THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, JUNE, 2013 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale, Ocean Grove and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. Circulation 5000 – Number 163 – FREE Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Let's Talk Recognition National Reconciliation Week is earth colours. Coordinator Jo White- framed by two key events in Aust- head said the organizers were de- ralia's history which provide strong lighted with the turn out and especially symbols for reconciliation 27 May the children's interest in Aboriginal 1967 and 3 June 1992. In 1967 a culture which is 'the oldest in the referendum saw more than 90 per world'. cent of Australians vote to give the The Queenscliff Reconcilitation Australian Government power to Mob recently produced a 22-page make laws for Aboriginal and Torres educational booklet about the original Strait Islander peoples and recognise inhabitants of the Bellarine and Surf them in the census. Coast regions titled 'The Wadda Wur- In 1992 the Australian High Court rung People Did You Know?' created delivered the Mabo decision which by Jo primarily as an education tool for recognised that Aboriginal and Torres school students and of course adults. Strait Islander peoples have a special It features the lives of the local traditional relationship with the land. Aboriginal people who have looked This paved the way for land rights after this part of Victoria for many known as native title. thousands of generations, the local The ASG G33 locomotive being unloaded for Bellarine Railway - Photo courtesy Matthew Brunton. The theme for 2013 is 'Let's Talk dreaming story of Bundjil the Wedged- Recognition' with a focus on how tailed Eagle, land management, Australians can better recognise each healthy lifestyle, housing, tools and other, and recognise the contributions, implements and the story of the War-child Steam Locomotive cultures and histories of Aboriginal Aboriginal flag. "We all need to know and Torres Strait Islander peoples. and understand the history and cultural Locally the Queenscliff Recon- heritage of Australia, not just since makes a come-back ciliation Mob, a small active group 1788 but before, and to realise that this who support reconciliation between heritage belongs to all of us and is part Bellarine Railway took delivery of at Fyansford until the closure of the ASG G33 to The Bellarine Railway we indigenous and non-indigenous of our shared history," said Jo. a significant locomotive ASG G33 railway in 1966 and donated for display at have reunited all six surviving Australians, ran a very successful Ms Whitehead designed the book- that will join the five remaining the Australian Railways Historic Society locomotives at the one location, a celebration of Aboriginal culture at let and has used the artwork by local steam locomotives from the Fyans- railway museum in 1968. unique example of industrial the Point Lonsdale School Hall 1 June. Aboriginal artist, Kelly Koumalatsis ford Cement Works railway. The President and Chairman of the archaeology in its own right!" Around 60 children and parents on the front, back and inside covers as locomotive is the only remaining Geelong Steam Preservation Society The locomotive was unloaded on participated happily in the smoking well as art by local artist John Murray example of the unique Australian which operates the Bellarine Railway Friday 31 May at Queenscliff and will ceremony and welcome to country also members of the Queenscliff Standard Garratt locomotive ASG Mr Andrew Bridger said, "Our move to the railway's storage shed at address by Uncle David Tournier of Reconciliation Mob. Jo acknow- G33 to return to the region. It is of volunteers are thrilled to see the Point Lonsdale after remedial work to the Wauthorong Cooperative in ledged Tandop (Uncle) David Tourn- international significance and will locomotive returning to the Geelong the wheels and bearings is completed. become another tourism drawcard Geelong, didgeridoo playing and ier's advice and knowledge that region and our railway. This is the It will ultimately be restored to full for the Bellarine Railway and the lessons, dancing, making boomerangs contributed so much to the book now culmination of many years of work by operating condition. Tax deductible Borough of Queenscliff. and painting with a few dads helping available for $5 at the Queenscliff our dedicated team of volunteers who donations to assist with transport and G33 is a war-child and a living with sanding and interesting face Information Centre and Historical tirelessly restore, maintain and operate restoration costs can be made any time memorial to Australia's wartime dom- painting with typical 'dot' designs in Museum. the railway. With the relocation of to the Bellarine Railway. estic situation and industrial desper- ation. It took 12 months from com- mencement of design to the first loco- motive rolling out of the Victorian Railways' Newport Workshops in 1943. The ASGs were built to help the narrow gauge railways in Western Australia, Queensland, Tasmania and South Australia cope with the logistical challenges of moving large volumes of wartime freight. The 120 ton Australian Standard Garratt is a uniquely Australian design and ASG G33 operated in Geelong at the Fyansford Cement Works as their Number 3 from 1946 until 1966. Of the 65 built, G33 was fortunate to be the sole Members of the Queenscliff Reconciliation Mob John Murray, Kelly Koumalatsis and surviving example. Overhauled by the The 'Albert A Gunsser' after named after 'Bert' Gunsser - a foundation member of the Jo Whitehead with Uncle David and didg player Norm Stanley participated in the Cement Works in 1960 it was then rarely Geelong Steam Preservation Society and long-time steam locomotive driver at the smoking ceremony along with many families eager to lean more about Reconciliation. used and was stored as a standby engine Fyansford Cement Works.

Butcher • Provedore • Liquor • Greengrocer Open 7 Days Ph: 5258 4744 Page 2 – Queenscliffe Herald, June 2013 News from your local MP Mayor's MYKI - After writing to the Minister for Public Transport about my concerns Column reagarding the lack of outlets to purchase or top up MYKI cards on the Bellarine I have The celebrations continue and the Borough of Queenscliffe. Some of received a response. Unfortunately no the new features include a searchable list of outlets have been identified on the Bellarine. The formal 150th Anniversary weekend In the short term, residents will be able to may be over but we're still celebrating 150 upcoming events and activities, progress purchase and top up MYKI cards on local years of the Borough of Queenscliffe. Keep pages for current major projects and answers bus services. A long term solution needs to your program of events and activities handy to 'frequently asked questions'. be found and existing outlets in Newcomb so you don't miss out on other upcoming Also provided are searchable directories will not serve the vast majority of the festivities, such as: the Bellarine Masonic for all businesses and community groups Bellarine community and I will continue to Centre Open Day on Sunday 9 June; and within Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale. push for convenient outlets. presentation from fourth generation resident, Council officers have endeavoured to capture Bellarine Community Support Register Mary Grundy, on Thursday 27 June. all organisations and to provide accurate I was honoured to officially open the Additional to the activities outlined in details, however you are encouraged to check Bellarine Police Community Support your 150th program is a special reading from your listings and notify Customer Service of Register's annual fundraiser, the Victorian Matthew King, at 11am on Friday 21 June, at any corrections required. Police Bands concert in Portarlington the Queenscliff Library. Matthew will bring Visit www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au to find recently, and see so many people there. The the joys of a paddle steamer journey to life out more. Register supports isolated, older and with reminisces from the Jacobs family from Support from Government disabled residents across the Bellarine who 1912. The Borough of Queenscliffe is very need social contact, information on safety I'd like to take this opportunity to say fortunate to recently receive $1M in and security through a register overseen by 'thank you' to everyone involved in organ- government funding to support two very volunteers and Bellarine Police. These ising the 150th Anniversary celebrations. It exciting community projects. Stage 2 of the residents can also receive a regular phone has been a fantastic collaboration between Point Lonsdale Village and Foreshore call from volunteers to keep them con- community groups, the schools, QLBTA, the Revitalisation project has received $500,000 nected. Based at the Bellarine Police Station 150th Organising Committee, Councillors from the Federal Government's Regional in Ocean Grove, residents can provide and Council officers. It has been an immense Development Australia program. This information necessary in an emergency such pleasure to be involved and to delve a little means that Stage 2 will most likely as contact details for their doctor and further into our rich and colourful past. commence after the Easter holiday period pharmacist, property access details and even Thank you everyone for joining in the next year. Stage 1 will commence later this information about their pets. In an celebrations of this very special milestone for year and will be finished before Christmas. emergency, this information can be accessed the Borough of Queenscliffe. It's great to be able to complete both these by police and other emergency services. stages within 12 months. Congratulations to all those involved on a Supporting community projects PUBLIC NOTICES great event, and on the wonderful work Applications are invited for the Com- The Queenscliff railway station precinct that's done through the Register. For anyone munity Grants Program 2013/2014. Grants will also be revitalised thanks to $500,000 in who thinks they, or someone they know, of up to $2,000 are available to community Victorian Coalition Government funding, could benefit from the service, contact the organisations to assist them in delivering announced on Saturday 4 May. This project Queenscliff Post Office Register to talk about registering. Bellarine community, art and cultural projects and will also include refurbishment and integ- residents with spare time could volunteer to services. Applications close at 4pm on Friday ration of the senior citizens and sea scouts assist with the Register. Email: bpsupport 14 June. You can download the guidelines buildings, and the existing community PASSPORT PHOTO [email protected] or call 5255 3968. and application form from Council's website meeting and events space. As always, please don't hesitate to contact www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au Upcoming Council meetings AND LODGEMENT my office if there are any issues I may be able New information on Council's website The next Ordinary Meeting of Council to assist you with. The Council website has been upgraded to will be on Wednesday 26 June, 7pm at the No appointment needed Hon Lisa Neville MP, Member for Bellarine improve access to information about Council Queenscliff Town Hall. All welcome. between 11.30am - 5.00pm PHONE: 03 5258 4219 Point Lonsdale Foreshore Revitalisation The Point Lonsdale village streetscape and foreshore area has been given a boost with $500,000 presented to Mayor Helene Cameron by the Honourable Catherine King, Minister for Regional Services, Local Communities and Territories who said she was a 'semi-regular' holidaymaker to the Bellarine. Stage One includes a new lookout platform due to commence in September and completed prior to Christmas. Easter 2014 will see Stage Two begin with the continuation of underground power lines along Point Lonsdale Road, improved access to the foreshore, picnic tables and BBQ facilities at a total cost of $1.32 Lisa Neville MP million. MEMBER FOR BELLARINE The Borough of Queenscliffe contributed $295,000 along with funding from state government, Powercor and the Queenscliff I encourage you to contact me if there and Point Lonsdale Lion's Club. Various in-kind contributions is anything I can assist you with or include Parks Victoria, Lion's and Rotary Clubs and Queenscliffe Minster for Regional Services Catherine King with Daniel Barker, BOQ Road any issues you would like to discuss. Men's Shed. & Infrastructure Engineer, and Labour MP Darren Cheeseman. Phone: 5248 3462 PUBLIC NOTICES SITUATIONS VACANT Lisa Neville MP, Shop 1, Newcomb Central 71 Bellarine Hwy, Newcomb 3219.

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The lyrics to the Carpenters song could almost be the guiding principal for SUNSET CRUISE choir master extraordinaire Dr Jona- Take a leisurely return sailing, enjoy a regional grazing box, local beer or thon Welch AM as he conducted a com- wine and watch the sunset. munity singing workshop at Queenscliff Departing Friday and Saturdays primary school recently. 4pm from Sorrento and 5pm from Queenscliff Around 45 would be singers, and $30.00 per person – Available 31/5/2013 to 31/8/2013 several accomplished musicians, gathered Bookings essential www.searoad.com.au or 5258 3244 for a day's expert tuition and fun led by Jonathon whose enthusiasm and musical Extended by popular demand - direction resulted in a choir whose Seniors - 50% off return foot passenger tickets. moniker could be 'the school of let's rock'. Available for travel Wednesdays only to 31/8/2013. Only $10 return. I arrived to take a photo just before the Available to all Seniors Cardholders. lunch break and it was a delight to hear the 3-hour old choir singing as I walked up the path. During the break several people sang spontaneously in small groups while Wendy Naylor of the Queenscliff Ukelele Group accompanied Jonathon Welch with the choir at 'the school of let's rock'. them. Joining members of the local Tides of 50 members are still singing in the choir Welcome choir were Anne Naismith who and many of them have beaten their read about the workshop while addictions, found employment or ADVERTISEMENT holidaying in Queenscliff and said she returned to school with one at university. found the experience inspiring, music "Singing allows you to be in the moment," teacher Alison O'Brien of Warburton said Jonathon. "It gives you time out from who sings with the choir Sweet Sassafrass your worries and builds self-esteem and and Joe Sang from Drysdale who sings at confidence." his local church and St Paul's choir in The culmination of Jonathons' life Winter blues? Melbourne said it was the best $35 he'd work is the School of Hard Knocks ever spent. A recent migrant from New Institute - Australia's first leading arts, Famous Local bakery has the best medicine Zealand and now Torquay, Neil Rowarth, cultural and wellbeing education and said singing with choirs gave him great performance centre for the disadvantaged Got the Grumps? Are you dents, the guys at The Rolling What you need to do next: enjoyment. - building unique pathways to engage feeling irritable? Are you Pin have come up with an offer Simply cut out the prescription Jonathon's credentials are impeccable with professional industry leading for the month of June that is as a choral conductor, opera singer and practitioners and the welfare sector. mourning the loss of trips to below and take it to either voice teacher. He is an ARIA and Logie Jonathon will soon be conducting a choir the beach, BBQ’s and comfy sure to turn that end of store, Ocean Grove or Queens- award winner and won the Helpmann in Vietnam with Project IndoChina - thongs? There is a good summer bummer. cliff, and exchange it for a award as director of the Choir of Hard luckily musical hand gestures are chance you are suffering from Winter Warmer Discount card. Knocks. Jonathon says 20 of the original universal! ‘the winter blues’. So what’s Between now and June 30: Present this card every time the cure? Spend $10 and get a you make a purchase to re- Rolling Pin Bakery manager 7.5% discount ceive the prescribed discount. You may use the card as many and self proclaimed Doctor of Spend $20 and get a Catch Discount Pastry, Nathan times as you wish until June 30. 13.5% discount Williams says “the answer is If you return your script with simple...COMFORT FOOD!” Spend $30 and get a 20% your name and email address of the He continues “Pies are the discount. filled out you will go into the ultimate comfort food...they The more you spend, the draw for $100 worth of Rolling bay warm the cockles of your more you save. Pin Vouchers. heart!” Celebrity chef Matt Having won over a hundred Moran served several accolades for their pies, OCEAN GROVE QUEENSCLIFF local foodies two fish including 13 gold medals in dishes using Portarling- ton mussels and King the last two years alone, a visit George whiting caught to the famous local bakery will from the Queenscliff pier. have you busting out of your Matt travels diverse regi- cold weather funk. ons of the country sourc- After sampling some of Rolling ing the regions freshest Pin’s award winning pies in the food then prepares it in a portable kitchen. Pulse FM studio recently, local Matt is well known as presenter Samantha Fallaw a celebrity chef on TV had this to say “...so good... cooking shows including awesome..., yum” and con- The Chopping Block and tinued “...these pies are MasterChef as a judge. exquisite...amazing”. His much appreciated culinary efforts were After witnessing a sudden filmed and will feature in spike in mood related inci- From Paddock to Plate Celebrity chef Matt Moran with celebrity guests dining in later in the year. style on the iconic Queenscliff pier. Page 4 – Queenscliffe Herald, June 2013 Athelstane House THE STONE HOUSE More than a job c1865 Winter fare features on the His creativity and use of wows mums with a menu at The Vic Tavern in ingredients has lifted the usual pub QUEENSCLIFF Hesse Street and the owners, fare up a notch by including cous Peter and Jen Carroll, are cous sprinkled with veggies, special lunch delighted with the menu porterhouse steak stuffed with brie Superior Holiday House prepared in conjunction with and spinach topped with a basil Built in 1860, Athelstane offered a variety of tempting Accommodates up to 8 persons third year apprentice chef infused field mushroom, sweet House is Queenscliff's oldest dishes including seafood chow- A n t h o n y G l a m p e t r o n i . potato mash, beans, snow peas operating guesthouse that has der, duck and plum dumplings, "While Anthony hasn't fully and red wine jus is a real winner built its reputation on providing grilled haloumi; chicken and Contact 03 5258 3343 qualified yet his enthusiasm with patrons who like a good wonderful hospitality and a porcini risotto, lamb shank pot and passion for preparing good steak. Oven baked barramundi in warm welcome to patrons over pie, seafood boulliabaisse, Angus food makes him a master chef a tomato, capsicum lemon zest. many, many years. Since taking eye fillet all - hot, delicious and over Athelstane House last in my opinion," said Jen The seared scallop entrée with attractively presented. Desserts December, Richard Fewster had whose home made delicious cauliflower puree and pear and with a twist were light and sweet - very big shoes to fill with the desserts will stay in her floury walnut salad look colourful and pavlova with Cointreau cream, departure of Ross Ebbels who hands. fresh on the plate not only taste as berry compte and Persian fairy created a niche for himself in the floss, caramel and macadamia good as they look but could be on area providing a quality dining Salt Bush the menu of any top class semifreddo (a recipe worthy of the experience and a great selection Borough's 150th Anniversary restaurant. of wines that earned him star The new menu includes the cook book) and for the more Café breakfast/brunch/lunch status. traditional it was sticky date usual pub fare of chicken parmies, Richard dived in at the deep Open 7 days 9.30am to 5.30pm steaks, lamb's fry, fish and pasta pudding. end and it's safe to say that his style Next year have a light Mother's • Variety of home made cakes dishes that Anthony has given a and new menu has taken on its Day breakfast in bed and save your little tweak adding to their • Famous crispy pittas own personality while main- appetite for a very special lunch at popularity. "It's more than a job • Turkish boreks taining Athelstane's high stan- Athelstane House - you're worth it. for me," said Anthony. "I love to Catering for large or small functions dard. It ticks all the boxes with its cook and experiment with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus Provedore - gourmet, local, imported different accompaniments." prepared by chefs Lisa Dale and With talent like this in the Tricia Butler served by well shop 3 & 4, 44 hesse street kitchen Anthony will no doubt trained staff, an excellent wine list fulfill his dream of owning and and attractive dining areas with ph: 5258 4829 operating his own restaurant in white linen and flowers on the [email protected] the future. But in the meantime we tables. WE ARE CLOSED FOR A SHORT WINTER Anthony Glampetroni can all enjoy Anthony's new Mother's Day lunch was a BREAK FROM 17 - 27 JUNE contemplating his next specialty dishes featured on the Special's delight for the lucky few who dish at The Vic Tavern. Board at The Vic. managed to secure a table ('walk- ins' were turned away so book early next year!). Mums and their children and some grandchildren The Grace Notes, Marianne Black, Winter Rippin' it up at enjoyed a wonderful 3-course Emily Swanson and Meredith Cox lunch with champagne (spiders at Athelstane House. Wednesdays for the kids) while the Grace The trio hails from Geelong and are Ripview Restaurant Notes a capella trio's singing available for functions and weddings Main course and a glass blended harmoniously in the on 0479 196 382. Gabe and Andrew Cuddy's become members. Contact is background adding a special of wine for $30 Ripview Restaurant is the Basil Blight 5244 2886. Mother's Day touch to the Every Wednesday night in June venue of choice for the Geelong Gabe and Andrew welcome occasion. The trio was joined by a To promote your Event, Jazz Club's annual jazz lunch. enquiries for big and small events fellow a capella singer for the last Product or Business in the Check out our menu on our website Around 180 jazz enthusiasts of any kind as the restaurant can number much to the delight of his Queenscliffe Herald Bookings recommended gathered to hear The Grove- accommodate your needs while mother and other diners. landers play traditional jazz you take in the Rip views. The entrée, main and dessert Call Carmel 5258 4828 much to the enjoyment of those sprightly folk who took to the dance floor or just sitting back taking in the music and the view Fundraising Auction over the Rip. The Grovelanders band leader, Barry Hirst aged 70, at Rolling Pin Bakery belied his years as he made the Hesse Street Queenscliff, Philippines. It's a long way from piano bounce and sang along 7pm Friday 21 June, Great home but any funds raised will with the other musos - David Auction Items, Lucky Dip, support a health clinic and burns Gardener on sax, Bob Patti on Door Prizes, Raffles, $20pp unit run by an Australian nurse, trumpet, Hugh DeRosayro on includes supper donated by Val Smith-Orr and her daughter trombone, Kevin Simmons on Susie & Geoff Chalker of the Monalisa. Breakfast 7 days, Lunch Sat-Sun, Dinner Tue-Sat drums and the versatile Peter Rolling Pin . BYO Alcohol. Hospital treatment for burns is Hooper on bass guitar and banjo. Bookings Essential - Carmel primitive and the people suffer UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Among the crowd were jazz 5258 4828 or Pauline 5258 1122. even further due to inadequate 4 Hobson Street, Queenscliff buffs from the Peninsula and Once again your generosity is care. Val's needs are simple - if she Williamstown Jazz Clubs. 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May in the Borough was certainly about music recently with several different styles to If it's May it's music choose from in very different venues. One very special event was ful, joyful and playful stamp that Diana thanked the quartet for a the Jazz Soiree hosted by Diana they put on their repertoire through- great evening of superb jazz Allen of Jazz Australia at Queens- out the evening. Well known num- infiltrated with their own fresh cliff's Vue Grand Hotel. The bers, given a contemporary interp- approach to standards that have brilliant Tom Vincent Swing Qua- retation by this versatile quartet, stood the test of time and a sample rtet's contemporary take on jazz were greeted with spontaneous of their own original compositions. standards was rewarded by fre- recognition and it was obvious by The Tom Vincent Quartet is on an quent applause from a full house. the tapping of feet that everyone extensive tour of Australia and Pianist Tom Vincent's spine was revelling in the music. Diana wished them well. tingling version of Smoke Gets in Whilst most people 'get too The next jazz event at the Vue Your Eyes with Danny Healy on hungry for dinner at 8', the audience Grand is 13 October when the Sax, Leigh Barker on bass and Alf enjoyed Tapas fare for supper that celebrated Stevenson's Rockets will Jackson on drums was warmly can also be enjoyed on the Balcony entertain jazz lovers at a Sunday received, as was the quartet's tune- at the Vue Grand at weekends. Jazz Luncheon to celebrate spring! The Tom Vincent Quartet jazzing it up at the Vue Grand Hotel. A bright future for Queenscliff Railway Station Queenscliff Railway Station will be local businesses which will generate flow- restored to its original 1920s condition on economic and employment benefits for with $500,000 in government funding as the region. The $886,000 upgrade project part of the Borough of Queenscliffe's will restore historical architecture, improve Watermark 150th anniversary celebrations. operations of the Bellarine Railway and Funding was provided through the $1 enhance community infrastructure. billion Regional Growth Fund's Putting The project was the first stage of a two Local's First program, Borough of stage project that included: upgrading clothing & lifestyle Queenscliffe contributed $241,000, station facilities; extending the platform Bellarine Railway $40,000 in cash and and fencing; installing a locomotive $105,000 in-kind volunteer support. turntable, refurbishing and consolidating The Bellarine Railway is a major tour- existing community meeting and events ism attraction for Queenscliff injecting space at the Senior Citizens and Sea Scouts The nearly $8 million annually into the local facilities; building new community BBQ, economy and supporting approximately 60 picnic facilities and amenities; relocating perfect local jobs. Growth in the town's tourism maintenance activities to outside the town market will prompt further spending in boundary. winter Warner Fashions by the sea garment It seems fashion, food and fund- Watermark's winter fashions featured raising are a great mix when it comes to natural fibres of 100% merino wool for to keep supporting local charities. One of the comfort and warmth by Morrison, towns' favourites is Cottage by the Sea Merino Mink, Andiamo and Verge in where hundreds of disadvantaged subtle colours reflecting nature and you cosy children enjoy amazing beach holidays earth. Touches of glamour included fur annually. trims, brightly coloured scarves and and Around 120 ladies filled the Point tassels. Watermark nd Tilia donated Lonsdale School Hall for a fashion several garments, bags, gloves and parade with volunteer models parading discount vouchers for the raffles. looking warm winter wear provided by Tilia of MC Beverley Davies said it was never Queenscliff and Watermark of Point too late for the models to begin a new stylish. Lonsdale. Interestingly Tilia's name career as they paraded the length of the comes from a type of linden tree hall stopping at tables so women could meaning harmony and Watermark's feel the garments and check prices name came about after the owner, Lynn commenting that Tilia's jeans, designed Arthur, discovered a watermark on a by Gabriella Gatine, were noted as being favourite coat. 'for real women'. Pictured left are Models Georgie Daw, Lyn Sims, Sue Reilly and Wilma Crake looking very Phone: 5258 1008 relaxed before hitting the catwalk. 65 Point Lonsdale Road, Point Lonsdale, 3225

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Donald Ramsay Seaview Gallery Headliners, personnel and queenscliff Exhibition O p e n s 8 J u ne volunteers ensure QMF success Queenscliff Music Festival Curl Pro. Tom says the scholarship Festival Director Michael Car- Come in from the cold and chair Lisa Meyers informed the rucan said the 2012 festival's suc- funds were used to cover produc- DONALD RAMSAY visit Seaview Gallery where 60 members and friends of the tion, remastering and recording cess was a direct result of the Board EXHIBITION it's always warm and festival gathered at the 16th costs for his recently launched and management teams focus on inviting. Annual General Meeting that the album. "I've been self-funded to taking calculated risks, sustainable 8 – 30 June Seaview is featuring a new 2012 festival had made a record date working as a concreter and operations and forward thinking. artist to the gallery, Donald profit and congratulated everyone labour and that's a really tough "I believe our strategy of producing Ramsay, a career artist who who contributed to its success. gig," said Tom. a festival that attracts a cross has held regular exhibitions in "There is no doubt that our pro- Alister Turrill was the other generation of festival goers to see a Melbourne and Sydney. His gramming, headliners, beautiful scholarship winner and like Tom diverse range of Australian talent is work is represented in public site, excellent facilities and great he began his music career aged 14 sound and worth continuing," said and private collections, infrastructure along with great entering open mic events with Michael who has been appointed including Victorian University weather made it such a great some success. Along the road to for a fourth year. "We must and Castlemaine Regional success," she said. "We continue musical success Alister was men- continue to differentiate ourselves Gallery. to program the best of contem- tored by Blues legends Lloyd and offer an experience of great The predominant theme in his porary Australian music - The Spiegel and Geoff Achison. value and quality." work is the interpretation of Cat Empire, Gurrumul, Ian Alister's project was to release his In 2013 our main stage will the Australian natural Moss, Mia Dyson, Missy Hig- debut album so it looked and accommodate 300 people and wilderness landscape. Where gins, British India, Owl Eyes and sounded professional and he increase our camping spots to possible he paints on location many more great acts." launched it the recent Apollo Bay 1,000 on the sports oval. By creating larger works on his FReeZA improves every year Music Festival. increasing weekend tickets and return to his studio. and due to the efforts of Andrew relying less on single session tickets Always lots to see at Seaview Orvis he has secured funding for we can improve the yield of the with beautiful new jewellery the next 3 years. The Emerging festival without stressing the phy- Donald Ramsay from Darylle Kelly, Sara Artists Scholarship supports young sical boundaries or the organ- Hillside, East Kimberley Paxton's new works, Carole people in their careers. This year isation too much." Foster and another new artist Tom Milek and Alister Turrill were Michael emphasized that the to Seaview Gallery is Robert worthy recipients. Tom began success of the past few years 'lies Wainwright. writing music aged 14 and has entirely on your shoulders and I played in bands in Apollo Bay, Emerging Artist Scholarship winners hope tonight you can take some QMF, the Falls Festival and the Rip Tom Milek and Alister Turrill. pride and satisfaction in this'. BOQ Arts Trail Congratulations Lonsdale Views! Twenty-two boards across Queenscliff and Point The 2013 Certificate of Ex- degree views of the ocean, couples and single travellers to Lonsdale tell the story about cellence Winner on TripAdvisor surrounding farmland and the relax, refresh and reconnect whilst the artist or photographer places Lonsdale Views in the top adjacent Lonsdale Golf Course. exploring the local area and the and their work, some dating performing 10% of all businesses The sandstone residence of property's unique surrounds. Donald Ramsay back to the 1860s, when WORLDWIDE on TripAdvisor 'Longueville' was established in With over 25 years experience Last Sun, East Kimberley photographers of awarded to businesses that con- 1997 adding an indoor heated pool in the tourism industry, the owners significance visited the sistently earn high ratings from and spa in 2007 taking advantage Sue and Peter Hanley, have evolved region and captured the local TripAdvisor travellers. of the natural subterranean springs. their luxurious beachside escape landscape. "Lonsdale Views receives beaut- Private hydrotherapy, massage into one of the leading boutique The new additions to the Trail iful, positive comments and and attention to detail is com- accommodation providers on the are part of the Borough of feedback in our Guest Books and plemented by discreet service for Bellarine. Queenscliffe's 150th online," said manager Clare Anniversary celebrations and Gemes. "The majority of Lonsdale have been placed strategically Views reservations come from to afford fabulous views and 'word of mouth' and referrals, so to encourage people to visit a sites such as TripAdvisor are number of key areas across becoming an important way for Sara Paxton the borough. guests to spread the word." Red Poppy Fields Photographers include Fred Our third stay at this beautiful Kruger, one of the leading location. Wonderful hosts, amazing landscape photographers of views and a great place to chill out. We Open 10:30 - 5:00 daily the 19th Century, and Lionel watched the shipping activity through Ormerod. The original copies the large picture window and relaxed in Seaview Gallery of many of the works are comfy chairs with a glass of wine. We 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 housed in collections at the will be going back soon. TripAdvisor. For further information please contact National Gallery of Victoria, This 4.5 Star luxury accom- modation property is set on over Colleen 03 5258 3645 the National Library of Australia in Canberra, 150 acres of land in a spectacular 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 Geelong Gallery, Queenscliffe elevated position. The property, [email protected] Historical Museum and held within the family for over 100 Proprietor Sue Hanley with Lonsdale Veiws manager Claire Gemes in the private collections. years, is unique due to its 360 Spa Retreat. Queenscliffe Herald, June 2013 – Page 7 150th Anniversary What's coming up Art Awards Winners Salt Contemporary Art Artists and art lovers gathered at Contemporary Art. Anita says that @ Salt? invites you to view the exhibition Salt Contemporary Art Gallery on Numen 1 traverses the intersection A Taste of Salt' - Selection of New Saturday 4 May to hear the between figuration and abstraction, Works by Our Resident Artists 'A Taste of Salt' announcement of the winners of articulating both internal and Salt Contemporary Art cele- the Borough's 150th Anniversary external landscapes that carry an brates the unique talents of painters An exhibition of new paintings and Art Awards. Over 200 entries came emotional and psychic charge. and sculptors with an exhibition from Queenscliff and Point F i o n a K e l l y f r o m S a l t sculptures by titled 'A Taste of Salt' during June. Lonsdale, the Bellarine, Geelong, Contemporary Art said, "We've Showcasing new collectables by the Surf Coast, the Mornington been most impressed with the high selected resident selected artists, this exhibition is a Peninsula, Melbourne and inter- standard of works exhibited by the chance for visitors to Salt to enjoy state. finalists. Both Mark Cairns and Salt artists the works of some of Salt's favourite Finalist's works are currently Anita Iacovella are worthy winners artists including Rod Dudley, Exhibition Dates: June 7 - 17 being exhibited at three local galleries of their respective prize categories Joanne Sisson, Ben Shearer, Elea- - Salt Contemporary Art, Seaview and I hope Mark's 'Blue Entry II' will nor Millard, Tarli Glover, Craig Gallery and Tussock Upstairs. be enjoyed by residents and visitors Parnaby and David Beaumont. The Open Art Acquisitive Award for years to come." This collaborative exhibition and $5,000 in prize money went to The People's Choice Award went embodies and celebrates the artists Mark Cairns of Barwon Heads for to Deborah Fisher for her painting and their latest works. The 'Blue Entry II' which is on display at 'Jed of the Rainbow Riders' who said exhibition, June 7 to 17, is the last Point Lonsdale's Tussock Upstairs. she was thrilled with the win and before the Salt team close for their Rod Dudley Mark said Blue Entry II represents a thanked the 'people' who voted annual Winter break. Both Salt sculpture direct access to the Australian beach including many children who knew Gallery and the Lounge @ Salt will in summer. "This award will lift my Jed, a pony used by disabled riders, reopen on July 26. profile high and give me more time under the guidance of the Rainbow to dedicate to my art practice," said Riders Association. Mark. "I may plan to have a solo The Awards were judged by P exhibition or use the funds to travel Geoffrey Edwards, Director of MA AR and study art further afield. Geelong Art Gallery; Susan U K The Print Making Award and McCulloch, writer, publisher and S $500 prize money went to Geelong- curator; and Anne Virgo, Director of based Anita Iacovella for her piece the Australia Print Workshop in HOMESTEAD 'Numen 1' on display at Salt Melbourne. St Kilda Film Festival on Tour CONFERENCES Queenscliff Town Hall FUNCTIONS Friday 21 June 6.30-9.30pm WEDDINGS Cost $20pp includes light supper & wine ACCOMMODATION * 70mins x 2 and a 30 minute WINERY interval - a great opportunity to see some very exciting short CELLAR DOOR Mark Cairns of Barwon Heads with films. Anita Iacovella with 'Numen 1'. 'Blue Entry II'. All enquiries 5258 3507 Bellarine Lighthouse Films Program 2013 Fri 26 July, Sat 27 July, Sun 28 July at Queenscliff Town Hall, 50 Learmonth Street Following its hugely successful (BYO beanbags and cushions for to all films includes Friday's opening inaugural year, the Bellarine Light- those who wish to lounge at the event. $15 for a single ticket. Tickets house Films Program will screen front). State of the art equipment are transferrable. Purchase at five fine art, recently released films provided by Twilight Cinemas, the Queens-cliff Village News, 72 Hesse bestowed with multiple awards latest high-definition digital pro- St, WildPurl Homewares - 67 Point from Canada, France, Iran, Russia jectors, a huge screen and comm- Lonsdale Road for weekend passes and Turkey will captivate audien- ercial grade audio speakers. (cash or cheque only). Tickets sold at ces with gripping performances The Bellarine Lighthouse Films the venue on the day if seating is and intriguing plots. Program, a not-for-profit event, held available. Friday - wine and cheese and an in association with Twilight Cine- Enquiries - Fiona Kelly (Salt 'in conversation' with David Parker. mas is supported by the Borough of Contemporary Art) 5258 3988, With 16 films to his credit, Queenscliffe, Queenscliff Com- Marylou Gilbert (the Bookshop at including the iconic 'Malcom' and munity Market and the Queenscliff Queenscliff) 5258 4496, Marg award winning Amy, this leading Lonsdale Business Tourism Martin (Number 35 Bed and Break- director, writer and producer in the Association. fast) 5258 1798, www.bellarine Australian film industry is bound to Tickets - $65 for a weekend pass 7 lighthousefilms.com.au have some interesting tales to tell. Saturday - 1 pm Le Havre. 4pm Organisers Monsieur Lazhar. 7.30pm Once Fiona, Marylou, upon a time in Anatolia Marg and BOQ's Sunday - 10am Elena. 1.30pm A Leanne Stein Separation. agree that the To mark the Borough's 150th historic Anniversary a short black and white Queenscliff Town film will precede the movies giving a Hall, previously glimpse into the town's daily life in the town's years gone by. purpose built Pre-order dinner boxes at the movie theatre, venue for Saturday night. Marcus provides the ideal ambience for this Hill wines purchased by the glass. boutique film Cosy heating, tiered seating event. Page 8 – Queenscliffe Herald, June 2013 Address by Governor Alex Chernov Saturday 4 May was a huge day in the borough as it officially commenced its 150th Anniversary celebrations. Governor of Victoria, Alex Chernov, on behalf of the Victorian community, extended his congratulations to all those involved in putting together the wonderful celebrations and wished the Borough of Queenscliffe a very happy 150th birthday. At the official opening were Cr Helene Cameron, Mayor, Borough of Queenscliffe, Members of Parliament, Mayors from surrounding Councils, Borough of Queenscliffe Councillors, Elders Uncle Albert and Auntie Bonnie and scores of locals who gathered outside the Town Hall. Following is the full address and a comprehensive history of the borough's origins given by Governor Alex Chernov.

“1863 was a significant year: attendance, locals thought was due to Abraham Lincoln signed the an obvious oversight: there had been Emancipation Proclamation, which no free beer in the marquee." abolished slavery. The construction But it was not very long before of the first transcontinental railroad Point Lonsdale became popular with in the USA was underway. The first graziers from the Western District section of the London underground and other holiday makers, including railway was laid. The fire exting- many who played an influential role uisher was patented. It was also the in the development of Melbourne and year that the Borough of Queens- Victoria. During its early stages of cliffe was to be formally established, growth they usually came by train to proclaimed by one of my predece- Queenscliff and were then taken by sors, Governor, Sir Henry Barkly. horse and cart to their holiday Over its life the Borough of establishments. Queenscliffe has been a focal point for One such person was Alfred many major activities - a fishing Deakin who played a key role in the village, a navy and fort base, a Victorian Parliament in the late quarantine and customs port, a nineteenth century, was one of the seaside resort and home to the great Fathers of our Federal Constitution Queenscliff Music Festival to name and became our second Prime only some. It has also been aptly Minister. He built a splendid home on referred to as the gatekeeper of the about five acres in Glaneuse Road Bay. All such roles are testimony to called 'Ballara', which is still there, but the Borough's interesting and in customs collection and health Melburnians continued to appreciate Captain Lonsdale, who arrived in the regrettably all too few recognise it as important contribution to Victoria. screening with its own Health Officer. it for its holiday potential and by 1855 Port Philip District of New South such. A quick look at Queenscliff's It was also a cargo port and a focal paddlesteamers of the tug class were Wales in September 1836, Point I understand that the first meeting history helps to put the Borough in point for facilitating the safe entry of serving Queenscliff on a regular basis. Lonsdale was then most notably of the Borough's Council was held at perspective and perhaps explains its ships into the Bay through the Speaking for myself I wish they were associated with William Buckley, the Royal Hotel and that the Council stoicism and successful focus on provision of its highly regarded still here. known as Victoria's 'Wild White Man' members so enjoyed what the independence. It was in 1802 when shipping pilot service, which was Like any good Australian town, who lived, intermittently, in a cave on premises had to offer that they did not the first European came here - established in 1841. sport has been a great social and the Point for over 30 years from 1803 rush the building of their new Lieutenant Murray, who arrived on The town also played an important cultural feature here and has played to 1835. Chamber. the Lady Nelson. But it was not until military role, with Fort Queenscliff an enduring role in the life of the In fact, as one historian has I pass on by way of trivia that one 1836 that the first permanent being built here between 1879 and community throughout the history of commented, early on it was said that of Council's first resolutions appoin- settlement started here in what was 1889. The Fort and the defence the Borough. The Bowling, Tennis it was easy enough to forget about ted an 'Inspector of Nuisances' who then known as Whale Head, later to batteries that were installed in the and Croquet Club formed for the Point Lonsdale, because there was not later acquired the grand title of be changed to Shortland's Bluff in higher grounds along the nearby coast 1883-84 season and the local football much there and I quote, "You only 'Inspector of Nuisances, Dogs and honour of Lieutenant John Short- were established to defend Port club played their first match in 1883. went to the Point for a funeral." But, Thistles.' And in keeping with its land, who took part in the surveying Phillip Bay from perceived enemies - It won the premiership in 1905 with a as some of you would know, in 1878, sense of humour, which sometimes of Port Philip. Once settlement principally Russia and France - team consisting of local leaders, the Point was in fact well known at materialises in current meeting of the started here, things moved along although the danger never event- celebrities and well known least for one notable and quite Queenscliff Council, the first Council relatively quickly. The first pilot uated. Fort Queenscliff was the most personalities. Further, the Golf Club impressive piece of new technology - decided that the right man for the job licence was issued in 1839 and the first heavily armed defence post in the in 1919, the Sailing Club in 1913 and the installation of a telephone. For as Inspector of Nuisances was a lighthouse was constructed in 1842 Southern Hemisphere. the Cricket Club in 1858 were all some reason the telephone was Henry Goodenough. and its first lighthouse keeper took up It did not take long before formalised in their own right. installed at Point Lonsdale before Coming back to why we are here office in 1843. In 1853, Lieutenant Queenscliff became an attraction to And for fear of forgetting to Queenscliff. In fact, the Point today, the significance of this Governor La Trobe, who often Melbourne's gentry, particularly those mention the town of Point Lonsdale, Lonsdale telephone line was one of anniversary should not be under- holidayed here with his family, who benefitted from the gold rush of which is the only other town in the the first to operate in Victoria. estimated in terms of what it means to renamed the town Queenscliff in the 1860s. It was in this context that Borough, notwithstanding its Evidence of the Point's otherwise the people of the Borough of Queens- recognition of Queen Victoria. many of the impressive homes, hotels, prominence today, it was for a long slower start can be found during the cliffe and to the State of Victoria. As Unsurprisingly, given Queenscliff and other historic buildings were time the poor cousin. In 1865, at the great land sale held there in 1885 by a you would all know Regional Victoria is on the water and a stone's throw erected, many of which are still here time of the gold rush and when Ballarat entrepreneur. Despite grand plays a significant and dynamic role from the ocean, it became a maritime today. Grand buildings were the call Queenscliff was truly taking off, the advertisements and a marquee in the development of this State and town and I think this characteristic, of the day, with the famous Ozone area now known as Point Lonsdale including a luncheon on offer for this community is no exception. The which smacks of adventure, has never and Esplanade Hotels establishing was designated a battery reserve and anyone interested in buying an residents of the Borough have a long left it. Hence, it developed as a fishing themselves as iconic features on the was not developed or settled in any allotment for 5 pounds (with payment and proud history of civic duty and village and became involved in landscape. A new railway accelerated real sense, other than the original due in 12 months with no interest to participation. maritime administration. Thus, as development with a connection to lighthouse that had been placed there. be paid), it was reported that, "The keeper of the Bay, it played a key role Geelong being established in 1879. Named after police magistrate sale was not well attended… The low Continued next page Queenscliffe Herald, June 2013 – Page 9

Denis Walters talks with Les Irving-Dusting as part of a series of interviews with local residents to celebrate the Borough of Queenscliffe’s 150th Anniversary A family name etched in the history of Queenscliff Despite Les being the only son of with the museum which continues an only son, he is a member of a today. Much of his time spent on the family that has etched its name in committee since 1998 has been as the history of Queenscliff. His president of the museum. grandfather Hedley Irving was a Les explained why the evolution fisherman in Portland and Port of the museum has been such a Fairy before moving to Queenscliff success. "Thanks to the marvellous in 1901. He made the move because support from the committees and he had become tired of his catch of volunteers, the museum has gone fish and crays being sent to Mel- ahead in leaps and bounds, culmin- bourne, only to 'shrink' or 'go off' in ating in it being accredited as a transit. museum. You can't get a better After two seasons fishing around accolade than being judged as suitable Queenscliff, Hedley went back to Port and being accredited by your peers." Fairy before again returning to One task within the Borough that Queenscliff in 1904, the day the gives Les a great deal of pleasure is 'Australia' ran aground. Hedley lived sounding the old foghorn at the Point in Jug Alley, now Little Hesse Street Lonsdale Lighthouse. "I blow it at and Les explained the significance of midnight each New Year's Eve and the old name. "It was called Jug Alley any other significant opportunity. I because the fisherman used to go and blew it during the Torch Relay for the get jugs of beer from the Esplanade Commonwealth Games. There hap- Hotel." pened to be a wedding scheduled at His grandfather bought a house in the lighthouse at the same time and I Bridge Street in 1908 and built a new suggested they defer it until after the house there in 1922, the house that relay had departed." Les lives in today. Les's father Ian was Ian Irving - Dusting with one of the fish delivery vehicles. Les shared some of his Queens- born in Jeparit and his grandmother cliff memories over the years and died shortly after. He outlined the and couta and when there was no aground on the reef at Point and ice to all the good Catholic recalled a time when a large ship circumstances that lead to the origins wind, he had to row to Barwon Heads Lonsdale, Hedley Irving decided it farmers down at Winchelsea and almost ran aground in Hesse Street. of his hyphenated name. "My father to check pots before rowing back." was time to start a fish shop. "Grand- Colac." Ian Irving-Dusting tired of "I remember The Golden Gate Sun was born an Irving and after my Les said his father Ian's early father and my father had a fish supply the sixteen hour working days and running aground on the back beach, grandmother died, he went to live entrepreneurial flair did not prove and fish café in Hesse Street and they began working for the public works. just off the Bullring, near the football with his cousin in Queenscliff who popular with everyone. "Dad used to ran it until the end of WW 11. My One of the tasks he carried out was ground in 1982." was 28 years older than him. Florence ride to Point Lonsdale to the father was in The Light Horse until it the painting of the Queenscliff Post "There was another event that was had no children of her own and guesthouses and sell fish. While was disbanded and then spent the rest Office. He also worked on Swan a real crowd pleaser - the scooter race, adopted him. My step-grandmother fisherman could sell from their boats of the war in Western Australia as a Island in the Mines Depot as a a big event at the time and one year, was a Dusting and so the two names they weren't allowed to hawk fish guard in an Italian POW camp." maintenance carpenter. three local business men, one was were combined." around town and objected and he was After the war the fish shop was Les was born in 1947 and spent all Eddie George, dressed up as Arab At times getting the daily catch stopped because he didn't have a sold and they had a fish run down to his school days in Queenscliff sheiks. They started off in Geelong back then could be difficult. "My hawker's licence." the Western Districts. "They used a attending the local state school before then got into the back of a van and grandfather fished mainly for crays After running his boat 'Iona' van and a Bedford ute to deliver fish moving to the high school in 1960. were dropped off at the top of Hesse "The first year they bused in students Street. They had cut down a scooter from Barwon Heads and Ocean and extended it and the 'vehicle' had Address by Governor Alex Chernov - continued from previous page Grove." three sets of handle bars, it bent Les trained as a technician with considerably in the middle and the This was first mani-fested in the community and its history. continue throughout this weekend the PMG and worked around the three riders weren't at all fit. Even the early 1860s when some 180 or so Today, more than ever, tourists and with many activities for everyone to country building telephone exchan- short trip down Hesse Street had them householders signed a petition to visitors are attracted to this area - and enjoy. I encourage you all to take the ges. The first one he worked on was puffing but it was hilarious." make Queenscliffe an official I know everyone here today under- time to take in as much of these the Queenscliff exchange and By Denis Walters municipality. In the result, the stands just why that is so. With such a celebrations as you can - from what I received the last call on the old Borough was gazetted on 12th rich and proud history on display have gleaned, the variety of activities manual exchange before it was May1863. And today - some 150 through the many historic buildings on offer leaves one quite spoilt for switched to auto. After working years on - this community is as strong and landmarks in the town and choice. They range from a com- around the country with the Works and as independent as it was in its surrounding areas, not to mention the munity concert, to sport, art, museum Department his final position before infancy, notwithstanding that the beaches and coastal landscapes, the tours and historical talks, food and early retirement at fifty was maintain- Borough is the smallest local govern- fishermen's cottages, Marina, Swan live theatre - just to name some. ing the Queenscliff exchange. ment area in Victoria (10.83 square Bay, festivals, markets and museums; I look forward to meeting and Les was elected to the Queenscliffe kilometres). It has stayed as a borough and of course, the iconic Queenscliff speaking with you this morning and I Council in 1987 and spent nine years since its establishment and is the last ferry that connects Queenscliff with also look forward, a little later this as a councillor including three terms borough in Australia. Its indepen- the other side - how could one resist a morning, to unveiling the all- as mayor. Les was mayor when the dence came to the fore when it fought visit. If for no other reason, I suggest important time capsule. I understand Borough fought off amalgamation tenaciously, and successfully, the that coming to the Borough of it has been made complete with under the Kennett Government and strong effort by the State government Queenscliffe provides one with the memorabilia that best represents life Queenscliff was the only council in in the mid-1990s to merge it with opportunity better to understand and in the Borough of Queenscliffe today Victoria not to be amalgamated. other municipalities. That this connect with Victoria's incredible and is to be opened in 50 years' time, In 1987 he was appointed as the Borough has remained relatively history and the people behind that in 2063 and on your 200th year Council Representative to the Mari- untouched for all that time, is story. anniversary. Regrettably, I am time Museum. II think it was because testimony to the deep connection its I understand that today's cele- unlikely to be here in my present form I lived closest,' said Les. It proved to Les sounds the old foghorn out at Point local people have towards their brations of the Borough are due to to witness that opening.” be the catalyst for a long association Lonsdale. Queenscliff HOTEL

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Queenscliffe Historical President Bryan Hughes presents Honorary Membership of Friends of the Fort. Museum National Celtic Festival Guest Speakers 27/6 - Queenscliffe…A reminis- Lighthouse Reserves cence by Mary Grundy. June 8-10 Borough of Queenscliffe Council Association (PLCA) have expressed 25/7 - Recipient of the prestigious Celtic Divas Concert sensitive interpretation of Scottish is seeking a consultant to produce a considerable concern about the type Churchill Fellowship by Kaz Paton. National Celtic Festival director folk songs from Glasgow by Fiona plan for the future use of the and scope of development envisaged Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall, Una McAlinden says this year's 10th Ross and from the UK it's Shane Queenscliff Lighthouse Reserve and by Council for this area. "PLCA has Hesse Street 10am for 10.30am. anniversary musical program will see McGowan's The Popes. the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse provided comment to the Council the return of some of the favourite There are new acts on the program Reserve. The consultant will regarding the scope of the project as acts of the past decade while gathered from across Australia investigate all opportunities to specified in a draft consultant tender Off your back embracing the future of the Celtic including Rhapsody, a classically- sustain, protect, direct and develop project brief. We were particularly Eight years ago a small but like- music scene. trained duo, Lisa Hanley and Felicity the assets and values of the two concerned to ensure that there is minded group got together to start a "Our audiences will experience Oakes, performing traditional Celtic landmark sites. The plan will aim to effective community consultation at winter coat collection drive simply some of the best singers from Ireland folk songs, ballads and original com- enhance the natural and cultural all stages of the process to determine called - Off Your Back - directing in the Celtic Divas concerts," Ms positions with their vibrant vocal values, and to ensure an enjoyable the appropriate uses and development people to take their much needed McAlinden said. "Amongst the harmonies. Returning by popular experience for visitors to the of the Reserve. pre-loved coats to the St Kilda Crises international acts are some of demand is the local Celtic punk outfit precincts. We believe it will be necessary for Centre. To date 48,000 coats have Ireland's most sublime female voices The Go Set, everyone's favourite Celtic Given the iconic nature of the the whole Point Lonsdale community been collected. Queenscliff's Jane including Lumiere duo Éilís rockers Claymore and Irish music lighthouse reserves and the high level to become involved in the detailed Rodwell said, "We are hoping to have Kennedy and Pauline Scanlon, the 'down under' from The Barleyshakes. of community interest, Council is consultation process to ensure that the another successful year collecting Noriana Kennedy Trio, Nicola Joyce, Plus all the pomp and ceremony of keen to ensure that the Queenscliff strategic, historical and heritage value coats in our area. Last year, we and guests." traditional pipe bands, the third and Point Lonsdale communities and of this area is maintained in character contributed over a hundred coats to Scotland's award-winning young annual National Golden Fiddle other interested stakeholders have the for Point Lonsdale in perpetuity." the drive and were praised for being super group Breabach will perform Awards; 'Trad Conference' sessions, opportunity to provide feedback Community Reference Groups such a generous, yet small com- their unique blend of music rich with dazzling dance displays, workshops, during the planning process. will be established for each munity." Collection runs till end of tradition and a contemporary edge children's performances and fun, Fay Agterhuis, President Point Lighthouse Reserve Plan to provide August. Local drop off point - along with the fresh, original sounds friendly family entertainment. Lonsdale Civic Association said information and advice to consultants Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House, of rising Irish star, singer/songwriter Buy tickets online - nationalceltic members of the Point Lonsdale Civic and Council throughout the project. 3 Tobin Drive, Queenscliff. Fiach Moriarty. The strong but festival.com or GPAC 5225 1200.

QUEENSCLIFFE Fort Queenscliff Museum MARITIME Historical and MUSEUM Educational Guided 2011 Australia Day Community Award Tours 150th Anniversary Military Presence Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort and let the children dress up in military uniforms. A great photo opportunity. Tours: WEEKENDS SAT & SUN 1pm & 3pm School Holidays: 1pm & 3pm Guided tours last 1hr and 15mins. Family Ticket $25, Adult $12 Child $6, Concession & Senior $6. Queenscliffe Herald, June 2013 – Page 11

Book Review 'The Burgess Milestone for local book club There are several book clubs turning up every six weeks. We have club has expanded their reading operating in Queenscliff and recently read 79 books over 10 years, enjoyed horizons and discussion provides new Boys’ the Queenscliff Book Cub celebrated many bottles of wine and suppers, had perspectives on the book that would its 10th anniversary at The Lounge at a couple of sleepovers, developed otherwise be missed and the challenge For a decade or so, authors such as brought in to sort out the mess. Yes, Salt Contemporary Art. The venue existing friendships and established for Monica is to find the right balance Anne Tyler, Joyce Carol Oates, Jim could happen to any family, really. was more than appropriate as its new ones." of social chat and book discussion that Irving and the like have given us The three Burgess siblings' father owner, Fiona Kelly, suggested Comments from members by the has contributed to the book clubs regular chronicles of white American died in an accident Bob has always establishing a book club following a fireside at The Lounge said that book longevity. middle-class life and before them was taken the responsibility for. He and weekend away at Liberty House in the master - John Updike. A key Susan are both divorced though the ex- Hepburn Springs. feature of these writers is their partners play minor roles in this Monica Clemow emerged as the ability to put the reader in a specific absorbing story. The marriage of club's coordinator and she approa- place - Tyler's Baltimore, Maryland; 'superstar' big brother, Bob, is under ched the Bookshop at Queenscliff (run Stroud's turf is mainly coastal Maine strain. If this sounds like a soap opera, at that time by the two Jen's) for book and unknown, I suspect, to most of don't be deceived: powerful social suggestions and started with a rather us, with occasional excursions to drama is at play here and Stroud is a formidable book 'Austerlitz'. other places and especially the superb writer. The dialogue, the Fortunately this didn't deter too canyons of Manhattan. There are presentation of the almost banal many and the women set about some exquisite descriptions of the anxieties of the characters, the establishing the parameters for book seasonal changes and their effects. constant reminders of the wider social club. These included attending if you The new kids on the block and a environment make a compelling read. haven't read the book, but you mustn't new writer to me - though she had As well as the Burgess boys and distract others from discussing the already won a Pulitzer Prize - is their sister and the various partners book. "Sometimes those who hadn't Elizabeth Stroud whose novel 'The present and former, the cast includes a read the book asked the most relevant Burgess Boys' is a wonderful look at well-meaning and finally very credible questions," said Monica. "Over the one American family in the contem- local pastor and a dignified Somali years membership has remained at porary, post 9/11, and just as the GFC elder who more or less has the last around 20 with an average of 10 or so impacts. forgiving and reconciliatory word and This contemporary family saga the offending teenager finds his way presents a 'wotif' scenario quite through he mess he created. understandable to any ordinary The novel is never didactic but has a human being. Small-town Mary- strong moral centre in the tradition of Once upon a time… lander, Sue Burgess's lonely adolescent the very finest humanist fiction amd is son Zachary, hurls a pig's head onto the available at The Bookshop at The discovery of a girl's body clad Snow White, a beautiful murdered The book was the topic for a porch of the local mosque one night - Queenscliff. only in silk pyjamas in Albury girl whose preserved body was kept in fundraiser at the Queenscliff Uniting yes, their little town has a small Somali By Bernard Ryan presenter of 'The 1/9/1934 began one of Australia great a glass casket for many years. The Church for the Ride for Cancer event in African refugee community. The older Blurb' 2 pm Tuesdays on Geelong mysteries. Who was she and why was pyjama girl's body was preserved in October when Ron North and Shirley Burgess, the boy's uncle, achieved community radio 94.7fm THE she murdered so brutally? Newspapers formalin for 10 years and viewed by Lasham will participate in the ride. national celebrity status for his defence P U L S E . . . n o w s t r e a m i n g a t of the day carried headlines about the hundreds of people in the hope of Guests were invited to wear pyjamas of a pop star in a murder trial, so he is www.947thepulse.com murder for 3 weeks and over the years identifying her. Her story met the with best night wear being rewarded there have been numerous books and a elements of ancient mythical narrative with a copy of The Pyjama Girl that song written, a film and a painting by and reporting styles delivering justice went to Margaret Tippett whose Knit one, purl comedian and artist Barry Humphries. for the victim or punishment to those embroidered dressing gown could have At the House The police, determined to find her who harm others. been similar to that of the murdered one, save one Save Energy Workshop run by killer, preserved her body in formalin Richard's book 'The Pyjama Girl woman's so many years ago - or was that Kildonan Uniting Care. in the hope that someone might Murder' is still available for $25 by just part of the fairy tale? penguin... * Making sense of energy bills identify her. Ten years later, they contacting Heather 0478 611 481. The Knitting Group at Queens- * Saving energy at home finally named her and her killer but cliff Uniting Church have been hard * Finding the best energy deals were they right? at work preparing for the World * Dealing with disputes, bill payments Dr Richard Evans, lecturer in Wide Knit in Public weekend 8 & 9 and door to door salespeople. criminology at Deakin University, June. Monday 17 June 10am-12pm. investigated the story and discovered a They've knitted beanies, rugs, BYO utility bills if you wish. case of wrongful identity and cover- gloves, scarves, socks and... jumpers No cost but bookings are essential - ups. "There's something about 'the for little penguins. When an oiled 5258 3367. pyjama girl' that touches people still," penguin is rescued the tiny jumper said Richard. "Crime is news because it fascinates people. 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Ph/Fax: 5258 4496 email: [email protected] Page 12 – Queenscliffe Herald, June 2013 Bellarine schools to receive 130 Years of Freemasonry maintenance funding in Queenscliff Cosmopolitan Masonic Lodge No. The Victorian Coalition 96 will celebrate 130 years of Free- Government will repair or masonry in Queenscliff in September. rebuild every government school In 1882 eight Freemasons applied to the building in a poor condition with a $51.5 million investment. The United Grand Lodge of England for a funding will go to 250 schools to Warrant to form a Freemasons Lodge in repair or rebuild a total of 573 Queenscliff. buildings. In some cases, The application was granted on buildings rated as being in a poor Thursday September 13, 1883 and the condition and deemed surplus to Lodge’s inaugural meeting was con- requirements will be demol- ducted under the stewardship of ished. None of the buildings pose Worshipful Brother Ralph Ward the a safety risk in their current state. same day. Fourteen gentlemen were All Victorian government proposed and initiated at the meeting schools will achieve a higher held in St Georges Church of England standard of buildings and in- Grammar School, Queenscliff. frastructure, ensuring a quality On Thursday 9 May 1889 the Lodge educational environment for affiliated with the United Grand Lodge children in metropolitan and regional Victoria. of Victoria and was issued with the Five schools will share in number 100, amended five months later to number 96. The membership at that $442,932 for the Bellarine The first Worshipful Master of Electorate: date was 47. The Warrant 2065 EC was returned to Cosmopolitan Lodge No. 96, Worshipful •Moolap Primary School Brother Ralph Ward 1883. $72,032 the United Grand Lodge of England •Newcomb Park Primary where it was officially cancelled and made to the existing building with new School - $51,604 unexpectedly returned 15 May 1890 to toilet facilities, foyer and a new ground •Portarlington Primary Cosmopolitan Lodge where it now hangs floor Lodge room. The current School - $49,518 in the original lodge room in Learmonth membership of the Lodge stands at •Queenscliff Primary School - Street. seventy. $179,093 Cosmopolitan Lodge made a move The Lodge is proud to be supporting •Wallington Primary School for its own premises in 1890 but it was not the Borough of Queenscliffe 150 year's $90,685 until Tuesday 15 April 1930 that the celebrations by hosting an Open foundation stone for the building was laid Afternoon on Sunday 9 June 1.30- Carpet Bowls at 60 Learmonth Street. The initial 4.30pm at 60 Learmonth Street Monday afternoons from 1pm meeting at the then new centre was Queenscliff. Enjoy tea/coffee and at Parks Hall in Portarlington is conducted on Wednesday 13 August biscuits while chatting to local FISH AND CHIPS the home of non-competitive 1930. In 2001 further additions were Freemasons. carpet bowls for those with or with TAKE AWAY FOOD carpet slippers. While the venue is VARIETY OF FRESH FISH a short drive away from the borough, the club is in need of Students celebrate borough's 7 DAYS A WEEK players who want a bit of fun, a cuppa and friendly chat for just $2. OPEN 7 DAYS • PHONE ORDERS WELCOME Ladies, men, couples or 150th Anniversary singles from beginners to the 4 Gellibrand St. Queenscliff – 5258 2334 more experienced are all Point Lonsdale primary school yone dressed up in clothing reminiscent Ocean Grove Market Place, Shell Rd – 5256 2099 welcome. Interested? Contact students experienced various aspects of of their favourite decade and the student Marie 5251 1444. the Borough's past and present through activity committee and Mrs McCormack visits to locations of interest, talks with planted a commemorative tree in the local experts and being seen out and school grounds. about in our community. Students became researchers, film makers, artists, teachers, photographers, botanists, explorers, journalists and marine scientist while exploring the Borough and developed a new apprec- iation of the fantastic learning location in which we live. Students, staff and families really got into the swing and excitement of the Borough's 150th celebrations with the launch of their place based learning pilot in collaboration with Queenscliff prim- ary school. Everyone enjoyed the Big 30 Day Reading Challenge - Federal Birthday party for the Borough with Member for Corangamite Darren Cheeseman sparklers and cake cut by Deputy Mayor presented bikes to Max Miller and Lily Bob Merriman and school leaders. Ever- Dowling as a result of their reading efforts. Sunday school is new again Kids from toddlers to 12 years of age, it," said Rev Martin. "This is a time together with their parents, are when adults and children can be beginning to understand the basic spiritually nourished for the week themes of the gospels through ahead." storytelling and creative activities at St On Sundays from 4-6pm families James Anglican Church in Point enjoy activities and general catching up Lonsdale. Led by Rev Peter Martin, the before a service of worship at 4.30pm less traditional informal service is followed by afternoon tea, conversation focused on helping a new generation of and time for play. Once a month, the children learn about the Gospel. service concludes with a BBQ, giving "These days, family time is precious, parents an opportunity to mingle and and parents want to make the best use of meet new people.

Rev Peter Martin with a few happy children at St James Anglican Church. Photo courtesy of Tim Crawshaw Queenscliffe Herald, June 2013 – Page 13 Photographer with a strong sense of Preparing communities for

Tim Crawshaw says photography ‘quirk’ World Open of Photography, one of coastal climate impacts has led him on a blind journey to an the highest levels you can have you unknown destination which is Tim is primarily self taught and work recognised in. Coastal residents around Port economic analyses. Flood modelling constantly unfolding. "I started believes that good photography is 85% A limited selection of framed work Phillip Bay would benefit from the was undertaken and a series of taking photo's 'seriously' about five about having a good subject and being can be purchased at Bentley and Hope release of new research to help adaptation pathways costed - for now years ago," said Tim. "I was in the right place at the right time. He in Hesse Street or from his website identify the best options to enhance and into the future. Reassuringly for all fascinated by the world it opened had his first exhibition at the Gold http://www.timcrawshaw.com and he community preparation and build five case study areas, even under the up… everything became a possibility. Coast Arts Centre and after a few more is available for photographic work resilience to current and future worst-possible scenarios modelled, the I decided that I wanted to pursue exhibitions and a stint in magazine [email protected] 0427 654 flooding. Cr Bill McArthur, Presi- research confirms it is economically photography so I cut my work down travel photojournalism he became 155. dent of the Municipal Association of viable to continue to occupy the areas. to half time. I became incredibly poor increasingly interested in abstract From time to time Tim's photos Victoria (MAV) said the Port Phillip Importantly, the need for 'retreat' was but gained an incredible sense of subjects and 'a strong sense of quirk will appear in the Queenscliffe Herald Coastal Adaptation Pathways pro- dismissed as a viable option. freedom and alignment with the came into my work'. displaying the quirk of the region and ject was a good starting point that The MAV was joined by the seasons and the ocean." In 2012 Tim was a finalist in the its beauty. Welcome aboard Tim. Ed. offered vital information to under- Association of Bayside Municipalities stand the complexities involved in (ABM) and the Central Coastal Board preparing communities against as project partners with input from flooding. Melbourne Water, the Department of The project has modelled how to Sustainability and Environment, assess the cost of flood damage against DPCD and the Victorian Centre for economic benefits of occupying Climate Change Adaptation Re- hazard areas. It found early policy search. changes and staged moderate invest- The ABM on behalf of bayside ment was cost-effective and provided councils is working to address a need the best economic return. identified in the study through a The research offers a framework for proposal to map and model the entire councils and other decision-makers to Port Phillip Bay coastline to help conduct cost-benefit analyses that can determine current and future test options and inform actions to vulnerabilities and risks, and inform better respond to flooding impacts planning and investment decisions. caused by climate change. Find out about the research, Case studies from five Port Phillip findings and case studies at Bay urban areas were used to test the www.mav.asn.au/adaptationproject Neighbourhood House Open Day Saturday 18 May at the house saw Borough of Queenscliffe's 150th over 100 people take up the offer of Anniversary," said Carolyn. "But due free yoga, an iPad demonstration, to its success we're considering making ukele performances, played Mahjong the open day an annual event." or participated in a life model Since its inception in 1985 the drawing class while sausages sizzled Queenscliffe Neighbourhood House courtesy of the Men's Shed. has had three homes where it has run A view from across the bay - Sorrento's bathing boxes. Coordinator Carolyn Williams said programs and services appropriate to the day had been a huge success with community needs and interests. over fifty people attending the iPad There's something available for every- demonstration and several signing up one and the community is fortunate to Spain's Culture, Art & Gardens for the next course. have such an inclusive community "The open day was to celebrate the asset. Helen Melville of Point visiting the private garden of world Palace is the beautiful La Isla garden Lonsdale's Evolving Gardens will be renowned gardener Eduardo Mencos' considered the most important and your personal escort on an amazing mother and aunts and the great Prado typical of the Hapsburg era (16th 20-day expertly guided small group Museum in Madrid and walking century), tour the Mosque and tour through Spain's beautiful through the majestic streets of the Alcazar the los Reyes Cristianos, the gardens and emblematic cities in capital into the Golden Triangle palace-fortress of the Catholic April 2014. museum quarter for a guided tour of Monarchs (14th century), visit the Helen comes from a long line of the Prado art galleries featuring works majestic palaces and gardens of the market gardeners and has run her own by Velazquez and Goya. Alhambra and Generalife, Spain's gardening business in Melbourne and You will visit the world heritage site jewel in the crown known for its long the Bellarine Peninsula. She studied in the heart of the Sierra de Moorish heritage… Horticulture and Landscape Design at Guadarrama, a 17th Century Royal Palace is the beautiful La Isla Melbourne University, has worked on Palace, now a National monument of garden considered the most important National Trust properties and large impressive beauty, valued for its and typical of the Hapsburg era (16th private gardens and conducts architectural merit and beautiful century), tour the Mosque and gardening lectures and workshops on gardens decorated with statues and Alcazar the los Reyes Cristianos, the the Bellarine. fountains. Famous private gardens palace-fortress of the Catholic One of her greatest joys is to share include San Segundo owned by Juan Monarchs (14th century), visit the her passion for gardening, art and Martinez de las Rivas, San Segundo majestic palaces and gardens of the culture with the amazing experience which is part of the wall designed by Alhambra and Generalife, Spain's of travel. In Spain there will many the Spanish master Javier de jewel in the crown known for its long highlights including Guadalajara Winthuysen in the 1920s. At the Royal Moorish heritage… Life model Megan Saxon at the Queenscliffe Neighbourhood Art's Open Day art class.

PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON TWIN SHARE IS $9795.00 Including return airfares from Melbourne with Emirates, taxes and fuel charges, coach transfers from the Bellarine Peninsula to Melbourne airport return, 4* Hotels & meals as per itinerary. $1475.00 AUD single supplement. A non refundable deposit of $3000.00 per person due by 30 Nov. This special group departure is based on a minimum of 15 people travelling. If the minumum number of people is not met, a full refund will be provided, otherwise the refund is non-refundable. Page 14 – Queenscliffe Herald, June 2013 Row, row, row your boat… Kerry's Corner at Take Two But never gently down the stream Cleary, have also been selected to row for Point Lonsdale's Erin Fahey and for Australia in the Under 23 World Take Two Design in Hair in good about spending a little time pointments at other times on these her team mates. Erin has been selected Championships to be held in Austria at Queenscliff is living up to the nurturing themselves," she said. days can be accommodated. to the Junior Australian Rowing Team the same time. salon's name as Danielle's sister "They usually look a lot more relaxed Winter Special - Free hand to represent the Australian Junior To assist with the cost of sending the Kerry has joined her in the business on the way out than they did on the massage with a mini manicure. Free Women's 8 at the World Champion- rowers to the World Championships bringing 25 years experience in way in!” foot massage with a mini pedicure or a ships in Lithuania in August. Erin has family and friends are hosting a massage and beauty therapy to the Kerry's Corner operates Wednes- 10 minute head massage. To avoid been rowing for just three years and fundraiser. Contact Monica 0400 513 salon. day and Friday afternoons but ap- disappointment book on 5258 3451. her ambition is to represent Australia 611 to make a donation and for any Kerry has taken over a corner of in the 2016 Olympics. enquiries. the salon where she can manicure Erin, a year 12 student at Kardinia and massage your hands and feet, tint International College, is also preparing Spit Roast and Silent Auction your eye lashes and brows, discreetly for her Year 12 exams so the next few 5.30pm Saturday 15 June remove unwanted facial hair or months will be extremely busy. Her 5- Georges Road, Ceres pamper you with a head or foot day training schedule includes 5.30am Bonfire - burning of the historic row massage focusing on pressure points starts rowing on the Barwon River and boat VG Steen similar to reflexology - a quick fix if occasionally in Melbourne. Tickets $30pp or $80 per family from you're feeling stressed. Lots of men Rowers from Geelong, Jen and Tim trybooking.com enjoy the foot soak said Kerry as it helps with very tired feet so don't be shy about making an appointment fellas. Kerry offers advice on skin care and makes all her products from natural ingredients - sugar scrub for feet and coconut scrub for the hands, the exception here is the nail varnish that comes in all colours. Kerry's philosophy about beauty therapy is simple: "I enjoy pampering Kerry with Priscilla whose lovely hands looked even lovelier after her mini-manicure my clients and making them feel in Kerry's Corner at Take Two Design in Hair. Disability Care for Barwon Health area From July 2013, the first stage of disability will access the scheme in Intervention Services, Psychiatric Erin with her Barwon the scheme in the Barwon area will the Barwon launch site. "Disability Disability Rehabilitation Support Rowing Club Crew commence for residents living in the Care is one of the most significant Services and some Home and Paxton McPherson, local government areas of City of reforms this nation has seen and to be Community Care Services. Tash Ferguson & Leah Greater Geelong, the Colac-Otway the first in the nation to get access to The office in Geelong will have DuVallon at Rutherglen Shire, the Borough of Queenscliffe the scheme is fantastic," he said. over 120 people employed from July earlier this year. and the Surf Coast Shire. By July "People with a disability will be 1 and there will be even more jobs 2016 all Barwon area residents with empowered to have money spent on created for carers and other providers Massage significant and permanent disability their needs rather than fitting in with of services to the community. - around 5,000 people - will have existing schemes and funding For more information about Therapy for access to the scheme. sources. Their individual plan will DisabilityCare Australia, the rollout Health and Darren Cheeseman, the Federal reflect their needs." of the scheme from 1 July 2013 and Member for Corangamite, welcomed Participants in the Barwon launch specific information for service Fitness the news that the state and federal site includes people currently providers visit www.ndis.gov.au It may simply look government has agreed on the receiving support funded by email NDISenquiries@fahcsia like a lot of pressing arrangements about how people with Disability Services, Early Childhood .gov.au or call 1800 800 110. and kneading on skin, but massage is actually a scientific process. You feel different after a massage because it is healing and invigorating tired, aching or injured muscles. Massage increases blood land lymph circulation that rids body tissues of waste and dependent P H A R M A C Y on the squeezing effect of muscles. An active H E A L T H I S B E A U T Y person has better Helpful advice always available. • Counselling/Life Coaching lymph flow than an Free delivery and pick-up in Pt Lonsdale & • Reike inactive person. Queenscliff daily – Senior’s Card Welcome. • Bowen Therapy • Ear Candling However, stimulation BOQ 150 YEARS – PARDEYS 151 YEARS from vigorous activity • Complimentary Health & Nuttrition To help celebrate 150 years of the • Health Benefits Rebate Available can lead to increased Borough of Queenscliffe, we invite you to waste, which can negate the benefit. It is come in and view our historical display of easy to understand pharmacy memorabilia. why good circulation 20% OFF ALL SELECTED Dip. Remedial Massage, Dip. Reflexology, Dip. Counselling is so important to our GIFTWARE DURING JUNE health and why massage can be so 52 Hesse Street Queenscliff beneficial just for this purpose. Tel 5258 1817 Fax 5258 4128 Queenscliffe Herald, June 2013 – Page 15 Queenscliff Lonsdale Yacht Club Annual Presentation Night

EB Cleaning & Skipper Chris Laker, the 'Aggregate Winner for 2012/13' for yacht 'Imagine' with Club Captain Ian Curtis, Club Commodore Jill Golland and Mayor Helene Cameron. Garden Service • DOMESTIC HOUSE CLEANING Over eighty people, Channels Race - Dave Club Person of the year - • WINDOW CLEANING including sponsors and Hatton Wave Dancer Jennifer Gilbert House BUILDING SERVICES special guests, attended • GARDEN MAINTENANCE Lady Skippers Race - Captain & OOD • HANDYMAN the Queenscliff Lonsdale Alison McKenzie Zen Indulgences for crew DEMOLITION PROPERTY SERVICES Yacht Club's annual Cec Anderson Series - The Mishap Award for All work insured and quality guaranteed presentation night at the Colin Gibbs Tiercel odd and honest mistakes John P. Gleeson Lonsdale Golf Club 11 Around Mud Island of skippers during the 0432 673 569 May. The event was to Passage Race - Couta season went to Colin celebrate the club's six Demolition Boats - Russ Watson Bishop on 'Indulgence' Registered/Insured months of racing off Nellie who thanked his crew for Queenscliff and Point Around Mud Island their contribution to win- SPECIALIST IN SMALLER MORE DETAILED Lonsdale and present Passage Race - CBH - ning the award. WORKS & PROPERTY CLEANUPS awards to many worthy Ron Mason Sixpenny Chris Laker ‘steels’ cup PREPARATION FOR NEW BUILDING WORKS RESTORATION winners. Bit The Aggregate Cham- Commodore Jill Go- Pivot Stern Chaser Race - pionship Cup recognising Ph: 0419 347 708 Fax: 5258 2149 lland welcomed all guests Chris Laker Wave the best performing yacht E: [email protected] including Mayor Helene Dancer and crew attaining the Cameron, Honorary Life Irwin Trophy - Doug greatest overall points Members Bob Mayne, Curlewis Kinsale score for the season was Alex Eagleson, John Easter Regatta - Doug presented to Chris Laker Barry and Brian Golland. Curlewis Kinsale and crew with 'Imagine'. Honorary Life Governor Lady Nelson Race - Paul Chris' excited YES, YES, Jack Golightly was unable van Prooyen Fancy YES! was followed by to attend due to cele- Commodore's Cup -John special thanks to his crew brating his birthday but Barry Sundance and the yachting expertise FLOORING CENTRES received his award earlier Christabelle Cup - Tom they used in assisting the in the day at home. Fricke Drizabone win as a credit to the team. Ron Mason and his wife Elaine were special guests on the night and in town to collect their trophy for taking out the Around Mud Island passage Race in Sixpenny Bit. Ron sailed with his daughter Carlie and said there was a big difference between sailing in the bay and his usual inland course with Bendigo Yacht Club. Elaine ex- plained that the boat's name came about due to it being a Tinpenny craft and as there were six in the family she became Six- penny Bit. Jill gave a rundown of MARINE SERVICES the year's highlights PRINTING & COPYING including the clubhouse renovation and of course the wonderful sailing season. The presentations began with appreciation awards for those who give so much of their time to TREE REMOVAL club business. Table decorations are always a fun part of the event and the best table was won by 'Drizabone' whose pen- nants spelling out the boat's name made a colourful display.

Racing Awards Ray Maki Spring Series - Dave Hatton Wave Dancer Cole Cup to Portsea - Jock Lee & Rick Gower Christabelle Champagne Stern Chaser - David Cross Defiance New Year Regatta - Chris Laker & John Barry Imagine & Sundance Page 16 – Queenscliffe Herald, June 2013

History of the Queenscliff CHICKEN CHICKEN PIN WHEELS - $2 each MINI ROAST Lonsdale Yacht Club $4 each The Queenscliff Lonsdale Yacht Club is designed and built by Jack Golightly, called the BUTTERFLY probably one of, if not the oldest, sailing Swan Class, a fully decked boat, similar to the CHICKEN - $15.00 each TASTY PATTIES organisations in Victoria. Located on the Jubilee Class. Four Swan Class boats were on $8.99 kg OR shores of Swan Bay and the lower reaches of the Club register. The Club fostered the Rudder AWARD WINNING Port Phillip Bay, it has been home to many for 'Pup' as part of a plan to build up the junior 10 for $6 well over 100 years in various forms. membership of the Club. The Pup was a 12ft ply Cabana, stras The club's history began in the 1890s boat with 14 Pups built by the owners under and boneless ham becoming the Swan Bay Boat Club in the early Club direction. are always available NOW SUPPLYING 1940s and contributed to a number of The Club continued to grow through the QUEENSCLIFF significant chapters to Queenscliff and yachting 1950s using Yvonne Catamaran's and by 1962 Fresh quality cuts & during the intervening years. The clubhouse there were nine members sailing this class. In ALL YOUR NEEDS good old fashioned FOODWORKS was built by the original members of the club, 1958, Queenscliff High School made yachting a ALL YEAR ROUND their families and friends and has great views school sport with the 'Sabot' as a training yacht service every day over Swan Bay. Unfortunately Swan Bay has supported by members of the Swan Bay Boat ceased to provide the depth of water required Club. Sabot competition extended through the for sailing and yachting for some years but still 1960s. maintains the focus of the club's social Quickcat and 'C' Class Catamaran appeared 82 Hesse Street, Queenscliff activities. and were raced by members and represented Swan Bay Boat Club was formed in the early Australia with 'Quest' in the Little Americas Phone: 5258 1742 1900s although there are reports in the Cup Challenge against England. By 1968, the Queenscliff 'Sentinel' of races and regattas trailer sailer had arrived and in 1972 the Club being held off the piers, probably races between name was officially changed to the Queenscliff FREE DELIVERY IN QUEENSCLIFF & POINT LONSDALE the early fishermen in their fishing boats. Lonsdale Yacht Club. On 14 March 1891 Queenscliff boats sailed Yacht racing on Port Philip Bay and around to Belfast (Port Fairy) to attend a regatta the area of Queenscliff is an institution and indicating competitive sailing had been a long QLYC continues to encourage the sporting and time tradition in Queenscliff. social aspects as part of the overall community Prior to 1913 the club sailed from a site on collage. The challenges and rewards of sailing the foreshore of Swan Bay at the end of Stokes at the southern end of Port Philip Bay are many. Street below the primary school. There were The scenic backdrop to club events is generally about forty yachts moored to stakes unsurpassed and the shorelines of the Bellarine and concrete blocks from below the school to and Mornington Peninsulas are second to none. near the present site of the club. In 1913 the club Both these characteristics offer wind shelters moved to the present Yacht Club where there which allow sailing when other venues in the was about 6 feet of water at the end of the pier. Bay are unsailable. The currents generated by A boatshed and pier were built and demolished the tidal stream through the Rip and the during the 1930s. shipping channels combine to provide excellent Various types of boats were built, or tactical operations for sailors. designed and built, by their owners and local In recent years the club has seen the boat builders. Class and design names were not emergence of larger yachts combined with the in vogue in those days. From the 1920s through re-emergence of the traditional Couta vessels the 1930s, possibly stemming from the racing in a mixed fleet. The club hosts many depression and World War II, there was a annual events and introduced a unique winter waning of interest in club yachting, although series racing a few years ago for a crew based boat building and fishing remained part of the championship. Part of the clubs mission is to town. foster sailing as a sport and family activity About Easter 1947 a decision was made to locally and with other sailing clubs. QLYC has revive the yacht club. A boat shed was built, a much tradition combined with memories which pier was constructed and the club rooms built are preserved in some of the Honour Boards between 1947 and 1949. and trophies adorning the walls of the club. The Club was sailing a 15 foot yacht History and photo supplied by QLYC.

The club's earliest photo taken in 1912 is of Jack Golightly Senior aged 12 in 'Swan' a double-ended, flat bottomed punt he built that was ideal for Swan Bay and races across the Bay to McDonalds Jetty.