May 2015 - Bunyip News, Bunyip & District Community News

BUN Y IP & D IS TRI CT
COMMUNITY NEWS
Issue 5/2015
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19th May, 2015.
DOES BUNYIP RED CROSS NEED TO FOLD?
SEE STORY PAGE 6
The members of the 2015 Bunyip Branch of the Red Cross. (Back Row L – R) Shirley Koschade. Dulcie Bott.
Dorothy Clarke. Covey Penney. Diana Goodbody. Matt. Goodbody. Les Abrehart. ( Front Row L – R) Dot
Green. Shirley King. Grace Kellaway. Rene Wakelam. Heather Abrehart. Faye Crabtree.
Bunyip R.S.L. Centenary Anzac Day Notes
The Bunyip Branch of the R.S.L. wishes to acknowledge the support of businesses and the community to the
Anzac Day services.
All services were well attended with Stuart Camp guest speaker at Hillview Age Care and the Bunyip
service, recalling his Father’s WW1 service record at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Fr. Alan Jones lead the
Anzac prayer. The march to the Hall was lead by the Cardinia Civic Concert Band and included Service Men
and Women and other community groups. The afternoon concluded with a concert of musical items by
Cardinia Civic Concert Band, and the Bunyip Singers. Many thanks to the C.W.A. Ladies for afternoon tea.
At Garfield a short Dedication Service was combined with the Anzac service, the unveiling of a plaque
commemorating the centenary of Anzac was preformed by Dick Baker WW2 veteran and Branch President,
the dedication prayer was lead by Stuart Horsburgh and the Last Post was played by Peter Thomsen.
The centenary upgrades of both the Bunyip and Garfield Cenotaphs was made possible by grants from
Bunyip and District Community Bank, Shire of Cardinia and Garfield Community Shop.
Also on Sunday a short Anzac service was conducted at the Bunyip Rec. Oval and lead by Alan Wilson with
the Junior Footballers.
Colin Teese President.
Dave Papley Secretary.
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COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Bunyip R.S.L Sub Branch David Papley 0438295568
Bunyip Hall Hire Sue 0407 834 443 e.
susananderson@dcsi.net.au
Bunyip Medical Centre 56 295 111
Bunyip Scouts Amber Richardson 5629 5986
COMMUNITY CONTACTS
Bunyip Landcare Group Sue Anderson 5629 5587
susananderson@dcsi.net.au
Bunyip Patch Workers
Barb 5629 4326
Rotary Club of Bunyip-Garfield Dinner meeting each
Wednesday 6.30pm Graeme Squires 0417 10 55 98
Bunyip - Garfield Probus meeting 10am first Tuesday each
month at Garfield Community Hall. Secretary 5997 1462.
Bunyip & District Historical Society Monthly meetings.
Located at Railway Pde, Bunyip. Sue Neilson 5629 5966
Bunyip Masonic Lodge meeting third Tuesday each month.
Secretary
Justice of the Peace
Martin F. Sayers. OAM. JP. 0411 074 468 0356 295 339
Bunyip Uncle Bobs Club - Barry Turner 5625 4830
Bunyip Bulls Basketball Club
Contact Bel Willis 0400 011 405
Bunyip & District Community House 5629 5877
davina@bunyipcommhouse.com.au
Bunyip Football Club Inc
Secretary Gina Dowie 0422 335 660 or
email secretary@bunyipfc.org.au
Longwarry & District Fire Brigade Market
1st Sunday OF MONTH (March to December)
Contact Janine - 0419158946
Garfield Senior Citizens 5629 2586
Bunyip Community Op Shop Inc
7 High Street Bunyip ph: 56296117
A.h. Tony Arigo 0407 563 441
Bunyip & District Soccer Club Inc
Adrian Gatti 0417 590 830
Bunyip Red Cross, meets 1st Monday of the month.
Contact: Shirley King - 5629 5210
Bunyip Singers Bunyip hall every Monday 9.30 am Dorothy
Myers 5629 5601
Bunyip & District Community News - Tony Arrigo - President
0407 563 441
Bunyip Playgroup Wednesday morning during the School term
Nicole Glen George 0459 192707
Bunyip Slimmers Club meet every Monday at Uniting Church.
Sandra Hogan on 5629·9548
Bunyip Animal Rescue Network
animalrescue@dodo.com.au www.speakforanimals.info/barn
Longwarry Bowls Club
Trevor & Judy Eastwell 5623 3631 Ken White 5625 4034
Bunyip Tennis Club Anne Marie Helmore 0408 295 626
Bunyip & District Cancer Support Group 1st Thurs of the
month. Lyn Treble 0409 414 175 - Rozanne Morton 5629 5523
Bunyip & District Toy Library Located at the Maternal Child
Health Centre, Hayley 0400 103 644,
Bunyip Pony Club every 2nd Sunday at Pound Road Reserve.
Jim Fraser 5629 4358 or Lisa Hocking. 5629 5259.
Lillico Pony Club every 4th Sunday Pound Road Reserve
Bunyip. Janet 5629 5925
Bunyip & District Agricultural Society Joan Harrison: 0429 550
605 Meeting 3rd Wednesday night at the hall 8pm.
Bunyip Netball Club Casey Walker 0421903056
Secretary; bunyipnetballclub@hotmail.com
Bunyip Country Women's Association
Wendy Earwicker 5629 9241 meets 1.00pm 4th Friday Hall or
7.00pm 3rd Monday Top Pub
Bunyip & District Men’s Shed, Bob Hamilton 0459 278 771
Open: Wednesdays 9.30am to 2.pm.
Bunyip Commuity Market
Tony Arrigo 0407 563 441
Anglican Church of St Thomas Bunyip
Raelene Carroll Phone 5629 5295
Westernport Indigenous Nursery (WIN)
Open on Tuesday mornings 10 to 12. Ring Adele 0417
373 690 for sales or email arichardson_cec@dcsi.net.au.
Accessible from Kerrs Lane Tynong, south of the Tynong
Train Station. Located behind the council depot and CFA.
Local Community Groups
Let us know your details so
that we can place them here.
DO YOUR CLUB
DETAILS NEED
UPDATING? PLEASE
LET US KNOW.
This is not only for the club but the people
who would like to be involved.
Garfield Bowling Club Ken Rowlands 5629 2756
Maureen Lamport 5629 6014
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COMMUNITY PROFILE.
Jarrad McGennisken from the Red Shed in Bunyip
is a real nice bloke. He enjoys a chat, especially if
it’s about anything mechanical. He is always willing
to share his knowledge and skills and to give tips on
how to get the best out of your outdoor equipment.
Your name: J ar r ad McGennisken
Your job description:
Stor e Manager of The
RedShed - Bunyip
Tell me about your family. I have been mar r ied
for 10 years. I have 3 boys, aged 9, 5 and 2. We live
in Warragul.
Your Favourite Pastime/hobby: Ar cher y
What type of movies do you enjoy – your favourite
movie . I r eally enjoy action movies. However , my
favourite movie is ‘The Green Mile’
What do you like about working in Bunyip.
The Bunyip CWA
is happy to
announce we have
moved to the Eileen
Dawes Activity
Centre, Hillview,
A'Beckett Road, Bunyip.
Bunyip CWA members would
like to welcome the Bunyip
Community to our Craft
mornings - 10.30 AM - 12.30
PM the 4th (fourth) Friday of
the month.
Craft evenings - 7 PM - 10.00
PM the 1st (first) Monday of
the month.
The people in Bunyip are fantastic. Bunyip has that
small community feel which brings people together.
Describe yourselves in 2 sentences. A per son who
strives to be better today than what I was yesterday. I
am an information sponge.
Your likes Footy, Ar cher y, Music, Gaming and
Machinery.
If money was no object what would you spend it
on. A new house for my family and some toys. (New
4wd, motorcycles for all the family and a boat)
Which 3 guests would you invite to dinner.
James Hetfield – Metallica.
Kevin Bartlett – Richmond great.
Mike Morhaime – Blizzard Game Developer
Do you have a favourite TV show. NCIS
What type of music do you like. My wife often tells
me that I was born in the wrong time period as I enjoy
lots of late 70’s and 80’s music.
Things that really annoy you. Tapping noises and
people who cannot merge on a freeway!
Your dream holiday destination. Ir eland, the
home of my ancestors.
Which sport/s do you play and/or take an interest
in
Football, archery and e-sports.
Do you follow an AFL team:
The mighty Richmond Tigers.
What is your favourite type of book.
I like to read reference books which have lots of
factual information.
Your favourite food Pizza of almost any type.
Are you a Summer or Winter person I am a
massive fan of Winter. It is much easier to get warm
than it is to cool yourself down.
A special moment in your life The bir th of my 3
sons. There is no other time that can top new life
entering the world.
Do you have a nickname
A close group of friends refer to me as Smacca
Something about you that not many people know:
I have spent my entire working life around machinery
and powertools.
Come for part of the time
or all the time.
Un Finished Objects
(UFO's) You are welcome
to bring projects that are
part done, that you need
help with or make suggestions
of what you would like to
learn. A $2 donation to Pennies
for Friendship would be
appreciated.
Tea and coffee available.
For further information please
contact Judy Savage Bunyip 03 5629 6050
Following an article in last month's
Newsletter regarding the theft of $1500
worth of soccer tops and socks
belonging to the Bunyip " Strikers"
Soccer Club and a plea by Club
President Adrian Gatti for their
return, they have mysteriously been
returned to the Club in a plastic
garbage bag.
Mr Gatti said that he was pleased the
stolen goods have been returned and
has notified the Bunyip Police who
have been investigating the theft.
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HILLVIEW ANZAC SERVICE
Guest speaker was Mr.Stewart Camp who related the
story of his father who fought in WW1
Hillview residents Mr.Fred Wailes and Mrs.Beryl
Robinson laid the wreath at the makeshift Cenotaph.
Veterans Mr.Duncan Holman (L) and Mr.Jim
Ferguson during the Anzac Service at Hillview.
HORSE THERAPY FOR HILLVIEW
RESIDENTS
By Roman Kulkewycz
Last month the residents at Hillview Bunyip Aged
Care in Bunyip were thrilled when they were visited
by a couple of magnificent horses as part of Le Pine
Funerals “Commemorating the Centenary of Gallipoli
Program”.
The horses were Jet (Percheron draft horse) and
Chase (stock horse). They are also used to lead the
horse-drawn hearse on funeral services.
Chase featured in the Gallipoli miniseries which was
recently on TV. Dean Crichton, a Bunyip local is
their owner.
The residents acknowledged the role that horses
played during World War 1. It was a wonderful
afternoon of reminiscing as many of the residents
were able to relate personal stories involving horses
from their younger years. Sandy remembered how he
spent many hours back in Ireland ploughing his
fields. Many fondly remembered riding a horse to
school. Early days of horse drawn carts of the
Milkman, Butcher and Baker were shared. Beryl
remembered her father who served in the Light Horse
Brigade during WW1.
Le Pine Funerals coordinator Rachel Kollmorgen said
that the horses have visited about 20 aged care
facilities and they have been enthusiastically
received. “Seeing the warm smiles on the residents
faces, listening to the memories that come flooding
back and the interaction with the horses has been so
rewarding for me, that I want to keep returning every
year with our horses to visit the residents.”
Mr. Colin Teese, president of the Bunyip Branch of
the RSL looks on as Hillview residents Mr. Fred
Wailes and Mrs. Beryl Robinson lay a wreath on
behalf of the residents at the Cenotaph during the
solemn service.
Photos by Roman Kulkewycz
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Young Blood Needed At Bunyip Red Cross
By Roman Kulkewycz
remember when the Branch ran First Aid classes at
When WW1 broke out in 1914, the Bunyip Branch of the Bunyip Primary School and also for the local
people after hours. “We have been involved with
the Red Cross was formed. One hundred and one
years later, the Branch is struggling to survive due to Junior Red Cross and the Emergency Services. We
would loan out equipment such as crutches and
a lack of support from the younger generation in the
district. The Branch has scaled down activities to just wheelchairs” In November 2014, we were presented
with a Certificate of Commendation from Australian
holding “friendship” meetings and during their next
Red Cross for providing care and service to so many
meeting in August, the Branch may be officially be
vulnerable people for the past 100 years.
wound up.
“These days people lead busy lifestyles with usually Current President, Shirley King hopes that someone
younger in the community will show an interest and
both husband and wife working which leaves them
very little time for activities other than family”, says contact her. “We do have people in our community
who don’t have an overload of commitments who
Grace Kellaway who will be 97 years old this year.
would be welcome to take up the banner and keep our
Grace has had a long association with the Bunyip
Branch of the Red Cross. She vividly recalls the years very worthwhile and much respected organision
when her mother, Margaret Enticott used to take her viable again”, she said.
and her sister Noreen with her in the car to attend the “Even though the Bunyip Branch may fold, all of our
members will continue to maintain their membership
Red Cross meetings in the old hall in Bunyip during
WW2. Grace has been a member of the Red Cross in in the Red Cross as individuals. For an organisation
Bunyip for over 70 years. She recalls how active the who has contributed so much to the needy in our local
members were in those days. They would knit for the community for over 100 years, it would be a terrible
soldiers in WW2, there would be garden parties, street shame to close as there is still a need for the Red
Cross in our district”, said Shirley. People wishing to
stalls, fashion parades and the running of the
find out more about joining the Red Cross and willing
Opportunity Shop. “We would drive patients to
to donate just a few hours when they can should ring
medical appointments if they were too sick to go by
Shirley on 56 295210.
themselves”
Branch contact Spokesman Diana Goodbody can
PHOTOS BY ROMAN KULKEWYCZ
Reminiscing on meeting minutes from previous years
are from left Dot Green. Shirley King. Dorothy Clarke
and Diana Goodbody.
District Delegates over many years. (L – R) Shirley
King. Heather Abrehart. Grace Kellaway.
The Garfield Winterfest ANTIQUES MARKET will be held on SUNDAY 9TH
AUGUST, from 9. 00am – 4.00pm at the Garfield Community Centre, Garfield
Reserve, Beswick Street.
Entry is $5 at the door, children under 16 free.
Market Stalls will all be under cover. Bring your own items to be appraised by
Valuer David Freeman, for $5 per item. (no coins/stamps/bring photo of large
furniture, please). There will be music and historical displays during the day.
Rotary will have a hot food BBQ, and Canteen snacks and drinks will be available.
Parking available in Garfield Recreation Reserve.
Funds raised are for
Community projects.
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As part of the Centenary Commemoration of
the Gallipoli landing, the students from St.
Columba's Primary School in Bunyip visited the
residents at Hillview Bunyip Aged Care in
Bunyip last Tuesday where the fifty strong
children's choir performed Australian themed
songs.
Hillview resident Mrs. Veronica Craven enjoys a chat
with student Caitlyn McDonagh.
(L - R) Student Shannon Fisher, her Grandmother
Mrs.Wendy Smith and Great Grandmother Mrs Beryl
Robinson catch up for a chat during the choir's visit to
Hillview.
The Student choir from St. Columba's Primary School in Bunyip perform for the residents.
The staff at Bunyip Kindergarten are looking to source
several items. If you have any of the items listed below in
good condition can you please contact us on 5629 5452 to
arrange a drop off time.
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Plastic blow up beach balls
Matchbox cars of all descriptions
Large stainless steel or industrial plastic tea trolleys.
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BIRTHS; DEATHS;MARRIAGES:
We would like to make any announcements
appropriate to the district and its readers.
If you have any input, please email:
newsletter@dcsi.net.au
PUBLIC NOTICES
Garage Sales
For Sale For Hire For Rent
Garfield Community Shop Grants
Available
Local Not for Profit Organisations are invited to
put forward submissions nominating projects for
which they wish to obtain funding. Submissions
are required to outline the project, detailing the
benefits expected, funding amount and
anticipated completion date. Two members of
successful groups must be available to attend the
grant dispersal function.
Please send applications to Garfield Community
Shop, 59 Main St Garfield, 3814. Applications
close May 31st with Groups notified early July.
Bunyip & District Medical Centre
Residence Association Inc,
Would like to thank the following businesses
and individuals who contributed to our
successful fund raiser
The Butcher Shop Hotel Bunyip
The Blacksmith Café Bunyip
Biddy Martha café Bunyip
Bunyip IGA
Jinks Creek Winery
Gypsy Creek Winery
Dobee Cleaning
Drouin Gifts & Glanmour
Special Olympics Victoria
Impodema Gifts Garfield
Bunyip Bakery
Bunyip Pharmacy
Mr. Mark Knight
Mr.L & Mrs. K. Brown
Mr. W & Mrs. W. Pearson
And of course all those who attended, and
made this a very enjoyable night with good
food, and a very social atmosphere.
The result for of the night was very pleasing
both financially and for the enjoyment,
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Unbelievable! In 1993 a pig was smuggled into the
Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and released on to
the field, causing a three-minute pursuit of the little
runaway. The pig was captured by a Sydney Swans
player and the game continued.
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Athletics Day
Wednesday 22nd April 2015 marked Bunyip Primary School’s annual Athletics Day.
The students had been learning how to participate in the different sporting activities
during their P.E sessions and put these new and practised skills to the test in an action
packed day.
Everyone came to school in their House Colours to show their support. Super Effort!
The Athletics Day would not have been possible without the excellent preparation done by
the Teachers, Student Teachers and House Captains the night before and early
Wednesday morning. A big thank you to all those helpers, it was very much appreciated.
Also, we had some fabulous support throughout the day by some parents, Michelle Harris
and Elissa Blackley, who helped run some of the events on the senior oval. Thank you.
All students showed excellent participation and worked very hard to get their house the
maximum number of points. All the students should be very proud of themselves!
After a long day and countless lead changes the results were:
4th place: Holgate
3rd place: Abeckett
And the winner is….
2nd place: Flett
GARFIELD’S 2O15 HERITAGE
WINTERFEST
On SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST the inaugural
Winterfest ‘BUSH POETS ARVO’ will be
held at the Garfield Picture Theatre, Main
The history of this agricultural area is rich
Street, Garfield, from 1.00pm – 3.30pm.
and varied, so in an effort to preserve and
Music will be provided by popular local singer
value the story of Garfield’s pioneers,
GARFIELD’S HERITAGE WINTERFEST will Pat Wakefield, and hot food will be available
take place during the month of August. To in the Garfield Bakery, just across the
Ritchie Street Carpark.t. Come along and be
celebrate this theme, local Businesses in
entertained on a winter’s afternoon in this
Main Street will be displaying coloured
lighting, memorabilia and historical photos of historical old building, or if you have a Bush
this area. Don’t forget to check them out
Poem (or two), give them an airing in
when you shop in Garfield! (If you have
Garfield’s iconic Picture Theatre! This is a
interesting old photos or memorabilia of this Family Friendly event, and adults are asked
area which can be displayed, please let the
to donate $5 each at the door. (Contact;
Committee know, on 5629 1147)
5629 2620).
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Bunyip
Medical
Clinic
11 A’Beckett Road Bunyip
Dr M Georgy 56 295 111
Monday - Friday
8.30 - 5:00pm
Saturday 9am to 12noon
Bunyip Optical
Sonia Romm
Tues. & Fri. 9am to 5pm
5629 5531
Podiatrist
Jack Fitzpatrick
Thursday 5629 5297
Osteopath
David Sollberger
(Mon to Fri ) 5941 5852
Evenings available
Gippsland Pathology (Mon to Fri ) 8.30 am
to 12.30 pm. No Appointment Required
5629 5962
Bunyip Dentist
5629 5676
Bunyip’s Community Health Service
Hearclear
5625 5155
CLOTHING
ALTERATIONS
REASONABLE PRICES
REPAIRS
ZIPS ETC.
Going computerised.
Loads of patterns to
choose from
Queen Quilts $150
Single Quilts $100
Cot Quilts $75
DEADLINE FOR NEXT
NEWS
9/06/2015
A Community owned Health Service
Growing to meet the needs
Of the Community.
DEFIBRILLATORS IN THE AREA
Bunyip Rec Reserve
Garfield Rec Reserve
Garfield Bowling Club
N.N.G. Rec Reserve
Tynong Rec Reserve
Maryknoll Rec Reserve
Bunyip Fire Brigade
Nar Nar Goon Fire Brigade
Maryknoll Fire Brigade
Tynong Fire Brigade
Garfield Golf Club
Bunyip & District Men’s Shed
Hillview Bunyip
Aged Care
PRINTED 16/06/2015
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Construction
workers in
Brazil cemented a
car onto a
pavement after its
driver refused to
move it.
When
Montenegro
became
independent
from
Yugoslavia, its
Internet
domain name
went from .yu
to .me.
With Sympathy
Funeral
Pisa, Frank
Passed away peacefully at
the Warragul Hospital 15th
May 2015. Aged 88 years.
Beloved husband of Carmela, Loved father
and father in law of Tony and Mary - Jean,
and Mary. Adored Nonno of Jason, Christina
and Nathan.
Pisa, Frank
Friday 22nd May 2015.
St Joseph’s Church, Iona.
Rosary at 10.30am.
Mass at 11:00am.
Followed by a service at Bunyip Cemetery
Sadly missed.
Forever in our hearts
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HEALTH MATTERS
Ph 5629 5407
FROM
BUNYIP PHARMACY
Pregnancy and postnatal care
About your pregnancy
Congratulations on becoming an expectant parent—
this is a very exciting time in your life, even though
you may be inclined to feel flat and sick at first. Your
baby is very special and deserves every opportunity to
get a flying start in life by growing healthily in your
womb. Pregnancy is a very normal event in the life
cycle and usually goes very smoothly, especially if
you have regular medical care.
Why have regular checks?
Antenatal care is considered to be the best opportunity
in life for preventive medicine. It is important to
check the many things that can cause problems—these
are uncommon, but preventable. A special possible
problem is pregnancy-induced hypertension, a
condition of weight gain, high blood pressure and
kidney stress, which shows up as protein in the urine.
Areas that need to be checked include:

blood count

blood grouping and Rhesus antibodies (Rh
factor)
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immunity against infections that may affect the
baby (e.g. rubella, hepatitis B and C, HIV)

number of babies (one or more)

size and state of your pelvis

blood pressure

urine (for evidence of diabetes or pre-eclampsia)
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cervix (smear test)
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progress of the baby (e.g. size of uterus,
heartbeat)
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mother’s progress, including emotional state

blood sugar (for possible diabetes)
When should you be checked?
The recommended routine is as early as possible and
then every 4 to 6 weeks until 28 weeks of gestation,
then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, and then weekly
until the baby arrives (usually 40 weeks). An
ultrasound is usually performed at about 18 weeks.
What common things can cause problems in the
baby?
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infections such as rubella

diabetes (can develop in pregnancy)

high blood pressure
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smoking—retards growth and should be stopped
(if impossible, limit to 3–6 smokes per day)

alcohol—causes abnormalities, including mental
retardation, and should not be taken (if you
must, drink 1–2 glasses of beer per day
maximum)

other social drugs

aspirin and various other drugs (check with your
doctor)
Dinesh Solanki B. Pharm MPS (Vic)
What is usually prescribed?
Folic acid is now recommended for 4 weeks and
preferably 12 weeks before getting pregnant, then for
the first 3 months. No iron tablets are needed if you
have a healthy diet and do not have severe morning
sickness.
What important areas should you attend to?
Nutrition
A healthy diet is very important and should contain at
least the following daily allowances:
1.
Eat most:

fruit and vegetables (at least 4 serves)

cereals and bread (4–6 serves)
2.
Eat moderately:

dairy products—3 cups (600mL) of milk or
equivalent in yoghurt or cheese

lean meat, poultry or fish—1 or 2 serves (at least
2 serves of red meat per week)
3.
Eat least:
4.
• sugar and refined carbohydrates (e.g. sweets,
cakes, biscuits, soft drinks)
5.
• polyunsaturated margarine, butter, oil and
cream Bran with cereal helps prevent
constipation of pregnancy. Talk to your doctor
about Listeria infection, which is contracted
from fresh and unprocessed foods such as soft
cheeses, pate and unpasteurised milk.
Antenatal classes
Trained therapists will advise on antenatal exercises,
back care, postural advice, relaxation skills, pain relief
in labour, general exercises and beneficial activities
such as swimming.
Breastfeeding and nursing mothers
Breastfeeding is highly recommended. Contact a local
nursing mothers’ group for support and guidance if
you need help.
Employment and travel
Check with your doctor. Avoid standing in trains.
Avoid international air travel after 28 weeks.
Normal activities
You should continue your normal activities.
Housework and other activities should be performed
to just short of feeling tired. However, get sufficient
rest and sleep.
When should you contact your doctor or the
hospital?
Contact your doctor or seek medical help:

if contractions, unusual pain or bleeding occur
before the baby is due

if the baby is less active than usual

if membranes rupture and a large amount of
fluid comes out

when you are getting regular contractions 5–10
minutes apart
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Help is only a telephone call away.
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Email: dsolanki@bunyip.aushealth.biz if you have a topic of interest for the Health Matters page
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DON’T BE A DAG
BRING YOUR
FABRIC BAG!!
On Sunday April 19th many members of the Bunyip
Community got together with staff and board
members from Bunyip & District Community Bank®
Branch in the IGA foyer to launch their campaign to
minimize the use of plastic bags in the Bunyip
township.
Bunyip & District Community Bank® Branch is
sponsoring this initiative and has provided 5000
fabric bags with our unique logo…
”Don’t Be A Dag, Bring Your Fabric Bag”
This campaign has been nominated as a finalist in the
Community Choice Awards at the upcoming
Regional Victoria Community Bank® State
Conference.
The award recognizes Community Bank® Branches
that are having a positive impact on their community.
The Bunyip/Garfield Rotary Club ran a sausage sizzle
on the day which proved very popular with shoppers.
The launch was MC’d by Bunyip & District
Community Bank® Branch board member, Tony
The annual
High Tea at St Josephs Iona
will be held on
Sunday 28th June at 12:30pm.
This is always a very enjoyable day
with lovely food and great
entertainment.
Wood open fires are burning all
afternoon to keep us all warm.
Come along and enjoy a lovely day.
Adults: $25.00
Children: $10.00
For bookings please call
Val Feltham 5629 2257
Pitman. Shoppers who brought in their own bags
were given spot prizes and others were provided with
a fabric bag and encouraged to enter a quiz to
reinforce the reasons for this campaign and go in the
draw for a hamper of eco-friendly items!
The winner of the draw was Trish Nibbs. Well Done
Trish, we hope you enjoy using the contents of your
hamper!
Bunyip residents should now look out for a voucher
in their mailbox which will entitle them to a free bag
for each household.
All students at Bunyip Primary School will also
receive a free bag as part of an education program
which they can personalize for their family to use.
Residents are also asked to look out for stickers in our
local shops indicating that “this business is proudly
plastic bag free” and to voice their support and
encouragement to these traders for making the
commitment!
For the next few months shoppers at the IGA will be
rewarded for bringing in their own bags, or for saying
“no” to a plastic bag for just a couple of items.
During May they will go in the draw for an original
Mark Knight cartoon (which he kindly donated to our
campaign). A new prize will be announced each
month.
Bunyip Kindergarten currently offers both
kinder and pre-kinder programs.
Our program meets the individual developmental needs of each child
and fosters independence, responsibility and allows for creativity
and the ability to meet challenges.
Positions are still available.
Do you have a child who has recently turned 3 or will by
30 April 2015? They are eligible to attend pre-kinder program.
For more information or enrolment enquiries contact
Cardinia Shire Council on 1300 787 624
or visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/kindergarten
Don’t forget you can now enrol your child from birth.
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Japanese Tutoring in Bunyip
Travelling to Japan?
Need help with VCE or University level Japanese?
Or just looking to learn at a conversational level?
Give me a call.
I have completed VCE Japanese and level 9
Japanese at the University of Melbourne
Available to tutor all school levels.
Contact: Jake on 0448800170
$25 per hour
Bunyip Historical
Society, Inc.
Inc. Tonimbuk and Iona
P.O. Box 126, Bunyip 3815
Ph 03 5629 5966
bhs@dcsi.net.au
The next meeting of
the society is
Tuesday June 16th
at the Bunyip Hall
supper room
7.30pm
*****************
The historical
society has
reproduced some
fold out postcards
with photos of
Bunyip in the
1940’s - 50’s.
They are for sale
for $7.00 at the
Bunyip Post Office
Or at
Sarah’s Town &
Country
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Bunyip & District
Community House
27 Main Street
Bunyip, 3815.
PHONE: 56295877
E-Mail: davina@bunyipcommhouse.com.au
www.bunyipcommhouse.com.au *check out our web page*
Hours open Monday to Wednesday 9.30am to 4pm
What’s on at the Bunyip & District Community
House?
iPad for Beginners with AJ
If this class interests you, please contact the
Commhouse to express your interest in
participating in our next group.
Dementia Awareness, Monday June 1st at 2pm.
Friendly informal chat with Narelle
Visit to Births, Deaths & Marriages, Tuesday
2nd June
Join us for a train trip to Melbourne to visit
Births, Deaths and Marriages, which we
will combine with a dose of retail therapy at
Spencer Outlet Centre.
Leaving Bunyip on the 10.13am train to
Melbourne and returning via Southern
Cross Station at 3.15pm.
Check our web page for confirmation of all
dates.
Did you know that The Bunyip Community
House pr ovides a r ange of ser vices including
photography, laminating, fax facilities, help with
resumes, job search, local information, fee public
internet access, and the opportunity to meet your
neighbours over coffee? Call in and visit us at 27
Main St Bunyip, phone Davina on 5629 5877,
email info@bunyipcommhouse.com.au, check out
our webpage or like us on Facebook.
BUNYIP
PHARMACY
5629 5407
Mon-Friday
9 to 5.30pm
Saturday
9 to 12.30pm
Adjacent Med Centre 5629 5756
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
INSTANT PASSPORT PHOTOS
ONSITE DIGITAL PRINTS
READING GLASSES
FRENCH PERFUMES
NDSS NAT. DIABETES SCHEME
BLOOMS FASHIONS
AT HILLVIEW
In the Hillcentre
Showcasing their entire winter range
June 11th 2015 at 1.30 pm
$5 per person
Afternoon tea supplied
Contact Erica 5629 5411
Red Cross
Our meeting was held on Monday March
2nd. We celebrated Rene Wakelem’s
birthday with a cake. Congratulations Rene!
Welcome back to Dot Green who has been
ill.
Congratulations to our Easter raffle
winners.
1st prize - Margaret Taylor of Bunyip
2nd prize - Cathy Adams of Tynong
Both winners were very happy to have won.
Thanks to everyone that bought tickets and
to the ticket sellers.
Shirley King
Publicity Officer.
24 Main Street, Bunyip
Phone: 56296284
Email: sarah@sarahstownandcountry.com.au
Website: sarahstownandcountry.com.au
Open 10-4 Tuesday-Saturday
I stock an eclectic mix of new and preloved
goods. Furniture, artwork, china and
decorative items, books, cushions
and cooks aprons made to order,
vintage pieces, giftware
and hand painted gift cards.
Beautiful things at affordable prices
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Bunyip Garfield Probus Club
The team from Cardinia Emergency Response
Unit were our guest speakers at our April
meeting. They talked about some of the kind of
disasters that could happen in the shire. It could
be a flood, fire, major accident, or any unusual
occurrence they may need to handle in such
circumstances.
Our Caravan and Camping Group went to
Queenscliffe for a week. After settling in they
gathered for Happy Hour before dining at the
Esplanade Hotel. Following day we travelled in
Bongo Carts for a historical tour of Queenscliffe.
On the Tuesday we headed to Werribee Open
Range Zoo for a safari tour where we saw
Rhinos, Giraffes, Zebras etc on the Savannah
Plain. After lunch some of us looked at the
Meerkats and wandered around to see some of
the other animals. The next day the ladies were
pampered with a beauty and health. After the
facials I am sure they looked beautiful. Some
then tried their skills at card making while the
men had free time. The sun was shining as we
started out on the Great ocean Road walk from
Jan Juc to Bells Beach. The scenery was
amazing which everyone enjoyed. Friday
morning was a Buffet Breakfast at VUE Grand
Hotel. It was a lovely building with a touch of
class. Some went up the stair case to the roof to
look over Queenscliffe. Later we went to the
Museum Fort. It was first built in the gold rush
days so they could protect a Channel from
pirates. It was then used in the first and second
world wars to stop any enemies from invading
us. Now it is used to keep the Archives of all the
Militaries Services.
Our last day was free to explore Markets or
shops etc. That night was a dinner in the park
followed by a concert and then fun awards were
given out. After a great week with lots of fun we
headed home. Thanks to our Club Members who
organised this enjoyable week.
Helen Peggie
Publicity Officer
The Slippery Slope of
Chronic Pain Part 1
tempered and depression can set in. Depression is
actually 20% higher in those that have chronic pain
than those in the general population. Many people
start wondering if the pain will ever go, or they start
Pain can be a very complex thing, but chronic thinking their life will never be the same and they
pain can be even more complex and lead a person to cannot be as useful to society as they were previously.
go down a slippery slope that ends in excessive
This follows on from last article, not letting pain
suffering and disability. Not the destination any of us define you, don’t let pain be the basis for all your
wish to sign up for during our lives. This slippery
thinking and decision making.
slope does not take into account the exact diagnosis,
but the fact that unchecked chronic pain will end with
If you are suffering chronic pain this may sound
the abovementioned final station.
very familiar to you. This means that you have to
consider these things and make positive purposeful
When chronic pain sets in (continuous pain
decisions to fight the downhill progression. The next
lasting longer than three months) the first stop is
few articles will cover the rest of the stops along the
decreased physical activity; this leads to physical
slippery slope of chronic pain. Should you have any
deterioration, change in diet and sleeping patterns.
questions please contact David at Sollberger
When pain is present, one day can feel like a week
Osteopathy on 5941 5852.
and a week feel like a month. After three months
there is no doubt you will change your level of
activity, you will alter your diet mostly for the worst
by eating comfort food, and your sleep will not be as
good as it was. These are the first signs of things
going wrong as a result of chronic pain and are the tip
of the iceberg.
The next stop on the slippery slope is the
change of your thinking and beliefs. Pain has a way
of getting to you emotionally and psychologically. As
you cannot get as much done physically, you are
putting on weight, and sleeping less you will start
thinking differently. You may see the world much
more in a negative light, you may be a lot more short
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Heart Foundation walking Group
Meets Wednesday evenings
5pm in winter 6.30pm Daylight savings time
Meet at library Bus Park
All ages and your Dog is Welcome
Walking on a regular basis can help improve your overall
health
and wellbeing and reduce stress levels.
As a bonus it’s a fun to spend time with family and friends,
and a great way to meet new people
For further information please contact:
Cardinia Shire Council’s Active Places Officer,
Simon Harrex on 5945-4432
If you have anything newsworthy to say,
email: newsletter@dcsi.net.au We are
always interested to hear your ideas. Please
note: we do not print anything that is of a
harmful nature to others.
123 - 45 - 67 + 89 = 100
123 + 4 - 5 + 67 - 89 = 100.
123 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 + 8 - 9 = 100.
1 + 23 - 4 + 5 + 6 + 78 - 9 = 100.
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DROUIN-BUNYIP UNITING
CHURCH PARISH
Drouin – Longwarry Union - Bunyip –
Garfield
Minister: Margaret Callaghan
WORSHIP SERVICES :
Sunday May 17
9.00am
Drouin
10.30am
Bunyip “Come as
you are, all age family”, children’s activities time.
Wed. May 20
1.30pm
Lyrebird Village
Sunday May 14
10.30am
Combined Mission
Service led by Margaret Callaghan.
Speaker:Warragul Breast Care
Nurse, McGrath foundation.
Followed by a sausage sizzle
Wed. May 27
4.00pm
Hillview Bunyip
Sunday May 31
9.00am
Drouin
10.30am
Garfield
Wed. Jun. 03
11.00am
Amberlea
Sunday June 07
9.00am
10.30am
Drouin (H.C.)
Longwarry (H.C.)
9.00am
10.30am
Drouin
Garfield
Sunday June 14
Other events: Sunday 7 June at 7.30pm Songs of Praise at
the Weatherhead home, Bunyip. For further information telephone our Church office on 5629 9055. Phone messages can
be left at anytime or Email us at
glchurchoffice@netspace.net.au
MEDITATION GROUP
When: Thursdays
11.00am – 12.00pm
Meditation classes are held every Thursday morning in Bunyip.
This is offered as a further outreach of
the Bunyip Cancer Support Group. For
further information contact Janice on
5625 6315.
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Stuart Camp gave the address at the Anzac day ceremony in Bunyip. He told of his father’s
experiences in World War 1 and read a letter Athol sent home to his mother.
Grecian Street
Broughton
General Western Hospital
Manchester
9th May 1915
Dear Mother,
I suppose you have had my previous post cards so you will know that I am all right.
You most likely saw my name in the paper on the wounded list as I heard at Alexandria that my name had
been cabled to Australia.
I was in the landing party at the Dardanelles and landed early in the morning under heavy fire which lasted
all day without any interruption from either side, but I managed to escape with a full skin till about 4 o’clock
in the afternoon. It was then that I had reached the front firing line and was beginning to entrench when I got
the first bullet in the side of my foot to be followed within a few minutes by one in the arm and another in the
leg. Luckily no bones were broken and I managed to crawl back about a mile to shelter where I got my
wounds dressed. After that I made for the beach, where I arrived about dusk and was put into a boat and
taken back to the ships which took us back to Alexandria two days later.
On arriving at Alexandria we were kept on board 24 hours before we were moved to the hospital where we
remained a fortnight and was then sent on to England as one fit for duty in three months time. We arrived in
Southhampton after 13 days on the hospital ship and were placed in a hospital train and sent straight on to
Manchester where we arrived at 1 o’clock in the morning. The hospital was originally a school with an iron
fence around and we’re like a lot of monkeys in a zoo. We sit all along the fence ready to speak to people
who pass by. We are however doing fine and the people are very good to us bringing us anything and
everything. Last night a young lady brought me six khaki handkerchiefs and she and several others are very
anxious to teach me tennis so after that I had to promise to go and learn as soon as I get out, but my leg is too
stiff yet as the bullet is to be left in as it is not paining.
I have a swelling in the knee caused by crawling to the beach, which won’t be right for a few days yet. I will
be sending a third diary and some photos home before I Ieave England. I hope you got the second diary
posted from Cairo April 3rd. I received a second batch of photos and letter about my birthday - the last I have
had.
Best love to all and wishes to sundry friends
Your loving son
Athol Camp No 761
FREE AFTERNOON TEA!
CALLING ALL PAST AND PRESENT TUPPERWARE LOVERS!
I will be holding a Tupperware Replacement Party
for my granddaughter Jessica who is just starting
out in the Tupperware world, bring along any
broken Tupperware due to wear and tear no matter
how old it is and it could be covered by their famous
lifetime guarantee!
This party will take place on the Saturday 30th May at 2pm at my
Home so please RSVP YOUR ATTENDANCE! (for catering purposes)
TO LYN on 5629 5524 and MY ADDRESS WILL BE PROVIDED WHEN YOU RSVP!
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On the 17th August 1914 at Surry Hills, Victoria, I, Adrian Athol Ernest Camp, swear that I will well &
truly serve our Sovereign Lord (the King) in the Australian Imperial Forces from this day until the end of the
War, and a further period of four months thereafter unless sooner lawfully discharged, dismissed or removed
there from; and that I will resist His Majesty’s enemies & cause his majesty’s peace to be kept and maintained
and that I will in all matter appertaining to my service faithfully discharge my duty according to law.
“So Help Me God”
And so a career in the Armed Forces began for Private AEA Camp, No. 761 8th Battalion and lasted
until the 23rd February 1919.
My father embarked for Egypt from Melbourne on HMAT A24 “Benalla” on the 19th October 1914
and was consigned to forces involved in the Gallipoli campaigns on 5th April. He was wounded in
the Dardanelles on 25th April 1915 and was admitted to No.5 Bombay Hospital, and transferred to
Manchester, England on 30th May 1915.
He rejoined the battalion on 19th October 1915 and served until the 30th January 1916 when he was
admitted to Choubras Military Hospital and placed on the dangerously ill list with enteric Fever
until the 24th May 1916. This plagued him until he passed away at 90 years of age. He was
discharged from hospital and joined B.E.F forces to Marseilles on the 30th June 1916. My father was
transferred to the 59th battalion in France and on the 23rd July 1916, but was wounded in Flanders
on the 10th September 1916 and admitted to Weymouth hospital. He was granted leave on 2nd
February 1917.
My father rejoined 1st Anzac Corps Transport School in France on 12 August 1917 and was
promoted to Lance Corporal. He continued here until 12th October 1918 and was granted special
leave to Australia and sailed from Southhampton on 13th October 1918. He was on the way home
when the Armistice was signed and peace declared on the 11th November 1918.
And so today we remember the thousands who have served their country in two World Wars and the many
battle fronts around the world. To those who paid the great sacrifice we bow our heads in remembrance, and to
all who returned to help build this great nation we give our thanks to God.
Stuart Camp
Following his discharge in February 1919 Athol took up a soldiers block of land on the now known location
of 820 Bunyip - Modella Road which he developed as a farm milking cows and growing potatoes. He built a
home which is still standing today. He built the original Modella Hall which he gifted to the district and was
committed to growth of the community in surrounding districts. He was a member of the Catani R.S.L and
was made a life member in 1972. During the second world war he headed up the local Voluntary defence
Corps (V.D.C) and was promoted to Lieutenant until the end of 1945.He remained on the farm until he died in
his 91st year and lies at rest in the Bunyip cemetery.
A
mother remembered when her
daughter was three and asked if she
could drive, and was told she could
when she was a grownup, and she
said “Yeah, and then I can say “speed up or get
off the road, dumb**s!'” Oops… mommy had to
check her road rage after that!
M
y little sister was at the doctor’s office for
her annual check up–she had to be
somewhere around 3. The nurse was asking
all the standard coordination type questions
–touch your nose, put your hands up, jump, etc. Being a
healthy capable little devil, she’s doing everything fine.
Then, the nurse says, “stand on one foot.” My little sister
looks at the nurse, looks down, and hesitates. Then she
walks over and stands on one of the nurse’s feet.
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BUNYIP ANIMAL
RESCUE NETWORK
MAY NEWS
2015 webpage and follow the link, or do a quick
search on the associated event website:
www.millionpawswalk.com.au
Many people were outraged last month by the
media reports of live baiting in the local greyhound
industry. The Bunyip Vet Clinic is currently hosting a
donation tin on behalf of the Greyhound Safety Net,
which exists to rescue the racing dogs which are no
longer wanted or are at risk of being inhumanely
discarded. You may like to take a brochure from the
front counter of the clinic to learn about the good
work of this organisation. Please support their efforts
if you can: www.greyhoundsafetynet.org
Continuing our current theme of environment
and sustainability, don’t forget that Friday 5 June is
World Environment Day! Why not visit a local
nursery during May or June and select a hardy native
shrub to plant in the garden – something which is
sure to attract native birds and offer shelter to small
native mammals.
Our recipe link for the month of May comes
from a side project of Animals Australia called
Unleashed and is specifically tailored to suit a
youthful audience. Animal lovers can enjoy
experimenting with a multitude of recipes featured on
the website, and can also sign up to the regular
Unleashed e-newsletter. Visit the current news page
on the BARN website to access the link, or you can
search for “recipes” on the main website:
www.unleashed.org.au Happy baking!
Thank you to all who bought raffle tickets and
left coin donations for the BAST Cat Rescue club.
The funds raised will go toward supporting the many
rescued cats who are currently under the care of
BAST cat club volunteers. Congratulations to Ebony
Anderson, who is the winner of the grooming
voucher.
Well done to the Bunyip IGA grocery store for
their initiative in reducing plastic bags! Because
plastic bags take so long to break down in the natural
environment, they become a hazard in our waterways
and take a huge toll on our native animals. It is
wonderful see the enthusiasm with which the local
community is supporting this initiative by taking their
own reusable shopping bags to the store.
Another great project promoting environmental
sustainability and animal protection is The Orangutan
Project. Their website explains the devastating
effects of the palm oil industry and offers useful ways
for consumers to avoid being a part of that
destructive cycle. Do you know which products
contain palm oil? Visit the website to find out more:
Until next time… “ be kind to the kritters… ”
www.orangutan.org.au
For younger lovers of wildlife there is an
educational quiz available on the website of Aware
Wildlife Rescue. It is a task most suited for
primary school students and is a fun way for them to
pass some time. A link to the quiz is now on the
BARN 2015 webpage or simply visit:
www.awarewildlife.org.au
Sunday 17 May is the RSPCA’s annual Million
Paws Walk. There is a walk taking place in
Warragul again this year. For details visit the BARN
B.A.R.N.
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