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Gisborne Gazette April 2021 1 HOME PAGE Issue No 161 APRIL 2021

From the Editor's desk Available online at GREAT Gisborne Gazette www.gisbornegazette.org.au Believe it or not, it’s already April. 23 Hamilton Street, Gisborne With most clubs back in action, the first footy and PO Box 9, Gisborne 3437 DEADLINES FOR COPY AND ABN 14301 970 177 netball season starting in over a year, autumn’s Circulation ADVERTISING beauty unfolding around us and attracting visitors Web www.gisbornegazette.org.au 8500 and new events, plus Anzac Day celebrated in new ISSUE MONTH DEADLINE DISTRIBUTION ways, April promises to be full of emotion. It therefore The Gazette Team 162 May April 14 April 28 163 June May 19 June 2 seemed fitting to have the Gisborne Primary students Editor: Corinne Shaddock 164 July June 16 June 30 learning about feelings on this month’s cover. [email protected] 0409 422 492 To capitalise on the many seasonal visitors to the DISCLAIMER Production area and encourage people to explore more of the The views expressed in the Gazette are not necessarily Pip Butler 0439 816 278 [email protected] those of the GREAT Association Inc (Gisborne Region Macedon Ranges, Council and local businesses are Graeme Millar, Elaine Millar putting on the inaugural Macedon Ranges Autumn Events Activities and Tourism) unless acknowledged as Photographer such. No endorsement of products or services is implied Festival this month. There will be special events by the listing of advertisers or sponsors. While every Chris Fleming and features for all to enjoy, including autumn street effort is taken in printing contributions accurately, the 0417 322 944 parties in Gisborne and Macedon. See page 6 for Gisborne Gazette takes no r­esponsibility for errors. details available when the Gazette went to print, and Distribution Manager SUBSCRIPTIONS where to find more information on the festival. Maxine Barker 0438 711 138 [email protected] Copies of the Gazette are posted to subscribers each Warwick McFadyen’s gentle autumn reflection on the month. For an annual subscription to cover postage, same page introduced me to Eva Cassidy and she Advertising Coordinator send your cheque or money order for $29.70 to the has kept me wonderful company while editing this Patsy Smith 0401 810 581 Gisborne Gazette, PO Box 9, Gisborne 3437. advertising [email protected] edition. OBITUARIES Due to pandemic event requirements, there will Distributors: Proudly distributed to letterboxes in To submit an obituary for publication, please email [email protected] or phone 5428 2522. Please not be a public Anzac Day ceremony on Mount Gisborne, New Gisborne, Macedon, Mt Macedon, South Gisborne and Bullengarook by more than 70 volunteers. also provide a photograph for publication and Macedon or in Gisborne this year. I hope our Anzac restrict the article to about 250 words. Feature on pages 19-21 gives you the opportunity to recognise and appreciate the extraordinary contributions servicemen and women have made Where If you do not receive the Gazette in your letter Mt Macedon: The Trading Post for Australia and all Australians. Thank you to Bryan box, you can collect a copy at: Macedon: Post Office and United Service Power for his Anzac profile on Jody Scoble and to you can Gisborne: Post Office, Village Shopping Station on Black Forest Drive local psychologist Jan Field for her insightful article find the Centre, Priceline Chemist, Gisborne Medical New Gisborne: Cafe at 3 Ladd Road on military service and post-traumatic stress disorder Centre in Brantome Street, Puma Service Riddells Creek: Newsagency (PTSD). I find there is always something to learn Gazette Station, Coles and Foodworks supermarkets Woodend: Coles supermarket around Anzac Day. The Gazette is supported by Macedon Ranges Shire Council. A new Police Beat column starts this month and I thank Leading Senior Constable Rick Janssen of Macedon Police Station for providing the first edition. The Gazette was delighted to be able to resume With so much on again, this month’s Gazette is its tradition of doing the initial layout of the paper chockers and I am out of space. at a local school in March. See page page 26 for this month's crew. Happy reading, Corinne

A MINUTE WITH MAXINE Kath Bamford has been delivering the Gazette for 14 years. She was born in Mont Albert, in inner-eastern Melbourne, and has four brothers. When one of her Patsy Smith receives the kind donation from Beverley brothers had his 21st birthday, Kath, at 15 years of Durham, of Baringo Film Club, last month. age, invited a friend named Colin along. Six years lat- er, in 1965, Kath married Colin in Surrey Hills. They Donation to Gazette have a daughter, two sons and five grandchildren. They lived on a 10-acre property in Bullengarook Beverley Durham of the Baringo Film Club recent- and Kath was involved in the local community. ly presented Gazette advertising coordinator Patsy Colin, “a builder of homes to live in, not houses”, Fourteen-year delivery veteran Kath Bamford. Smith with a donation of $100 to thank the paper for built a home in Macedon for one of their sons. When printing “What’s on at the Baringo Film Club” each they went there for dinner one night, their son said his at the Anglican Op Shop. She does three exercise month. See page 39 for this month’s local movie daily commute to Melbourne was tiresome, so Kath classes a week and enjoys catching up with friends. listing. and Colin moved into the house instead. Kath enjoys Tuesdays are her RDO! Any funds received from advertising, sponsor- the peace, quiet and many trees that surround their The highlight of 2021 so far has been the marriage ships or direct donation that are left over after the home. Her favourite season is autumn. of her eldest grandson, James, in early March. Gazette pays its costs are held in a community fund Kath likes walking and reading and volunteers Maxine Barker for distribution back to the community. 2 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 ‘Special’ Gisborne backs Ibby’s shave CFA to collect for Three businesses on Aitken Street joined forces in March to raise $3178 for the Leukemia Foundation. Good Friday Appeal Motivated by stories his sister has told him about her work at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Ibrahim The CFA is pleased to say we will (Ibby) Nasba of Gisborne Fish Shop signed up for the be back to collecting in person World’s Greatest Shave shortly before the deadline. for the Royal Children’s Hospital Hairdresser Courtney Sanfilippo from nearby Green Good Friday Appeal this year! Envy agreed to do the honours and then Ben Murray Keep an eye and ear out for CFA of Soprano’s joined the team. us on Good Friday as we will be Ibby was blown away by the support he received door-knocking homes throughout town to raise from the local community. money for such an important cause. “The Gisborne com- A number of collection tins are at various munity is something else. businesses around town including Gisborne We planned it pretty late Courtney Sanfilippo of ...Ben done, Ibrahim Village Homewares who have been a big and anywhere else it Green Envy starts on Ben (Ibby) Nasba to go… supporter of the CFA for a number of years. wouldn’t have been Murray… much, but here we put Gisborne’s Good Friday Appeal Ambassador it up and customers, Gisborne is special like that,” he said. Lt Mark Carter said Gisborne Village Homewares businesses and the Although a bit embarrassed now, Ibby said the had raised thousands of dollars by offering free whole community got shave was worth it, “[Leukemia] doesn’t discriminate, gift wrapping. behind it right away. and especially kids shouldn’t have to deal with that.” “On behalf of the Royal Children’s Hospital A picture of a local child with Leukemia posted on Good Friday Appeal I would like to acknowledge Ibby half way through Facebook with thanks from the mother touched his and thank Gisborne Village Homewares for their his shave...Visit the heart and strengthened his commitment to the cause. support over recent years," Mark said. Gisborne Fish Shop to Ibby plans to organise a bigger and better shave The Virtual Tin is up and running again for see him fully shaved. event next year. those who will be away or will not have the time to donate in person. You can donate anytime online at www. virtualtinshake.com.au/fundraisers/MarkCarter Local soil begets award-winning vineyard Bevan Moody Bullengarook vineyard Place of Changing Winds has won a newly established national award for Best New Vineyard. The organic, densely planted vineyard was named among four winners in the Young Gun of Wine inau- gural ‘Vineyard of the Year’ awards last month. Place of Changing Winds was established by Robert Walters, part owner of wine merchant Biben- dum Wine Co in Melbourne. The founder of the Young Gun awards, Rory Kent, said that by taking the focus to place of origin and how the grapes were grown, “these awards seek to Picture: Adrian Lander shift the awareness of wine from a manufactured Place of Changing Winds vineyard at Bullengarook. beverage to a distinct produce of provenance and culture”. winds' and reflects the vineyard's elevated situation Place of Changing Winds was selected from 50 at Bullengarook. Planting began in 2012. Gisborne CFA volunteers Jordan Whitefield and Sandra finalists nationwide. The name is a translation of The other categories in the awards were Best Old Barrotta with Vikki Williams of Gisborne Village the Wurundjeri word ‘warekilla’ – 'place of changing Vineyard, Groundbreaker, and Vineyard of the Year. Homewares.

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Gisborne Gazette April 2021 3 GISBORNE REGION EVENTS ACTIVITIES & TOURISM Author finishes fantasy book trilogy • The G R E AT Association Karlana Kasarik, who lived in the Mac- edon Ranges for 10 years, recently published the final book of her Stone Keepers trilogy for readers aged 9-13, titled Stone Keepers – The One. Growing up, Karlana loved to read and to write her own stories. When it came to finding books for her four kids, she, like many others, found that many pre and early teen books had depress- ing themes. So she decided to write a modern “classic” fantasy adventure set between two worlds with talking animals, mythical beasts and a little bit of magic. Karlana’s gorgeous book Karlana Kasarik holds her new release with cafe owner Saad at the Corner Cafe, covers were created by her long-time Gisborne, where her trilogy is for sale. friend, Kate Walsh. The main characters are young teenagers who are thrown into an ad- she hopes to encourage more kids to venture which is at times distressing write and have fun creating their own and challenging but also astonishing amazing stories. and exhilarating. With little help from Although she now lives closer to adults, they must find a way to resolve Melbourne, Karlana is still involved things before time runs out. with the Mount Players and volunteers The 2020-21 Committee of the GREAT Assocation. Back, from left: Lynda Wenzcel, John Pre-COVID, Karlana ran ses- weekly at St Paul’s Op Shop. Frearson, Dorothy Murray (Treasurer), Graeme Millar. Front: Patsy Smith (Vice-President), sions at several local and Melbourne All three books are available at the Maxine Barker (President), Deb Fleming (Secretary). schools aimed at inspiring students to Corner Cafe, Gisborne; the Trading take their writing to the next level. With Post, Mount Macedon; New Leaves, News from GREAT Association schools now open again for incursions, Woodend; and Aesop’s Attic, Kyneton. The GREAT Centre in Hamilton Street The delayed AGM for has reopened from 10am – 3pm most the financial year ending Rider picks up a rare honour days. The Gisborne Olde Time Market in June 2020 was held on Riddells Creek Pony Club is very proud remains closed until further notice. It March 24. Special mention of senior riding member J’Aime Mal- is proving very difficult to contain the was made of Phyllis Boyd, who has re- lon for obtaining Pony Club Australia's market area and with the requirement tired as Market Manager; a huge thank highest and rarely achieved A Efficiency to have one marshal per one hundred you to Phyllis for all her hard work, Certificate. J’Aime has represented both people, we would need many more commitment, passion and drive to Victoria and Australia in competitions than we could supply, due to hold a very successful market and was last year awarded PCV ‘Best the many visitors to the each month for many years. Achievement by a Rider 18 to 25 years’. market each month. We wish Phyllis and Ian all the Obtained with her horse Irish Gem, GREAT sponsored the best for the future. J’Aime was required to show her training and riding ability in flat, jumping, Macedon Ranges Mu- Graham Dickinson stood down as a committee mem- lungeing and long reining, as well sic Festival and the four ber and we wish him well in as demonstrating a high standard of tickets we received were his future endeavours. knowledge and management, over a two- donated to the Foodbank. The rest of the commit- day assessment. J’Aime was presented GREAT President Maxine tee will remain until the next with her A Certificate by the president of Barker delivers four AGM, which will be held later PCV at the Pony Club of Victoria State Macedon Ranges Music in the year. Showjumping Championships in Benalla Festival tickets to Foodbank. Maxine Barker J’Aime and Irish Gem at the end of February.

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Macedon Ranges holds inaugural Autumn Festival Council and local businesses are encouraging out-of- towners and locals alike to get out and about in our beautiful Macedon Ranges this month. The inaugural Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival is being held from March 27 to April 26 with a range of events, activities and specials at local businesses. Look for the Autumn Festival leaf decal or poster in the windows of shops and venues participating in the festival. Street parties will be held in five towns in the shire Melbourne residents Joyce Zhang (right) and Hannah in April, including two in the South Ward. admire the autumn colour on Macedon’s Honour Gisborne Autumn Village Twilight Street Party, dining, and roving performers and artists. Victoria Avenue on March 18. Joyce took a day off work to visit to be held on Friday April 9 from 5pm to 10pm, will Street will be partly closed for the event. our area – because the weather forecast was good feature outdoor dining, roving performers and artists, During the Autumn Festival, Honour Avenue, and to avoid the weekend crowds. “After lockdown, it’s night markets and extended retail trading. Aitken Macedon, will be closed to visitor traffic between Mount important to reconnect with nature and with people, Street will be partly closed for the event. Macedon and Waterfall Roads from 9am to 5pm on and we can do that here,” she said. Macedon Autumn Village Street Party will be weekends and public holidays. held on Saturday April 17 from 11am to 5pm and For a full listing of Autumn Festival events, go will feature a stage truck with entertainment, outdoor to www.visitmacedonranges.com.

the lovely grounds of Gisborne. It is my favourite REFLECTIONS season. The sun does not strive to burn, the wind with Warwick McFadyen does not conspire to bend shapes out of form or to carry fire across the paddocks. The light in autumn falls on different angles to T.S. Eliot was no internationalist. Despite the uni- the other seasons. It has a mellowness to it, and a versality of his masterpieces, his imagery was of blurring of the edges before the harsh, sharp and the time and place he inhabited. Fair enough. Ex- cold touch of winter. pecting him to have written about, say Gisborne It can also inspire the creator and the interpret- of a century ago, is as silly as expecting to hear J Contrasting beautiful autumn colours are hightlighted in er. these pictures of a robinia (above) and Honour Avenue's oaks. Alfred laughing at his own jokes. There are many poems on the season, but So when Eliot wrote “April is the cruellest the merging of the human with the natural is month, breeding/lilacs out of the dead land, mix- perhaps most beautifully heard in Eva Cassidy’s ing/memory and desire, stirring/dull roots with rendition of the jazz classic Autumn Leaves. The spring rain”, he wasn’t thinking of the southern song has been recorded more than 1000 times, hemisphere, but of his own neighbourhood. from Frank Sinatra to Miles Davis, but Cassidy’s Still, some on this side of the earth may see version, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, April as a cruel time, falling as it does in the mid- is unsurpassed. dle of autumn, when the earth starts to cool and Her performance – captured at a supper club in the leaf on the deciduous tree takes its leave from 1996, the year she died of cancer, aged 33 – can the branch. be heard on YouTube. When she sings “I miss Despite the increasing sense of summer you most of all my darling/When autumn leaves lingering more into the traditional turf of autumn, start to fall” you can hear the melancholy of the now is the start of the turning. It has begun among season, the timbre cracking in her voice.

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6 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 Proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Gisborne COMMUNITY SERVICE Let your old Gisborne Foodbank welcomes new manager Wow, it’s April already. This year the Gisborne Food- managing the day-to-day operations glasses provide bank said farewell to our first manager, Anita, who of the Foodbank. She has been has stepped down to spend a bit more time with volunteering at the Foodbank since a ‘gift of sight’ her family. last year so was able to hit the We are very grateful ground running when we reopened in By donating your old glasses to the to Anita for setting up January. Gisborne and District Lions Club you the Foodbank opera- Lara and our other awesome volunteers are here can contribute to those in desperate tions and for her huge to help if you or anyone you know needs assistance need around the world. heart as she has helped putting food on the table. Lions Clubs around Australia so many of our commu- The Foodbank is open on Wednesdays and collect about 500,000 pairs of used spectacles a nity members visiting Fridays from 10am to 3pm. year. Donated glasses are delivered by Australia Post the Foodbank since we Please contact us on mobile 0492 850 520, to a central Australian Lions Club cleaning centre at opened in June 2019. email [email protected], drop in on no cost. The glasses are then distributed around Big shoes to fill! Wednesday or Friday, message us via Facebook the world, at no expense to recipients, through Lara has taken on (@GisborneFoodbank), or visit our website (www. humanitarian groups and service clubs. the manager’s role and gisbornefoodbank.org.au). Donation of any spectacles are most welcome. New manager Lara is doing a great job Julie Ireland The Gisborne & District Lions Club have collection boxes at Hardys UFS Pharmacy in Brantome Street, Gisborne, and the Gisborne library. The following businesses also provide glasses to this project: Rotary golfers on a fairway to success Simon Leong Optometrist, Gisborne Optical Centre and Merrington Optometry. A big thank you to the local community for your Rotary great response to the article last month in providing Club of Gisborne used postage stamps to Lions with the proceeds directed to the Lions' children’s mobility program. The Rotary Club of Gisborne conducted its annual Your ongoing contributions are greatly appreciated. charity Golf Day on Friday March 26. Held at the Gisborne Golf Club for a number of years and run in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Strathmore, this annual event raises funds for community projects as well as providing a fun day for more than 100 golfers. This year’s event, originally planned for late January but postponed due to a terrible weather forecast for that day, raised approximately $8000 for community projects in Gisborne and Strathmore. Lynne Robinson and Noeline Richardson hold the fort on After a free sausage (or two) plus some fruit to the ‘BBQ hole’ at the Rotary Golf Day. sustain them, the intrepid golfers trekked off to do battle with the course. From all reports, another agreed with the golf club to make it an annual event. successful and enjoyable day was had by all with a For those not familiar with Rotary, we are a group few golf balls won in prizes to replace the few lost in of average local people who meet for friendship, the bushes or the water! a glass of wine and to raise funds for community Gisborne Rotary Club thanks our many sponsors. projects. If you would like to see what we get up to, Russell Walker OAM (Lions President) and Alison Roan Some of the funds raised will be used to provide a why not come along to one of our meetings? Call (Lions Member and UFS pharmacist) with a drop-off community Christmas lunch at the end of the year. secretary Noeline on 0426 500 516 for details. box for glasses. We ran one last year for 100 local residents and Richard Stewart

Gisborne Gazette April 2021 7 Volunteers POLICE BEAT recognised This month, from Macedon Police Station for fire Hello to everyone. It is that efforts time again when our beautiful area receives large numbers of During the 2019-20 visitors as the autumn leaves bushfire disaster, change colour. SES Gisborne SES vol- I have spoken with and unteers dedicated Leading endless hours to met Council and interested FLOOD STORM Senior Const EMERGENCY operational support parties in relation to the influx of 132 500 Rick Janssen and did a power of visitors to Macedon and Mount Gisborne SES crew members display their memorial bushfire pins. work within fire-affected com- Macedon. A traffic management plan will be munities to support fellow recognition of their commitment to Gisborne SES volunteers who in operation every weekend from March 27 emergency services in response Victoria and its people. remained on stand-by to dedicate to late April. Please be patient during these and recovery processes. We cannot do what we do themselves for response to times and vigilant to the extra pedestrian and As a result, our Gisborne without the extraordinary support operations / incidents in Macedon vehicle traffic in these areas. SES volunteers received the of our families and friends who stay Ranges communities. Honour Avenue will have ‘No Stopping’ ‘Victorian Bushfires 2019-2020’ at home during our deployments. Di Dale signs erected and will be a 40kmh zone for this memorial pin in appreciation and We also sincerely thank our Deputy Controller of Service Delivery period. There will be several open gardens along Mount Macedon Road so be aware of parked vehicles and pedestrians. NEWS FROM ST PAUL’S In March a Bendigo man was detected speeding at 146kmh in a 110kmh zone on the ANGLICAN OP SHOP Calder Freeway. He received an infringement FOR THE RECORD Buying recycled clothing at our Op Shop has notice, was fined and received a three-month never been as popular as it is today. licence suspension. A Melbourne woman was At its meeting on March 24, Macedon Ranges All items are sold at bargain prices which include detected speeding at 117kmh in an 80kmh Shire Council voted to declare a climate books, toys, bric-a-brac and kitchenware. All goods zone. She was already suspended from emergency and refused an application by Western on the shelves and racks have been generously driving and will be summonsed to appear at Water for a communications repeater tower in Mt donated by you, the public. the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court at a later date. Gisborne Bushland Reserve. The climate motion For many people, money is much tighter these On this note, the speed limit along Black was accompanied by a petition signed by 405 days and shopping is becoming a luxury, but not for Forest Drive from the Macedon freeway exit residents and ratepayers. It passed 7 votes to 2. the smart shoppers. Op Shops in Gisborne are home roundabout to High Street, Woodend, has to some amazing finds. The Aldi supermarket in Gisborne was due (at been changed to 80kmh and is being enforced. One of our volunteers has a Joseph Wallis & Son time of going to press) to open on March 31. A friendly reminder to keep sheds and piano (circa 1860). It is only in fair condition gates locked as there has been some activity State Roads Minister Ben Carroll visited on but they would part with it for from thieves in the area, especially on small March 10 to announce with Member for Macedon around $100. If you are rural properties. If machinery has to be kept in Mary-Anne Thomas interested, please unlocked open sheds, try to disable it (remove the completion of let me know. batteries, etc). the second phase Graeme Millar, Enjoy the Easter break and stay safe. If of roadworks on 0413 781 501 you are travelling, make sure your vehicle is Station Road and roadworthy, manage your time when driving upgrades at Gis- and obey the road rules. borne station. New volunteers Meredith and Trish Clark, mother and daughter who work together on the counter.

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8 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 'VIEW FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT' GisBus drivers stack up the CFA years

Most GisBus drivers have ex- tensive heavy vehicle experi- ence well beyond our buses, due to many years of driving fire trucks as CFA volunteers. Together we have more than 1300 447 287 100 years of CFA service. In gisbus.com.au order of their CFA service: Wally (now retired from bus driving) is a serving 35-year veteran with the Gisborne Brigade; Gary Sanders (left) and Gisborne Police chief Chris Large cut the ribbon at the launch. The vehicle on the left is the one Tony has 26 years’ service with Gisborne which will be used in the local program. Brigade including eight years as Captain; Henry has 23 years’ service and is the current 1st Lieutenant of Gisborne Brigade; L2P is official and steering a course for Learners Kelvyn is a former 20-year veteran of both Gisborne and Macedon Brigades. An enthusiastic crowd attended the official excited and passionate about its return On your next GisBus journey perhaps you launch of the Macedon Ranges TAC L2P to the Macedon Ranges than Gary could get some advice for your next summer fire learner driver mentor program on March Sanders. With more than 600 hours plan! 10 at the New Gisborne netball pavilion. under his belt of supervising more than GisBus also supports Gisborne Fire Brigade Delegates from the Transport Depart- 13 learner drivers, Gary is rapt to be Juniors with transport requirements for training ment, L2P leadership team, Salvation Are you once again assisting young people. and competition events, supporting the next level Army, Community Bank Gisborne and “There is nothing more rewarding of volunteer firefighters for the Gisborne and District as well as community service interested in than seeing a learner driver develop surrounding communities. providers gave passionate speeches becoming a their driving skills and awareness and Roadworks on Station Road continue to affect regarding the importance of such a road mentor, or are eventually gaining their probationary all GisBus runs to and from the station. We make safety initiative that benefits young learner driver’s licence.” every endeavour to meet all our timetabled drivers and the community. you a learner The Gisborne Bendigo Bank branch commitments but recommend travellers plan for A poignant moment was when Amy driver in need sponsors the local L2P vehicle, earlier trains and allow additional travel time. Watson, family support worker at Macedon of assistance and bank community engagement  Public Transport Victoria advises that although Ranges Shire Council, spoke of young to achieve 120 officer Corinne Shaddock presented some face mask rules were relaxed on March people, especially single parents, who certificates to four volunteers who 23, everyone must still continue to wear a face have “so much potential, but are restricted hours? recently completed training to become mask on public transport. There are by lack of access to transport”. She said supervising driver mentors. exemptions for children under having a driver’s licence gave young mums the If you are interested in becoming a volunteer 12 and individuals with medical opportunity to access services, facilities and work to mentor or are a learner driver in need of assistance conditions making it difficult to enhance their lives. to achieve 120 hours of supervised driving, please wear a mask. The TAC L2P Program relies heavily on the contact TAC L2P program coordinator Phillip support of volunteer mentors and no one was more Tennant on 0438 774 277.

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Gisborne Gazette April 2021 9 Pandemic scarf wins April Boer War talk will surely be no bore project prize As our April monthly meeting falls close to ANZAC Day, the Gisborne Congratulations to our new Group Genealogical Group tends to have President, Rosemarie Jones from a ‘Military’ theme at this meeting. Lancefield, elected at the group half- This year we have decided to have a discussion on yearly conference in February. the Boer War, something that our ancestors were Seven branches made 159 possibly involved in, yet most of us know very little scarves and the banner for the best one was about it. presented to Gisborne member Cheryl Liddy. The Brian Turley will be our guest speaker, his topic scarf incorporated a face mask, very apt for these “Breaker Morant and the Boer War”. Members are times. All scarves were donated to the Brotherhood encouraged to bring along any memorabilia or stories of St Laurence Streets and Lanes Mission. Gisborne they have relating to their ancestors and that particu- Primary School library was also given a $100 lar conflict. It should be an interesting night. donation from the group. It will be held on Thursday April 22 at 7.30pm in the The product and resources study Masonic Lodge Hall. Bookings are still necessary Genealogy group president Lorraine Greer (left) for the year is “grasses” – not just due to COVID-19 restrictions. Members please con- presents Heather Tumber with her 30-year Certificate lawn. At our March meeting Osija gave tact Lorna if you are planning to attend. Anyone else of Appreciation at the AGM. us some insight into the many types of who would like to come should phone grasses available to us in the form of 5428 3925. Cost to non-members is sist you. At present there is a limit of three research- grains that are digestible for humans Christine $2. ers at any time during these hours. Booking is ad- compared to the grasses that animals Edwards The GGG room, adjoining the Gis- vised – phone 5428 3925. may digest more easily. After our borne Library, is open for research We held our AGM and elected our new executive meeting we took our own lunches to the park and each Thursday afternoon 2pm-5pm on March 25. Details will be in next month's Gazette. enjoyed the fresh air and monthly catch up. Lyn Hall when two volunteers are on duty to as- Lyn Hall The group Creative Arts Exhibition is on April 17 and 18 in the Kyneton Masonic Hall. After last year’s cancellation there should be extra displays of craft work to admire so come along and see the display Probus speaker looks at downsizing and finance and have some lunch or afternoon tea. Best wishes to Val and Kevin Jarred on celebrating The club has been able to hold two their 60th wedding anniversary on March 18. general meetings and a day trip al- Our next meeting is April 12 at Gisborne ready this year. Just on 40 members Secondary College Stadium at 10am. Coffee, craft enjoyed an outing to Maryborough and chat is the following Monday at the same venue. during March. This was the first outing Christine Edwards 0437 953 253 for over 12 months and participants enjoyed catching up with friends and regaining some ‘normality’ in their lives. While COVID restrictions impact activities, the ability to get together has been most welcome. The next general meeting will be held on Thurs- Gisborne's day April 1 and the guest speaker, Bob Nixon will talk Helen about ‘Financial implications of downsizing’. Hallett (left) The AGM for the Gisborne Probus Club was held in March. Helen Nettleton was elected Presi- 2021 Gisborne Probus committee members. Back: George holds Cheryl Peart, Margaret Reid, Michael O’Brien, Josephine Desira. dent and George Peart Vice-President to lead the Liddy’s Front: Helen Thompson, Helen Nettleton, Susan Skinner, club during the 2021 year. They will be capably sup- winning Pam Snape. Not pictured: Ron Hubbard, Di Barbie, Stephen ported by Susan Skinner as Secretary and Michael scarf. She Halligan, Anne Ciesielski, Irene Bullard. O’Brien as Treasurer, along with a committee of nine is pictured further members. with CWA the club up to date and ready to recommence activity The club was very fortunate to be able to hold the State Vice- as soon as possible. A big thank to all those involved. previous AGM prior to lockdown and to elect a com- Finally – a message for our morning tea organiser, President mittee, headed by Irene Bullard as President. While Joanne – we are trying to contact you. Please ring Lyn Trezise. the year was extremely quiet, they were able to keep Susan on 0418 101 845. Anne Ciesielski

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Proudly sponsored by Macedon Ranges Art Group, Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art & Craft, The Gallery Mt Macedon, The Gisborne Singers, Duneira, Licorice Allsorts, Macedon Music, The Mount Players and Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society Central Victoria ARTS Open Studios big success – and there's another one Don’t miss the next open studios weekend on April 24-25. At our first open studio in February, nine art- ists welcomed visitors to share their workspaces, artistic vision and work, including pottery, paintings, MRPS members at the top of Hanging Rock. Picture: drawing and textiles. John Spring From large and small studios set in beautiful gar- dens to a display at the Top of the Range cafe, visi- Watch out, they are tors were able to discuss with the artists their inspi- rations and view many examples of their work. The artists’ studios are located fairly close to each other, everywhere so it was possible to view several studios on the Members of the Mac- same day, and with cafes in Macedon, Mount Mac- edon Ranges Photo- edon and on top of the mount, many visitors com- graphic Society are bined art and food in a delightful way. popping up all over the place. This autumn if you All artists had work for sale, so art lovers took happen to come across a group of photographers home reminders of their beautiful day at the open chatting and snapping away, there’s every chance it studios in Macedon. could be MRPS members enjoying the photo oppor- We hope to see you again, or for the first time, tunities we are so lucky to have right on our doorstep. in April. Look out for brochures at local cafes and A group of members galleries, especially The Gallery, Mount Macedon. recently visited Trentham For more information contact Marian Alexopoulos Falls and enjoyed capturing on 0418 884 281 or Colleen Weste on 0419 009 the water cascading down 030. Find us on Instagram, openstudiosmacedon. the rocks. A couple of weeks Jo Hoyne, 0418 488 582 later they visited Hanging Rock on the lookout for wildlife, beautiful rock Trentham Falls. formations and possibly Picture: John Spring even Miranda! Club members also recently had the opportunity to try a range of challenges and tasks. Members worked together in small groups to learn more about their cameras and techniques that can be used to improve images. This was a great opportunity for members to find a mentor and support each other on their shared interest. The club generally meets on the first Tuesday of the month, followed by the next Monday. Visitors are very welcome to come along to Dromkeen in April to see what MRPS is all about. Social chats start at 7pm and the meeting at 7.30pm. For more information, please visit www.macedon- Mount Macedon artist Colleen Weste (left) talks ranges-photography.org.au. Colleen Mahoney with visitors at her open studio in February.

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Gisborne Gazette April 2021 11 ADFAS lectures are back and virtual Why not join ADFAS Central Victoria for their COVID-friendly 2021 arts-based digital lecture program from the comfort of your own home. We are offering eight digital lectures from February to October. Each lecture is available for viewing across four weeks from the day you access the link on your home computer or TV. The April lecture is Literary England: My Top 10 Places to Visit presented by the popular Susannah Fullerton. The video will be available from April 23. The Cantabile group sings at the Kyneton Community Market. The lecture will feature a library, various houses, churches, a graveyard and an ancient charitable institution and take you from the countryside of First '21 performance for Young Voices southern England, up to more dramatic northern March 13 saw the first performance of the year for a very experienced in dealing with landscapes. group from Young Voices of Macedon, who performed voice change in adolescent boys. Susannah Fullerton OAM has built two half-hour sets at the Kyneton Community Market. Following a lesson with Geoffrey a career as a lecturer giving talks about The Vivo group entertained the audience with our boys are now cognisant of the famous writers. She is immensely action songs and joined with the Cantabiles to sing a changes taking place and are much entertaining yet truly informative. lovely round and the quirky song Gary Galah. more secure in pitching notes. With parts appropriate You’ll love listening to her talk about The older Cantabile group offered two sacred to their range that we are providing, they are able to her favourite writers. She has been songs and two from the jazz cantata Captain Noah continue singing and do so with confidence in using president of the Jane Austen Society Susannah and his floating zoo, which will be performed in its their developing adult voice. of Australia, the largest literary society Fullerton entirety in September. Soloists were Josie Barnes, Our next performance is on Sunday April 18 at St in the country, since 1996. Orson Cox, Leah Karic and Amelia Clark. Ambrose Church, Woodend. For further information on the remaining lectures As two of our older boys are experiencing voice New members are welcome. Visit yvmacedon. and pro rata membership, please call Nicky Peters, change, we organised a visit from Dr Geoffrey Cox, org.au Chair, ADFAS CV on 0400 958 499. former director of music at St Patrick’s Cathedral and Dianne Gome

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12 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 Public performances again... life nearly back to normal Library returns to Mount Players raise the curtains full service We’re so excited to be opening It is with much pride and excitement that I put pen It is adapted from the 1959 British more hours, plus we’re no to paper (or fingers to keyboard) this month. Our comedy movie starring, among longer closing for lunch. The theatre finally welcomed in its first group for a play others, Terry Thomas, Sydney library's hours are 9.30am- reading in February, and to see people sitting in our James and George Cole. Director 5.30pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. auditorium after so long was very moving indeed. John Rowlands has adapted the 9.30am-6pm Tuesday, plus 9.30am-12.30pm on We are now in rehearsal for script for the stage and promises lots of laughs. Saturday. These hours will give people a chance to our first show, Too Many Crooks, We will have a limited seating capacity due to pop in after work or after school activities. Please opening on May 14. Step back in COVID restrictions so get in early to secure yourself feel free to give us any feedback on our new hours. time and be part of the audience a seat. at a BBC radio play, with live For full details on the show and to book tickets Storytime is back sound effects and six actors we invite you to our website www.themountplayers. Don’t forget to come along to one of our weekly taking on numerous roles to tell com You can also check out our What’s On section children’s programs. Sessions are on Wednesday, the hilarious story of a bunch of for our monthly play readings at which everyone is Thursday and Friday at 10.30am and all involve age- crooks who just can’t get it right. welcome. Karen Hunt appropriate stories, songs and rhymes. Wednesday Storytime suits those 3-5 years, Thursday Toddler time is for 1-3 years and Friday is for babies 0-1. No bookings are required and we’re pretty flexible with the age groups; whatever works for your family. Singers prepare for first concerts Come in and give it a try. the Gisborne Looking for some tech help? Singers One-on-one tech help is back at all libraries. We can help you with laptops, tablets and phones, help you The Gisborne Singers are excited to be learn how to use your eReader or show you how to preparing for their first concerts since make the most of what’s available in our eLibrary. 2019. Mandy will be available on Tuesday mornings An Americana-themed program is between 11 and 12 so give us a call on 5428 3962 to scheduled for May 23. Included in the book in some time. repertoire are Billy Joel’s And So It Goes, Keep an eye on our website and in the library for two versions of Sure On This Shining the school holiday program: www.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/ Night (Morten Lauridsen and Samuel holidayprogram To see what other programs and Barber), O Magnum Mysterium by Morten events are on in April, visit www.goldfieldslibraries. Lauridsen, Five Hebrew Love Songs by com or drop in and pick up a program. Eric Whitacre and Shenan-doah (trad). It promises to be an exquisite program Help make game about with choir members already enjoying Choir practice with new musical director Luke Severn on March 17. the beauty of the songs chosen. New our region accompanist Anna Clarke will back the choir on Street on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 10pm. Would you like to play a game based on Macedon piano, with various other instruments accompanying Always looking for new singers (especially tenors Ranges Shire? Better yet, would you like to help in different combinations. and basses), the non-auditioned choir under the new artist Jenni Ivins create one? The venues are yet to be finalised. COVID leadership of Luke Severn is moving into a new era. With the help of a Council grant, Jenni will soon restrictions limit the use of some facilities and only Choral experience and the ability to read music are be starting conversations about what people love allow bookings to open closer to the concerts. advantageous but not essential. about living, working or playing in the Macedon Choristers have been appreciating the freedom of Interested singers are welcome to try us out by Ranges to incorporate into a board game. For more singing without masks and, although not ideal, are attending a few practices. For further details please information or to help create the game, ask to join managing to cope with social distancing. Practice contact the choir at www.gisbornesingers.org.au the Connecting Communities Facebook group or is held at Gisborne Uniting Church at 23 Brantome Alison Kinghorn email [email protected].

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Part 2 Edited extract from Gisborne Gazette tramway from where I stood, I thought order that it is a credit to the owner. This of February 22, 1895 what energy, what enterprise there man has by his energy started to turn must have been to cause such work all his small fruits, such as raspberries, By 'A Macedonian' to go on. No doubt a large amount of gooseberries, currasnts, plums etc. Continued from last month money and labour must have been into jams, for these fruits grow well on n going over a good portion of the expended. To view the hills, the logs the Mount. A Trip to hadMacedon to ascend and thence on to the This place also had the remains of old ground, what hundreds of trees had been felled and taken away to mill, the incline could not have been an old sawmill upon it. The plant was I less than three feet in ten. there, also the mill waterwheel. But various mills, their stumps and heads only being left to denote that it had After tracing the creek down below the millwheel was going to decay, the been a good timber district. Also, what the landing about half a mile, I thought I rafters of the shed were tumbling in a quantity of trees had been felled had better trace my steps from this wild and the shoot which brought the water and their trunks left to rot.What waste! place. Not a house, or any indication of from the dam was also going to decay. What destruction!Where were the such, in the valley. I returned to the old This place had been bought in the Rangers whose duty it was to prevent sawmill site and instead of going up the year 1854 by Mr Christian. What an such destruction? hill following the road, I went down the alteration must have taken place since I passed on over the head of the Devil’s Hole valley into another place, called ‘Hell’s then if the place was like any of the Fern Tree Creek. It was here again I Hole’. The early colonists had peculiar adjacent patches not yet destroyed. noticed further evidence of money found it was composed of porphyry, in ideas of nomenclature. The main mountain road had been squandered, there being thousands of three precipitous cliffs to the bottom of This was a gloomy looking spot and, nicely made and formed in its present willow plants put in but left to perish, same. I thought when I looked at the from indications I could see, the road state and is a credit to the Gisborne not one having survived the rubbish formation that it was limestone, but must have led to another site where a Shire Council, whose jurisdiction it is allowed to surround them. I next got testing it, proved it was not. From the mill had been, as larger quantities of under. on to the old bush track which took us foot of the south portion of this cliff, I timber, such as logs, rails and shingle After resting the night at a friend’s to the bridge crossing the main creek. saw the creek called “Devil’s Hole”. To had evidently been removed, judging house, I next morning trudged down Oh! What a sight met us in this creek. this valley I made my way. The singular by the debris that was left about. I did towards the Falls Creek and crossing To see the fern trees, with huge fronds name has been allotted to the creek by not follow the old log roads, but crossed this, kept on the road until I came to spreading out like an umbrella, it alone one of the first bullock teamsters, the the creek and came upon another old Campey’s place, he having erected was well worth a visit. one who took the first load of shingles dry track, which brought me out on the a large sawmill on his land, when the I continued on and about a mile from the stump to the top of the hill, he main mountain road. Government of the day interdicted from the tower on top of the main saying it was ‘the devil’s own hole’ and The property I was passing through him from cutting in the State forest Mount crossed the old road over so it retains its name to this day. belonged once to an old identity by adjacent. Their reason was that he the ranges, at the foot of the rocky name Jacky Smith and to my own would spoil the rainfall in this part. So elevation called Camel’s Hump, or noticed in this valley a large sawmill knowledge, he was termed in slang as his plant was lying idle and going to Mount Diogenes. I ascended this and had been, and by the accumulation ‘a card’. But from this spot I could see destruction, following the old adage of sawdust and waste, it must have the tower on top of the main Mount, that ‘rust consumes faster than labour I also Sir George Verdon’s residence wears’. been at work for a good time. But the shed had gone to decay and all the and, below, Mr [Robert] Harper’s I passed his home, he having gone foundations the same. There had been summer seat, also Mr C Lloyd’s and to Echuca to take charge of sawmills a tramway running into the log yard. adjoining the main road, an extensive there. So I crossed the head to the To this I made my way and it took me orchard owned by Mr T Christian. But Saltwater River, as it is called nearer to to the top of the range, some 2000 how nicely kept – what a contrast to Melbourne. I then made my way to the feet high, and from thence along the those to be seen in other colonies – no railway station and arrived just in time terrace to where the engines had been weeds, trees well pruned, the hedges to take the 5pm down to Sandhurst and following the tram on, it led me to of hawthorn neatly cut and all in such [Bendigo]. Edited by Phyllis Boyd, OAM the valley below. At the bottom was a log landing and loading place, right across the creek, called the Cockpit. The bed of this creek had been cleared as a road. The avenue formed was a splendid sight and the beautiful fern trees, from 1 foot to 10 feet high, on either side had no doubt been growing in the creek, as the debris at each side led me to believe. What must the sight have been before the timber was felled. Hundreds of stumps showed where huge trees had been and in one portion Waterwheel I viewed, of about 50 acres, there must at Christian's have been 20 trees to each acre. old sawmill. The original tower on Mount Macedon. In looking over the hills and line of

14 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 NEWS FROM THE COUNCIL

Official Fire Danger Period ends Business impact survey New CEO appointed Fire restrictions for Macedon Ranges Shire were Local business owners are invited to complete Bernie O’Sullivan was lifted on March 22. Residents can now burn off on a survey on the impact of the pandemic on their appointed Chief Executive their properties without a permit, subject to local business to help guide possible Council support. Officer of Macedon regulations. Under local laws burning off is prohibited The survey follows up on ones conducted last year Ranges Shire Council on on land less than 4000 square metres (one acre) and should only take about 15 minutes to complete. March 24 and will start in without a permit. Information provided is kept confidential. There the role on May 10. When burning off it remains important to keep an is an option to be contacted by the Economic Mr O’Sullivan is cur- eye on weather conditions throughout the day, remain Development team at the end of the survey. rently director of strategy vigilant and monitor your fire, said Angela Hughes, The survey is at www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/About- and growth at the City of director of planning and environment. Council/News/Have-Your-Say – it closes on April 30. Greater Bendigo. Before Green waste (excluding noxious weeds) can Council’s Economic Development team is happy that he was Acting CEO at the Institute of Public be disposed of at Council’s transfer stations free to discuss any aspect of your response or any other Administration Australia (VIC) and worked as Deputy of charge. See mrsc.vic.gov.au/transfer-stations issue related to the survey – by telephone, 5421 9616 Secretary, Regional Services, for the Victorian for details. For more information about burning off or email, [email protected] Departments of Environment, Land, Water and outside the Fire Danger Period, call Council on 5422 Planning (DELWP), and Environment and Primary 0333 or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/burning-off Industries (DEPI). He also worked in leadership Grab a discount on an roles in Sydney and Canberra for 15 years in policy, management and advocacy. Design for Regional Sports equiculture course Bernie will replace John Nevins who has been Precinct open for input Macedon Ranges Shire Council and Melbourne Acting CEO since October 2020 following the Water are together offering a $100 discount for resignation of Margot Stork. Council invites the community to view and share horse owners to participate in an online equiculture feedback on the schematic design for the Macedon course delivered by Jane and Stuart Myers, experts Craft eco-activism workshops Ranges Regional Sports Precinct at New Gisborne. in property management for horses. The precinct will cater for a range of sports and Equiculture – short for equine permaculture – is for kids recreational pursuits and also attract regional- a holistic horse property management program that Kids are invited to level competition, Council's director for assets and promotes sustainable farm and pasture management a join a craft eco- operations, Shane Walden, said. It is planned to have techniques designed with your horse’s welfare and activism workshop a multi-purpose sports hub with indoor court facilities, natural behaviour in mind. facilitated by local two AFL playing fields with pavilion and landscaping Fifteen course modules teach participants about artist Jo Mott in the and passive recreation space. healthy soil and pasture, managing weeds, mud school holidays that and erosion, property design and layouts as well as Council officers will update the draft schematic will encourage them to managing optimal equine health. design after considering consultation feedback, explore their creativity Completion of the equiculture then seek Council endorsement of the design and and their voice. course can be incorporated proposed Stage 1 scope at a future council meeting. Kids will learn how to artfully communicate into the Pony Club Australia The project takes the endorsed feasibility studies environmental issues that are important to them, K or C* certificates. for the Sports Hub and Sports Fields sites and such as recycling, clean waterways, deforestation, To get your discount code, integrates them into one project – the Macedon clean energy and sustainability. Participants will use contact Jason McAinch via Ranges Regional Sports Precinct. collage, drawing and stencilling techniques to make email to JMcAinch@mrsc. Stage 1 (when approved) is to be funded by the colourful badges, T-shirts, bumper stickers, posters vic.gov.au or online via mrsc. Council ($10 million), the State Government ($11.6 and placards to take home. Eco-artworks will also be vic.gov.au/sustainable- million), and AFL Victoria ($100,000). At an estimated displayed in the community. farming. Places are limited. cost of $31.4 million to $41.4 million, this project Workshops will run from 10.30am to 2pm each day Visit the Equiculture requires significant funding from the Victorian and on Tuesday April 13, Wednesday 14 and Thursday webpage to find out more: Federal governments to make it a reality. 15 at the Kyneton Town Hall. Cost: $12.50/workshop. www.equiculture.net. For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay For more information and to register, visit mrsc.vic. or call 5422 0333. Submissions close on May 3. gov.au/arts-workshops

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Five school holiday day trip ideas I would like to start by thanking all of you who voted for me last October. It was a humbling The school holidays are nearly upon us. experience to receive 28.6% of the primary vote I know you have plenty of beautiful places in and I won’t let you down. the Macedon Ranges to see, but sometimes you I was your councillor from March 2003 to might want to venture further. Here are some 2021 Macedon Youth Council including Ebony, November 2012, when I was not re-elected and brilliant places for a day trip. Thomas, Kate, Hayley and Meg from Gisborne. decided to retire after three terms and just short of 10 years of community service. 1. Community Bank Playground, Wallan: This Eight years later, we are seeing massive playground is well worth the drive. There is all MEMBER'S changes proposed for this beautiful village in the cool equipment that the kids could dream MESSAGE the valley that we have made a lifestyle choice of, including a waterplay area. Be sure to pack With Mary-Anne Thomas to call home, and I felt I had to come out of some towels and a change of clothes. retirement to represent you and attempt to I recently visited Sunbury and Macedon Ranges preserve all that we love about this place. 2. Lederderg Gorge: You can walk along the Specialist School’s senior campus in Bullengarook The most important decision that the track or just hang out at the picnic area. Have – and wow, what an amazing transformation! councillors will make at the start of this council a splash in the shallows and find all the pretty Students Daniel, Isabella, Rhyse and Kasey term is the selection of a new Chief Executive rocks. Choose a sunny day to visit and enjoy proudly showed me around their new facilities, and Officer, replacing acting CEO John Nevins who some snacks by the water or a kick of the footy. it was quite a tour. has been doing a fabulous job. Thank you, Perfect. The school's upgrade has seen a new John, I wish you could stay, but I know that wish administration and multipurpose hall building will not be granted! Wombat Hill (Daylesford) Botanic Gardens: 3. delivered – with new administration offices, meeting I have had the privilege of being one of the These gardens are enchanting with plenty of rooms and staff and student amenities. There’s a three councillors elected to a panel shortlisting hollow trees and overhanging branches for new workshop arts room (plus a room for their new the CEO candidates along with the Mayor, Cr heaps of hiding and exploring fun! The cafe in kiln), an automotive room (which includes a bike Anderson, and Cr Annette Death. We have had the middle of the gardens also makes a super store), materials technology space and even a new an impressive list of candidates because this delicious custard doughnut. staff lounge. And my personal favourite was the food is such a liveable shire and is very attractive technology room – perfect for cooking up a storm! to potential applicants. After two days of Maldon: Take a mine tour, visit the museum 4. What a difference these wonderful new facilities interviews, we asked two candidates to present or just experience history with a stroll through this will make; this much-loved school deserves nothing to all nine councillors. Either one would have Gold Rush town that was awarded ‘most intact less. A big congratulations to Joanne and Brendan capably fulfilled the role, but all councillors heritage streetscape’ by the National Trust. You Nolan, and the entire SMRSS community. agreed that one was more suitable. I am writing can also take a ride on the Victorian Goldfields Last month we ran our first session for the 2021 this on March 16 ahead of the Council Meeting Steam Railway. It is a must for little train lovers. Macedon Youth Council at Woodend Neighbour- on March 24 when we will make this important hood House. We started off the year by talking about decision. Fairy Park, Anakie: This park takes you on a 5. everyone, what inspired them to apply, talking about Council is currently working on the draft delightful journey past all your favourite fairytales. the three levels of government, and of course, no Budget, Council Plan and a number of other It has an awesome playground too with a maze Youth Council session would be complete without plans and strategies that will soon be released of tunnels and a stupendous, steep slide. some delicious pizza! for public consultation. 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16 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 Vet Talk The canine 'ACL'

With local vet Dr Caitlin Horwood-Skelton

They may not play football or soccer but "ACL injury" is a common problem for our dogs’ knee joints too. The anterior cruciate ligament (in dogs known as the cranial cruciate ligament) is the internal stabiliser of the knee joint. This ligament is part of the wonderfully complex knee joint system comprising ligaments and meniscal cartilage, which allow us to run, kick, jump, stop, and rotate the lower leg. ACL injury in dogs often occurs as a partial tear of the ligament followed by slow degeneration, and a complete rupture over time. Much less dramatic than the human scenario of a sudden rupture on the sporting field. In dogs, the initial injury may not always be obvious, Members of Clarkefield and Friends and JK Joggers with Piper and camera-shy labrador Monty in the corner. but there are subtle signs: they become slow to rise from a sit; have difficulty jumping into the car; or may sit with one hind leg held out at an angle. These dogs A private relay to remember are tolerating a level of pain in the knee, and the body responds with muscle atrophy or wasting around the It was a great disappointment when the Lancefield in their battle with cancer. In the end it looked just hind limb, and arthritis in the joint. Relay For Life was postponed in February. We like the REAL relay when the bags, with candles The good news is that ACL disease in dogs is fairly decided that, if restrictions were lifted, we would in them, lit up at night. easy to diagnose with veterinary assessment and organise a mini relay. We had a lovely dinner outside and were radiography (X-rays) of the knee. Surgery differs from Our team, Clarkefield and Friends, which about to start our laps again, when the automatic the human scenario due to the biomechanics of the includes members from Gisborne, Clarkefield, sprinkler system came on. No more costumes, dog’s knee as a quadruped rather than an upstanding Romsey and Riddells Creek, had planned to no more laps, just kids doing what they do when biped. The aim is not to graft or “repair” the ligament have an Aladdin-based theme this year and sprinklers are on! itself, but to control the joint instability and improve the were keen to dress up. Another relay team, JK We have big fundraising plans support within the knee structure, hence reducing pain Joggers, joined us and we had a great for October. Our tent will be an and the progression of arthritis. time decorating our magic lamp Aladdin’s cave of treasures which Lily, weighing in at only 4kg, is recovering from her ACL with stick-on jewels for every you can buy at the silent auction. (micro-)surgery, and learning to gradually strengthen lap completed. Just come in on the magic carpet the muscles in her leg again. She is convinced that her Thanks to Kathy from and make an offer. joint-supplement treats are an integral part of this repair the relay committee and Thank you to all our amazing and rehabilitation. some crafty purchases from supporters and the hard-working the supermarket, we had committee who organise this enough brown and white event annually. commemorative bags. Chris Shanahan, team captain We wrote messages to Clarkefield and Friends our family and friends and Ava Culpan holds her miniature let them know that they labradoodle Piper, who happily

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Daly Nature Reserve news Garden Club visits Daylesford

One of our volunteers have an affinity Gisborne Garden Club met for the Subsequently members photographed this beautiful with ants. At March meeting at the Daylesford pursued the trail suggested blue butterfly in the Reserve caterpillar stage they produce (Wombat Hill) Botanical Gardens. The to view the Gardens from a recently. The Australian Museum honeydew which is much enjoyed by very pleasant autumn weather was no variety of approaches while website states that it is a Common ants. In return the ants guard the black doubt encouraging, and 34 members others enjoyed the very well Imperial Blue caterpillars by swarming around them. were in attendance, many enjoying stocked nursery. A good day was had Butterfly of the The caterpillars are found on acacias. lunch in the onsite cafe, others having by all! jalmenus genus and We took part in the annual Clean Up lunched en route prior to our “formal” Because of the difficulty with evagoras species. Australia Day, collecting an amazing get-together. numbers in private gardens, the The butterflies 19 kilos of litter in the Reserve. This is A representative from the Friends committee is endeavouring to locate are found along despite our own monthly cleanup. We of the Gardens spoke about the suitable public places in which we can the east coast of thank all the people who always pick up establishment of the Botanical enjoy a couple of hours on the second Australia. They litter as they walk through, but how do Gardens back in the gold mining days, have a tail at the we ‘educate’ the litterers. and the assistance given from both Wednesday of the month. base of each hind We have held four walk-and-talk local and more distant government Information on the April meeting will wing. While resting, sessions with 1st Gisborne Cubs and sources as well as philanthropic be forwarded to members by email or the tails blow in the they will continue adding native plants sources. phone. If, as a member, you are not wind which may fool around the scout hall. Our attention was drawn to the receiving any forward information in predators to attack Our next working bee: Tuesday April more outstanding features of the area this regard please contact one of the the tails, rather than 13, 9.30am. All welcome. as well as ongoing maintenance and committee members. the head. Enquiries: email dalynaturereserve@ future proposals for development and We live in a beautiful area for These butterflies gmail.com Irene Perkin improvements should finances permit. autumn magic – enjoy! Kerry Langmaid

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18 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 ANZAC FEATURE

Mt Macedon Anzac ANZAC tribute Day Dawn Service on video

Filming is underway for this year's Mt Macedon Anzac Dawn Service which will feature not only traditional parts of the commemorative event, but additional images and stories from around the Shire of Macedon Ranges. There will be a 20-minute video plus an extended version with local stories and ‘Voices from the Front’ – letters and recollections from veterans from the region. A special inclusion this year will be recently recorded recollections from two Macedon Ranges World War Two veterans. From dawn on Anzac Day, the video of the Dawn Service can be seen on mtmacedondawnservice.org or the Face- book site, The Mt Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service. It will also be screened at the Woodend RSL and other venues around the shire. Families and individuals with photos, stories, letters and recollections suitable for the video are invited to contact the Vietnam vets and RSL members Wally Fiedler and garage door in homage to those Dawn Service Committee. Ken Bryce were pleased to be photographed with this who have served Australia in war. Enquiries to Bruce Mildenhall, magnificent Anzac tribute. The wall wrap can be viewed as Chair, Mt Macedon Anzac Dawn Local signwriter Lindsay Thorne has huge respect you drive past 17 Coleman Court for the sacrifices made by Australia's servicemen and (off Saunders Road) in New Service Committee 0419 302 839, [email protected] women and designed and wrapped this mural to his Gisborne. Fran and Lindsay Thorne  of Magnum Signs Recognition of those traumatised by selfless service – thoughts for Anzac Day On Anzac Day we are unexpected, chaotic experiences that keeps activating partly processed Symptoms of PTSD include chronic commemorate the sac- beyond a person’s control. As one trauma-induced memories while the feelings of anxiety, nightmares, flash- rifice made by our Vietnam Vet put it – "ambushing the “human” part scrambles to make the backs, extreme emotional avoidance servicemen and women enemy was not traumatic, getting unpleasant recollections go away, and in some cases depression and By Jan Field in war. Sacrifice takes ambushed was”. which of course they don’t, and the suicide; psychological wounds veterans many forms. It means Service members are traumatised cycle keeps repeating. incur in the service of their country. I feel sacrifice of life in the service of country. because they did their jobs to the best This poem by John Ricardo describes privileged that most of my professional Sacrifice to protect comrades in battle. of their abilities and combat operations his traumatic grief. career as a psychologist, I have worked Sacrifice to protect their families and require at times two incompatible I am sorry for the old man in the trauma domain as a military last but not least sacrifice of physical mission requirements – to be a highly Crying in Binh ba psychologist as well as in conflict zones and psychological health in the service efficient fighting machine as well as His children now lay cold and still with traumatised populations. A T-shirt of their country. have compassion for the safety of Their bodies torn apart given to me by a veteran says it all and If you or a loved one has served in the their comrades. Compassion is what has the inscription: I am sorry for my mate military, you most likely have heard of motivates soldiers to continue to fight 'PTSD is not a sign of weakness. Whose hands were blown away post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. and help each other despite extreme It is a sign of absolute strength. He had no other skills you see Whether you understand PTSD from a adversity. Soldiers need to turn off It is the result of one’s duty and doing His hands his stock in trade psychological perspective or popular their compassion in order to have the the tasks others fear'. culture, it is a debilitating condition capacity to protect/kill others. I am sorry for my loved ones Lest we forget. that can negatively impact the lives of PTSD symptoms occur when Who worried back at home veterans and their families for years. veterans turn off the combat part of The war took its toll on them  Jan Field is a psychologist with expertise in PTSD. Jan did aid work in Vietnam in 1970, Trauma is more than hurt or the brain and allow the compassionate Not just me alone has worked as a military psychologist for And I am sorry for the change in me unpleasantness. Trauma causes part of the brain to think about and RAAF, RAN, Vietnam Veterans Counselling people to fear for their lives, question fix trauma-related problems. These Since the days of Vietnam Service and the ADF, and has 20 years' their core beliefs about the world, or to symptoms are a normal response to For this is not the life I planned experience working in war zones with UN feel utterly helpless. Traumatic events the emotional primitive part of the brain But it is now the way I am. and non-governmental organisations. She now lives in New Gisborne. Gisborne Gazette April 2021 19 ANZAC FEATURE Gulf War veteran Jody Scoble, RAN Each April the Gazette features a local serviceman or had already been deployed to protect the American aircraft woman for Anzac Day. This year Bryan Power carrier USS Midway. spoke to Jody Scoble ne of the nasty surprises Oawaiting Jody as Westralia “ omen have been at sea ody was born in Sydney in sailed across the Indian Ocean since Noah sailed in the J1971, the second of three was to find she suffered from WArk. Those who can’t accept daughters for Marilyn and Rod chronic sea sickness, which meant them are dinosaurs.” This was the Parrish. She attended school in that she had to carry a sick bag response given by the commander of Campbelltown, on the fringe of with her at all times. Unfortunately HMAS Westralia, Captain John Moore, Sydney. her misery was to increase later to a question put to him by a Geelong “I was a talker in class but I because, as the ship transferred its Advertiser reporter about how the male turned my grades around in Year fuel and other supplies, it became crew would react to the presence of 9 when I decided I was going lighter and floated higher in the women on his ship. to join the Navy and see the water and so rolled and pitched The year was 1991 and the occasion world,” said Jody. During Year more severely. was the loading of 20,000 tonnes of 11, at the age of 17, she was Jody’s role was in the engine diesel onto Australia’s biggest naval accepted by the Navy to learn room, a hot, exhausting and supply ship at the Shell Oil Refinery a trade they called “electrical potentially dangerous work place. in Geelong before it headed into a war engineering power” and her Fortunately the petty officer zone as the outbreak of hostilities in first ever flight was on a plane and leading seaman in charge the Persian Gulf seemed certain. to Melbourne to head to HMAS Jody wearing her medals on her left side and her grandfather’s WW2 medals on her right. were good to work with and very At the ship’s farewell, 19-year-old Cerberus in Westernport to begin supportive of her. The engine room Jody Parrish met Prime Minister Bob basic training. She enjoyed her crew wore overalls and boots – Hawke and she told him she was 18 months there very much and Fremantle and she was to become one worried about heading off to a possible during that time was selected to be a of the first women to be assigned to an war but realised it was part of the job. member of the National Honour Guard Australian Navy ship sent into a war that travelled to Melbourne for major zone. One of the nasty ceremonies. Jody was always keen on That war was the Gulf War which sports and while at Cerberus she was came about when Iraq under Saddam surprises awaiting Jody named in the Australian Triservices Hussein invaded neighbouring Kuwait as Westralia sailed across softball team. in 1990 and Australia became one of Her first posting was to HMAS the 30-nation coalition supporting the the Indian Ocean was to Watson, a lovely base in Sydney where United Nations’ resolution to repel the find she suffered from she completed the first year of trade invaders. The Westralia sailed to the training. Then, with no further training, Persian Gulf where the destroyers chronic sea sickness Jody was posted to HMAS Westralia, HMAS Sydney and HMAS Brisbane the Navy’s biggest supply ship based in

Jody speaks with Bob Hawke in 1991. nothing else – but Jody sewed up the open sides of her Navy overalls before She didn’t add that there was also a attending her first shift and she always worry about how the dinosaurs among wore cotton underwear – synthetic the 83 crew would treat her and the materials would have melted. Engine other six female officers and ratings – room crew had to be issued with new the first RAN women to be sent to a boots every three months because the war zone – as the stresses of possible hot deck plates soon destroyed them. combat grew closer. Unfortunately Jody Apart from her engine room duties came across a few dinosaurs among Jody was expected to become the male crew but her determination to proficient in other tasks. One of those prove herself by not complaining and was learning to identify all of the aircraft working hard won the men over. In a – friend and foe – operating in the war letter to her father, Jody said, “I pull my zone. There was one "action stations" weight and that’s what they like to see.” incident when an incoming aircraft was She felt the men’s resentment was picked up on the ship’s radar but the not directed at her personally but more crew was stood down when the plane because the reversing of the long Navy was identified as friendly. tradition of all-male crews needed time Another duty was spending shifts to be accepted. Of course, some were scanning the sea ahead of the ship jealous of the intense media attention for mines. One of the American given to the women at that time. Jody with her boss, Petty Officer Bruce McDougall. 20 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 ANZAC FEATURE

Gulf War veteran: a trailblazer for women in the Navy

in Cronulla and met Tim Scoble, a Secondary College and New Gisborne young man from Melbourne who Primary. was completing his engineering Jody was a leader with 1st Gisborne apprenticeship with Qantas. They Scouts for several years. She became soon became sweethearts and were a member of the Gisborne RSL in married in Sydney in 1995. 2003 and has been the branch’s Tim returned to work at Tullamarine treasurer since 2017. Jody now runs and they lived at Bundoora before Envie, the female fitness centre in the buying a five-acre block in Gisborne Nexus building in Gisborne. not long before their twins Malcolm This year will see the 30th and Jessica were born in 2002. anniversary of the Gulf War and Jody The twins attended Holy Cross and is interested to see if this milestone Salesian College and are now in their will be appropriately observed. first year at university, Malcolm at She believes that it is the forgotten RMIT doing aeronautical engineering war and that those who served in and Jessie at William Angliss where it have never been paid their due she is studying events management. respect. However Jody looks back This year their two younger sisters, with pride and fond memories of her The Westralia (right) refuelling a navy ship. Madison and Natalie, are at Gisborne trailblazing time in the Navy.

burst in the ship’s engine room aircraft carriers, the USS Tripoli, had and the spraying fuel ignited. The been badly damaged by a mine; the extinguishers couldn’t cope and it explosion it survived would have took two hours for the fire to be put sunk the Westralia. One day Jody out. Four sailors died from carbon and her crewmate saw through their monoxide poisoning. Jody was binoculars what they thought were devastated when she heard the news the two prongs of a mine showing of that tragedy. above the waves and informed the helmsman who steered the ship away. n one occasion the ship lost As they got closer they saw that the Osteering and had to be steered prongs were in fact two birds sitting from the engine room for three days on a buoy. They received plenty of before the engine room crew could ribbing about that. fix the problem. Jody remembers it as being a particularly exhausting time he tediousness of these long and she once woke up lying across Twatches was made worse by steel pipes where she had fallen the fact that they had to wear steel asleep. helmets and bullet proof vests while One of the scariest tasks she had doing this duty on a hot deck. They to perform was when she was hoisted also had to have their gas masks to the top of the mast to replace a close at hand for fear of a chemical blown light globe. attack although they had received After the tour of duty was over the vaccinations to counter the effects of crew were awarded the Active Service nerve gas. Medal, the Australian Services Medal Jody also achieved her Helmsman and the Kuwait Star. Certificate while aboard and so spent After a brief return to Fremantle the time steering the ship. Westralia sailed to south-east Asia for In the Gulf the Westralia supplied a three-month tour of the Philippines, ships from 26 countries, sometimes Hong Kong and Singapore. handling two ships at the same time. Back in Australia, Jody was They once had to have their own oil appointed as the Secretary to tanks refilled at sea by a large tanker. the Officer in Charge of Maritime Luckily the few fires that occurred Headquarters in Sydney. in the engine room were able to be Later she was posted back to quickly extinguished. However, if Cerberus to work as a personal ever a fire became uncontrollable training instructor but before that the drill was that the bulkheads could happen her orders changed and had to be closed and the CO2 gas she was posted to a ship. After seven taps activated. This would probably years in the Navy Jody could not face save the ship but the engine room up again to the misery of chronic personnel would not survive. And that seasickness. So she resigned. was what happened years after Jody left the Westralia. ne night about that time she On May 5, 1998, a fuel hose Owas having a drink at a pub Gisborne Gazette April 2021 21 Proudly sponsored by HEALTH & WELLBEING Macedon Ranges Health Need something bigger to finish off a job? Like many of our members, you may have quite a well-equipped workshop but with just one or two vital bits of equipment missing due to lack of space. supported by benetas One of the most used items in our Shed is the table saw. Members often cut up larger pieces of wood on this saw and then take them home to finish off a personal project. If you need access to a larger table saw, a lathe with a bigger swing, a bandsaw, a thicknesser or a bigger pedestal drill among others, consider joining us. You don’t have to come every week. If you bump into Rodney or Lawrie (pictured with the table saw) at Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group members enjoy a picnic at Lauriston Reservoir. the supermarket, feel free to interrogate them about what else we have in our Shed. Better still, pop in any Monday or Thursday morning and see for yourself. Lifestyle Carers relax at Lauriston res Our membership book is open, there is no joining What a beautiful spot to have a picnic, and support each other via social media or fee and the kettle is never far off the boil. within 10 minutes’ drive of Kyneton. A the telephone. glorious expanse of water, surrounded by This year we are determined to make pasture and bush, with plenty of parking, Woodend the most of every opportunity to meet on tables, benches and sunshades. Lifestyle Carers Group our official second and fourth Thursdays of Where is this? Well, members of the month, with afternoon tea served at the Woodend Lifestyle Carers Group recently found out Woodend RSL Club giving members the chance to when they had a social get-together enabling them catch up, mentor each other on caring for a loved to appreciate the beauty and tranquility of Lauriston one living at home with dementia, and generally Reservoir – what a well-designed area to meet up enjoy some distraction from their everyday stresses. with friends and enjoy some warm autumn weather. If you would like more information on our This trip was one of several social events planned volunteer support group, please call 5420 7132. Rodney and Lawrie perform routine maintenance on the for 2021, and will hopefully make up for our ‘lost’ Cherry Servis table saw at the Shed with the aid of some WD-40. COVID year when members were only able to chat Secretary Funded local charity is seeking volunteers PS My Family Matters is looking for local to volunteer both as committee members Committee members and volunteers will be offered people to join its committee and for peer and as peer support volunteers to our the opportunity to complete mental health First Aid support volunteers. carers." training as part of their induction. “We have been successful in our PSMFM is looking for people who live For further information and to register interest, funding applications to both the NDIS and the State in (or near) the Macedon Ranges, who have a passion please call 0475 269 965. Government,” said Tamara Wilson, president of for issues related to mental health and would like to get If you need immediate support or assistance contact PSMFM. 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A first step if World Immunisation Week in April Being prepared something The autumn leaves are well have access to vaccination for asthma seems amiss and truly falling and this is usu- and immunisation services, The COVID-19 pandemic has made ally my reminder that it’s time which is not the case in many life more difficult for people with If you notice that something is not right to think about getting a flu jab. other countries. Immunisation asthma, and even though in Australia with a loved one, such as a person The World Health Organisa- is considered a simple, safe the current prevalence is minimal, the feeling anxious, being sad or having tion (WHO) celebrates World and effective way of protect- situation could change at any time. a low mood, being irritable or wanting Immunisation Week from April ing us against harmful diseas- An article If a person with asthma contracts to isolate themselves, these may be 24-30, and I think it is import- es. The federal Department of on general COVID-19, they may be more likely signs they need some help. ant to remember – as Australia Health points out that immuni- health by to develop a serious illness if they They also might be having trouble rolls out the COVID-19 vaccine sation not only protects indi- sleeping or have changes to their ap- Julie Ireland are over the age of 50 or have severe – that immunisation saves mil- viduals, but also others in the petite; alcohol or drugs could also be asthma. lions of lives every year and is community, by reducing the used to cope with how they are feeling Prepare for the year ahead widely recognised as one of the world’s spread of preventable diseases.  and they could be very emotional. Do not dismiss or underestimate most successful and cost-effective There is lots of information and re- Encouraging them to seek help symptoms health interventions. search about vaccination and immuni- from a GP is an important first step.  If you do have asthma, it’s critical The WHO reports that we now sation that is easy to access and is tar- Some GPs have extra training in you take your asthma preventative have vaccines to prevent more than geted at the layperson, on the Depart- mental health and provide a referral consistently to a psychologist or psychiatrist as 20 life-threatening diseases, helping ment of Health website (www.health.  Keep your (blue) reliever inhaler with needed for further management. people of all ages live longer, healthier gov.au) and also the World Health Or- you so you can address symptoms They can provide general medi- lives. Their research shows that immu- ganisation website (www.who.int). quickly cal advice as well as diagnose some nisation prevents two to three million To be honest, I haven’t suffered  If it’s been a while since you spoke mental health problems, provide sup- deaths every year from diseases such from the flu, or in fact any winter cold to your GP about your asthma action port and advice, refer to a psycholo- as diphtheria, chickenpox, hepatitis, ailments, since I started getting an an- plan, now’s the time. Your plan should gist or psychiatrist, prepare a Mental tetanus, whooping cough, measles, nual flu shot 10 years ago, so some- include medications when well, when Health Treatment Plan, prescribe and influenza. thing must be working! not well, and instructions if asthma medications. We are so fortunate in Australia to Take care of yourselves everyone. symptoms are getting worse.

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Gisborne Gazette April 2021 23 Lights, nets... more sports action YOUNG BEAT with Asher Kroon

Minecraft is a very popular and globally played game, but did you know that it once started off as a school assignment? That’s right! Markus Persson was born and raised in Switzerland. He is the creator of Minecraft. Persson was studying coding, and his school assignment was to make a game in which characters could move around a platform. Persson submitted the assignment and passed. Realising that this could actually take off, he started working on Minecraft in his spare time. At the time, the game was called “Cave Game” and you appeared on a computer-generated block of grass. You could only mine and place MP Mary-Anne Thomas did the honours at the official Football Netball Club, Macedon Junior Football Netball cobblestone. opening in March of the new lights and cricket practice Club, Macedon Cricket Club, Woodend Cricket Club and Once he had graduated from school, Persson nets at Tony Clarke Reserve. Gisborne Bendigo Bank took part in the opening, all kept working on the game until it was playable. Representatives of the State Government, Macedon contributors to the upgrades. The joint celebration also This was when he released it on the internet and Ranges Shire Council, Macedon Tennis Club, Macedon included the opening of new cricket nets in Woodend. it instantly became a success. Minecraft has come a long way since 2009! Markus Persson does not own Minecraft anymore. Microsoft bought the game in 2014 for $3.2 billion (AUD)! Markus became an instant All in a day's walk billionaire and now lives in a $70 million mega- mansion. You might be wondering, why did Persson sell Minecraft? This was because $3.2 billion was an incredible deal. Minecraft had only made him $165 million over the seven years it had been out, so when he was offered $3.2 billion for the whole company, it was an obvious deal. Since Microsoft bought the game, it is making $415 million a year and still rising. This just goes to show, that a small idea on paper can grow to be a mega success. You should never underestimate your ideas and where they can take you. The Macedon Ranges Field Naturalists group enjoyed a walk to the summit of Mount Gisborne on March 13. Farewell to popular Macedon Ranges identity

OBITUARY spending time with his Don met Marie at a jogging with his friend Dave McLeish. Donald Clifford family. Don passed away on dance in Woodend in He was a life member of the Macedon 1935-2021 February 9. the early 1960s and they Football Club, Gisborne Cricket Club Popular Macedon Ranges identity Don Don was born in married in 1962 at St and Kyneton Dance Club. Don enjoyed Clifford was a man of integrity, justice, Melbourne in 1935 to Therese’s Catholic Church fixing things – from watches to cars! humour and quick wit, a longtime friend Norman and Alma. He had in Essendon. They would He particularly enjoyed dancing, to many and always had a willingness to four brothers and two sisters: have celebrated their 59th music, singing and going to the races give a friend a hand. He was committed Norma (dec’d), Lawrence wedding anniversary in and rarely missed a Mount Players to supporting his community, driving (dec’d), John (dec’d), twin April. performance. the elderly and delivering the Gisborne brother Victor, Daryl and Their first home was in He “had an eye for a bargain” and Don Clifford Gazette. Gwendolyn (dec’d). Prince Street, Gisborne. attended many garage sales. In later years, Don suffered from Don attended the Macedon Primary Don and Marie loved to travel and with Don and Marie have three Parkinson’s Disease but with his and Kyneton High Schools and gained their friends Eileen and Kelvin Cardillo, daughters, Kym, Karen and Joanne- characteristic determination he worked his Leaving Certificate. He joined they travelled to New Zealand and Stella along with seven grandchildren, hard to ward off its progress with the Victorian Railways and later the Hawaii, interstate and journeyed on Claudia, Samuel, Dominic, Sigrid, exercise, crosswords and keeping PMG Dept in Melbourne and became the Ghan. Many family holidays were Patrick, Sofia and Joseph. Don passed active. It was only in the last year of his self-employed when he took over the spent at Brighton and Rosebud as away on February 9 and a celebration life that he stopped dancing. Gisborne Taxi Service from Ron Black. well as Tumut and Mildura where their of his life was held at Tony Clarke Don struggled to speak clearly at Don also became a mail contractor daughters were living. Reserve on February 19, with over 250 times but he could sing with a smile and a transport driver for Flexdrive For many years, Don enjoyed in attendance. A burial followed at the on his face until the end. He loved Industries in New Gisborne. playing tennis, cricket, football and Macedon Cemetery.

24 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 Never mind the forecast! Local Walk No 11

There’s a saying among the flyfishing fraternity to “forget the forecast” meaning if you’ve got a window of opportunity you need to take it. After a long lockdown in 2020, I’d planned a three-day wilderness experience in the Tasmanian Central Highlands with fishing guide and award- winning tourism operator Daniel Hackett. The unpredictable weather in Tasmania changed our View from Trentham Heritage expedition from high altitude lakes to lowland Railway Station. rivers. The first day we were Trentham–Domino Rail Trail An open picturesque walk. greeted with blue skies Distance: 13km round trip and warm weather as Level: Easy Daniel launched the Directions: From Gisborne, drive to inflatable raft into Brumby’s Creek. We spent Trentham via Woodend and Tylden. At the day drifting this big open waterway watching Trentham, park in the railway station brown trout leap for damselflies; even tricking a car park. (Note: some Sundays there few into taking my fly. is a market there so alternative street Next day we headed to a “secret creek” in parking is necessary.) Walk along the some remote and rugged terrain. Many sections platform and follow the tracks to the were no wider than a car with thick overgrowth Simon’s “secret creek” brown trout. bitumen road. Cross the roadway; the that meant using a bow and arrow cast (pulling fly hook and good fishing is in Tassie. Overall, applying technical fishing Domino rail trail starts here. line back, bending the rod like a bow, taking care for a release techniques rewarded our hard work with nice size brown This is an easy but lengthy walk to with no finger flesh attached to the hook) or a simpler roll cast trout. Lyonville. The walk is well sheltered if possible. We lost count of the many brown trout that we For more details on Tasmanian fly fishing please visit for its full length and detours only caught and released. www.riverfly.com.au and for more information on the Calder for a closed unsafe trestle bridge. The last day we fished the South Esk River, only minutes Fly Fishing Association visit www.calderflyfishing.com.au The detour is to the left about 100m from Launceston airport, which is indicative of how accessible Simon Hall before the bridge and loops around to rejoin the trail about 100m after. Continue on for about 1km when the trail obviously ends. A right-hand exit NEWS FROM THE RAMBLERS brings you out at the Radio Springs Hotel (refreshment time?). The Ramblers have managed to achieve easier than some of the bush of weed infestation. Retrace your route to the station a walk most Fridays this year, abandoning walks we do. With these walks, Details of each walk are emailed out and the fleshpots of Trentham! only one, late January, due to severe rain. we tend to stop for lunch after the each Tuesday or Wednesday prior to Being a former railway line, this walk Because of unsettled conditions, most of walk, to complete the day. the Friday, after considering the weather has no hills. It is well treed against the our walks have been in the local area. It is noticeable how much forecast. If you would like to receive elements. The path is smooth gravel If April is more settled, we will attempt rubbish is being dumped in details of the walks, please email me at and well used by cyclists. Along the walks in the Malmsbury, Tarradale and the bush of late. Apart from [email protected]. trail, there are marker posts indicating Blackwood areas. These tend to be electrical goods, builder’s waste and At right is another of our walks which distance in kilometres to Lyonville and slightly longer than our usual two-hour plastics, a real concern is garden waste. you may care to try. Trentham in each direction of travel. duration, but more open, scenic and This has the potential for the introduction Charles

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26 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 Proudly sponsored by ALAN AND TRACEE PERRY Alan Perry Tracee Perry SCHOOL'S IN School’s own Felt friends teach feelings at GPS zucchini slice Kimochis at Gisborne Primary e-safety at Gisborne Primary At Gisborne Primary our Preps, “Think before you click” is a powerful leaves zero hungry Ones and Twos have been learning quote that you should think about about emotions. To help them every time you are about to click The Children of Holy Cross Primary School enjoyed understand emotions they have online. At GPS we are always trying a special treat on March 4 when some of the mums, started using Kimochis. Kimochis to influence responsible behaviour under the leadership of Beck O’Farrell, collected 72 are creature toys that have pouches online. Our school has a large focus eggs and 30 zucchinis from the with small emotions inside. Each on e-safety. In class, the Years 3-6 school’s chicken coop and veg- of the Kimochis has a different personality which are learning about internet safety and cyber bullying. etable garden. means they all struggle with different things. All When we are learning about internet safety, we The children work together to the characters are friends so they all help each concentrate a lot on age restrictions of apps, along maintain the vegetable garden HOLY CROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL other. There are eight Kimochis in the with how you can protect yourself from dangerous and chicken coop and were very ST. BRIGID'S PARISH family. When a class is introduced to a people and sites online. We find that the students proud of their produce. new character they watch videos about at Gisborne Primary already have a great amount of The eight mums then cooked them and read a page of the Kimochi knowledge on this topic, but we want to reinforce that 12 LARGE zucchini slices from 9 to 11am and were book, which is about the new character. awareness. E-safety is not just important at Gisborne able to feed the whole school and staff, with some They are a wonderful way to engage the Primary, but important to everyone who wants to stay children coming back for thirds. There was nothing kids and help them learn about emotions. safe online. left at the end of lunch. Harper French, Year 4 Writers’ Club Chloe Wright, Year 6 Writers’ Club Thank you to the children and families for looking after our gardens and chickens and a big thank you to the mums who all went home not wanting to see another zucchini for a long time. We really appreciate you giving up your time and Actually, cleaning up can be fun the effort it took to make so many zucchini slices; On Friday March 5 we all went out to we loved it! clean up our school and local landmarks Grade 4 students for Clean Up Australia Day. We had a great time picking up rubbish and keeping Macedon clean. In Term 1 at Macedon Primary School, we have focused a lot on student leadership and working on keeping our local environment safe. On Thursdays we always go to Middle Gully and do Landcare with a group of parents who support us. Middle Gully is a nature reserve that has lots of A group of Macedon's enthusiastic rubbish collectors. unique and cool places in it, such as a wooden maze, dam, shed, chickens, etc. If you live near Macedon we have lots of wildlife such as kangaroos, wombats, come check it out, as you are always welcome to walk and koalas. We also have birds like kookaburras and Kara Chun, Stephanie Spiteri and some Grade 4 helpers. through on the weekends. In our local environment a few black cockatoos. Levi Enge and Noah Rocard

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mrh.org.au Health Care | Mental Health | Wellbeing | NDIS Gisborne Gazette April 2021 27 Settling in to Swinburne St Brigid’s environmental warriors Avenue Kindergarten The children at Swinburne Avenue Kindergarten St Brigid’s students and teachers walked around the have settled in beautifully to kindergarten life. They S Brigid's Gisborne area to help clean up the community for have loved exploring new play spaces, spending time Catholic Learning Community Clean Up Australia Day on March 6. Prep students outside in the garden, making new friends and get- went to Daly Reserve, the Junior students went to ting to know their teachers. Gisborne Adventure Playground, the Middle students went to Gardiner Reserve and One of the highlights of the Senior students went to Sankey Reserve. the first term for the four- They found lots of rubbish and had a great time cleaning up and helping the year-old groups is having community stay clean and rubbish free. In total St Brigid’s filled up 50 bags of the opportunity to make rubbish, including a shovel. their very own kinder hat. Inspired by the Clean Up Australia Day campaign to “Step Up to The children are always Clean Up” and our recent efforts out in our Gisborne community, excited to take part in this each person at St Brigid’s has created their own pledge on how activity, which enables they can personally reduce waste in their life. them to use personal We know that even one small choice and express their change in our lives could identity. mean a big change for our It also creates a environment over time and sense of belonging with that collectively all these small their peers. Wearing actions make a big difference. a hat outside each day We all have a responsibility ensures that the children to care for our world and its are developing excellent inhabitants as stewards of the Thank you to Scarlett for helping to organise sun smart habits from an Earth. Summer Busby and Emma Barker the event. early age. Not your average bootload! As well as hat making, the children have also been getting busy in the kitchen. New Gisborne Primary runs up a storm Thanks to the Dixon Field was transformed for New Gisborne generous grant from Primary School’s House cross country carnival on the Community Bank, a cooking program has March 5. The conditions were perfect and it was Nash and Macy put their been implemented at exciting to see another sporting event filled with a creative skills to use on the kindergarten. So rainbow of colours: red for Lee, blue for Devlin, green their kinder hats. far zucchini and apple for Hurst and yellow for Galloway. muffins have been on The day was a huge success thanks to the the menu, with the produce being harvested from the amazing effort of our Year 3-6 students, with help kinder veggie patch. from their teachers and support staff. Sincere thanks The wonderful hands-on experiences of growing, to our volunteer parents. A huge thank you also to harvesting and cooking fruit and vegetables provide our extraordinary PE teachers, Mrs Mason and Mrs The top ten Senior boys. endless learning opportunities. Prokopec. The 11, 12 and 13-year-olds completed a 3km chants led by our Year 6 House Captains. They did course starting at Dixon Field, winding along the an amazing job, revving up their houses. You may Gisborne Walking Track and turning around at 1.5km have heard them from the other side of town! (near the Gisborne Pool) to return. The 8, 9 and Congratulations to Lee House who won the 10-year-olds completed a 2km course on the same most points on the day and was awarded the Cross path, turning at the 1km marker (near Pet Stock). Country House trophy. Congratulations to all runners for completing their Congratulations to our 60 district qualifiers who course and contributing to their House points! will compete at the MRPSSA District Cross Country Are you experiencing a separation? event, held in Term 2. We wish them luck. Do you need legal advice to help you The last order of business was the traditional house at this challenging and emotional time?

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28 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 Appreciating life without COVID

Last year we had a coronavirus outbreak, which work by hand again has been a caused two lockdowns. One year on, school is nice change. almost normal again, and things are looking up. 1858 By far the most important thing Our lockdowns made us appreciate what we about being back to ‘normality’, is have and what we took for granted. Before COVID, ■ ■ that you can now read someone’s ■ we would just sit down and talk with our friends, ■ mood and feelings better than if without a care in the world. During lockdown, we you’re seeing them on a screen. had to find out if they had any time available, if there Seeing the smiling faces of my friends is better than was something we could talk on (Webex), then talk seeing them on Webex. to them if the time and technology suited. You can reach out to them. You can hi-five them. I now especially appreciate walking through the You can pat their shoulder. This plaque is attached to a rock beside the freeway park in the sun, and going over to my friends’ houses I think we can all agree that after last year there near the Melbourne Road overpass. to play games together or work on projects together. is now a greater appreciation for the ‘real people’ Handwriting seemed like a chore before our around you. lockdown, but when those lockdowns came, Ryan McClurkin History of Gisborne’s Newsletter Reporter and Photographer so much of our schoolwork was online. Doing our freeway bypass Early worries unfounded

Gisborne businesses had many concerns over the proposed bypassing of Gisborne when it was first suggested back in the early 1980s. The then Gisborne Shire Business Association, made up of all the local shops, conducted many meetings with guest speakers from other towns in Victoria who had been recently bypassed. They all spoke of how it had actually “improved” business in their towns – after an initial up to 12 months changeover of shopping patterns. Gisborne’s experience mirrored that precisely and just look where the town is now and how it is growing at a formidable rate. Some takeaway shops found a drop in income initially, but once the locals realised that on a weekend from Friday evening to Sunday evening, you could actually get a park near the shops, they then supported those businesses and clearly covered that loss of income. In the mid-1980s when the freeway was touted and the route was being planned, several local developers saw the opportunity and bought house properties in CAPTAINS' RAP Hamilton and Brantome Streets. Many new shops GISBORNE SECONDARY COLLEGE were built and some additional parking areas created. By 1987, with the freeway construction well underway, a large consortium bought properties Hi all, within Brantome, Hamilton, Robertson and Prince We are coming to the end of Streets. They began constructing the shopping centre the first term here at Gisborne where IGA is located, along with the car park. This Secondary College. was completed and opened about 1989, just after the The Year 7s have almost Gisborne bypass section of the Calder Freeway was completed their first term of finished and officially opened. high school and have settled in It is now 32 years on – what a massive change to Hamish Nicoll well at the college. Gisborne and surroundings. Half of the year 9 cohort Gary Sanders have begun the R.A.I.D program with activities including an African drumming incursion as well as excursions to the Gisborne Bowling Club and self- defence training. It has been a real enjoyment to be back seeing everyone’s faces in the hallways and it is even better to be learning back in the classrooms again instead of it being on a computer screen. We’ve also had our annual swimming carnival at the Lancefield pool which was an action-packed day for the school, and the Year 12s didn’t disappoint as we all got in the tradition of dressing up in wacky, wonderful and creative costumes to provide a bit of entertainment and motivation for the competitors. The school’s athletics day is right around the corner and the Year 12s will have another chance to dress up in costumes again. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing term break and a happy Easter! Gisborne bypass under construction in 1988.

Gisborne Gazette April 2021 29 Proudly sponsored by SCOUTING Bruce Ellis, Chiropractor

News from 1st Gisborne Scouts Scouting is all about getting into the ‘big outdoors’, trying new things, working together as a team and most importantly, having fun! 1st Gisborne Scouts have been busy doing all these things this term. The Joeys did a walk at the top of Mount Mac- edon, participated in a ‘Scouts Own’ where we reflected on past scouting activities and what we want to do in future, and enjoyed a sausage sizzle at the end. Jackson Unit Cubs camped at Noonameena Scout camp (near Kyneton), the first camp since No- vember 2019. The theme was Xbox and each activ- ity base was about boxes. The Cubs built cardboard box forts, cardboard box ovens and obstacles. It The combined Macedon-Woodend Scout Group launch with a giant version of the new group’s scarf on display. rained a lot on Saturday afternoon and soaked the cardboard but we had a great time smashing up the wet forts. Combined scout group officially launched Mitchell Scout Unit highly enjoyed a “Back to The past month has marked an exciting time for our Besides enjoying the exciting weekly program, Canvas” camp at Treetops Scout Camp over the local Scouts following the official opening of the Mac- many youth members are working towards their March long weekend. In patrols, the Scouts did edon-Woodend Scout Group on March 1. The joining Peak Award. In Scouts this is the Australian Scout everything from full camp set-up, cooking, tower of 1st Macedon and 2nd Woodend Medallion and in Venturers it’s the and bridge construction to archery, low ropes and Scout Groups could not be off to a coveted Queen’s Scout Award. Two commando courses. Activity points were tallied for a better start. Venturers are close to achieving bit of friendly and very close competition. Local dignitaries and Scout offi- their Queen’s Scout. Bundaleer Rover Unit could finally meet at the cials came together with the families Our Group is committed to hall and went on its first major camp since 2020, and Leaders of our Group to celebrate helping the young people of Surfmoot. Other activities included a movie night, and reflect on why we were all part of the Macedon Ranges choose pizza and games night and inflatable water fun. Scouts. adventure as a way of learning Carolyn Goode (Assistant Joey Leader) For our youth, it’s about getting teamwork, leadership and resil- outdoors, learning about the world, ience – all in the name of having being leaders of their peers, meeting At the launch Mayor Jennifer fun. friends and, importantly, having fun. Anderson got to meet To find out more about joining the For our Leaders and parent helpers, Bombshell, Scout Oscar Walliss’s Macedon-Woodend Scout Group, it’s about giving back, mentoring and pet chicken and a regular visitor visit macedonwoodendscouts.com helping to shape the next generation. to Scout events. Tim Duff

New Gisborne (Church of Christ)

Nothing beats a box for fun, even if it’s wet! Scouts update As 2021 unfolds, bringing more and more outdoor Scouting, we remember our Law and Promise, living out “love thy neighbour”. Our thoughts and prayers continue with those on the COVID front line and essential workers in all sectors. New Gisborne Joey and Cub Scouts enjoy the outdoors. Following successful camps in February we are now looking forward to the “Cuboree” near Gembrook to the post-COVID rejuvenation of Scouting in New in April and an extended Scout camp near Anglesea Gisborne. in preparation for the 2021 Victorian Jamboree. We’ve had a number of Joeys (ages 5-7) “go up” Joeys and Cubs recently had a great night out on to Cub Scouts so we have a few vacancies. Similarly, their bikes and scooters with some good safety edu- with a number of Scouts “going up” to Venturers we cation and First Aid tips. have some vacancies in the Scout section. We’ve paid the deposit on the Scout Hut with CV Contact Group Leader Skipper (0450 922 787 Sheds in Kyneton, with construction planned for late [email protected]) to learn more about New April. All contributions to help fit out the hut are wel- Gisborne Scouting and the fun and challenges ahead 1st Gisborne Joeys hike on Mount Macedon. come – and tax deductible. The hut will be central with Joeys, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers. 30 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 Guides officially welcome four members preserving scattered remains. It was exciting for have MACEDON Although the committee are still four of our members, Ka- MUSINGS working out finer details, it is sey, Emily, Macey and most likely in the future to include With Belinda Carlton-Doney Claire, make their Girl a wall, also for the interment of Guide Promise and be presented with ashes. their sash and Promise badge in March. Have you noticed the beautiful The overall design will This ceremony had been delayed from new area within the Macedon continue to be revealed as more 2020. Cemetery? The cemetery is a shrubs are planted. Ultimately, They were also presented with the Class B (small) cemetery. It is the Trust wished to create a place Thinking Day badge and certificate. The managed by a dedicated group where people could sit, reflect, sash is used to hold all the badges that the of locals who form the governing contemplate and enjoy. An area Guides choose to challenge themselves to Trust. This beautiful area was that continues with the sweet earn. first developed in 1880, with the and simple energy and ambience Congratulations to newly elected Patrol Kasey, Emily, Macey and Claire wear their earliest headstone belonging to already existing. They’ve certainly leaders Tayla, Macey and Kasey. Tayla new sashes. Pictured with Guide leader Deb James Smith Turner – 1864. been successful with that. Fleming. has also chosen to work on her Junior BP Now the new addition...With Good news is that the badge and started by planning a series of a growing demand towards cemetery tours will be returning activities for the patrols to undertake. will attend the River Region Revels in cremation, a purpose-built area sometime in the next 12 months. Leader Erin is organising activities to Bendigo. has been created, designed The cemetery is maintained help the girls earn their Emergency badge. If you are aged 8 to 12 years and would by Woodend-based landscape with working bees throughout This month we welcome Isla who has like to try Guiding, phone Deb on 0409 designer Kylie Blade of Blade the year. This keeps the gardens joined the Unit. Now that we are allowed 542 619 for details. We meet on Thursday Design. Construction work looking gorgeous...there is to meet in larger groups many members nights between 5pm and 6.30pm. has been carried out by SJB even an indigenous wildflower landscaping. area. The Trust members are Meandering paths weave always happy for community MARIST BROTHERS OLD BOYS GET TOGETHER around graceful gum trees. involvement. Perhaps you would The 25th annual excursion for the Kyneton teaching at Kyneton in 1967 after 40 Boulders and logs provide seating like to participate in a working Marist Brothers Old Boys Association to years. Many boys from the south of the areas which take in the mountain bee, or even potentially become the Torrumbarry Weir Tourist shire attended Marist Brothers vista. It is a beautiful, peaceful a Trust Member? Contact Brian Park took place mid-March. over the years. place to be. A perfect place for Collins on 0419 527 955 Each year on the trip a Brendan Sheppard was one winner is selected for the of the last students taught by Possum Trophy, named in the Brothers. memory of Brother Paul It follows that he and his Bourke, a most respected classmates are the youngest teacher at the school. Brendan Old Boys, but the elder (aka 'Pencil') holds the trophy statesman of the members is until 2022 when the next Jack Pattison, now in his 93rd winner will be decided. Brendan Sheppard and year. The Brothers ceased his trophy. Michael B Halley

MRUB Committee Introducing a new name in Macedon Ranges Real for 2021-22. Back, Estate backed by the experience, tradition and local from left: Nick, Mark, Propertiesknowledge of Lindsay Wanted Hill Real Estate. Mark, Yvonne and Heidi. Front: Deb, WeMount have Macedon a growing Realty list continues of clients business ready asto buy Sylvia, Vicki, Moira inusual the in Macedon the most unusualRanges. and If challengingyou have been and Ken. times. The real estate market will see Photo: Sylvia Behan thinkingcontinued about activity selling, during getand inpost touch for a discussionCOVID 19. or Lindsay current and market I are appraisal.here to Meet Ulysses' 2021-22 committee Experienceoffer our community the difference compassionate of selling Members of the Macedon Ranges with Vicki Cronin, Yvonne Barker support and experienced advice in Ulysses Branch (MRUB) elected its and Ken Hager as our three general yourthis unprecedentedproperty with time. Mount Contact 2021-22 committee at a combined committee members. Our 2020 Ride MacedonMount Macedon Realty. Realty for monthly social function and AGM Coordinator Andrew Brady decided guidance with preparing on March 15. We are thrilled to have most to step down this year and we thank him your property for sale, of our 2020 committee back for another for his great efforts in that role. Elite Service. term after a sterling job in less than ideal After significant planning over the past property appraisals and conditions last year. year, MRUB now has a very active events of course listing and Exclusive Homes. It is with great pleasure that we intro- and rides calendar. So come join our selling. duce this experienced and energetic team friendly and welcoming club as it ramps to you. In summary, we have Sylvia Behan up activities over 2021. Our updated Ride Lisa Fowler (President), Mark Behan (Secretary), Moi- Calendar is guaranteed to keep you busy ra Burgess (Welfare Officer), Deb Stuck- and can be found at www.mrub.org.au or [email protected] ey (Treasurer), Heidi Frankl (Quartermas- join us on Facebook for the latest news. 0418 557 222 ter), Mark Freestone (Ride Coordinator), And please, stay safe and stay upright! Nick Pantelis (Newsletter Editor), along Cherry Cole 12447406-FA18-20 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 31 Swimmers up their paces at state races

It’s been a huge month of swimming for our compet- a successful event for our Thunder swim- itive Gisborne Thunder swimmers. mers with 17 swimmers qualifying and five Seven of our swimmers qualified and competed making the finals. at the recent Victorian Age Long Course Champion- Ella Baas placed fourth overall in the ships at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre from 15-year-old girls’ 50m backstroke, Abigail Cross was March 4-8. All swimmers excelled and pushed hard ninth in the 10-year-old girls’ 50m freestyle, Cath- to produce personal best times, including the 12-13 erine Mahony placed ninth in the 12-year-old girls’ girls medley relay with a PB of 3.77 seconds and 50m breaststroke, and club captain Lachlan Casey placing second in their heat. Congratulations to Zoe made the finals for all four strokes, placing in the top Kucic, Tess Kelly, Shelby Morgan, Catherine Maho- 10 for all of his events. Girls 12-13-year-old relay team at the recent State Age ny, Charlotte Matthews, Caitlin Greed and Tyler The- Our next club night for all who would like to come Swimming Championships. From left: Zoe Kucic, Catherine odore; you all swam like champions. and try will be at the Gisborne pool on Saturday April Mahony, Charlotte Matthews and Tess Kelly. The Country All Junior Competition proved to be 17 from 5pm.

News from Macedon Football Netball Club Moon magic...

Cricket season has ended and the Macedon Football Club training times are now Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6pm-8pm. The first practice match was at Hepburn on March 20. There were good numbers at all levels – U19.5, Reserve, and Seniors turned up on a hot day for a great hit out. Thanks to Hepburn Football Netball Club for making us so welcome. The second prac- tice match, against Kyneton, was set for March 27 at Tony Clarke Reserve. Netball training now takes place at the New Gis- borne netball complex on Thursdays from 6.30pm- 8.45pm, and at Tony Clarke Reserve on Saturdays from 9.30am-11.30am. There will be a training day and team selection on Saturday April 10, from 7.30am-7pm, at New Gisborne and Macedon. Check the club Facebook page for details. The season opener is at Riddells Creek on April 17 when the teams compete for the Puka Up Cup. Adrian Gauci recently took this amazing photo of the full moon from his driveway on Mt Gisborne Road. He used The second fixture will be on Anzac Day (Sunday a Nikon Z7 on Manual mode and set the aperture to F11, Shutter to 1/125 and ISO 100. He used a Nikon F 200 - April 25) against Diggers Rest at Tony Clarke Re- 500mm lens with an FtZ adaptor and shot a RAW image to prevent the camera from overprocessing the photo to serve: U19.5 at 9.30am, Reserves 11.30am, Anzac keep it as natural as possible. Adrian likes how the moon’s basalt plains are the key feature and hopes the image Ceremony 1.30pm, Seniors 2pm. inspires people to also take photos with cameras instead of just mobile phones. If you are keen to be involved in any way, as a player, volunteer, member or supporter, please con- tact Andrew on 0488 363 222 for information. The club’s major fundraising raffle is still open and will be drawn on May 2. First prize is a Toyota Hilux Bushwalkers try some new trails valued at $64,990 which includes on-road costs. With a full walk calendar in place for 2021, Tickets are available online at macedoncats.com. Gisborne Bushwalkers have already enjoyed two au or by calling 0488 363 222. Only 3000 tickets are walks in February, both to places few members being sold. (Raffle Permit Number: 10348/20) have visited let alone walked. A day’s walk around the landscaped village of Doreen to lunch at the Yan Yean reservoir was an architectural explor- ation as well as an opportunity to learn about the history of this area; one of Melbourne’s earliest water storage areas. Later in the month we travelled to Murrindindi, south of Yea, and hiked up to the spectacular Wilhelmina falls to complete a circuit back to one of the reserve’s popular camping areas, Water Gauge Camp, alongside the river; a day of fabulous views, fungi spotting, meeting other walkers and general conviviality. Proposals for further afield activities this half-year include a visit to the Werribee mansion, Little River Gorge, canoeing on the Goulburn, a base camp in the Grampians and a hike at Warrandyte. Of course, we still offer our local walks around Central Victoria with varying degrees of challenge. If you are interested in joining the club, call Pierre on 0417 515 468, Janeen on 0416 052 366, Nigel on 0437 715 Macedon footy players with a current model Toyota 972, or Ashley on 0490 133 656. Or check out our website: Hilux Ute. www.gisbornebwc.org.au. Nigel Tarr Bushwalkers climb to Wilhelmina falls. 32 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 Proudly sponsored by Rob Mitchell Federal Member for McEwen 1300 701 966 AROUND THE GROUNDS Teens bring the Dragons home As usual, the Gisborne Cricket Club was well represented in both junior and senior cricket finals dur- ing March. The Under 15 teams were particularly successful, winning premierships in both A and B sections (the Under 15B Premiers are pictured on page 36). In senior cricket we had four teams make the finals from a possible eight which is a decent effort. Huge thanks to all club volunteers and players for making this season such a good one and working our way through the challenging conditions created by COVID. In terms of players, Gisborne is the largest crick- et club in country Victoria and the 10th largest in the state. Pretty impressive for a small town. Andrew Headberry The victorious Macedon Cricket Club girls and their coach. First premiership for Macedon U17 girls

In a cricket season disrupted by COVID-19, the Mac- from the Macedon girls. Gisborne were able to reach edon Renegades U17 Girls team took it all in their 6/103 in their 20 overs. stride and powered to their first premiership on March In front of a large crowd, GDCA President Rob 7 at Tony Clarke Reserve. McIntyre awarded the premiership shield to the Mac- Led by their inspiring captain, Emily Wilkinson, edon Cricket Club and congratulated all players on the team batted first and posted an impressive 6/140 their performances. He awarded Player of the Match runs from their 20 overs. Macedon’s top order bat- to Macedon’s Bella Shaw who added to her strong ters, Bella Shaw (34 from 32 balls), Caitie Shaw (25 batting performance with the fine bowling figures of from 22 balls) and Eliza Paterson-Lade (18 from 20 2/11 from four overs. Rob commented on the depth of talent that is balls) scored quickly and freely allowing the middle emerging among the young female cricketers in the order to take some chances with aggressive running district. “When we see young women play cricket at between wickets and some fine hard hitting in the Happy Gisborne U15A Premiers 2021. such a high standard and with such wonderful sports- latter overs. manship, we know that young girls will be attracted Gisborne were equally well led by Emily McDonald to their local cricket clubs in record numbers for the who compiled a wonderful 39 runs from 39 deliveries 2021-22 season,” he said. in a run chase that started strongly but was eventu- Tim Shaw Gisborne Tennis Club ally slowed by tight bowling and wonderful fielding Macedon Cricket Club U17 Female Coach wraps up summer season Gisborne Tennis Club was delighted to have nine teams participate in the Macedon Ranges Tennis As- sociation junior competition over summer 2020-21, Netball is back in the Ranges which saw 45 children playing against other junior tennis players from across the local areas including Clinics rescheduled to April 11 Macedon, Kyneton, Woodend and South Gisborne. We are so close to hearing the Three of the Gisborne Tennis Club teams made sound of whistles and sirens on finals at the end of a season planned to comply NETBALL CLINICS with COVID-19 restrictions. The club celebrated the a Saturday morning. efforts of all teams with a Junior presentation day This season Macedon Ranges in February. Netball Association expects 51 The club thanks other clubs for making courts teams to compete in our junior Return to Netball Netfit clinics have been re- available to us when the Gisborne courts were competition, and we will be running U17 in ad- scheduled to Sunday April 11 after they were closed after a light pole fell down just before Christ- dition to U9, U11, U13, and U15 grades. Round 1 cancelled due to the snap lockdown in Febru- mas, with a special mention to New Gisborne and South Gisborne for their assistance at short notice. is scheduled for Saturday April 17. ary. Check the MRNA Facebook page for regis- We also acknowledge participants from the club Our Midweek Ladies competition continues tration information. for their sportsmanship and the spirit in which they to be very competitive and it’s great to see the If you are interested in playing netball, or played their matches. The strength of the teams is teams battling it out across the grades. umpiring, please feel free to contact me presi- underpinned by an active Junior Committee and the After 2020 we are so pleased to have you all [email protected]. tribe of parents who get children to matches every back on the court, and we can tell that you are Katie Duoba week. Lee Chapman Macedon Ranges Netball Association President all happy to be back. See Junior club members pictured on page 37 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 33 Mt Macedon Bowling Club lauds Medal of winners of all levels Medallists The Gisborne and District Bowling Club made history on March 16 by winning the Midweek Division 1 Pen- Congratulations to President nant for the first time since the competition began 69 Matt Willis who was crowned years ago. our MoM 2020 champion. The Gisborne team had a great season, finishing A graders Trevor Atkins and on top of the ladder and winning the first semi-final to Bruce Fraser tied for the Feb- go straight into the Grand Final, played at Kyneton ruary medal which will now be Golf Club. The Gisborne team beat Romsey Bowling determined in a playoff, while Club by 16 shots overall to take out the win. Congrat- Karl Pongracic was our March Families gather for the Matthew Bennett Invitational at Mt Macedon Golf Club. ulations to the winning Midweek Division 1 team. Mug o’ the Month with 39 sta- March also saw the finals of Community Bowls. With a brace of eagles, the team of Fraser/ bleford points, sneaking past Graeme Bonsack on Congratulations to Jack’s Battlers who took out the Leatch/Toholka defeated the creative accounting of countback. 2020-21 Tuesday Community Bowls shield. Despite the past month being Hohmann/Robinson/Hohmann on countback return- somewhat drier, it has been sum- ing 93 points apiece. mer after all, the course is in great MMGC was delighted to support the Matthew Ben- condition and that has been re- nett Invitational event raising funds to support testicu- flected in the numbers of members joining competi- lar cancer research. tions on both Wednesdays and Saturdays as well as We continue to welcome new players to the club the numerous green fee players enjoying ‘Our Hid- on a pro rata membership basis as well as green fee den Treasure on the Mount’. players seeking a relaxing round on a picturesque Our recent three-person gentsomes competition and challenging course. was played in contrasting conditions with the morn- You can find course and membership info on our ing players battling strong winds while the afternoon website at www.mtmacedongolfclub.com.au or go to crew finished in rain. our Facebook page for updates. Walrus

Macedon tops Junior tennis Teams members are listed in three vertical rows, named As the leaves on Honour Avenue from back to front: Rink 1 (left): Ethan Higgins (skipper), change colour, we say goodbye to Ian Ball, and Russell Walker OAM. Rink 2 (middle): summer (albeit a rather strange one) Graham Quaife (skipper) Paul O’Farrell, and Dorothy Evans. Rink 3 (right): David Beardmore (skipper), John and welcome the beauty of autumn in Evans and Teresa Wylie. Macedon. The summer Junior competition finished in March with four of our six junior teams in their finals. Con- gratulations to A1/A2, C2 and D Rafter for winning their grand finals to be premiers of their section for the summer 2020-21 season! A big shout out to all the team managers and parents who have supported the kids this season and to the coaching team led by Scott Vaughan. Also in March, Macedon Tennis Club, Macedon Macedon A1/A2 Premiers Cai Rowland, Cameron Cricket Club, Macedon Football Netball Club, Mac- Crawford, Niamh Ryan, Kyal Tunley and Jude Wills. edon Junior Football Netball Club and Woodend Cricket Club took part in the official opening of the bled us to get lights on courts 7 and 8, our only courts new lights and cricket practice nets at Tony Clarke that did not have lights. Heartfelt speeches were Reserve and in Woodend (photo on page 24). I rep- made by all the heads of the clubs which demonstrat- resented the club at the event and expressed our ed what a difference the improvements have made to Winners of a different pace at Gisborne Bowling Club in thanks to all those whose funding contributions ena- our community. March were Jack’s Battlers who took out the 2020-21 Liz O’Connell, President Tuesday Community Bowls shield, with Sarah Barton of competition sponsor Gisborne Bendigo Bank. MT MACEDON GOLF CLUB RESULTS

Mt Macedon Golf Club congratulates – brainbusters 1. What is the name of the Nuleaf Tree Services February Monthly New Zealand national rugby 4. Which Australian cricket play- 7. What is the largest US Medallist: Trevor Atkins and Bruce Fraser team? er had the nickname ‘Tubby’? State? (playoff) 8. Who wrote the book The 2. The Indian Pacific railway 5. Which country invented paper money? Thorn Birds? Steelcon Concrete Constructions March Mug runs between Sydney and which other capital city? 9. What is the highest moun- o’ the Month: Karl Pongracic 6. What type of tests were tain in Britain? 3. Which canal links the Atlantic carried out in the 1950s in the 10. Which cheese is synony- and Pacific Oceans? Australian outback? mous with Greece? Answers  page 39

34 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 Petanque Club happy to be out competing again Mt Macedon Petanque Club members have been enjoy- most of the mild autumnal weather to ing competing again and with success. compete. Back in January, Danny Green finished equal fourth in As always, the club is keen to at- the St Kilda Menage a Trois. At the Camberwell Mixed Tri- tract new members. Interested people ples event in February, in the Mixed 60+ event Bob Boss- can drop in at the club’s grounds be- ner, June and Terry Hunter finished second, with Rhonda hind the Gisborne Caltex Service Sta- Shears and Alison and Lindsay Kinghorn finishing third. tion to give the game a try. Equipment and friendly tuition At Avoca on March 13 and 14, in the Principale Alison are supplied. and Lindsay Kinghorn came equal fifth, with Danny Green Playdays are held on the second and fourth Saturday equal ninth. In the Complementaire, Terry Hunter finished of the month starting at 10am and finishing around 1pm fifth and in the Conviviale, Earle Ware, in his first competi- (subject to COVID restrictions). During daylight saving, tion, teamed up with Avoca player Anita Harrison to finish midweek sessions are also held every Wednesday from seventh. 4pm to 6pm (weather permitting). Club members will compete in the annual North West To register interest, please go to our website: Terry Hunter, Alison Kinghorn, June Hunter, Lindsay Cup in the Grampians in April and will otherwise make the mtmacedonpetanqueclub.weebly.com Alison Kinghorn Kinghorn, Rhonda Shears and Bob Bossner at Camberwell.

Serving aces on Croquet Club roundup Many thanks to those who supported our Easter Egg Raffle in March. We appreciate the public’s support very much as Governor’s court this our main money raiser for the year. The SGTC All Abilities A coaching day was run by Lester Hughes in February. tennis players were in- Eleven members thoroughly enjoyed the day and are now vited to play some ten- putting into practice what they have learned. nis and enjoy a tour of The Club Championships have been played for 2021. Government House recently. Helen Shirley and Elizabeth Payne played off. Congratula- With Tennis Vic reps Peter and Shivam, and tions Helen on being Club Champion. Due to COVID restric- club volunteers Mary and Gail on hand, the tions we cannot, as yet, foresee holding our Social Days, but group from Distinctive Options had a fun time hopefully, by August/September things will be more settled. playing on the lawn courts. Members are asked to bring their Handicap cards for checking. The All Abilities program provides opportu- We welcome Judy Krohan nities for those with a disability to experience to the club. Judy has returned the game of tennis in groups or privately with to Sunbury to live after many the Spark coaching team, or through individual years in South Africa. supports at Distinctive Options. The program is The Kyneton Challenge in its 21st year which we plan to celebrate this will be played in Kyneton on year. April 9. NDCA Division 3 Re- Matt Wall and Jordan McCraw played out the gionals will be played on our 2020 Junior Open Championships after many courts on April 16. months of waiting. Congratulations Matt Wall, Bill Humphries and Chris our 2020 champion. Eiffert came to show us how For any information on the club, email south- to play Aussie Croquet, an [email protected]. Ros Anders and Noeline South Gisborne Tennis Club members played in style at entertaining variation of our Richardson sell raffle tickets at Our website is www.tennis.com.au/sgtc Government House. game, on March 29. the Village Shopping Centre on Faye Armstrong March 20.

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Gisborne Gazette April 2021 35 SPORT IN PICTURES

Gisborne Division 7 Premiers on March 30, defeating Romsey. Hamish Moony bats for Gisborne in U13 Grand Final vs. Jordon Brewer bowls for Gisborne Sunbury Roar on March 13 (Sunbury won). U15, March 13 v Bacchus Marsh.

Gisborne U15B Premiers All pictures by Chris Fleming Day 2 Macedon v Gisborne, March 14 - James Mckibbin NOT out!

Xavier Holt bowls for Macedon in Semi Final v Gisborne on March 13.

Graham Quaife concentrates in Gisborne football coach Rob Waters in action at Gisborne footy training, the Tuesday Bowls Division 1 training on March 4. March 3. Grand Final between Gisborne and Romsey on March 16.

Gisborne C Gisborne D Grade player Grade player Keria Simpson Jarvis Mumford Gisborne’s Will Mackay ready to run in U15 trains on trains at the net Grand Final Gisborne v Bacchus Marsh on February 24. on February 24. March 13 (Gisborne won).

36 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 Gisborne tennis club Junior competition players, Things get serious in the Tuesday Bowls Division 1 February 24 Grand Final between Gisborne and Romsey, March 16. Gisborne won to claim a title 69 years in the making.

MRNA U15 tryouts, March Macedon tackles in the first practice match on March 27. 20

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A cautious cheer for back to ‘normal’ World Day of Prayer focused If we had bells at Gisborne Uniting on Vanuatu Church we would surely ring them as the enforced exodus is, On March 5, churches we hope and pray, over. Sunday from across the Mace- worship at 9.30am has resumed, don Ranges came to- the singing group is in fine voice and gether for the annual there’s much post-service chatter. The building too celebration of the World seems more cheerful as groups return to use it. Day of Prayer which We especially applaud the hard workers of the was conducted this year resident Foodbank who haven’t faltered in their at St Paul’s Anglican commitment to people in need. Church in Gisborne. We have even held the congregation AGM to The World Day of plan for further resumption of gatherings which Prayer is a female-led have not been possible for a whole year. initiative focused on This includes Muffin ’n More (which nearly be- bringing both a social justice focus and practical came Muffin no More) which resumes on Tuesday support to a different country each year – with the May 11 between 10am and 12 noon. This was, and challenges faced by the women of Vanuatu being the can still be, a favourite drop-in time to share, coffee, focus for 2021. cake, excess produce, books – even perhaps your Vanuatu is a small nation of just over 300,000 slightly used jigsaw puzzles. people scattered across numerous islands. Many In the absence of other activities, the church of its women experience domestic and sexual library has received much attention with more time Librarian violence and disadvantage created by lack of equal for sorting and cataloguing. Gwynne access to education as well as natural disasters. This catalogue is now available online Klaassen A wonderful keynote address was given by with very clear instructions on access at brings the newly ordained Rev Debra Saffrey-Collins, macedonrangesunitingchurch.org.au. experience and order to the church library. including what Australia (via the Department of A ‘click and collect’ service is also available. The Foreign Affairs and Trade) is doing to assist the books and various video resources range from and beyond. There’s something for the devout and people of Vanuatu with on-the-ground initiatives led by the combined churches, and what we can biblical history to pastoral care to worship resources the doubters alike. Janet Wood do to bring attention and assistance to these nearby communities. Next year’s World Day of Prayer will be hosted Celebrations at Mount by the Uniting Church on a theme of the women of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Macedon Uniting Church Amanda Millar We joined in celebrating the 68th wed- ding anniversary of June and Eric Thornton on March 7 with morning tea after our service. Then Eric cele- Resurrection brated his 90th birthday on March 18, ‘At the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.’ Galatians 6:9 NIV Leonard French (1928-2017) was an and we again enjoyed morning tea and a outstanding artist in our region. birthday cake with them for this great milestone. There’s no such thing as instant success, with either Many of us have been to the NGV Men’s Group enjoyed hearing David Liebich’s ex- people or problems. Whether you need to lose 10 or even the National Library in Can- periences during his career in the aviation industry, kilos or 100 kilos, the weight can only be shed one berra. There, we may have been over- including some insights into the Ansett collapse and kilogram at a time. Standing on top of the mountain whelmed by the light playing through the change in aircraft technology and regulations is a thrill, but you can only get up there one step at the glass installations. over the last 45 years. a time. Nothing great is created suddenly; almost French lived his later life in Heathcote and for the The Men’s Group meets next on Tuesday April 6 every significant success in life comes at the end of building of the Church of the Resurrection in Mace- at 10am at the church. Kevin Petherbridge will tell us a long, arduous wait. don, he designed a masterpiece that is perhaps not about some of his experiences. The American company Jell-O celebrated its widely known in the community. The Thistle Club ladies enjoyed trying boules 100th anniversary in 1997; the inventor was Peal As a priest, every time I meditate or pray in the (petanque) on March 31 at Stanley Park before ad- Wait and in 1897 he was also a construction worker Church, I am conscious of the light as it plays through journing for afternoon tea at the church. Thistle Club who experimented in patent medicines. In the midst French’s stained glass masterpiece. meets on the last Wednesday each month at 2pm, of tinkering and experimenting, he hit upon the idea Beginning at the base, it rises through the fires of usually at the church. of mixing fruit flavouring with granulated gelatin (jel- Ash Wednesday. Circlet icons represent those who At Easter, we will be holding services on Maun- ly in Australia!) lost their lives. As you continue to look up, the fire dy Thursday April 1 at 7.30pm, Good Friday at 9am Unfortunately, initial sales were not as strong as rages through brick and iron, leading into the crucifix then on Easter Sunday at 10.30am. he hoped, so he ended up selling his Jell-O rights of the God who risked all upon the cross. There are We welcome anyone to join us for any of these for the paltry sum of $450. The buyer was a savvy overtones of St John of the Cross by Salvador Dali. groups and services. businessman and he turned that $450 investment As you continue to look up, the flame of Pente- Two weddings are taking place in April. Both into a million-dollar business. Today, not a single rel- cost, God with us, is apparent. Above that is the couples look forward to the autumn colours of the ative of Pearl Wait receives anything from millions Celtic Cross in green representing new life, a new magnificent Boston ivy being at its peak. We enjoy of sales daily. Why not? Because Wait couldn’t wait! beginning. helping couples with this special day and their Vision.org.au It is a treasure of this region. families and friends. Darren Farrugia Why not visit us this Easter period? Neil Tweddle, 5426 2045 http://faithworkscc.com.au or find us on Facebook Fr Dennis, Anglican Parish of Gisborne 38 Gisborne Gazette April 2021 New 100 WHAT'S ON members WHAT ELSE REGULAR MEETINGS always IS ON YEARS AGO welcome

ADULT RIDING CLUB (Gis) 2nd Saturday I R Robertson Res Date Page ADULT RIDING CLUB (Bullengarook) 2nd Saturday Rec Reserve APRIL 1921 ANGLING CLUB 2nd Wed 8pm Railway Hotel Macedon APRIL (Letter from New Gisborne resident to Chil- BOTANIC GARDENS working bee every Thurs 9.30am-10.30am 2 CFA collecting for Good Friday Appeal 3 dren’s Section of the Weekly Times) BRIDGE CLUB Mon 12.30, Tues 7.15, Thurs 12.30 St Mary’s Church 11 Netfit Clinics at Netball Complex 33 Hall, Woodend 5420 7595 17 Round One Macedon Ranges Netball 33 Dorothy Kelly, who lives at New Gisborne, BUSHWALKING CLUB Various locations Tel 5428 3490 or 5427 0888 writes “Dear Aunty Connie – This is the first 13-14 Kids’ craft workshop 15 time I have written to you and I hope you ac- CANASTA CLUB 1.30pm every Mon except first Mon of month 18 Young Voices concert 12 cept me as one of your many nieces. I will Parish centre (behind St Pauls Church, Gisborne) 22 Talk: ‘Breaker Morant and the Boer War’ 10 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP last Wed of month MRH take for my subject the district in which I live. CAR CLUB 1st Wednesday 8pm Steam Park, New Gisb 24-25 Open Studios 11 Gisborne is a very pretty place. It is about 40 CARERS GROUP (Mac Ranges) 2nd & 4th Thurs, 1pm Woodend RSL 25 Anzac Day 5 miles from Melbourne. Tourists say it is one of 5420 7132 (Note: 4th Thurs carers only) 26 Applications close for Zonta arts award 12 the prettiest places in Victoria. It is at the foot COMMUNITY GARDEN Wed 9am Church of Christ of Mount Macedon and is surrounded by hills. CROQUET CLUB Wed & Sat 10am Dixon Field There are rows of oaks and elms planted CWA GISBORNE 2nd Monday 10am Gis Secondary College CWA MACEDON 3rd Tues 1pm & 7pm 662 Mt Macedon Rd for miles and the leaves are beautiful in au- tumn. Gisborne is a very cold town. Jackson’s DALY RESERVE WORKING BEE 2nd Tues 9.30am Scout Hall, Daly Res News from Western Water Creek runs through the town and it flows into FILM SOCIETY 2nd Wed Woodend Neigh’hood House 5427 2323 Western Water is joining with FLY FISHING CLUB 4th Wed 7.30pm MRFEC Gisborne the Saltwater River. In the winter time, when City West Water to form a new it is in flood, it flows over the lower part of FOCUS CLUB 2nd Fri 12 noon Gisborne Golf Club FRIENDS of JACKSONS CREEK Working bees 3rd Sun 10-noon water corporation on July 1 – the town. A few miles out of the town there David Tunbridge 0415 534 477 Greater Western Water. are slate quarries where they are getting from Customers are invited to ask questions about 5000 to 6000 slates a week. We also have GARDEN CLUB 2nd Wed various venues 0424 038 474 Greater Western Water and have their say about GENEALOGY GROUP 4th Thurs 7.30 Family Hist Rm, Library Cherry’s Churn Factory. I am 11 years and proposed prices and charters at www.engage. four months old. ” GIRL GUIDES Thursdays 5pm Gis Comm Hall GISBORNE SINGERS Tues 7.30pm Gisborne Uniting Church westernwater.com.au. Sporting Notes A pony race meeting will HISTORICAL SOCIETY open Wed 10am-4pm Court House More than 30% of Western Water’s customers be held at Gisborne today. A special train for have signed up to use MyWesternWater to man- JPs SIGNING STATION Thursdays 1-3pm GREAT office Hamilton St passengers and horses will leave Spencer age their accounts online. People can claim con- Street station at 11.10 am. Trainers and jock- LIBRARY: TODDLERS’ STORY TIME Mon 10.30am, Wed 10.30am cessions, request payment extensions, view their LIONS CLUB (Gisborne) First Thurs of month 7.30pm 247 Station Rd eys can obtain coupons from the Ascot office. daily water use or update their address quickly and MARTIAL ARTS Thurs from 5.15pm St Brigid’s Hall efficiently. www.my.westernwater.com.au The Bullengarook Correspondent notes MASONIC LODGE 2nd Thurs 7pm Masonic Hall Aitken St from Hon. A.R. Robertson. MASTERS AFL Wed 6.30pm Sankey Reserve Mr Tatchell and other gentlemen paid a vis- MT MAC & DIST HORT SOC 1st Tues 8pm Horticultural Hall MUFFINS ’N’ MORE 2nd Tues 10am-noon Uniting Church Baringo Film Club it on Tuesday to the local slate quarry. They MUMS’ GROUP 2nd Mon 9.30-11.30am 49 Fisher St seemed much impressed with the possi- OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB Sun 9am Riddells Rec Res The Baringo Film Club is back with three bilities of the slate, especially when under- screenings per week. ground; some seemed rather glad to get out. PARKINSON'S SUPPORT 2nd Wed 1pm Lancefield Bowling Club Screening times: 3pm Wednesday An exhibition of cutting, splitting and trimming PETANQUE 2nd & 4th Sat 10am behind Caltex service station, Station Rd, Gisborne 0439 887 178 3pm and 7pm Saturday slates followed, and tributes of admiration for PHOENIX ART & CRAFTS 1st Thursday phoenixmrac.com the wonderful skill of the operators was ex- PHOTOGRAPHIC SOC 1st Tues & 2nd Mon 7pm Riddell’s Creek Dates Film pressed by all. The slate is stated by experts Neighbourhood House APRIL PONY CLUB Bullengarook 1st Sunday Rec Reserve to be as good as the best Welsh. The Gis- 7-10 Truth (Documentary /US) borne Council has let a contract for making a PONY CLUB Gisborne 1st Sunday Robertson Reserve 14-17 Sorry We Missed You good road to the mine. PROBUS 1st Thurs 10am Masonic Hall QUILTERS (Gisb) Wed 7pm Room attached to Gisb Library (Drama/ UK) Box Hill Wattle Club – Our Easter Camp 21-24 The Farewell Comedy (Drama/US) RAMBLERS Fridays 9.15am Tennis Club Dixon Field Were we not leaving behind us the drab work- 28-May 1 The Truth (Drama/ French) ROTARY (Gisborne) First & third Tues evening, call Sec on 0426 500 616 a-day city, to drink the nectar of mountain air for confirmation of venue For membership details see and sleep beneath the silent stars in Nature’s ROTARY (Macedon Ranges) 1st & 3rd Monday Baringo Food & Wine www.baringofilmclub.com wonderland? Upon arriving at Macedon rail- RUNNING GROUP Tues & Thurs 6pm, Sun 8am Gis Aquatic Centre way station, we took a conveyance and RSL 1st Mon 2pm Gis Golf Club 5428 2233 reached our destination well before midday. SENIOR CITS (Macedon) Tues 11am Tony Clarke Res The camping site was an ideal one – on the SPINNERS & FIBRE GROUP Wed 12 noon Rec Reserve Bullengarook junior QUIZ answers banks of a running creek and the rustic table TABLE TENNIS Wed 7.30pm Tony Clarke Res, Macedon and fireplace erected by the local progress THUNDER SWIMMING CLUB 2nd Sat 5pm Gisborne Aquatic Centre 1. Earthquakes 6. Ham association added greatly to our comfort. TOY LIBRARY Every Sat 10-11am; first & third Wed, 8.45-9.30am, 2. Henry V111 7. Whistler’s Mother Dinner over and our tents pitched, we were second & fourth Fri 9-10am 71 Robertson St 3. H2O 8. The Sun ready for a walk to Camel’s Hump. U3A Mondays 10.30am MRFEC 4. Justin Bieber 9. Acorns ULYSSES GROUP 3rd Tues 6pm Sunbury FC Up through the main road of the township we 5. William Shakespeare 10. 21 went, passing numerous homes. These were VINTAGE MACHINERY Working bees 1st Sun of month, 8.30am at invariably commodious houses surrounded Steam Park; Meetings last Friday 7pm at Steam Park WRITERS GROUP Last Sat of month 2-5pm Woodend N’hood House Brainbusters answers by spacious grounds laid out in lawns and WRITERS (Scribes & Scribblers) 2nd Tues 10am-12 Riddell N’hood House flowerbeds. Leaving the township behind, 1. The All Blacks 7. Alaska YOUNG VOICES Thursdays 4.15-5.45pm Norma Richardson Hall, 2. Perth 8. Colleen we ... soon began on the steep ascent of the Buckland St, Woodend, 5426 4801 or [email protected] Hump. The panorama which met our view 3. The Panama Canal McCullough upon reaching the summit amply rewarded 4. Mark Taylor 9. Ben Nevis our efforts. 5. China 10. Feta Cheese 6. 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