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Administrative News
APPRECIATION TO BENDIGO BANK The volunteers of Garfield Spectator wishes to acknowledge and express our gra tude to the Bendigo Bank for the recent grant they have given us for equipment to assist in the produc on of our community newsle er. We would like to express our apprecia on par cularly to the staff of our local Bunyip & District Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank for their guidance and assistance which they all performed in an efficient, courteous and friendly manner. THANK YOU GARFIELD BOWLING CLUB The Garfield Spectator would like to thank the Garfield Bowling Club for the informa ve ar cles they submit and the financial support that they have kindly donated to assist with the con nued produc on of the community newsle er. Much appreciated.
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The Garfield Cyclist
It's great to get out on a bicycle and explore the back roads and tracks that we have access to from our town. South of the railway line there are quiet country roads that crisscross the beau ful farmland. These roads are all flat and easy to ride and if you pick the right me of day ,they have li le traffic. North of the highway is where the hills start but where the natural beauty can be found. We are lucky to have the Bunyip State Forest nearby with its towering eucalypts and lush fern gullies. There is bird life everywhere and it's a photographers delight. With access roads that have very few cars and trails and tracks that have no cars at all, one can take a leisurely ride through our forest. And yes there are plenty of hills here but with a bit of planning and a slow steady pace you can enjoy the healthy fresh air and beau ful scen‐ ery...... see you on your bike somewhere John
Garfield Bowling Club Senior’s Week Fun Day
To celebrate Senior’s Week the Garfield Bowling Club welcomed Seniors from the local community to have a try at playing lawn bowls. About 13 locals enjoyed a fun me, great friendship and lots of laughter. The weather was lovely and sunny which added to a great a ernoon of entertain‐ ment. A erwards everyone had a chat while having tea and coffee and ea ng date scones and slices. Gordon Moxey Secretary – Garfield Bowling Club
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“Oh What a Night!”
val, the boxed supper was enjoyed outside in the lovely gardens of the Theatre. Capably compared by Issi Dye, he accompanied "Roy" (Glenn Douglass) in the 1st half and sang and played with Glenn in the second half as part of the Everly Brothers. At the end of the night and later many favourable com‐ ments were heard, including "fantas c, awe‐ some, great supper, nostalgic evening, suc‐ cessful, entertaining, and so good to have it local". An October evening with "Roy, Don and During the evening there was a raffle which Phil". It was a mighty fine evening in more raised funds for the Jane McGrath founda‐ ways than one, and people came from near on. (mostly) and far to our Garfield Theatre to see and hear song tributes to Roy Orbison "Oh What a Night"!. Thanks to all who con‐ and the Everly Bros. tributed. Thanks to Susan and Fred for organising the Don't forget to book your ckets early for event, the theatre looked a treat and soon the next show at the Garfield Theatre. a er the 200 people were seated, we were "The ABBA GIRLS" will be on the 18th of into the swing of the evening. November. Lots of singing along, clapping and some By Gwen O & Jenny E dancing to the well known songs. At Inter‐ Bunyip Kids X-Factor
What a wonderful event. A huge thank goes out to all of the friends and volunteers who help is to make this event a success each year. Congratulations to all or our participants, their families and friends for joining in the fun. Our winner was singer Illana Masarro and our second and third place getters were dance duo Matilda Cunningham and Eilish Pepping, and singer Mayuri Guhadas accompanied by her sister Kayalvili. Well done to these acts, and to all of the kids who entered. Mark your calendar for our next X‐Factor Saturday 20th October 2018.
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Garfield Primary School
Sovereign Hill Last week Garfield Primary School’s Year 3/4 students went to Sovereign Hill on their school camp. They travelled by bus and were away for 3 days, star ng on the Monday. Here is what some of them had to say. ‘I really enjoyed the mine tours and gold pan‐ ning!’ Alex told us. ‘The weather was brilliant and it was all really exci ng!’’ Chloe said. ‘I enjoyed candle dipping because I got to do it myself!’’ Jack told us. ‘I loved the presenta ons and shows; they were brilliant!’’ Tomas said. All of the camp‐ees said they really enjoyed this camp and that they made so many great memories together. They enjoyed a wide range of ac vi es and events like panning for gold, exploring mines and journeying back through me to Ballarat in the gold days ‐ not some‐ thing you get to do everyday! By Kade and Jasmine –Garfield Primary School
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Your pool opens from Saturday 11 November 2017 and closes Sunday 18 March 2018 Opening Hours Saturday 11 November 2017 – Sunday 4 February 2018 Weekends 1pm – 7pm Weekdays 3pm – 7pm Closed Christmas Day Monday 5 February 2018 – Sunday 18 March 2018 School days 3pm – 7pm Weekends 1pm – 7pm FORECAST COLD WEATHER DAYS The pool will not open if the forecast temperature at 6pm the day prior is lower than 26 degrees or if heavy rain and lightning condi ons are forecast. Public holiday mes will be as stated for weekends. Follow our Facebook page for daily updates. Follow our Facebook page for daily updates or check Sky Weather Garfield daily at 6pm to see if your pool will be open.
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Tynong Memorial Grove
A grove 'to honour the men who had gone from plan ng. A er a ernoon tea, which had though ully the district to the Great War' was planted at the been provided by the ladies, had been served, Mr D. Tynong State School to celebrate Arbor Day on July 6, Danson expressed the thanks of the commi ee to 1917. There was a report on this event in those who had a ended and made the day's proceed- the Dandenong Adver ser of July 12, 1917 which I ings such a success. have transcribed it , below. The Tynong State School, No. 2854, was closed on The Arbor Day proceedings at the school were April 14, 1951 as it became part of Pakenham Consoli‐ marked by the plan ng of a grove in honor of the men dated School. The school was where St Thomas Aqui‐ who have gone from the district to the Great War. Mr nas School is now located. W. S. Keast, M.L.A. a ended, and was welcomed on behalf of the residents by Mr T. W. Cunningham, chair- I have tried to iden fy (with mixed success) all the man of the School Commi ee and President of the soldiers who were honoured with a tree. I have listed Progress Associa on. Mr Keast, in the course of his their Service Numbers (SN) so you can look up their remarks, said that he was pleased and proud to be full record on the Na onal Archives of Austral‐ present on the occasion. Nothing was too good for the ia www.naa.gov.au men who had gone to fight the Empire's ba les, and it Bourke Listed as Private Bourke, I don't know who would be the duty of the Federal and State Govern- this might be, but I presume he was connected to the ment to do the best possible for them. He had been Pakenham Bourkes ‐ Michael and Ki y Bourke who pleased to learn how well the pupils of the school had took up the 12,800 acre Mintons Run property in 1843 been working for the War Relief Funds, and to show and in 1849 built the La Trobe Inn (also known as his apprecia on of their efforts he would be pleased to Bourke's Hotel for obvious reasons) on Toomuc Creek. forward a cheque for a pound, and another for a simi- lar amount when the school fund reached 100 Brown, R I am not sure who this is, I cannot find a R. pounds. He recognised also the splendid work being Brown with a local connec on. There is a Richard done by the ladies of the Red Cross Socie es. It was Vincent Brown listed in the Electoral Roll at Tynong the first me he had been present on an occasion such from 1916 to 1919 ‐ his occupa on is pensioner, so as this, and he was pleased to pronounce the first acre our soldier may be connected to him. of the grove well and truly planted. Mr T. Gleeson, in Bullock, Ernest (SN 6291) Ernest was nearly 21 and a proposing a vote, of thanks to Mr Keast, men oned his farmer when he enlisted on July 7, 1916. He was born ever willingness to assist in all ma ers for the welfare in Murrumbena and his next of kin was his mother, of the district, and the apprecia on of those present Mrs Mary Bullock, of Oakleigh. I assume that Ernest for his assistance on that day. Subsequently trees were was living with his brother Thomas, who was a labour‐ planted to: Pte. E. Bullock, Pte.R. Brown, Pte. Bourke, er from Garfield, who enlisted on the same day as Trooper Coombs, Pte. L. Doherty, Pte. F. Doherty, Ernest. Ernest was Killed in Ac on in France on Octo‐ Corporal L. Gordon, Gunner Harris (killed in ac on), ber 4, 1918. Ernest and Thomas are also listed on the Pte. J. Hargraves, Pte. V. Jones, Pte. C. Lamb, Pte. Garfield Honour Roll as well as the Clyde North State Leeson, Trooper Madden, Ptes. P. and L. Orrocks (killed School Roll, where they a ended school. in ac on), Pte. L. Orde, Pte.W. Rowe, Pte. J. McQual- ter, Pte G.Rowley, Pte. J. Robinson, Pte. F. Snow, Cor- Coombs, Henry Ernest (SN 4080) Henry enlisted on poral R. Thompson, Ptes. F. and A. Weatherhead, Pte. August 9, 1915 aged 18. His next of kin was his father, H. Wright, Pte. T. White, and Pte. T. Whiston. The also called Henry, of Tynong and his mother was Inez fencing of the grove was nearly completed, whilst the (nee Ffrost). Henry Returned to Australian March 4, School Commi ee and helpers also further improved 1919. the school ground by plan ng many trees and shrubs around its border, by fencing a por on for the chil- Doherty, Edward Francis (SN 1218) Frank enlisted dren's ponies and a start was made at the pipe drain- on March 9, 1915 at the age of 26. Frank was Killed in ing of the ground. During the day's program, a talk on Ac on on August 4, 1916. local mbers was given by Mr H. Weatherhead, and Mr J.H. Lord of Bunyip gave a demonstra on on tree- Con nued page 13 ISSUE 86 NOVEMBER 2017 I GARFIELD SPECTATOR 11
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Doherty, Louis Michael (SN 12392). Louis enlisted at ganger, so working for the Victorian Railways was a the age of 21 on July 17, 1915. Louis returned to Aus‐ family affair. Victor was Killed in Ac on in Belgium on tralia in May 30, 1919. Frank and Louis were the sons September 25, 1917. His will le his estate par ally to of John Doherty, Veterinary Surgeon of Nine Mile his father and partly to Miss Ger e Brent of Tynong. Road, Tynong. Both of the men had their occupa on listed as farmer. The brothers are also listed on the Lamb, C I don't who this is. We know there was a Cora Lynn War Memorial. Joseph Lamb at Tynong from around 1889 to 1896 ‐ he wrote various le ers to the Shire of Berwick com‐ Gordon, L Corporal You would think Corporal L. Gor‐ plaining about his property being flooded and this is don would be easy to iden fy, but I can't. I have presumably the same Joseph Lamb, farmer, listed in checked every Corporal Gordon in the Nominal Rolls the Electoral Roll at Tynong in 1903. From 1909 to at and none have an obvious local connec on. The only least 1919 there was a Joseph Lamb in the Electoral Gordon I could find in the area in the Electoral Rolls Roll at Nar Nar Goon, his occupa on was bootmaker. was a Duncan Gordon of Bunyip in the 1909 roll. Is this the same Joseph Lamb who was the farmer? Also, in 1919, a Lawrence Joseph Lamb was Hargraves, J Private Hargraves is another mystery. I listed as a State School teacher at Cora Lynn. It is cannot find a Hargraves with a local connec on. There possible that C. Lamb is connected with one of these was an Edward and Mary Hargraves at Bunyip from men, but I can't work out who he is. 1903 to 1909 in the Electoral Rolls, but that's the closest Hargraves I could find to Tynong. Leeson Private Leeson could be either Robert Leeson or William Leeson, the sons of Phillip and Amelia (nee Harris, Leo (SN 3132) Leo enlisted on July 20, 1915 at Ransom) Leeson of Garfield. Robert and William’s the age of 20 and he was a farm labourer. His next of grandmother, Kathleen Leeson, was the licensee of kin was his mother, Josephine Harris of Nar Nar Goon. the Pig & Whistle Hotel on Cannibal Creek. Leo was Killed in Ac on, in France, on August 9, 1916 and his name also appears on the Nar Nar Goon Hon‐ Leeson, Robert Victor (SN 2589) Robert enlisted in our Roll. Melbourne, at 20 years of age, on June 30, 1916. Robert Returned to Australia on December 18, Jones, Victor Herbert (SN 3150) Victor was 27 when 1918. he enlisted on July 26, 1915. His occupa on was 'engine cleaning', a Railways job. His father and next Leeson, William Herbert Charles (SN 1178) William of kin was William Jones of Moe who was a railway enlisted at Tynong on September 26, 1914, aged 24. William was Killed in Ac on on on May 2, 1915 at Gallipoli. William is listed on the Bunyip War Memori‐ al and he and Robert are on the Garfield State School Honour Roll. Madden, Trooper Trooper Madden could be either Frank or Thomas Madden. They are the sons of Thom‐ as and Grace (nee Cook) Madden of Nar Nar Goon, although they are later listed at 9 Caroline Street, Cli on Hill. There is also a Thomas Madden in the 1914 Electoral Roll listed at Tynong on 1914 so clearly they lived somewhere between the two towns. Frank and Thomas were both wool sorters by occupa on. Madden, Frank (SN 1798) Frank enlisted on January 13, 1915 at the age of 19. Frank was awarded the Military Medal. He Returned to Australia on April 8, 1919. Madden, Thomas William (SN 2232) Thomas' address on the Embarka on Roll is Nar Nar Goon, and he was 25 years old when he enlisted on April 1, 1916. He Died of Wounds on October 17, 1917 in Belgium.
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McQualter, John Hughes (SN 3199) John enlisted on and was granted a Soldier Se lement farm at Calder‐ December 18, 1916 aged 23. His wife, Ellen was listed meade. as his next of kin. They lived at Tynong. John Re‐ turned to Australia on July 8, 1919. John was granted Snow, F I can't find a Snow with a local connec on. a Soldier Se lement farm (111 acres on Seven Mile Thompson, Robert Henry (SN 664) Robert enlisted on Road) a er the War. You can read his soldier se ler December 16, 1916 at the age of 27, he was a fireman file on the Ba le to Farm website h p:// on the Victorian Railways. His next of kin was his fa‐ soldierse lement.prov.vic.gov.au/ ther, Samuel, of Tynong. Corporal Thompson Re‐ Orrock, Harold Augustus Alexander (SN 552) turned to Australia January 30 1918 and was dis‐ charged on medical grounds (rheuma sm) in May Orrock, Percy Newton (SN 3580) 1918. Percy and Alex were the sons of David and Emma Weatherhead, Alfred (SN 1005) Orrock of Tynong and were killed within three months of each other. Weatherhead, Fank (SN 6960) Alex was 20 when he enlisted on March 3, 1916, he Alf and Frank were the sons of Hora o and Eleanor was a farm labourer and was Killed in Ac on on April (nee Hunt) Weatherhead. In 1908 Hora o took up the 22, 1917. Percy was a 28 year old Grocers Assistant lease, for saw milling purposes, of 2,000 acres at when he enlisted on July 16, 1915. Corporal Orrock Tynong North and in December 1909 he built a mill at was Killed in Ac on on February 8, 1917. Wild Dog Creek, the east branch of Cannibal Creek. Frank enlisted on July 8 1915 at the age of 22 and Orde, L I believe this is most likely Albert Leslie Ord Returned to Australia on January 14, 1919. Alf enlist‐ (SN 3889) who enlisted on August 7, 1915 aged 22. ed at the age of 19 on February 13, 1915 and Re‐ His next of kin was his father, Frederick Ord of Nar turned to Australia March 17, 1919. Nar Goon. There is a Frederick Thomas Ord and a Margaret Ord listed in the Electoral Roll in 1914 at Whiston, Julian Thomas (SN 3526) I assume that T. Tynong, so either they had moved or else more likely Whiston is Julian Thomas Whiston, presumably called lived on the border of the two towns. Albert Died of Thomas, so that's what we will call him. Thomas en‐ Wounds on September 25, 1916 ‐ he was accidentally listed on August 7 1915 aged 18. He was a farmer. shot in the hip by another soldier who was cleaning Thomas Died of Wounds March 21, 1918. Thomas had his gun. two brothers who also enlisted Frederick (SN 3524) and John (SN 3525) ‐ they were the sons of Fred Whis‐ Robinson, John Richard (SN 2304) John enlisted at ton of Cora Lynn. Thomas and Fred are also listed on the age of 22 on July 7, 1915. His occupa on was the Bunyip War Memorial. listed as 'Agent' whatever that was. His next of kin was his guardian, Mrs Hollingsworth of Tynong. John White, T I am unsure who this is. There was a Robert married Elizabeth Maskell on November 29, 1918 Anthony White listed in the Electoral Roll at Tynong in when he was in England and the Returned to Australia 1914 so this man may possibly have a connec on April 27, 1919. Mrs Hollingsworth was, I believe, Julia to Private White, but I don't know. Hollingsworth, listed in the Electoral Roll as a store‐ Wright, H This is possibly Harold Sidney Wright (SN keeper. 6407) I say this because he enlisted at Warragul on Rowe, W Private W. Rowe is on the list but I can't October 24, 1916 as a 22 year old and his occupa on work out who is is ‐ there are number of W. Rowes was an orchardist ‐ and there were orchards close by with a Gippsland connec on but no‐one with a spe‐ at Garfield, however his address was listed as cific Tynong connec on. There is a William Rowe in Mooroolbark on his enlistment papers. His next of kin the Shire of Berwick Rate Books listed at Tynong, was his father who lived in England. Harold Returned occupa on farmer, around 1914; a F.H Rowe of to Australia June 4, 1919. If it isn't Harold, then H. Tynong wrote a le er to the Berwick Shire in Sep‐ Wright may have some connec on to William Wright, tember 1916 complaining about drainage ‐ so Private Railway Employee, who was listed in the 1915 Elec‐ Rowe may well be connected to either of these men. toral Roll as living at Bunyip, there was also an Eliza‐ beth Wright listed as well. Rowley, George Albert (SN 1989) George was a 23 year old labourer and he enlisted on March 11, 1916. By Heather Arnold His next of kin was his father, Joseph, of [email protected] Tynong. George Returned to Australia April 19, 1919
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Bunyip Agricultural Show
Bunyip Agricultural Show - From the Beginning - 1899 - A committee was formed Bunyip Show Report - Held 17th March 1900 On the 17th March the Bunyip Agricultural and Hor cultural Society held their first annual show with sa sfactory results as regards a endance and general display made, The ca le entries mumbered 16 for the three sec ons, which could scarcely be deemed sa sfactory. In Class C the potatoes shown could hardly be called representa ve of the district. The absence of compe tors from the Kooweerup Swamp were very marked. The display of vegetables was worthy of the district, and some very fine specimens were shown. The green maize was an eye‐opener to many, the bundle exhibited measured 13 feet 9 inches. The fruit was the main a rac on of the show and Mr J. G. Young, the judge, had a hard task to perform in awarding the prizes. In all there were 230 exhibits. The show was opened by Mr A. Downward, M.L.A. Ca le ‐ Dairy cows, Bulls. Dairy Produce ‐ 5lb separator bu er in lump; 3lb of dairy bu er in rolls Fruit ‐ Apples, pears, passion fruit, quinces, lemons, grapes, peaches Preserves ‐ Home made jam, tomato sauce, honey, pickles, preserved fruit, dried fruit Miscellaneous ‐ Home‐made bread, home‐made scones, home‐made fruit cake, home‐made plain cake, best dressed white shirt and collar, pair hand‐kni ed socks, collec on of flowers, coloured map of Australia by local state school children. Special prize for largest collector (23 entries) to S.P. Nicholson. Do not forget the date of Sunday the 25th March 2018 the next great Bunyip Agricultural Show. Put the date in your diary.
1. A glimpse of the showground 2. Group of officials 3. Sims Bros First prize Ayrshire cow Mamie of Glen Elgin (black and white one) 4. E Hargraves First prize dairy test cow (white one) 5. Geo. Keys Ayrshire Cow and First prize bull Raglan of Oakbank 6. Dairy Ca le. THE BUNYIP SHOW (Vallane, photo, Longwarry)
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Rotary Club of Bunyip - Garfield
It has been some me since the Automated jects to pay for a replacement unit. This is a External Defibrillators have been installed in sad situa on when you consider that these five loca ons around our area. machines were purchased by community funds and that they do save lives. Sadly I have to report that we have been forced to take one of these lifesaving ma‐ chines out of service. This is because several unknown persons decided that it would be funny to rip the one located outside the Community Bank in Bunyip off the wall. The ma er is under police inves ga on and if anyone knows anything at all about this, please contact the local sta on or call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000. Unfortunately, the Rotary Club will have to diverted funds from other community pro‐ Local Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Garfield Bowling Club Beswick Street Garfield Golf Club 180 Thirteen Mile Road Garfield Post Office 77 Main Street Garfield Recreation Reserve Beswick Street
West Gippsland Bridge - playing bridge locally
Our Introduc on Night on Monday 2 October was well a ended. We are delighted to have a lovely group of local people who are keen to learn and play. The Atmosphere was friendly and fun; aimed at making people welcome and comfortable. Our group will con nue weekly on Monday nights at the Bunyip Hall from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, tea coffee and biscuits provided. Series of lessons ‐ 8 for $70 or discount of $50 for upfront payment, or to play ‐ $5 per session. Please consider joining us. Contact ‐ Anne ‐ mobile 0419870679 Email: [email protected]
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Thunderstorm Asthma
asthma or hay fever – especially people who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever. That is why it's important for people with asthma or hay fever to know about thunder‐ storm asthma and what they can do to help protect themselves during this grass pollen season. Even if you don't think you have asth‐ ma or hay fever, don't ignore symptoms like wheezing or shortness of breath – check with your GP. The symptoms include ;
♦ wheezing : a high‐pitched sound coming The warmth of spring is se ling in. We do s ll from the chest while breathing have odd, cold miserable days here and there ♦ breathlessness (typical Garfield weather!), but you can defi‐ nitely feel spring in the air and blossoming flow‐ ♦ a ght feeling in the chest ers. ♦ a persistent coughing However, it is not just pre y flowers coming back. If you are an asthma or hay fever sufferer, What can you do to be prepared? keep your inhalers handy as thunderstorm ♦ Understand the epidemic thunderstorm asthma is making its way back too. asthma phenomenon
What is thunderstorm asthma? ♦ If you've ever had asthma, talk to your GP Grass pollen season brings a seasonal increase about what you can do to help protect in asthma and hay fever. It also brings the yourself from the risk of thunderstorm asth‐ chance of thunderstorm asthma. ma this pollen season. Remember taking an asthma preventer properly (ideally with Thunderstorm asthma is thought to be trig‐ spacer) and regularly is key to preven ng gered by a unique combina on of high pollen asthma, including thunderstorm asthma. levels and a certain type of thunderstorm, caus‐ Have an asthma ac on plan (where advised ing a large number of people to develop asth‐ by your doctor) and/or have prac cal ma symptoms over a short period of me. In knowledge of the asthma first aid. Melbourne, this phenomenon occurs when moisture‐charged winds immediately before a storm whip up rye grass pollen from the pas‐ tures north and west of town, sweeping them into the city. Last year, 8500 people were hos‐ pitalised and nine died from asthma a acks in what was described as the world's worst rec‐ orded thunderstorm asthma. Who is at risk? Thunderstorm asthma can affect those with
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♦ If you have hay fever, see your pharmacist ♦ A severe or life‐threatening asthma a ack, or GP for a hay fever treatment plan and call an ambulance ; dial Triple Zero (000) check if you should have an asthma reliever and then start asthma first aid. puffer which is available from a pharmacy ♦ A mild to moderate asthma a ack, start without a prescrip on. asthma first aid. ♦ For those at risk ,where possible it is best to No ma er where you are, a pharmacy or doc‐ avoid being outside during thunderstorms tor's surgery can assist you so don't hesitate to during the grass pollen season – especially seek help. Blue/grey reliever puffers are availa‐ in the wind gusts that come from the storm. ble over the counter from any pharmacy and Go inside and close your doors and win‐ they can assist with Asthma First Aid. dows and if you have your air condi oner on, turn it to recirculate. For more informa on about thunderstorm asthma, please come in (at our amazing new What should you do if you are experiencing store!) and ask our pharmacist. asthma symptoms? By Narai Jung B.Pharm In an emergency, always call Triple Zero (000). Follow your asthma plan or commence Asthma Garfield Pharmacy – Op mising your health is First Aid if you are experiencing: Our Priority – 73 Main Street – 5629 2408
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Passchendaele
November 2017 is 100 years since the end of For the AIF, the first major ac on came on April 11 the ba le named a er the small Belgium town of with an a ack on a well‐defended outpost at a town Passchendaele. called Bullecourt. Paul Kelly, Editor‐At‐Large, wrote in the Australian The diggers succeeded in penetra ng the frontline 26 July this year “Australia’s most tragic year of but, lacking support from ar llery and new but war, death and turmoil came to an unsa sfactory unreliable tanks, the result was carnage. end. The Australian story of 1917 was too much Casual es exceeded 5,000 and more than 1,000 sacrifice for too li le gain. The AWM in Canberra were taken prisoner – the largest haul of Aussie offers a moving historical tribute to the tragic POWs of any ac on in WWI. events of 1917, and many families remember. A second a empt in early May proved more suc‐ The contemporary truth, however, is that for most cessful but a fortnight of figh ng produced another Australians and for our public life the 1917 story is 7,000 casual es. lost — either forgo en or never taught. The war in France was going poorly, with French It is the product of a na on unaware of the scale or troops exhausted and close to mu ny. Allied high purpose of the greatest sacrifice in its history, liter‐ command adopted Bri sh commander‐in‐chief ally unaware of itself — tes fying to an incomplete General Douglas Haig’s plan for a major offensive in and inadequate na on. Flanders, Belgium. No mature country could not be fully aware of its It was called the Third Ba le of Ypres, the third greatest tragedy. Cicero said: “To be ignorant of allied offensive in the region (There were five major what occurred before you were born is to remain ba les fought around this town during WW1). But it always a child.” Sadly, that’s Australia today.” is be er known as Passchendaele a er the modest This is our history. It’s about our heritage. village that was the final objec ve. Third Ba le of Ypres actually consisted of a series of ba les. At the start of 1917 Australian troops at the West‐ ern Front in Europe were only called on to conduct The key objec ve was the slightly higher ground of small‐scale opera ons. the Gheluvelt Plateau, allowing the capture of ports from where German submarines were delivering Then on February 23 the Germans began a with‐ devasta on on allied ships. drawal as far back as 50km from their frontline trenches along the Somme sector, an area which The main factors which were not adequately consid‐ both sides had been figh ng over since late 1914. ered in planning this assault was the ground over The Germans had constructed formable defensive which it was to be fought, the weather and the posi ons from which they would be able to with‐ design and strength of the German defences. hold any Allied advance. They named it the Sieg‐ The land was low lying and had been a reclaimed fried Line. The Allies called it the Hindenburg Line. marsh with extensive drainage system. The shelling Bri sh and Australian troops followed the retrea ng destroyed the drains, rains caused flooding and the Germans. shelling churned the boggy soil to deep cratered mud. The small creeks became insurmountable By mid‐March, the Australians had reached the barriers to a empt to cross. town of Bapaume, a key objec ve of the Somme offensive. German resistance s ffened as the allies The area was noted for wet weather in late autumn. approached their main defences. September may be dry but October was usually the we est month. The forecast for early August was for 8mm of rain but 76 mm fell in four days. Con nued page 24 ISSUE 86 NOVEMBER 2017 I GARFIELD SPECTATOR 23
The Germans knew of the Allied plan and had delib‐ On 20th September the Australians were given the erately withdrawn the back of the Passchendaele task of advancing along the Menin Road towards ridge leaving the low marsh land to their front. They Gheulevelt. At dawn, following a five day prelimi‐ had developed the Hindenburg line as a defence in nary bombardment two Australian Divisions and a depth in three lines, the third being out of range of Sco sh Division successfully a acked and achieved Allied ar llery. They were well for fied with trench‐ their objec ve. The cost to the Australians was 5000 es, concrete pillboxes, machine gun nests and stra‐ casual es. tegically placed barbed wire entanglements. Ger‐ The 4th Australian Division was also successful in man ar llery had a longer range than that of the advancing on 26 September 1917 in the Ba le of Allies, was more accurate and had be er shells. And Polygon Wood. they had and used ar llery mustard gas shells. And they used a gas that caused sneezing so that sol‐ On 3 ‐ 4 October at the Ba le of Broodseinde a er diers could not use their gas masks. much bombardment and a bayonet charge by the Australians the Germans were driven back to the Step one was an a ack on Messines Ridge on June top of Passchendaele ridge. 7, opening with the detona on of 19 huge mines in tunnels beneath German lines. On the 5th of October it began to rain and by the 9th the wind and rain had developed into a gale force The movie, ‘Beneath Hill 60’, tells of Australia’s role storm. The Australians were ordered to take the which produced huge explosions that caught the village of Passchendaele on the 9th of October. Due Germans by complete surprise. to the terrible condi ons, the German defences The main Third Ba le of Ypres commenced on 31 with their fresh troops, the fact that the Bri sh July 1917. More than a quarter of a million Bri sh, support on their right didn’t eventuate and their French and Commonwealth soldiers a acked along ar llery expending their ammuni on the a ack was a 13km front with encouraging gains, as massed a failure. Although 20 Australians managed to reach ar llery obliterated German defences and annihilat‐ what was le of the Passchendaele church, then ed inevitable German counter‐a acks. had to retreat back to their own lines. Ini ally advances were successful but wet weather On October 12 the Australians were again ordered and con nuous ar llery shelling turned the ground to a ack. Men were struggling to move through or into a morass. The terrible condi ons and s ff Ger‐ were sinking in the s nking mud, their weapons man resistance bogged down the advance. jammed with mud. A flat pock marked bare land‐ scape, sha ered tree stumps, deep muddy shell By September the ground had begun to dry. The craters half filled with water and heavily laden and Australians who had enjoyed a break from the front exhausted soldiers. They were easy prey for the a er Bullecourt had been able to rest, refit and Germans from their for fied posi ons. The a ack retrain. They were then recalled to the front. Five was a failure. This a ack cost 7000 casual es. The Australian Infantry Divisions fought in the Third Australian 3rd Division lost 3199 lives in 24 hours of Ba le of Ypres. this a ack. A Division would have consisted of up to 12 Infantry The depleted and exhausted Australians were with‐ Ba alions, a Pioneer Ba alion, and a Machine Gun drawn from the Third Ba le of Ypres theatre. Ba alion, Engineers, Ar llery, Field Ambulance Units and other suppor ng components. Divisional The Canadians were ordered to capture Passchen‐ opera onal strength would have been between daele but refused to move un l the weather im‐ 8,000 and 30,000 men. A very few were from the proved and adequate supplies were available. They small Regular Army of the me, the vast majority finally took what was le of the village on the 12th were volunteers. In war, units are never at full November 1917, a er five a acks, finally ending the strength due to causali es and other causes. Aus‐ Third Ba le of Ypres. tralia also had two Mounted Divisions in the Middle In 3 months Passchendaele cost the Germans about East with the notable successful charge of the light 250,000 lives and the Bri sh 300,000 of whom horsemen at Beersheba on October 31. 36,500 were Australian. 90,000 Bri sh or Australian bodies were never iden fied because of the car‐
24 GARFIELD SPECTATOR I ISSUE 86 NOVEMBER 2017 nage inflicted to them and 42,000 bodies were never recovered because they had gone under the Garfield Recrea on Reserve mud or had been blown to bits. Commi ee of Management Frank Hurley the photographer wrote in his diary “The duckboards over the mud and water became Annual General Mee ng a path through this hell. Every 20 paces or less lay a body. Some frigh ully mu lated, without legs, Tuesday 14 November 2017, 7.30pm arms and heads and covered in mud and slime …” Garfield Community Centre Many more Australians lost than at Gallipoli. The Garfield Recrea on Reserve Commi ee of Passchendaele is synonymous with all that is Management is a long‐standing Commi ee and is loathsome in war; it represents the fu lity and tasked by Cardinia Shire Council to manage and maintain the Garfield Recrea on Reserve in behalf stupidity of war. But is also displayed the extraor‐ of Council. dinary bravery of many Australian soldiers, a emp ng what may seem impossible but s ll Consis ng of a small volunteer group of community finding the strength and will to achieve success. representa ves who are commi ed to opportuni‐ The soldiers were figh ng for each other. It was es to ensure the Reserve facili es are maintained truly about mateship and staying alive. Cobber and renewed for the benefit of Garfield spor ng looking a er cobber. clubs (football, netball, tennis and bowling) and the local community. Bri sh commander Haig did not know of the con‐ di ons under which the Australians fought. He The Commi ee of Management receives a modest said the Australians were disciplined “because annual budget from Council to primarily maintain when they were ordered to a ack, they always do the oval and the surrounding areas including the so”. His tac cs were cri cized by many including southern end of the reserve, walking, track, dam Australia’s senior commander John Monash. and Skate Park. Over the past five years the current commi ee has Eventually the five Australian Divisions would secured addi onal funding suppor ng numerous combine into a single corps commanded by Gen‐ projects such as: eral John Monash, and the diggers went on to achieve a succession of victories in 1918 which • Construc on of a walking track materially contributed to the ul mate Allied suc‐ • Erec on of a perimeter fence around the oval cess. • Extension of the Football Club’s veranda In 1917 Australia’s popula on was just under five • Erec on of a perimeter fence around the million. Every family would have been impacted by netball courts the casual es, although they probably were not • Resurfacing of the netball and tennis courts aware of the condi ons and the sheer scale of the • Extension to the netball clubrooms including losses at the me. The adverse effects would be new coaches boxes felt for genera ons to come, the psychological • Security bollards securing the second oval suffering, the slowing of economic growth due to from vandalism loss of manpower, the lowering of the natural birth rate. • Upgrade the Playground The commi ee is now seeking new representa ves It is too frightening to imagine if a similar situa on as some of the current commi ee are leaving to happened today. Could It? The loca on may be do other ac vi es. We invite all interested people different; weaponry may be ‘modern’. How would living in Garfield to become part of the Commi ee Australia cope? How would Australians acquit of Management so the great work can con nue. themselves? Learn lessons from the past and move forward. But in Kipling’s words, If you are interested please a end the Annual General Mee ng or call Marg Bogart, “Lest we forget” President on 0419 895 123. By Bo Chamberlain
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Would you like to help decorate the Main Street of Gar- SAVE THE DATE FOR THE GARFIELD field this year by adopting a Christmas Tree? A certificate will be on your tree promoting your Busi- Christmas festival ness, community group or family. The proceeds go to the Garfield Christmas festival When: Friday 15th December 2017 ADOPT A Time: 5pm to 8:30pm Where: Main Street
CHRISTMAS TREE 2017 Garfield Stay tuned for more informa on How many trees: _____ in further publica ons Name to go on the tree: ______Contact No: ______Payment $40 per tree ______Decorated $60 per tree ______Cash / direct debit to: BSB: 633 000 Acc No: 153519558 Do you need a receipt: Yes / No If yes, address please: ______
______ GARFIELD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC Return form and money by 30th November 2017 to Brewsters Cafe 81 Main St Garfield
or email:garfi[email protected]
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Local police update 7th September to 17th October, 2017
Hello, ♦ Other local police activities include: Hope everyone is well and spring is good for you. ♦ Assisting at separate incidents requiring mental health transfers of a Moe woman and an Iona man. We are often tasked at State, Regional and local level to duties other than the traditional uniform things you hear about. These ♦ Investigating a suspicious fire in Bunyip State Park near duties are sometimes termed as ‘Operations’ and involve per‐ Jolley Rd. forming dedicated duties or tasks in certain areas to assist ♦ Going to 12 Family Violence Incidents – five in Pakenham; & events, or prevent & disrupt activities, trouble areas or crime. one each in Nar Nar Goon, Cora Lynn, Maryknoll, Bunyip, The Operations are often identified by different names and Tynong, Kooweerup & Cockatoo. some of the more public names we have been involved in this ♦ Issuing five Family Violence Intervention Orders. year have been called Visible, Sunbird, Haven, Prom, Re‐ ♦ Referring 18 people to agencies for assistance. assurance & Regal. ♦ Field contacted two people for suspicious behaviour. Most recently we assisted with Operation Flintlock during ♦ Six multi car collisions where driver error by failing to give which police – you guessed it ‐ conducted generally unan‐ way was the predominant cause; three in Tynong/Nth, & nounced firearms and associated storage inspections at some one each in Garfield Nth, Nar Nar Goon Nth & Pakenham. of the many regional and local licensed firearms holder’s loca‐ ♦ Issuing 25 Infringement Notices for traffic related offences. tions over a three day period. Overall the result was mostly satisfying in that mostly all was as it was supposed to be. ♦ Performing 597 preliminary breath tests for drink drivers. ♦ Enquiries regarding graffiti in Maryknoll It is comforting to know that Victorian firearm safety and secu‐ rity requirements are now much more stringent than in the ♦ Ten rural or residential thefts or burglaries at properties past. Unfortunately a minority still haven’t adjusted to 2017 which were all unattended or unoccupied were reported: standards and on occasion become the victim of missing fire‐ ♦ Two in Garfield involving wood heaters and a grinder. arms. Breaches of firearms safety &/or security is considered ♦ One in Tynong & another in Tynong Nth where both had Off serious and generally results in criminal charges. Road/ATV vehicles stolen. While on firearms, we had eight firearms handed in locally ♦ Theft of a mower in Maryknoll. during the recent National Firearms Amnesty and we thank ♦ Iona & Catani where farm equipment, gates and troughs those who contributed. We are always available for a chat if were stolen. you have any questions regarding located or unregistered firearms you may have. ♦ Two thefts in Bunyip – one involving copper cabling on the side of the road & the other being items from the rec re‐ We’ve had good discussions with Pakenham Racing Club regard‐ serve. ing the Spring Carnival and it looks like they’re well planned for ♦ Nar Nar Goon Nth where personal items and a car was the events. Well done Hayley. stolen. On an enforcement note – unfortunately the one percent of our Look after your own hard earned properties by being mindful of communities that take up ninety percent of our time continue your surroundings and other people. It makes a difference to to keep us in a job. They were: make things look like you’re around, as well as being vigilant as ♦ A 24 yr old Bunyip man who was charged and remanded in to who knows who, or who you might be trusting to be the custody after a search warrant was executed for another same as you. series of burglaries, stolen property & drug related activi‐ Also ‐ please let us know if you think we can do things different‐ ties. ly. We’re open to all reasonable ideas. We gets lots of advice ♦ A Katatmatite man who was cautioned for a Garfield as‐ from a lot of different people…but we’d rather be listening to sault. you guys. ♦ A 30 yr old Nyora man charged for theft of V‐Line property Cheers from Tynong. ♦ A 39 yr old Bunyip man being investigated for theft of Danny Hower, Victoria Police Sergeant 26184 firewood from Bunyip State Park. Bunyip Police Station, ♦ In separate incidents on separate days ‐ a 27 yr old Drouin 4 Pearson St, Bunyip, 3815, Vic woman, a 20 yr old Morwell woman, & a 19 yr old Drouin man were all charged for drug possession in Bunyip. BUNYIP‐UNI‐[email protected] ♦ Charging and suspending the drivers licence of a 70 yr old [email protected] Bunyip man, who doesn’t get the message for drink‐driving. ♦ Seven other people are going to court for family violence or P: 5629 5205 F: 5629 5999 traffic related issues.
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Bunyip Fire Brigade - Ready to Serve 75th Anniversary
Recently the brigade celebrated its 75th Anniversary with a dinner and reunion for members and ex‐members. More than 120 guests gathered at the Bunyip Foot‐ ball Club Social Rooms to enjoy a night recognising the achievements of our/your volunteer fire bri‐ gade. Guests included Emergency Management Victoria Commissioner‐ Craig Lapsley, Assistant Chief Officer Trevor Owen, Opera ons Officers Andrew Turner and Jim Dore, VFBV Delegate Capt. Tim Desmond, Councillor Bre Owen – Mayor of Cardinia and Councillors Graeme Moore and Ray Brown. Also, many ex‐members a ended with some travelling from various parts of Victoria to be a part of our celebra ons. During the evening our two longest serving mem‐ bers Ex‐Captain Joe Cumming OA and Firefighter John Beavis cut the tradi onal cake. Ex‐Captain Kevin Duffy was also presented with his CFA and Brigade Life Memberships. Various service awards were also handed out ranging from a 5‐year cer fi‐ cate given to Griffin Hill through to Ex‐Captain Peter Schmidt AFSM receiving his 45‐year service award. Did you know that the fire season will be declared much earlier this year? This means that once fire restric ons are declared you will have missed your opportunity to clean up around your property. So why not get to get in the next few weeks. For further informa on on what to do to prepare check out the cfa website. Dial 000
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Quick Crossword 02
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Community Classifieds
BUNYIP C.W.A. GARFIELD PLAYGROUP Meet on the 4th Friday of the month at Hillview Meets every Friday 9.30am - 12pm at Garfield Aged Care Centre. Craft @ 10am. Members Community Centre. meeting 1pm. Contact Wendy Earwicker 5629 9241 P.O. Box 47, Garfield. PH: Lara 0421 150 855, Erin 0422 544 771 BUNYIP SINGERS Meet every Monday at 9.30am in the supper room GARFIELD PRESCHOOL KINDER at Bunyip Hall. P.O.Box 24, 29-31 Garfield Rd, Garfield. Contact Dorothy Myers. PH: 5629 5601 PH: 5629 2208
GARFIELD ANGLING CLUB GARFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL Meet 1st Monday of the month at the 84 Railway Ave, Garfield. PH: 5629 2274 Garfield Golf Club. P.O. Box 145, Garfield. Contact Tony 0409 189 989. GARFIELD RECREATION RESERVE P.O.Box 28, Garfield. GARFIELD BOWLING CLUB PH: Marg 0419 895 123 P.O. Box 85, Garfield. Club House PH: 5629 2384 GARFIELD & BUNYIP ROTARY CLUB GARFIELD NORTH COMMUNITY P.O. Box 19, Garfield. Meet every Wednesday at ASSOCIATION Garfield Bowling Club, PH: 5629 2977 GARFIELD SWIMMING POOL GARFIELD COMMUNITY HALL PH: 5629 2780 For bookings GARFIELD TENNIS CLUB PH: Melva - 5629 2748 or 0427 292 748 PH: Michelle 5629 2979 OR 0409 142 318 GARFIELD COMMUNITY OP SHOP GARFIELD - TYNONG CRICKET CLUB 59 Main St Garfield. Monday to Friday Titans P.O. Box 108, Garfield. 9.30am-4.30pm, Saturday 9.30am-12.30pm Glen PH: 0425 883 568 Jason PH: 0422 309 933. PH:0459 982 338 Beswick St, Garfield. PH: 56 294 423 COMBINED PROBUS CLUB GARFIELD UNITING CHURCH OF GARFIELD & BUNYIP Margaret PH: 5629 2318 Meet 1st Tuesday of month at Community Centre, MT CANNIBAL RESERVE Garfield. PH: Glenda 0410 036 837 Garfield. PH: 1300 787 624 GARFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB MT CANNIBAL P.O. Box 92, Garfield.
Contact Michael 0414 666 715 ADULT RIDING CLUB INC Meet 2nd Wednesday & 4th Saturday of the month. GARFIELD GOLF CLUB Contact president PH: 5942 8314 P.O.Box 78, 180 Thirteen Mile Rd, Garfield. THE FRIENDS OF GARFIELD PH: 5629 2794 FAX: 5629 2353 EMAIL: [email protected] INCORPORATED WEB: www.garfieldgolf.com.au Contact 0478 350 170 WEST GIPPSLAND BRIDGE
GARFIELD NETBALL ASSOCIATION Meets Monday 6.30pm Bunyip Hall. PH: Anne 0419 P.O.Box 39, Garfield. PH: Marg 0419 895 123 870679, Email: [email protected] GARFIELD PHARMACY WESTERNPORT INDIGENOUS MEDICAL CLINIC NURSERY(WIN) PH: 5629 2408 - 87 Main St, Garfield. Open Tuesday mornings 10am to 12pm. Clinic OPEN on the MORNINGS of Located behind the Tynong Council Depot & CFA. Tuesday, Wednesday & Fridays. PH: Adele 0417 373 690
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