Bridge Connection Barfold, Baynton, Derrinal, Elphinstone, Glenhope, Heathcote, Kyneton, Langley, Mia Mia, Metcalfe, Redesdale, Sidonia, Sutton Grange. Edition 61 January 2015 A community owned newspaper Mia Mia history celebrated A nostalgic look at the past Mia Mia Celebrated its By Kate Hicks Ross, and Turner. History at the launch of ‘Mia The book includes a compre- This grant assisted with and/or post office from 1848 Mia The Place and its hensive coverage of the first design, copy editing, and to 1970. People’. Australian made aeroplane to printing. Representatives from many The book was written by the make a successful flight with Volunteers provided res- other Mia Mia families also community of Mia Mia, pub- a first hand story about the earch, content selection, and attended. lished by the Mia Mia Mech- joys and challenges faced by writing. Family names recorded in anics' Institute, and officially the Duigan brothers, John The 90 or so people who the book include Andrew, launched on Sunday 30 Nov- and Reginald. attended the launch included Bennett, Campbell, Coombe, ember 2014. Seventeen photographs of descendants of the founding Cullen, Daniel, Dempster, Costs were offset by an Aus- the plane chart its progress as families of Mia Mia, the Duigan, Ferguson, Hamilton, tralian Department of En- the brothers built, tested, Coughlan, Madden, West- Hill, Hyslop, Knight, Mad- vironment. ‘community her- crashed, rebuilt, and tested it. blade, Dwyer, and Linklater den, Marshall, McDonald, itage grant’. Continued Page 4. families who ran the hotel Monro, Pigdon, Pohlman, Index Bendigo to host international Page 3. Anzac Commemorative book. squash championships Page 4. Private Robert Mactier Victoria Cross. Page 5. Private Robert Mactier Victoria Cross. Bendigo Squash Club will “With support of sponsors Page 6. Heathcote U3A activities. host the inaugural Bendigo such as the City of Greater Compulsory voting yes or no (Louise Joy). International Squash Cham- Bendigo, we are leading the Page 7. Chad Morgan at Mia Mia. pionships from Wednesday way for profiling Australian Page 8. Volunteers needed for Bendigo Easter Festival. 19 to Sunday 23 August Squash,” she said. Aquathon series to suit all comers. 2015. Australian 2014 World Business backs need for Bendigo airport upgrade. The championship matches Women’s Squash Team La Trobe University to host ambulance conference. will be held at the Bendigo member, Christine Nunn, Page 9. Discover the mystery of Hanging Rock. squash courts in Barnard said she was thrilled to hear Sharpen up on tourism service knowledge. Street, and will feature a of the Bendigo International. Page 10. How will the shire grow? highly competitive field of “It is great to have these ‘Community’ (Louise Joy). professional internationals, opportunities for Australian Council wants healthy eating at leisure centres. as well as up and coming players to compete against People needed for health survey. locals keen to have a crack the rest of the world in our Page 11. Injured wildlife phone number. at the title. own backyard,” Christine Tender for fire truck Men’s and a Women’s Open said. Page 12. Danielle Snowdon Bendigo Young Citizen 2015. with prize money of $5000 , Team mate and Glasgow Learn to develop youth mental health issues. plus world ranking points, Commonwealth Games Page 13. Diary dates. Editorial. Rainfall. for each event. member, Sarah Cardwell, Page 14. Penny Davies is Bendigo Citizen of the year. Squash and Racquetball Vic- said it was fantastic to see Marist College and council develop precinct. toria President, Peta Murphy the regional areas really get- Page 15. Farmers Markets. said Victoria now had a ting behind our sport.” Consultant appointed for Redesdale study. package of high calibre ev- Graded events, open to play- Strong commercial floor usage. ents on the International ers of all abilities on the Page 16. Bendigo new home to national gymnastics. Professional Squash Assoc- Saturday and Sunday, pro- Bluelight support for suicide prevention. iation tour calendar for next viding an opportunity for Recycled water for Kyneton botanic gardens. year. our locals to shine. Please support Cystic Fibrosis research Opportunity to age well www.cysticfibrosis.org.au Ageing Well, Bendigo, would like to hear They would share experiences and ideas Cystic Fibrosis Victoria from older people interested in supporting about ageing well and planning for a good 03 9686 1811 peers with disability. life in older age. Volunteers would participate in group dis- cussions, take part in planning, reflect on and develop their own plans for a full and meaningful life, and support an older per- son with a disability. Further information is available from age- ing well project worker, Kir Larwill, 0n 5441 2666. Defibrillator Redesdale Store Available 24/7 5425 3154 if store is closed. Page 2. Bridge Connection January 2015 From Page 1 descendant, who attended much appreciated. Thanks content makes riveting read- Not all the stories provided the launch, making her first also for the wonderful book ing and is nicely balanced by community members fit- visit to Mia Mia. which is an absolute credit to between the interests of a ted into the book, and the "I am so pleased I made the all concerned, and such a local Kyneton historian, me, Mia Mia Mechanics' journey to Mia Mia on Sun- superb production from the and the people who live in Institute plans to add those, day to see the place where initial idea, the gathering of your magical area. In partic- and others available, to the my side of the Madden fam- information, the writing, ed- ular I was amazed to find Mia Mia website at ily lived. iting and design. It has obvi- that Howard Nathan a con- www.miamiavic.com. If I am looking forward to ously taken an enormous temporary of mine at Law you have any Mia Mia sto- returning with a camera. amount of effort on the part School at Melbourne Uni is ries you are invited to send Many thanks to the people of of many people who must one of yours. them to:- Mia Mia for their kindness now be very proud. Please Well done from almost a [email protected]. and generosity of time in could you pass on my very local - Greenhill. Kind The book is beautifully putting together the story of grateful thanks to the com- thoughts and congratulations printed and bound, with a Mia Mia and its people," she mittee and anyone else on this fascinating book.” stunning image provided by said. involved in the book and the Cliff Pannam." Mia Mia's Deb Agnew who From Judith Ballard, a launch. Congratulations to George Marshall, descended received many accolades Dwyer descendant: "Thank all.” Judith Ballard (nee from one of the early settlers from the attendees at the you and the Mia Mia com- Dwyer). in the district, was unable to launch. The book can be munity so much for the From a Mia Mia outsider, attend the launch; he ordered purchased online at:- launch of the book last now an admirer of Mia Mia: two books to be mailed to www.trybooking.com/11016 weekend. "Dear all, And that is what I him at Torquay. 5; at Aesop’s' Attic book- It was a great opportunity to liked best of your book The day they arrived his wife shop, Kyneton; and at the get together and to see where which I acquired and sent an email which said: Heathcote or Bendigo Vis- my father's family settled in devoured today - it is a we "The books arrived today itor Information Centres. the 1850s. book and not a me book. and George can't put it down. Feedback on the book:- The launch was excellent Putting the production to one It looks fantastic - job Very Patricia Doherty, a Madden and Mia Mia hospitality was side, which is superb, the well done!" Anzac Commemorative Book Bendigo Coucil, Bendigo RSL, and the Hindsight Club are encouraging residents to sign a commemorative book for presentation to the Papua New Guinea High Commission at this year’s Bomana War Cemetery Anzac Day Dawn Service. Bomana is located at the southern end of the Kokoda Trail, near Port Moresby, and is the largest war ceme- tery in the Pacific. It is the final resting place for 3779 soldiers, sailors and airmen, who fought in PNG and includes the graves of 3069 known and 237 unknown Australians. Bendigo Mayor Peter Cox said the book would be located at the Bendigo RSL Club in Havilah Road until early April and then be available to sign at the City’s offices in Heathcote for a week. “The book is designed to allow the Bendigo communi- ty to acknowledge this year’s Anzac Day centenary and our brave war heroes.” The idea for the book came from the Hindsight Club, a group of 19 local businessmen following in the foot- steps of our armed services and completing the 96 kilo- metre Kokoda Trail. Bendigo RSL President Cliff Richards said: “No element of war is easy but the fight by our servicemen on the Kokoda Trail was nothing short of remarkable considering the horrendous condi- tions. Lest We Forget all that has been done for us so we can enjoy the world in which we live.” Bridge Connection January 2015 Page 3 Private Robert Mactier Victoria Cross By Ross Mactier - second cousin twice removed land in 1872 and selected clearly see the position held land at Tatura, calling the by the ANZACS. property ‘Reitcam’ which is Monash’s plan was to attack Mactier spelt backwards! from a number of sides In 1878 he married Chris- rather than a full on frontal tiana Ross, daughter of an- assault. other pioneer Angus Ross, Prior to the advance of the the storekeeper in Tatura.