JUNE 2020 – FREE Back in the Swing of Things

G R E A T Gisborne Gazette serving the southern macedon ranges JUNE 2020 – FREE Back in the swing of things

Macedon junior happy to be hitting again As restrictions ease, The Macedon Tennis Club has many residents are just opened the courts again and I couldn’t be more excited! As a returning to favourite member of the club, it’s great to see activities with renewed people back playing tennis. Even though it’s a shame that comp is not appreciation. None continuing, we can still work hard to more so than 11-year- get better. When the courts were closed I hit old Ivy Wills who was against the wall of the stadium. the first player back at Professionals such as Roger Macedon Tennis Club Federer have done some online lessons, so if you’re interested in after it reopened for learning some tennis, now is a perfect recreational tennis chance. Tennis is such a great sport physically and mentally -it keeps you on May 21. active and refreshes your mind. It was getting a little boring without tennis, so the courts' reopening was both a relief and exciting. It will be great to see people using the courts again. Ivy Wills

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From the Editor's desk GREAT Gisborne Gazette Available online at issuu.com Compiled and written during the second full month of 23 Hamilton Street, Gisborne lockdown, in this edition we continue to document how PO Box 9, Gisborne 3437 DEADLINES FOR COPY AND ADVERTISING the pandemic has affected local lives. As we went to Tel. 0401 810 581 Circulation print, restrictions were being loosened paving the way ABN 14301 970 177 8500 Issue Month Deadline Distribution for a gradual return to many parts of pre-corona life. 153 July June 17 July 1 This is great news for many parts of our community ─ The Gazette Team 154 August July 15 July 29 individuals and families, businesses, schools, sporting Editor: Corinne Shaddock 155 September August 19 September 2 and community groups ─ and I expect we will long [email protected] remember our first experiences as we get back into the 0409 422 492 DISCLAIMER swing of things. The views expressed in the Gazette are not Production necessarily those of The GREAT Association Inc unless Pip Butler 0439 816 278 [email protected] Before we shift our focus entirely to the future, there acknowledged as such. No endorsement of products Graeme Millar, Elaine Millar or services is implied by the listing of advertisers is much to be learnt from the extraordinary time we or sponsors. While every effort is taken in printing Photographer have been living the last months and I thank the many contributions accurately, GREAT Gisborne Gazette takes Chris Fleming people who share their pandemic experience in this no responsibility for errors. edition. The manager of the Flying Pigeon restaurant, 0417 322 944 SUBSCRIPTIONS Stephanie Rocard, explains why she decided to keep Distribution Manager Copies of the Gazette are posted to subscribers each her restaurant open for takeaway and what that has Maxine Barker 0438 711 138 month. For an annual subscription to cover postage, meant for her. [email protected] send your cheque or money order for $27.50 to the Teachers and students from Gisborne and New Gisborne Gazette, PO Box 9, Gisborne 3437. Advertising Gisborne Primary plus a local Year 12 student share [email protected] OBITUARIES their experiences of remote learning and thoughts as school resumes over the next weeks. Eleven-year-old To submit an obituary for publication, please email Distributors: Proudly distributed to letterboxes in [email protected] or phone 5428 2522. Please Ivy Wills reports her delight at being able to play tennis Gisborne, New Gisborne, Macedon and Mt Macedon by also provide a photograph for publication and at Macedon Tennis Club again on our cover. And many more than 70 volunteers. restrict the article to about 250 words. regular club reporters share their insights from this remarkable time in this edition. If you do not receive the Gazette in your letter box, Puma Service Station, Coles supermarket and the Whatever our new normal looks like, virtual connections you can collect a copy at: GREAT Centre in Hamilton Street. will continue to be a large part of many people’s lives. Mt Macedon: The Trading Post. New Gisborne: Baringo Food and Wine Co in Station Anyone reticent to embrace digital technology will Macedon: Post Office and the service station on Road, and the cafe in Ladd Road. hopefully find June Cohen’s decades-long use of Black Forest Dve. Riddells Creek: Neighbourhood House and the Gisborne: Village Shopping Centre, Gisborne Library, newsagency. modern technology inspiring, as well as this month’s Foodworks supermarket, Caltex Service Station, Woodend: Information Centre and Library. Betty’s Boop, Men’s Shed and library reports, and perhaps the Digital Connection Project for Seniors. The GREAT Gisborne Gazette is supported by Macedon Ranges Shire Council.

I am delighted to welcome a number of new columnists to the Gazette team. Asher Kroon, Grade Six student at New Gisborne Primary, is into his third month as a A MINUTE WITH MAXINE Animal Wisdom young reporter. Clinical psychologist Dr Biliana Ivanova People sometimes say cats act as if they are superior started with us last month and Dr Umair Masood has After the Gazette committee decided to go back to us and in this case they may just be! come on board this month. Local vet Dr Caitlin-Horwood to letterbox delivery for the May edition, I was and chiropractor Dr Tony Croke also contributed to this truly overwhelmed by the quick response I got edition. Thanks to all of you for sharing your expertise from the 71 distributors who were eager to get and insights with the community in the Gazette. out of their houses. The weather was not at its best but that is the Macedon Ranges for you in Thank you also to the many local essential workers autumn. So, to every one of you, a big thankyou. who have continued to provide valuable services to our If you have extra Gazettes, can you please community during the pandemic, often with increased wait until the week after delivery to pop them demands and responsibilities in your work. Your efforts into the many baskets around Gisborne. and commitment do not go unnoticed. I hope this is Due to the social distancing rule, Windarring especially true for teachers this month, after all the extra effort you have put into remote schooling. was unable to deliver the May edition to the outer areas of Gisborne and Bullengarook but I recently saw the quote “When a pet is in your life, there has returned for this one. is always a reason to smile” and Max’s adventures on To all the ‘back up’ distributors, you are all page 14 made it ring true for me. I hope you enjoy this usually very much needed at this time of year; quirky dog's-eye account of a COVID-19 day. thank you for still offering to be available. As holidays are not allowed at the present time, I hope my June is filled with joy, eager anticipation, and regular distributors will not be able to escape reflection and that this edition gives you some ideas for the winter weather and I will not have to use my yours. Keep following the guidelines around COVID-19 charm to find replacements. You could say that and happy reading, is a positive result from COVID-19! Maxine Barker This poster was spotted in the window of a veterinary Corinne Distribution Manager clinic in Kyneton in May.

2 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 Six milestone birthdays celebrated in 'iso'

Macedon Senior Citizens Club is missing Ethyl Serpell and she was among the being able to meet on Tuesdays at Macedon first pupils to enrol at Kyneton High Community Centre for lunch and a chat. School when it opened in 1928. Celebrating birthdays is always part of the fun so Having completed matriculation the Gazette is pleased to pass on good wishes to (Year 12) there, she began nurs- five members who have had birthdays since the ing training in Melbourne but had club had to suspend meetings. to return home to help her father Congratulations Kath Vilips, Mary with the upbringing of her younger Richardson, Nancy Morgan and brothers and sister after her moth- Amy Boniface on turning 90 er died unexpectedly in 1939. and to Rena More for turning For a time Mavis worked as an as- 91. Your friends at Macedon sistant for her father who was a den- Senior Citizens Club hope tist in Kyneton. Mavis married Harry you had a special birthday Mavis Arkinstall celebrates turning 105. Arkinstall in 1942 and their three in ‘iso’ and look forward to children are Ann, Ian and Gra- celebrating with you in person once it is possible again. ham. Harry was a foreman in the construction industry and during the Second World War Mavis Arkinstall is 105 was second in charge at the flying boat Mavis celebrated the great milestone of base at Lake Boga. reaching 105 with her three children and Mavis has always been a great Kath, many residents and staff members at Warrina family person and very much in- above, Retirement Village in New Gisborne on May volved in community affairs. She is a and Mary, 8 – COVID-safely of course. Life Member of the Kyneton Football right. Mavis was born in Kyneton on May 8, 1915 Club and Kyneton High School. She Amy, top, - within a fortnight of the Anzacs landing at is still a loyal member of the Essen- Rena, above, Gallipoli - and she has lived through many don Football Club and was delighted major world events in her long lifetime. to receive a congratulatory phone call and Nancy, left. Mavis is the eldest of six children of Frank and from Kevin Sheedy.

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Gisborne Gazette June 2020 3 Western Water helps Indoor dining back to monitor virus on the menu in waste water Local residents will be delighted that pubs, Western Water restaurants and cafes can resume inside is working with service this month. After shutting in late March due to other water COVID-19, the Collective in Robertson authorities in Street reopened, for takeaway and delivery an Australia- only on Wednesday May 6. wide project to monitor coronavirus Monique Elliott was happy to be back at (COVID-19) in wastewater. work and said the staff seemed really upbeat Western Water is taking weekly to be back at work. samples from the Melton and Sunbury She took the restaurant’s closure as an recycled water plants. The samples opportunity to get caught up on her Masters go to a specialist lab called Australian in Art Curatorship studies which are now all Laboratory Services in Melbourne online. where they will be stored until the Neil Peet was delighted to buy a pizza testing methodology is developed. for dinner on May 7, saying “we’re sick of Once the development phase is cooking for ourselves!” complete, the samples will be analysed Neil Peet collects his pizza from Monique Elliott at the Collective. at a DNA sequencing lab in Melbourne. The Victorian part of the project is being coordinated by Intelligent Water Networks, a partnership between the industry association VicWater, 17 water corporations across the state SEEN AROUND TOWN and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. The waste water samples will be crucial in establishing a fuller picture of how the virus behaves. Although worldwide and local research findings have shown that any detectable traces of COVID-19 found in sewage and recycled water networks are not infectious, the project provides key data for scientists to better understand the virus. Complimenting wider research into COVID-19, the project, called ColoSSoS (Collaboration on Sewage Surveillance of SARS COV2), is an initiative of Water Research Australia. Macedon service station on May 7. Creation of parking bays in progress. Western Water’s Acting Chief Operating Officer Paul Clark said “This Fuel envy Parking relief research will help track and monitor For a while in May, petrol was cheaper than it had Five much-needed new parking bays are being the virus across our service region and been for years. And we were stuck at home so created in Prince Street, west of the Village Shopping allow scientists to gather information couldn't reap the benefit of it! Centre. on how it behaves in the wastewater network."

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View from the supermarket time, so we appeal for understanding own home.” see ourwebsite GP doctors for details to adhere to these conditions. For more information and enquiries, our GP doctors Snapped by the Gazette during her Graeme Millar 0413 781 501 call 5422 0333. Dr Dr Kulbir Kulbir Gill Gill DrDr Stephen Stephen Newton Newton lunch break on May 14, Gisborne Dr Dr Heena Heena Choksey Choksey Dr Dr Kasey Kasey Hogg Hogg IGA store manager Deb Vanderkamp Dr Dr Carlie Trisha Di C Camillo unningham DrDr Tim Tim Phillips Phillips shared that work at the supermarket What one golfer did when greens were closed Dr Dr Pritinesh Pritinesh Singh Dr Dr Robert Robert Hetzel Hetzel Dr Carlie Di Camillo Dr Alan Lee has generally been good during the Dr Alan Lee Dr James Owen With the enforced closure of golf Dr James Owen Dr Rashida Moiz pandemic. Dr Rashida Moiz Dr Shaima Al-Msari clubs in March, my two rounds Dr Shaima Al Msari Dr Emma Haugh The toughest thing was maintaining Dr Dr Tanya Syed Duke Hussain Dr Dr Haritha Padmaja Puppala Nagalla per week and several hours stock levels during the panic buying Dr Dr Karina Min Kim Tunnecliff DrDr Emily Haritha Wilson Puppala volunteering on mowers came to (people were buying all sorts of things, Dr Min Kim Dr Sean Mcgrath an abrupt halt. How does a retiree some quite unexpected) but thankfully Dr Penny MclernonOther seDrr Mark vic Bronsema e s keep himself occupied? My wife that has passed. Adult/child immunisation The challenge now is enforcing and I hit the garden, new garden Other services bed edging was laid, several tree Chronic Condition Clinics social distancing. People sometimes limbs removed, copious weeding, Pap Test Clinics just aren’t aware of how close they are to others and staff need to remind planting and replanting - the garden was looking a treat…but Expert Skin clinics them. Deb is pleased that people are washing their hands a lot more. that was the end of week one and Children under 16 bulk still no golf in sight. Deb estimated that 99.5% of Hand-crafted alternative to putting. Expert Thankfully, my daughter came customers have been patient which billed by all doctors to the rescue with a project for our has been great. Shop staff are all still Ranges Buy Swap Sell Facebook page, ChildrenExpert under 16 bulk newly arrived granddaughter: “Dad can when clinic open working and she hopes that anyone who I discovered a cubby house in need of you build her a play kitchen?” Thanks has lost their job gets back to work soon. resurrection. Back to the shed for those ChildrenVisibilledting underse (exceptrvice 16s/a bulkllied to my hoarding of anything remotely half-used tins of paint, some sanding and potentially useful, I was able to and voila. billedweekends)h e(exceptalth Australia is the lowest complete the project for the cost of a As the last coat of paint was applied Broad range of specialist and allied continent in the world, sheet of plywood and four casters. and dried, the restrictions were eased, healthweekends) services. See website for with an average height of This project got me wondering what so it’s back to ‘Our Hidden Treasure on detail just 330m above sea level. I would do next. Browsing the Macedon the Mount’. Marcus Ward HOUSE KEEPING SERVICES GENERAL CLEAN DETAILED CLEAN WINDOW CLEANING/TRACKS /FRAMES FLOORS / CARPET CLEANING • Carpentry • Welding • Tiling • Painting CATHRYN • Plumbing • High Pressure Water Cleaning • Maintenance & Repairs • Concrete Polishing Ph. 0490 817 311 • Bathroom Renovations • Kitchen Renovations 0455 344 188 • General Handyman Services E : [email protected] Registered Independent Aged Care Cleaning Support W : grinds-my-gears.com.au POLICE CHECKED INSURANCE ABN 622 740 580 36 Email: [email protected]

Gisborne Gazette June 2020 5 Stephanie Rocard, manager of the Flying Pigeon, shares her thinking during lockdown Coping with the pandemic as a business

he COVID-19 pandemic by such beauty and to have Tchanged life as we know it such wonderful people in the towards the end of February. community supporting one It was also the beginning of another. I have made some unprecedented and uncertain special friendships throughout times, a time of making difficult this journey. decisions. Not a single day has gone I have to admit it wasn’t easy by where I haven’t enjoyed for me to make the decisions that my new role in the restaurant. I have, but I am glad I did. Keeping Usually working as a chef in the the restaurant open for takeaway kitchen, I have gone to working is one of those decisions and it’s front of house. been such a positive one. I am really enjoying We probably would not interacting with our regular have chosen to stay open for customers and getting to know takeaway if the business was new customers. The kindness located elsewhere, but knowing and support we and so many how supportive our incredible other businesses have received community is to one another played from our community has been, a huge role in our decision. Staying to say the least, humbling and open to trade as takeaway only inspiring. Every day I have through the lockdown restrictions seen the beautiful side of Stephanie shares her positive outlook has not been a viable financial humans - kindness, strength, outside the restaurant. exercise for us or for any other consideration and compassion. businesses in the same situation. We have been blessed with Usually busy in the kitchen, Stephanie is enjoying being support from our customers, front of house and talking to customers. he reasons Flying Pigeon suppliers, staff, family, friends situation. They continue to support us Tdecided to stay open were: and neighbours. by sending us their love and buying 1) To help maintain a positive mental So many positive things have takeaway from our restaurant. state for my customers, suppliers, my come from the beginning of the stage he founder of the Macedon Local suppliers such as GLAMA family and myself, to give us purpose 3 hibernation (I prefer to call it that TRanges Community Page, Adam Country Stores, P.G. Thomas Meat instead of lockdown). As life as we Mizzi, has been creating support and hope. Suppliers (Macedon) and The Town knew it began to shut and slow down, through his Facebook page, giving 2) To support the wider community, by Butcher (Gisborne), have continually I started to take some quality time the community a platform to come giving the community food choices, supplied us and allowed us to continue for myself and for my family, without together to communicate and help relief from having to cook all the time with our takeaway menu. We are always being in a rush. I love the fact one another out. Andrea Collins from and, most importantly, access to good lucky to be situated in the Nexus that I have been able to spend more Autocopy printing has, through social quality restaurant food for a treat for Centre, with a landlord who has been time with my beautiful 10-year-old son media, continuously promoted the act special occasions such as birthdays, understanding and supportive through and incredibly supportive husband. of supporting local businesses. Our anniversaries etc. So even in self- these tough economic times. I have had the time to gain some staff (who we consider family), under My family and I are so very grateful isolation these special occasions can perspective of how lucky we are to difficult circumstances of their own, that we live in such a wonderful be unique and special. Good food can live where we do, to be surrounded have been so understanding of the be good medicine! community. On behalf of the Flying 3) By remaining open we have been Pigeon team, I would like to take this able to support other local businesses, I love that I've been able to spend more time with my opportunity to say a big thank you to which has given them purpose and everyone, and don’t forget to pop in hope too. beautiful 10-year-old son and incredibly supportive husband and grab some dumplings.

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6 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 Out and about with pooch On feeling overwhelmed Three happy dog walkers in Gisborne were happy to during times of change chat with the Gazette during some essential exercise on May 13. Clinical psychologist Dr Biliana Ivanova provides welcome insight into what many  Renee Dettman enjoyed a walk on a sunny day in people may be feeling during the pandemic. John Aitken Reserve with children Charlie and Lily and family pet Ruby. Then it was off back home to attack Many people feel overwhelmed by the constant changes due to home schooling maths assignments. Charlie and Lily COVID-19. These changes affect how we live, how we work and were looking forward to getting back with their friends at how we look after ourselves and others. Mt Macedon Primary. Being overwhelmed is the subjective experience of having too much to deal with but lacking the resources to do so. When demands exceed our capacity, there is a sense of drowning under a force that is greater than us. Ironically, although we do not like feeling overwhelmed, we do need it as a signal, a red flag to notice and do something about. The demands we experience could come from external sources - other people, systems and cultural norms. But they can also arise from within - from our own expectations, standards, past history. In the current context we are indeed expected to do more and different things than we usually do. Many of us had to suddenly start working from home, with new technology, often while also supporting our children studying online and keeping the cabin fever  Debbie Giles enjoys her daily walks with two- down. Some of us lost income or livelihood while still trying to meet year-old standard poodle Jan Carlo (“Jonti”) ongoing obligations. We have wanted to stay healthy, connected during her lunch breaks while working at home. and functioning without the facilities or processes that usually Debbie normally travels five days a week by enable such activities. We had to adjust to new arrangements train to Melbourne to work in IT at a large Mel- across the board, only for them to change again, demanding yet bourne law firm and has enjoyed the opportu- another adjustment. nity to forgo that daily commute. Said Debbie, How else would we feel, if not overwhelmed? “Gisborne is such a lovely place to be locked If that is not enough to contend with and it hasn’t quite down in. Everything is convenient and readily overwhelmed us yet, there is also the other story - our internal obtainable.” narrative of who we believe we are and how we aspire to live. The story we have about ourselves may have been helpful in the past - “I am the kind of person who gets things done”, “I must take care of everything or no one else will”, “If things are not 100% I must work harder to improve”. Unfortunately, these old narratives are mostly outdated or even damaging in the midst of a new external reality. So, a New Version is called for. An adjustment of priorities, standards and expectations. During times of rapid and tumul-tuous change, our roles at work, in relationships, in activities, cannot be  What better place to walk your bulldog than on the oval of Gar- fulfilled the same old way, but need to be taken up in a new way - diner Reserve, home of the mighty Gisborne Bulldogs! Neil Cole, perhaps by stepping back a little, letting go and letting be. It is helpful former State Member for the seat of Melbourne, had been visiting to do more noticing and reflecting and less fixing, scampering and his 92-year-old mother Rita at The Oaks. “preventing” of things that are not necessarily happening or are A North Melbourne resident and well known playwright, Neil has outside our control. This is a time for surviving, not quite yet for been spending lockdown writing a book about his beloved North thriving. But surviving is good, it is not a failure! Melbourne Football Club. As an Associate Professor at Melbourne Recovery and rebuilding is already starting and new possibilities University he also still manages to keep busy with his research in are emerging in the wake of the maelstrom. They will be more the mental health field. Neil said that his bulldog, three-year-old relevant to life here and now. Fighting the changes and hanging Edwina, had been great company during the lockdown and his on to how things were or how they “should be” will only increase twice daily walks with her and being restricted to home cooking feelings of being overwhelmed as it is an impossible task. It is wiser had seen him lose weight – a welcome side effect of the lockdown. to accept that change is the only constant thing and that we cannot step in the same river twice.

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She Kyneton High in 1984 and the teacher writing ‘I only has been doing exercises at home with instructions know what you tell me’. The message gave her the she is emailed by her exercise physiologist. She has confidence to learn new technology and has stuck been reading and trying to walk a bit more. with her. She explained it as, “You have control over A key help for June’s spirits during lockdown has what you put into the computer and what it does, so been technology. As she says, “Modern technology there’s no need to be afraid of using it. You can learn opens up so many avenues.” June has been gradually.” connecting with friends and family online via email, Facebook and video calls. A family Zoom at Easter ack on lockdown life, June has been missing her with the whole family brought much joy and laughter. Bhouse cleaner who has been unable to come She also uses smartphone apps such as WhatsApp due to restrictions. Her family have offered to do the to stay in touch. cleaning, but she thinks they have enough on their Macedon Ranges University of the 3rd Age (U3A) plate with schooling at home. “Parents are becoming has been part of June’s life for the past 25 years aware of teachers’ care and interest and I am sure and through it she has acquired knowledge and students are appreciating their parents and teachers friendships from people of many walks of life. The more. I think all have gained respect for one another”. group is now in recess, but she is keeping in contact June would know, as when she started her for- Technology has been keeping June Cohen company during via the net. mal education in July 1938 many schools had been the pandemic. June is also a longtime member of the Woodend closed due to the 1937 polio epidemic. Polio’s effect Bridge Club, also in recess, and is keeping her mind was terrible and parents’ fear of their children con- active by playing bridge online. A group of players tracting it was huge. For many years June saw chil- with whom she has played socially has set up a vir- Modern technology opens up dren in iron splints or being wheeled by their parents tual bridge game once a week on BestBridgeOnline. so many avenues in long wheelchairs. com which she described as “the most amazing web- She thinks Australia's record of approaching site”. On it, It is possible to play bridge with people all COVID-19 as quickly as it did is good. June's not sure over the world at all levels of expertise. if the disease will ever go away, but hopes it will, as While face-to-face games usually last up to two pect face-to-face bridge to be back for a while due to polio did. She still remembers standing in queues to and half hours, online games are now slightly shorter. the close contact required and is delighted that tech- have her two young daughters vaccinated for polio in She has discovered that online bridge can be very ad- nology is keeping the game in her life. 1957. “We’d all grown up seeing the dreadful effects dictive and now understands how people can spend June embraced digital technology years ago. She of polio and welcomed the vaccine. Won’t it be great so much time playing games online. She doesn’t ex- remembers when her late husband, a doctor, got a when we have one for COVID-19.” Digital Connection project helps over-65s get online Are you 65 or older? Would you like ing online, it is important to know how  do your banking and shopping safely can link you with a volunteer who can some help with learing to use a digital to use the internet with confidence. and securely online help. device a computer, smart phone or If you do not have access to a de- - We can show you how to  book medical and other appointments tablet) and how to access the internet? vice and are not able to buy one, we  talk to and see family and friends online The internet is a great way to stay online may be able to secure one for you. socially connected, particularly during  keep up to date with the news and Call Macedon Ranges Shire Coun-  this period of COVID-19 and social dis- find new friends and local groups what's happening around the world. cil on 5422 0237 for further information tancing. who share your interests and hobbies If you have a digital device but need on the Digital Connection Project and With more and more services mov-  connect with old friends some help learning how to use it, we to register your interest.

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8 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY? Where is it?

Library staff have been busy developing ways a lot more planned. Check them out on our Youtube to provide existing and new services despite the channel. physical library having to be shut due to restrictions. These include: Be connected Click and collect Do you need help getting online, and learning how to use technology to stay connected? Goldfields Li- We’re excited to announce we’ve opened our return braries is a registered network partner.of the Austra- chutes for returns and we’re working towards a click lian Government’s Be Connected digital education and collect service. We’re hoping to have this up program for people 50 and over. This fantastic portal and running by June 1. Staff and community safety provides free interactive learning activities, training remain our top priority and we will continue to follow courses, web apps and how-to videos to help you State Government advice about a staged return to learn digital world basics including using a device, This is one of many horse troughs set up around service. connecting to the internet, talking to and seeing fam- Australia by Annis and George Bills. Do you know where it is? (Location revealed page 39) Updated website ily and friends, being safer while online, and shopping and selling online safely and securely. The Goldfields Libraries website www.ncgrl.vic. More information about the Be Connected pro- gov.au has been updated with many new things, gram can be found on beconnected.esafety.gov.au including Library in your Loungeroom – resources If you have any questions, need help with are easier to find and we also recommend other getting started on Be Connected or wish to register Kidzflip still here to resources. My favourite new areas are Learning at your interest for future courses please contact us Home, Wellbeing and Creativity, Life in Lockdown at [email protected] or 5428 3962 to get support young people Project and Be Connected. free assistance on the project. Writing a column in advance is of- Book clubs A library newsletter filled with news and the above information has been sent to library patrons ten a great way for our organisa- Book Clubs are invited to use the RB Digital online who have an email address attached to their library tion to deliver news about upcom- resource which has multiple copies of titles. Take a account. If you have neighbours who don’t use ing events and achievements of look on our website, download the App or give us a technology or social media, please pass on any the past month. However, given call for further information. relevant information to them. You can also subscribe the uncertainty of life in this current time, I find myself to our newsletter at ncgrl.vic.gov.au living in hope that by June we may have started or be Programs For any changes to library closing mandated starting to implement some of our training schedules While our Programs might look a little different, they by the State Government please stay posted via for young people in the Macedon Ranges. are still here and we would love you to pull up a our website or social media. Gisborne Library and Years 11 and 12 along with Preps and Grade One chair in our online Library loungeroom and join us! Goldfields Libraries have Facebook pages with daily will be back in the classrooms soon and the rest of We’ve had some amazing author talks and there’s postings. Victorian students will not be far behind. This has been a tough time for all, no less our young people. KidzFlip is here to support them and encourage good mental health and community Parkinson's support group carries on by phone connectedness. We can be contacted at info@ kidzflip.org.au or on Facebook if you know ofa Across the Macedon Ranges people experiencing its PD Warriors exercise program via the internet. young person who may benefit from our programs or life with Parkinson’s disease continue to look forward In April there was a three-day online conference, have any questions. to the time when they can meet again safely at the with speakers from across the world on topics We would like to congratulate Leading Senior lovely facility of the Lancefield Bowling Club rooms. ranging from current research to new methods of Constable Jason Azzopardi on his move to transit Parkinson’s Victoria have remained available via deep brain stimulation therapy and what that means police, based in Footscray. Jason is one phone to assist anyone with issues or concerns. for people with Parkinson’s disease. of the original founders of KidzFlip and Unfortunately the annual Walk in the Park will not take Until further notice our group is not able to gather we wish him all the very best in the new place this year, but another form of “togetherness” at Lancefield, however we are in touch and anyone role. Fortunately, we will be able to may take place in late August or early September to with concerns may contact their own doctor or get regular updates as he remains as permit further fundraising. Stay tuned. Parkinson’s Victoria on 8809 0400, Freecall 1800 vice-president of the organisation! Group members are keeping their daily exercise 644 189, email [email protected] or Stay safe everyone, routines going and Parkinson’s Victoria has promoted via www.parkinsonsvic.org.au Jason Azzopardi Tamara Collins

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Gisborne Gazette June 2020 9 Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Health HEALTH & WELLBEING

Throwing away the Family group offers free BETTY'S 'work to do' list online mental health BOOP first aid training to carers When residents went into lockdown I made With Betty Doolan myself a wish list. Local charity PS My I put the things that I am not real keen on at Family Matters, which real challenge. So far I have spoken to my the top of the list and things I love doing at the supports those caring daughter Judith who was upside down so I bottom. I worked out if I did the things at the for loved ones with a kept turning the iPad around and so did she mental illness, is offer- top of the list, I would have more time with the and Judith saw my ceiling. ing mental health first aid training online. things on the bottom of the list. Then one evening three families were The traditional two-day course has been adapted I was very pleased with myself as I got to suit the restrictions of the public health situation on my screen ─ one granddaughter living the garden finished (big job) and next was and offers carers an opportunity to self-pace their in Melbourne and one daughter and cleaning the unit. Halfway through the cleaning training to suit their individual schedules. granddaughter in Queensland. It was lovely I received a letter full of family history from “Through the grant funding we have received seeing them but afterwards I couldn’t switch NSW. I tried not to open the letter, but I did and from the NDIS and the State Government we are off the iPad. There were no faces on the screen, able to offer this training to carers who are looking it was wonderful information so I have torn up just all these voices calling out, “switch the after loved ones with a diagnosed mental health is- the work list. red button off!”. I had no red button. sue,” said Tamara Wilson, president of PSMFM. With the help of the Lifestyle Enhancement “The training is open to all family members [over 16] One of the staff tapped the screen and up girls, residents went shopping online. When who would wish to become more informed about popped a red button. Before this happened, I the items come up on the computer screen, mental illness and how to handle it.” heard someone say, “Do you think Nana will I feel that I want one of everything and that’s PS My Family Matters is offering 20 compli- ever get it?” So I have added this to my wish what I got. It’s like going to the supermarket mentary places to carers in the Macedon Ranges. list. I am looking forward to walking down past The program consists of a series of online modules with a list of shopping but you get to the the creek. Our council workers do a wonderful with two facilitated sessions. register with a trolley full of groceries and job. “In the past, many carers have been unable to nothing crossed off your list. attend the two-day face to face training due to the Keep safe and warm. My family gave me an iPad. Now this is a Betty pressure of time and caring commitments,” said Ta- mara. “This format will give more carers access to this vital training, at their own pace.” To enquire about booking a spot on the program Eating well and staying healthy in isolation or to know more about PS My Family Matters, please call 0475 269 965. PSMFM is continuing to run on- Many of us are stuck at home and it’s important to been removed and limit to one to three meals a week line coffee catch-ups for carers, which are proving to take care of ourselves - to get out and exercise (it is (this will save you money too!). If snacking, go for a be popular during this time of lockdown and restric- one of the few things we've been allowed to do, after handful of unsalted nuts, veggie sticks, a small plate tions. Please ring for more details. all) and to eat healthily. of cut-up fruit or a yoghurt. Avoid stocking unhealthy If you need immediate support or assistance con- Plan your meals ahead and shop with a list to snacks in your pantry - you then can’t be tempted. tact Lifeline on 13 11 14. ensure you get the right ingredients. Frozen veggies Staying at home for long periods is the perfect Submitted by Mike Hamer, 0411 549 432 are just as healthy as fresh vegetables. Canned opportunity to either learn to cook or brush up on your vegetables and beans are ok too - choose the low- skills. If you need inspiration, try some new recipes. salt options. If going for canned fruit, get it in juice. If you would like more ideas to help you improve Heart-healthy proteins such as fish are an excellent your diet, dietitians at Macedon Ranges Health An estimated 16 million thunder- source of omega-3. Go for fresh or canned salmon or are available for appointments in person or over storms hit planet Earth every year, tuna in spring water. Chicken, eggs and beans are the phone. Call 5428 0300 for an appointment. No an average of nearly 44,000 daily. also great. If choosing red meat, make sure the fat has referral is necessary.

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Youth Clinic continues its care for young people The Macedon Ranges' highly valued Youth received by students very well and have Clinic, which is now in the old Gisborne provided support at a difficult time when Hospital (until recently Saint Mary Medical schools have not been operating with normal Centre) is open on Wednesday afternoons hours. It is essential that students are sup- from 4.30pm to 6pm, including during the ported by the same service providers as before COVID-19 restrictions. for their ongoing care. All those attending are screened prior to If you would like more information on seeing the doctor. the Youth Clinic, please call Louise Beer at Dr Alison Bailey and Nurse Louise Beer Macedon Ranges Health on 5428 0300. are also providing a telephone health service The Wellbeing Teams at schools can also for students who would usually be seen at provide support during these times if students Gisborne Secondary College or Sunbury are still working from home or are distanced Downs College. from their friends, teachers and usual support The “Tele Health" sessions have been systems. Nurse Louise Beer (left) and Dr Alison Bailey at the Youth Clinic in Gisborne.

Coronavirus and your mental health Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention Ac- Free online suicide prevention tion Group (MR SPAG) is reaching out to training the local community during this difficult and uncertain time. Suicide prevention training is now avail- Many of us may be feeling higher levels able online. of worry and anxiety, and all of us have lots MR SPAG recommends the Living- Works Start program. As part of the Mac- of questions - Are our friends and family safe? What will happen to us if we get sick edon Ranges Suicide Prevention Trial, with the virus? How do we cope with job free access to this program is being uncertainty and financial stress? When will things provided by North Western Melbourne Primary return to normal? Health Network. MR SPAG chair Annie Rowland says the group The program only takes an hour and gives you the skills knows there are going to be more community and knowledge to help keep members who will feel vulnerable and who may need family, friends, co-workers mental health treatment and support at this time. and others safe from suicide. “If you are feeling well and able to support It helps trainees to recognise someone, we greatly encourage you to reach out," when someone is thinking about suicide and she said. "A phone call, text message, or note in the connect them to help and support. letterbox can be all it takes to let them know you are If you live or work in the Macedon Ranges and there. We also hope everyone knows it is okay to would like free access to this training, please reach out and ask for help if you need it.” contact Deepa, Suicide Prevention Project MR SPAG is a group of community members who Officer, [email protected]. work together to prevent suicide in the Macedon If you or someone you know is in need of Ranges. They also provide a peer support service for immediate mental health support, phone Lifeline those bereaved by suicide. You can find the dates on 13 11 14 (24/7) or text 0477 13 11 14 (6pm to for these meetings at www.facebook.com/MRSPAG midnight). For other 24/7 supports visit MRSPAG or email [email protected]. on Facebook or web.

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Gisborne Gazette June 2020 11 How to work from home without Carers cope breaking your body with ‘iso’ in

With local chiropractor Dr Tony Croke different ways Some readers may have You’re working from home and been following the fortnightly you’ve been doing it for a while now. stories being told by members You’re squeezed by the competing of Woodend Lifestyle Carers demands of home life and work Group over the past three requirements, and it feels like your months in one of our local Woodend body is the meat in the sandwich. weeklies. The background to Lifestyle Carers Group Neck pain, headaches, aching WRONG: Working this series has been the group’s desire to create shoulders and cranky lower back are just some of the hunched over greater awareness of dementia, how carers cope symptoms I have been seeing in my practice. a laptop is with the changes in their loved ones, and also to Here are four tips to help make working from home a recipe for let other carers know that there is support and actually work. spinal disaster. understanding in their community. Routine There has been considerable talk in the media of Wake up at the same time every morning, eat meals support for mental health, with advertising showing regularly and make regular time to exercise for your young men and women suffering dreadfully as a physical and mental wellbeing. Some certainty in your result of the problems they are experiencing as a schedule can be a great antidote to the uncertainty AAAHHH...! result of the coronavirus pandemic. It is noticeable we’ve all been facing lately. Using a riser however that there is nothing being said about the - or even a Set up your space mental health of carers, either young or old. As pile of books - carers we all cope in our own way, and many have Try to avoid working on your bed or the couch - it’s and separate discovered the wonders of social media where they brutal on your spine. keyboard and can at least see and speak with their loved ones on Choose a work chair that supports the base of mouse can your spine. Sit with your feet either flat on the floor make a world a regular basis while in isolation. or supported by a footrest. Arms should be relaxed of difference However, while our group does have older by your side (wrist straight when using mouse and to your citizens who enjoy this technology, there are many elbows at 90-110 degrees when typing), with your health and who have neither a computer nor a smart phone. posture relaxed and tall. productivity. That said, I was delighted to learn that one member Your eyes should be looking straight ahead at who cares for her husband with Parkinson’s and your screen, so if you’re working on a laptop, use dementia, and who belongs to a bridge club, had a separate mouse and keyboard and elevate your managed to gain some respite by downloading screen. Spatial distancing, social connection a bridge game app which allows her to notify her While we need to maintain physical distance, we fellow players that she’s up for a game at 9am, thus Take breaks don’t need to distance ourselves emotionally from the she is able to continue enjoying her pastime while Set a timer on your phone. Every 30 minutes or so, people we care about. Reach out to family or friends looking after her husband. get up to walk, stretch and have some water. every day and stay connected. Several other members are taking time to enjoy their gardens or go for long walks around their country properties with their partners; this gives both parties some good exercise, which in turn has resulted in better sleep patterns. Health Talk with local medico Dr Umair Masood Another carer has found that the enforced lockdown, while initially very difficult to explain, The biggest health issue facing our maintain social distancing measures where possible has resulted in his spouse enjoying time at home generation is happening at this very and maintain good hand hygiene. Choose where because that way she doesn’t have to meet moment. The COVID-19 pandemic you go wisely and do not involve yourself in crowded ‘strangers’ or feel foolish because she is having has been a sobering and life places. If you feel sick, be a hero and stay at home! difficulty coping with her illness. changing event for all of us. The medical community is also expecting non- Many members have discovered that while Australia has fared much better COVID-19 health issues to become more of a problem keeping to the social distancing rules, their friends than most other countries. We have in coming months. I want to talk about mental health and neighbours have been keeping up a wonderful had very low death rates and now the active (people his month. Unfortunately, we have twice the national supply of cakes, biscuits and even casseroles. They who have a current infection) case numbers are average of suicides in the Macedon Ranges. It is say they are, in fact, eating better and exercising reducing nationally. As a result, we have seen the predicted suicide rates will increase by at least 50% more diligently than before the crisis. easing of restrictions by both the federal and state this year. It is important that we all are aware of this. Contact with other members is being maintained governments. This has been a welcome relief for Given the pandemic situation, people have lost through telephone chats, but everyone is definitely everyone. jobs, may have financial strife, suffer from loneliness, looking forward to getting back to regular meetings The government tactic was to suppress and not suffer domestic violence and may have exacerbated and coffee on Wednesday mornings. Call 5420 7132 eliminate the virus. This would then enable the health existing mental health issues. for information on the Woodend Lifestyle Carers system to cope and they have achieved that. As a We may know people who have undergone these Group support group, which of course is not limited result, there will still be ongoing clusters of infections issues and we need to be mindful to ask if they are ok. to people who live at Woodend; our members are in Victoria, as we have already seen. I suspect that Having a friend to talk to always helps the situation from all the local areas. this will continue for a few more months to come. The and a simple gesture such as sharing a cup of coffee Cherry Servis, Secretary current modelling shows that our health system will will help. Please make sure you ask anyone who you be able to cope with this. suspect of having mental health issues to see a GP, The word “swims” upside down However, we need to avoid a second wave of major psychologist or at the very least call Lifeline on 13 11 is still “swims” infections as the restrictions ease further. We must 14 (24 hrs).

12 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 Making sure to stay in touch A Men’s Shed is a place for a man to go, to meet someone to talk to and find something to do. It’s about connecting with our community. Recently our connection with fellow Shedmen and family has been largely digital, via phones and computers. Fortunately, we’re a reasonably tech-savvy bunch of blokes. With some assistance from our in-house tutors Roger and Gunther, over supported by benetas recent years we’ve mastered the basics of our phones and computers which helps us keep in touch while our Shed is physically closed. Displaying the Shedman spirit (pre-corona). With more services like shopping, banking and medical requirements moving online, these are very Back in the mid 1940s Winston Churchill said exercise culinary talents, catch up on a few unread useful skills to have. If you haven’t got access to our “Never let a good crisis go to waste”. Many of our books and, trickiest of all, tidy up their own sheds. Roger or Gunther, look out for a new local initiative Shedmen have been taking the opportunity of extra But as good as all that is, we’re looking forward to called “Digital Connection for Seniors” for assistance. spare time to practise and enhance their digital skills, when our Men’s Shed doors are open again!

Yippee! Playgrounds Winter is upon us open again June marks the start of winter How can we pull ourselves and like many others in our An article about out of the winter doldrums? community, this is the time of general health by local Well, after spending more year where I usually begin the than two months in self- process of hibernation. You resident Julie Ireland isolation with my family due know, starting to make excuses to COVID-19, I now can’t wait not to get out and exercise and to get out of the house! Not socialise, like “it’s too cold, it’s too wet, it’s too...”, only to get out into the sunlight during the day and you get the picture! continue with my exercise regime of walking the And I don’t know about you, but sitting on dogs, but just to see some other people (though I the sofa eating chocolate, dreaming of my next love my family dearly). carbohydrate-heavy meal, and bingeing Suits on So instead of spending valuable time coming Netflix doesn’t seem like a bad way to spend the up with excuses why we can’t go out and exercise cold winter days! I'm sure I am not alone in this. and socialise this winter, it’s time to channel that So what is this strange malaise that we may energy into being thankful that we can now go out experience over the winter months, often referred and catch up with people other than our immediate It will be wonderful to hear the happy sound of children to as ‘winter blues’? Characteristics of this winter family, and use the time to reconnect in person with playing at local parks and playgrounds again. ‘funk’ might include low mood, less energy, sleeping friends we haven’t seen the past few months (in On May 24, the State Government announced that more and increased appetite. At its most severe very small groups, while social distancing). Victorians could return to outdoor playgrounds, skate (when medical advice should be sought), this This will be great for our physical health, but parks and outdoor gym equipment on Tuesday May condition is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder more importantly during these still uncertain times, 26, the same day some students returned to schools. (SAD), a form of depression often experienced for our mental health too. The closed playround at Stanley Park in Mt during the colder and darker winter months. Take care of yourselves, everyone. Macedon (above) was very lonely during stage three restrictions in April and May.

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Gisborne Gazette June 2020 13 Morning adventures of a dog named Max

What was that? That noise! … There Found him! He’s sitting in the lounge it is again. Oh, it’s the alarm! Time to room watching CNN and laughing get out of bed. But I’m being rude; my at another live press conference name’s Max. I’m a dog and I look after by President Trump from the Rose the two dry-noses (humans) who live Garden. with me. If he’s on the sofa… that means I don’t think they’re up yet; they like I can be too! All right big fella, I’m to sleep in after the alarm goes off. I'd going to stretch out; you make sure better wake them up, even if they are you massage my neck and back just working from home. The dry noses get right…ahhh, I love being pampered! a bit upset when I do the big leap onto Doggie master has logged onto his their bed; they’re sensitive creatures, laptop for a Zoom staff meeting. I hear bless their little hearts. Guess I'd him greet the other teachers. They’re better wake them up gently. worried about the lack of attendance The female dry-nose likes being of some students in Zoom classes, woken up with a lick or two to her the assessment of students during cheek; what can I say…I’m cute. remote learning lessons, blah, blah, The male dry-nose calls himself blah...wow teachers talk a lot! the doggie master. He likes to think Why can’t they take a few lessons he runs the show; so fragile are the from a dog’s philosophy to life? You egos of the male dry-noses! Anyway, know, take a moment to enjoy the he responds best to a look. I learnt 'I'm Max, of course: very cute leader of the pack!' smells of the new day and always that from the female dry-nose. As a make sure you’re wagging your tail result, he does whatever I want (and when you meet somebody? You what she wants); poor bugger. I guess the shower? My ears are ringing with She’s done, and off to the study to know, the fun things about life! And that’s why I’m the leader of this pack! his screeching voice! Just imagine log on to her PC. stop sweating the small things! Right now, it’s time for my breakfast. what the neighbours think! Where’s the doggie master? I can Doggie master is now monitoring Off to my dining hall we go! The dry- Time for a morning cuddle from smell his cup of coffee anywhere! I'd his first Zoom class for the day; a year noses call it the laundry. the female dry-nose. She likes to give better go and check on him. Time to 8 mathematics class taught by a new They’re getting ready for work. Yep, me a belly rub as well ─ I love it! Her run along the wooden floorboards, teacher to the school. I’ve got them well trained and I didn’t hands are always nice and warm, and which make my back legs slide around. I don’t know about you, but that’s even have to use any treats! Why with those long fingernails it tickles…. How come the female dry-nose always my cue for my morning nap! does the doggie master love to sing in hehehe. laughs at me when I do that? Hehehe… zzzzzzz....

Seen around town Community Bank support continues in ‘iso’ Although pandemic restrictions forced most local groups into recess in March, Gisborne Bendigo Community Bank proceeded with its Autumn 2020 community investment round to support local groups at this extraordinary time. Special allowances were made for the pandemic. The application deadline was extended two weeks to allow more groups to apply. Grants and sponsorships totaling $60,000 were awarded to 20 groups in May via email instead of at one of the bank’s popular community investment evenings. And all funding will apply to the same project in 2021 if it cannot be undertaken as planned this year due to COVID-19. For this reason, Autumn 2020 community A rare ‘iso’ grant meeting held at the branch in May shows investments will only be announced as projects are the iso screen that many businesses are now using. confirmed. Most meetings with community investment District Community Bank Branch thank all of the Lionel Tata and Harley Giddings recipients were held via Zoom and the few face-to- volunteers who are working hard to keep their face meetings held followed the social distancing members connected during COVID-19 and hope the protocols in place at the branch. new grant projects can happen soon to benefit the Fish a hit in ‘iso’ The volunteer board and staff of Gisborne & community at this challenging time. The XL Fish van was the place to be on Thursday May 14 with a line of people patiently waiting, socially distanced, to buy fresh fish. Seeking young writers Owner Lionel Tata reported that sales during Are you between five and 18 years old and love to participate in her Lockdown Story Writing Project. the pandemic have been “better than ever” with so write, or do you know someone like this? Would you Submit a story (fiction or non-fiction) related to many people home and cooking. like the chance to have your work published in a lockdown or COVID-19 by Sunday July 12 and go Flathead tails, salmon and snapper have been book with all profits going to a children's charity? into the draw to win a free set of Karlana’s Stone the most popular. Children’s author Karlana Santamaria (who Keepers trilogy. publishes as Karlana Kasarik) invites you to Details at karlanakasarik.com 14 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 REFLECTIONS with Warwick McFadyen COUNCILLOR'S The dog and I have been spending a few minutes COLUMN each morning sitting on the bench at Gardiner Reserve With Cr Andrew Twaits outside the change rooms. I have a coffee bought from one of the hundreds of Gisborne coffee dispensaries. (Honestly, with the range of supply, our little town’s At the outset I want to thank and congratulate the residents must be caffeinated to the rims of their team at GREAT for managing to safely organise collective eyeballs). the publication of the Gazette over the lockdown Social distancing at the reserve is not a problem, for period. It’s an important channel for community apart from the occasional walker passing by, it is solitude news and I’m sure all readers are very grateful. sitting (perhaps that could be the antipodean sequel to In my last column, I wrote about the coming Suzanne Vega’s hit). budget process and the importance of community There is nothing of the players or the game yet of input. Since then, the economy has been turned course. No remnants of the footballing weekend along on its head by the COVID-19 pandemic and the the perimeter. Still I smile at the sign admonishing players Birds of the Macedon Ranges State Government has fortunately given councils an extra couple of months to hand down their 2020- not to clean their grubby boots on the nice clean brick Gang-gang Cockatoo wall. As if footy players would do that. Maybe ghosts of 21 budgets. The late Ron Weste photographed this pair of players past are walking around these mornings, but I’m I expect a draft budget will be available (see gang-gangs on a property in South Gisborne where not attuned to them. Council website) for community review and The benches face east so in the early morning light they were feeding on the seeds of a bushy yate feedback throughout June and I encourage as many I can raise my face to the sun. I can feel its warmth, tree (eucalyptus lehmannii). The male is the one of you as possible to tell us how you want Council even though there might be frost carpeting the oval, with with a crest of red feathers. to spend the money that residents and businesses traces of steam rising in the air. The ground is beautiful Gang-gangs are usually seen in pairs or in small pay in the form of rates, charges and other fees. at this time. It’s the non-functional side of its function. flocks and their cry has been likened to the noise In particular, what additional support measures No game on, either footy or cricket, and still it holds made by a squeaky gate. should we be putting in place to assist residents you. The ground nestles into its environment, and its They breed between October and December and businesses impacted by the pandemic, and environment cradles it. and usually two eggs are laid in a tree hollow how can we best allocate our resources to stimulate It’s late May, and the colours of late autumn are located high above the ground. the sustainable rebuilding of our local economy? clinging to the sky before falling to earth. Soon enough Feedback can be provided directly to Councillors the oaks and other deciduous trees will be bare-limbed. and via a number of feedback channels (including Winter is icumen in, as an English balladeer might have Handy app that helps you help Council’s website). written in the 1200s. The dog and I walk among the The Council is in strong financial shape. We’re also very fortunate to have a broad network of yellow, red, gold and green most mornings. He knows On your daily walk, ride or drive you may have come capable and committed volunteers who safeguard the way. I wonder does he know how lucky he is to be across something that raises concern and as a our environment, organise our local sporting among the ordinary beauty of the everyday. Maybe responsible citizen wondered “Who should I report and cultural activities and help support the most he does. Maybe his tail wagging says it all. Though this to?” Perhaps a leaky water main, pothole in the sometimes he talks in a moving wooo-oo-000; there’s vulnerable members of our community. This should road, or damaged public property. give us all confidence that whatever economic and not much range there, but plenty of expression. Well there is an app available that is simple to use Keats wrote to autumn: “Where are the songs of social challenges lie ahead, we are well placed to and makes that decision for you. “Snap, Send, Solve” come out the other side. spring?/Ay, Where are they?/Think not of them, thou enables you to put your issue into cyberspace where And finally, another thanks - to the health hast thy music too.” it is magically sent to the responsible authority! Just You could call it synaesthesia, or if you are just workers and other essential service providers in open the app, follow the instructions, fill in some our shire who’ve done so much to help all of us walking among the colours in the early light, you could relevant details and send. Experience shows it works call it the beauty of the everyday. And smile. And Dennis through the recent period of disruption. and sometimes you even get feedback! Give it a try. Andrew could wag his tail. Keep well.

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Gisborne Gazette June 2020 15 KIDS' CORNER Proudly sponsored by Sacred Heart College Kyneton RIDDLES & JOKES quiz Why were screams coming from the 1 What instrument has 52 white and 36 kitchen? black keys? The cook was beating the eggs. How many degrees are there in a How do you find a missing barber? 2 right angle? Comb the streets.

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about their lives, sharing jokes and giggles put a smile on my face, especially when I Belinda Scott, Year 6 teacher and being there to support them when and as had to celebrate a birthday without friends With only a few days to really prepare for they needed it. The days were long and I felt and extended family. We introduced morning remote learning, I was optimistic for what exhausted at the end of each week. dress ups to keep our mental health positive the term held. What better way to support The distance that online learning put and begin each day smiling. This is what got students into being 21st century learners between my students and me felt like an us through some days. Although I loved the than through learning digitally. ocean at times, but I always tried to stay experience that online learning provided for It turned out that remote teaching was positive for them and make myself accessible both myself and my students, I am looking both challenging and rewarding! I missed for whenever they needed me. forward to being back in the classroom. seeing my students face to face, chatting My students were amazing and quickly Belinda

Penny Keehner, Year 4 teacher Riley Smith, Year 4 student I started on this journey but I want the students to receive their feedback I’ve learnt that remote learning is hard and with trepidation as I am not directly. that I miss being with my friends. I have learnt very familiar with working I am looking forward to returning to school with patience to wait and see everyone again. I online and using the various the students but also I will be sad to leave this new have also learnt that you should take your communication platforms. I way of working, although my legs and eyes will be time with your work because it’s important to am at the downhill slope of my relieved as I sit too long at a computer! still do your best even though your teacher career and retirement is still a isn’t telling you what to do. little bit in the distance but being Just because the teacher is not there it considered. doesn’t mean that you don’t try your hardest, With that, I brushed up on my skills and jumped Upgrade designs released two feet into the process. I met my class each day and don’t give up. Designs have been released for Stage 2 of upgrades in small groups, with students very quickly switching I have learnt to think for myself and not to Gisborne Primary School. The $10 million project between applications as we proceeded to complete ask other people what to do that much. I have includes a new competition-grade gymnasium and activities. developed student agency by pushing myself administration building and new classroom areas and I was very impressed by how quickly they adapted and going back to check my work. playground facilities. to online learning. Yes there were teething problems I am sad that I am not at school with my Stage 1, which included some refurbishment and every week, the broadband width was too narrow, friends and teachers so I am feeling modernisation, is complete. Stage 2 is expected to students had visual but no sound or vice-versa and excited about going back to be completed by mid-2021. school. Even though we don’t of course they were missing their peers. see each other in person we To combat this, on Friday we have a dress up day still see each other on a and a whole grade chat. The students look forward screen. to this, where awards are issued and the newsletter I’m looking forward read. to playing with my Myself, well I am amazed that an old dog like me friends and kicking can adapt as well. I am now sharing work through the ball around. I the communication platform, making home videos can’t wait to see my explaining teaching points, creating anchor charts teachers and talk to to support learning and of course correcting and them like I will with assessing work. my friends. Riley My days are long, much longer than a normal teaching day, as I correct work well into the night, Concept artwork for the some of the new buildings

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Gisborne Gazette June 2020 17 Remote learning with NGPS Some of our Year Sixes have reflected on their recent experiences with remote learning…

Franky: I have learnt I can work more independently. My confidence has grown as a learner to trust myself with the things I decide to do. I have liked freshly home-cooked lunch. When our class does yoga my dog comes and joins in and cuddles into me, it’s really cute. I have not liked when my brothers interrupt when I am learning but I just ignored them.

Lily: We were extremely sad that we couldn’t go Grade Sixes show their wooden ‘mini me’ in 1850s clothing in a virtual class. on our three-day camp to Sovereign Hill this year but we have been doing lots of fun things as well. We got some wooden ‘mini me’s' and dressed them up in jokes to each other, but when the class starts you Charlie: I can, for a fact, say that this has changed 1850s clothing and wrote stories about them. have to really listen because you might glitch out and my life in many ways. I now know how lucky we are not know what to do. to live in such a great, safe and lovable country. I’m Alex: Online learning is harder than I thought. so glad that Australia is slowly but steadily coming Work you are given is hard if you don’t understand Kayla: I like how on Fridays there is a topic (crazy out of ‘hibernation’ but as I have realised over the it, because your teachers are trying to explain it but glasses, hats or hair) and we go to our Webex past month, many European countries and the USA then everyone starts to also need help. It’s still fun meeting in them. It’s fun to see everyone dressed up have been hit with a truly terrifying dose of the now though, we can chat before class starts, we can tell and it gives a bonus to being stuck at home. infamous COVID-19.

What a peaceful start to New primary school for Gisborne the day for Prep A Construction of a new local primary school During remote learning time the Prep children at was announced by the State Government on Holy Cross Primary School joined a Google Meet May 18. To be located in the Willowbank Road for Prayer time, a story, some songs and some area of Gisborne, the new school, to be known mini lessons. as South Gisborne Primary School, is planned Lucy loved tuning into her peaceful inner place through some breathing then saying class Prayers to open in 2022 with space for 475 students. at the start of the day. The exact site has not yet been announced. Here in this time, gratitude and kindness were The project is part of a State Government cultivated. building package planned to deliver $2.7 bil- A peaceful place in space when even apart lion in shovel-ready projects to get thousands physically the children could share in this collective of people back to work across the state. moment. Beautiful. Holy Cross prep student Lucy McMahon during remote Melanie Cardillo, Prep A Teacher learning Morning Prayer.

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18 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 A Year 12 student's Linking trails to go ahead Macedon Ranges Shire Council is to receive $8.75 to Macedon, Macedon to New Gisborne and New take on ‘iso’ life million to make the Macedon Ranges Trail Project a Gisborne to Riddells Creek, and cover 23 kilometres. reality, Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas, The Council will now begin working with public Isolation. announced on May 29. land managers to finalise design and start work as It’s been a strange experience, especially in year 12. Designed to encourage cycling, walking and soon as possible. Companies engaged to complete However, I wouldn’t change a thing. Being cooped up running for people of all abilities, the project will the work will be required to find new employees inside has given me the opportunity to sleep in, go provide shared use trail links that connect Woodend through Working for Victoria in the first instance. running constantly, wear casual clothes and put on impossible amounts of glitter eyeshadow. I realised early on that I just had to stay busy and smile because otherwise the situation can get to you. Work for me at the moment has halted which I do miss, but with the loosened restrictions I’ll be back Bushwalkers still striding after 38 years soon. School during this time has been entertaining to say the least. I can say with confidence for the The Gisborne Bushwalking expertise in bushwalking In the years since, the club majority of students that we have all had at least one Club has just completed and camping along with has spread its wings as far incident where a pet decided to take over a Zoom its 38th year since its Brian and Sheila Smith, as Germany, New Zealand, meeting and run the show. foundation on April 15, who had all previously Tasmania on several occasions Being in year 12 seemed really daunting at the 1982, more than doubling completed leadership and the Flinders Ranges. We beginning of this year and at times it still does, its membership from these early and walking courses. By the have hosted and been hosted however having isolation begin when it did came years. Despite social distancing October, the club had adopted by Adelaide Bush Walkers and as a blessing in disguise for me. I have more time in the past few months, we are its badge designed by Ainslie extended our activities to social to complete work while sitting in the sunshine, and still publishing our newsletter and Cummins, at the time a teacher events (with many thanks to with two portfolios to complete I found long walks making sure we get out walking, from Kyneton High School. Shirley Forsyth) such as Mount through Macedon’s ever-changing autumn colours either by ourselves or in pairs, The Lerderderg Gorge was Players, Archibald exhibitions, to be fresh inspiration and stress relief when times as much as possible and indeed the club’s first walk (May 29-30) canoeing, garden visiting to became tough. look forward to resuming club and an eye-opener for many of name a few, and care and The one thing I truly do miss about school is my activities hopefully by spring. the 20 or so participants as to support of the Macedon Ranges Having time to read over our how rugged and beautiful our in conjunction with Parks Victoria. friends - that’s been the hardest part. I am really looking forward to seeing them all when school archives, it has been fascinating immediate backyard is. The However, our core business begins again. For the most part I have enjoyed the to discover so much history excitement of off-track walking, has always been Victoria and quiet and the experience of isolation; it has brought about this club and how we using navigation skills and principally the Macedon Ranges. my family closer together. I hope everyone is able to might rekindle ideas for future overnight camping, captured There is possibly not one track take something from this experience as I have. walks and activities. that hasn’t been explored from Amber Carlton-Doney The idea of forming a Gisborne Barrm Birrm above Riddells Walking Club came from a Lerderderg Gorge ... was Creek, Mt Teneriffe and Mt number of teachers and others an eye-opener as to how Charlie, to the paths of Mt involved in Scouts who posted Macedon, the gullies of the an advertisement in the local rugged and beautiful our Pyrete and the whole of Wombat Telegraph (now Star Weekly) to immediate backyard is State Forest. meet at the community centre. Throughout this time the club The turnout was encouraging has been a wonderful opportunity and at least three current their imagination and led to to meet people, to exercise and members attended this initial several more walks that year to discover how diverse and meeting: Ashleigh McKenner, such as Gellibrand Hill State fascinating our region is. The Sheila Smith and Ann Ciesielski. Park (before Woodlands had return to our normal daily lives Robert Blair (former science been renovated), the Grampians and the chance to participate in teacher at Gisborne Secondary (Mt William to Mafeking), Melville club activities will undoubtedly College) was elected as first caves and Mt Langi Ghiran (Brian be greeted with much joy. President and provided much Smith’s initial walk as leader). Nigel Tarr Amber Carlton-Doney of Macedon. 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The Macedon Ranges where images are projected Photographic Society is onto a screen. made up of enthusiastic Last year there were 16 local photographers. winners in total across the open, Each year the club set subject, print and digital syllabus includes a range of competitions for competitions, with an additional two winners members based on both set subject and open in an end-of-year competition. The Aggregate topics. Winner for 2019 was Ronda Woolgar. Often a set subject competition is about Featured here are the winning photographs a theme that has previously been covered of the open category competitions in 2019. in technical information sessions. The open Due to COVID-19, activities, competitions competition gives the members the freedom and meetings are still currently only online. to choose their own subject for the photograph New members are most welcome though that Defying Gravity by Cherry Cole and provides an opportunity to focus on a may change with easing restrictions. special interest. For more information about MRPS, please There is usually a section for print visit www.macedon-ranges-photography.org. photographs, where these are mounted and au or email questions to mrps@macedon- displayed at club nights, plus a digital section ranges-photography.org.au Colleen Mahoney Showcasing local photographers Forgotten by Ronda Woolgar

Lisithansus by Cheryl Connell

Coopers Creek Forest by Allan Chellingworth Colours My World by Ronda Woolgar From the Clocktower by Martin Leitch

Lotsa Penguin Babies by Cherry Cole Concrete Roots by Ronda Woolgar 20 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 Celebrating Foodbank’s 'Flying' in the face of adversity amazing volunteers MACEDON RANGES Australia celebrated National Volunteer MUMMA Week at the end of May with the theme with Kat Buttigieg “Changing communities. Changing lives”. The Gisborne Foodbank thought that this Five bike tracks to try was a great opportunity to acknowledge The lifting of restrictions on fishing in the work of four volunteers who have mid-May, after about five and a half I don’t know about you, but my family been keeping the Foodbank open and weeks of abstinence, was welcome became avid bike riders while staying running during the lockdown period. relief to club members keen to get out home during the isolation period. Here Due to the restrictions and need for and apply necessarily dormant skills are five great bike paths in the Macedon Ranges and surrounds that you may like social distancing, Anita Worrell, the to coax that wily trout or attract that to check out. Of course, please respect Foodbank Manager, felt that the only way hungry cod to the fly. the current restrictions that are in place. to keep volunteers safe was to restrict the At the time of writing social Ben’s Mulloway Fly Gisborne Botanical Gardens: Take the number of volunteers being exposed to distancing is still a requirement. We Our April General Meeting was path from the gardens along the creek, other members of the community. still have to cope with the limitations held online with a presentation by under the main road and towards the library. Jo Avery and Tony Woodgate, regular on physical club meetings and fly tying Tom Jarman, our champion European Lake Daylesford: Try the picturesque Foodbank volunteers, offered to join Anita instruction nights. Our online meetings Nymphing expert, delivering a very circuit around Lake Daylesford. The kids and work on Wednesdays and Fridays. and activities are working well. informative talk on his methodology will love checking out all the birdlife. Cathryn Morrison, who was unable to work To recognise the changes and to encourage participation in our online of fly fishing our local lakes. His talk, Campaspe River Walk, Kyneton: This due to the COVID-19 shutdown, offered complete with digital slide screens track takes you all the way from the to do deliveries so that those who were events $30 reduced memberships are now available. and visual contact with members, Kyneton Racecourse down to the Kyneton self-isolating or were more susceptible to covered everything from equipment Botanical Gardens. the virus due to medical conditions did not to suggested fly depths and retrieves. Malmsbury Botanical Gardens: Follow need to visit the Foodbank in person. Members were given a video of the the path through these serene gardens. As restrictions slowly begin to ease presentation to keep and study. They look like they are straight out of a the Foodbank will continue to help those Materials for the June fly tying Monet painting. in our community needing assistance instruction night have been delivered Five Mile Creek Track, Woodend: This with food and basic household items for to members by post and we are track begins at Jeffreys Street and ends at as long as needed until their situation looking forward to tying a Possum and Romsey Road. improves. Partridge Nymph. Visit the blog at www.macedonranges The Gisborne Foodbank is open on Ben’s Pictured are two of President Ben mumma.com for more ideas for family fun Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am Redback Le Vageuresse’s flies. He terrified his in the Ranges. Are you new to the area? to 3pm. If you need assistance putting Spider – Kiwi mate when he passed him the Would you like to meet other families? food on the table, please contact the a terrifying redback! Join the Macedon Ranges Mumma Meet Foodbank on mobile 0492 850 520, spectre If you’d like to know more about the Up group on Facebook to keep updated drop in on Wednesday or Friday or to the Calder Fly Fishing Association please about our next catch up. Hopefully unwary. message us via the Facebook page (@ visit www.calderflyfishing.com.au sometime in the near future. Take care GisborneFoodbank). Louis Bokor and stay positive.

Life of leadership and military service OBITUARY Philip was appointed to the British Commanding First exploits including raising ostriches and Philip Kudnig, 1933-2020 Commonwealth Force and after the war Field Squadron Wagyu cattle, and he developed a love assisted engineers in Korea to rebuild Royal Australian of Kelpie sheep dogs. Philip was born in Casino, NSW. In 1938 their country. He was awarded the Engineers. In 2000, Philip and Judy moved to his family moved to Western Australia Korean Medal for Peacekeeping. He returned Mount Macedon where Philip kept himself then in 1940 to Victoria where Philip Following the war, Philip oversaw the home in 1972 busy with a beautiful garden, helping his attended Auburn Primary School in Citizen Military Forces in Hobart where and in 1974 was son Simon at a farm in Newham, and he Hawthorn East. Their next move was he met Judith Harvey. They were married posted to Sydney became president of the Gisborne Rotary to Dromana and their father joined the in 1959 at St David’s Cathedral in a full as Commanding Club and was a member of the RSL in Army. Philip joined the Cubs. military ceremony. They later moved Philip Kudnig Officer of First Field Woodend. He regularly attended the He obtained a job operating a petrol to Melbourne and he worked at the Engineer Regiment Anzac Day March in Woodend, proudly bowser at the local garage. In 1944 the Victorian Barracks. in Holsworthy Barracks and promoted to accompanied by his grandchildren. family moved to the Blue Mountains In 1960 Amanda was born and three Lieutenant Colonel. His unit was given During this time Philip and Judy went where Philip developed a love of the months later Philip was posted to England the job of building the airstrip on Lord on numerous overseas trips. In 2019 they bush and nature. He attended Katoomba where he lectured groups of British Army Howe Island, and later his group arrived shared their 60th wedding anniversary High School and enjoyed Scouting. infantry. They returned to Australia and in Darwin to rebuild the city after Cyclone with family and friends. The family moved to Queensland in in 1963 Philip was sent to Maralinga, the Tracy. Between 1976 and 1979 Philip In April 2020, Philip passed away 1947 and Philip attended boarding school site of British atomic testing. In this time, was a Staff Officer with Third Division after a long and brave battle with in Charters Towers. There he developed Martin was born. in Melbourne and looked after Army illness. He was a loving grandfather leadership skills, became co-captain of Later in 1963, Philip was appointed Reserve training in Victoria. to eight grandchildren and one great- the school and was involved in football, to the Officer Cadet School at Portsea In 1979 he retired from the Army to granddaughter. swimming, tennis, athletics and cadets. and instructed in both military law pursue a life of farming in Euroa, buying A private funeral was held at the He studied engineering at Queensland and engineering. The family built a the property “Berridale” and running Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron where he University then joined the Officer Cadet holiday house in Sorrento, where merino sheep. Philip joined Rotary and had been a member for over 50 years. School at Portsea where he graduated they created many fond memories. In became president, was a member of His service to the country in Korea and first place in his course. 1968 their youngest child Simon was Neighbourhood Watch and became Vietnam was recognised during a moving He then joined the Royal Australian born. Following a course at the Army secretary of the local fire brigade and RSL service. Engineers in NSW. He learnt to use Staff College at Queenscliff, the family the Farmers and Graziers Association. Philip is survived by his wife Judy, heavy machinery including graders and moved to Canberra and during this He made time for many camping, ski and children Amanda, Martin and Simon, bulldozers as well as bridge construction. time Philip undertook an assignment in sailing trips with family and friends. eight grandchildren and one great- At the start of the Korean War, Vietnam where he was appointed Officer He also dabbled in other farming grandchild.

Gisborne Gazette June 2020 21 More than cricket to this Legend

ary Sanders was introduced to To celebrate its centenary the Gisborne District Cricket now has regular interleague matches. Gcricket at an early age and first Association recently established a Hall of Fame into which In the 90s he set up a competition put on the pads as a nine-year-old for for Under 13 girls in Gisborne and, Casterton Juniors. By the age of 13 36 present and former players and officials were inducted. although it waned, girls’ cricket is now he was playing alongside his father, a Of those, four men were declared Legends strongly back on the map at club and soldier-settler, in the senior team, and of the Association. One of the four was Association level. in the 1968 grand final, at the age of Meanwhile, Gary and Margot’s 16, Gary carried his bat with a score Gary Sanders, a stalwart of Gisborne business was flourishing and they of 177 not out to lead Casterton to Cricket Club. Bryan Power tells his story. sold the toys side of it and moved the the flag. sports to a newly built bigger premises His talent caught the attention in Brantome Street that is now the of Fitzroy Cricket Club, and having location of Raine & Horne. In 1992 completed Year 11 at Casterton High, they sold the business and Margot he was on his way to the big smoke. went back to teaching, joining the staff Gary was not too sad to leave the farm at Gisborne Secondary College. life behind as Victoria was experiencing Gary was then moving up in the a severe drought that year and his job ranks of cricket administration and had been to drove the family’s sheep for the next 10 years he worked for flock out along the roadsides to graze Cricket Victoria in a number of roles. day after day in the heat. With his engaging personality, Gary Within four years he had worked was - and is - a great ambassador his way up to the senior team. His first for the game. game was against South Melbourne The youngsters of the 1980s whose players included the West produced a great team in the early Indian champion Clive Lloyd and 1990s that saw Gisborne play in four John and Mal MacWhirter whom consecutive grand finals, winning two he was to meet again several years of them. Gary was part of the team later in Gisborne. Like many of the that coached this group. Fitzroy cricketers he played baseball Gary with his wife Margot and children Warren (left), Karen and Scott last year. Gary also has an outstanding record as a winter sport until the association of playing in representative teams for changed the season to make it a the Association. Over 14 seasons he decided that they’d had enough of themselves had, and the following played in 84 matches in interleague summer sport. So, in that summer of city living and came to Gisborne when year the family moved to a 60-acre 1975 Gary was playing both sports and Country Week competitions, and they learned of a business opportunity. property at Bullengarook. he still holds the record of most runs over Saturday and Sunday every After discussing Gisborne’s potential And Gary returned to playing weekend. It was too exhausting and scored by a GDCA rep. He captained with John MacWhirter, who then had cricket with Gisborne. the Victorian Country representative from then on he stuck with cricket. his clothing shop in Aitken Street, they In that 1984-85 season Gisborne team at three national championships. During this time Gary caught up decided to buy the sports and toy shop won the premiership but after the He has had the opportunity to play in with a former school friend, Margot in Hamilton Street which was located retirement of several top players, Gary a number of overseas countries: New Templeton, who was studying at where the office of RT Edgar is now. was part of the team who developed Zealand, England, Thailand, Germany Larnook Teachers’ College in Mel- the talents of young players coming and Vanuatu as well as coaching in bourne to become a home economics Gary joined the Gisborne Cricket through the ranks. He also set up Japan. Following the Vanuatu visit he teacher. They became sweethearts Club that year and so was a member inter-primary school matches which arranged to bring a talented 15-year- and married at Coleraine in 1976. of the 1979-80 premiership team. led to the creation of the GDCA Under old, Andrew Mansale, to Australia. He They bought a home in Frankston He and Margot bought a house in 12 and 14 competitions. His efforts lived with the family at Bullengarook and Gary soon found the travel from Woodend and Gary played the next caught the eye of the Association and for several months and played a lot of there to Fitzroy very demanding but four seasons with the Woodend Club. he was made junior co-ordinator with cricket here. Some years later Andrew he managed to secure the position of Following the 1983 Ash Wednesday the task of involving all of the clubs. became captain of the Vanuatu captain-coach with Dandenong which fires the opportunity came for them to This was a very big project but national team. realise a dream of having their three was then playing in the Sub-district Gary speaks warmly of the great After retiring from playing the game children, Warren, Karen and Scott, Association. support he received from players and Gary took on umpiring. After 10 years Within a few years Gary and Margot grow up in a farm environment, as they many parents. The junior organisation continued next page 

Left: The sports store in Hamilton Street (where RT Edgar is now situated).

Right: Big new store in Brantome Street, 1986 ( now occupied by Raine & Horne).

22 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 Mother’s A different kind of Day in Iso Mother’s Day As difficult as Mother's Day might have been with This Mother’s Day more than ever, COVID restrictions still in place, it was still a happy day New Gisborne Cub Scouts were for most people. But not everyone is able to enjoy at work in their kitchens produc- having parents around, and for Anglican vicar Dennis ing special things for mum. Here’s Cara Courtney making Mother’s Webster the day was especially painful. Day pancakes using cooking skills learned as she works towards her On Thursday, April 30, I took a phone call that no child Cooking Badge. ever wants to receive. My mother, Marion, had died in Parents have reported that Cub the Mersey Community Hospital near Devonport with Scouts are really playing their part complications arising out of COVID-19. in the family’s cooking tasks during Admitted for a routine procedure to the North West enforced isolation. Regional Hospital, my mother was to become one of the grim statistics of the cluster outbreak in Burnie. Scouting news  page 28 Sitting alone, mainly, in seclusion in the Vicarage at Macedon, I contemplated my first Mother’s Day without A tribute to mothers my mother. Everyone has been so kind, and being Many mums were unable to be with the Vicar, and working with many people through their their children for Mother’s Day this vulnerable time of grief, the reality was just as tricky. It is year, but family members made always different when it is family. them feel special in other ways. I was not able to return to Tasmania for the funeral. Malcolm Colquhoun of Mace- This hurt immensely, not only me but my father and don sent this contribution below to brothers. A single chair was left vacant in the Chapel as the Gazette to celebrate mums in I tuned in through the virtual transmission. his family. What was different was that I was there, albeit through the internet. I took my mother’s funeral remotely from Macedon. I looked at the monitor in the Church as we said our farewell. I’ve taken many funerals with live broadcasting, but this was a first where it was the officiant who was elsewhere. Even though the previous six weeks of my mother’s life was difficult and fought alone in the isolation that COVID-19 brought, my last conversation with her is etched in my memory. Two days before she passed, all of the family was able to say our goodbye to Mum by phone, even though the virus had rendered her unable to talk back. She heard every word, and I have no doubt, treasured them as she drifted into her next journey. Deciding the 10 who could be at the funeral was  "Here are three super mums, my wife Popsy Colquhoun and always going to be a bunfight of sorts.My mum is one of our two daughters – Lucia and Alice. Needless to say Popsy is 14, and I am one of 56 grandchildren on her side alone! mum to three and Alice and Lucy combined have five children. I think Dad did well. They are all very special people and I love them all!" In my remarks to my family gathered in Burnie and right across the world, I told them, and to be honest told myself, to take heart. Even though the past six weeks A mum’s motorbike passion passed on to daughter  page 32 have been tough, we were here to celebrate 86 years of a life of love lived well. And so we did. I looked again at the funeral service on Mother’s Day. I looked to the lounge full of beautiful flowers, many of them There's more than cricket to this Legend appropriate for the day. Losing a parent is never easy. Burying one even harder. It is the goodness we received  from previous page that makes this very much a time of being thankful. My father spent Mother’s Day alone in the family home he is still involved and he enjoys mentoring the newer of 57 years wrestling with the sadness. There were times umpires. of joy when the present family cat, Jerry, would lick his Over the five years before his retirement Gary worked bald patch, leaving Dad crying with laughter. at Gisborne Secondary College in a number of roles and Many in the community are facing their own issues fondly remembers helping the students who experienced with the restrictions and will have journeys that are not difficulties. the same but will somewhat rhyme. In 2012 Gary and Margot headed off to fulfil a dream of Later in the year, we hope to gather in Tasmania as caravanning around Australia. While travelling they heard one family on Mum’s birthday. We will stare back across through VISE (Volunteers for Isolated Students’ Education) the bays of the beautiful town of Penguin, and as we did of a family living on a cattle station near Carnarvon Gorge at the beginning of the funeral, listen to The Seekers’ in Queensland who desperately needed someone to teach Morningtown Ride. Mum loved that view. She would look their son for three weeks. They took up the challenge and out of the window across the bays and watch the trains enjoyed it so much that they have volunteered each winter coming. And then she would look to her final place of Gary Sanders has had a cricket bat in his hand since to assist isolated children during their travels north. rest, Bass Strait, and smile. since the age of nine. Pictured here in his Gisborne That is the sort of generous people that Gary and Margot “Make sure it is an outgoing tide”, she would insist. sports store in the 1980s. Sanders are - true legends. And it will be so. Dennis Webster Gisborne Gazette June 2020 23 Gisborne & Mount Macedon Districts Historical Society Gisborne Court House  4 Hamilton Street Open Wednesdays 10am to 4pm  Phone 5428 1450 e: [email protected] LOCAL HISTORY www.gisbornemountmacedon.org.au Emigration to the Colony of Victoria From the archives of the Historical "All other travelling expenses must Society. Researched by Robin Godfrey be borne by the Emigrants themselves. Cautions to Applicants alter J. Smith, one of the descen- "No preparations must on any account Wdants of the former Smith Nurser- be made by the Applicants, either by ies of Riddells Creek, in the early 1930s, withdrawing from employment or oth- regularly contributed articles to the Gis- erwise, until they receive the 'Approval borne Gazette under the heading ‘Rid- Circular.' Applicants who fail to attend to dells Creek in the Days of Old’ and with this warning will do so at their own risk, the by-line ‘W.J.S.’ One such article as and will have no claim whatever on the follows:- Commissioners. Riddells Creek in the days of Old (by "The selecting Agents of the Board W.J.S.) – The Gazette, Friday Decem- have no authority to promise passages ber 19th, 1930 Railway Pier, Melbourne, circa 1873 (State Library of Victoria) in any case, nor to receive money. If, "In the mid-1840s, the system of as- therefore, Applicants wish to make their sisted emigration from the old countries payments through the Agents, instead of England, Ireland and Scotland, was of in the manner pointed out in the 'Ap- established, and when news of the find- proval Circular,' they must understand ing of gold in 1851 reached these old that they do so at their own risk, and lands, there was a great influx to the col- the Commissioners will in no way be re- onies. This finding of gold was not wel- sponsible. comed by many of the large landholders "Should any Signatures attached to at that time. The object of the squatters an Applicant’s paper prove to be not was to occupy and engross the country genuine, or should any false represen- for themselves exclusively, to partition it tations be made in the papers, not only out in immense sheep walks and cattle will the application be rejected, but the runs, and virtually to prevent the influx moral character; - of all of which deci- receive a printed “Approval Circular,” offenders will be liable, under the Pas- and settlement of an agricultural popula- sive certificates will be required. They calling for the Contribution required by sengers’ Act 12 and 13 Vic. cap. 38, to a tion. Their object, in other words, was to must also be in good health, free from Article 8, and pointing out how the mon- PENALTY NOT EXCEEDING £50. keep the people down when they were all bodily and mental defects; and the ey is to be paid. After it is paid, they "Should any applicants be found on down, and to give them no chance of adults must, in all respects be capable will, as soon as practicable, receive an personal examination at the Depot, or rising for the future. in labour, and going out to work for wag- Embarkation Order (which is not trans- on Board, to have made any mis-state- "The discovery of minute pieces of es. The Candidates most acceptable ferable), naming the Ship in which they ment in their papers, or to have any in- gold in quartz on the station of Donald are young Married Couples without Chil- are to embark, and the time and place fectious disorder, or otherwise not to be Cameron, of Clunes, was concealed at dren. of joining her. They must not leave their in a fit state of health to embark, or to the time from the short-sighted fear that "The separation of husbands and homes before the receipt of this Order. have any mental or bodily defect likely an announcement would prove injurious wives, and of parents from children to impair their usefulness as labourers, Payments towards Passages to Cameron’s run. under 18 will in no case be allowed. or to have left any of their young Chil- "However, the migrants came in "Single women cannot be taken with- "The Contributions above-mentioned, dren behind, or to have brought with numbers in the early 1850s, and many out their parents, unless they go under out of which the Commissioners will pro- them more Children than are mentioned settled in Gisborne and Riddells Creek the immediate care of some near rela- vide Bedding and Mess Utensils, etc., in their Application Form, or expressly districts. Probably few descendants of tive. Single women with illegitimate chil- for the Voyage, will be as follows:- sanctioned by the Commissioners, or to these migrants, who are now part of the dren can in no case be taken. Classes have attempted any deception whatev- establishment of Gisborne and Riddells "Single men cannot be taken except "Married Agricultural Labourers, Shep- er, or evasion of these Rules, they will Creek, are aware of what Conditions in a number not exceeding that of the herds, Herdsmen, Miners, and their be refused admission on board the Ship, and Regulations their forefathers and Single women on the same ship. Wives; also Female Domestic and Farm or if embarked, will be landed, without mothers had to comply with to reach "Widowers and Widows with young Servants – per head: Under 45, £1; 45 having any claim on the Commission- these new lands. children; - persons who intend to buy and under 50, £5; 50 and under 60, £11. ers. If after embarkation Emigrants are land, or to invest capital, in trade; - or "Single Men, between 18 and 36 guilty of insubordination, or misconduct, "Following are the Emigration Regu- who are in the habitual receipt of parish years, of any of the above callings and they will be re-landed, and forfeit their lations applicable to prospective settlers relief; - or who have not been vacci- whether part of a family or not, each £2. contributions. who were seeking Assisted Emigration nated, or had the smallpox; - or whose "Country Mechanics, such as Black- "If Applicants fail to attend at the from England, Ireland and Scotland to families comprise more than 4 children smiths, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Ma- appointed time and place for embarka- the Colony of Victoria:- tion, without having previously given to under 12 years of age, cannot be ac- sons, Sawyers, Wheelwrights, and Gar- "Government Emigration Office, Park the Commissioners timely notice and a cepted. deners, and their Wives, also females of St., Westminster, London, January, satisfactory reason, or are rejected Application and Approval the Working Class, not being Domestic - 1852. Regulations for the selection of for any of the reasons specified in the "Applications must be made to the Com- or Farm Servants – (when they can be emigrants, and conditions on which pas- preceding article, they will forfeit their missioners in the Form annexed. The taken) per Head: Under 45, £5; 45 and sages are granted. contributions, and will have no claim to filling up of the Form, however, confers under 50, £8; 50 and under 60, £15. a passage at any future time. Qualifications of Emigrants no claim to a passage; and implies no "Children under 14 – per head, 10s. "The emigrants must be of those call- pledge that the Candidates, though ap- "Passenger from Dublin and Cork, to Outfit, Etc. ings which, from time to time, are most parently within the Regulations, will be Plymouth, and from Granton Pier, and "The Commissioners supply provisions, in demand in the Colony. They must be accepted. Hull, and London, are provided by the Medical Attendance, and Cooking Uten- sober, industrious, and of general good If approved of, the Applicants will Commissioners for Emigrants. sils at their depot and on board the Ship. 24 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 Emigration to Victoria Also new Mattresses, Bolsters, Blan- What James Watt really did kets, and Counterpanes, Canvas Bags Last month we Watt was born on January 19, 1736, works there. Together he and Watt be- to contain Linen, etc., Knives and Forks, talked about Tho- in Greenock, Scotland. His father ran gan to manufacture steam engines. Spoons, Metal Plates, and Drinking mas Newcommen a business building ships and houses. Watt continued to invent improve- Mugs, which articles will be given after who used steam James spent a lot of time in his father’s ments to the steam engine. He devel- arrival in the Colony to the Emigrants to power a pump workshops experimenting with making oped a new engine that rotated a shaft, who have behaved well on the voyage. to draw water out models and learning about ships’ instru- instead of the simple up-and-down "The Emigrants must bring their own of flooded mine ments. motion of the Newcommen pump. The Clothing, which will be inspected at the shafts. The mines used the Newcom- When he was 19, James moved to rotating motion was crucial, because it Port by an Officer of the Commissioners; men steam engines for 50 years, putting London to learn how to make mathemat- enabled engines to drive wheels. and they will not be allowed to embark up with its inadequacies, and then along ical instruments, such as compasses These improvements allowed the unless they have a sufficient stock for the came James Watt’s brilliant, enquiring and scales. Two years later he opened steam engine to replace the water wheel voyage, not less, for each Person, than – mind. an instrument workshop at the Universi- and horses as the main sources of pow- "For Males For Females Although James Watt is sometimes ty of Glasgow. er for British industry. It was the begin- Six Shirts Six Shifts called the inventor of the steam engine, In 1764 James was asked to repair a ning of factories. Six pairs Stockings Two Flannel Pet- he in fact just made the steam engine Newcommen steam engine and he no- Demands for his engine came quickly ticoats much more useful. ticed that it wasted a great from paper mills, flour mills, cotton mills, Two ditto Shoes Six pairs Stock- deal of energy by repeat- ings iron mills, distilleries, canals, and water- Two complete suits Two ditto Shoes edly cooling and reheating works. From then on, the steam engine of exterior clothing Two Gowns the steam chamber. So he helped to power the Industrial Revolu- "With sheets, Towels, and Soap. But developed a way to improve tion hence the name “Father of the In- the larger the stock of Clothing the bet- the machine. dustrial Revolution” that is often given to ter for health and comfort during the He designed a separate James Watt. voyage, which usually lasts about four condensing chamber for the Watt became very wealthy from his months, and as the Emigrants have al- steam engine that meant the inventions. He died on August 25, 1819, ways to pass through very hot and very machine used a lot less coal near Birmingham. cold weather, they should be prepared to heat the steam chamber. Next month George Stephenson and for both; 2 or 3 Serge Shirts for Men, and James patented his im- the steam locomotive. Flannel for Women and Children, are proved machine. Stay safe. strongly recommended. In 1774 James Watt Arthur Boyd "The Emigrants should take out with moved to Birmingham and President GVMS, 0419 897 721 them the necessary tools of their Trades formed a partnership with (Gisborne Miniature and Model that are not bulky. But the whole quantity Matthew Boulton who Railways) of baggage for each Adult must not mea- James Watt’s engine AME drawing owned an engineering Webb Crescent, New Gisborne sure more than 20 cubic or solid feet, nor exceed a half a ton in weight. It must be closely packed in one or more boxes; but no box must exceed in size 10 cubic feet. Large packages and extra baggage, if Historial Society News it appeared in 2001. au. An extra $10 will be charged for it can be taken at all, must be paid for. The book is currently available at postal delivery. Mattresses and feather beds will in no The Gisborne & Mount Macedon Dis- the cost of $25 from Officebarn/Of- case be taken. tricts Historical Society has reproduced fice Choice and the newsagency in "On arrival in the Colony, the Emi- Pictorial Gisborne in a soft cover ver- Gisborne, the Trading Post Mount grants will be at perfect liberty to engage sion thanks to sponsorship by The Macedon, and Macedon Newsagent. themselves to anyone willing to employ GREAT Association. Once the current restrictions are lifted, them, and to make their own bargain for The book is a glimpse of the history the book will also be available at the wages. of the Gisborne district through a col- GREAT Centre, Hamilton Street, and "All applications should be addressed, lection of contemporary photographs the Court House on Wednesdays be- Post-paid, to S. Walcott, Esquire, No. 9, taken by members and supporters of tween 10am and 4pm. Park Street, Westminster. the society. The pictures illustrate the It can be ordered online by emailing By Order of the Board, early development of the area and how [email protected]. Stephen Walcott, Secretary."

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Fibres of craft keeping the Gisborne us connected in life Singers The Macedon Ranges Spinners and Fibre Group plans for 2020 had included an exhibition, a fundraising afternoon tea and participation in statewide activities. All of these have been postponed. Life Members and Instead of our weekly Wednesday meeting at Bullengarook Recreation Reserve Hall, we have been keeping connected with a life in lockdown weekly email newsletter. Members have been sharing their craft activities and keeping each Two Gisborne Singers members have recently other inspired, creative and engaged. Wool has been washed, carded, received much-deserved choir Life Memberships. dyed and spun. Recipients Margaret Brockman and D’Arcy Wood Yarn has been knitted, crocheted have made an enormous contribution to the choir. and stitched. During lockdown choir members have been Fabric has been found and sewn. participating in many musical activities, including Looms have been warped and woven. singing lessons via Zoom, teaching online flute Stashes of fibre have been used. Some and playing piano (including the challenging Ger- items produced have been posted to shwin at the Keyboard which was recorded and Lynne’s blanket family or friends, or donated for those posted on the member’s Facebook page). struggling at this time in remote areas. Choristers are listening to online music and It is amazing how sharing techniques, patterns, news, and humour can keep singing to past Gisborne Singers performances a group of like-minded people connected and purposeful. (especially the uplifting Bach’s Magnificat), Keep crafting and sharing! Heather Parry, 0400 805 921 “attending” virtual concerts, and learning guitar Sue’s 'Ollie blankey' finger picking in readiness for busking at Gisborne Market when it re-opens. Challenging virtual choir participation includes the MSO’s Anzac eve performance of Waltzing Matilda and Eric 'Iso’ brings new loos to Mountview Whitacre’s choir. Members are waiting patiently for resumption of Well, here we are another month on already and dare Council. This down time has in greatly missed choir practice. I say…now seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the fact provided a fantastic window tunnel? of opportunity for them and we Vale Barry Nunn It would be fantastic to announce when our doors can’t wait to show off our smart, It was with great sadness that the choir learnt of the will reopen but we must continue to be patient and new, contemporary bathrooms to recent death of Barry Nunn. From D’Arcy Wood: keep our fingers crossed! patrons. “Let us be thankful that Barry enjoyed the choir so Stay tuned! A huge thanks to the shire for these upgrades for much and that we enjoyed the great warmth of his There has, however, been some exciting action which we are very grateful. friendship. His wonderful spirit is still with us.” taking place behind our closed doors! We are happy Looking forward to seeing everyone back at the Handel’s Messiah performances for November to announce that our 30-year-old bathrooms are being Mountview Theatre before too long. and December are still being planned. Stay tuned completely upgraded by Macedon Ranges Shire Karen Hunt with our website and Facebook page for updates. Enquiries: www.gisbornesingers.org.au

26 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 UA3 Meet Probus member George Peart THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE With Probus activities impossible at the destination, with family settled there now. The Macedon Ranges U3A, like so many other groups, moment, a Probus personality will be George has been an active participant in many is in recess. Our members are in constant contact with featured each month in our Gazette report. organisations over the years - from president of clubs, each other and this prolonged recess has highlighted First up, George Peart. to school councillor to deliverer of the Gazette. His the communal links that we have built over time. George was born in Windsor, but grew up in passions have included bushwalking and snow skiing, When we reopen, please consider joining us on different parts of country Victoria as his family moved with much time spent at Falls Creek, where he is a Monday mornings at 10.30am in the Senior Citizen’s with their bank manager father. After studying at member of the Banool Ski Club. hall in Gisborne. Bring your lunch too. While we aim Melbourne University, George undertook a career With encouragement from friends, George and to challenge ourselves mentally, there will now be a as a secondary school teacher and taught in many Ann joined Probus in 2014. He has enjoyed meeting deeper understanding of a connectedness which we schools from country Victoria to metropolitan people with different backgrounds and interests. have shared with both established members and with Melbourne and London. This has led to a greater appreciation of the newcomers. George and his wife Ann settled in Gisborne community and broadened his association A further advantage to belonging is that we have in 1976. They built their first home in Gardiner with the town. He has also enjoyed access to the many U3As across the state, so the Street and raised two children there. During participating in trips, outings and hearing opportunity to explore subjects that you always these years, George taught at University and from the diverse array of guest speakers thought you might like, or to offer to teach the skills Glenroy High Schools. He finished his career at meetings. and knowledge you have acquired are available. We with 15 years at St Albans Secondary College George became vice-president of hope to see you soon. as a senior teacher. the club and he has just finished a Keith Hallett, President Since retirement, George and Ann have year as President. He has enjoyed enjoyed numerous overseas trips, particularly contributing in this way and feels that this What does U3A do? to Canada, the UK and the western islands greater involvement has enhanced his The Macedon Ranges U3A engages with many off Scotland. Canberra is also a frequent experience of Probus. ideas and it certainly keeps the mind active, alert and engaged. Some of our meetings have been focused on ancient Greece and Rome. Janet Wood has led many sessions, and we are probably the best educated There’s plenty of genealogy to do at home U3A in the classics. Some COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted E-books can be especially helpful as they Her presentations are invariably engaging, but but it is still unclear when we will be able to are usually old books that are out of print. They just as important, relevant to modern experiences. reopen our rooms, to hold meetings and help are easily searchable and quite inexpensive. Sessions on Julius Caesar are planned for our return, people with their family history research. It might be time to delve into local histories, and as with all her presentations, they will highlight Winter is always a good time to do to check what’s online, or to visit cemeteries to the nature of humanity. No doubt we will see that the research and even though libraries and repositories are find details on graves. machinations of politics are unchanged over millennia. closed there is plenty you can do from home such as If you have elderly relatives why not contact them Bill Hall has taken us back to our evolutionary roots sorting out your files and adding new information to your to check if they are well, but also ask them about their and taken us into the future with the issues of our database. I’m finally finding some time to do that! memories of growing up and any family stories they can species altering environments. Keith began a series Perhaps, like me, you are pleased to see a new recall - you may be amazed at how much you learn on the foundations of our value systems until the season of Who Do You Think You Are? screening on about your family. pandemic stopped everything. SBS at present, and you can always catch up with Have you written down your own story? We look forward to D’Arcy Wood exploring the previous episodes and past series on SBS On Demand. Sometimes, as family historians, we are development of music from Bach and beyond. Come I’ve also enjoyed the program My Grandparents' War so busy digging for details about our an- and join us, and if you are able to share your insights, which is also available at SBS On Demand. cestors that we forget to write our own you could join our presenters. But participation is If you are wanting to buy resources for yourself, check story – you may not think that your life is welcomed in all forms, from presentation to discussion out the website for Gould Genealogy. They have a great very interesting, but it might be to future to just thinking. range of books, CDs and e-books at affordable prices. generations! Stay well, Lyn Lyn Hall

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Putting Guide laws ‘Iso’ camping to use at home Report from a 1st New Gisborne Cub Scout parent: The members of Gisborne Lightning Guides are learning to “When we couldn’t go camping Noah built his own cave under connect with each other through the dining room table. And has spent the lock-down working on Girl Guide Victoria virtual links his cooking and musician badges and is still camping out in his and also locally through Zoom base!” which can be done safely and easily from home. The challenge for girls this month was to put their Guide laws to good use while at home. This means cooperating with family members, taking care of yourself and the family, being organised and using your time wisely. Home schooling is a new challenge the mem- Leaders Dale and Lauren welcome new members bers have taken on. Hopefully we will be able to Katherine, Alice, Tayla and Victoria. meet in person next term if things settle down. Girl Guides is a volunteer-led organisation de- ing tertiary studies also. Her veloped alongside Scouts. This month I would interest is in community en- like to introduce you to our current leadership gagement and self-esteem team. What is very exciting is that these girls have activities. This month Erin all been youth members of Gisborne Lightning dyed her hair pink to raise Guides and enjoyed it so much decided to become funds for breast cancer re- adult leaders which can be undertaken when you search. I lead the unit and turn 18. have been involved in Guid- Deb Fleming Lauren is a qualified nurse who is undertaking ing for over 30 years in vari- midwifery studies at present and travels up from ous roles. In that time, I have met and worked Melbourne each week. She enjoys planning craft with a fantastic group of leaders and under- and cooking with the girls. taken many personal development challeng- Noah's new base. Dale has just begun her tertiary studies and es. New Gisborne Cub Scouts help out enjoys engaging in the activities with the girls If you would like to try Girl Guides when it at home: Right: Jack gets used and going on camps. She also follows football, resumes, give me a call on 0409 542 619 or to housework; below: Aila learns supporting the Kangas. visit the Girl Guide Victoria website for information. cooking skills, and bottom: Xavier, Erin completed year 12 and is now undertak- Deb Fleming, Unit Leader new gardener. News from 1st New Gisborne Scouts At New Gisborne we continue to remind our those on the front line – health professionals helping us plan the foundations and building children that their Law and Promise matter and essential workers, for example, those dimensions. more than ever with COVID-19. And work- keeping supermarkets open and providing Joeys, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers are ing with parents, we continue to offer the other vital community services. meeting online for Term 2. Venturers meet children interesting, learning and challeng- Our newest Venturer, Edward, has just on Friday evenings, other sections on ing online activities. “gone up” and is working with 1st Woodend Wednesdays. Contact Group Leader Skip- At the same time, we are preparing for Venturers. New leaders Kitty and Alice are per (0450 922 787 or johnfrearson@mac. a return to outdoor Scouting with plans for looking forward to their Investitures now that com) if your children would like to join. And Father’s Day and our annual Mt Baw Baw we can have a small outdoor gathering. we’d love to hear from you if you’re interest- Snow Camp in September. As we move slowly towards building ed in helping fund our new Scout Hut. Our thoughts and prayers continue with our own Scout Hut, our first soil tests are John Frearson

28 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 A dog’s life under Pets in isolation During this pandemic it’s obvious that the pets are the YOUNG COVID-19 ones who love this “human” isolation. Since being at BEAT home, I’ve had time to reflect on the experience of pet with Asher Kroon By local vet ownership, in particular my cats. Dr Caitlin We currently own three cats, named Xanthey, Roxy and Tiggy. They are all rescue cats. slowly becoming more trusting. She is five years old Horwood-Skelton Xanthey is four years old and we’ve had her for three years. and she came from Purrs of The most amazing cat adoption story is our Tig- Point Cook, a no-kill rescue gy. Tiggy has many names such as Piggles, Piggle It’s a dog’s life. Think about it. shelter. Xanthey was found Pie and Wiggy. We are not sure where these names You’re not at work, you can’t all go dumped out the back of a came from, but she answers to all of them. The amaz- out for dinner, there are no strangers coming to medical clinic with her broth- ing thing about Tiggy is that she has just celebrated your home, and the recommended exercise regime is to Xanthey: demanding. ers, sisters and mum. go for a walk around your local area. her 18th birthday! That is a huge milestone for a cat. A kind foster lady looked She is enjoying her twilight years by spending the Life under COVID-19 restrictions may be hard for you, after them until a forever family could be found. but for your dog, it’s paradise! Dogs thrive on interactions days sleeping in front of the heater or in the window Luckily that was us! catching the sunlight. She has lost her hearing so all with their social group, and for now that contact is being Xanthey has a very demanding personality and provided almost exclusively by you. Even if you can’t go of her worries and issues have disappeared; she’s not tries to get what she wants when she wants. She is even scared of the vacuum cleaner any more! out with friends, your dog can still benefit from a romp most attached to me because I let her sleep on my Tiggy has always been a around the park with you, ball games or chasing toys, bed. She loves to explore and go on adventures, al- timid cat and has spent most and sniffer-games where you may hide treats or have though we do not know what happens past the back of her life away from the spot- the dogs follow your scent to keep their mind (and nose) fence. Xanthey is a multi-coloured tabby cat. We are light. The only person she tru- stimulated. very responsible pet owners and she is kept inside ly loves and trusts is my mum. They can interact with other dogs if they are safe after 6pm. Her backstory is quite in- to be off leash, while you still maintain human social Our “prettiest” cat, Roxy teresting. Tiggy and her family Tiggy: tough start. distancing. This is even more important for puppies who was rescued from Pets Haven risk growing up without the crucial social inter-actions in Woodend and she is a pure- survived the 2002 bushfires which define their early experiences. Get them out and bred Ragdoll. We had never and were found by a park ranger shortly thereafter. about to experience some of the world outside your owned a Ragdoll before and We found that Tiggy was scared of loud noises, men home: the sights, smells and sounds of the park, birdlife, her personality and traits are with hats, and people waving sticks or poles. As a re- traffic and street activity in their greater environment, ones we were not familiar with. sult, we pieced together that the poles would have even if they cannot directly interact with the pets and She manages to tolerate my been a net used to scoop up the cats, the men with people in it right now. sister who frequently picks her hats would have been the park ranger and the loud noises would have been the fire raging. Continue their behaviour training, even if it is alone or up and cuddles her - almost online. Learning to “sit”, to settle or “stay” independently, every five minutes. Roxy never Roxy: chillaxing. Tiggy had a very sad start to her life, but when we not to jump up on people, and to come to your call is as seems to tire of this attention. adopted her from the Cat Protection Society her life important as ever for your pup. Ragdolls are known to be chilled out and relaxed cats dramatically changed forever. 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Gisborne Gazette June 2020 29 Proudly sponsored by the Mt MacedonCOMMUNITY CFA SERVICE holds open day Rotary Club of Gisborne New recruits ready to roll In praise of A cohort of new volunteer recruits are now fully operational and looking forward to assisting the weeding community. With the colder months upon us, Deriving from all walks of life, it is important for our physical and with an abundance of both life and mental health to stay active. Studies work experiences preceding their have shown that exposure to daylight arrival, they will be an asset in winter months can help relieve to Gisborne SES Unit and we depression, improve sleep and boost the immune welcome their commitment to system. volunteering as an emergency During the winter months I plan to continue weed- responder in our Macedon ing. I have been rewarded as I peel back the vora- Ranges communities. cious growth to discover native grasses, herbs and They were extremely fortunate other wildflowers, and even some native orchids to finalise their initial training just last spring. before the pandemic hit the nation. Children may wish to help if they are encouraged Gisborne SES volunteers are to understand more about their environment. still lurking in the shadows to help Physical activity becomes its own reward as a sense our communities during these New recruits ready to throw themselves into community assistance. of peace and wellbeing are promoted, and we can unprecedented times, and rest feel joy at seeing a native butterfly or bird stopping assured we will be with you when adjust to a different way of life. Remember, your volunteers for a moment in our garden in their search for food. you need our assistance. We can help each other to build are here for you 24/7. I wish to thank all the volunteers As we journey through these resilience and seamlessly adapt Di Dale, Deputy Controller Service Delivery who help weed and restore some of uncharted and challenging times, to the ‘new way’ of home, work, Gisborne SES our local parks and nature reserves. 0407 277 894 we are forced to reassess and school and recreational life. They are helping to preserve our remnants of native flora and fauna for the next generation, before they are Jenny Strang Gisborne CWA lost forever. If you have a moment with not much to do, think of spending some time As with all other groups in the district, calls to most others. weeding, as it can be so much more than a chore. Gisborne CWA has been hibernating, A few of our members ─ Kathy, Jenny Strang but it won’t be long until things will be on Edie, Val and Judy B ─ are on down- the move again. time from their voluntary jobs at Op- Seven of us enjoyed a Zoom get- portunity on Hamilton and St Paul’s op together recently, with a few stops and starts. For shops and Judy C, Barbara and Kay Christine those of us like myself this new world chat can be a are missing the children at Swinburne Edwards bit intimidating and my grandchildren had a bit of a Kinder where they helped with the library reading. giggle when I told them I had a Zoom meeting. Birthday wishes to Helen H, Carole and Judy C for We have had emails from head office that our the month of June. We will have to have a belated A satisfying Secretary Kay has forwarded on to everyone with 21st birthday cake for our branch when we return to day's work. an email address to keep us up to date and phone our formal meetings. Christine Edwards, 0437 953 253

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30 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 Join Lions and help the community The COVID-19 restrictions have given us all the opportunity to reconsider our priorities and determine how we contribute to our community. A way of contributing is by joining a local group who provide voluntary services. The Gis- borne and District Lions Club is such a group. In the current financial year, the Lions Club has contributed to a range of causes including local schools to assist students from families in need ($5,500); newly established Gisborne Foodbank ($5,700); disaster relief relating to the recent fires The Rotary donation is presented digitally. ($10,100); “Safe Steps” program ($1,000); child attending the Licola Lions Camp; and collecting used spectacles which are ultimately distributed through humanitarian groups around the world. Rotary supports The club also has plans well underway to construct a new roof over a barbecue in a Gisborne park. dementia carers The Lions Club organises the Gisborne Festival Some of the local projects Lions has supported. Like so many other organisa- in December each year and is determined to deliver tions, Woodend Lifestyle Car- another successful event this year, hopefully at the help raise the funds needed to contribute to these ers Group was considerably af- end of this current health and economic crisis which important causes contact Russell Walker, president, fected by going into coronavirus is confronting us all. via phone on 0419 318 615 or email membership@ lockdown, when we were unable If you are interested in joining the Lions Club to gisbornedistrict.lions.gisnet.net.au. Woodend to participate in a number of Lifestyle Carers Group planned fundraising events, including sausage sizzles and market stalls, so it was a wonderful surprise to receive a call from the Presi- dent of Kyneton Rotary Club, Geoff Phillips, telling Thank you to MND beanie supporters us of a donation of $5100 which would be put into our respite project bank account. Thanks very much look to 2021 for the full spectacular. This fantastic donation was made jointly with Gis- to everyone who has FightMND have told us there will be borne Rotary Club and was the result of a golf day bought a beanie in an official Big Freeze Slide made for the two clubs enjoyed the weekend before lockdown town to support the Gisborne when we launch. came into effect. What wonderful timing! GFNC community Our focus this year is firmly The joint clubs had decided to make WLCG the activation for the on selling the iconic MND beanie recipients after hearing last year about our plans to FightMND charity. through local retail sponsors. Last build a dementia-specific facility on land donated to We had great plans for this year year we sold 2000 beanies and this us in Woodend. As part of a five-stage project, the which included a fun-day, giant ice- year we hope to double that. When initial build is planned for day care, allowing carers slide, children’s activities and more, the Gazette went to print, we were to have a few hours respite knowing their loved one in what we hoped would be an on track to reach our goal which is is being cared for in a safe and homey environment. inaugural event that would become sensational. Later stages are intended for short-term stays of a marquee day at Gardiner Reserve If you have any questions or Golden Bulldog Tate Kemp up to three weeks, and education and training. Our for the community each June feedback on the program, please bought the first beanie for sincere thanks to Geoff and the Gisborne Rotary long weekend. Unfortunately, the contact me on mobile 0427 800 111. the Gisborne Football Netball President, Richard Stewart, for their incredibly pandemic ended these plans, so we Dale Pemberton community MND fundraiser. generous support.

Phil Wilkinson is often greeted from Macedon Nursery and Phil and with “Oh, you’re the Bike Man”! MACEDON Garden Supplies came to the his It all began 15 years ago, rescue. A few years ago, they daughter fundraising for the CFA. In line MUSINGS generously supplied an area Laura with the CFA values of Contri- With Belinda Carlton-Doney for Wilkinson’s Wheels at the where it bution and Service to the Com- nursery, complete with large all began. munity, Phil collected old bikes, shed facilities. Wilkinson’s restored them and sold them at our local CFA flea Wheels has been there ever since. market. To further the goal of restoring bikes to a Phil now has a new vision,:to redevelop the area. clean and safe level, get more people riding and His goal is for the facilities to be multi-purposed to raise funds, Wilkinson’s Wheels was born. be a community hub that provides social, mental Over the years, Wilkinson’s Wheels has and environmental benefits for the community. His provided many locals with their first bike. They theory is as follows: “More people on bikes builds a be very welcome in facilitating this next step. As often returned for their second, or even third bike! healthier community. More social interaction results the Bike Shed continues its valuable work in the Awesome recycling, great for the community and in improved mental health.” community, physical help is always appreciated as the CFA. “There’s a lot of satisfaction to come from Already hundreds of locals and various services well. watching a young kid on their first bike,” says Phil. have helped in getting the shed up and running. Think you might be able to help this worthy At one stage, he and his mates had 500 bikes to be More help is needed though. cause? Phil would love to hear from you. worked on. Phil invites volunteers with organisational skills Facebook: Wilkinson’s Wheels As the venture grew, it had to leave the backyard based in bus-iness planning, marketing, identifying Email: [email protected] and find new digs. That’s when Scotty and Kate need or even funding to ”come on down!” You will Stay safe everyone.

Gisborne Gazette June 2020 31 Madam President and her motorcycling family

In February 2020, the Macedon Ranges Ulysses MEMBER'S Branch welcomed its first ever woman President, MESSAGE Sylvia Behan. Sylvia’s husband of 46 years, Mark, With Mary-Anne Thomas has been Branch Secretary since 2016 and together they make a formidable team. But Sylvia’s start in motorcycling happened much When I speak to people across earlier. Under the watchful eye of her our community, many tell me parents, including mum Rosa, Sylvia about the close calls they’ve had cut her teeth on dirt bikes, riding as at the Melbourne Road and Kil- a typical tomboy with her brothers. more Road intersection in Gis- Gameness obviously runs in the borne. family as evidenced by Rosa It’s not only Gisborne locals riding on two wheels in the who use this intersection every mid-1970s. day, but residents from sur- Sylvia returned to bikes rounding communities in Rid- over 40 years later after dells Creek and Romsey fre- raising two children and quently use Kilmore Road to completing a long teaching  Sylvia’s mum Rosa about the mid-1970s: from a enter town. career. In fact, in a pre-retire- Behan family album. The poor visibility when en- ment Year 12 English class tering and exiting from Kilmore she received a “Rebel in Re- epitomises the typical female Road, especially in bad weath- tirement” certificate on the Ulyssian, a go-getter up for er, means this busy intersection purchase of her first Harley! all challenges. Among lots of is dangerous for drivers, cyclists Not wanting Mark to have things done together such as and pedestrians. all the fun, Sylvia joined the teaching, raising children and After consulting with the com- Ulysses Club and became sharing grandchildren, the munity online, as well as holding active in the local Mace- Behans also both ride Harley a drop-in session back in Sep- don Ranges Branch. Davidsons. Sylvia has a black Street Rod 750 tember last year, it has been When questioned, Sylvia and Mark a red Sportster. determined that a roundabout is was quick to identify in- With some social restrictions starting to ease, the best solution for the intersec- clusiveness as what she it looks like we might be able to get together for tion. really liked about the coffee and a chat quite soon. But until then, check us branch. “Everyone and all out on social media, and stay safe and well. The roundabout will increase bikes are welcomed.” Our previous regular get togethers, club activities, future safety and visibility while im- Always on the go, Sylvia plans and newsletters can be seen at www.mrub.org.au or proving traffic flow, and will also our Facebook page. deliver better street lighting and Sylvia, President of Macedon Ranges How about putting a ride with Sylvia, Mark and the rest of shared user paths. Ulysses Branch, and her Harley Street us in your diary sometime? The roundabout will feature Rod 750. (Photo: Mark Behan) Cherry Cole an existing mature oak tree in the centre, with landscaping plans currently being explored to ensure the new intersection serves as a fitting town entrance Jubilee Hall safety benefits from Community Bank grant for Gisborne. Jubilee Hall Macedon, set among the Regional Roads Victoria is trees overlooking Mount Macedon, now focusing on finalising the was built after the original hall was de- designs, with works to relocate stroyed in the Ash Wednesday fires in services expected to begin in 1983. It is well cared for by the Mace- summer. don Ranges Shire Council and Com- You may have also noticed mittee of Management consisting of a there are roadworks happening around the intersection of Sta- group of local volunteers. tion Road and Saunders Road in It has become increasingly pop- New Gisborne. ular as a venue for larger local func- I’m happy to report that the tions such as weddings, engagements relocation of services is well un- and club socials as well as funerals. der way, with work to install traf- During the week it is used for a range fic signals, a dedicated right turn of classes and meetings. With all these lane and left turn slip lanes will hall users, the number of people com- commence late this year. ing through the doors is considerable You can view details for both and as a result the committee has in- projects at regionalroads.vic. creasingly focused on public safety. gov.au - or follow my Facebook With safety in mind the commit- page for important project up- tee applied to the Bendigo Bank for dates. the purchase of an Automated Exter- Take care, nal Defibrillator and were delighted to Mary-Anne receive the required funding from the bank’s Community Investment Pro- gram. This will be a reassuring pres- Bendigo Bank manager Sarah Barton with Harry Hill, Wendy Boyle and Joan Donovan of the ence at the hall. Jubilee Hall Committee. 32 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 FOR THE GREEN THUMBS

A not so hidden gem in middle of town

When talking to a neighbour last year about my volunteering at the Gisborne Botanic Gardens, he re- marked that the Gardens were something of a ‘hidden gem’. While I was not too convinced about their gem-like qualities, I wholeheartedly agreed they were ‘hidden’. Well not so much now. In late April the Friends of Gisborne Botanic Gar- dens were pleased to note that Coun- cil had completed the erection of new signs at the three entrances to the Gardens. We hope this will encourage more locals to pass through, rather than by, the Gardens. The newest signs at the east and west entrances (see picture) acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners of the land on which the Gardens are sited. The Gardens were established in 1991 and the Friends group was formed in 1994 to raise awareness of the gardens, provide financial support for their development and interface with partners and collaborators including Council. The Friends membership is not large (we had 14 New entrance sign for Gisborne Botanic Gardens. annual and five lifetime members in 2019-20) but General Meeting (to be scheduled in the next few members have a common and genuine interest in months). If you are interested in joining in any ca- the improvement of the Gardens for the benefit of pacity in 2020-21, please drop us a note at the email A vivid splash of Christmas cactus. the community. The Executive Committee is current- address below. ly calling for new and renewing members and seek- Louise Minty, Friends of Gisborne Botanic Gardens ing Committee nominations ahead of our Annual [email protected] Garden Club proposes an A brief history of Daly Reserve indoor project Bordered by Gisborne’s Howey, Prince, Daly and Aitken Streets, As the weather is turning cooler and U L Daly Nature Reserve has a rich history. some of us have experienced our first Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung artefacts have been frost, you might like to consider playing found and recorded at the Reserve and this has led around indoors with some zygocactus to it being listed as an area of Aboriginal significance. (Schlumbergera truncata), also known In the late 1890s Doctor U A W Daly established as the Christmas cactus. They are dead easy to his home and surgery on the site. His garden was propagate and the flowers come in many vibrant planted with roses, daffodils and fruit trees, some colours. I myself have several in the shade house of which still thrive. He and his wife were respect- and have had prolific flowering last summer. ed community members, leading many events at the These plants are epiphytes (plants which depend Mechanics Institute, such as the early purchase of on others for support, but not nutrition) from the books for a library, public meetings, dances, horticul- jungles of southeast Brazil, a humid area with high tural shows and charity fund raising. rainfall. They need excellent drainage and do not The doctor died in 1933 and Ulick Lord Daly, his grow well in garden soil. For best results use a free- only son, inherited and lived in the property. After draining potting mix such as an orchid mix. Water serving on the Gisborne Council for 27 years and your plants when they are dry, in active growth as President for three terms, his commitment to the and in flower. When not in flower they don’t require community was recognised by the award of MBE. much water. Fertilise in spring with a complete slow- Mr U L Daly was also a conservationist and release fertiliser. realised the unique nature of his property, home Propagation is by cuttings. Break off a leaf and to native flora and fauna so close to town. After his let it dry out for a few days or until it develops aerial death in 1976 Gisborne Shire Council acquired the roots. They can then be planted in your well-drained land ‘for passive recreation’, in accordance with his and fauna is encouraged. potting mix in a hanging basket or pot in the shade. wishes, and it is named in his memory. Since 2013 monthly working bees have nurtured You could also try Epiphyllum (orchid cactus) for The conservation of this environmentally sensi- this conservation area. The Reserve needs every even more spectacular blooms, and there are some tive area is reflected in its zoning. It contains many respect now, in order to preserve the flora and terrific specimens among our garden club members. birds and native animals which can be seen along fauna that have existed here long before our current Ask around… the tracks, but if they feel threatened by activity, they generation. For information on the Garden Club, contact may leave. Relaxed walking and observing of flora All enquiries: [email protected] Bernhard Sucher on 0424 038 474 or email Irene Perkin [email protected] Bernard Sucher

Gisborne Gazette June 2020 33 Proudly sponsored by Rob Mitchell AROUND THE GROUNDS Federal Member for McEwen 1300 701 966

Who was ‘The Rabbit’? Let’s talk Turnbull. No not Malcolm! Wendy. You know…Wendy Turnbull the famous Australian tennis star. Fun facts are Wendy was born in Brisbane in 1952, she is right-handed and at 164cm (5’4”) she proved you don’t have to be a giant to be successful. She was nicknamed the Rabbit due to her incredible speed around the court. Wendy had an incredible tennis career in which she made the final of every Grand Slam except Wim- bledon. She achieved a top 10 ranking for eight consecutive years from 1977 to 1984. Her highest single ranking was number 3 in 1985. Bowlers Roland James and Vlod Cyrulo practise She was a singles runner-up good hand hygiene. at the 1977 US Open, the 1979 French Open, and the 1980 South Gisborne Tennis Club members Olivia and Macy Australian Open. She won safely receive the grant certificate from Gisborne Bendigo four women’s doubles titles Bank manager Sarah Barton. Bowlers celebrate getting and five mixed doubles titles at back on the green Grand Slam events. Communities come In 1984 the Queens- Thanks to the easing of COVID-19 lander was awarded an together with one goal restrictions, Gisborne bowlers have OBE for services to ten- returned to the green from Saturday 16 nis. She was inducted into The South Gisborne Tennis May after a long absence, albeit under the Australian Tennis Hall of Fame in Club committee and its mem- strict conditions. 2009. Wendy may not have been No 1 bers were given some fabu- Our members are very excited to be able to get but she was world top 20 for over a decade lous news recently: the Gis- out and bowl again, and took advantage of the three which makes for a pretty fine career. borne & District Community Bank Branch awarded days of wonderful sunny weather on the weekend of Happy hitting, Lisa Fowler the club $10,000 to assist with the resurfacing of two the reopening. of our six courts. The club is strictly adhering to guidelines from The work is to start this month. Bowls Victoria and, ultimately, the Victorian Govern- We see this $10,000 as a huge vote of confidence ment and the Victorian Chief Health Officer. Active Living results are in in our community club and our commitment to pro- Conditions of play include only 10 bowlers al- The results of the Coun- vide safe, risk-free courts and to continue offering lowed on the premises at one time, social distancing, cil’s 2019 Active Living activities and programs for all who use the courts. and hand hygiene. Hand sanitiser is readily available Census have been final- The club acknowledges the partnership with Gis- around the green, as is spray sanitiser for the mats ised. 3,691 Macedon Ranges residents took part in borne & District Community Bank Branch and en- and jacks. Players are also required to register their the survey (total population just over 49,000). courages members to support the Gisborne branch attendance to allow for contact tracing in the unlikely The key findings were: of Bendigo Bank. We thank the bank for this wonder- event of an infection.  Only 14 per cent of adults meet guidelines for ful contribution. Unfortunately, under the current restrictions only vegetable consumption Coaching with the Spark team is in full swing and Club members are permitted to play, and the indoor  51 per cent of adults meet guidelines for fruit participants from our All Abilities sessions are super facilities and bars remain closed. Hopefully restric- consumption. excited to be back on court hitting a few balls and be- tions will be eased further in the near future allowing  About six per cent of all households went without ing with their friends. As the club gradually reopens for a full return to all activities and functions. food at some point in the previous year. we look forward to seeing all courts and facilities be- Thanks go to club Chairman Rob Paterson and  Walking is the most popular way to exercise (21%), ing used to the maximum. Stay healthy and follow Deputy Chairman Russell Walker OAM, for their followed by swimming (9%), bushwalking (7%), the guidelines. Gail Scott work to facilitate the reopening. Helena Cyrulo indoor fitness/gym (7%) and active play (6%).

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The collective cries of ‘Hal- closed, Mt Macedon tions including couples, students, lelujah’ across the Mac- Golf Club will have a weekdays only, families, juniors edon Ranges were in re- register available for and concession. sponse to the reopening of this purpose along We appreciate that the past our golf courses. (And quite prob- with reminder signs. months have put significant strain ably from parents and children as A small inconvenience but this well now that students are return- will ensure contact tracing can be on the financial circumstances of ing to school). achieved. families and individuals, so pay- With this positive news have Unfortunately with the club- ment options are available. come quite strict requirements to house closed, the payment option Please make contact for more ensure the safety of not only golf- for a round of golf is CASH ONLY. details. ers but the community. Our new membership year For inquiries and bookings and Consequently all members and starts on July 1 and at only $450 to keep informed you can contact green fee players are requested to for a 12-month full membership, us at mtmacedongolfclub.com.au, record their name, mobile number we believe we offer an excellent and playing date and time when- and affordable facility that is open call 5426 1650 or visit our Face- ever they attend a golf course. for play seven days a week. There book page. Men at Work at Mt Macedon preparing for the course As our clubhouse will be are a number of membership op- Walrus reopening.

Out of the rough: Gisborne golfers back onto fairways On May 11 Victorian golfers had their cries heard when Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed golf could resume amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The local golfing community returned to the Gisborne Golf Club on Wednesday May 13 for a much-anticipated Stableford competition. However, golf during COVID-19 has its limitations. Back in March golf’s global rules authority outside the US - the R&A (for non-golfers, the name derives from the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Introducing a new name in Macedon Ranges Real Andrews, but is a separate organisation) - announced modifications Estate backed by the experience, tradition and local to the ancient Rules of Golf to be able to continue the sport. Such changes included submitting scores individually, leaving rakes out of knowledge of Lindsay Hill Real Estate. bunkers, retiring ball washers and not sharing motorised carts. The committee and staff at Gisborne Golf Club have been quick Mount Macedon Realty continues business as to apply these practises to provide a quality golfing experience while usual in the most unusual and challenging keeping the community safe. When golf resumed, the closed clubhouse did not deter members times. The real estate market will see from reuniting with their golfing buddies. There were few spots availa- continued activity during and post ble on the revised timesheets with Saturday proving to be the favourite. The return to golf has been long awaited by newly appointed Pres- COVID 19. Lindsay and I are here to ident Alistair Boustead and his committee. offer our community compassionate The swift return is a credit to head greenkeeper Ricky Mether and his team for keeping the course in great shape over the break. support and experienced advice in For any golf enquires please contact the Pro Shop on 5428 2698 this unprecedented time. Contact as walk-ups can not be accepted at this time. Take care and we’ll see you on the course. Jacqui Flynn Mount Macedon Realty for guidance with preparing your property for sale, property appraisals and of course listing and selling. Gisborne Golf Club: Lisa Fowler Brian and Helen [email protected] McMahon back on 0418 557 222 the green. 12447406-FA18-20

Gisborne Gazette June 2020 35 SPORT IN PICTURES with Chris Fleming

With local sport competitions still in recess, we celebrate friendly sport this month. Restrictions on recreational outdoor sport were loosened on May 13 allowing up to 10 people at a time to exercise together (including an instructor) while maintaining social distancing. Athletes of all types eagerly hit local grounds again and delighted in the pure joy of sport. Harper Stonehouse, Harrison Dryden and Luke Buttigieg are happy Gisborne Bowling Club, May 16 to be back at Gisborne Tennis Club on May 17.

Runners from Toe the Line Athletics at Gardiner Reserve on May 16.

 Stuart Stevenson, Mark Conroy, Jarrod Gisborne AFL Masters Byham and Matt enjoy being able to Dean are glad to be train as a small group back at Gisborne Golf on May 16. These Course on May 16. pictures also perfectly capture Gisborne’s  Mt Macedon Golf historic courthouse, Club members enjoy lock-up and stables in the simple pleasure the background. of taking time out on the course.

36 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 Across 18. The car and passenger ferry 2. Burke and Wills passed through travels from Queenscliff to this town CROSSWORD here in the 1860s. Mt Ida offers on the Mornington Peninsula. Victorian Towns No 2 spectacular views of this town. 19. Almost midway between 6. This coastal town is situated at Mildura and Portland on the banks the mouth of the Glenelg River. of Yarriambiak Creek. Two highways meet here. 8. Emu Bottom Homestead is a historic building near this town. 20. The most easterly town in Victoria. 13. Campbells, de Bortoli and Anderson wineries can be found in 22. This Calder Highway town north this Murray Valley Highway town. west of Bendigo is the birthplace of Sir Reginald Ansett. 14. The Number 96 tram in Melbourne terminates here. 23. Tower Hill is south of this town. 15. Nine bakeries around Victoria 24. “They’re racing at …...... !” and Albury NSW carry the name of 54km from Ouyen. this town 25. “Big Lizzie” is a tourist attraction in this northern Victorian town.

Down 9. This town is across the river from Mulwala. 1. Victoria's tallest waterfall is located near this town. 10. Mark Twain once described this town as ‘a railway station with a 3. Geese are a popular attraction to town attached’ motorists driving in this town. 11. The primary filming of the 4. This town claims the title of ‘Wool television series “SeaChange” was capital of the world’. held here. ANSWERS page 39 5. A female name with postcode 12. On the Bellarine Peninsula, this 3334. coastal town and beach resort is 17. The Convent Gallery is a feature 7. The first permanent settlement in 19km from Geelong. here. Victoria by Edward Henty in 1834. 16. Shops in Piper Street are 21. GJ Coles opened the first store popular with tourists here. here in 1914. BRAINBUSTERS

Croquet club shares story of its beginnings 1 Which three explorers crossed the Blue Mountains from east to west in The inaugural meeting of the Macedon Ranges Croquet 1813? Club was held in August 1992 at the home of Gladys Dobson in Macedon. Mrs Dobson was elected as the first 2 Stockholm is the capital city of which President. At that time members played on a synthetic country? court at Mrs Dobson’s home. Original members who are still active members 27 years later include Joy Benzie, Trish Chinn, Shirley Cross, Penny Krstev, Desma Mor- 3 André Marie Ampère, the French gan, and Bev Rowley. physicist and mathematician, gave his With the assistance of the then Gisborne Shire Coun- name to a unit of what? cil and local MP Tom Reynolds who was also Minister for Sport and Recreation, land at Dixon Field was pro- 4 The location of the Trent Bridge vided for two croquet lawns. The club organised exten- cricket ground can be found in which sive fundraising activities and raised $10,000 as its 25% city in England? share of the Council’s expenditure for the development of 1995: Club member Ariel Saltmarsh sings the national the two lawns in 1993. anthem at the official opening of the croquet club by 5 Who played Indiana Jones in three The club was officially opened in February 1995 by Tom Reynolds MP. Tom Reynolds who ran the first hoop in 1996. $8000 was films in the 20th century? raised to build a very basic shelter which had no inter- presented with a Special Life Membership Badge for long nal lining, kitchen, power or water. A building fund es- association with croquet and her many hours of work in 6 What date and year did the attacks tablished for the current club house attracted a grant of promoting the sport over the years. A “Dobson House” on the Twin Towers in New York take $5000 from the Council and in March 1997 the building sign hangs inside the club house to this day. place? was complete. The following year, Gladys Dobson was Faye Armstrong 7 How many red balls are there on the Ramblers recommend anti-boredom ramble table at the start of a snooker game? After multiple walks around the block, you may have Drive along Govans Lane and park near where the road 8 Which British Queen died in 1901? found monotony setting in. Perhaps you would like to try crosses the Riddells Creek (approx 1.6km). one of the walks the Gisborne Ramblers have in their Walk from the creek along Govans Lane which will 9 What is the chemical symbol for program. This is a walk without major hills, on a wide dirt transition into Riverside Road. Eventually the road ends iron? road with little traffic. The walk returns along the same in a turnaround, then the route is retraced to the start. path so getting lost is not an issue. The total distance is 4.6km. 10 How old is a quinquagenarian? Govans Lane and Riverside Road Walk, New Gisborne This is a very pleasant walk, with great views over Directions – from New Gisborne drive along Hamilton farmland and countryside. ANSWERS page 39 Rd towards Riddells Creek. Govans Lane is on the left. Charles ([email protected]) Gisborne Gazette June 2020 37 Sponsored by Anglican Parish of Gisborne ■ Uniting Church in Australia ■ St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Gisborne ■ House of the Rock Church, Gisborne ■ Gisborne Church of THE CHURCHES Christ ■ Faithworks-Manaaki ■ St Brigid’s Parish

Anglican Parish of Gisborne Gisborne Uniting Church: No hugs or handshakes At last we have found the way back into community, albeit slowly and cautiously. but very much caring for each other During this time, it has been difficult to find people worshipping together. Most Given the shuttering of churches, many people and Our church council and ministerial of the worship has been online or held organisations have taken a leap into the technology team will be reviewing the activities privately. of the 21st century. Ministers and members of the of our congregation to make sure For a while it was almost as if the whole town had Uniting Church have found themselves ‘starring’ in that our priorities are with those in become a desert. But the Church was still there, videos and live streaming or, as viewers, discov- need. This is already in play with still loving, still serving, even if the doors have been ering the secrets of computer functions. While we the gifts of funds and goods to Unit- closed. I was reminded in my reflection of the many all look forward to physical gathering, it has been ingCare but we know that more, much times the Hebrew people were placed in exile or dis- possible to maintain warm and supportive contact more, will be needed. persed and had to find ways to connect back to their throughout the weeks of shut-down. The Gazette is one way in which we are able to be spiritual home. Most of the Old Testament is about However, there is a wider dimension to the con- alert to emerging local needs while reports from front the ancient struggles in tough times. cerns of any congregation: that is, the needs of those line church workers keep us up to date on challeng- Jesus pointed out to the woman at the well the far removed from the security of familiar supports. ing situations in Australia and beyond. time will come when we will not be confined to a sin- There is an increasing number of people in this com- We will indeed be heeding the call that ‘we are all gle place but would worship in spirit. munity and across our nation for whom these last in this together’. Janet Wood Over the past few months, ‘virtual’ worship in the weeks have brought dire consequences. 5428 6700 Parish was conducted with pre-recorded Sunday services, Skype and Zoom. Albeit somewhat imperfect, it allowed the reality of praying virtually to become the spiritual here and now. We are looking forward to opening the doors of Learning through adversity all our Churches soon but ensuring community safe- “The ugly part of your story you’re For some people, you loved the ty is a most loving thing we can all do. Fr Dennis living through right now is going to quality time with your loved ones in be one of the most powerful parts of your household. Heavenly view your testimony.” For some people, you learnt to be content with a simpler life. PART 2 For some people, you have no answers to these Well… Big changes since we last wrote. The Premier questions. This time may have been so difficult in has announced that we are now allowed to have more friends and family visits! epic proportions, you just can’t see any positives. Yay! Life is now beginning on the slow and steady That’s ok too, but we pray that changes. journey back to normalcy. Time to ask ourselves One day you’ll have such wisdom learnt from this some questions… challenge, you’ll be able to help someone else going What have we learnt during this pandemic? Are through a tough time. there any positives to take out of this? What is some- I really do believe that good will come of this thing we have enjoyed seeing in this time? somewhere. Peter Barker captured the serenity of South Gisborne For some people, you learnt to slow down Let’s find the good. Shelley Farrugia and the view across to Red Rock on a morning walk on McGeorge Road on May 7. and rest. http://faithworkscc.com.au or find us on Facebook

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38 Gisborne Gazette June 2020 New where is it ? 100 WHAT'S ON members YEARS AGO REGULAR MEETINGS always You’ll find the horse trough pictured on page 9 welcome opposite the Macedon Railway Hotel in Smith Street, Macedon. please check with your group whether JUNE 1920 meetings are able to restart in june ANSWERS to brainbusters QUIZ ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis) 2nd Saturday Robertson Res 1. Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth Old Gisborne resident presents the ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve 2. Sweden Prince with fishing rod:We received the ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon 3. Electrical Current (Amp) following interesting letter from Mr. [Jack] BOTANIC GARDENS working bee every Thurs 9.30am-10.30am 4. Nottingham Ryan, the champion angler, and formerly a BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s Church 5. Harrison Ford resident of Gisborne. Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 “Dear Sir – For a number of years I have BUSHWALKING CLUB Various locations Tel 5428 3490 or 5427 0888 6. September 11, 2001 been experimenting with our native timbers CANASTA CLUB 1.30pm every Mon except first Mon of month 7. 15 with a view to obtaining one suitable for the Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) 8. Queen Victoria CANCER SUPPORT GROUP last Wed of month MRH 9. Fe manufacture of fishing rods, and to take CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park, New Gisb place of the imported American Greenheart. CARERS GROUP (Mac Ranges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL 10. Between 50 and 59 years old. I am very pleased to tell you that we have 5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only) in Victoria a timber that, according to tests, COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9am Church of Christ CROSSWORD – VICTORIAN TOWNS No 2 is superior to the imported article. The CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Gis Secondary College Across Down botanical name is “Eucalyptus Bailyana” CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd 2 Heathcote 1 Welshpool and Mr. H. C. Dixon informs me that he has DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am Scout Hall, Daly Res a belt of this valuable timber on his property 6 Nelson 3 Riddells Creek in Bullengarook. FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323 8 Sunbury 4 Hamilton FLY FISHING CLUB 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne 13 Rutherglen It is sometimes confused with “E. FOCUS CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club 5 Elaine Muelleriana”, both being stringy bark trees. FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon 14 St Kilda 7 Portland The latter only grows in East Gippsland, 15 Beechworth 9 Yarrawonga while the “E. Bailyana” grows in belts on the GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed various venues 0409 691 525 GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library 18 Sorrento 10 Maryborough high elevations of the northern districts. GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall 19 Warracknabeal 11 Barwon Heads It has a deep furrowed stringy bark, GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Holy Cross PS 20 Mallacoota 12 Ocean Grove and the bark next [to] the sap wood is of HISTORICAL SOCIETY open Wed 10am-4pm Court House 22 Inglewood 16 Kyneton a very yellowish color. The wood that the JPs SIGNING STATION Thursdays 1-3pm GREAT office Hamilton St 23 Koroit 17 Daylesford “E. Bailyana” [has] is brown in color, and LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am 24 Manangatang that of the “E. Muelleriana” a pale yellow. 19 21 Collingwood LIONS CLUB First Thursday of month 7.30pm 247 Station Rd 25 Red Cliffs After repeated tests with the two timbers, MARTIAL ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall both called yellow string bark, I found MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St With thanks to Graeme Millar who provided the the “E. Bailyana” gave higher results in MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve questions for the Brainbusters Quiz and crossword. a cross breaking test. However, I am still MEN’S SHED BARBECUE Last Mon 12.30pm Lyell Street experimenting and may alter my opinion. MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues 8pm Horticultural Hall MUFFINS ’N MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church On Saturday last, in company with Mr MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon, 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St Be vigilant on computer scams [Martin] Hannah, MLA, I had the pleasure of OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am Riddells Rec Res A reader sent in this account warning of a scam that presenting His Royal Highness the Prince nearly caught him last month. PARKINSON'S SUPPORT 2nd Wed, 1pm Lancefield Bowling Club of Wales with a salmon rod made from PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat, 10am behind Caltex service “While we’re all being asked to stay at home during “Eucalyptus Bailyana”. He was delighted station, Station Rd, Gisborne the COVID-19 pandemic, home computers are cop- with the gift, and promised to let me know PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday phoenixmrac.com ping a real workout! Whilst this activity is having ma- later on, when he has tested it, how our PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Riddell’s Creek jor benefits by helping to keep us off the streets, it is Neighbourhood House timber compares with the world’s best not without its dangers. I know because I nearly got PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve caught with a really cool scam that could have cost fishing rods.” PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve me a lot of money. PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall “As I was searching through some articles on LOCAL CRUMBS QUILTERS (Gisb) Wed 7pm Room attached to Gisb Library Google up popped this screen from RiverSoft telling Another picture show visited the town last RAMBLERS Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field me that seven of my drivers were out of date and week. The prices were first class, the picture ROTARY (Gisborne) Tues fortnightly, 6.45 for 7pm Wine O'Clock, 50 Aitken St needed to be upgraded. Oops, I thought, I’d better invisible. Our P.M. was the only one to get (book 5428 4483 by 1pm Mon) check this out. So I followed the next three or four any satisfaction – he let go some hot air at (Macedon Ranges) 1st & 3rd Monday Baringo Food & Wine pages of this highly professional-looking ad telling the proprietors. RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gis Aquatic Centre me what they could do to substantially improve the RSL 1st Mon 2pm Hall at 247 Station Rd 5428 2233 The Shire Council are going to endeavor to performance of my computer by upgrading my driv- have the Bendigo Express stop at Macedon SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 11am Tony Clarke Res ers. All very convincing! SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Wed 12 noon Rec Reserve Bullengarook again. The State Vice-regal Lodge at “When I got to the page where they asked for pay- TABLE TENNIS Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon ment (all professionally presented and believable), Macedon has been suggested as an ideal THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Gisborne Aquatic Centre I fortunately smelled a rat and decided to call local place for the Prince to enjoy a quiet rest. TOY LIBRARY Every Sat 10-11am; first & third Wed, 8.45-9.30am, professional computer experts in the village for ad- A breakage in electric wire at New second & fourth Fri 9-10am 71 Robertson St vice. ‘Don’t touch it with a barge pole’ was the ad- Gisborne was responsible for the electric U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC vice. ‘It’s a nasty virus, very difficult to get rid of.’ ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC light being cut off on Sunday evening and So I high-tailed it to into town and had them re- portion of Monday night. It caused much VINTAGE MACHINERY Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at move the dreaded virus, and it was somewhat diffi- inconvenience to the churches, cobwebs Steam Park; Meetings last Friday 7pm at Steam Park cult for the guys in the shop! So be careful and be WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend N’hood House had to be shaken off lamps that had been WRITERS (Scribes & Scribblers) 2nd Tues 10am-12 Riddell N’hood House aware not to action any product on your computer advertised by RiverSoft! Dave Wesney cast aside, and in one case candles had to YOUNG VOICES Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm Norma Richardson Hall, be used, to enable the services to be held. Buckland St, Woodend, 5426 4801 or [email protected] The Australian Government’s Scamwatch site (www. scamwatch.gov.au) is a good site to identify scams. Gisborne Gazette June 2020 39 Kindness art from Gisborne Primary School

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