26 Bridge Connection December 2010

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Bridge Connection
Edition 26 December 2010
Community Newspaper for the Mia Mia — Redesdale Region
Incorporating Heathcote, Derrinal, Glenhope, Baynton, Sidonia,
Barfold, Langley, Metcalfe, Sutton Grange, Elphinstone and Kyneton.
Photo: Phillip Don, Barfold
Sunday 6 March 2011
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-119 acres of bushland
-5 minutes from
Lake Eppalock
-Dam, power available
$450,000
For more info please call the owners
Berni and Brett Campbell 03 54255501
Redesdale Mia Mia P.S. are putting
on a Spectacular Star Circus!
Where: Redesdale Mia Mia P.S. Oval
When: Tuesday 14th December
Time: The midway opens at 5.30 and the Circus
begins at 6pm.
Entry: $1.00 per person, chn under 5 free.
Who: Everyone is welcome. Come and see the
children of our community perform up a storm!
Enquiries: The tickets and Advertising Group c/o
Redesdale Mia Mia P.S.
5425 3155
Enjoy the experience….
4 Market Street Kyneton
T 5422 3867
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Bridge Connection Inc.
ADVERTISING
Berni and Brett Campbell T 54255501
bridgeconnection@ymail.com
CONTRIBUTIONS
Letters to the Editor/Classifieds
Local News
Our People
Church Services Guide
257 Meadow Valley Road Mia Mia Vic. 3444
Local Schools
CONTACTS
Editor Berni Campbell
T 54255501 bridgeconnection@ymail.com
President Janette Johnson T 54392540
Vice President Sue Stewart
T 54392618 sj.stewart@live.com.au
Secretary Regina Bennett 54255402
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Environment
Berni Campbell bridgeconnection@ymail.com
Deadline: 20th of the month
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16-24
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26-27
Youth Page
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Coming Events
29-34
Reports
35-43
History Snippets
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Fire Recovery News
45
Calendar
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Personality of the Month
Ted Hanbury of Redesdale
20-23
reginabennett@dodo.com.au
Treasurer Brett Campbell
T 54255501 bridgeconnection@ymail.com
CIRCULATION
800 printed copies distributed within
The Bridge Connection is a free,
volunteer-produced community newspaper.
It is published monthly and funded by advertising.
Advertising enquiries can be directed to
Editor: Berni Campbell
Mia Mia-Redesdale Region, incorporating
Heathcote, Glenhope, Baynton, Sidonia,
Barfold, Langley, Metcalfe, Sutton
Grange,
Derrinal, Elphinstone and Kyneton.
Circulated widely within and beyond
this region via email.
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Letters to the Editor / Classifieds
Baptism
Wedding
Karly Dickson
only daughter of John and Kerry Dickson
of Swan Hill and
Matthew Shea
L-R: Arch Deacon Tony White, Kerrie holding Archie,
James and Archies' Godmother Dianne Sievers.
Archer James Shea Smithwick,
son of Kerrie Shea Smithwick and James Smithwick
of Barfold, was Baptised at the Barfold Union Church
on Sunday 24th October
by Archdeacon Tony White from Kyneton.
Family and friends attended from Talmalmo,
Albury, Lancaster and Bendigo.
Kerrie was baptised at this lovely little Church back in
1985 and she and James were married there in
May 2009 by Father Tony.
Deaths
Ellen Cooney
4th August 1954
-16th November 2010
The Redesdale Revellers are saddened by the passing of
former cast member Ellen Cooney. Ellen was an enthusiastic
member of the group who always wore the biggest, brightest
smile. After being diagnosed with breast cancer she
continued to perform with the group for a couple of years
until the treatment became too wearing and she had to
withdraw.
In reality she was a very beautiful woman whose beauty 'went
the full depth', - the smile you see was always there. She was
matter-of-fact about her illness, never cursing her bad luck or
wishing it were all over. She'll not be forgotten.
Ellen leaves her husband, Brian,
her daughter, Jasmine, and son Ben.
eldest son of Ray & Margaret Shea
of Barfold
was married in the garden
at 362 Watchbox Road on
4th December at 4.45 p.m.
followed by a reception at the Redesdale Hall.
Deaths
Tracy Offer
Recently we were saddened by the news of the tragic accident
involving Lachlan Pearce’s mum, Tracy Offer. Tracy was a
friendly face at our school, often staying for a chat after
school with staff, parents and students. Tracy was willing to
help out where she could, including being involved in all of
the fundraising activities we have held this year. We extend
our condolences to Lachlan, Lisa and Tracy’s family.'
- Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School
Joseph ‘Henry’ McGrath, Redesdale
25.7.1943 - 13.11.2010
On Saturday the 13th of November, Redesdale lost a valued
Community Elder and Lifelong C.F.A member of over 50
years, Henry McGrath after a short battle with Cancer.
He was farewelled in a touching Graveside Service at Axedale
arranged by his two sons, Luke and Ryan on Thursday the
18th of. November.
As a testimony to his popularity over 100 mourners gathered
to pay their respects and in a fitting tribute fellow C.F.A
members and friends formed a Guard of Honour, his casket
draped proudly in the C.F.A flag and, of course his
Collingwood scarf! Afterwards friends and family gathered at
the Redesdale Hall for a “wake” that lasted all day and that
Henry would have been proud of – great food, great
company and a cold beer!
So as the community says goodbye to this very popular local
identity, it is with heavy hearts that Luke and Ryan say
goodbye to their beloved Dad, and thank everyone for their
kindness and support.
- Luke McGrath
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Deaths
Leo Rutter
3rd July 1935— 27th November 2010
Regular visitor to Mia Mia for over 20 years.
Your visits will be missed. Your love of this place will live
on through the visits to Mia Mia by your children and
grandchildren. Sympathy to Lorraine, Wendy,
Anthony, Paul and families.
The Campbell Family, Mia Mia
FOR SALE
1950’s Kitchen Dresser
Good condition
$150
If interested please call Kevin
0409 799 730
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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ongoing success of Bridge Connection—
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Loddon Murray
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You may have already read about it and been tempted. Good
news! It’s not too late to apply for a City of Greater Bendigo
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If you are passionate about your community or your industry,
want to learn more about the region and improve your
knowledge and skills, then this program is for you. On
average you will be required to attend two days per month
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Tel 54255501 / bridgeconnection@ymail.com
Got something to
crow about?
Let us know!
or Berni and Brett 54255501
Pictured are Rachel Paterson from Heathcote and David Barker from
Rochester (previously Redesdale) with Antarctic team leader, Rachel
Lamont (centre) who inspired the Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program participants during the year.
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REDESDALE ART SHOW
4 5th, AND 6th MARCH 2011
REDESDALE HALL
Paintings, Sculpture and Craft
th,
Fantastic New Business
for Redesdale
In conjunction with the Melbourne Food and Wine
Festival, Redesdale Hall will be hosting an art show.
All artists and crafters from the district are invited to
participate in the art show. Applications will be available
soon. If you are interested in offering work for display and
sale, please contact Chris Moule on 0402 238 870.
The Art Show itself is will consist of an opening on Friday
night 04 March at 6.30 pm with food and wine supplied,
with opening times for viewing and sales from 10am to
5pm on Saturday and Sunday 05 and 06 March 2011.
All are welcome to the opening and viewing days.
Mia Mia Social Events – Keeping in Touch
Join our email list and we'll keep you informed of Mia Mia
events such as our Australia Day Breakfast, Trivia Night,
Flower Show, Art Shows, BBQs, cricket and
tennis matches, and more.
Just email the Mia Mia Hall Committee at
miamiasocial@gmail.com
and you'll know what's on.
We welcome any ideas you have on community activities.
Let's make better use of our community resources such as
the Hall and the Flat as well as the people. If you are able
to distribute flyers for coming events please let us know
how many you need.
A big thank-you to Ned Upton for keeping the oval and
the area around the Hall looking so good and to all those
who contributed their time to assist in our events in 2010.
LAKE EPPALOCK
Tel 54392608
Sam’s favourite hamburgers and pizza,
homemade sausage rolls, takeaway food, fish and chips,
hot and cold drinks, icecreams, fishing gear, bait, maps,
licences, ice, gas bottle swap and mini golf.
PHONE ORDERS WELCOME
BAM Produce and Stock Feed open at 298 North
Redesdale rd Redesdale is up and running with a good
range of horse feed, including oaten, wheaten and Lucerne
chaff, if your horse has founded or is over weight they have
D&M Stockfeeds Maintain and Treatment formula
designed by a vet, and for the high performance horses a
range of performance feeds.
Layers pellets for your home chickens, chick crumble and
grower food. Oats, wheat and dog food too. Rabbit food
of different varieties, depending on how fussy your bunny
is. Wormers for dogs big and small, birds and chickens, fish
food, also bird seed and bird treats along with a variety of
other products.
Michele runs the business and has been in Redesdale for
over 19 years now, and has always had a love for her
animals, leaving her job at Harvey Norman Computer Store
to run this small family business. If you have any special
needs ask Michele she should be able to get it in for you.
And with EFT POS facilities now available buying couldn’t
be easier. So they are down the road heading to Metcalfe
Pool Caravan Park about 3klms on the right, not hard to
find with the signs out front or you can call on 54253185.
Why not Call in today!!
298 North Redesdale Road
Redesdale
Tel 54253185 Fax 54253186
bamproduce@ymail.com
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KYNETON Inc.
A very happy Christmas & New Year to all. May all that can be
done to realise hopes, aspirations and dreams for 2011 be
done! May we all be faithful to them, as best we can empower
ourselves to do so. And may we be thankful and grateful for
good, healthy family relationships and friendships. Peace be
with you all!
Friday, 10th December @ 2pm @ Kyneton Community &
learning Centre. U3A Kyneton invites all interested in listening
to Dr Ray Brindle, a Malmsbury resident, chat about transport
issues. He was an employee in the Federal Government’s Bureau
of Transport. A well credentialed transport planner and
researcher, since leaving the Commonwealth Public Service he
has been doing, inter alia, consultancy work, which has included
work in Doha (Qatar). Dr Brindle is Editor of the international
peer-reviewed journal “Road and Transport Research” and also
works from his home at Malmsbury as an independent
consultant on traffic and planning matters. He is a former Chief
Scientist of ARRB where, for many years, he provided researchbased information to local government on road and traffic
management.
Friday, 17th December: U3A Kyneton will conclude its year on
17th December with a Christmas function, commencing at
12.30pm, at the Uniting Church of St Andrew’s, Ebden Street,
Kyneton. Light luncheon and entertainment. RSVP 5422 3828.
2011 enrolments: U3A Kyneton will recommence its activities
for the First Term of 2011 on Monday, 4th February. Registration may occur from 1st January. The Annual Membership Fee
is $30, if join before 30th June. If join for a term, the fee is $10
for each term (Associate Membership). There are four terms in
a year. Inquiries 5423 5223.
Thank you to the Bridge Connection team for its willingness to
provide information about U3A Kyneton activities. Wonderful.
U3A Kyneton Inc. is a community of people who are
encouraged to share educational, creative and leisure
activities, drawing on the skills of one another, with
creative social interaction being a key objective. It is an
affiliated member of the U3A Network-Victoria Inc.
(t/ph 9670 3659), which aims to promote a continuing
lifetime of learning and wellbeing. The U3A Victorian
He is a member of the Kyneton Traffic Task Force that was Network website http://home.vicnet.net.au/~u3avic/
formed after the “Kyneton Conference” in May. This Task
Force is currently mainly involved in trying to get the best out of
the new pedestrian crossing being installed in Mollison Street,
which we argued was a lesser priority than dealing with traffic
and pedestrian movements at the nearby Jennings
Street intersection. We hope to work cooperatively with
Council officers on other traffic-related concerns in the New
Year. His address will include local/regional issues.
Inquiries 5422 3828
December: The Bird Observers Group will be
Tuesday,
investigating the water birds in the low wetland area of
Malmsbury Reservoir in Port Wines Road, Lauriston. It’s many
years since the water has extended to this area. Meet at the
Kyneton Community Learning Centre at 9am. Car pooling
arranged. Inquiries 5422 2187.
14th
Douglas McIver
Secretary, U3A Kyneton Inc
c/o Kyneton Community & Learning Centre Inc
34 Mollison Street (PO Box 662) Kyneton
t 03 5422 3828
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Interested? Call Sue Stewart T 54392618
AESOP’S ATTIC
Good Books—Great Service
OPEN 7 DAYS
24a High Street Kyneton Vic. 3444
T 03 5422 6059 F 03 54223458
Bill McGrath
Redesdale
- Quality Painting Service
E Aesop@bigpond.net.au
www.aesopsattic.com.au
Mobile: 0409-948 576 H: 54253180
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Victorian Government
Bushfire Scholarship Program
Get Well Soon! Cr Rod Campbell
City of Greater Bendigo former mayor Cr Rod Campbell is
suffering a recurrence of the rare Guillain-Barre syndrome
(GBS) has been moved to the Austin Hospital to receive
further specialized treatment.
We wish Rod a speedy recovery and hope to see him out and
about in our community again soon.
Metcalfe
Monthly Movies
1pm December 14th:
‘We’re no angels’ starring Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray and
Peter Ustinov. Cost: $5, includes a scrumptious Christmas
afternoon tea. Booking required by 10th December to
Everyone Welcome
Farmers, Know Your Legal Obligations
Dot: 54232635
A series of booklets outlining the legal and regulatory
obligations relevant to the conduct of a farming business in
Victoria has been released by the Department of Primary
Industries (DPI). The booklets are an outcome of the
Streamlining and Property Management Project which investigated incidences of red tape or blockages to the progress of
planning applications for farm development and enterprise
change activities.
Designed for use by land managers and primary producers,
the booklets provide a list of the relevant legislation and
explain their purpose. The free booklets are titled Biodiversity, Chemical Management, Introduction to Occupational
Health and Safety, Livestock Management, Noxious Weed
and Pest Animal Management, Soil Management, Waste
Management, and Water Management.
Copies are available online at www.new.dpi.vic.gov.au or
by calling the DPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186.
The Victorian Government, through Skills Victoria, is
offering scholarships for eligible persons who have been
disadvantaged as a result of the February 2009 bushfires.
Assistance Available
There are a maximum of 250 scholarships available, valued at
$500 per scholarship. These scholarships are for training
costs associated with undertaking any nationally recognised
qualification including:
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•
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Occupational courses
Certificates I to IV and Diploma or Advanced
Diploma qualifications offered at a Registered Training
Organisation in Victoria
Degree Courses at universities in Victoria.
If your application is successful, the scholarship is payable on
evidence of enrolment.
Am I eligible?
You must meet both of the following criteria to be eligible to
apply for one of these scholarships:
1.
You enrolled in a nationally recognised qualification on
or after 1 March 2009; and
2.
You (or your household) hold a Victorian Bushfire
Reconstruction and Recovery Authority (VBRRA)
Blue Referral Card or Department of Human Services
(DHS) Blue Referral Card.
There is no age limit for applicants. The course undertaken
by the scholarship recipient can only be undertaken through a
Registered Training Organisation or Victorian university.
250 scholarships available, valued at $500 each. Closing date
for applications: 30 June 2011 or until all available scholarships are awarded, whichever comes first. Eligible persons
can apply for a maximum of one bushfire scholarship.
The award of a scholarship will be at the discretion of Skills
Victoria.
For further information regarding eligibility, call the
Bushfire Scholarships Team at Skills Victoria on
(03) 9637 2635 or email skills@diird.vic.gov.au.
Pass-the-Parcel
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Wooden Toys & Educational Games
Mobile Children's Entertainment
Face Paint, training & supplies
5 High Street Kyneton
1300 88 44 67
www.pass-the-parcel.com.au
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Heathcote Pool
Saturday
15th January
2-6pm
Presents an
Local musicians, karaoke, sausage sizzle,
inflatable kids entertainment,
stencilling (fancy version of graffiti),
water balloon war and kids games
More info:
Heathcote Visitor Information Centre
03 5433 3121
15th December 2010
-15th February 2011
FREE ADMISSION
Moonlight Cinema
‘MARMADUKE’ Rated ‘G’
Saturday 22nd January
approx. 9pm
Heathcote Showgrounds
Venue: Bendigo Pottery
Midland Highway Epsom
More info: Chris Moule
0402 238 870
www.bendigoartsociety.org.au
More info: Heathcote Information Centre
03 5433 3121
James Halliday
Australian
Wine Companion
VINEYARD ~ CELLAR DOOR ~ BISTRO
HEATHCOTE WINE REGION
Open 7 Days
Sample some great wines or try our fusion of
Asian, European and Australian cuisine.
Examples from our menu: Beef Shabu Shabu,
Beef Fondue, Sirloin Steak, Yabby Steam Basket,
Gosht Rogan Josh, Red Chicken Curry…
Please visit our website to explore our full menu.
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Group lunches and all dinners with pre-booking.
We can cater for parties and corporate events.
We also have a beautiful verandah overlooking
the vineyard and a children’s playground.
Gibb Road Toolleen
Victoria 3551
Phone/Fax 03 5433 6133
Andreas Greiving 0432 501 135
Henni Greiving 0402 938 600
andreas@domaineasmara.com
www.domaineasmara.com
HOW TO FIND US:
From Heathcote take the Northern Highway towards Echuca.
Travel 20km. Turn right into Gibb Road.
Travel 500 metres. We are on the left.
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CFA Brigades Blessed
Do you wish to be
included in a Home
Garden Design and
Plant Selection Program?
Photo: Alison Ross
The 22nd Annual Fire Brigade Service was held at Metcalfe
Uniting Church on 14th November . The Service is held each
year to honour the members of all our local brigades and
thank them for their dedication and diligence as we approach
another fire season.
All brigades from the Metcalfe Group as well as Mia Mia,
Malmsbury and Kyneton are invited. Rev Phil Lyles
conducted the service and most brigades were represented.
Each year a Brigade member is an "Honoured Guest" in
recognition of their contribution.
This year it was Captain Jo Willen of Chewton Brigade.
-Dot Smith, Metcalfe
Our Wellbeing Group is seeking participants in a program to
be conducted in late Summer and into Autumn to assist with
the planning and planting/replanting of garden areas effected by the fires.
The focus will be on matching plants to garden aspects such
as difficult spots, bird/insect attractive plants, Water Smart
planting, etc.
Judging from the excellent entries the November Edition of
Bridge Connection, there is an active core of hardworking
gardeners in our communities.
If you would like to participate in the program
Photo: Kate Hicks, Glenhope
Above: Pohlman’s Creek in Franklins Lane Glenhope
was flowing rapidly pm Saturday 27th November.
ELLERTON
BOWEN THERAPY
MIA VALLEY ESTATE
Pam & Norbert Baumgartner Cellar Door Open 10 am—5pm daily
203 Daniels Lane Mia Mia Vic. 3444 T 5425 5515
www.miavalleyestate.com.au
MOBILE SERVICE
www.ellertonbowen.com.au
0458 988 997
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Mia Mia
Month
Total
(mm)
Metcalfe 150th
Commemorative Ware For Sale
We have a number of 150th commemorative wine
glasses and mugs left for sale at a reduced price of $8.
If you would like to purchase any please contact
Dot Smith on 54232635 or Marg Naish 0416024698.
There is also commemorative wine available
for purchase at Coliban Valley Wines (Cabernet}
- Metcalfe Redesdale Rd for $20.
Redesdale
Annual Month
Total
Total
(mm)
(mm)
Eppalock
Annual Month
Total
Total
(mm)
(mm)
Annual
Total
(mm)
Jan
26.5
26.5
Jan
37.1
37.1
Jan
12.0
12.0
Feb
55.0
81.5
Feb
47.0
84.1
Feb
44.0
56.0
March
85.5
167.0
March
101.0
185.1
March
73.2
129.2
April
58.0
225.0
April
75.9
261.0
April
63.1
192.3
May
48.0
273.0
May
50.5
312.4
May
51.5
243.8
June
82.0
355.0
June
77.8
390.2
June
65.6
309.4
July
74.0
429.0
July
91.5
481.7
July
64.6
374.0
August
114.0
543.0
August
142.6
624.3
August
113.9
487.9
Sept
78.0
621.0
Sept
99.5
723.8
Sept
67.6
555.5
Oct
133.0
754.0
Oct
169.5
893.3
Oct
120.8
676.3
Nov
174.5
928.5
Nov
156.3
1049.6
Nov
105.8
782.1
Thanks to Mary Bennett (Mia Mia)
Betty Sagieschek (Redesdale)
and Eppalock for these rainfall figures.
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JOIN A GROUP!
Heathcote
Just some of the active local groups
in our area:
Mia Mia Craft and Chatter
1st Friday of the month, 10am-4pm
Mia Mia Mechanics Institute
Joyce Newton 54253191 / Janette Johnson 54392540
Redesdale-Mia Mia Playgroup
Mondays during school terms 10-12noon
Sue Stewart 54392618
Redesdale ‘Get Active’ program for Women
Sue Stewart 54392618
Redesdale Dance Lessons
Mondays 7-9pm Gloria 54253123
Metalfe Senior Citizens
Every second Thursday, midday to 4.30pm
Metcalfe Hall, $5 membership per year
$8 lunch—3-course meal Dot Smith 54232635
Heathcote Playgroup
Cathleen Laffan 0431 572 081
Heathcote Learn to Dance
Tuesdays, 7-9pm
Uniting Church Hall 133 High St.
Cost: $6 including cuppa
54332761 / 54332923
Heathcote U3A
June 54332376
P.O. Box 758 Heathcote 3523
heathcoteu3a@y7mail.com
Kyneton U3A
Doug McIver, secretary
c/o Kyneton Community and Learning Centre Inc.
34 Mollison St. / P.O. Box 662 Kyneton
t 03 54223828
175 High St Heathcote
T: 54 332 010
Enrolment Day Friday January 28 at 10.30am
At the Guide Hall, High St. Heathcote
$30 annual subscription or $15 to June 2011
January: 3rd Wednesday of the month
DVD, slide and video afternoon in Guide Hall
Armchair Travel
2nd Monday of the month
7pm at the Guide Hall
Next program: Monday14th February.
Topic to be announced.
Tai Chi
First and third Wednesdays of the month
December date: 15th December
Coffee Morning
Last Friday of the month at 10.30am
Next coffee morning: January 28th at the Guide Hall
We are starting a ‘Book Swap’ at our coffee morning
meetings, so bring along a book or two that you would like
to pass on to other U3A members.
Horticultural Activities
Third Wednesday og the month at 1.00pm
Next meeting: January 19th, 1.00pm at the Guide Hall
Please bring any photos you have of interesting plants, and
also plants or seedlings to swap, or magazines to lend.
Further information:
June Tel 54332376
heathcoteu3a@y7mail.com
Ray and Stephanie Bastock Tel 54333649 / 0417 305 145
Email: stephbastock@yahoo.com
Heathcote U3A is Your U3A
Order your
XMAS HAM & ROAST PORK
TODAY!!!
Call Belinda 0419 422 238
(Limited Supply)
Proudly Supporting the Mia Mia-Redesdale District
‘Bridge Connection’ Community Newspaper.
www.mcivorfarmfoods.com.au
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Mr Nee also said while the rain had slowed down locust
activity, more swarms would appear when warmer, dry
conditions resumed.
DPI
Locust Update
DPI’s locust response has so far included:
•
Spraying on nearly 13,000 hectares of public land,
including more than 3,200 hectares treated by local governments at more than 800 sites;
• More than 11,200 reports to the DPI locust hotline;
• 505 community meetings involving 10,754 people; and
• Aerial surveillance covering more than 60,000 kilometres.
Landholders have a responsibility to treat locusts and report
locust activity to the DPI Locust Hotline – 1300 135 559 or to
the DPI website at www.dpi.vic.gov.au/locusts.
A wet end to Spring has continued to hamper locust
development and subdue swarming activity in northern
Victoria.
However, State Locust Director Stephen Nee said heavy rain in
the past week had temporarily halted, not removed, the threat
posed by locusts to the state’s agricultural sector.
Mr Nee said a return to warmer temperatures and clearer
conditions would see the resumption of locust activity and
allow the Department of Primary Industries to renew its
treatment of locust hoppers on public land.
What we are doing:
“In those areas where locusts are not yet ready to fly, the wet,
cooler conditions may have slowed down their development,
but that is only a temporary delay to their progression to While the wet conditions have continued to delay further
spraying of hoppers on public land, DPI has identified a
adulthood,” Mr Nee said.
number of sites in each of the three Locust Operations Areas
“There are many areas where locusts are still immature and where treatment will be undertaken shortly.
therefore landholders in those areas must still be monitoring In the Mallee today, field teams from Swan Hill were monitoring locust activity in the Gunbower, Murrayville and Charlton
their properties and be ready to spray.”
Mr Nee said landholders should be mindful that in some areas, areas and in the Murray Sunset National Park, while crews
recent heavy rain had forced hoppers to seek higher ground from Mildura were active in the Werrimul area.
In the Wimmera, field crews were active along the southern
such as roadsides and channel banks.
“Once locusts take flight, treatment is largely ineffective and boundary of the Wyperfeld National Park and in the Kaniva
and Horsham areas.
highly inefficient,” he said.
“That’s why landholders with hoppers on their properties must In North Central Victoria, four field crews were carrying out
surveillance and investigating reports of locust activity in the
be ready to spray – before it’s too late.”
Boort, Barmah, Wychittella, Leaghur, Wedderburn, Ardmona
and Goomalibee areas.#
~ Dates for your diary ~
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‘The
Lessons Life Taught Me’
MACEDON RANGES TOY SHOP
By Regina Brett, Ohio USA, 90 yrs
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends
and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
6. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.
7. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
8. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheque.
9. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
10. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
11. Its OK to let your children see you cry.
12 Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.
13. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
14. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry;
God never blinks.
15. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
16. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
17. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
18. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one
is up to you and no one else.
19. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no
for an answer.
20. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie
Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
21. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
22. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
23. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will
this matter?'
24. Always choose life.
25. Forgive everyone everything.
26. What other people think of you is none of your business.
Helping provide Christmas gifts to vulnerable children in our community.
Cobaw Community Health and the Com‐
bined Churches of Macedon Ranges are working together to distribute Christmas gifts to struggling families in our community.
We need you to donate! Gifts are to be $20 in value for boys and girls aged 0‐12. Please donate at: Target Woodend ‐ look for the "Operation Santa" Christmas tree Cobaw Community Health OR
Come along to a special Christmas service on Sunday 28th November at 5pm at Kyneton Baptist Church and place your gift under the Christmas tree. Further Enquiries: Emily Townsend 0409 213 757 or Georgina Harvey 0404 442 891 Kyneton Amateur Swimming Club
KYNETON AQUATHON
2011
Sunday 13th February 2011
Mini Course & Short course
& Long Course @ 9.00am
•
Mini course: 500m jog/run, 50m swim (2 laps)
•
Short course: 4k run, 400m swim (8 laps)
•
Long course: 8k run, 800m swim (16 laps)
Kyneton Toyota Sports & Aquatic Centre
Victoria St Kyneton
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Environment
Campaspe Valley
Landcare
President; Phillip Don - 5423 4182
Treasurer - John Noonan 5423 4153
Secretary - Marg Dack 0407 505 423
New members always welcome!
- please contact us! PO Box 21 Redesdale 3444
Land Management Group/Baynton Sidonia Landcare
Group Bushfire Seminar Series funded by NCCMA
Presents
‘Timber and Farm Forestry Opportunities’
Saturday 19 March 9.30 am – 3 pm
Baynton Hall
This event hosted by Peter Stone, will comprise a short
fieldtrip, lecture, and a portable milling demonstration.
*Lunch will be provided.
Enquiries: Clare Claydon 54234152
Newham Landcare Koala Count
On Friday 28 November a group of enthusiastic volunteers
met at Hanging Rock Reserve to take part in the annual koala
count. In 2007 only one koala had been seen and everyone
was hoping for a better result this year. Volunteers divided
into groups to walk various parts of the Reserve and the
group I joined, with Head Ranger, Guido Bigolin, walked the
lower bushland around the base of Hanging Rock. We were
delighted when one of the group saw a koala in a nearby tree.
As we gathered to look, someone exclaimed, ‘there’s another
one’ and when we thought our excitement was complete we
saw a third – three in one tree and all looking healthy. We
reported our find and continued walking. That was our final
tally but other groups had observed more, including a mother
with her baby.
The final official count was seven, but unofficial later reports
suggested another three were sighted, making ten in total.
This is the highest number recorded since 2001, when eleven
were found. Guido thanked everyone who had attended and
stressed the vital importance of wildlife corridors in allowing
movement of koalas between the nearby Cobaw and Macedon Ranges and the Rock Reserve. He emphasised the need
for private land owners to assist animal movement throughout the landscape by planting native vegetation corridors on
their land. The fact that such an increased number of koalas
were found indicates their movement to the Reserve must
have been facilitated by an increased habitat environment.
Newham Landcare has encouraged the establishment of these
corridors and is very pleased that all this work appears to be
getting results
-Sue Massie
Newham & District Landcare: P.O. Box 314 Woodend, 3442.
Bats – Fascinating Creatures of the Night:
a seminar at Baynton Hall on
Saturday 19th February from 6 pm
The Baynton Sidonia Landcare group is very fortunate to
have secured the company of Dr Lindy Lumsden for an
evening next February to tell and show us all about bats.
Lindy has been conducting ecological research on bats for
almost 30 years. She is a Principal Research Scientist at the
Arthur Rylah Institute, the wildlife research institute of the
Department of Sustainability and Environment.
In recent years Lindy’s research has focused on rural
landscapes, investigating the distribution, ecology and
habitat requirements of insect-eating bats. Bats often
comprise half the mammal species occurring in farmland
areas. Most species roost in tree hollows, and are dependent on remnant vegetation in farmland for both roosting
and foraging. Large old trees, both dead and alive, are
critically important. Bats use all remnant vegetation in
farmland, including trees scattered through paddocks.
They play an important role in controlling insect numbers,
including a range of pest species, by eating up to half their
body weight in insects in a night. However, due to their
small size, nocturnal behaviour and cryptic roosting habits,
these valuable animals are rarely seen by landholders or the
general public and are often portrayed negatively in the
media.
Lindy is passionate about trying to reverse these negative
perceptions and she brings to her field days a live bat to
show at the end of her talk - an Eastern Freetail Bat that
has been coming to talks with her for 20 years!
We will first have a talk by Lindy (and meet the tame bat)
and then have a free BBQ. Once it is dark, we will go out
and look at the wild bats Lindy has caught near the Hall
and once they are released we will be able to track them
with some of her fieldwork equipment.
An opportunity to gain an insight into the lives of a locally
common creature that most of us know very little about.
Of course, children are most welcome!
This seminar is funded by the
North Central Catchment Management Authority
Queries to Clare Claydon on 54 234 152
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Our People
The government offered a deal that if the community could
find a building for a school then the government would supply
a teacher.
But there had to be at least eight children kids and there had a
to be a range of ages so the school would have students for
several years. A building was moved from Eppalock township
to Spring Plains. “With me, we had enough kids, so we got a
local school.”
After eight years of schooling, Gordon had had enough
education. While his brother went to secondary school in
Kyneton, Gordon convinced his father that more schooling
was a waste of money, a decision he sometimes regrets.
“At the age of twelve free education ceased and you had to pay
ten shillings (a shilling converts to ten cents) for six months of
school for each child. I convinced my father that my going to
school for any longer was a waste of ten shillings.
The Knight Family
MACEDON RANGES
“So I worked on the farm from dawn to dusk, seven days a
week. Milking the cows was one of my jobs and I got the
cream cheque as pay. Cream was collected and taken to
Kyneton. As we got more cows the cream cheque got bigger.
So Dad then kept the cream cheque but paid me ten shillings a
week.”
The Spring Plains property was not large enough to expand the
cattle numbers. When Gordon was nineteen years old, he took
some cattle and went share farming in Gippsland, near
Morwell. He returned to Spring Plains two years later and
worked in woolsheds as a rousabout, then as a wool presser,
hand pressing 20 bales a day, before returning to what he calls
“the most interesting education I ever had.”
Gordon Knight's great-grandfather, a carpenter, set sail from
England to Australia in the 1860s. After mining for gold, he
settled in the Baynton area of Central Victoria. He leased a
hotel and store in the township of Baynton, which was down
in the gully on the Burke & Wills Track near what is now the
Sidonia Rd.
Gordon enrolled in a short course at Dookie College to do a
course in farm management, bookkeeping and wool classing.
“He ran a mixed business with a good cash flow. He bought “The course was set up as a 3-year course for returned soldiers
wool and skins from farmers who would then spend their with no farming experience. But those, like me, who already
proceeds in his general store and hotel next door. You could had practical farming experience were able to complete the
say that my family has a long history in the liquor industry in course in a few months.
Victoria, with a few dry periods. A distant relative had a
vineyard in Riddell's Creek but my mother and father were “After I finished the course I was able to make good money
both teetotallers. The current generations are keeping up the from woolclassing and contract pressing. The pay was one
family tradition,” says Gordon.
pound (converts to two dollars) for classing, pressing and
Gordon's grandfather and father, both farmers as well as keen
gardeners, grew up in the Baynton area. When his father
returned to the farm after World War I he was partly crippled
from war injuries and received some assistance under the
soldier settler program. Gordon's immediate family settled at
Spring Plains where they ran sheep at first, but later diversified
into dairy which had been identified as a priority industry.
Apart from his time in Gippsland and short jobs in other parts
of Victoria, Gordon has spent his life in the neighbouring areas
of Baynton, Spring Plains, Glenhope, East Glenhope and
Mia Mia. Before Council amalgamations Baynton was in the
shire of Kyneton and the other locations were all in McIvor
Shire. Now Baynton is in Macedon Ranges Shire, Spring
Plains, Glenhope and East Glenhope are in in Mitchell Shire
while Mia Mia straddles Bendigo Shire and Mitchell Shire.
Gordon's formal schooling started when he was four years old.
bookkeeping for each bale, plus an extra six pence (converts to
five cents) for stacking the bales three high.” he says.
“I had saved some money but had to borrow more to buy my
own place,” he says, “I looked at many properties before
buying land in Baynton, I wanted to run merinos, but it was
too cold and wet for merinos. They get fleece rot if they are
wet for long periods, as well as foot rot.”
In 1952 Gordon purchased a 360-acre property that would
become Knight's Granite Hills, a multi-award winery perched
at 550 metres altitude on the foothills of the Great Divide, with
a stunning view in all directions, close to what became the
boundary of Macedon Ranges and Heathcote wine regions.
Heather Lake was living in Research, near Eltham, then a
semi-rural area, and working in the note issue section of the
Commonwealth Bank.
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Our People
Granite Hills story, continued
“We had to put the old notes through a cancelling machine,
then burn them and re-issue new ones,” she says. “The
Minister at the Mia Mia Church was a family friend and I was
invited up to Mia Mia for a holiday. The Minister's wife took
to inviting Gordon to call in for a cup of tea during my visit.”
The first vines went in in 1970. Gordon and Heather were
subjected to negative comments from some local farmers.
Gordon can remember one neighbour's comment about their
venture into vines, “I think he's lost his marbles.” Heather
recalls one farmer's wife's comment, “So you think you're
going to make a fortune out of grapes?”
How did Heather react to her new lifestyle at Baynton. “I was
in love,” she says, “Gordon and I married in 1954 and our son “We employed a number of local lads to help set up the
Llew was born in 1955.”
vineyard,” says Heather. “We learned later that they had told
people that we were 'sticking little bits of sticks into the
The land at Baynton was rocky and riddled with rabbits. “Back ground.' Another farmer told us “I'll come and help with your
then rabbit removal was a full time job for many people. fruit picking when they are tall enough for me to sit
“In the pre-myxomatosis days, rabbiting was a major underneath them and have my lunch.”
occupation, enabling some people to earn enough for their first
home,” says Gordon.
It is now 40 years since Gordon and Heather Knight planted
the first vines at Granite Hills in Baynton. In 1970 Gordon
“Getting rid of the rabbits was the first priority. A man with opted to diversify by planting grape vines with the intention of
a tractor was hired, the burrows were ripped and poison trails selling grapes to Virgin Hills winery near Lauriston, which was
were laid. Each morning Heather would walk the boundary also in its early stages of development. Vine establishment was
fence. “Our fox terrier would chase the rabbits through the steady, battling the elements including a locust plague. In May
holes in the fence and then I would block the hole with rocks. 1974 a bucket or two of grapes were harvested and a micro
Later on we got a proper rabbit-proof boundary fence,” blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz made up the first
she says.
Estate wine. It was met with all the excitement of any new
born, and full of promise.
“The land was rocky and steep with not much arable country.
I kept working off-farm at wool classing in order to pay back For the next 4 years yields stepped up slowly. Gordon worked
the money I had borrowed,” says Gordon. “There was good with Tom Lazar at Virgin Hills lending a hand with each
money to be made in wool sheds. I also leased some additional vintage. By 1978 it was clear that Virgin Hills could not comproperty in Glenhope and East Pastoria to run more sheep and mit to taking any more grapes, so the next challenge began.
generate more income. Wool prices were relatively high in the
50s and early 60s, but then the price crashed in the mid 60s.”
Gordon is a goldmine of information about the recent history
of the area, including early efforts to establish Lake Eppalock.
Gordon was a financial member of the Country Party
(predecessor to the National Party) before he was old enough
to vote.
“Eppalock was a political football in this area,” he says,
“We had a Country Party member then. Many local property
owners did not want to see Lake Eppalock built, but the
Labour party wanted a project that would require labourers to
come and work here as that would increase the Labour Party's
chances of winning the seat.”
“I placed the Baynton property on the market and had my eye
on a 1,000 acre property over Seymour way. When that fell
through, we decided that we were stuck here. The only thing
left to do was to diversify.
“I had done some work for the Australian Primary Producers
Union (APPU) as a field officer in the Western District.
That's when I saw the potential for vines, and interestingly
I saw that grapes did well in sandy granitic soil. We had
rabbiters who would come onto our property and they would
bring us gifts of home-made wine!
“I consulted people including experts at the Department of
Agriculture about planting grapes. Tom Lazar at Virgin Hills
encouraged me to pursue grape growing and he expressed an
interest in buying our fruit if we did proceed.”
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Our People
Eldest son Llew, winemaker at Granite Hills for the past
35 vintages, was born in 1955. He grew up on the farm at
Baynton, attending Baynton East Primary school and Kyneton
High school. “I was 15 when Mum and Dad started the
vineyard. I had little interested in sheep and wool,” he says,
“I was more the meccano kid. I loved to make things and was
considering an engineering career”. “In my early teens I did
enjoy making ginger beer in the summer months, and recall
being quite intrigued by the fermentation process. Perhaps
that was an early indicator of my future.”
“I started thinking about winemaking when I was around 17
and looked around for courses. At that time the only place to
study winemaking was Roseworthy Agricultural College in
South Australia, but the thought of doing a Diploma in Agriculture as a prerequisite to winemaking troubled me as a waste
of time. “Fortunately, in my final year at Kyneton High School,
Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga announced the establishment of a winemaking degree course (B. App. Sc.) Perfect
timing, as I was admitted the following year. The course covered viticulture, wine science and some engineering subjects as
well as some practical experience in the industry. In later years
we had access to an on-campus commercial winery with lecturing staff who were all inspirational wine industry people.
“In 1977 I took a year off and worked at Kaiser Stuhl (acquired
by Penfolds in the 1980s) in Barossa as a cellar hand. It was a
big commercial winery, producing mostly bulk wines, but it
gave me some practical skills that balanced the more theoretical
course work.
A major turning point however was with the 1978 vintage reds
when we decided to make and bottle the Shiraz and the
Cabernet Sauvignon as individual varietal wines. This was the
norm for Cabernet Sauvignon, but at that time Shiraz was
considered secondary and was marketed generically as Hermitage or Claret even Burgundy, but rarely as Shiraz. So with a
ground breaking cool climate peppery Shiraz and some complementary reviews, at last the future looked quite promising.
“Unexpectedly, we had hit a “purple patch” winning a couple
of very influential awards. I’m sure the winemaking fraternity
were a little stunned when this small unknown family winery
from Victoria won a major Trophy in the Adelaide wine show
for a 1980 Cabernet Sauvignon. Also from that very same
vintage the Granite Hills 1980 Shiraz received a higher rating
than Grange Hermitage from James Halliday in the Australian
newspaper.
“It was a strange sense of relief as well as satisfaction to realise
some success for all those years of faith and effort, particularly
for Mum and Dad. Maybe there is something in the old cliché
“Good things come to those who wait”. .....Imagine quoting
that to the X or Y generation?
“Over 35 vintages we have received over 400 awards for our
wines, but it is getting far more difficult to win major awards in
recent times. Competition is fierce. When we started there
were around 250 wineries in Australia, now it is around 3,000
with perhaps 10,000 labels in the market place. One of our
strengths is that we do have some brand recognition. We are
happy to be referred to as pioneers of cool climate winemaking, and are fortunate to have started when we did......
Thanks Mum and Dad for your foresight!
That same year it was decided to send our Riesling grapes to
Brown Brothers winery as they had excellent facilities to make “Given the current situation of general over production of
quality white wines. This was an excellent decision as a Gold wine in Australia, for a small producer it is imperative that you
medal winning wine resulted the following year.
stick to your strengths, but perhaps just as important is
servicing your customers. I think this is an area we have
“In 1978 it was back to Wagga for my final year of full time improved on greatly over recent years, particularly since
study. The 1978 Riesling was made at the Charles Sturt winery Andrea has joined me in the business. Andrea has a very direct
under the expertise of Brian Croser, Tony Jordan and Andrew and engaging personality. I have learnt much from her.
Hood... we were very privileged and another award-winning
Riesling resulted.
“Thankfully we have a small but very dedicated and flexible
team at Granite Hills. Alongside Andrea and myself is Ian
“By years’ end however, it was time to take the ‘bull by the Gunter - winery and Geoff McIntosh - vineyard with Ross and
horns’ at Baynton and establish a small winery in readiness for Carol Sinclair - part time mainly in the vineyard.
the 1979 harvest. With the most modest of budgets we
invested in some basic equipment. It was an exciting time.
Marketing their wines has been mentioned For almost all the
winemakers who have appeared in this series marketing is a
“We were treading on new ground. There were very few major challenge, for many t is their biggest challenge.
Australians with experience in cool climate viticulture and The purely marketing approach is based on identifying the
winemaking. Over the initial years it was a little like a 'suck it needs of the consumer and then meeting those needs; attemptand see' approach with many of our management strategies. ing to predict fashions in wine drinking and then adapting the
For example, our higher altitude and lower temperatures means winemaking style to suit the current fashion.
that it takes longer for our grapes to ripen with higher natural
acidity so we pick later than most areas in Australia. Cooler Llew finds this approach quite frustrating. His minimal
fruit temperatures meant that ferments had to be warmed up intervention approach means that he resists the pressure to
and Malo-lactic ferments generally didn’t finish until the tweak his wines to fit the current fashion. “I see my role as
constantly reviewing and improving the wines each vintage
following summer.
from the vineyard to the bottle,” he says, “but secretly, I am
“Over the next few years we had our share of success, with always on the lookout for new clones or varieties best suited to
awards for ‘77 and ‘78 Riesling and the ‘76 Cabernet Shiraz. the Granite Hills with potential in the market.”
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She is fantastic at applying clear thinking to our business,
Melbourne-born Andrea has a legal background. “I was a she opens my eyes to new possibilities.” #
practising lawyer for six years, then went into the legal
More information on Granite Hills can be found at
recruitment business, placing senior professionals in law firms.
Llew and I first met at a winemaker's dinner about 13 years
www.granitehills.com.au
ago. We were married in January 2004.
"I have been involved with the business since early 2009.
When the global financial crisis started there was a slowing
down in recruitment work and I was ready to return home to
help Llew develop the business and take it to the next level.
Llew and
I are a great team. Llew makes fantastic wine,
whilst I get
involved in a whole raft of other activities
including marketing and business development.
“The wine industry is a new industry for me and one which I
am passionate about. I am really proud of the Granite Hills
story. I love telling cellar door customers about how Heather
and Gordon started the vineyard and the history behind our
wines. I get excited telling people that our 2009 Riesling is our
35th vintage.”
Andrea does not miss commuting to Melbourne. “I've come
home,” she says, “I love working here full time with Llew.”
According to Llew, Andrea “has brought us new skills,
especially people skills.
Barfold—
Birthplace of
a Premier
William Alexander Watt PC
(23rd November 1871 –13th
September 1946) was an
Australian politician who was
the 24th Premier of Victoria,
and later a leading federal
politician and Speaker.
Watt was born at Barfold near
Kyneton and educated at Errol
Street State School. He became a
newsboy, worked for an
ironmongery and a tannery, later as a
clerk and an accountant and then
went into business as a grain
merchant in North Melbourne.
Above: Winemaker Llew with his parents
Gordon and Heather Knight.
-Kate Hicks, Glenhope
In 1899 he became Post-Master General in the short-lived
government of Allan McLean, then sat out Thomas Bent’s
government, returning to office under John Murray in 1909 as
Treasurer, a post he held until 1912. By that time, he was leader
of the ‘urban’ faction of the Liberal Party, opposed to Murray’s
rural-dominated government. When Murray resigned as
Premier on May 12th, Watt succeeded him.
The right Honourable
William Watt
24th Premier of Victoria
18 May 1912
– 9 December 1913
He married Florence Carrighan in1894, but she died in
childbirth in 1896. In 1907 he married Emily Helena Seismann
and they eventually had five children. He became active in the
Australian Natives
Association, a lobby group of Australian-born liberals who supported Australian federation and
other causes. He was closely associated with the Victorian
liberal leader Alfred Deakin.
State Politics
In 1897 Watt was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly
for north Melbourne, defeating Labor’s George Prendergast
(another future Premier), but at the 1900 election Prendergast
recaptured the seat. In 1902 he was returned for the safe liberal
seat of East Melbourne, holding that seat until 1904, when he
shifted to Essendon.
In December 1913 the rural faction now lead by Donald
McLeod, moved a successful no-confidence motion in Watt’s
government, with Labor support. McLeod expected to become
Premier, but instead the acting Governor, Sir John Madden,
sent for the Labor leader, George Elmslie, who formed
Victoria’s first Labor government. This forced the Liberal
factions to re-unite, an few days later Elmslie was duly voted
out and Watt resumed office.#
Birthplace of William
Watts
- Information and photos supplied by Phillip Don
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Our People
Ted Hanbury of Redesdale
I didn’t quite finish my apprenticeship because the war was on
and the Japs had come in. That was trouble. I enlisted at
twenty. I was almost out of my apprenticeship. Things went
bad with the firm so I didn’t miss anything. The war time
mucked everything up. I went away on the Queen Elizabeth to
do my training in Palestine. I think later on America bought
the ship and it’s tied up somewhere as a hotel.
My parents weren’t that happy and thought I was stupid for
enlisting. They were worried. My mother had come through
the first world war with 3 brothers—Jo, Henry and Syd—there
might have been five.
In Palestine I did my training at a camp called ‘Diasinead’ - an
Arabic name. I didn’t join a unit. After training you had your
qualifications and that decided where you finished up. I went in
as a carpenter, or driver mechanic, anything I had that would
carry me through. I went overseas with the 2nd Advanced
Ordinance Workshop. I went to the workshops near Gaza.
Evidently they couldn’t have me on strength there, so I was
sent off to L.A.D., which is Live Aid Catchment 107. It was up
on the hill above Gaza. I was posted out to a recovery unit.
They were recovery people. If any vehicle got shot up or broke
down they would recover them.
We’d patrol Sinai 200miles back in Egypt to Cairo. We went
halfway. Anyone that ran off the bitumen they were there for
good. We’d go and get them out, recover them. We’d recover
broken down trucks, fix them up, or take them back to the
workshop. If they needed a new engine we could swap it over.
I took my camera with me. We had those basic pouches and it
fitted in there nicely. I was possibly the only one with a camera.
We went off the boat at Suez, across the canal, just walked
across. I was trying to get on the train, and I’m like a dill, hangI was born Edward Henry Hanbury into the first Depression ing my head out the window with a camera around my neck.
on 2nd January 1921 in Cabramatta, south of Sydney in New The trains went that slowly they could run alongside. Someone
South Wales. My father was Victor Stan and my mother was grabbed the camera and I lost it.
Amy Violet. My father was a builder. My brother Victor was an
engineer. My younger brother Paul was a doctor. He’s about I bought another camera near our training camp from a Jew.
four years younger than me. My sisters are Violet and Joyce. Jews were into everything. They were supposed to be growing
They’re all still with us, except for Victor. Violet is 95. I think oranges but they didn’t spend much time doing that. There was
and Joyce would be 93 now. We were all born at home with a more money in selling trinkets at bazaars.
midwife.
Dad bought a block of land in Cabramatta and as the years When I did my last training I was very close to Beersheba,
went by he built houses all around us. He was what was called where the last cavalry charge occurred. The horses were on
a ‘spec builder’. Once he got four or five hundred pounds he their last legs because of thirst. It was a queer setup. The
mounted riflemen, all they had was a 303 rifle lying across their
could build another house, and away we’d go!
shoulders. They were on these madly galloping horses that
I went to primary school at Canleyvale. There were about 300 charged the trenched. They charged that quickly that the Turks
students there. It wasn’t as big as Cabramatta—there were 800 defending couldn’t adjust the sights on their rifles. That’s how
we beat them.
there.
Like everyone, I enjoyed primary school. I walked to school, as
we lived less than a mile away. I went to Hurlstone It was a funny war. The further the Australian troops got from
Agricultural College. Originally is was at Hurlstone Park. But to home the harder it was to get equipment or ammunition to
get the bigger farm they moved out beyond Liverpool, which them. So they had to pull back, and the Germans were the
was Glenfield. I was the only one in my class who could hand same. So it was up and back, up and back. It was tough physimilk a cow! So I had to milk the whole herd! They brought the cally because it was so hot in the daytime and so cold of a
cows in and I’d milk them! I was at the Agricultural College for night. They even gave us an extra blanket at night. The army
3 years. After that I went into an apprenticeship as a builder. I doesn’t often do that.
wasn’t sad to leave the college, it was part of life.
Ted, aged 20 in 1941.
In Sydney before leaving overseas.
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Ted Hanbury interview, continued
I only had one day off in Palestine and went to Jerusalem and
saw all the sights. You paid the taxi driver, he takes you around
and he earns his money. We went to the Mediterranean seaside one day. That was too bad to think about. A whirlpool
developed in normally calm waters. I got caught in the
whirlpool. I went round and round, didn’t even count the
number of times. I got close to the shore and I thought surely I
could make it from here. I put my feet down and I couldn’t
find the bottom, it wasn’t there. The whirlpool had taken all
the sand away. I learnt from that that next time I’ve got to be
nearly touching the shoreline. Some drowned.
I had my 21st birthday in Palestine. I don’t think we celebrated,
I think we were too busy! We were on duty 24 hours of the day
in the army. I finished up in the Light Aide Detachment, where
you fixed any vehicle which could be fixed out of a kitbag. If
machines were needed, we didn’t have them, so they’d go back
to the workshops.
Left: Ted and Syb
at Circular Quay,
Sydney
Wendy, Ted’s wife:
Now let’s put a bit of romance into it! Ted’s sergeant had a
verruca under his foot, like a corn. He went down to the sisters
at the Port Adelaide Mission. One of them there fixed him up
and he was grateful he wanted to ask her out to the pictures.
She was a bit bashful. She said she couldn’t go on her own, and
Then word came through that the Japs had taken Java. wanted to take her friend with her. So of course the sergeant
We then turned the ship and headed for the South Pole as fast had to get one of his blokes to escort the friend. Ted was the
only left in the camp and he’d gone to bed after a long tiring
as we could go.
day. The sergeant arrived, yelling ‘Ted, Ted, get up Ted! I’ve
got the chocolates, I’ve got the girls, I’ve got the tickets! We’re
We came north to Adelaide. It was the only port that was going to the pictures!’
open. Australians didn’t know that there were Japs all around
us. I had a day off in Adelaide. It took three bath waters to get Ted got out of bed with very bad grace, went down the street
and caught the bus. Ted was tired, he’d been driving all day.
the black out of my skin.
Further on, a couple of little sorts got on the bus and things
started suddenly to look a lot more interesting! So, it was
I was discharged from the army when I was 24, as I was not fit sergeant and Ted, and the two sisters and this one sort of took
due to my head injury that occurred in Melbourne. We went his fancy and he ended up walking her home and asking if he
there in 1943. I got a fractured skull in the workshops at East could see her again. That was the start of a beautiful romance.
Oakleigh (Melbourne) army camp. I was using a lathe and the
block of wood came out and hit me. At the workshop we Ted: That’s all right—you (Wendy) married her brother!
You work that out!
crated gear to go to New Guinea.
When the Japanese started to move down, everyone was
brought back to Australia. My group was put on a ship at Suez
and we were heading for Java. Because that’s where the Japs
were heading.
Rugby had just started up again. They were all school kids apart
from myself an Watson and the coach. They were from
Sydney. We mixed soccer with rugby from primary school, because of the danger of injuries. Rugby looks rough, but it’s not!
Only if they go ‘biff’!!! I was at the Agricultural College when I
played rugby.
Wendy: Don’t confuse things!
Ted: I married Syb at the Port Mission on 17th October 1942.
The Port Mission was to seamen originally. But, all the old
people in the Port would be treated there.
Syb did chiropody at the Mission. A lot of old people came and
she did their feet for them. Syb wasn’t in the army, she was a
nursing sister. Syb and I were married on xxx. We had two
Wendy: You can se what happened to his nose!
children, Stanley Edward born in 1943 and Heather Jill born in
Ted: It bent a bit!
I didn’t know whether it was a fist or a knee. It bled for the 1947. We always called he Jill. We brought up the kids in
rest of the game. I was a big guy and I always played forward. Adelaide to begin with, then went back to working on the
I played rugby for only a couple of years in Adelaide. We were bench in a joiner’s shop. I did a lot of that with my early training.
undefeated for two years. It was fantastic.
In Adelaide I met the love of my life and I then got sent to After Adelaide we moved onto a farm because I couldn’t go on
Melbourne. If I didn’t go to Melbourne I would have got sent to buildings with my head injury received at the East Oakleigh
workshops.
to Darwin. I didn’t fancy going to Darwin!
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After Syb died, I arranged to live near my mate who was in
Dareton. Wendy changed that!
Wendy: Not deliberately!
Ted: I cam down here for a holiday with Wendy, and liked it,
so I stayed! I had been to Redesdale
many time visiting. Wendy’s family was quite small still. Leonie
was 11, Ivan was 7 and Roger was 8.
Wendy: So we thought we’d just join the two families together
Woodville (Adelaide) Rugby Team, 1947.
Played forward, undefeated.
Ted: Back row, fourth from left.
I was discharged in 1945, nearly exactly 4 years after I enlisted.
Wendy: They sent him back from the hospital and said
‘Rise, we don’t want you anymore, so off you go.’
and become one. My father Jack was pleased, because he was
gaining a new son-in-law who was an expert carpenter!
Ted: Jack and Joan (Ross) had just bought two run-down
farms up north!
Wendy: The place was in a shocking state, and Jack and Ted
used to go up there for weeks on end. Putting things together
and then back again.
Ted: New regulations were coming in and the shearers only
had cold showers. So we put in hot water services. Wendy’s
two boys are up there still, at Booligal. Ivan is at Booligal,
Roger is further on, nearly at Hillston. We fixed both of those
places up. There were many building on the properties falling
down.
Ted: So then we bought a farm at Kingston South East,
south-east of South Australia near Robe. We bought as big a
farm as much as our money could buy. We bought the land for
7 and 6 an acre. It’s just unbelievable now. We bought 1,771
acres. We weren’t there too long, before a bushfire took us out.
We were burnt right out, but not our house.
Wendy: We decided we wouldn’t live in sin! We got married in
I was a bit fortunate that I could take over a place that was
passed in at auction. I was on the farm for almost 4 years. I
cleared 1000 pounds a year and I was happy with that. I was
able to buy a house! You could buy a house for three or four
thousand pounds in those days, in Adelaide. Syb enjoyed the
farm too, as she was a Mallee girl originally. I had this farm,
Jacksons, for four years. It was resold when it went up for
auction again.
We’ve lived here from then on. Added on to the house a bit
and got a lot of jobs done that would never have got done
otherwise.
Syb had a visit from Ralph and Ethel, cousins from a grape
farm across the river from Mildura. And she thought it would
be a good idea for me. No machinery, no danger from climbing. So we had a fruit block at Dareton for 25 years, growing
sultanas. There were two blocks, 22 and 17 acres. It was good
money, fresh air. We grew the grapes, and then spread them
out on tiers of wires. Eight tiers high. In good weather you
could dry the grapes in ten days. Usually there were eight boxes
to the ton. That’s if you filled your boxes properly.
Bendigo at the Law Courts on 29th September 1978. My
brother came as a witness to me and a friend of ours in
Bendigo witnessed for Ted. Our kids weren’t there, they went
to school. I think they’re still a little bit miffed they missed out!
Now, Ted mainly sleeps in his chair!
Ted: Three years ago I ran into heart trouble. It affected my
breathing and I had to slow down a bit.
Wendy: We enjoy a day in Bendigo once a week to see Leonie
and John and the boys. We have lunch down the street. We go
to Heathcote and do the same thing—have lunch down the
street.
Ted is retired from the Redesdale fire Brigade. He did many
years in the brigade.
Ted: I joined the brigade as soon as I moved to Redesdale in
1978. I didn’t go on the truck after I was seventy. I went and
helped on the quick fill. I remember Phil Anderson being
Max, Syb’s brother has a heart attack at 45. It was a shock to all captain and Lindsay Booker was first lieutenant. Lindsay is still
of us. That was Wendy’s husband. And it was a terrible shock there. He’s very good. We wouldn’t have a brigade now if it
wasn’t for him.
to Syb, as they were very fond of each other.
Wendy: Possibly the shock triggered Syb’s cancer, I don't I also remember Ian Gunther, up the road. A very nice fellow.
know.
Brian Patterson is a nice fellow too, and was in it was back
then as well. Back then we had one truck, an old International.
Ted: Syb my wife was 59 when she passed away.
You could have three in the front and possibly four of five on
Wendy: Syb was an exceptional person. Absolutely.
Ted: As a nurse she’d done a lot. Syb was sick for four years. the back. That’s your crew anyway.
Because we had to go from Mildura to Melbourne. It’s a terrible drive. We’d leave at 2 o’clock in the morning and drive all We had regular training. In Philip’s (Anderson) time we did.
night. Our kids were at high school during the time that Syb They hadn’t had training before that. Lindsay’s always done the
training, and being an ex-school teacher he’s good at it.
was sick.
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Ted and Syb’s
wedding day.
Port Adelaide Mission.
L-R: Hamilton Job,
Ted’s brother-in-law,
Ted, Syb (Job),
Beryl Morris, cousin.
Ted and Wendy,
September 1979
I never fought in any fires bigger than the one we just had
(Black Saturday, Feb 7 2009). It was a terrible fire. They could
never get hold of it because they couldn’t get ahead of it. So if
you can’t get ahead you can’t squeeze the front in. That’s what
you always aim to do.
The future of the Redesdale area is up to the people. We’ve
Now, I do all that I can do.
seen a big step forward with the old shop. It’s a credit to Steve
and Janet who did that work. That building is well over a
hundred years old.
‘One important thing I’ve learnt in life,
is you’ve got to have a go at everything.’
Ted with
Stan, 4yrs,
and Jill
1947.
Ted,
almost 90 yrs,
November
2010.
Wendy: We’re very thrilled with the new tea rooms in
Redesdale. It makes you walk down a couple of times a week
for a cuppa.
Ted: The original builders wrote their names above the front
door. It was under the wallpaper. I saw it when they took the
paper down.
-Thanks to Ted and Wendy Hanbury for this interview.
Interviewed by Berni Campbell, November 2010.
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Big Ears
Kathy Hall
breeds ranged from the Middle East to India and Tibet. Many
wild breeds are endangered or are already extinct. In this
country, feral donkeys inhabiting our deserts are descended
from domestic donkeys gone wild.
Our girls are all related. Dora is the mother of Daisy who is the
mother of Dolly and they are inseparable. We have only had
them for two years and are learning new things about them all
the time. It has been especially helpful to have the support of
The Donkey Society of Victoria and a local group of owners
who have started to meet regularly to swap ideas and information.
Donkeys are thought to be the cleverest of the equines even
though they have a reputation for stubbornness – a trait that
compliments rather than negates their intelligence. It is said
that when facing a predator, a zebra will always fight, a horse
will always run, but a donkey will work out the best option.
Also whereas you tell a horse what to do, you have to negotiate
with a donkey!
So I have always loved donkeys for their patience and fortitude
and by spoiling my girls I feel I am redressing a tiny bit of the
cruelty their race has endured at the hands of ours. On a lighter
note, they are also affectionate, cuddly and have a wicked sense
of fun and naughtiness.
At this time of year minds turn to nativity scenes of the pregnant Mary carried on a donkey travelling to a stable in
Bethlehem where following the birth, the baby Jesus is laid
down in a manger. That was the donkey’s manger so I hope
someone remembered to get her some more hay.
When asked, as frequently happens, why on earth we keep
donkeys, it is tempting to reply, “Why on earth do people keep
cats or canaries?” I have always wanted to keep donkeys and
the reason takes a while to explain.
When travelling abroad, it is common to see little donkeys with
heavy loads propelled by people with sticks up stony hills or
through heavy toxic traffic. Often the harnesses are ill-fitting
and the bits far too big and pulled much too tightly on their
sensitive mouths.
The old saying, ‘the way a society treats its animals is a measure
of that culture’s civilisation’ is absolutely true. Take this ancient
Pakistani proverb, for example:
To carry a load without resting, to be not bothered by heat or cold, and to
always be content: These things we can learn from a donkey.
Some donkey facts:
What complete sanctimonious rubbish! Donkeys need rest,
The name donkey comes from old English “dunkey”
shade and shelter as much as any other animal, a fact that has
meaning greyish-brown.
inspired the formation of a number of donkey sanctuaries in
Male donkeys are jacks; females are jennys (or jennets).
many countries including Australia.
A mule is bred from a male donkey and a female horse.
Elizabeth Svendson, founder of the British Donkey Sanctuary
A hinny is bred from a male horse and a female
says, “The donkey has worked longer and harder for man than
donkey. Both mules and hinnies are sterile.
any other animal and in return it has been abused more than
Donkeys make good guard animals for sheep or cattle as
any other animal. We have had donkeys come to us that had
they will stand their ground and attack predators.
been so badly beaten that sacking had become embedded in
Donkeys live for an average of 42 years.
their spines.”
A quarter of the world’s 44 million donkeys are in China.
Happily, our three girls have never been mistreated. They were
Some breeds (Mammoth and Poitou) can be 17 hands
reluctantly relinquished by an animal lover who found that the
high.
land she lived on was too wet for their feet. Donkeys are desert
animals and they need dry conditions. In ancient times, slim -Kathy Hall, Coliban Springs
wild asses once inhabited parts of northern Africa and stockier
Icons and Bird Art
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52 Old Ford Road
Redesdale Vic. 3444
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Local Church Services Guide
Barfold Union Church
Kyneton Baptist Church
1st Sunday of each month.
Church Service 11.00am
Next service Sun 5th December
More info: Phil Lyles 5422 1271
9.45am Sundays
Pastor Ryan Smith 54222438
Address: 43 Ebden St. Kyneton
P.O. Box 320 Kyneton Vic. 3444
T: 54221782
Metcalfe Uniting Church
www.kynetonbaptist.com
Sutton Grange
Uniting Church
St. Andrew’s Uniting
19 December at 7pm Carol Service
4th Sunday of each month.
No Service on Boxing Day (26) Dec
2nd Sunday of each month.
Church Service: 11.00am
Next Service: Sun 12th December
St John’s Anglican
Parish Malmsbury
1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 8.00
am
Church Kyneton
Mia Mia Uniting Church
Each Sunday at 9:00am
Christmas Service 25th December at
9am Combined Church Service on
26th December at 10am
E: joyphill@tpg.com.au
T:5422 1271
3rd Sunday of each month.
Church Service: 11.00am
Next Service: Sun 19th December
Redesdale
Catholic Church
2nd Sunday of the month
Info: Marisa and Tony Leahy 54253126
Address: Main Road, Redesdale
On 19th March 2011 St Andrews Kyneton will be holding a Garage Sale at
Church Hall mre info T:54221271
E: joyphill@tpg.com.au
Holy Trinity Anglican
Parish Taradale
2nd & 4th Sundays of the month
at 8.00 am
St. Paul’s Anglican Parish
Kyneton
Church Service every Wednesday and
Sunday at 10:00am
Info: Father Tony White 5422 1025
Saturday 2 April 2011
$25pp
Start Time: 7.30 PM
For Mia Mia Trivia Night first-timers this is an event for
dressing up, music and having fun! A Circus Theme and
that means sequins and possibly lots of bare skin
although you could cover up in a clown suit- or an
animal suit. It's also about knowing those who know
the right answers to the music trivia questions or
who can make excellent guesses.
Mia Mia Mechanics Institute
Music Trivia night
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Presente
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A great supper will be served.
To book your table
call Mary 5425 5551 or Wendy 5425 5590
STEVE GIBBONS MP
Federal Member for Bendigo
For all enquiries:
Phone: 5443 9055
Fax: 5443 9736
1300 131 663 (STD callers only)
Cnr Williamson & Myers Streets
BENDIGO VIC 3550
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You can buy one of our shirts for $10
or a bag for just $5!
You can buy one of our shirts for $10
or a bag for just $5!
See Ms. Gill if you would like to make
chase! :)
Phone Redesdale Mia Mia P.S.
5425 3155
pur-
Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School visited the zoo on the 4th of November. Our visit was prefaced by a term and a half’s work. Our children have worked hard to devise and put into action a plan to educate and assist Indonesian people to look after their rain forest and save the Sumatran tiger and the Orang
utan.
We made t-shirts, book marks, books and posters and bags and presented them to the zoo,
who will take them to Sumatra early next year.
The response from the zoo keepers was amazing! They told
us this was by far the best effort they had and we ‘set the
benchmark’ for other schools to follow. We all felt very proud
and then they showed us some snakes! Yo
u can buy one of our shirts for $10
You can buy one of our shirts for $10 or a bag for just
$5! See Ms. Gill if you would like to make a purchase! :)
Phone Redesdale Mia Mia P.S.
5425 3155
ust $5!
See Ms.
Gill if you would like to make
purchase! :)
Phone
Redesdale Mia Mia P.S.
Us and the Zoo Keepers!
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“Growing & Learning Together” Langley Primary School (1275) RSD 38 Redesdale Road Langley Victoria 3444 Email: langley.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW FACILITIES
On behalf of our School Council we like to invite the local community to attend the official
opening of our new teaching and administration area on Wednesday 8th December.
Steve Gibbons, our local Federal Member, will officiate at the opening which will commence
at 2.00pm followed by afternoon tea.
Hail, storm & tree damage
In the past few months its all happened
at Langley. Last week removal of the
large pine tree that fell over commenced
thanks to Pat and his team.
Visit to Melbourne Zoo
Recently the school travelled to Melbourne to visit the Zoo.
A very enjoyable had by all.
We looked at all the animals and had an P-3 had an
educational lesson in Captive care
and 4-6 in Endangered challenge.
CLUSTER DAY AT CHEWTON
Langley is involved in the LAESS group
and once a term we get together with
other school in the area.
The activities for this day was based on
Science. Students enjoyed making Goo,
balloon activities, ice-cube fishing, plus
lots more.
This is a wonderful opportunity for the
children to experience.
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News and events—December
Brought to you by
The Youth Bushfire Response Commit-
This event was organized by youth workers Kathy and Amanda from the
Macedon Ranges. Here is an excerpt from Kathy’s reflection of the day.
Overall we all had great fun. The young people who attended were very supportive of each other and
delightful to work with. Todd was such a great worker who inspired everyone to at least have a go at
trying something new. It was great to hear how the Bushfire project and Mike have been so supportive
to all the young people who have attended the various events. Similar to some of the communities in
the Macedon Ranges the families who may have lived geographically close did not always know each
other due to attending different schools, churches, employment or other community events. One
parent spoke of the great friendships that her daughter has made over the past year and how this has
helped her this year and next year when they both start at the same secondary school. Thanks also
must go to Carolyn Boyd and her husband Jim who helped with the hall and getting the BBQ going on
the day. Thanks to Kathy, Amanda and Todd for a great event!
Challenge camp to Anglesea! Jan 19 to 21st.
Are you aged 13 to 18 and living in the Redesdale regional area? Wanting to challenge yourself and develop some leadership skills? Places may still be available so call Mike today! 0457 524490
This year the Bushfire Response Youth Group
has been working hard for the community and
young people in the bushfire effected areas this
year. Some of the activities that we have organized are movie nights, music nights and events,
rock climbing walls, a bowling night and much
more! Young locals have also enjoyed the
YMCA holiday programs and regional camps.
Our next event is on the 3rd of December and
we are having a movie night at Baynton Hall, it
should be fun! The youth group has only one
more meeting left for the year and we will plan
other great activities for 2011. There is also a
youth leadership and challenge camp planned
for January 19th to 21st.
At our meetings we have all be given the
chance to chair and take minutes which has
been a new experience for us all. We would like
to thank Mike, Heather, Jo and Philippa for
their time and their wonderful ideas for the
youth of Barfold, Baynton and Redesdale
region. Article by Frances Noonan of Barfold.
Call Mike Hall for more info or to get
involved. Details below.
Term 1 youth events for 2011
will be advertised in school newsletters
and flyers distributed locally.
If you would like to be on the mailing list
please email details to Mike Hall,
mhall@cdch.com.au
Enjoy the holidays!
Cheers Mike.
Mike Hall, Youth Participation and Development Worker. Ph 54791000, Mob 0457 524490 or email mhall@cdch.com.au All events are supervised, drug and alcohol free. The Redesdale area Youth Bushfire Response project is made possible thanks to
the generous support of the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund and has been developed in collaboration with the Office for Youth Victoria.
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Coming Events
Redesdale
Community Woodchop
th
12 March 2011 10am Start Thursday 9th December @10.30am
VENUE: Riverview Lavender & Craft
Lyal Road Redesdale
This morning tea is
FREE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS!!!
Redesdale Reserve courtesy of Bushfire Recovery Funding
Come along and have a relaxing chat
with other local ladies over a cuppa!
RSVP ASAP for catering please.
Berni Campbell 54255501
willbernhouse@yahoo.com.au
Cellar Door Open Fri & Sat 11am to 5pm
or by appointment
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Coming Events
A Trio of Redesdale Gardens
Australia’s Open Garden Scheme
www.theredesdale.com.au www.redesdale.com
www.opengarden.org.au
At the weekend of March 26th and 27th, three gardens will be
open in Redesdale under Australia’s Open Garden Scheme.
They are:
•
The Carmody Baird Farmhouse
390 North Redesdale Rd, Redesdale 3444
•
Redesdale Estate North Redesdale Rd, Redesdale 3444
Plantings of the gardens began modestly in 1995 and the first
of now many dry stone walls was built by local identity Henry
McGrath. Cuttings of the original Iceberg roses were planted,
agapanthus (donated by neighbours) lined the fences and
gradually hedges of rosemary, feijoas and guavas framed the
various garden rooms, producing some of the fruits for
chutneys and jams. Citrus, rosemary, apples and medlars, sages,
thymes, verbena, fennels and other herbs from the gardens
now find culinary use in the kitchens of The Redesdale country
pub.
As the years progressed Redesdale Estate developed a
European character as the owners spent their winters in
Tuscany making gardens in their villa there. The influence of
country Italy with its stone umbrella pines and pencil pines,
•
Coliban Springs 866 Coliban Park Rd, Redesdale 3444
can be felt throughout the garden demonstrating that those
Entrance fee to each garden will be $6 and they open from plants that do well in both Tuscan and Redsdale climates.
10am until 4.30 pm. As part of the gardening weekend, on
The view from the house and B&B Auberge Cottage (see beSaturday 26th of March there will be a talk given by leading
low) is breathtaking and overlooks small and large bodies of
landscape gardeners Phil Stray and Kate Herd who have had a
water as well as the vineyard and a sighing forest of casuarinas.
great deal of influence on two of the gardens. They will talk at
The Redesdale from 5.30 pm. All are welcome.
Preserves, olive oil and wine from the plantations and
vineyards will be available on the day at both Redesdale Estate
and The Carmody and Baird garden. At Coliban Springs there
will be a sausage sizzle available at lunch time in support of the
Redesdale CFA as well as plant sales and an exhibition and sale
of sculptures by celebrated Castlemaine artist Kristina
Browning.
Planting began at The Carmody Baird Farmhouse in 1999.
The owners have planted a hectare of vines (their second
vintage will be available for tasting), a netted orchard and olives (their first class extra virgin olive oil, “Stone Axe” will be
available for tasting and purchase.) There will also be chutneys
and jams for sale.
Redesdale Estate
The garden at Coliban Springs (below) was fenced off from the
paddocks in 2005. At that stage there was no house or garden.
It is informal in character with many winding paths reminiscent
of dry creek beds. The plantings are mostly native but
interspersed are drought-tolerant exotics.
There are also a number of recreational areas incorporated into
the design including a boules court, children’s playground and
a hammock-strewn rose arbour. Other features of the garden
are a large hen-house, enclosed raised-bed kitchen garden and a
propagation area.
Carmody and Baird Farmhouse Garden
After a spectacular long drive through planted forests of
casuarinas, iron bark, red oak and plane trees, the visitor arrives
at a garden characterized by drifts of drought resistant native
and exotic plants of vivid and contrasting colours. Close to the
house, the garden (see below) is more formal but then as we
move further towards the Campaspe River, broad plantings
dominate as one takes in the spectacular views across the
valley.
The Redesdale Estate vineyard, renowned for its 5-star shiraz
was first planted in 1982, before Peter Williams bought the
property and extended in 1992. It was replanted with minimal
irrigation and now produces the award winning Redesdale
Estate olive oil.
Coliban Springs
More information about
Australia’s Open Garden Scheme can be found at:
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Summer ART on Show &
“A History of Barfold”
Restaurant
@ BARFOLD HALL
1909 Redesdale Road, Barfold
Grand Opening FRIDAY, 4 February 2011 at 7.00 pm
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Open 7 days (all day) for breakfast and lunch
All day breakfast menu
Excellent lunch menu
Traditional Sunday roast (Sundays only)
Open Wednesday to Saturday for dinner
Comprehensive dinner menu including grill menu
Wines by the bottle or glass
All day coffee, cakes and snacks
Relaxed atmosphere
Understandable, approachable, affordable
Plenty of car parking at rear of restaurant
Traditional Christmas Day
3 course a la carte menu
$120 per head - $55 children under 12
plus drinks
Bookings essential
‘Summer Art on Show’
Flag Raising, Hall Opening
“A History of Barfold” Book sales
SUNDAY, 6 February 2011
12-14 Piper Street, Kyneton
‘Summer Art on Show’
tel: 54 223683
KYNETON
The Albion offers a fine selection of local wines
and famous beers on tap. Local produce from the
Macedon region is carefully prepared for classic
Italian dishes. Children catered for with a special
menu just for their discerning palettes.
Ideal for functions or parties, The Albion offers dining in
the main restaurant or outdoors in the courtyard.
email: flouchs@gmail.com
OPEN 7 DAYS
— 12 noon till Late
Dinner 7 days 6-9pm
Lunch 7 Days 12-2pm
Free Courtesy Bus to The Albion Friday 17th December
Pickup Points: Heathcote P.O. 6pm,
Mia Mia Hall 6.15pm & Redesdale Hall 6.30pm.
Leaves The Albion for return trip 10pm.
Bookings Essential: The Albion 54222066 Come and enjoy the experience that is The Albion Kyneton…..
41 Mollison St. Kyneton www.thealbionkyneton.com.au
T 54222066
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Women Gathering
After the Fires
Beading Workshop and Cuppa
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Celebrate being an Australian with the raising of the flag,
the singing of the National Anthem,
a short talk about what it means to be an Australian,
followed by a traditional Australian breakfast.
Mia Mia Hall,
Valley Road, Mia Mia
Wednesday 26 January
2011, 8 AM
January: no session
Monday 7th February
Friday 4th March
10.30 till lunch
—Morning tea provided
Barfold Hall
More info: Marie Noonan t 54234153
*An initiative of Women’s Health
Goulburn North East
Hampers again will be available and can be pre-booked –
Adult hampers $25.00 and Children’s hampers $12.00.
Bookings and more information can be obtained from Sandra
Aitken 03 5423 4225 or email: sandra@barfoldestate.com.au.
Regional Picnic Redesdale
The Regional Picnic at Redesdale is on again next year,
so mark the date in your diary and on your calendar –
SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2011!
Remember the great fun we all had earlier this year when more
than 1000 people came to our inaugural picnic at the
Redesdale Reserve. The weather was perfect for a picnic. We
enjoyed regional hampers and the sausage sizzle, wonderful
local wines and delicious local food. The kids and the youngat-heart, played games on the oval, the musicians entertained
us with their lively tunes, and many lined up for rides on the
Cobb & Co. Coach pulled by Bubbles and Rosie!
Watch out for further information in the weeks ahead, but in
the meantime make sure you keep Sunday, March 6, 2011 free
for The Regional Picnic. See you there!
Plans are underway for the next Regional Picnic so we can
promise you a day full of great traditional family fun, along
with local food and wine, and interesting activities. Let everyone know The Regional Picnic is on again and invite your family and friends to the Redesdale Reserve on Sunday, March 6
next year – why not make it a day to catch up and enjoy
yourselves in the relaxed atmosphere of a country picnic.
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Comments from visitors during the 2009 and 2010 events
were very positive. They enjoyed the business and community mix of activities, were surprised to discover how much
the region has to offer and were likely to make return visits.
Some community groups increased their membership, all
increased awareness of their existence.
Start Planning Now for
Collaboration between business and community groups
The recent Burke & Wills 150th celebrations are a good example of collaboration between businesses and community
groups. At the community space of the Mia Mia Oval
(The Flat) wineries and a brewery offered tastings, the CFA
did a roaring trade in “Burke & Wills Special” steak sandwiches, a farrier demonstrated his trade, leather craft was on
display, kids were having fun making billy tea and dampers
and riding camels.
Businesses and Community groups in and around Heathcote
are invited to participate in this event. In 2009 and 2010 the
event led to a large increase in visitor numbers across the
Heathcote region. Feedback from participants showed that
they had too little time to think about and plan their activities
before the deadline for program details to be finalised. At the Mia Mia Hall there was an Art Show where Mia Mia
artists were selling their works in watercolour, oil and metal
For 2011 you can start the thinking and the planning now.
while the Mia Mia Hall (Mechanics Institute) Committee was
making some money with Devonshire tea sales to Art Show
What you can do now
At the website www.heathcoteonshow.com.au you can patrons. The Hall Committee is planning something similar
register that your business or community group wants to for Heathcote on Show in 2011, maybe adding an evening
participate. You can view the 2010 program for the event at event.
that website, a useful way to get ideas for what you might Are there opportunities for community groups and
offer. Early registration of interest in participating improves businesses in your area to do something like this?
our chances of increased funding for the event.
Who runs Heathcote on Show?
Heathcote Tourism and Development (HTD) is the event
co-ordinator., but is not the organiser of the activities that
make up the event. It is up to businesses and community
groups to decide what they want to offer visitors.
More beds are needed
We need more evening events and more accommodation.
This is a great opportunity to show your friends and relatives
what's on offer in and around the Heathcote region. Fill your
spare beds with friends and relatives and they can take you
out for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner or reward your
hospitality with gifts of wine or other local produce. Maybe
your neighbours have a spare bed if you have lots of friends
and relatives?
HTD employs a local PR firm whose role is to encourage
participation in the event, assist in compiling the event
program, and promote it across Central Victoria and into
-Kate Hicks, Glenhope
Melbourne. 2010 sponsors are listed on the above web site.
HTD membership fees are the source of much of Heathcote
on Show funding so members pay a lower fee than
non-members to participate. You'll find most of the HTDmember businesses and community groups listed at
www.heathcote.org.au
Heathcote’s wine and produce store. Presenting Heathcote and Victorian regional wines. Wine sales & tastings; brunch, lunch, wine by the glass, boutique brew beer and great coffee; hampers, events and gifts. Present this ad in Store for two coffees for the price of one.
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Snag Beer & Bubble Fest Heathcote
...these are a few of our favourite things...regional
sausage makers at the barbeque...boutique brewers
of beers and ciders behind the bar...a glass of bubbles from the winemaker...live music in the
shade….Chat to producers, do a workshop, enter the
homebrew comp then grab your snag, beer and bubbles of choice and settle in to enjoy live music and the
best of regional Victoria.
When: 5 March, 11:30AM - 5:00PM
Where: Heathcote Agricultural Showgrounds,
Chauncey Street, Heathcote
Cost: $10.00 Pre-sold or $15.00 at the gate - includes
entry and three tastes
Bookings: 03 5433 5201
Website: www.snagbeerandbubblefest.com.au
World's Longest Lunch Heathcote
Essential Theatre
&
Rowanston on the Track Winery
are thrilled to present
William Shakespeare’s timeless love tale,
Romeo and Juliet
Saturday 29th January, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Tickets $60 includes picnic supper
Bookings: 03 54 255 492 or info@rowanston.com
Rowanston on the Track Winery
2710 Burke and Wills Track Glenhope
www.rowanston.com
Snag Beer Bubbles
- Lunch & Laneway Fest Bendigo
Four course lunch, each lovingly matched with the
appropriate beer. Hosted by The Dispensary’s Tim Baxter, lunch will show that more than wine can accompany a great meal. Oysters and bubbles, artisan sausages and other treats to match with your choice of
bubbles and beers.
When: 6 March, 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Where: The Dispensary Enoteca,
9 Chancery Lane, Bendigo
Cost: 4 course beer matched lunch $90
Laneway BBQ, food and drinks available for purchase.
Bookings: 03 5444 5885
Website: www.snagbeerandbubblefest.com.au
Our longest lunch will showcase the varied ingredients
the region provides, so expect venison, wagyu beef,
walnuts, organic heirloom vegetables and awardwinning goats cheeses on the table, with the best
chefs on offer 'making music' with these exceptional
flavours. While our region is synonymous with shiraz,
local winemakers will surprise diners with fragrant
whites and other little known varietals.
Where: Shelmerdine Cellar Door, Lancefield Road,
Tooborac
Cost: $115.00 food and wine
Bookings: 03 5433 5188
Website: www.shelmerdine.com.au
LUNCH WITH KATE & FIONA LAMONT
Cellar & Store Heathcote
Join passionate West Australian foodies and sisters
Kate and Fiona Lamont in the garden of Heathcote's
Cellar & Store for a feast of terroir produce. Kate and
Fiona will be bringing the Lamont family wines and
their favourite regional treats from the Margaret River
and beyond to complement Heathcote's own, in a
lunch celebrating life's finest ingredients.
Where: Cellar & Store,105 High Street, Heathcote
Cost: $100.00 lunch only, $150 lunch plus matched
wines
Bookings: 03 5433 2204
Website: www.cellarandstore.com.au
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Women gathering after the fires 2010
Our last gathering for 2010 will be on the 6th of December
with a Christmas themed beading class where ladies and kids
will create earrings, bookmarks, wine glasses bling and glass
beaded insects, just to name a few! A morning tea of festive
treats will be shared and plans for 2011 discussed.
Morreti glass necklace
Christmas earrings!
It has been 7 months since our little gathering of local ladies
and some keen kids, started gathering at the Barfold hall once
a month for a get together and craft session. What began as a
gathering of women affected by the Black Saturday fires of
2009, has become a very much needed reason to catch up and
feel like a community again
Each session has been a 2 hour beading class where ladies
have their own work station and selection of glass beads to
create a magical individual jewelry piece. While sipping away
our cuppa, we chat; catch up, share dramas, news, births, engagements and day to day events that make up our busy lives.
It has become a much anticipated event with some students
from Japan attending while on a farm stay.
Clay beaded and cotton thread necklace
Finally a big thank you to all participants who have gathered
this year, helped set up, clean up and enrich our lives with
your presence. Here are just a few samples of the creations
taught throughout the year. Our first 2011 session with be the
7th of February. Merry Christmas to all and stay safe.
-Marie Noonan, Barfold
After applying for more funding
due to the success of the sessions, Women’s Health, Goulburn North East, graciously sent
funds to allow another 6 gatherings to continue. So 2011 will be
a new year full of new creations
and social events for women in
Barfold and surrounds.
‘Collage of beads’ pendant
Above: necklace for reading glasses
Your local
Farrier –
Win Westerhoff
Tel: 03 54 234152
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The statue will be on display again at the upcoming ‘Back to
Barfold’ Art Show at the Barfold Hall on the 4th, 5th and 6th of
February.
Left:
Joy and Ken Robbins
who lost a home
in Glenhope .
The refurbished school building with its welcoming new
entrance
On the 1st of December, Federal MP, Steve Gibbons officially
opened the Redesdale Mia Mia new school buildings as part
of the Building Education Revolution program.
A poignant mosaic sculpture brought together the residents
who lost homes on Black Saturday in a commemorative
ceremony in Kyneton on the 7th of November.
Created by local artist, Kathryn Portelli as part of a body of
work for the art4ashes exhibition, the ‘home’ sculpture
contained contributions found in the ashes, and each special
article was nestled inside one of 16 windows, representing all
the homes lost, the Sidonia Church and the Barfold Common.
Marieta Robinson donated a little metal Buddha which added
to the state wide story of home owners bewildered to find
their prized statues relatively unscathed, considering the
surrounding magnitude of destruction.
Maggie Supple lights
16 candles in a
‘memory ceremony’
on behalf
of her community.
Above: Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School
Black Saturday Memorial mural.
The students all have their work in a mural which captured
their sense of resilience, the school’s inclusive motto and their
appreciation of community, family and the CFA. Images they
have drawn are featured on tiles against a background of the
landscape – the road from town to town and the special
bridge crossing the river.
This has been a very enjoyable project for Kathryn to facilitate
as she specialises in artworks where the participant’s thoughts
are clearly seen and the mosaic medium becomes the method
by which they are showcased. The children’s drawings include elements of their lives that are important to them – they
are fantastic, colourful and imaginative and bring joy to the
heart of the viewer.
- Kathyn Portelli, Pipers Creek
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Kyneton U3A
Report on address by
Professor Ross Garnaut
15th October 2010
1. The rise and fall of empires - the complacency that comes
from long standing success and the consequences of failing to
come to grips with a new reality.
2. The process of adjustment to that new reality is a long one.
He drew parallels and lessons for our own futures.
There were 201 attendees at this U3A Kyneton 15th October
function at the Kyneton Bowling Club.
3. The challenges that Australia and other developed
countries are currently facing are similarly confronting - a new
Professor Ross Garnaut’s presentation, and answers to world order in which China is re-emergent and where the link
questions, provided many informative and interesting insights between economic growth and emissions must be broken.
about China's economy and various social and environmental Professor Garnaut was optimistic, however, about the
policy issues, including China's approach to dealing with capacity of innovation and human ingenuity to meet this chalgreenhouse gas emissions, climate change and population. lenge.
Commodity trading issues were addressed during his presentation.
4. The global financial crisis will accelerate the development
He also created awareness about the historical relationships of the new world order as it differentially affected the old and
between Australia and China, the changes that occurred in new powers
China with its approach to new technology, the various
reasons for the importance of China to the Asia-Pacific region 5. In thinking about global economic and security issues,
and the challenges facing China.
demography is important. The ageing of populations, the
Prof. Garnaut highlighted China's efforts in dealing with changing ethnicities of populations will affect these overarchclimate change problems while benefitting from the ing frameworks.
technological and manufacturing requirements relating to
climate change.
- Doug McIver, Kyneton U3A
As well, it was excellent that commentary, and moderation of
Question Time, was provided by Dr Ruth Dunkin, Director
of Policy for the Business Council of Australia and a resident
of Kyneton.
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Dr Ruth Dunkin, Director of Policy, Business Council of
Australia – commentary about Professor Ross Garnaut’s U3A
Kyneton presentation about China issues and their relevance
to Australia.
Dr Dunkin, who was the guest Moderator at this U3AK
October function, has provided a copy of the main points to
which she referred at the conclusion of Professor Garnaut’s
presentation and the Question Time. U3AK is very appreciative of Dr Dunkin providing the following information which
may be helpful to U3AK Newsletter readers. She indicated
that Professor Garnaut drew attention to:
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Land Management Committee
of Redesdale CRC Appoints
Revegetation and Biolinks Consultant
Pat has an unusual background that combines qualifications
and experience in engineering, conservation and land management. He has worked with Ararat, Yarriambiack, and Bendigo
Councils and has recently completed a report “Strategic Frameworks for Management of Native Vegetation on Roadsides”
The Land Management Committee of the Redesdale which includes the development of biolinks utilising used and
Community Recovery Committee (CRC) has appointed a unused road reserves for the city of Greater Shepparton.
consultant to work with the community in and around the
Pat will be involving his consulting partner Murray Ralph in
Redesdale fire, discuss plans for revegetation, and develop
the project. Murray has extensive botanical knowledge, is
potential biolinks sites. This consultancy has been funded
currently involved in a landscape biolinks project in Central
from the money raised by the sale of scrap metal collected by
Victoria, and has authored books on seed collection and the
Grocon during the fire clean-up.
propagation of Australian plants
Richard Higginbottom, Treasurer for the Land Management
How to be involved in this project
Committee of the Redesdale CRC, will be managing the project
The key objective of this project is to identify suitable biolinks
for the Land Management Committee, in a volunteer capacity.
designs through discussions with landowners in the fire
“We were most inpressed with the calibre of all the applicants
affected areas. These sites need not be directly connected but
for this consultancy,” says Richard.
need to be wider than most roadsides.
Engaging the fire-affected community in this project is critical
to its success. Some people will be keen to participate, others
will be keen to not participate, some will be open to the idea
but not yet convinced to get involved. The consultant will
contact all fire-affected people late 2010 or early 2011.
You can indicate your interest in the project by emailing
redesdalelandmgt@gmail.com.
We are especially keen to identify landowners who may be willing to participate in setting up some sample revegetation sites
early in 2011. Pat will contact fire affected landowners in the
near future. Until that happens any questions you have can be
emailed to the above email.#
Learn more about biolinks
If you'd like some more background on biolinks there's a good
paper you can download from the web.
- Kate Hicks, Glenhope
http://www.sustainability.mav.asn.au/natural-environment/
North_Central_Biolinks_Principles__Approaches-8664
The most relevant bits to get useful background knowledge are
pages 1 through 5, and 8 through 19. The consultant selection
group had a useful discussion with Roger Standen, whose
consultancy RMCG produced this report for the Shires of
Bendigo and Campaspe, prior to the selection process.
Roger Standen at Redesdale Rural cafe
Roger's advice was that it is crtitical to the success of such
a project that clear expectations are set at the start and that
everyone has the same expectations. In many areas landowners are keen to develop some native vegetation or revive lost
native revegetation and these plans can be considered when the
overall biolinks design is prepared. While there is individual
benefit in revegetation activities on private land there may also
be added value in co-ordinating such plans.
Pat Connor (L) with Richard Higginbottom
The Land Management Committee also applied for additional
funding to build some sample demonstration revegetation sites
within the potential biolinks area in advance of the consultant's
final report. The successful applicant for the consultancy, Pat
Connor, suggested this approach.
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Here comes the sun!
Black Saturday Photography Exhibition
Barfold Hall
This time of year normal routine intensifies into a throbbing
sort of rhythm: “Hay...Harvest...Holidays!”
We are all caught up and propelled forward, ready or not, into
the blaze of summer.
To say it is an adventure, living in a climate like ours, is almost
an understatement.
The hot season in Victoria will always involve a certain amount
of watchfulness and caution (along with our cold beer and
hammock)...time for fun, but also for taking stock of the
precious things...time to be humble and work WITH nature,
rather than assume our domination of it.
Its fire time again.
Black Saturday’s threat to our area, two years ago, left an
arduous aftermath for community to wade through.
Recently, however, it feels as if the collective head is swinging
around...no longer looking back but confidently gazing future
forward, ready to actually welcome and enjoy the sun again!
We have grieved the losses, grown through our insecurities,
rebuilt and emerged a much stronger, more connected region.
This was evident Sunday afternoon (November 21st) as over
70 neighbours squeezed into the Barfold Hall to view a photographic exhibition of our fire-affected families...a project made
possible, once again, through the Victorian Bushfire Appeal
Fund.
Local residents Wendy Anderson, Briony Barker, Clare
Claydon, Su Mitton, Elaine Murphy, Dave Waters, Lorraine
and Shannon White have painstakingly interviewed and
composed thirty-two perspectives into an impressive collection
of images and words.
The group, some with no previous experience in photography,
have been developing their skills through a series of workshops
in visual art, facilitated by creative guru Deanna Neville of
Focus on Community, Castlemaine.
“Two of us arrived simply hoping to pick up a few tips, but we
were amazed to be given a lend of a really good camera from
council for the duration of the project!” says Lorraine White.
“The classes were only supposed to go for twelve weeks but
we were on such a roll they were bumped out to about twelve.
Very informative!”
Deanna, an avid photographer and professional community
developer shares her passion:
“Using photography with communities is such an enabling
process...and storytelling...Not only does a story help the
viewer understand the subject of the photo better but, for the
affected person, the process of telling their story can be really
significant when they haven’t spoken openly about the
traumatic event before.”
“It can also help others,”
she says, “when they
hear their own story
through the different
narratives expressed.”
The exhibition was officially launched by former Hawthorn
Football Club President Ian Dicker, the new chair for VBRRA.
He movingly described the personal impact upon himself of
hearing several stories firsthand before presenting participants
with their own limited edition bound copy of the exhibit
material.
Mr Dicker stayed behind afterward for a chat, particularly
asking the community to convey any concerns or suggestions
that might help him better fulfil his role.
In spite of the heat, everyone lingered long over the photographs, vanilla slice and tea, and the afternoon also proved to
be another valuable opportunity for the older Redesdale community and those who have moved in more recently to get to
know one another.
Considering the greater tragedy of what occurred across the
rest of the State in 2009, it is understandable that the events of
this region have hereto been somewhat overshadowed,
but now, thanks to the effort of eight budding community
based photographers, and the transparency of those affected,
the human story, toll, and face of the Redesdale fire has been
recorded.
At last we have a voice and fitting expression of our own...and
a sense of relief and closure is palpable.
Be quick if you would like to see The Redesdale Fire Photo
Project!
It is currently hung at the Rural Cafe in Redesdale.
There will be a one-of appearance at the Baynton Hall for the
upcoming (and not to be missed) Australia Day festivities.
Then the exhibit will hit the road, making its way through
galleries across Victoria.
Here comes the sun...and it’s all right!
-Rachel Dettmann
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CAMP OVEN
COOKOFF
REDESDALE
After postponing our annual event from September to
November due to a torrential down pour that contributed
to Lake Eppalock filling 25% in a single day, the annual
Camp Oven Cook Off arrived with all the promise of a
fantastic day. It delivered in that promise and more. The
weather was perfect, local stall holders provided us with an
abundance of terrific wine, food, antiques and the town hall
committee even snuck in a cake store. Live music, a BBQ,
The Redesdale pizza oven and an outdoor bar all
contributed to a wonderful community experience.
The 13 teams arrived around 10am
with CFA providing coals for the
camp ovens and HeatBeads sponsoring the day with fuel and prizes.
Hardwicks provided the lamb or
beef to which the locals and travellers created some amazing dishes.
Our judges this year (Peter RussellClarke, Cameron Smith, Andrew
Dwyer, Marg Breadsell, Peter
Randall, Nicole & Michelle from
Bendigo weekly) had a challenge on their hands with a
standard that was well above previous years cooking.
Dishes were presented for judging from 1pm through to
3pm with a sense of what can only be described as organised chaos.
After much deliberation the judges announced the winners
of the day for best stall, best lamb, best beef, best cake/
bread and best overall dish – it would appear as though the
folks from Bendigo whole foods cleaned up, winning three
of the five prizes including best dish of the day. They take
with them amazing prizes from AGA cook wear, Redesdale
Estate, Victrinox knives, Antler Luggage, HeatBeads BBQ
kits, and a dinner at The Redesdale.
Perhaps November might present itself as a better month
for Camp Oven Cook Off in the future. A great day had by
all involved with CFA raising almost $900 through gold
coin donation at the gate and raffle prizes. An undisclosed
amount of money was
also raised for the town
hall committee through
cake sales.
We look forward to seeing an even greater number of competing teams
next year with even more
community spirit.#
-James Bone, Redesdale
Oaks Day
Heathcote
On the 4th November at the Heathcote Golf Club, the
Heathcote Community Pool Project Group ran for the
fourth year the "Oaks Day" fund raiser. A great day all
round, the women looked beautiful and the men very
dapper!
Prizes were for each category in the Fashions on the Field
and best Hat. The day was a great success in every aspect,
positive feedback from the group of approx 100, was not to
change anything! We were fortunate to have Sally Pitt sing
for us, and our local "bookie" kept the interest in the races
with the sweeps. With the response from the local and
outer limits of town sponsors, we were able to have some
wonderful prizes.
The meal once again was lovely and a great job of cooking
the meat by Merilyn Luscombe, as our butcher Steve who
always does a wonderful job, was out of action with a
broken leg so Merilyn to the rescue. It was overheard the
quote from Merilyn, "Steve can cook next year" even
though it was a long process she did a great job. After the
day was done and dusted the committee
were exhausted but delighted with the result, and happy
faces of people as they ventured home.
We are hoping to keep this day an ongoing event as the
Heathcote Pool will always need updating and can and will
be so necessary in our warm climate, the support we
receive from the community is overwhelming and we
appreciate each and everyone. We raised over $3500.00 the
best to date, our hope is to eventually have an all weather
pool for everyone to enjoy.
The ideas for an all year pool are endless so this is our aim,
with the support we have been given we will get there,
eventually.#
-Merilyn Luscombe, Heathcote
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AUSTRALIAN CENTENARY OF POWERED FLIGHT COMMITTEE
– MIA MIA 2010 Final Report
but also a suitable trailer in which to transport this immensely
fragile machine. It was constantly surrounded by enthusiastic
admirers and although it was not possible to fire the engine,
this did not seem to detract from the enthusiasm of the
crowds.
Duigan replica at the Mia Mia Recreation Reserve. July 2010
The Committee of the Australian Centenary of Powered Flight
held its last meeting on Thursday 17th November when it was
unanimously agreed that the committee be wound up, with the
remaining funds and intellectual property transferred to a new
not-for-profit entity under the name of the “Duigan Aerospace
Innovation Challenge”. This new management team will be
fostered by RMIT University, headed by Professor Aleksandar
Subic of the Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing
Engineering department with representatives from universities
and the air industry. Nick Duigan, grandson of Reg Duigan has
kindly agreed to be on this committee.
The Australian Centenary of Powered Flight Mia Mia committee came into existence at a public meeting in July 2007 in
order to organise celebrations of the centenary of the first
flight of John Duigan. Although the flight was very short, it
was the first made by an an Australian in an Australian made
aircraft and is regarded as the most important milestone in
our aviation history. Fifty years later in July 1960 a monument
was erected on the Burke and Wills Track, adjacent to the
property where the original bi plane was built and the ACPF
committee felt it was fitting that our centenary celebrations
should be launched from this location. With the assistance of
the Shires of Mitchell and the Macedon Ranges, a number of
large blue stone rocks were transported from Colin and Sandy
Smith’s property at East Metcalfe to the Monument where
Anton Hasell, Ned Upton and Ian Ross supervised their placement. A history board was designed by Anton providing
information for the passing motorist and the general area was
given a long over due face lift. On July 16th 2010, one hundred
years exactly after that first flight, a very large crowd was
present to see the Governor of Victoria, Professor de Kretser
unveil the history board as three antique aeroplanes from Point
Cook emerged from the clouds to honour the occasion. The
timing was impeccable.
The black tie dinner on the Saturday night was an exciting
affair. The speeches by John Duigan, son of Reg, Terry Egan
the leader of the replica team and Paul Fox chairman of our
committee were all highly entertaining and informative and
much appreciated by the 160 guests seated in the Agnews’ shed
at Nungarra.
It had always been the committee’s intention that these
celebrations should not be a “one off” affair. It had been our
hope that an annual event could be held at Mia Mia in the form
of an ongoing competition for students to be presented with
and accomplish a specific aviation challenge. Our concern was
that we lacked the expertise or contacts to run such an event.
However we can now happily announce that a consortium lead
by RMIT University have undertaken to organise the Duigan
Aerospace Innovation Challenge which will involve final year
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering students from universities
in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region in a year long project
resulting in the building and flying of a novel small/micro
unmanned aerial vehicle. The competition will be held each
year probably in the first week of December at Mia Mia. Furthermore on the anniversary of the Duigan flight on July 16th it
is planned to invite a leading international figure in the field of
aviation to be the speaker at the Duigan oration to be held
annually at the RMIT Storey Hall.
We have disbanded our committee secure in the knowledge
that we achieved our original intentions. That is to celebrate
this historical event while acknowledging the Duigan brothers
and the township of Mia Mia’s predominant position in
Australian aviation. We would like to thank all those many
people who helped us achieve our aims. First of all John
Duigan as patron of these celebrations and members of the
Duigan family for their great support, to all our sponsors large
and small,to the Mia Mia Fire brigade and Hall Committee, the
Kyneton Aero Club, the volunteers, the antique car clubs and
their members, Rowanston Winery for their First Flight
Semillon Wine (some supplies still available) and especially to
all those many many people, deeply interested in aviation who
braved the July weather to honour and applaud this momentous event in our history.
- Jill James
Later that day at the “Mia Mia Air Field”, RMIT aerospace Secretary, ACPFC-Mia Mia
students provided an exciting program of activities relating to
flight for the many school students attending. Most notably
there were long queues for the simulator where one could
attempt to “fly” the virtual Duigan plane which gave an indication of the skills and courage of those two pioneer aviators.
Pride of place at the oval on both the Saturday and the Sunday
was the full scale replica of the Duigan plane built by a team of
enthusiasts at Geelong. Not only had they to build the plane,
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Reports
After an active morning everyone was ready for a break and we
enjoyed a delicious, healthy lunch prepared by the fantastic
Redesdale Hall Committee. After lunch Coral Crozier led us
through some Tai Chi warm-up’s and routines again explaining
the origin and benefits of Tai Chi. Coral is a Tai Chi for
Arthritis instructor and is willing to run classes locally in 2011
if there is enough interest.
It was a busy day and we all probably found a few muscles we
On Friday 19th November at the Redesdale Hall there was a
hadn’t felt before but had lots of fun. It was also a good
buzz of activity with community members interested to join in
chance to talk about the sort of activities people would be like
the ‘Come and Try ‘ day. This was part of the ‘Over 50’s
to be able to get involved in.
Program’ funded by VBAF to improve access to social and
physical activities in fire affected areas.
Thank you to the Redesdale Hall committee, the visiting
instructors and everyone who joined in the day and shared
The day started with some excellent instruction from members
their ideas.
of the Maldon Petanque Club on how to play Petanque. About
Watch this space next year! There will be more opportunities
8 members of the club had travelled over from Maldon and
to ‘get together and get active’. Let me know if you have any
organised a mini competition, teaming up with local
ideas or if you would like to be involved in the Steering Group
participants who seemed to enjoy the challenge, with a bit of
to guide this project. Have a happy and healthy festive season.
beginners luck!
The Redesdale and
District
‘Over 50’s
Program’
We then moved inside where Sue Dundas gave us a brief
demonstration of Wu Tao which was a new experience for
everyone. Keeping us moving, Shelley from ‘Everyone Health
and Fitness’ took us through some Strength for Health
exercises and explained the benefits for older people to maintain and improve their strength and balance.
For more information please
contact Philippa Calwell at
Castlemaine District Community
Health Ph. 5470 1000,
Mob. 0427 564 695 or email
pcalwell@cdch.com.au
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History Snippets
The Grasshoppers
On Monday these pests had reached Harcourt and Sutton
Grange in great numbers, and were causing the farmers
much loss. The midday train from Sandhurst was delayed for
some time by the insects at Harcourt. Intelligence has also
been given of their arriva1 at Faraday, immediately north of
Elphinstone and at Mia Mia. The recent cold wind and rains
may delay them, but they may be expected in the Kyneton
district about Christmas Day.
Source: The Kyneton Guardian, 24 December 1890
MIA MIA FAIR
Thursday, February 28, 0ne o’clock.
CATTLE, HORSES, SHEEP, &c.
ENTRIES received by
Mr. THOS. DWYER, at the Mia Mia Hotel,
After which the FARM Of Mr. Martin Toohey
will be offered, Consisting of 219 Acres.
See full Advertisement.
J. H. K. BUSCOMBE.
Auctioneer.
FREEHOLD AT GLENHOPE
Thursday, 28th February, 1884.
T. H. K. BUSCOMBE has received instructions
from Mr. Martin Toohey, to sell on the above day at Dwyer’s
Mia Mia Hotel, immediately after the Cattle Sale , that
VALUABLE FREEHOLD, Containing 219 acres or
thereabouts, all well fenced, and subdivided, with dwelling
house, kitchen, and all necessary outbuildings, garden, never
failing springs on the land, 60 acres clear and ready for
cultivation. Adjoins Jno. Kennedy and others.
Terms at Sale .
J. H. K. BUSCOMBE, Auctioneer, Kyneton.
Source: The Kyneton Guardian, 20 February 1884
A STRANGE MISHAP
A farmer at Redesdale had a strange mishap with the
locusts. He was engaged in securing a swarm of bees with
some sheets when the locusts appeared on the scene, and so
thick were they that the bees mixed with them and became a
loss to the farmer, as he has not seen them since.
Source: The Kyneton Guardian, 3 January 1891
Sliced apples and rabbit poisoning
On Mr. Moore Hamilton’s estate, Barfold, a very successful
innovation in rabbit poisoning was tried during the past
week. Sliced apples sprinkled first with sugar and then with
powdered strychnine were distributed in a furrow two miles
long, and next morning over 600 carcases of rabbits were
collected. On the night prior to the laying of the poisoned
bait slices of apple unpoisoned were laid so as to encourage
the rabbits, and these were all eaten up. Only about 20 lb. of
apples were used for the poisoning, and about 1 lb. of sugar
to 7 lb. or 8 lb. of apples. The poison is much more rapid in
its work than phosphorus, as the rabbits were all found
within a chain of the furrow. Mr. Hamilton got the recipe
from his son-in-law, Mr. Ettyshanks, who is on a big station
at East Loddon , where the rabbits have been almost completely exterminated by the distribution of about three sacks
of poisoned apples.
Source: The Mount Alexander Mail, 27th January 1908
Football Association
The adverse weather is responsible for the failure to
form an association between Taradale, Metcalfe, Lyal, and
Redesdale clubs, two meetings have been arranged, but no
delegates arrived.
Source: The Kyneton Guardian, 16th June 1908
Rifle Notes
THURSDAY, 13th APRIL, 1871.
SALE OF FIRST-CLASS BUSINESS
PREMISES AT REDESDALE.
CHARLES YOUNG HAS received instructions
from Mr Stephen McDonagh, storekeeper, Redesdale, to sell
by auction, on the above date, at twelve o’clock, noon The store and dwelling-house. situated at the
junction of the Kyneton, Heathcote, Castlemaine and
Sandhurst roads, in the thriving township of Redesdale.
The land, 1r 14p, is lot 10, allotment 10, section 10,
is a corner allotment, and for a business stand cannot be
surpassed. The monthly fairs, at the Mia Mia Pound
Yards, are held opposite the door.
As Mr McDonagh has taken a large business, the
property will be sold without reserve.
Liberal Terms.
CHARLES YOUNG,
Auctioneer, Kyneton.
Source: The Kyneton Guardian, 1 April 1871
Cr D. Adams, President of Metcalfeshire, donated some
time ago a trophy between the rifle clubs and of Taradale,
East Metcalfe and Mia Mia [Redesdale]. Several attempts to
convene meetings of delegates failed. Redesdale Club
instructed their secretary to make the following
proposals to the other clubs, which they accepted:
- [a] A team of eight bona fide members of each club to
shoot at Kyneton ranger, 7 shots each, two sighters optional,
at 500 and 600 yards. [b] the shooting to take place on
Saturday, 11th July, or Wednesday, 14th July, if
competitors cannot get away the first day.
The courtesy of the Kyneton club in assisting the
Metcalfeshire clubs is greatly appreciated.
Source: The Kyneton Guardian, 2nd July 1908
Thanks to Noel Davis for this month’s
‘History Snippets’. Noel’s book
‘A History of Barfold’ will be launched at the
Barfold Hall on Friday 4th February at 7pm.
All Welcome. More info: p. 31
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Community Recovery News for the
Redesdale Area Fires
December 2010
Bushfire Recovery Enquiries: Kate 5471 1821, 0417 147 058 k.mutsaers@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
Mount Alexander Shire Council, PO Box 185, Castlemaine, 3450
Next CRC Meeting
CFA website
www.cfa.vic.gov.au
6-7.30pm
Wednesday December 8th Mia Mia Hall
Next Wellbeing Meeting
@ Barfold Hall 10.30-12noon
Have you got your
battery-powered radio ready???
Thursday December 16th
All Welcome
During emergencies, ABC Local Radio and all
commercial radio stations broadcast information
about the situation, which will help you make
decisions based on the advice of the emergency
services. Emergency warnings will interrupt normal
programming when necessary.
Make sure you always have access to a
battery powered radio
- mains power may fail during a bushfire.
ABC Local Radio: 91.1 FM
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December 2010
Monday 6 December
Bridge Connection Community Christmas
Party 10.30am
All Welcome.
Wednesday 8 December
CRC Meeting Mia Mia Hall 6pm
Thursday 9 December
Rural Women’s Morning Tea
Riverview Lavender & Craft
10.30am Berni C 54255501
Tuesday 14 December
Redesdale Mia Mia P.S Spectacular
Star Circus! Where: Redesdale Mia Mia
P.S. Oval The midway opens at 5.30 and
the Circus begins at 6.00 o’clock Entry:
$1.00 per person, children under 5 free.
Wednesday 15 Dec –15 Feb
Bendigo Art Society Art Show Bendigo Pottery
Chris Moule 0402 238 870
Tuesday 14 December
Movies at Metcalf 1pm
‘We're No Angels’ with Humphrey Bogart,
Aldo Ray and
Peter Ustinov. Cost: $5.00.
A Christmassy afternoon tea included.
Every one welcome, but booking required.
54 232635.
Thursday 16 December
Wellbeing Meeting
Barfold Hall 10.30-12noon
Friday 17 Dec
Free Bus to The Albion Hotel Kyneton
Booking required: Albion 54222066
Saturday 15 January 2011
Heathcote Pool Party.
Heathcote Pool. 2-6pm.
Local musicians, karaoke, sausage sizzle,
inflatable kids entertainment, stencilling
(fancy version of graffiti), water balloon war
and kids games.
More info: Heathcote Visitor Information
Centre 5433 3121.
Saturday 22 January 2011
Moonlight Cinema.Heathcote
Showgrounds. Approx 9pm.
‘Marmaduke’ rated G.
More info: Heathcote Visitor Information
Centre 5433 3121.
Wednesday 26 January
Australia Day Breakfast Mia Mia
8am Mechanics Institute.
Saturday 5 March
Snag, Beer & Bubble Fest
Heathcote Showgrounds
54335201
Fri/Sat/Sun 4-6 March
Redesdale Art Show
Chris Moule 0402 238 870
Sunday 6 March 2011
The Regional Picnic
At The Redesdale Reserve.
Monday 7 March
Bridge Connection
committee meeting
Redesdale Hall 10.30am
Saturday 12 March
Redesdale Woodchop
10am. Ivan Houston 54253229
Saturday 29 January.
Shakespeare in the Vines
‘Romeo & Juliet ‘ Rowanston Winery
03 54255492 info@rowanston.com
Sunday 13 March
Lunch with Kate & Fiona Lamont
Cellar & Store 54332204
February 2011
Saturday 19 March 9.30-3pm
Timber and Farm Forestry
Opportunities. Baynton Hall
Clare Claydon 54234152
Friday 4-Sunday 6
Barfold Book Launch and Art Show Elaine
Murphy 54234156
Monday 7 February
Beading Workshop 10.30am
Barfold Hall
Marie Noonan 54234153
Thursday 10 February
Rural women’s morning tea
Rural Café Redesdale 10.30am
Christine Rourke 54255470
Sunday 25 December
Sunday 13 Feb
Christmas LunchKyneton Aquathon
Multi-course gourmet lunch with real plum
Kyneton Aquatic Centre
pudding& Christmas cake. $135:00 pp 5433
2668
March 2011
Emeu Inn, 187 High St ,
Heathcote 5433 2668
Friday 4 March
Beading Workshop 10.30am
January 2011
Barfold Hall
Marie Noonan 54234153
Thursday 13 January
Rural Women’s morning tea
Friday 4 March
Rural Café Redesdale 10.30am
World’s Longest Lunch
Christine Rourke 54255470
Shelmerdine Cellar Door
54335188
Saturday 26 March
and Sunday
Open Garden Scheme
1.The Carmody Baird
Farmhouse 390 North
Redesdale Rd Redesdale 3444
2.Redesdale Estate
North Redesdale Rd,
Redesdale 3444
3.Coliban Springs
866 Coliban Park Rd,
Redesdale 3444
April 2011
Saturday 2 April
Mia Mia Trivia Night $25pp
Circus Theme
7.30pm Wendy 54255590
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Espresso coffee
Fuel and Oil
LP Gas
Newspapers
Post Office
Groceries
Commonwealth Bank agent
Takeaway Fish & Chips, hamburgers,
pizza—phone orders welcome
Open 7 Days
8am — 7pm
Main Road Redesdale
Berni & Brett Campbell 54255501
T 54253154
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A good life
deserves the
best farewell
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