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cenotaph comes home

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CENOTAPH COMES HOME
by Yvette Brand
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elocation of Trafalgar’s
cenotaph in October was
like a “coming home,”
according to Trafalgar-Thorpdale
RSL branch president Ray James.
The cenotaph was carefully
dismantled and transported from
its Princes Highway location of
93-years to a new memorial at
the RSL Hall in Contingent Street.
“It came home,” said Ray.
“We had a separation of dirt before and between the RSL hall
and cenotaph. World War I guys
built that memorial hall so it is
very fitting that the cenotaph is
there.”
A new memorial wall and two
flag poles form the setting for the
cenotaph at the RSL hall.
There was much careful planning and precision on the day to
relocate the digger and memorial statue to its new stage.
Local builders Brett Smart
and Jack Holdsworth of RJ Low
volunteered their time to carry
out the project.
Works began at 7.30am to
dismantle the concrete and marble cenotaph, piece by piece, including the name plaques, pedestals, plinth and digger.
While the plinth and digger
were lifted off the pedestals as
one piece, there were challenges
in lifting the two sections in one
piece to place on the pedestals.
Ray said because of move-
Th ppedestals
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soldier being relocated to its new home at
Trafalgar Thorpdale RSL’s hall.
Photos: Marjorie O’Donnell
ment in the two different stones
of the plinth and digger, they had
to separate the two pieces during
reconstruction.
But when the digger was
lifted by the crane and lowered
into place to complete the cenotaph shortly after 12.30pm, there
were sighs of relief and Ray said
even a few tears in the eyes of
people watching on.
The finals touches to com-
plete the cenotaph at its new
home were completed at about
4pm.
The cenotaph was installed at
the Princes Highway location in
1921. One attempt to relocate
the memorial to Balfour Park in
Trafalgar a number of years ago
prompted opposition in the community but Ray said the move to
the RSL hall was supported.
“There has been no negative
input and I think that is because
it was coming home.”
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Mark Judd finalist in
achievement award
T
Mark Judd receiving his certificate as a finalist in Federation
Training & Federation University
Gippsland Regional Achiever
Award
rafalgar’s Mark Judd was
presented as a finalist in
the prestigious Federation
Training & Federation University Gippsland Regional Achiever
Award at the 2014 Regional
Achievement and Community
Awards on Friday night, 24 October at Etihad Stadium.
Mark was selected from a
strong field of nominees and
was presented by Wendy Wood,
chief executive officer, Federation
Training in front of 350 guests
from across the State.
Natalie Forrest from PRIME7
hosted the awards and the official
guest was The Hon Peter Ryan,
Deputy Premier.
Mark has been instrumental
in establishing community partnerships and doubling player
numbers in his role as president
of Trafalgar Victory Football Club.
He has been pivotal in the development of new grounds and
facilities for the club and has introduced a women’s team.
He ensures that the club is accessible to all genders, ages and
abilities and has implemented a
five year strategic plan.
Mark has also initiated programs such as Youth Come Try
Day and Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness.
TThe memorial soldier being harnessed
prior to its final resting place outside
the RSL hall.
Best wishes to all our
readers and contributors
for a happy, healthy
festive season and a
wonderful new year.
Traf News “Winner 2013 Best Community Newspaper” December 2014 — Page 3
Page 2 — Traf News December 2014
LETTER
EDITORIAL
CENOTAPH COMES HOME
» CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Dear Editor
Is Traf News a
community asset to
Trafalgar?
Until recently, I thought our
paper was a valuable asset to
the community. Surveys over
the past 12 years suggested we
were. However, a recent conversation I had suggests otherwise.
I must admit we don’t provide sponsorship dollars to particular clubs - something a very
small number of community
newspapers across the state do.
Considering our expenses Traf News’ first edition, published
over the past two years have 15 years ago in October 1999
exceeded our income by some
$8000, to suggest that we also four pages to be allocated for
hand over money we don’t have the schools, scouts, etc.
doesn’t make sense.
If readers feel inclined, they
We do, however, contribute can add up the total number of
significantly to the community pages in various editions, that
through the ‘in kind’ benefit we have allocated to local comwe give to local clubs and or- munity clubs.
ganisations. For example, each
Previous research underpage of the paper we provide taken by, and on behalf of, Traf
to a club or organisation for its News, demonstrates that it is
articles equates to a cost, if it the primary source for local inincludes colour, of $870 if the formation by residents.
page had to be paid for.
On top of this is the historiBased on this amount, we cal aspect of the paper.
contributed $1740 to the Battle
An extremely important part
of Trafalgar Festival in October’s of Traf News’ existence is to not
edition by providing a two-page only be relevant to the current
full-colour programme at no readership, but also to the fucost. This, of course, doesn’t ture readership - those who will
include the additional space al- read the paper in 50, or 100
located for a supporting article. years’ time.
If this is applied to other
That’s why some articles
community organisations such may appear dated to contempoas the various sporting clubs, rary readers; they have been in(for example, the two football cluded for historical purposes.
clubs in the town, the bowls
Between the period the preclubs, the service clubs, etc.), vious commercial paper existed
the cost runs into many tens of and Traf News’ commencethousands of dollars each year ment, there was a decade or so
these clubs receive from Traf when there is no recorded hisNews through ‘in kind’ support. tory of Trafalgar.
This support grows even
Traf News is leading the
further when one considers current process of getting a
the space allocated to the lo- tenant into the railway station
cal schools and the clubs that building, incorporating the
service our younger community TCDA and Trafalgar Chamber of
members. It’s not unusual for Commerce and Industry.
The paper also prov
vides
the opportunity for
lo businesses to adverlocal
tis their goods and sertise
vic
vices.
It is admitted that some
do it as a community servic However many say that
vice.
it hhas improved their busines
ness.
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Whatever the reason, local businesses now have an
aven to advertise to the loavenue
cal ccommunity that they previously didn’t have.
Alll this shows that Traf
News does contribute to the
community.
I filled up in Trafalgar this
week (mid-November) and
paid $1.52 per litre for diesel
On Monday I saw it at Nar
Nar Goon for $1.44.
But the reality of the ripoff pricing hit home on my
current trip north.
I paid $1.33 at Bairnsdale
and observed similar cheaper prices into NSW, ACT and
Queensland where cartage
distances and associated
costs are probably far more.
We are being ripped off.
Try Traf First but for fuel
go anywhere else!
Is Traf News valued
by the community?
Certainly the broader community paper network thinks so,
with Traf News receiving the
inaugural ‘Best Newspaper’
award last year from Community Newspaper Association of
Victoria.
This year, it was voted a finalist in the same award.
However, do Trafalgar’s residents think so? Anecdotal and
empirical evidence suggests it
does. Do Traf News advertisers
think so? The level of advertising suggests that local businesses respect the paper and are
prepared to be associated with
it through their advertisements.
Traf News is going through
a period of change with many
of its long-term volunteers
wishing to step aside and give
an opportunity to fellow residents to become involved in
this paper.
It can only continue with the
support of its articles’ contributors, advertisers, readers and
volunteers. New volunteers are
required for us to continue as
we have in the past.
Laurie Snowball
Trafalgar
Ray said the next project will
be the extension of the RSL hall
to cater for a large World War I
honour board that is currently
hidden away in the former Narracan Shire board room at the
old shire offices.
He said there were 680 soldiers’ names on the board,
which was crafted from Blackwood timber milled out of the
Strzelecki ranges.
Ray said Baw Baw Shire had
donated the honour board to the
RSL.
Now, the next project is to extend the hall to cater for the six
metre by two metre board that
Ray believes will attract a lot of
interest in the community.
“It is a magnificent piece of
historic memorabilia that at the
moment no-one sees,” he said.
(Ed. The relocation of the
cenotaph occurred on 21 October, 209 years to the day that
Lord Nelson of the British navy
defeated the French and Spanish
navies off Cape of Trafalgar.)
Community benefits from
bank grants
Remembrance Day
A crowd of about 100 people
attended Trafalgar’s Remembrance Day commemoration at
the new site of the cenotaph.
After the laying of wreaths,
one-minute’s silence was observed in memory of those who
have fallen in the various conflicts in which Australia has participated
Source: Warragul Gazette
provided the article on the
cenotaph home-coming
Community complex
to open soon
By Rev Sue Jacka
A
fter years of community
consultation and months
of work by many local
tradies and volunteers, the Trafalgar Anglican community complex will be officially opened.
Members of the community
are invited to celebrate the opening of this exciting new facility
which is available to people in
the area for hire, as well as community groups.
The parish community has
been pleased to work with local
designer, Matthew Franke and
local builder Scott Jennings Con-
struction on this project.
Already the new space has
provided a wonderful space for
‘mainly music’ the pre-school
group which meets on Tuesday
mornings.
Sally Stannard is delighted
with the onsite toilets as it was a
challenge getting toddlers across
to the Opp Shop toilets in time.
Phoebe Hicks is delighted
with the flexibility of the new
space and that it is filled with
natural light.
Many community members
have been pleased with the environmentally friendly design and
the way that the impressive Pin
Oak has been incorporated into
the plan so that it affords natural
shade on warm afternoons.
Many working bees have been
held to plant out the grounds and
we are grateful to those who have
grown plants and to Katrina’s
Garden for design and supply of
other plants.
The official opening will be
held on Tuesday, 16 December
at 6pm. All welcome, drinks
and nibbles provided. For RSVP
phone 5633 1021 or Trafalgaranglican1@gmail.com
Pictured receiving a grant on behalf of the Rotary Club of Trafalgar is Isabel Robertson, together with Trafalgar
& District Financial Ltd’s chairman, Jane Coots at the Community Grants presentation evening held on Friday,
14 November at Trafalgar Technology Centre
S
ix community groups
have shared in more than
$55,000 in grants, helping
to fund the connection of the Anglican Church in Walhalla to the
power grid and a roof renovation
to improve the Trafalgar Cricket
Club rooms at the local sporting
precinct in Trafalgar.
Trafalgar & District Community Bank Branch Community
Grants Program allocates annual
funding for improvements and
projects that benefit the broader
Trafalgar community.
This year’s grant recipients
were:
Hill End Community Inc. $1,500
Trafalgar Bowls Club - $3,000
Rotary Club of Trafalgar -
$4,900
Anglican Trust - $5,200
Trafalgar Thorpdale RSL Sub
Branch - $20,000
Trafalgar Cricket Club - partial funding of $22,120
“We were very impressed
with the quality of applications
received and are delighted to be
able to support a range of projects, many of which may not have
been financially viable without
the support of our Community
Bank Branch,” Trafalgar & District Financial Services chairman
Jane Coots said.
Since opening in 2003,
Trafalgar & District Community
Bank Branch has returned more
than $900,000 in profits to the
region.
The Community Grants Program is administered by Community Enterprise Foundation, the
philanthropic arm of Bendigo
and Adelaide Bank.
“The partnership with the
foundation enables local community organisations to share in
our success,” Jane said.
“We are committed to working with our local community to
help make the Trafalgar district
the best place to live, work and
play.”
Free train
travel
finished
F
ree travel on Gippsland’s
V/Line trains finished
when the train services
resumed between Moe and
Traralgon on 17 November
following the completion of
works on the Morwell River
rail bridge.
Two 74 tonne and one 69
tonne beam have now been lifted into place, forming the new
bridge structure.
“We will continue to moni-
tor the track but plan to have
trains travelling at line speeds of
160 km/h,” V/Line chief executive Mr Taifalos said.
Customers are also reminded to top up their myki cards
and touch on before boarding,
because normal fares once
again apply on the Gippsland
line.
For travel updates or for
customers with special needs,
please call 1800 800 007.
quote of the month
It is long accepted by the missionaries that morality is inversely
proportional to the amount of clothing people wore
Alex Carey
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militant pacifist. I am willing
to fight for peace. Nothing
will end war unless the people
themselves refuse to go to war.
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Fallstreak hole
in the sky
T
rafalgar residents saw an
unusual cloud formation
over the sky on 3
November.
The
formation,
called
a fallstreak hole, is a large
circular or elliptical gap that
can appear in cirrocumulus or
altocumulus clouds.
According to Wikipedia,
such holes are formed when the
water temperature in the clouds
is below freezing but the water
has not frozen yet due to the
lack of ice particles.
When ice crystals do form
it will set off a domino effect
causing the water droplets
around the crystals to evaporate
leaving a large, often circular,
hole in the cloud.
The cloud formation is also
known as a hole punch cloud,
punch hole cloud, skypunch,
canal cloud or cloud hole.
Police remind the community if they see something suspicious they should ring 000 or if they
have information in relation to an offence contact
Crimestoppers on
1800 333 000 or
www.crimestoppers.com.au
Five burglaries in the area
Burglaries in the area surrounding Trafalgar increased significantly during October, with thefts
down slightly.
Burglary
Five for October (one for September)
One offender has been charged with
burglary during October. A motorbike and
trailer were stolen from a garage on MoeWillow Grove Road, Tanjil South during the
night of 5 October, whilst tools, jerry cans
and fishing rods were stolen from a carport
in Gordon Road, Yarragon overnight on 22
October.
Unknown offenders stole a letterbox from
a residence in Digby Court during the night of
2 October.
Two lengths of piping were stolen from a
site in Black Waterhole Track, Childers on 21
October.
An outboard motor was stolen from a boat
in the front yard of a residence in Gibson Street
between 31 October and 4 November.
Robbery
Theft from motor vehicle
One for October (Nil for September)
A set of registration plates were stolen from
a vehicle parked in Contingent Street during
the evening of 26 October.
Theft of motor vehicle
One for October (One for September)
At the time of publication the only
outstanding vehicle is 9189A, a 250IE
motorcycle, blue, stolen from Moe-Willow
Grove Road, Tanjil South on 5 October.
Nil for October (Nil for September)
Assault
Two for October (one for September)
In both incidents an offender has been
charged with assault-related offences during
October.
Arson
Nil for October (one for September)
Property damage
Nil for October (Nil for September)
Theft
Five for October (Seven for September)
Large crowd at Remembrance Day
M
ore than 100 people
attended Trafalgar’s Remembrance Day commemoration at the cenotaph’s
new site on the Trafalgar/Thorpdale RSL’s (RSL) premises on the
corner of Contingent and Kitchener Streets, on 11 November.
The commemoration started
with the Trafalgar Country Fire
Authority sounding its alarm to
alert the town folk to stop for a
minute silence.
RSL president Ray James then
welcomed those in attendance,
and spoke of the transition from
Armistice Day to Remembrance
Day (His detailed speech is outlined on page 6).
A poem was read by Trafalgar
Primary School student Ashtyn
Petch, before RSL vice-president
Jim Crowe read out the names
of those Trafalgar servicemen
who gave their lives in combat.
He then read out the names of
ex-servicemen who have died
subsequent to battle and whose
names are on the new memorial
wall.
Former servicemen Merv
Mullen and Jack Cooper, who
both died in the past 12 months,
were also remembered.
Wreaths were laid by the RSL,
Prisoner of War Association,
Vietnam, Gulf War, Legacy, Baw
Sylvia Hill laying a wreath on behalf of Legacy
World War II veteran Alan Erbs laying a wreath on behalf of the RSL
Baw Shire Council, Trafalgar Lions Club, Trafalgar High School
and Trafalgar Primary School.
Ray then read the ‘Ode to the
Fallen’, which was followed by
the Last Post.
Following a minute’s silence,
Ray thanked people for attending
and spoke meaningfully on the
RSL belonging to the community.
The formal part of the commemoration concluded with
everyone singing the national
anthem to Ray’s approval (who
had ‘threatened’ to re-play the
anthem if not everyone sang).
Trafalgar Primary School students laying a wreath in memory
of those servicemen and
Trafalgar Primary School student Ashtyn Petch reading her poem
at Trafalgar’s Remembrance Day commemoration. Standing beside Ashtyn is RSL president Ray James
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What is Remembrance Day? A tribute to an Angel
By Ray James
R
emembrance Day - 11
November - is set aside
as a day to remember
the sacrifice of those who have
died for Australia in wars and
conflicts.
It was originally known as
Armistice Day.
Why is this day so special to
Australians?
At 11am on 11 November
1918 the guns of the Western
Front fell silent after more than
four years continuous warfare.
The allied armies had driven
the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon
them over the preceding four
months.
In November, the Germans
called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement.
They accepted the allied
terms of unconditional surrender.
The eleventh hour of the
eleventh day of the eleventh
month attained a special significance in the post-war years.
The moment when hostilities ceased on the Western
Front became universally associated with the remembrance of
those who had died in the war.
This first modern world
conflict had brought about the
mobilisation of over 70 million
people and left between 9 and
13 million dead, perhaps as
many as one-third of them with
no known grave.
The allied nations chose this
day and time for the commemoration of their war dead.
On the first anniversary of
the Armistice, 11 November
1919, the two minutes’ silence
was instituted as part of the
main commemorative ceremony at the new Cenotaph in
London.
The silence was proposed by
an Australian journalist working
in Fleet Street, Edward Honey.
At about the same time, a
South African statesman made
a similar proposal to the British
Cabinet, which endorsed it.
King George V personally
requested all the people of the
British Empire to suspend normal activities for two minutes
on the hour of the armistice
“which stayed the world wide
carnage of the four preceding
years and marked the victory of
Right and Freedom.”
The two minutes’ silence
was popularly adopted and it
became a central feature of
commemorations on Armistice
Day.
On the second anniversary
of the Armistice, 11 November
1920, the commemoration was
given added significance when
it became a funeral, with the
return of the remains of an unknown soldier from the battlefields of the Western Front.
Unknown soldiers were
interred with full military honours in Westminster Abbey in
London and at the Arc de Triumph in Paris.
The entombment in London attracted over one million
people within a week, to pay
their respects at the unknown
soldier’s tomb.
Most other allied nations ad-
opted the tradition of entombing unknown soldiers over the
following decade.
After the end of World War
II, the Australian and British
governments changed the name
to Remembrance Day.
Armistice Day was no longer
an appropriate title for a day
which would commemorate all
war dead.
In Australia on the 75th anniversary of the Armistice, 11
November 1993, Remembrance
Day ceremonies again became
the focus of national attention.
On that day the remains of
an unknown Australian soldier, exhumed from a First
World War military cemetery
in France, was ceremonially
entombed in the Australian War
Memorial.
Remembrance Day ceremonies were conducted simultaneously in towns and cities all
over the country, culminating at
the moment of burial at 11 am
and coinciding with the traditional two minutes’ silence.
This ceremony, which
touched a chord across the Australian nation, re-established
Remembrance Day as a significant day of commemoration.
Four years later, in November 1997, the GovernorGeneral, Sir William Deane,
issued a proclamation formally
declaring 11 November, Remembrance Day,. and urging
all Australians to observe one
minute’s silence at 11 am on 11
November each year to remember those who died or suffered
for Australia’s cause in all wars
and armed conflicts.
(and her friends)
BBAA
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railway
premises
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Fifteen-year-old Golden Retriever Angel
By Walter and Eileen Sholl
B
arry, Frank, Scrub and
Horace are her friends.
So too are Tess, Bonnie,
Chloe, Mali and Sooty. They, and
others, meet on the streets of
Trafalgar on a regular basis.
For the past six years, morning and night, Angel the Golden
Retriever, has met with her
friends.
The company varies depending on the time of day, and often
a clock can be set by when the
various ‘friends’ hit the road.
Dog walking is a very social
pastime.
Often you know the name
of the dog before you know the
name of the owner.
Not only is the exercise beneficial for both dog and owner, but
also for the town. Most owners
pick up after their dog, but also
dispose of some of the rubbish
discarded around the streets.
Scraps of food are either
consumed by those dogs whose
prime purpose in walking is to
search out food, not mentioning
any names, or picked up by the
owners before the dog can get to
them.
Notes are compared and information shared.
One owner claims the morning walks are a time of reflection
as there are few distractions in
the early part of the day. Rain,
hail or shine the dedicated are
out and about.
Angel is now well into her fifteenth year thanks to the care of
the local vets.
Even though she is now suffering hearing loss, is slowing
considerably and not able to
cover the same distance through
the new subdivisions as she once
did, she still enjoys her twice
daily outings and interaction with
her mates.
And so do we!
rafalgar railway station’s new occupant,
Baw Baw Arts Alliance
(BBAA) had its first look
inside the railway station
buildings in mid-November,
along with the newly appointed architect.
“We are hoping for one
large open room in the
main building which will
be used for weekly groups,
workshops and a small performing arts venue,” said
Sue Murphy, BBAA’s station
manager.
The timeline is that the
architect will get back to
BBAA quickly with his preliminary concept designs.
These need to be agreed
to and the head lease signed
by the Trafalgar & District
Community Bank by early
December.
The Planning application
will be lodged with the Baw
Baw Shire by 12 December
and tenders advertised in
January 2015.Completion
date is 30 June 2015.
The occupancy of the
Trafalgar railway station
has been a joint community effort, led by Traf News,
Trafalgar Community Development Association and
Trafalgar Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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A small cost will be required
Each family is required to bring a sweet
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Volunteers help plant McGregor Park
T
he community turned up
with eagerness on Sunday,
2 November to plant out a
section of the nearly completed
redesign of McGregor Park.
This project has been a long
time in the process and it is great
to see it being completed.
Trafalgar Community Development Association, Lions and
Rotary clubs’ representatives
have been involved at all stages.
People of all ages had a turn
at planting- from pre-schoolers
to some of the Probis members.
The Lions cooked a sausage
sizzle (food provided by Baw
Baw Shire) and Rotary and TCDA
members were busy planting and
spreading mulch.
Trafalgar High School Year 9
students had completed planting out a section on the previous
Wednesday.
The community planting efficiency exceeded BBSC project
Some of the volunteers busy volunteers getting mulch to lay around the re-furbished McGregor Park
manager Boon Law’s expectations- in fact we could have
planted twice as many of the native grasses and plants.
Right: Members of Trafalgar
Lions Club feeding the hungry
volunteers at the McGregor Park
community day on 2 November
Volunteers of all ages helped with the planting at McGregor Park
$40 million retirement village for Traf
A
$40 million gated retirement village incorporating
a community centre and a
Men’s Shed will be developed in a
new residential estate at Trafalgar.
The village proposes to create 92 dwellings in a retirement
village aimed at residents over
55-years-old.
To be known as Nelson’s Rise,
the village will be developed in
Hardy Drive. A clubhouse, community centre and Men’s Shed will
be available for the exclusive use
of residents.
While the applicants requested
council defer the matter pending
further discussion about permit
conditions, Baw Baw Shire Council considered the application in
November and issued a permit
with 73 conditions.
A report to council said the 92
dwellings would comprise two to
three bedrooms each.
“This style of subdivision
would enable third party investors
to own each individual villa whilst
being occupied by a resident who
satisfies the age requirements of
the village (over 55s).”
It is proposed the village will
be a gated community with access restricted at night by gates
preventing the road from being
used as a local thoroughfare.
Residents would be provided with
a code for night access.
A clubhouse with swimming
pool, gym, kitchen and meals
area and lounge is also included.
The village will be serviced
by a private network of internal
roadways and footpaths.
Addressing council on behalf
of the developers, Tom Camp said
it was a $40 million development.
He said the fundamentals of a
successful retirement village were
safety and security and a good
community atmosphere.
Mr Camp said to have only two
objections to a development of
this size and magnitude suggested
strong community support. He
said developers had worked
through some of the issues with
objectors and was confident they
could reach a resolution.
Cr Joe Gauci said the shire
needed a diversity of housing and
choices for people on where they
want to live.
He said he believed council
officers had dealt with the matter
appropriately.
“If this is a gated community
then I can’t see a problem. This
is a huge development for Trafalgar.
“The market will determine
whether or not they will sell. They
need to choose for themselves
whether this is good for the community.
Cr Gauci said he had visited
the village in Bairnsdale that the
Trafalgar development was modelled on. He said Lifestyle Warragul was a totally different concept.
He said a retirement village
gave many people peace of mind
to live there.
Cr Gauci said council should
not be scared of a concept that
they don’t know about. “They
will not become a separate community. People have the right to
choose and it is not up to us to
say they shouldn’t have a choice.”
But not all councillors supported the gated community concept.
Cr Tricia Jones said council
should be looking at vistas and
space. “In a small town like Trafalgar there is no need for a gated
community where the desired
outcome can be achieved by other
means.
“A gated community sends a
message of fear and danger. I’m
not in favour of gated communities,” she said.
Cr Mikaela Power said Trafalgar was a rural community and
old people needed to feel safe and
secure.
But, she said that didn’t mean
they needed to live in a gated
community.
“Sadly this sort of develop-
ment can create fear.
“I want to see these housing
options available but not gated
and not separate to the community they are moving into,” she said.
Cr Gerard Murphy said he supported the development but had
concerns about pedestrian access
at all times to the community.
“They don’t want kids and
skateboards through their community,” he said.
A division was called. Supporting the development were
Crs Debbie Brown, David Balfour, Gauci and Murphy. Against
were Cr Power, Jones and Terry
Williamson. Cr Murray Cook declared a conflict of interest.
(Ed. Traf News attempted to
contact the developer to obtain a
copy of the plan of the proposed
retirement village, however, the
call wasn’t returned).
IN BRIEF
Births
Harvey/Whitton
Mitchell Benjamin
was born on Sunday,
12 October at West
Gippsland Hospital
to James and Lisa of
Yarragon
Baldassa/
Maxwell
Lachlan James was born
on Tuesday, 4 November
at West Gippsland
Hospital to Nick and
Lauren of Trafalgar
Reflections on midterm achievements
Block couple travel
through Trafalgar
H
aving just finished TV’s
The Block Glasshouse,
newlywed
couple,
Maxine (Max) and Karstan
walked through Trafalgar in
early November as part of their
next journey.
After spending a tough
three months on The Block
Glasshouse construction site
located in the Melbourne
suburb of Prahran, Max and
Karstan have embarked on their
next journey, walking from the
famed Block Glasshouse’s front
doors, all the way to their home
in Newcastle, New South Wales.
Max and Karstan began
their 1200-kilometre walk on
7 November to raise funds and
awareness for the Starlight
Children’s Foundation.
“That is the equivalent of 136
times the height of Mt Everest
and will take us around 31 days
to conquer,” they shared.
To add to the challenge
Karstan will be walking in
thongs.
“Walking home in shoes
just seemed too easy, and being
summer my feet are sure to get
hot.
“There is a good chance
that I physically won’t make
it in thongs, but I will give it a
crack.” said Karstan.
Their goal was to raise
$120,000 (or $100 per km)
so they can grant more than 18
Starlight Wishes this Christmas
for seriously ill children, across
Australia.
The couple trekked through
major capital cities, bushland
and the outback to support the
vital programs and initiatives
run by Starlight.
Starlight’s Wish granting
Program supports kids and
teens across Australia with a
wide range of illnesses and
injuries.
Starlight
has
granted
almost 8,500 wishes since its
establishment in 1988.
A Starlight Wish is a
dream come true for a sick
child and their family, giving
them something positive to
look forward to during their
treatment.
“Sharing a once-in-alifetime Starlight Wish not only
lifts the spirits of a sick child,
but brings the entire family
together for a much needed
distraction from the pain, stress
and fear they experience with
the child’s hospitalisation and
treatment,” said Starlight’s chief
executive officer, Louise Baxter.
“On behalf of everyone at
Starlight, I want to thank Maxine
and Karstan, for raising much
needed funds to help grant
Starlight Wishes this Christmas
by embarking on this incredible
Door2Door Walk for Starlight.
“We wish them a fun and safe
walk home, and look forward
to following their remarkable
journey,” she said.
Max and Karstan said,
“Our aim is to raise funds and
awareness for Starlight and put
smiles on the faces of sick kids.”
Karstan added, “It just seems
like the right thing to do...
walking 1,200 kilometres home
is nowhere near as hard as what
these kids have to go through.”
“Sick kids are still kids, they
need be able to dream, have fun
and most importantly laugh.
Starlight helps kids to escape
and enjoy being kids”, said Max.
Trafalgar’s
Marjorie
O’Donnell spoke to Max and
Karstan at their Trafalgar stop.
They told Marjorie that after
three days walking, they have
had highs and lows, with the
weather warmer than expected.
The couple spoke highly of
Gippsland, with countryside
described as ‘gorgeous’, and
the people are very supportive.
When asked who suggested
wearing thongs for the long
walk, Karstan said, “In Spain we
walked in thongs for 400kms of
a 900km walk.”
Karstan was still walking with
her thongs in Trafalgar, however,
Max had already changed to
runners after suffering blisters.
Max and Karstan said the
benefits of a Starlight Wish are
numerous, including having the
wish granted while the child has
energy to enjoy it.
Part of the benefit is for the
child, their family and friends to
partake, have a smile, relax and
enjoy whatever is happening
with the granted wish.
At the time of going to print,
it’s not known how much Max
and Karstan raised for the
Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Council plumps
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TV’s The Block Glasshouse, newlywed couple, Karstan and Max at Trafalgar’s Lord Nelson statue as part of their 1200-kilometre walk to raise
funds and awareness for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Photo:
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aw Baw Shire council believes any changes to the
conduct of local government elections should retain the
option of wards with differing
numbers of councillors.
In its response to recommendations handed down by an
independent Local Government
Review Panel, council stressed
the need for flexibility in electoral structures.
The review panel does not
support the shire’s current electoral structure with one ward,
Warragul, represented by three
councillors, and three wards Drouin, Mount Worth and North
- each with two councillors.
It claims such a structure,
which it labels as “mixed wards”,
means councillors in different
wards face different quotas to be
elected.
Under the panel’s recommendations, Baw Baw would continue to have nine councillors
because the number of voters is
between 6001 and 40,000.
But it would have to choose
one of three electoral structures:
three wards each with three
councillors, nine single councillor wards; and an “at large”
structure where the shire is undivided.
The final recommendations
of the review panel are intended
to take effect for the next local
government elections in 2016.
Baw Baw Shire Ratepayers
and Residents Association has
also made a submission on the
recommendations, saying it disagrees with the logic behind the
proposed structures.
The association also opposes
the recommendation that sets
councillor numbers at six, nine,
12 or 15 depending on voter
numbers.
While it agrees with the lower
and upper limits it says the actual
number of councillors in the intermediate categories - nine and
12 - should be calculated arithmetically (on voter numbers).
Shire chief executive officer
Helen Anstis said flexibility (in
electoral structures) was the key
to delivering equity, good governance and best outcomes for
constituents.
She said the shire was reviewing ward boundaries but believed
the existing structure of “mixed
wards” best suited the shire.
The issue in Baw Baw is that
two towns, Warragul and Drouin,
are more densely populated than
other parts of the shire.
Ms Anstis said it was best for
individual councils to have the
ability to select what system was
best for their areas.
She said an “at large” arrangement could lead to the larger towns in Baw Baw dominating
councillor numbers.
She floated a possible structure - not one of the options put
forward in the review - with a
direct election for mayor and a
ward structure where there were
equal numbers of councillors in
several wards.
aw Baw Shire Council
reflected on what it has
achieved over the past
two years at one of its October
council meeting.
“One of the first achievements
was developing the council plan,
a four year road map that outlined our priorities for the four
year term,” said mayor of Baw
Baw Shire, councillor Murray
Cook.
“Although there’s still a lot
more for us to tackle before the
next council election, we thought
that this mid-point provided a
good perspective from which to
reflect on and celebrate what’s
already been accomplished,”
said the mayor.
In its council plan, the council emphasised clear priorities
around financial sustainability,
effective community engagement
and communication, advocacy
on behalf of the community, and
being transparent and accountable.
A number of key strategies
and plans have been developed
as a result of the council plan,
including the Long Term Financial Strategy and Long Term Infrastructure Plan.
“These documents will work
together to help us to maintain
the value of our community’s
assets. There are now unprece-
dented amounts of funding being
put towards capital works projects, demonstrating our commitment to improving the asset
renewal gap,” said the mayor.
“And all this while still keeping rates to among the lowest levels in rural Victoria.
“What we’re most proud of
though, is that we’ve been strategic in the projects we’ve taken
on and have advocated strongly
to other levels of government
about the need for those projects. Through this approach
we’ve been very successful in securing support for the infrastructure that will benefit the shire for
generations to come.”
Cr Murray Cook
receives MAV award
B
aw Baw Shire mayor Cr
Murray Cook was acknowledged with the
Mayor Emeritus Award at Municipal Association of Victoria’s
annual conference dinner in late
October,
The Mayor Emeritus Award is
open to current councillors who
have served three terms or more
as mayor.
Cr Cook was mayor of Shire
of Narracan in 1992/3 and has
served the past two years as mayor of Baw Baw Shire.
“This award recognises Cr
Cook’s role as mayor of Baw
Baw Shire and the former Shire
of Narracan,” said Helen Anstis,
chief executive officer of Baw
Baw Shire Council.
“Of course, it also acknowledges that Cr Cook has been a
very active member of our community for a long time, and that
being so active takes a great deal
of family support,” said Ms Anstis
“It was fabulous to see Cr
Cook joined by his wife Tini in
receiving this award last night.”
Second Rates Instalment
Australia Day Awards 2015 – Nominations Closing This Week!
The rates notices for 2014/15 have been issued, with the remaining instalment
payments due at the end of November, February and May.
There’s just less than a week left to nominate your local hero for the Baw Baw
Shire Australia Day Awards 2015.
Payment for the second rates instalment is due by Sunday 30 November.
If you know an individual, group or organisation that deserves some recognition
for their efforts, make sure you nominate for an Australia Day Award before
Sunday 30 November 2014.
For more information on your rates or to make alternate payment arrangements
please call Council’s Revenue team on 5624 2411.
Visit our website for more information and to lodge a nomination form online using
our Smarty Grants page.
Upcoming Council Meetings
The following upcoming Council meetings have
been scheduled:
x Wednesday 26 November 2014
x Wednesday 10 December 2014
Council Meetings are held in the Council Chambers,
Civic Place Warragul. All community members are
welcome to attend from 5.30pm (enter via the West
Gippsland Arts Centre). Confidential meetings are
held from 5.00pm to 5.30pm, where applicable. For
more information, please refer to the agenda papers
on our website.
Call for Submissions on New Pavilion Name
To honour the tireless work of Molly Ryan for the
Trafalgar Tennis Club and the community as a
whole, Council is proposing to name the Trafalgar
Tennis Club Pavilion, located at Macgregor Park
Lane Trafalgar, the ‘Molly Ryan Pavilion’.
Council welcomes submissions to the proposal from
the community. Submissions can be made in writing
by Thursday 25 December 2014 to: Place Names
Committee PO Box 304 Warragul 3820 or via email:
bawbaw@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au. For more
information contact Council on 5624 2411.
Immunisation Times
The following upcoming immunisation sessions are
scheduled in Trafalgar.
x
x
Wednesday 26 November, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Friday 19 December, 12.30pm to 1.30pm
For more information visit our Facebook page,
website or call 5624 2411.
Roadside Weed Control 2015
Council contractors will be spraying blackberries on
nominated Council-managed roadsides from
December 2014 to April 2015.
This year a number of the roadsides are targeted for
follow-up control. Ragwort control along roadsides
in steeper areas is also underway.
Many roadsides in the following areas will be
targeted for blackberry control:
x
x
x
x
Drouin, Athlone, Drouin South
Labertouche – Drouin West
Yarragon, Trafalgar – Childers area
Mountain View to Seaview
For more information on specific roads to be
sprayed, visit Council’s Facebook page, website or
call Council’s Natural Environment team on 5624
2411.
New Mayor Appointed
The Baw Baw Shire Council appointed Councillor
Debbie Brown as Mayor with Councillor Joe Gauci
elected as Deputy Mayor at a Statutory Meeting in
November. In accepting her appointment, Cr Brown
acknowledged the leadership of former Mayor
Councillor Murray Cook over the past two years and
outlined her priorities for the future.
Visit Council’s Facebook page or website for more
information.
TCDA has busy year
T
rafalgar Community Development
Association
(TCDA) had a busy year,
according to its president David
‘Wombat’ Lyons.
David told the annual general
meeting (AGM) that the work sat
under three main headings:
Communication and discussion of current topics for the
town
Implementation and understanding of the Trafalgar
Community Plan
Refining the TCDA’s own organisational structure and
operations
Communication and
discussion of current
topics for the town
Many activities came up during
the year, from improvements to
the Trafalgar Skate Park to the
parking needs of our township.
A close eye on the work of Baw
Baw Shire and its opportunities
for Trafalgar has been maintained.
The TCDA appreciates the
strong attendance of Cr Peter
Kostos and Cr Murray Cook at its
meetings.
“They have been able to inform us of topics being discussed
at Shire and taken on-board the
feedback of our community,”
said David.
Implementation and
understanding of the
Trafalgar Community
Plan
The TCDA had many great opportunities over the 2013/14 term,
which received outstanding me-
dia coverage from Traf News and
the Warragul & Drouin Gazette.
The TCDA presented the plan
to council in a community briefing and it has discussed the plan
with a range of groups and committees across the community.
David said that he had recently seen the community plan
for Drouin, and at the same time
Trafalgar’s plan, TCDA saw a
number for smaller towns.
“While all communities have
a few of their own unique needs,
it’s clear that some common
areas for development and improvement exist across all of Baw
Baw Shire, from the big towns to
small,” said David.
“It will be interesting to see
how the community development
area of council takes the information uncovered in these plans
forward in the 2014-15 year.
The TCDA also worked to
seek out the themes and visions
of the community plan and set a
group of themes that the goals fitted into:
Trafalgar is an inclusive
community
New residents feel that they
belong to Trafalgar community
A community garden is available for all
Trafalgar has recreational
and community facilities to
meet community needs
Parks/facilities that provide
enjoyment and comfort to the
community
Appropriate swimming facilities for Trafalgar
Good quality community
spaces within the CBD of town
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A strong relationship
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Council and Trafalgar
Two way communication on
issues facing the community.
“Work on the community
plan will form a large part of the
2014/2015 term of the TCDA,”
David said.
Refining the TCDA’s
own organisational
structure and
operations
TCDA looked internally to see
what areas of its internal structures needed to be reviewed.
David said that a subcommittee worked hard on updating our
constitution, which was adopted
at the AGM.
David finished his president’s
report by thanking the team who
led the TCDA.
“The pressure was on to formalise communications, to have
regular reporting and manage
a lot of work over the term and
they have done so outstandingly,”
concluded David.
Rod Boon, Chandelle Brien
and Rhonda Bottoms were elected to the TCDA committee for
one-year terms. They join David
Lyons and Marjorie O’Donnell
who continue as committee
members in their second year.
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Two people who nominated for
election on the committee were
not eligible, however, will be
contacted by the president and
offered roles on sub-committees
and working groups that meet
their interests.
David Wombat Lyons will remain as president in 2014-15,
Marjorie O’Donnell will take on
the vice president’s role, Chandelle Brien will retain the secretary’s role.
The treasurer position is currently vacant but will be filled
prior to the December meeting.
Four committee positions,
each of a two-year duration, are
currently vacant and we encourage people who might like to
nominate for them, to attend our
December meeting to discuss the
opportunity.
The TCDA’s next meeting will
be held on December 11 at 7pm
at the Trafalgar Community Centre, Princess Highway.
We ask people to bring a
plate of food to share and if not
a member for the 2014-15 year,
please bring your membership
fee of $2.
Among the topics of discussion will be the plans for the
Trafalgar Australia Day breakfast,
which will be on the 26 January
at the Trafalgar Public Hall, from
8am.
If you have suggestions of a
guest speaker, please contact the
TCDA at P.O Box 70, Trafalgar
3824
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Some of the 130 people who attended the community supper dance conducted by Trafalgar/Thorpdale RSL
Successful supper dance P
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Party’s over, say police
A combined 17th and 18th
birthday party at Trafalgar
East Hall was shut down by
police in early November.
Police were called to the
hall in Telephone Road after
receiving reports of criminal
damage to the hall.
About 200 people attended
the party, which police said
was a combined 17th and
18th party for three people.
Police were called to the
hall at about 9pm after a
number of males kicked in
Former Trafalgar Tyre Service co-owner Peter Griffin (centre
left) congratulating new co-owner Nathan Dart, with
outgoing co-owner Deirdre Griffin and new co-owner Peter
Dart looking on
walls in the male toilet area
at the hall, causing extensive
damage.
Police shut down the party
and asked people to leave.
They said a number
of people resisted police
instructions and capsicum
spray was used to control
some party-goers.
Video footage from witnesses is assisting police who
are continuing investigations
into the criminal damage.
rafalgar/Thorpdale RSL’s
community supper dance
held on 25 October was a
success, according to those present, with a number commenting
that a supper dance should be
held on a regular basis.
More than 130 people attended Battle of Trafalgar Festival’s
final event
The idea for a community
dance belongs to local resident
Jeff Hasthorpe, who wanted to
bring local people together to
have some fun and also reminisce of the ‘old days’
Held at Trafalgar’s Public
Hall, the supper dance achieved
Jeff’s vision, with many turning up dressed in the evening’s
theme - the 1960s.
This was supported by a slide
show throughout the evening
showing how Trafalgar, and indeed the world, looked in that
period.
The profits from the supper
dance will go towards the renovations to the RSL hall to allow
the installation of the World War
1 honour board which currently
1960s hippies Laurie and Pauline Weller enjoying
the evening
Winners of best 1960s gear, Clare Fyfiled
and Bill Sampson
hangs in Trafalgar Technology
Centre.
RSL president, Ray James said
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that the organising committee
has made the decision to have
another dance next year as part
of Battle of Trafalgar Festival,
albeit probably with a different
theme.
eter and Deirdre Griffin
have sold their tyre
business to local Peter
and Nathan Dart, after 27
years in the business.
“Peter and I have really
enjoyed the tyre service
over the past 27 years,” said
Deirdre.
“We consider our clientele
to not only be customers
but also friends. That is
the advantage of having a
business in a small town.
“You can get to know your
customers and have a chat,
and you all know we like to
have a chat.
“For us selling the Tyre
Service is a chance to work in
some other fields before we
get too old!”
Deirdre and Peter plan
to buy a caravan and “have a
look at this beautiful country
of ours that everyone keeps
telling us about.
“We would sincerely
like to thank our customers
for their support over the
years. It has been greatly
appreciated.”
Peter and Deirdre said
that they wish Peter, Nathan
and their families all the
best, and they are sure the
Darts will enjoy their time at
Trafalgar Tyre Service.
New co-owner Peter
Dart said that Nathan and
he are looking forward to
the challenge of owning and
operating our own business.
They have a combined
thirty years of experience
in the tyre and transport
industries and believe that
service is the foundation of all
business, without customers
they don’t have a business.
“As such we recognise
the importance of all our
customers from a car
puncture repair to a major
transport operator, so give
us a call and we will try to
accommodate you,” said
Peter.
Barton, May Peter and
Deirdre bought Trafalgar Tyre
Service on 1 November 1987.
Barton worked there until
1991, and then retired.
Peter and Nathan take
over the business on 1
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By Chandelle Brien Boothey*
T
he Battle of Trafalgar Festival had another successful year in 2015.
The weather was great for a
big day out at the Great Garage
Sales Day and there was a fantastic turnout to the barbeques held
by the Lions and the Scouts at the
Scout Hall.
Saturday, 18 October was a
busy day for the Battle of Trafalgar full of fun-filled events.
The day started off with the
pet parade, great fun for pets
and people alike.
All sorts of animals made
an appearance from cows, to
horses, chickens, cats, dogs and
rabbits, there was even a stick
insect!
This was run by the Trafalgar
Vets who were very pleased with
the turnout for the day.
The Men’s Shed ran a barbeque during the event, which
went well.
The community night was a
fantastic night and luckily, also
had good weather, with just a
small shower early on.
Singers to have
busy Christmas
There were all sorts of activities, from face painting, to
free kids’ activities, a petting
zoo, bucking bull, and jumping
castles.
Music was provided by Trafalgar Primary and High schools
for the first hour and was at a
very high standard of entertainment that really got the crowd
going.
Leeroy Murto then carried
on with some mellow tunes that
certainly set the tone for a wonderful family night.
A big thankyou to everyone
who participated and attended
the Battle of Trafalgar Festival
and to all those who donated
time, money and items for the
raffle.
The annual general meeting
for the Battle of Trafalgar Festival Committee will be held on
Monday, 9 February 2015 at the
Trafalgar Hotel.
It presents a great opportunity to contribute to another great
Festival next year.
Hope to see you there,
*Chandelle is the president,
Battle of Trafalgar Festival
A
tree has again been placed
at Trafalgar & District
Community Bank for
people to donate gifts that will
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to local
organisations
The Symes family Stevylea, Lainey, their friend Jackson, Shaye and Tate from Yarragon enjoy the cup cake decorating activity. Photo:
Chris Duxbury
T
he second annual local
cake competition and afternoon tea was a great
success on Saturday, 15 November.
Utilising the new Anglican
community facility, Trafalgar and
Christmas Giving Tree
T
he Evergreen Singers
are busy with Christmas
singing engagements.
We have been happily singing along at our wonderful
venue, Andrews House.
Some of the residents join
us, and it is very heart-warming for us to have this involvement.
We are also very hopeful
for extra people to join us in
the new year, remembering
that it is a happy sing-along
time as well as earnest preparations for the public engagements.
For information, ring John
Brown our wonderful conductor, 5163 1543 or accompanist Faye 5633 1453.
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be sent to Anglicare in Morwell
for distribution to needy families
and individuals.
For some reason, there are
always more gifts for young girls
so you might consider giving
something suitable for boys or
teenagers.
Gift vouchers to the movies
or iTunes, or a shop, are always
appreciated and the staff will ensure that they are looked after.
Please leave gifts unwrapped.
Gifts will be collected on Tuesday, 9 December to allow the
social workers and volunteers to
sort and distribute them.
Your support will be greatly
appreciated by the Gippsland
community.
Yarragon Access Schools Chaplaincy and Well Being Committee
were pleased to host this enjoyable community event which
raised $515 to support students
in the three state schools.
The primary student and adult
sections had a very good number
of entries, but there is room for
more teenagers to enter.
Judges Scott McCartin (Trafalgar Primary School parent)
and Di Farrell (Trafalgar High
School home eco teacher) were
impressed by the quality of the
entries.
The afternoon tea - eating
many of those lovely cakes- was
enjoyed by many people from
both towns.
Trafalgar High School Chaplain Arita Smith provided a cup
cake decoration activity for any
children who wished to participate.
We are grateful to all who
contributed to the day, baking,
serving, cleaning up and donating prizes. Thanks also to Cantik
for supplying coffee beans at
cost.
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Beth Darvil (left) and Molly Young thought the cakes were very
tasty. Photo: Chris Duxbury
t’s been a busy time for the
Lions Club of Trafalgar.
The Club presented David
‘Wombat Lyons with a donation
to Trafalgar High School on 15
October, to assist with the School
Camps program.
On the same night the club
also presented a cheque for
$500 to nursing student Georgia
Mason who will be travelling to
Africa at the end of this month as
a volunteer working in villages,
assisting with the digging of water
wells, setting up nursing/medical
clinics and other community
village projects.
The club was impressed to
discover that Georgia has done
a great deal of fundraising on
her own to defray her expenses
and has even assisted at Lions
Club BBQs, answering people’s
enquiries at that function and
also on Radio 3GG, relating to
her upcoming volunteer work.
Trafalgar Community
Night
Jill and Peter McCourt with Jill’s parents, John and Pat Hooper
from Newborough, enjoying the sunshine. Photo: Chris Duxbury
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Marriage ceremonies
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Baby names
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and happy Christmas and
a prosperous New Year
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The Lions Club assisted with the
running of the community night
as part of the Battle of Trafalgar
Festival on 18 October.
The community night has
become a popular annual
evening culminating in a grand
fireworks display.
Major attractions were the
animal petting zoo, face painting,
laser skirmish, jumping castles,
interactive craft displays, BBQ
and food stalls.
The effort of Chandelle
Brien Boothey and Sue Jacka in
coordinating this event is to be
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Many thanks to all those
who assisted in making this
event successful. It was a very
successful and enjoyable evening
for our community.
Lions attend
convention
Four members of the Lions Club
of Trafalgar attended the District
201v3 Convention at Mornington
over the weekend of 24-26 October.
Graham McKenzie ran a
stand for the Lions Club Stamps
Fundraising which is coordinated
through our Trafalgar Club.
David Koschade set up the
‘Ride For Sight’ display. These
two, together with Ken Peterson
and Moira Laming, also attended
as our club’s delegates.
Margaret McKenzie also
participated as representative of
the Lionesses Club of Trafalgar.
We look forward to the next
convention which will be held at
Lakes Entrance in 2015.
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More than 100 members of our
Trafalgar Community were present at the Remembrance Day
ceremony which was held for the
first time at the RSL Club’s relocated Shrine of Remembrance
on the corner of Contingent and
Kitchener Streets.
The Lions Club was
represented by Wendy Moon,
Marianne Tyler, Ken Peterson,
Graham Hill and Glenn Rodda.
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Lions Club’s joint secretaries
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Community garden mural
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Students transitioning to high school
By Rod Boon
T
he mural painting of Trafalgar’s community garden
is completed after a number of weeks’ work.
Trafalgar High School art
teacher Travis Wiltshire was
commissioned in September to
create a piece of art on the second hand shipping container that
is being used as a storage shed.
The theme was to be garden
related.
This was quite a challenge
as well as the container being
dented and rusty, the corrugated
sections added to the difficulty.
The mural was painted with
aerosol paints, which was quite
a challenge in the wet and windy
conditions Travis faced.
“As an artist I feel that it is
important to create a story or
thought with the person that is
viewing my work,” said Travis.
“The images in this artwork
take into account that the mural
in Trafalgar is for a community
garden, which is important for
all ages to be able to enjoy.
“I have been a teacher of
art in primary and high schools
around the world for the past 15
years. I feel as a practicing artist
it is important for art to be enjoyed by all.
“My work usually consists of
oil paintings on canvas, but I like
to dabble with the odd spray can
and other mediums,” Travis said.
He encourages local residents to head down to Trafalgar
Community Garden and have a
look at some of his work.
Trafalgar Primary School’s year 6 class of 2014
By Margaret Darvill
Travis is pictured receiving a certificate of appreciation from Trafalgar Community Garden Coordinator Rod Boon
Probus Club ready for Christmas
By John Attwell
N
early 80 members are looking
forward to our Christmas lunch at
the Black Tie restaurant in Warragul. All ready for a great meal and celebration after a busy year.
New members
Two new members were inducted at our
November meeting which made it eight
new members for the year.
This has kept president Maggie
Attwell busy with inductions.
Margaret Burton from Yarragon and
Clare Warn, who has recently returned to
Trafalgar, were welcomed into the club.
Painting auction
In recognition of Armistice Day we had
an auction of a painting of Flanders Pop-
Ross Pethybridge holding the painting of Flanders Poppies won
by Yarragon’s Jo Redpath.
pies by Margaret Bartlett which was won
by Jo Redpath of Yarragon as the highest
bidder.
Proceeds of the auction will go to the
local RSL.
Last trip for 2014
Our last trip for the year is to Phillip Island in December for a cruise on
Western Port Bay with fish and chips on
the boat and feeding the pelicans at San
Remo.
This should be a great trip and I hope
we can throw a fishing line out the back.
To join Probus
If you are interested in joining Probus to
follow our motto of Friendship, Fellowship and Fun, you should contact secretary John Attwell on 5633 3378.
Trafalgar Probus Club’s two new members, from left, Clare Warn
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his year’s Trafalgar Primary
School’s (TPS) grade 6
students are coming to the
end of their primary school years.
They can look back on seven
years of school sports days and
swimming carnivals.
They had some “awesome”
experiences - going to the Grand
Prix in Melbourne - and enjoyed
many school camps, not least
of which was this year’s Urban
camp.
For some, there were leadership opportunities, for others,
chances to shine at school excellence evenings, open days or on
the sporting field.
They were often the face of
TPS in the wider community
- participating in the Junior Rotary Program, the Tournament of
Minds and at Memorial Ceremonies.
They participated in some
innovative learning experiences
- the Earn and Learn Economics and Society Program - and
“learnt how to learn without a
teacher”.
These programs helped teach
them about becoming independent, lifelong learners in the
world outside TPS.
Several students expressed
feelings of trepidation as well as
excitement. Soph and Abbey are
both looking forward to meeting new people, while Darwin is
looking forward to the chance of
studying woodwork.
Most are looking forward to
high school, although Dani and
Amber both said that will miss
Traf Primary.
TPS’s third annual lapathon took
place recently - on the hottest day
of the week!
Starting early and dressed
in house colours, students ran,
walked, skipped and talked their
way around a 600m course.
Encouraged by peers, parents
and teachers, this day “can be a
challenging activity” according to
Oliver.
He went on to say that “putting
in the effort was worth it.”
Colin looked forward to
the day, because it was his first
lapathon and he had heard about
previous ones from his sisters.
However, one sister (who prefers to remain anonymous) was
not looking forward to the day,
and was coming up with some
imaginative ways of trying to get
out of it! She did manage a very
respectable 10 laps though.
At his first attempt, Colin
couldn’t quite match her, completing nine laps.
Beth succumbed to the heat
and just missed her goal of finishing more than last year while
Maddy smashed her modest goal
- completing three times as many
laps as she was aiming for.
The speedy people were
Campbell, Harry P, Oscar and Callum who lapped everyone - they
all completed nineteen laps.
Well done also to those parents, siblings and teachers who
accompanied and supported the
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Be late to class
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Play a whole school cricket
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Play whole school tiggy
Tell embarrassing stories
‘Accidently’ get muddy
Fall asleep in class
Sneeze on everyone
Prank your teacher
Traf celebrates mentoring week
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Mission fundraiser at
St Joseph’s
S
t Joseph’s Primary School’s
grade 6 leadership team
organised a “Jamaica Day”
to support the work of Catholic
Missions on Friday, 31 October.
The theme for this year was
“when I grow up I want to be
...Alive.”
At St Joseph’s we support
Catholic Mission in World Mission Month.
This helps the children learn
more about issues of mission
and justice and to reach out to
help children trapped in the dangerous ghettos of Jamaica, and
other places around the world,
get a proper education so that
they can have better opportunities to be ‘alive’ when they grow
up and achieve their dreams.
The children were encouraged to wear clothes that represent Jamaica, wearing green,
black and yellow (the colour of
the Jamaican flag) or they could
dress as a famous Jamaican,
- Usain Bolt, Bob Marley or a
cricketer.
They were asked to bring
along a gold coin donation.
The grade 6 leaders also sold
icy poles at lunch time.
All up a total of $240 was
raised for Catholic Mission work
in Jamaica.
Annual fun run
St Joseph’s annual fun run was
once again a very active and fun
filled activity as the students ran,
jogged or walked around the
boundaries of the school - a total
distance of just under 2km for
each lap.
Many children decided to run
or walk more than one lap, with
some completing four laps be-
fore time ran out.
The fun run was well attended
by parents who manned the stations around the circuit or joined
in and walked or ran with children.
The fun run helps the children understand the importance
of keeping fit and active, with
the emphasis being on living a
healthy lifestyle.
The research also shows that
active kids make better learners
so at St Joseph’s the students are
encouraged to do physical activity every day.
Teacher Laura Sanchez with Millie and Thomas after completing
one lap and getting ready for another
o celebrate national mentoring week, the evening
mentoring program of the
Trafalgar Youth Resource Centre
held a party at Trafalgar House on
13 October, with party food, hot
chips from Fish Bits, soft drinks
and bubbles (real bubbles not
Champaign).
The national mentoring week
is a change for the Trafalgar Youth
Resource Centre to thank the volunteers who give of their time to
mentor youth in our community.
The national mentoring week
party was one event in a busy end
of year program for the evening
mentoring team, other events
have included a Dutch auction at
Trafalgar high School and ten pin
bowling at Morwell, where Ashton
and David would like it publically
noted ‘that despite our age we
beat those young whipper snappers we mentor’.
The program will end before
the December silly season with a
celebration night for the families
of the youth people, the sponsors
of the programs including the Trafalgar Op Shop, Trafalgar Lions
Trafalgar Youth Resource Centre’s mentors and mentees celebrating national mentoring week. Back Row, from left: Ashton Brand, Jordan Cunningham, Trent Job, Jarrod Gibson, Canica
Griffiths, Troy Oates. Middle Row from left: Dorothy Hoare OAM, Steph Rogers, Glenda Danger, Pam Dyson, David Lyons JP. Front Row from left: Pam Jones, Marg Godwin
and Lionesses, Trafalgar Rotary
and Trafalgar High School.
Not to be outdone, the year
7 into year 8 Thursday daytime
mentoring group, who recently
participated in the tallest tower
(using straws and raspberry lollies) competition, will end the
year with a visit to Trafalgar Holden Museum follow with a BBQ
with the Trafalgar Op Shop volunteers to thank them for support of
Fantastic year for Traf playgroup
Hardy with his mum Valli after completing four laps
Lachie Freeman on the home stretch
Grade 6 leaders Max, Brianna and Ryan collecting money from
Matthew and Lucy for Catholic Missions
Right: Lilly and Noah Tunks in t-shirts
dyed in the colours of the Jamaican flag
High School’s 2015 captains selected
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rafalgar High School has
elected its House Captains
for 2015:
DRAKE: Steven Thomas and
Ruby Visalli
JERVIS: Sam Matheson and
Megan Faltum
NELSON: Luke Williams, Alex
Mattei and Sian Van Den Broek
HAWKE: Mitchell Gorman and
Sophie Gray
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Last Playgroup Session
he children at Trafalgar
playgroup have had a lot of
fun throughout the year.
They have enjoyed a variety of
activities such as arts and crafts,
playing with kitchen and laundry
home corners, book corner, box
slides, train sets, puppet theatre
and so much more.
Pyjama Day and Dress Up Day
have also been lots of fun.
On our warmer days the children enjoy outdoor play which
has a sandpit, cubby house, slide
and other outdoor equipment.
Calling for new
parents for next year’s
2015 committee
2015 House captains, back row from left: Steven Thomas, Mitchell Gorman, Alex Mattei, Sian Van Den Broek, Luke Williams. Front row from left:
Megan Faltum, Ruby Visalli, Sophie Gray. Absent: Sam Matheson
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WARRAGUL LIBRARY, Wednesday 14 January, 10.30 - 11.15am
We have scheduled to hold our
annual general meeting during
our playgroup session on Thursday, 4 December.
All positions will be declared
vacant. These positions are president, secretary, treasurer, fundraising co-ordinatoror, arts and
craft co-ordinator and general
committee.
This year’s committee did a
fantastic job, with the big market
night fundraiser they held in early April, raising over $800 profit.
The committee went shopping and bought $500 worth of
new toys and equipment
Marco Pisa and Zander Murto enjoying Pyjama day
We also received a $932 grant
from Trafalgar & District Community Bank for our new play
tent tepee, new kitchen with accessories and wheelie toys.
So we encourage new parents
to come along and join the fun.
Trafalgar Playgroup has
been running for 20 years and
we hope to see it operating and
running for many more years to
come!
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party is scheduled for the Thursday,11 December commencing
at 9.30 am.
Lots of fun has been planned
including a jumping castle, face
painting and also a surprise visit
from Santa.
Parents are asked to provide
a small wrapped gift for their
child to the value of $5 with their
name on it and Santa will give it
to them on the day.
We also ask all parents to
please bring a small plate of food
to share.
Our last playgroup session will be
on 18 December.
We will be having a Dress Up
Party, so dress up your children in
their favourite costumes.
We will also be having some
great raffles to be won. So come
along to playgroup and get your
raffle books. The winners will be
announced on the last session of
Playgroup.
We will also be guessing the
number of lollies in the “Lolly Jar”
which will be situated at the Traf
Pub at the meal order counter.
So, next time you’re down for
dinner or a drink, please put in a
guess to support our playgroup
and you could come home with
the awesome treats.
Everyone is invited to come
along for the busy month of December we have planned ahead.
We hope 2015 will be even
bigger and better success for Trafalgar Playgroup.
We meet at 9.30am-11.30am
every Thursday morning, school
term, at Trafalgar Scouts Hall in
Kitchener Street. Your first session
is free of charge.
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Trafalgar’s 2014 Citizen of the Year, Jackie Neale, and Young Citizen of the Year, Georgia Farrell
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ackie Neale and Georgia Farrell have been recognised as
Trafalgar’s Citizen of the Year
and Junior Citizen respectively.
Jackie has contributed to our
town in a variety of ways and
through many different organisations since she and her husband
Dan moved here in 1998.
When her children were very
young, Jackie joined Trafalgar
Playgroup where she had a real
interest in getting to know more
about the local groups and service clubs.
She has consistently proved
not only to have ideas, but to be
prepared to work hard to realise
them. Jackie is organised and efficient, but also open and friendly
and very easy to get along with
Jackie’s capability in events
management was soon evident
and she became part of the Battle
of Trafalgar committee, serving in
this capacity for six years, includ-
ing three years as its president.
Jackie gathered together people from across different groups
in our community, inspiring their
community group to participate
in the festival. Meetings were always held in a spirit of friendly
harmony.
She encouraged and developed the skills of those who had
little experience in putting on
events, while recognising and
drawing on the existing exper-
tise of other members of the
committee.
Under her time as president,
the Battle of Trafalgar was very
successful and grew to include a
wide range of activities from various sporting events, a trivia night,
the Trafalgar Amateur Drama
Society (TADS) play, the blessing
of the animals, as well as those
events which continue today.
rafalgar’s doctor James
Brown and resident
Mick Bourke are recipients of Order of Australia
Medals (OAM) announced on
Australia Day.
The two recipients are wellknown for their commitment
to local communities.
Dr Brown has contributed,
and continues to contribute,
to the Australian medical community, rural Victorian medical
community and his local Trafalgar community through his commitment to the rural healthcare
of those communities through
his leadership in training ruralbased doctors locally, regionally
and nationally.
James said that he felt quite
overwhelmed at receiving the
award.
“Receiving this award is both
humbling and very affirming.
“I am aware that there are
many people in the community
who make invaluable contributions that go largely unheralded.
“Being part of the Trafalgar
wide range of community groups
where he has provided leadership and initiative.
“I suppose in some ways I
was lucky as I was generally one
of many in a team who tried to
get things done,” Mick said.
“I feel honoured to have been
recognised personally, however,
I think the award should be seen
her brain to interpret the cochlear properly.
She giggled when she first
heard noises as people sound
like ‘babies’ to her. Adults say
it’s like hearing people speaking as if they are on helium
gas.
The television segment with
Grace and her mum and dad is
still available on the internet.
Just type in ‘grace claridge
cochlear’ into your favourite
search engine.
Grace’s parents, Albury
police officers Kelly and Matt,
both carry the gene that caused
her hearing impairment.
as a reflection on the community work done by the broader
Trafalgar community.”
The OAM is awarded to
people for service worthy of
particular recognition.
An article setting out more
fully James and Mick’s achievements will be in the March edition.
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he people of Westbury and surrounding
districts have shown
how central it is to community to help your neighbours
through difficult times.
During and following the
recent bushfire at Westbury
they came together to assist
the affected landholders to
Little
support to
Trafalgar
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The Development Award
granted Belinda an expenses
paid trip to the three-day conference, followed by a sevenday study tour of wide ranging
business in the NSW Stockfeed
industry.
“I learnt that very little in the
industry goes to waste. An ever
growing population means food
consumption increases, as does
livestock, protein requirements
and the feed needed to meet that
demand.”
Paradoxically the greatest
challenge and reward for Belinda has been in maintaining a
positive and rewarding environment for her team.
Her successes in leading the
production staff have been bedded in a philosophy to lead by
example and never ask anything
Belinda Shaw
receives Victorian
Development Award
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he absence of government advertising - the
state government in
particular - is a regular occurrence, according to Traf
News’ editor, Mick Bourke,
with the government providing only a token acknowledgement of the importance
of community newspapers to
their respective communities.
It is a matter that is becoming increasingly frustrating to ‘Traf News’ committee
and doubtless to many community newspapers across
Victoria.
Indeed, the president of
Community Newspaper Association of Victoria recently
wrote to the premier on the
same issue in which he expressed frustration at the lack
of government support.
Traf News’ frustration
is at the stage where it has
now sent two letters to local
Member for Narracan, Gary
Blackwood.
Copies of the second letter
were also sent to the premier
and leader of the opposition.
Mr Blackwood has responded to say that he has
also referred the matter to the
premier.
The premier has responded, saying that the government
is aware of the impact on
community newspapers. This
month’s editorial discusses
the premier’s response.
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Traf News has new advertising officer
T
raf News welcomes
Ian Southall as its new
advertising officer.
Ian comes to us from
Mirboo North and has vast
experience in sales and
advertising.
Ian holds a Diploma in
Marketing Tourism and Sustainability, as well as a degree
in management.
He has done a great deal of
work locally, including managing at Powerworks, sales,
management and marketing
at community radio stations
3TR and 3MFM. Ian has also
worked as a manager and
sales executive for Prime
Television, and Channel Ten
Victoria.
Having been a small business owner himself, Ian is
acutely aware of budget limitations and is prepared to approach advertising in a clever
and innovative way to provide
value for money.
“I am looking forward to
spending time with local busi-
nesses, finding out what their
needs are and working in conjunction with them to develop
a strategic marketing plan,”
said Ian.
Ian is passionate about the
local community and has been
involved with many local organisations including football,
cricket, and the arts.
We look forward to the experience and enthusiasm that
Ian brings to the Traf News.
We would like to thank Gail
Badaja for all her fantastic assistance with advertising and
support at Traf News and we
wish her and her family all the
best in the future.
fight the fire and then later rebuild.
The damage done to individual farms was significant, with
each suffering the destruction of
extensive boundary and internal
fencing, many hectares of grass
and native bushland burned and
up to 150 round bales of hay destroyed.
In addition to the local members, CFA crews came from as far
as the Mornington Peninsula and
east and south Gippsland to fight
the fire.
Initial access to the fire
within the bush was very difficult
and becoming dangerous as the
South East wind picked up, and
then shifted north-easterly so it
was decided to fight the fire on
the edge of the bush as it came
out onto grassland.
Unfortunately the wind
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rafalgar’s doctor James
Brown and resident
Mick Bourke are both
recipients of “Order of Australia Medals” (OAM) announced
on Australia Day as outlined in
last month’s Traf News.
Both James and Mick have
been recognised for their
many years of incredible and
ongoing commitment to outstanding community service in
Trafalgar and beyond.
James Brown was a standout recipient in the medical
field for his dedication to the
health and well being not only
to Trafalgar residents, but nationally to the Australian medical community.
His commitment to ru-
ral healthcare was evident in
his leadership of training rural
based doctors locally, regionally
and nationally.
Mick Bourke moved to Trafalgar with his family in the early
90’s and has exerted his leadership skills with initiatives in a vast
array of community based projects ever since.
Mick’s efforts have also impacted with his contributions
and involvement in many metropolitan Melbourne and regional
Victorian towns over a period of
more than forty years.
Both these recipients were
gracious in their acceptance of
the honour bestowed upon them.
James admits feeling quite
overwhelmed and asserted that
the award was indeed both humbling and very affirming.
He said he was aware that
Peter Polovinka loves the outlook over Trafalgar from the former L.E. Giles and Son abattoir and 11 hectare property that he plans to
resurrect and deliver more than 30 jobs to the local community. Photograph: Tom Elton
By Yvette Brand
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Keegan Wilms with a well-earned drink.
there are many people in our
community who make invaluable contributions that go
largely unheralded.
He acknowledged how
heavily he had relied upon the
support of his wife Helen, his
family, his work colleagues and
many others in the community.
He was also insistent that
being a part of the Trafalgar
community has been a great
blessing for both his family and
himself.
Mick also acknowledged the
support of his wife Carol, their
two understanding children
and also thinks the recent arrival of his first grandchild Ruby
completes a bonus “double” at
around the same time of the
OAM announcement.
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SHIRE BUDGET
BENEFITS TRAF
The entire Baw Baw Shire is set to boom over the next few years, with affordable housing
and the close proximity of the Shire to Melbourne, opportunities are set to abound.
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Trafalgar new
development
Drouin and Warragul
precinct plans.
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Shire Council
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ht expenditure
dit
andd project
priorities. A long term financial
plan accompanies this to assist
in meeting these requirements.
Good planning by local
council will be essential to pro-
he Giles family Ray, Val, Colin,
Kathy and extended families would like
to thank our customers,
suppliers, the community and general public
for their friendship, loy-
Dr James Brown and Mick Bourke with their wives, Helen and Carol, celebrating the announcement
of James and Mick being awarded the Order of Australia Medal on Australia Day
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erage off ttwo iindividuals
di id l per
household, this will be 40,000
new residents in our Shire.
The Baw Baw Shire had also
adopted a long term – ten year
infrastructure plan to help high-
rafalgar’s former abattoir
has been given a lifeline and
new owner Peter Polovinka
is “taking the bull by the horns”.
Mr Polovinka knows the challenge that lies ahead. He has spent
his life rebuilding and working in
abattoirs. Now it’s time to live his
dream.
“I know it’s a challenge, but I
am going to take the bull by the
horns and run with it. It’s been a
dream all my life.”
The L.E. Giles and Son abattoir
closed in November 2011 after
industry regulator PrimeSafe shut
it down in response to animal activist video footage of pigs being
slaughtered at the facility.
The abattoir never re-opened.
The Giles family reluctantly handed in its licence and eventually
placed the facility on the market.
Mr Polovinka wants to employ
more than 30 local people.
“I want to employ them from
the town. If Trafalgar accepts me,
I will accept them.
The abattoir, a Trafalgar business icon for more than 60 years,
will have a ‘total overhaul’ before it opens for business for the
slaughter of cattle and sheep.
Mr Polovinka said it would be
a “kill and chill” facility for cattle
and sheep and then the carcasses
would be transferred to Melbourne boning rooms bound for
domestic and export meat markets.
A plumber by trade, Mr Polovinka has spent his life refurbishing and maintaining abattoirs
across Australia.
“Now it’s my turn, this is my
dream, to one day have my own
abattoir.
“I know the regulations that
are needed. I will get it up to standard and get my licence.
Mr Polovinka lives in Wandin
and owns a dairy farm at Boolarra. Between the two, he spends
long days at Trafalgar preparing
his project.
He says he is literally sleeping
and breathing the project each
day and night.
Mr Polovinka expects it will
take him a month to clean up the
site, working through the aged
buildings one-by-one.
By April he hopes to begin the
major overhaul.
He is calling in contractors
from all over the country that he
has worked with, specialists in
abattoir design and layout.
A lot of the machinery will be
pre-fabricated off site and brought
into the abattoir.
Once the abattoir is “measured up” he will know how many
Giles Family say thanks
GOLFERS WIN PENNANT
he recent Baw Baw Shire
Budget for 2014/2015
has a total expenditure of
61.5 million dollars, and allows
for a 30.6 million dollar capital
works program.
Included in the capital works
budget is 10.59 million dollars
to be spent on property, which
includes buildings and building
improvements.
Infrastructure is a key part
of capital works and is made
up of 9.27 million dollars spent
on road works, and 2.94 million dollars on drainage works.
1.27 million dollars is dedicated
to community and recreational
facilities and includes 0.31 million dollars dedicated to the
Trafalgar Recreation Reserve
and an additional 0.21 million
on rehabilitation of the sport
field itself.
A further 13.47 million dollars of the capital budget is to
be spent on renewal of assets,
including the Trafalgar Tip, 6.08
million dollars spent on new assets, including the Warragul Leisure Center and West Gippsland
Arts Center, and 11.5 million
on upgrading assets such as the
2.11 million set aside for the
Trafalgar Landfill rehabilitation
works.
The recent Warragul and
Drouin Precinct Structure Plans
allow for 300 million dollars
worth of infrastructure: including new roads and services and
community facilities, which will
be entirely funded by developer
contributions.
The plan as well as showing
future residential, commercial
and industrial zones for both
towns, also includes the proposed development of 20,000
new homes, looking at an av-
vide sufficient jobs and services
for both new and existing residents, to ensure that the population can stay in the area.
It is also going to be difficult to retain the country feel of
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Gippsland, with the size of new
developments and demands on
existing resources – many of
which are already under pressure.
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KINDER
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t is disappointing to hear
that the council is “moving
away from kinders”.
At a time when the population of Baw Baw is increasing,
it is sad to see that the smallest
members of our community
are going to be overlooked.
Kindergarten infrastructure is ageing. The Trafalgar
Kinder, is built on council land
and along with the neighbouring maternal child health
centre, is ageing.
There are currently 20
places in the three year old
kinder and 50 places in the
four year old kinder group.
Will these 70 places simply
be sufficient for the future?
There are many new families moving into the area.
The Strezlecki Views Estate
Stages 1-4, has added some
177 houses to our town,
Brindlewood Park Stage 5 will
add another 14 homes, and a
future development site on the
Princes Highway is quoted as
a potential 300 home site.
While there are kinder
places available at Thorpdale
and Willow Grove, will these
smaller kindergartens receive
financial assistance to fund
these additional children?
Baw Baw Shire had so far
received 522 kinder enrolment applications by 30 June,
for positions in four year old
kinder next year, and 166
applications for three year old
kinder. First round offers will
soon be announced in August.
According to the Warragul Hospital records local
births are on the rise. With
881 births at Warragul in
2011/2012, there were 1020
in 2012/2013 and 996 this
year.
By these statistics there
will need to be 881 kinder
places in 2015/2016, and
one thousand one hundred
the following year – twice the
current availability.
The focus will then be on
our schools to increase their
capacity.
alty and support over the past
60 years.
All your personal messages
of support since the closure of
our abattoir have provided our
family with comfort and hope,
especially when our lives were
shattered and we felt a sense of
animals he will slaughter each
week.
Most of the 30 to 32 staff to be
employed will be slaughter staff,
with no boners or butchers being
employed.
There are no immediate plans
for slaughter of pigs or goats that
was previously undertaken by
Giles. But, Mr Polovinka admits
anything is possible in the future.
He is hesitant to discuss the
financials. But, he admits he purchased the property for a “real
good price” and he is confident
his “substantial investment” to
re-open the abattoir facility will be
worthwhile.
“I saw it in The Weekly Times
and knew I was one of the few
people who could make it work.
“I have got something structural to work to and I am here for
the long haul,” he said.
hopelessness. We are forever indebted to you for restoring our
confidence in people again.
Many of you would now be
aware that we were fortunate
enough to find a buyer for the
abattoir - with the property sale
settled on 21 February, 2014.
The Giles family would also
like to thank the Baw Baw Shire
Council for their support and
direction to apply for a Certifi-
ANZAC DAY
SERVICES
Thorpdale
11 am service at the Thorpdale cenotaph on Sunday, 20 April.
Narracan East
9:30 am service at the Narracan East Memorial
Friday, 25 April.
Trafalgar
6 am Dawn service at the cenotaph, RSL hall
Trafalgar. Gunfire breakfast to follow for a small
donation.
10:45 am line up for March at car park in front of
new Post Office.
11 am March commences to cenotaph, RSL hall,
followed by Anzac Day service. Refreshments and
snacks will be provided in RSL hall following the
service.
Attending only primary school to
eighth grade she obtained her Merit
Certificate.
As a girl she was the under-13 athletics champion (running) in the Narracan Shire. At the age of sixteen, using
her mother’s piano, she embarked on
her life’s dream of becoming a music
teacher.
After her marriage to Russell Ryan
in 1939 she had to give up teaching as
she had no piano of her own. However, she was able to resume it when
her mother gave her the old piano, and
she continued teaching until late in her
nineties.
Altogether Elsa taught hundreds
of students over a teaching period of
more than sixty years.
Prior to the cutting of the birthday
cake she thrilled and inspired her party guests by playing ‘Elvira Madigan’ as
a solo item on the piano.
Instead of giving presents, guests
were given the opportunity to donate to
the Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod Elsa Ryan
Perpetual Scholarship Fund.
cate under Section 97N of the
Planning and Environment Act
1987 that confirms that the existing use of the land complies
with the requirements of the
Scheme - without this the sale
of the property would not have
gone ahead.
After 60 years in the meat
industry, it is retirement and
the end of an era for the Giles
family now. We just hope our
Katie Jolly takes the
ball down field during
a B grade match for the
state championships.
Katie won best number
three for B grade
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Contractors laying the linear low-density polyethylene surface
at Trafalgar Transfer Station
Long time, and former,
Trafalgar resident
Elsa Ryan at her 100th
birthday party on
Saturday, 5 April at the
Narracan Hall
orks are progressing on the
landfill capping at the Trafalgar Transfer Station (tip), with
the compacted clay surface now
complete and work commencing
on laying the linear low-density
polyethylene surface.
The following works are still
to be completed:
Approximately
43,500m2
of geo-composite drainage
material.
Approximately 43,500m2 of
plastic membrane.
Approximately 43,500m3 of
clay including top soil.
Mayor of Baw Baw Shire
councillor Murray Cook said it
is pleasing to see the works progressing so quickly.
“We are currently ahead of
schedule, and if the weather remains kind to us we are anticipating to be completed by October
this year,” said the Mayor.
“Both the lining contractor
and earthworks contractor are
currently located on site. This has
added to the difficulty we experienced late last year in managing
the traffic conflict points leading
to the Trafalgar Transfer Station.
“For at least two to three
months there will be 10 to 15 per-
sonnel on site daily plus plant and
equipment.
“As a result Council has extended the temporary operating
hours at the Trafalgar Transfer
Station until October.
“We understand that the
change in operating hours and increased traffic around the site has
been an inconvenience for many
residents, and we thank you for
your patience during this time.
“Once the capping is complete, it will provide the best
possible outcome for Trafalgar
residents.”
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Shire Council meeting room and
not easily accessible to the public,” Ray said.
As part of its fund-raising efforts to pay for the extensions,
the RSL is organising a community supper dance in the Trafalgar
Public Hall on October 25.
The RSL is seeking the support of local clubs and businesses to promote the function which
will have a 1960’s theme.
Tickets for the Supper Dance
are $25 each and will include a
light supper and dancing to the
music of popular local band,
Pyramid.
Station for Renovation
and Rejuvenation
Vietnam veterans
remember fallen
comrades
Vietnam veterans paid tribute to
their fallen comrades at a brief
ceremony at the Trafalgar Cenotaph on 18 August, to mark Vietnam Veterans Commemoration
Day.
President of Trafalgar Thorpdale RSL, Ray James, said the day
was originally called Long Tan
Day which commemorated the
famous battle on this day in 1966
in which 18 Australian soldiers
were killed and dozens more
wounded.
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Trafalgar’s community looks forward to the railway station building being returned to its former glor
glory
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Stonemason Peter Keenan (left) supervises the laying of the foundation stones for the Trafalgar cenotaph at the RSL building in ketchener Street,
assisted by Ben Mynard
David Lyons wins award
I
n the 2014 Scouts Australia
Good Service Awards, the
Governer General, Hon Sir
Peter Cosgrove AK MC and Chief
Scout of Australia announced
local scout leader David Lyons
would be one of the many adult
volunteers across Australia, acknowledged for his excellent
service to scouting, with a Meritorious Service award.
David, known to many as
“Wombat” volunteers as the Rover Advisor to the Capstaff Rover
Crew who form part of the 1st
Newborough Scout Group and offer programs for young men and
women aged 18-26.
“The role of a Rover Advisor is
a multi-faceted one,” said David.
“They advise and assist the
crew, as required, in its planning,
organisation and conduct of activities. They provide a wealth of
experience and are a good source
of advice to the crew - both as a
whole and often as individuals.”
This year is David’s tenth year
of volunteering as an adult for
Scouts Australia, with past roles
including scout leader at 1st Trafalgar Scout Group, rover advisor
for the Warragul scout group and
district leader development for Mt
Baw Baw District.
Prior to living in Gippsland
David had volunteered at 2nd Essendon Scout Group.
As well as his role in the
Newborough scout group, David
volunteers for Scout Heritage Victoria, a museum that preserves
the history of scouting, and as a
photographer and production
team member for Camberwell
Showtime, a performing arts activity of Scouts Australia, based
in Melbourne’s inner-east communities.
David said that he was very
pleased to receive this award
from Scouts Australia and would
wear the emblem with pride on
his scout shirt to Rovers.
It was seeing the positive effects of the scouting program on
young adults that encouraged him
to volunteer with the young adults
of the Capstaff Rover Crew.
“When I moved to being the
crew advisor in 2011, I was excited to see I learnt as much from
the program as the young people
themselves, and as the years go
on it’s a pleasure to volunteer and
share the journey with this fantastic group of young adults.”
The Capstaff Rover Crew is a
very inclusive group and offers a
wide range of activities from so-
cial nights to community service.
The young adults aged 1826 support the younger youth
sections of scouting, as well as
experience activities such as motor sport racing and camping
throughout the year.
The Capstaff Rover Crew
meets in Newborough on a Friday
evening from 7pm and welcomes
new members.
It can be found on Facebook
or readers can call David on 040
9015 662.
David is looking forward to
the Adult Recognition Awards
ceremony, which will be held at
Gilwell Park, Gembrook on Sunday, 21 September.
tenant for Trafalgar’s
railway station appears
closer with Trafalgar &
District Community Bank’s directors agreeing at its August
board meeting to be the lead
tenant of the building, with Baw
Baw Arts Alliance (BBAA) subleasing it for the local arts community.
A community committee,
consisting of Trafalgar Community Development Association’s
Rev Sue Jacka, Trafalgar Cham-
ber of Commerce & Industry’s
chairman Graham Davey and
‘Traf News’ president Mick
Bourke, has spent many months
talking to council, VicTrack officials and Gary Blackwood,
Member for Narracan, in an
effort to have the building occupied.
In earlier days, Trafalgar
Historical Society was also involved in the committee.
As it became clear that BBAA
was a potential tenant, its Sta-
tion Gallery manager, Sue Murphy also joined the committee.
The process still has some
time to go as the building needs
extensive renovations.
BBAA has applied to VicTrack for the latter to renovate
the building for community use.
Sue Murphy said that her
organisation is looking forward
to working with the Trafalgar &
District Community Bank, which
will “... bring new life into the
Trafalgar railway station build-
Lord Nelson’s log book
inspected by Traf resident
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Rover Advisor David “Wombat”
Lyons with Ivan Stephens
(Balywn) Rover
ormer Trafalgar resident
Stuart Fowler was on another recent business trip
to London where he came across
the handwritten logbook of Lord
Nelson from the Battle of Trafalgar fame, when he was invited
into the offices of insurance firm,
Lloyds Of London.
A collection of artefacts from
Lord Nelson and a replica of his
HMS Victory were also on display.
Stuart grew up in Trafalgar,
and his parents are Wayne (deceased) and Lorraine Fowler,
also of Trafalgar.
He moved to Melbourne to
further his studies at Melbourne
University where he graduated
with honours in Mechanical Engineering.
He has just celebrated 20
years at Norman Disney & Young,
a consultancy firm with branches
in Australian cities and overseas.
Stuart now spends much of
his time travelling between the
branches to oversee the daily operations of each office.
He has based his home in
Melbourne with his wife and two
daughters.
ing, by offering a vibrant, active,
community arts space, run by
people who are interested in all
aspects of the arts.
“We intend to develop a
small performance venue for
the performing arts, to run a
variety of arts workshops, have
weekly group activities like
painting and fibre. Local artists
will be able to hold exhibitions
and sell their work in the gallery shop.
“We will be looking for new
members who will help us organise and run the Trafalgar railway station as a community arts
space,” said Sue.
BBAA is a not-for-profit arts
group, run by volunteers, and is
involved in a number of activities throughout the shire, such
as Warragul Arts Market.
The teamwork between
BBAA and Trafalgar & District
Community Bank is not new,
with the two undertaking identical roles for the Yarragon rail-
n addition to the 200 residents who attended the dawn
service, several hundred
people attended this year’s parade
and ceremony in Trafalgar on Anzac Day.
The parade marched from the
front of the CFA, Scout Hall and
RSL in Kitchener Street, along
Contingent Street and finished
outside the Cenotaph on the
Princes Highway.
Members of the RSL, CFA,
Scouts, Cubs and Joeys, Primary
and High School Students and
way station building.
The community effort in getting a tenant has been a long
drawn-out affair, commencing more than 11 years ago, in
February 2003, when TCDA first
made approaches to VicTrack
and V/Line to have the building
occupied.
Prior to that, there had been
at least two businesses occupying the premises. However,
with it being vacant, the building quickly fell into disrepair.
Former Trafalgar
resident Stuart Fowler
inspecting the handwritten logbook of Lord
Nelson in offices of insurance firm, Lloyds Of
London. Nelson’s hand
written logbook is in
the low display next to
him. It was open on the
page where he writes
his apparently famous
quote: “England
expects that every man
will do his duty.”
Junior Rotarians laid wreaths at
the base of the Cenotaph watched
by our War Widows and our returned men and women.
RSL Club President Ray James,
Jim Crowe and Kevin Carmody,
spoke on the Anzac Tradition and
our debt to our fallen.
Darren Brock Trafalgar Football Netball Club President, spoke
about the lessons to be learned
from playing team sports and the
foundations that served our fighting men and women so well. The
mateship that was so much a part
of their fighting spirit.
This was the last time that the
ceremony will take place on the
Highway as the statue and plinth
are to be moved later this year to
their new location in front of the
RSL on Kitchener Street.
Anzac Day is a time to reflect
on the numbers of names on the
memorial cenotaph; the empty
tomb.
In 1918 Trafalgar had a population of fewer than a thousand.
For such a small town and its
district to lose thirty or so of its
fittest young men was an almost
unimaginable tragedy.
Imagine if we lost nearly a
hundred men and women now.
Then, two decades later, to lose
thirteen in the Second World War.
The Great War, the War to End
All Wars was a time when the remains of soldiers who had lost
their lives could not be brought
home, unlike today’s conflicts.
The losses to the families were
devastating and explain the memorial monuments all around the
country in even the smallest town.
The families had nothing else.
The pilgrimages to Turkey
and to France are partly about
reclaiming the loved ones that belong to our families.
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he relocation of the Trafalgar cenotaph to the
front of the RSL building
in Kitchener Street has moved a
step closer.
Contractors have begun work
on laying the foundation stones
on the site prepared in front of
the new memorial wall at the RSL
building.
Once the foundation stones
have bedded in, the main section
of the cenotaph can be moved to
its new home.
President of the RSL Trafalgar-Thorpdale sub-branch, Ray
James, says this is a momentous
step as the RSL prepares to celebrate the Centenary of the ANZAC
landing at Gallipoli in 1914.
“It is entirely fitting that the
cenotaph be located outside the
building built by the World War I
diggers,” Mr. James said.
“Our next priority is to have
the six-metre long honour board
bearing the names of all of those
local heroes who served their
country in the Great War, also relocated to the RSL building.
“This is a greater challenge as
we will have to extend part of the
building to accommodate such a
large board which is at present
housed in the former Narracan
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legacy continues on all over
the community.
Naturally, we wish the purchaser Mr Peter Polovinka all
the best with his venture and
the re-opening of the facility
and we are pleased that the
facility will once again bring
employment and business
back to the township of Trafalgar and the surrounding
district.
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ong-time Trafalgar resident and
well-known music teacher, Elsa
Ryan (now living in Moe) celebrated her 100th birthday with approximately 150 family members and
friends with a party at the Narracan
Hall on Saturday, 5 April.
Guests travelled from places as
diverse as many parts of Gippsland,
Melbourne, Ballarat, Merimbula, Canberra, Sydney, Magnetic Island and
Darwin.
Musical items performed by several
family members and friends added to
the enjoyment of the occasion.
Old friendships were renewed and
new acquaintances made as people
mingled and reminisced of days gone
by.
One of eight children born to
Charles and Clara Skinner, Elsa was
born at Warragul on 5 April 1914 and
grew up on her parent’s dairy farm at
Yarragon where, as the eldest girl, she
helped raise the younger children as
well assisting her father every morning
to milk the cows by hand.
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strengthened further and caused
spotting ahead of the front causing the fire to spread rapidly toward Embeltons Road.
It was only due to the fine
efforts of the CFA crews in attendance that the fire was controlled
before crossing Embeltons Road.
A spot fire close to the Trafalgar-Willow Grove Road was also
quickly extinguished.
Further hard work with extensive blacking out during the
night and next day consolidated
the gains made.
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By Rod White
Grace Claridge, granddaughter of Trafalgar’s Ron
and Jan Claridge and Lyndon
and Jo Johnson, about to enter hospital to receive her cochlear transplant
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by Nick Reid
even years could be a long
time in a male dominated
industry such as Stockfeed
milling, but Reid Stockfeeds Belinda Shaw has embraced the
challenge and worked her way
from production hand, to production manager at the Trafalgar manufacturing site.
Her acumen for running a
smooth, uninterrupted operation was recently recognised by
the Stockfeed Manufacturer’s
Council of Australia (SFMCA) at
the Australasian Milling Conference held on the Gold Coast.
Belinda was chosen amongst
applicants from technical services, sales, administration and
production backgrounds to receive the Victorian Development
Award.
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community has been a great
blessing for both me and my
family. I depend very heavily on
the support that I receive from
Helen, my family, my work colleagues and many others in the
community,” James said.
Since moving to Trafalgar in
the early 90’s Mick Bourke has
become heavily involved in a
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race Claridge, granddaughter of Trafalgar’s
Ron and Jan Claridge
and Lyndon and Jo Johnson,
had a cochlear ear implant in
December.
Grace appeared on national television on the Sunrise
Show on 19 December with
her parents, Matt and Kelly, as
she is the youngest person to
receive the implant.
Grace had the Cochlear implant operation at Macquarie
University Hospital, Sydney on
17 December, and her bandages came off the following
day.
She was then ‘connected’
to the cochlear devise and
started to hear.
Grace’s hearing loss is genetic; she is missing one of the
proteins required for sound to
travel across the hair follicles.
She has moderate to severe
hearing loss in her right ear
and severe hearing loss in her
left ear.
The hearing aid in her
left ear was not working well
enough as she couldn’t hear
high frequency sounds such as
s, sh, and f.
The Cochlear will enable
her to hear the high frequency
sounds which the hearing aids
could not.
This will not be an instant
process, so she is required to
have numerous speech therapy sessions.
It will take up to a year for
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TRAF CELEBRATES AUSTRALIA DAY IN STYLE
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raders at four major towns
in the shire will be put to
the test to ensure they are
complying with new footpath
trading regulations.
Baw Baw Shire council adopted its new footpath trading
policy in March.
The policy provides clear
guidelines for businesses about
where goods for sale, tables,
chairs and signage can be displayed on a footpath.
Warragul central business
district traders have been visited
by shire community compliance
officers.
Officers assessed businesses and provided a copy of the
guidelines and permit application forms to owners.
Officers have spent longer
than anticipated working with
business owners in Warragul,
which has delayed inspections in
other towns.
It is expected inspections will
begin in Drouin in the coming
weeks. Following the completion of Drouin, officers will undertake assessments in Trafalgar
and Yarragon.
The policy aims to create a
clear walkway zone for pedestrians and will prohibit any type of
footpath trading within 1.5 metres of buildings.
Growth and economic development director Matthew Cripps
said council officers had met
with business owners and any
who were not complying with
policy regulations were given 14
days to bring their footpath trad-
ing in line.
Council Officers will revisit
those businesses not compliant
with the policy after the 14-day
period in order to assist them
with any identified difficulties.
Mr Cripps said community
compliance officers were continuing their discussions with local traders about the policy.
He said Warragul central
business district businesses had
been provided with information
and an application form to apply
for the appropriate permit.
“Applications are still being
received. Overall, most businesses who have applied for a
permit are complying. “
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Russ Mack receives
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Gippsland Water employee Russell
Mack of Trafalgar was recently
awarded life membership of Water
Industry Operator’s Association.
Photo: Warragul Gazette
ippsland Water employee
Russell Mack of Trafalgar
has been presented life
membership of the Water Industry Operator’s Association of
Australia (WIOA) in recognition
of his excellence in promoting
water operations.
At the annual WIOA conference awards dinner in Bendigo
recently, Russell was on hand to
accept the honour.
Russell, who has worked with
Gippsland Water for 25 years,
said he was humbled by the
award.
“It came as a complete surprise, I was blown away to be
recognised. In the 41 years WIOA
has existed, only six members
have been awarded a life membership, so it is a huge honour,”
Russell said.
Russell was president of the
WIOA committee on two separate occasions. He said he had
seen membership grow from
200 members with an annual
turnover of $150,000, to over
2000 members and an annual
turnover of $1.4 million.
“Russell’s enthusiasm, com-
mitment, energy and friendly
nature makes it a pleasure for us
to be able to award him the honour of being the sixth life member,” said WIOA executive officer
George Wall.
“No matter how busy he is,
Russell always makes time for
the WIOA.”
As a water treatment technologist, Russell works with his staff
to improve treatment processes
so that Gippsland Water customers get a continual supply of
clean fresh water to use at home.
He has extensive skills and
knowledge after working across
the entire Gippsland Water service region.
“I want to acknowledge
the support I’ve received from
Gippsland Water which has allowed me to participate as a
WIOA committee member since
1997.
“In that time I’ve been proud
to see water treatment operators
come together and share their
knowledge, which has greatly
improved our industry.” he
added.
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aw Baw Arts Alliance’s
(BBAA) Sue Murphy has
advised that BBAA’s application for refurbishment of
the Trafalgar Railway Station has
been accepted. Renovation is
expected to be completed by 30
June 2015.
Between now and then, an
architect has to be selected,
design completed, and the
head lease between VicTrack
and Trafalgar & District Community Bank signed.
After all that BBAA will
move in. An official announcement will be made on
a later date.
Scouts farewell Shazelle
By Jenny Heggart
A
combined Cub and Scout
night was held in mid-October to farewell Shazelle
Otto, who had been a Leader in
the Group since 2006. Shazelle
started as a Leader in the cub
section. After a few years she
moved to the scout section, and
later returned to the cub section.
Shazelle has organised and
helped with many weekly section nights, activities such as
Billy Cart Derby, and camps.
She has had the chance to see
many youth members develop
and increase skills and confidence over the years.
We thank her for the time
and effort she has volunteered
for the youth of Trafalgar, and
wish her well in the future.
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Tamara and Group Leader Tiffany with the Grey Wolf Award honour board
Grey Wolf award to
Tamara
Another part of this combined
night was the presentation of
the Grey Wolf Award to Tamara
Oates. This award is the highest
achievement in the cub section.
Tamara had to complete a
wide variety of badge work on
topics including health and first
aid, safety, ropes and outdoor
scouting. She has now advanced to the scout section.
Fun for all at Caringal
Scout Camp
Trafalgar cubs and scouts had a
Shazelle opening her farewell gift presented by Group Leader Tiffany
fun-filled weekend camp at Caringal Scout Camp, near Erica, in
early November.
The six Scouts competed in
the Mt Baw Baw District Cohen
Shield on the Saturday. They
also had the help of Drew from
Thorpdale who joined us for
this camp. Our two Patrols won
Silver, a great achievement by
all.
Leader Karen and youth
helper Emily ran the cooking
activity this year, with all scouts
learning how to make self-saucing chocolate pudding in the
Cub Leader Shazelle helps Tamara cross the bridge from the Cubs to Scouts
camp oven. This proved to be a
huge hit with all the scouts.
Other activities included
making a flagpole and making
an improvised stretcher to carry
an injured scout. The weather
was hot, but all scouts were able
to cool off in the river once the
Scouts Josh,
Jack and Troy
constructing a flag
pole at Caringal
Scout Camp
Adrian and
Michael Leaders,
Cubs, Steven,
Lachlan and Sam
on billy cart 1, and
Zara, Riley Mathew
on billy cart 2.
competition was finished.
Sunday was the Mt Baw Baw
District 2014 Billy Cart Derby.
We had two teams of three cubs
competing. Each team did extremely well, especially in the
activities. It was fun getting
through the mud pit and the
river crossing.
The parent/leader race team
was Michael Kunze, Adrian Allatt, Hide Kondo, Brett Hicks
and driver Shannon Timbs, They
powered through the activities
leading all the way to the finish
line. They had a great win, making that back-to-back for Traf!
SSeasons greetings
T year is rapidly drawing to a close, and we want to thank
The
aall the leaders, volunteers and community groups who have
ccombined to make this year such a success for all our youth
members. We wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and
m
NNew Year.
Joeys buddy with
Newborough
The Joey scouts have been
awarded their Buddy Badges.
They earned these by participating in two nights with 1st Newborough Joey scouts. Trafalgar
ran a fun science night, and
Newborough ran a gingerbread
man night.
Tess was recently invested as
a Joey, bringing us up to ten Joey
scouts. The Joeys also recently
made poppies to commemorate
Remembrance Day.
The Joeys will finish the
year with a water night, and a
sleepover and campfire.
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Scouts Tamara,
Drew and
Rueben carry
Mitchell on an
improvised
stretcher across
the water at
Caringal Scout
Camp
Rotary raises
funds for End Polio
Now campaign
rafalgar’s swimming
pool opened on 1 December.
The pool, located at McGregor Park Lane, is open
during the following times:
Monday to Friday 3pm7pm.
Weekends, school and
public holidays: 1pm-7pm.
The pool will open when
the temperature is forecast
for 25 degrees or more. This
is determined from Bureau
of Meteorology forecasts for
Warragul , which are looked
at a week in advance and revised daily.
The pool may close prior
to or during thunderstorm
activity or in extreme weather
conditions.
Costs for admission to the
pool are:
Adult $88 (season membership); $26 (monthly);
$5 (casual entry)
Concession $70.40 (season membership); $20.80
(monthly); $3 (casual
entry)
Family $155 (season
membership);
$45.60
(monthly); $13 (casual
entry)
The pool includes a
33-metre main pool and
shaded toddler pool with water features.
It will remain open until
the Labour Day long weekend
in mid-March, on those days
the temperature is forecast
for 25 degrees or more. The
pool is closed on Christmas
Day and Boxing Day.
The pool may be contacted on 5633 2143.
otarians from the local
club were delighted with
the positive response to
their recent effort to raise funds
to end the crippling disease, polio.
World Polio Day was recognised on 24 October and members from Rotary Club of Trafalgar received many donations
from generous locals and business owners which filled their
‘Red Bucket’.
Since 1985, Rotary has contributed nearly $1.2 billion and
countless volunteer hours to the
protection of more than two billion children in 122 countries.
The disease remains endemic
in three countries -- Afghanistan,
Nigeria, and Pakistan -- although
other countries remain at risk
for imported cases.
Trafalgar Rotary Club president, Di Harrison explained
members of the club strongly
support the End Polio Now campaign and that is why they were
visible around the CBD in Trafalgar on Friday, 24 October, carrying red buckets and wearing red
and yellow T-shirts with the message ‘End Polio Now’.
“This was an opportunity
for local people to support the
global commitment to a poliofree world and we are grateful
to those in our community who
supported our fundraising efforts.
“Every dollar donated will
make a difference. We need to
spread the word about our fight
to End Polio and through our
‘Red Bucket’ fundraising effort,
we raised just over $500.00 for
this special cause,” Di said.
A highly infectious disease,
polio causes paralysis and is
sometimes fatal. As there is no
cure, the best protection is pre-
President of Rotary Club of Trafalgar, Di Harrison with the award recipients: Abbey Sneddon(1st prize
grade5/6); Charley Bajada(2nd prize grade5/6); Hannah Dunn(1st prize year 9/10); Paul Jones (encouragement award, year5/6); and Campbell Young(special mention year 5/6)
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Di Harrison and Ed Hayward in their bright red ‘End Polio Now’ T-shirts
raising funds for the eradication of polio.
vention.
For as little as $US0.60 cents’
worth of vaccine, a child can be
protected against this crippling
disease for life.
After an international investment of more than $US9 billion,
and the successful engagement
of over 200 countries and 20
million volunteers, polio could
be the first human disease of the
21st century to be eradicated.
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders
dedicated to tackling the world’s
most pressing humanitarian
challenges.
It connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary
clubs in over 200 countries and
geographical areas.
Their work improves lives at
both the local and international
levels, from helping families in
need in their own communities
to working toward a polio-free
world. For more information,
visit Rotary.org.
If you are interested in finding out more about Rotary in Trafalgar, please go to our website
www.rotarytrafalgar.org
he Rotary Satellite Group
is a brand new concept,
in which people in their
early thirties and upwards are
invited to come together to
make a difference in their local community.
Current Trafalgar Rotary
Club president Di Harrison,
believes there is a need to develop a satellite group alongside the traditional club which
will act as a host club until the
satellite club is able to be chartered.
“There are young people in
our community who are definitely community minded and
willing to become involved in
local projects but don’t want
to be part of a traditional Rotary Club,” said Di.
“The Satellite Group is
quite different to the traditional Rotary model where
the group can chose to meet
in a less formal setting and at
a time that fits with their work
demands and lifestyle.
“As part of the group,
individuals will have the op-
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A
n idea developed this
year by Trafalgar High
School year twelve coordinator, Laura Robertson
and Trafalgar Primary School
grade six teacher, Rick White
culminated in a group of enthusiastic writers being presented with awards sponsored
by the Rotary Club of Trafalgar.
Students from grades five to
nine were encouraged to write
a piece of historical fiction and
to enter their finished piece in
a writing competition.
When the idea was first being proposed the Rotary Club
was approached to donate the
prize money which they quickly agreed to do.
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talents to serve their communities, locally, nationally, and
even internationally, and in
doing so enjoy the friendship
and fellowship of other likeminded individuals.
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portunity to propose, develop
and take part in the planning
of events or projects that they
are interested in or even support established Rotary International projects.”
If you think this new Rotary
Satellite Group might be right
for you, please contact Di via
email di16harrison@gmail.
com
It is hoped the new satellite
group will launch early next
year. So if you are interested,
why wait? Contact Di now to
find out more.
However, if you prefer a
more structured setting, there
are opportunities to join the
traditional Rotary Club in Trafalgar.
You can contact Di and she
will arrange to introduce you
to current members in the established club or you can visit
the Rotary Club of Trafalgar’s
website www.rotarytrafalgar.
com.au
Rotary is a world-wide organisation of men and women
who volunteer their time and
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family and friends a
fantastic Christmas and a
Safe holiday, from Deb,
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A Stretch of the
imagination
By Tina Phipps
D
igital Art will again feature at the 2015 Tanjil
Valley Art Show
The Digital Art category is
meant to encourage our community to be more adventurous
in their artistic expression by exploring beyond traditional photography and painting.
The committee has defined
Digital Art to mean computeraided design, photography or
illustration that is generated or
substantially altered through the
use of computer programs and
filters.
It is therefore important to
distinguish digital art from photography.
Whereas photography is assumed to capture a “real” scene
in time and place, digital art can
be a partial or completely “imagined” space.
The difference may be difficult to discern as photos are
pushed to be more atmospheric
and digital art is composed to
look more realistic.
The degree of separation
from reality will be used as the
benchmark. Borderline cases
will be hung in either category at
the committee’s discretion.
Modern “digital” cameras
offer many enhancements and
filters to allow for colour effects.
Photographers also use Photoshop, Lightroom and other
programs to enhance the colour
balance or toning of their photographs.
These modifications are still
considered to be photography.
This use of new technology is assumed to be the equivalent of a
digital darkroom.
However, using computer effects can mean a photo crosses
over into being digital art when
there are major changes in composition, distortions, deletions
or additions.
Digital art can extend further
to include layers of text, textures,
illustrations as well as photographic elements. Complete creativity is to be encouraged.
The photography category
will be judged according to the
criteria of “Best expression of
the Tanjil Valley’.
Digital Art is completely open
to the imagination and will be
judged on “creativity and artistic
merit”. However a Digital Art entry could also be eligible for the
“Best in Show” award if it excels
as the “Best expression of the
Tanjil Valley”.
What sort of Digital Art entry
can you imagine for our 2015
Tanjil Valley Art Show? The
Committee invites you to work
on your “Stretch of the Imagination” over summer.
The Tanjil Valley Art Show will
be held on 5-8 June 2015.
Details regarding entry forms
will be in a later edition.
Masons support primary school
Henry Law of the Trafalgar Masonic Lodge handing the Principal of the Trafalgar Primary School a Cheque for $600.00. Sharon is assisted by the
school captains.
T
rafalgar Masonic Lodge in
conjunction with Grand
Lodge Victoria, provides
$300.00 each year to the Trafal-
gar Primary School for three bursaries to assist students with costs
associated with their education.
The Principal selects the stu-
dents and awards the bursaries.
Trafalgar Masonic Lodge and
Grand Lodge Victoria also provide an additional $300.00 to the
Trafalgar Primary School for social development and additional
educational programs.
Street Names in Trafalgar
By Noel Erbs
T
he rapid expansion of the town over the last 15 years has created the need for new street names. Seven of these recent names
are developer’s choice based on an arboreal theme with no specific connection to the history of Trafalgar.
* Basil’s Chatter *
SERIOUSLY - LET’S HAVE A LAUGH
By Basil Funnybone
W
hether we like it
or not, the coming
month or two will
be dominated by three items,
all starting with the letter “C”:
Credit cards, Christmas and
Cricket.
The first two are unavoidable whilst cricket is simply
an option.
Those of you who share an
advanced age with me (over
fifty five and some) probably
appreciate the value of carrying a credit card.
When someone asks you
your name and you can’t think
of the answer quickly enough
- there it is, on that little bit
of plastic in your pocket or
handbag.
When we were much
younger we had a library
card which took us to faraway
places. Now we can do the
same thing with a credit card.
Last year we reminded you
that there are four stages in
our lives. Firstly, we believe
in Father Christmas, secondly
we don’t believe in Father
Christmas, thirdly we become
Father Christmas and finally
we start to look like Father
Christmas.
On a more serious note
is the advancing threat of the
cricket season.
On this subject, let’s confess that this is a pursuit on
which I have diametrically
opposed views to those of our
much respected Traf News’
editor Mick Bourke.
If you’ll pardon the pun
this could be an ideal time to
take the “micky” out of Mick
with some well documented
comments uttered over a long
period of time relating to this
lifetime passion of his.
We will stick to the facts
and quote printable facts
only, from a wide variety of
commentators and players of
the game.
Andy Parsons summed
things up pretty well with,
“There aren’t many games in
the entire sporting calendar
where you can ask after four
days of play, - “Who’s going to
win? - and get the reply back,
- It’s too early to tell.”
And for those of you who
aren’t sure when a six is a six,
it is easily understood after
you know that Fred Trueman
said, “That was a tremendous
six; the ball was still in the air
as it went over the boundary.”
You can also understand
the excitement when the
commentator Brian John-
ston informed listeners that,
“Neil Harvey’s at slip, with his
legs wide apart, waiting for a
tickle.”
The same person made the
following classic comment,
“The batsman’s Holding, the
bowler’s Willey”.
Johnston was a fount of
knowledge as he proved when
he told us that, “Fred Titmus
has two short legs, one of
them square.”
J B Norton offered some
valuable advice when he proffered, “How to cure a cricketer’s red nose - drink until it
turns purple.”
Mathematics became confusing to say the least when
Henry Blofeld advised, “It’s
a catch he would have caught
ninety-nine times out of a
thousand.”
Christopher Martin-Jenkins also became mathematical by suggesting, “And we
don’t need a calculator to tell
us that the run rate required
is 4.5454 per over. (You can
bet the opposing captains
found this information invaluable)!
Tommy Docherty made his
feelings pretty clear during
a particular match when he
declared, “Cricket is the only
game that you can actually put
on weight when playing”.
WG Grace, in wayback
days, offered advice regarding how to deal with decisions
regarding the toss of the coin.
He said, “When you win the
toss - bat. If you are in doubt,
think about it, then bat. If you
have very big doubts, consult
a colleague - then bat.”
There is no guarantee this
piece of frivolous attention to
the world of cricket will get
further than our good editor’s
desk, but if it does we will risk
his wrath with this closing
remark from Denis Norden.
“It’s a funny kind of month,
October. For the really keen
cricket fan, it’s when you discover that your wife left you in
May.”
Be not concerned Mick
- your good lady Carol has
weathered many years of this
strange phenomenon and it
will probably take more than
the odd game of cricket to
trouble your happy marriage.
Thanks to ‘The Mammoth
Book of Great British Humour’. It assisted me greatly
to cobble a lot of this nonsense together.
Keep Smiling - Basil.
Fibre Fridays during December and January
I
f you are looking for something rather different as a
Christmas gift then The Station Gallery in Yarragon may well
be the place to find that something special.
During the months of December 2014 and January 2015
the major exhibition at the gallery will be from the Friday Fibre
group.
The Fabulous Fibre Fridays exhibition will be a display of saleable works produced over the last
twelve months by this newcomer
to the Baw Baw Arts Alliance.
The Fibre Friday group has developed a clear focus on stretching the boundaries between craft
and art.
Each week is dedicated to a
different area of the fibre arts
from creating fabric, dyeing,
printing, silk painting, wet felting, free machine embroidery on
water soluble fabric and screen
printing to knitting or crocheting
red poppies as the group’s contribution to the Anzac Centenary
Commemoration in 2015.
While the exhibition is a body
of work representative of the
whole group, nine members have
created substantial works.
Sue Batterham, Yvonne
Bolton, Barbara Gogerly, Sue
Ellen Johnson, Carol Monson,
Marlene Ogden, Yvonne Renfree,
Ingrid Thomas and Barbara Twining have spent the last 12 months
sharing ideas and materials and
working to drive improvement in
each other’s skills.
A major focus of the work has
been the development of quilting
skills to create a mini art quilt
for each month from December,
2013 to December, 2014.
Each month had a dedicated
theme and the individual interpretations of each of these has resulted in a vibrant range of different designs, techniques, textures
and colour. All quilts are ready to
hang.
Marlene Ogden has been the
principal force behind the establishment of the fibre group
and has consistently put her own
work on hold to teach her wellcrafted skills to other members of
the group.
Rarely does a week go by without someone sharing new ideas
and skills gained in a workshop.
Promoting and developing a
group working in textile mediums
has been complex because there
are often strongly preconceived
ideas about what constitutes art
as opposed to craft.
However, under Marlene’s enthusiastic direction, and the support of other members of the Baw
Baw Arts Alliance the group has
well and truly pushed the boundaries of fibre arts.
Barb Twining worked alongside Marlene to develop the
group’s skills in wet felting and
this in turn has seen a range of
3D pots, scarves and bags on sale
SPUD
FESTIVAL
More Fun at the
Spud Festival
The Thorpdale Potato Festival will return on Sunday, 8
March 2015 to the Thorpdale Recreation Reserve in
the beautiful Strzlecki Ranges, West Gippsland.
Included in the “Spudrelated” activities are spud
picking races, the Vin Rowe
Mighty Spud Challenge, potato peeling and mashing competitions as well as cooking
demonstrations and spuds to
buy and eat.
You are to be assured of
a big laugh at the “Teams
Mashed Potato Eating Competition” as well as admiring
the ingenuity of dressmakers
at the Hessians on the Field
and wonder at the speed of
sheep shearing at the Quick
Shear.
There is a photography
competition showing Thorpdale at its best and of course
we’ll be sorting the men from
the boys with the footy teams’
Tug-of-War.
There’ll be laughs a
plenty watching our “young
bulls” on the bucking bull
and the jumping castles,
face-painting and fairy floss
will be popular with the children.
For more information,
contact: Barbara Butterworth, marketing and public
relations officer, Thorpdale
Potato Festival Committee,
thorpdale.potatofest@gmail.
com Ph: 5634 6242
Spud Festival stalls
available
Market Stall applications are
now available for the Thorpdale Potato Festival.
Cost is $20 for unpowered and $25 for powered
sites.
Application forms can be
obtained by emailing thorpdale.potatofest@gmail.com.
The closing date for applications is 20 January 2015
and potential stall-holders
can follow the Thorpdale Potato Festival on Facebook for
further updates.
Trafalgar Medical
Centre News
By Dr James Brown OAM
Local doctors born
and trained locally.
Our current intern is Jackie
Fankhauser (nee Gillies).
Many of the community will
know Jackie as she grew up in
Trafalgar and has lived in the
area for much of her adult life.
She is a pleasure to have at
the clinic and joins Briohney Klason and Letitia Clark as doctors
at the clinic who originate from
our area.
There has been a priority
over the past 15 years of enabling
rural students to enter medicine
and train locally.
This is part of what is known
as the ‘rural pipeline’ and is
proving an effective way to secure rural medical services.
Diane Gutteridge with Sue Murphy discussing some of the creative work
Sue has for the Fibre Fridays exhibition
Yvonne Bolton at work of fabric dyeing
in The Station Gallery.
Skills were further developed
in a workshop led by Melbourne
felter, Elizabeth Armstrong (www.
frostfair.com). Sue Batterham, a
member of The Embroiderers’
Guild of Victoria and a regular attender of the Friday fibre group,
conducted a workshop on stitching minute, lace-like designs on
water soluble stabiliser, to be
used as art works in their own
Individual members have experimented with some natural plant
dyeing, leaf imprinting and knotless knitting with wire.
While it is often easy to list the
substantial skills the group has
developed, less easy and perhaps
surprising, are the personal skills
each member has learnt.
Some of the members have a
patience and dedication to perfection that has been invaluable
right or for incorporation into
pieces of other mediums.
Carol Monson shared the
new found skills she gained in a
workshop on stitching curves and
inserting circles from Jeanette
DeNicolis Meyer (www.jdmeyer.
com) an American quilter and
teacher.
Other workshops consisted
of lino prints of fabric, screen
printing work, disperse dyeing.
to those inclined to rush towards
a completed product.
Those aiming for text book
perfection have learned to ‘move
outside the square’.
The December to January exhibition, opening on Saturday, 6
December at 2pm in The Station
Gallery, will showcase the wide
range of artworks and experiments from the workshops.
Count me in: Birdlife Australia
Challenge Count Day
By Alix Williams
M
embers of Latrobe Valley Field Naturalists’
Club, their relatives,
friends and anyone who is interested in birds will take part
in the Australia-wide Bird Challenge Count Day on Saturday, 6
December.
We have been doing this since
1998 in an area from Yarragon
to Traralgon, Tyers to the Morwell National Park.
Participants are organised
into groups with an experienced
“bird” person as leader and set a
series of sites in which to observe
and count birds.
Some members are able to
identify birds and others assist by
spotting them.
Data on the types and numbers of birds recorded are sent
to Birdlife Australia.
This information provides
ideas about bird populations and
movement in the area.
It provides a great opportunity for people to learn about the
local birds.
If you are interested in joining in the fun; please contact the
organiser on 5127 3393.
Wildflower Walk
Visitors are invited to join the
Friends of Baw Baw National
Park on Saturday, 17 January
2015 for an enjoyable, informative walk through the snow gum
woodlands of the Baw Baw plateau.
Registration is at the DEPI
Offices at Parkers Corner, near
Rawson at 9am for a 9.30am departure and returning in the late
afternoon.
A botanist, ecologist and
members of the Latrobe Valley
Field Naturalists’ Club will accompany us to interpret the subalpine environment and identify
the many different plants we will
see on our walk.
A moderate level of fitness is
required. You will need to bring
your lunch, water, walking shoes
and clothing suitable for an alpine environment, including wet
weather gear.
Weather conditions can
change rapidly on the plateau, so
Superb Fairy-wren. PHOTO: David
Stickney
be prepared! Don’t forget your
camera and binoculars.
There is no charge. For more
information phone 5160 1312 or
Parks Victoria on 5172 2186.
Doctor Brown should
do what he preaches!
In October a close relative of
mine suffered a major heart attack. He is two years younger
than me, and fitter and leaner.
He had just won a gruelling
50km mountain bike race when
he had his heart attack. What
had happened was that a small
collection of cholesterol (atheroma) in one of the arteries to
his heart muscle had cracked
with the extreme exertion he had
undertaken during his race.
This crack caused clotting of
blood in this artery and blocked
it off meaning that he no longer
had any blood supplying the
front of his heart.
When this happened he experienced severe chest pain and
collapsed. Being a doctor himself he realised he was having a
heart attack.
He had the ambulance called
and his wife put him in the car
to drive at speed to meet the ambulance before his heart stopped
and to get treatment for the
blocked heart artery.
The outcome was that he was
These cholesterol deposits can
develop to the stage of blocking
off arteries particularly to the
heart and to the brain.
They can also split and cause
clotting within the arteries as
happened with my relative. This
is why it is important to limit the
amount of animal fat we eat.
Heart attacks and sudden
death on exercise happens from
time to time particularly with
men.
This usually occurs on extreme exercise or undertaking
exercise that the person is not
fit for.
While exercise is the best
means to extend health and longevity, any increase in exercise
needs to be done slowly.
The good outcome for my
relative was because of prompt
treatment.
Anyone with chest pain out of
the blue should seek advice immediately because this might be
life-saving or prevent a permanent disability.
Men are notorious for avoiding seeking medical advice.
This can be to our peril. So I
suggest that all you guys over 50
join me in my resolve to check in
with a GP.
Bonnie is still missing
By Elisha Upston/Kylie Tuck
O
ur two family pets, Ruby,
a six and a half year old
Spoodle and Bonnie, a
one and a half year old Cavoodle
left our property and made their
way into the town on Sunday, 19
October.
They were last seen late Sunday afternoon on School Road
which is not far from the property, however they did not return
home that evening.
Three long weeks later - on
Sunday, 9 November - Ruby made
her way home and barked at the
back door. She was very skinny
and she could not see as her eyes
were closed and infected with
dirt in them.
An immediate appointment
with the vet revealed that
Ruby would recover well and
that it was likely that someone
had fed her at some stage. He
suggested that dogs generally
wouldn’t make it past the 10day mark without being fed
so it was unlikely that she had
been out in the bush the entire time.
He surmised that she was
probably somewhere close
given that she made her way
home without sight. Ruby is
recovering well and is almost
back to her old self.
Our two children are excited to have Ruby home,
however we are still missing
Ruby’s best friend, our other
family pet, Bonnie.
They are devastated that she
hasn’t made it home yet but have
not given up hope that she is still
out there somewhere, hopefully
in someone’s backyard
and regularly being fed.
It was thought there
were possible sightings in the Davey Drive
area on Tuesday, 11
and Wednesday, 12 November but these were
unconfirmed and there
has been no sign since
then. There are posters
around the area.
We are asking for
any information regarding either of the two
dogs, as we would love
to know where Ruby
was as well.
We are also offering
a reward to anyone with valuable
information. Contact Kylie Tuck
0417 458 006
Trafalgar Veterinary
Clinic News
By Dr Kerrie Piper
Cows and Ketosis
Ketosis is not an uncommon
condition amongst diary cows,
but certainly can affect other
types of cattle too.
It usually occurs just prior
to calving (‘pregnancy toxaemia’) and up to two months
after calving.
In a normal cow, energy is
made in the rumen as carbohydrates are digested.
In times of high energy
demand, such as during late
pregnancy and peak lactation,
energy supplies are channeled
into fetal growth or milk production.
The cows system is forced
to utilize other processes to
provide enough energy to support herself and her calf.
At this stage fat is often
broken down and used for energy. The by-products of the
fat break down process are
called ketones.
Ketones can acidify the
blood and when present in
high amounts cause ketosis
(also known as acetonaemia).
There are three major
forms of ketosis in dairy cattle
- wasting, nervous and subclinical.
Wasting form: loss of appetite with a fall in milk
production. Some cattle
may resort to eating dirt
or stones. They become
reluctant to move, stagger
and hold their head low.
Without treatment cattle
will have a slow recovery
and may never return to
peak milk production.
Occasionally they can go
down and die.
Nervous form: where cattle
behave strangely. There
are a range of symptoms,
including blindness, aim-
less wandering, circling,
licking and bellowing.
Sub-clinical: is usually
detected when the milk
production falls. These
cattle also have fertility
problems.
Treatment aims to restore
the energy levels in the body.
Four-in-one flowpacks will
certainly be of help.
Intravenous administration
of dextrose solution is effective
in the short term and drenching with propylene glycol or
glycerine for two to four days
afterwards has a more lasting
effect.
There are some medications your vet may recommend
which can be helpful as well.
Prevention of ketosis is
a matter of good nutritional
management. In times of feed
shortage cows should be supplementary fed.
Cows should be on a rising
plane of nutrition leading up
to calving, but not permitted
to get fat.
After calving, energy requirements increase again
- often beyond the amount a
dairy cow can get from pasture alone, making supplementary feeding with a cereal
grain or silage important.
Supplementary feeding will
not only maximize production
but will also support reproductive performance.
Occasionally high producing cows will become susceptible to ketosis every year following calving.
If a cow like this can be
identified then it may be possible to prevent disease by
starting a drenching program
with propylene glycol immediately following calving.
Which parks should be ‘Dogs Off Leash Areas’?
B
aw Baw Shire Council is inviting the community to review a list of parks and reserves that have been nominated
as potential dogs-off-leash areas.
The nominated parks and reserves span across 16 towns and
have been assessed against a set
of criteria including distances
from playgrounds, barbecue and
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picnic areas, main roads, walking
tracks and water courses.
Mayor of Baw Baw Shire councillor Murray Cook said the council was considering the needs of
all park users.
“We understand that introducing dogs-off-leash areas would
provide dog owners with dedicated areas to exercise and socialise
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Trafalgar East
Liquid Waste Specialists
Past wild flower walk
treated promptly, the clot was
dissolved and the blood supply
was returned to his heart muscle
before the muscle died.
Subsequent
investigation
demonstrated that he had only
minor deposits of cholesterol in
his coronary arteries without any
narrowing of the arteries.
This event highlights two issues for me.
The first is the reality of heart
attacks in middle aged men even
when they are very fit.
The second is that I need to
find the courage to attend a GP
myself having avoided doing so
all my adult life.
I need to stop ignoring a
range of potential health issues
for myself.
Cholesterol deposits in arteries is almost a given for men living on a western diet.
During the Korean war, autopsies on soldiers killed in action demonstrated that almost
all the Western soldiers were
already developing cholesterol
deposits in their arteries while
the Korean soldiers had no cholesterol deposits in their arteries
at all.
This is because the Western
diet is laden with animal fat.
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their dogs,” said the mayor.
“However, council is also
mindful that we do not want to
jeopardise the experiences of
other park users in so doing.
“With this in mind, we are taking a very considered approach.
We would like to hear from the
community about what they think
is needed to successfully intro-
duce dogs-off-leash areas, as well
as reviewing our list of potentially
suitable areas and providing their
feedback.
“The information gleaned
from this round of community
consultation will bring us one
step closer to making a decision
regarding the introduction of off
leash areas.”
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The mayor acknowledged that
some of the nominated reserves
were used by sports’ clubs and reiterated that each sporting club or
committee of management would
be contacted directly to have their
say.
Other consultation activities
include surveys, surveying park
users and inviting previous sub-
mitters to have their say.
Consultation closes on Tuesday, 9 December 2014. Feedback
will be compiled and will be presented to Council in early 2015
for consideration.
Information about the consultation process can be found in the
Have Your Say , Dogs-Off-Leash
section of this website.
W F McArdle
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CHURCH SERVICES
CATHOLIC PARISH
Remember WHEN
Your opinion...
Next year, 2015, is the 210th Anniversary of the British Naval
Victory off Cape Trafalgar. What type of things can we do to
commemorate this as part of our Battle of Trafalgar Festival?
Father Bernie Krotwaar, Phone 5633 1166
St John’s Trafalgar, 54 Waterloo Road
St Jarlath’s Yarragon, Rollo Street
9am
Sunday Mass:
Transport availability, Neighbourhood Outreach,
Home visiting
Please phone Julianne now at the parish office on 5633 1166
UNITING
CHURCH
Rev Chris Duxbury, Phone 5633 1047
St Andrew’s Uniting Church,Trafalgar
Service times
Sunday school
Kids Club
9.15am Sunday
9.15am 3rd Sunday of the month
3.45-5.30pm Mondays
The ‘Trafalgar & Yarragon News’, December
1924
25 December - Boys from the Bush
A crowd assembled at Noojee on Saturday afternoon. The occasion
was announced as a sports meeting. Perhaps the official program
was rather tame for some of the “sports”. Or was it that the atmosphere round the publican’s booth was charged with electricity? As
time passed, the crowd sought diversion. One man breathed threats
of personal violence to another. The latter retaliated by a swing to the
head, and for a time one man took no further interest in the proceedings. A dagger or knife was drawn, and another man was rendered
‘hors de combat’. That set things going. Everyone seemed to develop a
grievance against someone else. Black eyes and sore hands were soon
as plentiful as the flowers in spring. Rumour hath it that Queensbury
rules were ignored and Rafferty held sway.
The strenuous day at last came to an end, leaving the crowd with
a blurred memory and others with a vivid recollection of what is reported to be one of the liveliest gatherings ever held in the district
Mechanical Progress
Mechanical power is steadily and surely replacing horse power in all
branches of industry. The latest motor “novelty” in Trafalgar is a Universal tipping truck, owned by Mr J Wilson, proprietor of the local
quarry. It is an iron vehicle, running on four wheels, and although
light is very strong, and is capable of carrying about two yards of metal. It will do the work of two horses and drays, and deliveries will be
much more expeditious than under the old system.
The ‘Gippsland News’, December 1954
Thorpdale Uniting Church
Service times
Bible study
11am Sunday
7.30pm each Thursday
St David’s Uniting Church, Yarragon
Service times
9.15am 1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays
Contempory Youth Service 5pm 3rd Sunday. Shared tea
to follow
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Rev Sue Jacka, Phone 5633 1021
0409 757 170 or tullycavan@dcsi.net.au
St Mary’s Church, Trafalgar
Holy Communion and children’s activities
9.30am
Wednesdays: Holy Communion, a quiet service
10am
Cuppa and conversation
10.45am
JAFFAS after school program
3.30 - 5.30pm
Sundays:
St Mark’s Church, Thorpdale
First Sunday of the month:
Breakfast after service.
Third Sunday of the month:
8am
5pm
St Mark’s Church, Yarragon
Third Sunday of the month:
Second and fourth Sundays of the month:
Thursdays: JAFFAS after school program
5pm
8.30am
3.30 - 5.30pm
Tuesdays 1-3pm “Jesus Heals” prayer ministry for
today. Contact Joan on 5633 3389
THORPDALE WESLEYAN
METHODIST CHURCH
Pastor Frank Lees,
Phone 5634 6413 or 5633 2758
Every Sunday:
Sunday School:
Youth group:
Bible studies:
10am
(During service)
Fridays at 7pm
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings
2 December - Football Coach Wanted
For the third time, during the last few weeks, we intimate that a coach
to the Trafalgar football club has been appointed. First Jones, of Essendon, was appointed, but he later declined. Then Ken Roberts, of
Minyip accepted, only to also decline at the last minute. Now the information given at the club’s annual meeting was that Keith Browning, of
South Melbourne, has been offered the job at 15 pounds ($478 today)
per week and house provided. Keith has played over 50 games with
the League side, but who knows - he too, might decline the position.
(Late note: Keith Browning did accept the position of coach - Ed.)
Fire-wood Working Bee
Some weeks ago members of the RSL journeyed to the Trafalgar golf
course and with the help of staunch friends and supporters were able
to cut and transport some 25 tons of fire-wood to the various war widows and the Memorial Hall. The day was perhaps the hottest on record
for this season, and the very thoughtful action of Mr Cyril McDonald
in providing morning “tea” for the workers was greatly appreciated.
9 December - Tennis Club “Barn Dance”
On Wednesday night of last week, a successful “Barn Dance” was held
at O’Meara’s barn. A Barn Dance is, of necessity, always a novelty, as
barns for the greater part of the year fulfil their normal purpose of
housing hay. It was decided to hold another dance, after which the
barn will resume its usual function.
16 December - Trafalgar Band
Mr C Williams, an enthusiastic supporter of the Trafalgar band, took
the opportunity at Monday night’s meeting of the Progress Association
to tell the members some of the plans for the rejuvenation of the band
in the New Year.
Speaking with a degree of feeling, he appealed to one and all to get
behind the band once they set out upon the plan to build their own
room. They had a wonderful ladies’ committee which had raised over
300 pounds ($19,108 today), he said, and the band must not be allowed to go out of existence.
23 December - Getting Ready
Members of the “Back to Trafalgar” ladies committee met on Tuesday
evening last to make progressive arrangements for the forth-coming
“Back to Trafalgar” in February of next year. Enthusiasm with the ladies is at a high pitch and they are confident of making a worth-while
contribution to the success of what appears likely to be an historic
celebration in the town.
Gift from Scot’s Church
Members of the congregation of Scot’s Church, Trafalgar, gave a rather pleasant surprise to youthful Janice Weatheritt on Sunday evening
when, immediately at the conclusion of the service, Mr A Tullo (session clerk), called upon Mr Alan Sim to make a small presentation to
their organist. Janice was the recipient of a very nice pearl necklace
and ear rings as a token of appreciation for her efforts as honorary
organist over the past two years.
The ‘Trafalgar News’, December 1984
5 December - Lions Conduct Golf Day
The Trafalgar Lions Club Golf Day attracted a good field of talented
golfers to the picturesque Trafalgar Course. Competition was keen
throughout the day as competitors battled it out for trophies provided
by the Moe and District Credit Union. Winner of the 18 hole A grade
was Kevin Brown with 36 points, B grade A Brogan 38 points, best
nine out A grade G Fraile 18 points, B grade W Burgess 19 points.
Yarragon Neighbourhood House
In these modern days of equal opportunities the Yarragon Neighbourhood House is ensuring it caters for men as well as women. The sewing classes on Tuesday night are open to both men and women, and
are proving very popular. Many men have enrolled in the class and are
enjoying learning basic sewing skills.
Jolly Family Reunion
The fourth Jolly family reunion took place at Gumbuya Park, Tynong,
on Sunday, November 18. The Jolly ancestors George and Mary Jolly
emigrated from Newcastle on Tyne in 1852. After a stay in Melbourne,
they joined the gold rush to Woolshed Creek, near Beechworth in
1856. They proceeded to Aberfeldy in 1862 and to Walhalla in 1880.
George (jnr) and Jane Jolly moved to Trafalgar in 1900 and farmed on
the Trafalgar flats. Four senior guests of honour were Alf and Lil Jolly,
Moe, Nell Jolly and Bill Jolly of Trafalgar.
12 December - Cr Abrecht Dies
Narracan Shire councillor Bill Abrecht died suddenly last Saturday
morning. Narracan Council observed a minute’s silence in memory of
Cr Abrecht at a subdued council meeting on Monday. A former farmer
Cr Abrecht was elected to council in 1974, which he served vigorously
until his death. A colourful debater, Cr Abrecht always fought vigorously for his beliefs.
Trafalgar Pony Club
A highly successful showjumping and cross country course school
was conducted by the Trafalgar Pony Club last Saturday. Cross country
instructors were Mr John Hopkins from Welshpool and Mr Don Green
from Trafalgar. On Sunday some members attended the one day event
at Lardner Park, Warragul. Competitors at Trafalgar were: Heather
Buchanan, Michael Templeton, Rebecca Hewet, Jacinta Morris, Brendan Blackshaw, Michelle Morris, Lessa Parrish, Deonnie Blackshaw,
Jodie Bechaz and Rachael McAlpine.
Radioactive Waste Move Rejected
Narracan Council has indicated it is not impressed with a State Government plan to store radioactive waste in an underground bunker
at Dutson Downs, near Lakes Entrance. Council resolved to express
concern to the State Government at the proposal and suggest the Federal Government be approached to establish a dumping ground in the
heart of Australia for waste.
Merry Christmas
The management and staff of “The News’ wish everyone a Happy
Christmas and a bright and prosperous New Year.
AROUND THE
By Jean Huffer
Society
T
he Annual Dinner for the Historical Society was held at the Criterion Hotel in Trafalgar on Thursday, 20 November. Members,
friends and representatives from other Societies had a very
pleasant evening.
The highlight of the night was the presentation of the Society’s first
Life Membership to Mrs Sylvia Hill in appreciation for her many years
as vice-president and ‘Gazette’ distribution manager. Sylvia will be 100
years old on 21 December, and is still an active society member.
A presentation was also made to Mr Laurie Huffer in appreciation
for his many years as Society Secretary. He has very cheerfully retired
from that position in favour of Mrs Diane Ireland, who has become
the current secretary.
Gazette No 80
‘Gazette’ number 80 is now out and is obtainable from the Post Office
and Trafalgar Newsagency.
Christmas Vouchers for an annual subscription to the ‘Gazette’ are
available from J Huffer at a cost of $16.50. Contact number is 5633
1960.
Seasons greetings
The Society wishes all its friends and supporters a very happy Christmas and a safe and healthy New year. We will be in recess until the
end of January 2015.
Compiled by Jack McDonald from newspapers held in the Trafalgar and District Historical Society Archives
Tricia Berry
Peter McCabe
Maria Davey
Marge O’Donnell
Kerrie Piper
Earlier advertising needs to
be done out of town not just
local. More activities for young
families during daylight such as
treasure hunt
A billy-cart derby. Build a billycart to look like a ship, etc. Prize
for the best billy-cart, ship, etc.
Pirates on stilts, pirate dress ups
In the past, the community really
enjoyed the mock ship battles
in Contingent Street. Perhaps
groups could get together to
build their vessels for a battle on
the Football Oval as part of the
fire works evening.
Involve schools and have reenactment of battle with cut-out
costumes, etc. School brass band
if possible to play. Battle of the
bands. Military band. Marching
bands, etc. Busking competition.
I’d like to see some memorabilia
significant to the times as well as
to the Battle itself. Traditionally
for our town, the battle has
been a time of community and
street-side activities which invite
attendance, would be lovely to
see as well.
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Quick Crossword No. 115
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centre letter (R). No letter may be
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names, foreign words, acronyms or
abbreviations. There must be one
word containing all nine letters.
Target: 28 words good; 31 words
very good; 34 words excellent
Solution for Noveber Word Wheel:
Coor, cord, cords, cross,
CROSSWORD, crow, crowd, doco,
door, doss, dross, rood, sorrow,
sword, wood, word
Pugsley’s Picture Poser (see page 6 )
Answer: Curved footpath at front of Baw Baw Technology Centre
By Rev Sue Jacka
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o often at Christmas I get more
than a little overwhelmed by
the difficult choices of gifts for
loved ones.
Like me, you possibly find there
are some people for whom it’s easy
to choose that something special
that is likely to get used rather than
put aside.
But there are always some of my
family who are really challenging
to buy something that will not elicit
a pleasant but not too enthusiastic
“Thank you, that was lovely” and
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49. Negative
50. Donkey
52. Italian seaport
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54. Polluted air
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2. Top card
3. That is
4. Animal
5. Unit of work
6. Avoid
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10. Proverb
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13. Epoch
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then will not be enjoyed.
So, I question what I really
value in a gift. Sometimes, the item
is just what I need or will give me
pleasure.
But most often what I enjoy is
the gift of that person’s love and
friendship; the ability to share my
joys, frustrations and hopes without judgment.
Someone who I can enjoy a
laugh with, but equally who appreciates a deeper discussion about
life’s great issues.
That first Christmas, the gift was
a person as God reached down
into humanity with the gift of his
son- one who would grow up understanding the pressures of being
human and yet who shows us what
God is like.
This gift came with an invitation to come into relationship with
God. Somewhere along the way we
have we lost the idea of being the
gift, rather than purchasing a gift.
I’d like to reclaim the gift of
love and friendship this Christmas.
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21. Caught
23. Indian market
25. Lever
27. Skin disease
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35. Region
36. Fathers
37. Dogma
38. Malicious burning
40. Means of entry
42. Scrap
44. Greek letter
46. Doctrine
48. Australian National University
49. Pinch
50. Thus
53. Like
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The Quizmaster
Questions
1. On which river does Baghdad stand?
2. Who was King of the Wild Frontier?
3. Who wrote the enigma variations?
4. What is special about the Gaboon Viper?
5. What was the first dog to go into space called?
6. Whar would an acrophobic person be mainly afraid of?
Solutions
4. It has the longest fangs (100mm)
5. Laika
6. Heights
6pm (Saturday)
Mass at 9.30am.
10am-11am
10.30am
9.30am (Tuesday to Friday)
Exposition
Exposition, reconciliation
and annointing of the sick,
after mass.
1. Tigris
2. Davy Crockett
3. Edward Elgar
Vigil Mass:
First Saturday Devotions:
Exposition and Reconciliation
Sunday Mass:
Weekday Masses:
Each Wednesday after Mass:
Second Wednesday Devotions:
Farming News
Garden group visits rose nursery
By Di Willkie
T
anjil Valley Garden Group
last month visited a rose
nursery in Warragul.
Kurinda Rose Garden was
commenced in 1994 on part of
a 9.7 hectare (24- acre) property on Warragul- Lardner Road.
Stan and his wife Marjolijn
planted many deciduous trees,
and removed a large cypress
hedge which was replaced by
ash trees.
Rose gardens were established for use as budding stock
and the old dairy utilized as an
office.
The garden has over the
years expanded into another
paddock and includes an apple
orchard, vegetable garden and
poultry run.
The now mature trees provide welcome summer shade for
visitors and roses alike.
The rose gardens were
ablaze with colour with many
different types of potted roses
available for sale near the office,
the only problem was trying to
decide which one!
There are formal beds of
roses, some contained within
clipped box hedges, other roses
mingle with irises, bulbs, aquilegias, lavender and herbaceous
DEPI articles selected by Greg Turner
perennials.
Climbing roses scramble over
arches and arbours in a riot of
colour.
Interspersed in the garden
are cedar trees, ornamental cypress, a birch grove, gleditsia
sunbursts and a hazelnut hedge.
These add interest and perspective to the garden. There are
wonderful serene areas with tall
cordylines and variegated pittosporums and other tall shady
trees.
The walkways here, bordered
with box hedges, lead to yet another delightful part of the garden.
The rose variety garden has
rows and rows of different roses
of every conceivable colour and
type. These are sheltered by
lower shrubs and trees.
Scattered around the garden
are ornamental pots and tall
obelisks, bird baths and planted
urns. These all add to the charm
of this beautiful garden.
Stan was kept busy throughout our visit answering questions
and helping with the purchase of
roses.
We thanked our host for an
enjoyable day and after a cuppa
made our way home with a rose
or two.
Estimating a horse’s age
Jeff Cave, DEPI Veterinary Officer
T
Must-haves in the garden for summer
By Rod Boon
Herbs
Every garden - or sunny kitchen
window - needs summer herbs;
a couple of BIG basil bushes
(try purple or ruffled basil too),
at least a dozen parsley plants
and a pot of indestructible apple mint to chop into summer
drinks and fruit salads.
Tomatoes
Invest in at least one BIG bush of
cherry tomatoes, feed with soluble fertilizer once a week and
enjoy the sweetness of a handful
of fresh tomatoes every day.
Strawberries
Home-grown, warm from the
sun.
Summer colour
From a mass of heat-loving an-
nuals - strawflowers, portulacas,
petunias, calendulas, zinnias in
a garden bed or pots or baskets.
What’s ‘in’ and ‘out’
for summer
Out: Pastel flowers, lots of
lawn, any water hungry plant.
In: Vivid blooms, lots of colour from painted walls and
furniture, mellow unpainted
wood, succulents, grasses
and flaxes, the ‘new’ natives, regularly pruned and
trimmed for lots of colour.
What to plant in
December
December is the time to evaluate
what you’ve planted, and what
you need to plant.
Do you have enough carrots,
parsnips, celery to last a year?
Have you put in enough
tomatoes, watermelon and
zuchinni?
Are you continuing to put in
successions of corn and beans
and lettuce?
Plant more beans whenever
the last lot flower, and more
corn at the same time, lettuce at
least every two weeks, cabbage
whenever you remember.
I usually stick in another lot
of cucumbers and zuchinni in
December in case early plantings are hit by powdery mildew.
Plant them well away from
the first lot, with a tall crop like
corn in between if you can.
Plant another large lot of
corn, now, too, so you have
some to store for winter.
Food garden
Basil, beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, capsicum, carrots, celery, Chinese cabbage
coriander, cress, cucumbers,
dill, kohl rabi, lettuce, melons, ,
parsley, pumpkin, radish, sweet
corn, tomatoes, salad greens,
like mizuna and mitsuba, and
zucchini.
Flower garden
Achillea, ageratum. alstromeria, alyssum, amaranthus, aster, balsam, bellis perennis,
bells of Ireland, brachycome,
calendula, candytuft, Canterbury bells, carnation, celosia,
clarkia, cleome, coleus, coreopsis, columbines, cosmos, delphinium, dichondra, echinacea,
echinops, erigeron, euphorbia,
foxglove, gaillardia, gazania,
globe amaranth, gloxinia, godetia, gypsophila, helichrysum,
heliotrope, hellebores, honesty,
lavender, marigolds, nasturtium,
petunia, phlox, Flanders poppy,
portulaca, salvia, scabious,
sweet william, viola, zinnia and
snapdragons.
Other jobs
Feed lettuce, seedlings, celery and silver beet and corn
with liquid manure.
Weeds are the worse problem now. Don’t pull them
out. Cover them with newspaper, or strips of weed mat
weighed down with rocks.
Feed your plants more while
they die and turn to fertilizer
beneath their mulch.
Annual weeds don’t even
need to be mulched. Whippersnip or mow them instead- then use the residue
to mulch your plants.
Pests
Start spraying fruit with chamomile tea or seaweed spray every
week if you are worried about
brown rot- thin them out too
and keep bad ones picked off.
Watch for fruit fly and codlin
moth.
Spray pear and cherry slug
with derris or pyrethrum sprayor leave them alone if they’re not
killing the tree.
Stick out your fruit fly repellent- a litre of creosote a litre of
kero and a packet of mothballs
hung in fly prone trees at least
three weeks before fruit is ripe
and round tomato bushes ditto.
If you can’t smell it the fruit
fly won’t either- put them closer
together.
Spray chamomile tea or seaweed spray to keep off brown
rot from your stone fruit- especially if you have curly leaf or
reddish brown freckles on your
apricot leaves- these will indicate a good year for fungi and
bacterial problems
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COMMERCIALINDUSTRIALDOMESTIC
he best way to become
skilled at ‘ageing’ horses
is by assessing as many
horses of known age and test
yourself. You never know, one
day you may be spared buying an
older model, while being led to
believe you’re buying something
much younger.
Starting around two years of
age, observing a horse’s front
teeth (incisors) is an effective
way to reveal a horse’s age.
There are three sets of incisors; central, intermediate and
corners. Open the horse’s lips,
and have a look to confirm if all
are baby or adult teeth.
Adult teeth begin to appear at
two-and-a-half-years of age. The
central pair of incisors are adult
and will wear at three years, the
intermediate at four years and
the adult corner incisors at five
years.
Usually at five years of age
some horses (mostly males)
grow canine teeth, which are a
fang-like and sit just behind the
incisors.
By the age of six, you need to
look at the flat (table) surface
of the lower incisors. There you
will find a pit or ‘cup’ called the
infundibulum that is easily seen
in the centre of each incisor’s flat
surface.
From six years old, the pits of
lower central permanent incisors
are worn out, and disappear. By
seven years the lower intermedi-
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ate incisors lose their pit and the
upper corner incisor develops a
hook off the back edge.
By eight years, all the lower
adult incisors have lost their
pit but a new small depression
(dental star or pulp mark) will
appear in the lower central incisors. By nine, the horse’s lower
central and intermediate will
have a dental star.
From 10 years onwards, the
ageing of a horse becomes more
of an informed guess.
The incisors become more
triangular and the teeth begin to
project out toward the front of
the mouth more with age.
A groove known as ‘Galvayne’s Groove’ appears at the
gum margin of the upper corner incisor at about 10 years of
age, extending halfway down the
tooth at 15 years to reach the
table margin at 20 years.
Q Fever
A number of diseases are transmissible from animals to humans
and these are known as zoonotic
diseases.
Q Fever is one of the most
commonly occurring zoonotic
diseases in Australia and is caused
by a microorganism known as
Coxiella Burnetii.
Cattle, sheep and goats are the
most common sources of infection in humans and infection generally occurs through the inhalation of infected material.
Placental material or after
birth is a particularly significant
source of infection so strict hygienic practices should be followed when handling heavily
pregnant animals.
People may also become infected by being in contact with
infected animals and their waste
products, and occasionally
through the ingestion of unpasteurised milk.
Therefore, people who are
in regular contact with livestock
such as abattoir workers, farmers, veterinarians and other
people involved with handling
livestock are at most risk of contracting Q Fever.
The most common clinical
signs of Q Fever include headaches, fever and muscle pain.
This could be easily misdiagnosed as influenza. Therefore, if
you are from a high risk group
and you are exhibiting flu like
symptoms it is worth discussing
the possibility of Q Fever with
your GP.
Q Fever is usually treatable
with the use of an appropriate
antibiotic.
On occasions, Q Fever sufferers can go on to develop post Q
Fever Fatigue Syndrome which
can be quite a debilitating condition.
A vaccination is available to
prevent Q Fever and if you are
in a high risk group, prevention
through this vaccination should
be seriously considered.
For further information, for
human aspects of the disease
please contact your medical
practitioner, and for veterinary
aspects please contact your local
veterinarian or DEPI Veterinary or
Animal Health Officer. This disappears over the following 10 years.
For further information please
contact your local veterinarian
Get your head into
‘Cloud computing’
‘Cloud’ computing isn’t an area
in the clouds, rather it describes
the renting or borrowing of online space (e.g. Instagram) and/
or software (e.g. Microsoft 365)
on larger computers rather than
having it on the home office
computer(s).
For livestock producers there
is a likelihood in the future that
a substantial amount of farm
business data, for example business figures, may be stored in the
cloud.
In some cases cloud computing can enable businesses (and
employees) to run computer
tools as online rented products.
All of the processing work and file
saving will be done in the cloud,
and users plug into that cloud to
do computer work.
Software and platform as a
service describe where users log
in to access their software products in the cloud. Users open
their files and software while online, using their web browser and
passwords.
Online file storage has been
around for many years and is
widespread as the cost for hard
drive space per gigabyte is now
relatively low. Google Docs, Microsoft Skydrive and Dropbox are
examples of providers offering
free or low-cost online storage for
users.
Users of cloud computing systems should consider, or ask the
service provider:
Where is (primary) data kept?
In Australia or overseas and
what back-up and retention of
data is provided?
What if the provider of the
cloud service ceases service?
What becomes of your information?
Can you easily change providers? What restricts shifting
information (data) from one
provider to another?
If you decide to leave the cloud
service, can you easily retrieve
your files to use on the home
computer as needed?
Who owns the data once it is
saved to the cloud?
In the future, it is likely that
data will be managed more
through cloud computing and
while the impacts are likely to be
minimal on livestock producers it
is important to be aware of technological changes.
Seek information on cloud
computing from an IT expert.
Men’s Shed has active year
By Ron Fletcher*
We have had a lot of support
from individuals and business
outlets in Trafalgar and surrounding districts over the past
12 months, for which we thank
everyone concerned.
We have received good quality wood, tools and hardware of
all descriptions, which helps to
keep the Shed viable.
We have completed many
projects using these materials
for what we consider, at a reasonable price and also many
“freebies”. It all comes down to
the circumstances and what is
involved.
Shed members also pay for
any timber they use on personal
projects and are more than
willing to do so, as they get free
advice and plenty of help from
other members, into the bargain.
Two new initiatives this year
gave us a kick along if you like,
as a group.
The first was the idea to
have a cooked lunch on the
first Wednesday of each month
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which coincides with our meeting day.
We have had your everyday
BBQ as well as slow roasted
goat and many more great
meals, thanks to Jack for his
creative cooking skills.
The second was a great team
effort to arrange our first ever
fund raising sausage sizzle with
Bunnings Store in Warragul and
we look forward to being allocated a few more dated for this
event in 2015.
Trafalgar Men’s Shed lost a
special man on 6 August 2014.
Bob Traill was a valued member
of the Shed from its inception.
There was an excellent article in the November edition
of Traf News by Bob’s daughter
Helen Gell ‘In Memory of Bob
Traill’ which tells the story of a
life well lived.
Having lunch at the Shed
recently, Bob’s name came up
in conversation and a member
said, “We are better people for
having known Bob.”
Once a year we get together
socially outside the Shed, that
is, for our Christmas party and
this year we have a new venue
as Alan McColl has sold his picturesque property at Narracan.
However, he remains a member
of our Shed which is good news
for us.
The new venue is in Yarragon and many thanks to Ron
and Lyn Jones for their generosity.
We are all looking forward
to the day which will see wives;
partners and girlfriends join in
the celebrations.
Invitations will be sent to
members who have not attend-
ed for a while due to various
circumstances, so look out for
it - ‘The invitation is in the mail’.
The Shed will be closed
from 23 December and reopen
on Monday, 5 January’2015.
Quotation: One of the most
glorious messes in the world is
the mess created in the living
room on Christmas Day-Don’t
clean it up too quickly.
*Ron Fletcher is secretary of
Trafalgar Men’s Shed
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Peter Heathcote golf club champion
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Boxing
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rafalgar Boxing Gym
has held two interclub
competition
bouts and is going to have
its third competition on
Sunday, 25 May next year.
This competition will
be against other clubs
from Melbourne and surrounding areas. Some of
the young local youths will
be stepping out for the first
time.
This is a competition
where young beginners
learn skill and ring craft,
without excessive punching
and with strict referee rules
as it is a non knockout competition.
The boxers learn about
defence and they build their
stamina before they go to
Olympic style boxing.
Our youth program has
been running for two years
and some of these young
boxers have really improved
their body shape, co-ordination and their skills.
In addition to boxing,
come just to workout. The
club is always looking for
sponsorships or grants to
keep this program going.
As it is a non profit organization, it does struggle to
maintain the up-keep on its
gym.
Come and support your
local youths on 25 May
2015. It will start at 12
o’clock at Trafalgar Boxing
Gym, at the Trafalgar Recreation Reserve on Waterloo
Road Trafalgar.
n a thrilling final round, Peter
Heathcote, has emerged as
Trafalgar Golf Club’s champion winning by one shot from
Stuart Cluning.
Club legend Jeff Hasthorpe
was a further one shot back. The
championship was played over 3
rounds and Peter’s scored rounds
of 75, 81 in the first two rounds.
Going into the final round,
Heathcote was a couple of shots
behind Cluning and Hasthorpe
so needed to shoot a low score.
This he did by shooting the lowest
score of the day, a brilliant 73.
After playing steady golf all
day, Peter bogeyed the Par 3 15th
hole, and this meant he needed to
par the last three holes to clinch
the title.
He made a regulation par 4
on 16, but had some trouble on
the difficult 17th Hole where his
chip shot to the green came up
20 feet short of the pin. He held
his nerve to sink the long putt and
go to the long 18th needing Par
to win.
He hit a nice drive into the
middle of the fairway and played
a solid 6 iron onto the green leaving himself with two putts to secure the championship.
Earlier in the week June Tickell defended the Ladies championship title that she won last year,
with three solid rounds of stroke
play.
In the minor championships:
Mens B grade winner was
Roger Barnes.
Ladies B grade winner was
Aija Owen.
Mens C grade winner was Gerard Kavanagh.
Ladies C grade winner was
Sue Tabuteau.
Mens D grade winner was
Bob Crump.
Veterans winners was Greard
Kavanagh.
Junior winner was Locky Cornish.
By Melanie White
T
Peter Heathcote, Trafalgar Golf Club champion for 2014
Brian Mathews has
been inducted as a
life member
T
rafalgar Victory Football
Club’s Brian Mathews has
been inducted as a life
member of the club.
The announcement was made
at this year’s senior presentation.
Brian has been involved with
the Trafalgar soccer club for the
past 12 years.
Over this time he has made a
significant contribution and held
many positions of responsibility.
For many years Brian mowed
the old soccer pitch on the high
school’s ride-on mower.
It would take him the whole
day to mow the ground and then
mark the lines. Brian would also
clean out the change rooms after
every training session and game.
Often after all had left the
venue and without even as much
as a thank you.
During his time at the club
Brian has coached numerous
teams, been a team manager on
several occasions, held most positions upon the committee (including vice-president and presi-
dent) and been the club’s league
delegate for several seasons.
At the age of 45 Brian even
pulled on the socks and played
an entire season for his beloved
club.
Then five years later, Brian
once again played in the club’s
reserves team before injury took
its toll mid-season.
Indeed Brian has dedicated
himself to Trafalgar Victory FC
over many years and it is not by
chance that he was named the
Senior Club Person of the Year
on three occasions. So from all
at TVFC we wish to thank Brian,
for all he has done and continues
to do for the club.
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he under 16s continue on
its winning way with wins
in Rounds 2 and 3 and is
well placed after day one of its
Round 4 match.
In Round 2, Trafalgar scored
7/135 to Morwell, all out for 59.
Brodie Burgess (42) and
Blair Clymo (35) were the top
scorers for the team.
Zack Brown’s partnership
with Blair was solid at the end of
the innings.
Bowling saw wonderful figures for Brayden Thomas (3/17)
and Grady Cocksedge (3/18).
Tight bowling along with
some great fielding by Brett
Cameron and newcomer Keegan
Tullett helped with this convincing win.
Round 3 saw Trafalgar play
Latrobe. In another fine display
from the talented team, Latrobe
was all out for 111 runs, after
some wonderful bowling and
fielding by the team.
Liam White, Leon Connolly
and Brayden Thomas each took
two wickets and were backed up
with tight fielding led by wicket
keeper Nicole Faltum.
Batting saw solid efforts by
Brodie Burgess (51no) and Nicole Faltum (21). Liam, Brett,
newcomer Brayde Bosman and
returning junior cricketer Jye
Jarvis, all reaching double figures with the bat.
The Under 14 team have
started the season with wins in
Trafalgar senior cricketer Brendan Dawson (third from left) with members of 2029-2030 Trafalgar
Cricket Club A Grade team
their first two matches.
Round 1 against Moe was a
high scoring affair with the U/14
Ships making 6/212 to Moe’s
5/178.
Trafalgar’s high score resulted from the efforts of Cooper Burgess (32), Leo Connolly
(32), Blair Clymo (30), Liam
White (26) and Aydan Connolly
(19).
In Moe’s innings, wicket takers were Aydan (2/16), Luke
Kinder (1/10), Cooper (1/14)
and Luke Cameron (1/24) and
they who were assisted by some
great catching by Nicole Faltum
More of Trafalgar’s Milo in2 cricketers
and Josh Vosper.
The team was assisted by fillin player Renee Faltum.
Round 2 saw the team play
Mirboo North. This game was
decided from the result of the
first night’s play, as Mirboo
North was unable to field a
team for the second week of the
match.
Trafalgar dismissed Mirboo
North for 35 with wickets to
Cougar Millsom, Liam White,
Luke Kinder, Luke Cameron and
Blair Clymo assisted by some
very tight bowling by Nicole Faltum, Aydan Connolly and Riley
White.
There was great fielding by
Leo Connolly and Cooper Burgess.
Trafalgar made 4/52 with top
scorers Cougar Millsom (15)
and Josh Vosper with 9.
Both Trafalgar Under 12
teams had wins in Round 1.
Trafalgar Red played at
home against Thorpdale. Thorpdale made 8/81 with newcomers Andy Daly taking three wickets, Oliver Hennessy two, and
Harry Pace with one. Brothers
Billy and Mitch Claridge took a
wicket each.
In reply, Trafalgar made 7/90
with Oliver making 11 runs and
all new comers Owen McLeodAgland, Louis Hennessy and
Matthew Treadwell all getting
off the mark.
Trafalgar White under 12s
team defeated Moe. Trafalgar
made 7/97 with returning players Riley White and Oscar Robinson making 19 and 7 runs
respectively.
They were well supported
by all players who managed to
get runs especially newcomers
Blake White and John Brand.
Moe made 7/76. Our wicket
takers were Denis Dyke (2/6),
Renee Faltum (2/3), Amy Cam-
eron (1/4), Riley White (1/4)
and new comer Hayden Edwards
(1/4).
Milo in2 cricketers
having fun
This year, the weather has been
kinder for our Milo in2 cricketers.
While a couple of sessions
had to be held on the netball
courts due to renovation of the
oval, the participants have enjoyed their hour-long sessions
led by senior players, Brendan
Dawson and Scott Moorhouse.
The sessions begin with warm
up games for all the children
and then they are split into two
groups, where age appropriate
activities are played to help the
up-and-coming cricket stars.
All aspects of the game are
taught to the children with the
session finishing with a wellearned Zooper!
All participants receive a Milo
in2 cricket pack which contains
a backpack, t-shirt, drink bottle,
Milo, ball and bat.
The club would like to thank
parents and older siblings who
have assisted with the program.
The club would like to thank
the following sponsors for their
support of junior cricket :- Norm
Oliver Butchers; S&S Equipment
Hire, Gracies Bakery, BK’s; The
Criterion Hotel, Mc Donalds
- Moe, Hungry Jacks, Subway,
Fishbits, Boyles Hardware, CM &
MF White Builders, and Caltex Trafalgar.
Senior cricketers poised for finals
By Liam Durkin
T
rafalgar’s senior cricketers continue to shape the
future of the club with the
First XI currently placed second
and the Second XI first on their
respective Central Gippsland
Cricket Association ladders.
The First XI took a huge scalp
by defeating early premiership favourites Morwell in Round 3.
Batting first, Trafalgar captain
Rhys Holdsworth continued his
red-hot start to the season by
smoking his way to 96 before falling just short of his century.
He was supported in partnerships with Aiden George and
Trevor Cox, who dug the side
out of trouble to get the total to
8/187.
Klay Butler and Daniel Heathcote also scored valuable runs
down the order, putting on 25 for
the ninth wicket.
In reply, Morwell looked
steady early, before a middle
order collapse triggered by Klay
Butler (2/33) ensured the game
was put out of their reach. In
a great team effort, Trafalgar’s
bowlers went for the kill, taking
7/40 after Morwell was looking
competitive at 3/77.
Four Trafalgar bowlers each
took two wickets, with Nathan
Simpson gave nothing away during an exceptional spell of 2/13
off 10 overs including five maidens.
The evergreen Trevor Cox
picked up key wickets to finish
with 2/22 and Daniel Heathcote
sent the stumps flying with 2/9.
This confidence-boosting win
was countered by a shock loss to
Moe the following week.
Trafalgar were well on their
way early, with Will Cheatley
who finished with 4/31 tearing
through the top order, grabbing
two quick wickets to have Moe
on the ropes at 2/12. From there,
Moe scrambled to eventually post
a par score of 140.
Nathan Simpson was again
economical, taking key middle
order wickets to finish with 2/21.
He was well supported by Trevor
Cox who took 2/31.
In a frustrating batting display,
a number of players got starts but
were unable to make the most of
their opportunities.
John Asmussen and Will
Cheatley dug deep to get Trafalgar out of trouble at 5/59, putting on 50 for the sixth wicket,
yet their determined effort was in
vain as Cheatley’s fighting 53 was
not quite enough to get the Ships
across the line and his dismissal
ended the match, with Trafalgar
an agonising five runs shy of victory.
The side then got its season
back on track with a relatively
easy win over Thorpdale.
Batting first Trafalgar was in a
spot of bother early at 2/15.
Man of the match Aiden
George stroked a fine 102 to
record his long awaited maiden
century for the Ships.
Chris Robinson returned to
form with a scintillating 83 that
had many a fielder ducking for
cover.
Nathan Simpson also made a
few runs down the order, scoring a valuable 29 to see Trafalgar
post an imposing 6/270.
Will Cheatley was lion-hearted
as ever with the ball, collecting
2/34 along with Daniel Heathcote
who dismissed both openers to
take 2/29.
Rhys Holdsworth did his best
to make up for his effort with the
bat, stealing figures of 2/55.
The win sees the First XI move
to second position on the ladder
which gives them a chance to play
off in the one day final next Feb-
ruary.
Second XI
Under the inspirational leadership of Mark Wynne and Jasin
Hopkins, the Second XI is yet to
lose a match and has recorded
comprehensive victories over the
last month.
In its Round 3 fixture against
Moe on the dangerous Racecourse turf, Trafalgar batted first
and the opening pair of Brendan
Dawson and Liam White got the
side off to a great start, putting
on 67 for the first wicket and the
Ships eventually posted 4/174.
Jackson Noonan came in at second drop to make his highest
score in senior cricket, stroking
a well-paced 61.
Trafalgar’s bowlers did their
job to ensure Moe fell short.
Kingsley Rajasingam proved a
handful on the crumbling pitch
as he collected 2/19, whilst David Bremner scared the life out of
the opposition batsmen with 2/28
in tandem with Liam Durkin who
also picked up two middle order
wickets.
The next game saw Trafalgar
have a surprisingly easy win over
Mirboo North. Captain Mark
Wynne returned after a week off
and plundered the opposition
bowling to all parts of the ground,
smashing his way to a hard hitting 86.
His apprentice at the crease,
Jasin Hopkins, played his role
to perfection, as he dispatched
anything that was dropped short,
scoring a well-constructed 41.
The Ships were cruising at 1/130
and looked set to post a huge total.
In a scenario all too familiar
to followers of Trafalgar Cricket
Club, saw yet another collapse of
monumental proportions and Trafalgar was bundled out for 160.
The effort in defending a gettable total was credit to all bowlers who bent their backs and
chipped in with wickets to see
Mirboo North dismissed for 93.
The pick of the bowlers was
undoubtedly David Bremner,
who was simply too quick for
everyone and he finished with the
astonishing figures of 3/5 off 10
overs with seven maidens.
Blair Clymo bowled well without much luck yet collected 2/21.
Craig Nielsen made a good
return to cricket with 2/17 and
took a one handed ‘blinder’ at
first slip to wrap up the innings.
The Round 6 match against
Rawson was one of the most onesided wins in recent memory and
possibly one of the lowest opposition scores in the club’s history.
Trafalgar’s bowlers were on
song from ball one and dismissed
their opponents for a mere 23
runs.
Five Trafalgar bowlers took
wickets in a display which demonstrated that the future of Trafalgar Cricket Club is very bright.
Fourteen year old Liam White
took 3/2, 13 year old Leo Connolly had batsmen literally jumping
out of the way of the ball, as he
made an impression in his first
game of senior cricket, taking
2/3 and 16 year old George Smith
chipped in with 1/12.
Liam Durkin (19yo) also
cashed in taking 3/3. The remaining wicket went to Craig
Nielsen (veteran) 1/2.
Trafalgar chased down the
runs before tea with Mark Wynne
scoring the winning runs as he
made a casual 48. Jasin Hopkins
smashed 36 not out before unselfishly declaring to wrap up the
innings at 1/117.
Both the firsts and seconds
are looking to maintain their winning ways before Christmas and
cement places in the top four.
Disappointing
start to Traf
Bowls
pennant season
By Ian Riley
Pennant
The disappointing start to
the season continues for the
Division One team, although
recent wins for the Division
Three side has lifted spirits.
Now the sunnier days
are arriving come down to
the club on a Saturday afternoon, relax and support the
teams playing for your town.
Corporate Bowls
Corporate Bowl began on 5
November and the support
was fantastic, a great turn
out.
Lots of fun at this social
get-together and there is still
time to enter or just join in
for a laugh.
If you are interested call
Peter Dart on 0488 134 313,
or leave a message on the
club phone 5633 1274.
Come down to the club
before 6pm and talk to our
organisers and members.
Sponsors
This month we say a special
thank you to Bendigo Bank,
Trafalgar Post Office, Bell
Banne and Ropan Financial
Planning Services for their
support.
Traf junior tennis
S
everal of Trafalgar Tennis Club’s junior players
competed in the Baw Baw
Tennis Association’s Singles tennis Championships on Sunday 9
November.
Spread over two sites because
of numbers - Drouin and Warragul - competition at all levels was
of a high standard and played
with great sportsmanship.
Trafalgar Tennis Club Con-
gratulates:
Stephen Darvill: Boys 15 and
under Champion and Boys 18
and under runner up.
Winsome Sheehy: Girls 11
and under Champion and Girls
By Rod Cheatley
Woody’s pearl of
wisdom
When a man steals your wife
there is no better revenge
than to let him keep her.
Trafalgar Bowls
Club Inc.
7 – 13 Seven Mile Rd.
(P.O. Box 125)
TRAFALGAR
Ph:(03) 5633 1274
Fax:(03) 5633 2820
email: trafalgarbowlsclub@lizzy.com.au
We have fully licensed premises including a
commercial kitchen available for hire.
Every Friday night we have
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Happy Hour.
Lawn bowls and
indoor carpet bowls.
New members
and visitors most
welcome.
The oval on 24 October after the works
T
Cheers Bar
Down at the Cheers Bar at
the Friday night Meat and
Beer Raffle is as popular as
ever. Happy hour begins at
5.30pm - 6.30pm with the
meat raffle commencing at
6pm.
Norman ‘Norm’ Hinchcliffe was overheard telling
Steve ‘Coach’ Dawson, “If
you get an email telling you
that you can catch Ebola
from tins of ham then delete
it. It’s SPAM”
Whilst
fishing
off
McLaughlin’s beach Terry
‘Dr Crane’ Comber said,
“Look at that dead bird”
when Neil ‘Cliff’ Cumming
instantly looked up to the sky
and said, “Where?”
Finally, congratulations
to Alex Brodie for making
his girlfriend Helen’s dream
come true, when he married
her in a castle. You wouldn’t
have thought it though from
the miserable look on her
face as they were bouncing
around.
Recreation Reserve
Renovation
13 and under runner up
Scarlett Sheehy: Girls 15 and
under runner up
Amy Chaplain: Girls 15 and
under Champion and Girls 18
and under runner up.
winner.
The night was popular
with a lot of interest on many
of the runners. Well organised by Peter Dart, I have no
doubt this may well become
an annual event.
Melbourne Cup
The Calcutta proved a huge
success, with congratulations going to Ryan Evison
for his winning bid on Protectionist, the eventual Cup
Stephen Darvill
Scarlett Sheehy and Amy Chaplain
Winsome Sheehy
Traf Park honours Ruth Speck
By Alan Smith*
S
talwart lady bowler of
Trafalgar Park Bowls Club,
Ruth Speck, was recently
awarded life membership of the
club.
Ruth received her award after
many years of distinguished service to the club, both as a bowler
and as housekeeping co-ordinator at the club.
Ruth bowled at the highest
level in the club for many years
and has won many club championships.
It was only recently that Ruth
was forced to give up playing
bowls through back pain.
Ruth was largely responsible
for keeping our clubrooms and
surroundings in such good condition over many years.
Congratulations, Ruth on receiving this prestigious award!
Ruth was presented with her
award recently by president Bob
McPherson at a recent twilight
event.
New Trafalgar Park Bowls Club life member Ruth Speck
Bowls in full swing
Bowls is now in full swing with
our bowlers contesting pennant
as well as club events and club
championships.
With daylight saving and generally finer weather, all bowlers
are now enjoying the good conditions.
Twilight bowls is also another
popular event held at 5.30pm on
the second and fourth Thursdays
of the month.
For a reasonable $14 bowlers
enjoy a game of social bowls, followed by a delicious two-course
meal and an inclusive raffle draw.
The last such roast pack raffle
was won by Alan Smith.
November’s Bendigo Bank
Wal’s pairs was recently held on
5 November with eventual win-
ners being Richard and Marian
Chetland.
Congratulations to the winners and all placegetters.
Anyone wanting to play or
find out more about this event
can ring Peter on 5633 1066.
Our club is always on the
lookout for new members, be
they individuals, couples or
families.
You will be afforded a warm
welcome should you wish to inspect our pleasant clubrooms
and surroundings. We offer a
full range of indoor and outdoor
bowls competitions.
For details phone president
Bob McPherson on 5633 1336.
Readers are also reminded that our pleasant and well
equipped clubrooms are available for hire to approved applicants. Our rates are very reasonable and we offer well equipped
kitchen and bar facilities.
*Alan is Trafalgar Park Bowls
Club’s vice-president.
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Folding Night
for the Traf News February Edition
Tuesday 28 January, 7:30pm
he spirit of Trafalgar’s pioneers has been evident at
the recreation reserve in
recent months.
When the reserve was proclaimed in 1890, local farmers
ploughed, sowed and rolled the
ground to provide a home for
the Trafalgar football and cricket
clubs.
One hundred and twenty four
years later, members of the two
clubs continue the tradition.
In recent years, a number of
attempts to improve the playing
surface have been thwarted by
the weather. This year, the weather gods have smiled, so far.
The oval was in poor condition at the end of last summer
and unfit for football in the first
round of the 2014 Mid Gippsland
Football League season.
The ground condition worsened when winter rains set in and
by the end of July, the ground was
a bog.
Training was taken from the
ground and use minimised.
Pressure on the ground is immense.
In winter, four Trafalgar
MGFL teams and three Trafalgar
CGJFL teams train and play on the
ground. This summer, two senior
and four junior cricket teams and
40 MiloIn2Cricketers will call the
ground home - at present the oval
is used for cricket competition
five days each week and training
on another.
The Trafalgar Recreation Precinct Committee of Management
determined major work was
required and appointed experienced turf manager Wayne Farrell, to advise and coordinate the
work.
He was assisted by the ever
reliable Adrian Bragagnolo.
Wayne arranged for the
ground to be re-sown as soon
as the football season was over.
In preparation, the ground was
sprayed to destroy weeds.
Trafalgar played in the MGFL
Reserves Preliminary Final on 30
August. Within minutes of their
defeat Murray Tuck started to rotary hoe the oval.
Darren Farrell, Trevor Megee
and Ray Wall combined in an
endeavour to improve surface
drainage on the western and
northern boundaries of the
ground.
Shelby Anderson arrived the
following day with power harrows and seeder and put in
350kg of seed.
Trafalgar recreation reserve’s main oval on 12 July
The ground was then fertilised
and rolled.
The work required the use
of specialised machinery and
experienced operators. These
were made available at no cost.
Gibsons Groundspread donated
fertiliser.
Since then, regular rain has
promoted strong grass growth
and the ground has been sliced
and mown. Trafalgar Cricket Club
played on the new surface for the
first time on 26 October, eight
weeks after work commenced.
The travelling irrigator previously donated by Manno and
Adrian Romano of Turbo Reel Irrigation will be put to good use
over the coming months in an
endeavour to maintain a strong
grass cover which will hold the
surface together during next winter.
The Football/Netball, Junior
Football and Cricket Clubs accept
that this will be costly as irrigation water on the oval is drawn
from the town supply and is not
subsidised.
Installation of a bore would
reduce the cost of irrigation
water across the entire reserve
from a prospective $25,000 over
The main oval on 31 August during the renovation works
the coming summer to less than
$500. Negotiations with Baw Baw
Shire are in progress and it is
hoped the Shire will contribute
half the cost of the project.
The oval renovation project
continued the tradition of volunteers developing and maintaining
the oval at the Recreation reserve,
work which is supplemented by a
modest annual contribution from
Baw Baw Shire Council.
The renovation work undertaken in August/September
2014 has an estimated value of
$10,000 to $12,000.
In the February 2013 edition
of Traf News I wrote that the
Football/Netball, Junior Football
and Cricket Clubs contribute a
total of about $30,000 each year
in cash and kind to maintain the
reserve.
Trafalgar Lions Club and Trafalgar Boxing Club also make a
contribution to ground maintenance.
An electronic scoreboard was
installed at the reserve at the start
of the football season and is used
by the Football/Netball, Junior
Football and Cricket Clubs. The
project, funded by the Football/
Netball Club and supported by
the Cricket Club, has significantly
enhanced facilities at the Reserve.
It involved materials and labour conservatively estimated to
be worth $35,000.
Over the last 124 years, the Trafalgar community has made an
immense investment in the recreation reserve, an investment of
both money and sweat, prompted
by community spirit and a belief
in shaping our own destiny.
We must ensure it continues
for the next 124 years.
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TO ALL OUR ADVERTISERS IN 2014
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