FreeDECEMBER 2010

email: localextradesk@yahoo.com.au MOB. 0432 128 445

Explore the West Gippsland Hinterland Drive

Local Extra

Look Who’s New Woodside GiftInaugural Event

Seal Diving Adventures at Sipidan Island

Summer HolidaysStay and Play

Summer HolidaysStay and Play

registered Gippsland footballer or netballer can be entered by their club. What is the cost?Entry is only $10 for adults and $5 for kids- $25 for families of 2 adults and 2 kids- all people are encouraged to make a gold coin donation to the McGrath Foundation on entry- our official charity! Are there any special drawcards for the public?Commonwealth Games and Olympic Medallist Sally Pearson will be running at the event- she is our official ambassador. She will be running in both the mens and womens gifts.

Explore

Styles@Jackls Lane

Clothing and Accessories245 Commercial Rd, Yarram Ph 5182 6009

Rosedale ButchersFor Quality Meats and

Homemade Small Goods

Neville and Debbie32 Prince Street, Rosedale

Ph 5199 2210

Private beastsPacked and Frozen

225 Commercial Rd, Yarram Ph 5182 6266

For all your fishing and

camping needs

Yarram Bargain Centre

Yarram Bargain Centre

Award Winning BakeryOpen 7 Days

222 Commercial Rd,Yarram Ph 5182 6488

Yarram Bakery

FeDeraL COFFee PaLaCe

Breakfast - Lunch - DinnerCoffee - Cakes - Cookies

Open Fire - Gift Shop

Open for Dinner by appointment

OPEN 7 DAYS 9-5

305 Commercial Road, Yarram Ph 5182 6942

YARRAM PHARMACY199 Commercial Rd

Yarram

Ph 5182 5005

Yarram RosebankTourist Park

Phone 5182 5063375 Commercial Road, Yarram

www.yarramrosebanktouristpark.com.au

Meals 7 days a week

The inaugural Woodside Gift is just around the corner, and promises to be an event full of excitment, endurance and fun. The Local Extra asked Clint Hillas, event organiser a few questions. These are his replies.

How did the Woodside Gift come about?Gippsland was identified as an area that did not possess a great sporting event. With athletics being a sleeping giant in this country, we decided (East Coast Events) to run an Athletics Gift in Gippsland. The reason Woodside was chosen- it is a destination- a pristine beach, a pub and a beautiful running surface. It is also surrounded

by neighbouring bigger towns such as Sale, Traralgon, Yarram and Morwell. How will the Gift be beneficial for Gippsland?The Gift will bring in a number of financial benefits to the area with over 600 athletes and their families and friends coming in to the area. We would expect such as things as accommodation venues, restaurants etc to really benefit. We will also be employing local suppliers and local staff to work the event providing a further economic benefit. What sponsors are helping out?We are delighted to have Mitsubishi on board as our major sponsor- this has been under the Gippsland

Mitsubishi Dealers banner- we have also signed the NAB, Toms Cap Winery, Brooks Sportswear, Mayos Body Shop, PRIME TV, Coca-Cola, Teal Financial, Crocmedia, The Yarram District and Health Service and the Woodside Hotel. What events are you running?There will be eleven professional athletics races as part of the day and these are part of the Official Victorian Athletic League Season (VAL). The feature races of the day will be the 120 metre gifts for both Men and Women. Their will also be races for the quickest footballer and netballer in Gippsland. Who can participate?Registered VAL athletes can participate – register at www.val.org.au. Any

WHAT’S ON OVER THIS SUMMER?

Saturday 11 DecemberToschie and Corina

FREE ENTERTAINMENT

Monday 13 DecemberHam and Turkey Spins

Save on your Xmas Shopping

Friday 24 DecemberSeafood Spins

After normal Members Draw and Spins

Friday 31 DecemberNew Years Eve Dinner

Let the ever popular “Cool Change” entertain you. $25 per head including 3 course meal. Bookings essential

Ph 5182 5399

Onsite Vans and Cabins0408 179 996

Are you raising money for a charity? Raising money for the McGrath Foundation. Where and when are events been held?All athletic events are being held on Saturday, 18th December at the Woodside Recreation Reserve. As part of the weekend, we will also be holding a golf day on the Friday, 17th at the Yarram Golf Club and we will also be running a get healthy bike ride on the Saturday morning of the Gift sponsored by the YDHS- the aim is to help promote health and fitness in the industry. Please check out www.woodsidegift

f o r tickets and more information. We will also be running a gourmet food and wine festival on the day featuring local produce.

There will also be “Punters Hill”

w h e r e guys and gals can bet on the athletic races as well as bet on the races through the TAB Caravan. Their will be a bar and c a t e r i n g provided for all guests on the hill.

open dawn to duskPH 5187 1358

Your Friendly hosts

Barb and Geoff Govers

5182 5588480 Commercial Road, Yarram

Woodside

Fresh Local CrayfishS.A Wild Catch PrawnsQLD X-Large Crystal Bay Prawns

221 Commercial Road, YarramPh 5182 5166

Fresh Local CrayfishS.A Wild Catch PrawnsQLD X-Large Crystal Bay Prawns

221 Commercial Road, YarramPh 5182 5166

Yarram

Fresh

Seafoods

GDBC Glenmaggie Gold Cup, Daryl Hamilton Memorial

6 litre Hydro Displacement Cup, Alan Hore 5 Litre Cup

Come watch the boats fly across the water at great speeds. All classes of boats from juniors,

inboards, outboards.

GDBC Glenmaggie Gold Cup, Daryl Hamilton Memorial

6 litre Hydro Displacement Cup, Alan Hore 5 Litre Cup

Sunday 2nd January,201110 mins from Heyfield and 30 mins Traralgon.

Starting at 10amOnsite Catering

Cost $10 Adults, Kids U14 Free

For more information please contact5169 1511

Glenmaggie CupGlenmaggie Cup2010 winner of the Glenmaggie Cup Grand Prix hydroplane GP1 - driver

Grant Harrison

Proudly Sponsored by the Heyfield and District Community Branch Bendigo Bank R

WHAT’S ON

Denis Walter burst onto the entertainment scene in the early 70’s and is one of the country’s most successful performers with 15 albums, Countless television guest spots, television hosting and radio under his belt. Most of us would be familiar with Denis from being the host of the evening news in regional Victoria, WIN TV, hosting nightly drawings of Keno lotteries and hosting the afternoon radio program on 3AW (693 AM) Melbourne. Each year Denis hosts Carols By the Bay at Eastern Beach on the Geelong Waterfront, the third largest Christmas concert in Australia and is currently

finishing work on his 16th album featuring all the Christmas favorites.

Denis will perform his Christmas show which will be a mixture of Traditional Christmas Carols blended with some beautiful contemporary Christmas Songs and with his rich Bass Baritone voice and commanding stage presence, Denis Walter will be a wonderful Christmas show not to be missed.

Denis Walter’s World of ChristmasEsso BHP Billiton Wellington Entertainment Centre, SaleTuesday 14th December, 2pm

John Leslie Theatre

Box Office (03) 5143 3200 Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 5:30pm and one hour prior to every show. 100 Foster Street, SALE

What’s On! Denis Walter’s World of Christmas Denis will perform his Christmas show which will be a mixture of Traditional Christmas Carols blended with some beautiful contemporary Christmas Songs and with his rich Bass Baritone voice and commanding stage presence, Denis Walter will be a wonderful Christmas show not to be missed.

Tuesday 14 December, 2pm

The Pink Show This absolute authentic tribute to one of the globes biggest stars ‘Pink’, leaves people wondering if they have actually seen the real thing!! Susi bears a remarkable resemblance to Pink, in looks, vocal sound and movements.

The Pink Show combines the colour and excitement of Pinks ‘Funhouse’ tour and the rock edge of Pinks ‘I’m Not Dead’ tour. The Pink Show is the most realistic Pink experience you can have without seeing Pink herself!!

Friday 17 December, 8pm

WHAT’S ON AT THE

Now Open At 9.00am Mon. to Fri.

Free Texas Hold’em Poker Every Tuesday and Thursday Night.

Registration from 6.30pm Game from 7.30pm

NEW YEARS EVE Celebrate with

‘The Fender Benders’ $30pp includes a light supper

Morning Melodies 1st Thursday of every month

$10.00pp includes a Devonshire tea. Thursday 2nd February

Brendan James

BINGO Every Tuesday 2x Jackpots

Raffles venue & meat vouchers to be won Eyes Down At 1pm

GO RACING Every Wednesday night from 7.30pm in the function

room. This Video Race Game is Great Fun for the Whole Family! Win Funny Money for 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Placing & Scratching! Bid with your funny money to win Fantastic Prizes at

the Auction!6 Meat Vouchers to be Won!

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Latrobe Regional Gallery

Bistro Open for Lunch 12 -2pm

Sunday to FridayOpen for Dinner 7 days 6 - 8 pm

Bar - Coffee Lounge

Great VenueGreat MenuGreat Club

Great Function Facilities Available

Come and See for yourself!52 Hazelwood Road, Morwell

Ph 5134 3449

The Fun Place to be

Denis Walter’s World of Christmas

Black and White: documenting Indigenous AustraliaA Monash Gallery of Art Travelling Exhibition27 November 2010 – 23 January 2011

Drawing primarily on material in the MGA Collection, and featuring work by some of Australia’s best-known

photographers, Black & White: documenting Indigenous Australia examines the representation of Indigenous Australians in black-and-white photography from the nineteenth century through to present.

Aboriginal people have featured in the photographic history of

Australia since the earliest days of the camera. They have also been keen collectors and producers

of photography since the late nineteenth century. And, over recent years, Indigenous photographers have been among the most celebrated figures in contemporary Australian art.

This exhibition includes images produced by Indigenous and non-Indigenous photographers, working in a range of different historical and professional contexts. In a variety of ways, all the photographers in this exhibition demonstrate an interest in using the camera to document Aboriginal

Australia. From the commercial photography of European immigrants in the 1870s, through to the conceptually driven work of contemporary Aboriginal artists, black-and-white photography provides a vehicle for recording, remembering and re-negotiating cross-cultural relations.

Image: Philip J. PIKE Untitled [portrait of Robert Tudawali as Marbuck from Jedda] c.1954 gelatin silver print Monash Gallery of Art, City of Monash CollectionDonated by Richard King

through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program 2008

Exploring yourown backyard

Traralgon, Victoria

S.E.A.L Diving Services

S.E.A.L DIVING SERVICES

•Scuba Courses

•Dive Trips

•Dive Gear Sales

5174 3434Rob & Evelyn Timmers

27 Princes St Traralgon

SEAL Diving Services recently escorted a group of divers to Borneo in Malaysia to expe-rience one of the top diving destinations of the world – Sipadan Island.

The world famous island of Sipadan is the peak of an extinct undersea volcano rising over 600 metres from the sea floor formed over thou-sands of years by living corals growing on top. Sipadan is located in the heart of the Indo-Pa-cific basin and the centre of one of the richest marine habitats in the world. More than 3000 species of fish and hundreds of species of cor-als can be found there.

Sipadan was officially declared a Marine Pro-tected Area on the 1 January 2005. To protect the reef and its marine life, there is no longer any overnight accommodation available on Si-padan Island itself and the number of divers each day is restricted to protect this valuable eco system. The SEAL group stayed nearby at Borneo divers on the island of Mabul and travelled to Sipadan on each of the days they were granted permits.

Tour leader Rob Timmers, a very seasoned trip leader and experienced master scuba instruc-tor found the diving world class. “The green and hawksbill turtles came within centimetres of the diver’s underwater camera lens, making for some spectacular photography. The super visibility and deep oceanic drop offs combined with the prolific fish life made it a memorable experience for all.”

A highlight of the trip was diving Turtle Cave. This limestone cave has a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers where the skeletal remains of turtles that have become lost and drowned can be found. It is a dive only for the more expe-rienced diver; however the less experienced diver can see much from the cave entrance where large schools of fusiliers and big eye trevally tend to gather.

The SEAL group comprised a mixture of ex-perienced divers and newly qualified divers. Andrew Keay from Sale completed his diving course with SEAL Diving Services whilst on the trip. Andrew said “It was absolutely mag-nificent, I was awestruck by the sheer amount of fish, the large schools of Jacks and Barra-cuda were a definite highlight for me”.

Eleven year old Kelsea Timmers from Traral-gon loved the big schools of fish and barra-cuda and the spectacular wall dives covered in soft and hard corals. Kelsea did 16 dives on the trip keeping up with the adults. “There were turtles on every dive and they were ex-tremely friendly and inquisitive.” “I can’t wait to go back” she said.

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Keeping the blisters away!

One thing that I’m always asked when selling a pair of boots or socks is will this help me “prevent blisters”! Well, there is a few more ingredients involved than just your socks and boots when your making your very own blisters.

Yes, boots are one cause, but you just need to take a few things into consideration when your buying a new pair. A wrong fitting pair of boots will do things to your feet that would impress a Spanish Inquisition. Too small and you can loose a toenail, too big and you will get a blister the size of a fifty cent piece. The trick to avoid this you ask? Simple!

Firstly, when trying on boots, take the socks your going to use when walking. This means that the boot will feel the same when your in the shop to when you get home.

Secondly, when you put the boots on, tie them all the way up and firmly. This stops your foot slipping around when you walk and will let you know of any little niggles in the fit of the boot. Thirdly, if your walking around in the boots and they slip up and down on you

heel this usually indicates that they are too big, But if it’s only a small amount then that is fine as this may just be the initial tightness in the shape of the boot you have . Your toes should not be touching the end, but if you can slide your foot forward and just touch it then that’s fine.

Lastly, remember all footwear comes in different lengths AND widths. As a general rule half sizes are a wider fit giving you more room around the small toe area. If your in a half size and your foot can move side to side go back to a straight size.

Now comes the fun part. All footwear needs some time to break in!Do it slowly over a period of weeks and slowly build up your time in the boot.

Socks! There are an astounding amount of socks on the market these days, ranging in length, material, blended materials and features. Don’t be fooled

by slick marketing, a $50 sock will rarely be better than $20 sock, but spending a little more on a pair of socks should not be shunned. With materials it all comes down to what your doing and when. In

hot humid climates COOLMAX is a great material, with quick drying times and moisture wicking properties that help to prevent moisture build up, which helps prevent blisters. Cotton is a cheaper alternative to COOLMAX in terms of comfort but not in terms of moisture wicking, they are in fact the total opposite. Cotton has a great ability to hold

on to every drop of sweat, water and anything else you come across and as a consequence blisters will thrive. Wool is a tricky one in peoples eyes, they think it would be hot and sweaty on there feet, but in actually fact it preforms very well under pressure and doesn’t make you sweat. Do be careful of cheaper poor

quality wool sock as they can have too high a Nylon content. Nothing makes your feet sweat more than nylon.

Conditioning your feet is a huge component of blisters. If you have never been bush walking then your feet will be softer and more susceptible to injury. But on the other hand don’t just be tempted to strap your foot up in strapping tap or Elastoplast as these hold moisture in the skin and end up softening the skin, hence complicating the problem. To condition your feet simply walk around the house in your boots for a few hours every night.

But when the weather turns and you get wet, never expect to get out without something going wrong with your feet. Water, heat and movement is the perfect combination for a blister. Be aware of “hot spots” developing and react to what your body is telling you. Stop and fix the problem.

So what does this all mean for you, simple, take care of your feet, don’t skimp on quality footwear. The trip should be about the sights and sounds of the bush, not of walkers complaining how much their feet hurt.Yours in the outdoors.Chris

75 Queen St, Warragul GET LOST CAMPING PH: 5623 6833

Because you can’t beat ExperienceJohn and the team have over 20 years of experience.Their advice will ensure you’ll have everything you

need for your next trip in the great outdoors

Exploring yourown backyard

ALPACA, FLEECE & PRODUCT

Will be on display at Merungle Alpaca Stud, just north of Maffra on the Friday afternoon and the first weekend in December.Everyone is welcome to come and look. Information about alpacas is available ‘from paddock to your back’. There’ll be a husbandry session at 1pm on Saturday and Sunday plus the shearing of an alpaca on Sunday.

Refreshments are available. You may bring your own picnic lunch if you want and make use of our BBQ

Most of the alpacas are now in ‘summer coats’ but with some births eminent, there’s a good chance of a few cria on the ground. We’ll have some in pens and smaller paddocks so you can see them up close.

There are a range of alpacas for sale for those people looking.

Since shearing is almost finished, and I haven’t pressed up the fleece yet, the range is as good as it can be at the moment. On show will be our Champion Huacaya Fleece from the Gippsland Show Sale together with the fleece from our Champion Intermediate Male, also Sale Show.

Showcasing the End Product is now part of any of our displays. Not only can you see what wonderful qualities alpaca has but there will be a good range available for anyone wanting to do any Christmas shopping.

Jen can be contacted on Ph. 5147 2444 or mcdavitt@merungle.com.au

OPEN FARMFriday 3rd 1pm – 4pm

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th 11am – 4pm Alpacas Fleece Product

Saturday – 1pm Alpaca Husbandry Demo.Sunday – 1pm Alpaca Shearing & Husbandry

Shearing has nearly finished so there is a good range of fleeces available for the home spinners.

Alpaca product – a great range including throw rugs, teddies, jumpers and scarves.

Alpacas – pregnant females , pets, herd guards available.

ALL WELCOME – REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE38 Sellings Lane, MAFFRA

VICROADS MAP 82 Ref H8Signage to Property from Maffra Police Station,

Johnson St. (the main street) Maffra – distance 5km Jen Ph. 51 472444 mob. 0412 383655

MERUNGLEALPACA STUD

MERUNGLEALPACA STUD

Into Farming

Community CLUB SCENE

The Moe RSL conducts numerous Commemorative Services per year on behalf of the Moe community. The major Services conducted are ANZAC Day, 25th April, Vietnam Veterans’ / Long Tan Day, 18th August, and Remembrance Day, the 11th of November. Lone wreath laying services are conducted every year on Rats of Tobruk Day (Good Friday); Kapyong/Korea Veterans’ Day 23rd of April; National Boer War Day, 30th of May;“D” Day, 6th of June; Malaya/Borneo Veterans’ Day, 31st of July; Battle for Australia Day, first Wednesday in September; Merchant Navy Day, 3rd of September; Police Remembrance Day, 29th of September.

All lone services commence at 11am at the Cenotaph located out the front of the Moe RSL. All of the community are welcome to attend these very important Services on these days.

The Moe RSL is a member based non for profit organisation. We have multiple membership categories with fees starting from just $5. If you would like to become a member, just contact our Receptionist during office hours.

The Moe and District Veterans’ & Services’ Support Centre is located between the Post Office & the Moe RSL in Albert Street. The Centre is operated by volunteers every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 3pm and provides pension, welfare, chaplaincy and Justice of the Peace services, and all support for Veterans’ and their families. They also provide welfare, Chaplaincy and Justice of the Peace support and services for our local community. If they cannot help you, they will guide you in the right direction.

63 - 67 Albert street, Moe.Ph 5127 1007

Website: www.moersl.com.au Email: moersl@netspace.net.au

Your entertainment Venue, right in the heart of town!

Members Lounge

Bingo Every TuesdayEyes Down 7:30pm

Free every Friday nightLive Bands from 8:30pm

Regular Raffles and Happy Hours

Restaurant Open 7 days

Lunch 12pm - 2pmDinner 6pm - late

Regular Seniors,Lunch Express

Buffet &Special Menu’s

Function RoomWeddings, Seminars, Wakes or

Celebrations.Regular Live Shows

Support the Club the Supports your local community.

Information for members, guests and bonafide visitors

MusiqueNew Years Eve, Friday 31st DecemberMusique are one of Melbourne’s most sought after and premier musical cover acts. An exceptional stylish and versatile ensemble playing the highest standard and quality of musical entertainment and professionalism, always involving audience participation and providing lots of fun and dancing. Light Supper provided, BYO nibbles and Lucky Door Prizes.Show Only Members $10, Non Members $15Emilio’s Bistro Special Dinner Menu & ShowMembers $30, Non Members $35

Traralgon Bowls Club…….more than just a bowls club

2010 Bowls Club of The Year On November 14th 2010, the Traralgon Bowls Club was again awarded Clubs Victorias Bowls Club of the Year. This is now the third time in 5 years that the Club has won this prestigious award. The win now elevates the Traralgon Bowls Club into Club Victorias Hall of

Fame.

Traralgon Bowls Club General Manager Nathan Davis, who along with representatives of the Board of Management was present on the night, said “it was a fantastic result for the Club and a great reward for the Club’s members and staff who work tirelessly to ensure Traralgon Bowls Club remains one of the premier bowling

venues throughout the state”.

New Years Eve Entertainment – Starting 8pm

Once again we will be hosting live entertainment with the well-known act

the Esquires. With NYE falling on a Friday this year, our regular Friday night

bistro and raffle will run as normal.

On NYE, anyone who purchases a main meal over $10 will receive one complimentary entry for the evening’s entertainment. For those who are interested in the entertainment only, tickets will be $10 for members or $15 for non-members. All tickets will be available from the Clubs reception, with pre purchasing strongly recommended. A courtesy bus will be available to take

people home.

Please contact the Club on \51742156 for further details.

DiningThe kitchen is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner service. With a selection of great value meals there is

sure to be something for everybody

Come and experience for yourself why Traralgon Bowls

Club is more than just a bowls club.

OPENING HOURS

Open 7 DaysLunch 12:00pm - 2:00pmDinner 5:30pm - 8:30pm

DINING AREASBistro & Alfresco Area

Members Lounge

ChristmasRaffle

On Thursday the 25th of November, the Lakeside Club ‘Bowls Division’ conducted a charity Crackerjack casual bowling night where over $4500.00 was raised to support the Central Gippsland Health Service.

This was the 6th time this excellent event has been held to support the hospital. Over 100 players participated in the bowls as well as enjoying a BBQ and refreshments, it’s a great way to raise money for such a worthy cause. Organisers Bill Jennings and Mary Jackson are already looking forward to next year’s event.

Crackerjack is played on Tuesday nights throughout the day-light savings period, with up to 200 people participating, making it the largest single night’s casual bowls competition in the state.

The Lakeside Club ‘Bowls Division’ will be holding a large ‘Family Fun Day’ on Sunday the 13th of February 2011 with bowls, kids activities and a family BBQ.

60 Prizes Drawn at Sporties Venue, Friday 17th December at 8pm

60 Prizes Drawn at Bowls Venue, Saturday 18th December at 8pm

Social Nightwith Band “Family

Ties”

Dinner Bookings Essential

51444 000

120 PrizesHams, HampersEskies & Liquor

Italian Australian Club499-501 Princes Drive, Morwell

Ph 5134 3541www.italianclub.com.au

Please call for further information

Bookings can be made at Reception or by calling 5134 3541

TRARALGON CARAVAN SALESTRARALGON CARAVAN SALES

www.traralgoncaravansales.com.au Email sales@traralgoncaravans.com.auwww.traralgoncaravansales.com.au Email sales@traralgoncaravans.com.au

5527 Princes Highway,Traralgon. Vic. 3844 5176 4548

THIS MONTHS SPECIAL$45,990.00 OLYMPIC JAVELIN SP

17’6 x 7’6 with combination shower/toilet. Side kitchen with 150 litre 3 way fridge, microwave, electric/gas hotplates & grill, saucepan drawers, L shape dining, cd stereo system with speakers, roof air conditioner, island bed with under bed storage, wingard aerial, twin gas bottles, battery pack.

Antiques & TreasuresRoad Trail

Ph 5144 2866

Address: 107 Foster Street, Sale

Web: www.nambrokantiques.com.au

Rosedale AntiquesBooks & Collectables

Antiques, Old Wares, Records, English China, Linen, Furniture, Pottery, Crystal, Depression Glass, Mantle Clocks

and a Good Selection of Antique Reference and Local History Books

Thursday, Friday 10:30am - 3:30pm Saturday: 10;30am - 4pmSunday 11am-4pm Public Holidays: 10:30am - 4pm

34B Princes Highway, Rosedale Phone: 0488 244 751

rUStY’S

Stocking Coins, Stamps, Militaria and Sculpture.Large range of Giftware, Jewellery, Toys and China

Drop in or shop from home onwww.rustys.net.au

Collectables Shop54-60 Prince Street, Rosedale Ph 5199 2251

IF YOUR PLANNING ON GOING AWAY THESE HOLIDAYS REMEMBER TO GET YOUR FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CHECKED AND SERVICED BY OUR FULLY QUALIFED WORKSHOP.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL UPTO 20% OFF IRONMAN 4X4 PRODUCTS

IF YOU’R IN NEED OF SOMETHING TO BUY THE BOYS FOR CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR, COME IN TO HILINE 4WD AND WE’LL SAVE YOU UP TO 20% OFF NORMALLY ADVERTISED PRICES.HURRY ENDS DECEMBER 30TH.

NOTE:- CHRISTMAS SPECIAL IS ONLY VALID AT HILINE 4WD TRARALGON AS THIS IS AN INDEPENDENTLY RUN PROMOTION.

Welcome to December. I am not sure where the rest of the year has disappeared to. I am sure it was only yesterday that Rob and I decided to open Fisherman’s Hut, all of a sudden we have been open for just over 5 months.

Christmas will soon be upon us and to bring in the festive season we have a few specials going on in the store. All

our Spotters sunnies are being reduced by 20% for December. We also have a range of combos on special too. You may be surprised at what you will find inside, including DVDs, books, clothing and many other great stocking fillers.

Our Christmas tree is up and towering high in the café. We encourage you to bring in a decoration and add it to the tree. We will also be collecting gifts and making sure they are donated to Mission Australia to help bring a smile to a child’s face this Christmas. Feel free to drop a gift off and leave it under the tree.

We like to support our local community and have provided gift vouchers and tackle as prizes for the local fishing club competitions. Another way we support the locals is by offering a Fisherman’s Hut loyalty card. The card will give local anglers 10% discount on all tackle

purchases. If you don’t have one yet drop in for a chat and we will do you up a card.

The fishing has certainly been heating up since the last edition. Almost everyone hitting the salt water has been catching a nice bag of flatties. Gummy are still being caught and if you get to the Snapper at the right time, bagging out on them is not too hard either (the hard part is finding them!). Lots of people have been catching bronzies, seven gill and hammerhead sharks off the beaches and out of boats. Squid is also on the menu, with the weed beds at Port Albert and Port Welshpool producing some nice sized calamari.

We have introduced a gluten free range to our café menu. We now have gluten free cakes, cooked fresh in our kitchen, and we can also do almost anything on our menu gluten free. Just

ask and we can cater for anyone with food intolerances or special dietary requirements.

We have also started taking booking for Christmas functions. We can cater direct from our menu, or to your specific requirements. Don’t forget we are happy to cater for private functions at any time throughout the year.

You may have heard the promotion on TRFM and Gold 1242 to win a Jetski. We have entry forms on the counter in the shop, so don’t forget to call in and fill in your entry form.

Until next time, from all of us here at Fisherman’s Hut we would like to wish you well over the festive season and hope you have a safe and happy New Year. We would also like to thank all of our customers for your support since we opened in June. Mim

•OPEN 7 DAYS FROM 6am •308 - 310 York Street, Sale. •Phone 5144 1397 •Free Delivery in Sale

Come relax and unwind, and share a few tales.

• Breaky and Lunch • Coffee • Fishing Tackle • Local Crafts on Sale and Display

We offer friendly, helpful service, in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere

Exploring yourown backyard

COFFEE FACTS:

Coffee Growing Regions: Coffee is grown in countries between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn.

Arabia & Africa: These are some of the most distinct coffees you will ever taste. Includes coffees from Yemen, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia.

The Americas: Produce some of the most aromatic and well balanced coffees of all time. Includes coffees from Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica Guatemala and Nicaragua Hawaii, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica

The Pacific: Includes coffees from Sumatra, Java, New Guinea and Sulawesi . The almost magical climate with some of the best coffee growers in the world produces coffees that will embed themselves into your taste buds forever.

The Asias: Vietnam, India , The Philippians, Timor, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, There are also some very good coffees being grown in Australia, mainly, Northern Queensland (Capricorn Coast)

The Coffee Tree: Arabica beans and robusta beans are two different species of coffee grown commercially. Arabica trees are delicate, they require cool subtropical climates, lots of moisture, rich soil, shade and sun. They are subject to attack from various pests and insects, and are extremely vulnerable to cold and bad handling. Arabica trees are grown at an altitude of 600 to 2000 meters.

Robustas are hardier plants, capable of growing well at low altitudes of 200 to 800 meters, they are also hardier and disease resistant. They produce more beans per acre than arabica plants and at a lower cost for production.Arabica beans, discovered in Ethiopia, have a wider taste range, between varieties. They range in taste from sweet-soft to sharp-tangy. Their unroasted smell is sometimes likened to blueberries. Their roasted smell is perfumey with fruity notes and sugary tones.

Robusta beans, discovered in the African Congo, are often described as tasting grain-like. Their taste range is neutral to harsh and the unroasted smell is often described as raw and nutty. There are high quality robustas on the market but they are rare and reserved exclusively for the best espresso blends that require a percentage of robusta to achieve the desired taste. Robusta beans have more than twice the caffeine as arabica beans

Interesting Coffee Facts:Coffee is the largest commodity in world trade, after petroleum.Coffee is produced in around 50 countries, most of which are in the “Third World.”When shopping for perfume, take some coffee with you in your bag and have a good sniff in between smelling each perfume to refresh your nose! The finest coffee is of the Arabica species. Brazil and Colombia grows over 72% of the worlds supply of Arabica coffee beans.Coffee is the world’s most inexpensive luxury.A mixture of coffee grounds and sugar, fed to a pot plant and watered regularly, will revive houseplants that have turned yellow in winter. Did you know there are around 8,000 coffee beans in one kilogram of coffee?Coffee is the only product where the fruit is discarded, and we consume the seeds, which are the coffee beans.Each coffee cherry has two coffee beans, when there is only one, it is

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Exploring yourown backyard

Gippsland Flight Centre News...

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Experience life on the Edge or Knife Edge!

In a CJ-6 Warbird Military Trainer

MILD OR WILD.....your choice., if you’ve always wanted to do it...

JUST DO IT!WARBIRD ADVENTURES DOWNUNDER

For Bookings contact Jo Peters(03) 5149 2223 or 0401 712 780

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CENTRE • Flight Training from Private to

Professional Pilot Levels• Recreational and General Flying

• Aircraft Hire and Fly• Adventure Flights

• Gift Vouchers for Special occasions. Phone 5149 2223

Tony 0412 474 016West Sale Aerodrome

email: gippslandflightcentre@bigpond.com www.gippslandflightcentre.com.au

AVIATORThe

Ben McGuinness and his homebuilt Waiex aircraft.A new addition to the West Sale aircraft scene is Ben’s Waiex recreational aircraft, registered # 19-7411. (Pictured Below)Ben is an apprentice Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME) at Southern Aircraft Services (formerly known as Yungur Aviation.). He started building his aircraft at age 19 in November 2007, and finished it at age 22 in October 2010.

The aircraft is a low wing, all metal, vee tailed tailwheel aircraft powered by an Australian Jabiru 3300 120 HP engine. It has a cruise speed of 140 kts (260 kph) at 2850 rpm. The stall speed in the landing configuration is 35 kts – quite impressive for an aircraft with such a high cruise speed!Construction took about 2,000 man hours and, on inspection, is magnificent. Well done Ben.

CHC Helicopters

This company will have an operation based at West Sale for the next 18 months. It will be using two Super Puma AS332L1 helicopters, namely LHG and LOJ to crew change, etc to the Derek on the barge DB30 currently conducting pipe laying operations offshore in the Bass Strait oil field.

Each Super Puma has a gross weight of 8600 kg, cruises at 127 kts (235 kph), carries two tonnes of fuel and burns 600 litres per hour. They are twin engine aircraft – the engines being Makila 1A1’s of 2,000 HP each.

The CHC crew comprises two Base

Managers (who alternate), four pilots and six ground crew including engineers and operations staff.

Each helicopter carries a flight crew of two plus 18 passengers on crew changes Mondays to Fridays with departures twice daily from the West Sale terminal. The terminal at these times has become a hive of activity with security, weigh in, allocation of seats, etc prior to departure.

Visitors to the terminal will notice that it is screened in order to facilitate both CHC operations and other terminal users’ needs.

If members of the public would like to see the operation in action a visit to the Terminal Area at West Sale at about 11:00 am ESST would be well worth while.Please stay clear of operations, and remain behind the fenced off tarmac area, and bring the kids!

Gippsland Flight Centre

The CASA Flight Safety Seminar Pilot Workshop was held recently at the TAFE lecture theatre on West Sale Airfield. The objective of the workshop was to promote a safer, user friendly aviation environment in the Gippsland region, bringing all the sectors of aviation together to conduct aviating activities that enhance enjoyment and camaraderie in a healthy well organized aviation sector.The convenors were aviation safety advisors from CASA’s Safety Analysis, Education and Promotion Sector, VIC/TAS Region, and topics covered in the all day seminar included:1) Local Airspace Air Traffic Control

Procedures within the military controlled airspace2) Military Aircraft Performance & Procedures … presented by RAAF SQNLDR Charles Robinson3) Situational awareness at non-towered aerodromes4) Duty of Care - Law of Negligence… presented by Michael White and Tim Penney, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)5) Dissimilar Traffic Operations at West Sale Airfield… presented by Ward Bremmer, CHC Helicopters6) Biennial Flight Reviews… presented by Tony Peters, Gippsland Flight Centre7) Gippsland Aviators Forum/Discussion… Main speaker Daryl Hooke

There was a good attendance of aviators from mainly the immediate Gippsland areas of Yarram, Latrobe Valley and Sale. Both those presenting and attending the workshop represented many sectors of the aviation spectrum, and included both Military and Civil Aviation, Recreational Aviation, General Aviation, Warbird Aviation, and Rotary Wing operations. Everyone had good opportunity to have their flight safety questions answered, and learn more about RAAF Air Traffic Control Procedures and requirements, and the latest changes to rules and regulations as promulgated by CASA..

Gippsland Flight Centre would like to thank the presenters Michael White and Tim Penney from CASA, SQNLDR Charles “Chuck” Robinson from RAAF base East Sale and Tony Peters from Gippsland Flight Centre for an enjoyable and very informative presentation.Special thanks also to Anne and Henry from ‘Raeshaws at Fulham’ located at West Sale Airport who provided mouth-watering and delightful catering for the day and Peter Stark from Gippsland Flight Centre whose efforts especially using the video camera were greatly appreciated.

To any of our students or pilots that were unable to attend the Workshop, we filmed these beneficial presentations and are in the process of compiling a dvd to send out. We are happy to mail these upon request.If you would like a dvd, please contact Tony on 5149 2223 or 0412 474 016.Warbird Adventures Downunder

In September, 2010 Warbird Adventures Downunder launched a Facebook page that is regularly updated with new photo’s, videos and from time to time special adventure flight offers.We have started an album dedicated to our customers and with their consent may post photo’s or videos for their family and friends to see if they weren’t able to attend on the day. This is a great way for everyone to get a taste of the thrilling experience from the moment the Starters engaged.

This years Christmas offer has been designed to be more affordable, yet equally as thrilling as our existing adventure flights.An adventure flight voucher

and dvd presents a unique surprise Christmas gift that will certainly impress and provide a truly memorable experience. This experience extends to not only the recipient but their family and friends that are made most welcome to partake in the ground experience and watch the flight from below, at West Sale Airport.

**CHRISTMAS SPECIAL**$150.00West Sale Airport local adventure flight, including a fly-by Sale township.Includes a WAD hat and photo!

Optional Extra Add-Ons:Mild Aerobatics - add on $75WILD Aerobatics - add on $100

For bookings, phone Jo: 5149 2223 or 0412 474 016

This will be the last Aviator before Christmas. With this in mind we at Gippsland Flight Centre and Warbird Adventures Downunder wish all our readers, students, pilots and clients a safe, healthy and happy Christmas, lots of pleasurable hours with family and friends and a successful prosperous 2011.

There will be no Aviator in January, but our warbird aircraft will have something new to offer in the New Year for those who want an adrenalin rush.

Until next year, Tony Peters

Summer Holidays

Experience the ambience of the Captains C o t t a g e , H o n e y s u c k l e s Beach, Seaspray, a two storey mudbrick, sleeps six, direct beach access.

Fully self-contained kitchen, bbq, spabath, books, toys, shadey verandahs and gardens, linen supplied. Pack your clothes, supplies and sense of adventure and holiday on the beach. Heavily discounted off-peak deals for peak-season guests of 3 or more consecutive nights. Contact Robyn Toogood Real Estate on www.90milebeach.com.au or Phone 03 51463111 or 0407131678

The Gippsland Lakes, Lakes Entrance, Metung and Lake Tyers Beach

The Gippsland Lakes, with its calm and expansive waterways, is a direct 3.5 hour trip from Melbourne. From National Park walks, to 90 mile beach, bird and wild life in abundance, stunning scenic surrounds, towns to visit, rivers to fish, and beaches to explore, the Gippsland Lakes are approximately 10 times the area of Sydney Harbour. Surrounded by natural habitat, it makes escaping the busy pace of life so easy, leaving you with quality time to spend with family and friends.

On the Gippsland Lakes is Metung; a tiny village, set on a narrow peninsula of land. The village, with all its character, has a village green where you will find a farmers market each month. A general store and some quality cafes, plus magnificent water views, create an ambience no one can tire of. There is a boardwalk that meanders along the water front from the Village to Riviera Nautic, where you can hire a day boat and grab a coffee from The Coffee Shop or an ice cream. For something special, spend

some time aboard ‘Rigby’, a traditional timber lakes boat whose connection to the Lakes go back to the 1940’s.

Where the Lakes meet the ocean, is Lakes Entrance. Here there is a hive of activity; boats, cafes, beaches, friendly locals, holidaymakers who love the water. The wharf is lined with fishing trawlers and boats providing plenty of opportunity to get in touch with the tradition of Lakes Entrance; an historic fishing town. Marry this with a range of quality cafes and restaurants, and activities such as mini golf, paddle boats, parks, day tours on the Lakes, golf courses and much more, there is something for everyone.

For a change of pace, if tranquil is more your style, you can’t bypass Lake Tyers Beach, just 10 minutes east of Lakes Entrance. The lake, a gentle body of water for swimming and boating, opens onto the thundering ocean beach providing the ideal setting to rejuvenate.

Experience the magic of the Gippsland Lakes and surrounds for yourself.

Wonderful Boating HolidaysRiviera Nautic - Metung - Gippsland Lakes

Yachts, Cruisers, Day BoatsNo boating Licence needed, Award winning service.

Comprehensive training. 24 hour support. Fuel included.

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Ph 5156 2243

Houses to suit all needs

Lakes Entrance, Metung, Lake Tyers Beach

A great range of unique holiday houses.

Features include pet friendly, budget to luxury, water views and frontage, private jetties, swimming pool, bush setting and more.

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Fully equipped including linen, just bring yourself and a suitcase and enjoy your stay.

www.holidaymakers.com.auPhone 5156 2243

Come relax, enjoy the ride! Cruises depart at the brodribb boat ramp, Marlo.

Vistas of distant mountains frame the Snowy and Brodribb waterways full of birds; black swans, cormorants, pelicans and ducks. You may pass by a sea eagle’s nest high atop a tree in the rainforest, all while you enjoy a fresh coffee and scrumptious cake from the galley.

Paddle Steamer Curlip II is a replica of an historic paddle steamer of the Snowy River,

in Far East Gippsland, Victoria. A community project, her construction has utilized the traditional skills of wooden boat builders, and thousands of hours of volunteer labour. The Curlip operates as a cruise vessel on the Snowy River Estuary exploring the natural and cultural heritage of this hidden gem of Far East Gippsland.

Visit: www.paddlesteamercurlip.com.au for further information or call 03 5154 1699 for details of the cruising schedule. Tickets can also be purchased at the Marlo General Store.

CELEbRATE A LIFE

The Rossetti Family’s excellent facilites allow you

to remember and rejoice in your loved one’s life.

Offering a beautiful chapel and many innovative services,

everything will be looked after in your time of grief.

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The retirement date has arrived and I am now about to become a ‘lady of leisure’

So many of my peers have claimed that they are busier after retirement than they ever were when they were employed but maybe the reason is simply that we move more slowly so everything takes longer?

I remember many years ago hearing the then Prime Minister Paul Keating saying that if he had his way 70 would be the cut off age for subsidized aged medical attention, aged pensions etc. I recall brushing the notion aside since I was immune from becoming so old.

However, surprise surprise, each of us (he and I) have now exceeded that use by date and I am wondering if he refused to accept his government pension and the associated perks when he reached that milestone?

One of my first tasks was the obligatory visit to Centre Link. That didn’t go so well and I came away wondering what standard of qualifications the interviewing personal require..

My ‘uneducated guess-timate’ would be that they are on minimum salaries of $60,000 to $70,000 per year but I still asked the lady allocated to my interview whether my situation would also be reviewed by a superior officer or if it stopped with her, and was told her decision was the final one!

So I was extremely frustrated to learn that my business trading account – other peoples’ money was counted as an interest bearing part of my assets. I am still wondering why they needed to see my business bank statement as had it been read they would have realized it was a cheque account which earned me nothing but in fact cost me to use.As any intelligent person but especially anyone in business knows – particularly when it is part of a so called service industry

- unlike a shoe shop or a clothing store where the cost of sales could be 50% or even less, my gross profit (commission) might be a rare maximum 15% with a sliding

scale to as low as 1% depending on the work involved.

Thus with careful planning it usually transpired that this months takings paid last months bills as well as the finals of last months clients and so on, so when there are no more clients the funds ultimately cease to exist!

I used to wonder at what I considered the stupid and even dangerous practice of the elderly of burying their savings in canisters in their back yards. However I am now beginning to understand their reasoning since money that doesn’t even belong to me is regarded by Centre link as mine!.

Some weeks ago I misplaced a tiny teardrop shaped stone from an ear ring in my bedroom, part of a very pretty set with necklace I had had for around 50 years.

It so happened, with an idea that it might be easier for me to manage ‘post accident’ I had just ordered on of those TV advertised upright sweepers so I didn’t vacuum the white carpet with the remote hope I might be able to use that appliance to locate the missing piece.

Seven weeks later when the sweeper eventually arrived I put it to use. Then with newspapers spread on the back step I carefully went through the collected dust. BINGO! There, gleaming in the sun was the stone. So that is one appliance which has more than paid for itself in the first week as I would never have found it with the vacuum cleaner.

Tomorrow I am leaving with a friend to attend two Hindu weddings as guests of the parents of the two grooms who have chosen their future daughters-in-law. The celebrations will continue daily for four days and will be an interesting experience as the last Hindu wedding I attended was in India in 1975, so I will have plenty to tell you in January Corner.

I do hope all our readers have a Happy Christmas as well as a safe healthy and prosperous New Year.

Until next time Lorraine .

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Telephone 5144 7701

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Variety of Cold MeatsPlatters made to Order

Call in and enjoy ourspecial

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Open7 days

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7 Sale Road, Maffra5141 1900

Handcrafted ornaments,Statues & features

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BACKPACKERS & TRAVELLERS

53 Year Event Falls To Code RedThe Golden Beach Summer Surf Festival is host to the longest running surf fishing competition in Australia and is an icon feature of the Ninety Mile Beach Gippsland.

As did the events of 9/11 force us to change the way we do business so does now the events of Black Saturday bring about a change in the way we operate.

The Golden Beach Summer Surf Festival and Surf Fishing Competition will no longer be held on the weekend prior to Australia Day in January; the Event Managers have rescheduled this event to coincide with the Easter weekend on a permanent basis.

The change to the event date was brought about as a result of the introduction of the new fire season weather warnings in particular Code Red. The event organisers/ managers are unable to provide an appropriate risk management plan for such events of extreme weather conditions and in the interest of public safety have decided to move the event to a time period less likely to be impacted by such conditions.

It should be noted that the Golden Beach Surf Fishing Competition the main feature of the Festival is conducted along the coast line from Seaspray to Lochsport and Parks Victoria has proclaimed that the coastal parks from Seaspray to Lakes Entrance will be closed during days declared Code Red.

Ken Dyster Secretary of the Golden Paradise Beach Ratepayers & Residents Association says whilst it is disappointing that the event had to be moved to Easter the new 4 day competition will continue to entertain families for many years to come.

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Proud Sponsors of the Sale Greyhound Racing Club

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GREYHOUND NEWSThe Warragul G r e y h o u n d Racing Club is pleased to

announce Lion Quality Products as the naming rights sponsor for the 2011 Warragul Cup.

Lion Quality Products are wonderful supporters of greyhound racing in Victoria and have enjoyed a long and fruitful association with the Warragul Club. With no Cup in 2010 due to the redevelopment Peter and Sandra Reinders from Lion continued their support of the Club through the sponsorship of the Warragul Oaks and St Leger series’ and are pleased Cup sponsors again in 2011.

The 2011 Lion Quality Products Warragul Cup, a Group 2 event carrying a 1st prize of $28,000 will be the first Warragul Cup conducted over the 460m trip on the new track at Logan Park. Heats of the 2011 Lion Quality Products Warragul Cup will be held on Friday night January 21 with the rich final highlighting a bumper night of racing on Tuesday night January 25. There will also be a consolation of the Cup held on the same night worth

$3,000 to the winner.

The Cup will be the highlight of the inaugural Warragul Cup Carnival that also forms part of the Gippsland Sizzling Summer Of Chasing with feature races at both Sale and Warragul throughout December and January.

AUSTRALIA DAY MAIDEN LOOKING THE GOODES(Y)The upcoming Warragul Cup Carnival, that forms part of the Gippsland Sizzling Summer of Chasing, is packed with some exciting co-feature events in support of the Cup.

One such event if the inaugural Australia Day Maiden which will be held over the 460m with heats on Thursday January 20 and the final and consolation on Tuesday night January 25th. The winner will take home $5000 while the consolation winner will pocket $1500. Thanks to the generous support of the connections of former boom sprinter and now promising stud prospect Goodesy the winner of the final will also receive a free service to the exciting son of Collision and Frosty Fruits.

The “Goodesy At Stud” Australia Day Maiden is certain to unearth some future stars and the sponsorship from owner Sean Robey and Journey Park Stud plus the free service being offered adds more value to the event.

On the track Goodesy registered some breathtaking times including the Bulli 515m track record of 28.38 (and ran 28.39 as well), 29.74 at Wentworth Park and 30.23 at Richmond and is one dog that would have been ideally suited by the spacious Warragul track.While Goodesy has only been at stud a few months he has attracted some quality bitches and with the recently announced breeders bonus is sure to attract some more in the future.

The connections have offered a $50,000 bonus, guaranteed by GRNSW, for the breeder of the first Group winner in Australia sired by Goodesy – for services on or after November 1 2010.

For full details of the breeders bonus go to www.journeypark.com.au or contact John & Jane Carruthers at Journey Park Stud on 0409 442 613 or 02 4777 5216

Lion Quality Products To Sponsor 2011 Warragul CupFANCY A LONG LUNCH OF A

DIFFERENT KIND?

OR PERHAPS A TUESDAY NIGHT OUT WITH DINNER AND

ENTERTAINMENT?

THEN LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE WARRAGUL GREYHOUND

CLUB…

RACING TUESDAY NIGHTS AND NOW ALSO RACING THURSDAYS

WITH A 1PM START

A complete package for $30 per head includes:

* entry* race book

* reserved table* 2 course meal

* 3 standard drinks

Or packages can be tailored to suit your needs – booking essential

For more information contact the Club on 56231867 or visit the

website at www.warragul.grv.org.au

Sale trained greyhound El Grand Senor staked a claim to be considered one of Greyhound Racings all time greats with victory in last Thursday’s Melbourne Cup Final.

Starting a pronounced odds on favourite with the punters, the Carolyn Jones speedster gave supporters a few heart palpitations before recording a hollow victory. Pre race discussions had only a poor start from the boxes standing between El Grand Senor and victory.

As if to add some excitement to the occasion, El Grand Senor missed the start and was checked in the first few metres. With some supporters about to give up hope, El Grand Senor quickly recovered and found some clear galloping room then quickly dashed to a 7 length lead and put the race beyond doubt. Such was the black dogs dominance that the large crowd broke into loud applause 200 metres from the finish to salute greyhound racing latest superstar.

In completing his third Group 1 victory El Grand Senor moved into the top 10 of Greyhound Racing’s all time highest money earners. With total earnings in excess of $400,000 and 3 Group 1 victories to his name, El Grand Senor can justifiably lay claim to being the best performed racing animal of any code to come from this area.

Carolyn Jones said that “ I feel like the luckiest person in the world right now with such a fantastic dog” and further stated “ this is the biggest and most exciting race on our program, and I am just so pleased to have been part of it.

El Grand Senor is owned and trained and was bred by Carolyn Jones from her former top class race bitch Elgrando Gold.

A lucrative Stud career awaits El Grand Senor with interest already being shown in the dogs stud potential from greyhound breeders around the world.

But this aspect of his career will be put on hold for the meantime and El Grand Senor will continue to race with the next Group Race to be targeting being the Ballarat Cup in early December.

SALE CUP BOXING DAYThe Gold 1242 Sale Cup, to be run Boxing Day, will be run as a Group

1 event for the first time. Billed as the Richest Middle Distance Race in Australia the race has grown in prestige and prizemoney to the extent that it is now recognised as a Group 1 event, the first time that this honour has been bestowed on a race run by a Provincial Greyhound Racing Club.

The best of Australia’s greyhounds are expected to tackle the arduous 650m journey in search of the $50,000 first prize.

Cup Night at Sale Greyhounds on Boxing Day is regarded as one of the key racing events in Victoria and with the program of entertainment lined up for patrons, this years event will not disappoint. First race is at 6.00pm and admission is free.

PUPS FOR SALE

Christmas/New Year Racing Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club

El Galo X Snake Eyes Ebony

Dam won 8 from 13 before breaking down in her 14th start. In her short career she beat Boozeroo Group 1 finalist and recorded times of 30.75 B.O.N & 30.81 B.O.N at Gawler (3rd

& 7th fastest 2009) and 29.84 & 29.93 (14th & 17th Fastest 2009).

The Dam’s mother (Excuse Me) is currently ranked 8th in Australia for

brood bitches.

The bitch that these pups are out of is Excuse Me’s best performed

daughter.

Pups are 3 and a half months oldOne bitch, Two dogs

Call now to avoid disppointment2 bitches already sold.

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The Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club is in for a busy time with race meetings scheduled for every Friday afternoon during December, except for 10th December due to the Latrobe Valley Racing Club Cup meeting that week.

The Friday afternoon Greyhound race meetings will include Christmas eve (24th December) and New Years eve (31st December).The Club will also hold an extra Tuesday

night Greyhound race meeting on 7th December 2010, and the night time slot will prove popular with owners and trainers.

The twilight timeslot will prove very popular with patrons over the Christmas/New Year period and the Club is looking forward to increased attendances over summer. After Christmas the Club will continue with twilight Greyhound race meetings

every Friday afternoon during January 2011.

A very busy racing schedule for the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club over December 2010 and January 2011 will ensure plenty of opportunities for patrons, owners and trainers to get along to Glenview Park in Traralgon. The Club has full catering and bar facilities at the Glenview Park complex.

Carolyn acceptiing the “Cup” as Star of the Show, El Grand Senor watches on.Photo Courtesty of Blue Stream Pictures

MELBOURNE CUP WIN FOR EL SUPREMO!

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Celebrate Christmas with a Present!. Simply select a present when you find a

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Casa DivinaWhere the MediterraneanWhere the Mediterranean meets the tropics meets the tropics

DECEMBER CHRISTMAS SPECIALS ON ALL RATTAN SETTINGS

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At Casa Divina, we specialise in everything Mediterranean. From fabulous prints, mirrors, indoor furniture, to statues and water features

for your garden, and even exquisite jewellery.

Casa Divina products are custom made by family run businesses and can be tailored

to suit your needs

Casa Divina items are mostly “one off” exclusive products so come early to avoid disappointment

Come and be enchancted by our unique range of gifts to suit all your special occasions

- you’re sure to impress

Welcome In2Pets. All your pet needs now in Traralgon. One stop shop for pets and supplies.

Budgies, Parrots, CanarysFinches & Cockatiels

Goldfish, Tropical FishNative and Marine Fish

In Season Puppies, Kittens Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Range of Reptiles including snakeslizards, turtle and frogs.

325 Princes Drive, Traralgon.Ph 5176 4290

A truly memorable paddock-to-plate dining experience awaits at Gippsland’s most unique restaurant, Raeshaws at Fulham.

This historic homestead is now an elegant restaurant surrounded by stunning gardens that produce the

freshest ingredients for its dishes.

Organic vegetables, fruit, beef, pork and eggs are all grown on the property, ensuring the journey from paddock to plate

is the purest you can experience.

Enjoy a fresh organic meal or indulge in the changing selection of small savoury and sweet treats at the elegant

High Teas on Sunday afternoons.

Raeshaws at Fulham, off the Princes Hwy, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Thursday to Sunday.

Phone 5144 1672 for bookings.

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UNDER NEW

MANAGEMENT

EZY BREWThe Home Brew Gurus

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MAIL ORDERS AVAILABLEPhone 5144 1885 or email:

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Come & Meet

Brian and PamMitchell

SALE FRUIT AND VEGE

MARKET

Mandy and Dennis are keen to continue to offer the best quality fruit & Veg, fresh from daily markets, with Friendly Professional Service.

Soon you will see a bigger variety of products on the shelf, and will provide more Western Style Groceries.

ALWAYS GREAT BARGAINS - Best Prices in Gippsland

Come and See us, you will not be disappointed.

Plenty of Easy Parking at the back, but if you choose, we can organise Home Delivery

We also wholesale, so don’t hesitate discuss your needs with us.

312 Raymond StreetSale

PHONE 5144 2026

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

MariannesMariannesIntroducing Marianne’s dressmaking, alterations and repairs.

Marianne has over 30 years of experience and is never far away from her sewing machine. She enjoys the creative side of dressmaking in particular bridal and debutante gowns. She also likes the challenge of odd sizes and creating a beautiful garment made to fit any size.

As well as dressmaking, Marianne is happy to do all of your mending that you have at home including zips and hems.

Marianne can also create

entire home furnishings including curtains, bedding, throw cushions etc.

Call today on 0435 676 981 and make an appointment to see Marianne - you won’t be disappointed.

Marianne is located at Shop 7, Central Arcade, Church Street , Morwell.

S h a w s Quality meats is a long standing local buiness that has now opened a new shop in sale, located at Lazzaros Brothers. Along with their other 2 buinesses in Stratford and Heyfield Shaws still use local premium beef supplied by John and Di Stracey and still make there award winning smallgoods including their traditional smoked hams.

Shaws still have the same friendly service and can help with all your butchering needs. So pop in and see us at one of our 3 locations for friendly service and quality meat.

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Bright future for Academy table tennis

The Gippsland Sports Academy Table Tennis Programme has successfully completed its first year. Academy

athletes from all over Gippsland came together recently to be proudly presented with their graduation certificates by Member for Morwell Mr Russell Northe and Latrobe City Mayor Cr Kellie O’Callaghan.

“It’s their turn to shine, they’ve worked hard all year and really left their mark on the sport of table tennis” Academy Chief Executive Officer, Judi Buhagiar said, “it was really gratifying to see their faces when they were being presented certificates by two respected community leaders such as Russell & Kellie, she added.”

Mr Northe congratulated the Gippsland Sports Academy on the wonderful job they do to ensure Gippsland athletes are given the best possible opportunity to reach their full potential and congratulated the athletes for making the most of the opportunity they were given.

Buhagiar also said “It’s been a very successful year with two of our players bringing home bronze from the National Championships held in Queensland , another athlete being named as an emergency and our head coach was in Delhi at the Commonwealth

Games as the assistant coach to the Australian Table Tennis Team. We couldn’t have done it without the support of the volunteers from Leongatha, Traralgon and Bairnsdale Table Tennis Associations and Table Tennis Victoria.”

“We are in the planning stages for the 2011 programme and already we can see an improvement with the inclusion of the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association. We are really excited about what 2011 will bring”.Academy girls make Victorian golf squad

Head Coach of the Credit Collect Gippsland Sports Academy golf programme, Rob Nichols, is delighted with the selection of two athletes into the Under 18 Victorian Women’s Golf Squad.

Bonnie Chignell ( Rosedale ) and Johanna Wyllie ( Lucknow ) gained

selection after their impressive results in the Victorian Junior Open Championships where Bonnie was a semi-finalist and Johanna a quarter finalist.

Nichols said the girls were in an extremely competitive field during the championships but their results spoke for themselves with their top 8 results clinching them a place in the squad.

The only girls in the Credit Collect golf programme from 13, Bonnie and Johanna have set the pace for the boys. “It’s a challenge and an inspiration to the boys and helps to lift everyone’s horizons,” Nichols said. He said that the girls had worked hard and deserved the recognition and their place.

Early next year a Victorian team of six will be selected from the squad. The team will compete at a number of interstate tournaments during the year.

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Hi Readers.

Merry Christmas to Everyone.

It only seems like yesterday we were say-ing that for last season. And I’m sure we keep saying that every year too, but some-how, the year did seem to just wiz by.

Apologies to two advertisers last month being Mariannes and Moe RSL. Basi-cally, we printed without realising proof changed hadn’t been made - sorry for any inconvience to all.

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Welcome to Fish and Feather Sale P/L. We are a new pet store opening on York Street in Sale. We genuinely love all types of animals and we hope to promote responsible pet ownership.

It won’t just be your fluffy cats and dogs at our store. We stock a wide range of animals includingmany types

of fish and birds; there are rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, even reptiles including turtles, snakes, lizards, and frogs. We also stock insects including spiders, giant cockroaches and spiney leaf insects.

In store you’ll find everything your pet could possibly need including some thing to keep your pet in as well

as food, bedding, and accessories.We should be able to answer any questions you have relating to your pets, if we can’t we will refer you to the right professional.

You’re welcome to visit our current website http://www.fishandfeather.com.au/or give us a call on the number above.

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We’re getting

financially savvy at a

younger age: Whatever your stage in life,

managing your finances is always important and it appears this

message is coming through strong from a younger age, according to a

recent survey.

Club Financial Services Gippsland

D i r e c t o r Rob Egan said

that “as you move through life your priorities change, and

there are lessons that can be learnt at each of these stages. A key financial life lesson is the sooner you get started, the sooner you’ll be reaping the rewards.

“It appears people are heeding this advice, with 7 percent of respondents indicating that they purchased their first home before they were aged 30, and the results also showing the younger generation have purchased their first home earlier in life, being a very financially savvy bunch.

“Whilst many younger people may struggle to save as they meet bond, rent and general living expenses, it’s also common for people in their 20s to still be living with their parents. With few outgoing costs they often have quite a high disposable income, making it the ideal time to get a foot up on the

property ladder and our survey results showing that many are doing just that.” Mr Egan said.

Local mortgage broking firm, Club Financial Services conducted the national survey in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland, with 95 percent of respondents having a loan of some variety (76 percent a home loan, 44 percent an investment loan, 13 percent a personal loan and 5 per cent a business loan).

Whilst this data shows the younger generation keen to get a foot up the property ladder, it is not surprising given the recent First Home Buyers Incentives. However, whilst grants have existed many have argued that these have been offset by rising property prices, meaning the average loan commitment for first home buyers has also increased.

Whilst the survey results look positive for the younger generation, first home buyer incentives are now significantly reduced and housing data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Oct 11 shows a weakened demand by the first home buyer. During August the number of home loans taken by first time buyers was just 7,460 and volumes haven’t been that low since Feb 2005. As a proportion of the overall owner occupier market, first time buyers equate to just 15.5 percent of the market, with South Australia and Tasmania being the weakest. Probably not so coincidentally RP data reports that these two most affordable capital city markets in Australia also have the lowest level of first time buyer activity. The findings highlight that housing affordability is not the strongest driver for first home buyers – more important are the employment opportunities that exist in the region.

“Perhaps the biggest figure to support our younger generation being financially savvy, is that as well has purchasing their first home younger, they are also getting early investment confidence, with 35 percent of respondents aged 18-29 and 44 per cent of all respondents under the age of 40 having already started an investment portfolio. This contrasted significantly to the results of respondents aged over 40 years of age, of whom just 13 percent had started their investment portfolio by the age of 30.

“With recent gains in property (in the 12 months to September 2010, house values rose 9.4 percent in Sydney, 12.4 percent in Melbourne and 6 percent in Adelaide), building a property portfolio appears an increasingly common strategy for wealth creation.

“With only 15 percent of these respondents indicating that they had commenced retirement planning, it would appear the younger generation believe property investing is an excellent source of cash flow as well as an appreciating asset, rather the considering the more traditional retirement planning strategies” Mr Egan said.

Whilst showing they are financially savvy, people in their 20s have often been typecast as being focussed on wanting gratification today and paying for it tomorrow, building up lots of credit and personal loans.

“This assumption was somewhat confirmed with 22 percent of people in their 20s having a personal loan, significantly higher than any other age group in the survey.

“Whilst our survey shows the younger generation to be a financially aware bunch, our advice to people in their 20s, is to identify their financial goals, to ensure they are making decisions now that put them in a strong financial position in the future. Short-term goals (five years or less) may include a wedding, honeymoon, furniture, a new car or an investment property, medium-term goals could include owning a home and financing children’s educations and long-term goals may include retirement and travel.

“Whilst some of these timeframes may seem a long way off, being able to plan for the short, medium and long term will make your financial goals far more achievable and ensure the younger generation remains financially savvy throughout their life.” Mr Egan said.

ABOUT CLUB FINANCIAL SERVICESClub Financial Services is one Australia’s fastest growing and most vibrant mortgage lending and loan broking businesses. With 25 franchises across Australia, Club prides itself on offering a transparent, friendly and local service to every customer. For more information visit www.clubfs.com.au.

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Howdy Folks! Ho Ho Ho. Are you ready for Christmas? Me either - me either, never mind back to the calm of the garden.

This morning on ABC, we were queried about no dig gardening. Morris offered to put his recipe on their website. I quickly jumped in and asked him to write an article for us. He’s too nice to refuse, so once again, let me introduce you to Morris Holmes, gardener extraordinare....

A no dig garden is very siimple. The diagram above shows the method of loading and getting the structure up and running.

The frame can be timber, plastic or even corrugated iron. Commence the fill with a layer of cardboard on the surface, being sure to place the frame over the cardboard , covering any weeds or grass on the site. Place a layer of newspaper about 4cm deep over the cardboard, then commence layering with lucerne hay, light dressings of blood and bone or similar fertilizer, newspaper or shredded papers, oaten or wheaten straw, or similar, a light layer of compost or garden soil, even potting mix.

Really, the layers can be of almost any material that will readily compost down. Repeat the layers as many times as it takes to fill the frame in your garden, but be sure to add some blood and bone or organic fertilizer between layers. The last layer needs to be either composted materials, reasonable quality potting mix, or garden loam for planting you first seedlings. I do recommend that once planted, you should liquid feed with a seaweed fertilizer at fortnightly

intervals.

Remember, this is a no dig garden and it is unnecessary, in fact, detrimental to dig it over between crops. Just top it up after each crop with another layer and off you go again. Just a couple of Dont’s. Avoid glossy paper - too slow to break down, and only use cardboard in the first layer of materials. - Morris

Thankyou Morris. On another note - Please support the RSPCA and buy a Christmas Tree from us this year. Stored under cover, held in water and trimmed to shape - they are the best trees in town! We sell the stands that hold and water them, and can arrange delivery too. Have a wonderful Christmas and a grand New Year. Thanks so much for all your support and fun this year. Cheers! Nancy, Linda, Dave, Morris and all the gang from RGN.

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Meriz WineryWine Tasting Most Days

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Moosehead LodgeSurrounded by mountains and mountain ash

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Gippsland’s Hidden Treasure Restaurant open:

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Tool Shed open: 7 days: Lunch & Dinner38 Loch Valley Rd, Noojee.

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Mollys has only been open for a short while in the beautiful scienic Neerim South.

She has a wide range of gifts, from scarves, beanies & gloves ready for the winter months, to gifts for childrens birthdays.

We stock a range of cards and a variety of

vases & lamps made out of modern mosaic in all different styles to catch the eye.

Baskets & buddha’s, elephants, insence and candles, also some local work such as photography, jewelery, cards, b o o k m a r k s , woodburning & walking sticks & lots

more.

We offer lay-by & gift vouchers. Open Wednesday-Sunday and at the begining of snow season open Wednesday-Monday.

Molly’sGIFTS AND TREASURES

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Neerim South 5628 1282

Powelltown’s history comes from logging, and there is still a major timber mill in the middle of town, as is the Powelly Pub and the Little Yarra Gallery that promotes wooden craft of the area, many pieces made by locals of the region. Visit the surrounding hills and the spectacular 7 acre rock climbs. The Ada Tree, a giant Mountain Ash, is considered to be one of Victoria’s largest trees. It towers over the surrounding rainforest in the headwaters of the Little Ada River north-east of Powelltown.

Neerim South is located in the southern foothills of the Great Dividing Range. It has become an appealing place to visit for travellers as it is well served by its collection of galleries, cafes and gourmet food outlets. Visit the Tarago Reservoir, then journey back North along the Main Neerim Road. You’ll pass through scenic countryside and lush rolling hills. Stop and admire the amazing views at the lookout points on the steep descent down to Noojee.

NOOJEE This wonderful “Valley of Contentment” has many natural attractions. Noojee has beautiful birds and wildlife,and great trout fishing.The lovely picnic grounds are nestled on the banks of the Latrobe River in the heart of town. Noojee township was first settled by gold prospectors in the mid 1860’s. Tin was found in good quantities west of Noojee and a road was surveyed in 1878. This opened the area to farmers who selected land up to 15km north of the Latrobe River.

In 1919 the railway was built to Noojee. Trestle Bridge is just a few minutes drive, or a pleasant walk, from Noojee. This bridge, known as No. 7, is the only remaining of seven trestle bridges on the section of railway line between Nayook and Noojee.

Toorongo Falls offers a 1800m circuit walking track to the Toorongo Falls with a branch to the Amphitheatre Falls. The walks beside the streams are beautiful, with rock formations and many species of ferns.

TANJIL BREN offers the closest off mountain accommodation to Mt Baw Baw Ski Resort, only 20 minutes away. A great place for weekend getaways or ski vacations. Tanjil Bren is still an undiscovered place of fresh air, clean water, and tranquility in the heart of the forest. The abundance of bird life is a birdwatchers paradise.

MOUNT BAW BAW Summer ActivitiesEscape to the mountain this Summer and connect with nature. Soak up the sunshine, take a leisurely walk amongst the wildflowers, or pack your bikes and embark on a mountain biking adventure! For the less adventurous, sit back, relax and take in the stunning mountain views.

Bushwalking Strap on your boots and explore one of the many walking trails available at Mt Baw Baw. Along the way you will experience cool alpine air, snow gums and beautiful wildflower blooms. Each trail at the Resort is graded according to difficulty and incorporates a number of lookout areas and picnic spots where you can rest and take in the stunning mountain views.

Mountain Biking Recommended trails for mountain bike riding include Beech, Latrobe, Village and McMillan’s Trails.

Park and Picnic Surprise your loved one with a romantic champagne picnic on the picturesque Mt Baw Baw summit. Unroll a picnic rug and enjoy the stunning views whilst you laze the afternoon away.

Wellbeing Centre Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resorts new Wellbeing Centre is designed to compliment your alpine experience. What better way to spend the evening after a day of bush-walking than taking some quiet time just for you to enjoy this quintessential environment?

Guided Walking Tour Get the inside story on the mountain. Take one of our guided walking tours and learn all about the natural flora, fauna and cultural heritage of the mountain. Along the way we will tell you about the strategies that ensure we preserve our green paradise for future generations.Minimum of 4 people per tour. Bookings essential. $7.50 per person or $5.00 per person for groups of 10 or more.

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WALHALLAIs a town of beauty and history, of which the locals are very proud. During the 1880s Walhalla was one of the state’s richest goldfields. The Long Tunnel Extended Mine, which operated from 1871 until 1911, yielded 8 15,568 ounces of gold and paid dividends of $2.5 million. Tours of the Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine with hard hat and miners light, take you right back to days gone by! Take your time to visit all of the beautifully restored buildings, the Chinese Gardens and historic cemetery. Take a ride on the Goldfields Railway and relive

history!

RAWSON The township of Rawson was established for workers constructing the giant Thomson Dam which was completed in 1983. Visit the Dam to see where Melbourne’s water comes from and on a hot day, there’s swimming at Coopers Creek and the Thomson River

ERICANot far from Rawson is Erica, an historic timber town, where you will see old wooden timber trestle bridges, tram lines and mill sites. Stroll to the local Erica Hotel for a meal that will be lingered over and talked about. See also the extensive display of artefacts. Visit the Railway Museum which traces the history of the Moe to Walhalla line which closed in 1954. Erica has some of the most beautiful bushwalking tracks and is known for the excellent four wheel drive and trail bike riding in the area. Don’t miss the formation of Mushroom Rocks or the “Logger’s Couch” and Whitelaw Trees, their greatness in size need to be seen to be believed! on the Thomson Valley Road.

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Established in 1878, Windsor House has been restored to offer a unique experience in

the heart of Walhalla. “Sleep in history” and enjoy a

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Phone: 03 5165 6237 www.windsorhouse.com.au

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Daily tours of the underground

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Escape to Mount Baw Baw this Green Season! Mt Baw Baw has something for everyone, and is only just over an hour from the Latrobe Valley. Go for a hike, bike or soak in the Rock spa pool, then enjoy breathtaking views and spectacular sunsets. Take a leisurely walk to the Summit Cairn, which is part of the epic West Gippsland

Hinterland Drive. Village Central Restaurant is open daily. Phone 5165 1136 www.mountbawbaw.com.au

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This unique event will allow delegates the rare experience of getting behind the wheel of some of the most desired heavy vehicles and passenger cars on the reputable Sandown Racetrack, to experience these innovations and new technologies first hand.

Leading truck and car manufacturers will have the opportunity to get existing and potential purchasers behind the wheel of their vehicles for the first time around the race track.In addition to the live on-track demonstrations and test drives, delegates will be treated to an exhibition of working indoor and outdoor displays along with informative panel discussions, where industry experts and key decision makers will

discuss the hot industry topics.

This event will provide a unique networking opportunity for all attendees with government officials, major fleet key decision makers, OEM manufacturers and premium industry suppliers all in attendance. Industry suppliers who have a product or service that can be best explained via a live demonstration are encouraged to contact us to work their demonstration into the events program.

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1998 FORD EL FALCON4lt motor, auto, air con, cruise, tow bar

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1997 DIAHATSU CHARADE3 door hatch. 1lt motor, 5speed manual

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1997 DAEWOO LEGANZA SX2lt motor, 5spd man, Air Con, C/Lock,

CD Electrics $4,990 Driveaway

1997 FORD EL FALCON GLi4lt motor, Auto, Air Con, Tow Bar, C/lock

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2000 HYUNDAI EXCEL3 door. 1.5lt motor, auto, air con, CD,

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1999 TOYOTA CAMRY CSIV6 3ltr,auto,aircond,85% tyres,6 stack stereo,173,000kms,rego till FEB 2011,

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2006 HOLDEN ASTRACDX Wagon, auto, 1.8lt 4cyl motor, 71,000km, air con, power wind, 65%

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Shannons insurance has come on board as the naming sponsor of Queensland’s major car and bike show, Autospectacular.

The all-new Shannons Queensland Autospectacular will take place at the Willowbank Raceway during the Ipswich Festival thanks to a partnership between the organising Buick Car Club of Australia (Qld.) and Willowbank Raceway.

It is expected to draw more than 900 show and display cars and 300 traders to its new venue on April 10.

The Buick Car Club initiated and was responsible for the highly successful Cleveland Autospectacular staged for past decade, but urban and other pressures forced the event’s relocation.

Along with the new name and venue will come a number of other new features, including the chance for show car entrants, traders and sponsors to race their cars on the Ipswich drag strip during the event.

“It was already a fantastic event when it was held at the Cleveland Show Grounds, but it was limited by space. Now that it has moved to a bigger and better location it could easily become the best ‘all-makes’ car and bike show in the State, where we will see the largest gathering of car club enthusiasts.

“This is not just a huge static show. It

also features a large swap meet, ‘Test & Tune’ quarter mile drag racing and a huge variety of traders.

“Shannons has always had a long association with car club movement so we couldn’t pass up this opportunity to be the major sponsor. We also hope to see the event become a two-day event in 2012.”

At the 2011 Autospectacular, Shannons will be running a ‘Get a quote’ competition, with Hot Laps for two lucky winners with Jim Richards in his 320km/h Porsche GT2 to be taken at Lakeside Raceway on August 15 next year (conditions apply).

The famous Shannons Goggomobil will also head down the Willowbank Drag Strip, with a prize at Autospectacular for the person who can guess its Elapsed Time.

“We have no idea ourselves,” said Phil Ross. “We’ve never run it at Willowbank. The only clue we can give is that with a two cylinder engine producing just 15 horsepower and a top speed of 100km/h with a stiff tail-wind, an hourglass might be more appropriate than a stopwatch!”

Willowbank Raceway is Queensland’s premier drag racing facility and hosts four major drag racing events each year. Its annual Queen’s Birthday event is the largest drag racing event outside of the USA and is the season finale for the ANDRA Pro Series calendar.

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