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8 PAGE LIFT-OUT INSIDE THIS EDITION It’s not fine An 89-year-old Buchan knock on the door to discuss on the same date (January 24). resident has expressed her what the problem is, rather than Like his neighbor, Mr Harris had dismay at being issued with a just issuing a ticket. Didn’t we do received a fire prevention notice fine from the East Gippsland enough or was it because mum from the shire’s municipal fire Shire over reportedly having wasn’t here?,” Mrs Jones won- prevention officer, prior to long grass in her horse ders. Christmas. paddock. Mrs Jones says with the horses Mr Harris said he was disap- Leona Lavell has lived in being away from the property be- pointed with the fine. Buchan her entire life and these cause of the fires, the grass had “I was away in South Australia days uses a walker to get another chance to grow. when the original fire prevention around. “There are also limited contrac- notice arrived. I had mowed my Mrs Lavell received a fire pre- tors in Buchan and most were block and checked the mail be- vention notice to cut grass, busy with busfhfire recovery fore I left,” Mr Harris said. weeds and undergrowth on her efforts.” “When I came back the expiry block in early December. Mrs Jones said in the past cou- date on the notice had already It instructed that all vegetation, ple of weeks someone had been lapsed.” including the fence line, must be onto the property and slashed it, Like Mrs Lavell, Mr Harris usu- cut to a maximum height of but she wasn’t sure who. ally has horses graze his back- 100mm. “There’s been no notification of yard to keep the grass down. The notice stated the works who’s done it,” Mrs Jones said. Buchan CFA Captain, Peter “are necessary to protect life or “I suppose we’ll receive a bill White, said he found it odd that property from the threat of fire”. from the slashing contractors as the fire authority responsible Mrs Lavell’s daughter, Gale for the township, the CFA, did- Jones, says she organised n’t receive a list of properties her cousin to slash the grass They didnʼt even deemed to have failed to on the property. knock on the door to comply with the Country Fire On December 27, Mrs Lavell “speak to mum. Sheʼs a ” Authority Act. was evacuated from her “We’re still in clean-up and home with the approaching pensioner. - Gale Jones said recovery mode and for some fires because she was it’s been quite a traumatising deemed a vulnerable person. ordeal,” Capt White said. Three days later fires tore now,” Mrs Lavell said. “If we’d had a list of those who Buchan pensioner, Leona Lavell, with the $1652 infringement notice through Buchan, but Mrs Lavell’s “We are happy to comply with had failed to comply, perhaps we she received for allegedly having not slashed her grass. K174-5184 house and property in Davidson keeping the grass down, but could have helped them so they Street were unscathed. there’s been no personal contact were compliant.” She was unable to return to her whatsoever,” Mrs Lavell said. In response, the East Gipps- property for three weeks, arriving Ironically, the land adjoining the land Shire confirmed infringe- back in the middle of January. Lavell property, which runs down ments had been issued to prop- The horses that usually graze to the river was overgrown and erties that had not complied with the grass were also relocated. untidy when the News visited fire prevention notices. Just recently, Mrs Lavell re- this week. “Following the fires, council received an infringement notice for The Department of Environ- ceived some community re- $1652 for failing to comply with a ment, Land, Water and Planning quests to ensure fire prevention fire prevention notice. (DELWP) said the land is ‘be- notices were followed up to alle- The offence was alleged to lieved’ to be owned by a local viate further risk,” a shire have occurred on January 24 government authority. spokesperson said. with the infringement notice Mrs Lavell’s neighbor, Nick Har- “After follow-up inspections in dated February 13. ris, who lives in a property in Sa- late January, infringements were Mrs Lavell has until March 11 to leyard Road, which adjoins Mrs issued to owners whose proper- pay the fine. Lavell’s block, also received an ties were not at the standard Gale Jones says the fine has infringement notice for failing to required.” upset her mother greatly. comply with a fire prevention no- Council will now contact each “They didn’t even knock on the tice. He too was fined $1652. person who received an infringe- door to speak to mum. She’s a Mr Harris’s notice was issued ment and “support them to gain pensioner,” Mrs Jones said. three minutes before Mrs compliance and also through a The overgrown land abutting the Lavell property, which is reportedly “Surely it’s common sense to Lavell’s for an offence committed process of infringement review”. owned by a local government authority. K174-5205

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(PS) the Variety Mini Bash stop in local towns along the ing the bushfire Empty Esky Tour. way before its night in Malla- crisis. With the aim to visit as many coota. Having booked out the Work in getting re- Wine for wildfires fire affected towns in regional whole town’s accommoda- quested supplies to Victoria as possible, the tion, it’s sure to be a huge coordinators and in- The thing about a disaster is the far- crowd will depart from Mel- celebration. dividuals in Clifton reaching empathy that presents in hu- bourne headed for Mallacoo- But it doesn’t stop on day Creek, Sarsfield, mans. ta for an overnight stay, issu- one - the journey home has Buchan, Gelantipy, Next week an Upper Yarra Valley winery will ing two very special grants to lots in store too. Orbost, Wairewa, host an event in Melbourne to raise funds for local schools along the way. Kicking things off on Sunday Beta Belong North, the East Gippsland Rotary Fire Aid to help As always with any Variety morning from 8am at Malla- Club Terrace, Noor- those affected by the bushfires. event, there will be a fleet of coota P-12 College, they too inbee and Cann Wild Fire Wines Throws a Shrimp on the classic and themed cars will be a recipient of the gen- River would not have Barbie For Victorian Wild Fire Victims is along with plenty of colour erosity of the Variety motor- been successful being organised by the winery’s owner, and costumes. ing entrants and supporters. without community Peter Newman. The Variety Mini Bash Mallacoota P-12 is home to support. Mr Newman’s connections with East Gipp- Empty Esky Tour concept is 90 students, but at present “We sincerely thank sland stem from family at Ensay. simple. Stop, spend, fill your they only have two opera- you all. It was also “East Gippsland is close to my heart as my eskies and show the locals tional laptops that the stu- great to be able to family has a property at Ensay owned by my some love. Based on the dents can use. With such a support the East ADRA volunteer, Anna Wilson, packing cousin Brendan Flynn, part of which is iconic Variety Bash which broad student population and Gippsland Shire generators to take to Buchan and Ensay Station which has an interesting his- sees up to 100 cars travel diverse needs, Mallacoota P- tory,” Mr Newman said. Council staff, Red Gelantipy. (PS) across the country to provide 12 have asked for 10 laptops Cross, The Salvos “We are charging $50 a head which covers injections into local that can be utilised both in and caterers at the grateful to the police, those affected to be a meal, free wine tasting and entertainment. economies through tourism class and at home to further Bairnsdale Relief council and the Inci- able to come in for “I guestimate about 60 to 100 people will and provide grants to children learning. Centres,” ADRA said dent Control Centres ongoing support. attend and we will raise around $1500 for in need, the Variety Mini Bash On Sunday, these laptops in a statement. for their support and “A huge thank you the East Gippsland Rotary Fire Aid Appeal. Empty Esky Tour was the per- will be presented to the Support has includ- guidance in trans- to the numerous “I’d like people to come and meet old fect opportunity for Variety - school by the 200-strong ed: generators, water porting the supplies businesses for their friends and maintain the momentum of rais- the Children’s Charity - to do crowd responsible for the pumps, solar pow- with escorts and per- excellent service, ing funds for wildfire victims.” what it does best - bring joy fundraising that made the do- ered electric fencing mits to remote cen- donations and dis- He said the menu included steak, chops, with lasting impact. nation possible. units, poly piping, tres,” ADRA said. counts. Thanks also snags, salad and pavlova, plus award-win- The crew will be paying a The attendees will be track- fencing materials, “A huge thank you to the many people ning Wild Fire Wines, with $5 per bottle sold visit to locals in Bruthen, as ing their impact over the cash grants, water, to the proprietor of who gave urgently donated to the East Gippsland Rotary Fire well as supporting local course of Variety Mini Bash food, lanterns, filter the old Beta Electric needed donations.” Aid Appeal. Bruthen businesses, it will Empty Esky Tour, recording jugs and torches. store, corner of Main Funds from the cur- Tasting of seven varieties is free but $5 for pop over to Bruthen Primary what they spend along the ADRA will continue Street and Riviera rent half price ADRA each subsequent glass. where they’re in need of lap- way. to provide assis- Plaza, who has pro- bargain shed sale Wild Fire Wines Throw A Shrimp on the tops to support the develop- The group anticipates more tance through the re- vided the warehouse will provide support Barbie for Victorian Wild Fire Victims will be ment of their 49 students. than $70,000 will be injected covery phase. space to pack for de- for those affected by hosted at the Mercantile Rowing Club, 5 These laptops will allow into regional communities “We are especially liveries and also for the fires. Boathouse Drive, Melbourne, on Thursday classes at the school to ac- from the overnight adventure. March 5, from 6-10pm. Contact the News for RSVP details. Social breakfast Rotary Centenary House will hold its annual breakfast at St Johnʼs Church Hall in Bairnsdale on April 1. M509855 The community support over the years has been amazing and this worthwhile facility con- tinues to support Gippsland. + The breakfast starts at 7am and a very social State of the art atmosphere is ensured. The local people who have stayed at the house numbers hundreds and at the moment, 3D printed Mr Peter Down and wife, Margaret, are happy '%)%+)(+) + custom orthotics to use it while attending the Latrobe Hospital. '+,-,+-+- Al-anon does work A long standing Al-Anon member shared: “The biggest change apparent to

M511067 me is that members are seeking help at a much earlier age.” ”It is very rewarding seeing these young .-,+*)('+&%$+#)("'! ) '+..+- mothers, living proof Al- Anon does work.” *+ Al-Anon group meetings are held in 5152 3500 Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance. Contact 1300 252 666.

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Bella Fielden, who has recently been diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, is comforted by ARIA award-winning singer, Delta Goodrem, during the Today Show broadcast in Lakes Entrance last Friday. Hodgkins Lymphoma is the same cancer Delta battled with some years ago. (PS)

Your Flight Centre Bairnsdale team: Grace Rowe, Taylah Magnuson, Samantha Whitty and Arron Comforted by Delta Kyriazis. Ten-year-old Isabelle Bella in the coming months. and lives in Bairnsdale with (Bella) Fielden has had “If you are in pain and hurt- her mother and brothers, but Flight Centre Bairnsdale has arrived! ing programs, local markets and events as some comfort from ARIA ing, think of me and know spends time in Lakes En- The long-awaited grand opening took well as getting into the corporate sector. award-winning singer, that you are in my thoughts trance with her grandmoth- place late last year. The Bairnsdale team promises to ensure Delta Goodrem, in some and I am there with you,” er, Linda. Flight Centre Bairnsdale’s team is made the community is always up to date on challenging times. Delta said. A program, Monkey In My up of locals Taylah, Aaron and Grace, led local travel trends and deals by working Bella has recently been di- They then locked in a pinky Seat, has been implement- by Samantha, who all share the same pas- closely with some of Australia’s leading agnosed with Hodgkins promise. ed in her class. sion: Travel. travel companies and preferred suppliers. Lymphoma, the same can- Bella will be travelling to A ‘monkey kit’ is provided They are dedicated in delivering an excel- The team is a firm believer in living local cer Delta battled some years Melbourne today and will which includes a stuffed lent personalised customer sales experi- and buying local. So the next time you ago. begin treatment on Friday. monkey that sits in Bella’s ence, with a little local flair. need to book a trip or to get some inspira- Linda Fielden, Bella’s A Crowd Funding Page has seat, a book to help teach- Backed by a worldwide renowned travel tion for your next adventure, head down to grandmother, approached been set up and Bella’s fam- ers explain the situation to company and with the knowledge and re- Flight Centre Bairnsdale at 58-66 Nichol- Delta’s team to see if she ily and friends are asking if her classmates. courses from the Traralgon branch, the son Street, or call them 5198 7024. and Bella could meet while anyone is able to donate. In addition Bella and her Bairnsdale team looks forward to immers- Pop in and say ‘g’day’ to your new local she was performing on the Visit the Facebook page. classmates have online ac- ing itself in the community – through sport- travel team. Today Show in Lakes En- “We already have $4500 cess to Monkey Message, trance last Friday morning. raised in two days and are which allows the sharing of To everyone’s delight, the very thankful for this,” pictures, documents and ed- meeting happened and Bella’s aunt, Stacey, said. ucational activities, so com- Delta passed on some very Bella is a grade five student munication stays open with comforting words to help at Lucknow Primary School the school and patient. Better, faster care Patients from areas surrounding Swifts Victoria’s bush nursing centres are the Creek and Buchan now have access to heart of Victoria’s most remote towns safe, higher-quality nursing care and and the Labor Government is supporting medicines closer to home, with the State them to deliver important services to their Government expanding the role of Victo- local communities. riaʼs bush nursing centres. They deliver a broad range of health and Minister for Health, Jenny Mikakos, last community services, health promotion, im- M512688A week announced the Swifts Creek and munisations, visiting medical services, out- Buchan Bush Nursing Centres can now pro- reach nursing into the community and provide Rural Isolated Practice nursing care to vide jobs in regional Victoria. 58-66 Nicholson Street, Bairnsdale Call 1300 025 788 their community in the absence of a doctor. In 2019-20, the government is increasing These specially trained nurses can supply annual funding for bush nursing centres by some common medicines to patients for a more than $750,000, which means they re- short period, like antibiotics, without calling ceived a 12.9 per cent increase on the previ- in the patient’s general practitioner. ous year. It will make a big difference to locals and bush nursing centres who provide vital support and assistance for many people affected by the recent bushfires in regional Victo- ria and the recovery efforts going forward. “We’re backing our remote nurses to do what they do best by giving them the ability to supply a greater range of medicines – ensuring regional patients get back on their feet faster,” Ms Mikakos said. FOR “Instead of costly and long trips to the GP, HANDS ON people living in remote towns in East Gipps- land will now have quicker, more convenient TREATMENT FOR PAIN and safe access to basic medicines at their Osteopathy is a style of manual therapy local bush nursing centre. which targets a wide range of medical SALE “We know bush nursing centres are at the conditions. heart of rural communities – that’s why we’re supporting them to provide the highest qual- • Joint & Muscle Pain ity of care and help locals recover from the • Headaches & Migraines • Sports Injuries • Neck & Shoulder Pain • Acute/Chronic Pain devasting bushfires.” • Lower Back Pain & Sciatica 2017 (SEPT) JOHN DEERE 3036E TRACTOR Previously, patients living in Victoria’s most 37hp 4WD Hydrostatic Drive ONLY 66 Hours $28,000 isolated towns would have to wait or travel TREATMENT TECHNIQUES INCLUDE: long distances for a GP appointment to ac- • Soft Tissue Therapy • Joint Articulation c/w: Balance of 6 year Warranty, Titan 4in1 Bucket, 300kg Counter weight, 4ft H/D Slasher cess basic medication. • Joint Manipulation/HVLA • Stretching The patient’s GP still holds prescribing New never used, 5ft Grader Blade with Rippers New never used, 4ft Rotary Hoe New never rights for ongoing medication and nurses in Phone: 0419 910 237 used, 4ft Carry all New never used, 5ft Landscape Rake, H/D Post Hole Borer with 3 Augers, bush nursing centres will follow up with them Address: 65 Grant Street, Bairnsdale All in excellent condition ready for work. email: [email protected] M512451 to review the patient’s symptoms and ensure M512812 Call David on 0419 876 663 they are taking the right medication. website: wigneyosteopathy.com.au 4 Dedicated recovery fundneeded said. east,”he East Gippslandandthenorth recovery isareasonable ask,covering both Government -$500millionin forVictoria fire fire recovery and$1billionby theNSW been allocatedby theCommonwealth for thefactin Melbourne, that$2billionhas ceive financialbacking. to thisregion,fromwhichprojectscouldre- nounced thatwould bededicatedlargely large over-arching recovery fundan- said. investmenttourism perspective,” MrBull our economy and fromaninfrastructure some significantannouncementstoboost andIwould expecting thefireperiod announced. icated bushfirerecoveryfundmustbe Gippsland EastMP, Tim Bull,saysaded- be inEastGippslandtomorrowand

M512591 “When you thinkofthebillionsbeingspent Mr Bullsaidtherewas aneedtohave a “The visitwas acommitmentmadedur- Member oftheStateGovernmentwill better outcomes Early detectionleadsto FAMILY? IN YOUR IS GLAUCOMA BOOK YOURCHECKUPPLUS 29 Service Street, Bairnsdale 29 ServiceStreet, Bairnsdale 8-14 March 2020 Glaucoma Week those thatwere directlyfireimpacted.” es thatwere decimatedfinancially, only present thereisnothingfor thosebusiness- need immediatebusiness assistance. At ment for outcomes, we also longerterm thebusiness community.support he said. that iswhatIamhopingwillbeannounced,” fund thecommunity couldhave inputinto- that couldbedone, ifwe hadadedicated eastcouldalsobeaccomplished. further boat ramp upgrade andahostofprojects in theeastaroundOrbost; CapeConran upgrade inPaynesville; Rail Trail upgrades way Redevelopment; theSquatters’Row playground,bridge walking trails ortheSlip- Bullock Islandredevelopment, new foot- completed. significant projectswe need,tobe “While we invest- needthisinfrastructure Mr Bullalsoagainstressedtheneedto “These arejustafew ofthemany things “In Lakes Entrance thiscouldincludethe “That would allow for someofthemore Phone: 51524380 TM TODAY!

M507440CR Bunker downinsafety safety bunkercouldbeasmartoptionforthoseinbushfireriskareas. Anthony Tratt, ownerandmanagingdirectorofWildfire SafetyBunkers,saysa Australia willexperience an and theCSIRO predictthat mate InstituteofAustralia and extreme temperatures. higher thanaverage winds more unpredictable, with weather seemstobecome Flame Zone. Bushfire Attack Level - tralian Standard(BAL-FZ), to thehighestcurrentAus- bushfire bunkers. accredited, purpose-built neered, government or quality, fullyengi- ing andinstallingsuperi- is committedtosupply- Forecasts fromtheCli- Each year inAustralia, the Wildfire bunkers arerated Wildfire SafetyBunkers WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26,2020 resident’s lastoption. safety bunker couldbea awildfire been cutshort, your evacuation planhas and thetimetoexecute shelter. the installationofabushfire and may wishtoconsider thebushfireduring season bushland areathighrisk lated areasofsurrounding length. throughout theseason’s will bemoreintense andlastlonger earlier life andproperty. wildfire events thatthreaten increasing occurrenceof When situationschange Residents wholive iniso- The fireseasonwillstart | EASTGIPPSLANDNEWS.COM.AU an affordable point.” price bankments, andthey areat isting gardenbedsandem- can belandscapedintoex- amountoftime, they short they canbeinstalledina credited by thegovernment, extensively testedandac- ular isthatthey have been units have becomesopop- tralia wide,” hesaid. comed by residents Aus- products have beenwel- for many years now andour bushfire shelter business option. could beasmart fire Safety Bunkers, saidit managing directorof Wild- “I believe thereasonsour “We have beeninthe Anthony Tratt, owner and (PS) EASTGIPPSLANDNEWS.COM.AU | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 Farms n’ Fences 5

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The community was invited to have some fun at the Farms nʼ Fences fundraiser on Friday night at Clifton Creek. The event was held to raise money to replace farm fences in the Clifton Creek area. PICTURED: Justin, Brigitte and Dallas Hayward, Mandy and Rod Cullinan Community members and friends. K160-027 and Clint Dennett. K160-029

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M512769 BairnsBairnsdaledale 3875 T:T: 51525152 9797 LMCT 1702 dwyerstoyota.com.audwyerstoyota.com.au 6 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 | EASTGIPPSLANDNEWS.COM.AU New committee in Coota The Mallacoota and Dis- look forward to. Also positive except for land and sea trict Business and is the availability of a access. Tourism Association $20,000 grant to all BTAs Janet Burton, executive of- (MDBTA) held its annual and chambers of commerce ficer with Business and general meeting at the from East Gippsland Shire Tourism East Gippsland, Mudbrick Pavilion in Council to provide some im- who conducted the elections Mallacoota on Saturday, mediate economic stimulus for the new committee, said February 22. and also the potential for although we have all seen Almost all of the members other grants and low interest photos and read about the were in attendance and a rate loans. devastation, seeing it with new committee was elected Elected as the new execu- your own eyes is very con- to lead the business and tive were Grant Cockburn as fronting and really brings tourism group to what was president, Jodie York as vice home what so many went generally agreed to be a president and Colin Dixon through and are still going bright future. as secretary. The position of through. Retiring president, John treasurer remains to be filled “It was very encouraging Hilvert, who resides in Can- and will be undertaken in the though, to see large berra but has business inter- interim by Colin Dixon. amounts of new growth ests in Mallacoota, said the Elected as general commit- sprouting from many of the time was right for locals to tee members were Vanessa burned trees and forest take the reins of the associa- Janss, John Hilvert, Linda floors and to know that the tion and lead it forward. In Bruce and Kevin Lott. landscape has started the President of the Bairnsdale Lions Club, Murray Goff, presents a cheque to Ann his annual report to mem- Mallacoota suffered badly process of recovery,” she Brewer, nurse manager of the Buchan Bush Nursing Centre. The centre has bers, John highlighted the with the recent bush fires, said. been pivotal in providing support to the Buchan community during this bushfire achievements of MDBTA losing over 100 homes, the Mallacoota is open for busi- recovery. (PS) over the past 12 months and abalone processing facility ness and locals are eager to said he hoped and believed and having the landscape welcome tourists back. The the retiring committee was burned to the beach in many pristine beaches and ocean leaving the association in areas. The bigger loss, how- vistas await visitors and the good shape, with increased ever, was the secondary im- best way for people to assist Find your ‘why’ in life membership and a lot to be pact of having a tourism businesses and the whole positive about. town bereft of visitors in town is to flock back and What is your ʻwhyʼ in life, in business? ary 28, from 10.30am to 2.30pm, at the The Wild Harvest Seafood what is normally peak tourist show support by spending Why do you do what you do? Are you Bairnsdale Racecourse with tickets on Festival and the promise of season. The road was money with accommodation taking care of yourself? Are you feeling sale now through Eventbrite, with more returning tourists, especially closed for five weeks, effec- providers, eateries and busi- all the ʻfeelsʼ that life can bring? information on the EmpowHer Facebook for Easter, were all events to tively cutting off Mallacoota nesses in general. If you want to know more and to be sur- page. rounded by inspiring women in Bairnsdale, VIP tickets are available, where you have then you cannot afford to miss the inaugural the extra experience of personalised time EmpowHer East Gippsland event. with Emily and access to her online course. SG127507 Delivering the first of four powerful network- If you need to connect, grow and remove ing events, international speaker, mentor self-doubt, this is what you need. and That Crazy Thing Called Life program When nine incredible local women of East creator, Emily Chadbourne, of ‘Unashamed- Gippsland decide that the community has so ly Human’, is coming to set locals alight. much to offer one another, spreading this It is all about creating a space for the self, support out becomes a priority. And the first learning, support, networking and having the event is nearly here. world come to you. Share your vulnerabilities, your stories, The event also includes a panel of local your triumphs, your failures and grow women who along with Emily will share their in a safe and nurturing environment experiences and provide an opportunity for where you can learn from Emily about how to heartfelt conversations and learnings. care for the ‘self’ in life, in business and with The event is being held this Friday, Febru- others.

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[email protected] (03) 5774 7066 Follow us on Facebook Reg. No.CDBU-50108 www.swenrick.com.au EASTGIPPSLANDNEWS.COM.AU | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 7 M512771 8 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 | EASTGIPPSLANDNEWS.COM.AU Learnings of early burials The East Gippsland Historical society will conduct its next cemetery walk this Saturday, February 29, at 5pm, at the Bairnsdale Cemetery. The tour will highlight some of the stories of residents who were some of the early burials at the site. The current cemetery was gazetted in 1863, with a trust in place, and operating by 1868. In 1870, floods badly eroded the Punt Flat cemetery site and the remains of the dead were washed down the Mitchell River and into Macleod Morass. The remains were retrieved from the morass and re-interred at the new cemetery site. The first official burial at the Forge Creek Road site was recorded in 1871, but there An echidna can use a kitty litter tray to are several burials prior to official records, bath and drink. (PS) as well as those retrieved from Punt Flat. The tour takes approximately 1-1.5 hours and meanders through the historical sec- Animal matters tions of the Bairnsdale Cemetery. During the drought you may have Participants are advised to wear suitable seen ice-cream buckets full of water by footwear, and prepare for varying weather, Frederic Webb, standing alongside his horse in 1865, will be a feature in this the lakes or along the side of roads. as the walk will be conducted, rain, hail or Saturdayʼs Bairnsdale Cemetery Walk. (PS) These were to help thirsty wildlife get shine. through what was stage five water restric- One of the graves featured in this walk is Frederick took a leading part in founding in establishing the Masonic Lodge at Bairns- tions for them as the Lakes were very salty that of Frederick Webb. some charitable and other institutions, dale, and was highly respected in the com- and the bush very dry. Frederick was born in Herefordshire, Eng- which now form an integral part of Sale, munity. He liked to be involved in public mat- Providing water in your garden can be land, in about 1813. His parents were John among them the Mechanics’ Institute. ters providing a liberal and balanced view in very rewarding and it helps to know how to Webb and Jane Phillips. In his obituary, Frederick was considered proceedings. attract different species by doing this. Frederick completed his education at Ox- the father of Masonry in Gippsland, estab- His obituary says “he brought to bear the Birds like to have reasonably tall vegeta- ford University and his training with a solici- lishing a lodge at Sale, of which he was first manly and impartial instincts of an English tion around the bath so that they can see tors’ firm in Newport, he then went into prac- Master. gentleman, and recognising the necessities any predators from a perch before bathing. tice for himself, practicing common law. By 1862 Frederick had become quite of our popular constitution, was no advocate Putting water near feed trays helps birds When Frederick was about 40 years of wealthy and decided to pass on the practice for a narrow or exclusive policy in any direc- notice water sources. age, his health was not the best and he was to his employee, Mr W Patten. tion. In a word, he was a true Liberal”. However, there are other animals that like attracted to Australia for the climate, and the Frederick went to live at Kew, and became In his later years, Frederick withdrew from to use water and perhaps one of the most gold rush, with the possibility of making a involved in mining speculation, particularly public activities and led a quiet life. Frederick interesting visitors is the echidna. fortune for himself. with the Donnellys Creek diggings. This en- died on Saturday, October 19, 1878. A shallow receptacle is favoured and one He arrived in Melbourne and proceeded to terprise was unsuccessful, which resulted in Frederick was honoured with a Masonic fu- echidna will use all the baths you can pro- practice there for a few months, and in about Frederick losing his entire savings. neral with representatives from the Sale and vide on a hot day. 1853 he went to Port Albert, living initially at Frederick had no other choice but to Bairnsdale Lodges. The procession was Kitty litter trays with a large rock at one Tarra and then travelling on foot to Sale, return to practice, carrying on business for a preceded by the members of the Masonic end will attract not only echidnas, but little where he set up a law practice. time at Sarsfield, and subsequently, in 1867, Lodge, on foot, in full mourning regalia. lizards and even bees. He lived in a cottage on the site where the settling finally at Bairnsdale, where he A large number of vehicles and horsemen The rock enables lizards to get out of the Club Hotel is now situated. His practice was continued to practice until the time of his followed, with the funeral being considered water and back onto dry land safely while successful and he often represented in min- death. among the largest seen in the district at that the bees use it to cling onto while they sip. ing disputes. Frederick was one of the principal people time.

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THUMBS UP | THUMBS DOWN THUMBS UP: On a recent visit to Aldi in Bairnsdale I witnessed a lovely gesture - the lady ahead of me offered another customer to jump ahead of her as he only had bunches of flowers. He talked about the significant losses he had experienced from the recent fires. He paid for the flowers and handed the flowers to the lady thanking her for listening and for letting him skip the queue. Great bloke.

THUMBS DOWN: To those who would pursue a 2020 duck season. Our wildlife and their habitat have suffered enough. Now is the time for peace and recovery.

THUMBS DOWN: To this column. It’s time to Truly Fresh manager, Sam Harris, is make positive ‘thumbs up only’ statements to Truly Fresh – Your Country Grocer is a great new addition to fresh food in Bairnsdale. passionate about providing the build up our community. Have your thumbs community with fresh, local and healthy down comments in a private conversation with It has been up and running for a month now, stocking a large variety of fresh fruit and fruit and vegetables. K129-181 the parties involved. Let’s be known as a vegetables and a range of gourmet grocery lines. K129-185 positive, friendly town.

THUMBS UP: To the kind woman who drove from Bairnsdale to Paynesville to deliver my wallet, which at that stage I didn’t know I had lost. She waited patiently until I returned home and I thanked her profusely in person. So kind. Itʼs fresh, Truly Fresh THUMBS DOWN: To the driver who hit my dog A new family-owned and op- local and healthy fruit and veg- ble, supporting local farmers and reducing waste by using ripe fruit during last Tuesday’s storm and didn’t take time erated fresh fruit and vegetables along with an expanding the community. and veg instead of having it go to to check if the dog was ok. But THUMBS UP: To etable market store has gourmet grocery line,” manager, They are currently stocking Pic- waste. all the ladies who helped calm him down and to opened in Bairnsdale. Sam Harris, said. nic Point Apples, local Wombat “We will be creating products help me get him to the vet. Truly Fresh – Your Country “Please come in and have a Honey, and some fresh produce utilising fresh produce available THUMBS DOWN: To cyclists who share Grocer is located at 77 Nicholson look around at our fresh produce from Lindenow South farms. in-store. For example, creating walk/cycle paths without giving warning as Street, Bairnsdale. which we offer at great, afford- Passionate about supporting banana bread from older ba- they approach from behind. Accidents can It has been up and running for able prices.” local businesses, they hope to nana’s in-store.” and do happen. A bell ring or call out would be more than a month now, stocking They have an abundance of continue to add to their local pro- Truly Fresh is also stocking spe- appreciated. a large variety of fresh fruit and fresh fruit and vegetables, health duce range. cialty handcrafted baked goods vegetables and a range of gour- foods, gluten-free flours, local Locals can now start eating from a local Bairnsdale business, If submitting a Thumbs Up/Down met grocery lines. honey, nuts, herbs, spices, dry healthier and farm fresh vegeta- Sara’s Sweet Cakes, these All items submitted for consideration for publication in Thumbs Up, The new fresh food market goods, along with European, bles every day - look out for the goods include cupcakes, cook- Thumbs Down, must be signed and include the address and telephone number of the writer. (This information is not for publication store is unique with its custom, Middle Eastern and Persian food daily specials. ies, and macarons. These and but is required under the Newspaper Act.) Items should be limited to 30 words, and writers should note that due to the numbers received, handmade timber shelves, available in store. The newest ad- “Down the track we hope to other items, including cakes for only a selection can be published. No specific business names will be stands and storage bins made dition to the store is an exciting expand our range further by special occasions, can be made mentioned in Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down. Write to ʻTomʼ, c/- ʻThe Newsʼ out of reclaimed pallets, giving it display of organic fruits and veg- creating home-style preserves, to order. Submit your thumbs up or thumbs down a rustic market vibe. etables, snacks, and more. sweets, and more in our own You can follow Truly Fresh on to [email protected] “We are passionate about pro- Truly Fresh strives to use local kitchen,” Sam said. Facebook to keep up with new viding the community with fresh, fruit and vegetables where possi- “This also fits in with our goal of produce and specials.

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AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST RAIL JOURNEYS Bright green and in mint condition Peter Balikoffʼs 1971 GT XY is direction, then moves in another. a hot car. And there were a lot of times GIPPSLAND All bright green, sleek lines and when frustration set in and I brute speed, it is in mint condition would have to move onto some- – since Mr Balikoff spent about thing different for a while to get a nine years rebuilding it. clear head on it. Depa rtu r es But when Mr Balikoff looks at “It ended up so far removed from his GT, it’s not just a car that he where it started – there were so sees. More than that, he remem- many parts missing from the orig- bers all the people who helped inal that a lot of modifications him out with different parts of the were done to bring it up to HO rebuild, and remembers his specs.” brothers. But it was all worth it. Even though the car is invalu- “You just get catapulted back to able to him, for the reasons men- younger days. I’ve lost two of my tioned, Mr Balikoff is joining the brothers now but we used to sit throngs of owners who loan their and watch Bathurst together and irreplaceable and much-loved ve- go to motoring events and these hicles to the Gippsland Vehicle cars were being raced at the time. LIMITED Collection (GVC) for its three “Seeing them raced live created AVAILABILITY four-month exhibitions each year. a love affair that’s lasted a lifetime The GT XY will be included in Peter Balikoffʼs GT XY will be on show as part of the Gippsland – they really were a brute of a car the Marvels of Maffra display, Vehicle Collectionʼs Marvels of Maffra display, which opens compared to other vehicles of the FULLY ESCORTED GIPPSLAND DEPARTURE launching on Sunday, March 1, in this Sunday, March 1. (PS) time.” NORTHBOUND a celebration of all the rare and And when he looks at the green otherwise special vehicles owned time was prices for Australian-as- XWs over the years, and he had GT XY that he spent nine years GHAN RAIL JOURNEY in Maffra and its surrounding sembled GTs were going through gathered a decent collection of rebuilding? district. the roof. One friend had already parts along the way. “I always remember those that JUNE 2, 2020 Mr Balikoff said his prized car imported a Fairmont GT and it “After doing a parts catalogue I gave me a hand with the difficult 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS TOUR started life as a dilapidated, rusty caught my interest, as they are realised I would be able to as- bits and the heavy lifting side of Includes: • Domestic Air Fare MEL-ADL / DRW-MEL shell that he imported from South the same vehicles, they were as- semble a body if I could get hold things. When I look at the car, it • All Accommodation, Meals & Transfers as per Itinerary. Africa 10 years ago. sembled from Complete Knock of one, and I already had about reminds me of all those friends • All inclusive Gold Service on board The Ghan from “I had a couple of contacts in Down kits at Port Elizabeth.” 60 per cent of the parts in pos- and people close to me. And it re- Adelaide to Darwin including Off-Train Excursions. The reasons behind Mr Ba- session,” he said. Darwin Highlights Tour, Litchfield & Kakadu National Parks, GT circles who helped me source minds me of my brothers.” Corroboree Creek Cruise & Mary River Wilderness Park & more it from Johannesburg, via Dur- likoff’s desire for a GT were sim- “In the end, I spent nine years Marvels of Maffra launches at ban,” he said. ple – he and his brothers had doing a complete rebuild. Like a the GVC on Sunday, March 1, “What was happening at the worked on a lot of GT XYs and lot of projects it starts off in one from 9am.

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JACKPOT PLUS 40 MEAT TRAYS Bringing the TO BE RAFFLED OFF Adam Rennie and New York performers, Nicholas Ziobro and Ryan Connolly, will take Forge Theatre on an epic Michael Bublé adventure on best of Bublé Friday, March 6. (PS) BINGO EVERY FRIDAY Almost two years to the day Rennie has spent a significant New York performers, Nicholas combining big-band standards that Adam Rennie starred in amount of time in the United Ziobro and Ryan Connolly, as from the jazz era, classic hits JACKPOT $14,000 the Australian production of States performing in more than part of a three-man Michael from the 50s/60s/70s, as well as Rocky Horror show , he will be 40 states across shows such as Bublé tribute of sorts. With the Billboard chart toppers from back performing the hits of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Priscil- broadway level performance today in a high-energy show that FEBRUARY RSL REWARDS Michael Bublé at Forge The- la Queen of the Desert, Once people have come to expect generates standing ovations atre on Friday, March 6. We Lived Here and the US na- from Rennie, the two authentic from sold-out crowds. Getting the call to step up to tional tour of Flashdance The North American gentlemen join- Having wowed audiences the leading role in Rocky Horror Musical. ing him will be sure to deliver a across the globe with their excit- 4 X $250 was Rennie’s first main role in a A WAPPA trained triple threat, stellar five-star performance - ing harmonies, smooth choreog- big stage musical theatre show Rennie also received the presti- having already done so in West- raphy and charming good looks, GROCERIES VOUCHERS in Australia. gious ASCAP-Bound for Broad- ern Australia. Rennie, Ziobro and Connolly de- Adam joins two other New way scholarship. In between his Shades of Bublé itself is a liver a set list ranging from Yorkers, Nicholas Ziobro and Yankee pursuits, Rennie has world class show part of the Bublé’s Motown hits, through to Ryan Connolly, in the Australian taken to the stage in the Aus- main line-up at Fringe World his Sinatra chart-toppers. premiere of Shades of Bublé - a traliasian performances of Crazy Perth, Adelaide Fringe and With the three voices singing SWIPE AT three-man tribute to Michael for You, Jekyll & Hyde, The Pro- Bread & Circus in Christchurch. incredible songs like Feeling Bublé. ducers, Prodigal and Love Never Among all of the artistic ex- Good, Moondance, Come Fly THE KIOSK An avid fan of Bublé throughout Dies. pressionism flaunted across the With Me, Home, Everything, DURING his childhood and young musical On his last stint down under, fringe festival scene throughout Fever, Save the Last Dance for career, Rennie is one of Aus- Rennie performed as the lead Australia, Shades of Bublé is a Me and many more, Shades of FEBRUARY tralia’s most esteemed perform- role in the critically acclaimed refreshingly honest performance Bublé brings the swinging stan- ers splitting his life between Hedwig and the Angry Inch, in of pure talent showcasing the dards and pop hits of Bublé him- TO RECEIVE inner city Sydney and the sky- Christchurch’s Court Theatre in world’s greatest cover artist himself to the stage in an unforget- ENTRY scrapers of Manhattan’s Broad- May and June 2019. self. The 60-minute show gives table high-energy concert way glitz. In 2020, Rennie is joined by audiences seamless variety by event. Celebrating artistic women The Powerful Together, Uniquely Health, said. continuous collective action, which is Different exhibition celebrates women “Gippsland Art Gallery is proud to host this actively reinforced and amplified all year as and women artists for International exhibition to celebrate International we all work for more equitable society.” Womenʼs Day 2020 and to coincide with Women’s Day and to support the artistic the celebration on Sunday, March 8, practice of these Gippsland artists,” Gipps- Gippsland Womenʼs Health and land Art Gallery curator, Erin Mathews, Gippsland Art Gallery have collaborated said. in hosting the exhibition celebrating the “The artists participating in this exhibition diversity and unity of women in the have created outstanding artworks that community. speak directly to their experiences as Including full band The aim for this exhibition is to support fe- women, and to those of the wider female male artists by increasing their visibility. community.” SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2020 The exhibition theme highlights and cele- The 2020 International Women’s Day brates women’s achievements, strengths theme and hashtag #EachForEqual is fo- NULLAMUNJIE 9.00PM $25 PH and differences through a powerful display cussing on ‘an equal world is an enabled Olive Oil of artwork that emphasises the importance world’. of advancing gender equality. “Each for equal is aimed at galvanising Many pieces highlight the gender-based issues of violence and discrimination women have faced through the centuries 0/.-/,+,*) and continue to face today. 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A unite, rebuild, revive, Pinoz dinner and karaoke fundraiser was held at the Bairnsdale RSL on Saturday night. The aim was to raise $2000 with all proceeds going to the most affected victims of the East Gippsland bushfires. PICTURED: Cecille Villaruel, Joy Howell, Rowena Mills, Jet Mull, Anna Kearon, Rico Xy Gonzales, Mary Jean Pulmans, and Raijin, Katherine and Mae Pulmano, Rita Gregg, Teresa Crane, Amie Ficarra and Billie Micah. K170-271 Gonzales. K170-274

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This role will sit within a diverse team of team member to join our professional reception skilled staff in a warm and friendly environment team here at GEGAC Medical. We are a which focuses on community wellbeing. The + $ progressive and team-oriented workplace and position is based at Lakes Entrance Aboriginal we would love to hear from you if you think you would fit in with us. 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All employees of Nagle College will have a Gippsland & East Gippsland #"! # ! ! # ! "# ! Classification: Neighbourhood House Employees commitment to Catholic Education and the Aboriginal Co-operative "!#! " !$# !!#" (SCHCADS Award). Pay point depends on qualifica- safety and wellbeing of children. PO Box 634 All appointees are required to have a valid tions and experience. Bairnsdale Vic 3875 Working with Children Check and Police For further information please refer to the Hours: Permanent Part- Time, 15 hours per week College’s website: www.nagle.vic.edu.au !"" ! !& #"# & Check before commencing work in this (negotiable). $&!$&& #! & %!&#!$$ organisation. Applications including a CV addressing the key This challenging but rewarding role provides an All appointees are required to have a valid selection criteria and the Application for opportunity to develop and strengthen our small but Working with Children Check and Police Employment form should be forwarded to: vital community organisation. Check before commencing work in this organisation. The Principal Experience in managing a community organisation Nagle College, PO Box 507, Bairnsdale VIC and a command of community development 3875 principles and skills are central to the role. or via email: [email protected] Applications close: March 4, 2020. LIST YOUR EVENT AT Applications close: close of business Working alongside with Lakes Entrance Friday, February 28, 2020. For a position description and application please Aboriginal Health Association (LEAHA) email: [email protected] eastvicevents.com.au EASTGIPPSLANDNEWS.COM.AU | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 23 CLASSIFIEDS FAMILY NOTICES

SITUATIONS VACANT AUCTIONS DEATHS DEATHS BOND - Stephen ‘Bondy’ of Paynesville. ~ WEEKS ~ E. G. STAR AUCTIONS Passed away on Sunday, Jake WY YUNG AUCTION February 16, 2020. The Bruthen Cricket 335 Wy Yung-Calulu Road, Wy Yung Loving father of Tracey, Club would like to 10am Saturday, February 29, 2020 Melissa and Erin. Father- express their sincerest Horse Float: New 2-horse stainless steel tandem wheel horse float with tack box & storage compart- in-law of Cameron, sadness on the passing ment (needs finishing). Nathan and BJ. Poppy to of Jake Weeks. Ride-On Mower: Husqvarna 15.5hp 95cm-cut ride-on mower; Viking 14.5hp ride-on mower. Eliza-Jay, Riley, Zakiah Sewing Machine: Consew industrial sewing machine; Consew elec. cloth cutting machine. and Talulah. Jake was the ultimate Tyres: 4 new 185R-14 8-ply tyres. team mate and club Farm: New Holland 471 small bale hay loader; set 3-prong hay forks; timber fence posts & star pick- ‘We all love you so ets; 1000L water tank in cage; bath water trough with float & asst floats; 8’ farm gate; portable solar much.’ man, who played in panel; elec. fence gear & insulators; Goldacres 100L spray tank on wheels; chains & dogs; gate fittings; the 2009/10 “A” • Vocationally registered GP with strong interest and/or experience in BOND - Stephen Haldex elec. hydraulic pump; lge steel feed bin. Grade premiership. adolescent health Horses: 4m f/glass horse float roof mould; lge steel equine saddle & tack storage rack; asst horse tack There was no time to say Jake will be sadly • Fixed term maternity leave relief position - school terms only for 2020, & gear; saddles & rugs. goodbye. I will always Antiques/Collectables: Railway hand trolley; 2 timber fire-surround mantels; qty framed paintings & missed and never beginning Term 2 prints. cherish our time together camping, prawning and forgotten. • 1.5 sessions per week (Wednesday). Pool: 7m above-ground swimming pool (dismantled) with pump, filter & accessories. thinking of me as your “May the bounce • Additional hours in main stream general practice also available Builders/Renovators: Lge qty corr. iron; 250 new (8” x 4”) pavers; 4 x 9m steel ‘H’ beams; 6 boxes new floor tiles; lrg qty s/hand kitchen cabinet, bench tops & pantry; 2 vanity units; 2 toilets & cisterns; apprentice. I will miss be true and the • Guaranteed income and generous salary packaging benefits tile adhesive & waterproofing; shower screen; qty h/wood timber. our chats over a beer. My outfield fast” • Paid professional development Workshop: Top quality Wurth tools & equipment; multi sprayer; h/duty air polisher/buffer; ¾” air impact gun & Rivnut gun; dbl end grinder & stand; pedestal drill; hydraulic pipe bender; 20 ton hy- friend, my mate, my Rest easy mate. • Based at Bairnsdale Secondary College draulic press; lge portable tool box on wheels; MigoMag 260cc remote control MIG welder; floor confidant. You taught me creeper; asst hydraulic jacks; oxy acetylene set; lge qty elec. tools & hand tools; car ramps & stands; a lot, you were always The Doctors in Secondary School Program is a Victorian Government measuring wheel; air nibbler & pop riveter; GMC rotary laser level; 27-pc h/duty ¾” socket set; Unitag AC/DC 200 MIG welder on stand; hydraulic flaring tool; Makita drop saw; slide puller in case; elec. there no matter what, you initiative embracing the key principles of offering free, youth friendly planer; Dumpy level in box; qty pullers & clamps; lge qty sundry items. are one true mate. access to primary health care for all secondary students at designated Sporting/Outdoors: New s/steel hooded caravan gas BBQ; Bodywork rowing exercise machine; Giant ladies’ pushbike; Vulcan bike exercise trainer; small trampoline; Giant Boulder push bike; mo- You will never be schools. torcycle helmets & boots; pedestal boat seat; bicycle dog trailer. forgotten. Garden/Outdoors: Elec. lawn edger & hedge trimmer; qty garden tools; small greenhouse. – Muck. The principal function of this position is to work closely with the Practice Household: Silhouette 210L upright freezer; LG 7kg front loader washing machine; timber dining table BOND - Stephen Nurse and School Program Lead at Bairnsdale Secondary College to & 8 chairs; lge leather modular lounge suite with recliners & day bed; Q/S & K/S timber beds (no mattresses); 2 couches; tall boy chest drawers; two bar chairs; bamboo table & chairs; round dining table; provide quality coordinated primary health care on the school premises, Taken suddenly from us single rattan bedhead & side drawers; fireside set & cane wood basket; office desk, chairs & roll-top all. So many treasured incorporating the philosophy and values of the organisation. desk; sewing cabinet; qty books & magazines; asst household goods & utensils. Payment: Cash/cheque/BPAY & EFTPOS. Catering & toilets on site. memories of so many times spent together. You If this sounds like the role for you, please contact Cheryl Bush, Executive FUNERALS Manager of Clinical and Nursing Services on 5155 8356, or visit Auctioneer TOM MORRIS 0407 098 805 will never be forgotten Bondy and always be in https://glch.mercury.com.au/ to obtain a copy of the position description our hearts. All our love to ~ BOND ~ and to apply. Tracey, Melissa and Erin, The funeral service for SITUATIONS Muck, Mandy, Tash, Jess, Friday, March 13, 2020. CARAVANS Classifieds WANTED Rob and families. Mr Stephen ‘Bondy’ 5150 2300 Bond, of Paynesville, Bairnsdale | Bruthen | Lakes Entrance | Metung | Nowa Nowa will be held at the ~ O’CONNELL ~ DRIVER Peter Murray Funerals 15 years’ exp. Kerry Dianne Chapel, 30 Victoria FOR SALE TENDERS HR licence, exp. in Love sister-in-law Street, Bairnsdale, on fork lift, tractor and good friend Friday, February 28, front end loader. of Leanne. 2020, commencing at Holds all current 11am. MODULAR APARTMENT Rest In Peace. licences. Private Cremation. for elderly/teenager/studio/office Customer service O’ÇONNELL - Kerry experience. Our deepest sympathy to Peter PH Phil 0455 484 111 Rod, Daniel, Michelle, Information Technology Managed Service Natalie and families. A special friend gone too SITUATIONS EGCMA 151 VACANT soon. The East Gippsland Catchment Management – Rod, Mira, Damien and USED Bernie. RELOCATABLE ready for delivery NOW Authority is seeking expressions of interest for the VEHICLES GREAT INVESTMENT for the future provision of a managed service of the Authority’s Kerry, my treasured FUNERAL information technology support services. The friend. Wonderful memo- DIRECTORS Open plan, bright, lots of storage, kitchenette with contract will be for a period of 3 to 5 years. ries of our times together, glass splash back. One bedroom, walk-in robe with especially our trips to en suite. The Authority is seeking to engage a skilled and John Farnham concerts. I If you have the land, driveway or back yard then all experienced provider with a proven track record to CHEF/COOK will turn the music up so manage information technology services covering: you can join JF and me in you need is the delivery and some tradies. Mitchell on Main Motel, network management, infrastructure management, singing your favourite Bairnsdale requires a Dimensions are 12.9 metres x 5 metres. desktop support, application support and help desk song, “A Touch Of Para- chef / cook to work Call Jan on 0479 173 839 or David Beveridge / services. dise”. 30 Victoria St, Monday to Thursday Jessica at Snowgum Homes 03 9314 4162 and they Love always, Mira. Expressions of interest must address all the evenings. BAIRNSDALE will be there for you all the way. +*)('&%($#%'("! ~ O’CONNELL ~ requirements included in the Invitation for This is not a high- %#( )($'**! (Setches) Expressions of Interest document giving specific powered position but " )(*$(&%* Kerry Dianne regard to the evaluation criteria. requires a person with &%(%*(* ( TENDERS excellent organisation % #!(!#'%(( )(' ! Passed away Wednes- Peter The Invitation for Expression of Interest document skills and the ability to # '( % ( day, February 19, 2020, is available upon request by contacting Ian Hearnes maintain standards & *(* ' %( after a long struggle. on 03 5150 3503 or [email protected]; the !( in food preparation / Thanks Kerry for the Authority’s website www.egcma.com.au; or via the +(+*( cooking, cleanliness last 45 years of friend- Buying for Victoria - Tenders Vic website & %*)(#)*&$ ship. You will be dearly and food hygiene. www.tenders.vic.gov.au missed but you are now Other duties include at peace and free from EAST GIPPSLAND CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 5pm, ordering and maintain- pain. Incorporating Silver Lining ing stock levels, OH&S Friday, March 6, 2020. Rest peacefully record keeping and my dear friend. Graeme Dear cleaning. Chief Executive Officer Love Liz and Ray. Please forward covering Sincere condolences letter and resume to: to Rod, Daniel, [email protected] Michelle, Natalie, TO LET SITUATIONS or can be dropped off at Aaron, Merrill, Glen, WANTED Reception. Gaye and families. HOME TO LET - Large, luxury 1 bedroom mod- ~ WEEKS ~ ern home, overlooking THANK YOU Bairnsdale, 4 minutes to BORE PUMPS Jake BUSHFIRE THANK town, located on 1 acre, Solar and mains The Bairnsdale Cricket YOU - I, Brett Lee, of meticulously maintained Association executive, system, design, Kings Flat, Gibbo River, garden, reverse cycle air together with members sales, installations would like to thank all the conditioner. $265 per and players of the week. PH 0407 213 300 and service. people who contributed association, are deeply FREE QUOTES time and effort holding PUBLIC NOTICE the containment lines TO SELL IT saddened by the PERSONAL Call Francis around and above my passing of local cricketer and friend, To place LOVELY LADY - Mid 0458 049 151 home during the recent bushfires. CALL Jake. 50s, looking for a gentle- Clubs stand together your man who has a lovely to send our sincerest heart, around 55-65, non- personal condolences to Jake’s smoker. For friendship, possible relationship. EMAIL US: loved ones at this very notice difficult time. Follow us on Instagram Only genuine callers [email protected] US Phone: apply. Reply to: Confi- [email protected] It’s that simple dential Advertising #171, [email protected] 5150 2300 eastgippslandnews PO Box 465, Bairnsdale, 5150 2300 CA 3875. 24 Sport WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 | EASTGIPPSLANDNEWS.COM.AU Scoreboard Bairnsdale comes away with a clean sweep *** BRIDGE LOGO *** Bridge On Sunday, February 23, Bairnsdaleʼs womenʼs cricket BAIRNSDALE team travelled to Sale to play February 17: 1, M. Hack & T. Watford, 62.50%; 2, L. in the Gippsland Cricket Pemberton & A. Hutson, 56.94%; 3, K. Munro & J. League T20 grand final Graves, 56.25%. against Sale Maffra, where it February 21 – President Pairs, session 1: N/S – 1, R. secured a thrilling six-wicket Owen & L. Griffiths, 64.58%; 2, T. Brown & D. win with two balls to spare. Lawrence, 55.0%; 3, K. Haywood & S. Varga, 54.79%. Sale Maffra won the toss and E/W – 1, J. Macleod & P. Dingwall, 62.27%; 2, B. Moor- house & H. Hutchings, 59.49%; 3, L. Smark & J. elected to bat first. Coverdale, 55.32%. Beckie Stevens and Lillian February 22 – GNOT heat: 1, C. & S. Watson, G. Strong opened the bowling for Campbell & S. Varga; 2, A. Farthing, M. Milito, J. An- Bairnsdale, although Sale Maf- derson & C. Van Lier; 3, R. Graham, F. Kaminiski, F. Su- fra came out strong from the dermann & E. Tzoe. start and after the second over it LAKES ENTRANCE was 0/12. February 18: 1, S. Varga & T. Nadebaum, 68.06%; 2, S. The breakthrough for Bairns- Brown & J. Robertson, 58.35%; 3, L. Smark & Y. Nagy, dale came in the third over 54.80%. when Stevens removed Keira PAYNESVILLE Morley for 14, caught by Shani February 19: N/S – 1, H. Gasko & F. MacMillan, 61.57%; 2, A. Farthing & J. MacLeod, 59.26%; 3, I. Dixon. Porritt & L. Wilkinson, 54.40%. E/W – 1, P. Waite & M. Despite the loss of a wicket, Turnbull, 66.20%; 2, F. & C. Riedacher, 60.19%; 3, M. Delwyn Ahern put her foot to the Milito & R. Wilson, 56.94%. accelerator and was starting to find boundaries. Bairnsdale decided to give the ***Darts DARTS LOGO *** ball to Dixon and Lilly Bastian hoping for a wicket and Dixon BAIRNSDALE AND DISTIRCT DARTS ASSOCIATION did just that with the help from Round 13, February 18 Stevens in the field, dismissing RSL A d Club Rebels 6-3; Swampies White d Central Felicity Clissold for six. Sippers 6-3; Hooligans d Central Jokers 6-3; Bairns- dale Club B d Wyanga Winery 5-4. That brought in Sale Maffra’s Highest peg: 79, Ronnie. captain, Megan Wrigglesworth, Highest score: 140, too many to mention. who blasted 46 not out. Round 14, February 25 Her and Ahern formed a strong Hooligans v Swampies White, Club Rebels v Bairnsdale partnership and kept ticking the Bairnsdaleʼs womenʼs cricket team secured the Gippsland Cricket League T20 premiership on Club B, Wyanga Park v Central Jokers, Central Sippers run rate over. Sunday after defeating Sale Maffra by six wickets. (PS) v RSL A. Connie Barry and Sal Guthrie, A reminder to have teams in for the winter competition of Bairnsdale, also tried with the Unfortunately, Morrison be- Now Bairnsdale had two new three runs. by March 17. Season to start April 22, AGM, March 31, ball but Ahern was just too good came a victim to Sale Maffra in batters at the crease in the 15th Barry was still holding her end 7pm, at the Nicholson Hotel. Anyone needing a shirt and compulsory retired on 50 in the fourth over as she was over with 30 runs to make. when Bastian walked out. contact Bear. the 18th over. Ladders bowled for two. Connie Barry and Strong chip- Bairnsdale needed six runs W L For Agst % Pts With two overs to go, Sale Maf- In next was Stevens who set- ping away and unfortunately in with two overs remaining. Swampies White 12 1 89 28 318 48 fra went for it and finished off tled in quite nicely with Guthrie. the 17th over Strong was bowled With some very tight bowling RSL A 11 2 93 24 388 44 posting a score of 2/135. Together they combined for a for three with the score 3/121. from Sale Maffra it restricted Central Sippers 10 3 874 33 255 40 After a 10-minute break, 94-run partnership before Barry held her end and out Bairnsdale to scoring only three Club Rebels 6 7 61 56 109 24 Guthrie and Fiona Morrison Guthrie (46) was trapped lbw in came Kayla Hayles. runs in the 19th over. Hooligans 5 8 45 72 63 20 walked to the crease with both the 14th over, as Bairnsdale was Bairnsdale needed 15 runs It took Bairnsdale four balls into Bairnsdale Club B 4 9 43 74 58 16 getting Bairnsdale off to a rea- now 2/104. with three overs remaining. Six the final over to pass the score. Wyanga Park Winery 3 10 34 83 41 12 sonable start, 0/22 off three Four balls later, Stevens com- balls later, Hayles was back in Stevens was awarded player of Central Jokers 1 12 19 98 19 4 overs. pulsory retired on 50 runs. the sheds after being bowled for the match.

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BAIRNSDALE GOLF CLUB Sunday, February 23 – mixed 18 hole Ambrose: 88 players. Round one completed Winners: B. Cameron / J. Sheean / G. Dyer / D. Tubb, 54. Runners-up: P. Elliott / R. Soulsby / M. Latham / T. El- Maffra and District Car Club held round race meeting. S.Britton 50.98. liott, 54.875. one of the Boisdale Hillclimb Series last The club will also host its first junior devel- Junior classes: Class B: L.Jones 56.57, Third: E. Boek / R. Estoppey / G. Kerr / C. Tilley, 55.375. Sunday. opment program day for 2020 on Sunday, H.Britton 57.81, T.Jones 60.63; class C: Nearest the pins: 4th – T. O’Keefe; 8th – M. Linford; The inclement weather did not deter the March 15. J.Gibson 53.39, M.Gibson 56.77; class D: 11th – J. Tatterson; 17th – G. McQuillen. 95 competitors from slipping and sliding This program is open to young partici- F.Cannon 48.05, R.McKenzie 50.65, their way around the gravel racetrack. pants between the ages of 12 and 18, C.McKenzie 70.75; class E: H.Jones 56.65, As the day progressed and the track dried bookings are essential with limited places C.Jones 59.43; class F: D.Small 53.14, ***Netball NETBALL LOGO *** out slightly, it was club president, Anthony available. B.Healy 54.18, B.Grumley 64.82; class I: Kovco, victorious in his purpose built buggy First to third class placing: Class A: C.Muir 51.02, O.Muir 52.57. BAIRNSDALE NETBALL ASSOCIATION with a time of 41.93 seconds. R.Cannon 47.60, M.Grist 53.78, D.Clutter- Round 1, February 27 Second place overall was Subaru driver, buck 53.82; class B: A.Britton 48.04, Spi- 4pm, set-up: Redlegs 11. 7.30pm, pack-up: Turtles. Matt Healy, with 43.70, while Matt Muir in der Anderson 48.78, B.Jones 49.88; class Bye: Bumblebees, LEFNC, Stray Cats, The Crystals. his buggy gained third place outright with C: P.Willoughby 50.56, B.Bye 51.83, 4.30pm: NetSetGo (4-4.45pm) and All Abilities (4.45- 43.79 seconds. M.Pleydell 52.75; class D: L.Henderson 5.30pm) (court 1), The Charms v Redlegs 11B (2), Vio- Junior competitors also performed well 48.39, C.Mayall 48.64, D.Hickling 49.09; lets v Little Ladies (3), Lucky Stars v Mini Magpies (4), throughout the event with Flynn Cannon class E: C.DuVe 50.07, R.Lambert 50.64, Redlegs 11 v Awesome Emeralds (5), Go Girls v Dyna- gaining a class win in 48.05 seconds with D.Cull 51.97; class F: A.Paterson 49.00, mite (6). Caleb Muir and Rohan McKenzie nipping at J.Jorgensen 49.24, C.Stevenson 49.28; 5.30pm: Redlegs 15 v Black Warriors (1), Lakes 15 v his heels. class G: C.Cull 59.39; class H: N.Bartlett Delights (2), Party Pies v Blue Diamonds (3), Lightning The ladies? class winner was Sarah John- 51.41, C.Small 53.49, P.Bartlett 53.55; v United (4), Eagles 13 v Redlegs 13 (5), Dangerous stone, while Anna Brady and Stephanie class I: M.Healy 43.70, C.Healy 45.02, Divas v Lucky 13s (6). Britton being second and third respectively. M.Johnstone 45.51; class K: A.Kovco 6.30pm: Eagles 15 v Aztecs (1), Saturday Pies v Lucky 15 (2), Black Magic v Hi-Liters (3), Randoms v Phoenix Round two of the series is to be held on 41.93, M.Muir 43.79, M.McCarthy 48.80; Sunday, April 19, also being a short track (4), Fussy v Turtles (5). class L: S.Johnstone 49.96, A.Brady 50.54, Maurice McCarthy races his buggy. (PS) 7.30pm: Rebels v Trouble (2), Cheetahs v Bullets (3), Slam Dunks v Bruthen Doggettes (4). Umpires 4.30pm: B. Littlejohn, T. Wearne, N. Burn (m), J. McAuliffe, M. Stephenson, C. Dillon (m), K. Bayliss, A. Atkinson, J. Hewat (m), B. Hodder, J. O’Connor, O. Rees, A. Mooney. 5.30pm: C. Young, L. Hicks, L. Taylor, E. Atkinson, J. Bradley, D. Hurley, Mollie Overend, A. Curtis, JA Alexander (mentor), J. Stevenson, T. Lucas, H. Fraser, K. Curtis, J. Hewat (m). 6.30pm: S. Faithfull, A. Healey, L. Dillon (m), L. Hicks, B. Anderson, C. Dillon, H. Stevenson, K. Faithfull, P. Dunkley, D. Stephens, O. Galati. 7.30pm: K. Ingram, Millie Overend, K. Jones, H. Healey, L. Dillon (m), K. Cooper, J. Stevenson.

***Table TABLE TENNIS Tennis *** BAIRNSDALE AND DISTRICT TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION Wednesday Pennant Round 2 Falcons 6, 19 d Buzzards 5, 18; Eagles 6, 20 d Kestrels 5, 18; Swifts 7, 24 d Kites 4, 14; Harriers 7, 21 d Hawks Lachy Jorgensen sprays the mud during round one of the 4, 15; Owls 8, 24 d Raptors 3, 14; Osprey 8, 26 d Vul- tures 3, 11. Boisdale Hillclimb Series held on Sunday. (PS) Geoff Crawford in his Ford Escort. (PS) EASTGIPPSLANDNEWS.COM.AU | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 Cricket 25

It was all high fives at Bairnsdale City Oval on Sunday for West Bairnsdale as it recorded its first Bairnsdale Cricket Meerlieuʼs Dan Richardson top scored for his side with Association “A” grade premiership against Meerlieu by eight wickets. K171-112 63 not out. K171-146

West Bairnsdale all-rounder, Brad Daniel, Atley Williams, of West Bairnsdale, throws made 24 with the bat. K171-56 the ball. K171-67 Matt Busch, of Meerlieu, gets on the front foot. K171-122

Lindenow South Glenaladale celebrates the wicket of Wy Yungʼs Todd Murray during the Bairnsdale Cricket Association two-day “A” grade encounter at Tigerland on Saturday. Murray had the last laugh as his Glen Swampsʼ Matt Baylis sends one side cruised to a first innings win. K165-87 Wy Yungʼs Nick Carroll made 36 not out. K165-91 down. K165-93 26 Speedway WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 | EASTGIPPSLANDNEWS.COM.AU

Justin Bowen (second), Dennis Jones (first) and Alistair Bastian (third) were the top three finishers in the Victorian Speedway Council Sprintcar title race held at Mel Tatterson pushes her car to the limit during the ladiesʼ VSC open sedans race. Bairnsdale Speedway on Saturday night. (PS) K168-192 Jones wins Victorian spintcar title The Victorian Speedway Council Sprint- from the same area and Daniel Hurley in car title race has been run and won at fifth. Bairnsdale Speedway on Saturday with Trish Dike won two of three ladies’ sedan victory to Latrobe Valley businessman, qualifying races with Gemma Laidlaw the Dennis Jones, ahead of his very own other before Laidlaw went on to take a big teammate, Justin Bowen, and local win in the final by more than 14 seconds. Bairnsdale young gun, Alistair Bastian, Laidlaw beat Mel Tatterson, Ash Wilson, in a tough night of racing at the popular Emily Ayre and Kate Stuchbery. Granite Rock venue. The visiting unlimited sedan action provid- On the same night, Portland’s Bowen ed three qualifying heat races with Warrick Donkers won the limited sportsman Bairns- Taylor winning two of those and Lennie Bon- dale 600, while Poowong racer, Steve Dou- nici the other before the two went head-to- glas, won the standard saloon 600. head in the final. Warrick Taylor from down in the south-east Heyfield racer, Johnny Young, had other Melbourne suburbs, won the unlimited ideas though as he put in a terrific feature sedans and Morwell’s Gemma Laidlaw won race run to split the recent Victoria one and the ladies’ sedan feature. two championship finishing drivers. On lap In the sprintcars, Shane Steenholdt was a twelve Young passed Bonnici and as the last pre-event favourite given his winning run so three laps ran out Taylor led the trio to the far this season while Shane Stevens, line with Young, Bonnici both followed by Bowen, outgoing champion, Mark Noonan, Daryl Nicolson and Anthony McKean. former champion, Mark Laity, and class Standard saloon racing saw some visiting president, David Dennison, all won qualifiers drivers from South Gippsland stir up the making it six different winners from six races. locals. On consistency, Jones had qualified in pole Rhys Lansdown, of Koo Wee Rup, won the position with Steenholdt alongside, then first heat, Steven Dadswell, of Bairnsdale, Noonan, Barton, Andrew Nielson and David the second before Stephen Douglas, of McKay rounding out the top six starters. Poowong, won the third. With the drop of the green, Barton moved Nyora club members, Douglas and Lans- Stephan Hodder raced in the unlimited sedans. K168-198 into third place and by lap nine and 10, attri- down, then took command of the race as the tion started to hit as cars began to drop out race was over with 20 laps completed. sportsman qualifiers with Bowen Donkers two led the top two spots from the start to the with damage and mechanical issues. Jones and Barton controlled the last 15 the other before the two engaged in a great finish of the race. Noonan was the first of the big guns to exit laps of the 35-lap final with Jones winning by race in the final with just .132 of a second Douglas who recently won in Daylesford on lap 10 with Stevens. over a second from Barton, Bastian, Adam separating the two at the finish line. won once again this time at Bairnsdale from Steenholdt took the race lead just past the Greenwood and Andrew Nielson. Donkers beat Siely from Chris Woetjes, of Lansdown, Dadswell, Steven Danks and one-third race distance mark, however his Dillon Siely won two of the three limited Goulburn Valley, and Tim McKenzie also Josh Cormack.

Peter Cormack leads his opponent during the standard saloons 600. K168-212

Don Fyfe at full speed during the standard saloons 600. K168-224 It was a tight pack during the VSC sprintcar state title. K168-228 EASTGIPPSLANDNEWS.COM.AU | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020 Basketball 27

Tenaya Phillips, of BRUS, strides down the court. K169-263 Neseya Williams, of KBA. K169-261

An all-star lineup of Aboriginal athletes went head-to-head in a basketball bushfire Jayden Finn, Chris Farnham and Aden Taylor enjoyed the action. K169-268 fundraiser on Saturday, February 22, at the Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre. The event saw Bairnsdale Regional Unlimited Sports (BRUS) face off against Koorie Basketball Academy (KBA). PICTURED: David Hickey, of KBA. K169-254 #BUCHANTOUGH2020 Fire effected Clubs come together for Practice Match

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