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rafalgar Lions Club mem- tricts. sentatives from local Lions Clubs bers have received a mag- The club was then shocked by who identify displaced people Tnificent response to their the sudden unprecedented fires who have registered with Relief bushfire appeals at the Trafalgar in East Gippsland and South- Centres. A grant of up to $1500 IGA Supermarket. eastern NSW. Trafalgar Lions per family is made and this mon- In mid-November club mem- Club members again manned ey is to be spent in local commu- bers sat inside the IGA with their their bushfire appeal bucket in nities, where possible. appeal bucket and generous cus- the Trafalgar IGA store and were The Lions Club of Trafalgar tomers donated $3265 towards delighted with the wonderful re- is extremely grateful to the man- the bushfire appeal for fires sponse when a further $12,317 agement and staff at IGA for their raging in New South Wales and was so generously donated over support and to all the people Queensland. eight days. This included contri- of Trafalgar and district who so Trafalgar Lions Club rounded butions from members of Trafal- generously donated to the bush- this amount off to $5000 which gar Bowls Club and the Trafalgar- fire appeals. was then donated to the Aus- Thorpdale RSL branch. It is during emergencies like tralian Lions Foundation which These funds were donated this that we see the very best in distributes funds to clubs in the to the Lions District V3 Bushfire people and the people of Tra- fire-ravaged areas. Appeal and every cent will be falgar and district are indeed By the end of December they spent on bushfire relief in East among the very best. had distributed grants totalling Gippsland. Funds are distributed $312,000 to fire-impacted dis- by a committee including repre- Trafalgar citizen of the year Is David (Wombat) Lyons

Retired local pharmacist and Trafalgar Lion Graham McKenzie ready to accept donations at the IGA Supermarket.

his year’s recipient of the our town’s life, that I suspect working with and advocating on Trafalgar Citizen of the none of us would fully appreci- behalf of the youth of Trafalgar. TYear Award, in the words ate the full scope of activities He is a key part of the Trafalgar of the judges, “is a very worthy undertaken or personal time Youth Resource Centre, where recipient and has shown a long sacrificed. he helps to guide and support and continued dedication to a Secondly, Wombat tire- a popular youth mentoring number of organisations but lessly works on worthy causes program, promoting the care primarily a focus on Trafalgar’s and community events to bring and development of vulnerable youth”. the wider community together young people within our com- Firstly, Wombat (which he which ultimately benefits us all munity. Dr Glenn Doolan (Sec/Treas. Rotary Club of Trafalgar) presents the Citizen of the Year Award to prefers to be called) is involved as a community. Mr. David (Wombat) Lyons on behalf of the Trafalgar Citizen of the Year Committee. in so many discreet elements of Wombat’s main focus is on » CONTINUED PAGE 14

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DEADLINE ADVERTISING CLOSES - 12 FEBRUARY 2020 ARTICLES CLOSE - 12 FEBRUARY 2020 FIND US ON FACEBOOK FEBRUARY EDITION: The Probus Club Christmas party was well attended Page 4 — Traf News February 2020 Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2020 — Page 5 WIRED ONE Gippsland rail is Baw Baw 2020 Council ELECTRICAL Strzelecki Bushwalking Club • Domestic • Commercial grants and sponsorship • Rewires & Additions • New Homes New Years Eve camp Jo Leviston Gippsland’s future • Energy Efficient Lighting Solutions • Installation of TV Antennas & Additional Outlets trzelecki Bushwalkers en- has a number of cycling and first club meeting for the year will our website for more informa- he region’s peak industry to jobs and/or social opportuni- something that will see further programs Ph: 0427 299 271 joyed a range of activities walking opportunities for mem- be a BYO barbecue and drinks at tion about our activities or con- advocate, the Committee ties outside the region. Rail will disruption throughout 2020. Sin December, completing bers. McGregor Park in Trafalgar on tact Jo at [email protected]. for Gippsland, is seeking be a key growth enabler for our Gippsland accepts changes for ommunity groups are non-profit community groups and-Sponsorship/Commu- Craig McGarrity - [email protected] 2019 with a New Years Eve camp Visitors are also welcome to Wednesday 12 February. Check au. T REC 24340 ongoing commitment and ac- region to secure its long-term improved service outcomes but, encouraged to apply across three categories: envi- nity-Development-Grants at Mt. Worth. The 2020 program join in suitable activities. The out our Facebook page or visit tion from the Victorian Govern- sustainability and improvement in terms of metropolitan works, Cfor funding support as ronment, equipment, and minor Anyone wishing to discuss ment to sure-up the future of to community health and wellbe- it remains unclear what flow- Council makes approximately capital works. their application in further rail service and infrastructure in ing”. on benefits will be enjoyed by $300,000 available via the 2020 detail may make an appoint- Gippsland. “Rail freight is as important Gippsland commuters.” Community Development Grants ƒ Minor Capital Works grants ment by calling 1300 229 Whilst the Victorian Gov- as the region’s passenger ser- Gippsland’s contribution to and Community Sponsorship provide up to $10,000 to 229. ernment’s regional rail revival vices as Gippsland presents the the state’s economy is well rec- programs. match community contribu- investment is being rolled-out Victorian economy with heavy ognised and it is essential that Last year (2019) 31 local tions towards minor repairs, Community and a number of upgrades to commodity growth potential, Gippsland is not left behind be- groups, events and regional renovations and associated Sponsorship Gippsland stations and bridges building on our regional eco- cause the region is seen as too ambassadors received Council infrastructure to community Council Community Sponsor- are scheduled, Gippsland rail nomic reputation as a significant difficult in regard to patronage, grants and sponsorship sup- buildings/clubrooms/facili- ship program provides fund- has been neglected compared GDP contributor for the state.” integration and cost. port. Recipients ranged from the ties. Expressions of interest ing support to local community to other regional mainlines in According to Jane Oakley, “Gippslanders’ want and will Aberfeldy Cemetery Trust to the (EOI) open 13 January to events as well as to ambassadors Victoria. the committee is duly concerned use a fast, reliable, direct rail West Gippsland Hockey Associa- 5 February 2020, with suc- that positively promote the Baw Jane Oakley CEO of the Com- that the interpretation of fall- service,” explained Ms Oakley. tion and everything in between, cessful EOIs asked to submit Baw region. mittee for Gippsland said it ing patronage on the Gippsland “It’s important for the Victorian demonstrating the wide breadth a second round application Eligible events may receive has been well established that line is a sign of decreasing need government to understand that of funding opportunities avail- between 2 March and 10 up to $5000 in sponsorship Gippsland mainline rail services rather than the reality of long- the drop in patronage on the able. April 2020. funding. Eligible Baw Baw Am- are the slowest and most unreli- standing disruptions. Gippsland line is a direct reflec- With application rounds set ƒ Environment grants provide bassadors may receive up to able in Victoria. “Many of these disruptions tion on its poor service to the to open on Monday 13 January, funding of up to $5000 for $500 for individuals or $1500 “Faster, more frequent and are a result of upgrades to the region.” and further opportunities to fol- activities or projects that ben- for groups or teams. reliable passenger rail services metropolitan system and not re- low throughout 2020, now is a efit Baw Baw’s environment. The next round of sponsor- are vital for Gippsland’s con- lated to the planned Gippsland great time for local groups and Applications open 3 February ship funding applications are nectivity within the region and regional rail revival program, clubs to consider their projects to 13 March 2020. open from 13 January to 9 Feb- for the year ahead. ƒ Equipment grants provide ruary 2020. Council funding support is funding of up to $5000 for Visit Council’s Community divided into two broad streams: funding for equipment re- Sponsorship webpage for full Community Development Grants quired for the successful eligibility criteria and applica- Results are in on and Community Sponsorship. operation or service delivery. tions. https://www.bawbawshire. Both present unique funding op- Applications open 3 February vic.gov.au/Our-Community/ portunities according to differ- to 13 March 2020. Grants-and-Sponsorship/Com- waste in Baw Baw ent eligibility criteria. ƒ Visit Council’s Community munity-Sponsorship Strzelecki Bushwalking Club celebrating New Year’s Eve at Mt Worth Development Grants web- Anyone wishing to discuss Community page for full eligibility crite- their application in further detail Development Grants ria and applications. https:// may make an appointment by Community Development www.bawbawshire.vic.gov. calling 1300 229 229. Grants are available to eligible au/Our-Community/Grants- Liam Durkin Swap Meet Well Attended

HE Trafalgar Lions Club at the recreation reserve. stall holders up bright and early The football and cricket oval for the day, as people travelled The Lions Club swap meet is was buoyed by the success Those attending the meet as the morning sun made its way was transformed into something from all over Victoria to take held annually and is one of the Wally’s Words Tof another swap meet held arrived in their hundreds, with to Trafalgar. of an outdoor shopping centre part. clubs biggest initiatives.

aw Baw’s waste and re- a transfer station drop off, more information – particularly cycling survey closed mainly due to its conve- regarding what can and cannot Bon Friday 29 November nience and a number of resi- be put in recycling bins. Social 2019 and we received 385 sub- dents not having a trailer to media and email were identi- missions, demonstrating a high take it to the transfer station fied as the preferred methods of level of interest within our com- themselves. communication. munity. ƒ 66% currently compost food To make it easier for resi- E-waste and recycling organics and green organics dents to receive regular updates best practices were hot top- (FOGO) at home. on waste and recycling news, ics amongst responses, while ƒ 73% would likely use a we’ve created a quarterly email the community’s widespread FOGO bin if introduced. newsletter, Our Environment. use of home composting was a ƒ 75% knew that e-waste Subscribe for free via Baw Baw highlight. Two-thirds of those (items with a cord/battery) Council’s website to get the lat- surveyed reported already com- can be dropped off free at est waste and recycling news posting food organics and green our transfer stations. directly to your inbox. organics (FOGO) at home, ƒ 55% received enough infor- Additionally, Council will with an even higher proportion mation from Council about provide regular updates on so- (73%) indicating they would our waste and recycling ser- cial media throughout the year, Alberts Corner Do modern witches make Hex Tapes? Or likely use a FOGO bin if intro- vices, with social media and tackling key topics of interest as are they just into Hexting? – Wally duced – a fantastic result that emails scoring the highest highlighted in the survey results. shows the willingness of our preference. Be sure to follow us on Face- community to make changes to book, Instagram and Twitter to improve our environment. Council would like to thank get all the latest news. ILLIAMS Here’s a summary of the sur- all those who responded. Your We look forward to working Nothing is more vey’s key findings: feedback is highly valued and together with the community elaleua Drive destructive of will directly inform our waste to reducing waste, promoting W raalar ast ƒ 85% of those surveyed are and recycling services going reuse and implementing great respect for the satisfied with our kerbside forward. recycling practises to improve government and the ASTE collection service (including While a majority of residents waste management in Baw Baw law of the land than Liquid Waste Specialists hard waste). told us that they received enough Shire. passing laws which W ƒ 72% preferred the free an- information from Council about cannot be enforced. nual hard waste offer to be our waste and recycling ser- Mobile: 0418 560 171 a kerbside collection, over vices, 45% said they would like – Albert Einstein Phone/Fax: 03 5633 1991 Morning sun over the Trafalgar Lions Club swap meet. Page 6 — Traf News February 2020 Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2020 — Page 7 Trafalgar Fire Brigades’ support to East Gippsland People Urged To Artistic opportunity

Mark Walshe rafalgar fire brigade has With a quick stop at the Swan after the first crews return was 1st spend some time on an Ultra Light their part to assist those affected by member can hold their head up Watch Out For to support 2019 been sending members on Reach staging area, they then Lieutenant Brian Mynard and fire- appliance, as the local brigade these bushfires. This is Firefighter high, whether it be looking after Trotational shift, to assist headed up to Swifts Creek to col- fighter Naomi Goodin. Firefighter here does not have one. Lieutenant Farmer’s first strike team, where our own town community or our with the firefighting efforts in East lect Meeniyan Stony-Creeks Ultra Goodin has been an active mem- Mynard mentioned upon return he we are sure she will learn lots, and neighbours to the east, we have bushfire recovery Gippsland. Based around Swifts Light (a 4wd vehicle that carries ber of the Trafalgar Fire Brigade was proud of Firefighter Goodin’s return home safely. successfully played a vital role in Stink Bug Creek and Omeo, the crews have limited water and a pump), and for a little over 12 months now, efforts and that of the strike team In local news, the Trafalgar Fire the start of this years’ fire season. been conducting firebreaks, ex- high tailed up to Omeo. This was and this is also her first strike team of firefighters, from around the Brigade has had a busy start to the A big thank-you is also warranted ictorians are being asked move. “Keep an eye out around eye out for the bug in goods and p to nine local artists fected communities. vited to apply, with applications tinguishing hot areas (i.e. burning Firefighter Oates first strike team, experience. Lieutenant Mynard Latrobe Valley. season. We had 10 callouts in ten to the families of our firefighters to look out for exotic pests your home, work building, vehi- packaging. “Brown Marmorated across Baw Baw Shire, With support from Amanda, closing at 12pm on Friday 14 logs, peat etc) and patrolling of the and when asked on return men- and Firefighter Goodin spent their Currently in the Swifts creek days to start the year 2020, rang- that support us through these busy Vlike the Brown Marmorat- cles, machinery, shed and garden Stink Bug can hitchhike to Aus- UCardinia Shire and appointed artists will engage February 2020. Indigenous fire front. tioned “while it was hard work, time around the Omeo area, com- area (as I write this, Friday 17 ing from a grass fire in Yarragon, times. ed Stink Bug this summer, and for this destructive nuisance pest tralia on a range of things, from Latrobe Shire are being sought with local communities, busi- Australians, people from cul- Trafalgar brigade fire fighters I made plenty of friends. Being a pleting tasks much the same as January 2020) are Trafalgar fire- to a hay shed fire in Darnum and report any they might find. The — especially if you grow fruit or commercial shipments to indi- to participate in a creative pro- nesses and groups to identify a turally diverse communities, Marcus Barker and Troy Oates rookie, everyone was keen to help the first crew using Hallam’s Ultra fighters Matthew Bailey and Jade Trafalgar structure fire that was Brown Marmorated Stink Bug vegetables,” Dr Crnov said. The vidual parcels of products such gram to support recovery and potential project or initiative. As and people with a disability are were the first Trafalgar crew to me and show me things.” Light vehicle. This was a good op- Farmer, on the third crew rotation. started by a washing machine. was detected for the first time in Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is as kitchenware or shoes.” If you build resilience following the part of the program, appointed encouraged to apply. help our neighbours to the east. The second crew to head east, portunity for Firefighter Goodin to Both were excited to leave and do Every Trafalgar Fire Brigade Victoria about one year ago after an economically damaging pest suspect you have found Brown east-region bushfires of Febru- artists will receive recognised For more information about hitchhiking on imported goods. that can attack more than 300 Marmorated Stink Bug, or any ary and March 2019. training in physiological and the role or to apply, please Agriculture Victoria responded types of crops and become a real other kind of exotic pest, report Expressions of interest are mental first aid, emergency download Expression of Inter- to detections in Clayton, Dande- nuisance for households if found it to the Exotic Plant Pest Hot- now open for the role of Cre- management and facilitating est - Creative Recovery Artist nong South and Port Melbourne, in Victoria. “September through line on 1800 084 881 or email ative Recovery Artist Facilitator. community meetings to help Facilitator. setting up a two-kilometre sur- to April is the high-risk time for a photo, along with your contact Up to nine positions are avail- prepare them for engaging with https://www.bawbawshire. veillance and trapping grid in brown marmorated stink bug,” details and the pest’s location, to able across the region, three the communities or individu- vic.gov.au/Latest-News/Artis- each area. Victoria’s Chief Plant Dr Crnov said. “It can enter plant.protection@agriculture. from each Local Government als who have experienced the tic-opportunity-to-support- Health Officer, Dr Rosa Crnov, Victoria through hitchhiking vic.gov.au area. disruption and harm caused by 2019-east-region-bushfire- said while surveillance did not on imported goods, and even Appointed artists will work bushfire. recovery detect any stink bug populations, more so through the heights of closely with affected commu- Recruitment of the artists The program is facilitated people should be on the lookout summer.” Dr Crnov also advised nities impacted by the 2019 forms the first of a three-phase by Creative Recovery Network to ensure none were hiding dur- online shoppers receiving par- bushfires in the Bunyip State process for the development, in partnership with Baw Baw ing winter and were now on the cels from overseas to keep an Park, Walhalla and South Yin- with the implementation and Shire Council, Cardinia Shire nar areas by working with the showcasing of creative recov- Council, Latrobe City Council community to develop creative ery projects across the region and Lifeline Gippsland. Creative projects in those regions. taking place over the next two Recovery Network is a specialist The project will be led by years. It is expected that ap- service provider and advocate Amanda Gibson, Lead Mentor at pointed artists will be part of for culture and the arts within the Creative Recovery Network, the ongoing program post this the emergency management who has significant experience first phase engagement. sector. Firefighter Troy Oates (left) Firefighter and Firefighter Troy Oates Marcus(left) andBarker Firefighter (right) with Marcus Meeniyan Barker Stony (right) Creek with ultra Meeniyan light appliance,Stony Creek at ultraOmeo light assisting appliance, locals at with Omeo extinguishing assisting locals the fire with properlyextinguishing the fire properly in working with bushfire af- Interested artists are in-

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A Little Patch of Country Cr Darren East Ward Councillor Watch our windows for WALLACE Baw Baw Shire weekly quilt specials! Contact me for all your Local Government Issues Up to 50% off! Roads – Rates – Rubbish – Recreation - Planning ph. 0476 000 053 email. [email protected] 63 Princes Highway, Trafalgar Firefighter Matthew Bailey (left) and Firefighter Jade Farmer (right) at the Swifts Creek staging area. This is Jade’s first strike team Ph: 5633 2311 tAuthorised by D.Wallace 3 Corymbia Crt Trafalgar 3824 Page 8 — Traf News February 2020 Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2020 — Page 9 Take care with food Free green waste Latrobe Valley Field in the heat during drop-offs at Trafalgar Naturalists Club gets summer transfer station bug-eyed over eople are being urged or packaging. thoroughly. o help our community importance to those living on drop off three cubic metres to take extra care when ƒ Take chilled, frozen or hot ƒ When in doubt, throw it out. prepare and maintain larger or rural properties with at once, or smaller volumes Ppreparing food during foods straight home in insu- Dr Sutton said the combina- Ttheir properties over excess growth and vegetation over multiple drop offs. biodiversity warmer weather. Victoria’s Chief lated containers. tion of the holiday period, warm- the fire season, Baw Baw Shire around their homes - over and ƒ Green waste over three cubic Health Officer, Dr Brett Sutton, ƒ Keep raw foods and ready-to- er weather conditions and an Council is offering free green above what can be disposed of metres will be charged at the warned failure to cook poultry eat foods separate. increase in outdoor activity, par- waste drop-offs from 18 January in the regular fortnightly kerb- normal rate. Alix Williams correctly or mishandling could ƒ Keep chilled foods cold at ticularly barbecues, often led to to 31 March 2020. side green waste bin collections. ƒ Bookings are not required, lead to illness. He said correct five degrees Celsius or colder riskier patterns of food handling Following the success of the simply visit the transfer sta- he President of the Field versity and their importance is You will be introduced to handling and temperature con- and hot food hot at 60 de- and consumption, and summer free green waste drop of days Trafalgar Transfer Station tion during open hours and Naturalists Club of Vic- grosssly underestimated. Max is many aspects of the cryptozoic trol was the key to minimising grees Celsius or hotter — was a peak time for gastroen- back in October last year, the of- Location: Giles Road present proof of residency Ttoria, Maxwell Campbell very committed to the conserva- world that you never knew ex- food poisoning from bacteria avoid room temperature. teritis cases. “It is possible to eat fer is being extended once again Open hours: 10.00am - 4.00pm (such as driver’s license or will be guest presenter at the tion of biodiversity and ecosys- isted. such as Salmonella and Campy- ƒ Don’t eat foods that usually well, stay healthy and enjoy the to all residents – both home on Saturday, Sunday and rates notice). meeting of the Latrobe Valley tems and will discuss aspects The following day’s excur- lobacter. Other important tips go in the fridge if they have holiday period — and there are owners and tenants – this time Monday ƒ Green waste must be deliv- Field Naturalists’ Club on Friday of biodiversity as they pertain to sion will be to Wirilda Environ- for a food safety: been kept outside these loads of great food safety tips on for a much longer time period ered in residential vehicles 28 February 2020 at the Uniting small invertebrates. ment Park, near Tyers. temperatures for more than the Better Health Channel,” Dr at all Council-operated trans- Free offer conditions and trailers (commercial ve- Church Hall, Old Sale Road New- His presentation will be sup- ƒ Thoroughly wash and dry three hours. Sutton said. For more informa- fer stations in Lardner, Neerim hicles will be charged at the borough from 7:30pm. ported by his extensive macro Visitors are most welcome hands when preparing food ƒ Use separate and clean tion visit www.betterhealth.vic. South, Trafalgar and Erica. ƒ Each household is eligible standard rate). Vertebrates, animals with and micro videography of cryp- to both activities; there is no and before eating. utensils to handle raw and gov.au/Blog/BlogCollectionPage/ This new initiative is part of to drop off up to three cubic ƒ Green waste must be sepa- backbones, comprise only a tozoic organisms. These organ- charge. For more information ƒ Avoid spoiled foods, foods cooked foods. dont-make-me-sick Council’s commitment to com- metres of acceptable green rated from other waste or it small fraction, 1% of all animal isms are small invertebrates phone 0410 237 292 past their use-by dates or ƒ Cook poultry, eggs, minced munity safety and bushfire sea- waste free of charge. will be charged at the stan- life. Whereas invertebrates, ani- living on the ground and hid- foods in damaged containers meats, fish and sausages son preparedness. ƒ To cater for different trailer dard rate. mals without backbones, com- den under leaf litter, wood and This offer is of particular sizes, residents can either prise 99% of the Earth’s biodi- stones. A native Jewell Bug, photo by Max Campbell Trafalgar Holden Anton Hair nominated Trafalgar Holden Museum reflects on 2019 Museum for Celebrate Baw Baw Neil Joiner nother year draws to a ensuring its progress. was marred with some poor 1923 W2 Class Holden built would like to highlight Warren museum many thousands of dol- car of the month... award close and we have the op- ƒ The new signage on the high- weather, which kept a lot of tram, which arrived at the Fowler provided the transport lars and we greatly appreciate Bob Moss Aportunity to reflect on the way has increased our visi- people at home however, museum several months for the transport of the tramlines Warren’s generosity and thank Mark Walshe year 2019 and the great things tors to the Museum and has all those who attended had back. on which the tram sits, these his team for their assistance. he HSV GTSR W1 is the terrific job bringing the W1 to are gob smacking enough. that are happening as a result. At required us to open seven a great time and we will be rails were located in Newport We feel that the support of final new model to be life. It was a big task which over- But so are claims like zero to ocal Trafalgar business an amazing place to live, work ment of the achievements from the Holden museum, we can say days a week from 10am to running the event again next I would like to publicly thank and Warren’s team picked these the Trafalgar businesses is grow- Tdeveloped from the ‘Ze- came a series of hurdles: finding 100km/h in 4.2sec, a 12.1sec Anton Hair has been nomi- and employ. the whole Anton Hair crew, from that we had an incredibly suc- 5pm. year on the 18 October 2020. all of our volunteers who under- up and delivered them to the ing and we are hoping that the ta’-based Holden Commodore the engines, developing a dry 400m sprint and a combined Lnated for the Celebrate Baw 2019 was an exciting year apprentices, to stylists, cleanup cessful year. ƒ This has placed an enormous Much of the success of our take all the tasks necessary to museum at no cost. museum is contributing to their which ends production in Octo- sump oiling system, upgrading cycle fuel consumption figure of Baw award for 2019/2020. for Anton Hair including a study crew and admin. Some of the highlights can be pressure for our conscien- Route 69 event is due to hard ensure the smooth running of all Also the same group donated success. ber2017. That makes it special the Tremec TR6060 manual six- 16.5L/100km (translation: real The Celebrate Baw Baw tour in New York during fashion The awards gala will be held summarised with the following: tious roster group however, work put in by the organiz- aspects of our museum. a large amount of fill, which was We have some grand plans enough. But to its credit, HSV speed gearbox and so on. world fuel consumption into the award is to celebrate the out- week for owners Noel & David at Lardner Park on Friday 13 ƒ Our WW2 workboat has thanks to an increase in ing committee and all of the At the museum we have been placed in the car park opposite for the year 2020 and hope to didn’t just add 5kW and a stick- It is also 20s folks). standing achievements of organ- Watts. March 2020. Good luck to Anton progressed significantly un- volunteers we are starting to volunteers who help out on overwhelmed by the contribu- the museum, which improved see as many Trafalgar residents er kit. The intention was to go a $169,990 limited edition, of In the end, the HSV isations and businesses whose On a facebook post, David Hair, and congrats. der the dedication of Mick cope with new hours in an the day. tions and support that we have the parking in the area and was as possible at the museum out with a bang not a whimper which just 300 will be built. GTSR W1 is testament to Aussie passion and commitment en- from Anton Hair said that this Brennan who has worked orderly manner. ƒ Another achievement this received from both visitors and greatly appreciated. throughout the year. and the W1 does that in spades, And, despite that hefty price-tag, ‘can-do’ engineering. hance Baw Baw’s reputation as award nomination is a testa- tirelessly throughout the year ƒ Once again our Route 69 year was the arrival of the local businesses and one such I The contributions saved the courtesy of its 474kW LS9 V8. all but one or two have already At this time we have, Believe it or not there’s more to been accounted for. at the Museum a locally owned this car than the engine alone. The engine outputs GTSR.W1 car on show. We’ve no doubt Hold- and the price, which is the Some of this article has been Mallacoota fire en Special Vehicles has done a highest yet for a HSV vehicle, copied from other publications

Some of the Anton Hair team Chelsea, Stephanie, Noel, Jade & Andrea

A part of the new display that is being created in the new building IT’S TRUE

Venus is the only planet in our universe that rotates Fire ravaged virtually all of East Gippsland last month, with some Trafalgar residents caught up in 2017 GTSR.W1 COMMODORE clockwise the disaster. This incredible photo shows just how choking the fire was that hit Malacoota. Anton Hair owners Noel Watts & David Watts at New York Fashion Week Page 10 — Traf News February 2020 Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2020 — Page 11 Lions Club holds eye tests Trafalgar and Yarragon for primary school students students of St Paul’s achieve Sonia Lombardo very high VCE results 2019 t Joseph’s Primary School visual acuity, depth perception could then be followed up by the Trafalgar were fortunate and colour vision, along with us- local optometrist. Paula Walland Senough to participate in the ing the Welsh Allyn Spot Vision Overall, the afternoon ran tudents of St Pauls from ragon South on 94.9, Chloe Ma- veesha Jayasuriya of Traralgon In all 11% of students Lions Club Eye Health Program Screener. with efficiency and ease and we Trafalgar and Yarragon jstorovic of Yarragon on 94.65, on 98.15. achieved an ATAR over 95 and (LEHP-Australia) recently. Students who participated thank our local Lions Club of Tr- Scan be proud of their VCE Kelsey Hollier of Yarragon on Amongst the year level are 22% of students achieved an The Lions Club members are found these tests relatively easy afalgar for their time and effort. achievements. The next few 91.85. a number of inspiring success ATAR over 90. all trained to perform simple and received a written report weeks will be an exciting time The 2019 Dux of St Paul’s stories from students whose The percentage of students eye screening tests that checked identifying deficiencies that for these students who now Anglican Grammar School hard work and perseverance who achieved an ATAR of over await offers of placement from wishes to remain anonymous. has enabled them to exceed 80 was an impressive 48%, a range of university and TAFE The highest ATAR scored was their own expectations. There placing them in the top 20% institutions, seek employment 99.5. Sarah Blyth of Warra- are several examples of stu- of the state. 85% of students or travel overseas. gul South scored 98.95. Close dents who, with support, have achieved an ATAR over 50. The very high achievers in- behind her were Annie Guo of triumphed over health and clude Claire Coots of Trafalgar Moe on 98.5, Lachlan Martino personal hardships to achieve on 94.85, Emma Wong of Yar- of Traralgon on 98.25 and Ka- impressive results. Trafalgar High School

David ‘Wombat’ Lyons Valedictory dinner a success

n celebration of the gradu- "Completing Year 12 is a Announced on the night our 2019. SRC meeting and ran events standing performance in the ation of our Year 12 stu- major achievement for students Valedictorian, VCAL prize winner Principal Mersey presented across the school community. school senior VCAL certificate Idents, families of graduates and families" said Principal Jane and Principal award winners, the Principals Award to Sadira Sadira balanced these ad- course, as well at the associated along with teachers and peers Mersey, as she drew special at- congratulations to Seth Benson Snell, a member of our 2019 ditional commitments with her TAFE and work placement ele- gathered for the Trafalgar High tention to the role of parents and announced as Valedictorian for Student Leadership team who learning and also achieved high ments went to Kaitlyn Ferguson. School 2019 Valedictory Dinner families in their students journey his outstanding academic per- represented students at School academic results in 2019. in Traralgon. across High School. formance across all subjects in Council meetings, chaired many The VCAL award, for out-

Annette Watkin from Trafalgar Lions Club conducts an eye test. Ben Grist and Jacob Morrison work together.

Trevor Byrne using a sports vision screener.

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Mark Walshe into Christmas 2019 David ‘Wombat’ Lyons for Traf High student

n December 2019, the Tra- competition at Trafalgar, to see had the bar open with many soft to teach the young adults how Pizza, Trafalgar for their support rafalgar High School tion night at the end last year. chairman of the Trafalgar Youth falgar Junior Fire Brigade in the Christmas period. drinks to be consumed. to bowl correctly. The night was on the night. awarded its annual com- Resource Centre and now 22 Imembers, along with some Dinner of pizzas was sup- The bowls club supplied a fun break-up to the year and Winning team: Rebecca Tmunity service award to Ms Dorothy Hoare OAM, who years later remains an active- senior fire brigade members, plied by Alberto’s Trafalgar, and some junior bowls for the mem- with many thanks to Trafalgar Geisler, Kathy Geisler, Sheridan Willow Grove based student serves as a community represen- committee member. She also participated in a lawn bowls the Trafalgar Lawn Bowls Club bers to use; and did a tutorial Lawn Bowls Club and Albertos Jacobs and Adrian Allatt. Jordon Garratt, who will be go- tative on the school council, pre- spent two years on the Trafalgar ing into year 11 this year, for his sented Jordon with his certificate Community Development asso- consistent contribution to both and the perpetual shield that his ciation and after retiring from the school and wider commu- name was added too. the nursing profession in 1992, nity. Ms Hoare OAM’s name has returned to the health sector Jordon was recognised for been applied to the award not- as a volunteer on the Baw Baw his wider community volunteer- ing her massive contribution to Latrobe primary care partner- ing, especially in the sporting the community of Trafalgar. ships community advisory com- communities of Willow Grove Ms Hoare was a foundation mittee for four years. and contribution to student member of the Lioness Club of Each year, Trafalgar High events at Trafalgar High School Trafalgar in 1980 and over her School presents the community in 2019. time in the club served in roles service award in her name. He was presented the award including president and sec- as part of the school presenta- retary. She was the inaugural Trafalgar High School raises Rainbow Flag David ‘Wombat’ Lyons

unny skies and prefect ing the Rainbow flag, a granted our Safe Schools program to weather greeted Trafalgar gift to the school from the Rais- raise awareness, educate com- SHigh Schol as it raised ing Rainbows initiative. munities and ultimately, reduce a rainbow flag to fly over the "Raising Rainbows is an the instances of LGBTIQA+ school yard in the final week initiative of the ChillOut Festival related bullying in regional of 2019. to empower young LGBTIQA+ schools and communities." The morning tea was attend- youth in regional Victoria and Guests then enjoyed a small ed by Staff, Students and com- be proud of who they are and morning tea of fruit and scones munity members who watched feel safe in their community." and Gray Blackwood MP con- as Gary Blackwood MP joined said Principal Jane Mersey as gratulated the school on pro- School Captains Grady Ruiter she addressed the morning tea viding an inclusive learning Junior firefighter Drazic thinking about his shot Practice makes perfect, Practicethe juniors makes receiving perfect, tutorial the juniors from thereceiving Trafalgar tutorial Bowls from Club the members Trafalgar Bowls Club members and Cooper Burgess for the ris- "The program links well with environment. Trafalgar Community Carols Trafalgar High School student Jordan Garratt was recognised for his work within the community Sue Jacka last year, 2019

here’s always a great com- to come at very short notice- a munity spirit at the Traf double difficulty as they usu- TCommunity Carols. The ally provide a number of singers grassy spot between the Uniting too. After a lot of phone calls to Church and the Public halls is various bands (all busy) one of sheltered and provides a bit of the Traralgon Brass band mem- a natural sound shell. This year bers put out a Facebook call for we continued a recent practice any musicians to come and join where children from both Tra- in. And what a result! The night falgar Primary and St Joseph’s kicked off with a bracket of well schools had learned and re- known Christmas themed songs hearsed two songs (All I Want for from local John Coupe’s friends Christmas is You and Jingle Bells on guitar and drums. They re- Rock .) They then were able to ally helped to get the gathering perform them together- a great crowd in the mood. ‘Heart and symbol of the unity that Christ- Soul’ singers came together at mas brings. a couple of day’s notice to lead Many of the kids also took ad- the singing. Then we had a 14 vantage of the nativity costumes piece brass band made up mu- available to take a role in the sicians from across Gippsland retelling of the Christmas story. who had responded to the call Rosemary O’Shannon’s donkey out on Facebook. Many of them Trooper and her pet sheep re- had never played together before ally added to the atmosphere as and two were teenagers in the Tr- this year’s Mary (Scarlett Murto) aralgon Training band. The mu- grew her confidence though ar- sic was wonderful for this event riving on the donkey! and the way it all came together What would Community Car- in a very short time was our own ols be without the music? This Christmas miracle. Left to Right: Jane Mersay Principal, Grady Ruiter, Gary Blackwood MP, Cooper Burgess. Gray Blackwood Mp helps student leaders Grady Ruiter and Cooper Burgess raise the flag. year our usual band was unable » CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Trafalgar citizen of the year Is David (Wombat) Lyons Wombat is also a key figure Wombat also chairs the at the Trafalgar Scout Group. Community Advisory Com- This is in addition to wider mittee to the West Gippsland roles in scouting as State Com- Libraries. He works to coordi- AUSTRALI A missioner for Diversity and nate our Australia Day celebra- Inclusion, and being a Rover tions, the ones we are enjoying Adviser. He has provided sig- here today. And you cannot go nificant support to other lead- to a garage sale, market night, r ers at Trafalgar, and has played battle of Trafalgar event, or alga DAY Traf a major role in our Groups other community gathering wih ates continued success including without finding him there. lebr ce Day taking a leadership role in es- David “Wombat” Lyons is a alia ustr tablishing and supporting our kind and generous man, who A st eakfa ventures unit. has been working hard for br Wombat has also been an many years to keep Trafalgar active member of the Trafalgar the best that it can be. His ef- Community Development As- forts have been immense, sociation. His work with this and yet his reaction when group has been focussed on first notified of the award “I the growth and development am shocked, surely there are of our town, whilst protecting more deserving candidates in our green spaces, advocated this community.” He was thor- for public amenities and has oughly reassured that he was helped to keep Trafalgar a certainly the most deserving of wonderful place to live. this award.

Principal Jane Mersey from Trafalgar High School and the crowd listening intensely

Ray James of the Trafalgar-Thorpdale RSL was the MC for the The Rosse family (front) and Allatt Family (rear) watching the Attendees digging into a free breaky, supplied by Trafalgar Lions Trafalgar locals enjoying the morning formalities Attendees digging into a free breaky, supplied by Trafalgar Lions Attendees digging into a free breaky, supplied by Trafalgar Lions morning Aus Day celebration Club Club Club

Trafalgars’ Citizen of the Year award winner David ‘Wombat’ Trafalgars’ Citizen of the Year award winner David ‘Wombat’ Ly- Lions Club volunteers getting the free beaky ready Trafalgar Junior Fire Brigade’s Johanna Baker was a guest speaker Lt Mark Walshe of the Trafalgar Fire Brigade, with Lachlan Allatt Lions Club volunteers getting the free beaky ready Lyons and his family ons giving his acceptance speech Junior Brigade Cpt and Johanna Baker of the Junior Fire Brigade Page 16 — Traf News February 2020 Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2020 — Page 17

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Let them soar! situations, we have the capac- to mentor these people as they elcome to a new year Max had a deep knowledge Please share any old photos As the new year gets un- ity to see potential of others grow into new roles, we can be at the Trafalgar and of Australian history, writing you may have with us – we can derway, I haveReflection been thinking and to enable them to rise to assured that our organisations WDistrict Historical articles for the Society’s “Ga- then scan record and return about what approachesReflection I want their abilities. We can spot the will be strengthened. When Society. zette”, interviewing local resi- these. Names of the subject if to characterise the coming creativity or different perspec- people are allowed to grow in Our first meeting for the dents for his programmes on known are important. year. One thing that stands out tives someone else brings and their passions, they give more year will be on February 20 3BBR-FM and recording their Copies of the December to me is enabling people to nurture that. Or, of course we to their club and the people at 5pm. Members and visitors stories in sound and in photo- Gazette are still available at grow into the richness of their can see these possibilities as a around them. When young are encouraged to attend at the graphs. Max died in 2010, and the post office or newsagency own creativity and capability. threat and thwart anything that people are encouraged to fol- rooms which are at the front of it is because of his interest in for $4.00 and make interest- Many of us are leaders of one brings change or difference. low their passions, they will the Kindergarten, 30 Contin- the Trafalgar High School, his ing reading. Contents include sort or another. It may be in the We could choose to let our be more focussed on achiev- gent St Trafalgar. Working bees love of history and his practice an article on the opening of home as parent or grandpar- fears prevent a new generation ing their own goals and often are held every first and third of encouraging young people the Trafalgar Kindergarten and ent. It may be in a local group, of leaders from taking on roles. (maybe surprisingly!) they be- Friday of the month from 2pm in their studies, that the history Infant Welfare Centre in 1959. sporting association or service This does not lead to long-term come more committed to their until 4.30pm or by appoint- prize has been initiated as a An excerpt from the paper of club. Or perhaps in the work- sustainability. studies. ment with Jean Huffer on 5633 living memorial to a generous, the day in 1936 lists the ac- place we have people who look If we do nurture of others’ Let’s choose to let them 1960. Visitors and researchers community-minded man. cidents suffered by workers in up to us. With each of these capabilities and do what we can soar! most welcome. For 2019 the recipients the timber industry at the time. In December 2019, Gle- were Katie Kasper and Chloe OH and S were obviously not ntonio and Giuseppina wedding anniversary with their gar on November 29 1959. nys Ralls and Dianne Ireland Rees. Congratulations to both involved! Schena (Tony and Josie) family recently. They were mar- They have five sons: John, attended the Trafalgar High girls. We look forward to seeing Acelebrated their 60th ried in St John’s Church Trafal- Tony, Frank, Lou and Marco. School Presentation Evening Over the summer break as many as possible, old faces QUOTE OF THE MONTH to present the Max Gibson we have seen devastating fires and new, at our February meet- The true Aussie battler and his wife thrust doggedly Memorial History Prize. With and with these have come the ing. For details on this or any Tony and Josie Schena with their five sons. a life-long interest in history, loss of historic buildings and other matter related to our onwards: starting again, failing again, implacably thrusting Max Gibson was the inaugu- structures such as the trestle Society, please phone Jean on towards success. For success, even if it is only the success ral president of the Trafalgar rail bridge at Wairewa and an 5633 1960 or John on 5633 of knowing that one has tried to the utmost and never and District Historical Society historic home in Sarsfield. This 1756. GILES/SCHEMBRI baby surrendered, is the target of every battler. Michael Page and which he served from 1985 stresses the importance of pho- Robert Inapen - authors until 2009. tographic historical records. Trafalgar, Know Your Neighbour

Reuben Giles and Jennifer Schembri are excited to welcome their son Charlie Alexander. Born December 10 2019 at War- ragul Hospital. Photo: Alison K Photography

Name: Mark Walshe Volunteer Activities: CFA What can we do to make fire brigade, CFA Junior fire Trafalgar more welcoming You are invited Age: 36 brigade, Traf News – Editor, for newcomers?: Encourage to help us Battle of Traf, Trafalgar Commu- to join our many community Birthplace: Frankston nity Development Association, groups Trafalgar-Thorpdale RSL When did you move to Tra- What can we do to make CELEBRATE 90 falgar, and why?: 2013, for Family: One Daughter Trafalgar a better commu- YEARS OF work in the Valley nity?: More police presence Why do you live in Tra- CATHOLIC Education School: Year 10, falgar?: Close to Melbourne What are Trafalgar’s hidden EDUCATION Technical College by train or road, with a rural treasures?: Uralla Nature atmosphere Reserve Education Qualifications: Mark Walshe On Sunday 22nd March 2020 Mechanic What makes Trafalgar spe- As dictator of Trafalgar for Beginning with Thanksgiving Mass In St John’s cial?: The people. You always a day, what would be your Church at 10:00 am Career: Earthmoving machin- get a hello or a wave when out priority?: Fixing of the country ery sales and about roads and complete more Followed by Open School, roadside maintenance Social Gathering. Hobbies: Travelling What can we do to make BBQ lunch Provided Trafalgar more attractive for tourists and travellers?: For Enquires: Email: [email protected] RV rest stop with dump point. Phone: 03 56 331 151 More public parking. Tony and Josie Schena celebrate their anniversary. Page 20 — Traf News February 2020 Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2020 — Page 21 New Doctors at Trafalgar Medical Farming News

ith the start of a new Dr Ben Tang also works at cently moved to the area from without leaving the town,” Dr Mi- Please call 5633 2211 to make health nursing, podiatry,health oste -nursing, podiatry, oste- year, Trafalgar Medical Warragul Hospital and Dr Cait- Queensland. Sarah is an experi- chael Kunze said. an appointment or book an ap- opathy and exercise physiology.opathy and exercise physiology. Wwelcomes new doctors lin Bialy at Latrobe Regional enced GP with qualifications and “We are fortunate in having pointment online via our website Call 5633 2986 to makeCall an 5633 2986 to make an to the town. Hospital; both holding qualifica- special interest in mental health, health professionals who have www.trafmc.com.au . appointment or drop in appointmentto Tra- or drop in to Tra- Some Animals May Be rian environment and livestock for blooms, as this remains the mary water supply is affected,” the high danger period. zinc oxide is fed in pelleted Doctors Ben Tang, Vidhya tions in obstetrics. This nicely women’s health and children. excellent skills and expertise.” Trafalgar Primary Care con- falgar Primary Care to findfalgar outPrimary Care to find outAffected By Smoke are from time to time exposed most effective way of preventing Dr Bell said. “We recommend Facial eczema is a liver dis- form. More inconsistent results Subramaniam, Sachin Kumar compliments the existing mater- “It is great to welcome new Dr Michael also thanked Drs tinues to grow and expand with more about the differentmore allied about the different allied and Ash to bush and grass fires and stock deaths,” he said. “Blue- laboratory testing of the water ease (often accompanied by were achieved when zinc was fed and Caitlyn Bialy join Trafalgar nity team of Dr Pete Verbeek, Dr doctors and services to the team; Yan Lu and Esha Gopee who fin- physiotherapy and telehealth and ancillary services. and ancillary services. the associated smoke, ash and green algal blooms typically ap- supply for the presence of blue- photosensitisation) caused by via a mineral dispenser or in Medical starting this month. All Briohney Klason and Midwife/ this improves access to general ish their placement at Trafalgar scheduled to commence soon. ANIMALS, including live- embers,” Agriculture Victoria pear as surface scum that looks green algae, and a post-mortem the sporesof a pasture fungus a powdered form. four doctors are GP Registrars Nurse Practitioner, Elle Crighton. practice and primary care and Medical. This is in addition to the cur- stock, generally tolerate smoke advises. “Effects are typically like a suspension of green paint examination of dead or sick that multiply rapidly in warmand It is recommended farmers with Eastern Victoria GP Training In addition to new GP Reg- ensures our patients and the Trafalgar Medical has ap- rent services that include: X-ray, and ash fallout from bushfires short term and associated with or curdled green milk, often animals by a veterinarian.” Blue- humid conditions. As summer consider blood testing 10 cows and will work at Trafalgar for the istrars, Dr Sarah Ledger joins greater Trafalgar community can pointments available every day ultrasound, echocardiographs, well, but Agriculture Victoria the inhalation of smoke and ash with an earthy smell. However, green algae toxins may remain turns to autumn and rainfall re- in their herd 30 to 40 days after coming 12 months. Trafalgar Medical having re- see a clinician in a timely basis, and is taking new patients. psychology, audiology, mental says some animals, particularly during periods of intense expo- the colour may range from pale on dry pasture for a long time turns, spore numbers will rise supplementation starts to check cats, dogs and horses, may suf- sure. “For animals that have not green to dark brown.” Deaths following irrigation, often until and so will the risk to cows. zinc levels are at the required fer minor respiratory problems been burnt, there are typically can occur when stock drink tox- there is rain or irrigation with Some high spore counts have level and adjust their program if or eye irritation. In areas where no long term effects.” Agricul- ins produced by the blue-green uncontaminated water. Contami- already been recorded this sum- required. there are ongoing serious smoky ture Victoria advises there are no algae, often when it is concen- nated water should not be used mer, so even hot dry conditions Experience in New Zealand Ear infection in pets conditions, it advises livestock known issues from a food safety trated on the down-wind side of to irrigate vegetables and fruit are no guarantee that spore indicates that accurate zinc owners may want to consider re- perspective associated with the a water supply and has formed or come in contact with plants numbers will remain low. supplementation at preventative locating their animals, depend- exposure of livestock to smoke a dense, surface scum. Animals being grown for food, particu- To help dairy farmers man- levels is likely to be safe for up to ing on advice from emergency and ash during bush and grass that have consumed blue-green larly fruit and vegetables that are age the risk, Dairy Australia is 100 days. After this point, farm- ar infections are a com- drum is ruptured. Inner ear in- ƒ Different pupil sizes or a Humidity: moisture in your local vet clinic. The vet will ex- not a healthy pink colour,not if theya healthy pink colour, if they services. Respiratory symptoms fires. farmers with injured live- algal toxin may become ill rap- mostly eaten raw such as apples, again funding the Facial Eczema ers should have blood testing mon reason pet owners fections can cause issues with a raised third eyelid (the small pet’s ears encourages yeast and amine your pet including a focus have a discharge or odour,have or a if discharge or odour, or if observed include increased stock should report them to Ag- idly, develop a staggery gait, col- grapes, tomatoes, strawber- Pasture Spore Monitoring Pro- repeated to minimise the risk of Ewill seek advice from their dog or cats ability to hear. lid in the inside corner of the bacteria to grow. on the ear canals. They will use you notice swelling or painyou from notice swelling or pain from coughing or increased breathing riculture Victoria on 1800 226 lapse, begin to convulse and die ries, cabbages and other salad gram with sentinel farms located toxicity. vet. Recognising an ear infection eye) Narrowed ear canals: some an otoscope to look into the ear the ear then consult yourthe veteri ear- then consult your veteri- rates as a result of minor irrita- 226, so that animal health staff — typically within 24 hours — greens. It is also recommended in all major regions of Gippsland More information for farm- and seeking advice early can be breeds of dogs have narrowed canal and take swabs to analyse narian. narian. tion of animals’ airways. Exces- can assess. People with injured depending on the toxicity of the to keep stock off pasture that and the Bega Valley. ers and advisors about the dis- critical in achieving a quick and What are the signs of What causes ear ear canals making drainage from what type of infection is present. Also, regular cleaning byAlso, lift- regular cleaning by lift- sive tear production can indi- pets should seek advice immedi- bloom and the concentration of has been irrigated with blue- The aim of the program is ease, current spore counts and successful outcome. ear infection? infections? the ear, and good ventilation into Often if we can’t see right ing the ear; squeezing ining a recthe- ear; squeezing in a rec- cate eye irritation. Ash fallout, ately from a local vet. For more the toxin. Those that do not die green algae contaminated water to inform farmers, veterinar- facial eczema prevention can Ear problems can be frustrat- Does your pet shake their There are many reasons why the ear canal difficult. For these down the ear canal because it is ommended ear cleaningommended fluid; ear cleaning fluid;depending on quantity, may also information about looking after immediately often suffer severe for at least seven days after ir- ians and nutrition advisors when be obtained by speaking to a ing to treat, they often can wax head a lot? This may be because your pet’s ears become inflamed. breeds of dogs, getting ear treat- either painful or full of discharge gently massaging the gentlyear to massaging the ear to affect the palatability of pasture. livestock after an emergency, liver damage. This may lead to rigation. Dr Bell said dogs were spore counts are rising so that nutrition advisor or vet or by and wane and knowing when to their ears are inflamed, itchy or Here are a few commonly seen ment into the right part of the ca- we will suggest a small sedation distribute the fluid; anddistribute remov- the fluid; and remov- If possible, livestock should be visit agriculture.vic.gov the development of jaundice also prone to poisoning as they preventative measures (such accessing the facial eczema in- finish treatment can be difficult sore. causes. nal to get a quick resolution can procedure for your pet so we ing excess liquid with ingcotton excess liquid with cotton placed on pastures with the low- (‘the yellows’) or photosensiti- tended to swim in farm water as supplementing the diet with formation on the Dairy Australia due to the shape of cats and dogs Other symptoms of ear infec- be tricky. can clean the ear and examine wool can help with pets woolthat are can help with pets that are est ash burden. If this is not an Blue-Green Algae sation during the next few days. supplies, and should be kept zinc) can be taken before severe website. ear canals. tions are: Allergies: there is a strong Parasites: mites are often a the ear drum. prone to infections, yourprone vet or to infections, your vet or option, then producers may have Alert Dr Bell said those that recovered away from suspect water sourc- liver damage occurs. To subscribe to the Facial Warm moist ear canals, with ƒ Scratching ears link between allergic skin dis- cause of ear infection in young We will then prescribe an ap- vet nurse can show you vethow nurse to can show you how to to increase bail feeding or feed from these ailments often suf- es. More information about Feeding the correct amount Eczema Monitoring Alerts, email little ventilation, make an ideal ƒ Smell from ears ease and otitis (ear inflamma- animals. These pets are highly propriate medication for the ear, properly clean your pets properlyears. clean your pets ears. out more good quality hay or si- CURRENT seasonal condi- fered from chronic ill-health. If blue-green algal contamination zinc oxide in grain/concentrates Dr Steph Bullen at environment for infection to es- ƒ Discharge from ears tion) and often an ear infection irritated by their ears, and often and can show you how best to And finally, never use cottonAnd finally, never use cotton lage. Agriculture Victoria advises tions remain favourable for blue- a suspicious bloom is noticed, in irrigation water sources or in the bail at milking can be very stephanie.bullen@dairyaus- tablish. Bacteria and yeast can ƒ Sore ears (won’t let you is the first symptom of underly- have a dark brown discharge apply this to the ear canal. buds in your pet’s ears budsas this in your pet’s ears as this agistment may also be an option green algae to thrive in farm stock should be removed as livestock water supplies is avail- effective for facial eczema pre- tralia.com.au, phone 0417 123 multiply in a warm, waxy, moist touch them) ing skin disease. from the ears. could cause further damagecould tocause further damage to for cattle and sheep farmers, water supplies. Victoria’s acting quickly as possible, and a safe able at agriculture.vic.gov.au/ vention. If cows are underdosed 387 or visiting environment, contributing to in- ƒ Red or swollen skin around Foreign bodies: grass seeds How you can prevent the ears. the ears. and horse owners. It says levels chief veterinary officer Dr Cam- alternative water supply pro- agriculture/farm-management/ (e.g. incorrect rate, settling out www.dairyaustralia.com. flammation. the ear can get stuck in your pet’s ear What to do if you ear infection of smoke and ash exposure will eron Bell said livestock owners vided. “Where possible, produc- blue-green-algae-issues. of the supplement, competition au/farm/animal-management/ Ear infections can progress ƒ A tilting of the head to one and cause pain and inflamma- think your pet has an Check your pet’s ears regu- vary from day to day depending needed to remain vigilant, as ers should identify an alternative between cows) there may be in- animal-health/facial-eczema- from the outer ear, to the middle side or the other (inner ear tion making the ear sore and ir- ear infection larly and be on the look out for on the prevailing wind, and vet- blue-green algae poisoning can water supply, prior to their pri- Facial Eczema in adequate protection from facial spore-count- and even inner ear if the ear infection) ritating to your pet. Make an appointment at your signs of an infection. If ears are erinary advice should be sought result in poisoning of livestock mary source of livestock drink- Cattle eczema. if animal owners are concerned and pets. “As there is no specific ing water being affected Blood testing of cows in 12 that their animals are being af- treatment for blue-green algae by a bloom. There may not DAIRY farmers are being herds last season indicated that fected by smoke or ash. “Fire poisoning, producers should be time to identify an alterna- urged to stay informed about fa- protective levels of zinc in the Funny Sign is a natural part of the Victo- check farm water supplies daily tive water source once the pri- cial eczema risk as we head into blood was most reliable when

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For Performance, Quality & Value Duke Yorkshire Terrier Page 22 — Traf News February 2020 Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2020 — Page 23 CHURCH SERVICES WHEN CATHOLIC PARISH Traf Cricketers Represent League Remember Father Bernie Krotwaar, Phone 5633 1166 Liam Durkin number of Trafalgar val, which saw him average 23 themselves against neighbouring St John’s Trafalgar, 54 Waterloo Road Cricket Club players have with the bat and 14 with the ball. Gippsland cricket associations. Vigil Mass: 6pm (Saturday) Abeen involved in country The team was expertly coached The senior GCL team, cap- Saturday Night Mass: 6.00pm week and Gippsland Cricket by Mark Wynne, who was ably tained by Rhys Holdsworth and Sunday Mass: 10.00am (2nd/4th Sunday) League matches this season. assisted by Brent Claridge as including Jackson Noonan, will Weekday Masses: 9.30am (Tuesday to Friday) Junior country week saw team manager. depart for country week this Christmas Eve: 5.00pm Trafalgar youngsters Josh Cope and Billy In under 18 GCL, Blair Cly- month. Claridge take part. Josh won se- mo, Aydan Connolly, Riley White, Family & Children’s Mass (Parishioners Welcome) lection in the all Gippsland team Cooper Burgess, Billy Claridge Christmas Eve: 7.00pm Trafalgar for his efforts during the carni- and Blake White have tested Christmas Day: 10.00am Yarragon Compiled By Jack McDonald from newspapers held in the Trafalgar and District Historical Society Archives St Jarlath’s Yarragon, Rollo Street Club Room Upgrades The Trafalgar & the Gippsland Marching Girls’ R.S.L. hall on Friday night. ports people with Acquired Brain Sunday Mass: 10.00am (1st/3rd/5th Sunday) Yarragon News, Association’s grand competition Members, if they wish, may Injury. Transport availability, Neighbourhood Outreach, February 1930 and display at Drouin on Sun- bring a friend to bolster the In addition to the time spent Home visiting day when they gained their first numbers. with Headway, Thelma is also Please phone Julianne now at the parish office on 5633 1166 for Cricket Club 6 February – Trafalgar award in competition marching. actively involved with the Unit- Liam Durkin Convent School Against 16 teams from many Notice To Subscribers ing Church, Yarragon Tennis Opened parts of Gippsland and the Met- The policy of the “News” Association, and is a Volunteer UNITING CHURCH HOSE entering the Tra- and fans installed, to go with commended for their work- With the arrival of four Nuns ropolitan area, the Trafalgar since it was first published some Priority Panel member for the Rev Helen Prior, Supply Minister falgar Cricket Club club- new carpet that was laid and a manship. at Trafalgar over the weekend, a Midgets won the award for the 58 years ago was to assist all lo- Department of Human Services Phone 0401 911 124 Trooms will notice a new fresh coat of paint applied. The entire project would not commencement has been made “Fall In and Inspection”. cal and district organisations in (Disability). spacious interior. As well as this, wall space have gone ahead had it not been Trafalgar Cricket Club under 18 Gippsland Cricket League representatives Mark Wynne (coach), with the school classes at the Each team member received whatever way possible. Over the Christmas break has been created to house a for the work of club treasurer Blake White, Billy Claridge, Blair Clymo, Riley White and Cooper Burgess. Trafalgar Convent. Pupils from a medal, whilst their Leader However, the stage has been Community Bank St. Andrew’s Uniting Church, Trafalgar the rooms were given a much new honour board, which will Melanie White, who was suc- various parts of the district are (Sally Laybourne) was awarded reached whereby some subscrib- We are now in the second Service times 9.15am Sunday, 2nd and 4th Sunday needed renovation, with club need to be erected in a couple cessful in obtaining a sizeable attending and the numbers are a further medal as best Midget ers of news items are inclined phase of the Community Bank of each month members and local tradies of season’s time. grant to fund the capital works. sure to increase within the next Leader of the day. to forget that the paper is also Project for Trafalgar and District. Sunday School 9.15am 2nd Sunday of the month pitching in to complete the The work followed a project It is trusted all club mem- few weeks. an advertising medium and any It is now critical that everyone Coffee & Chat Thursdays 10.00am work. completed before the season, bers, players and visitors to the Opening Of Swimming reference to the street stalls, responds to the survey that will A previous storeroom which where a new office was con- Trafalgar Cricket Club will enjoy Radio 3FB Trafalgar Pool meetings, etc. in future copy be mailed to you. We are certain St David’s Uniting Church, Yarragon also once doubled as a change structed. the new facilities on offer. A deputation, consisting of The President of the Trafalgar forwarded to this paper for pub- that if people respond that the Service times 9.15am Sunday - 1st & 3rd Sunday room was demolished, to free Club president and local residents from Trafalgar, War- Swimming Pool Committee (Mr lication will be deleted unless an need for a Community Bank will of each month up some much needed space. builder Craig White, along with ragul, Yarragon, Thorpdale and J. J. Page) announced today that accompanying advertisement is be established. We still require Contemporary 5.00pm on the 4th Sunday of each month Other work saw a new bag stor- his trusty team completed the Moe, waited on the Postmaster- arrangements had been final- also enclosed. pledges from interested indi- with shared tea to follow age facility, smaller store room project and were to be General (Mr. Lyons), to request ised with the Minister for Local viduals; our pledge level is now that 3FB Trafalgar, Experimental Government (Hon. M. V. Porter, Submitted For Life $495,000 ($742,200 today). St Stephens Darnum Broadcasting Station, be pro- M.L.A.) to officially open the Membership Service times 11.00am on 2nd and 4th Sunday moted to a B Class Professional Trafalgar and District Memorial At Friday’s meeting of the Volunteer Award To of each month Station. Swimming Pool on Sunday, 14th Trafalgar sub-branch of the RSL, Molly If such a request is granted, February, at approximately 2.30 members were unanimous in the Trafalgar Tennis Club life Please direct inquiries to Peter Curwen 5634 2450 the station will broadcast a full p.m. suggestion that the name of the member Molly Ryan was recently broadcasting program. treasurer, Mr Lester J Tatterson awarded a Volunteer Certificate Government be submitted for Life Member- by Ian Maxfield, State Member 20 February – Scholarships Awarded ship of the sub-branch. for Narracan. Molly was ac- ANGLICAN CHURCH Demand for Milk Amongst local students to re- knowledged for her lengthy in- Rev Sue Jacka, Phone 5633 1021 The demand in the metropo- ceive Government Scholarships, Traf News, February volvement with the junior mem- 0409 757 170 or [email protected] lis for ice cream, etc., during as announced on Thursday were: 2002 bers of the Trafalgar Tennis Club. the hot weather of the past few Jennifer Penny Donaldson, Rob- She has worked tirelessly at St Mary’s Church, Trafalgar weeks has been so great that sup- ert John Young, Graham Robert February – New least two nights every week after pliers of milk for the city trades Blacker, May Rosalind James, Printer Arrives school for the past thirty plus Sundays: Holy Communion and Sunday School have increased their orders to Dorothy Jean Barrett, Irene This edition sees Traf News years, to train countless up and 9.30am Renovations took place over Christmas. huge proportions. Margaret Carne, Margaret Irene printed “in house”, using the coming tennis players. Ed. note: Wednesdays: Holy Communion, a quiet service 10am The Trafalgar Milk Supply Pty. Johnson and Dianne Marjorie printer it purchased as a result The Tennis Clubhouse is now Cuppa and conversation 10.45am Ltd. is now forwarding to Peters McGillwray. of the Regional Solutions Grant named after Molly. JAFFAS after school program 3.30 - 5.30pm Ice Cream Co. in Melbourne received mid last year. Until now, St Mark’s Church, Thorpdale 2500 gallons (11,365 litres) of 11 February – RMI Print in Warragul has print- Merrin Rose Moves milk daily. Scouting In Trafalgar ed Traf News. Special thanks go On First Sunday of the month: The year 1960 has arrived to Ed. Haywood from Edcomp, Well, this is most likely to be Breakfast after service 8am 27 February – and with it brings the 50th year who is helping us with computer my last article for Traf News. I’ve St Mark’s Church, Yarragon Trafalgar Turf Club of Scouting in Trafalgar. needs while we gradually acquire been writing articles as a student First Sunday of the month: Service 8:30am Great interest was manifested The 1st Trafalgar Group the necessary equipment to make reporter for two years now, and Other Sundays: Holy Communion 8.30am in the race for the Trafalgar Cup are amongst the honoured few Traf News fully self-sufficient. as my time at Trafalgar High which was won by Coningsly. Mr Groups in Victoria that can boast School is up, so is my time at Traf Tuesdays: JAFFAS after school program 3.30 - 5.30pm W. A. Moncur, M.L.A., presented of being 50 years old, and it is an Thelma Is “Citizen Of News. the case of cutlery to the winner amazing thing to think that we, The Year” I’d like to thank everyone Mr. Dempster, and also pre- being so far from the place called This year’s Baw Baw Shire at Traf News, particularly Mick sented the gold mounted whip Brownesa Island where the Boy Australian Citizen of the year is Bourke, for showing me where I donated by Mr. R. Lewis to the Scout Movement was born that Thelma Kingwill, of Yarragon, a want to be in the future. It’s been winning jockey. we should be one of those hon- very special lady who for a num- great to see how many people re- THORPDALE WESLEYAN oured few. ber of years has been doing some ally appreciate this little paper. METHODIST CHURCH The Gippsland News, very wonderful things. Hopefully one day I’ll be writing Rev Frank Lees, February 1960 25 February – Billiards In September 2001 Thelma for Rolling Stone, and I’ll be able Phone 5634 6413 or 5633 2758 At RSL was announced as the ‘2001 Tat- to tell them that my ambitions 4 February – The game of billiards in Tra- tersall’s Enterprise and Achieve- started at Trafalgar. Trafalgar’s “Mighty falgar has just about ceased to ment Award Winner’. Ed.: Merrin has been great Midgets” exist, and in an effort to win back For the past 18 years Thelma for Traf News. Everyone at Traf Every Sunday: 10am Trafalgar’s “Mighty Midgets” its popularity the Trafalgar Ex- has unselfishly devoted an ex- News thanks Merrin for her work Sunday School: (During service) team of Marching Girls cov- Servicemen’s Club is conducting traordinary amount of time to and knows that she will do well Bible studies: Thursday evenings ered themselves with glory at a special billiards night at the Headway Gippsland which sup- in the field of journalism. The Trafalgar Cricket Club club rooms have been updated. What the club rooms looked like beforehand. Page 24 — Traf News February 2020 Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2020 — Page 25 Maiden Ton For Pace Junior Cricketers Continue Season

Liam Durkin Liam Durkin OCAL legend and all round The game ended up being UTURE starts of the Trafal- nessy with 2-7 got in on the act. Giles almost took a hat-trick, nice guy Billy Pace proved a memorable one for the Pace gar Cricket Club have been In the next game against CATS clean bowling two batters in a Lit is never too late to bring clan, as James later took two Fplying their trade across it appeared Trafalgar forgot how row with the hat-trick ball miss- up three figures, when the 55 wickets in the match. various grades as the season to bowl, as they sent down 28 no ing the stumps by only inches. year old scored his first ever In his prime Pace was the rolls on. Fielding teams in under balls and 27 wides. The bowling Jaxx Ryan took an important century playing for the Trafalgar first choice wicket keeper for 16s, 14s and 12s, as well an en- was ultimately deflating for Traf, wicket in a great spell of bowl- Cricket Club in the thirds. Moe in their A Grade team, and try level program for seven to 10 who had scored 146 in its batting ing, while Lucy Coulthard and Opening the batting against played in a premiership in the years old’s, the club should have innings. Olly White were the other wicket Newborough Blue, Pace used 1980s. strong representation at senior Runs came to Toby Rad- takers. mainly the pull and hook shot in He once scored 64 in 10 level in the years to come. ford (31), Olly Hennessy (31 In the end Trafalgar bowled his innings, but was also seen to overs to get the A Grade side Senior players Zack Brown not out), Louis Hennessy (21) Willow Grove out for 47, winning bring out the cut on occasions. into finals and was also selected and Liam White have done a fan- and Aaron Aloyts (11). Wick- by 26 runs, defeating the top Upon reaching his century, in Moe’s B Grade team of the tastic job coaching the under 16s ets to Angus Carlson and Liam team and making it a 141 run Pace scored a further 12 runs century. As well as this he had and under 12s respectively. The Coulthard were celebrated. turnaround from the first game. before retiring hurt to have a the enviable experience of play- pair are former junior players The team got back on track The team then braved ar- well earnt rest. ing on the old Yallourn Oval, a with Traf themselves, and it has when it played Moe. tic conditions playing against In a somewhat comical ground which was serviced by been great to see them giving Bowling first, Traf kept Moe Latrobe. Traf started off well with subplot, Pace was “accident- two full time curators. time back to the club. to 4-82. Olly White conceded just Lucy Coulthard making 10 not ly” dropped on 40 by his son They have also received good one run, Blake White just two out and Zak Larkin 11. Jasper James, who was fielding for the support from Brent Claridge in and Beau Asmussen only seven. McQualter made his first runs for opposition at the time. the under 16s and Mark Wynne Juddson Ryan also bowled in the season, however, some poor in the under 12s. Billy Pace is some good areas. running between the wickets was Dylan Gauci took 5-6 in the under 16s match against Centrals. also continuing his dedication to The Ships lost only three costly. Four of the Traf batters junior sport, coaching the under wickets in their batting perfor- were run out, as the team was all 14s. mance with Louis Hennessy re- out for 49. maining not out on 26. In reply, Latrobe had one Under 16s Some runs also came to good batter that won the game THE under 16s have enjoyed James Pace (15 not out) and for them. Izaiah Sutherland some good wins, with players all Liam Coulthard (12) in a total picked up two wickets while Sam doing their bit to help the cause. score of 3-99. Jones took the other wicket in A blip in the season saw an economical spell of bowling. a poor performance against Under 12s Lucy Coulthard and Charlie Hen- Morwell Tigers Yinnar Raiders. THE under 12s had a pulsat- nessy also bowled tightly. Trafalgar was bowled out for 69 ing game against Moe, which was It was the total opposite with chasing their opponent’s score of decided by a single run. scorching conditions in the next 89. With no player able to make Batting first, Moe made 42, game. Traf played a fairly young many runs, there was some joy as Sam Jones took 2-2 for Traf. Mirboo North side and batted Trafalgar Cricket Club’s Billy Pace scored his maiden century at 55 years of age. with the ball. Ruben Rouillon Others to get wickets were Nate first. (2-6), Josh Cope (2-7) and Billy Jennings, Charlie Hennessy and The Ships put a greater value Claridge (2-18) claimed some Olly White. on their wicket whilst also scor- scalps. Traf fell short in the run chase ing at a fast rate. Oliver White led The team had better luck by the smallest margin possible, the way with 20 not out which against Centrals, escaping with a but then had arguably their best including four boundaries. win before rain came down. Traf win for the season against Willow He was well supported by was able to defend its score of Grove the following week. Zak Larkin (11 not out), Charlie 90 thanks to Dylan Gauci taking Trafalgar batted first after Hennessy (10 not out) and Jaxx a fantastic 5-6. Dylan’s effort was losing the toss as Willow Grove Ryan (five not out). Traf ended 12 year old Olly White was chaired off the ground following the under 16s match at Mirboo North. made all the more remarkable by came in as firm favourites. up making 2-91 which was their the fact every wicket he took was The last time the Ships played highest score for the season and unassisted. Billy Claridge also the Grove, Trafalgar lost by 115 least number of wickets lost. chipped in with 2-8. runs. Trafalgar then bowled fairly A follow up victory over Mir- The teams aim was to just im- tight, however, Mirboo North Pom Farewelled in Style boo North saw opposition wick- prove on this result. batted just as well. Liam Durkin ets fall at regular intervals. Dylan Unfortunately, off the first Mirboo North managed to large crowd came to- gar Recreation Reserve, with a which was a fitting send off to Gauci (2-8) and Josh Cope (2-9) ball, Zak Larkin was run out for keep out many good balls from gether to send Trafalgar’s team from the Trafalgar Cricket someone who had become a were the main players, before a diamond duck, but from there the Traf bowlers. The ever reli- Afavourite Pom off late last Club playing against a team mate to many over the last few Kaleb Chapman scored a fine 30 on, Trafalgar dominated the Wil- able Sam Jones picked up the year, as the loveable Nick Gur- billed as the Nick Gurney Invi- years whilst he has been in Traf. not out. low Grove side with the bat. first wicket for Traf, clean bowl- ney returned home. tational XI. In a twenty20 against Moe, Charlie Hennessy and Bridee ing the Mirboo North opener. Fittingly, a social cricket Close to 100 people came Traf got the job done thanks to Clymo batted well, making 16 not Oliver White was the only oth- match was played at the Trafal- to share in the fun of the day, wickets to Josh Cope (2-0) and out and 13 not out respectively, er wicket taker, gathering a nice runs to Billy Claridge (30 not while Olly White hit the shot of caught and bowled. out). the day with a lofted cover drive Max Giles and Jasper Mc- for four on his way to nine not Qualter bowled well without Under 14s out. luck, with Mirboo North finish- THE under 14s put in a strong Izaiah Sutherland supported ing on 2-65. A singleA embersingle embercan spread can spreadbushfires bushfires as far as as 40km far as. 40km. display in the match against Mor- these batsmen as well with seven well. 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Go tov emergency.ic.gov.au vic.gov.au With the ball all players were ing both the key Willow Grove given a trundle, a highlight being batters via excellent catches by the 10 maidens that were sent Olly White and Zak Larkin. down, accounting for more than Zak Larkin had a day out in a third of the total overs bowled. the field, taking three excellent Authorised by the VictorianAuthorised Government, by the 1 VictorianTreasury Place,Government, Melbourne 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne Andy Daly with 2-2 and Olly Hen- catches as well as a wicket. Max Nick Gurney said farewell to Traf late last year, with a huge send off at the recreation reserve. Page 26 — Traf News February 2020 Traf News Try Traf First - Shop in Trafalgar February 2020 — Page 27 Tennis Club Life Tennis Club Life Saint Leo Embarks on AFL Journey Membership Membership Liam Durkin rafalgar will be represent- to St Kilda so after hearing my And you would have you’re dead. They make sure out and have a few to make sure they are always ed in the AFL this season, name read out there was pretty had clubs lined up they manage you so you don’t get beers? getting better and doing the Awarded to Awarded to Tafter former resident Leo strange. there? injured. Yes, just as long as you aren’t right things because when you Connolly was drafted by St Kilda Yes, I had a chat with Fremantle doing anything stupid or doing make that little mistake on the last November. Any tears? and Adelaide and they both it too much. The rule is during footy field there could be 50,000 Connolly played junior foot- Mum yes. I didn’t, I was just so said they could have organised How’s the publicity the season if you have a seven people talking about it at once, Keith Sewell Julianne Keily ball for Trafalgar and up until overjoyed, it was that good, I something if I wanted to move been? 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