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Community Newsletter 2016 TAMBO BLUFF October Community Newsletter 2016 EUROPEAN HISTORY PRIOR TO 1960 In 1861, Thomas Telfer Stirling came tary of the Shire of Tambo in 1882. 1950’s, farming had become unviable to Gippsland in partnership with Wil- There were a further 6 owners of the and the property was sold to Payne’s liam Roadknight and took up the property before being sub-divided. Properties for sub-division. Lake Tyers and Snowy River squat- W.B.P. Fell began pea farming in ters runs, adding the Nowa Nowa run 1920 and was the first grower to em- RAMSAR in 1869. This gave them control over ploy Italian migrants in the area. Pea all the land eastward from the Tambo and bean production became a flour- The Ramsar Convention is an to the Snowy River and northward ishing business in the surrounding international treaty for the con- from the lakes to Buchan. They ran area, largely due to the absence of servation and sustainable use of cattle and also ‘spelled’ horses from severe frosts. Cattle tracks <300mm wetlands. the Cobb and Co. Coach station at deep were uncovered when the Swan Reach. However Stirling even- ground was first being prepared for GIPPSLAND LAKES tually found that sheep were better pea planting. This gives some indica- The Ramsar site consists of a suited to the terrain and climate of tion of the easily erodible and com- series of lakes and fringing wet- the bluff. Under the terms of the pactable nature of the soil. In 1923, lands. It is the largest estuarine lease, parcels of land could be pur- the whole of the property known as lagoon system in Australia. chased by the lessee and Stirling se- Tambo Bluff was gazetted as a Sanc- lected Tambo Bluff, which had al- tuary for Native Game. It was not www.environment.gov.au ready become his home by 1863. uncommon for 80 black ducks to be T.T.Stirling became the first Secre- shot before breakfast. By the late www.depi.vic.gov.au SHY AND RECLUSIVE NEIGHBOUR We are privileged to share our part of the world with na- and the burrow at around twelve months of age. Its life tive wildlife. One unique, shy little animal is the ‘Short span is thought to be under ten years but some have been Beaked Echidna’ which can be seen roaming freely known to live for sixteen years in the wild. around the estate. Habitat consists of hollow logs, rock outcrops, under fallen trees or living rent free in aban- You can help echidnas by: doned wombat or rabbit burrows. Its rigid snout can sense electrical signals from insect bodies and also al- Driving carefully lows it to break up the soil and decaying logs to find Retaining or restoring echidna habitat. soil invertebrates such as termites, ants, moth and beetle larvae. Food is licked up with a long sticky tongue and Establish native vegetation to provide habitat and then ground up with hard pads that are situated on the movement corridors. A ‘neighbourhood’ approach. roof of their mouth and back of its tongue. Many of you would have witnessed the ‘mating train’ during July and Don’t let your pets wander unsupervised. Domestic August, where two to ten males line up nose to tail be- dogs and cats are both potential predators of echid- hind the female. She lays a single egg, which is incubat- nas. ed in her pouch and about ten days later a baby echidna about the size of a jelly bean hatches. Special glands in its mothers pouch secrete milk, which the ‘puggle’ laps up. It leaves the pouch approximately three months later SHIRE PARKS AND GARDENS TAMBO BLUFF MAINTENANCE Street sweeping, weed spraying on the verges, grass cutting at roundabouts where vegetation encroachment causes sight distance issues and trimming of branches and vegetation along paths Artwork by Annie Marshall and walking trails is carried out seasonally. For enquiries email: ‘For every minute you are angry you [email protected] lose sixty seconds of happiness’ 1 THE ESTATES CHEQUERED HISTORY An inappropriate subdivision in the the condition and quality of the area Restructure Scheme. This formalised 1960’s by a developer who ‘went had declined due to weed infestation, the zoning and overlays and included bust’ has led to a chequered history erosion and vermin. The estate was areas that had significant vegetation for Tambo Bluff. The early develop- generally in a state of disrepair. In and environmental values. To recover ment that occurred at the then ‘Blue 1980, a restructure plan was produced substantial amounts from landowners Horizons Estate’, consisted of poorly by the Ministry for Planning. This within the estate for major servicing designed and unsealed roads without outlined the problems of steepness of and infrastructure a ‘Special Charge proper drainage, sometimes on steep slope, soil erosion, poor drainage and Scheme was implemented’. So after slopes, resulting in erosion on the the potential for septic tank effluent to languishing as an almost forgotten west and south faces of the bluff. The contaminate waterways. The proposal parcel of land things were finally Sanctuary proclamation as previously was to consolidate allotments to re- happening! mentioned was revoked in 1960, as it duce the number from 1228 (this in- was considered incompatible with the cluded 33 shop sites) to 298 and to WHAT IS A SPECIAL CHARGE proposed sub-division. Although legal close those roads deemed unnecessary SCHEME at the time, the estate was one of the or inappropriate. The plan was imple- last in the state before new planning mented in 1982 creating a number of The Local Government Act 1989 pro- laws required higher standards for larger lots for residential purposes, vides Councils with the ability to roads, drainage and the provision of while other land was deemed suitable introduce a Special Charge services. It had become apparent in for low intensity use or public open Scheme for seeking landowners 1970 that full residential development space. Various problems were identi- who receive a special benefit for a around the lakes would create serious fied in 1995 and a review recom- contribution towards infrastructure problems, thus threatening the very mended that some restructured lots be qualities which made them so attrac- re-categorised as low intensity projects such as roads, footpaths tive. The then Town and Country (considered undevelopable, many and drainage improvements. Planning Board recognised the need landholders neglected to pay rates and to address inappropriate estates and in subsequently Council has acquired 1973 they placed an Interim Develop- the lots). 35 years after the estate be- ment Order on the Tambo Bluff pro- gan, objectives were set out to proper- ‘The way to get ject. This halted further works until ly construct roads, drainage, obtain a impact studies could be carried out to water supply and reticulated sewer- started is to quit ascertain the effects of substantially age. Two more extensive reviews increased human occupation on this were undertaken by consultants in talking and begin site. It was stated that ‘Blue Horizons’ 2002 and 2005 and finally in 2007 the doing’ had not changed very much, in fact, Council developed the Tambo Bluff TAMBO BLUFF LANDCARE BEGINNINGS Tambo Bluff Landcare began in 1992 by calling a public of which were the size of small houses was done solely by meeting of local landholders. Their aim was to implement members using a Landcare donated 900 litre spray trailer, some of the Gippsland Lakes Management Plan for the and boxthorns along the clifftops were pulled out by trac- area. The CEO of the then Shire of Tambo, recognised tor and chain. Hundreds of agapanthus were removed by the importance of preventing further land degradation and hand from the Bluff Lagoon area. There have been many supported the group. The dominant problems of Tambo accomplishments over the years by a small band of pas- Bluff that needed to be tackled were blackberry and box- sionate and dedicated residents who not only cared for the thorn infestations, rabbits, foxes, severe erosion, abuse by environment but wanted to see a beneficial impact on 4wd and trail bikes, rubbish dumpers and firewood gath- community life. Today the group is known as the Tambo erers. Apparently real estate agents referred to Tambo Bluff Landcare/Coastcare. Bluff as the ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’. The group’s first project was to revegetate a gully leading into one of POO PATROL the wetlands (Bluff Lagoon). It extended to the shore of Lake King, with 700 trees being planted. A second project The Shire recently advertised that dog owners are commenced with the aim to revegetate the cliff top, un- obliged to carry a plastic bag when walking their pet. fortunately this work was destroyed by vandals. Consider- There is a hefty fine for not complying. Warnings ing the publicity given regarding the need to restore and have ceased. It is not acceptable for the wider com- care for the coast this was particularly disappointing. The munity to be exposed to excrement from domestic scale of removing introduced plant species back then was pets on public open space, pathways and foreshores. enormous and continues today. Blackberry removal, some Thank you to all those residents who are mindful of the regulations regarding wandering and unrestrained domestic pets. Native wildlife is continually vulnerable and under threat 2 TAMBO BLUFF LANDCARE/COASTCARE Accomplishments over 24 care for our estate is always a challenge. If you have an years have been many and interest in the environmental health and amenity of the varied. Many of us who wetlands, feeder gullies, reserve sanctuaries and coast- have made our home on the line then join the group (young and old welcome) and Tambo Bluff sub-division help in the stewardship of the Bluff’s natural assets.
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