of 1866. of Queenscliff. Mr Omerod, the artist, The Borough Council, just three Geelong, and C C Simpson Esq. of the years old was brimming with a Cliff, deserve great credit for the Photo supplied by Keith Quinton. View over town: The Lionel Omerod Borough photographic display 1866. confident vision to sell the beautiful elegant manner in which these views township. A report in 1866 stated the are got up.' He also photographed the Queens- photograph a panorama of 'nearly the careful replanting /restoration of the role of the chemist and councillor, Council also commissioned a cliff Battery and a number of its whole township with the Bay as Botanical Gardens and secondly by a Charles Simpson, in the progression banner to accompany the photographs. artillery against a background of background'. resurrection of the Ormerod Board of this venture. According to writer Paul Fox these vessels moving through Port Phillip At the Melbourne exhibition should it still exist. 'The crowning feature of its views included the churches of St Heads. Ormerod was awarded an honourable Any help locating this important publicity and future progress is the Andrew and St George as well as the When he took views showing the mention for his collection. piece of Borough history would be simple fact, that our much esteemed temporal world: Craig's, Bryant's and upper and lower lighthouses, the 150 years to the day it would be most welcome. townsman, C C Simpson Esq. has Henley's stores, Mr Simpson's chemist height and position of the former opportune to celebrate the works of Contact David Connoley 0427 683 engaged Mr Ormerod of your city to shop and the Royal (Leihy's) Hotel. offered him a spot from which to both Bunce and Ormerod, one by a 093 or [email protected]

undertaken: pre-hospital treatment and million square kilometres, rotary wing inter-hospital transfers of patients in rural aircraft are unsuitable for these tasks. In the and remote areas, and urban and main patients are largely indigenous, At the House metropolitan areas, using a fleet of modern suffering sepsis (infection of the blood) or Gallery Christmas Shop road transport vehicles and the most trauma, as well as requiring obstetrics and Enquire now about selling your efficient rotary or fixed wing aircraft. paediatric care. Inter-hospital transfers is handmade items at the House in the He said that the Adult Retrieval usually between Alice Springs and first 2 weeks of December. Victoria (ARV) involved caring for critical Adelaide. House Gallery 2017 patients, particularly Extracorporeal One of his most memorable cases was Applications are currently being Being the ‘D’ in ‘RFDS’ Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) re- when it was necessary to 'restart' the male accepted for local artists or groups of trievals, an operation usually carried out in patient's heart 52 times while on the mercy Most Australians know something October meeting of the Point Lonsdale- conjunction with The Alfred Hospital in dash from Alice Springs to Adelaide. The artists to exhibit in the HOUSE about the Royal Flying Doctor Service Queenscliff Men's Probus Club. Dr Chris Melbourne. ECMO is the technique of patient made a full recovery adding that the Gallery. (RFDS). It is one of the largest and most Edwards (the son of the club's vice providing both cardiac and respiratory case was one of his prouder achievements. Contact Carolyn Williams 5258 comprehensive aero-medical organisations president) served last year with the service support to patients whose heart and lungs Bryan Hughes 3 3 6 7 q n h o u s e @ f a s t m a i l . f m in the world providing extensive primary based in Alice Springs. Currently he is the are unable to provide an adequate amount Point Lonsdale-Queenscliff Probus Club QNH Celebrating 30 Years health care and 24-hour emergency service Senior Registrar at the Austin Hospital of oxygen transfer to support life. to people over an area of 7.3 million square Emergency Department in Melbourne. He Using road transport, or fixed wing or kilometres of Australia. is in his final months of study to become an rotary wing transport, the ARV service The service is delivered by a dedicated Emergency Consultant. operates out of Essendon Airport, team of professionals using the latest in Describing the RFDS, Dr Edwards said Melbourne, and from centres in the La aviation, medical and communications that Retrieval Medicine involved bringing Trobe Valley, Bendigo and Warrnambool. technology; and is supported by a vast critical care to patients, through their In the same way, the Central Australia number of volunteers and supporters. The journey from initial pick up and collection Retrieval Service, centred on Alice Springs, RFDS is vital for those who live, work or to the final delivery at an appropriate uses fixed wing aircraft for aero-medical travel in rural and remote Australia. medical facility destination. He said that it evacuations. One of the dedicated doctors who was important to understand the Because of the extreme remoteness, the served with the RFDS addressed the complexities of the types of missions area covered has a catchment area of 1.6

Fort Queenscliff Museum Historical and Educational Guided Tours Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort and let the children dress up in military uniforms. A great photo opportuni ty. Fort Queenscliff nominated for 2016 Certificate of Excellence Trip Advisor OPEN: Weekends 1pm & 3pm, School Holidays: 11am & 1pm. Tours daily 10am Monday to Friday. Guided tours last 1hr and 15mins. Family Ticket $30, Adult $12, Child $6, Concession & Senior $9. HERITAGE TRAIN SERVICE Scenic Train Rides Private Carriage Hire 6, 13 & 20 November 4, 11, 18, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31 December MA PAR U K S HOMESTEAD

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CONFERENCES FUNCTIONS y Januar WEDDINGS 21-22 7-8 & Station liff Railway ACCOMMODATION Queensc WINERY CELLAR DOOR © 2016 Gullane (Thomas) Limited © 2016 HIT Entertainment Limited All enquiries 5258 3507 www.bellarinerailway.com.au Queenscliffe Herald, November 2016 – Page 11 Colours of Land and Sea Music of the Christmas and All That Jazz! Exhibition by Sara Paxton and David Hobday @ Seaview gallery Canadian Christmas is just around the corner Beverley is one of Melbourne's most 29 October - 19 November and what better way to welcome it than popular freelance jazz vocalists and This month David Hobday and Throughout David Hobday's wor- Maritimes with beautiful Christmas music sung and recently wowed audiences with the The Sara Paxton will once again team up king life as a marine biologist, he also played by great musicians? The legendary Syncopators at GPAC's Musical Morn- Performing with except- to create a stunning exhibition of pursued a fascination for working Melbourne jazz ensemble, the Creole ings program of popular war songs. ional skill and creativity, Nova- beautiful marine-themed glass and with glass. His extensive use of kiln- Bells, are returning by popular demand Talent runs in the family as her sister is scotians David Greenberg and vibrant oil paintings filling the formed or fused and slumped glass following their triumphant performance Seekers vocalist Judith Durham. Chris Norman will perform gallery with light and colour. conveys this intimate knowledge and for Jazz Australia on the Bellarine The Queenscliffe Historical Museum sonatas to strathspeys that Sara Paxton's vibrant treatment of inspiration from the marine environ- Peninsula in 2015. This time they will be will cater for with delicious finger food all breathes the very essence of subject matter using vivid colour and ment. featuring one of Melbourne's most evening and share in the proceeds great music-making then, now contemporary form give her paintings The wave has been an ongoing popular jazz vocalists Beverley Sheehan Christmas and All That Jazz and always; in-the-moment, a unique expressive style. Working theme in his work along with boats performing Christmas music and a Point Lonsdale Community Hall mainly in oils she uses various and many underwater sea creatures risky and above all, fun! selection of appropriate jazz. Sunday 4 December 5pm techniques - sometimes building such as jellyfish, weedy sea dragons Straight from Nova Scotia, Beverley started out as a singing Tickets - $59pp. Discounts available for colour and light with layers and and shells. their music brings the tradit- waitress for the late Smacka Fitzgibbon parties of 10. Drinks at bar prices. washes to give the work a luminous, Seaview Gallery is also featuring ions of the early music washed and soon joined the Storyville Band with Bookings - Diana Allen, Jazz Australia transparent effect, and in other new works from Christine Robinson ashore with the European whom she remained for many years. 5258 3936. instances, using thick slabs of colour and Jennifer Pullen, Sarah Thomas settlers, especially with Scots to build texture and form. and Sarah Clark and Irish Celtic and Acadian traditions. Chris (flutes, small pipes, song) is described as a Jane's art trifecta 'flute superstar' and David I love, I love, I love my (Cape Breton fiddle and baro- The 2016 ANL Mission to Seafarers won the People's Choice in 2009, the que violin) has been praised as Victoria Maritime Art Award is main prize in 2014 and now Highly 'one of the most impassioned Australia's leading maritime art prize, Commended! Calendar Girls… each and folk-fiddlers you'll ever hear' promoting excellence in maritime and Libby Edwards was one of the judges and 'the best baroque violin seafaring subjects in art. There were 83 and her testimonial was high praise every day of the year soloist in Canada, if not North finalists from over 250 entries. indeed. "Jane Flowers entry in is an America'. Local artist Jane Flowers was selected arresting work of powerful imagery. Apologies to Neil Sedaka but like Hickman as Cora, Gae Gray as Jessie, This is their second visit to for the Nevile & Co. Commercial Minimal subject matter depicted with a him you'll fall in love with Queensclff Joy Launikonis as Celia, Al Spry as Queenscliff where they love Lawyers Highly Commended Award in restrained colour palette, the solid blocks Lighthouse Theatre Group's Ruth, Margaret Linley as Marie, the ANL Maritime Art Award Category of strong ochres offset by a beautifully 'Calendar Girls', a heart-warming the synergy of playing tradit- Stewart Firth as John, Russell Perry as ional music from their Canad- for her oil on canvas 'Opportunity' 140 pale washed background, make for a very story about women from the Rod and Dan O'Halloran as ian Maritime provinces in the cm square. satisfying composition. For me it was a Knapeley Women's Institute who Lawrence, and well known local historic maritime town. "This means I have pretty much won spiritual experience standing before her posed nude for an 'alternative' performers Heather Kiddle, Marion The performance will be the trifecta on this prize," laughed Jane. "I beautiful oil." calendar to raise money for Leuk- Melrose, Laura Bentley and Dan part of a weekend of music aemia Research. Eastwood. Directed by award- workshops held in Queenscliff The news of the women's charitable winning director Debbie Fraser. from 11-13 November as part venture spreads like wildfire and hordes Calendar Girls promises to be a fun of Boxwood Festivals' mission of press descend on the small village in filled evening of quality entertain- to promote, perform and the Yorkshire Dales. The calendar is a ment, so mark your calendars, and success, but Chris and Annie's you too will be singing the praises of educate musicians around the friendship is put to the test under the our local Calendar Girls. world to traditional music. strain of their new-found fame. Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall, Norman and Greenberg are Tim Firth's script, adapted from Hesse St. November 4, 5, 10, 11 & 12 - performing at the Queenscliffe the 2003 film starring Helen Mirren, is 7:30pm. November 5 & 12 - 1:30pm. Maritime Museum Boatshed full of laughter and tears. The talented Tickets - Adults $30 Conc. $25 2.30pm Sunday 13 November. local cast features Melinda Hughes as QLTG.ORG.AU or Queenscliff Tickets $25pp pre-booked Chris, Annie King as Annie, Nicole Visitor Information Centre 5258 4843. through Museum 52583440.

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ALL THAT JAZZ’ COLOURS OF LAND AND SEA with The Creole Bells SARA PAXTON & featuring vocalist DAVID HOBDAY EXHIBITION BEVERLEY SHEEHAN 28 OCT – 19 NOV Sunday December 4th @ 5pm Point Lonsdale Community Hall Tickets $59 includes finger food all evening Drinks at bar prices Tables seat 10. Discounts for 10+ Bookings Diana Allen - 5258 3936

Queenscliffe Historical Museum History Week great success, thanks to all the speakers & actors, our volunteers, the other Museums & the Borough of Queenscliffe WHAT'S ON Thursday November 24th - AGM speaker is Mr Boyce Pizzey, talking Heritage Awareness & Its Importance in our Borough. 10am Morning Tea, 10.30am Speaker at The Uniting Church Hall, Stokes & Hesse Streets. All Welcome Exhibitions: Display of Trousseau items, Dr David Williams, Lead Toys & selection of old films. Museum Talks: Entry $5 members, $7 non members. Open 10:30am - 5:00pm DAILY Visit us at 49 Hesse Street Mon to Fri 11am to 4pm, 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 Weekends 1pm to 4pm. Phone 03 5258 3645 See: www.queenscliffe-history.org email: [email protected] Contact: [email protected] www.seaviewgallery.com.au Page 12 – Queenscliffe Herald, November 2016

Turblad and rock out with the talented young musicians from Lord of the Strings School of Rock, Bring it On and Heathers, Seussical, Sweeney Todd Fresh from performing his show Enjoy banjo music from the album 'A and Dolly Parton's Nine to Five Lord of the Strings and Edinburgh Song for Billy' playing Billy Connolly's guaranteed to please movie and Festival Fringe with multiple standing banjo given to Matthew from Billy after theatre lovers alike. ovations, come and experience Mat- their 53 night Australian tour; Four shows only in GPAC's thew Fagan's ultimate multi-instru- Bach to the Beatles, Spanish Flam- Drama Theatre 10-12 November. mental, multi-genre show Lord of the enco to Led Zeppelin and Celtic Harp From the magic of Aladdin to with Aladdin's genie, hit the dance Tickets from GPAC 5225 1200 or Strings! Music on unique 10 string guitar, a Celtic the fairytale wonderland of Shrek, floor with Hairspray's Tracy www.gpac.org.au Matthew has toured the show with steel string guitar, a Godin Nylon Synth see some of your favourite big Michael Crawford, Billy Connolly, Guitar, and Maton Tenor Ukulele. screen characters come to life in an Shirley Bassey, Natalie Cole and The Queenscliff Uniting Church all-singing all-dancing night of Buena Vista Social Club and shares entertainment at GPAC in the behind the scene stories from his Sunday 20 November 4pm entertaining family variety pro- experience. Tickets $20 from Queenscliff Info duction 'This is Our Story'. Highlights include the hilarious Gui- Centre at the Door or book online 'This is Our Story' is the brain- tar Challenge where Matthew performs a www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au child of talented young director, medley of audience guitar requests in- or call Jan 5258 2854. Hannah Petrie-Allbutt of Point cluding some of his own and a selection Refreshments at interval included. Lonsdale, whose eclectic and from 300 sounds from his guitar synth. Wine Bar available. entertaining variety production showcases GSODA Junior Players theatrical expertise. Assisting her is co-vocal director Rebecca New- man and a team of choreographers - Jemma Lowther, Jenn Stirk, Damian Caruso and Ariane Gavin. GSODA attracts the Bellarine's best with junior actors like Georgia Potter, Isabella Be taken on a journey into Coomber, Angus Naylor, Hannah Petrie-Allbutt, Neve O'Brien, Dean O'Brien, Aidan Shrek's swamp, become friends O'Cleirigh and Andrew Coomber.

Kilda that takes a sinister turn." 'Film Festival and was part of 'Daughter’ Two of the main characters are Festival De Cannes Short Film loosely based on Jill and Tracy and Corner in May. The company aims Sarah Jayne, a writer and St Kilda's locals, iconic landmarks to screen the film nationally in filmmaker with Nexus Production Luna Park, St Kilda Pier and schools through the 'Daughter Group, began her script for Cantini Gardens provide the Awareness Tour' to spread aware- 'Daughter' two years ago after the backdrop for the film. ness on the issues of gender highly publicised murder of 'Daughter' recently won the Best violence and victim blaming and Brunswick resident, Jill Meagher. Drama in the Fiction Category at start discussions about how we can Shortly after a St Kilda local, Tracy Sydney's Women Media Arts & e make changes in our communities. Connelly was murdered. Her murder only gained attention due to its very lack of media attention. Sarah, a St Kilda resident, read many articles noting how the media perceived these two women and how Australia directed its sympathy towards each case. "Tracy was a sex Workshop Venue: BIG4 Beacon Resort, Mud Day Spa worker seen as faceless, nameless, WORKSHOP DATES and somehow less deserving of life. The violent crime, still unsolved, EVERY Thursday - 7pm to 8pm brought the St Kilda community EVERY Saturday - 10am to 11am together to pay respects to the person behind the profession," said Sarah. Monday to Sunday - BY Appointment "This made me think about the society that we live in and how victim blaming takes many forms. I wrote a short story about the lives of Sarah Jayne invites you to see the film 'Daughter' at the Queenscliff Uniting Church 1pm three very different women out on Tuesday 29 November followed by a Q&A with her. the town one Friday night in St The usual monthly film will commence at 2pm.

Blessing of Bikes Messy Church Sunday 6 Nov from 10-ish Bike art, stories, songs and brunch for all ages. And celebrating the Men’s Shed support of bikes for Africa! Featuring live music from a variety of locals and Matthew Fagan in Concert over 100 stalls selling quality home made goods. Sunday 20 Nov 4pm-6pm NEXT MARKET: Spectacular 10 String Guitarist and Maton endorsed Ukulele Player Sunday 27 November Tickets $20. Refreshments included. Wine bar available 9am – 2pm “Daughter” Best short film Women Media Arts Festival NEXT MARKET Lower Princess Park Cnr Gellibrand & Symonds Sts. Tuesday 22 Nov 1pm SUNDAY 13 NOVEMBER Enquiries: [email protected] or look for Three women. Three Lives. One tragic night in St Kilda. Queenscliffe Community Market on facebook Followed by a short Q&A with Director and Writer Sarah Jayne Movie Club’s monthly feature film commences at 2pm Sacred Time Sacred Place Sunday 27 Nov 10am Annual Music Festival Gathering HOUSE Gallery Prayerful Music and Meditations November Exhibition Making Harmony Choir Christmas Concert Mary Grace Whyte Wed 7 Dec 6pm Dinner 7.30pm Concert Works by Mary Grace With musical Director-David Van Elst Whyte and her son Alistair Featuring Choral items in a range of styles and Solos by David. will be featured in our Tickets $15 Dinner by donation HOUSE Gallery for the month of November. A var- Info and bookings online at www unitingqueenscliff.org.au iety of mediums will be on show including water colour or contact Jan 5258 2854 email [email protected] paintings, mosaic tiles, lead Uniting Church, cnr Hesse & Stokes Street Queenscliff light, cards and placemats. Alistair is a master potter trained in Japan and will exhibit his fine porcelain. Come and meet the artists on Saturday November 5th from 1.30pm. Queenscliffe Neighbourhood HOUSE Gallery 3 Tobin Drive, for the month of November Mon to Fri, 9am to 4pm, Sat & Sun, 1.30 to 4pm. Mary-Grace: 5258 4585 Queenscliffe Herald November 2016 – Page 13

ship. "We want to keep the club alive," Where there's a NEED, he said. "It's a good club doing good Local communities work. And right now they are down to just nine, not all of them able-bodied, there's a LION and we need to build up to fifteen." act in support of Has your club been one of the "Whenever a Lions club gets Over the life of the club they raise recipients of their goodwill? If yes, together, problems get smaller. And about $20-30,000 dollars annually that why not consider joining the Lions people seeking asylum communities get better. That's equates to around $2 million given to club or asking your members to because we help where help is worthwhile projects locally, nationally commit to helping out during the Members of the Queenscliff A rally organised by the Combined needed - in our own communities and internationally. year? What's a few hours between Rural Australians for Refugees Refugee Action Group (CRAG) will and around the world - with Chairman of the Lions District friends when it equates to helping (RAR) recently met to discuss be held on the steps of the Geelong unmatched integrity and energy. Membership, John Mitchell, was in those in need or to assist your local joining the newly formed national City Hall on Wednesday 2 November Our members do whatever is town recently to promote member- club buy vital equipment? body, Australian Refugee Action 5.30-6.30pm with guest speakers and needed to help their local comm- Network, and to plan local action in an update on action planned to unities. Everywhere we work, we support of refugees and people continue advocacy and support for the make friends. With children who need seeking asylum. many refugee children, women, men immunization or glasses, with seniors Those present at the meeting were and families who are suffering as a who don't have enough to eat and with unanimous in their agreement about result of Australia's policies. Queens- people we may never meet in disaster closing Manus Island and Nauru cliff RAR is a member group of affected areas." Lions International. Detention Centres and to promote the CRAG. Your local Lions club is struggling national action #Bring Them Here Enquiries: to keep up its great service record due campaign. [email protected] to its ageing membership and the club must recruit new members to keep going. Over the past three years alone the Queenscliff-Lonsdale Lions club has put $75,000 into the community in- cluding the Coast Guard, the Football Club to help them balance their bud- gets. That's a lot of gold coin donat- ions but as the members say it's not just about the fundraising as they all Tony Fry of Queenscliff is one of four new people to join the Lions Club and says he's enjoy a laugh and socializing. keen to help out where he can. What about you or your club doing the same? Oxfam Humanitarian Projects Les Harrison, President of the not compete with local markets. It is came on the screen. "Who knows Queenscliff & Point Lonsdale Ox- more important to issue seeds for about Chad?" he asked. Very few fam Group, welcomed 125 guests to planting. There may be a cash raised their hand. Many more need the Annual Oxfam Dinner on Friday distribution, particularly to women to our support. 14th October in the Queenscliff purchase the needs of their families. The presence of industrious Iraqi TO Bellarine Community Health Ltd Uniting Church Hall. Disposal of waste and recycling is refugees creating new businesses Annual General Meeting In consultation with United organized. Personal safety is vital and within our midst is admirable. Our ADVERTISE Monday 21 November 5.30pm Nations and participating relief must be addressed with cultural meal of chicken, vegetables and pilaf Drysdale Community Health Centre organizations, Oxfam responds to sensitivity. prepared by Iraqi Caterers sourced IN THE 21-23 Palmerston St Drysdale world crisis and plays an advocacy Richard visits refugee camps and through Diversitat, Geelong, was well RSVP 10 November to Lynda Beaumont role to governments and the United areas devastated by natural disasters. received. If you need catering contact QUEENSCLIFFE 5258 0832 or [email protected] Nations. 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Barry has a 400 metre run where Joe can go for a dash if he wants to and still looks very LOCAL BUSINESS Top Dog Joe fit. "He would only be a kilo up on his racing weight and he is still winding down really," Barry Moloney from Marcus Hill has said Barry. DIRECTORY recently retired from greyhound training but Despite Joe's impressive record, Barry still intends to continue breeding dogs. His hasn't advertised him as a stud dog but he retirement was brought about due to does have one litter and Barry will evaluate diminishing eyesight and feels he is no the potential of those pups before making a longer up to driving to the various meetings decision. "People pick up a lot of the breeding at night. The greyhounds have provided him statistics from the computer these days. with many highlights to look back on. Breeding is all done by surgical implants by a He became interested in greyhounds veterinarian and although there are natural through an uncle who trained them out at matings, most pregnancies result from Fyansford. Barry lived near there and as his surgical implants." uncle also trained racehorses, Barry fed the Breeding a litter of pups can be an pups while his uncle was away at the races. expensive exercise. The vet costs around $400 "Later in life I had a good think about it and and the mobile semen man costs around $300 thought I might get into greyhounds," and then the semen goes into cold storage and recalled Barry. there are costs involved in rearing the pups. Joe is happy in his retirement and enjoys going Added to Barry wanting to evaluate Joe's His wife Barbara worked at the Geelong around the sheep with Barry. Hospital and one of the orderlies had progeny, there is also an air of uncertainty greyhounds. A friendship developed and the hanging over the greyhound industry. "It's all he came to breed Marcus Joe. "We raced Joe's about change. The general public has pointed orderly gave Barry his first greyhound. It was mother for about 18 months and I felt she was unsuccessful but the seed had been sown. out things that need to change and they have nearing the end. I suggested to the owners that to change. The whole racing industry has to Barry started with greyhounds back in they keep her for breeding and they asked if I 1972 and has raced fifty to sixty dogs since. do what it is told and some people find that could sell her for them. When they told me difficult." His property is named Benito after the how much they wanted, I decided to buy her legendary Benito the Pirate, who is reputed to When asked how he gets greyhounds to myself. From ten pups in the litter eight pups chase, Barry said it was in their genes. "I have have buried considerable treasure in the won races but the best was Marcus Joe." vicinity of Queenscliff. Barry's property has just broken in two dogs and they just love to It was two years ago when Marcus Joe chase. They have never been baited with turned up its fair share of 'four legged treasure' struck gold by winning the Group 1 Maturity since 1972. anything live anywhere and they broke in Classic Final at The Meadows in Melbourne beautifully," answered Barry. One of the more memorable greyhounds with heats, semifinals and the final run over bred on the property was Benito's Boy who A good male pup can be worth $4-5,000 three weeks in a row. "It's an age related type and at Barry's next comment, there might from 84 starts had 33 wins, 10 seconds and 13 classic over 525 metres with a restriction on thirds including a victory in the Group 2 have been a hint of a smile on Joe's face when their whelping dates and they come from near he said, "I'd still be prepared to let him mate Geelong Cup. Benito's Boy had been trained and far, coming from all over Australia," early in his career by another trainer and naturally." explained Barry. Denis Walters while Barry took over his training in the Marcus Joe won the final at 29 months of twilight of his career he managed to win age leading most of the way. He jumped from another four city races. box 3 and started at the lucrative odds of Despite the victories of Benito's Boy, 15/1, winning by a length and a quarter with greater success was around the corner, for the runner up coming from Western Point Lonsdale Surf along came Joe. Australia. Barry rarely has a bet but some of Barry revealed the background as to how his mates had nice wins following Joe. When Life Saving Club he retired ten months ago, he had posted an The club's Building Committee recently called for expressions of interest to tender as QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE impressive 23 wins and many placings from his 72 starts. architects for their new club house and Sale of "He raced on average every ten days, with received 39 applications. Applicants were recovery work down the beach in the water at ranked and shortlisted to 16 then further Black Rock, like the footballers," said Barry. ranked and shortlisted to six. The architects New Books For winning the Maturity, Marcus Joe were invited to submit tenders that were collected a cheque for $100,000 and Barry reviewed in detail by an independently Oxfam Australia spent some of the money on upgrading his appointed Project Manager. Current publications at bargain old ute and affectionately refers to the new The Executive Committee has accepted prices one as 'the Joe mobile' a Nissan twin cab and the recommendation of the Building Joe sits in the kid's department. Committee and Project Manager that Saturday 26 November Jackson Clements Burrows (JCB) be 9am-1pm Joe is happy in his retirement and enjoys going around the sheep with Barry. "He's appointed. JCB has experience with Surf Life Uniting Church Hall good with the sheep, he will walk straight Saving projects working on the Brighton LSC through them. An older lamb head butted and South Melbourne LSC developments. Cnr Eggleston St and The Parade Next steps include finalising the Project Ocean Grove him the other day and he had a look on his face as if to say, What the heck did you do that Brief, the Concept Design and seeking for? He was just out for a walk." Planning approval before the end of year.

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[email protected] Registered Electrical Contractor 23229 Queenscliffe Herald, November 2016 – Page 15 The Long Ride Home LOCAL BUSINESS Former Special Air Service Regiment Nullarbor ride to Adelaide then on to DIRECTORY soldier, Laurie 'Truck' Sams aged 67, served Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. with the SAS in Vietnam before losing his "We've had to contend with bucketing left leg saving a fcivilian parachutist in 1995. rain, high winds, and the chaotic roads of CARPET Laurie, a world champion parachutist, was Asia in the monsoon season, almost being awarded the Star of Courage for the beheaded by a front-end loader on Route 1 in parachute incident. Vietnam and sliding under an out of control After learning to walk with a prosthetic leg gravel truck in heavy mud near Vinh city," he he led two trekking expeditions along the said. 315km Thai section of the notorious Thai "But the toughest test was the Nullarbor Burma Railway and has completed a series of because of its sheer remoteness and unusually charity bike rides around Asia. He set his bad weather. We battled unseasonably cold sights on a 10,000km bike ride from Hanoi in head winds after leaving Perth to cross the Vietnam to Sydney to raise money for Nullarbor on September 5. In the first week veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress Carpet Court offers not only the most extensive we were hit by 82-knot gales straight off the range of flooring solutions perfect for every home disorder and other injuries. Antarctic and it became a case of pedal for or office, we also know flooring inside and out. Laurie said while the first half of his ride two hours and thaw out in the sleeping bag for So we can offer you expert advice and assistance was aimed at building a better understanding the next hour to avoid hypothermia." on choosing the flooring that’s just right for you. between Australia and our Asian neighbors, In Whyalla Laurie was joined for the leg to Laurie and his team arrived at Fort Queenscliff the message in Australia was about raising Adelaide by his son William, 27, who flew in around 8am on Friday 28 October. Drysdale Carpet Court awareness for PTSD injury and suicide - not from New Zealand where he works as the 61-63 Murradoc Road, Drysdale 3222 just amongst veterans but serving soldiers and head strength and conditioning coach at response to this message. Almost everyone Ph: 5253 1855 civilian emergency workers as well. Christ's College in Christchurch and a from truck drivers to grey nomads, farmers [email protected] Laurie's epic ride through Vietnam, Lieutenant in the NZ Army Reserve. and ordinary townsfolk are coming forward Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore From Perth to Adelaide there will have with donations. To date we've raised over and across Australia will take six months to been media events in Kings Park and the SAS $60,000 for treatment of PTSD." complete. He began the journey at the Regiment in Perth, the National War "I'm blown away at the number of vets Australian Embassy in Hanoi carrying an Memorial in Adelaide, Parliament House in suffering from PTSD and other injuries, not Australian flag he plans to present to the Melbourne and the War Memorial and just from Vietnam but all the conflicts we have Australian War Memorial at 11am on Friday Government House in Canberra on been involved in before and since," said 11 November to mark Remembrance Day Remembrance Day, 11 November and a Laurie. "My dad Bill was a prisoner on the before cycling on to Sydney and a welcome parachute jump by the Army's Red Beret Thai-Burma Railway in World War 2. I lost on the steps of Sydney Opera House on Parachute Team and other activities at the mates in Vietnam and other mates are still Sunday 20 November. Sydney Opera House. suffering terribly." The ride passed through the paddy fields RSLSA sub-branches or town councils The philosophy of the ride is that those and dense jungle of Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh along the route have staged welcome who have suffered death, physical or City before striking west through Cambodia receptions, wreath layings, motorcycle, bike psychological trauma shall not be left behind and Thailand. Skirting the Gulf of Thailand or police escorts for the veteran adventurer or forgotten. Bringing back the Australian flag south to Malaysia and Singapore where the and his support team travelling in two is symbolic of the Latin phrase 'nemo resideo' team caught a flight to Perth for the arduous brightly-logoed vehicles. "I'm amazed at the meaning 'Leave no one behind'.

Museum manager’s tour of duty TREE REMOVAL Like many retirees in this region between Normanton in Queensland and who head north during the winter Prince Frederick Harbour (Wyndham) months, the museum manager at Fort in North West Australia. Queenscliff Major Robert Charles, and "The Unit was organised as 3 his wife Pat, joined many other grey independent companies and was stood nomads on the road. In Alice Springs up in June 1942. Their colour patch was they caught up with their son and an orange and a green diamond. The daughter-in-law who had their first headquarters was in Katherine and B baby, a boy named Gordon Andrew, Company was at Timber Creek. Their shortly after their visit. So it was a area was western NT, especially the Daly great trip in many ways. and Victoria Rivers, including Their 3 week holiday in the Kimberly Wyndham and was originally intended was followed by a 13 day cruise from to cover Yampi Sound west of Wyndham to Broome visiting iconic Wyndham. There is evidence of a places like Montgomery Reef and the platoon operating in this area for a 3 Horizontal Waterfalls. "We took a hire month period with a section at Krait Bay car in Darwin and drove to Kunnunurra on Cape Dussejour, the most North over 3 days staying 1 night in Katherine West point of Australia on Cambridge The local indigenous population aided and supported the and Victoria River Roadhouse," said Gulf. 'Nackeroos' whose vital contribution to the company during Robert. "We spent 4 days in and around On the cruise was the son of one of World War II is commemorated in this plaque. Kunnunurra visiting the Bungle men from the Unit and we visited the site Bungles, Lake Argyle and the Ord River he had heard about from his father. This irrigation area. I was amazed that would have been an observation post as MARINE SERVICES PRINTING & COPYING towards the end of the dry season the Krait Bay is a natural harbour identified lake was holding the equivalent of 21 as a place where there could have been a Sydney Harbours. Japanese landing. The bay was named At Timber Creek and while checking after the small vessel that conducted the out the information board I saw one of iconic raid on Singapore Harbour. Each the local attractions was the 2/1 North platoon's territory involved some 15000 Australia Observer Unit (NAOU) square miles and included observation Memorial located on a mountain top (stationary) posts and continually overlooking Timber Creek and the moving patrols on horseback. Victoria River valley. The NAOU was The diary of Granville Thomas formed to be a Top Secret observation Roddick, and a collection of items unit with AIF status calling themselves relating to his service in the NAOU can the 'Nackeroos'," said Robert. "Their be seen at the Fort. These were donated role was watching for and reporting, by by his wife, Norma Roddick, a long time the quickest means (usually radio), any member of the Friends of the Fort." landings of the enemy on Australian Article and photo courtesy of Major soil, and any subsequent Japanese Robert Charles and the Friends of the movement, including enemy aircraft, Fort Newsletter. The next edition of the Queenscliffe Herald will feature summer holiday activities in the borough. Contact Carmel Murphy 5258 4828 now to advertise in this Clinton White, Manager Wharf St Queenscliff, VIC 3225 Summer Holiday Special Edition. Tel: Office (03) 5984 4333 Wayne Parr, New Boats, 0421 426 844 Tim Phillips, Director, 0407 244 336 Page 16 – Queenscliffe Herald, November 2016

door tourer has an eight-cylinder 5.4 Magnificent as this car is I'm glad litre engine with a supercharger to be driving my little petrol sipper Motor Classica, history and me activated by a type of kick down which can just about get to Sydney on switch beneath the accelerator pedal. a tank of petrol! Motor Classica is Australia's Velocipede, which made its debut in oil drips at the rate of 8 drops per The car weighs 2.35 tonnes and has a Article by Margaret Campbell of mecca for automotive enthusiasts 1894 and was produced until 1901. minute, electrics are trembler coil to substantial thirst of about 30 Point Lonsdale who won 2 tickets in the with its unique mix of rare and The Velo had a single-cylinder spark plug. Being pre crank handle litres/100km. Fuel tanks holding 120 Motorclassica Ticket Giveway last exotic, historic, vintage, veteran, open crank engine, which was put to times, the means of starting is by way litres give a reasonable range. month. classic and collectable cars and the test in what was believed to be the of spinning the flywheel, loose motorcycles, plus automotive mem- world's first automobile race organ- pulleys onto fixed pulleys, through a orabilia, models and other collec- ised by a Parisian newspaper to differential to chain drive on rear tibles demonstrate that horseless carriages wheels, 2 forward speeds, no reverse. Married to an enthusiast I have were a viable means of transpor- Steering is by tiller and its limited Mi Shells Seafood gone along for the past few years and tation. The cars were judged not on braking is provided by foot brake to I must admit that I have become time or speed but on cost effective- rear brake drums and by hand, spoon hooked. It's not the engineering side ness and ease to operate. The Velo brakes to rear wheels. A reasonably of it or the magnificent restorative was placed fifth although the winning safe speed is 15-20kph. This car has works that appeals to me but the cars both used Benz engines. Seven competed in the famous London - FFRREESSHH FFIISSHH history of the vehicles and how they manufactures throughout Europe Brighton event in the 1996 centenary .30-3pm arrived here. and Britain also utilised Benz's celebrations and successfully in 1998. OPEN SAT & SUN 8 This year's feature car was the patents and automobile designs to The event is restricted to pre 1905 cars AT QUEENSCLIFF HARBOUR Mercedes. The oldest restored exam- create similar petrol driven auto- of proven authenticity. ple was a1896 Benz Velo introduced mobiles. Another notable car on display by Karl Benz in 1894 as a follow-up to The current owner of this car with a great story is the magnificent FISH, OYSTERS, PRAWNS, MUSSELS, his Patent Motorwagen, which is purchased it by phone hook-up to a 1936 Mercedes Benz 540K Cabriolet widely recognised as the world's first London Auction house in 1982. The one of only 400 built. It is said that ATLANTIC SALMON, SCALLOPS FRESH vehicle designed to be propelled by an car had been displayed in the when war broke out in 1939 many of OFF THE BOAT UNTIL XMAS. internal combustion engine. Selling Netherlands Motor Museum where it these cars were commandeered by more than 1200 vehicles between had been on loan for approximately the Third Reich and this car is Open every Saturday & Sunday at Queenscliff Harbour 1894 and 1901, the Velo is considered 20 years. reputed to have been used by 8.30am-3.00pm or until sold out. to be the world's first production car. The car was complete, which to Goering. The eagle-topped flag Karl Benz patented his internal some extent simplified its ground up standards on the front guards now combustion engine in 1879, demand restoration over a three year period. thankfully fly the Australian flag, grew for his vehicles and improving Its single cylinder open crank motor instead of the swastika. Just imagine HAMBURGERS BUTTERFLY on design over time, Benz created the is of 3.5 HP lubricated by dead loss if that car could talk. 10 for $12 CHICKEN Post-war, the car moved through $16 various hands. It eventually arrived on a Sydney wharf in 1989 in a SCHNITZELS PLAIN consignment of vehicles from the UK 6 FOR $12 MARINATED (including a pair of Cadillacs) only to be seized by Customs for having its AWARD WINNING RISSOLES value 'vastly understated'. At auction Kabana, stras 10 for $7 in 1994, chocolate and confectionery and boneless ham manufacturer George Hetrel bought are always available QUALITY the Benz for $475,000, reportedly the Fresh quality cuts & HOME MADE highest price paid for a car ALL YOUR NEEDS good old fashioned SNAGS confiscated by Australian Customs. ALL YEAR ROUND service every day 2kg for $22 For the next five years, the Benz underwent a badly needed ground up restoration by Orger Engineering and 82 Hesse Street, Queenscliff Croydon Detailing and has the original two tone red paintwork Phone: 5258 1742 reproduced. The mammoth two-

Queenscliff Coast Guard News Coast Guard boat stripped and ready for rebuild Queenscliff Coast Guard vessel CG09 has been completely stripped back to the bare hull as work continues on a $277,000 rebuild. The vessel is undergoing work on the hull and separated cabin whilst awaiting new engines from the USA. It was an early morning start for Coast Guard volunteers on a recent Friday morning when pagers activated at 5.37am. A vessel had run subject to certain conditions. A Personal Water aground on Swan Island just before dawn. Craft (PWC) endorse-ment is also available. Members Gary Tomlins, Graham Douglas, Guy Costs are General $70, Restricted $70, General Werner and Ric Lasslett responded as a spec- or Restricted with PWC endorsement $90. tacular dawn broke. Arriving on scene we found Bookings are essential, please contact Training skipper 'Mario' pushing his boat off the sand Officer Gary Tomlins 0409 380 359. with help from a rising tide. Mario paddled and Radio Course motored out to the Coast Guard vessel and while Coast Guard Queenscliff will be running a thanking those who turned out to assist Long Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency mentioned this was not how he had planned to (LROCP) course. The course is assessed by the celebrate his birthday. The Coast Guard quartet Australian Maritime College and is suitable immediately broke into a spontaneous round of Radio Certification for offshore boat operators Happy Birthday which brought a broad smile to and yachties .The course runs over 10 hours plus Mario's face. exam. Bookings are essential, please contact It was fortunate that Mario wasn't ashore Training Officer Gary Tomlins 0409 380 359. within the Prescribed Military Reserve or his Raffle tickets are available at the Queenscliff action could have resulted in a strict talking to or and Point Lonsdale Markets, weekends outside even legal action. Boaties are reminded to give Queen-scliff Newsagency and the Brewhouse the Swan Island facility a wide berth. (formerly The Esplanade Hotel) over the Boat Licence Courses Queenscliff Music Festival weekend. Call by, Part of Coast Guard's commit-ment to sea support our volun-teers and purchase a chance safety is education. We will be running Boat to win a Ford Kuga or Ford Fiesta for only $2. Licence Knowledge courses on Thursday 24 Coast Guard and Transport Safety Victoria November, Thursday 15 December and recommend the Rule of Thirds when fuelling Thursday 19 January 2017. Each course runs your boat. When calculating fuel for your from 7-10.30pm. On passing an exam you will journey allow ONE THIRD for your journey receive a Certificate of Completion which will out, ONE THIRD for your journey back and enable you to obtain a General Marine Licence ONE THIRD IN RESERVE! or Restricted Marine Licence from VicRoads. Until next time, safe boating and remember Licences are required for powered vessel prepare your voyage is if it might be your last! operators 16 years and over. Restricted licences Ric Lasslett, are available for persons aged 12 to 15 years Coast Guard Queenscliff.