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Thank you to our wonderful committee for your hard work this year!- Editor

The Garfield Spectator Committee wish to thank our sponsors, advertisers, helpers, contributors and readers for their support this year. There is no Spectator in January but pick up a copy of our new look February edition in 2020.

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STARTS 5PM The annual ‘Garfield Christmas Festival’ is For more details in relation to this exciting back for another year and is bigger than event, please check Garfield Christmas Fes- ever! tival on Garfield Watch and Facebook, for lots of surprises for everyone. Or contact Garfield will again be filled with festive spir- Garfield Christmas Festival at it as the local community descend on Main street to enjoy live music, stalls, late [email protected] night trading, street markets, street per-

formers & entertainers. There will also be plenty of fun activities for the kids and a visit from the jolly old man – Santa himself!

Highlights of the Christmas festival on Main Street include;

 Santa arrival (7:30pm)

 Free Kids Activities

 Jumping Castle

 Street markets

 Food stalls

 Street Performers & entertainers  Late night trading

 Live Music

In addition to this, the Garfield Football Club will be opening up the social rooms on the night. Live music will keep the parents entertained, whilst the kids enjoy some fun activities out on the oval. And, back by pop- ular demand, the fireworks display will commence at 9.00pm at the footy oval bringing to a conclusion the family friendly event that is, the Garfield Christmas Festi- By Erin Polson val.

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News from

On Wednesday 20th November to Saturday the 23rd some kids in Grade 4 to 6 went to Maryborough to compete in a race with HU- MAN POWERED VEHICLES! On the first day, we went to Design and Technology. They asked many questions about the trike; what it is made of, what are the brakes and other questions like that. Then we did scrutineer- ing and seemed to answer all the safety questions correctly and our steering and brakes were tested. On Thursday we did the presentation, this goes toward our score as well. Lloyd started the race on Friday and at the end of the race on Saturday, we put Sam in and she finished. They were our team cap- tains. Mrs Forward and Mr Eastburn were dumped with and Gatorade after the race. The kids names were: Ella, Sam, Alex, James, Bailey, Noah, Shamus, Lyndal, Adrian, Kailee, Lloyd and Jake. They were all the people from in our H.P.V. team; we had 10 riders and 2 pit crew. Of all of those people, only one person rolled and, of course, it was a girl called ELLA. The complete front end of it was scratched - Ella was fine!

It was an amazing experience!

By Bailey

Garfield Primary School

Year 6

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The Garfield Kindergarten PAG hosted their annual ‘Ladies Night Out’ fundraiser event at the Garfield Pub on Saturday 26th October. With the event sold out – ladies of Garfield and surrounding towns enjoyed plenty of fun and entertainment. Guests enjoyed a sparkling wine on arrival, compliments from Rachel and her team at Unlock Real Es- tate; pop up stores from Ultimate Indul- gence, Love Macramé, Purely Lashes, Lady Pearl Co. and Kashzale & Partylite. There were plenty of raffle prizes generously do- nated by local businesses and store owners – which we cannot thank our sponsors enough! It was incredible to see such a great turn out and everyone enjoying themselves. On the night, the event raised close to $2,000, which will go towards assisting with new flooring within the Garfield Kindergar- ten. If you missed out, ensure to ‘SAVE THE DATE’ in the calendar for next year’s event.

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Bits and pieces! Snippets by Gwen O

Garfield Picture Theatre...... High tea at Brewster's ….. Last month Susie and Fred hosted THREE On a recent Sunday in Novem- shows at the beautiful Garfield Theatre: ber, Brewster’s Food Store staff hosted a On Sunday the 10th we were entertained by High Tea attended by locals who enjoyed the Dixie Chooks (who were the original being entertained by Peter Donnelly. opening act for the reopening of the theatre in 2016). Peter a talented musician, singer and writ- Not the usual “Saturday night” numbers, er, on this occasion, played keyboard and therefore the theatre was set up with tables sang. and chairs, candles, etc and the two ladies Greg and his staff served up a delicious se- entertained us at floor level, (not from the lection of ribbon sandwiches, savouries, slic- stage). es, chocolates, tea and coffee. Before the 2-00 PM show, lunch offered was Fred’s Paella and curries and salads A lovely afternoon! The Dixie Chooks are indeed a very talented pair. They play numerous instruments,

write, and have great voices. Another great show at “our” local theatre. Thanks again Fred and Susie. AND THEN..... Saturday November 16th Johnny Cash and June Carter Show “Walkin’ the line”. A ter- rific tribute show, capacity crowd and very much enjoyed. Each month there are some people who are 1st timers at the Theatre and are very impressed. Saturday November 23rd (a late change in entertainment occurred) and we had a pleasant afternoon under the theatre's ve- randa listening to 3 duos 1. Susan and Pat- rick "In Harmony," 2. "Jamieson Road," and 3. Peter Donnelly and Sam Fenner.

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Melbourne Cup Day @ Garfield Hotel….. With Vow and Declare winning the race those fortunate enough to have backed him The first Cup race was held in celebrated, while the rest of us are waiting 1861, and by 1873, Cup Day was officially a for another opportunity at the same place public holiday throughout most of . same time in the one day in November next Ever since then, Melbourne has had the first year.. Tuesday of November off to celebrate “the race that stops a nation." For this year The Garfield Hotel celebrated the day with live music by Joel Spence, food and down on the lawn as well as entertainment for children. The day was a great chance to re- lax with the weather turning on some good spring sunshine. Leading up to the race, the pub bar was packed to the rafters, with punters placing their bets, and then locating themselves as close as possible to one of the many TVs. The pub was filled with excited anticipation, as the and jockeys. And as the horses raced, people were shouting to cheer their on. The rooms were filled to the brim.

A GARFIELD LECTURE AT BUNYIP: ST THOMAS' CHURCH, A'BECKETT RD, BUNYIP The Revd. Jim Connelly, who grew up in Garfield and now lives locally 70 odd years on shares his stories- CHRISTMAS IN GARFIELD plus A FUN- NY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO ST MARY'S CHURCH Sunday 8th December, 2pm. Afternoon tea served. Gold coin donation.

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HAVE YOU SEEN THE CROP CIRCLES Have those new residents all annoyed the IN JEFFERSON ROAD? same person?

HAVE WE BEEN VISITED BY ALIENS IN OUR Or did you take the more rational approach SLEEP?  and realise that it might be the council at work, preparing for tree planting at some DO WE HAVE A METICULOUS NE’ER DO WELL time soon. IN OUR MIDST?  Somehow, I prefer my solution Were you, like me, upset on behalf of the residents of the lower half of Jefferson Road, 21/11/19 UPDATE – The aliens returned and on the Bunyip side, who have become central planted something disguised as trees – real players in a mystery of “X-files” proportions? good weather for that – that’s how I know it must have been aliens!! Such wonderfully neat circles, I don’t think oil or fuel leaks could be so neat. By Linda Evans

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Bunyip Cemetery Tour – Jane and Anne citate him. In the past eight years the Narre Warren & Previous to this Henry was being treated for District family history group have conducted heart disease. The treating doctor was Dr tours in Berwick, Harkaway, Cranbourne, Price. Pakenham, Lang Lang and Bunyip cemeter- At the inquest, John commented that Henry ies. With the support and assistance of Bun- would experience trembling fits when in a yip Cemetery Trust, and particularly Anne stooping position and would be seized with Green, the Bunyip Cemetery tour was con- pain in his chest and suffer giddiness. Con- ducted on 27th October, just gone. There stable Peter Mills took measurements of the were over 70 attendees to hear the collec- waterhole that was 137 metres from the tion of stories about lives lived who are now huts and indicated in his statement that he remembered in the Bunyip cemetery. didn’t see any evidence of violence on the The Bunyip cemetery has been in existence body and thought it to be impossible to for over 133 years, with ten acres set aside drown in the shallow water unless you had in 1886. It is believed the 1st burial took suffered a fit. There was no evidence of place in August 1886 and this being Henry Henry making any attempt to get out of the Manley whose grave is unmarked. The office waterhole. A verdict of accidental death burial register commenced 8 years later on was issued and Henry was buried in the new 18th March 1894, at the time when William Bunyip Cemetery on 20th August 1886. Henry Barnes, aged 6, was buried. It was Nearly all the residents of the area attended interesting that of the first 20 recorded buri- the burial service; Mr Canning read the ser- als, 19 were children. Life on the swamp vice at the graveside in an impressive man- was harsh. ner. Henry and John’s elderly parents re- Henry Manley ceived a great deal of sympathy as the aged couple were dependent on Henry for their Henry Manley lived with his brother John in livelihood. a nearby hut at the saw mill not far from his parents, James and Aphrasia. Both John and Henry were in their early twenties and By Veronica Kelly worked with their father. On the morning of 14th August 1886 Henry woke at dawn and went to the waterhole to get water to freshen up for the day ahead. James (Henry’s father) knew that Henry was up and proceeded to make breakfast and once ready called to Henry. After no re- sponse, James went off to find Henry and saw him in a kneeling position at the water- hole. It had about half an hour since James had last seen Henry and John tried to resus-

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You can access digitised copies of wills and probate issued in Victoria from 1841 to 1925 on the Public Records Office of Victoria (PROV) website (www.prov.vic.gov.au). Wills from 1926 to 2016, can be viewed at PROV in North Melbourne. These wills and probate records are a great source of historical information for local and family historians, so it could be interesting for you to check out some of your ancestor’s wills, or as we will be doing today, those of local identities.

Joseph Jefferson established a saw mill in Garfield in 1877. Later, on the same site, he be- gan making clay bricks which grew into a very successful business. Joseph’s will, dated Janu- ary 25, 1904, appoints his son Thomas as his Executor. The Will instructs Thomas, after his father’s death, to deposit £200 from his father’s life insurance policy into his bank and that every week, 10 shillings is to be paid to his widow, Eliza. This was the same amount of mon- ey the Commonwealth Aged pension paid when it came into being in July 1909. Joseph’s will then goes on to leave his daughter Esther, Mrs Henry Collins, my bookcase with cup- board chest of drawers and Family Bible. To his son, Thomas, he leaves my business of brick manufacturer and saw miller carried on by me at a place near the railway line between Gar- field and Bunyip, and the brickyard machinery, brick drying sheds, brick kilns, sand pits and railway siding and all the stock and all the associated land, about 19 acres in all. The rest of the estate was to be divided between his children Thomas, Esther, John and Alfred. Joseph died on July 24, 1913 and the Probate Records show his estate consisted of real estate (land) valued at £1,265 and a personal estate valued at £665. The Probate Records also show the Executor’s expenses and debts which were paid including £12 for the funeral and seven shillings for memorial cards. Probate Records also show that Thomas purchased his sister’s share of the Estate and that the rest of the land, being Crown Allotment 22, Parish of Bunyip was divided between Thomas and his brothers John and Alfred.

Catherine Leeson, the owner of the Pig and Whistle Inn at Cannibal Creek made a will on August 24, 1906 and in it she left all my real estate including that piece of land containing three acres or thereabouts being allotment Z Parish of Bunyip occupied by me since the year 1869 to her son Phillip Leeson (who is also her executor). Catherine left £10 to the Rever- end James Byrne of Iona, Catholic clergyman, to say masses for the repose of her soul. The rest of her estate was left to her other children: Catherine Pearson of Warragul, Mary Jane Harris of Western Australia, Charles Leeson of Port Melbourne and Mary Ann Kirby also of Western Australia. As Catherine was illiterate, she made her mark or signed with an X in-

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stead of her signature. Her solicitor was Milo Davine of Warragul – a name still familiar to many locals. Catherine died September 1, 1910 at the age of 100, and according to the Pro- bate Records, her real estate was valued at £135.This included the three acres with house and improvements left to Phillip, valued at £100 and two another parcels of land in Allot- ment 72, Parish of Bunyip worth £20 and £15. The remainder of her assets were £69, includ- ing £58 in the Savings Bank in Warragul. Catherine’s funeral cost £5. Mrs Leeson died in 1910, aged 100 years old.

Finally, we will look at the probate records of my great grandfather, Horatio Weatherhead of Tynong, as he died without a will on October 24, 1925. He left an Estate worth £730 in- cluding about £170 in bank accounts, £200 worth of real estate and a Forest saw-mill, with machinery, fittings, rolling stock and implements valued at £300, plus a threshing machine valued at £30. His next of kin were his wife Eleanor and owing to her age, ill health and gen- eral infirmities unable to take any active part in the administration of the said estate; six sons Fred, Charlie, Alf, Frank, Arthur and George and two daughters Ada Shelden and Eva Rouse.

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Have you ever wondered, when you have of the impact. In the case of a pinkie, they driven past a dead kangaroo or wombat be- will stay latched onto the mother’s teat until side the road, and seen a cross painted on they eventually starve or freeze to death. the animal? It is not because someone with a For those who have the constitution for it, it fanatical religious persuasion has given them might be wise to have a blanket, a torch, the last rites. rubber gloves and a can of red paint spray in It is to signify to other drivers on that stretch the back of the car if you are often driving round the country roads, particularly around of road that the pouch has been checked for sunrise and sunset. a baby who may have survived after the mother passed.

Often in road trauma a joey or baby wombat can be thrown from the pouch by the force By Linda Evans

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not eat foods. Dairy products (and dairy alternatives) are packed with calcium, and lots of oth- er essential nutrients. Calcium is vital for Some people may be allergic to cow’s healthy teeth and bones. It is also important protein – however this mostly affects for your muscles, heart and to help your and young children. The good news is that body form blood clots. Protein is an im- most children grow out of their cow’s milk portant nutrient your body needs to grow allergy by the time they turn four. If you and repair cells. But only around one in ten think you or your child may have a cow’s milk Australians meet the recommendations for allergy, the best thing to do is contact your dairy or dairy alternatives each day. doctor for further tests.

Why does your body need so much dairy Other reasons people may choose to follow a food? dairy free diet include an intolerance to lactose (the natural in milk). There is a digestive supplement available at the phar- There are lots of essential nutrients in dairy. macy that aids the of lactose in Each time you eat or dairy, you are giv- milk and dairy products. Please come and ask ing your body calcium, iodine, vitamin A, our friendly staff if you need further infor- vitamin D, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and zinc. mation.

Calcium and vitamin D help your body build Don’t worry if you still can’t have dairy prod- strong dense bones as you grow, and they ucts, because there are lots of dairy alterna- keep your bones strong and healthy as you tives. Check out this list of dairy products and get older. Most adults need 1,000 milligrams some easy alternatives you can use. of calcium every day. This increases to 1,300 milligrams for women aged over 50 and men  milk – almond milk, coconut milk bev- aged over 70. erage (be careful not to confuse this with coconut milk that comes in cans, and check to make sure they are pro- Not having enough calcium in your diet may tein and calcium-fortified) and calcium increase your risk of osteoporosis. Osteopo- -fortified soy, and other cereal rosis is a disease of the bones, where they drinks become brittle and weak and can break easi- ly.  – dairy-free margarine, or baking oils, purees for baking, nutritional yeast for flavour, coconut What if I don’t eat dairy foods? butter

 cheese – nutritional yeast, tofu

There are many reasons some people may  chocolate – dark or semi-sweet choco-

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late, dairy-free ‘milk’ chocolate, white the time. While full- dairy products have chocolate or pure chocolate (that is, the same amount of calcium, they are also 100 per cent cocoa or cacao choco- higher in kilojoules and saturated fat. late). Cacao is raw and less processed than cocoa. But they are both good for you, as long as you avoid added A standard serve of some common dairy sub- , milk and oils stitutes includes:

– there are various ways you  1 cup (250 millilitres) soy, rice or other can substitute other items such as cereal drink (with at least 100 milli- coconut milk, milk alternatives, dairy grams of added calcium per 100 millili- free margarines, silken tofu, oils, nuts tres) and seeds for cream.  100 grams almonds with the skin  yoghurt – alternative, coco-  60 grams sardines, canned in water cream, homemade dairy-free yo- ghurt, pureed silken tofu,  ½ cup (100 grams) canned pink salm- alternative. on with bones

How much dairy (or dairy alternative)  100 grams firm tofu (check the label should you eat? as calcium levels vary).

Most people need at least 2 or 3 serves of By Narai Jung, pharmacist dairy foods (or dairy alternatives) every day. But this can change depending on your age, gender and health. The Australian Govern- ment’s Eat for Health website provides infor- mation for children, adolescents and toddlers and adults. Older adults should aim for 4 serves of dairy or dairy alternative per day.

A standard serve of dairy is:

 1 cup (250 millilitres) fresh, UHT long

life, reconstituted or Garfield Pharmacy – Optimising your health buttermilk is Our Priority – 73 Main Street – 5629 2408  ½ cup (120 millilitres)

 2 slices or 4 cubes (40 grams) hard Reference: Better Health Channel Victoria cheese (such as cheddar)

 ½ cup (120 grams) cheese

 ¾ cup (200 grams) yoghurt

Try to choose low-fat dairy products most of

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Sunday December 22 9.00am Bunyip Uniting Church Garfield Uniting Church – Christ- Tuesday December 24 7.30pm mas Eve Longwarry Union Church – Christ- Wednesday December 25 9.00am mas Day

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As we have seen over these past few weeks, the fires in NSW and Queensland continue to wreak havoc in scenes reminiscent of Black Saturday ten years ago. For this recent round of disasters, Rotary District’s Disaster Relief Fund has funds contributed to: $10,000 to Drought Relief in Southern Queensland (RID9630) $10,000 to Drought Relief in NSW around the Southern area (RID9650) $5000 to Drought (through RC ) $5000 to Townsville Flood Relief $2000 to the Bunyip Fire Relief efforts (through RC Pakenham) $1000 to Yinnar Fire Relief (Blaze Aid Catering) (Through RC Traralgon). Rotary District has also provided $4000 from the Emergency Trust to a family in East Gippsland. And $5000 through Disaster Aid Australia to the appeal following the Sulawesi Tsunami and Earthquake - mainly for clean water) However more locally, we are only at the start of the fire season and we all know the ex- pectation for Victoria as well as the rest of the country. So for this fire season, we hope all remain safe and fire free.

Upcoming events for Rotary Club of Bunyip 14/12 Raffle Sales @ IGA Garfield 15/12 Raffle Sales @ IGA/Break up (SUNDAY @ 12.30pm) 4/12 Club Service @ Bottom Pub 18/12 NO MEETING 6/12 Bunyip Carols by Candlelight/Raffle Sales 21/12 Raffle Sales @ IGA 22/12 Raffle Sales @ IGA & Draw 7/12 Raffle Sales @ IGA 8/12 Raffle Sales @ IGA 11/12 Charlie Speirs (Foundation) @ Bottom Pub

13/12 Garfield Xmas Festival/Raffle Sales By The Rotary Club of Bunyip Garfield

The Bunyip Community Bank sponsors many local events and community organisations. At the bank's AGM on Wednesday 20th of November, substantial Grants were distrib- uted to 9 local organisations. Bank Director, Alan Cole retired from his Directorship was acknowledged for his many Photo: A very happy group of recipients years of dedication and contribution to the Photo and report by Roman Kulkewycz bank.

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The members of our Club are saddened with their team would win come that last Satur- the passing of dear Shirley Methven. Over day in September. After a real footy lunch the years Shirley enjoyed many of our Clubs we played ball games and had a lot of fun. activities, especially the Caravan /Cabin holi- All of the clubs from our district gathered days. Due to ill health she has been unable for a Clutter Meeting that was held at the to attend these functions for some time. Pakenham Racecourse. The idea was to mix Our deepest sympathy to Ken and his family. and get ideas from the other clubs about outings as well as guest speakers. Over the past couple of months we have had 2 speakers that talked about their different Each of the clubs gave a short run down of passions. Lorraine Smith told us about her what they have done over the past year. find of a sixteenth century manuscript be- Wade Caldwood from the Pakenham Race- lieved to have been destroyed by fire. She course then told us about the different stag- has a second hand book shop at Warrnam- es they have plans to develop over the next bool and one of her customers found it in a few years. We were then invited to go out book and gave it to her. This created much and have a guided tour of the stables and interest which then lead her on a journey view the technology that they have in place that even took her overseas to Yorkshire that helps them to be right at frontier of the and parts of Gippsland to solve the racing world. mystery. On Cup Day we held our annual Probus Cup. With all the twists and turns at the end Lor- The horses had been in good care for the raine has written a book on her discovery of past year thanks to our trainer. The heats the manuscript and it’s journey. The title of were held until there was a winner who was the book is Journey of a Lost Manuscript. then presented with Cup. The last thing was judging of the Fashion on the Fields and the Laurie Collins is the owner of the Sculpture winners of the the category’s Ladies and Garden and the Red Tree Gallery at Jindivick Men’s were announced. We all had a picnic was our other speaker. He talked about the lunch before heading home to watch the love of making all kinds of things from what real Race . some of us would call junk and he even re- ferred his work as metal chaos. He just looks at the piece of metal and pictures what he could create from it. Laurie brought some of his creative pieces for us to look at. We did enjoy looking at them and we were able to buy some of the pieces. As the footy season was fast coming to an end we held a luncheon after the meeting. The members came dressed in their favour- ite footy colours and always hopeful that By Helen Peggie

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Know the effects of extreme heat, who is at risk minutes. and how you can prepare yourself and others. Coping with the heat

During extreme heat it is easy to become dehy-  Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t drated or for your body to overheat. If this hap- feel thirsty. (if your doctor usually limits pens, you may develop heat cramps, heat exhaus- your fluids, check how much to drink dur- tion or even heatstroke. Heatstroke is a medical ing hot weather

emergency which can result in permanent damage  Keep yourself cool by using wet towels, to your vital organs, or even death, if not treated putting your feet in cool water and taking immediately. Extreme heat may also make ex- cool, not cold, showers.

isting medical conditions worse.  Spend as much time as possible in cool or air-conditioned buildings (shopping cen- Could you or someone you know be at risk? tres, libraries, cinemas or community cen- Extreme heat can affect anybody however the tres.) people most at risk:  Block out the sun at home during the day  Are aged over 65 years, especially those by closing the curtains and blinds living alone  Open the windows when there is a cool  Have a medical condition such as diabetes, breeze kidney disease or mental illness  Stay out of the sun during the hottest part  Are taking medications that may affect the of the day way the body reacts to heat such as:  Cancel or postpone outings. If you abso-  Allergy medicines (antihistamines) lutely must go out, try and stay in the  Blood pressure and heart medicines (beta- shade and take water with you. blockers)  Wear a hat and light-coloured, loose-fitting  Seizure medicines (anticonvulsants) clothing made from natural fibres like  Water Pills (diuretics) cotton and linen.

 Antidepressants or antipsychotics  Eat smaller meals more often and cold

 Have problematic drug or alcohol use meals such as salads.

 Have a disability  Make sure food that needs refrigeration is

 Have trouble moving around, such as properly stored.

those who are bed bound or in wheel-  Avoid heavy activity like sport, house reno- chairs vations and gardening.

 Pregnant women and breastfeeding moth-  Watch or list to news reports to find out ers more information during extreme heat.

 Babies and young children How you can help others  Are overweight or obese

 Who work or exercise  Keep in touch with sick or frail friends and

 Have recently arrived from cooler climates family, call them at least once on any ex- treme heat day Hot cars kill  Encourage them to drink plenty of water

Never leave children, adults or pets in hot cars.  Offer to help family, friends and neigh- The temperature inside parked cars can double in bours aged over 65 or have an illness, by

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doing shopping or other errands so they  If you have symptoms of heat-related can avoid the heat. Take them some- illness, seek medical help. where cool for the day or have them stay overnight if they cannot make their home Reproduced from “Survive the Heat” produced cool by the Victorian State Government

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Hello,  Five Family Incident reports; two in Tynong; one in Nar Nar Goon, Maryknoll Thanks for the year. It was a busy one with a lot & Garfield. of heavy stuff for everyone in the community. We are proud to be a part of the local spirit and  Five people arrested on outstanding to have had the assistance from the many warrants.

strong people and groups that came out over  Five firearms storage inspections con- the year – amazing. ducted.

Some of the police things we’ve been involved  Two searches on separate occasions for in or had reported to us locally over the recent the same missing person.

period are:  Two separate assault allegations by peo- ple known to each other  Nineteen people & vehicles field con-

tacted for suspected criminal behaviour;  Two hundred and sixteen preliminary eight in Bunyip State Park; four in breath tests conducted. Tynong Nth; three in Bunyip Nth; two  Two new flagpoles. each in Bunyip & Nar Nar Goon.  One MOvember.  Eighteen referrals for counselling and assistance to other agencies.  On the crime front over the period we had a spate of overnight burglaries, at-  Ten people going to court for criminal or tempted burglaries and thefts occurring traffic matters, seven people arrested, on premises that weren’t occupied at and four traffic infringements notices the times of the thefts. They were: (fines) issued.  Four shops in Bunyip where petty cash  Nine Family Violence Intervention Or- ders served. was stolen.   Seven car accidents which involved; five Two sheds at Bunyip houses where mo- that were single vehicle; four occurring torbikes and bicycles were stolen. on the between Bunyip  Two at the same Garfield residence & Nar Nar Goon; three people going to which was under repair where tools, hospital; one where the driver was also home appliances & a motorbike were charged with hindering police; and one stolen. where the GPS told the driver to ‘turn right immediately’ from the left lane  Two at sporting premises in Garfield & across the path of a truck at 100 kph... Bunyip where nothing was stolen.

 Six people interviewed for drivers li-  Two on storage containers where power cence restorations at court. tools were taken.

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 One at Garfield where a motor bike &  Two reports of damage to property; trailer was stolen & later recovered in one to a gate in Tynong Nth & another Lysterfield after some great work by to a car in Tynong. the owner and public assistance via A bit of a statistical round up for Bunyip Police CCTV & electronic/social media. in the area over the past twelve months:  One on council premises in Tynong  243 Field contacts where old household items were sto-  145 referrals for assistance to other len. agencies; 82 Family incidents attended  Theft of; tools from a car in Bunyip; a  133 Infringement notices issued CB radio from a machine in Bunyip  79 thefts &/or burglaries reported State Park; fuel from a car in Garfield.  58 vehicle accidents with injuries etc  Possible theft or loss of two lap tops reported; 52 people charged

from a commercial location in Tynong  44 intervention orders served Nth, as well as theft by deception  34 people arrested charges relating to a separate ‘online’  26 firearms storage inspections con- incident at the same location. ducted

 Theft of mowers, tools & other items  24 driver licence restorations made during a garage sale in Garfield.  23 stolen veh’s (cars/tractors/  Four cars were recovered with three of motorbikes/trailers) reported

them confirmed as stolen, and only one  20 firearms seized

was not burnt out. They were:  18 burnt out cars recovered

 One stolen from Longwarry & found  16 property damages

intact in Longwarry; one stolen from  13 warrants executed Bayles with keys and an unsecured  8 missing persons reported firearm in it found burnt out in Narre  5 assaults & Warren minus the gun; one stolen from Lynbrook & burnt out in Nar Nar Goon;  1 armed robbery. one stripped & with no ID burnt out in Please look after each other and make it a Tynong Nth. good Christmas for everyone

For immediate emergency service assistance and attendance please ring 000. Victoria Police also now have another number – 113444 for any other police assistance or reporting, or you can con- tact us on any of below details.

[email protected] [email protected]

PH 5629 5205 F 5629 5999

Danny Hower, Victoria Police Sergeant 26184,

Bunyip Police Station, 4 Pearson St, Bunyip, 3815, VIC

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BUNYIP SINGERS P.O.Box 28, Garfield. PH: Marg 0419 895 123 Meet every Monday at 9.30am in the supper room at Bunyip Hall. Contact Dorothy Myers. PH: 5629 5601 GARFIELD & BUNYIP ROTARY CLUB P.O. Box 19, Garfield. BUNYIP SLIMMERS CLUB Meet every Wednesday at Garfield Bowling Club, Meets Wednesday 5-15 pm. Uniting Church hall Nash Contact: Graeme Squires: 0417 105 598 Rd Bunyip. Maree McRae – 0468 411 144. GARFIELD 1ST SCOUT GROUP GARFIELD ANGLING CLUB Cubs (Aged 8-11yr) meet every Tuesday at the hall, 6.30pm Meet 1st Monday of the month at the to 8pm. 1 Beswick Street, Garfield. Contact Steve Jensen on Garfield Golf Club. P.O. Box 145, Garfield. Contact Tony 0409 189 989. [email protected] or 0410 455 068.

GARFIELD BOWLING CLUB GARFIELD SWIMMING POOL P.O. Box 85, Garfield. Club House PH: 5629 2384 PH: 5629 2780 Phone Gordon; 0432 355 352 Tournament or Twilight Bowls Mob. 0409 154 149 GARFIELD TENNIS CLUB PH: Michelle 5629 2979 OR 0409 142 318

GARFIELD COMMUNITY HALL GARFIELD - TYNONG CRICKET CLUB For bookings PH: Melva - 5629 2748 or 0427 292 748 Titans P.O. Box 108, Garfield. Glen PH: 0425 883 568 Jason PH: 0422 309 933. GARFIELD COMMUNITY OP SHOP Beswick St, Garfield. PH: 5629 4423 71 Main St Garfield. Monday to Friday 9.30am-4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm PH:0459 982 338 GARFIELD UNITING CHURCH Margaret PH: 5629 2318 COMBINED PROBUS CLUB OF GARFIELD & BUNYIP JUSTICE OF THE PEACE Mrs Dale White JP 0407 093 622 Meet 1st Tuesday of month at Community Centre, Garfield. PH: Glenda 0410 036 837 Mr Martin Sayers OAM JP 0411 074 468

GARFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB MT CANNIBAL RESERVE P.O. Box 92, Garfield. Contact Michael 0414 666 715 Garfield. PH: 1300 787 624 GARFIELD GOLF CLUB MT CANNIBAL P.O.Box 78, 180 Thirteen Mile Rd, Garfield. ADULT RIDING CLUB INC PH: 5629 2794 FAX: 5629 2353 Meet 2nd Wednesday & 4th Saturday of the month. EMAIL: [email protected] Contact president PH: 5942 8314 WEB: www.garfieldgolf.com.au THE FRIENDS OF GARFIELD GARFIELD NETBALL ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED P.O.Box 39, Garfield. PH: Marg 0419 895 123 Contact Denise Smithwick 0478 350 170 or Vice President Mary White 5629 2620 GARFIELD PHARMACY MEDICAL CLINIC PH: 5629 2408 - 73-75 Main St, Garfield. WESTERNPORT INDIGENOUS Clinic OPEN EVERY WEEKDAY. NURSERY (WIN) GARFIELD PLAYGROUP Open Tuesday mornings 10am to 12pm. Located behind the Tynong Council Depot & CFA. Meets every Friday 9.30am - 12pm at Garfield PH: Adele 0417 373 690 Community Centre. P.O. Box 47, Garfield. PH: Lara 0421 150 855, Erin 0422 544 771 GARFIELD PRESCHOOL KINDER EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR LOCATIONS P.O.Box 24, 29-31 Garfield Rd, Garfield.PH: 5629 2208 Garfield Bowling Club Beswick Street Garfield Recreation Reserve Beswick Street GARFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL 84 Railway Ave, Garfield. PH: 5629 2274 Garfield Golf Club 180 Thirteen Mile Rd Garfield Post Office 77 Main Street GARFIELD RECREATION RESERVE 36 GARFIELD SPECTATOR I www.garfieldspectator.com.au I ISSUE 109 DECEMBER 2019