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HIGHLIGHTS
Life & Times of John Birt 1
Friends of Anglesea Coast 5
Community House Review 8
Short Story 10
Memorial Tree Planting 12
Kid’s Page 16
Poetry Competition 18
Graft & Stift Car 19
Good Summer Reads 20
Anglesea Art House 24
Susan Reilly 27
Super Sudoku 30
Bird of the Month 32
Community Billboard 33
School News 34
Council Conversations 37
Las Lomas Update 39
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN BIRT DM
A footballer of renown, a
teacher, a footy coach and
administrator, a keen golfer,
and a strong Christian faith
are all qualities that belong
to John Birt. Seated in the
lounge of his home in
Anglesea, John recalled a
fulfilling and adventurous life
when NewsAngle visited him
recently.
ROOTS IN ANGLESEA
John’s Anglesea roots go
back to 1949. His parents
had a holiday house in Evans
Street where he and his
siblings spent many
enjoyable summers.
‘Anglesea was a different
place back then,’ John
recalls. ‘From our holiday
house you had uninterrupted
views across to Four Kings,
and down to the beach
caravan park. Now grown
trees have blocked most of
the view.’
His father, a keen golfer,
joined 14 year old John up in
1952, as one of the first
members of the Anglesea
Golf Club. He still enjoys a
game of golf there 60 years
later.
When the Birt children left
school in the late 1950’s,
having lost interest in coming
to Anglesea, the house was
sold. But the roots were not
destroyed. In 1974, his father-
in-law, Joe Rowbottom, bought
a block in Hillcrest Avenue.
Joe drove the school bus and
operated the first taxi in
Anglesea. When he died in the
early 1980’s his widow stayed
in Anglesea until the early
1990’s before moving to
Geelong as the minister of the
East Geelong Church of Christ.
1993 was also significant in
John’s connection with
Anglesea. With an inheritance
from his mother’s estate, he
purchased a block of land in
Chatsworth Drive, and built the
house in which he lives today.
GO BOMBERS!
John Birt is not tall. He was a
fast talented rover. He played
193 games for Essendon, and
represented Victoria eleven
times in State games . So he
is a member of the 200-game
club. In his playing career, he
won the club best and fairest
award three times. Trophies
and photos from the football
world hold pride of place in his
lounge room. John played in
four grand finals, winning two
of them in 1962 and 1965.
‘Playing in a grand final is
something special,’
commented John. ‘My most
memorable grand final was
in 1957, even though we
lost to Melbourne.’ In that
year he finished 6th in the
Brownlow Medal count and
topped Essendon's goal
kicking chart with 31 goals.
CLUB CULTURE
The Essendon Football Club
was well run, embracing a
‘no nonsense’ culture. John
Birt says it was a privilege to
play with men like Bill
Hutchison, and be coached
by the legendary Dick
Reynolds.
Essendon’s ‘no-nonsense’
culture is demonstrated in
the following anecdote.
In a pre-season practice
game, John played on a
rover whom he felt played a
lot better than he did.
“He was brilliant. I felt he
would take my place in the
side. That did not eventuate.
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FROM THE ADCH COORDINATOR
ISSUE 113
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One of our major projects in
2012 was to undertake a
“Community Needs
Analysis”. We have been
busy talking to community
groups, individuals and
businesses in Anglesea,
Aireys Inlet and Bellbrae
about the role of the
Community House and how
we can better serve the
needs of people in our local
communities. Thank you to
everyone who participated
in the study and for your
valuable feedback.
The major findings of the
study were:
There are many people
who are not aware that we
exist, who we serve and
what we do. Raising the
profile of the Community
House is a priority.
Many people raised the
difficulty they had in
locating the Community
House.
Of the people who
used the Community
House, the majority were
satisfied with the services
offered. The major services
mentioned included
childcare, office services
(photocopying, printing),
courses and recreational
activities such as yoga,
craft groups, cooking, and
computer classes.
NewsAngle is an
important communication
tool but is not published
often enough.
More childcare places
and extension of hours
were needed.
Provision of a wider
range of activities for
toddlers.
More courses available
locally, specifically to meet
business needs.
Increase community
house opening hours.
We can implement some of
the feedback easily but with
others we need to consult
with and have further
discussions with the relevant
authorities. As a result of the
feedback we are currently
working on a comprehensive
marketing and
communications plan, we
have talked to the Surf Coast
Shire about better signage
and introduced some more
activities for toddlers.
We are seeking advice from
business about their specific
training needs and will offer
courses locally to meet those
needs. We will review the
objectives of NewsAngle and
the viability of producing it
more frequently, or in an
online format.
We have started dialogue
with the Surf Coast Shire
about childcare. The
Community House is not able
to expand its childcare
services due to license
restrictions imposed by the
Department of Early
Childhood Education.
The Community House
receives its major funding
from the Department of
Human Services which
provides funding for
operating the Community
House and for opening it for
20 hours per week. We
currently open 25 hours per
week but without more
volunteers or increased
funding the hours will remain
at the current level.
At our AGM in October, Colin
Clutterbuck was awarded a
Life Membership of the
Community House. Colin has
volunteered for over 20 years
overseeing our computer
services. Colin was there to
install the first second-hand
computers into the
Community House and has
been assisting us ever since!
Technology has changed
rapidly over the years and
Colin has been able to
respond to the changing
needs of the community by
installing the latest software
and advising on equipment
purchases. The Community
House congratulates Colin
and greatly appreciates all of
the time and expertise he has
given to us.
Each year we elect a
committee of Management at
our AGM in October. We have
a very talented and
committed group consisting
of:
Gary Robinson (Chairperson)
Annette Dwyer (Secretary/
Public Officer)
Jan Morris (Treasurer)
Pamela Sandlant (Minutes
Secretary)
Paul Weight, Martin Coker,
Marguerite Chamberlain and
Sarah Bolus (Committee
Members).
The Community House will be
open Monday-Friday during
January between 10.00 am –
1.00 pm. These opening
hours will commence on
January 3 and cease on
January 25. Normal opening
hours will resume on Tuesday
January 29.
Courses will recommence in
February, 2013. Visit our
web site at
www.anglesea.org.au to see
what’s on in 2013.
I’d like to thank everyone
associated with the
Community House for
your support. I wish
everyone a safe and
happy holiday season
and a prosperous 2013.
Alex Leknius
Coordinator
ALEX LEKNIUS—ADCH COORDINATOR
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Window
Restorations
Damaged sashes replaced
Custom windows made to measure & fitted
Repairs to: Spiral Balances, Ropes, Fittings, Locks, Hinges, Timber Rot & Damage Repairs.
Chris 0419 117 045 Ph/Fax 5278 6300 Email [email protected]
Registered Builder DB-U 19278
MEN’S SHED
AAA flood of cars and an influx of men stride through the
doors of our shed every Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Resplendent in their navy and gold uniform and caps
they are ready to chat, build, repair, play darts, assemble
a jigsaw, share morning tea and do whatever ‘men enjoy’.
There is a real sense of belonging within the group. The
guys share common interests, others are keen to learn a
new skill, or just meet another bloke from town.
The members have been trained in Occupational Health
and Safety and many safety devices and cut-off switches
have been installed to make sure we have a very safe
working environment in the workshop.
The new expanded Committee is implementing many of
the activities suggested in a recent survey of the
membership, so that the needs and interests of as many
members as possible are met.
We have two computers and some are learning computer
skills as well as designing and printing signs and labels
for the Shed.
Recently they held a stall at the Riverbank market to
show and sell items that the men have made over the
past seven months. These (photographed) are available
for purchase from the Shed between 8.30 am -1.00 pm
each Tuesday and Thursday.
Not only do we make new things, we do small repairs and
jobs both at the shed and for residents. If you have a task
for us, ask and we will see if it is within our scope of
expertise.
We have recently repaired a wall at the Art House, built
and labelled the new Foodlink trolley at the Supermarket
and repaired/painted our beloved “Storm” the
Clydesdale horse in Cameron Parade------- our skills are
endless.
Guest speakers from the local Community Bank, the Surf
Coast Council Mayor and Councillors, State and Federal
government departments (associated with our activities)
have requested to chat with us after our ‘special morning
tea’ time during this year.
The ‘Shedders’ have been on day trips to the RAAF
museum in Point Cook, the Maritime Museum in
Queenscliff, followed by lunch and the Ford Museum---
so you can see it is not all ----WORK!
The Shed meeting room has been used by other
Community groups. One group, the Victoria Police, used
it for two sessions for a Driver Education Program for
the young people in town. It really pleases us to see this
facility working for the whole community.
Did you know there is still room for YOU???? Pop in
when we are open, have a cuppa and meet the happy
guys in town.
You can also contact either Bob 5263 3004 or
Simon 5363 1812 for further information.
FREE QUOTES BY APPOINTMENT
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YMCA Camps have been delivering memorable camping experiences to people of all ages and abilities throughout our 150 years. YMCA Camping aims to strengthen communities, help build relationships and assist individuals to gain new skills and independence, whilst developing resilience.
Anglesea Recreation Camp offers something for everyone. We recognise that groups come in all shapes and sizes.
We can accommodate small groups of 15 to large groups of 148 and anything in between. We are flexible in our approach to dietary requirements, program planning and delivery, activities and accessibility to all of our facilities.
www.camps.ymca.org.au Telephone 5263 1512 More
than just camps!
children to swim and snorkel. Depending on the
weather the pool may be quite deep while at other
times it has a lot of sand in it, but there is always a pool
big enough for swimming.
Many of the beaches are hazardous for swimming,
owing to their remote location and lack of Life Saving
patrols. This, coupled with the presence of rocks, reefs
and permanent rips has resulted in several fatalities
over the years. Each of these beaches has good fishing
in rip holes and reef gutters. Be very careful at high tide
and in bigger seas, as the rocks and some of the
beaches are awash.
Between May and October whales can often be seen
migrating north from the Antarctic.
URQUHART BLUFF BEACH MBJ
Surfcoast Taxation Services Pty Ltd Accounting, Taxation and Business Advisers
Winchelsea: 22 Willis Street Torquay: 13 Pearl St PO Box 40 PO Box 178 Winchelsea VIC 3241 Torquay VIC
3228
[email protected] [email protected] Tel: 5267 2673 Tel: 5261 2262
www.surftax.com.au
BEAUTIFUL BUT BEWARE
At its best Urquhart Bluff is a great family beach with a wide
expanse of sand to build sand castles. The long stretch of
beach is great for walks and dogs are allowed at certain times.
It is also a great surfing spot. Outer reefs protect it from the full
onslaught of large swells. However, when the surf does make it
through, there is a great little reef break ideal for surfing. It is
usually best at low tide and a number of good beach breaks to
choose from. However at its worst Urquhart Bluff is
treacherous. It has many dangerous rips that can very quickly
drag you out to sea. So be warned, enquire from the locals and
don’t swim alone. Urquhart’s Bluff is an interesting place for
diving too, as there are many reefs stretching all the way
around to Aireys Inlet.
Urquhart Bluff was named after William Swan Urquhart, a
surveyor who surveyed much of the early colony of Victoria. It’s
at Urquhart Bluff that Anglesea’s sandy beaches end. The
coastline rises to form cliffs and continues around to Aireys
Inlet.
The five kilometres of coast between Urquhart Bluff and Table
Rock at Fairhaven is dominated by 20 to 50 metre high,
eroding bluffs composed of limestone, tuffs, clays and silts. As
they erode, they leave rock platforms and reefs. Running along
the base of the bluffs are 12 small, exposed beaches, mostly
dominated by the headlands, rocks and reefs.
A favourite family spot at Urquhart Bluff is Mermaid Pool. This
is a large rock about a kilometer west from the car park. At low
tide it has small fish trapped in it so becomes a safe place for
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HAVAIANAS
Friends of the FRIENDS OF THE ANGLESEA COAST
ANGLESEA CFA Reminds
property owners
to have their property
fire ready by clearing
all flammable
materials
AAA new sub-group of ANGAIR called Friends of the Anglesea
Coast has been formed. This group has taken over the
projects of Anglesea Coast Action which has disbanded
after 17 years as an environmental group. The new group
meets on the second Sunday of the month from 10 am to
12 noon at the ANGAIR office in McMillan St, Anglesea.
The good community work that Anglesea Coast Action
carried out will now be continued. They completed many
successful projects since their formation in 1995 including
the following:
Development of the walking track from the Anglesea
Surf Club to Point Roadknight with the assistance of
the Great Ocean Road Coast Committee. This walking
track is now very popular with walkers and joggers as
it has superb coastal views. It now forms a
spectacular part of the recently opened Surf Coast
Walk.
Removed the thick growth of environmental weeds
from the coastal reserve above the Anglesea Surf
Club, which has restored the original heathland. This
has dramatically increased the biodiversity and 110
different indigenous plants have now been identified
in the heathland.
Restored the majestic Moonah Woodland east of the
lower car park at the Anglesea Surf Club, which was
covered with a host of environmental weeds including
blackberries.
Their first project was to construct a Heathland Garden
in Melba Pde on the site of a very barren car park. This
garden now showcases the districts indigenous flora
and in the near future the names of the plants will be
labelled.
Their most recent project has been the revegetation of
the rear of the Main Beach sand dunes. The growth of
the plants has been good considering the harsh
growing conditions.
If you are free on the second Sunday of the
month, excepting January, and would like to help
protect the coastal environment, we welcome
input from anyone interested with this important
work. Contact Carl 9331 2810 or 52 632193
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN BIRT continued DM
His language during the game was
disgusting. After the game, coach
Reynolds approached this young man,
sternly telling him, ‘pack
your bags and go, son, we don’t
tolerate that sort of language here!’
Both Bill and Dick had holiday homes
in Anglesea. Bill’s sons spend holidays
at Aireys Inlet today.’
ALWAYS AUSSIE FOOTY - A DIFFERENT ERA John believes that football is
completely different compared with
his playing days. ‘Most of the players
had daytime jobs. Even the
administrators had other jobs as well,
even though we were all paid
something for our football
participation.
After each game, the home team
hosted refreshments, attended by
players and administrators from both
competing clubs, and the umpires. Any
skirmishes on the field were quickly
forgotten as you enjoyed each other’s
company.
The food at after-match get togethers
would horrify modern footballers. Fish
‘n’ chips were always on the menu at
Collingwood. We loved going to games
at Geelong. The team would travel on
the train from Melbourne to South
Geelong, then you walked the short
distance to the ground. Geelong sure
loved their food. What a banquet! I
suppose you played for love of the
game, unlike today where money and
television dominate football. The AFL
is an industry, and games are played
on different days and times throughout
Australia. When I played, all games
were on a Saturday.
It was great fun. In one game, I was
playing on Roy Simmonds, a tough
back pocket for Hawthorn. Even
though we were from rival clubs, we
were, and still are, good mates off the
field. Frequently in our playing days we
would go out together after a game.
With play down the other end of the
ground, we were discussing where we
would go that night, when the
Hawthorn runner appeared with a
message from their coach Jock Hale,
who wanted to know if we would like a
pack of cards!’
MOVING ON FROM ESSENDON
John Birt left Essendon to coach West
Torrens in Adelaide from 1968 - 1970.
He won the West Torrens Best and
Fairest award in 1968 and 1969.
In 1971, he returned to Melbourne to
coach his beloved Bombers for a year.
‘I was sad to lose the coaching job at
Essendon after only one season,’ John
laments. ‘However, I realised that I
was best suited as an assistant coach.
I was an assistant coach for a total of
10 years, five under senior coach Bob
Rose at Footscray (now Western
Bulldogs), and five under David Parkin
at Hawthorn and Carlton.
These coaching experiences prepared
me for football administration. I was in
administration at Collingwood
commencing in 1982. It was a
turbulent period in this proud club. I
served under five different coaches
and five general managers in this
unsettled, often stressful
environment. I was Collingwood
general manager in 1987, and
returned there in 1997 for two years
in a marketing role.’
At Collingwood, John was instrumental
in starting Club 20.This was
intended for supporters who
could not afford to attend
expensive functions. For $20
0417 124 902
payment, people could enjoy activities
including guest speakers such as former
TV newsreader, the late Brian Naylor.
THE PASSING OF FITZROY
‘My three years as CEO of the Fitzroy
Football Club were particularly challenging.
Like Collingwood, Fitzroy had a proud
tradition, representing the local Fitzroy
people in what was then a ‘working class’
suburb. It was particularly stressful for
loyal supporters and hard working
committee members to see their beloved
club amalgamate with Brisbane. I was a
key player in this amalgamation. While I
guess there is no room for sentiment in
football, I think it would have been a
welcome gesture if the AFL had allowed
Fitzroy to play their last game in
Melbourne instead of on the other side of
the continent in Fremantle. Had this
happened, I’m sure crowds would have put
club allegiances aside and flocked to the
MCG to farewell this team. I stayed a year
after amalgamation as the Melbourne
representative for the newly created
Brisbane Lions.’
TEACHING AS WELL AS FOOTY!
John’s primary school education was in
Ballarat at Humffray Street Primary
School. A famous Australian, Prime
Minister Sir Robert Menzies, was also
educated there. Ballarat College was the
home of John’s secondary education.
Unfortunately he missed one subject of his
Matriculation year. (now VCE) Although
disappointed, John’s desire to become a
teacher was not deterred. At the age of 18,
he was offered a two-year teaching
appointment at Ballarat College. He
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completed, part-time, a course at Mercer
House to gain primary teaching registration.
Wanting to finish his Matriculation, he simply
switched roles, joining the class of students
whom he taught to complete the remaining
subject, Modern History! Later, John Birt
completed both a Diploma and Bachelor in
Education, and a Bachelor of Commerce at
Melbourne University. Much of John’s
teaching career was at Essendon Grammar.
With some breaks, he taught there from
1962 until 1982, rising to the position of
deputy principal. John was also a teacher at
Pulteney Grammar School in Adelaide when
he coached West Torrens. With combined
football and teaching commitments, he was
kept busy.
FAITH
John comes from a Church of Christ
background. He has had connections for
many years with Peel St Church of Christ in
Ballarat, and North Essendon Church of
Christ, especially during his playing days at
Essendon. ‘Football gave me the opportunity
to share my faith in God in a positive way,’
John commented. ‘I was frequently invited to
preach in churches, including Sunday School
anniversaries, and youth clubs.
The attitude of the Essendon Football Club
to my church commitments was truly
amazing. I was committed to running the
youth club at North Essendon on Friday
nights. The coach John Coleman introduced
a Friday night players meeting to discuss
tactics for the game the next day. This was a
dilemma for me, as the church need was my
priority. John Coleman was gracious enough
to encourage me to put the youth club first,
by exempting me from the players meeting. I
always appreciated that. At Essendon, I
organised an annual players church parade,
to which most of the players came. They
were great years, and I cherish them
immensely.’
HANGING UP THE BOOTS - BACK TO THE
ROOTS
John agrees that even though his career has
been enjoyable and adventurous, it was also
very tiring. ‘We all have rough patches in life,
and I’m no exception,’ he emphasises. ‘I
knew it was time to farewell big cities like
Melbourne. The quietness and peace of
Anglesea was calling me strongly. So in
2000, I came here permanently. I still travel
around. Speaking engagements continue,
and I enjoy the company of retired
footballers and administrators. I visit Ballarat
regularly. My three children and four
grandchildren love coming to visit me in
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Anglesea,’ John said proudly.
‘However fulfilling footy is, my
Christian faith means everything to
me,’ this humble compassionate
man adds. John is a member of the
Anglesea Baptist Church, preaches
regularly, leads a men’s bible
study, and until recently was a
member of the church leadership
team for six years. He also co-
ordinates Christian Religious
Education schools at Anglesea,
Aireys Inlet, and Lorne.
John’s philosophy is quite simple,
‘You retire from a job, not from life.
I’ll keep doing things for as long as I
am able.’
When asked a tongue-in-cheek
question whether he might
consider a comeback to help
Essendon win a premiership,
John replied with a twinkle in his
eye, ‘Anything’s possible!’
JOHN BIRT, ROVER FOR ESSENDON
FOOTBALL TEAM 1962
SINGING FOR FUN
I first heard this group singing at the Anglesea
Music Festival in October. Their joy and enthusiasm
was catching. Their only practice, was the day
before when they ran a Gospel Workshop. Anyone
was welcome, so locals and visitors joined them for
a fun workshop. They happily presented the result
next morning at the Gospel Concert.
This group doesn’t just meet for the Music Festival, they get together on
the last Friday of each month at the Bellbrae Hall from 6.00 to 8.00 pm.
They are also know as the Sing Like Nobody’s Listening group. And that
description sums them up. You don’t have to be a talented singer, just
enjoy singing. You can come once or every month, February to November.
The cost is $10 or $7 concession. This includes home made soup or
salad, crusty bread and fresh fruit.
Watching their enjoyment is truly uplifting. They sing a wide range of
songs, some familiar, some not, some upbeat, some moving, some
beautiful. The songs chosen are easy and quick to learn, yet sound
amazing.. Each session is a stand alone experience and there is always
something new to look forward to.
Singing For Fun captures the atmosphere of the sing—a-longs of
yesteryear. Men are welcome as there is a strong representation of both
men and women. If you enjoy singing don’t limit your singing to the
shower, go along and - SING LIKE NOBODY’S LISTENING.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MICHELE ON 5261 4807
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Gary Robinson is
the Chair of the
C o m m i t t e e o f
Management at the
Anglesea & District
Community House.
Fairly new to the
job, Gary brings a
wealth of business
experience with him
into the role. But he
h a s a l o n g
at tachment to
Anglesea with his parents having a
holiday house in the town and with
him settling in the town when he was
first married. This attachment all
began once he learned to surf and
kayak in the waters along this coast.
Once he had taken to the water he
couldn’t go elsewhere. Straight from
the embryonic fluid and into the river
and the surf as he put it.
Gary lived in Geelong, where he went
to school until he completed a Textile
Engineering course at the Gordon
before finishing a degree in textiles at
Deakin University. He and his family
used the surf coast as their swimming
and beach destination. He got to
know the various beaches and places
to find a wave.
He started work in Melbourne
commuting from Geelong each day
until he found an opening at the
CSIRO in Belmont. Despite a cut in
pay, he decided to take the job so
that he could live a life he wanted.
After getting the job, he married and
purchased a house in Anglesea, so he
could have a swim before going to
work each day.
It’s taken a lot of people some time to
see the benefits of this type of
lifestyle, but there are more around
today than in the early 1970s.
At CSIRO he worked researching
cotton and wool growing around
Australia. He worked closely with
industry to look at how Australian
companies might deliver textiles to
the international market, first in Italy
and Europe and later in China and
Asia, his travels taking him all over
the world. He worked at CSIRO until
around 2000 after which he set up
his own consultancy business. He
then worked with the company better
known for the Woolmark brand, which
we have all seen on woollen clothes
we buy.
He also involved himself in education
and training in textiles in Asia. His
latest projects have involved research
in superfine wool and how it is used.
He has been visiting Vietnam looking
at growing business with that country.
There are several projects on line
awaiting bank loan approval. This is
important work for the future of
Australian wool growers as China
currently dominates the Australian
market, and should their economy
have a downturn, Australia needs
other buyers in order to continue
producing.
In 1983 Gary’s home was burnt out in
the Ash Wednesday fires. Rather than
having bad feelings from that time he
says that it was a wonderful period
that really brought the community
together.
He was coaching the Anglesea under
18 football team at the time. On the
weekend following the fire he was at
his block sifting through the mess
when the football club President
turned up with most of the players
and set to work cleaning his block up
with him. He said, ‘You don’t realise
what a community means until you
find something like that. It was a
wonderful time.’
Gary has taken over the leadership of
the Community House at a time when
a re-evaluation has been occurring.
The newer directions are looking at
how the House might become
involved in a wider range of groups in
the community.
Till now the activities of the house,
while diverse, have not been well
understood by many people in the
community.
Some of the activities currently
undertaken are:
Childcare
Adult education
Social activities like yoga, crafts,
kids dancing.
Foodlink
Auspicing other community
groups such as The Men’s Shed,
Community Gardens in Anglesea
and Aireys Inlet.
Providing a venue for community
groups to hold their activities and
meetings.
Small business and home office
support such as scanning and
s e n d i n g d o c u m e n t s ,
photocopying service and acting
as a contact point for connecting
people to each other.
There is a new marketing plan being
developed to ensure that the
community knows what the House
does, where it is, and how to make
use of it as a community resource.
Gary felt the house could play a
broader role in the Anglesea and
district community and to this end, a
recent Community Needs Analysis
was conducted that brought up a
number of issues. The House is
currently raising these issues with the
relevant agencies to speak up for the
Anglesea and district community.
More childcare is one issue that was
raised and is being discussed with
those who can take some action.
Young people are another group that
have not traditionally been involved
with the House but with a music
group being established there is
scope for this to develop in the future.
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After the music group for youth has been trialled, other
youth activities are being considered. Cooking basics
and other life skills may be introduced if there is some
interest shown. Until then the opening of the skate park
will introduce these local musicians to the public.
Businesses in the community have also been outside of
the House’s activities but when surveyed, said that they
could be involved through the training courses that the
House conducts. Mandatory training in particular means
that classes such as First Aid or Food Handling must be
updated regularly.
Small businesses may need to send staff to Geelong for
the training and have only a few people to send, so the
cost per head is divided between three or so staff. If
pooled together, the House could offer this training in
Anglesea with up to 15 staff from different businesses
attending. Splitting the costs like this will reduce the
overheads as well as training locally. Everyone benefits
from this.
A consultant has been hired by the House to manage
this project and it will be operating once the Christmas
frenzy passes and local businesses ready themselves for
the next holiday.
Gary has recently initiated a meeting of leaders of a
range of community organisations at the Community
House. Getting these groups together offers the
possibility of having the community work together by
using the Community House facilities to help grow the
community.
The good will and community help that come to the fore
in an emergency such as Ash Wednesday he believes
always lies just below the surface ready to leap into
action when needed. But he has raised an interesting
possibility that we may be able to channel this sentiment
into actions that work for the mutual benefit of the local
community.
Getting this started is quite a task but one that will
happen when enough of the talent available locally is
tapped.
And so look for the House to expand its role in the
Anglesea and district community with a wider range of
activities that will further support the wonderful lifestyle
we all enjoy down here on the fabulous West Coast .
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SHORT STORY EC
MIND OVER MATTER
She reluctantly stood on the bleak
white scales in the doctor’s surgery.
The grumpy old man shook his head
slowly, as if reading from the Book
of Doom. ‘No change. Still 82 kilos’
he said. ‘Let’s do the pinch test.’
There was a silence. ‘Amanda you
fall into the category of the obese’.
(Obese---, he ought to go to the
shopping centres or the beach in
summer to see what obese means).
‘You really must do something more
effective and get your weight down.
This is unhealthy for you. Get out
there – the weather’s beautiful, try
lots of walking or swimming, no
chocolates or cheese, no in—
between meal snacks. And - no
alcohol or soft drinks. I’ll see you in
a month!’
Amanda left his office, heart heavy,
body too - obviously. It was late
November, and the celebrating
season was about to start. Not that
she partied much, but at this time
of the year, there were always
drinks with the neighbours, family
get-togethers, whether you liked
them or not, the office party and
rushed lunches and coffees with all
her girlfriends she’d not seen for
months. ‘It looks like a month of
pretzels and mineral water for me’
she mused with dread, ‘and I’m not
that fat really!’
After her very disciplined tuna and
salad dinner, she had to rethink
that statement. Amanda was
changing from her work clothes into
something suitable for the final
Book Club meeting of the year. She
was stunned to find that her best
tight jeans were now very snug, and
the buttons on the gorgeous yellow
shirt she’d lashed out on last
summer were strained tightly across
her comfortable bust. It was
frustrating to have to opt for the
elastic-waist black pants and a
flowing top that hid those sneaky
little rolls round her tummy and
back.
At the November Book Club it was
normal to give scant attention to the
book that had been set for that
month and to relax and chat about
holidays and parties. Amanda
hadn’t finished the book and hadn’t
enjoyed what she had read anyway. She
felt relieved just to sit comfortably with
her friends. She quietly sipped her
champagne, tucked into the bread and
dip, tried those amazing chocolate mini
Christmas puddings, and then
remembering, munched on a carrot
stick. She found it such a bore to have to
give thought to every morsel she put in
her mouth.
Sara, sitting next to her, was a health
therapist, and often dropped hints and
gave advice to others after they’d
finished their discussion and analysis of
their latest book. She commented that it
was a pity that they weren’t looking at
the book in depth this month. She’d
found it fascinating.
‘In what way?’ Amanda asked, more to
make polite conversation than because
she was interested. ‘All that stuff about
the power of the mind’ Sara said. ‘If you
think about something hard enough you
can do or be anything you want.’
‘I doubt it” Amanda said. ‘No, you can’
said Sara. If you really want to, you could
write a book, sail around the world solo,
learn to water ski, lose weight. Anything
at all.’ ‘Well’ said Amanda. ‘I can just
see me water skiing!’
‘Look’ Sara pressed her case. ‘I bet if you
work on it hard enough you could lose
five kilos without dieting or full-on
exercise before I see you next. Think
positively, that’s all you need to do. Just
try thinking you are trim, taught and
terrific.
Amanda accepted the challenge. When
she woke up the next morning she said
to herself ‘You are trim, taught and
terrific.’ As she ate breakfast she
repeated ‘you are trim, taught and
terrific’; driving to work the mantra
continued - ‘trim, taught and terrific’ in
the lift, at her desk, over coffee and
lunch, while she nibbled on her
colleague’s birthday cake (an office
tradition, to celebrate with a cake); while
she cooked dinner, and most especially
as she did her daily exercises – 10 deep
stretches to pull in the tummy and the
behind – ‘I am trim, taught and terrific’.
Next day, the mirror didn’t exactly
confirm any perceptible difference, but
Amanda was determined that as a strong
-minded woman she could change her
world and in no time everyone would be
able to see the difference. She would not
only think these words, she would be
them.
It was amazing how easily the catch
phrase became a part of her life. She let
it rule her life – at home, at work, over
drinks, at parties, at meal times; when
she went to buy a new dress for the
Christmas party – she knew she would
look stunning. The one negative moment
that month was over the purchase of that
dress – Amanda couldn’t work out how it
happened that though she was trim, taut
and terrific, she had to buy a size 18 to
feel really comfortable, chic and
gorgeous. (It made her wonder what was
happening in the fashion industry these
days – there must be no quality control!)
Christmas came and went, the
celebrations continued through new year,
and so did Amanda’s mind control
exercise – ‘I am trim, taut and terrific.’
She had to admit that she wasn’t perfect
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Someone said she looked terrific. ‘So Amanda, how did you
go? Do you believe in mind over matter?’ asked Sara.
‘I’ve had a wonderful time’ said Amanda. ‘The first people to
see how this mind over matter thing has worked is my
family. My niece thinks I have softened and becoming more
comfortable with her, my brother in law told me I look
gorgeous, and my sister wants to be more involved in my
life. The doctor doesn’t need to see me again. And
I’m thrilled to bring my trim, taut and terrific self back to
Book Club. What did you say the next book is about?’
Liz Clark
SHORT STORY CONTINUED EC
each day – there was the occasional over-indulgence with
chips – her favourite - a dish of icecream with that
wonderful caramel sauce a friend gave her for Christmas;
fish and chip picnics with old friends, and perhaps just a
little too much champagne. But every morning, every
evening, before she went out, and as she got into bed, she
repeated over and over ‘I am trim, taut and terrific ‘. Surely
it was making a difference – a big difference.
There were still four days before she had to go back to visit
that cranky doctor, and two weeks before the next Book
Club. Amanda was sailing – her mind was certainly
controlling her matter. There was a surprise invitation from
her sister to come for a BBQ on the following Saturday
evening. It would be good to catch up with the family; she’d
missed seeing them for Christmas. As she chose the most
appropriate clothing for her new trim, taut, terrific body,
applied her make up with care, and splashed on some
perfume she felt so happy, so confident.
It was good to be with the family, and her nieces were happy
to see her, especially when she produced the bag of lolly
snakes for them for after dinner. They enjoyed a great
evening together, and she was feeling very contented with
her favourite niece, Cate, snuggled up on her knee. Cate
seemed to be drifting off to sleep, but suddenly she sat up
and said “I love cuddling up to you Amanda. You’re so soft
and warm and cuddly, just like a big fluffy cushion.’ Amanda
tried to imagine a trim, taut and terrific cushion. As she
kissed the family goodbye, her slightly tipsy brother in law
gave her a surprisingly intimate hug and said ‘Gee Amanda,
you are such good value.’ And her gorgeous sister
whispered in her ear ‘If you’d like someone to come with
you to the gym, I’d be happy to help out.’
Dr Jacobs looked at Amanda. ‘How did you get on’ he said,
sounding a little dubious. ‘I’m not sure’ Amanda said. I
haven’t weighed myself, but I think I’ve done pretty well.’
‘81 kilos!’ came the voice of doom. ‘I don’t think so. You
need to make a time to see our dietician! There are lots of
things she can do to help you overcome obesity. Your weight
is a health risk.’
With dread, Amanda headed off to Book Club. There was a
lot of chat about Christmas, holidays, what everyone had
been doing. Everyone seemed to be happy and pleased to
be back together. Lots of people commented on how tanned
she was, and asked what she had been doing.
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MEMORIAL TREE PLANTING MBJ
On Sunday 7 October a tree was planted by 10 year old
Jessica Evans in memory of Private Alfred John Evans who
was killed in action in France in 1918. Jessica was
representing the Evans family. Another representative
Michael Evans unveiled the memorial plaque.
Readers may remember our report in NewsAngle in issue
104 reporting of the Avenue of Honour that once existed in
Anglesea.
Lindsay Braden of the Anglesea and District Historical
Society Inc. had researched this avenue of trees that was
planted in 1920 as a memorial to the soldiers from
Anglesea who lost their lives in World War 1.
Unfortunately most of the trees were removed by the
State Electricity Commission when they brought electricity
to Anglesea in the 1930’s.
The only tree that remained was in Murch Crescent
opposite the Uniting Church. It was in memory of Private
Alfred John Evans who lost his life in France on 4 July
1918. Unfortunately this memorial tree was removed by
the then Barrabool Shire Council because it was not
indigenous to the area.
The Historical Society has been negotiating for some time
with the Surf Coast Shire to plant a new memorial tree to
Private Evans as he was the only Anglesea soldier who
had been born here and spent all his life here until
enlisting in the army. He died for his country aged just
25. We must never forget the sacrifice of this young
soldier and his compatriots. This tree planted near the
museum, is in memory of Private Evans but it also
represents the other soldiers who gave their lives to
ensure our freedom.
LEST WE FORGET
JESSICA EVANS PLANTS THE MEMORIAL TREE WITH THE
ASSISTANCE OF BILL MCKELLAR FROM ANGAIR
THE MEMORIAL PLAQUE PLACED IN FRONT OF THE TREE
PLANTED ON SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER
PART OF THE CROWD THAT ATTENDED THE MEMORIAL TREE
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1 Otway Pork Smoked Ham Hock
1 Onion
1 Celery stick
2 Carrot
1 Clove garlic
Small dice all vegetables
250g Red kidney beans
250g White beans
250g Broad beans (Lima)
1 tbsp Paprika
1 tsp Cumin
Chili flake
1 Bay leaf
1 tbsp Brown sugar
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 cans tinned crushed tomato
Salt & pepper
Combine beans and soak in water overnight.
In a large pot, cover the ham hock in water and
any vegie scraps to make a stock.
Simmer for 3 hours until hock skin separates.
Cut onion, celery, carrot into small dices.
Crush garlic, add to vegies and put aside.
Remove ham hock skin and cut meat into small
dices
Strain and save stock liquid.
In a slow cooker or large pot, add beans, diced
ham hock, vegetables, spices, tomato and all
remaining ingredients to the flavour rich stock
saved from earlier.
Simmer until beans are tender, approx 2 hrs.
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Serve with poached eggs and toasted
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POLICE BEAT Officer in Charge KW
The busy holiday season is ahead of us and planning
has been underway for some time. Planning has
been different this year and you can expect to see a
high police presence on our roads and in our
response zones.
From a policing prospective summer policing
presents us with a few challenges. It is a timely
reminder to check your security on your premises
and make sure that all your valuables are stored and
secured. This time of year surf boards, wetsuits and
other gear gets stolen from front and rear yards. Try
to avoid taking valuables to the beach or leaving
items in places that can be easily seen. Lock your
vehicles and report any suspicious behaviour.
Operation WAVE will be conducted along the surf
coast which will see a high police visibility in our
beach car parks. This operation has been successful
in previous years by reducing the theft from vehicles
that are left unattended at the car parks. You can
help us by concealing your valuables. As in past
years random preliminary breath tests will be
conducted across the surf coast police response
zone at all times of the day and night and residential
streets will be the focus this coming summer.
It is also the time of the year to remind us that our
beaches can be dangerous in certain conditions. I
encourage you all to enjoy our great beaches but
also be vigilant in identifying dangerous rips and
currents. You may recall that we had the tragic
drowning at Urquhart’s Bluff last summer. If you
have that local knowledge and see
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New car warranty service
Full mechanical repairs
Electronic scan tool testing equipment
New tyres and puncture repairs
Roadworthy certificates
Wheel alignments
Batteries
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New car warranty service
Full mechanical repairs
Electronic scan tool testing equipment
New tyres and puncture repairs
Roadworthy certificates
Wheel alignments
Batteries
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someone on the beach who may be exposing themselves
to a risk, approach them and discourage them from
entering the water.
The Anglesea Aireys Inlet Police Youth Program
supported the Anglesea Music Festival Youth Generation
Project, which was held in October. This program is
supporting youth in our community and this year we had
the Street Surfer Bus on display which was a big hit with
our youth. The youth award for the second part of the
year has been awarded to Kirra O’Dwyer. Kirra was
nominated for her dedication to the Voice of Peru
mission which saw her volunteering her time at a
housing project in Peru. The award was to be presented
at the festival youth marquee however unfortunately
Kirra was unable to attend. She will be presented with
the award in the near future.
In the past three months we have had a marked
increase in residential burglaries along the coast.
Caravans and holiday homes left unattended for periods
of time are a soft target. I encourage anyone who may
see anything suspicious to contact us.
On behalf of my staff at the Police Station we wish
everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.
Thank you for your support through the year and drive
safely on our roads.
Anglesea Police 52633468 or if URGENT 000
Kevin Warburton
Sergeant
Anglesea Police Station
police.vic.gov.au
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SECURING THE FUTURE FOR BANKSIA MARGINATA IN THE ANGLESEA HEATH
The Alcoa Anglesea power station’s first ever seed
production area (SPA) for the local Indigenous species
Banksia Marginata is thriving with the seedlings almost
doubling in size since they were planted in winter.
The Banksia Marginata, one of more than 200 species of
plants native to the Anglesea Heath, is an important part
of the plant mix in the Heath, yet it grows quite sparsely
and its seeds are hard to come by. Alcoa set up the SPA
on advice from Seeding Victoria to ensure it could restore
the population of this important species in its mine re-
vegetation work.
The aim of a SPA is to grow plants that produce seed that
is as close a representative as possible of an original,
healthy and wild population. Just like humans and
animals, plants that reproduced in the wrong way can
become inbred which means they are susceptible to
disease and the plants can become unable to reproduce.
The Banksia Marginata SPA has been planned and
managed in a way that ensures the plants remain healthy
and diverse so they will have a strong chance of long-term
survival.
Alcoa Environmental Scientist Lisa Mills said Ecology
Australia conducts botanical monitoring on sections of the
re-vegetated land each year to see if the land is on track
to being restored to its original state.
‘Ecology Australia gather data from each section of re-
vegetated land every three years, dating back to our
rehabilitation work from 2002,’ said Lisa. ‘Each year
Ecology Australia focus on a different re-vegetation area
to see how it is progressing and measure the species
richness.’
Species richness is the variety and number of a species in
an area of re-vegetated land compared to areas of un-
mined heath. Alcoa aims to restore 100% of species
richness in the re-vegetated land, which is considered
returning the heath to its original state.
To work out how the land is tracking, Ecology Australia
randomly marks out five, eight metre squared plots in a
section of re-vegetated land to measure the number and
type of species present. They then report back on any
species that are missing and if any species need better
representation in the re-vegetated land.
In order to grow the Banksia Marginata for re-vegetation
Alcoa employs a seed collector to walk through the 7,097
hectare heath to find the plants and gather their seeds.
The SPA was developed as Alcoa’s best chance to ensure
there is a sustainable population of Banksia Marginata
plants in the future to cultivate seed from, which will help
reach full species richness in the re-vegetation work.
Lisa said: ‘This winter we began the SPA by planting two
separate plots of 500 Banksia Marginata seedlings and
they have really taken off. So far most of the seedlings
have doubled in size and none have died, which is a great
result. We will continue to plant an additional 500 Banksia
Marginata seedlings in both the SPAs every year for the next
four years. We hope that in six to seven years the plants will be
mature enough that we can begin collecting their seeds so we
can grow many more of this great native plant in the future.’
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RAMBLER 3
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Aireys Inlet
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A Sample from Rambler 3
SENIOR CITS VERSION OF SOUND OF MUSIC
Hot water bottles and comfy old slippers
A good radiator and strong nail clippers
A nice sturdy mattress with good inner springs
These are a few of my favourite things
When my ears fail, and my eyes dim - when my
knees give pain
I simply remember my favourite things,
And then I feel good again
Some books with large print that the library sends,
Enough pension money to visit my friends
Some mail in my box, and a phone that still rings,
These are a few of my favourite things.
Why not try adding your own verse……..
The third edition of Melva Stott’s
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collected on her ramblings as a
town crier.
You’ll find this little book
interesting, amusing and a great
gift idea. Rambler 3 can be
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632 801.
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SUNDAY WARMTH Sunday warmth connections of love
lazy day filled with the chemistry of the raindrops on the
roof
the blue sky sneaking thru the ever-changing clouds of
change
take a moment, feel the touch, feel the love in the
moment of time between us
the energy flows inside and out the energy flows between
the touch of elements
the wind tells me a story the rain reminds me where I am
the warmth fills my heart with love
embrace the moment of time between us sweet nature,
for it is but only a moment
it is not fleeting, it is not gone, it has become a
permanent moment of natures love
Sunday warmth, I know you’ll be back with your ever
changing ways
embrace me once more
Simon Mills
ROMAN HOLIDAY
Breakfast on the balcony
Sunlight filters through the gnarled wisteria vine
Mauve petals still wet with early morning rain
drift slowly down, down
into the quiet courtyard below
Green palm fronds stretch upwards
screening stone stairways and wooden doorways
Above the rooftops of Rome
rise the green domes of distant landmarks
Outside the walled façade
the tourists and the locals mingle
Up here– the only sounds
Church bells
And my lover’s laughter.
Yvonne Schneider
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JAMES LOVERIDGE’S 1923 GRAF & STIFT MOTOR CAR MBJ
A N G L E S E A
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that set the world ablaze in the holocaust of
World War 1. The assassination of Franz
Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian
throne, set in motion a series of diplomatic
events that led to the outbreak of war in
Europe at the end of July 1914.
It was the ambition of Willy Stift to build big
cars of the highest quality regardless of cost,
while the Gräf brothers, Karl, Franz and
Heinrich, were the technical experts behind
this ambitious venture. In 1897 the Gräfs
built a voiturette with the engine in the
rear, but it was never manufactured
commercially. By the 1930s Gräf & Stift
had begun making trucks and buses, but
ceased car manufacturing in 1938.
Following the death of her husband in
1935, Mrs Bertha Loveridge kept the Graf
& Stift at 'Anglecrest' but it was not driven.
In May 1936 it was taken to Mt Gambier.
Mrs Loveridge donated the car to
the Scienceworks Museum in June
1938. She died in Ballarat in 1941.
There were no Loveridge children.
In 1923 business man James
Loveridge purchased a motor
car, something owned only by
the rich. James chose the Graf
& Stift (Sechs-zylinder Reise)
SR3 model of 1923, with a
7,745 cc, six-cylinder engine. It
was the “Rolls Royce” of the
newly founded motor car
industry. It was imported
without a body from Vienna,
Austria, by the Australian Motor
Co. The chassis & engine no.
was 2548. It cost about 5,000
pounds ($10,000). This was
when the T model Ford cost
550 pounds and 300 pounds
was considered a good annual
wage. James employed a
chauffer, Mr W J Allan, to drive
it for him.
Four years later James and his
wife Bertha moved to Anglesea,
where they built a very large
house which they called
Anglescrest. Their motor car
was then garaged permanently
at Anglescrest. The Loveridges
were well known in the town
and easily identified by their
house and motor car. The Graf
& Stift vehicle was fitted with an
open touring body but a closed
saloon body was subsequently
constructed and fitted in about
1934 by motor bodybuilders
Martin & King of High Street
Malvern.
Gräf & Stift was an Austrian
manufacturer of automobiles,
trucks, buses and trolleybuses,
from 1902 until 2001, latterly
as a subsidiary of MAN.
Founded in 1902 by the
brothers Franz, Heinrich and
Karl Gräf, and the investor,
Wilhelm Stift. Before the
Second World War, the
company was a well-known
manufacturer of luxury
automobiles, including the one
that famously took part in the
Assassination of Archduke
Franz Ferdinand. It was while
riding in a Gräf und Stift that
the Archduke Franz Ferdinand
was assassinated on 28 June
1914 at Sarajevo, the spark
Chauffer WJ Allan with the Graf & Stift
motor car when it had an open touring body
Mrs Loveridge with the car at Anglecrest
The 1923 Graf & Stift motor car as it is
today in the Scienceworks Museum, with
the closed saloon body
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GOOD SUMMER READS
Adult Reviews
Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan
At the height of the cold war beautiful Serena Frome is recruited to be a spy by her older lover. Her mission, 'Sweet Tooth', is to enlist Tom Haley, an inspiring young writer, to an fictional foundation where he will unwittingly contribute to the
Cold War (into which the Western world did pour hundreds of millions of dollars). In this honeycombed web of secrecy and confusion, Serena and Tom fall in love. Not wishing to give away the twists and intricacies of this subtle spy novel - suffice to say, in McEwan's own words,
that it plays fascinating 'games with perspective'.
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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn This is a thriller that creeps up on you. Amiable Nick Dunne meets and marries exotic New Yorker Amy; all seems ideal until they move down south to Nick's family and past. Amy's sudden disappearance leads us on an elaborate,
chilling chase. Is she dead or alive? And is Nick as guilty as he seems? Clever and well crafted with a finish that leaves you breathless. How well do we know our spouses and what makes a marriage? One of the best books of the year we can't praise it too highly.
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Teen Reviews Modern Day Nancy Drew....Ruby Redford: Take Your Last Breath by Lauren Child Thirteen year old spy Ruby Redford is back. In this wild ocean adventure, Ruby is tackling sharks, cut-throat pirates and giant tentacle sea
monsters. As if that's not enough, she still has the evil Count von Viscount to contend with and she still has to crack the case! Full of the imagination and humour we know and love from Lauren
Child, you won't be able to put Ruby Redford down.
Great for ages 9 plus.
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Awesome Boys Series...Brotherband 3 : The Hunters by John Flanagan
The latest instalment in the hugely popular Brotherband series certainly lives up to expec-tation.
Hal is at the helm of the Heron and hot on the trail of the thieving pirate Zavac.
Even if the brotherband survive the treacherous voyage, will they be able to defeat Zavac and reclaim their precious artefact? Full of adventure and wonderful characters, The Hunters has a won-derful pace to it and will keep you enthralled right to the end.
Great for ages 10 plus.
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ANGLESEA COMMUNITY GARDEN
ANGLESEA INCREDIBLE EDIBLES VEGETABLE GARDEN
Green fingers,
green beans, green
tomatoes!
There is much
activity at the
Community Garden,
located near the
Community House
in MacMillan Street. Spring and summer vegetables
are being planted as the last of the broad beans are
picked. The pumpkin and zucchini beds are starting to
fill and compost is being produced at a great rate.
We have an orchard with 19 fruit trees which will be
espaliered, a large asparagus bed, six strawberry
troughs, and 12 rhubarb barrels. Since April 2012, we
have installed and filled 45 corrugated iron tanks with
soil and vegetables and relocated 26 wooden garden
boxes; many of these are private gardens with some
for community planting.
On the first Saturday of the month, there is a
community working bee starting at 10am with a pizza
lunch or barbecue afterwards. You are most welcome
to come and join in the gardening fun!
The annual joining fee is $10 and $30 for your own
garden plot; however, at the moment there is a
waiting list for individual plots.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PRICE LIST
The following services and equipment are available at the
Community House:
PHOTOCOPYING
A4—20c a copy (15c own paper), 10c for groups (8c own paper)
Double sided 35c (30c own paper), 20c groups (15c own paper)
A3—30c a copy, 15c groups
Double sided 50c, 30c groups
LAMINATING
$1.50 per A4 sheet, $3.00 per A3 sheet
PLASTIC COMB BINDING
$4 per document bound
FACSIMILE
$1.00 for first page of fax, then 50c per page (overseas POA)
COMPUTER USE ROOM HIRE
$4.00 per hour, $2.00 concession Price on application
FURNITURE FOR HIRE
Folding trestle tables $5 each per day
All available at the
Anglesea & District Community House
5 McMillan Street — Entrance 4
Phone 5263 2116
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Solution on page 30
ACROSS
1. Muslim veil
4. Subdue (riot)
7. College certificate
8. Grave, …for
9. Led
12 No longer in style
15. Slenderness
17. Funeral vehicle
18. Shopping mall
21. Notorious affair
22. Nips with beak
23. Machine-driven
DOWN
1. Young in appearance
2. Coiffure
3. Understand
4. Dock
5. Messages to run
6. Pork cut
10. Lavished affection (on)
11. Hidden Supply
13. Deranged
14. Demonic
16 Cope
18. Stag-play item
19. Inquires
20. Sleep in tent
CROSSWORD
SUDOKU Solution to page 30
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The Place To Be? Anglesea
Naturally! As we rode our bikes
over the Russell bridge and out
of Coogoorah Park we were
delighted to have a guard of
honour -about 20 big black
cormorants were perched along
the railings on either side of us.
They peeled off as we went
through and circled around to
roost again.
Over in the Lions playground the re-vamped skate ramp is
ready for summer fun ... and gone is the moat that was
around it providing a winter haven for the happy little frogs
that serenaded all who passed by.
We have been hosting an uninvited lodger in our garage
where I keep costumes and props. When a possum was
bowled over down our street I was hoping it might be our
boarder. But that evening I discovered that the possum
that had turned it's toes up in the gutter was not ours; for
the persistent little beggar had gained entry again. Stan
was put on the case, and for the umpteenth time he
reckoned he had got it beaten. The next day we found
that in death the possum's position in the world had been
raised, for it was then resting on it's back on the nature
strip.... clutching a green beer bottle to it's lips! Some
other species of nocturnal wanderers had apparently
intervened overnight. (And yes, we did finally turn our
garage into Fort Knox. Sorry if our boarder has now taken
up lodgings at your place.)
It should have been a headline: Rescue In Anglesea. It all
came about after a class of novice anglers attracted a
flock of cormorants out after a free meal of burley and
bait. One of the birds was hooked on the wing and the line
was cut leaving the unfortunate bird trailing about 6m of
line. Soon after two astute canoeists discovered the
cormorant hopelessly tangled up in low tree branches just
above the water. They sought the help of Fisherman Tom
in Bingley Parade and these three heroes were able to
remove the offending hook. Well done, to the trusty trio!
0447 772 793
Have you seen the book produced by Pru and Graeme
Weber? "The Grand Challenge" is much more than a history
of the Anglesea Recreation & Sports Club. Thorough
research provides readers with a comprehensive account of
the history of Anglesea and district as well; and has brought
to life the people who developed this area. All this is
augmented with a wonderful pictorial record. Every home in
Anglesea should have one. There are still some copies
available at the Anglesea Newsagency, so don't miss out;
there will not be a reprint.
My daughter, Kate, who is known to a lot of you, is now
driving a Roller! If you want to know how she got it you'll
have to ask me.
I'd like to say thank you to NewsAngle for running the short
story competition which encourages people to 'have a go'. I
was informed of the results during the Olympic Games and
was pleased to find I'd taken silver and bronze. When I was
a teenager it was my intention to write The Great Australian
Novel. Now I prefer something short and on the lighter side;
so, sometime in the future I might get around to writing The
Great Australian Short Story. Writing is a great way to communicate with people, and if I can raise a smile for my readers then I'm happy.
Keep Smiling! Melva Stott
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each day in January, showcases the Art House at its best.
Activities for children (and often parents too) keep everyone
busy. They range from painting, to mosaics, china painting,
card making, mask decorating, and whatever the kids dream
up on the way. Volunteers from among the 230 members
help with activities - this is not a child-minding service, but
an opportunity for kids to interact with their parents and
enjoy some art and craft activities together.
Next time you drive through Anglesea, take a drive down
Cameron Road, and find out for yourself what is happening
behind the Art House doors.
Liz Clark
ANGLESEA ART HOUSE EC
If you’ve never travelled along Cameron Road, you won’t
have seen the Art House, and this is a place you shouldn’t
miss. It is our town’s secret treasure house. When you
look at it, it looks like a big tin shed with a fish on the wall.
However, it is far more than this. The shed was originally
the Scout hall, and when it was no longer required for
scouting activities, it was earmarked to be pulled down.
Some enterprising community members convinced the
Shire that it should be retained for use as an art facility,
and so the Art House was born. The fish on the front wall
is very beautiful, skilfully crafted. It was given to the Art
House after the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne and
looks as if it has always been part of the decor.
Inside the red doors is a power house of various activities.
The walls and shelves are adorned with local art and craft
works – framed and unframed paintings, pottery,
jewellery, glass, mosaics, textiles, postcards and many
varied crafts. All works are by local artists and are for sale
at affordable prices.
During the year the Art House holds demonstrations and
workshops, en plein air painting sessions, classes in many
areas of art- watercolour, life drawing, pastel and oil
painting, mosaics, glass fusing, and members are kept
aware of all activities through a quarterly newsletter. The
Queen’s Birthday weekend Anglesea Art exhibition is
organised through the Art House. The Kids’ Art Bash, held
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COMMUNITY BANK UPDATE
The community contributions of our Company extend beyond donations and sponsorships. Our staff and directors assist or partner with many local groups and organizations along with returning more than $110,000 in sponsorship to the following due to our customer support
1st Inverleigh Cub Scouts 1st Winchelsea Scout Group Aireys Inlet Business &Tourism Assoc Anglesea & Aireys Inlet Foodlink Anglesea & District CFA Anglesea RSL Anglesea & District Community House Anglesea Bowling Club Anglesea Football Club - Juniors Anglesea Men's Shed Anglesea Cancer Council Anglesea Primary School Anglesea Skate Park Barwon Park Mansion Birregurra Community Group-Festival Deans Marsh Pioneer Festival Birregurra Primary School Cancer Council Vic (Moriac Girls Night In) CFA Coastal Group Deans Marsh Community Cottage Freshwater Creek Kyokushin Karate Geelong Ostomy Foundation Inverleigh Kindergarten Leigh Fest Committee Lions Club of Anglesea Lorne Aireys P. School Lorne Spinners-Murray to Moyne Neighbourhood Watch The MoriYAK Inc W&D Business & Tourism Assoc Winch Men's Shed Winchelsea Community House Winchelsea Festival Birregurra Golf Club Winchelsea Primary School Belbrae Primary School Fair Anglesea Football & Netball Club CanToo Fund Raiser Upper Barwon Landcare Alex Jupp Appeal
Winchelsea Horticultural & Garden Show Moriac & District Playgroup Winchelsea Festival Winchelsea Uniting Church Leighdale Pony Club Trick or Treat Kids Feast Winchelsea Girl Guides Anglesea Kindergarten Make A Wish Foundation Lorne P-12 College Winchelsea Youth Project Inverleigh Primary School Lorne Kindergarten PAN Inc Lorne Business & Tourism Assoc Lorne Aireys P-12 College-Drama Festival Anglesea Music festival Angair Inc. Festival Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Marsh Lorne Community Hospital-Men’s Health Modda Football & netball Club Moriac Primary School Winchelsea Tennis club WFNC - Junior Football Club
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PREVIEW OF NEW COURSES AT THE COMMUNITY HOUSE
A brand new course providing an opportunity for anyone interested in design to develop skills in design principles, gain an awareness of the history and benefit of art and design to our culture, express creative ideas, become familiar with the theory of principles and elements of art and design and apply those principles to creative outcomes.
Using materials and tools of art and design you will create a folio of design development exercises and a mood board layout, produce a journal of learning and complete an assignment.
Until recently relocating to the Surf Coast, tutor Jenny Darling was the Co-ordinator of Principles and Elements in Foundation Studies Art and Design at RMIT in Melbourne and has taught many design courses in a community context.
Vintage fashion, clothes swapping and restyling is a great way to get the latest look and liven up your wardrobe on a budget.
The course will cover basic sewing skills, researching fashion trends and fashion history, designing and constructing garments, principles of display and will culminate in conducting a fashion event.
Along the way you will improve communication and planning skills, develop problem solving strategies and gain an understanding of the principles of design which can be applied to various scenarios.
DESIGN BASICS
Term 1
VINTAGE FASHION
DESIGN & RESTYLING
Term 2
CHECK OUT THE COURSE GUIDES FOR TERM 1 & 2 IN 2013 FOR THESE AND
OTHER COURSES COMING UP IN THE NEW YEAR
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SUSAN REILLY AND AIREYS 8 COASTAL RETREAT YS
However I shall go back to the beginning of the
fascinating couple of hours I spent talking to Susan
about how she got to this point in her life. Susan was
born in Perth where she lived until the age of 12. The
family then moved to Melbourne because of her father’s
work commitments. She attended Methodist Ladies
College, and on leaving school did a course at William
Angliss with the idea of working in the hospitality
industry. However her focus changed to physical
education and she attended Frankston Teachers
College, qualifying as a primary school teacher. When
she completed her course she was one of the only two
graduates selected that year for a two year posting at
Somers Camp, which she remembers as an unusual, but
rewarding experience.
In 1973 she went overseas, travelling with two friends
from her year at William Angliss. They travelled
extensively around Europe. She tells me she was married
in Italy, a young woman in her early twenties with no
family present, but ‘four Aussies and 13 priests attending
the celebrations at the Propaganda Fide College in
Rome.’ The college was situated behind the Vatican City
and the highlight for Susan and husband Michael was
the audience they had with Pope Paul VI.
When Susan came home she and her husband opened a
business in Boronia called ‘At Home’ and she taught at
Merton Hall until the birth of her first child - son Troy.
During the years that followed there were many business
ventures and two more children, daughters Eliza and
Lucindah. Susan spoke about the 100 year old cottage in
WWhere do I start? I am standing upstairs, in the
simply, but beautifully furnished living room of the
accommodation offered by Aireys 8 Coastal Retreat,
looking westward across Painkalac Creek to the distant
Otways and the ocean. Views from the bedroom window
also show a vista of turbulent white capped waves, and
I have that wonderful feeling of being outside whilst
being inside.
Touches of red throughout the apartment include the
flowers in the pot plant on the dining table, and a small
painting of an Oriental lady, which Susan tells me is her
own work, above the bedside table. The Chinese
hanging on the living room wall is a gift from her son,
who has been resident in China these last 15 years.
This is all part of the luxury accommodation Susan Reilly
is offering, together with the facility to take advantage of
specialized massage treatments. A quirky touch is the
Massage Menu available for guests, a list of treatments
which includes ‘The Power of 8’ — Susan tells me the
number 8 has special significance in both Buddhist and
Chinese traditions. This treatment uses the Cranial-
Sacral Therapy that she has acquired qualifications in
over the last 10 years, and is so enthusiastic about.
Susan has recently completed a Business Certificate IV
in Small Business Management with BRACE in Geelong
that has helped to bring to fruition her dream of further
using her skills in this beautiful environment. She says
‘It was very, very beneficial and I would encourage
anyone proposing to start a small business to do the
course first.’
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Appointments Fridays 3.00 - 5.30pm
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Vermont that they purchased, an old
farmhouse which they did up. During
those early years of her marriage she
and her husband worked hard, rearing
a young family and running furniture
and gift shops, combined with various
food outlets. Anyone living in the
Eastern suburbs of Melbourne in the
late 70s may remember Pizzaz 2 in
Templestowe, a gift and gourmet food
shop. Susan says that pre Christmas
‘we were up at 4.30 am unpacking – it
was such a busy, popular shop.’
Harrolds in Mentone was another such
enterprise. There again, they sold
furniture and also had an ice creamery
at the front. Her pride and joy however
was the Old Cool Store in Merricks
North, the realisation of a vision Susan
had had about selling art and craft in
an old barn. ‘Art and craft is my
passion,’ she told me and this
opportunity was a dream come true.
The Old Cool Store was a hive of
industry during the 10 years she ran it
– holding 12 exhibitions a year and
running innumerable workshops during
that period. It was hard to sell when
the time came.
Circumstances had changed and with
the children now at secondary school a
move was made from Mornington to Mt
Eliza. This was to be a turning point in
Susan’s life. She decided to do a
course in massage. This was to be
another of the great passions in her
life. After doing an advanced two year
course at Monash she started work at
the Beach End Medical Centre in
Mornington, further enhancing her
skills in alternative therapies over the
next 10 years. During this period she
also taught at the Rosebud TAFE whilst
opening her own clinic at the Mt Eliza
home. When in 2000 Susan moved
to Aireys Inlet she continued to
commute to Mornington for a while
and no doubt there are clients who
still come from further afield than the
Great Ocean Road to see her now.
An article in the local paper in May
this year would have made those who
do not know Susan Reilly aware of the
amazing achievements she has had in
the last few years competing in Life
Saving Championships, both local and
international. Susan told me she has
memories of winning a medal for
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swimming as a 12 year old in Subiaco but didn’t actually
learn to surf until 12 years ago in Bali. Her dad, however,
had been a surfer in his younger days and was among
those involved in the Black Sunday rescues at Bondi
Beach in February 1938. He would be proud to see the
array of bronze, silver and gold medals Susan has won
here and overseas – Italy in 2004, Germany in 2008
were some that caught my eye as I sat drinking coffee and
listening to Susan talk about what has never ceased to be
a full and interesting life.
When Susan first moved to the Great Ocean Road she
was involved in the setting up and running of Club Lorne –
a facility based at the Lorne Surf Lifesaving Club. Here
she learnt new skills while she worked with young people
in an environment that was perhaps reminiscent of her
early days at Somers. Over the next 10 years she gave
surfing lessons to hundreds of children in the many school
groups that came to Lorne. Susan is now a member of
the Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club which enabled her to
compete in team events for the first time at the November
World Championships in Adelaide. Surprisingly enough
she still finds time to pop in at the Aireys 3231
Community Garden, a project she was instrumental in
getting off the ground a couple of years ago.
Travel is still a very big part of Susan Reilly’s life, for her
sport, her work and sometimes just to enjoy time with one
or other of her children. In 2010 she went to Turkey and
received her Masters in Reiki, staying to work for a time in
the Swiss Hotel in Gocek until she said ‘the gypsy in me
came home.’ Susan runs workshops in Reiki and
Lymphatic Drainage at her home in Aireys and hopes one
day to take a group back to Turkey to obtain their Masters
in Reiki there. She tells me ‘I’m getting more and more
passionate about community in general,’ and plans a trip
to Tasmania in February to ‘learn about the herbs at
Pindari Farm in Launceston.’
Since her initial training in the late 1980’s Susan has
constantly upskilled, and her education through the Upledger
Institute in the techniques used to detect and correct
imbalances in the cranio sacral system have her more
enthused than ever. She is currently in the process of
becoming accredited in TRE – trauma release exercise – and
these techniques will further the range of therapies and
treatments available to her clients. Among those who benefit
from her skills are the mums of disabled children who attend
Kids Plus in Geelong - a charitable organisation that provides
free treatment to babies and children with cerebral palsy -
under ‘a planned programme to provide care for the mums
while the children are being treated.’ That perhaps is a
story of its own.
Susan Reilly is grateful for the wonderful opportunities in her
life. Her motto, she says, is ‘SEIZE THE DAY.’ She believes
young people today need to be taught by example and her
achievements in the different facets of her life should be an
inspiration to us all.
Susan is contactable on 0431519119 or via
[email protected] - she has a Facebook page and
is a member of the Linkedin site.
AIREYS 8 COASTAL RETREAT
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In1998 Peter & Pam decided to“re-tree” to Anglesea and
slow down after 25 years in the nursery and landscaping
industry.
That 25 years involved building a nursery in Albert Park,
designing and constructing some of the finest residential
gardens in Melbourne and as far afield as Mt Macedon
and Phillip Island – gardens from 50 square metres to
500 acres. An amazing experience!
The McGains have a long association with
Anglesea. Peter has been a member of Anglesea Surf
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The “plan” was to build a small wholesale nursery, paint
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In 1998 Peter &
Pam decided to
“re-tree” to
Anglesea and
slow down after
25 years in the
nursery and
landscaping
industry.
That 25 years involved building a nursery in Albert
Park, designing and constructing some of the finest
residential gardens in Melbourne and as far afield
as Mt Macedon and Phillip Island – gardens from 50
square metres to 500 acres. An amazing
experience!
The McGains have a long association with
Anglesea. Peter has been a member of Anglesea
Surf Life Saving Club since 1963, rowed surfboats as
well as being “the big nipper” for a time.
The “plan” was to build a small wholesale nursery,
paint water colours and go fishing. What happened
to the plan?
In 1999 people started coming in the gate, behind
the big green fence in the industrial estate, so Peter
opened to the public on Saturdays; then Saturday
and Sunday, then the rest is history. The nursery
became successful and the retirement was put on
hold. In 2004 they
decided to add an
organic food store to
compliment the
nursery, having seen
the combination of
plants and food,
successfully done in the
UK and France.
Using their previous
formula of “Supply the
best and the people will
come” - the food store
continues to grow with
an ever increasing range of produce.
Since the opening in 1998 customers have been asking
the McGains to serve coffee - “Where’s the Café?” was
the call. Finally they have stopped resisting and in late
November this has come to fruition.
The Café has a simple philosophy, fresh seasonal,
quality ingredients, friendly customer service in a
relaxed and tranquil environment. The coffee and tea
are sourced from Coffee Cartel in Geelong (best coffee
in Victoria), the milk from Schulz in Timboon (winner of
many awards) and the rest is the ‘Best of the Best’.
If you haven’t been there before, discover one of the
hidden jewels on the Surf Coast.
Simply amazing.!
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BIRD OF THE MONTH MBJ
BOWER BIRD
Just out of Aireys Inlet are bowerbirds that have been
entertaining the locals with their antics as they perform their
courtship rituals.
Bowerbirds are best known
for their unique courtship
behaviour, where males build
a structure and decorate it
with sticks and brightly
coloured objects in an
attempt to attract a mate.
They are
know for
their
collection
of blue
articles
which
they
decorate
their nest
with. Blue
pegs,
pieces of
plastic and other things disappear from
houses. The Aireys Inlet bowerbirds have
been visiting the Aireys Community
Garden and attacking any blue green
vegetable leaves. While interesting to
watch they can be very annoying.
The bowerbirds are distributed
throughout Australia and New Guinea ,
with eight species endemic to Australia.
Although their distribution is centred
around the tropical regions some species
extend into central, western and south
eastern Australia. The species we see at
Aireys Inlet are the Satin Bowerbird.
Bowerbirds occupy a range of different
habitats, including rainforest, eucalyptus
and acacia forest, and shrublands. At
Aireys Inlet they enjoy the light
shrublands as well as the gardens and
crops of the area.
Bowerbirds make up the bird family
Ptilonorhynchidae. These are medium to
large-sized passerines, ranging from the
Golden Bowerbird at 22 centimetres and
70 grams to the Great Bowerbird at 40
centimetres and 230 grams. The satin
bowerbird is 27-33 centimetres and 150
grams.
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The male Bowerbird is a glossy black/blue bird with blue
eyes. The female is a brown/green bird, her chest has
brown scalloping. Like the male she has blue eyes.
Bowerbirds breed in spring.
Their diet consists mainly of fruit but may also include
insects (especially for nestlings), flowers, nectar and
leaves. The Satin Bowerbirds are often considered
agricultural pests as they like to feed on fruit and
vegetable crops.
If your blue pegs have disappeared, they may just have
been taken by a bowerbird.
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COMMUNITY BILLBOARD A free community service, 52 632 116
*** CLUB DIRECTORY *** Anglesea Community Vegetable Garden
Winsome Coutts 0413 946 343 Anglesea Cricket Club Andrew McAuley 5263 1256 Aireys Inlet & District Association
Anne Porter
5289 6754
ANGAIR
5263 1085 (office)
Art House (Surf Coast)
Pat McKenzie
0418 179554 Bowling Club, Anglesea
Ian Bruce
5263 3839
Cancer Council, Surf Coast
Margo Davey
5263 3276 CFA
Barry Davidson
5263 1293
Community Garden 3231
Aireys Inlet
Terrence Hoffmann
0438 533 346
Cricket Club, Anglesea
Mark Stoneham
0419 591745
Family History Group
Pat Hughes
5289 6686
Football Club Anglesea Ian Poulton
0438 208 423
Golf Club, Anglesea
5263 1582
Historical Society
Bruce Bodman
5263 1249
Horse Riding Club
Jenny Baker
0413 041 439
Lions Club of Anglesea
David Morris
5263 3085
Lioness Club of Anglesea
Dawn Newton
0428 632206
Men’s Shed
Bob Dwyer
5263 3004
Motor Yacht Club, Anglesea
John O’Connor
0408 305 617
Netball Club, Anglesea
Megan Lourey
O402 475 299
Platypus Toy Library
Amanda George
0421 791803
Playgroup, Anglesea
Sophie Stickland
0428 571 790
To make changes to the details of your organisation
telephone us on 5263 2116 or Email:
Probus (Surf Coast) Doreen Titter 5263 3220 Red Cross, Aireys Inlet/Anglesea
Barbara Morrissy
5263 1304
RSL
Angie Marchment
5263 3494
Ladies Singing Group Marjorie Hanson
5263 1998
Senior Citizens John Mulder 5263 2007
Surf Life Saving Club, Anglesea
5263 1107 (office)
Aireys Inlet
and Anglesea Unit
of Red Cross
presents a tribute to Artie
Shaw featuring the David
Gardener Swing Quartet
at Aireys Pub on
Sunday 3 March
at 2.30-5.00 pm.
Light refreshments
provided, and drinks at
bar prices. Tickets Phyllis
5289 6870,
CANCER COUNCIL
AGM Monday 25 March
2.30 pm Guest Speaker
Enquiries Margo 5263 3276
SAUSAGE SIZZLE Anglesea Shopping
Centre 19 JANUARY
Adults $6.00
Children under 10
$4.00
Anglesea Regatta Community event
New Years Day 2013 Anglesea Riverbank near the Visitor
Information Centre Join in the New Years Day festivities at the
Riverbank Market, watch rowing crews race our 100 year old boats down the river and
even enter a crew! No experience required, open to all ages.
Entries from 10.00 am and racing from 12.00 noon.
AUSTRALIA DAY BREAKFAST Sponsored by the Lions Club of Anglesea
8.00 am - 10.00 am Saturday 26 January
On the Riverbank, near the Information Centre
Bacon, eggs, sausages & toast With tea or coffee
Entertainment - Australian Music
ANGLESEA RIVERBANK MARKETS
New Years Day 2012 Organised by Anglesea Primary School
Sunday 6 January Organised by Anglesea Primary School
Sunday 13 January Organised by Lions Club of Anglesea
Sunday 10 March Organised by Anglesea Football Club
Sunday 31 March Organised by Anglesea & District Community House
Anglesea Art House Cameron Road, Anglesea
Kids Art Bash Every day in January 10.00 am-4.00pm Painting from $5. Other activities include paint and bollards. Just turn up. Workshops will be painting frames, canvas boards, placemats, china, also masks and card making.
Bookings need to be made at the Art House
or telephone Gwyn on 5267 2995 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
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ANGLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL ANGLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL
PREP/ONE BREAKFAST AT CAMP WILKIN
Term four has been a very busy term at Anglesea Primary School. Apart from lots of personal
goals being achieved in learning , there have been many extra curricula activities.
These activities have included Prep—2 Athletics Sports, Neighbourhood Watch Day, Annual
Walkathon, “Injury Free” Day, Sovereign Hill Camp, Nippers Carnival, Beach Safety and Awareness
Program , Prep/One breakfast at Camp Wilkin, ICT conference etc.
The Parents Club and School Council have also conducted two very successful fundraisers - the
Riverbank Market and the Big Night Out.
Below are some photos from some of the great learning activities held during term 4.
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ANGLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL CONTINUED
PREP/ONE BREAKFAST AT CAMP WILKIN
YEAR 5/6 CAMP SOVEREIGN HILL
Students at our school
have had a very
successful year. We are
proud of the families and
friends of our school who
have helped in many,
many ways to enhance
the learning experiences
for our students. It is truly
a community school
where the Anglesea
community takes an
active part.
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AIREYS INLET CAMPUS - LORNE P-12 COLLEGE
After many years of fundraising we were all very happy to hear that
our support of our Ethiopian World Vision child, Ashenafi, had
enabled him to complete his schooling and provided him with a
brighter future. Our support over the years also provided funds for
development projects to improve the living standards of all members
of his community. This year the Junior School Council was delighted
to begin the sponsorship of a new child through World Vision. Like
Ashenafi, Misgnae lives with his family in Ethiopia. He is only seven
years old, but hardship has made his little face appear much older
and sadder.
Money raised through Chill Out Tuesdays, Warm Wednesdays and
through the sale of our eggs has enabled us to continue our support
of Misgnae, as well as continue to implement further improvements
in our ability to operate as a more sustainable school. After paying for
the installation of a new rainwater tank to service the vegetable
garden and chook shed, councillors worked hard to raise the
money to purchase a pump for this tank to make access to and
use of this water supply easier and more effective.
It’s always great to get feedback from those who benefit from our
efforts. One of our favourite organisations to support in recent
years has been The Outpost, which supplies thousands of meals
and much needed friendship to many homeless people in
Geelong. Last year we raised money to help provide Christmas
Dinner and a bit of Christmas cheer for these people, and were
delighted to receive a letter telling us how our much appreciated
money was spent – Plum Puddings and a Christmas haircut for all
the regulars. Our recent cake stall was a great success and we
hope the money raised will be able to do the same for other needy
people living on the streets this Christmas.
We hope that they, and all of you, have a happy Christmas, and
we thank you to all for your continued support of our group.
The Aireys Inlet School Fair On Saturday 3 November the Aireys Inlet School Fair was held. This year the fair was co-ordinated by Fay Valcanis, who did an amazing job bringing it all together. We had lots of great rides, but the favourite ride for everyone was the Aqua Orbs. The other rides included the Jumping Castle, Giant Slide, The Bungy Run, Mini-golf, Plate Smashing and the Lions Club Train. Food favourites were the chocolate fountain, pizza cooked in our school pizza oven, lollies of course, fried rice and fairy floss. There was some pretty fantastic entertainment on the music stage as well, thanks to The Beachniks, The Pompanikles (a
Grade 4 boys band), Audrey Morgan, Yasmin Hanmer, Zoe and Jason Culton, The Jelly Bean Brothers (Prep and Grade 2 boys), Jasper Girvan, Gem Switajewski, and Barb Noelker. The Silent Auction was really good compared to previous years because this year it made $5800, which is really good. The very successful Surf Shop was organised by Flynn Calder, Griffin Brown, Asher Lens, Tom Kaye and Mr Hurst, who were assisted by classmates Bailey Russell, Reif Dickinson – Clark, Isabella Tronc-Smits and Wylie Fox, and parents Ben Calder and Marcus Lens. They made a pretty good contribution with takings of $310. The rides made $4,445, the raffle $4,036.90, and the pizzas made $1,218.90. Altogether, the fair made $20,246.72 for our school – a great effort by the whole community.
Report by Zac Briffa and Jesse Stapleton Grade 4
INDIGO, SAM, LACHIE, NOAH, NINA, TASHI, ISSIE,
CALVIN, FINN, AUDREY & LUCY
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The elections are now well and truly
over and we thank Jim Tutt for his many
years of service. On the Council we
have welcomed six new Councillors
across the Wards. We also have a new
Mayor, Libby Coker. For the new
Councillors it has been a blur as we
come up to speed on the protocols,
governance and then the all
encompassing issues of our Shire. The
column had been previously provided
by Jim and now, as your Ward
Councillors, Libby and I will share the
load and hopefully keep you informed
and perhaps occasionally amused.
Our first official event for Anglesea was
the opening of the Surf Coast Walk on
the Melbourne Cup weekend. This walk
is 44 km from Torquay through to
Fairhaven, with Anglesea providing the
well-earned break mid-way. It is a great
track along the coast and cliff tops and
I’m sure it will be popular with visitors
and residents alike. New signage and
well graded tracks means it will be near
impossible to get lost.
The Anglesea Skate Park official
opening is on December 9 and will be a
vibrant event for the young and young
at heart. On the eastern side of the
river, this and the Playspace @ the
Riverbank and Boardwalk works on the
western side, will provide our
community and visitors with some great
play areas. The works on the western
side should be completed by
Christmas. Minor works will also be
done at the bottom of Noble Street to
provide a safer crossing for pedestrians
to the Riverbank area.
The draft Anglesea Structure Plan has
been on the Council website for some
time now and it is open for public
comment and consultation. This plan
was developed through community
engagement and drop in sessions were
held late November. Comments are
being received through to mid-
December and we hope you will take
the opportunity to review and provide
feedback or concerns through to
Council Officers.
In Aireys Inlet, an extension to the
Aireys Inlet Community Centre that
includes much-needed storage space
that will double as a back-stage area
for performances has been completed.
Council and the Anderson Roadknight
Committee of Management have jointly
funded the project.
Work is also continuing on the Aireys-
Fairhaven Link Pathway, which will
improve pedestrian safety significantly
for all. The exposed aggregate path will
run from the Aireys bottom shops to
Lialetta Road in Fairhaven with
landscaping, resting spots with timber
decks and improvements to bus
shelters included. This $676,000
project is scheduled to be finished in
autumn next year.
Early December I am holding my first
Councillor @ the Club session. This
session is designed to give you the
opportunity to talk with me about
anything in the Ward that concerns you,
ideas that you might have for our
Community and information generally
on the working of Council. Another
session will be held in January on
Monday January 14 between 2.00 and
4.00 pm, so drop in for a chat and
perhaps a cool drink. I hope to make
this a regular monthly session for the
community.
Lastly I would like to take this
opportunity to thank you for your
support in electing me. I hope to serve
you well over the next few years. My
first few weeks have been very hectic
and I haven’t been able to get to all the
events that I would have liked to. Over
the next few months Libby and I hope
to get to all of our Community Groups
and Associations and I look forward to
meeting many more of you.
Councillor Margot Smith
Margot Smith Libby Coker
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Trinity Uniting Church
St Christopher’s Catholic Church
St Aidan’s Church, Aireys Inlet
Anglican Sunday morning 8.00 am, Holy Communion Contact Torquay Vicarage 5261 5558
Coffee, Chat & Get Together: 10.00 am 1st Friday of the month - all welcome
Catholic Mass: 6.30 pm Saturday (during daylight saving time)
During January mass at Aireys Inlet Hall Father Wally Tudor 5237 6782
Uniting Church Service: Worship on Sunday at 10:30 am
Rev Helen Robinson 0408 527 521
Located in Camp Road, Anglesea
Saturday Evening Mass: 6.30 pm during Daylight Saving time
Parish Priest Fr. Linh Tran Phone 5243 9891
Anglesea Baptist Church
Church: Anglesea Baptist Church meets at the Uniting Church in Murch Crescent at 10.45 am each Sunday
Sunday School: Known as Waves, Sunday School runs during school terms as part of the worship service
Bible Studies: Are run during the week. For more information contact Pastor James Lewis on 5263 2744
Youth Group: For Years 7 - 12, contact Michael 0411 574 022
Further Information: Pastor James Lewis can be contacted at Seaside Seconds, 71 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea
Phone 5263 2744 Email: [email protected]
Web page: www.angleseabaptist.org.au
Opportunity Shop: 71 Great Ocean Road, open Monday to Saturday 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Ph 5263 1687
Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, Anglesea
Church: Murch Crescent, near the bridge, and overlooking the Anglesea River
Sunday morning: Worship is at 9.00 am All welcome
Communion service on the second Sunday of each month
2nd Wednesday: 10:30 am, Holy Communion, followed by 11.00 am
The church is open for prayer from 10.00 am
All are welcome
4th Wednesday 1:30 pm, Afternoon Ladies Fellowship
Bellbrae Worship
Service: 11.00 am Sundays
Bellbrae Op Shop: Open: Thurs, Fri, Sat
Minister: Rev. Helen Robinson 0408 527 521
Located on the corner of Main Street and Camp Road (on the hill behind the public telephones)
Sunday Service: Holy Communion 9.15am.
Christmas Day 9.15 am Tuesday Service: Eucharist 10.30 am on 3rd Tuesday at Blue Cross Nursing Home — all welcome
Anglesea Ladies Fellowship: Second Wednesday each month. 2.00 pm at Church of Transfiguration
Parish Priest: Torquay Vicarage 5261 5558
Anglesea Combined Churches Services
The four Christian churches of Anglesea combine four times a year to share in worship. On Sunday 3 February the
churches will combine at 10.00 am to celebrate worship together at The Trinity Uniting Church, Murch Crescent,
Anglesea The service will be hosted by the Baptist Church
Everyone is welcome to share in this combined service
Enquiries Rev. James Lewis ph 5263 2744
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EXCITEMENT AT LAS LOMAS, PERU MS
It has been an eventful time on the hill at Las Lomas. On
31 October the official application for registration of the
school was submitted to the Education Department of Peru.
It is with thanks to all the generous people of Anglesea that
the school has been renovated to a standard that would be
acceptable for a school to comply with all the requirements
of the Peruvian government.
It began with the fantastic work begun in March when the
group from Anglesea built an extension onto the existing
building on the Hill. That was a real labour of love by some
very dedicated people under the expert guidance from
builder and former resident of Anglesea, Paul Messer. The
vision was captured by
many and we were able
to raise the required
amount of money to
complete the structure
of the school building,
with the very
successful fundraiser –
the ‘Christmas in July’
function held here in
Anglesea. The hard
work of appointing architects, builders and other
tradesmen, to fulfil the government requirements, has
been conducted by a dedicated local, Luis Yepez, in
Peru. It is an incredible achievement to have the building
completed in such a short amount of time. The application
required up to 200 separate documents, supporting the
actual application form.
The school is now entering the final stage of completion
which includes the electrical wiring, painting the inside,
constructing the play equipment and furnishing the three
classrooms and facilities for the students and staff.
We are very optimistic that the school will be approved and
that it will be operational and ready to commence classes at
the beginning of the school year in March 2013.
It is hoped that we can organise a volunteer program where
people from Australia and other English speaking countries
can give several weeks to participate in a program providing
English studies to the children on the Hill. It is such an
important opportunity to provide the
skills to enable the children and
some adults to lift out of the poverty
they live in now.
Congratulations to all the people
involved in this wonderful project to
support less fortunate people than
ourselves, in the country across the
Pacific Ocean, PERU.
Anyone interested in supporting the project in Peru either
financially or in a volunteer capacity, can contact
Margaret Sheehan on 52 633 571 mob. 0407 971 508
Jan Morris on 52 633 085 mob. 0448 526 311
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