Emerald Emergency Support Team Wins State Award

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Emerald Emergency Support Team
Wins State Award
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P
eter Ellis and his wife
Jenny
drove
from
Melbourne to the hills
about 30 years ago for a
picnic, and to look for a block
of land they could afford. As
they came up Wellington Road
they saw a sign, ‘For Private
Sale’.
Peter says, “It was shortly
after the 1983 bushfires. Fire
had swept the neighbouring
properties on both sides, but this
block was untouched. We took
that as an omen, and it was a level
block too, so we bought it. A year
or so later we built our house and
have lived here since.”
Peter has worked in a shed
at home for more than 20 years.
A sign in his front yard says
‘Parabrooke Cabinets’, displayed
with his mobile phone number. I
noticed it years ago, as hundreds
of motorists must do every day,
when I had a curly problem
fitting a new above stove exhaust fan
into an existing set of cupboards. It was
Peter to the rescue. He measured up,
took home the cupboard that needed
modifying and returned later to reinstall
it and the appliance.
During this work Peter and I
talked and he told me something of
his background, the details of which I
didn’t retain, but I did remember that he
had an unusual story. When we saw each
other driving we’d exchange a good wave,
and if we met in the street it was like we
were firm friends from way back. He’s that
kind of bloke.
So I asked could I interview him for
Signpost, he agreed, and I asked him when
he was born and where he grew up.
“I was born in 1960. I remember
being in a children’s home in Ballarat. My
parents did not have much money and
couldn’t look after me. They moved to
Melbourne and lived in St Kilda, and I was
at Allambie children’s home in Burwood,
where I remember going to kindergarten,
and later at a home in Sackville Street in
Kew. I went to Deepdene Primary School.
When I was about 12 or 13 I got work at
Coles after school on Thursday and Friday
nights stacking shelves and cleaning up. I’d
catch the train and trams to visit mum and
dad on Saturday mornings. After primary
school I went to Swinburne Tech.
“I had four sisters and a brother, all
younger than me. We were wards of the
state. As we got older we were fostered
Life is What
you Make
of It
for about five years until ill health saw her
move to a care facility. Peter then replaced
the bungalow with his shed and started his
own business.
He works by himself constructing
made to measure kitchens and vanity and
wall units. He started with a Woodman saw
(an under bench rip saw) then saved up
and bought a SEMAC edge 3200.
“I don’t get lonely”, he says, “I listen
By Carey Williams
to 91.5 FM on the radio for company,
out. At one point we were all with a family they play songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s.
in Doncaster where we were treated badly, And Jenny often has a soup cooking up
before being split up and sent to different inside. Can you smell that spaghetti sauce
homes. We were moved around quite a bit. cooking now? I go in and give it a stir now
I finished school at Templestowe Tech.”
and again.”
A happy memory for Peter is his
Peter’s hobby is old cars. He likes V8s
holiday parents, with whom he’d stay on and has a 1970s Holden Statesman and a
school breaks. They’d take him on trips Holden one tonner he uses to deliver his
away, including Queensland once. When kitchens. Jenny works as crossing lady at
he started work he lived with them for a Menzies Creek. Together they have raised
couple of years. He still keeps in contact five children ranging in age from 27 to
and visits regularly.
12, the three older working and the two
“They treated me like I was their own younger still at school.
son,” Peter says.
Peter had a work experience student
Peter did his apprenticeship at recently and was involved with the ‘Links’
‘Belvedere Furniture’ in Oakleigh and program at St. Mark’s mentoring year 7
stayed there for some years until they and 8 boys for a couple of years.
closed down some months short of his 10
His four sisters married but are all
years’ service. He then spent a couple of divorced and his brother has never married.
years fitting out at ‘Bertram Boats’ before This contrasts his own life experience and
joining ‘Smith and Smith’ in Waverley.
he wonders if their unsettled childhood
Peter’s father died when he was 14, but was a factor.
his birth mother came to live with him
“Life is what you make of it. A lot of
and Jenny when they moved to Clematis people do it hard. I’m still in touch with
in 1984 or ’85, in a bungalow arranged by some of the kids from the homes. Many
the Ministry of Housing. She was there have come through very hard times.”
October 2014 Volume 124- Signpost Community Magazine Inc.
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Peter's Pen
T
he recent ‘executions’ in
London, Iraq and Syria
as well as all the other atrocities committed in
the name of a god are sending shock waves
around the world. Is it possible that such
darkness and evil exists?
We find it hard to acknowledge that anyone
could be attracted to such an evil cause. There is
a risk that they are multiplying evil so quickly that
we are all in danger of becoming desensitised
to it, and beginning to see it as inevitable, and
perhaps almost acceptable. And there are those
who naively say it is a religion of peace – but it
The Rev. Dr Peter Crawford
is only a religion of peace for those who submit
to its demands.
Contrast this with a different ethic where
people are instructed to love their enemies, to
turn the other cheek to the violent, to pray for
their persecutors, to forgive the evil ones and
to bless them. This is the superior ethic that
will never force itself on others but will always
seek to overcome evil by good. The day may
be coming when ordinary people in places like
Australia will have to choose either to submit to
darkness or to follow the way of love.
Thoughts from
Thoughts
from the
the Dungeon
Dungeon
with Jean Hayne
W
hen you work at Signpost your
focus is on the local scene but
clearly the influence of the magazine
is much broader.
Imagine this … Thirty one friends
sailing the Whitsundays in a tall ship; sails
billowing, skull and crossbones flying
from its mainsail.
Sun, fun and laughter. We all need it.
Great food, aqua waters, scuba diving,
snorkelling, island hopping, whales,
sea turtles, swimming and the list goes
on. Yes we were in Queensland, half a
country away from these hills.
Amazingly there were people staying
at the resort were we spent the last few
days who lived in Toorak but also had a
place in Gembrook. Their conundrum…
Peter Crawford (a fellow adventurer)
looked familiar but they couldn’t place
him. Was he a movie star or on the TV,
perhaps in the Melbourne media? No.
Eventually they worked it out. They’d
seen him in Signpost. Amazing!
Cpt Tim DeJager Solway Lass Queensland
Photos courtesy XXX
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Signpost Community Magazine Inc. - October 2014 Volume 124
Emerald Emergency
Support Team
wins State Award
C
ongratulations to the Emerald
Emergency
Support
Team
(EST) project as recipients of a
‘Resilient Australia Award’ sponsored
by the Australian Attorney-General’s
Department in conjunction with State
and Territories, in recognition of
innovative practices and achievements
across the nation that make communities
safer, stronger and more resilient.
Lessons learnt from past emergencies
that applied to community resilience
building and served to strengthen future
recovery efforts were used when planning
the EST.
On the premise that in an emergency
the community may only have access
to its own resources, (agencies being
otherwise engaged in the emergency), the
Minister Kim Wells presenting the State winner award to Irene Soderlund of Echo Youth and Family
Services, Peter Crawford of St. Mark’s and Myles O’Reilly Cardinia Shire
Emergency Support Team model provides
a vehicle whereby the community can
have direct involvement in the recovery
efforts of their town and to a large extent
commence, lead or assist with its own
recovery process.
In the development of the EST formal
associations and groups in Emerald
including St. Mark’s, the RSL, local
emergency services, schools and youth
services; enterprise and business groups
and Emerald Medical Centre were brought
together to strengthen community
connectedness and plan and prepare for
emergencies in an agreed and collaborative
way.
Current legislation articulates that it is
the responsibility of local government to
manage and coordinate relief and recovery
efforts at a municipal level following an
emergency. Cardinia Council recognises
that it cannot deliver on this responsibility
on its own. It therefore facilitates direct
community involvement in emergency
recovery.
From a local prospective, over the past
two years, it has been the concerted efforts
of Wayne Collins, Paul Yandle and Peter
Crawford that has brought the EST from
concept to reality.
As the State winner the Emerald
Emergency Support Team project is now
a finalist for the National awards.
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GOOD VIBE
A
By Dale Frankland Emerald SES
wesome effort to all who participated in the
SES Vibe health and fitness Tour De France
RPM Marathon. Over 25 people participated
and over $1800 was raised for the Emerald SES!!
Eleven participants completed all of the five RPM
indoor cycling classes in 4 and a half hours. This equates
to roughly 3375 calories burnt for a good cause!!
Acting Controller Ben Owen, thinks this is a great
start to a fundraising campaign for a new vehicle.
Emerald SES are hoping to raise funds to get a new
vehicle for the role of a rapid response vehicles for
trees on roads blocking access for locals. Last summer
Emerald SES was put on high alert for response on bad
fire days to respond quickly to ensure roads are clear
for fire response vehicles and also for local people to
evacuate.
Emerald SES are requested for response on average
1000 times a year, that is an average of three per day!
Our current fleet of vehicles include a Road Rescue
Truck funded by State Government who equips that
vehicle. We have our own Storm Truck that is nearly 17
years old and is a unit owned vehicle. The unit raised
money for that vehicle and most of the equipment on
it. Emerald SES also have a Nissan Patrol. The unit is
responsible for its upkeep and maintenance but it is not
practical for carrying fuel and chainsaws.
The aim is for Emerald SES to purchase a Ford
Ranger Twin Cab Ute with a canopy on the back to
Picture shows TDF Marathon participants Alesha Rayner, Amber Warren,
house the equipment required to cut and remove trees
Glenn and Donna Mepstead, Maxine Quirk and Tish Potter with Emerald SES’
off roads and driveways in a rapid manner.
Currently the aging storm truck is slow up the hills andTim Johnson, Brendan Smith and Acting Controller Ben Owen.
the Nissan Patrol is unable to carry chainsaws on board
Creating a Home Emergency Plan and Kit takes very little time
due to fuel vapours. The new vehicle will be equipped and ready
and may help save your life or property during an emergency.
to respond for fire support within five minutes.
Being a four wheel drive, more unit members who do not
Visit our website to see how you can prepare for a storm.
have a truck license are able to drive it. The new vehicle will also
be able to go off road for rescue support in our forest areas.
In the past we have assisted Police and Ambulance with
missing people and injured people to be transferred from
bush tracks and this vehicle will be equipped with the required
equipment for those tasks.
Emerald SES are seeking from the community approximately
$45,000 plus the trade in of our current Nissan Patrol to purchase
By David Key…Auto Plus More
the vehicle. The Ford Ranger meets the current requirements
hat was a normal day at the bank quickly
from Vic SES for Rescue Support Vehicle and the working life of
turned into a hip pocket hurting lesson. At some
the vehicle should be around 10 years. The vehicle will assist the
time during our trading hours on Tuesday 16th
Emerald SES greatly to respond to the community request every
September
we at Auto Plus More were given a counterfeit
year for trees on roads and flood assistance.
$50 note. It was picked up by the vigilant staff at NAB.
Please, if you have any further questions don’t hesitate
Subsequently a $20 note was also found.
to call Ben Owen Current Controller of the Emerald SES on
I have given all my staff some basic training on recognising
0439809045 or emerald@.ses.vic.gov.au or Look up Emerald
a counterfeit note along with a very good video and flyer
SES on Facebook where we currently have over 500 followers.
available from the Reserve Bank website. The patience and
understanding of our customers is greatly appreciated as
Home Emergency Plans and Kits
processing payment will take only slightly longer than normal.
Even though it’s easy to think that disasters won’t happen to
If you suspect that you have a counterfeit note, the best
you, emergency situations can happen anywhere, at any time. It’s
course is to take it to the local police station.
important to have a plan and to know what to do in an emergency.
Look out for Counterfeit
Bank Notes
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Contractor
Appointed for
Ash Wednesday
Memorial
C
ardinia Shire Council has appointed the contractor
Whytehall Services to deliver the Ash Wednesday
memorial at the former kindergarten in McBride
Street, Cockatoo.
The old kinder building served as a shelter for many local
residents during the 1983 bushfires and subsequently gained
worldwide attention when Prince Charles and the late Princess
Diana visited Cockatoo in the wake of the devastating fires.
It continued to be used as an education centre for Cockatoo’s
children until its closure in 2005.
The redevelopment project will see the original and unique
12-sided building design used as a feature of a memorial which
will be promoted as a destination for locals and visitors to reflect
and learn about the Ash Wednesday bushfires and fire safety.
Refurbishment of the building, internal fit out, landscaping
and access paths are among the works that will be carried out by
Whytehall Services on Council’s behalf.
A tree planted by Princess Diana during the Royal visit will
also be preserved and protected.
Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Graeme Moore said the Ash
Wednesday memorial project meant a lot to the local community.
“Tragically the township of Cockatoo bore the full brunt of
the firestorm, with more than 300 buildings destroyed and six
lives lost. The kindergarten provided much-needed shelter for
many residents during the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires
and so, understandably, is of great importance to the Cockatoo
community,” he said.
“This memorial will create a lasting tribute to those who died
or suffered losses during these fires and I am sure it will be a
location of great reflection for many years to come.”
The project has been valued at approximately $800,000
and the Federal
Government
has
provided a $500,000
grant. Cr Moore
paid tribute to
Cockatoo Township
C o m m i t t e e
chairman Graham
Simpson
and
the
community
members involved
in the consultation
process to develop
the memorial design.
Work
on
the memorial is
expected to begin
in October this year
with
completion
expected by March
2015.
C
Council to
investigate
property sale
ardinia Shire Council has flagged its intention to
investigate the sale of the former general store in
Bailey Road, Cockatoo.
Council purchased the property in April 2011 to provide
additional training, meeting and consulting space in Cockatoo
however existing facilities, like Monash Health and the old
fire refuge, are now considered more suitable to fulfil these
purposes.
The Bailey Road property is one of a number of properties
identified in a recent review of Council’s assets as potentially
being surplus to requirements. Any sale of Council property is
subject to a statutory process that includes an opportunity for
the public to make submissions in relation to the sale.
Mayor Cr Graeme Moore said it made sense to consider
selling the vacant store as the circumstances that prompted the
initial purchase had changed.
“Selling the Bailey Road property also makes strong financial
sense. Council would have had to spend significant money
refurbishing the building for community use.”
Cr Moore said Council remained committed to provision of
adequate community infrastructure in Cockatoo.
“We are currently investing significant funds towards the Ash
Wednesday Memorial at the former kindergarten in McBride
Street as well as looking to liaise with the neighbourhood house
in regard to investigating potential refurbishment needs at the
old fire refuge.
“Attracting services to Cockatoo also remains a priority for
Council.
“The Monash Health site has the advantages of being in
a more central location as well as being better suited to host
an expanded range of services and training. Again, this is a
decision based on what is the best outcome for the community.”
Cr Moore said Council was working with community groups
such as Cockatoo
Neighbourhood
House to explore
options for a more
centralised approach
to program delivery
that would enable
them to connect
more broadly with
the
Cockatoo
community.
“We
will
continue
to
liaise with their
committee
to
progress this issue
and the old fire
refuge is an option
to further explore
with them to meet
their needs.”
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A Voice in the
Community
Gems from Gembrook
By Carey Williams
A
By Jackie Pinkster
A
s part of the Bushcare Major Day Out, the
Friends of Gembrook Park organised a
walk led by President Jamie Simpson, to
see plants in Gembrook Bushland Park used in the
past by indigenous people for food, medicine and
other uses.
Jamie said in introduction that his family history in
the area goes back to 1839 and the very early settlement
of Upper Pakenham. He lived until recently for 17
years across the road from the park and spent much
time exploring and searching far and wide to learn
from indigenous people.
The first useful plant we came to was the bootlace
bush, a Pimelea, which was used for tying and making
baskets. The thin twigs can easily be stripped of their
bark and were used as pliable toothpicks, no small
luxury in the days before dental floss. The strips
of bark can be used as is, like string, or woven into
exceptionally strong narrow cord.
Next was a native geranium growing by the track
which was a food source, the root is edible like carrots.
Mature plants a few years old were used so that the
root would have attained some size.
We saw prickly currant, a shrub which provides
good amounts of clear edible fruit in summer; and
two types of kangaroo apple or native tomato, and
indigenous nettles and sneezeweed used as greens.
The coiled young shoots of the smooth tree fern
were thrown into the fire coals to remove the external
hairs that may irritate and eaten as a vegetarian sausage.
A ground hugging small leafed Dichondra or
kidney weed was used to overcome nausea and ill
feeling, the leaves of Prostanthera, or Victorian
Christmas Bush, were steeped in water and drunk as
a tea to counter aches and pains or what we may call
rheumatism or arthritis, and the fruit of the kangaroo
apple picked at a particular stage of maturity and
prepared in a certain way was used as a contraceptive.
The native mulberry was the valuable fire stick tree.
The indigenous people came to the hills in summer
after spending winter on the coast. The bush was like
a rich pantry and medicine chest.
The walk was followed by a short working bee and
a BBQ and it is planned to be repeated for next year’s
Bushcare Major Day Out and into the future.
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Bush Food and Medicine
s a child growing up in Glen Waverley, Gembrook’s Dave
Nickell has fond memories of visits to his great grandparents,
Elsie and Robert O’Neill’s home in Emerald.
“I had the best times there, playing with toy soldiers and having
adventures in their garden.” His wife Sonia, who also grew up in Glen
Waverley has similarly fond memories of Sunday drives in the Hills with
her family.
“I bought my first horse from someone in Cockatoo when I was a
teenager,” she recalls. Before they married they would often visit the hills
and camp in Bunyip State Park. When Dave and Sonia married it was an
easy choice for them to settle in the hills.
On their current Gembrook property Dave, Sonia and their two sons
Francis and Rhys enjoy magnificent views along with their animals, which
include a dog, a 30 year old cocky, a goose currently laying eggs, beehives,
1800 hazelnut trees and a herd of lamas.
“I’ve been breeding lamas for 10 years,” explains Sonia, “and had to
learn from the ground-up. Lama’s are very interesting creatures, they’re
quite intelligent, good with kids, have individual personalities, make good
companions and guard against foxes, and give useful fibre (fleece).”
Dave is a descendent of the local pioneering Kirkpatrick family. In
1839, when Melbourne was still a town of tents and huts, William and Sarah
Kirkpatrick, arrived from Ireland (via Sydney) looking for work. They came
up to the hills for the gold and stayed on as farmers. Kirkpatrick Road, in
Macclesfield is named after them.
Their son, Matthew Kirkpatrick (one of nine children) was born in 1849,
settled in Cockatoo and married Priscilla Watson (another local family).
They also had nine children. William Kirkpatrick (their 2nd son), born in
1873 married Hannah Church and together they had three daughters. Elsie
Kirkpatrick (their 3rd daughter), born in 1907 married Robert O’Neill (again
a local family). Their daughter Ivy O’Neill married Les Merrett (Merretts
Road in Macclesfield is also named after his family). Les and Ivy are Dave’s grandparents. When Grandma Ivy came to visit
Dave and Sonia’s first house in Colin Avenue,
Cockatoo she recognised her great
grandfather’s (Matthew Kirkpatrick)
original land next door, now known as
Mountain Road Reserve.
Dave became interested in this reserve
and volunteered on the Mountain Road
Reserve Committee.
“I felt that my great, great
grandfather’s property (which had
been acquired off the then owners for
community use) should be developed to
its full potential as a community facility
and wanted to chip in and help the project
once construction began.”
Dave started going to meetings and
discovered how much of a struggle it was
to get things done in these hills due to the
processes of local councils.
“Lang Lang Township Committee had
just started and after attending a meeting
in Pakenham and meeting Dot Griffin
from Cockatoo, we decided we needed a
township committee up here.” Township committees endeavor to
organise the implementation of paths,
sealed roads, drains, facilities, working bees,
retaining walls and so forth. A meeting was
called at the Cockatoo Community Health
Centre and the Cockatoo Township
Emerald
or P (03) 5968 5221
Committee was established, 1998, with
Dave as president.
Early projects included creating
the Cockatoo logo and establishing a
newsletter.
Eventually Dave decided to stand for
local council and began a three year term
(2000-2003) in local government. Having
studied politics at Latrobe University Dave
said, “Being on council was the toughest
job” he’s ever done. “Our decisions directly impacted
people’s lives and
livelihoods.”
Dave
also
became increasingly
frustrated
that
“Cardinia Council
had to shoulder the
burden of building
multiple
suburbs,
Sonia Athanaileas and David Nickell
initiated by state and federal government
policies, but with insufficient funds to do
so.
“It’s the added infrastructure that goes
along with urban growth that costs a local
council a lot of money,” says Dave.
One major local project he did help
get started was the first half of the
Emerald/Cockatoo/Gembrook regional
trail between Emerald and Cockatoo, but
the second half to link all three towns still
beckons.
More recently, Dave has volunteered
as president of the Gembrook Township
Committee which he helped establish
when in Council. Projects have included
advocacy for local farmers over Green
Wedge planning and a volunteer’s day just
to name a few.
“There are so many great community
people
and
groups around
like ours that
are full of
terrific people
volunteering
their
time.
However,
they
can
become really
frustrated
and burnt out
due to the
long process
in which it
sometimes
takes to get
a
project
c o m p l e t e d ,”
Dave said.
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Emerald Business
Group’s Retail Rewards
Promotion
Emerald Business Group are running the very
successful Retail Reward’s promotion again this
year from October 6 to October 19, 2014. Make
sure you remember to enter at any of the 35
participating businesses when you spend over $30 to
be in the chance to win $500 in cash vouchers.
W
e may shop or do business locally but how
well do we know the people who provide the
friendly service?
Our new column ‘Snap Shot Of ’ is a fun way to get to know
these folk a little better. There may even be things you have in
common!
Snap Shot Of
Emerald Business Group member
Alan Mills …
Emerald Village Meats
By Jean Hayne
Allan, How did you get into butchering?
I was a clean-up boy at a butcher’s when
I was at school and it just happened that I stayed on.
Your family includes?
One wife (Joy) and three kids (Aidan, Connor and Alanna).
What is your favourite time of day?
Dawn.
If you could choose to be a certain age forever, what would
it be?
28. That was when I married.
When you have 30 minutes free time how do you spend it?
I talk to my wife.
What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you tear
up?
Top Gear.
What do you miss most about no longer being a kid?
There were no bills.
What was the first thing you bought with your own money?
A hamburger.
What is something you learned in the last week?
One out of 10 drivers on the Warby Highway are on Ice.
Your hobbies include?
Bike riding.
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Emerald Star Bush
Awareness Week
October 19 - 25
S
mack bang
in the middle
of the joyful
Emerald Star Bush
flowering season
will be a whole
week of activities
aimed at raising
awareness
and
celebrating this tiny,
white flower
indigenous to
our area. The Emerald Star Bush is one of the rarest plants in the
Picture by
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Cardinia Shire area. Its conservation
status
in Victoria is
‘Endangered’ and is listed as ‘Threatened under the Flora and
Fauna Guarantee Act 1988’.
It is now extremely rare in dry
woodlands, shrub lands and
Elsie Jackel
moist to wet heathy open forests with well-drained, loamy soils. It is generally only found in Victoria between Monbulk and
Cockatoo and plants are predominately located around the
Emerald Township. The Emerald Star Bush Community Partnership Project
which was set up in 2012 is made up of an enthusiastic group
of people from different areas of the community. The aim is
to help raise awareness in the area about the endangered nature
of the Emerald Star Bush and to encourage everyone to play a
part in helping to protect it. The Community Partnership Project has planned a week full
of exciting and fun activities including primary and secondary
school competitions with great prizes. There is an information
session and exhibition planned at the Emerald Library and
give-aways and Star Bush sales all week. For more information on the week's activities contact
Council’s environment team on 1300 787 624 or email:
enviro_admin@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Due to their slender,
spindly shape, Star Bush
plants can be difficult to see,
especially out of flowering
season. Distinctive blue
stakes are being placed next
to plants to help protect
them. These stakes are there
as markers to easily locate
plants for survey purposes
and for residents to be able
to know where they are in
order to work around when
gardening. Please do not
remove any of these stakes if
you see them appearing near
your property.
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What do we long for when we think there isn’t any, and grizzle about when there is some? That
wonderful elixir of life - Rainfall.
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average of the previous five years. Similarly both autumn and winter have been close to the average mark.
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COCKATOO NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
23 Bailey Rd. (kinder building) Cockatoo 3781
Telephone: 5968 9031 Fax: 5968 0261
Email: ABN: 37 848 360 549
Website: cockatooneighbourhoodhouse.org.au
PROGRAM TERM 4, 2014
FOR THE CHILDREN
CIRCUS SKILLS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE
CHILDREN Starts: Monday 13/10, 4.30pm-5.30pm.
Cost: $40 for 8 weeks.
GUITAR LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS. For children
from 10 yrs of age to adults. Starts Tuesday 14 October,
4.30pm – 5.30pm Cost $10 per session or $70 for 8
weeks.
COCKATOO CHRISTMAS DISCO. At the Cockatoo
Community Hall. Friday 19 December 2.30pm-5.30pm.
$5. Entry. Parents a gold coin donation.
HEALTH AND WELL BEING
CIRCUIT TRAINING FOR MUMS, BUMS AND TUMS.
Starts Tuesday 7/10 at 9.15am-10.15am.
And Friday 10/10, 9.15am-10.15am
Cost $ 5 per session
BELLY DANCING
Starts or $12.50 per session & Thursday 16/10, 7.30pm
Cost $75 for 8 weeks
BEYOND BEAT IT. A light to moderate intensity program
to help improve balance, flexibility and fitness.
Start Mondays, 9.30-10.30 and Wednesdaysw, 9.3010.30am during school terms. $5 per session
HILLS “IN THE ZONE” HITZ A self-help group for
people who may need support with weight issues. It can
be weight loss as well as weight gain or maintenance.
Every Wednesday during the school term at 10.30am at
Cockatoo Neighbourhood House.
DRU MOVEMENT. A graceful and potent form of yoga
utelising flowing movements and soft flowing principles if
Tai Chi. Starts: Sunday 26/10, 10am Cost: $15 per class
or $100 for the 8 week course.
COMMUNITY DINNER Have fun and meet new people
while enjoying great food. You can come along to
participate in a cooking session or just come to enjoy a
great dinner. Donations of fresh food are very welcome.
Friday 17 October, cooking session 4pm dinner 6pm
Free, but donations are highly appreciated.
PASTA MAKING With Joan Pepi. Learn how to make
high quality Italian pasta and sauce. Thursday 23
October, 10am. Cost $20 this includes all ingredients.
ARANCINI MAKING (Italian Rice Balls)
With Joan Pepi. This is the chance to learn the secrets
of how to make those beautiful Italian Rice
BallsThursday 30 October, 10am. Cost is $20 this
includes all ingredients.
SAUSAGE MAKING With Joan Pepi
You will learn to make yummy Italian sausages from
experienced Italian cook and sausage maker Joan.
They are not only beautiful to taste, but are lots of fun
to make. Saturday 15 November 10.30am. Cost $20
this includes all ingredients.
FRUIT TASTING TRACTOR TOUR AT
RAYNER STONE FRUIT ORCHARD Taste yummy
fresh fruits and have the opportunity to pick your own
stone fruits. Have lunch in the café (Approx $16 plus
free dessert). Wednesday 29 October, depart Cockatoo
Neighbourhood House at 9.30am leave Woori Yallock at
approx. 2pm. Tour and travel cost $15.
COCKATOO NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE FOOD COOP Our Food Co-op is up and running now and…very
successful. The vegies on offer are beautiful, healthy
and fresh. There is not a huge variety yet but that will
change with the warmer weather around the corner
South East Food Hub is able to order high quality
organic and non-organic fruit and vegies from a variety
of local farmers. As a food co-op we are able to access
these products against low prices.
If you like to try the products but want more
information please contact us. You can also go to our
website cockatooneighbourhoodhouse.org.au and go to
the link of the South East Food Hub and/or the Open
Food Network.
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ART & CRAFT
COCKATOO NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE CRAFT
GROUP
Every Tuesday during school terms 10.15am-1pm.
Starts: Tuesday 7/10 Cost $10 for 6 months.
FACIAL CREAM, TONER AND CLEANSER
Thursday 27/11, 1pm-3pm Cost $25 this includes all
ingredients, jars and bottles.
KNITTING In this class you will learn how to read
patterns, different stitches, cast on and off, increase
and decrease and lots more. Starts Tuesday 21/10, 1.30pm .
Cost $40 for 6 classes, this includes some materials to
get started.
ADULT LEARNING & LITERACY
LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY. A flexible learning
course where you work at your own pace learning operating
a personal computer with Microsoft Windows. And literacy
based programs and software. Starts Monday 13/10,
10am-12pm
WORKPLACE HYGIENE PROCEDURES (Food Handling)
Saturday 15/11,, 930am-1.30pm. Cost $80.
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE
COCKATOO NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE A.G.M.
On Monday 17 November 2014,1.30pm
Guest Speaker KIRSTEN LARSEN from the South East Food
Hub. Drinks and fingerfood provided.
Please RSVP by Thursday 13 November 2014.
AN EVENING OUT AT COCKATOO NEIGHBOURHOOD
HOUSE. A great night out in Cockatoo. You will enjoy a 3
course meal while being entertained by local singer Carol
McCoy and guitarist/singer Wayne Sinclair.
Bookings before Tuesday 18 November, only limited places
available. Saturday 22 November, 7pm, $20, Concession
$17.50
FREE INTERNET AND EMAIL ACCESS.
Monday – Thursday 10am-3.15pm.
Fridays 10am-2pm and on appointment
Monday – Thursday 3.30pm-5.30pm & 6.30pm-8.30pm.
EMERALD CFA REPORT
By Paul Yandle – Captain
Emerald Fire Brigade
Fire calls attended in August:
The brigade responded to 8 calls
8 x primary area calls
Summary of calls:
Car Fire x 1, Investigate burn off x 1, Child locked in car x 3
Structure fire x 2, Grass and scrub x 1
Calls of Note:
Structure fire call: house was well alight on arrival with flames
coming from front windows and roof area. Initial attack was
hampered by a fallen power line across the front of the property
as well as suspected asbestos present. Crew safety precautions
were adopted. Crews were on scene for several hours overnight
General Info:
This time of year as the weather warms up the brigade starts
its pre summer preparations in readiness for the upcoming fire
season. Likewise, it’s also the time of year that you should start to
prepare your homes and families for the fire season and this work
is best done early before the hot weather arrives.
Use the next few months to:
• Start your pre summer clean up.
• Review your fire plan and make any relevant changes that are
required.
• Refresh your memory of the fire danger rating system, total
fire ban days, fire danger period requirements, burning off
rules and what the community warning siren means.
• Re-assess your insurance situation and notify your insurance
company of any new property.
Healthy Bites spreads shire wide
C
ouncil’s Healthy Bites program has doubled in size
and has taken the healthy eating message shirewide. Seven new cafes including Charlottes on Main
in Gembrook have made a commitment to serving healthy
food and giving residents healthy options when eating out.
Food businesses which are part of the program must offer
at least three menu items, which met the healthy criteria. These
items are marked with the Healthy Bites apple sticker on the
menu. These options are low in saturated fat and salt and high
in fibre.
“There are limited choices available to Cardinia Shire residents
who want healthy options when eating at cafes and restaurants.
Healthy Bites aims to give residents a healthy alternative, so
they know they can get nutritious food when eating out,” said
Council’s Health Promotion Officer Steph Ashby.
“The program also helps food businesses be more socially
responsible and offer new ways to reach health conscious
customers. With obesity and related illnesses such as diabetes
and heart disease on the rise, Council is committed to delivering
initiatives to help residents live healthier lifestyles.”
Healthy Bites is delivered in partnership with Healthy Together
Cardinia Shire and Monash Health Community. Healthy Together
Cardinia Shire is improving the health of Victorians, funded by
the Victorian Government.
To find out more about the program, or how your business
can participate, visit the ‘Healthy Bites’ page on Council’s website,
the Healthy Bites video on Council’s YouTube channel, or contact
Council’s Health Promotion team on 1300 787 624.
It’s also a good time of year to re down load the CFA app on
your phone or ‘like’ Facebook pages from your local brigade or
the CFA; these are great places to get information and to be kept
up to date with what’s going on coming into the fire season.
If you’re new to the hills area and haven’t lived in a high risk
bushfire area before, you will have lots of work to do before
summer hits. There is a multitude of bushfire safety advice
online and most brigades in the area will be active in community
engagement and fire safety education.
Many will also hold an open day before summer as well as
host community meetings or bushfire planning workshops.
These events are planned to get the latest information out
to the community and to help residents prepare for the risk of
bushfire. Make the effort to get to your local brigade’s activities
and get the leaflets or ask questions or advice from your local
brigade.
After a major bushfire we always hear from affected people
who say ‘we didn’t know what to do’ or that ‘nobody told us how
to prepare.’ There really is no excuse for this apart from residents
not taking the bushfire risk seriously. We cannot knock on every
door to get the message across but all brigades put in a huge
effort in community safety. It’s up to you to avail yourself of the
info that is available.
Check our brigade website for further details and lots more at:
www.emeraldfirebrigade.org.au Or on Facebook
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Turn Back Time I
By Graeme Legge
A ‘Cubby House’ of Old
t was the most difficult one to make! The cubby house in
a hollow log! It all started like this. A very large gum
tree had long fallen downhill from my home. The bulk
of the trunk had been sawn through and the log dragged
away to the saw mill and the branches were disposed of.
Over the years two things remained – a large hole where
the sturdy roots had been and the lower part of the trunk
which, naturally, was the butt of the tree. Over the years
the large hole was used to dispose of household rubbish that
didn’t burn, while the butt saw some rot set in to the centre
of the log.
Well, two enterprising young boys observed the centre of the
log coming to have some rot developing in it. It transpired that
white ants (termites) may have been there at some time, too. Well,
poking at the centre of the log with a crowbar brought out some
of the centre and slowly and patiently the hole was widened and
deepened even to the extent of being able to get on hands and
knees to reach in ever more deeply.
The trunk stood chest high to the boys and even when the
centre had been opened out there remained a thickness of about
20 centimetres of solid wood around the outside.
Well, axe and tomahawk gave further assistance and progress
was slowly made on the upward slope (the tree had fallen
downhill) until finally the end was reached where the tree roots
stretched out. The ‘tunnel’ entry was three to four metres long. It
was at that time that the hollowed tunnel entry was widened even
to making a ‘room’ with enough space for a couple of people
to sit in and talk. But it was dark in there and torches used for
prolonged periods soon led to flattened batteries.
A child’s hobby book provided the solution – a home-made
light. First obtain an empty condensed milk tin and tamp some
soil to about three-quarters full. Melt some cooking fat and pour
it onto the top to a depth of about two centimetres. A wick
was fashioned by winding a strip of material around a short twig
and inserting it into the middle of the container. When the wick
was lit the heat from the flame softened the fat at its base and
drew it up to fuel the flame. And so there came a source of
light for sitting with in the cubby house (although it did produce
some black smoke). Not only that, the home-made lamp could
be left there until the next visit – whereas torches always had to
be accounted for back at the house.
The cubby house needed a ‘door’ so a hessian wheat bag was
nailed above the opening. It could be lifted up and
placed on top of the log before entering. All went
well for a time. But it appears that word got out and
one day a couple of uninvited visitors came quite
unbeknown to my brother and me. After all, it was
quite easy to walk across a paddock or two – didn’t
have to knock on a door that way. Well, the visitors
came and apparently made themselves ‘at home’ and
quietly left.
But all was not well because soon smoke and
flame were seen roaring from a great burning log that
had once been the cubby house. There was no hope
of extinguishing it – and the ashes glowed for some
days, in fact, the ashes were burning hot for a couple
of weeks. And word went around from a couple of
‘visitors’ that indeed they’d called. It was likely that
the fire was an unintended accident.
But that was the best cubby house of all!
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Council plans for
future facilities at
Emerald
A
long term plan that identifies future sites for
community facilities in Emerald has been adopted
by Cardinia Shire Council.
Council considered public feedback and adopted the
Emerald Community Facilities Spatial Plan which provides
a blueprint for future provision of community, sporting and
leisure infrastructure.
Mayor Cr Graeme Moore said the spatial plan was the
product of extensive research, investigation and community
feedback. He thanked the local community for the input
provided to Council during recent public consultation.
“This plan looks 15 to 20 years into the future to identify
the issues and needs of the Emerald community in relation to
the type and location of Council-owned public facilities,” Cr
Moore said.
“It will help provide a blueprint for provision of community
facilities in key locations including Worrell Reserve, Pepi’s
Land and Chandler Recreation Reserve.
“The plan looks at the future of netball and skate facilities,
the need for further community facilities, and takes into
account the significant community feedback we received.”
Cr Moore said the plan was not intended to provide specific
detail in regard to facilities, rather it acknowledged that further
work would be required into planning and design including
consultation with the community. Council had also decided as
part of the development of the plan to progress the issue of
potential future aquatic facilities separately, he said.
Ranges Ward Councillors Tania Baxter, Brett Owen and
Leticia Wilmot thanked the community for its feedback on
the plan.
“We have had a wide range of suggestions and comments,
all of which have been considered in the finalisation of this
plan,” Cr Moore said.
Completion of Pepi’s
Land master plan and an
upgrade of the playing
surface at Chandler Reserve
are two projects already in
progress as part of this year’s
budget.
Future
consideration
will be given to an upgrade
of Worrell Reserve playing
surface and relocation of
netball courts to Pepi’s Land,
among other improvements.
Emerald
Museum’s
Success!
E
merald Museum volunteers were thrilled to receive
notification this month that they had been successful
in applying for funding to commission a significance
assessment of their collection through the National Library of
Australia. This competitive program provides project funding
for small cultural heritage organisations that have potentially
nationally significant collections to ensure they are properly
managed and preserved.
This money will go towards funding a significance assessment,
which will determine whether or not the museum holds material
important to the history of Australia, therefore making it
nationally significant.
We at the museum strongly believe this is the case, especially
in relation to records we hold that relate to the former Nobelius
Nursery that was the largest nursery in the southern hemisphere
just prior to WWI.
The nursery counted among its clients Melbourne’s Fitzroy
and Royal Botanic Gardens, and its proprietor Carl Axel Nobelius
was involved in having what is now known as the Puffing Billy
Railway established to service the export of his bare-root fruit
and ornamental trees. Our collection includes stock records,
wage books and sales transactions that together document the
nursery’s peak operations. We look forward to the outcome of
this assessment early next year once the remaining funds have
been raised.
For History Week between October 19 and 26 the Museum
will also have a new display of historic postcards from the
collection on show.
To find out more about the history of Emerald and surrounds
come and visit the Emerald Museum on Wednesdays between
10am and 3pm or on Sundays between 1.30pm and 4pm.
For more information or to
view a copy of the Emerald
Community Facilities Spatial
Plan, contact Council on 1300
787 624.
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OPENING SATURDAYS FOR SPRING!
(or until sold out)
GREEN
LOCAL
COMMUNITY
1 Halford St Beaconsfield Upper, 3807
Open Fridays 9am-4pm, Saturdays (Spring only)
9am-1pm (Except AFL Grand Final day) Ph. 0410 619 872
Proudly volunteer driven (new volunteers welcomeyou don’t have to know anything about plants)
• Veggies in spring
• Great quality
• Lots of choice
• Prices start at $1.50
• Nest boxes, mosaics, plant guards and stakes
for sale
• Other services like site visits/garden design/
plant advice/i.d.
• We grow up to 50,000 plants per year!
• We supply to local residents, landscapers,
councils,
community
groups,
schools,
kindergartens…
• ONE FREE PLANT PER CUSTOMER ON
SATURDAYS DURING SPRING#
We can’t survive and continue to do a great job if
we aren’t supported by people like you. Please show
your support and choose us for your next green life
purchase.
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‘Niche - and
proud of it’
ome and visit our nursery this spring. Why? We
are niche. We don’t grow plants you can find at
other nurseries.
No way. Our plants are special. Our plants are Australian
indigenous plants, all from our local bushland.
We collect seed from over one hundred species ranging
from tiny herbs to the tallest of trees.
We are volunteer driven. Our plants are excellent quality,
value for money, provide food and shelter for wildlife and
part of our beautiful special Australian environment.
There’s a quote that sums it up by George Seddon, an
Australian landscape architect.
‘some landscape architects are helping to create a Hilton
International Landscape, a bland, easily digestible setting
that makes no demands, belongs to no place, and makes the
international middle class traveller feel at home anywhere in
the world: the price that he pays is that he is really at home
nowhere’.
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B-SCE
Library hours extended
C
ardinia Shire Council is pleased to
announce extended opening hours
for Emerald and Pakenham libraries.
Emerald Library will open two hours
earlier on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and
Pakenham Library will stay open for two
hours longer, on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Both libraries are managed by Casey Cardinia
Library Corporation.
Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Graeme Moore
said the announcement of extended hours
was terrific news for the community.
“Both libraries are popular with residents
but Pakenham Library is the most-used library
in the Shire. The increased opening hours will
bring Pakenham Library in line with other
highly used libraries in the Casey Cardinia
Region.
“Libraries ensure all residents have equal
access to information, can get lost in literature
and take part in lifelong learning,” he said.
“Access to services
and these extended op
residents a greater op
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libraries.
“We hear time an
people love their library
can make even more
facilities.”
The new hours are:
EMERALD ARTS SOCIETY
Annual Art Exhibition
1st to 4th November, open daily 10am–4pm
Official opening 12pm, Saturday 1st November.
Prize winners will be announced at the opening.
Proudly supported by Cardinia Shire.
Please come and view a range of affordable artworks
by local artists in various media including paintings,
prints, drawings, photography and mixed media.
Cnr. Anne & Church Sts. Emerald
Phone: 5968 5406
Email: arts.emerald@gmail.com
www.emeraldartssociety.wordpress.com
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Cr Moore acknowledged the efforts of
councillors George Blenkhorn and Tania
Baxter who had been strong advocates for the
extended library hours. He also paid tribute to
Casey Cardinia Library CEO Peter Carter and
the many dedicated library staff.
The new hours are effective from Monday
15 September.
For more information on libraries in
Cardinia Shire, visit the Casey Cardinia Library
Corporation webpage.
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Pakenham Library
Monday 10am─8pm*
Tuesday 10am─8pm*
Wednesday 10am─8pm
Thursday 10am─8pm
Friday 10am─8pm
Saturday 10am─4pm
Sunday 2─5pm
*Extended hours
Justice of the Peace
at the
Emerald Library
1-3pm each Tuesday
GEMCO PLAYERS PRESENT
Take Ten
10 Minute Plays Writer’s Season
October 24 & 25 at 8pm 26 at 2pm
This is Gemco Players annual season to promote and
encourage experienced, new and young playwrights
by publishing their work and bringing it to life on
stage. Ten plays have been selected for publication
and performance this year.
Tickets: Book online via website for $10 tix.
$12 and $10 conc. at door.
Enquiries: 5968 2844
Booking is advised for all our shows
The Gem Community Arts Centre, 19 Kilvington Drive, Emerald
www.gemcoplayers.org
What’s on at the Emerald Library in October?
Book Chat? What’s that?
Join us for a free informal get-together to discuss books and share authors.
Thursday, October 9 is our regular BookChat and to celebrate Seniors Week,
we will include a healthy living segment and some simple stretching with Ali.
Afternoon tea supplied
Emerald Library Thursday, October 9, 2.30-3.30pm
Tired of asking the younger generation for computer help?
If so, then why not Book a Librarian?
The team at Emerald Library are offering one-on-one sessions to demystify
topics such as:
• Using a keyboard and mouse
• Setting up email
• Searching the Internet
• Reserving a book.
• Sessions are free but bookings essential.
To celebrate History Week, Toni Munday, curator of HMAS Cerberus Naval
Museum will present the history of the Naval Contingent of the Australian
Naval & Military Expeditionary Force. She will also discuss our first Fighters of
WW1 in German New Guinea September 11, 1914.
Toni has been with the museum for 13 years and curator for the last three.
She also has a strong interest in family history and believes that history is to be
shared.
When: Wednesday, October 22, 5.30pm to 6.30pm.
All events are free but bookings are essential.
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There’s no Business like
a School Concert!
By Heather Zubek
There were no pre-concert nerves when Signpost visited Gembrook Primary
School on the afternoon before the big show. S
tudents from Prep to Year Six have been rehearsing
all term for the school’s Celebration of Song and
Dance Concert. Signpost caught up with a few of the
students from Year Four and asked them how they felt about
performing, not only in front of their parents, but also in front
of the whole school.
Callum, 10
I will be dancing in both the Bollywood
and Gotcha performances, which I’m really
looking forward to. To prepare for the
concert I’m going to relax on the couch at
home with my cat, Elliot! My whole family
will be coming to watch so I hope they enjoy
it.
Charlee, 10
I will be dancing in the Bollywood and
Gotcha segments as well as singing the Pink
song, Try, Geronimo by Sheppard and the
Happy song by Pharrell Williams. We have
practiced in front of the entire school so I’m
not that nervous. I think the time we danced
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in front of the school was the best performance
of the Bollywood piece as we all kept to time!
I’m not that nervous as I have sung in front of
people before.
Abbey, 9
I’m looking forward to dancing in the
Bollywood and Gotcha segments as well as
singing all those other songs. We normally have
a lot of concerts during the year so I’m not that
nervous about tonight. I’m just looking forward
to going out and having a good time in front of our parents and
teachers. I will be wearing a bright orange dress,
which is so colourful.
Jett, 10
I think tonight will go really well. The Preps
are going to steal the show and will be the main
attraction as they are so cute! I’m dancing in the
Bollywood and Gotcha pieces as well as singing
in the choir. I will also be playing the backing
track for the song Try on my electric guitar.
Grace, 10
I will be dancing and singing tonight and I’m
looking forward to most of the concert. I won’t
be nervous at all because I do a lot of dancing
and I’m on stage quite a bit so that helps. Mum
and Dad will be coming to watch me and my
sister who is in Year Two. She will be performing
as well.
What’s Happening in the Garden!
nformation below for October plantings was taken from a
1970s edition of ‘Vegetables in the Home Garden’ brought
out by Department of Agriculture, now Department of
Sustainability and Environment. I have found the guide
invaluable.
Potatoes should be in the ground now to take advantage of
winter and spring rains, but I have planted as late as December 8
and still got a good crop, with use of sprinklers, through summer
months.
We plant down in early July for Christmas potatoes but the
main crop goes in July to September; whenever I can get on the
ground with my rotary hoe. This year it was 30/08.
We have as well 5x3x1.5 metre, ‘no dig’ garden beds in which
we plant all vegetables except potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins,
zucchinis and cucumbers.
To protect the seedlings from sun and windburn we upend
plastic pots, cover them with squares (3cmx2cm) mesh and cover
this with shade cloth, allowing watering through, removing it
when plants are thriving.
We planted down on 09/09, leeks, spinach, silver beet (as
seedlings) and carrots, parsnips and red beet (as seed).
By the end of October we will plant dwarf beans, tomatoes,
zuccini, cucumbers, pumpkin and sweet corn.
I have found my vegetable garden a great way to relax and
keep fit and my wife Inge and I have done it every year since
moving to Emerald in 1971.
October Plantings:
• Beans-dwarf
• Beans-climbing
• Beetroot
• Broccoli
• Brussel Sprouts
• Cabbage
• Capsicums
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Celery
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• Herbs
• Leeks
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SEASONS
EATINGS!
By Jan Cheshire
T
his year must be a good
year for lemons, everyone
seems to be giving them
away. What a good excuse
for me to make a batch of lemon curd (or lemon butter as it is
known here). Then I searched in vain for a cake recipe I had
heard of which contained lemon curd – to no avail. However,
I did unearth this little gem; very nice for morning tea or
served with blueberries and cream for a delightful dessert.
Delicious, moist loaf cake containing lemon
curd and blueberries
Ingredients:
• 175grams of softened butter, plus extra for greasing
• 100ml of unsweetened Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons of good quality lemon curd (see below)
• 3 eggs lightly beaten
• zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus extra zest to serve, if you like
• 200grams self-raising flour
• 175grams caster sugar
• 1 punnet of blueberries (you need 85grams in the cake, (keep
the rest to serve if wished).
Method:
• Heat the oven to 160c
• Grease a 2lb loaf tin and line with baking parchment
• Put the yogurt, the lemon curd, the butter, eggs, lemon zest,
sifted flour and caster sugar into a large mixing bowl
• Quickly mix with an electric whisk until the batter just comes
together
• Scrape half of the mixture into the prepared tin
• Weigh 85g blueberries from the punnet and sprinkle half into
the tin, scrape the rest of the batter on top, then scatter the
other half of the 85g of berries on top
• Bake for 1 hour 10 mins to 1 hour 15 mins until golden, and a
clean skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean
• Cool in the tin, then carefully lift onto a serving plate to cool.
Icing:
• Sift 140grams of icing sugar and stir in enough lemon juice to
make a thick smooth icing Spread over the top of the cake and
decorate with lemon zest and lemon slices if wished Serve with
extra lemon curd and cream and the rest of the blueberries
Lemon Curd:
• In the November 2012 issue of Signpost my recipe for Microwave
Lemon Curd was published, if you don’t have that recipe here
it is again.
Microwave Lemon Curd
Ingredients:
• 75 grams of butter
• 1 ¼ cups of sugar
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of lemon rind
• 2 tablespoon of cornflour
• 2 eggs
•
Method:
• Mix butter, sugar, juice and rind in a suitable microwave bowl
• Microwave uncovered on high for two minutes until melted,
stir once during this time
• Beat cornflour and eggs together. Gradually beat in ¾ cup of
water
• Whisk into the lemon and sugar mix. Microwave uncovered
for 5-8 minutes, stirring three times during cooking
• Pour into sterilised jars and seal while hot. This keeps for two
months or so in the fridge (and it’s absolutely yummy!)
Happy Cooking!
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By David Gre
RE SUCCES
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LOCAL THEA
On stage at Kyneton
R
ecently local theatre groups entered one of Victoria’s
oldest One Act Festivals at
Kyneton.
Going for over 50 years, it forms
one part of the Daffodil Festival in
Kyneton.
Twenty three plays were entered
and judged by actor John Klaus.
One of Gemco Players’ entries
was local writer Ken Purdham’s latest
one act play about the end of the
world after an environmental disaster. ‘Dancing with Ginger’ is a challenging
two-hander well executed by Carol
McCoy as Ginger, the last person
alive on earth, and Greg Hedges, one
of Gemco Youth graduates, who as
Fred, has returned to earth to check
possible return of a colony who
escaped from earth into space when
the disaster occurred.
The relationships between a
canny 80 year old who has great
survival skills and a young space
cadet who carried all data on people under his skin,
developed across a large range of emotion, such that
the audience moved from laughter to tears in very
quick progression.
The adjudicator complimented the author on the
writing and the players on being able to maintain
the changes in emotions that occurred in excellent
balance.
Carol McCoy was awarded Best Female Actor
whilst Greg received the VDL special award for
emerging talent.
Maybe they will stage a return performance in
2015.
At present there are a number of actors preparing
a season of 10, 10minute plays for October 0ctober 24
to 26th at the Gem called ‘TAKE TEN’. You, the audience, have a chance to place your
vote in the ‘People’s Choice’ for best play on the day.
Bookings are on www.gemcoplayers.org )
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Harmonica Riff Raff
By Philip Sheppard 3mdr
Coincidence or
Design
I
nterviewing
Steve
Williams,
saxophone and harmonica player
for the John Farnham band, on 3mdr
resulted in an introspective reflection of
some of my own significant life changing
moments.
Having completed HSC in 1977, my
results fell well short of the requirements
to study physical education. After 12
months of working for the Public Service
as a leave clerk, Glenn Swan, a Melbourne
footballer and cricketer, enquired after a
pre-season MCC net session at the MCG
if I was still interested in pursuing a
physical education degree.
As a former graduate he wrote a letter
recommending me for mature age entry at
Footscray Institute of Technology, now
Victoria University. The rest is resigned to
history.
Then after graduating, the Victorian
Education Department advised me there
was only one job in the state, in Cann
River. My local member Peter Spyker, an
old fashioned hard working politician rang
on my behalf and, within a week I was
offered a position at Westall High School
in Clayton.
Steve Williams had a series of
fortuitous moments that set him on a
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lifelong career in the music and television
industry.
Steve, having learnt and mastered the
harmonica at a young age lost interest
in music, and became a public servant
who enjoyed drinking with his mates and
having a good time.
In his early twenties he was strolling
past the Davis House of Music when he
felt drawn to an instrument in their front
window. In Steve’s own words he stated,
“I’m not a spiritual person but something
dragged me into that store.”
Glinting in the window was a Weltklang
saxophone. He had no prior interest in the
saxophone, few of his vinyl records had
saxophone on them - just a couple of
Frank Zappa albums. He had no reason to
buy it.
That day he had collected his fortnightly
pay of $258, and after he left the shop all
he had was $19 to pay for rent and food.
He knew so little about the instrument
he had purchased that he took it back the
next day and said it was a left handed one,
not realising he had his hands the wrong
way. His cards were further marked when
a housemate he was living with, David
Winslade asked him to join his country and
western band’s regular gig, just down the
road at the Derby Hotel Caulfield. From
there he worked with Chad Morgan, Ray
Kernaghan and drifted into rock bands
such as the Rock Doctors.
Then, in the mid-80s, a band manager
and owner of the Grainstore where Steve
was playing in a cover band, asked him
to put a harmonica solo on a track for
Southern Sons debut album. It was a little
innocuous solo two minutes into ‘Living
This Way’.
The producer of the album was
Ross
Fraser,
John
Farnham’s
producer. He took
Steve’s number as
there might be a
need for harmonica
on John’s next
album. Six months
later the phone rang
with the offer. This
lead to numerous
appearances on Hey
Hey It’s Saturday,
IMT, Don’t Forget
Your Toothbrush
and 13 Logies.
Steve williams
In 1990, John Farnham and Ross
Fraser received a track written by Dave
Stewart and his wife. The track was roughly
recorded at their kitchen table. Kids are
heard running around in the background
and dishes are clanging. Dave was playing
guitar and he had a harmonica in a brace
around his neck. As Ross Fraser and John
Farnham were literal people, that’s how
the song would be.
Steve believed if there had been an
oboe on it instead, there wouldn’t have
been the chance for him to shine. The
song was John’s last number one hit, ‘Chain
Reaction’.
In concert Steve would appear at the
rear of the auditorium. In the days when
radio microphones hadn’t evolved, he
would then make his way to the stage
blowing a two minute ‘intro’ with a roadie
protecting the bullet microphone lead.
The song, with its signature harmonica
riff, had propelled Steve from a utility
musician to a fully-fledged member of
the band. The saxophone had provided
him with most of his live work up to that
point, now it would be the harmonica as
well.
Life sometimes feels like it has been
predetermined and those moments and
people who come into our lives might not
be an accident.
Could I have been a professional
musician instead of a teacher or were my
cards marked in the fashion that they have
fallen?
Maybe there is still time to impact the
music scene?
My playing is improving. Seasick Steve
was a late comer. God only knows?
It’s Goodbye From Me. God Bless and
Keep On Chooglin
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2. A Bride & Groom - A Boat & Trailer - A Horse & Buggy
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5. A Sports Page - A Movie - A Broadway Musical
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he more I work with SMEs, the more
I see that results for businesses really
come down to three essential things:
Passion, Belief and Action. In this article, I want to focus on
just the first two: passion and belief.
It is not uncommon for business owners and CEOs that I
see to have lost their passion (or mojo) for what they are doing
having been drawn down into the day-to-day operational matters
that often consume them and their business. Finding ways to
regain their passion for what they do is essential to moving things
forward and usually results in a number of clear and specific
goals surrounding what the business must achieve, but unless the
business owner/CEO really believes in the goals they have set for
the business, little will change.
Why is this so important? Well if the business leader’s heart
is not really into an objective and/or does not believe in it, staff
will pick up on this and the manager’s ability to fully engage the
staff is severely compromised. However, work for someone that
is excited by the challenge and believes it can be accomplished,
then the experience can be both motivational and inspirational.
In fact, the power of passion and belief can often transcend
‘normal’ perspectives on possible outcomes and enable things to
be done that otherwise might seem impossible.
This is highlighted well in Walter Isaacson’s excellent
biography of Steve Jobs in which Isaacson described how Job’s
passion and belief could create a ‘reality distortion field’ that lead
to results others believed were impossible. One such example
is the overlapping window panes that we now take for granted
as part of our computer graphical user interface. Jobs had seen
this demonstrated at Xerox PARC who were first to attempt its
development and believed that Apple could do it as well if not
better. In fact, Xerox never had implemented this and Apple
overcame significant technical challenges to produce it fired by
Jobs’ unwavering belief that it already existed.
Unfortunately, if you trust many of the recent statistics on
the internet, staff disengagement at work is alarmingly high and
the consequent impact on employee and company productivity
is extremely damaging. Perhaps if we could find ways to reignite
employee passion and belief, we might just start to see not only
better business performance but also increase staff satisfaction.
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Sounds like Audio
EMERALD RSL
APPEAL FOR
PHOTOS! By Fiona Perrin
By Jean Hayne
K
ylie Robertson from SEED
Interpretation Enterprises recently
met with Emerald historian Jan
Shaw, writer Ken Purdham and orator
John Shiell as part of a team to plan
the audio and visual script for eight
memorial posts along Emerald RSL’s
proposed Anzac Walk commemorating
the 32 soldiers who lost their lives during
WW1 in 1914 or afterwards from war
injuries.
Ken Purdham said it was important
to get the length and content of the
information right to hold interest.
“If you stop at each information stand
an eight to nine minute walk could become
30 minutes,” Ken said.
SEED Interpretation
Enterprises have been
engaged by Cardinia
Shire Council to develop
an audio device accessed
by a smart phone App
scanning a QR code found
on the information stand.
“Modern technologies
have allowed us to provide
an experience that can
be tailored to meet the
individual needs of each
visitor to the site, and be
as basic, or detailed as
desired,” Kylie said.
Other RSL initiatives include a Lone
Pine tree situated alongside a wood
carving statue of the Unknown Warrior.
An information stand will also be found
near the new Anzac Place commemorating
the life of the RSL’s VC winner Donovan
Joynt. All work to be completed by
February 2015.
Ken said the whole project was to
commemorate the centenary of Anzac
Day and as a sign of respect for the
sacrifice made by local Emerald men.
“Brothers and cousins died side by
side on the battlefield, some now in war
cemeteries others never found.”
I
n 1921, an Avenue of Honour was
planted in Heroes Avenue, Emerald,
to commemorate the 32 local diggers
who lost their lives in World War 1.
In the 1950’s this was dismantled
to develop the area and was not
replaced. Today it is not possible to resurrect the
Avenue in its original location however
due to the successful application for
funding from three levels of government,
exciting plans are well under way to
create a new ANZAC Walk from the
town centre to the RSL, as well as a new
memorial at Anzac Place near the RSL.
This is in addition to the installation of a
statue of the ‘Unknown Soldier’ and the
planting of a Gallipoli ‘Lone Pine’.
To honour these soldiers and to complete
the project, we are urgently seeking assistance
to locate photographs. A list of the soldiers we need photos
for can be accessed by visiting emeraldrsl.
com.au and following the link on the home
page or by contacting Peter Maloney
on 0439 11 22 04 or peter.maloney@
emeraldrsl.com.au. Many thanks.
Confessions of a Ghostrider
Avoiding the Magpie Menace T
here is little doubt that spring
provides some of the very best
cycling weather. With the longer
and warmer days steadily approaching,
it is a great time to get the bike out
of storage, give it a mechanical check
over and then start pedalling your way
to better physical and mental health.
Unfortunately the warmer weather
also releases the nesting urges in the
nation’s magpie population, and many
a pleasant cycling trip has been rudely
interrupted by a fearsome swooping and
flapping of wings somewhere right next
to my right earlobe. For some reason the
indications are that the magpies are even
more aggressive this year than usual. I can
therefore fully understand why cyclists are
prepared to go to ridiculous lengths to
preserve their heads from such attacks.
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The two most common defences
that cyclists use to deter magpies are:
(a) attaching long cable ties to the top
of the helmet and
(b) mounting a pair of dummy eyes on
the back of the helmet.
Apparently both of these can be
effective to some degree but the experts
recommend that you should use brightly
coloured cable ties if possible (and not
the plain black ones). Remember that
magpies are highly intelligent birds and
they remember individual riders (potential
threats) and, if you give them a hard time
one day, they can be even more aggressive
next time.
One of the most dramatic magpie
defences I read about was to attach a large
nut to a length of string and then whizz it
around above your head when you are in
By Dennis Dawson
known magpie danger spots. Although some of these deterrents
may be partially effective, in the case of
magpies I believe that protection may be
the best form of defence. The areas that
are most at risk are the ears and back
of neck, and these can both be covered
quite simply. Some riders choose to wear
a lightweight bandana, while others wear
the so called ‘legionnaires’ cap’ under
their helmet. These also provide valuable
protection from the summer sun. At least
you know that, even if you get swooped,
you are unlikely to get injured.
These magpie attacks deserve to be
taken seriously and all riders should adopt
whatever precautions work best for them.
Fortunately the mating season is relatively
short and very soon the birds will revert to
their normal benign personalities.
By Hita Mistry Clinical & Forensic Psychologist
Emerald Psychology Practice
•
National Mental Health Week - October 5 to 12
•
World Mental Health Day – October 10
M
ental disorders have been part of our communities
for centuries. Hundreds of years ago, people knew
little about the causes of mental health problems
and it became something to fear or something bad or worse
still, something evil.
Early treatments involved drilling holes in the top of a person’s
head as a way of releasing evil spirits that they thought were
causing problem behaviours. Looking back, it seems barbaric
that such invasive procedures were deemed acceptable forms of
treatment.
Over the years and as research and knowledge has increased,
we are starting to understand the complexities of human
behaviour more intimately. Technology has further enabled us
to understand how psychological conditions affect the brain
and how we can best intervene. The more difficult aspect of
mental illness is changing public perception and the stigma that
has remained with it. We know that mental illness is no longer
about being simply ‘mad’ or ‘bad’. It is an intricate combination
of psychological, biological and social factors and it is individual
to the person suffering the condition.
So, why do people still say ‘I feel embarrassed to admit I have
a mental illness’ or ‘no-one knows I suffer from these problems’.
People have even said to me, ‘I wish I just had a broken leg
because then people can see it and it would be acceptable.’
National Mental Health Week is all about promoting, accepting
and understanding mental health problems. The theme of the
week is ‘Make a Move Towards Better Mental Health’. By
opening a dialogue and communication about our experiences,
it will no longer be something that we need to hide. It is more
normal than we might think
For more information about World Mental Health Day and
National Mental Health Week so the below websites:
Letter Box
I
was happy to read the article in
the current issue of your excellent
magazine on the Charles Bonnet
Syndrome as, for me, it answered that
very question, ‘What is Happening to
Me.?’
Soon after suffering a haemorrhage in
one eye some years ago with consequent
impairment to my vision I began to notice symptoms such as
those mentioned in your article. In my case the onset is usually
when sitting or lying relaxed and can take the form of processions
or groups of people dressed in brilliant, multi-coloured clothing,
sometimes archaic, birds and often all-over designs of flowers
and foliage. Very often at night, after turning off the light, I lie in
bed and watch as the ceiling becomes an all over pattern of one
kind or other.
I have never met anybody who has this fascinating condition
but then, neither have I confided in anyone. It has never, at any
stage, been nightmarish, worried or alarmed me and I guess that
I enjoy the ‘entertainment’ and am a little disappointed when it
fades away and all is normal once again.
I’d just like to finish by saying how much I enjoy Signpost, a
great publication, keep it coming please.
George L Ball
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Inspiration for Living
Make us conscious that Your
Love comes in many ways
Not always just as happiness or
Bright and shining days.
Often you send trouble and we
Foolishly reject it
Not realising that it is Your will
And we should joyously accept
it.
By Helen Steiner Rice
He who spares his rod hates his
Son, but he who loves him
Disciplines him diligently.
Proverbs 13:24
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During difficult times, God is
Transmitting His love and
Sending needed discipline into
Your life.
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POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE
13 11 26
SES FLOOD STORM EMERGENCY
13 25 00
SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE
9594 2289
SOUTH EAST DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICE
8792 2330
ST. MARK'S CHURCH
5968 4046
SUICIDE HELPLINE
1300 651 251
VICTIMS OF CRIME
1800 819 817
VICTORIAN BUSHFIRE INFO LINE
1800 240 667
WOMEN'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRISIS
1800 015 188
HEALTH
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BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS - 5968 2855
BUILDERS
CONCRETE
Registered
admin@gippfield.com
Local Builder
Matt Hames-Megarry
(DBU 21866)
0433 066 922
5968 3587
or
DECKS & CARPORTS
M
NU
BER
10
NEW 6897
59
DATA and VOICE
EXTENSIONS
RENOVATIONS
mmmeg59@yahoo.com.au
A001391
NEW HOMES
All Aspects of Carpentry
INSURANCE
ADVERTISE HERE
For Local Work - Buy and Sell - Positions
Vacant - Public Notices
“Puzzled By Insurance?”
GJ INSURANCE CONSULTING PTY LTD
1300 384 799
P.O. BOX 772, Emerald, 3782 email: greg@gjic.com.au
www.gjic.com.au
ABN 99 088 306 405. Authorised Representative 358983. Authorised
Representative of PSC Connect Pty Ltd. ABN 23 141 574 914 AFSL 344648
A001542
email: woodysbuilders@outlook.com
A001546
TRAVEL
EARTHWORKS
Dandenong Ranges
Earthworks
17 Lawsons Road, Emerald, 3782
.Bobcat, Tipper & Back Hoe
.3 ton & 20 ton Excavator
.Dams Cleared & Formed
.Retaining Walls .Drainage
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A001295
0438 683 141
0439 208 693
5968 3140
BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS
PLUMBING
METAL
$$ CASH FOR CARS $$
FREE Scrap Metal
Removal
24 Hour Towing
Licence No. 15348
Serving Emerald District for over 40 Years
I.R. & G Woodhouse,
5 Sherriff Road, Emerald, Vic, 3782
Ph. (03) 5968
3334 Fx. (03) 5968 6821
Mobile 0408 335 077
PLUMBING CONTRACTOR
sales@bandhscrapmetals.com.au
www.bandhscrapmetals.com.au
Domestic & Commercial
Installation & Maintenance
Sewerage Connections - Septic Tanks
Storm Water Drains - Drain Blockages
Hot Water Service Repairs & Renewals,
Spouting, Roofing Repairs & Installation,
Gas Fitting
MINI BUS - TAXI
A001386
A001329
LMCT No. 10304W
GLAZING
Buddy’s Mini Bus Service
No need for a designated driver, let Buddy’s drive
you and your friends to an event or destination of
your choice. We are flexible and will work with you
to organise your next group outing.
Ph: 0488 411 488
SEPTIC TANKS
• Concert Groups
• Personalised Tours
• Restaurant Pick-Up
and Return
• Convention Shuttles
A001575
• Airport & Ship Shuttles
• Weddings
• Sporting Events
• Race Days
• Theatre Trips
buddysbus@bigpond.com
UPHOLSTERY
TREE & STUMP REMOVAL
ROOF PLUMBER
•
•
•
•
•
Tree Removal
Block Clearing
Arboricultural Pruning
Mulching
Storm Damage 24 Hour Emergency
Graeme or Angus
0413 484 323
A001562
SHERBROOKE
TREE SERVICE
FULL INSURANCE P.L. -W.C. -P.I
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NiBB
&
QuilL
Stash
Celebrating 20 Years
Of Travel
Vickie and Herbie
Call 5968 3310 for a detailed itinerary or to make
a booking. 0r Email: lambletours@bigpond.com
Web: www.lambletours.com.au - Visit us on
Facebook
4 Day Cup
Weekend Nagambie
featuring Mansfield
Picnic Races
3rd - 6th November 2014
Highlights: Tour and Lunch Jamieson BreweryMansfiels Picnic Races - Mitchelton Wines-Tahbilk
Winery-Morning tea at The Windmill Chocolate
Shop & Café-Tastings at Lloyds Produce Store
– The Living Legends: home to retired champion
racehorses
Cost: $680.00
Single Supp: $150.00
Melbourne Twilight
Tramboat Cruise
By Jenny Lydon
Confined in boxes, cupboards and drawers,
The closeted stash at sub-consciousness claws.
Like a dreaming the colours and shapes have built
A precipitate impulse to make a new quilt.
Out of the boxes, cupboards and draws,
Tumble the fabrics on to tables and floors.
Colour and contrasting hues are now sought,
For a nascent design that may yet come to naught.
But if from the boxes, cupboards and draws
The stuffs meet the call of the prescient cause,
Then a quilt is created with new inspiration,
Each piece in its place of desired avocation.
Back into boxes, cupboards and draws
Go the remnants rejected by patchwork’s laws.
They will wait their turn, they’ll be held in the mind,
The scantling for quilts of the future enshrined.
Try to fill in the missing numbers.
Use the numbers 1 through 9 to complete the
equations.
Each number is only used once.
Each row is a math equation. Work from left to right.
Each column is a math equation. Work from top
to bottom.
Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Pick up:
Emerald Old CFA: 4.00pm
Doncaster RSL: 4.45pm
This is a cruise with a difference! While you
sit & relax, take in all the twilight views of the
beautiful city of Melbourne – a magnificient light
display for this time of evening. The Tramboat is
fully enclosed and has an open upper deck. It is
also fully licensed.
Cost: $70.00 per person
A great way to see Melbourne at night!!
Includes: Coach Travel – Drinks & Nibbles
Individual Boxed Fish N’ Chips
Return Approx: 10.30pm
30
Commonym
Answers
1. they have waves
2. they are hitched
3. they are balanced
4. they have tanks
5. they have scores
6. they have bowls
7. they are filled
8. they have picks
9. they are bucks
10. they deliver
Twilight Tours
Thursday 16 October
7.00 – 8.00pm
Arts and Technology
Festival
Friday 7 November from
5.30pm, including
Fashion Parade at 7.00pm
Mater Christi College
Amazing opportunities
for girls.
materchristi.edu.au
TANK 10694
STAND OUT AMONGST THE OTHERS
THIS SPRING
* MOST AWARDED
BELL OFFICE
* BEST TEAM
* BEST ADVICE
* BEST RESULTS
bellrealestate.com.au
313 Main Road Emerald
5968 6222
Big enough to
matter, small
enough to care
Opportunity
Knox
Join us on a tour of our School and
see The Knox difference for yourself.
Saturday 18 October, 9.30am
Thursday 6 November, 9am
Bookings Essential
Hop on board
our dedicated bus
from Emerald.
Ph: 8805 3800
www.knox.vic.edu.au
220 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South
Thinking of Selling?
When quality of service counts,
and for a friendly and companionate
attitude with a dose of empathy
and hard work, you can rely on me
to deliver the result for the sale
of your most valued asset.
Your local agent
Evelin Bekins
Servicing Emerald, Monbulk, Cockatoo, Gembrook,
Mt Burnett, Macclesfield and the Dandenong Ranges.
Find out how Eview’s extensive network can get your property SOLD! Call Evelin TODAY.
Evelin Bekins I Licensed Estate Agent
M 0411 600 768 E evelin.bekins@eview.com.au
Profile eview.com.au/evelinbekins
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