THE QUEENSCLIFF AND POINT LONSDALE NEWS Published monthly on the first Wednesday and available in Queenscliff, DECEMBER, 2017 – Number 217 Phone: 5258 4828, e-mail: [email protected] Point Lonsdale and the Queenscliff/Sorrento Ferry. FREE – Average monthly circulation 5000 Website: www.queenscliffeherald.com.au Queenscliff Recreation A wrap for Queenscliff Music Festival Reserve Sport Precinct ‘Project blowout’ $405,000 overbudget At a Special Purpose Meeting of Council 12/10/2017, with all councillors and the executive team present, councillors met on a single Agenda Item of a Report to Council re the Awarding of Contract 20147/10 - Queenscliff Recreation Reserve Sport Precinct Civil Construction. The unanimous decision of Council resolved to: Endorse the officers' recommendation and award the civil construction works to John Monahan P/L, adopt the Cost of Contract of $1,420,738 (ex GST), approve the following changes to the 2017/2018 Budget to fund the $405,000 funding shortfall for the precinct. The Point Lonsdale Civic Association (PLCA) believes the decision raises serious questions with regards to effective, fair use of public funds, accoun- tability re the project to objectives and Good Gover- nance standards by Council. The Queenscliff Football & Netball Club list a John Monahan P/L as a Platinum Sponsor in 2016. The project is blown out by $405,000 (36% incresase) to $1,515,00, the original Budget adopted by Council and seen by community. While this is the total, the See page 10 for more festival news Xavier Rudd performing at the Festival opening night Photo courtesy Rodney Nicholson variables of the works require explanation said a PLCA representative. Installing Sporting Oval Lighting. Original cost $100,000. New cost $154,713 + $54,713 (55% increase). Much ado about nothing Council Upgrade the Goal Posts, Goal Netting, and playing Borough of Queenscliffe council staff have come surface. Original cost $60,000. New cost $80,000 + under fire via local social media and the Geelong $20,000 (33% increase). Advertiser for booking their Christmas break-up elects new Demolition of sports club and change rooms. outside the 3225 precinct. CEO Lenny Jenner says Original Cost $70,000. New cost $85,833 + $15,833 over the past nine years staff chose local venues eight (23% increase). times. "It should be noted that council sources its Mayor Constructing Cricket Nets. Original cost $80,000. venue bookings, catering and events throughout the Cr Susan Salter has been appoin- New cost $94,017 + $14,017 (17.5 % increase). year entirely from businesses within the borough," ted Mayor of the Borough of Replacing the existing Playground. Original cost he said. Queenscliffe Council for a term of one $50,000. New cost $53,458 + $ 3,458 ( 6.9 % increase). "The venue was chosen from five different venues year. Cr Boyce Pizzey is the Deputy Cr Susan Salter, Mayor of the Constructing Car Park and landscaping the recreation based on price, availability and staff preference." That Mayor, also for a term op one year. reserve. Original cost $150,000. New Cost $722,967 + seems to be the criteria for most people who choose Borough of Queenscliffe. In her acceptance speech Cr Salter $572,967 (382 % increase). where to eat and shop. spoke of her long term connections Cr Pizzey has been a member of In turn 3225 traders are known for welcoming The proposed Total Cost Increase of $680,988 is to within the local community and the Queenscliffe Restoration Fund be funded by cutbacks to community projects. business from near and far that assists in boosting the Committee and the Council's Heri- continuing that work that she says is LED Street Light Program cut back by $150,000. local economy. 360Q owner Barry Iddles commented very enjoyable. Cr Salter has a tage Portfolio Advisory Committee. that it's good to share business around. particular interest in trees, especially In 2014 he was awarded an Order of Installation of Path Lighting - Ferry to Pier cut back The venue at Barwon Heads is operated by the historical and native trees, and has Australia Medal for his contribution by $75,000. owner of Charlie Noble at the harbour so indirectly extensive experience in creating public to the Arts through development of Transfer funds from community asset renewal council is supporting a local business person. gardens and managing public open cultural institutions and conservation programs by $180,000. spaces. of heritage. Point Lonsdale Civic Association GET ALL YOUR FAVOURITE HOLIDAY GOODIES SPEND $15

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Celebration of Christmas and we are preparing for a big day Victorian Government's commitment Facebook page and Bellarine Heritage when our local batonbearers carry the to implement all of the recom- Message from Railway website, www.bellarine Queen's Baton through Queenscliff on mendations of the 2009 Victorian railway.com.au Monday 12 February 2018. Keep your Bushfires Royal Commission. Runners and swimmers will already eye on Council's website, www. Borough of Queenscliffe planning your Councillors be gearing up for the Point Lonsdale queenscliffe.vic.gov.au, for updates scheme maps have been updated to Rip View Swim Classic on Saturday 30 about this once in a lifetime event. reflect the new BMO mapping criteria. It is very pleasing to reflect on the Precinct, providing the modern, safe December 2017 and the Rip to River Updates to Bushfire Management Please refer to the Bushfire Man- achievements of the new Council as facilities that our players deserve, and Fun Run on Saturday 6 January 2018. Overlay agement Overlay page within the the first year of our four year term we are poised to deliver an Economic For Rip View Swim Classic event The Bushfire Management Overlay Infrastructure and Development sect- draws to a close. Completion of the Development Strategy for the Bor- details, check out the Point Lonsdale (BMO) is a planning control applied to ion of Council's website for further revamped Point Lonsdale Village ough of Queenscliffe that will focus on Surf Life Saving Club website, properties with the potential to be information. Playground was the last key element key economic opportunities and prior- www.pointlonsdaleslsc .asn.au, or visit affected by extreme bushfires. Meetings ahead of the Point Lonsdale Foreshore ities for public investment, outlining a the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club The Victorian Government has The final Ordinary Meeting of Master Plan that began some five roadmap for the future sustainability website, www. oceangroveslsc.asn.au, recently reviewed the mapping for the Council for 2017 will be held on years ago. The public consultation of the Queenscliffe economy. for more information about the Rip to BMO and new mapping criteria have Thursday 14 December commencing process helped Council to deliver an Coming into the summer season, it River Fun Run. been developed in partnership with the at 7.00pm. All welcome. impressive local foreshore area that is important to check on vulnerable Council is thrilled to be hosting the CFA and CSIRO as part of the meets all current safety standards family, friends and neighbours, par- and retains the coastal character of ticularly children and frail or elderly the site for families to enjoy for many people, during periods of extreme years to come. heat. The Community tab of Council's After five is time to connect Following years of advocacy and website provides useful and practical community campaigning, Council information to help residents and Borough of Queenscliffe's Mayor, industry development training sessions more visitation to Queenscliff and was delighted with the Victorian visitors stay safe in the summer heat Susan Salter, welcomed several new aimed at making our businesses the Point Lonsdale. Andrew emphasised government's announcement of and prepare themselves and their businesses and operators of existing best they can be," she said. that with Geelong's significant in- funding for the 'Point Lonsdale properties for the fire season. business to the final After Five event Venue host Andrew Noseda pro- crease in population just down the Lighthouse Reserve - Stage 1' and Councillors and staff of the for 2017. "The Borough has hosted vided insights into plans for the road, a collaborative effort between 'Destination Queenscliff' projects. We Borough of Queenscliffe wish you a two After Five events, three successful Brewhouse in 2018 including working local businesses is vital and will deliver are very appreciative of the efforts of safe, happy and restful holiday season. Small Business Festival events and six with local operators to encourage benefits for everybody. Minister for Water and Police, and We look forward to another year of local member for the Bellarine, Lisa collaboration in 2018. Neville MP, to secure this funding. Office closure Minister Neville's announcements Council's offices will be closed for pave the way for future generations to the Christmas and New Year holiday visit, enjoy and experience the very period from Friday 22 December 2017 best of our region. at 4.30pm and will re-open on The completion of Round Two of Tuesday 2 January 2018 at 9.00am. our Community Solar Initiative, the A feast of events for the Borough hard work of volunteers and this summer representatives of the Bellarine The Borough of Queenscliffe Catchment Network, Swan Bay events calendar is set to deliver some- Environment Association and Point thing for everyone this summer. The Lonsdale Coastcare Group at the 2017 fun begins with the lighting of the Community Planting Day, and our e- Point Lonsdale Christmas Tree on waste, hard waste and National Saturday 2 December 2017 and Recycling Week collection events have continues with the Santa Train on all made a substantial contribution Saturday 17 December 2017 and towards our commitment to be carbon Sunday 18 December 2017. neutral by 2020. Further details about these ever We continue to make terrific popular family-friendly events are progress with the upgrade of the available on the Point Lonsdale The final Borough After Five event for 2017 saw 40 local businesses operators enjoy connecting over a local beer or two and nibbles at Queenscliff Sport and Recreation Christmas Tree & Community ellarine the newly opened Tastes of the Region room at Queenscliff Brewhouse.

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disrepair much to the distress of its aged residents. BCH - a new chapter "A feeling of optimism and BCH Volunteer 40 years positivity emerged at the recent BCH Portarlington resident Lorraine "I am absolutely committed to getting this right." Shane Dawson. AGM. The new Board Chair and new Collinson was recognised at the CEO provided some positive Bellarine Community Health's Bellarine Community Health's Bellarine. Queenscliff was the first initiatives for the future. A much (BCH) recent Annual General AGM for her 40 years of volun- community health centre established needed cultural change should Meeting was vastly different to that teering for the health service. Mrs in Australia," said Mr Paterson. enhance relationships with the of the past three AGMs where most Collinson has been an integral "Health care must be rooted in community," commented Ms Curtis. of the attendees were hostile about member of the Portarlington Ladies community for and with families," he New board members Dr Virginia losing not just Coorabin and Ann Auxiliary and has worked tirelessly said. "When the Kennett government Dixon-Swift and Ms Fay Agterhuis Nichol House aged care facilities, but to help raise funds and support the wanted health services amalgamated will join Margaret Belfrage, Damon their sense of community and establishment and continued oper- the Bellarine community said 'no' and Burn, Kristina DiMasi, Doug Grant, involvement under the previous BCH ation of the Portarlington Comm- when officials arrived they were Marion Westrup and Adam Murray Board and CEO John Fendyk. unity Health centre. greeted with locals bearing placards who will oversee the delivery of Since stepping into the role in early 'Hands off our health services'." quality health services from five August, CEO Shane Dawson has been Mr Paterson acknowledged the locations - Drysdale, Ocean Grove, building bridges, mending fences and CEO who followed him, Ms Moyneen Queenscliff and Portarlington. listening to the community about Letter to the Editor Curtis, who 'led the service with Board members volunteer their regaining their trust and confidence in expertise and common sense while time to oversee the governance of the "Aged care, however facilities are structured, the organization. "The key to our retaining the essence of community'. organization, are elected for a three needs living, vital roots in its local community.” future is good governance, respecting He added that the new CEO was in for year term and sit on several of the and listening to our community," said I recall an event at a Point who made the complaint about the 'an exciting but demanding time of organisation's operational sub- Mr Dawson. "I am absolutely Lonsdale Civic Association meeting dearth of volunteers back then may review and implementation'. committees. committed to getting this right. It's perhaps a dozen or more years ago. have been wrong with respect to the Ms Curtis has consistently drawn Seventy BCH members and others time for us and the community to Someone stood up and said, "The numbers, the complaint was never- attention to how the previous Board attended the AGM with several move forward together to make BCH problem with this community is that theless prescient about a trend that and CEO made many decisions commenting they felt hopeful that once again 'the jewel in the crown' for we are no longer a community of was only just appearing in this comm- relating to the health service without under the leadership of the new CEO, health services in the Bellarine." volunteers." unity? I think so. community consultation, selling off and a Board skilled in good Mr Dawson acknowledged the Strong stuff. Someone from the Aged care, however facilities are Coorabin's 40 aged care beds and Ann governance, that the 'community' in quality and commitment of staff and body of the meeting proceeded to put structured, needs living, vital roots in Nichol House to Arcare and allowing the title of Bellarine Community volunteers at BCH who are the this person right, or so it seemed at the its local community. This suggests the Eric Tolliday Units to fall into Health would be revived. backbone of the organization. "BCH time. "Queenscliff Community that a new task is emerging for is steeped in history and it is essential Health has 700 signed up members Bellarine Community Health to work to have community input into the and signing up as a member means with aged care 'providers' to develop organization," he said. signifying a willingness to be a strong links so that local communities "BCH is creating an infrastructure volunteer whenever called upon." can be involved in the life and routines that responds to community. An Aged 700 signed up members - a of these homes for our elderly Care Advisory Group and Palliative considerable percentage of the citizens. Can volunteers help keep Care Advisory Group have been set population at the time. This was aged care fresh and open? Aged care up. Our goal is to have a world class before the wizardry of the state professionals in Lifestyle and Activ- service for the region," said Mr government rejigging Community ities will certainly welcome an in- Dawson. “A Consumer and Comm- Health Associations across the state. crease in responsible, sensitive volun- unity Advisory Committee established But then, with only a little murmuring teering. in 2016 now provides ideas to support and reservation, we endorsed the This begs the question of whether better planning and delivery of health constitutional changes by which Bellarine Community Health could services.” Queenscliff Community Health be- get involved in promoting and Guest speaker Austin Paterson, the came a company limited by guarantee training volunteers to increase local inaugural CEO of the amalgamated to be henceforth known as Bellarine community involvement in aged care? Community Health Centres on the Community Health. Bruce Wearne, Point Lonsdale Bellarine, spoke about the service's So whatever happened to the history and listed many highlights. Queenscliff-Point Lonsdale ethos of "...inside every old person is a young "Today is the 25th anniversary of the Former manager of the Portarlington Health Centre Graeme Howie with former BCH volunteering? Are we to say, in person wondering what happened." three health oranisations on the CEOs Austin Paterson and Moyneen Curtis with new CEO Shane Dawson. retrospect, that although the someone Terry Pratchett, Moving Pictures

POINT LONSDALE CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING Friday December 8th @ 7:30 pm Point Lonsdale Primary School Guest speakers: Phil Well and Ian Beswicke Fire and Emergency Management District 7 South West Region. On Fire safety issues including planning, zoning and general Fire protection issues. Come along and be informed and better prepared for the coming Fire Season Period. Hold the date January 12th 2018 - AGM Page 4 – Queenscliffe Herald, December 2017

beyond that," said Murray Rance, CEO Port Phillip Ferries. "The results Queen's Baton Christmas Trees It's the Captain's Shout of our first year of operation are a testament that this is a reliable, well coming to for sale Port Phillip Ferries is celebrating established as a viable passenger ferry supported passenger ferry embraced The Ocean Grove Scout Group's its first anniversary of crossing the for the region and it is now a regular by the community. We've just begun a Queenscliff annual Christmas tree sale from the bay between Portarlington and mode of transport for commuters, new service route every Saturday Ocean Grove Park is on again. They Docklands, Melbourne - and it has families, seniors and footy fans alike. The Queen's Baton Relay (QBR) is will also be selling trees from the car afternoon between Portarlington and scheduled to arrive in lower Princess been a BIG year of business for the "Our initial commitment was for Geelong will continue from now park at Gateway Shopping Centre in Park at 12.18pm Monday 12 February captains and the crew! three years but we're really looking through to Christmas." Leopold (Bunnings end) Saturday 9 and In one short year Port Phillip then travel through the Borough Sunday 10 December. Ferries has: along Hesse, King and Flinders Sts Prices start at $55 up to 6 foot and Travelled close to 40,000km across and the Bellarine Highway. increase by $5 per foot. Christmas tree stands available. Port Phillip Bay. From Christmas Day until 24 January, the Queens's Baton will be - Come along to the Ocean Grove Ticked off 910 journeys across the Park or Gateway Shopping Plaza in bay. shared with thousands of Australians at populat summer time events, iconic Leopold, select your tree and take it Hosted 2,500 seniors during the home with you 2017 Seniors Week. locations and children's hospitals - Personally select your tree at the Hosted an Instameet with nearly a around the country. Ocean Grove Park and have it delivered hundred Melbourne Instagramers As the Queen's Baton travels (for a small fee) by one of our friendly visiting the Bellarine. around Australia, the QBR will spend Scout Group helpers Spotted 5 whales (and loads of time in each community it visits - Order your tree online at dolphins, penguins and seals). calling into hundreds of local schools www.oceangrovescouts.com.au for pick Hundreds of AFL supporters and community celebrations along the up or delivery on the sales days. enjoyed the comfort of the ferry way. The Christmas tree sale is the group's travelling to and from Melbourne His Royal Highness The Prince of major fundraiser enabling them to over the 2017 season. Wales will remove Her Majesty's provide their Joey, Cub and Scout youth Employs 23 team members to run message from the Baton and read it members with a variety of fun, exciting and challenging activities throughout the its operations. To celebrate its first anniversary and thank their loyal passengers, Port Phillip Ferries aloud to declare the Games open on 4 year. From the Ocean Grove Scout After a well supported and succes- April 2018 at the XXI Common- ran a 'Captain's Shout' promotion late in November giving away a double return pass Group, we wish you a very Merry sful trial last year the ferry service was and VIP experience in the Captain's Wheel House to one lucky passenger like Kate. wealth Games Opening Ceremony. Christmas!

WE ARE HERE BAY $2 Day & 2nd Birthday enkins & Son for Mini Railway Sunday 10 December 11am-4pm Fresh Fish Everything on this day will cost only $2. Train Seasonal varieties include: rides, Food, Drinks, Ice Creams... now that's not Pike, Schnapper, Garfish, Shark, going to break the family budget. Help us celebrate Calamari, Whiting, Flathead and Ling. our 2nd birthday too!! CHRISTMAS Fresh Prawns, Oysters, Mussels, Plenty of room to run and play, picnic tables, ORDERS Scallops and lots more. seats, electric BBQ and toilets on site. TAKEN The miniature railway is situated within the NOW! Ask for Peter or Donna 42 GEELONG ROAD, PORTARLINGTON grounds of the Portarlington Bayside Family Pickup by Park, Point Richards Rd, Portarlington. 4pm Dec 24. Ph: 5259 2889 Open 7 days 9am-5pm

Port Phillip Ferries Queenscliffe Herald, December 2017 – Page 5 Lighting of the Christmas Tree It must be Christmas Mi Shells Seafood when the Rotary Club of Queenscliffe's Alan Joyce and Wayne Pecar, with the assistance of the club members, make their way FFRREESSHH FFIISSHH up the 70ft tree for the -3pm annual Lighting of the EN SAT & SUN 8.30 Tree and Community OP Celebration of Christmas. AT QUEENSCLIFF HARBOUR Kids, babies in prams, parents and grandparents joined in the festivities, FISH, OYSTERS, PRAWNS, MUSSELS, sang Christmas carols and just enjoyed the family ATLANTIC SALMON, SCALLOPS friendly event in Point Lonsdale. Traditions like FRESH OFF THE BOAT. this are to be treasured. Thanks Rotary!

Letter to the Editor Bellarine at Bursting Point ‘Will it be a case of it's going, going, gone!’ The amenity, beauty and tourism as one of four special areas in all abilities, lighthouses at the values of 'The Bellarine' will be lost Victoria to prepare a Localized entrance to Port Phillip Bay at Pt if the population and urbanization Planning Statement. The report Lonsdale and Queenscliff, rural of the peninsula is increased to the states "these highly valued areas have landscapes, scenic and historic extent proposed by council planners significant geographic and physical towns, locally grown fresh produce R I S T O R A N T E in the 'Vision for Geelong'. features which contribute to the and Sunday markets, and a number FULLY LICENCED The City of Greater Geelong quality of life for Victorians and are of wineries to visit and sample, all Settlement Strategy based on an a significant part of our state". contribute to a diverse and fascin- DINNER FROM 5PM TILL LATE aspirational strong growth scenario The report describes the Bell- ating area worth preserving for now would have Geelong's population arine as having "high quality rural and the future for residents and KIDS MENU & PLAY AREA AVAILABLE increase from the current 235,000 to landscapes with cropping, grazing, visitors. 352,000. This is a 50% population viticulture and horticulture, prox- It is important for town boun- EAT IN & TAKEAWAY - HOME DELIVERY growth with over one fifth (21%) of imity to the coast and extensive daries to be identified immediately this proposed population being environmental and historic assets". with Planning Scheme overlays for housed on the Bellarine Peninsula. Urbanisation of this magnitude protection against incremental OPEN 7 DAYS FROM 27 DECEMBER Over the last 5 years one third (1/3) would not only destroy the amenity expansion, to enable the Bellarine of residential lot construction has for residents but would severely environmental, social and tourism 38 HESSE STREET, QUEENSCLIFF been on the Bellarine with Leopold reduce the tourist attraction (a values to be maintained and and Ocean Grove receiving most. major industry) of the whole area. protected for future generations. In 2014 the Victorian Govern- The mix of Ramsar wetlands and a Joan Lindros Ph: 5258 1838 ment chose the Bellarine Peninsula Marine National Park, beaches for Geelong Environment Council

Supplying the borough with quality meat and smallgoods since 1920 Home Smoked Hams Turkey - any cut or size

Since the 1920s the Queenscliff butcher shop has been supplying customers in the borough Roasting Pork with quality meat and small goods. Traditional butcher shops are professionals in the meat industry; they know their products and ensure that customers benefit from professional service and knowledge. Many other specialty items - Just like the old days, young Corey McGregor of Queenscliff Meats is dedicated to continuing the tradition of supplying great service and quality goods. While he might be considered a 'young un' by most of us he values his customers and takes pride in running an independently owned butcher shop as opposed to Duck, Seasoned Rolled Chicken, the impersonal stands of meat supplied in supermarkets. Traditional butcher shops are part of the community; they support local organisations, they know and Turducken - very popular understand their customer requirements and have the skills to satisfy them. Shopping at local businesses like Queenscliff Meats means they can continue to provide us with quality products, friendly service and shopping that's close to home. Corey keeps that tradition of service alive just Award winning Smallgoods like they old days when traders knew your name and offered advice about how to cook your meat. On Corey's shelves are all your summer barbecue needs, home cooked meals when you don't want to cook, tasty pies, cold cuts and award winning bacon. Sliced Ham, Kabana (4 kinds) Christmas and the New Year are just around the corner and Corey invites you to call in or phone to place your Christmas Orders now. With every order you will be given a small Christmas gift of a cloth ham bag to keep your ham moist. Free Range Chicken Check the list opposite to assist you with your selections. "If what you want isn't on the list I'll do my best to get it for you," said Corey. "I want to thank all my customers for their support in my first year running Victorian Grass Fed Beef Queenscliff Meats and offer my Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and the New Year." 82 Hesse Street, Queenscliff Lamb to your liking - Phone: 5258 1742 plain/seasoned Page 6 – Queenscliffe Herald, December 2017 Roll up, roll up, roll up for summer fun by the sea Wonderland Spiegeltent is a beautiful1930s nostalgic wooden mirrored travelling European, airconditioned, circus tent and it's coming to Barwon Heads for a fantastic night out or day out for family and friends over the summer holidays. Featuring a spectacular program of live entertainment for all ages - Circus, Cabaret, Comedy, Music and Kids Shows. CIRCUS WONDERLAND ROUGE ‘Eagle Rock' audiences will be kept 26 December to 28 January 3-6 January and 24-27 January dancin' in the aisles. A circus for the whole family set Immerse yourself in ultimate Wonderland Spiegeltent by The Sea is against a vintage circus backdrop that decadence with an intoxicating blend of located at Lahey Square, Ewing Blyth will keep everyone on the edge of their sensational acrobatics, operatic cabaret Drive, near theBarwon Heads Bridge. seats. Be astounded and amazed as the and tongue-in-cheek burlesque. This Bookings: functions@wonderland Strongman, the Contortionist, the show is Naughty Fun, sassy and the spiegeltent.com.au or 9602 1311. Gypsy, and the mesmerizing acrobats downright sexy. delivering a thrilling and highlarious 18+ adult themes. circus spectacular. NEW YEARS EVE TICKET GIVEAWAY PAPILLION Late Night Cabaret with Burlesque FAMILY PASS 26 December to 20 January and Dancing To be in the draw for a Family Pass A thrilling physical circus and ONE-NIGHT ONLY SHOW answer this question: sideshow extravaganza featuring high- 6 January How long is Circus Wonderland flying acrobats, death-defying balancing Prepare to rock and roll as Daddy running? acts, saucy humour and cheeky Cool Frontman and ARIA Hall of Email your answer and contact performers. This show for grown-ups is Famer, ROSS WILSON and his band details by Friday 15 December to Be astounded, be amazed by circus performances like this at Spiegeltent guaranteed to keep audiences wanting THE PEACENIKS. With 26 top 40 hits [email protected] more! including #1 Australian rock anthem be Wonderland in Barwon Heads this summer.

The Today Show was in Geelong Savage Panda on TV and Queenscliff recently doing a story on the wave of new manufacturing in the region especially in light of Ford and Alcoa closures. Kate Engler of Savage Panda Snowboards based at the harbour said it was an exploration of Niche marketing and tailoring the manufacturing landscape to meet consumer demand rather than being stuck in old thinking. Virgin International highlighted 'person-alisation/customisation' as one of the top 5 trends for the next 5 years. "Savage Panda certainly fits this trend," said Kate. "We are the only snowboard company worldwide to solely focus on personally shaped boards for each individual snowboarder, and not have 'production' or off the rack boards that are the mainstay of the business. It's not everyday that a local biz appears on national TV so we're pretty chuffed!" Queenscliffe Herald, December 2017 – Page 7

Over 140 classic cars paraded through Queenscliff on Friday 1 December before boarding the Targa Florio parades Queenscliff-Sorrento ferry on the final leg of their journey. For the first time in history, the prestig- through Queenscliff ious Targa Florio raced outside of Italy and called Victoria home for FISH AND CHIPS its four day touring race taking in Geelong, the Surf Coast and the TAKE AWAY FOOD Otways. FRESH LOCAL SEAFOOD DAILY To celebrate the first time the OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK event has left Italy, local traders were encouraged to 'put your ger- PHONE ORDERS WELCOME aniums out' to add pops of colour to the streetscape and create a festive BAIT & TACKLE AVAILABLE atmosphere that will carry into Christmas and the holiday season. QUEENSCLIFF: 4 Gellibrand Street – 5258 2334 The Australian Tribute received CLIFTON SPRINGS: Jetty Road – 5253 1821 a 'Made in Italy' theme including culture and lifestyle intertwined with innovation, highlights and experiences that showcased Aust- ralia, and of course Victoria, to pay CLIFFE’S CAFÉ AND PIZZA homage to the event. Some of the world's rarest and most exquisite cars were on display in Geelong The Targa Florio is not just the and Queenscliff. PHONE: 03 5258 1166 world's most ancient road tour but a in 1977 due to safety concerns. It first entrant of the Targa Florio One of tribute to classic cars and beautiful has since been run as a rallying event, Stewart Webster, of Morn- K Rocks OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK scenery for people to adore - this event and is part of the Italian Rally ington driving his rare 1965 Porsche Top 10 BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER year from a Victorian stage that Championship. Historically and 356 T6B. Pizzas! coincided with the race's 101st before Formula 1 racing, the Targa Boasting an equally enviable Sunday - Thursday: 10am to 9pm anniversary. It was an open road Florio was the most difficult and collection of cars was Jane Hallam Friday & Saturday: 10am to 10pm endurance automobile race held in challenging race for cars across the who drove an extremely rare Jaguar the mountains of Sicily near globe attracting international racing E-Type Low Drag 63R - one of only • PHONE ORDERS AVAILABLE Palermo. Founded in 1906, it was car drivers and car manufacturers, two cars ever created. Jane's father, • FULLY LICENCED the oldest sports car racing event, such as Alfa Romeo, (FIAT) Frank Hallam, was one of the part of the World Sportscar Abarth, Ferrari, Bugatti, Lancia, mastermind engineers behind the • EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY Championship between 1955 and Maserati, BMW, Mercedes and construction and development of • GREAT FOOD EVERY DAY! 1973. While the first races consisted Porsche. the world championship winning • HOME DELIVERY of a whole tour of the island, the Among the cars boarding the Repco Brabham Formula 1 engine. track length in the race's last ferry were the highly sought after, The four day tour extravaganza FIND US ON Facebook OR decades was limited to the 72 kms Tucker. Number 45 of just 49 in the culminated in an official closing www.cliffes.com.au of the Circuito Piccolo delle Mad- world, worth around $3m, owned ceremony at Harbour Esplanade, onie, which was lapped 11 times. by automotive enthusiast and Docklands, with awards presented 1 SYMONDS STREET, QUEENSCLIFF, VIC 3225 After 1973, it was a national special interest vehicle collector, to the first three cars to rank by the sports car event until it discontinued Terry Dowel. Joining Terry was the Premier of Victoria. Merne - a hothouse of local talent After only being operating for a short time Merne at Lighthouse has been crowned Victoria's Golden Plate winner. Merne also won Best Contemporary Dining and Best Customer Service awards. Golden Plate Judges said that Merne was a 'hothouse of local talent' owned and operated by Matt Dempsey, Caleb Fleet, Graham Jeffries and Josh Smith. "This talent culminates into a first class dining experience, one that you would drive miles for," said the judges. "This restaurant is serious about the food and service it presents and will be a great attraction for the Geelong region. Customer service was impeccable and the food presentation was perfection. The meals were exceptional, elegant and flavoursome." Merne at Lighthouse offers contemporary, 'shared' style dining in a relaxed restaurant environment; and wonderful views at 650 Andersons Rd, Drysdale. Bookings: 5251 Matt Dempsey, Sharon Fleet, Laura Schreurs, Caleb Fleet, Josh 5541 or [email protected] Smith, Graham Jefferies, Michael Clancey at the Golden Plate Page 8 – Queenscliffe Herald, December 2017 News from your local MP From little things Queenscliff Music Festival long-time resident, Susan Salter on hotspots on the Bellarine and then I attended the launch of the 2017 her recent election as Mayor and engage and recruit locals to support Queenscliff Music Festival, an event Councillor Boyce Pizzey as her the koalas. Such support will include big things grow that I am always very willing to Deputy. participating in the on ground support. Unfortunately Parliamentary It is indeed an honour to represent revegetation of the known habitated Grade 3-6 students from St Aloysius primary school made a clean sweep duties prevented me from attending you community at any level of areas. near Maytone beach as part of the Marine Debris Project run in partnership with Tangaroa Blue Foundation and Zoos Victoria. any of the actual festival this year. government and to be then elected Importantly the Grants program They have adopted their local beach and have been conducting monthly This was the 21st Festival, and as into such leadership roles by your highlights the great environmental cleanups and data collection. They have submitted data, reports and photos on someone who has proudly volun- fellow councillors places much re- outcomes than can be achieved their findings which are then uploaded onto their own marine debris webpage. teered at the event in the past, I know sponsibility on those individuals. But through cooperation between the Students are also able to compare their findings with other students from personally that the event has gone it is a responsibility that I am confident Corangamite Catchment Manage- schools participating in the Australian Marine Debris Initiative helping each from strength to strength over the both Cr Salter and Pizzey will ment Authority, environment groups other to find practical ways and solutions of reducing marine debris in the years. undertake very effectively. and local communities. For more Queenscliff and Pt Lonsdale areas. This year 60 local, national and I now look forward to working information on the Grants contact the international acts entertained large with Mayor Salter and council in Authority. enthusiastic crowds over the weekend ensuring the Borough continues to Merry Christmas and on five different stages. grow and prosper for the benefit of all Happy New Year The Festival is now one of the residents, businesses and community As we quickly head towards the major events in the region and very organisations and clubs. festive season, I would like to wish much on the 'must do' list of regular Welcomed Grants for Bellarine everyone a merry Christmas and a festival goers. Each year it brings Land Care Groups very happy, healthy and safe New thousands of people onto the Bella- I was recently pleased to announce Year. The holiday season is one to rine and into Queenscliff, providing that a number of local environment look forward to with family and an important boost to the local groups had received $17,000 in friends. But as we know it can also be a economy through eateries, retailers funding as part of the State Govern- busy one on the roads. So while and accommodation providers just ment's Landcare Grants program. enjoying the festive season please take prior to the Christmas holiday season. Funding is distributed through the care while driving. And it is why the State Govern- Corangamite Catchment Manage- As always, please don't hesitate to ment has been proud sponsors of the ment Authority, which supports local contact me by email or call my office if festival for many years. Landcare Groups carry out environ- there are any matters that I may be Of course events like Queenscliff mental projects to improve regional able to assist you with directly. would never happen if it were not for waterway and land health. Hon Lisa Neville MP the volunteers and this year nearly 400 The Bellarine Catchment Network Member for Bellarine put in much of their time and effort. I received $5000 for the publication of [email protected] congratulate them all along with the third editions of their very popular 5250 1987 Geoff Mutton the Festival Chair, and informative Bellarine Coastal Festival Director Andrew Orvis and Flora and Fauna booklets which are all their team who put in many many used extensively in schools, comm- HOUSE Gallery hours in pulling the festival together unity groups and by land holders Christmas Shop during the year. across the Bellarine. Our talented artists and Congratulations Councillors Salter The Bellarine Landcare Group artisans have contributed and Pizzey received $12,000 for their Bellarine items from their Principal Ms Fiona Dawson with Hugo, Aubrey, Hamish, Oliver and Scarlett in the I take this opportunity to con- Koalas Corridor project. This im- collection of works for front row with Romy, Astrid, Eamonn, Max, Freya and Darcy in the rear who are gratulate Queenscliff Councillor, and portant project aims to identify koala sale for 2 weeks only: learning about the environment in a very practical way. Friday 1 December to Wednesday 13 December 10am to 4pm. Closed on Sundays. Queenscliffe Queenscliff Harbour Neighbourhood House 3 Tobin Drive, Queenscliff Fish & Chips SHOP 8 - 4 Wharf Street WANTED QUEENSCLIFF HARBOUR OLD MINE Ph: 5258 1277 OLD OPEN 7 DAYS Choose from our excellent selection INCINERATORS of Fresh Seafood and Snacks AND LIDS LOCAL FRESH FISH GOURMET RUSTY IS FINE SEAFOOD SELECTION HAMBURGERS Anything SEAFOOD PACKS SOUVLAKIS considered CHIPS SNACKS SELECTION OF BEER WINE & COLD DRINKS Phone: AVAILABLE 0437 333 303 Our reputation is only surpassed by our quality Queenscliffe Herald, December 2017 – Page 9 Fundraiser for Local experts help kids in need launch Business Hub Over 100 people from around the team were excited to be offering the co- Bellarine recently attended four free working space and free events to locals. at 360Q events at the newly opened Business "It was really satisfying to have people A very special Christmas gathering at 360Q has Hub at Queenscliff harbour. from Queenscliff and surrounding towns raised $2000 to help eight disadvantaged children Presentations included a time man- come in and learn something new for free and their families in Geelong and the Bellarine agement workshop by Les Watson from at our Hub," he said. Peninsula by anonymously donating an annual Get More Time, a Facebook Marketing “It is our aim to build a vibrant and amount to cover schooling costs and excursions Masterclass by Mel Stewart from Hyper collaborative business community and their families could not otherwise afford. They also Social, Helen Butteriss from Bellarine that's exactly what we have begun to do." give the children two $50 gift cards for their Business Advisors, Kate Engler from The Arash is currently offering a 50% off birthday and at Christmas. Publicity Princess, Lorraine Golightly of introductory offer until December 31 for The Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club, a Big4 Beacon Resort and a free pro- anyone who wants to book a desk or volunteer group which raises money to fund fessional photography session for busi- meeting room or wants to book a tour education programs run by The Smith Family, at its ness owners. Panellists shared the story through the facility. annual cocktail party raised the sum through a $5 of how they got into business and how Coming events include a hands on tickets fee, $805 via a raffle and $765 through the sale they continue to achieve success. Facebook advertising master class in of Christmas-themed decorations hand-made by the The Hub is a co-working space where December. Visit www.bhqm.com.au for club's craft interest group. sole traders, small business teams, details and sign up to the Hub's enews. Publicity Officer Annie Webber says raising tourists and boaties can rent a desk to money is very rewarding. "Statistics show that 1.1 work on their business, book a meeting "Great things in business are never done by one million Australian children are living in poverty and room or check emails while on holiday. person. They're done by a team of people." one in seven children need our support to make the Owner Arash Harandian said he and the Steve Jobs most of their education," she said. "We are very appreciative of the efforts of Barry and his staff at 360Q who ensured all went smoothly and that we all had a wonderful time. Nothing was too much trouble for them." 360Q owner Barry Iddles said he and his team were delighted to be part of such a brilliant fundraising initiative. "The Ocean Grove Evening VIEW Club is a wonderful group of women doing something incredibly generous for local kids who need some assistance," he said. "We were thrilled to host them and donate $100 voucher to the cause." 360Q's upstairs function space is open for private bookings by appointment. 360Q is also taking bookings for its downstairs restaurant serving the new a la carte menu on. Call 5257 4200. From December 26, 360Q is open seven days a week for breakfast lunch and dinner. 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Queenscliffe Lighthouse Theatre Group presents The Adventures of Peter Pan January 8th - 11th 10:30am & 1:30pm January 12th 10:30 am , 1:30pm & 7:30pm January 13th 10:30am & 1:30pm January 14th 1:30pm

Queenscliff Uniting Church Hall Cnr Hesse & Stokes Sts

Photo courtesy Rodney Nicholson That's a wrap for Queenscliff Music Festival All good things must come to an end, first night on the popular Lighthouse music stalwart Russell Morris played the and on Sunday evening the Queenscliff stage. festival out in spectacular style, while The Music Festival wrapped for 2017. Like Saturday gave punters plenty of Temper Trap wowed the crowd elsewhere. any good 21st birthday party, there were eclectic options to cram into their first day, Surprise fan favourites from the plenty of beers, cheers and even a few plus the opportunity to get aboard the weekend included the Hot Potato Band (happy) tears! Blues Train featuring Didirri, Hat Fitz and who had audiences jumping for joy to Music lovers from all walks of life were Cara and Freya Josephine Hollick. As the their 6-piece horn section and big band treated to three days of sensational sounds sun began to go down, a new-look line-up charm, Perth's The Southern River Band from all corners of the country and a of Yothu Yindi and The Treaty Project blew the roof off with their shirtless, smattering of artists all the way from the attracted a mammoth crowd. Dhapanbal, sweat-soaked set of good hard rock n' roll. USA and Canada. the daughter of Dr M Yunupingu, made a The festival vibe was evident over the The festivities kicked off with an ABC special trip to Victoria to perform with the 250 shows across 15 stages. Festival Melbourne live broadcast of 'The Friday group - her first as part of this project. Director Andrew Orvis said: "Our 21st Directed by Debbie Fraser Revue' from the Uniting Church, hosted Bernard Fanning followed up with a full Festival exceeded all expectations, a by Brian Nankervis and Richelle Hunt. house, treating fans to old and new fantastic weekend with many musical The 2-hour show featured interviews and numbers and classics from late greats highlights. The sun stayed out, the storms Booking - www.qltg.org.au performances from The Teskey Brothers, Prince, Bowie and Tom Petty. went either side of us, and the weather was Queenscliff Info Centre - 5258 4843 Mia Dyson and Allysha Joy and the Sunday's festival-goers caught acts perfect. Many thanks to all of our much-loved quiz was hosted by honorary previously missed or highly recom- wonderful supporters, particularly the local Bob Evans. mended. Mama kin spender's show 400+ volunteers that helped put on such a “Let’s go to Queenscliff In the festival arena that evening, artist complete with choir made them the wonderful show. See you all in Queens- and never come back until forever ends” and activist Xavier Rudd capped off the biggest band at the festival, Australian cliff next year."

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SUMMER CONC E RT TOUR Queenscliffe Herald, December 2017 – Page 11 A long way from home Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop While on a short trip to Australia publicity tours in Australia, he Lucinda Tanner is an Aust- for a select publicity tour, world- remains Australian to his bootstraps. ralian/Swiss printmaker currently renowned, prize-winning Australian Australia features strongly in many of living in Basel, Switzerland. Her author Peter Carey was the keynote his novels, and particularly his most large format woodblock prints are speaker at the sellout opening night recent, 'A Long Way Home' a the culmination of more than 20 of the recent Word for Word Non "rollicking read, that provokes and years of hand printing experience - Fiction Writer's Festival in Geelong. stays with you long after you have from printing with indigenous Aust- Carey is one of Australia's most finished reading". ralians in the remote Tiwi Islands; to accomplished writers. His honours The novel is set against the back- include two Booker Prizes and three ground of Bacchus Marsh featuring a the hand printed production of fine Miles Franklin Literary Awards. re-enactment of the Redex road trip fashion silks in Melbourne; to As luck would have it, he was around Australia in 1954 and the woodblock printing with an eye over spending a few days R&R in rivalry between Holden and Ford. It the Venetian 'laguna'. Queenscliff. Carey graciously agreed has strong themes of belonging, The privilege of having lived and to a small event for the Queenscliffe identity, indigenous Australians, and worked in a number of cultures Literary Festival at Salt Contem- relationships, laced with true Aust- different to her own brings a wealth porary Art with The Bookshop at ralian laconic humour. of cross cultural inspiration to her Queenscliff that sold out in 24 hours. Indigenous dispossession is add- printmaking. It reflects on heritage and place, often acknowledging lost He spoke to more than 70 people at ressed in the book, and Carey spoke Lucinda is printing at the gallery 28-30 December. the event about his new novel 'A Long or disappearing crafts and customs. passionately about the obligation he Photo courtesy of Margaret Lehmann Way From Home' which follows feels as an Australian writer to tell this characters in the Redux Trial, a cross- part of the Australian story. country car race. 'A Long Way From Home' is Peter and his wife Coady live in available at The Bookshop at Lighthouse Arts Collective Seaview Gallery New York, and while he rarely does Queenscliff. Suzie Wylie is just one of a group of artists living in Point Lonsdale. "The lure of the seaside, natural environment, Christmas Show community and a slower pace of life saw each of us arrive 2-31 December here with our growing families. Raising children while Showcasing Ann-Maree Gentile Ceramics and a wonderful making art is a daily tussle for us and the way we engage collection from Seaview Artists. with our creative processes - we are interested in alternative models for how life and art, children and practice can co- Seaview Christmas Show opens on Saturday 2 exist and enrich one another," explained Suzie. "We engage December with a celebration of all Seaview Artists. The in a variety of forms and disciplines including sound, music, show offers a wide range of paintings, glass and performance, poetry, visual art and film." sculptures with a special feature on Ann-Maree Saturday 16 December 7pm: Last Word/Theatre by Joseph Gentile's ceramics that make unique Christmas gifts. Sherman about his Russian Jewish heritage and Alzheimer's Ann-Maree specialises in joyful, whimsical sculptures. disease. Her clay sculptures have a wonderful playfulness and sense of fun that put a smile on your face. Saturday 19 January 7.30pm: Mark Lang singer/ Work from Kate Smith and Christine Robinson will songwriter launches his new solo single. Melody, story- compliment this fun exhibition. telling, animation and more. New abstract landscape artist for Seaview is Dana

Tickets: www.lighhouseartscollective.com Dion. Her landscapes are based on the Australian bush and Carey was in conversation with publisher and editor Venue: New Hall, 11 Kirk Road in Pt Lonsdale. water and her connections to previous places she has lived. Frances Coady, his wife, to whom his latest novel is dedicated. New works from our local artists Fred Thompson, Denise Walker and Jennifer Puller will also feature. Stunning works from Paul Margocsy and Paul Evans have The Doris Day Story INXSIVE Summer Beach Tour also arrived. After forging a dazzling country music career This year marks the 20th anni- Local Promoter Andrew Malouf is December is a fantastic time to visit Seaview. Great that has won her 6 Golden Guitars, Melinda versary of the passing of one of bringing the band to the Point Lonsdale ideas for Christmas with unique Australian made gifts to suit every price range. Schneider steps back to pay homage to one Australia's most legendary front men, Hall Saturday 6th January as part of and lead singer of Aussie rock super of her musical heroes, Doris Day. their 2018 Summer Beach Tour. group INXS, Michael Hutchence. BYO Food & Drinks. Tickets are Come to Portarlington to hear timeless hits INXS helped shape the Australian available from the Queenscliff Village Seaview Gallery such as "Sentimental Journey" "Que Sera, musical landscape in the 80's and 90's. Newsagency in Hesse Street. Tickets Sera" and many more. Their infectious blend of dance/rock are limited so get yours early to avoid queenscliff Appearing at Parks Hall, Portarlington saw them conquer the music charts not disappointment. on February 17, 2018. only in Australia, but worldwide. Show starts at 7.30pm. They built a reputation for staging Tickets available from, The Portarlington electric and engaging live shows, CHRISTMAS SHOW Neighbourhood House Ph: 5259 2290, or fronted by their charismatic and 2-31 DECEMBER GPAC Ph.5225 1200 unpredictable front man, Michael Hutchence. featuring Ann-Maree Gentiles INXSIVE bring to life the sound and Ceramics and a wonderful Collection style of INXS and have been staging of Seaview Artists largely sold out shows throughout Australia since 1997. INXSIVE reproduce not only the sound of INXS, but also the live show that made them as memorable as they are today. INXSIVE give every audience the opportunity to re-experience the inspiring, and proudly Australian music that INXS created throughout their career.

Seaview Gallery 86 Hesse St Queenscliff 3225 Phone 03 5258 3645 email: [email protected] www.seaviewgallery.com.au Contemporary, Traditional Fine Art, Glass and Jewellery Open 10:30am - 5:00pm DAILY Closed Wednesdays Page 12 – Queenscliffe Herald, December 2017 Where is Rosebud? From Queenscliff to the Goldfields When walking around Queens- With the fibreglass removed, the In 2004 local divers Peter Ferrier Clark Jnr who survived the wreck and cliff harbour residents and visitors actual condition of the top deck and and Don Love rediscovered the had left it with her great-grandfather alike were very familiar with the site floor could be truly seen. There wasn't wreck of the 'Columbine'. Shortly George Hyne. Margaret found the of Queenscliff's oldest fisherman a lot that could be saved, rotted timber afterwards the Queenscliffe Mari- diary when the family farm in Beeac, Lewis Ferrier and his much-loved in the gunwales, numerous broken ribs time Museum mounted an exhi- north of Colac, was being prepared vessel Rosebud. Since the passing of (75) to be replaced, rotted mast and bition on the wreck and loss of the for sale after the passing of her father. Lewis in March 2017, you may have rudder etc. I soon realised that we had 'Columbine' in 1854. The journal describes how 15 year wondered what has become of a much bigger project on our hands Margaret Bassett, a local resident old John Clarke Jnr and his parents Rosebud? than originally anticipated. I wasn't of Colac, heard about the exhibition were emigrating from Scotland to With her commercial fishing days expecting to go this far, but Rosebud is and contacted the Museum to say that Melbourne. Just hours away from now history, Rosebud is currently not just a locally built (Cayzers) 1956 she had a journal belonging to John their destination John's parents were undergoing some much-needed couta fishing boat, it's a piece of local drowned after the 'Columbine' hit a restoration. My initial plan was to maritime history that should be reef near Ocean Grove. John survived clean her up with the budget I had restored and remain in Queenscliff, as the wreck and was the only one to see available and get her back in the water there are not many shipwrights Christmas Greetings Melbourne. as quickly as possible to enjoy as a building timber boats like this The copperplate script handwriting family recreational vessel. The first anymore. and Best Wishes flowed across the pages telling of a challenge was to remove her from the With the boat gutted, the for a wonderful young man's thoughts, struggles and left Camperdown. He was last heard water, Elstone Diving Services beautifully shaped Australian kauri triumphs. John's adventures and living at Carlton in July 1908. provided the truck and fortunately the hull was exposed. New celery top ribs Christmas with journeys tell of time spent in early As a result of receiving John's Queenscliff Maritime Museum had a were nailed in using the traditional Queenscliff, being in Melbourne journal, a book has been released by specially designed couta boat trailer method of copper nails and roves (the family and friends during Ned Kelly's hanging and life on Les Irving-Dusting and local publis- for hire which made it possible. roving process not yet complete). The the Goldfields. her Greg Wane on behalf of the Once out the water we had the next stage is to fit some new planks, and a New Year The journal ended abruptly after Museum titled 'From Queenscliffe to opportunity to have a good look at shape and fit new gunwales then on to 30 years when John left Colac in 1883. the Goldfields: A record of life in what was required. My first thoughts the deck beams. filled with happiness It includes a detailed description of 1800s Victoria - A personal diary of were that of excitement, thinking this Restoring timber vessels can be the shipwreck and beginnings in a new John Clark Junior'. would be a relatively easy straight- very challenging, especially for the from the Queenscliffe land of opportunity. It is unclear why Book Launch - 11am 9 December forward project, just remove the old inexperienced. I am thankful for the the journal remains unfinished and no at Queenscliffe Maritime Museum, 2 fibreglass, do some sanding, repaint, skill and knowledge of the shipwrights Herald. one knows what became of John after Wharf St Queenscliff. anti-foul and off we go. Unfortu- who have worked on the vessel to date nately, this was not the case. I had and continue to provide their skills, underestimated what 60 years of ongoing assistance and direction for commercial fishing in and around the restoration of this wonderful piece Port Phillip Heads could do to a of Queenscliff maritime history. timber vessel. Stephen W Tuohy

Featuring live music from a variety of locals and Handmade and Homegrown Produce over 100 stalls selling quality home made goods. NEXT MARKET: Sunday 31st December NEXT MARKET 9am – 2pm SUNDAY Lower Princess Park Cnr Gellibrand & Symonds Sts. Enquiries: [email protected] or look for 10th DECEMBER Queenscliffe Community Market on facebook

Fort Queenscliff Museum Queenscliffe Historical Museum Historical and Educational Guided Tours Enjoy the rare opportunity Volunteers, Members & Donors to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort The Queenscliffe Historical Museum would like to and let the children dress acknowledge and thank our dedicated volunteers, members up in military uniforms. and DONORS (see website) without whose support we A great photo opportunity. could not function. TOURS: Saturday & Sunday 1pm & 3pm. Sea of Ukes Concert 2017 was a progressive year. The 50th Anniversary book Check website for tour times during school holidays. Closed Xmas Day & Boxing Day. Tours commence from 27th Dec Wednesday 13 Dec 6pm Dinner ~ 7.30pm Concert "Celebrating History" was published … the collection 11am, 1pm, & 3pm. Concert Ticket $15 ~ Dinner by donation at the door displays improved with new display cases and more Adult $15, Child over 15 $7, Concession $10, Family Ticket $30. Info and bookings online at www.unitingqueenscliff.org.au basement storage … our fundraising reached an all time high Guided tours last 1hr and 15mins. … our research team assisted families, home owners, Christmas Services businesses and community associations … our volunteer support team welcomed many new volunteers … our 8pm Christmas Eve Candles and Communion audio/visual and collection management systems improved 10am Christmas Day Celebration … our web & Facebook presence increased … our History Week events were well received. All of this greatly assisted Advent Beach Hut Art Installation by our Admin team. HERITAGE SERVICE Exhibition open every day through Vestry Shop If you're interested in being part of this experience drop and Scenic Train Rides see us at 49 Hesse St, Mon to Fri 11am to 4pm, Closed Private Carriage Hire Come and see the gorgeous Huts on the theme of Sea of Grace Installations in the Huts are prepared by local children and artists Thurs, Weekends 1am to 4pm. 3, 10, 26, 28, 30 & 31 December See: www.queenscliffe-history.org 1, 2, 4, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, Film Night Contact: [email protected] 18, 23, 25, 27 & 28 January Sunday 31 December 7.30pm

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www.bellarinerailway.com.au All enquiries 5258 3507 Queenscliffe Herald, December 2017 – Page 13 Historical notes As an old Queenscliff resident dating from 1940, I enjoy reading the Queenscliffe Herald's articles which deal with historical aspects of the town's development. I was delighted when Diana Allen invited me to be one of a handful of old musos she felt could contribute to a history at the Saturday afternoon program at the Monahan Centre under the heading of 'Music in the Borough'. The speakers included local drummer Gil Allbutt, the Blues Train's Hugo T Armstrong, Ron Hodgetts who traced the history of brass bands associated with the Fort, Bruce Priddle who spoke of his development as a drummer under the guidance of his dance band pianist father Les, and me (Eddie Loughnan) invited to speak about the rise and demise of an award winning brass band at South Street Ballarat during 1940/1950s accompanied by historic photos. Eddie's very interesting article provides more about Queenscliff's musical history, local identities and their way of life 'back in the day'. Ed.

Bob Lesley. I found myself playing trombone with Brian Whelan (another The Music Man piano student of Miss Haslem's), Charlie Pantony and long time musician Jack Some of you may remember many students to travel to Geelong daily for Kenwood. years ago seeing a film called 'The Music their secondary education, I was not Bob Lesley had, like so many other Man'. It dealt with a stranger arriving in aware of the musical revolution that was outstanding musicians including my town and setting up a boy's band that taking part in Queenscliff. But when my father, received his training in Salvation went on to achieve considerable success friends told me what was happening, I Army bands and he was not only a and the musical score contained a well asked my mother if I could go down to the brilliant musician but an outstanding known piece of music 'Seventy Six hall at the front beach where the wheeler and dealer. Trombones'. embryonic band was being established to Firstly he went to the offices of the As I proceed, you will see how what sign up and ask for a euphonium. Australian Defence Forces in Melbourne happened in Queenscliff during the late Why a euphonium? I had grown up with a group of prominent citizens and 1940s paralleled that story and why the with one in the house as my Father had negotiated a 99 year lease of a complete tune about 76 trombones became so played one in the two brass bands in set of brass band instruments. relevant to me. From the mid 1800s there Ballarat as well with the Band of the Light Secondly, he obtained sets of used was a continual series of brass bands Horse. When my Father came home and RAAF uniforms, rolls of gold braid plus based in Queenscliff, particularly related saw it he told me to take it back and get a buttons and lyre badges and drew up a set to the military presence at the Fort. trombone (but that's another story). of instructions for wives, sisters and sweet The gigantic photo in the foyer of the In those days I could have poked my hearts to sew two stripes down the trouser Vue Grand across the road from the trombone slide out of the Hall door facing legs, an inverted chevon on the jacket history museum shows the band of the the sea and cleared the condensation into cuffs and buttons and lyres to sew onto the time at the head of a military parade the water. Today it is separated from the jackets and caps. before the fire which resulted in the sea by a circular road and the toilet block By this stage my Father was playing rebuild without its original third floor. and known as the Community Queens- euphonium in the band - Bob's ears had But the one I want to speak about is the cliff Market. pricked up when he heard my answer on Queenscliff Citizens Concert Band which Because I was well into my seven years why I wanted a euphonium and he was up began with Bob Lesley appearing in town of piano lessons with Miss Muriel visiting our home within the day. from nowhere and recruiting 20 or so Haslem, I had a flying start and was one I remember my mother complaining boys from the newly established of the first group of boys who graduated that she was one of the women who had Queenscliff Higher Elementary School. to play with men with previous band two or more uniforms to produce but it As l was one of the last primary school experience located around the town by showed a strong father and son commitment to the band. Thirdly, Bob Lesley staged monthly Sunday night concerts to raise funds and anyone who could do anything was programmed to augment band recitals. My mother sang, Dad played euphonium solos and I launched my conjuring career. Bob produced hilarious skits which involved members of the community like Eddie George senior who would don flowing robes and play either a Jew or Arab depending upon the plot involved. This was the time Pee Wee Hunt became known for his group's 'Twelfth Street Rag' and Bob launched our Pee Wee Anderson and his Peanuts. Our group consisted of Bill Anderson (band drummer) playing piano, Bob's son Brian played trumpet, Bob Cayzer Jnr played clarinet, I played trombone and Barry Whelan on drums. Colin and Eddie Loughnan Continued on page 14

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Towards the end of its days, the The Music Man band was rehearsing on the Town The Amazon juggernaut Hall stage with a succession of band Continued from page 13 masters, and as numbers declined Based on recent breathless (and located within a few subway stops of After playing at a few Sunday night which endeared Bob to me. At the arguments over interpretation, which free) coverage in the Australian this store are some of the best concerts, Bob Lesley got us a gig on time, the 'Two Fat Polka' was a top had never occurred in the days of Bob metropolitan media, Amazon will be independent bookshops in the world - the 3DB/3LK Amateur Hour with musical hit and Bob wrote a complete Lesley, began to surface. 'here' before Christmas. In the book shops that have survived the Dick Fair and the saying that score for the band to march to at the Unfortunately, I cannot talk from United States, the company has Amazonian takeover of the US book Queenscliff was the place where Time Geelong Hospital Gala. experience about the demise of the moved beyond fulfilment centres and market. stood still got its first airing a month or As is so often in trombone music Queenscliff Brass Band from1953 as same-day delivery and created We don't know what Amazon's so after the Corsair Reef incident. Bill for band marching, my part was an I was in Melbourne furthering my 'bricks and mortar' bookshops in decision to create fulfilment centres in went on to create the nucleus of his almost complete set of off beat notes education. I returned my trombone major cities across the United States. Australia will mean for readers and Modernaires with Gil Allbut on on the second and fourth beats of the and uniform and eventually, the Last month The Bookshop at bookshops. But there will be an drums and myself playing saxophone. bar. I remarked to Bob how boring my complete set of instruments went Queenscliff visited the Amazon impact, and if the US and UK Bob took the brass band to South part was. The following week he back to the ADF, well short of the 99 bookshop located in a shopping centre experience is replicated here, many, Street Ballarat in 1948 but we did not presented me with a complete year lease and the band uniforms at Columbus Circle in New York. It perhaps even most, independent do too well. However, the experience counter melody part my father would went to no one knows where. And was a dispiriting experience. There is bookstores will disappear as book taught us how to prepare for 1949. have been proud to play on his even the progressive inclusion of a nothing about the store that suggests buyers take advantage of discounts Practices were held on Tuesday euphonium. number of young women could not any great appreciation of books, or and home delivery. nights and Saturday mornings with As we breasted the top of stop the inevitable. readers. Last month Readings Mark Rubbo marching practice on Sunday Mooroobool St hill to descend to the Like the music man of the film, The first thing we noticed when we reflected on the arrival of Amazon in afternoons on the Fort Parade Bay, Viv Eastick belted out the two Bob Lesley arrived from no one visited the Amazon bookshop was the Australia in the Guardian. His Ground led by Alf Barber and then threes on the base drum to signal the knows where, established a band limited range. Unlike the Amazon concluding plea is food for thought: Tom Bramwell. start of playing and we marched to from nothing to win South Street in website, there's not much on offer. "We know there are reasons why you might At our first practice after South the 'Too Fat Polka'. The crowd went just over two years and his departure Space isn't the issue, though. Books choose to buy books from Amazon. But Street some band members were mad, swaying and singing to music two years later saw the band begin to are all face-out, and online rankings, there are also good reasons to support your allocated to different instrumental such as they had never previously move inexorably towards its demise. not book sellers, determine what's in- local bookshop. History shows that sections. Jack Kenwood went into the heard a brass band march to. Eddie Loughnan store. There's lots of space given over community bookshops won't always cornet section leaving Brian Whelan to Kindle and other Amazon product survive the arrival of Amazon in their and myself as the trombone section. marketing. home territory. So, please know that your At this time we were practising above The second thing we noticed was choices will influence what your local Smith's Billiard Saloon, which is now the deep discount on books available community looks like in the years ahead." Salt Contempory Art between Vin- for customers who belonged to Mat Jose nies and Bear's End, and continued something called 'Amazon Prime'. The Bookshop at Queenscliff the monthly concerts and supporting For US$11 a month or US$99 a year local parades. customers get access to online content We went to South Street in 1949 and e-books and speedy delivery of and won the D Grade Section, not products including nappies, hot tubs, bad for a two year old band with 19 of pet food, groceries, face cream, beer its 31 members still at secondary and, oh yes, books. school. The third thing we noticed was that Within two years, Bob Lesley had the store didn't accept cash. disappeared from Queenscliff as The fourth thing we noticed was suddenly as he had appeared. But the absence of any event program. back to the musical genius of Bob None. A striking contrast to book Lesley who was known to sit down shops in New York (and Queenscliff) during practice and write a part for a that support authors and readers by member without one. And not only hosting events all year round. could he transpose the music he had The final noteworthy aspect of our in his head onto paper but his musical visit to the Amazon bookshop was calligraphy was always a work of art that the store was full of paying and so easy to read. customers. This was the most Now there is a story I can relate Anzac Day March 1949. Bob Lesley Bandmaster. dispiriting aspect of our visit because Queenscliffe Herald, December 2017– Page 15 Older Persons Advocacy Network: a strong voice for Community support for RAR increases Queenscliff Rural Aust- many new people find and join asylum, there is an important Queenscliff RAR, or to join Corangamite seniors in need ralians for Refugees (QRAR) is QRAR! thing you can do - join with others online, please check out our Sarah Henderson MP, Member for Corangamite increasing steadily in numbers Members organise awareness in your local community and website www.queenscliffrar.org or recently announced a new, free support network is now as community concern, and and fundraising events. In 2017 make your voice heard. come along to our market stall and available to stand up for the rights older people in need outrage at the increasingly harsh this included 'Writers in Reflec- For further information about sign up there. Membership is free. in Corangamite and encouraged locals to use the treatment of people seeking tion', the screening of 'Tanna', network. asylum, grows. Our 650 plus installation at the Sacred Edge "Older people, their families and carers need help to members have been active in Festival, a candlelight vigil, and a navigate their legal and aged care rights," Ms Henderson many ways - engaging comm- garage sale. QRAR also networks said. The new service is easily accessed, through a unity; lobbying politicians for and collaborates with other org- website and a free call number. refugee policy reform; and anisations including the Borough "Trained advocates assess their needs, provide a providing friendship and prac- of Queenscliffe's World Refugee personalised service and meet with them if necessary. tical support to people seeking Week event; and 'Justice for The aim is to ensure their rights are respected and that asylum. Refugees' rallies in Geelong and they can make informed decisions about their future." We hold monthly QRAR Melbourne. The network is available to all Corangamite residents stalls at the Queenscliff, Point Generous donations to the aged 55 and over, including those who may be living with Lonsdale and Ocean Grove QRAR Special Legal Appeal a disability or dementia, or were from culturally and community markets where pet- have enabled us to help vulner- linguistically diverse backgrounds. itions and postcards to politicians able people access legal assis- The Turnbull Government has provided $25.7 million can be signed, Azaadi chutneys tance to lodge protection claims over the next three years for OPAN to deliver the new bought and conversations held to and appeals. National Aged Care Advocacy Program. raise awareness about humane al- If you, like the UNHCR, are Corangamite residents, their families or carers in need ternatives to the current harmful concerned about Australia's of advocacy should go to www.opan.com.au or call 1800 refugee policies. This is how treatment of people seeking ocal The November Rally 700 600. Humans in Geelong "The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live." George Carlin My Daddy's Important New Job "After my sudden (and shock) and over the course of three and Cure Brain Cancer Foun- diagnosis of Stage 3 brain cancer months had the illustrations dation. in 2016 after a random seizure, I completed in Barcelona and my The book was only ever meant was recovering in bed in the one copy was self-published by an to be one copy for my two kids. It Alfred Hospital wondering how online book publishing company. has now become a source of my death would have been My wife suggested I put it out support for other children who explained to my two children there for crowd funding and see if have lost a loved one. It has been should I not have been fortunate there is a market for it, to not only distributed across the country enough to wake up. I quickly help other children and families and internationally into the US, researched what resources were in these situations where their UK, and New Zealand. available and couldn't find father has passed away, but also We aim to get it into schools anything that my young children to raise much needed funding for across the country to provide a could comprehend." We hear brain cancer (one of the lowest resource for younger children Self publisher Scott with his book. from Scott Bennett, Curlewis funded cancers, but also one of who can understand that when a resident, author of 'My Daddy's the highest mortality rates). The loved one has passed on, that they The book can be purchased Important New Job'. b o o k w a s f u n d e d w i t h i n 24 hours have a very important job to do, through the site www.mydaddys "I followed the diagnosis and and we had 1,000 copies printed to make the sun rise, the clouds importantnewjob.com treatment plans, then set about with over 500 pre-orders through fluffy, the flowers grow and other My message to any aspiring writing them a book that explains the crowd funding site. everyday natural phenomena that authors in Geelong is if you've death in a non-confrontational Fast forward to now. We've they can identify and feel close to got a story to tell and a burning manner, that is easy to under- sold over 800 copies, raised over their loved one. It's also not only passion to publish your own stand from a 2 and 4 year old's $15,000 for brain cancer charities been an important fundraising book, there's nothing stopping perspective and that they could such as Peace of Mind Foun- platform, but therapy for me as I you from self-publishing and look for their loved ones in dation here in Geelong, The undergo monthly chemotherapy, getting it out there." everyday occurrences. I sought Andrew Love Cancer Centre, which came to an end this By Jacqui Bennett. Photo by Phil out an illustrator via 99 designs, Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer, August. Hines Photography.

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The Majestic Kimberleys "Two major events remain the Heading west into the rugged mainstay of the Northern Territory Kimberleys via the very old port town tourism industry: the savage effects of of Wyndham, the destination was the the Japanese bombings of Darwin in magnificent El Questro Resort, February 1942 and the disaster of Emma Gorge and Chamberlain Cyclone Tracey on Christmas day Gorge, with overnight under canvas 1974. Both events almost succeeded at El Questro. The days were in wiping Darwin off the map," said extremely warm but cooled very Frank Phillips, guest speaker at the quickly at nightfall. October meeting of the Probus Club At the Argyle Diamond Mine we “We're in the most competitive of Point Lonsdale-Queenscliff. explored the fascinating process of Light up your life market Victoria has ever seen. With Frank was reporting on the club's diamond production, the plant and concerns around housing affordability 13 day trip to the Kimberleys in north the technology. Heading towards and land availability in metro areas, Western Australia earlier in August. Halls Creek and Fitzroy Crossing, the we're seeing children staying at home He used many photographs taken by main activity was the cruise through with the 'Lumina' longer meaning the requirements fellow travellers showing them the very picturesque Geikei Gorge within the home itself have grown," having fun and enjoying the showing the wildlife and geology of Sleek design, opulent space and never have to fight over space whether said Andrew. company of good friends. the gorge. divine finishes are just the beginning they're after some solace to work, a "The great thing about the Lumina is you can have that space AND Frank spoke about the almost total The Great Northern Highway when it comes to the new Lumina theatre to watch a movie or just a luxury that will complement your destruction of the town and the passes through Derby before heading 312, Hotondo Homes latest addition chance to sit back and relax. If that family lifestyle perfectly. A four- harbour. A total of 64 raids by 188 west to Broome. Derby has an to the exquisite Forever Oasis range. wasn't enough, the remaining three bedroom home with this much living bombers took place resulting in the interesting tidal change at 11.4 metres Designed with elegance and style bedrooms also feature walk-in-robes space is an absolute winner!" deaths of 243 allied servicemen and of height it's one of the greatest tidal in mind, Forever Oasis homes feature adding a touch of luxury for every As local builders, Aaron and civilians. Many allied ships were changes in the world. Vessels at high free-flowing contemporary designs member of the family to enjoy. tide are high in the water; at low tide along with a timeless selection of Local Hotondo Homes builders, Andrew pride themselves on their sunk or damaged. Cyclone Tracey quality customer service and crafts- almost completely flattened the city they may be seen lying on the mud inclusions and stunning features to Aaron Anstis and Andrew Hopper, flats beside the pier. make your new home feel like a believe the Lumina's open and lavish manship. They only use local trades destroying more than 70 percent of and suppliers and are committed to Darwin's buildings and causing the Broome, the final destination of dream. layout will amaze visitors with its the tour, is a sightseeing heaven and As the first single storey design to grandeur and will suit the home buyer helping the local community grow. deaths of 65 people. Travellers visited "Everyone who works on our the impeccably maintained Adelaide the group took in a 2.5-hour vehicle join the Oasis range, the Lumina 312 market perfectly. tour of the town with an entertaining delights visitors from the moment you "This home has everything you homes understands the local area, River war cemetery where the victims which we believe is a huge benefit. We of the bombing are interred. introduction to 'Broome Time' given step through the door and are could need in your new home! From the living hub to large study, stunning know how to deliver what our clients With access to the magnificent by a local guide followed by a talk on welcomed into the wide entrance. Located at the front of the home you'll kitchen and semi-enclosed lounge, need and have the flexibility to tailor Katherine Gorge only by boat, Frank pearl production explaining the find the master suite complete with a there's a real 'wow' factor about this every design, including the Lumina, described it as a 'majestic location intricacies of the artificial pearl at large walk-in-robe and ensuite. As you home," Aaron said. "As part of the to suit the needs of the local comm- that would appear differently at each Willie Pearl Farm. The spectacular continue to move into the home you'll Forever Oasis range, this design unity," Andrew said. time of day, depending on the sunset over Cable Beach was find the lavish all-encompassing living includes higher ceilings and top of the There's never been a better time to position of the sun. The sheer cliffs unforgettable. area wrapping perfectly around a line inclusions to make you feel like build with Hotondo Homes. Meet the reflect the light and change colour The flight back to Tullamarine spacious alfresco. The kitchen, you're living in a five-star hotel." team at their stunning display homes accordingly'. ended a fascinating 13 days of touring through some of Australia's roughest complete with a butler's pantry and With the needs of the 'every day at 52 and 54 Unity Drive, Mt Duneed The long day from Katherine to 20mm stone benchtops is an absolute family' changing significantly, Aaron or their showroom on the corner of Kununurra was highlighted by an but most spectacular country. Bryan Hughes d r e a m f o r t h e f a m i l y 's b u d d i n g c h e f . a n d A n d r e w b e l i e v e t h e m o d e rn h o m e S i n c l a i r S t a n d G r u bb Rd, Ocean excellent outdoor lunch at the Argyle With an additional living area and now encompasses more features, Grove. For more information call Resort. Kununurra is the location of Probus Club of Point Lonsdale- Queenscliff semi-enclosed study, the family will technology and space than ever before. 5255 3556. the massive Ord River Dam and the huge Lake Argyle. The statistics are amazing. Lake Argyle was created by the building of Queenscliff Community a huge dry-stone training wall across the Ord River. The dam measures Health Centre Update 330 metres long, 98 metres high and Stage two of the Queenscliff Community Health Centre is 47 metres at its base. The dam holds redevelopment is starting to take shape with the installation back a water volume equal to 20 of steel framework for the new building entrance. The times the volume of Sydney Harbour. redevelopment will transform ageing buildings into modern, The lake is 1000 hectares in area, flexible facilities with an expanded, modern new client which is about half the area of Port entrance and reception areas for the Medical Centre. Phillip Bay. Water supply to the Ord Project Coordinator David Kilpatrick says there have been River is managed by a control gate at some slight delays in the construction schedule but once you the retaining wall; but flood control is see framework going up on a building project it gives you a provided by a spillway some 8 ks better picture of what the end design will look like. away. In 1996, a 30-megawatt hydro Work is also continuing on finalising the process to power station was constructed at the deliver the upgraded roadworks at the Point Lonsdale Road base of the retaining wall. entrance to the site. Vic Roads has been working with Some of the group undertook a 3- engineering consultants and other stakeholders to finalise hour flight over the spectacular the design. The construction of new car parking areas is part Bungle Bungles, the Argyle of the stage two works. The final stage of the project will involve construction of a two storey extension on the Diamond Mine, Lake Argyle and the northern side of the site. Ord River Irrigation Area. The Stage one has already delivered a new dental wing and Bungle Bungles, in the World expanded facilities for podiatry and dietetics services. Heritage listed Purnululu National The redevelopment is jointly funded through a $3.04 Park, are one of the most fascinating million contribution from the Australian Government and a geological landscapes in Western capital allocation of $2.85 million from Bellarine Australia. Community Health.

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Cosmopolitan PLCA says Economic Development Masonic Musings Lodge Freemasonry is an Organisation of Good Men, No. 96 Strategy needs further consultation supporting each other, their families and the community. "In keeping with Council's comm- out for general community consul- 4. The response to public submissions, Water for Mannerim Fire Brigade itment to communication and con- tation but only presented to a select as summarised in the appendix 2, and Thanks to the support of the Until now, water for fighting fires sultation, we request that councillors section of the community, namely, as is the case with other public local community, Mannerim Fire and training needed to be taken from take this issue seriously and delay a immediate council participants. surveys, made little change to the draft Brigade has been able to take up the private dams, or by driving the tanker decision that may lock in a strategy that By allowing this EDS to become document used as the basis for opportunity of connecting the to a fire plug. In dry years, little reliance excludes community involvement in 'policy', council provides the oppo- comment. Mannerim CFA Station to a much could be placed on water from dams. major strategic and financial decision rtunity for the Executive to determine 5. At no time has a request for needed water supply. A solution to the brigade's water making now and into the future." which proposals can be decided as community comment on the final Cosmopolitan Lodge No 96 and needs was offered by the construction The Point Lonsdale Civic Assoc- against 'policy' as opposed to a document been made. Freemason's Foundation Victoria of a private water scheme supplying iation (PLCA) and several community community consultation process. In keeping with Council's commit- water from Drysdale along Andersons members have concerns regarding the This, we believe, is unacceptable to the ment to communication and consul- recently donated $1000 to assist the Mannerim CFA in its efforts to connect Rd to Banks Rd. When Mannerim adoption, without community consu- borough community. tation, we request that coun-cillors Brigade were given the opportunity to to mains water. Such a contribution is ltation, of the final Deloitte Economic Significant issues of concern take this issue seriously and delay a join the scheme, at a cost of about invaluable to the brigade at the 'Heart Development Strategy (EDS). include: decision that may lock in a strategy $15000, they began fundraising. "Nobody in the broader comm- 1. The TEDAC terms of reference are that excludes community involvement of the Bellarine'. Barbecues and garage sales, greatly unity has seen what is now proposed limited to tourism activities. in major strategic and financial Mannerim CFA Brigade covers a assisted by generous donations from as the final version including key 2. The initial brief called for a separate decision making now and into the large area on the Bellarine, but in the the community, means Mannerim elements such as the Deloitte part of the EDS to address A Tourism future. past the only access to reticulated water CFA are well on the way to achieving 'Recommendations' and the TEDAC Strategy, not currently addressed. "The Shortlands Bluff process was several kilometres from the station. their target and ensure connect the (Tourism and Economic Advisory 3. The EDS community consultation highlighted the willingness of comm- The two water tanks at the station water enabling the Brigade to keep its Committee) input to the 'final' was limited to a written response to an unity members to be involved and to collect rainfall, but are inadequate for water tanks full at all times. document," says PLCA president Fay electronic survey. The more organised sustain that involvement, we suggest summer, when water is needed most. Dick Clark, Secretary Agterhuis. 'forum' was limited to parties with that the EDS will be no different but Community consultation was business registration, specific invi- perhaps less straightforward," said Ms undertaken while developing the EDS tation and excluding broader comm- Agterhuis. but the final strategy has not been put unity participation. Queenscliff Family180 Swim The 26th Queenscliff 180 Family forward to watching all ages participate participants for the entire swim Swim, previously known as the in the re-established event. length, encouraging more cheering Queenscliff Blue Water Challenge, "Hopefully we'll have a few past and community involvement. will be held on January 27 with an Olympic Swimmers at the event to The Point Lonsdale SLSC Life expected 600 participants and up to present juniors with their encour- Saving Emergency Response Team 1000 spectators at Queenscliff agement awards," said Sam. "The will be keeping everyone safe on the Beach. official starter of the open water swim water, while the Ocean Grove SLSC The Swim is part of the Australian is Master Chef personality Matt will be providing support on the beach swim initiative launched by Swimm- Preston." at the finish line area. ing Australia to celebrate the sport from Liam Petrie-Allbutt, co-director, Online registration for 1km 20-28 January. Co-event Director, and said the swim takes place in a 180 participants is $60 and for 500m junior Members of Mannerim CFA with Alan Lindsay of Cosmopolitan Lodge No. 96 say former Australian Swim team member degree arc around the Queenscliff pier participants it's $35. Registrations Sam Sheppard, said he was looking giving spectators a better view of www.queenscliff180swim.com they are delighted with the Lodge's donation. Freemasons Foundation Victoria We have had many successes at St Aloysius this year. Our Outdoor Learning program, combined with monthly Marine Discovery Centre Scholarships & Awards visits, partnerships with Zoos Victoria and the Marine Debris data 1. Tertiary Entrance Scholarships and Awards (including collection have been highlights as we continue to focus on the local Music). Applications close 31 January 2018. environment and offering amazing learning opportunities for our 2. Secondary Scholarships and Awards (years 7 to 12). students. Applications close on 31 December 2017 Each week we continue to showcase the students' learning with Tertiary Entrance Scholarships & Awards are assemblies, each class taking turns in displaying their learning journeys. available to students who completed Year 12 in 2017 and Point Lonsdale Primary School staff Parent partnerships have been strengthened with parent information who can provide proof that they have been offered and nights focusing on positive psychology, healthy minds and bodies, accepted a place in a tertiary institution for studies in and School Council congratulates all our mindfulness and the the Sacraments. 2018. current and past students on their There has been much involvement in local community events including There are 45 Scholarships and Awards on offer with academic, sporting and artistic successes the Queenscliff Literary Festival, our continued involvement in the value varying from $3,000 to $10,000, some of them in 2017. commemoration ceremonies such as Anzac day, Vietnam Veterans, in particular fields such as the Environmental Scholarship and various Music scholarships. Each and every achievement makes us remembrance day and a visit to the Shrine of Remembrance to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Kokoda campaign. We Secondary Scholarships and Awards are available to proud and we know that you will continue continue to support the Queenscliff music festival and our students were students who are studying at a Secondary School in 2018 to aspire to achieving your personal best active in supporting the Borough through the Children's Summit earlier and are available for students entering Year 7 to 12. in all pursuits. in the year. The value and number of Secondary Scholarships and Awards on offer are: We wish to thank all those who work As 2017 draws to a close, we farewell our year 6 students and wish them ~ Year 12 - 10 awards available valued between $800 to the very best for 2018 and beyond. May they leave St Aloysius, shining $1,700 each. alongside and support us in both our their lights brightly for all to see. classrooms and community activities and ~ Year 11 - 14 awards available valued at $1,700 or $2,200, tenable for 2 years. look forward to continuing and further ~ Year 8, 9 or 10 - 36 awards available valued at $600 strengthening those relationships in 2018. each. Staff and School Council P.L.P.S. ~ Year 7 -14 awards available at $600 each. Further details and application forms at www.freemasonsfoundation.org TYRE CENTRE

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small container with a fridge motor in one BUSINESS DIRECTORY end. The times I went with him, the trappers Well I'll bee would have up to 2000 rabbits hanging over rods inside these chillers. There were times When Lyn and Bob of Ocean Grove when Frank couldn't find the trappers and he sought assistance in removing colonies of would just leave the supplies for them, hook bees from their house they could never have up the chiller and let them make their own imagined what the project would uncover. way back into town." As they were concerned about the welfare of When he returned with a full chiller and the bees as much as their removal they after selling off the skinned rabbits, Frank contacted the Geelong Beekeepers Club and took the pelts to a manufacturer in North enlisted the services of three members. Melbourne who converted them into felt hats. Removing three colonies of bees proved The military cap is more of a mystery. It is an more difficult than expected. The bees were officer's dress cap and Bob is unsure about its located behind vertical cedar weatherboards origins but he does have a theory. that required complete removal. The "The previous owners of the house were operation was made more difficult due to the the Sterles. I don't know if he was in the 3.5 metre height of the boards. military but they were certainly involved with After constructing scaffolding, removing an acting troupe and travelled to countries like the first two colonies went as planned. The Japan and England to perform. There is an bees had occupied the 100mm space between old trunk with stickers all over it they left the weatherboards and the inner lining. It was behind that was used to transport their the third colony that provided surprises. costumes on board ships. It's possible the hat A modified vacuum cleaner was an might have been part of one of their A Self Portrait integral part of the removal process. Modified costumes." by local bee club member and electrician, Bob with his discoveries. The Birds still have the interesting old Tony Doolan, the gentle suction method, trunk and for many years it served as a unique relocated the bees into a hive box. The system Price, who used to be a rabbit buyer in coffee table. worked well on the first two colonies but on outback South Australia about 60 years ago. Denis Walters closer inspection, the third colony, rather than Frank got it in a trade with some Aborigines having built in a vertical scenario, had taken in the outback while in the district buying up residence in the cavity between the ground rabbits. They were in their native state with floor ceiling and the flooring of the upper loincloths and spears. It has carvings of emus building. The bees had built their hive in and kangaroos and it might have been under the floor. produced as a commercial item but I don't This posed somewhat of a challenge. The think so considering where it came from." removal of the honeycomb housing the bees Although Frank died many years ago, Bob was more difficult and after its removal the remembers him as quite an outback character bees moved further back in under the house. and raconteur. As a 16 or 17 year old, Bob had Not to be outdone, Bob and the bee club first hand experience travelling in the area members proved that 'necessity is the mother with his uncle while buying rabbits. of invention'. An extra length of vacuum hose "The trappers lived out in the bush for up was attached to bamboo and the extended to four months at a time. They lived as rough apparatus, with some skilful manipulation, as guts, in very basic living conditions. Frank proved successful in removing the bees. would take them out supplies of flour, tea and ELECTRICIANS More surprises were in store. Beyond the sugar and for the rest they just lived off the bees could be seen a military style cap and as land." access to that area was possible via a Frank drove an old Ford and Bob cupboard, Bob was able to retrieve not only remembers he had an unusual place where he the cap but a very old boomerang. He thought kept his money. "He kept his 'bank' of around that one of the younger members of the 1000 pounds in a calico bag under the seat of family, years ago, may have planted the items the Ford." as a secret stash. He was able to shed some Along with the supplies Frank would tow light on the history of the boomerang. out an empty 'chiller' to the trappers and leave Warren Jankowski "It was given to me by my uncle, Frank it with them to fill. "The chiller was like a in The Sterle’s trunk. 0404 163 609

[email protected] Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Registered Electrical Contractor 23229 Club Season Opening Commodore Richard Lowe welcomed guests and members to the Queenscliff Cruising Yacht Club's 55th Opening Day for the 2017/2018 sailing season on Sunday 12 November. Everyone enjoyed the sunny weather, catching up with old and new friends RESTORATION and the hospitality of the club bar prior to the opening ceremony on Sand Island. Vice Commodore Chris Laker presented a donation for $3,000 to Tony Featherston, General Manager of Cottage by the Sea. The club has now donated in excess of $100,000 to CBTS since the Club's inception in 1963. LCDR Tristan Heritier of HMAS Cerberus officially opened the season and unfurled the Australian flag and club pennant to the sound of Les Dusting firing his mini cannon. Rev Peter Martin blessed the fleet then tossed a wooden cross from the wharf into the water. Commodore Lowe announced the results of the Goorangai Race staged on the preceding day from PLUMBING Brighton to Queenscliff. It was the second year in a row that Chris Laker came second by 6 seconds on handicap in the race but Chris says he's not chasing a hat trick for next year's event. Lunch in the club house, Steve Murphy's jazz band playing late into the afternoon… a great way to start the season on their little piece of paradise.

Book now for January and receive: A $250 Credit at Wombat Gully or WRG Landscape Supplies for all jobs over $3000. As January is a slow time for all trades, we are MINI EXCAVATOR HIRE offering an incentive to have your work done in that Month. To qualify you must book your job prior to Goorangai Race - Handicap Winner Ian Staley sailing Dream Catcher, Second was Imagine skippered by Chris December 20th 2017 for January 2018. Laker second, Third John Raff sailing Kate. Queenscliffe Herald, December 2017 – Page 19 Queenscliff Coast Guard News BUSINESS DIRECTORY ARBORIST The little yacht that took a cruise, alone TREE HEALTH & SAFETY Wednesday 16 November 16.56 hours, Coast Guarders man handled her into the Music Festival a great success SPECIALIST TREE CARE Coast Guard Yard where she sits forlornly Coast Guard Queenscliff was alerted by Selling raffle tickets outside the Queens- Qualified Arborists today. Water Police to an overturned vessel cliff Brewhouse for over 29 hours during the Tree Removal & Pruning Noticing a few boat club stickers our drifting off Queenscliff. Skipper Gary two and half day Queenscliff Music Festival Hedging working hypothesis is that she decided to float Tomlins contacted the Queenscliff Ferry provided a funding boost for Coast Guard. Branch Removal off the beach (or was pushed) somewhere who had originally reported the little boat "We raised over $1,500 in Raffle sales and Experts in Tight Space Removals and they advised she had been taken in tow near Blairgowrie. Water Police have been donations. The vibe was fantastic and people by a fishing vessel. notified and are investigating. If you incredibly generous," said PR officer Ric Fully Insured – Pensioner Discount Meantime Crewman Stuart Hinks headed recognise this white deck over blue hull please Lasslett. Many thanks to the folks from the David Stevens 0411 785 181 up the Harbour Tower to try and spot her advise Water Police on 9399 7500. Brewhouse for their wonderful support; I just location. From the tower Stuart was able to see Don't forget to secure your boat, not only does wish I was allowed to drink beer on duty!" Bryan Doheney 0459 902 233 a small group of boats about 1km off the Pilot it have a value but a vessel floating or partially As an 'all hands event' other Coast Guard [email protected] Pier. Arriving at that location Gary and Stuart submerged can be a serious hazard to members crewed the non public gates to the on Coast Guard CG09 found that, having had navigation and could result in a fatality if hit festival site and are looking forward to a great difficulties with the tow, the fisherman had cut by another boat at speed. cheque from the organisers. An 'immediate TREE REMOVAL the DV (Distressed Vessel) lose. Few November Calls response duty crew' were rostered throughout With an outgoing tide the Coast Guard Just three jobs in November, a boat out of fuel the weekend. crew continued towards the heads locating 4km off Indented Heads, an overturned and Boating Knowledge Course the wee vessel, full of water and inverted in unattended Laser yacht in the Rip and a (Needed to get a boat license) the Rip. It was the hull of a 3.65 metre Laser disabled vessel 500 metres off Seaford Pier For information and bookings for the next yacht with no mast or rigging, the bungs out which was assisted by CG09 following an Boating Knowledge Course contact Training and no registration. After righting and taking exercise in Port Phillip. Summary: Three jobs, Officer Gary Tomlins 0409 380 359. her in tow the hull drained a little on the vessels valued at $14,000 and five persons Remember: Plan every voyage, your life return trip to our Queenscliff base. After returned to safe harbour. Six hours of boat depends on it! draining the remaining water the intrepid time expended. Safe boating, Ric Lasslett PLSLSC launches appeal for new clubhouse

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PROPERTY MEN AT WORK MAINTENANCE REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE & SOLUTIONS ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS: GARDENS/LAWNS/HEDGES CAL The New Clubhouse Fundraising Committee has had an YOUR LO FENCES/PAINTING YMAN overwhelming response to the new building design. FLAT PACKS/WOODROT/DOORS HAND NO JOB After years of preparatory work the Point Lonsdale FURNITURE/FLYSCREENS LL O SMA Surf Life Saving Club (PLSLSC) recently launched its DECKING/LETTERBOXES TO public campaign to raise $2m by March 2019 to fund a & MORE... new club house and much needed new club facilities. FOR A FREE QUOTE CALL LAWRY The new Clubhouse design was approved by Council MOBILE: 0499 772 686 FAMILY RUN in early 2017. During 2018 we will complete the tender FULLY INSURED [email protected] ABN: 91181452146 documents, appoint a builder and commence construction at the end of January 2019. The club has $1.5m grant from the Victorian Government in hand and PRINTING & COPYING pledges totalling almost $400,000 after a series of member fundraising parties. "We are seeking major gift pledges from individuals, families and businesses who care about the Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff community and value of the essential surf lifesaving services we provide," said Mr Ponsford. Donations can be made via the website www.pointlonsdaleslsc.asn.au/

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