In This Edition: Page Page Matthew Flinders 2 The Golf Club 13 Trams in Geelong 4 Scoliosis 14 World Zoonoses Day 5 Bells Beach Surfing 16 Geelong Goal 6 Love 18 The Geelong Hospital 8 Quotes to Ponder 19 National Diabetes Week 10 150 Years Ago 19 Know Your Nature Strip 12 Handy Tips 20

(1774-1814) Matthew Flinders was born on the 16th March 1774. He was raised in Lincolnshire, England. Coming from a family of doctors it was expected of him to take up the same profession, but reports of Captain Cook’s discoveries and the reading of Daniel Defoe’s book “Robinson Crusoe”, moved him to go to sea. Matthew began his naval career in 1789 at the age of 15 when he joined the Royal Navy. Flinders served on three different ships before sailing with Captain Bligh on the Providence to Tahiti to hone his navigation skills. On this voyage he estab- lished himself as a first class navigator and an excellent cartographer. This was also Flinders first look at Australian waters landing at Adventure Bay, Tasmania in 1792 before returning to England. In 1795 he sailed aboard the HMS Reliance carrying newly appointed Governor of New South Wales, Captain John Hunter, to the convict settle- ment at Botany Bay. Onboard during the voyage Flinders befriended George Bass. With Bass, Flinders made a number of small boat journeys and refined the charts of the New South Wales coast. In 1798 Flinders and Bass set out in the Norfolk to explore the extent of the strait between the mainland and Tasmania. By doing this Flinders proved that it was a separate island. The passage was later named Bass Strait and the largest island, Flinders Island. In March 1800, Flinders set sail for England to put forward his proposal to explore the entire coast of Terra Australis to Sir Joseph Banks. In April 1801 while still in England, Flinders married Ann Chapelle. However, he had already been given command of the ship Investigator with orders from the British Government to make a thorough survey of the Australian Coastline, which was scheduled to take four years. In fact, it would be 9 years before Flinders would see his wife again. Investigator left England on the 18 July, 1801.

2 Sighting the Australian coast on 7 December 1801, Flinders charted the entire south coast from Cape Leeuwin (WA) around to . Matthew Flinders entered Port Phillip Bay on 27 April 1802. He chartered the entire bay, including the Geelong area. Landing at Limeburners Lagoon (near Geelong Grammar School in Corio), he scaled the tallest granite hill nearby to get a clear view of the surrounding landscape. He named it Station Peak. Later, the name of this 352m high hill was changed to Flinders Peak in his honour. Flinders Peak still stands out prominently for all travellers between Melbourne and Geelong as it is the highest peak in what is now known as the You Yangs today. Making a rush to reach Sydney before the winter set in he left Port Phillip Bay and arrived in Sydney on 9 May. After a 2 month layoff he left Sydney in July and charted the east and northern coastline of , eventually returning to Sydney on 9 June, 1803, having circumnavigated the continent. In Sydney he learned of his Fathers death and his wife’s serious illness. After 2 months he finally set sail for England but was shipwrecked on the Great Barrier Reef. After rowing back to Sydney he once more sailed for England in October 1803. On being forced to stop in Mauritius for repairs Flinders was kept prisoner for 6 ½ years accused of being a British spy. After his release he ar- rived back in England in October 1810. In poor health Matthew started to write his narrative, “A Voyage to Terra Australis.” In April 1812 Matthew and Ann had a daughter, Anne. She would never remem- ber her father. Matthew died the day after the publication of his books and maps on July 19, 1814. He was buried at St James, Hampstead, Eng- land.

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In 1912, electric trams began to take residents between the suburbs and city centre.

Opening of the Geelong Tramway in 1912 The tramway system was established by the Melbourne Electric Supply Company, whose main interest was the supply of electricity to Geelong. The city’s electrical supply, along with it’s trams were even- tually taken over by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC). The tram network closed in March 25th 1956 as a result of cars becoming a more popular method of getting around. Now, with limited all-day parking around the city, wouldn’t it be nice to have our trams back?

Between June 1942 and August 1946, the State Elec- tricity Commission of Victo- ria, operators of the tramway The large network included four main routes in Geelong, employed women for the first and only time as conductors. Their employment was brought about by the short- age of men away overseas serving in the military forces. Unusual for the times, these women were paid the same wage as men. Tramway in Moorabool St– c.1935 Conductor Bollard (Museum Victoria Australia) 4

What is zoonosis? Zoonosis is an ailment that is transmitted from animals to human beings. The term „zoonoses‟ refers to all such diseases. Approximately 150 zoonotic diseases are known to exist. The most widespread of such diseases these days are leptospirosis, and “mad cow disease”. Rabies is the deadliest of all. Zoonotic diseases can be Hendra Virus caused by all types of patho- The virus was isolated in 1994 during an gens, viruses, bacteria and outbreak of respiratory and nervous system parasites and can cause various disease in horses and humans in Hendra in symtoms such as diarrhea, Brisbane. The natural host for Hendra virus in Australia is the flying fox. muscle aches and fever. Some- There have been only seven confirmed hu- times, infected persons experi- man infections, all in , and four ence severe symtoms that can of these died. All seven cases had been in be life threatening. close contact with infected or dead horses. Symptoms Wildlife serves as a reservoir for An influenza-like illness, which can progress many diseases common to to pneumonia; or encephalitis (inflammation domestic animals and humans. of the brain) type symptoms i.e. headache, People working with wildlife high fever, and drowsiness, which can should be alert to the potential progress to convulsions or coma. Leptospirosis There is no known cure. A disease caused by Leptospira bacte- for disease transmission from ria. Also known as Weil‟s or Canecutter‟s disease, it is contracted when grazed or cut animals. skin (most commonly hands or feet) is in- World Zoonoses Day is fected by animal urine or other animal fluid, th or soil or water contaminated by urine or celebrated on July 6 every other animal fluid. year to create awareness of Symptoms the problem, and to remind Normally a sudden-onset illness, symptoms people who have pets to get include fever, headaches, severe muscle pain nausea, vomiting and bloodshot eyes. In themselves and their pets some instances, complications can cause vaccinated against such dis- death. eases. Sadly, most people Treatment show a very casual attitude A person with leptospirosis is usually admit- ted to hospital and treated with appropriate towards vaccination. antibiotics. 5

HM PRISON Geelong was a maximum security Australian prison located on the corner of Myers Street and Swanston Street in Geelong. The prison was built in stages from 1849 to 1864. Its design is based on Pentonville Prison in England. The Goal was built by prisoners who slept on high security barges on Corio Bay during construction. The three-storey central block is laid out in a shape of a cross with east and west wings serving as cells and the north wing as an administration block. The southern wing housed a kitchen, hos pital and a tailoring workshop. The Australian Army used the prison as a detention barracks during, and for a few years after World War II. The government closed the jail in 1991 because the facilities are nothing short of appalling. The prisoners were moved to the newly built HM Prison Barwon in Lara. The goal remains mostly unchanged since then. Tour groups are now run by the Rotary Club of Geelong. The Goal is open to the public on Satur- days, Sundays and daily during public and school holidays from 1pm to 4pm. Souvenirs are also available. A gallows exhibit recreates the 1863 hanging of James Murphy, who battered Constable Daniel O’Boyle to death with a hammer at the Warrnambool court house. Front entrance to the Geelong Goal 6 He was the first person hanged inside the Goal. Cell 47 is of special interest as it contains a mural painted on a wall by a prisoner, titled Window of Freedom. EARLY EXECUTIONS IN GEELONG

NAME DATE OF COMMENTS EXECUTION George Roberts December 16, 1854 Attempted poisoning of George Kelly with arsenic. John Gunn December 16, 1854 Murder of Samuel Harris in Warrnambool with a sword. James Ross April 22, 1856 Shot dead, then stabbed Mrs. Eliza Sayer. Owen McQueeny October 20,1858 Shot dead Elizabeth Lowe

James Murphy November 6,1863 Crushed skull of policeman with hammer at Warrnambool. Thomas Menard October 28,1865 Shot dead James Sweeny near Warrnambool.

A prison– Not just for the lawless... “The accommodation existing at Geelong for the reception of lunatics remanded from the police court is now attracting considerable attention. A local paper states that "at the present time there are ten females on remand in the Geelong gaol on the charge of being dangerous lunatics. In one of those cases, the patient- or rather criminal, according to the law, was particularly violent when brought before the police court on Tuesday morning, and was again remanded to gaol. The mayor, however, not satisfied with the discharge of this formal duty, subsequently paid a visit to the gaol to see what appliances the officials possess to deal with such cases. We need scarcely say that these were miserable in the extreme. A stretcher with straps to fasten the poor lunatic down, and thus increase the violence of the disorder, with only criminals to tend upon her, was all that our civilisa- tion provides in the Geelong goal for this most unfortunate class of sufferers." (The Argus, Thursday 3 October, 1867 p.7)

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Initially called the “Geelong Infirmary and Benevolent Asylum”, the Geelong hospital was established in 1852, only 15 years after the area was named “Geelong”. By 1850 Geelong was the fifth largest town in Victoria, but that was soon to change. By 1852 the The Geelong Hospital c.1866 population was about 10,000 and was growing rapidly due to the gold strike at Ballarat. In it’s first year of operation the Geelong Hospital treated 344 patients. By 1862 the popula- tion had more than doubled and the number of patients had increased to 2,450. Today the hospital is operated by Barwon Health which employs over 5,000 staff throughout Geelong and the South-Western districts of Victoria. Barwon Health, with The Geelong Hospital as its centrepiece, cares for the health needs of about 400,000 people in the area. The Geelong Hospital c.1930 Geelong has seen its hospital expanded dramatically to include psychiat- ric care, a specialised Cancer Centre, and a modern maternity ward. Two massive wings were constructed and opened by 1986- the first named after Roy Birdsey, a local solicitor and president of the Geelong Hospital between 1955 and 1976. The second wing was named after well-known nursing administrator, Patricia Heath. In addition to the Geelong Hospital there are three other private hospitals in the Geelong area: The Geelong Private Hospital, St John of God Hospital, and The Geelong Clinic. Another public hospital is The Geelong Hospital– today being planned. 8 The Nurse Bollard Located beside the walking path between Eastern Beach Baths and Limeburners Point, this bollard painted by Jan Mitchell is dedicated to the thousands of committed, hard-working staff who have worked at the Geelong Hospital for more than 155 years. In 1896 a School of Nursing was established thanks to a donation of £500 from Mrs. Silas Harding (who sadly died in a buggy accident in January 1897). Seven women made up the first intake of student nurses. A Nurses home was opened in 1931 to further improve nursing services in Geelong. In 1896, when the School of Nursing started, the hospital treated 2816 patients. On average 164 patients were in the hospital each day. The hospi- tal had a mortality (death) rate of 10%. Last year (2008-2009) over 67,000 patients were treated by Barwon Health at their 21 sites associated with The Geelong Hospital. A total of 1016 beds are available. Nursing clinical placements numbered 1338. Who of us has not benefitted in some way from these dedicated professionals and the improved medical care they provide?

In the hands of the nurse bollard is a donation tin for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. This was a relief committee set up in August 1930 to help Geelong workers survive The Great Depression which began in 1929. By February 1931 the Argus newspaper in Melbourne reported that this relief committee was distributing about £400 a month. In the first 28 weeks of operation 5,000 parcels had been distributed to the needy. It was estimated that about 3,000 people in Geelong would need on-going support to survive until the depression ended.

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July 11-17, 2010 Each year Diabetes Australia celebrates National Diabetes Week to raise awareness about diabetes in Australia. The campaign aims to educate Australia of the risk factors for type 2 diabetes and how type 2 can be prevented. But…

What is Diabetes? For our bodies to work properly we need to convert glucose (sugar) from food into energy. A hormone called insulin is essential for the conversion of glucose into energy. In people with diabetes, insulin is no longer produced or not produced in sufficient amounts by the body. So when people with diabetes eat glucose, which is found in most

common Western foods, it can’t be converted into energy. Instead of being turned into energy the glucose stays in the blood. This is why blood glucose levels are higher in people with diabetes. Glucose is carried around your body in your blood. Your blood glucose level is called glycaemia. It can be measured with a simple blood test.

What is type 1 Diabetes? In type 1 diabetes the pancreas stops making insulin. Without insulin the body burns its own fats as a substitute. Unless treated with daily injections of insu- lin, people with type 1 diabetes accumulate dangerous chemical substances in their blood from the burning of fat. This can cause a condition known as ketoacidosis. This condition is potentially life threatening if not treated.

To stay alive, people with type 1 diabetes depend on up to four insulin injections every day of their lives. They must test their blood glucose levels several times daily. The onset of type 1 diabetes typically occurs in people under 30 years, but can occur at any age. About 10-15% of all cases of diabetes are type 1.

For more information contact- Diabetes Australia: www.diabetesaustralia.com.au 10 What is type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes, affecting 85-90% of all people with the disease. While it usually affects older adults, even children are now getting it. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas makes some insulin but it is not produced in the amount your body needs and it does not work effectively. Type 2 diabetes results from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Although there is a strong genetic predisposition, the risk is greatly increased when associated with lifestyle factors such as high blood pressure, overweight or obesity, insufficient physical activity, poor diet and the classic ‘apple shape’ body where extra weight is carried around the waist. Type 2 diabetes can often be managed with healthy eating and regular physical activity. However, over time most sufferers will also need tablets and perhaps even insulin. Taking tablets or insulin as soon as they are required can result in fewer complications in the long-term. There is currently no cure for type 2 diabetes.

Identifying & Treating High Blood Glucose (Hyperglycemia) This can develop over many hours or days. Many people do not experience the symp- toms of hyperglycaemia until their blood sugar levels are extremely high. Although their blood contains too much sugar, they cannot tell unless they do a finger prick test. Typical Symptoms include: Feeling excessively thirsty. ● Feeling tired. Frequently passing large volumes of urine. ● Blurred vision. Infections (e.g. thrush, cystitis, wound infections). ● Weight loss. Treatment: Test your blood glucose level. Drink extra water. Check with your doctor about taking short-acting insulin. If levels remain high seek further medical attention. Identifying & Treating Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglycemia) Hypoglycaemia is when your blood glucose level has dropped too low. This occurs when your level falls below 4 mmol/L, although this can vary. Hypoglycaemia is more common in people who inject insulin. It is important to treat a ‘hypo’ immediately to stop your blood glucose level from dropping lower. Typical Symptoms include: Weakness, trembling or shaking ● Sweating Light headedness ● Numbness in lips or fingers Tearful/crying ● Poor concentration/Odd behaviour Hunger ● Irritability Treatment: Take a quick acting carbohydrate. E.g. 1/2 can regular soft-drink or 3 tea- spoons of sugar or honey. If glucose level does not rise in 15 minutes call your doctor. If a diabetic person loses consciousness THIS IS AN EMERGENCY! Dial 000 and state “Diabetic Emergency” to the operator. Follow the operator’s instructions carefully.

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Most homes have one. Here are some commonly asked questions along with the answers from the Customer Service Ph: 5272 5272 City of Greater Geelong Council. Does Council loam or seed nature strips? No Council does not supply any seed or loam for nature strip maintenance. Who do I report damage on my nature strip to? If the damage on a nature strip is caused by a Service Provider, the damage should be repaired by the relevant Service Provider. If it is un- known who caused the damage please contact Customer Service and we will investigate the matter further. Will Council maintain my nature strip? No Council will not maintain nature strips on a regular basis. Council will only repair safety issues on established nature strips. If you wish to report any safety issue on a nature strip please contact our Customer Service. Does Council supply weed control chemicals? For Occupa- tional Health and Safety reasons Council does not supply the public with any form of chemicals. Tree planting - Can I choose what type of tree gets planted in my nature strip? Council strives to create aesthetic streetscapes that beautify the community. Where possible Coun- cil will maintain or build upon existing avenue of trees. Resi- dents view points will be considered. Tree planting - Can I plant my own tree in the nature strip? Council does not provide the authority to residents to plant trees in nature strips. If you wish to make a request for Council to plant a tree in your nature strip please contact Customer Service. Tree planting - What do I do if my tree dies, goes missing or is vandalized? If your tree dies, goes missing or is vandal- ized please contact Customer Service. Your request will then be forwarded to the Tree Management Unit for action. Every effort will be made to replace your tree as soon as is practicable and you will be advised in relation to when this can occur.

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“Fore!” comes the cry from back down the fairway. The group of golfers duck their heads and hope the way- ward struck ball does not hit them. Most golfer knows the feeling of pending pain caused by inconsiderate golfers pushing up too closely from behind. It is a similar feeling felt today by ex-members of the Geelong Golf Club and residents in North Geelong as they wait nervously on a decision about the development of the former Geelong Golf Club site. The Geelong Golf Club was formed in 1892. Initially, they started competition on land next to the Princes Bridge beside the Barwon River. Soon after, the members moved to the current site in North Geelong. Although land prices in the area were going for about £18 per acre, the locals saw an opportunity to make a handsome profit off the wealthier types who had membership at the club. Finally, 146 acres (59 hectares) was purchased for up to £30 per acre. The Saleyards Hotel served as the first clubhouse until the club could build it‟s own rooms. In 1992, one hundred years after formation, debts totalling hundreds of thousands of dollars saw the club and it‟s course sold to the PGA Links company. The Geelong Golf Course remained open until 2004 before finally closing under the weight of growing debt. Since then, the land has remained an unkempt eyesore. Estimates now put the value of the land at up to $25,000,000. Until now, applications for developing the land have met with disapproval from the Geelong City Council. A recent proposal which includes building a Woolworths Hardware store, restaurants, and a medi- cal Centre is currently being considered by Council. Local residents and past members of the club continue to raise questions about the Club‟s past financial transactions as well as future proposals for use of the land. Geelong Golf Club site in North Geelong 13 “My Nanna has scoliosis, my mum has scoliosis and I have scoliosis. My family has dealt with this condition for at least three generations.” Scoliosis, or abnormal curving of the spine, affects about 3% of people. Mild cases may not affect daily living. But severe cases can be painful and limit normal activity. So what is scoliosis? Scoliosis was originally a Greek word meaning curved or bent. Today it is a word used to describe the most common type of spinal curvature. Scoliosis is simply a descriptive term, like headache, and not a precise diag- nosis. When a scoliosis develops the spine bends side ways and rotates along its vertical axis. These changes have cosmetic and physiological effects with long-term consequences which may result in significant health problems with severe curves. Although it is a complex three dimensional deformity, on an x-ray, viewed from the rear, the spine of an individual with a typical scoliosis may look more like an “S” or a “C” than a straight line. The symptoms of scoliosis can include the following: Uneven musculature on one side of the spine A rib prominence and/or a prominent shoulder blade caused by rotation of the rib cage in thoracic scoliosis Uneven hips/leg lengths Asymmetric size or location of the breast in females Slow nerve action (in some cases) Head not centred directly above the pelvis Appearance of a raised, prominent hip 14 Uneven waist Changes in look or texture of skin overlying the spine What treatment is available? There’s no clear evidence that untreated scoliosis, or scoliosis treated with bracing or spinal fusion, will increase the risk of back pain or arthritis in the long-term. Scoliosis treatment is based on the degree of the curvature of the spine, viewed from the front or back by x-ray. The following are general guidelines for treatment: Less than 10 Degrees: This is not scoliosis. Scoliosis is defined as spinal curvature greater than 10 degrees. Curvature under 10 degrees is considered a normal variation, just as there is a normal range for weight and height. 10 Degrees to 30 Degrees In this range, scoliosis is observed for progression. Significant progression is defined as an increase in curvature of at least five degrees. The typical rate of progression is one degree per month, so it would take at least five months to see a significant progression. 30 Degrees to 50 Degrees In this range, bracing is the standard care. The scoliosis brace is known as TLSO, which stands for thoraco-lumbar spinal orthic. The idea behind bracing is to stop or slow the progression of the curve so that it stays under 50 degrees. Special Comment: “In my case, the scoliosis is in More than 50 Degrees the 10 to 30 degree range. Beyond 50 degrees, the spine loses its When I was 10 years of age ability to compensate and progression my doctor told me that regular becomes inevitable. The only way to exercise (dancing) would help stop progression at this stage is a surgery slow down the progression. I am now 31 years-of-age and I called spinal fusion. Think of the verte- generally live a normal life. brae as beads on a string. The spine However, when it is cold in bends between the vertebrae as a string winter I tend to get a lot of bends between the beads, causing the back ache. Also, at times I beads to move. The way to stop the pinch a nerve in my back giv- beads from moving is to stick them to- ing me severe pain. When this happens I tend to go through a gether. Spinal fusion surgery joins the lot of pain killers. vertebrae. I know my condition will get worse as I age.”

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Surfers get together at Bells Beach annually around Easter time for the surfing championships. The professional Rip Curl Pro event was first produced in the early 1970s. It has been a part of life at Bells Beach ever since. The first event was amateurish, with com- petitors barely getting compensated. However, when surfing leg- end Michael Peterson took home the prize, professional surfing was indeed born. Sponsorship didn‟t come until 1974, when Coca -Cola and Rip Curl got in- volved. The prizes were better and Bells Beach became a re- vered site for this event. The power and height of the Aus- tralian waves proved formida- ble. RIP CURL PRO LEGENDS The early days of these con- tests produced many surfing legends. They rode the waves with amazing turns and slashbacks, such as Simon Anderson did in 1977. The Rip Curl Pro attracted the likes of Jeff Hakman, Terry Fitzgerald, Bells Beach is located 25 minutes from Rod Brooks and Jack McCoy to the centre of Geelong near Torquay. test their ability along with many others. RIP CURL PRO THROUGH the YEARS The twenty fifth anniversary of the Rip Curl Pro in 1997 had the best surf possible, and the crowds swelled to match the surf. The Rip Curl Pro is considered to be one of the six “Hallmark Interna-

16 tional Sporting Events in Australia. The surf at Bells Beach still is one of the most popular surfing spots for the pros and is part of the World Championship Tour. The right hand reef break has made this beach one of the most formidable surfing challenges. RIP CURL PRO WINNER This year‟s winner of the Rip Curl Pro, Kelly Slater, proclaims Bells Beach to be one of the most difficult to surf. The two distinct sections break atop two reefs. These are known to surfers as “Rincon” and “The Bowl.” If you are looking for bigger waves they will be found in “The Bowl.” This area is where there have been some of the toughest competitions of the Rip Curl Pro. The surf tends to be smaller at “Rincon” and this is where the surfers can show what they are made of in terms of showmanship. Competitors try to coax the very best surfing out of those small waves to capture the ultimate prize. The winners trophy Winners of the men’s competition 1973 Michael Peterson 1986 Tom Carroll 1999 Shane Dorian 1974 Michael Peterson 1987 Nick Wood 2000 Sunny Garcia 1975 Michael Peterson 1988 Damien Hardman 2001 1976 Jeff Hakman 1989 Martin Potter 2002 1977 Simon Anderson 1990 Tom Curren 2003 Andy Irons 1978 Mark Richards 1991 Barton Lynch 2004 1979 Mark Richards 1992 Richie Collins 2005 Trent Munro 1980 Mark Richards 1993 Damien Hardman 2006 Kelly Slater 1981 Simon Anderson 1994 Kelly Slater 2007 Taj Burrow 1982 Mark Richards 1995 Sunny Garcia 2008 Kelly Slater 1983 Joe Engel 1996 Sunny Garcia 2009 Joel Parkinson 1984 Cheyne Horan 1997 Matt Hoy 2010 Kelly Slater 1985 Tom Curren 1998 17

There are many unexplained mysteries that seem to puzzle and keep us seeking answers. Love is the biggest mystery to me. It leaves me amazed and yet mystified. For some love can feel very freeing, yet others view love as only a word, growing up in a loveless environment. It’s sad. We humans are designed with the need to be loved and to give love. I have noticed that many people abuse the ‘love’ word. They say such things as: “I love my car,” “I love my dress,” and “Oh, I love this hat.” It seems that people who crave love are trying to find the meaning of it in material goods, rather than in warm, giving relationships with other humans. Advertising agencies have a lot to answer for. Love is not seen in an object. What is love? How will I know true love? I have know doubt that these questions will be asked for years to came. This is a mystery that has confused many of today's youth. It also has many parents worried. I have been both. I never realised that adolescence, combined with the chemical attraction that comes from going through puberty create infatuation, the illusion of love. Now I realise that what I felt at the time towards a boy was not true love. I found this time of my life very confusing. However, I now have a better idea of the enormous amount of rampaging hormones that the adolescence youth of today experience. Lacking the maturity to understand true, lasting love, many young ones feel let-down, like a prospector finally learning that what he has discovered is not a real gold nugget but worthless fool’s gold. Love is giving and receiving; a beautiful emotion with free flowing communica- tion from one person to another. True love would never damage the other person. It never inflicts hurt. Many people may wonder how to express love and use it’s many different forms. For me, the greatest and purest form of love; the way it was beautifully designed; the way it was meant to be, is recorded in the Bible. What do you think?

“Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude or self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

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Twenty years from now… You will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the things you did. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Don’t wait for your ship to come in– swim out to it!

Life ends… when you stop dreaming Hope ends… when you stop believing And love ends… when you stop caring So dream, hope and love… And make life beautiful!

Geelong– 150 years ago this month ATTEMPT TO PROCURE ABORTION Anne Rock, deposed that she had been living with the defendant as his wife for about 18 months in all. Some time after she went to live with him he told her he was afraid she was in the family-way, that he did not wish her to have a baby, and said he would give her something that would get rid of it, and "make her all right.".... He brought her some dark coloured very bitter stuff to drink... He continued to give her this stuff three or four times a day. “I am quite sure I must have had a miscarriage after taking the medicine,” [stated Anne Rock.] “It is a powder...It is called colocynth or bitter apple.”... The bench considered that a prima facie case had been made out against the prisoner, with attempt to procure abortion, and he was fully committed to take his trial at the next General Sessions. (The Argus, Wednesday July 18, 1860 p.7) Colocynth– One of the most violent purgative drugs known; insomuch that it excoriates the passages to such a degree as Colocynth on the vine to sometimes draw blood, and induce a so-called "superpurgation". Some women used it… in the beginning of pregnancy, to cause an abortion, which often occurred due to the violence of its operation. (Wikipedia) 19

1 Bananas are affordable and have health benefits. They help with blood pressure and ease muscle cramps. They also contain an antacid that helps prevent stomach ulcers. To keep bananas from over-ripening, keep at room-temperature until ripe, then place in a brown paper bag and locate in the refrigerator to stop further ripening. 2 To keep heating bills down in Winter: I. Use door-seals and repair windows to stop drafts. II. Dress warmly inside the house instead of heating the room to a higher temperature. III. Eat warm meals instead of cold foods. IV. Heat only the rooms you live in. Close off all others areas, including bedrooms until you go to bed. 3 The most common signs of asthma are: Coughing- usually happens at night, during early hours of the morn- ing, when the weather is cool, or during exercise. Wheezing- breathing sounds like whistles. Other breathing problems. If your child has wheezing, coughing or other problems breathing, it is important to talk to your doctor about whether it might be asthma. (The Royal Children’s Hospital– Melbourne)

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