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CONSTRUCTION activity is in full swing on the Berrybank Wind Farm project with 14 turbines either fully or partly erected in the last couple of weeks. A 500-tonne crane is carrying out ‘pre-installation’ works on the Berrybank- Wallinduc Road, which involves the installation of the base section and lower mid section of each tower. Project communications offi cer Nathan Micallef said 84 of 172 tower sections are currently on-site awaiting installation. “There are currently 239 of the remaining 301 components on site which are all being prepared for fi nal installation,” he said. “The next 500 tonne crane will be arriving in early March, which will also be used to complete the pre-installations of the towers. Continues page 2.

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THE Corangamite Shire’s Camperdown “By reducing certain points of contact, we’re The Camperdown and stadiums to maintain the recommended two-metre so- offi ces, libraries, indoor stadiums and vis- working to protect the health of the public and were closed from 12noon Monday, March 23 cial distancing. Suppliers were asked to send itor information centres were all closed to our staff . until further notice. their invoices electronically to accounts@ the public yesterday to prevent the risk of “The best ways to slow the spread of the All of the Corangamite Regional Library corangamite.vic.gov.au. virus are to wash your hands frequently with Mr Mason encouraged residents to keep an transferring the coronavirus (COVID-19). Corporation libraries were also closed from soap and water, cover your cough and sneeze, 5pm the same day. eye on council’s website and social media for Camperdown’s Killara Centre and Theatre and staying more than two metres away from further updates. Royal were also closed to events until Govern- All shire-run kindergartens and childcare other people.” facilities would continue to operate as usual, “The situation is changing rapidly and we ment restrictions on non-essential gatherings Mr Mason said residents could still carry out are following the expert advice from DHHS unless the Government advises otherwise. are lifted. council-related business by calling customer and the Federal Department of Health.” However, there were some changes to Ma- Shire chief executive offi cer Andrew Mason service on 5593 7100, emailing shire@coran- Residents who think they may have the ternal and Child Health services. Residents said the changes were based on advice from gamite.vic.gov.au, going to www.corangamite. coronavirus disease were advised to call the the Federal Government and State Department vic.gov.au or visiting council’s Facebook page. were asked to call 1800 552 902 for more coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit of Health and Human Services (DHHS). People can contact the Visitor information. www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus. More in- “Everybody has a role to play in slowing the Information Centre via phone on 1300 137 Waste recycling and FOGO collections formation can be found at www.health.gov.au. spread of this pandemic,” he said. 255, email [email protected], go would continue as normal. People feeling distressed by the current sit- “The coronavirus is spread by face-to-face online to www.visit12apostles.com.au or visit The Naroghid landfi ll and all transfer sta- uation are advised to contact Headspace on contact with an infected person, or from sur- the Visit 12 Apostles and Volcanic Lakes and tions remain open, but customers were asked 1300 276 749 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, or log faces they have touched. Plains Facebook pages. to use cards rather than cash at the landfi ll, and onto to www.beyondblue.org.au.

inside Dog shot, man Tributes flow for Train station today: charged page 2 Cr Oates page 2 awarded page 3 Page 2 ~ The Camperdown Chronicle, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Dog shot and plantation lit Shire meeting A 38 YEAR-OLD man has been remand- “In a planned police response, the male was Police said the incident occurred on Friday, ed in custody to face a number of charges arrested on Thursday morning and had signifi - March 20 and lead to an altercation with a to stream live relating to fi re damage and threats made cant injuries from crashing the quad bike.” neighbour. Snr Sgt Caldow said fi ve police units attend- to other person after a blue-gum planta- The male was conveyed to Warrnambool TONIGHT’S scheduled Ordinary Meet- hospital for a psych assessment and the treat- ed the incident and took the male into custody tion was set alight last week. ing of the Corangamite Shire Council will ment of his injuries. without incident. Senior Sergeant Bill Caldow said the inci- “The compound bow and arrows were locat- be live streamed on Facebook in response dent occurred overnight Wednesday, March He was subsequently charged with criminal damage by fi re and threats made to other per- ed and seized,” he said. to the Federal Government’s responsible 18 and Thursday, March 19 on the Colac-Tim- “The male was charged with making a threat sons on the property. social distancing requirements. boon Road at . to kill and animal cruelty. Mayor Neil Trotter said the meeting would **** “The Simpson CFA extinguished the blaze “Cannabis plants were also found, so he was be held as scheduled at the Timboon Hall but which burnt less than a hectare under the blue A 58 year-old Carpendeit man will face also charged with cultivate and possess mari- encouraged members of the public to minimise gums,” he said. animal cruelty charges in the Warrnambool juana.” risk of coronavirus infection and not attend. “However, associated with the fi re was a Magistrate’s Court after shooting his dog dead The male was bailed to appear in the Warr- “Normally we like as many people as possible male acting extremely erratically on a quad with a compound bow and arrow last week. nambool Magistrate’s Court at a later date on to come to our meetings, but in these unusual bike. Senior Sergeant Bill Caldow of Camperdown the condition he reside elsewhere.” times we urge people to stay at home and watch it on Facebook,” he said. “This will be the fi rst time we have streamed Tributes fl ow for community contributor a council meeting so please bear with us if the sound or lighting aren’t perfect, but it is import- CORANGAMITE Shire the community and made a large ant for open and transparent local government that everybody has access to the proceedings. Council has paid tribute to contribution.” “Meetings usually include an open forum Council chief executive offi cer councillor Wayne Oakes, who during which people can ask questions or make Andrew Mason paid tribute to Cr died last Thursday as a result a statement, but we’d like people to consider Oakes on behalf of shire staff . of lingering health issues. seriously if their matter can wait or be ad- “Wayne was a terrifi c bloke – Cr Oakes served as Central dressed another way.” kind-hearted and loved a chat,” Ward councillor with the shire Residents can call council on 5593 7100 or he said. from 2012 to 2016 before re- contact councillors with any issues they have. “He had a great love for his turning to offi ce on a countback “Our mobile phone numbers are all listed on family and showed a tremendous in December 2018 following the the Council website at www.corangamite.vic. amount of energy in his work resignation of Bev McArthur. gov.au or you can call the Civic Centre to be across the church, Lions and other transferred,” Cr Trotter said. At the time of his re-election, Cr community groups. The agenda for tomorrow’s meeting is avail- Oakes said he jumped at the op- “He believed in helping people able on the council website. portunity to return to council after and that even small achievements “fate smiled upon” him. could make a signifi cant improve- “In one form or another I have ment in someone’s life. Berrybank always wanted to be of service to “He prided himself on being my community,” he said. ‘straight up’ with people and was Shire mayor Neil Trotter said he a dedicated representative who towers up and his fellow councillors felt a will be missed.” great sense of loss. Cr Oakes served as a police of- The late Cr Wayne Oakes contributed to many levels of the “Our thoughts are with Judi and fi cer for 35 years before moving Camperdown community as well as various groups across From page 1. the wider region. 2020E the family,” he said. to Camperdown from Hoppers “With both cranes working, we expect to “Wayne and I were elected at Crossing with his family in 1986. MacQueen’s Funerals. • Youth Council see four wind turbine generator towers pre- the same time. We came to coun- He worked at every police sta- Cr Oakes was also involved • Chief executive offi cer Per- installed each week.” cil together. Over that time, we Work has also started on Padgetts Road tion from Colac to Warrnambool, with the Victorian Council of formance Committee Review developed a friendship. – between Berrybank-Wallinduc Road and except Port Campbell and Tim- Churches as a carer and chaplain. • Australia Day Committee “He was a conscientious coun- boon, and retired in 2012. Lismore-Scarsdale Road – in readiness for the He is survived by his wife Judi, • Corangamite Arts and Culture installation of the wind farm’s transmission cillor and his experience as a po- Cr Oakes had been a member of daughter Caitlyn Fitzgerald, her Steering Group line to Mt Bute. lice sergeant at Camperdown and the Lions Club for 20 years, in- husband Tim, and three beloved • Central Pools Advisory Com- The work will include pre-drilling of pole throughout the Western District cluding stints as district governor, grandchildren: Herbie, Marlee, mittee foundations and the addition of passing lanes was a valuable asset for him as a national membership chairman and Bronte. His much-loved • Lake Bullen Merri and Gno- every 200 metres. councillor. (including New Caledonia, PNG daughter Erin passed away early tuk Advisory Committee The Berrybank wind farm involves the “He was level-headed and prag- and Norfolk Island) and district construction of 43 turbines, which are expected in his fi rst term as a councillor. • Cobden Aerodrome Commit- matic and had great empathy for membership chairman and secre- to generate enough energy to power about younger members of the commu- tary. Cr Oakes had served in various tee 138,000 homes. nity and those who were socially He was also chairman of the capacities with the following • Corangamite Shire team lead- Global Power Generation is the company disadvantaged. Camperdown Uniting Church council committees: er for the Great South Coast behind the project which is expected to cost “Wayne was heavily involved in Council and worked part time at • Elm Tree Reference Group Ice Challenge. $276 million and create 213 construction jobs. Don’t feel isolated, we’re here with you

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CAMPERDOWN’S train station services against factors such as fre- biggest issues plaguing their satis- Mr Kartsidimas said. indicated they drive to their local has topped the charts of region- quency, crowding, carriage cleanli- faction of services. “An easy, effi cient and reliable station, so it is not surprising that 19 al Victoria’s station ratings, ness and feel. Overall Hawkstowe, a new station commute plays an important part in per cent of respondents struggle to RACV’s 2019 On Track survey The results are then used to help built in 2018 as part of the Mernda maintaining Victoria’s liveability.” fi nd a parking spot,” Mr Kartsidimas Other key results from the survey has revealed. RACV advocate for rail network line extension, was found to be as said. showed ’s population More than 24,500 train users from improvements. the highest rated station in the state, “As the population continues to Regionally, Camperdown and scoring a rating of nine out of 10. growth was being felt across the en- boom, we need genuine alternatives across Victoria took part in the On tire transport network, with greater Epsom topped the polls with scores South Kensington in Melbourne’s for getting to the station including Track survey in November last year. investment in public transport need- of 8.1, with the top fi ve rounded out west was the state’s worst-rated sta- reliable bus connections and better RACV senior manager transport ed to ease the pressure on commut- by Castlemaine, Waurn Ponds and tion, with respondents complaining walking and cycling paths. Peter Kartsidimas said respondents ers. were asked to rate their satisfaction Drouin. about inadequate shelter, safety, car The survey also showed that safety “Other issues highlighted in the of the state’s 311 Public Transport However, the Warrnambool parking facilities and overcrowding. is still a concern for rail commut- 2019 On Track survey included Victoria (PTV) train stations against service was found to be the fi fth “More than 24,500 Victorians felt ers, with 11 per cent of Victorians inadequate shelter and insuffi cient key criteria such as insuffi cient facil- worst-performing service. passionately about their experience feeling unsafe at their local station, lighting. ities, lack of cleanliness and car park Respondents said unreliable on the rail network and had their say while a lack of parking spaces and “There are inexpensive solutions availability. services, cancellations, bus re- in the RACV On Track survey, and line congestion were also issues. to these problems that can improve They were also asked to rate the placements and late trains were the the results speak for themselves,” “Almost half of the respondents many users’ experience.” Giving the best service they can

CAMPERDOWN train station workers had no idea their workplace had been named the number one regional station in the RACV’s On Track survey. V/Line services offi cers Melissa Lukin, Wes Bramwell and Mariah Smyth received a nice surprise recently when they were informed Camperdown had topped the results. The staff were thrilled to be bestowed the honour but admitted they knew nothing of the survey. “We were stoked because we didn’t know anything until the results came out,” Mr Bram- well said. “We knew nothing about the survey so we were very surprised.” Ms Lukin said she was informed by a work colleague in Melbourne of the survey. She said the general public had slowly be- come aware of the award. Ms Lukin said it was “really exciting” for V/Line services offi cers at the Camperdown station Melissa Lukin and Wes Bramwell are thrilled to know the community a small country town and station going up thinks highly of the service they provide. 2020D against bigger towns and stations to be named them know that we are doing our best to give because they understood when problems arose She said the station often engaged with the number one. the best service we can for our community,” and said they always endeavoured to keep local community and regularly ran raffl es and “It’s really exciting for us that our local she said. station users, particularly the elderly, well colouring competitions for users to enjoy. community thinks highly of us and that we’re “They should feel confi dent to use public informed. “That might be something that sets us apart providing a great service for them,” she said. transport in Camperdown and that we’re giv- “We don’t get too many complaints and if from other stations,” Ms Lukin said. Ms Lukin said the result would reassure the ing them the best service we can provide.” there are disruptions they understand,” Mr community that public transport was a valu- Mr Bramwell said the support of the local Bramwell said. Mr Bramwell, Ms Lukin and Ms Smyth have able option for them to use, particularly in community played a key role in the station Ms Lukin said there was one key area the created a framed plaque of the honour and Camperdown. earning top spot. station staff prided themselves on, which she have received a certifi cate from V/Line, both “I guess it (being named number one) helps He said it was easy to service the community felt may set them apart from others. of which are on display at the station.

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LAST week’s introduction of two State jobs and attracting workers who will con- Government Bills which will add resource tribute to our communities and support local jobs to the agricultural economy has been businesses.” welcomed by Corangamite Shire Council Cr Trotter said Victorian Gas Program (VGP) mayor Neil Trotter. surveys had found onshore conventional gas resources in the Otway Basin. The two introduced Bills aim to create nat- “The Victorian Gas Program has conducted ural resources industry jobs while protecting a three year study, involving farmers, envi- farming with a fracking ban. ronmentalists, industry representatives and One will also lift the moratorium on onshore Councils, and found an onshore conventional gas exploration and production, which has gas industry would not hurt our environment been in place since 2014. or agriculture,” he said. Cr Trotter said onshore conventional gas The VGP conducted extensive community exploration and development could strengthen engagement in October and November 2019 the shire’s future through a diversifi ed econ- including newspaper advertising and seven omy. community workshops across south west He said it was something council had been Victoria, including Port Campbell and Camp- advocating for. erdown. “The agriculture and tourism industries have Workshop attendees shared local knowledge long been the two mainstays of our communi- and ideas on food security, protection of agri- ty’s fi nancial security,” Cr Trotter said. cultural land; environmental risks, particularly “Adding a third major industry will help fu- to water supplies; gas markets and domestic ture-proof the shire’s economy by generating gas reservation policies; and climate change. “The study has forecast 6400 jobs and more P-12 College student representative council members (from left) than $310 million a year for regional econo- Jackson Monohan, Lorelai Henderson and Ethan craven appeal to the public to mies, during the life of the projects,” Cr Trot- donate to their Shave 4 A Cure fundraiser, which could see their principal and a ter said. teacher lose their locks along with student Fletcher Shellie. 2020D “New supply projects will improve national energy security and we hope revenue raised through this lucrative industry stays in the re- Now offering private gion to benefi t our community.” Targets set for buzz cuts Cr Trotter also commended the Government DERRINALLUM P-12 Fitzgerald and teacher Simon forward a tougher amount, for its second Bill, which entrenches the frack- beef processing College students have Brearley to also lose their with her participation grant- ing ban. locks for the cause. ed if the students can raise “Fracking has been linked with environmen- been laid down quite the However, the day has been $5000. tal issues such as high water consumption and challenge as they aim to postponed to a new date, like- The students hope to reach groundwater contamination,” he said. support a notable cause as ly to be in next term, but the the targets and see their men- “In an area that relies on healthy environment part of the Student Repre- students are still determined tors don new hairdos but are to support viable food and fi bre businesses, it sentative Council’s (SRC) to see their teachers go under calling for support from the is of paramount importance that we protect our fi rst term Community the razor. local community. high quality farming land. Project. Mrs Fitzgerald and Mr Every donation will bring “Together, these two Bills appear to be a Call in and ask about our new service The students were set to Brearley are holding fi rm on them closer to seeing their win-win for the shire – protecting our existing watch Year 10 student Fletch- losing their hair and have teachers go under the razor, 35 Curdie St Cobden ~ 5595 2388 economy and environmental while opening er Shellie lose his locks on set the bar high by placing a while the money raised go Find us on Facebook new growth opportunities.” Friday as part of the school’s dollar fi gure on their partici- towards a good cause. Shave 4 a Cure fundraiser. pation. Donations for the cause can The SRC were hoping they They have challenged the be made via https://secure. could raise enough money students to raise $1000 for Mr leukaemiafoundation.org.au/ through Fletcher’s shave to Brearley to receive a buzz cut. registrant/TeamFundraising- convince principal Caitlyn Mrs Fitzgerald has put Page.aspx?TeamID=118710. V/Line improves performance TRADING AS NORMAL V/LINE’s Warrnambool line has increased both up approximately six per cent,” the spokesperson said. As we are an ‘essential service’ we will remain open its percentage of train reliability but again fallen short of punctuality targets. “While it’s encouraging to see a sustained during this lockdown period. Scheduled February services on the Warr- improvement to performance on the Warrnam- Please do NOT enter the pharmacy if you show any signs of nambool line ran at 97.7 per cent, almost four bool line, we are continuing to work to deliver the most reliable service possible for south Coronavirus (fever, sore throat, dry cough or shortness of breath) – per cent higher than the January result, meet- west Victorians. ing the V/Line reliability standard of at least please phone ahead on 5593 1152. “The punctuality of Saturday services has 96 per cent. improved signifi cantly following a timetable Customers will be asked to return to collect their prescriptions and not wait While 90.3 per cent of services on the Warr- change in December which allowed a busy nambool line arrived within 11 minutes of their in-store. This will eliminate queues and help implement social distancing. morning service from Warrnambool to run scheduled arrival, an increase of more than Please phone ahead or use the MedAdvisor app to place your order. express between Geelong and Footscray.” fi ve per cent, on-time punctuality remained The timetable change allowing services on We are available to deliver your pharmacy needs - simply phone 5593 1152. short of V/Line’s target of at least 92 per cent. the Warrnambool line to run express between A spokesperson for V/Line said train punctu- Geelong and Footscray minimises the risk of Camperdown Pharmacy The Little Pharmacy ality in February was impacted by a number of delays due to a high number of passengers (beauty rooms closed and Shoe Shop unrelated incidents including a fault caused by boarding at busy Melbourne stations. until further notice): will remain open with adjusted hours: a lightning strike, trespassers on the track and As a result, 96.3 per cent of Saturday ser- Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm a signal fault. vices arrived on time compared to just 60.9 “While there is signifi cant work to be done Saturday 9am-12 noon (closed for lunch 12.30pm-1.30pm) per cent of services in the same month the to reach the punctuality target, the Gippsland previous year. and Warrnambool lines experienced the larg- For more information about V/Line per- 135 Manifold St, C amperdown 207 Manifold Street, Camperdown est improvement in punctuality on the regional formance, visit www.vline.com.au/About-V- Phone 5593 1152 Phone 5593 1111 network between January and February, with Line/Performance. The Camperdown Chronicle, Tuesday, March 24, 2020 ~ Page 5 your 55931888 Email: [email protected] local classies Classifi eds advertising, it works – call today! Deaths Positions Vacant Have you been snapped by one GARRETT, Brian St. Patrick’s School, 6/11/1937 – 20/3/2020 of our photographers recently? Loving father and Camperdown father-in-law of Todd and Kelly, Pam and Seeks the services of a suitably qualifi ed and WESTERN DISTRICT NEWSPAPERS Rusty. Cherished Pa of Cara, accredited PROPRIETARY LIMITED Kahli, Kalsi, Takani, Phone: 5593 1888 or 5593 1133 Shayla and Tahenna. Classroom Teacher www.camperdownchronicle.com.au Special friend of Anne. To fi ll: [email protected] A maternity leave position for the [email protected] Forever in our hearts. A private family remainder of the 2020 year funeral will be held. Time Fraction: 2.5 (Mon, Tue and ½ Wed) Camperdown JOHN O’SULLIVAN Grade level: 3/4 area AND FAMILY Proposed interview date: Mid April Chronicle Warrnambool 5561 1199 Start date: 11/5/2020 Applicants should meet the following criteria: TUESDAY’S PUBLICATION DEADLINES Wanted to Buy • Be passionate about Catholic Education; Display Advertising and Display Classifi eds • Be able to work as part of a Professional Learning Communities (PLC) team; (Not single column) Wanted to buy close 12.00 noon Friday before • Be of a generous nature, willing to share their gifts scrap metal and talents with students, staff and community; Single Classifi eds Radiators, engines, close 10.00am Monday Morning • Be familiar with the Victorian Curriculum and farm machinery, current approaches to teaching literacy and FRIDAY’S PUBLICATION DEADLINES copper, brass, numeracy; aluminium, lead, steel, Display Advertising and Display Classifi eds • Have highly effective organisational and sheets of iron, fencing communication skills; (Not single column) wire, milk vats, hot close 10.00am Wednesday Morning water services etc. • Enjoy their work and be prepared to laugh; • Have current V.I.T. registration; Single Classifi eds Turn your Photos are available to order close 9.00am Thursday Morning scrap into cash. • Have an awareness of Child Safe standards and procedures, as St Patrick’s is committed to the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Call Gerard safety, wellbeing and protection of all children from our offi ce on 5566 5168 under our care. All letters to the Editor: [email protected] or 0409 245 895. Must be no longer than 250 words Applications, addressing the above criteria points, Available in A4, A5 and A6 and clearly marked with name and address. Call from 8am - 9pm. with a covering letter and personal and professional Name and Town will be published with letter. resumé with 3 referees, should be either emailed to: [email protected] NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS Public Notices dropped into the school offi ce or posted to: All Engagement Notices must carry the signature of both Call in today, phone 5593 1888 Principal, Mr Michael McKenzie parties. If under 18 the parents’ signatures as well. St. Patrick’s School, Birth Notices must carry the signature of both parents if Dimora Avenue, Camperdown 3260 or email both parents are mentioned in the notice. by Friday, April 3, 2020 Vehicle Sale Notices must include registration number Enquiries, phone: 0409 962 148 or 5593 1962. [email protected] (if registered) or engine number (if not registered). Livestock Sale Notices must include the Property CAMPERDOWN Identifi cation Code (PIC) of the Vendor. BOWLING CLUB Owing to the coronavirus All other Personal Notices: Deaths, Funerals, In pandemic and in response Memoriam, Marriage, Birthday Greetings etc. must be to the Government signed and endorsed with the name and address of the Proudly continuing declaration on Monday advertiser. 23/3/2020, TRAIN TIMETABLE the Camperdown Bowling Club is closed the tradition since 1874 TO MELBOURNE until further notice. MONDAY TO FRIDAY W’bool C’down Colac G’long Melb There will be no activities of 6.06am 6.40am 6.55am 7.23am 8.30am 9.31am any kind until we reopen. 9.25am 9.59am 10.19am 10.47am 11.54am 12.55pm Bowls AGM is postponed. 12.07pm 12.41pm 12.56pm 1.23pm 2.27pm 3.28pm

5.43pm 6.17pm 6.32pm 6.58pm 8.14pm 9.15pm FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2010 Telephone 5593 1888, Facsimile 5593 3606 Rec. Retail $1.10 incl. GST “Unfortunately, the clock ern side of the clock tower, as tower will not be open to the well as the majority of the public at the Sunday, Infrastructure Program’ November 7 or Sunday (RLCIP). brick-paved area in the structural integrity of the avenue and the pedestrian December 5 markets. “We have timed the project “We apologise for these Timely touchuptower,” he said. for clockcrossing immediately westtower of between the bricks which has SATURDAY AND SUNDAY “We’re also going to take to follow immediately after the inconveniences, but have eroded away over time. the clock tower, would not be Camperdown’s 113 year- advantage of the scaffolding Camperdown Cruise and tried our utmost to minimise Shire manager recreation, Rockabilly Weekend and the accessible to the public for old clock tower is about to while it is in place to clean the the duration of the project. the disruption.” Births undergo major restoration culture and community facili- Camperdown Volcanic The iconic clock tower was ties Trev Greenberger said a clock faces. “A large crane will be onsite works in a $125,000 project “The clock tower is much Festival, which are staged built in memory of settler John 7.37am 8.11am 8.26am 8.53am 10.10am 11.21am condition assessment of the over the next two weekends,” to erect the scaffolding and to ensure it stands the test Manifold’s third son Thomas, gothic style structure in 2006 loved by people both near the contractors will need that of time for generations to and far and is a permanent Mr Greenberger said. who was killed while hunting and a structural inspection in “That will mean the project space for their compound and come. reminder of our area’s pio- to ensure not only their safety, in 1895. It was designed by The heritage listed landmark 2008 had indentified the need can be completed by Friday, local architect Michael to carry out the restoration neering past.” but that of the community as will be barricaded off and Mr Greenberger said December 10 and the newly McCabe in 1896 and was for- works. restored clock tower can be well,” he said. 11.47am 12.21pm 12.36pm 1.03pm 2.10pm 3.23pm secured from Monday 1 Heritage Victoria had provid- “The clocks will not be visi- mally handed over to the “The reports found that November when contractors unveiled in time for the busy Hampden Shire Council on damage caused by the ed $18,000 towards the proj- ble either throughout the proj- begin erecting 30 metre-high ect. He said it was also nomi- summer holiday period.” July 7, 1897. weather and birds had Mr Greenberger said three ect as shade cloth will be in scaffolding on all four sides of nated for $50,000 through place around the scaffolding. the structure. impacted on the brick mortar. parking spaces in Little It was recommended we Round Three of the Federal Amusements Bricklayers will then begin Government’s ‘Regional and Manifold Street, on the north- 5.34pm 6.08pm 6.23pm 6.50pm 7.58pm 9.09pm address the issue before it the task of re-pointing the Local Community entire exterior of the clock deteriorated further and tower – a process that potentially compromised the involves replacing mortar FROM MELBOURNE Livestock MONDAY TO FRIDAY Melb G’long Colac C’down Terang W’bool Marriages 7.30am 8.29am 9.34am 10.02am 10.16am 11.09am

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Division one award winners (l-r) Charlie Lucas, Fraser Lucas, Eddie Lucas and Division three trophy recipients (l-r) Tom Henry, Louis Darcy, Nick Jones and Greg Simon Baker. 2020D Teal. 2020D

Albie Cheeseman, Myles Sinnott and Paddy Baker were presented Bookaar’s under 13 cricketers received certificates to acknowledge their contribution to the with under 16 awards. 2020D club this season. 2020D